IFS Special Series: Four new Science-Fiction films from director Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Chappie):
FIREBASE Set during the Vietnam war, FIREBASE follows American soldier "Hines" through an ever deepening web of science fiction madness.
IFS Premiere
An Episodic clash between worlds. When Howell is kidnapped by alien saboteurs deadly bounty hunters are sent to terminate their mission. Will they Survive?
A sexually charged post apocalyptic deluge of psychedelic musings on reproduction, law enforcement and galactic transit carefully threaded through a onslaught of royalty free big budget orchestras, avant-grade electronic soundscapes and midi infused D-beat punk.
Created by 3 artists (Ryan Wade / Kevin Henson / Darin Jarvis) on multiple Saturday afternoons for $0 dollars.
IFS Premiere
Skull Rock is set in the Old West with a timeless rivalry of brothers with a bone-to-pick on the hunt for buried treasure in the new frontier. Doc and Boone each harbor a deadly secret that their treasure hunt will uncover. Although they come from a well-to-do ranching family, Boone has been freeloading off Doc his whole life, and now that Doc and his wife are about to have a child, Doc wants nothing more than for his brother to leave the ranch and find a new life for himself. Doc's hope is that this treasure will convince his brother to finally leave. But Boone has been suffering from "convulsions" (Epilepsy) his whole life and refuses to go out into the world alone. The brother's come to a head at Skull Rock where they must come to terms with their past or neither will come out of the desert alive.
World Premiere
ANIMATION SHORTS 11a
As time passes and families break and reform themselves, the strangest things can be left in the minds of loved ones.
World Premiere
ANIMATION SHORTS 11a
The local birdbath is empty and the hot sun won't let up. One ambitious bird gathers his flock to bring the rain down upon them. But how far will he go to get what he wants? Colorful and family friendly, the story comically explores the risks and follies of leadership and control. This short was produced through indie animation legend Bill Plympton and his school of animation, as part of a creative program run by his famous Plymptoons Studio.
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ANIMATION SHORTS 11a
'Peace' is an animated short film produced and directed by Emmy nominated artist Neal Sopata. The story takes a hilarious look at one man's battle to bring some peace into this world. Using good old fashion slap stick humor, the audience will find out if this determined soul can overcome the forces aligned against him!
World Premiere
ANIMATION SHORTS 11a
About a middle class family in financial crisis, The Cat Burglar is farcical tale about a young boy named Evan, and his cat, Tobias, who must confront the prospect of having to move if their parents can’t make rent. But just when things can’t get worse, something magical happens for this little family and their special cat. From Gabaeff Pictures, Executive Producer Steve Gabaeff and Writer/Director Nathan Gabaeff with animation by Leonardi Guzman.
World Premiere
Director: James Nelson Davis
HORROR SHORTS 11b
The official trailer for the upcoming film, Mr. Thursday, starring Darcy Donavan, Caroline Morahan, and D.B. Sweeney.
West Coast Premiere
HORROR SHORTS 11b
What happens after the final girl survives a horror film? After surviving a horrific weekend at a remote cabin in the woods where all of her friends were brutally murdered, Ashley (Camila Greenberg) finds herself in handcuffs. Her story is extraordinary, and the cops who brought her in for questioning don't believe a word of it. The FBI sends in a psychologist, Dr. Warren (Olivia Mackenzie-Smith) to determine whether Ashley is completely crazy... or if there's more to her story.
World Premiere
HORROR SHORTS 11b
A psychological horror film that explores the nightmares that live within us all. After coming home from his mother's funeral, Joe wakes up in the middle of the night suffering from Sleep Paralysis. As he's about to give up hope, Joe's girlfriend, Jane, pays him a visit. Soon, Joe will realize that this is just the beginning of his worst nightmare… Starting Johnny Whitworth from Limitless and Empire Records.
World Premiere
HORROR SHORTS 11b
During a home robbery, Megan's fiancee accidentally gets killed. She performs a spell and summons a voodoo lore (Papa Legba), hoping to bring her fiancee back to life. Papa Legba succeeds and calls it a favor.
Slowly Megan begins to get sick, as her fiancee gets better. While the fiancee is making a full recovery, Megan's sickness is getting worst. She is dying. 3 months later, Papa Legba comes back to collect his price, Megan's soul.
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Director: Perdell Richardson
HORROR SHORTS 11b
A sexual sadist who punish spouses that are cheating in their marriage. Starring Nessa Varez.
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Director: Colton David Coate
Marnie Strauss lives in a small town with her reclusive mother, Matilda. She wants nothing more than to befriend the popular girl, Spencer, but the feeling is NOT mutual. After a cruel prank breaks her spirit, Miserable Marnie embarks on a violent rampage, exacting revenge on those who have wronged her with the help of her new friend, Crystal. (Originally titled "Pet Rock")
World Premiere
Jess finds herself in Los Angeles on an overnight layover back home to Texas after a break-up with her boyfriend, she decides to reach out to a childhood friend who convinces a friend to join them. Over the course of a day, Jess discovers she’s not the only one dealing with life’s challenges.
The feature directorial debut from Jason O. Silva.
Starring Remy Nozik (“The Next Three Days”), Camille Guaty (“A Futile and Stupid Gesture”), and Solomon Shiv (“True Detective,” “Boardwalk Empire”).
World Premiere
Lifelong Musician BUZZY MARTIN began teaching at-risk kids about music to help them through the trial of their daily lives. Through this experience he was given the opportunity to teach a music class inside San Quentin State Prison.
Intimidated at first by the brutal surroundings, he soon found a common language between him and the inmates: music. He returned to his younger students with stories about the reality of prison life, desperate to teach them that prison was not a streetwise "badge of honor." The dangerous paths down which they were headed could be replaced by real dreams, hope and the redemptive muscle of liberating jailhouse rock. Along the way they discover the true gift of music…and the deeper meaning of freedom
Southern California Premiere