The Micheaux Film Festival

Friday, OCT 25TH

Schedule

Quick Cup Meet-Up (A Java Jolt) | 9:00 AM

  • Date & Time: Friday, October 25th, 2024 | 9AM – 11AM
  • Location: Carasau Cafe – 3912/3918 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232
  • Description: Start your morning with a Java Jolt! This quick meet-up is the perfect opportunity to fuel up on coffee while networking, with fellow festival-goers in a cozy café environment. Set meetings, relax before screenings or connect with new future collaborators. 

The Playlist: Music Sync + Supervision | 4:30 PM

Date and time: Friday 10/25 @ 4:30p

Description: 

Music supervisors discuss the critical role of music in film, emphasizing the importance of planning for music early in the production process. They’ll cover realistic budgeting for music and offer creative solutions for projects with limited funds. This session is key for filmmakers looking to enhance their work through music.

Madden Flow
Raedio
LVRN

Fireside Chat: The State of the Industry w/Kaia Alexander | 6 PM

Date and time: Friday 10/25 @ 6p

Description: 

Kaia Alexander, founder of the Entertainment Business School, leads a fireside chat on the current state of the industry and emerging trends. This conversation will provide valuable foresight for industry professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve as we move into 2025 and beyond.

 

Kaia Alexander

Feature: Who in the Hell is Regina Jones? | 11:05 AM

The extraordinary life of Regina Jones is one not only shaped by history, but also one that made history. From pregnant and married at 15, through the middle of the Watts Rebellion of 1965, to emerging as a groundbreaking newspaper publisher, Regina is a testament to the American experience.

Who in the Hell is Regina Jones?

1:42:00

Looking for Love | 1:00 PM

A mix of romantic comedies about the quest for love in all its humorous and heart-wrenching forms.

 

The Debutante
Dare Greatly
Honest/Fluff
Groupies

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Coping Mechanisms | 2:15 PM

From conventional coping mechanisms to the more unconventional and quirky, these stories reveal the diverse and deeply personal paths people take to navigate the pain of losing loved ones.

Life Goes On
United in Grief
Survived By
Grieving
Dying Laughing
The Dark Ages – The Funeral

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Culture Clash | 3:45 PM

These stories capture the richness of cultural exchange, revealing both the conflicts and the harmonies that arise when different traditions, values, and identities intersect.

Spare Me
Dandelion
LEAD
T-Minus
Unconquered
Wabi-Sabi

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Office Space | 5:10 PM

From office politics to personal triumphs and mishaps, these stories capture the everyday absurdities and challenges of work life.

Living From Work
Marque Dos
Development
Write This…
Stan Behavior

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Family Feud | 6:10:00 PM

Dramas and comedies about the explosive confrontations and longstanding rivalries that only family can bring out.

Getcho
Clones
Below The Veil
You & I Don’t Say Goodbye
Cottage Grove
Get Your Story Straight

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Sponsored screening | 7:45 PM

SONY: Clips + Convo

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Feature: Mauler | 9:00 PM

Since I Been Down tells the dramatic story of the triumph of the human spirit and how punitive policies, drugs, gangs and power attempted to arrest the development of one American community; targeting the poorest, Black and Brown youth for a false sense of safety, security and prosperity, an entire generation disappeared. Nearly forty years later, the true path to freedom is led from inside prison walls. The film, told by the people who have lived these conditions, unravels intimate stories from interviews brought to life through archival footage, cinema verité discussions, masquerade, and dance, to reveal the systematic reasons why children commit violent crime and how these children – now adults – are breaking free from their fate by creating a model of justice that is transforming their lives, our humanity and a quality of life for all our children..

Since I Been Down

1:45:00 AM

Feature: Since I Been Down | 10:30 PM

Since I Been Down tells the dramatic story of the triumph of the human spirit and how punitive policies, drugs, gangs and power attempted to arrest the development of one American community; targeting the poorest, Black and Brown youth for a false sense of safety, security and prosperity, an entire generation disappeared. Nearly forty years later, the true path to freedom is led from inside prison walls. The film, told by the people who have lived these conditions, unravels intimate stories from interviews brought to life through archival footage, cinema verité discussions, masquerade, and dance, to reveal the systematic reasons why children commit violent crime and how these children – now adults – are breaking free from their fate by creating a model of justice that is transforming their lives, our humanity and a quality of life for all our children..

Mauler

01:20:00

Happy Hour (Pour it Up) | 4:00PM

    • Date & Time: Friday, October 25th, 2024 | 4:00PM – 5:30PM
    • Location: Jameson’s Pub – 9546 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
    Description: Raise a glass at Pour it Up! Join us for a spirited happy hour where filmmakers and guests alike can relax, network, and enjoy a drink or two.

Filmmaker Meet up Party (Plot Twist) | 8:00PM

  • Date & Time: Friday, October 25th, 2024 | 8PM – 2AM
  • Location: TBD
  • Description: Don’t miss the Plot Twist! Expect the unexpected as you mix and mingle through the night in this gathering of creative minds.

Fighting Demons | 11:15 AM

Dramas and thrillers that journey into the depths of the human soul, exploring the struggle with inner demons and the elusive quest for redemption and peace.

Virgencita
TOSSOU
The Voice Of Dogs
Miracle Wood

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Let's Unpack That vol. 2 | 12:15 PM

These stories delve into personal healing, exploring the emotional journeys of individuals as they unpack their deepest traumas, or help others to do so.

I’m Pretty Sure My Therapist Thinks I’m a Bad Actor
LYZ
Haven
Something Blue

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All in the Family vol. 2 | 1:15 PM

“Delving into the exploration of family dynamics, these films uncover the challenges and joys that define our closest ties, and the roots of our deepest traumas.

TIGHT
Will You Mirror Me?
Rear
Do You See It
Tillie

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Growing up is hard to do vol. 2 | 2:45 PM

These films explore the full spectrum of life, focusing on the pivotal decisions made from youth through later years and their lasting impact.

Superman Doesn’t Steal
Brownies
The Concert
Cancellation Celebration
NOVEMBER FIRST

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pardon me | 3:55 PM

Pardon Me is a documentary short film that presents a case for how pardons can help uplift lower income communities and increase money to states in America and Pennsylvania in particular by allowing people with criminal records the opportunity to live as full citizens and work at their skill level. The film features the story of three people impacted by their records and interviews with key leaders knowledgeable of the issue.

Pardon Me

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Life As We Know It | 5:15 PM

These films delve into the small moments and ordinary details that influence our personal stories, revealing how the seemingly mundane can have profound significance in our existence.

PSA: Bang Bang
Submerge
Barakah
Monochromatic
Two Breaths
Will I See You Again?

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In A Parallel Universe vol. 1 | 6:45 PM

These sci-fi films venture into imaginative realms where conventional boundaries are challenged, revealing the fascinating possibilities of future worlds and alternate realities.

As Easy As Closing Your Eyes
The Order
Universe 25
The Origin
To End All Spells

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In A Parallel Universe vol. 2 | 6:45 PM

Sci-fi tales exploring alternate existences and enigmatic what-ifs that captivate the imagination.

The Recipe
The Candy Lady
X: The Interview
Welcome to Afrotree
Vigilante
Blindspot

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No One Can Hear Your Screams | 10:10 PM

Thrilling horror and suspense films that dive into the adrenaline-charged realm of unseen and unheard threats.

The Staycation
Toska
The Newlyweds: Blood At the Altar
The Flacalta Effect
Halloween ’63
The Garden of Edette

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