FRIDAY
Doors Open 6:30 p.m., Film starts at 7:30 p.m.
Opening Night Celebration Screening of “Sands of Fate: A Star Wars Story”
6:30pm 501ST Legion Photos/Prop Photos
7:30pm Birth of a Monster
8:00pm Sands of Fate
8:30pm Q&A with Cast and Crew
Lucky FoolS VIP After Party Ticket Required
9:00pm-11:00pm Continue the fun only a couple doors down from the theater at Lucky Fools private dining room located at Ninety Five East High Street! Explore more opportunities for photos with full costumed characters and the cast and crew of "Sands of Fate". Enjoy a fresh charcuterie grazing board full of assorted meats, cheeses, fruit and vegetable crudités, nuts and various deserts along with a complimentary sparkling wine. A cash bar will be available serving several signature Star Wars themed cocktails!
SATURDAY
Doors open 11:30 a.m., Films start at 12:00 p.m.
Music Videos
Diamond
Submitted by Aidan O'Connell
Sonic Boom
Submitted by Daisuke Tarutani, Ricky Rebel
Eye of the Untold Her
Submitted by Stephen Wayne Mallett
Documentary Shorts
Films start at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Life in Tandem
Submitted by Joseph Litzinger, Mia Grimes
After a member of the "freestyle canoe dancing" community suffers a tragic accident and unimaginable loss, his fellow canoe enthusiasts work in tandem to help him through his emotional and physical trauma to recover and get back in his canoe.
Father Up - Walter
Submitted by Zach Frankart
A testimonial featuring Walter, a participant of the FatherUp program by Action For Children.
Inside: America’s Teaching Zoo
Submitted by Ralph Lucchese
An inside look into one of only two colleges in the United States that have an on campus Animal Training Program run entirely by students. Hear what it takes to make it through this esteemed program from a first year student and two best friends ready to graduate. Saying goodbye to the animals, is much more intense than it looks.
Joel Burchfield Spirit Walk
Submitted by Stephen Mallett
"Rising from the Flood" is a moving documentary that chronicles the inspiring journey of Dan Burchfield, a father who, after tragically losing his son in a devastating flood, embarks on a profound quest for healing and purpose. Through intimate narration and compelling footage, the film follows Dan as he transforms his grief into a powerful force for positive change, ultimately finding solace and redemption by becoming a school teacher and starting a movement to build a safety bridge over the site where his son was lost. Central to his journey is the annual Joel Burchfield Spirit Walk, a fundraising event established in his son's memory, which serves as a beacon of hope and healing for their community. With unwavering determination, Dan's story exemplifies the resilience of the human spirit and underscores the transformative power of love and community in overcoming adversity.
TikTok/Youtube Shorts
Film start at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Union Station Celebrates 85 Years
Submitted by Darren Kettle
Sisters
Submitted by Allie Cano
Wedding TikTok
Submitted by Allie Cano
Home Prices in Ventura County
Submitted by Krista Nowak
How to Get a DUI Without Driving
Submitted by Doug Ridley
Alien Encounter
Submitted by Aidan O'Connell
Stop Sharing Crimes on TikTok
Submitted by Doug Ridley
The Rockslide
Submitted by Aidan O'Connell
Narrative Shorts Vol. 1
Film start at approximately 1:45 p.m.
Yokai *world Premiere*
Submitted by Stephen Mallett
When a young LA influencer and a feudal Japanese warrior are brought together through mysterious threads of fate, the two team up to stop an ancient evil from destroying the world as we know it.
Shrouded Destiny: A Star Wars Long Tale - Part 1 of 3
Submitted by Shahbaz Sarwar
500 years before the Clone Wars the Galactic Republic builds "The Citadel", which is a maximum security facility designed to keep "Rogue Jedi" imprisoned. Rogue Jedi all over the galaxy are being located and brought back. This is the story of one of these retrievals. Starring world-renowned Danish actor, Lars Mikkelsen.
Black Apple
Submitted by Dominique Martinez
As Hoover High honors the life of Mr. Wilder, fellow teacher Jess Adams harbors guilt for her role in his mysterious death. And then she begins receiving, strange, celebrity greetings known as Cameos. First, Vanilla Ice, then it’s Tommy Chong, launching her on a dizzying psychological journey about her role in Wilder’s death and her responsibility as a teacher. All the while celebrity greetings keep pinging her phone. A poignant thriller, BLACK APPLE, sheds light on the enormous pressures thrust on today's public school teachers.
Split Decision
Submitted by Parker Green
Two cops are sent in to defuse a bomb, but when one of the cops has split personality disorder, it's up to the other to find the right personality before the ticking time bomb blows them up.
Documentary Feature
Film start at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Spellers
Submitted by Pat R. Notaro III
SPELLERS challenges conventional wisdom regarding a group relegated to society’s margins: nonspeakers with autism, who most “experts” believe are cognitively disabled.
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As the film opening asks, “What if we’ve been wrong…about every single one of them?” SPELLERS answers that question, in convincing fashion, through the stories of eight nonspeakers—Aydan, Evan, Sid, Maddie, Jamie, Vince, Cade, and Elizabeth—who all found their voice through the miraculous process of using a letterboard to communicate their thoughts and feelings. As Jamie explains, “we think, feel, and learn just like everyone else.”
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The film blends beautiful cinematography with heart-wrenching stories of these eight spellers and a strong message for every parent of a nonspeaker: your child can do this, too. SPELLERS also demands that teachers, schools, and therapists wake up to the reality that we may have underestimated the abilities of more than 50 million people worldwide.
Special Event Screening
Film starts at approximately 6:00 p.m.
15th Anniversary Screening of "The Boys"
Featuring Never Before Seen Footage and followed by a special Q&A with filmmakers Gregory and Jeff Sherman
Their music is unforgettable. Their name is legend. Delve into the lives and cinematic legacy of the prolific songwriting duo whose music has been featured in classic movies such as Mary Poppins (1964) and The Jungle Book (1967).
Exclusive M on High After Party
9:00 p.m. - 11:00pm Join Gregory and Jeff Sherman down the street at M on High for a private area open only to filmmakers and festival attendees. This party is free to enter with proof of festival attendance. Food and drinks are available to purchase.
SUNDAY
Doors open 11:45 a.m., Films start at 12:00 p.m.
Web Series
What is a Universe?
Submitted by Caleb Barlow
In this comedic parody piece of modern so-called intellectuals, a university dean with a mysterious past isn't all he claims to be.
Lawyer Breaks Down Spider-Man’s Crimes | Fandom IRL
Submitted by Doug Ridley
Defense attorney Doug Ridley (www.ridleydefense.com) reacts to the actions of Spider-Man throughout all of his movies, cataloguing his offenses and preparing a potential defense. Films analyzed include Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy starring Tobey McGuire, Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man movies, as well as all of Tom Holland's appearances as Spider-Man throughout the MCU.
Deceased
Submitted by Ashley Wilson
Eight months into the apocalypse, a mismatched group of teens battle the undead, growing up, and each other as they seek shelter in a community full of familiar faces and shifting dynamics.
Honorable Mention – Non Competition
Films start at approximately 1:30 p.m.
The California Agents Part 1
Submitted by Shane McMullen
Tim Scales has been thought to have been a D.A.A Agent. (Dictatorship Against America) So he has been sent to take down a D.A.A operation to prove his innocence. He goes on all sorts of fights and adventures.
Bluewater Fairies
Submitted by Sari Karplus
Written by kids for kids, Bluewater Fairies takes you on a magical adventure with henchmen, fairies, and a lazy dragon.
Breathe
Submitted by Pape Crown
A sad, young woman has an argument with her boyfriend which causes him to rethink their relationship, and causes her to touch with reality.
Grafiti
Submitted by Moorpark College
The Theatre Club and Film Club are rivals competing for the coveted Principal's Cup at a high school for the arts.
Narrative Shorts Vol. 2
Films start at approximately 3:00 p.m.
Hear Me
Submitted by Zach Frankart
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, "Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear. It is one of the most common conditions affecting older and elderly adults. Approximately one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing. Having trouble hearing can make it hard to understand and follow a doctor's advice, to respond to warnings, and to hear doorbells and alarms. It can also make it hard to enjoy talking with friends and family. All of this can be frustrating, embarrassing, and even dangerous."
This is one story of a man, his hearing aid and what should have been a common diagnoses.
As Easy As Closing Your Eyes
Submitted by Parker Croft
Academy Award-nominee Abigail Breslin presents:
As Easy As Closing Your Eyes.
The story of a grieving mother who battles her addiction to a black-market drug that gives her life-like dreams about the son she lost.
Fidelidad
Submitted by Juan Lara
Marco, a loving husband and father will have his worlds collide attempting to run his business on the night of his daughter Quinceanera. What comes first, loyalty to family, friends or your business and can he really juggle it all.
Moon Blood
Submitted by Benny Laurence
Moon Blood is a period comedy set in the caveman era. Amy navigates art, family, and the patriarchy with twists and turns along the way.
Documentary Feature
Film start at approximately 4:45 p.m.
American Pot Story: Oaksterdam
Submitted by Ravit Markus
WINNER OF THE AUDIENCE AWARD AT SLAMDANCE 2023, American Pot Story: Oaksterdam is a documentary about how change transpires in America. The account of "a small group of concerned committed citizens" (to quote Margaret Mead) who took a huge risk in order to bring about a massive shift in public perception. It all happened at Oaksterdam University in Oakland , California - a magical place where cannabis history was made, falling right in place with Oakland’s rich history of civil resistance. Today when we see celebrities and corporations get into the cannabis business it’s easy to forget how many millions of people unjustly suffered and still suffer because of the American drug policy. Our documentary is not just an important historical chronicle of a campaign that brought into the mainstream a taboo topic, it’s also an inspiring reminder of how democracy can work when people come together in an effort to fulfill our pledge to liberty and justice for all.
Awards Ceremony
Starts approximately 6:30 p.m.
Enegren's Film Fest After Party
Starts approximately 7:30 p.m.
Join us at Enegren Brewery, 444 Zachary St # 120, Moorpark for a drink to celebrate an incredible weekend honoring film! You must attend one of the Sunday screenings or the awards ceremony to receive a drink ticket redeemable for one free beer only on Sunday, Sept. 8th after 7:30pm.