UCLAxFilmFest 2024

UCLAxFilmFest 2024 Virtual Screening

Expired May 5, 2024 3:00 AM
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20 films in package
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Rexsurrection
Rex, a 17-year-old boy with low self-esteem, commits suicide, and his own charming, show-off, joker ghost returns on the day of his suicide to save his own life.
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Tender Scent
Perfumer Rita finds all her favorite odors are reminding her of the loved one she lost.
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The Bow
While celebrating his brother’s wedding with his loving family, William gradually realizes that his own relationship with his girlfriend is dangerous for his mental health.
Andean Condor
After suffering a great loss, a lonely woman travels to the end of the world where she meets an extroverted optimist who helps her find a new beginning.
The 1971 Kitchen Grand Brie
Your favorite food competes in the greatest auto race the kitchen has ever seen — until there’s a murder. ‘Mario Kart’ meets ‘True Crime’ mockumentary in this animated short dripping with ‘70s Formula 1 nostalgia
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Elevate
A security guard's uneventful night shift takes an unexpected turn when a chance encounter forces her to confront the unspoken realities of her life.
En Pointe
A young ballet dancer secretly auditions for a dance crew competition with her best friend when she is soon caught by her imposing mother who has other plans for her
Food Broker: Doris
At the age of 90, Doris Presley utilizes a uniquely personal approach to feeding homeless people, rather than treating them like problems to be solved.
Where it Happened
A young woman who is processing the trauma of child sexual abuse decides to take matters into her own hands.
Learning to Ride
A single mother learns to ride a bike in preparation for a move with her daughter to San Francisco to study art, but deep down, she feels torn about leaving her house, her mother, and her new boyfriend.
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When the Time Comes
A grieving husband chooses to fulfill his wife's dying wish by leaving the safety of his home and venturing into an apocalyptic landscape in search of a cherished memento.
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The Intruder
A homeless man breaks into the house of the leading candidate for Los Angeles mayor.
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Exit, Pursued by a Bear
A feisty Angeleno attempts to trap a bear who is infiltrating her neighborhood.
No Updates Till Tomorrow
When a lonely programmer's android girlfriend starts to break down, he struggles to repair her and uncovers something disturbing.
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Let's Bring Them Alive!
An empathetic soldier confesses to his friend that he plays dead on the battlefield as part of a pacifist movement.
Cracks in the Foundation
After experiencing childhood trauma, Nia decides to rewrite the narrative of her life with the help of therapy.
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Traffic
A father who is running late to work and his daughter’s school is faced with a moral dilemma when their way is blocked.
The Dot
A man obsessed with even numbers decides to see a psychiatrist. He starts talking about where his obsession has led him in his day-to-day life, and as the conversation deepens, the truth begins to surface.
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Driftwood
An animated short about a Naval officer who survives the attack on Pearl Harbor by clinging to driftwood. When he is rescued, he refuses to let go and instead incorporates it into his meaningful life of sacrifice and respect.
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The Kitchen Grand Brie is only the greatest race in the whole household and your favorite foods are the contestants. And when Armando Fettucini, the most beloved and hated delicacy on the grid is on the verge of winning a fifth time to take control of the life-giving fridge, the other dishes take unprecedented action to stop him and accidentally set off a chain of events that changes the Grand Brie forever.

Our challengers include Armando Fettucini, the greatest pasta to have ever raced; Ernie Getränk, a can of energy drink who is ready to pop; Sofia Dulche, a tough-as-nails dessert who has everything to prove; and Marc Patate, a poutine newcomer to the grid who is just happy to be there.

Although beloved by fans, Armando Fettucini has made questionable moves on the track. The other racers conspire against him by taking advantage of controversial racing tactics. This is their side of the story…


Director's Statement


My name is Ian and I can't wait until you watch my short, The 1971 Kitchen Grand Brie. This project has been a labor of love, combining practical techniques, 3D printing fabrication, stop motion animation, and filmmaking & editing wizardry into a live action/animated hybrid work that I believe can be an inexpensive model for creating animated content in the future.

The aim of the project is to take the true-crime documentary conceit and expand it into a 10 episode short series, in the likes of the Cartoon Network program “Over the Garden Wall.” In the series — about the length of a feature film in 10 minute increments — we’d follow our protagonist, Marc, who survived the blender 20 years ago. He has gone from happy-go-lucky Canadian poutine, to dejected and joyless rotting potato. His daughter, a spunky and naive tater tot, convinces him to start a new team to win back his glory. But little do they know that a similar conspiracy is being concocted behind the scenes by ‘other’ provisions. Nothing ever really changes in Formula Food…

I hope you enjoy my film!


Crew




Ian Beckman - Director/ Producer/ Animator


Ian Beckman is a film aficionado who lives and breathes movies and cartoons. He has produced, edited, and directed experimental short machinima projects and advocacy documentaries for various advertising agencies and worked with major brands and influencers on YouTube. He has also directed and produced high-quality video content for healthcare and tech clients, ranging from communications and social media to sizzle reels. Additionally, he built his own gaming channel. With over a decade of experience in video production, he has honed his skills in editing, animation, graphic design, field production, budgeting, scoping, and managing projects and teams. He is excited to focus his attention and experience on his own animated productions in the future.


Behind the Scenes:

  • Runtime
    10:38
  • Director
    Ian Beckman
  • Screenwriter
    Ian Beckman
  • Producer
    Ian Beckman
  • Animator
    Ian Beckman
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