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Now on its 20th season, “Fine Cut” showcases 14 short films made by a new generation of storytellers from Southern California. Chosen from more than 400 submissions, “Fine Cut” offers a glimpse of the filmmakers of tomorrow with short films in documentary, animation and narrative genres handpicked by an esteemed panel of judges from the industry. Watch the films in a series of half-hour broadcast episodes that will air starting Wed., Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. and stream on this site.
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2018 Short Films
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A raccoon finds a flashlight in the woods.
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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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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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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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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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2018 Short Films
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Fine Cut
A raccoon finds a flashlight in the woods.
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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
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
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
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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Articles
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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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