A crime, drama about an extorted Mafia enforcer who must partner with the femme fatale hired gun who murdered his wife in order to save his daughter and liberate himself from a sadistic Los Angeles crime boss. Starring Jesse C. Boyd, Veronica Diaz Carranza, Vincent van Hinte, and Danny Trejo, THE FIXER explores themes of vengeance, forgiveness, and redemption.

Los Angeles Premiere

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At the center of Carl's Motel is a man in the midst of dealing with painful life choices and coming to terms with his own personal turmoil. The film is set over the course of 16 minutes in a motel room where Jack has called his wife to reveal that he is leaving her and their son for another woman. Afterward, with a sense of relief and hope he calls his girlfriend with the exciting news only to learn that she does not want to be with him. Devastated and alone his personal angst starts to unravel as a force larger then himself arrives at his door. This film is inspired by Sam Shepard's Coalinga 1/2 way

IFS PREMIERE

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Two struggling fighters - a master and his student. A story of persistence, commitment, following your dream, and never giving up. Ever.

After more than one billion plays of his global hit 'Say You Won't Let Go', James Arthur is teaming up with legendary Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker and delivers a powerful rock anthem with an inspiring message for everyone struggling with being who they really are.

IFS L.A. Film Festival Premiere

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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

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Winner of Best Experimental Short Film at IFS Los Angeles Film Festival, by Jessica O'Keefe starring renowned creative director, dancer and choreographer Charissa Barton as Abigail Threadless, a woman who struggles to balance the chaos in her mind with motherhood, family, life, work and dance. It is only as Abigail discovers a new voice from within that she realizes life's possibilities aren't reserved for what she is doing -- but created by stepping forward into that which she can do.

IFS L.A. Film Festival Premiere

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