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D4 or E4?

Within the constraints of its 64-box grid, chess emerges as a captivating game, an intricate dance of rules and strategies. Yet, it defies its physical boundaries, unlocking a world of boundless possibilities and artistic expression. A game of chess is an art form unto itself, a masterpiece woven through calculated moves and the symphony of endless combinations.

Mango Mankodiya

5min. | UK | Animated Short

PSCC March 29 , 5:00 pm Theatre 3

David Bartels' Fifteen Minutes

While David Bartels is not a household name, the writers, artists and directors he has worked with definitely are. He was an understudy to advertising Hall of Famer Joe Sedelmaier, a creative partner of John Hughes, the brain behind Joe Camel and almost the producer of a Broadway play directed by Andy Warhol.

Noah Readhead, Matt Richmond

11 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 28, 7:00 pm Theatre 2

Dear Simone

Framed through the tender presences of her two dogs, Simone and Seiya, Stephanie meditates on love, loss, and the quiet persistence of memory, capturing the fractured identity of a life stretched between Jakarta and New York.

Stephanie Tangkilisan

8 min. | INDONESIA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 31, 2:30 pm Theatre 3

Descendants

Three generations have continued their feeling for tea, the Bulang four-stringed zither, fire, pit, and their rich cultural heritage.

Evan Shi

6 min. | CHINA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 29, 7 pm Theatre 2

Dago's Boots

Dago emigrated to the US seeking opportunity and landed on Hollywood's doorstep. For the last 35+ years he's focused his talent and imagination into custom footwear for clientele ranging from the biggest names in entertainment to everyday people.

Paul Collins

6 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 29, 1:30 pm Theatre 1

Dear Francisco

Retrace the places in Palm Springs where these siblings grew up, weaving together personal memories and the essence of the city they call home.

Brent Francisco

3 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 29, 11:00 am Theatre 1

Death: The Life Of Mike Egan

The images in Mike Egan's stories remind us that our lives are filled with countless tiny deaths, moments that shape us and propel us forward in life.

Doug Helmick

12 min.| USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 27, 6:30 pm Theatre 3

Dale

Dale Hikawa was the first Asian American woman to ever join the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Taking stock of her long career, this trailblazing violist reflects on her life and work.

Justin Streichman

9 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 28, 4:30 pm Theatre 2

Dear Hillary

As teenagers, Mark Dixon and Leon Fields were sentenced to extensive sentences during the “Super Predator” hysteria. Years later they’re preparing to fight the myth that put them behind bars.

Douglas Lee, Luis Castaneda

20 min. | HK/USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 30, 4:30 pm Theatre 2

Defying The Odds

At age 19, Benard McKinley was sentenced to 100 years at Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill, Illinois, near Chicago. McKinley was convicted of a gang-related murder he committed when he was just 16. Three years later, as he faced spending the rest of his life behind bars, McKinley was determined not to give up.

Justine Fisher, Jiah Choe, Claire Kim

13 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 30, 4:30 pm Theatre 2

Diabetes

5 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 27, 11:00 am Theatre 1

Stephanie Padilla

Duckville

A dark fairy tale about a duck village that, in order to get tourists, fakes a wild monster attack to increase fame and sympathy. But, of course, everything goes wrong.

8 min. | USA | Animation Short

PSCC March 28, 2:30 pm Theatre 3

Bill Plympton

Edel Rodriguez: Freedom Is A Verb

A vivid exploration of Cuban-American artist Edel Rodriguez's journey from his early life in Cuba to acclaim in the United States. Rodriguez's time in Cuba and immigration has influenced iconic artwork and now his political courage in depicting the 45th president.

17 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 30, 11:30 am Theatre 2

Mecky Creus, Adrienne Hall

Esme Boggart

Nick, Emma, and their family receive a Section 21 no-fault eviction notice. Determined to resist, they band together and invoke the spirit of Esme Boggart, a mystical figure known for aiding those in distress.

30 min. | UK | Documentary Short

PSCC March 28, 4 pm Theatre 1

Nicholas Jones

Did You Forget Mr. Fogel?

When American teacher Marc Fogel is sentenced to 14 years in a Russian prison, his family struggles to accept a heartbreaking reality.

15 min. | RUSSIA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 30, 11:30 am Theatre 2

Mar Karpman

Echoes Of Silk And Tides

Venture to Quanzhou, a seaside town in southern China and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What began as a casual family visit evolved into a profound exploration of a place brimming with cultural riches.

15 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 29, 4:30 pm Theatre 2

Cynthia Cai

Empathy Unknown

When a seasoned Space Trooper touches down on a barren, uncharted planet, he believes he's found the ideal spot for colonization. What he doesn't know is that a rival Space Trooper, from a different faction, has landed with the same goal in mind.

10 min. | USA | Animated Short

PSCC March 28, 4:00 pm Theatre 1

Kelly Schwarze

Diminishing Rewards

Alone in America with a sick daughter and a family to support back home, a Filipino man hunts the streets and dumpsters of LA to recycle enough bottles and cans to pay for her treatment.

15 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 31, 1:30 pm Theatre 1

Colin Whitman

Eclipse (The)

On April 8th, 2024, during an American Astronomical Society meeting in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, scientists gathered to observe a total eclipse of the sun.

2 min. | USA | Animated Short

PSCC March 29, 11:30 am Theatre 2

Laurence Arcadias, Robin Corbet

Es La Vida

The relationship between man and horse exists, is possible and heals. Overcoming trauma, alleviating pain, recovering mobility, the power of horses is incredible and the bonds created are unbreakable. What if it were a horse that also needed the help of a human being?

28 min. | SPAIN | Animated Short

PSCC March 29, 4:30 pm Theatre 2

Alfonso O'Donnell

Etherea

Cloud formations converge and transform into shapes of two transient dancers in the sky. The beautifully surreal illusion displays the ephemeral nature of relationships and life.

3 min. | USA | Animated Short

PSCC March 29, 2:30 pm Theatre 3

Paul Trillo

Felt In Stereo

Performed by True August

4 min. | USA | Music Video

PSCC March 29, 6:30 pm Theatre 1

Mel Tomlin

FR<-O-+GGY STYLE

Two frogs engage in a mating ritual, but they discover that their spawn may be more gender amphibious than they demand.

5 min. | USA | Animation

PSCC March 28, 9:00 pm Theatre 2

Jonathan Riles

Girls Team Tennis '24

Cathedral City High School.

3 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 29, 11:00 am Theatre 1

Alaizha J. Newell

Existential Action Thriller

Faced with a crisis in her art practice, Heidi Schwegler leaves for unfamiliar settings, and begins to see her surroundings in new ways.

11 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 31, 11 am Theatre 1

Stephen Funk

Fire Race A Karuk Tale

Coyote tricks Yellowjackets and steals fire

5 min. | USA | Animated Short

PSCC March 30, 11:00 am Theatre 1

Daniel Welynn

From Stone To Stone

In the winter of 2023, contemporary artist Stone visited the Jason McCoy Gallery in New York, where he encountered the first and only stone sculpture created by Jackson Pollock, the pioneer of American abstract expressionism, in the 1930s. Crafted after the death of Pollock’s father, this sculpture represents his early ambitions to become a sculptor and is the only surviving figurative stone piece he ever made.

16 min.| CHINA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 27, 2:30 pm Theatre 3

Sonia Hu

Expiration Date

The end of an era looms as 4th-generation dairy farmer Ned nears a long overdue retirement. His adult son, Jacob, has chosen a different life path, effectively ending his family’s long history on the farm, a choice that prompts a new level of introspection from both father and son.

14 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 31, 2:30 pm Theatre 3

Giles Perkins

Follow The Dogs

Follow the relationship between healthcare and creativity, through the unique lens of cancer patient Warren Hastings as he recovers from treatment.

6 min. | UK | Animated Short

PSCC March 29, 1:30 pm Theatre 1

Isabel Garrett

Future West: Origin

Through the launch of the IRON USA Rodeo Event Series, Stefan seeks to blend tradition with contemporary relevance, breathing new life into the rodeo scene.

7 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 28, 7:00 pm Theatre 2

James Tate Wilson

Glass, My Unfulfilled Life

Rogier Kappers wants to become a famous musician playing the glass organ, an instrument made of singing glasses. From building his first organ and getting an autograph from his idol Arvo Pärt, to a disastrous trip to Dubai, frantic work on his sinking holiday house, and a never expected 'grande finale', we follow Kappers on his quest for fame, love and fortune.

94 min. | NETHERLANDS | Documentary Feature

PSCC March 28, 11 am Theatre 1

Rogier Kappers

Greetings From San Francisco

In this love letter to San Francisco, an exuberant dancer enjoys the cultural landmarks while the city pulses along with her. In return, she leaves a myriad of impressions on a cherished and vibrant city.

6 mins. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 29, 2:30 pm Theatre 3

Peter Litwinowicz

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Granny's Dog

In a small village in Brittany, Geneviève, 88, lives completely independently in her barnyard and vegetable garden. She has just lost Gypsy, her pet dog. To avoid sinking into loneliness, she tries to find a new one with the help of her daughter Christiane. But there is no dog like Gypsy.

23 min. | FRANCE | Documentary Short

PSCC March 30, 2:30 pm Theatre 3

Tristan Francia

Grit

Once we reach a certain age are we still being seen?
Does our opinion still count?
Or are we being pushed to the sidelines?