In The Court of the Crimson King

2022 Official Selection: Feature Film – Documentary

What began as a straightforward documentary about the cult rock band King Crimson as it turned 50, mutated into an exploration of time, death, family, and the transcendent power of music to change lives. But with jokes.

Director(s): Toby Amies
Writer(s): Toby Amies
Producer(s): Toby Amies, Robert Fripp, Nick Freand Jones
Key Cast: Robert Fripp, Bill Bruford, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Jakko M. Jakszyk, Bill Rieflin, Mel Collins, Jeremy Stacey

Los Angeles THEATRICAL PREMIERE!
(Subject to change, but accurate for now.)

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“In The Court of the Crimson King is really about as good as rock documentaries get.” – Variety

Theatrical Screenings: Held at The Whitefire Theater in Sherman Oaks, (13500 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423)
Screenings for the 2022 festival take place from November 15 to November 20.
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Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2022 Virtual Screenings will begin Friday, November 18. There will be 25 films to watch that are Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.
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Your Heart is a Dark and Rotten Place

2022 Official Selection: Feature Film – Arthouse/Experimental & Drama

After seven years apart, two old friends get together for a night of reminiscence, passive aggression and resentment.

Director(s): Mike Harris
Writer(s): Mike Harris
Producer(s): Mike Harris
Cast: Vanessa Rae Robinson, Nathalie Simille

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We only hurt the ones we love…

This film is screening as a Virtual Exclusive at SOFF 2022.

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2022 Virtual Screenings will begin Friday, November 18. There will be 25 films to watch that are Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.
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Theatrical Screenings: Held at The Whitefire Theater in Sherman Oaks, (13500 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423)
Screenings for the 2022 festival take place from November 15 to November 20.
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Two Weeks to 29

2022 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

Lovers, bound by sex, torn by obsession and deception.

Director(s): Jesus M Rodriguez
Writer(s): Jesus M Rodriguez
Producer(s): Jesus M Rodriguez, Christopher Kinder
Cast: Jesus M Rodriguez, Luis Cherubini

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Sex is the entry way to obsession

This film is screening as a Virtual Exclusive at SOFF 2022.

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2022 Virtual Screenings will begin Friday, November 18. There will be 25 films to watch that are Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.
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Theatrical Screenings: Held at The Whitefire Theater in Sherman Oaks, (13500 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423)
Screenings for the 2022 festival take place from November 15 to November 20.
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The Poet

2022 Official Selection: Short Film – Arthouse/Experimental

A young man has written a three line poem that he believes possesses great existential significance in various ways. And he’s going to explain all of them. For a really long time.

Director(s): Daniel Amerman
Writer(s): Daniel Amerman
Producer(s): Daniel Amerman
Cast: Daniel Amerman, Luke Klompien, Susane Lee

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I wrote a poem. It’s good. Right?

This film is screening as a Virtual Exclusive at SOFF 2022.

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2022 Virtual Screenings will begin Friday, November 18. There will be 25 films to watch that are Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.
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Theatrical Screenings: Held at The Whitefire Theater in Sherman Oaks, (13500 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423)
Screenings for the 2022 festival take place from November 15 to November 20.
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The Summer Set – Back Together

2022 Official Selection: Music Video

The song and music video for “Back Together” recounts the story The Summer Set’s break up and eventual reunion. A mixture of archival footage and live performance and heartfelt lyrics blend together to both remind old fans of their long journey from a small band from Arizona to playing some of the largest festival stages, and introduce new fans to their signature sound.

Director(s): Gregory JM Kasunich
Producer(s): Chris Johnson, Erik Passoja
Music: The Summer Set
Key Cast: Brian Dales, John Gomez, Jess Bowen, Steven Gomez

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In case we don’t live forever

Theatrical Screenings: Held at The Whitefire Theater in Sherman Oaks, (13500 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423)
Screenings for the 2022 festival take place from November 15 to November 20.
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Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2022 Virtual Screenings will begin Friday, November 18. There will be 25 films to watch that are Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.
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Guru$$

2022 Official Selection: Music Video

Guru$$, a music video created by a fictional character, is about a woman who tries to take a shortcut to enlightenment, gets caught up in the glitz, and ends up with nothing.

Director(s): Chris Johnson, Erik Passoja
Writer(s): Erik Passoja
Producer(s): Chris Johnson, Erik Passoja
Music: Erik Passoja, Carl Burnett
Key Cast: Erik Passoja, Monica Kay, Katy Mikelle

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Yes, it is a comedy… .and it is also a cautionary tale.

Theatrical Screenings: Held at The Whitefire Theater in Sherman Oaks, (13500 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423)
Screenings for the 2022 festival take place from November 15 to November 20.
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Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2022 Virtual Screenings will begin Friday, November 18. There will be 25 films to watch that are Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.
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Smiley Face

2022 Official Selection: Short Film – Horror

Three young women experience the nightmare of being devoured by a humanoid creature.

Director(s): François Ricard-Sheard
Writer(s): François Ricard-Sheard
Producer(s): François Ricard-Sheard
Key Cast: Jérémie Gariépy Ferland, Alice Clément, Anaïs Damphousse Joly, Sara Sue Vallé

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Horror is bliss

This film is screening as a Virtual Exclusive at SOFF 2022.

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2022 Virtual Screenings will begin Friday, November 18. There will be 25 films to watch that are Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.
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Theatrical Screenings: Held at The Whitefire Theater in Sherman Oaks, (13500 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423)
Screenings for the 2022 festival take place from November 15 to November 20.
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Moments: Mother

2022 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

A woman looking for her kidnapped son finds one of the men who took him.

Director(s): Michael Vaughn Hernandez
Writer(s): Darren Bailey
Producer(s): Michael Vaughn Hernandez
Key Cast: Rufino Romero, LaNell Cooper

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This film is screening as a Virtual Exclusive at SOFF 2022.

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2022 Virtual Screenings will begin Friday, November 18. There will be 25 films to watch that are Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.
Click here to visit our Virtual Screenings!

Theatrical Screenings: Held at The Whitefire Theater in Sherman Oaks, (13500 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423)
Screenings for the 2022 festival take place from November 15 to November 20.
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Two Anxious Bisexuals

2022 Official Selection: Featurette – Comedy

Dianne and Marie, two aspiring comedians, are tricked into a blind date. Invite anxiety to the table — literally. After a disastrous date, they’re each happy never to see the other again… until they both need roommates. Will it be love at second sight, a debacle to forget, or will friendship take them “bi” surprise?

Director(s): Megan A. Zebrowski
Writer(s): Marie Incontrera, Dianne Gebauer, Megan A. Zebrowski
Producer(s): Marie Incontrera
Key Cast: Cat Greenfield, Casie Girvin, Adam B. Shapiro, Naomi Jichita, Nori Gill, Sean Thompson, Rachel Beck, Sammie James, HJ Farr, AJ Lockhart, Megan A. Zebrowski

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Mental health is not a punchline.

This film is screening as a Virtual Exclusive at SOFF 2022.

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2022 Virtual Screenings will begin Friday, November 18. There will be 25 films to watch that are Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.
Click here to visit our Virtual Screenings!

Theatrical Screenings: Held at The Whitefire Theater in Sherman Oaks, (13500 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423)
Screenings for the 2022 festival take place from November 15 to November 20.
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You Have A Visitor

2022 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama & Horror

When Heather receives a surprise visit from her estranged brother, their awkward reunion is interrupted by the appearance of a white staircase..

Director(s): Kyle Harrington
Writer(s): Daniel Price
Producer(s): Daniel Price
Key Cast: Elaine Knaus, Logan Slater, Ernest Walker

World Premiere!

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Not many hear the call, even fewer see the way.

Theatrical Screenings: Held at The Whitefire Theater in Sherman Oaks, (13500 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423)
Screenings for the 2022 festival take place from November 15 to November 20.
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Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2022 Virtual Screenings will begin Friday, November 18. There will be 25 films to watch that are Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.
Click here to visit our Virtual Screenings!