UCLAxFilmFest 2020 is going virtual!
Watch an exceptional collection of bold short films from around the world and garner up-to-date insights from industry panels!
Exclusively on August 14th, 15th and 16th (Fri-Sun)
The UCLAxFilmFest showcases the best short films by current and former Entertainment Studies students. We are excited to celebrate with our local and international film community and to share the achievements of our talented students.
UCLAxFilmFest 2020 Official Selections
We are thrilled to announce our Official Selections:
Chatter
Written & Directed by Natasha Lewin
DakotaChrome
Written, Directed & Produced by D.J. Haye
Dispel
Written & Directed by Kylie Eaton
Face Your Fears
Written, Directed & Produced by Neil Stevens
Idda
Written, Directed & Produced by Salvatore Sclafani
Written & Produced by Paola Piccioli
Jeremy
Written & Directed by Enrique Rico Diaz
Produced by Enrique Rico Diaz, Cori Diaz & Josh Barsell
Miranda of Mind
Written & Directed by Bianca Ahonor
Produced by Noemie Sornet
Pao
Written, Directed & Produced by Molvatu Sae-Ue
Spooning
Written & Produced by Julia Lederer
Directed & Produced by Rebecca Applebaum
Still Trying
Written & Directed by Nicole N. Nequinto
The Birth of Valerie Venus
Written & Directed by Sarah Clift
Produced by Serena Armitage & Pietro Greppi
The Land of Dry Bones
Written & Directed by Darrell Lake
Produced by Darrell Lake, Joseph Harold, Joel Harold, Matt Hill & Jonatas DA Silva
The Scarf
Written & Directed Danda Russo
Directed by Luciana Battistini
Produced by Rosalia Brenner
Tinseltown
Written, Directed & Produced by Daniel Ongko
US|MX
Written & Directed by Joseph O Hooten
With Love, Ivana
Written & Directed by Cesar Cacho Quijada
UCLAxFilmFest 2020 Schedule
Friday, August 14th:
5:00pm: Opening Ceremony
Following the Opening Ceremony, all films will be available to view at your leisure throughout the weekend.
Saturday, August 15th:
1:00pm: Industry Panel
Leverage Your Film Festival Experience to Launch Your Career
Moderated by Kim Adelman with Panelists:
Dallas King, David Martin-Porras, Aleix Massot,
Liliana Rodriguez, Fernando Scarpa, Faith Strongheart
Sunday, August 16th:
1:00pm Industry Panel
Independent Filmmaking Today
Moderated by Kim Adelman with Panelists:
Jordan Horowitz, Jeanette Volturno
Award Ceremony immediately following the Panel
The UCLAxFilmFest 2020 is made possible in part by generous sponsorship from:
Awards
Best Film
Best Director
Audience Choice
Best Unique and Artistic Film
Entertainment Studies Award
The winner of each award will receive Final Draft and Movie Magic Scheduling software and a free UCLA Extension class.
All official selections will receive Chemical Wedding’s Artemis Pro and Helios Pro Filmmaker apps.
The Festival may add additional award categories and prizes, to be announced during the submission window.