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Serendipity
The 18th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films is a collection of short films from student and emerging filmmakers. In this episode, "Pumpkin" from the U.S. (Drama), "Dream Vending Machine" from Tawain (Animation), "Springtime" from Budapest (Romantic Comedy), and "IDIOT" from the Netherlands (Comedy).
"Pumpkin"
Alice's best friend, Dan, lives in another country. When he gives her the bad news about his disease, Alice faces the scary feeling of being away, distant and powerless. And she tries, the best way she can think of, to show him support and love. Even if that means pushing away those people that are physically close to her.
"Dream Vending Machine"
A boy drews a tree house. He hears of a dream vending machine and hopes it can make his dream come true.
"Springtime"
A widower starts hoping that he might be able to connect with the lady next door.
"IDIOT"
Yildiz is a 16-year old mentally disabled girl who wants to show that she is just like anyone else. Yildiz dreams of becoming a fashion model and one day she ends up backstage of a big fashion show where her sister works, and on that day, her biggest dream comes true.
Full Episodes
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Fine Cut
Fine Cut
Episode 1: 'The Unknown'
In this episode, "The Outcast" from the U.S.(Drama), "Scraps" from New Zealand (Animation), "Champagne" from the U.S. (Drama), "Bobo" from Pakistan (Suspense), and "The Automn of Zao" from France (Fantasy).
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Fine Cut
Fine Cut
Episode 2: 'Starting Over'
In this episode, "Respectfully, Tony" from the U.S. (Documentary), "Waiting in the Wings" from the U.S. (Comedy), "What if" from France (War), "Dad" from the U.S. (Drama), and "Kaska" from Germany (Animation/Expermental).
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Fine Cut
Fine Cut
Episode 3: 'Challenges'
In this episode, "The Melody of Unexpected Encounters" from the Russian Federation (Romantic Comedy), "Score" from Belgium (Drama), "HELL YOU TALMBOUT" from the U.S. (Experimental), and "Hide and Seek" from France (Suspense).
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Fine Cut
Fine Cut
Episode 4: 'Can I Trust You?'
In this episode, "The Stone" from Portugal (Drama), "Aufseherin" from the Netherlands (Animation Documentary, "The Helper" from France (Fantasy), "Riven" (Suspense), and "The Arctic Circus" from Canada (Documentary).
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Fine Cut
Fine Cut
Episode 5: 'Serendipity'
In this episode, "Pumpkin" from the U.S. (Drama), "Dream Vending Machine" from Tawain (Animation), "Springtime" from Budapest (Romantic Comedy), and "IDIOT" from the Netherlands (Comedy). "Pumpkin"
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Fine Cut
Fine Cut proudly accepts entries via FilmFreeway.com, the world's best online submission platform. FilmFreeway offers free HD online screeners, unlimited video storage, digital press kits, and more. Submit your film today.
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Fine Cut award-winning filmmakers share their travels to present their film at The American Pavilion at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival.
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Fine Cut
Tom Tell's short animated film "Hum" was the winner of the 2017 Fine Cut Film Festival Jack Larson Southern California Student Filmmaker Award. Read an interview with him about the making of the film.
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Fine Cut
"The Door to Freedom" was the recipient of the 2017 Fine Cut Film Festival Student Filmmaker Award. Watch his short film and read an interview with him about filmmaking.
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Fine Cut
The 2017 Fine Cut Film Festival Emerging Filmmaker Award went to Camille Fluery for her short film, Hide and Seek. Watch the film and read our interview with her.
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You and a guest are invited to KCET's 18th Annual Fine Cut Festival of Films Premiere Screening Event honoring students and emerging filmmakers from around the world on Sunday, June 4th.
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Starting Over
The 18th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films is a collection of short films from student and emerging filmmakers. In this episode, "Respectfully, Tony" from the U.S. (Documentary), "Waiting in the Wings" from the U.S. (Comedy), "What if" from France (War), "Dad" from the U.S. (Drama), and "Kaska" from Germany (Animation/Expermental).
"Respectfully, Tony"
A convicted murderer re-enters society after spending 12 years on death row and 39 years in prison.
"Waiting in the Wings"
Challenges
The 18th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films is a collection of short films from student and emerging filmmakers. In this episode, "The Melody of Unexpected Encounters" from the Russian Federation (Romantic Comedy), "Score" from Belgium (Drama), "HELL YOU TALMBOUT" from the U.S. (Experimental), and "Hide and Seek" from France (Suspense).
"The Melody of Unexpected Encounters"
Can I Trust You?
The 18th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films is a collection of short films from student and emerging filmmakers. In this episode, "The Stone" from Portugal (Drama), "Aufseherin" from the Netherlands (Animation Documentary, "The Helper" from France (Fantasy), "Riven" (Suspense), and "The Arctic Circus" from Canada (Documentary).
"The Stone"
A young girl, traveling in the south of Angola, meets a retired doctor who deals with the memories of war and its perpetual waste. An adaptation of the short tale "The Dragonfly", by Ondjaki.
Serendipity
The 18th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films is a collection of short films from student and emerging filmmakers. In this episode, "Pumpkin" from the U.S. (Drama), "Dream Vending Machine" from Tawain (Animation), "Springtime" from Budapest (Romantic Comedy), and "IDIOT" from the Netherlands (Comedy).
"Pumpkin"
Fantasy and Liberation
The 18th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films is a collection of short films from student and emerging filmmakers. In this episode, "Hum" from the U.S. (Animation), "Midnight" from Spain (Drama), "The Machinator" from Argentina (Animation), "The Burning" from the U.K. (Fantasy), and "Jacob" from Israel (Animation).
"Hum"
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