Pie in the Sky is a dramedy about two women, Margaret, 85 (K Callan), and her daughter Dory, 65 (Laurie O'Brien), who live together in a mobile home in Abilene, Texas. On this particular morning – Dory’s birthday – Mama has awoken early with the overwhelming need to bake her an apple pie. When Dory is awoken by the noise, she reluctantly joins her mother, and together they assemble the pie and chat. While she teaches Dory the old family recipe, Mama reveals her own recipe to life and some long-kept secrets that alter Dory’s understanding of her past. But Mama defiantly justifies her need for secrets, suggesting that the truth isn’t always what it is, but what people believe it to be. Mama brings about a flurry of surprises for Dory’s birthday; and as the pie comes out of the oven, Dory’s world is forever changed.

Southern California Premiere

11:30am

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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AWARD SHORTS BLOCK A4

This short documentary is one of the first projects under UNDOCUCINEMA a production company that promotes inclusion of undocumented / DACAmented artist in the film and televisoin industry. The story follows Ultimo Shamu a Luchador fighting for his dreams in and outside the ring. While Shamu finds himself fighting his inner demons in the ring, he acquires the DACA permit in hopes of a better future for him and his familia. Learn about his journey and his passion for lucha libre.

World Premiere

1:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Award Shorts Block A4

A music video shot in a single take constructed in 1/24th scale miniatures built by hand from cereal boxes and other recycled materials. "Charms" was the first single from Armand Hammer's album Shrines.

IFS Premiere

1:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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PG Drama Shorts Block B4

WAILING WALL is a dark comedy depicting a day in the life of Ella (Diana Gitelman), a first generation Ukrainian-American woman who, along with her young daughter and infuriatingly upbeat husband (Avi Rothman), is moving back in with her immigrant mother (Irina Dubova) and stepfather. Ella begins to buckle under the stress of tight quarters and emotional triggers, and the lines between reality and fantasy blur, revealing what is really going on in Ella’s head as she watches her own life hit a wall. Based on a true story, unfortunately.

IFS PREMIERE

2:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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PG Drama Shorts Block B4

Kicked out of the Mormon church for having sex out of wedlock, headstrong Ava drags her rigid twin sister Lavinia through the dangerous California wilderness in search of independence, identity, and their uncle, who is rumored to have found gold in a nearby town. When they find themselves lost, alone, and out of food, the twins must decide whether to push on toward a life that is unknown but free or to return to a life that is certain but stifling.

IFS Premiere

2:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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PG Drama Shorts Block B4

The sun has already set by the time Zoey and James reach their airbnb for the night. The couple has come to the desert for one last night together, because Zoey is cursed. The kind in storybooks and children’s tales, the kind that eats away at her day by day. What should have been a romantic getaway together instead becomes an argument, because for Zoey, the sunsets are numbered, and to James, they don’t have to be.

World Premiere

2:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Experimental Short Film Block D4

Nakusa is a disabled girl thrown into the trash can by her mother at one week of age. Stuck inside her trauma and feelings of alienation, longing and delusions - she longs for the love we all need to survive or risks ceasing to exist. Inspired by an event in Sergei Rachmaninoff' s life and set in real time to his Prelude in D Major opus 23 no. 4. The film is meant to be a visual representation of what it feels like to experience a life altering trauma.

IFS Premiere

3:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Experimental Short Film Block D4

A mosquito's quest for water becomes a divine discovery of the abundance that surrounds it. When water is not available and vitality becomes essential it embarks on a pursuit for life where it comes across the nature of duality, a duality that holds a key to a new dimension. Through these dimensions the mosquito encounters the death of love and the will that survives. Death igniting the journey of new life within.

World Premiere

3:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Experimental Short Film Block D4

An estranged son returns home at the behest of his dying grandmother, and in trying to honor one of her last wishes he’s forced to reconcile with his father, and navigate his grandmother’s wishes to finally die.

World Premiere

3:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Short Film Block E4

“Kylie” is a short documentary about a black ballerina from the inner city who expresses her trials and tribulations within the ballet community. Specifically what it is like to be a black woman within the culture of ballet and what comes with it.

As Kylie Jefferson speaks about these experiences, she performs her ballet in the streets of Los Angeles.

West Coast Premiere

4:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Short Film Block E4

Inspired by true events, the film centers around a man who learns his cancer has returned. While fighting the disease, he’s faced with other aspects of his life that are falling apart.

IFS Premiere

4:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Short Film Block E4

TIME, investigates the effects of its namesake on a loving couple in denial about the limitations they face in their relationship.

A deeply personal story by Ashley Cole starring Shane McRae (Sneaky Pete, Paradise Lost, The Help) that bears witness to an intimate portrayal of conflict, connection, and humanity.

World Premiere

4:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Short Film Block E4

Set amongst the fast-changing times following President Kennedy's assassination and the era's pervasive nuclear fears, the story opens on a troubled woman, Sophia (Marchand Storch), who finds herself transfixed with the notion that the world is not as it appears. When her estranged son-in-law Frank (Guy Kent) stops by to check-in on her, he finds himself confronting her grand fantasies that the worst is yet to come as well as her curious relationship with an enigmatic teddy bear named Rodney.

World Premiere

4:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Short Film Block E4

On the night of July 22nd, 1991 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeffrey Dahmer claimed his last victim. Infinityland is a dramatic portrayal of the infamous serial killer's last night of freedom and the harrowing end of his chaotic downward spiral into madness.

World Premiere

4:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Drama Shorts Block G4

A young couple, Blake (Rachel Borka) and Ben (Andrew Jacobs), prepare for bed one night when a pesky mosquito hovers overhead ensuing chaos. The couple ultimately finds themselves on the couch of a misogynistic and overbearing therapist (Eric Roberts) recalling the events of that night.

West Coast Premiere

5:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Drama Shorts Block G4

Anthony West is an odd and quirky psychiatrist struggling with his own lifelong demons. He’s confronted on his own journey toward mental and emotional wholeness when he meets his new patient, Rose Angel. Music is a catalyst of healing in Dr. West’s world. The music of his mind serves as a calming mechanism when he needs it most. Dr. West’s Fervor explores the human need to take the medicine and the advice we dispense to others, while reminding us that just because everything appears to be normal doesn’t mean that there’s not a storm brewing under the surface.

L.A. Film Fest Premiere

5:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Drama Shorts Block G4

Surrender is the story of Naomi, a young Asian female who continues to wrestle with her past family trauma. As Naomi attempts to regain a sense of control, she is drawn back into the world of Blackjack after abstaining for 100 days.

IFS Premiere

5:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Comedy Short Film Block J4

A dogwalker’s daily walks in various neighborhoods of LA celebrate and scoff at the absurd melodrama that is chasing love and dreams in the landscape of Los Angeles. Big dreams, zero poop bags. DOGWALK is brought to you by producer Emily Crook (Semi-Formal Productions), cinematographer Mark Daniel Quintos (PEN15, Nomadland), and created by Val Gehley. The series asks the question: "How does one achieve their dreams when their best friend/friend with benefits won't text back, and also you kinda just want to take a nap?".

IFS Premiere

6:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Comedy Short Film Block J4

Rumble Date is an Action Comedy Romance about a lovable loser named Charlie, who has a long history of failed online dating attempts. His best friend shows him pity by making a bet to motivate Charlie to last till the end of the date, no matter what happens.

Experience the heartfelt and awkward moments, as Charlie is put through the ultimate test of patience and love. Written, Directed, and Starring William Spencer (The Amazing Spider-Man) and PeiPei Alena Yuan.

World Premiere

6:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Comedy Short Film Block J4

A girl invites a costumed stranger off the street to her older sister's dinner party. The mysterious man simply called 'Bob' seems friendly enough... What could possibly go wrong?

With Bob in the mix, things don't quite go according to plan. But what's the fun in sticking to the plan anyway?

IFS Premiere

6:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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SHORT FILM BLOCK J4

Nobody walks in LA, except for Manny. When his ride gets stuck in traffic, he decides to trek from Santa Monica to Downtown LA on foot. Just a guy and his luggage in a charming love letter to the city nearly four million people call home, Los Angeles.

World Premiere

6:00pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Joseph (Will Rothhaar) has the kind of violent past and that is often questioned by local detectives. He mirrors the identity of the last individual he has spoken to. His current victim is Virginia, an actor. Joseph rents a haunted theatre and hires a cast and crew in order to win her over and convince her of his con. When the stage manager and Virginia’s roommate try to warn her that they sense something is wrong, the phantom of the theatre advances its own plan and the horror begins.

World Premiere

7:15pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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Written and directed by Matthew Goodhue, his directorial debut, Woe, centers on a family whose grief has triggered disconnection and isolation among them. One year after their father’s death, Charlie (played by Adam Halferty) continues endlessly repairing the old family house while his sister, Betty (played by Jessie Rabideau), decides to sell their father’s car - the same car their father committed suicide in. As the two avoid confronting their fears, anxieties, and each other, a hunchbacked creature shadows their every move. Their estranged Uncle Pete (played by character-actor James Russo), claims to have answers, if only Charlie would answer the phone.

IFS L.A. Film Festival Premiere

8:30pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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ARTISTS IN AGONY features recently discovered footage revealing how 4 famous hitmen died at the infamous Coda Teahouse Massacre -Frosty (the new father), Lucien Mercy (the stay-at-home mom), Red Rick (the Romantic), and his apprentice Lady Faith (the Rising Star). Ex-CIA Agent Jonathan Sully guides us through the footage, suspecting they were killed by the renowned assassin artist known as Rockstar, considered the greatest hitman who ever lived.

Kenneth Lui’s feature film debut is a satirical faux-documentary on the fictional world of assassination art. It’s a dark comedy of egotistical criminality, destructive vanity and reveals how four bungling psychopaths ended up dead in the criminal underground’s greatest mystery. Starring Joel Stoffer (Marvel's Agents of Shield, Stranger Things).

World Premiere

9:45pm

Sept 4th Regal Cinemas L.A. Live

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