Eight CSULB FEA Films Screen in Newport Film Festival

Published on October 10, 2020

Eight narrative and documentary CSULB Film & Electronic Arts (FEA) student films screen in the 2020 Newport Film Festival. In its 21st season, the Newport Film Festival is widely recognized by Variety and across the film industry. FEA is incredibly proud of our talented students and recent alums with featured films in this festival. All of the CSULB films are available for streaming online on the festival website until October 11th; upon purchasing a pass, viewers are able to cast their vote for their favorite film.

 

Stealing Home

A college student struggles to find his way after his persistent battles with cancer.

  • DIRECTOR: Eriq Springer
  • PRODUCER: Teresa Juarez

Faith Alone

A critical examination of the church as an institution, told through the the dual perspectives of the queer director and their mother, an unconventional minister

  • DIRECTOR: Jess Kung
  • PRODUCER: Taylor Vracin-Harrell


I Don’t Love You Any Less

Three years after her mother's death, a young filmmaker confronts the truth about her mother's life as a cancer survivor and opioid addict.

  • DIRECTOR: Sarrah Wolfe
  • PRODUCER: Nicole Lu


Fashion Statement

Liz creates punk rock clothes as a political and fashion statement.

  • DIRECTOR: Luis Zuniga
  • PRODUCER: Katy Ramage


Justice Delayed

A young black man finds himself torn between vengeance and justice when he decides to take matters into his own hands after his 12-year-old brother is shot by a white police officer.

  • DIRECTOR: Janine Anne Uyanga
  • SCREENWRITER: Ryan Gatus & Janine Anne Uyanga
  • PRODUCER: Adam Pacheco & Michael Banares

 

The Kick-Off

Lola, a 16-year-old star soccer player, must remain with her estranged father, while visiting colleges.

  • DIRECTOR: Abby Victor
  • SCREENWRITER: Abby Victor
  • PRODUCER: Monica Hiquera


Mood

A group of friends must face their truth when their unique device starts to detect genuine human emotions.

  • DIRECTOR: Aspen Ramsdell
  • SCREENWRITER: Aspen Ramsdell
  • PRODUCER: Delila Rio&Patrick Kane

The Things We Carry                 

A manic depressive struggles to cope with her demons.

  • DIRECTOR: Cristal Arriola
  • SCREENWRITER: Cristal Arriola
  • PRODUCER: Jessica Xuq