Sherman Oaks Film Festival

2023 Official Selection: Featurette – Drama

A drag queen is forced to reconsider his shockingly violent art when his estranged, conservative mother makes a surprise appearance at his show in an attempt to reconnect.

Director(s): William Venus Means
Writer(s): William Venus Means
Producer(s): Olia Zimarova, Yulia Safonova, Jay Swuen
Key Cast: Jesse Barney, Jessica Lea Risco, Kian Morr, Shaw Purnell, Gia “Tisci” Banks, Remy Mangano

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: Featurette – Horror

After the death of her abusive ex-boyfriend, Nova connects with his most recent girlfriend- only to realize that some spirits have a hard time staying buried.

Director(s): Jordan Pfeifer
Writer(s): Jordan Pfeifer
Producer(s): Jordan Pfeifer, Angela Nancy Chapman, Eliana Mullins
Key Cast: Emily Gateley, Daisy Tichenor

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 – Animation

A detective hunting a homicidal maniac and a writer researching a new book share a peculiar connection in a mysterious city of night.

Director(s): Mike Harris
Writer(s): Mike Harris
Producer(s): Mike Harris

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 – Animation

When Austin Karimloo calls, he brings a childlike and joyful spirit to everyone he encounters, and lifts them out of their boredom and corporate drudgery.

Director(s): Patricia Luna
Writer(s): Peter Rotter
Producer(s): Peter Rotter

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: Feature Film – Drama

A ‘Millennial Coming-of-Rage’ dark comedy about a young woman who loses her job and struggles to pay rent – until she befriends a pickpocket who convinces her that the only way to survive in America is by committing petty crime.

Director(s): Andrew Adams
Writer(s): Andrew Adams
Producer(s): Andrew Adams, Andrew Crabtree, Stewart Castleberry Cory
Key Cast: Jacki Von Preysing, Nicolette Sweeney, Clayton Farris, DeMorge Brown

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 – Arthouse/Experimental & Drama

A caring man is finally forced to go out of his way to hunt down his love of life after her unbearable attitude switch and silent treatment…

Director(s): Kay Qiao
Writer(s): Kay Qiao
Producer(s): Apoorv Arora
Key Cast: Shane Dorriz, Suvi Honkanen

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 – Animation

While a couple is moving out, a smiley drawing on one of their boxes comes to life, falls in love with another drawing across the room and sets out on a box hopping adventure in the hopes of reaching their beloved.

Director(s): Sean Mirkovich
Writer(s): Sean Mirkovich
Producer(s): Sean Mirkovich, Ashley McKenna
Key Cast: Sean Mirkovich, Ashley McKenna

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

When 23 year old drug dealer Syl Goetzman loses an ounce of weed he owes to the son of a mob boss, he must find it before they kill him.

Director(s): Justin Sirkin
Writer(s): Justin Sirkin
Producer(s): Justin Sirkin
Key Cast: Ravi Neill, Luke Sendaydiego, Nick Reddy

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 – Comedy

A meaty comedy about a college admissions tour gone wrong.

Director(s): Natalie Peracchio
Writer(s): Natalie Peracchio
Producer(s): Natalie Peracchio, Lauren Longstreet
Key Cast: Nanouli Shevardnadze, Marvin Novogrodski, Tomás Orrego

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 – Comedy

Detectives Crocker and Taranto go undercover In the criminal underworld of Long Beach, California – A parody of Miami Vice in the style of The Naked Gun!

Director(s): Skylar Adams
Writer(s): Skylar Adams
Producer(s): Skylar Adams
Key Cast: Turen Robinson, Skylar Adams, Jose McGee

World Premiere, 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!