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The votes for People’s Choice are in!
Nicholas Moyer and Nate Norell will take home a prize package worth over $20,000 toward gear and supplies for their next project. Watch their winning short film, "Kip".
Nineteen years ago Jack Larson approached KCET with the idea of creating a student film series that would provide talented students with the opportunity to have their short films aired on television. Larson thought that public television was an excellent platform for providing critical visibility to emerging filmmakers. KCET shared Larson's enthusiasm and together they created, “Fine Cut Festival of Films”.
This season featured six half-hour episodes showcasing a collection of short films from schools across Southern California and the top four in the following categories were chosen by our esteemed panel of judges and awarded a place at The American Pavilion’s screening at Cannes Film Festival 2019.
Winners include:
Documentary: “al imam” from USC’s Omar Aldakheel
Narrative: “One Small Step” from USC’s Aqsa Altaf
Animation: “Where I was Born” from Cal State’s Jungmin Cha
Jack Larson Southern California Student Filmmaker Award: “Raccoon and the Light” from Cal State’s Hanna Kim
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The 18th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films is a collection of short films from student and emerging filmmakers. In this episode, "The Bug" from the U.S. (Comedy), "I am Aliya" from Slovenia (Drama), "Out of the Village" from the United States (Drama), "#SalveRegina" from Hungary (Experimental), and "For Dad" from the United States (Drama).
"The Bug"
A young woman comes to terms with her condition
"I am Aliya"
Short Films
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Renee Johnson, a mother living in South Central LA, must make a difficult decision when she’s late for her job interview.
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Despite controversy and threats, Muslim singer/songwriter turned spiritual leader Ani Zonneveld takes a stand for justice through activism and a progressive practice of Islam.
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Through these short, humorous vignettes, one presents a critique of the diverse social issues permeating throughout South Korean culture.
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Young artist Kip Henderson discovers his personal identity through exceptional artistic progress in the face of numerous physical disabilities and setbacks.
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A beaten-down actor in Los Angeles sets his sights on becoming a serial killer after his favorite ice cream is discontinued.
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A true story based on an odd encounter that an East Coast woman with Alzheimer’s has one night on the capricious streets of East L.A.
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A candy patiently awaits its turn to be chosen from a vending machine.
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A raccoon finds a flashlight in the woods.
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A caricature of wealth and domestic life: General Dupont, an 18th century aristocrat, doing a household chore - laundry, on a stage.
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An intense documentary examining how exclusive religions can affect people's lives and what comes along with leaving them behind.
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A 9-year-old girl attempts to juggle the responsibilities of school and her younger siblings after her mother goes missing.
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A story about a nice lady who owns a dumpling restaurant trying to help an angry boy back to peace.
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One baby. Two Mothers. A harrowing decision.
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An American paper trail. When there’s a gun crime in America, there’s only one place to go to trace the gun back to its owner: Martinsburg, West Virginia. That’s where the ATF’s National Tracing Center handles roughly 8,000 active traces per day.
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When on a routine patrol, a Black female cop living in and patrolling Inglewood gets called to a disturbance she is forced to make an unprecedented life altering decision.
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In the early sixties, a sexually conflicted teenager finds faith and acceptance after escaping the tortures of electrotherapeutic conversion therapy.
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Welcome to the 19th annual FINE CUT Festival of Films, a collection of short films from Southern California student filmmakers that is made possible by The Bridges / Larson Foundation. In total,16 short films were selected as finalists.
Short Films
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Fine Cut
Renee Johnson, a mother living in South Central LA, must make a difficult decision when she’s late for her job interview.
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Fine Cut
Despite controversy and threats, Muslim singer/songwriter turned spiritual leader Ani Zonneveld takes a stand for justice through activism and a progressive practice of Islam.
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Fine Cut
Through these short, humorous vignettes, one presents a critique of the diverse social issues permeating throughout South Korean culture.
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Fine Cut
Young artist Kip Henderson discovers his personal identity through exceptional artistic progress in the face of numerous physical disabilities and setbacks.
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Fine Cut
A beaten-down actor in Los Angeles sets his sights on becoming a serial killer after his favorite ice cream is discontinued.
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Fine Cut
A true story based on an odd encounter that an East Coast woman with Alzheimer’s has one night on the capricious streets of East L.A.
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Fine Cut
A candy patiently awaits its turn to be chosen from a vending machine.
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Fine Cut
A raccoon finds a flashlight in the woods.
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Fine Cut
A caricature of wealth and domestic life: General Dupont, an 18th century aristocrat, doing a household chore - laundry, on a stage.
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Fine Cut
An intense documentary examining how exclusive religions can affect people's lives and what comes along with leaving them behind.
-
Fine Cut
A 9-year-old girl attempts to juggle the responsibilities of school and her younger siblings after her mother goes missing.
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Fine Cut
A story about a nice lady who owns a dumpling restaurant trying to help an angry boy back to peace.
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Fine Cut
One baby. Two Mothers. A harrowing decision.
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Fine Cut
An American paper trail. When there’s a gun crime in America, there’s only one place to go to trace the gun back to its owner: Martinsburg, West Virginia. That’s where the ATF’s National Tracing Center handles roughly 8,000 active traces per day.
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Fine Cut
When on a routine patrol, a Black female cop living in and patrolling Inglewood gets called to a disturbance she is forced to make an unprecedented life altering decision.
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Fine Cut
In the early sixties, a sexually conflicted teenager finds faith and acceptance after escaping the tortures of electrotherapeutic conversion therapy.
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Fine Cut
Welcome to the 19th annual FINE CUT Festival of Films, a collection of short films from Southern California student filmmakers that is made possible by The Bridges / Larson Foundation. In total,16 short films were selected as finalists.
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We're excited to announce this year's winners, Nicholas Moyer and Nate Norell. Their documentary, "Kip" is a loving look at a young man who, in the face of numerous physical disabilities and setbacks, is driven by his love of constant artistic growth.
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Hanna Kim discusses her short animated film, "Raccoon and the Light" with director Tom Teller.
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Educator and veteran film and television director Jonathan X offers a new generation of filmmakers his words of wisdom in their decision-making to either attend film school or use the resources already at their disposal to start making films on their own.
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Veteran filmmaker and educator Marco Williams breaks down the merits of attending film school for it's community, resources, and ability to educate emerging filmmakers in ways they'd be unable to be educated simply by striking out on their own.
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Voting is open for the Fine Cut People's Choice award. How does it all work? Let us explain.
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These are the judges for the 2018 Fine Cut Festival of Films.
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