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UCLAxFilmFest 2025
Amorous
When a hetero-monogamous Nikki discovers the guy she's dating is polyamorous, she turns to her friends for perspective.
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The Serene Place
An exhausted film school grad from India finally lands an interview at the highly coveted Gardner Bros casting office—only to realize he’s not interviewing for a job, but for his last shred of sanity.
Min
Min, a 6-year-old girl, on the way to church, meets a stranger who asks for desperate help.
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The Velvet Kiss
A chance encounter between old lovers is bittersweet.
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cat.
A woman signs up for a dating coaching service in search of her soulmate and ends up marrying a cat.
Fighter
A stubborn ex-special forces operative must infiltrate an underground street- fighting ring to rescue his sister from a ruthless promoter's deadly human trafficking scheme.
Obsession
When a true-crime fangirl hooks up with her favorite serial killer, she becomes violently obsessed with him.
Clarity
A young addict in early recovery, must delve into the darkest corners of her psyche in order to battle her inner demons and prevent a relapse.
Marriage Interview
Newlyweds Rachel and Eddie must prove their love is real to a U.S. immigration officer during their green card interview.
The Experiment
After a large corporation denies toxicity of its industrial plant, a local resident starts an experiment to test their claims.
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In Plane Sight
When they discover a bag of white powder on a plane, the cracks in a newly engaged couple’s relationship are forced wide open, in this tense and darkly bizarre story.
Above the Dessert with No Name
After arriving illegally in the United States, a young Mexican girl is inspired to address her troubled life after spying on an incandescent neighbor.
Buckets
A workaholic dad joins his basketball-obsessed daughter at the park. They discover the court is a physical impossibility when every shot - no matter how ridiculous - goes in.
Delphinium
Two siblings from an abusive home learn to trust each other as they face a difficult journey to heal their mother and their relationship.
Match Dot Mom
A queer teen not yet out to her parents, stumbles on her very-married-mother’s secret TindHER profile late one night. When she accidentally swipes right, she not only outs herself, but must grapple with the uncertainty of who her mom really is.
Sexy Grandma
When a widowed grandmother is challenged by her gay grandson to start online dating, she must reignite her passion for life and overcome a painful secret if she hopes to find love once again.
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Echoes in the Dark
A woman struggling to to come to terms with the loss of her fiancé, must confront her distorted memories and inner demons in order to survive.
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Johnny Malibu
A dedicated single father struggling to provide for his daughter is invited to return to his glory days as a porn star.
Sema and Kara
The world's first love story.
Physical Therapy
A gay Latino doctor must decide between keeping his low-income clients or taking a job at a private practice for the kids of the mega-rich.
Arrowhead
When a corrupt local sheriff’s deputy is called to take care of a body found on his patron’s land development, he instead finds the remains of a legendary warrior and a dark power that will change him forever.
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Synopsis


Emma used to be an outgoing and adventurous grandma. But ever since her husband died nine years ago Emma has increasingly isolated herself from others. When Landon, her outspoken and often times raunchy gay grandson stops by for a visit, he challenges her to start online dating. Stubbornly Emma resists, as a secret from her past still haunts her. Will Emma be able to confront and overcome a painful truth, or be doomed to a life of self imposed seclusion.


Director's Statement

 

I've always been inspired by films that connect with viewers emotionally. So while writing Sexy Grandma, I wanted to explore the character's relationships in a comedic yet dramatic way. We also often times see an older mentor showing a younger person how to grow and overcome a blind spot in their life. For this story I thought it would be interesting to flip that dynamic around, especially since there's an intergenerational gap between characters. Regarding themes I wanted to explore a number of ideas including grief, regret, mortality, resiliency, and forgiveness. The film was shot last year and the schedule moved at a brisk pace. Juggling all the preproduction, schedules, and other challenges with a limited budget is an all too common dilemma. This project was no exception, but with a small cast and crew everyone came together to pitch in, often times wearing multiple hats. I'm so appreciative of their many contributions, and I hope audiences enjoy the film.


Crew

 

Jonathan Wolfe - Director/Writer/Producer

 

Jonathan Wolfe is a Los Angeles based filmmaker who has a background in various post production disciplines. As a motion graphic artist he has contributed to films such as The Time Traveler’s Wife, Easy A, Love and Monsters, Muppets Most Wanted, Fast Five, as well as numerous other film and television projects big and small. He is currently focused on writing and directing and has a passion for stories that move, surprise, and entertain audiences.

 

Dimitri Luedemann - Cinematographer

 

Dimitri Luedemann was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and lived in a mix of exotic places including the Amazon. He migrated with his family to California, and shortly after graduating from art school, he moved to New York. Dimitri spent over a decade as a motion designer, including contributing to the Apple TV+ show Calls which won an Emmy for Outstanding Motion Design, and working with notable clients such as Nike, Google, HBO, and others. He then decided to pursue cinematography and directing and has had short films screened at festivals across the country including winning Best Short at the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival.

  • Runtime
    14:44
  • Language
    English