Director: Andrew Fultz & Jenna Day
R USA
THRILLER BLOCK 13-A
This film delves into the timeless theme of narrative versus truth, by following "Jack" as he navigates the unforgiving desert, confronting his past and seeking redemption under the midnight sky.
With captivating performances and stunning cinematography, this film is an unforgettable cinematic experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat, as well as a contemplative exploration of the human psyche in search of truth in a world shrouded in darkness.
LOS ANGELES PREMIERE
5:00pm
June 13th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: TJ Marine
PG USA
THRILLER BLOCK 13-A
A photographer buys a used digital camera only to learn it’s holding pictures depicting graphic, violent murders. When he goes to return the camera, he finds the store has mysteriously been set on fire. Moments later, it becomes immediately clear that someone is stalking him, putting the photographer and his girlfriend in danger.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE
5:00pm
June 13th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Luke Baker
PG-13 USA
THRILLER BLOCK 13-A
A disgraced software engineer creates an A.I. replica of himself, much to the chagrin of his wife who is tasked with building the body.
IFS ALUMNI
5:00pm
June 13th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Nicholas Gyeney
R USA
Best Supporting Actor - Tony Todd
Best Supporting Actress - Sean Young
Ors Gabriel struggles with the grief and pain from losing his best friend and beloved dog, Louie, to cancer. The shock from the trauma brings on strange visions only he can see.
While he questions whether his mind has fractured or if it's actually real, a mysterious rise in murder-suicides takes hold of the city, and Ors becomes haunted by images of a shadowy figure known to many as ‘The Fedora Man’.
Through torments and terror, Ors uncovers dark secrets from his past, forcing him to embrace who he really is, and what he is meant to do. But, with escalating visions of ‘The Fedora Man’, Ors must face his fears as he spirals downwards, testing the very limits of his sanity.
6:00pm
June 13th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Vincent Alvas
R USA
DRAMATIC SHORTS 13-B
Drenched in loneliness, socially awkward Roy struggles to engage with the world around him without eliciting discomfort and weariness. After seeing the woman of his dreams, Roy finds his way into her home and sharing a dinner with both her and her husband.
Now immersed in a life he once only dreamed of, Roy finds himself navigating a night full of uncomfortable moments and accusations, diving deeper into a wormhole of inevitable pain, but eventual bliss.
Roy, and the audience, are jolted back to the real world by a twist ending that nobody sees coming, ...especially Marlene and her husband.
WORLD PREMIERE
8:00pm
June 13th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Neferkaari Ra
PG-13 USA
DRAMATIC SHORTS 13-B
This film is about a guy named Neil, who has come to the fork in the road of his life. And now he has to make a choice between love and a complicated financial payoff.
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
8:00pm
June 13th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Lauren Moreno
R USA
DRAMATIC SHORTS 13-B
A teenage girl chooses to take matters into her own hands as an eviction looms over her family's trailer.
Set in the overlooked beauty of Palmdale, California, the film explores the unmatched bond between a brother & sister looking to maintain innocence in a harsh world.
In her directorial debut, Lauren Moreno weaves a deeply-nuanced family story led by a breakout performance from Isabelle Marchand.
WORLD PREMIERE
8:00pm
June 13th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Elias Alexandro
PG-13 USA
SHORT FILM BLOCK 13-C
With graduation quickly approaching, Andy must face his fears or sacrifice his sanity for society.
IFS FESTIVAL PREMIERE
9:00pm
June 13th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Carey L. Jones
PG-13 USA
SHORT FILM BLOCK 13-C
If you were alone, what lengths would you go to make friends? In this dark comedy, Stewart takes a chance encounter too far.
IFS FESTIVAL PREMIERE
9:00pm
June 13th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Kelly Lynn Warren
PG-13 USA
SHORT FILM BLOCK 13-C
The night before their annual Renaissance Faire tradition, a woman is sexually assaulted by a mutual friend. The next morning, she struggles to communicate what happened to her best friend, leading to tragic consequences.
IFS FESTIVAL PREMIERE
9:00pm
June 13th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Paul Overacker
R USA
Lucky has never actually been lucky, ...despite his nickname.
Only a few people know Lucky's deep, dark secret. When his former boss beats Lucky’s kid brother half to death, Lucky is forced back into a life of crime with one big heist that sounds too good to be true.
Teamed with his former crew, an ex-girlfriend who despises him and the two psychotic female bodyguards of his former boss, Lucky knows he is in over his head. To make matters worse, Lucky doesn’t actually know what he is stealing and why his former boss is so desperate to have it. Lucky forges ahead with the burglary only to realize that he might be stealing from something supernatural, and that his whole team may be out to get him.
WORLD PREMIERE
9:45pm
June 13th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
The IFS presents our L.A. Film Festival's Opening Party, a fun festival meet-up, where your ticket allows you to mingle with other festival filmmakers and attendees in a casual party setting.
Opening Party takes place from 9:45pm to 11:00pm on Thursday, June 13th at a 21 & up, L.A. Live Venue - To Be Announced.
Purchase a Festival Party Ticket Package to be able to check out all of our festival parties and events.
Party & Event Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY
All Party & Reception Event Online Tickets must be redeemed at IFS/Hospitality Box Office (located in lobby of Regal Stadium Cinemas/L.A. Live) to exchange for Festival Party Entry Passes.
Festival Party & Reception Events
Opening Party
21 & Up
9:45pm - 11:00pm
June 13th LA LIVE Venue - To Be Announced