Director: Narineh Tahmasebian
PG-13 USA
COMEDY SHORTS 26-A
Two feminist women on a date contend with their love (and hate) for Nancy Meyers movies, debating issues that arise when viewing the past with presentday eyes...and what a kitchen island really means.
World Premiere
5:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Brad Morris
PG-13 USA
COMEDY SHORTS 26-A
Comedies were once forced to choose a place on the sliding scale of cynicism to idealism. “Hank & Willow” flies in defiance of such marginalization, eschewing the rigidity those limits bring.
World Premiere
5:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Steven Feinartz
R USA
COMEDY SHORTS 26-A
Chris and his best friend Juan who embark on a journey to buy illegal fireworks on the worst possible day: the 5th of July. Juan is driven by an emotional crisis he's going through and Chris is begrudgingly dragged along the way.
Each step finds them getting deeper into the criminal underworld. We come to realize that men don't pop fireworks because they love America, but because they don't know how to deal with their problems. So why not blow up some crap and see the beautiful colors?
World Premiere
5:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Lexx Fusco
PG-13 USA
HORROR SHORTS 26-B
About a tragic love story at the end of the world.
A husband and wife have already gone through the trials and tribulations of prepping for his end of life care after his battle with cardiomyopathy, but three days before he can enter hospice...the world ends. A tale of romance, loss, laughs, and the occasional background scream, this short is a collection of cinematic shots, and real life footage to elevate the love in this love story.
World Premiere
6:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Elijah Brewer
PG-13 USA
HORROR SHORTS 26-B
When a boy tries to ‘be a man’ what are the consequences?
Tough Skin is a light body-horror with no dialog. Shot on 35mm film.
World Premiere
6:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Alessio Giurgola
R USA
HORROR SHORTS 26-B
A dark comedy/thriller about an accountant bored out of his mind, who accidentally finds happiness ...in a dark, wicked way.
Southern California Premiere
6:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Jakob Zieman
R USA
HORROR SHORTS 26-B
A man's quest for perfection leads him down a dark and twisted path in this surreal horror film about cloning and self-discovery.
As the man and his clone grow closer, the clone begins to experience terrifying hallucinations. Soon, the line between reality and nightmare blurs, and the clone is haunted by twisted visions of their shared past. Desperate to break free from the darkness, the clone must confront the man who created him in a final, chilling showdown.
World Premiere
6:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Bill Neil
R USA
HORROR SHORTS 26-B
A one night stand gets creepy.
IFS Premiere
6:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Matthew Nevin
PG-13 IRELAND
COMEDY SHORTS 26-C
Marie and Kevin, find themselves captivated by Chris, a charming jogger.
This film follows their lighthearted flirtations and friendly competition, as they vie for Chris's attention, revealing the complexities of human connections and the unpredictability of relationships. With a backdrop of Griffith Park scenery, the film delves into themes of identity, belonging, and friendship, showcasing the strong bond between Marie and Kevin, who navigate life's challenges together.
Filled with witty banter, comedic situations, and a touch of heart, "You Ask Him!" is a celebration of serendipitous encounters and the pursuit of happiness in unexpected places.
World Premiere
7:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Anthony DeFeo
R USA
COMEDY SHORTS 26-C
Marine biology student Casey wipes out of college for the third time, returning home to his high school friends, surf bums Finn and Brody.
Tired of his mopey attitude, they convince Casey to pick up a board and charge the break instead of sweating over a deli grill like every other summer. Though it seems to Casey that surfing is all about catching waves, Finn and Brody show him how little of the sport is spent standing up. Immediately, new perspectives bubble to the surface. Every wave crashes, and between them you gotta paddle real hard - or you're gonna get flapped.
World Premiere
7:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Rance Collins
PG-13 USA
COMEDY SHORTS 26-C
Drew is your typical, self-conscious, uncertain, anxiety-ridden, 20-something gay man, and he's about to have a big, big hookup with a very, very hot stud. Everything has got to be perfect... the room, the ambiance, and the accessories. That's where a bottle of poppers comes into play, as any good hookup host might have available.
Unfortunately for Drew, the perfect hookup does not go as planned.
Los Angeles Premiere
7:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Sebastian John
PG-13 USA
COMEDY SHORTS 26-C
This dark comedy follows Logan - trying to keep his life together while slowly falling apart.
He receives a phone call from his boss, Mr. White, and is tasked to take Mr. White's father in law to his wedding. What appears to be a simple assignment turns into a life altering challenge when his girlfriend, Caroline, finds out he's been cheating on her for the past three months and kicks him out of the house.
Logan desperately tries to get his life in order and continues making things worse throughout and we're left wondering if he makes it to the wedding in time.
World Premiere
7:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Ana Chavez
PG-13 USA
COMEDY SHORTS 26-C
Three 20-somethings take mushrooms together for the first time.
Festival Premiere
7:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Tamika Miller
PG-13 USA
This provocative thriller is about a teenage scholar who holds a teacher hostage to prove America a lesson it will never forget.
This feature film stars Emmy-nominated actress Kelly Jenrette (The Handmaid's Tale, All American: Homecoming) and Hudson Yang (Fresh off the Boat), directed and co-written by Tamika Miller (The Equalizer, Quantum Leap).
Festival Premiere
8:00pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Trevor Riley
R USA
This film follows Arizona Meyer, a down-on-his-luck rancher who finds himself on the wrong side of a gambling debt and alcohol addiction. Unable to pay his marker, Arizona reluctantly agrees to work it off by smuggling a woman up across the US/Mexico border for reasons unknown to him.
While his own life is spiraling, he's forced to take on this new cagey, guarded companion with a veiled past of her own. Together they must navigate the inhospitable Sonoran desert, Cartel checkpoints, and their own unfortunate truths.
World Premiere
9:30pm
May 26th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14