Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest
Saturday Sept 20th Screening Schedule
"Seaside Bebop" - Directed by Andrew Lamm
In 1940’s Florida, a corrupt detective falls in love with a jazz singer whom he is sent to kill after a botched murder.
"Fragment" - Directed by Nicholas Dinner
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A concussed car crash victim is haunted by her twin sister after witnessing a truth she may not want to face, leading to the realization that it was not malicious, but a warning of her planned demise.
"Bugaboo" - Directed by Benjamin Morehead
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Based on a southern ghost story. A young woman bound to a cursed doll seeks revenge on the man who wronged her.
"At the Mercy of Faith" - Directed by Andrew Arguello
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When a devout young preacher's faith is shattered by a traumatic childhood tragedy, his attempts to rebuild his life as an adult are upended by haunting visions, supernatural warnings, and the reemergence of unresolved guilt, forcing him to confront the demons of his past... before they destroy his family.
"Running Oz" - Directed by Ryan Patrick Kelley
With Ozwald's last breath, a secret is shattered, leaving Kaycanne to fend for her life...
"Batman: One Dark Night" - Directed by Nathan Trucks
Batman: One Dark Night is a short film set in ‘89 Batman universe. Take a step into the world of fan films as we take a peak behind the curtain of the currently filming production of Batman: One Dark Night. These first two scenes set the stage for what’s to come.
"Frequency Over Time" - Directed by Cari Sudmeier
A Native American time traveling spirit guide appears to a couple unsure about their relationship during their first weekend getaway to Palm Springs, California. Star Eye, the spirit guide, directs the couple to have a sound bath where a curious exchange of frequencies takes place and delivers the message of “ love one another and the earth”.
"Starborn" - Directed by Starry Venus
A forgotten goddess wanders the desert only to realize we are never truly alone. We are the angels we seek.
"Motherthief" - Directed by Brendan Cleak
A woman becomes caretaker of an increasingly untenable creature. Nominated for Best Cinematography at the 2024 San Diego Film Awards. Nominated for Best Experimental Film and Best Editing at San Diego Short Film Festival 2024.
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"Battle of L.A." - Directed by Patrick Pizzolorusso
During one of Los Angeles' most bizarre evenings in 1942, a 'something' was spotted over the skies. A 'something' that the anti-aircraft batteries opened fire on. A 'something' that two young scientists find and race against the clock to figure out what it is and how to keep it safe.
"Since Forever" - Directed by Lila Kia-Keating
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Since Forever is a short, silent film that captures the nostalgia of a teen remembering her childhood, her relationship with her country star father, and finding herself.
"Day 474, and the Lingerings Thereafter" - Directed by Kelly L. Perine, Adam Charles Rubin
A man, troubled by the memories of his isolation during the pandemic shutdown, must look for ways to quiet his mind after the world opens back up. His lingering confusion as to how to do this leads him to a clinic where those that are suffering as greatly as him and also want answers, have collected for comfort and solutions.
"The Third" - Directed by Meredith Lawder
On the one-year anniversary of their lover's death, two women confront their shared grief, fractured past, and the lingering presence of a man they loved in different ways.
"A Disturbance in the High Desert" - Directed by Brynn Mitchell
In the isolated high desert of the 1920s American West, queer lovers Mare and Gemma have carved out a fragile existence on their remote ranch. But after Gemma is assaulted one night by a familiar figure, the boundaries between right and wrong begin to blur. As the truth comes to light, loyalties are tested and moral certainties unravel. Set against a striking but unforgiving landscape, A Disturbance in the High Desert examines the cost of survival, the ambiguity of justice, and the limits of love when betrayal hits close to home.​
"The Silence Within" - Directed by Christian Peschken
"The Silence Within" psychological short film that explores the inner world of a man suffering from severe depression and checking into a private psychiatric clinic. Through intense voice-over monologues, the protagonist descends into his fragmented thoughts as the line between clinical reality and nightmarish visions begins to blur. ​
"Ownership" - Directed by Yvonne Huff Lee
When an innocent invitation to an antiques reality show unearths shameful skeletons between two families --one black, one white -- three multi-generational women are forced to take painful ownership of their present reality.​
"The Hail Mary"
Directed by Daniel Roebuck
​Sister Kathy finds an angry loner in need of redemption and leads him to his atonement by conning him into creating a football team for her Catholic School.
"Ventura Nights" - Directed by Ryan W. Murphy
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​A series of episodes on the Ventura Raceway and fairgrounds. Following the 2019 race season, through the Ventura County Fair till the end of year. The doc continues through the pandemic and the threat of commercial development to the fairgrounds. Ventura Nights is a homage to the raceway, the fairgrounds and an ode to Ventura.
"Wish" - Directed by Janelle Christa
When an afternoon in the woods turns tragic, two friends are torn apart by a fateful decision, leaving one to navigate the boundary between life and death in this haunting musical journey inspired by true events.
"Stars Above" - Directed by Jason Mendoza
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A socially isolated conspiracist investigates an abandoned military facility in a desert town with her brother after witnessing a falling satellite, uncovering a conspiracy far darker than they ever imagined.
"Ollie's Little Adventure" - Directed by Jorrit Van der Kooi
When a little girl loses her beloved teddy bear on the beach, a few unlikely heroes step in to help reunite them.
"Liminal" - Directed by Janelle Christa
A man overwhelmed by the chaos of his life, stands on the edge of a cliff, contemplating his fate. His life has been marred by addiction, infidelity, and failed relationships. His demons have caught up with him and what happens next will change his life forever.​