Six CSULB Documentary & Narrative Films To Screen at the Newport Beach Film Festival

Congratulations to the following student films which will screen at the 25th Newport Beach Film Festival!

Join us for the Screening on Saturday, Oct. 19 11:30 AM

The Big Newport Edwards

Theater #4

た だ い ま [ta·die·ma]

Directed by Gordon Buck

Narrative

Nina has returned to her hometown to see Mother, but being back triggers memories of her childhood, memories of Mother, and Nina struggles to cope as the puzzle pieces about their relationship fall into place.​

Rubenesque

Directed by Shanaya Coloma

Narrative

"Rubenesque" explores the journey of Reese, an 18-year-old high school senior, as she grapples with self-acceptance as a plus size teenager in a society defined by unrealistic beauty standards. Alongside her battle against these expectations, Reese must also navigate the challenges of a toxic friendship.

Brett Wong's Ex-Girlfriends

Directed by Gianna Labinpuno

Narrative

A revenge-driven high school senior gathers a group of four other women, including a permanently limped former athlete, to plot the murder of their mutual ex-boyfriend, Brett Wong.

The Bridge Between

Directed by Tia Brieger

Documentary

Fueled by a yearning to reconnect with her Cambodian roots, a filmmaker immerses herself in the culture the best way that she can: through the arts and conversation.

Our Refinery

Directed by Reid Sauter

Documentary

Nine years after a near-catastrophic explosion at the Torrance oil refinery, filmmaker Reid Sauter explores lingering controversies and the voices of community activists who are fighting to spread awareness of an imminent threat... toxic hydrofluoric acid.

A Place In This World

Directed by Bri Chappelear & Hannah Levin

Documentary

After over a decade of criticism and misogyny regarding Taylor Swift’s dating life instead of her talent, fans have now found a way to shed their shame, and champion their favorite artist while reconnecting with their femininity and finding comfort in embracing all that comes with girlhood.