A Harvest
In California's Central Valley, an abbey of Trappist Cistercian monks dedicate themselves to lives of poverty, seclusion, and love to find God. They sustain themselves with the work of their own hands by growing grapes and making wine in partnership with a winemaker. The annual grape harvest brings unforeseen challenges that they must overcome together.
59 min. | USA | Documentary Feature
PSCC March 22, 2:00 pm Theatre 2
Robert Gourley
About A Bowshot Away
Hayun’s parents decided to become their daughter’s archery coach, even though they lacked prior archery experience. Undeterred, this family persisted in their dedication to archery, culminating in their preparation for the U18 USA National Team qualifying tournament.
14 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 22, 1:30 pm Theatre 1
Sangsun Choi
A Certain Kind (ADULTS ONLY)
Follow a queer porn production company coming together to create a space for healthy, empowering sexual expression.
16 min. | MEXICO | Documentary Short
PSCC March 22, 9:00 pm Theatre 2
Gabriel Gutierrez Morales
Planetwalker
In 1971 John Francis, known the world over as ‘Planetwalker,’ witnessed an oil tanker collision in the San Francisco Bay. The sight of oiled birds on the shoreline caused him to give up motorized transport and rely solely on his own two feet. Months after that he took a vow of silence convinced that listening rather than adding fuel to any fire was the way ahead.
27 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 24, 4:00 pm Theatre 1
Dominic Gill, Nadia Gill
Accidents & Emergencies
After witnessing a fatal car accident, Mischa Jakupcak experienced an acute psychotic episode. She was admitted to the Mermaid Ward, a psychiatric hospital in London. She discovered and reframed her world anew through photos she took with disposable cameras which she smuggled into and out of the psych ward.
2 min. | UK | Documentary Short
PSCC March 22, 4:30 pm Theatre 2
Mischa Jakupcak
A Hand To Hold
In the heart of Los Angeles, two members of an innovative Street Medicine team devote their livelihood to helping their unhoused patients receive care, hope, and connection.
23 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 25, 1:30 pm Theatre 1
Reed Martin
A.P. (Artist's Proof)
Explore the captivating odyssey of Bae Jaemin, a young Korean artist breaking free from traditional Buddhist art roots to forge a unique path. A.P. emerges as a trailblazer, a testament to artists' spirits and the transformative power of their creations, redefining storytelling through art, one artist's proof at a time.
10 min. | SOUTH KOREA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 21, 2:30 pm Theatre 3
Jyong Kim, Bongmin Kim
Algorithm Takedown
An animated music video that is commissioned and performed by Hip Hop and Hot Jazz Timpanist, Jonathan Haas aka Jonny H. and the Prisoners of Swing bringing to life the music composed by legendary drummer Lenny White, who recorded and performed with Miles Davis and Chick Corea.
4 min. | USA | Music Video
PSCC March 23, 6:30 pm Theatre 1
Alex Bukovsky
Art & Soul: A Portrait Of Nancy Noel
As an artist, Nancy could uniquely evoke emotion and kindle inspiration in her collectors. Fans of her work came from all over the United States and beyond to get her signature and be in her presence.
100 min. | USA | Documentary Feature
PSCC March 25, 4 pm Theatre 1
Alex Noël Kosene
Belonging
After being raised in the United States, twenty two year old Mikel is suddenly deported back to Albania. Struggling with his new reality, he tries to find a way out. An ocean apart, his eleven year old American born sister Angela, is left behind and must decide to stay or join her brother. While discovering where they belong, both find something unexpected.
88 min. | ALBANIA, ICELAND | Documentary Feature
PSCC March 24, 7:30 pm Theatre 3
Kreshnik Jonuzi, Sævar Guðmundsson
Black Hat, White Hat
Ngo Minh Hieu, aka HieuPC shares his journey from becoming one of the most dangerous hackers in the USA’s cybercriminal history, to his new life purpose after serving his time in jail.
14 min. | VIETNAM | Documentary Short
PSCC March 24 / 25, 11 / 11:30 am Theatre 1 / 2
Paul Vĩ Minh Nguyen, Keshia Hannam
Back To The House Of Tomorrow
Perched like a spaceship on a Vista Las Palmas neighborhood hill in Palm Springs (CA), the House of Tomorrow (aka the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway) is a futuristic architectural residence, the most photographed home in Palm Springs. Designed by architect William Krisel for the family of renowned Palm Springs developer Robert Alexander in 1960.
41 min. | USA | Documentary Feature
PSCC March 25, 11 am, Theatre 1
Simcha Shtull
Bloom
Life isn‘t equally sunny for all: Karl, a tree less fortunate than the trees around him, finds a chance for social acceptance in a fallen mango. But thanks to a cheeky little monkey, Karl realizes what truly makes him happy.
4 min. | GERMANY | Animation
PSCC March 24, 11 am Theatre 1
Michael Dämmig
Born From Dust: The Art Of Richard Wilks
As an artist delves into his craft, we see how his sculptures evolve to embody his most profound views and passions. Each piece becomes a poignant reflection of the artist's convictions, a visual narrative that speaks to the hearts of all who encounter his work.
Through moments of frustration and elation, setbacks, and breakthroughs
6 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 23, 7 pm Theatre 2
Simone Staff, Nick Paskhover
"Cherubim" Novel One
In February 2022, Russia had much more modern combat aircraft, while Ukrainian pilots were doing the impossible in the sky with forty-year-old planes. The 11th Separate Brigade defended the southern direction and halted enemy columns. It was only thanks to the efforts of Ukraine's defenders that they managed to protect their skies and push the enemy aviation out of our country's airspace.
17 min. | UKRAINE | Documentary Short
PSCC March 25, 2:30 pm Theatre 3
Evgeniy Matvienko
Cha Cha Charlie
Inspired by the birth of his son to become a professional wrestler in his 30s. Cha Cha Charlie is a portrait in fatherhood, passion, inspiration and the drive to pursue a dream, no matter what the age or the pain it inflicts on your body.
7 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 22, 1:30 pm Theatre 1
Matt Bieler
Clayton Cameron
Dive deep into the connection between rhythm and the dynamics of performance across multiple pillars - mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional. Famous in the jazz realm as the "Brush Master", Cameron's career has spanned decades, touring towith Sammy Davis Jr.,Tony Bennett, as well as other jazz legends including George Shearing, Joe Pass, and Joe Williams.
11 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 24, 11:30 am Theatre 2
Christopher Leps
Compton's '22
Three years before Stonewall, on an unknown date in August 1966, trans sex workers and drag queens in San Francisco's Tenderloin district rioted against police violence at Gene Compton's Cafeteria. There was no news coverage, and the arrest records no longer exist. Decades later, trans historian Susan Stryker unearthed the history of the riot and interviewed the surviving Compton’s Queens.
18 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 23, 4:00 p.m. Theatre 1
Drew de Pinto
Coachella Valley Student Films
A selection of shorts by some aspiring filmmakers from across our Coachella Valley.
Love of a Pet
A Life with Meaning
Where I'm From Poem
Power of the People - Chief
Power of the People - Cesar Maldonado Felix
Kuya's Why
Documentary About Life
Ms. G is the G
Power of the People - Matthew Watt
Original Best
A Man Named Earl Dean Barnes
Lunch Lines
45 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 23, 4:30 pm Theatre 2
Students