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RSFF17 SHORT FILMS

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AKA ZUMA-JAY

Thomas Breslin 

After over 50 years in business, an old school surfer, Jefferson "Zuma Jay" Wagner, runs one of the last real-deal surf shops in Malibu. Now, he reflects on the life he's lived and the next generation of Malibu locals.

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PEACE AND QUIET

Logan Bole and Andrew Braun

The documentary fosters this search for tranquility and purpose through the lens of college student Patrick Fleenor, 21, a thoughtful and fascinated young man with a hankering to find meaning via the natural world. Hailing from the nation's capital, Patrick's upbringing was ingrained by politics, sparking his studies as a political science major. However, Patrick is living a double life. Patrick studies governance by day only to turn astrophotographer by night, capturing the stillness of the cosmos.

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KING OF EVERYTHING

Ryan Pope

With an asteroid poised to strike the planet at dawn, 18-year-old Annie finds Los Angeles completely abandoned.  She spends what could be the final night on Earth claiming the city as her own, finally reconciling with a lifetime of absence, now that she finds herself king of everything.

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TAKE CARE

James Davis IV​

An introspective wallflower tries to remember his first situationship as he struggles with the memories of loving and losing her. Through blurred memories, and excessive writing he tries to remember the moments they shared together, hoping that she'll one day read it. Whether the feeling was mutual or one-sided, he suffers from the decision of whether he should remember her or forget she ever existed.

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SIPHON

Thomas Chang 

A job application gone awry leads Cassie, a struggling recent graduate, to an interview with Josh. Following her interview, Cassie finds herself in a tense situation that ends in mystery....

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MADE IN ITALY

Alekza Rhyan and Dane Malzahn 

Through the story of chef Antonio Sessa, “Made in Italy” explores how food becomes a language of love, identity, and belonging—bridging generations, continents, and the spaces between who we are and where we come from.

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PIVOTING

Isabelle Harris

Elise, a passionate young film actress, is overjoyed to embark on her first feature film with esteemed director Derek Clement. When she arrives to set, things take a turn for the worse, as the studio has convinced Derek to make changes to just about everything. Elise begins to spiral, doubting her place in this production... and even the industry she is entering.

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UNSCRIPTED

Kysiah Tapia 

Upon the release of the latest cast list, the theatrical journey of creating a show begins. A wild group of theatre kids navigate through their differing opinions and huge personalities to come together and make the best show possible.

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WE'LL BE IN TOUCH

Thomas Breslin

Applying for the same job, a nervous Josh and over-confident Rachel try to help each other prepare for the interview. They soon realize just how under-prepared they are, but form a connection in the process.

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