UCLAxFilmFest 2024

UCLAxFilmFest 2024 Virtual Screening

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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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Rex, a shy 17-year-old boy with very low self-esteem, commits suicide by shooting himself. Unexpectedly, his own ghost, a charming, confident show-off, goes back in time and appears just before the suicide to convince him not to go through with the irreparable act. Time travel, adventure, humor, and emotion all come together in this fantasy/comedy.  


Director's Statement


By making this film, our ambition was to offer a surprising, funny and breathtaking story,

while paying homage to the films that have marked my cinematic culture, such as Back to the

Future, Fight Club...

This story is my story, but it's also the story of a whole team that helped me make this project

a reality.

Enjoy your viewing!


Crew


Jules Cachin - Director


A film buff from an early age, Jules CACHIN has always been fascinated by the way different stories are told. After three years at ESRA Paris, he had the opportunity to direct three films: "Bienvenue chez vous" (Welcome Home), "Cours." (Run.) and "Rexsurrection". He is currently working on his new short film, "Une Seconde à perdre" (One Second to lose).

Although the first two films were closer to thrillers or horror, his genre is moving more and more towards zany comedy, by way of fantasy. For him, making a feature film one day would be more than a dream.

Nicolas Pignant - Producer


Nicolas is an aspiring filmmaker born in Versailles, France. He began his career in film at an early age, taking drama classes in secondary school. At the same time, he continued to develop his passion for the 7th art by making costumes from his favorite movies, editing videos, writing stories, producing short films and watching movies. Nicolas studied business and film, which led to his dream trip to the United States. His dream became even greater when he covered the 94th Academy Awards ceremony as an assistant photographer (he will also cover the 95th). Enthralled by this experience, Nicolas joined UCLA for his final year of master's studies, where he co-produced his first American short film, which led him to co-direct his first short film in France a few weeks after graduation. Nicolas currently works in audiovisual production for a Paris-based company, and is looking forward to his next creative adventure.


Behind the Scenes:


  • Runtime
    14:59
  • Director
    Jules Cachin
  • Screenwriter
    Jules Cachin
  • Producer
    Nicolas Pignant
  • Cinematographer
    Marin Payot
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