Event

Student Shorts Program 4

Message Received
Directed By: Karolyn Szot
Written By: Karolyn Szot
This beautiful portrayal of young love in today's tech-savvy generation shows us how to live our life in "contxt". Inspired by true events, this love story comes to an end far too soon.
After the Headlines
Directed By: Aaliyah Miller
Written By: Aaliyah Miller
When the brutal murder of Clara's daughter captures local headlines, Clara becomes withdrawn and overwhelmed with regret and pain over terminating her parental rights. A life of isolation is Clara's only refuge. Life with her Alexis wasn't easy, but living without her is to painful to bear.
Emma and Reid
Directed By: Talia Alberts
Written By: Talia Alberts
Emma, a college junior, comes home for spring break and visits her ex-boyfriend, Reid, whose mother recently passed away. Emma and Reid try to find new ways to relate to each other since they haven't spoken in over a year. As Emma struggles to comfort Reid, she soon discovers that her efforts may be misguided.
Take Her Picture
Directed By: Chingya Wang
Written By: Chingya Wang
Chinese immigrant Ling wanders around Los Angeles to escape the pain of her past. Through a simple cigarette, Ling meets photographer Allen. Together they turn a chance meeting into a fatalistic romance in which two people come together despite barriers of culture and language.
Prom Date
Directed By: Jessica Schoen
Written By: Jessica Schoen
In this musical comedy about asking people to prom, Evan Jacobs wants nothing more than to ask his dream girl, Deanna. Will he be brave enough to go through with his plan? This is a story about unrequited love, friendship, dreams and getting what you want, no matter what.