Day 4

Fetzenleben

Director: Alexander Tuschinski 

PG-13 GERMANY

BEST DIRECTOR - Alexander Tuschinski

BEST DRAMATIC FEATURE - Fetzenleben

Wandering around Paris, a man contemplates why his relationship broke apart, ...in this quirky and unusual film about a European relationship gone sour. This feature deftly combines drama with off-beat humor, featuring subtle and authentic ensemble acting, a moody new original soundtrack, and an associative fast-editing style; with everything coming together to form a singularly memorable experience for the viewer.

"Fetzenleben" is the most recent film from Alexander Tuschinski, a true legend of underground and comedic cinema, who is now focusing on dark, raw, and contemplative dramatic themes in a feature-length project for the first time in his unique career. This is an L.A. Film Fest event not to be missed.

World Premiere

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The Low Life

Director: Benjamin Attwell 

R USA

BEST SHORT DRAMA - The Low Life

The dirty streets and the polluted canals of Venice Beach are the backdrop to an atmospheric tale of drugs, crime, and dark humor.

When a strung out LA hustler steals a gun, he sets off a chain of violent and hilarious events. The perpetually stoned Sami is our guide to the wild, colorful and sometimes revolting world of THE LOW LIFE

World Premiere

Day 4

Ryan's D*** Doesn't Work

Director: Stuey Pliskin 

PG-13 USA

On a journey to find a fix to his phallic woes, Ryan (Ford Fanter) learns that though life is hard, it maybe, JUST MAYBE, is not about getting hard...

World Premiere

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Happy Ending

Director: Johnny Rey Diaz 

R USA

Natasha is stumbling through her day to day; young, single and broke in Los Angeles until she meets Connor. While revisiting her relationship, she begins to wonder if fairy tales only happen in movies or if she will get her Happy Ending?

West Coast Premiere

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In the Empty Room

Director: Anastasia Sergeeva 

PG USA

Super 8 medium experimental art piece designed to accompany beautiful writing of Sergey Demushkin. It is a philosophical study of existence and self discovery. Directed by Anastasia Sergeeva, starring Anastasia Sergeeva and Sergey Demushkin. Edited by Bilal Muhammad and Anastasia Sergeeva. Music composed by Rara Aviz.

World Premiere

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To You My Love

Director: Olivia Margarita Gastaldo 

PG USA

BEST LGBTQ FILM - To You My Love

To You My Love is an experimental short film investigating the visual poetry of a love letter.

IFS L.A. Film Festival Premiere

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