Director: Helen Mavourneen Farrell & Igor Coric
PG
COMEDY FILMS 15-A
A neurodivergent boy with a fixation on birds navigates school bullying alongside his first crush.
Told alongside imagery of birds, this story deals with bullying, mental health and the power of kindness in a touching and comedic manner. Drawing parallels to the Blue Footed Booby, the film's hero Darwin stays true to himself as he looks for love.
IFS PREMIERE
NOON
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Jerry Weil
PG-13
COMEDY FILMS 15-A
Mr. Mann has been a door to door salesman for many years, but he has been getting more and more frustrated with customers not giving him the time of day. Perhaps he is better suited for a different profession.
His ultimate path may surprise you - or maybe it won't!
IFS PREMIERE
NOON
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Laura Nagy
PG
COMEDY FILMS 15-A
A quiet and meticulous clerk at a cozy independent bookstore, spends her days surrounded by stories but struggles to start her own in this tender story about quiet longing, small gestures, and the courage to reach across the space between two people.
WORLD PREMIERE
NOON
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Pamela Torrance
PG
COMEDY FILMS 15-A
This film tells the story of a WWII veteran with dementia who reunites with his old war buddies to fight fascism once again, this time in inflatable frog costumes.
The title isn't just clever; it's real. The director’s 91 year old father stars in the film alongside his real-life friends - to remind everyone who the real heroes are.
WORLD PREMIERE
NOON
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Haroula Rose
PG
The Landrys gather for the weekend to fix up their family home in Chicago.
Graham (Josh Radnor) wishes his life was in a better place, especially since he’s reconnected with his college crush, Dana (Chandra Russell). Sue (Becky Ann Baker) is looking forward to the next chapter in her life when an incident at her retirement party forces her to question things, including her marriage to complacent Roy (John Ashton). Then, Will (Rob Huebel), the television star blows in.
What starts out as a benign family get-together ends up spiralling out of control as some shocking news threatens to tear everything apart.
IFS PREMIERE
12:30pm
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Randy Moore
PG-13
A paranoid conspiracy thriller about a man who thinks his wife doesn’t love him; and his hero, Davy Crockett.
IFS PREMIERE
2:30pm
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Jordan Wippell
R
HORROR SHORTS 15-B
After the tragic death of her viral dog, Max, a pet influencer is confronted by a vengeful spirit demanding an apology for a life of exploitation.
IFS PREMIERE
5:00pm
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Samuel DeFrank
PG-13
HORROR SHORTS 15-B
When a young model visits a famous photographer's cabin to break into the industry, she discovers he is a mute old man suffering from dementia. His wife is the only one at the cabin.
As the night goes on, the model discovers the shoot is a cover for a ritual. Director Samuel DeFrank, starting his career working under Sam Raimi, makes his horror directorial debut with Self-Portrait.
IFS PREMIERE
5:00pm
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Edward Mizner
PG-13
HORROR SHORTS 15-B
Desperate for some quick money, Tiffany agrees to babysit for Brad and Jane. At first the job seems easy as their child never makes any noise or leaves the room. But as the night goes on, Tiffany learns that nothing good comes easy.
IFS PREMIERE
5:00pm
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Elizabeth J. Musgrave
PG-13
HORROR SHORTS 15-B
An unsettling look at a woman's desperation to become a mother despite her inability to conceive. Told entirely from her perspective as an unreliable narrator, we see what goes on in her mind that is quite distinct from reality.
Inspired by the films of Cronenberg, Lynch, and Raimi, "Mother" examines the deep-seated psychological anxieties and alienation of a woman's struggle to get pregnant.
IFS PREMIERE
5:00pm
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Neil Breen
PG-13
A secret agent with serious emotional and psychological problems must stop an international cyber attack. The intense mystery action evolves as he is betrayed by those he trusts and loves.
This is Neil Breen's 7th theatrical independent feature film. Neil has produced, directed, written, starred in and self-funded all seven of his films.
Special Q&A with Neil Breen following each of tonight's screenings. Ticket holders to tonight's Dire Duplicity screenings also receive guest entry to the Dire Duplicity Meet & Greet event with the director later this evening.
WEST COAST PREMIERE
6:00pm | Line up for seating begins at 5:30pm
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Neil Breen
PG-13
A secret agent with serious emotional and psychological problems must stop an international cyber attack. The intense mystery action evolves as he is betrayed by those he trusts and loves.
This is Neil Breen's 7th theatrical independent feature film. Neil has produced, directed, written, starred in and self-funded all seven of his films.
Special Q&A with Neil Breen following each of tonight's screenings. Ticket holders to tonight's Dire Duplicity screenings also receive guest entry to the Dire Duplicity Meet & Greet event with the director that follows the conclusion of this encore screening.
WEST COAST PREMIERE (ENCORE)
8:00pm | Line up for seating begins at 7:30pm
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Featuring Neil Breen
Following the two West Coast Premiere screenings of Dire Duplicity (at 6pm & 8pm today) this special Meet & Greet event allows fans to meet director Neil Breen up close and in person, for autographs, questions, and conversation!
Ticket holders to tonight's screenings of the Dire Duplicity West Coast premiere receive free entry to this Dire Duplicity Meet & Greet event with director Neil Breen.
SPECIAL EVENT - MEET & GREET
10:00pm | Line up for event begins at 9:30pm
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14
Director: Ramzi Abed
PG
"I Am An Alien" is a fantastical documentary inspired by "My Dinner With Andre" and political debate shows, against the backdrop of extraterrestrial intelligence, starring microbudget and indie movie icons Dennis Woodruff ("Spaceman", "Tom Green Show") and Mark Borchardt ("American Movie", "Cabin Fever 2").
Dennis Woodruff was a true Hollywood icon, who passed away in October 2024.
IFS PREMIERE
10:00
May 15th Regal Cinemas / L.A. LIVE 14