FRIDAY
Doors Open 6:30 p.m., Film starts at 7 p.m.
THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM
Screening followed by a Q&A with cast and crew
THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland in Moorpark and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature.
Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature's conflicts, the Chester’s unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination.
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Featuring breathtaking cinematography, captivating animals, and an urgent message to heed Mother Nature’s call, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM provides us all a vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet.
Lucky FoolS After Party
Continue the fun only a couple doors down from the theater at Lucky Fools for an informal after party.
SATURDAY
Doors open 10 a.m., Films start at 10:15 a.m.
Music Videos
Blu & Exile - "True & Livin'"
Submitted by Matthew Henkes
Nina Shallman "The Moon Can Stay"
Submitted by Mike Schneier
Heavy Things "Missing Out"
Submitted by Zach Frankart
Documentary Shorts
Films start at approximately 10:45 a.m.
Becoming a Warrior
Submitted by Ted Distel
"Climbing is a conduit to focus, to challenge and, to give back..."
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Pro Climber, Molly Mitchell gives us a window into her life, her struggles, inspirations and what drives her to climb hard. Watch, as she takes on her latest project: Gild the Lily, 5.14a
Hoan Alone:
Personal Stories from the Bridge
Submitted by Aaron Johnson
Milwaukee’s Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge is the crown over Summerfest and has become one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. But it’s also a popular site for suicides. This animated documentary explores the issues of the bridge and suicide through three intimate interviews. Follow animator, Aaron Johnson, as he shares the stories of Dave, John, and Mary.
How To Be A PJ
Submitted by Ralph Lucchese
A program designed to prepare the minds and bodies of prospective trainees and instill the virtues necessary to get selected, Air Force Pararescueman Brian Silva brings his passed experiences and knowledge of Pararescue and takes us through a two day training program.
Why We Ride to The Quail
Submitted by Bryan Carroll
Why We Ride to The Quail is a short about our annual charity ride thats sole purpose is to raise funds and awareness for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. People from all as far a way as India come and join us for this epic and spiritual adventure.
Bridwell's Last Interview
Submitted by Ted Distel
Jim had an appointment for dialysis treatment in 30 minutes so we had little time. With no planning or prep, we hastily set up cameras in Jim's back yard and I (John Long) started asking him questions. Jim immediately went to questionably the most controversial event in climbing history: Cesare Maestri's purported 1970 ascent of the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre, in Patagonia. The day following this interview, Jim, critically ill from Hepatitis C, dropped into a coma. And one of the seminal figures in modern adventure sports passed away soon thereafter.
A Place to Call Home
Submitted by Ryan Sadaghiani
A documentary tackling California's Housing Crisis.
Feature Film
Film start at approximately 12:30 p.m.
D-Railed
Submitted by Suzanne DeLaurentiis
A woman boards a train that derails into a lake in the middle of the night. She, along with other surviving passengers find themselves trapped within the sinking wreckage. They discover what lies beneath the surface is far more terrifying as they fight to stay alive against a deadly predator determined to kill them one by one.
VIP After Party
2-4 p.m. -
This event will take place at 61 High Street, Moorpark, CA 93021. This is directly next door to the High Street Arts Center. You must be 21 years old or older to attend this event. Your first drink is included with your party ticket.
SUNDAY
Doors open 10 a.m., Films start at 10:15 a.m.
Student Short Films
Breaking Bread
Submitted by Rose Saban
A young girl has to make a decision between her past and her future.
Butter Cup
Submitted by Rathin Rao
REESE, a timid high school graduate, gathers the courage to confess his feelings for his best friend’s intimidating sister MANDY, but, MILES, his best friend, gets in the way.
Tina’s Story
Submitted by Sophie Zawadzki
Kidnapped from her parents home on Christmas Eve, 14-year-old Tina endures the war and tells her story at age 95, nearly 81 years later, from her Hospice bed.
Narrative Shorts Vol. 1
Films start at approximately 10:45 a.m.
GetMeThere
Submitted by Brittany Nisco
Chris and Melissa are struggling in their relationship, thinking that a vacation will save them. Chris takes up an unconventional second job, which has him working nights and weekends. With his helmet secured and snacks packed, Chris rides off to safely bring another person to their destination, all on the handle bar of his bicycle.
In This Town
Submitted by Christopher Smith
A coming of age story that follows Yazdan, a young black teen, as he adjusts to moving to a small predominantly white town.
The Goodwill Effect
Submitted by Nick Wayne
Jeffrey, a former motocross racer that was left paralyzed from a crash seven years ago has become a shell of himself. He is starting to look for a way out, while fighting depression. "You never know what someone is going through"
Red Watch
Submitted by Cindy Wathen-Kennedy
A spoken word short film.
Gringa
Submitted by Lana Link
This bilingual short follows an overworked Cuban-American millennial rushing to pack for a trip to Havana. When her eccentric Abuelo drags her on a last-minute hunt for a rare car part, she confronts her own privilege in a race against the clock.
Snake River Rising
Submitted by Jay Pickett
A stranger appears in a small town during Christmastime and helps a weary mother and her son by repaying a debt from long ago.
Narrative Shorts Vol. 2
Films start at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Streetlights
Submitted by Patricia Santana
A runaway 10-year-old kid meets a troubled teenager and street performer who teaches him some truths about life in the streets.
Blow Out
Submitted by Michelle Alexander
A woman finds a seemingly innocent balloon outside her front door. She brings it inside and things get weird.
Among Wolves
Submitted by Zach Frankart
'Among Wolves' is a cross-genre action drama composed of equal parts spaghetti western and pulp film noir. After a brutal attack, everyday man Sam ventures into the criminal underworld determined to find a woman named Amy at any cost.
Dig Your Own Grave
Submitted by Greg Kindra
Reggie brings Dan into the desert to dig his own grave, but the ground is really hard and this is going to take much longer than either of them anticipated. Dig Your Own Grave is a comedy about the fragility of the male ego, the myriad ways a small decision can destroy our lives, and how much it sucks to die in the desert.
Mixteco Boy
Submitted by Miguel Orozco
Pablo, a Mixteco indigenous boy from Oxnard, California who dreams to be like his green-eyed fútbol hero, Chicharito, must overcome the forces of prejudice and poverty to reach his dreams. Along the way, Pablo turns away from his heritage believing that success will make his own inner conflict go away. He quickly learns that he needs to embrace his roots, and that his success will open the door for others. Renown Mexican actor, Fernando Allende and his son Adán star in the film.
Birth of a Monster:
A Star Wars Story
Submitted by Escape Velocity Content
Birth of a Monster is a story of discovery and friendship surrounding a mysterious young boy and his loyal droid on desert planet Tatooine. What they discover with shape the future.
Feature Film
Film start at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Departure
Submitted by Benchmen Pictures
In the course of a single day, the lives of four family members unravel in a series of interconnected stories. When Loretta - wife, mother, daughter, and sister - disappears, leaving behind only a suicide note, Robert, Anne, and Emily are left to piece together what led to this tragedy. Through the eyes of each character, the evidence of dysfunction becomes clear, culminating in Loretta’s departure.
Cystic Fibrosis Guest Speaker
Starts approximately 4:15 p.m.
We are proud to be supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with our event this year. While the judges work on their final deliberations, our guest speaker will give some insight into the disease and the impact it has on families.
Awards Ceremony
Starts approximately 5:00 p.m.
