Sherman Oaks Film Festival

2023 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

In his televised address, the long-term Russian dictator announces the nuclear strike on major western cities… only to teach his nation a valuable lesson. Based on current affairs.

Director(s): Christian Shapiro
Writer(s): Christian Shapiro
Producer(s): Mingzhu Ye
Key Cast: Rick Segall, Christian Shapiro, Melanie Cruz

West Coast Premiere

Go to 2023 Official Selections – Films Page

Theatrical Screenings: All theatrical screenings are held at:
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
128 Artsakh Avenue
Glendale, California 91206
SOFF 2023 Theatrical Screenings held from November 29 to December 3.

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Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2023 Virtual Screenings run from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 10. There will be Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.

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2023 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

Sixteen year old Kenzie is wooed by her secret 24 year old boyfriend into taking a weekend roadtrip.

Director(s): Steve Anderson
Writer(s): Kathleen Cannon, Leandro Imaz
Producer(s): Monsoon Productions
Key Cast: Olivia Potter, Winter Andrews

World Premiere

Go to 2023 Official Selections – Films Page

Theatrical Screenings: All theatrical screenings are held at:
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
128 Artsakh Avenue
Glendale, California 91206
SOFF 2023 Theatrical Screenings held from November 29 to December 3.

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Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2023 Virtual Screenings run from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 10. There will be Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.

Click here to visit our Virtual Screenings!

2023 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

Full of judgment, an actor’s first A.A. meeting on the beach leaves him shattered hoping to get back to the route.

Director(s): Matthew Dylan
Writer(s): Matthew Dylan
Producer(s): Ryan Koss
Key Cast: Ryan Koss, Brykell Killingsworth, Brooke Moltrum, Ethan Cruz

World Premiere

Go to 2023 Official Selections – Films Page

Theatrical Screenings: All theatrical screenings are held at:
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
128 Artsakh Avenue
Glendale, California 91206
SOFF 2023 Theatrical Screenings held from November 29 to December 3.

Click here to purchase tickets!

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2023 Virtual Screenings run from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 10. There will be Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.

Click here to visit our Virtual Screenings!

2023 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

The true story of a young woman’s rape and silencing by the police that led her to become the key witness in the 2010 hearings to end the rape kit backlogs. Can she trust the system that betrayed her?

Director(s): Jacqueline Elyse Rosenthal
Writer(s): Jacqueline Elyse Rosenthal
Producer(s): Robin Wang, Marian Cook, Josh Powell
Key Cast: Jill Renner, Avis Murphy, Natalie Woodard, Gary Daniel Mosher, Ivan Ellis, Bailey Humiston, Bradley Layne Beachum, Beth Fraser

Go to 2023 Official Selections – Films Page

Theatrical Screenings: All theatrical screenings are held at:
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
128 Artsakh Avenue
Glendale, California 91206
SOFF 2023 Theatrical Screenings held from November 29 to December 3.

Click here to purchase tickets!

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2023 Virtual Screenings run from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 10. There will be Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.

Click here to visit our Virtual Screenings!

2023 Official Selection: Short Film – Documentary

The survival story of a professional canyoneer after a near-death accident in the canyons of Southern Utah.

Director(s): Krushan Naik
Writer(s): Krushan Naik
Producer(s): Krushan Naik
Key Cast: Ryan De Vries, Dan De Vries, Shelly De Vries, Dawson Furner, Brig Murdock

Los Angeles Premiere

Go to 2023 Official Selections – Films Page

Theatrical Screenings: All theatrical screenings are held at:
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
128 Artsakh Avenue
Glendale, California 91206
SOFF 2023 Theatrical Screenings held from November 29 to December 3.

Click here to purchase tickets!

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2023 Virtual Screenings run from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 10. There will be Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.

Click here to visit our Virtual Screenings!

2023 Official Selection: Short Film – Documentary

After a freak accident leaves a middle-aged man partially paralyzed and with a traumatic brain injury, he discovers an extraordinary ability to paint that he never had before.

Director(s): Paulo Araujo
Producer(s): Paulo Araujo, Tom Hohle

World Premiere

Go to 2023 Official Selections – Films Page

Theatrical Screenings: All theatrical screenings are held at:
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
128 Artsakh Avenue
Glendale, California 91206
SOFF 2023 Theatrical Screenings held from November 29 to December 3.

Click here to purchase tickets!

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2023 Virtual Screenings run from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 10. There will be Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.

Click here to visit our Virtual Screenings!

2023 Official Selection: Short Film – Dance

Perennial is a multifaceted work exploring our shared experiences over time through different media. The film brings us outdoors for re-entry after a period of hibernation.

Producer(s): PJ Brescia, Casey James, Quincy Cho

Go to 2023 Official Selections – Films Page

Theatrical Screenings: All theatrical screenings are held at:
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
128 Artsakh Avenue
Glendale, California 91206
SOFF 2023 Theatrical Screenings held from November 29 to December 3.

Click here to purchase tickets!

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2023 Virtual Screenings run from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 10. There will be Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.

Click here to visit our Virtual Screenings!

2023 Official Selection: Short Film – Dance

J-Setting: The Acrobatic LGBTQ Dance sensation that traveled from HBCU Colleges to the Clubs of Atlanta

Director(s): Fr3deR1cK Jerome Taylor
Writer(s): Kelly Whalen
Producer(s): Charlotte Khadra, Kelly Whalen
Key Cast: Leland Thrope

West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles Premiere

Go to 2023 Official Selections – Films Page

Theatrical Screenings: All theatrical screenings are held at:
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
128 Artsakh Avenue
Glendale, California 91206
SOFF 2023 Theatrical Screenings held from November 29 to December 3.

Click here to purchase tickets!

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2023 Virtual Screenings run from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 10. There will be Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.

Click here to visit our Virtual Screenings!

2023 Official Selection: Short Film – Dance

A young student seeks help to win a krump battle from a respected krump leader.

Director(s): Isaiah Shinn
Writer(s): Isaiah Shinn, Kendra Willis
Producer(s): Isaiah Shinn, Kendra Willis, James Derrick, Vik White, Miranda Derrick
Key Cast: Tight Eyez, Vik White

World Premiere

Go to 2023 Official Selections – Films Page

Theatrical Screenings: All theatrical screenings are held at:
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
128 Artsakh Avenue
Glendale, California 91206
SOFF 2023 Theatrical Screenings held from November 29 to December 3.

Click here to purchase tickets!

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2023 Virtual Screenings run from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 10. There will be Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.

Click here to visit our Virtual Screenings!

2023 Official Selection: Short Film – Comedy

A death doula attends her best friend’s birthday weekend outside Joshua Tree shortly after the death of a client.

Director(s): Kristina Felske
Writer(s): Kristina Felske
Producer(s): Kristina Felske, Kate Henrikson, Jennifer Allcott, Katy Drake Bettner, Angela Robinson, Alexandra Martinez-Kondracke
Key Cast: Ellie Race-Moore, Ashley Denise Robinson, Jennifer Allcott, Karen Resulto, Shivani Rustagi

Go to 2023 Official Selections – Films Page

Theatrical Screenings: All theatrical screenings are held at:
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
128 Artsakh Avenue
Glendale, California 91206
SOFF 2023 Theatrical Screenings held from November 29 to December 3.

Click here to purchase tickets!

Virtual Screenings: The SOFF 2023 Virtual Screenings run from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 10. There will be Virtual Exclusives as well as many of the films that screened at the theater.

Click here to visit our Virtual Screenings!