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Aside from the short films, there were plenty of other displays of talent. It began with Addy Medernach singing "House of the Rising Sun" (by The Animals) accompanied by Brendan Monaco on the guitar. Following Addy, came Tiera Beverly singing "All In My Head" (by Tori Kelly) accompanied by Samantha Bituen on the guitar also. What was even cooler was Samantha's promposal to Tom with assistance from Kate Pursley and Alaina Nelson. Definitely was really cute. Then BOOM, the night ended with a hilarious show by the Sharp Dressed Ninjas that were kind enough to agree to performing at the Film Fest.
Everything was great. The films were great. The performances were great. Just everything. Last year, Alhambra High School was shocked by the quality of the films that were shown at the festival. Here are some of the brilliant films that were showcased. ContrariWiseA teenager is faced with the gut-wrenching fact that he committed a serious crime. Follow him as he tries to run away from his mistakes. Director/Cinematographer: Jaeger Moore Screenwriter: Jaeger Moore Submitted by Jaeger Moore, Contrariwise won Best Short Film. Canned beans
The Daydream"Sometimes, life is an obstacle. It becomes hard to push forward to get from one day to the next. But it's important to look towards the future. The future is unwritten and it can change depending on what you do the next day and the next day and the day after that. So this is dedicated to you, all the people who are having difficulty getting through this day. I hope you get up on your feet and run forward." Director: Megan Lau Screenplay: Megan Lau Created by Megan Lau, this film received awards for Best Acting. To Whom it may concernThis is a film that requires the viewer to play close attention. Who can you trust and who can you not?! Find out now! Director: Jazzy Pastor Screenplay: Jazzy Pastor This film received two awards. Galilea Salinas took home the award for Best Actress. Jazzy Pastor won the award for best screenplay. 2014 Film FestivalThe first annual Film Fest was off to great start. The bottom four submissions reflect the students work in 2014. The top three videos are another instance of the artistic abilities Alhambra High School has to offer! L'Hippoppateme David has fallen short on paying his rent and has run out of means of acquiring money to pay for it, so he and three others team up for a diamond heist in order to pay the rent. Director/Cinematographer: Austin Guard Screenwriters: David Stoll, Michael Kirk, and Austin Guard Submitted by Mark Metzgar, the short film was originally a French final project. For the hell of it, they decided to enter it into the Film Festival. To their surprise, their short film won 3 awards: Best Directing, Best Acting, and Best Short Film. Word on the street is that a sequel is in the making... Another Prom Movie2 polar opposites, Johny and Cornelius, battle for the best senior prom date: the new girl, Amelie. Because Amelie doesn't speak English very well, she unknowingly agrees to go with both of them! Watch as a what seems to be simple senior prom turns into a tornado of occasions. Directors: Addy Medernach and Ryan Wilson Cinematographer: Addy Medernach Screenwriter: Ryan Wilson Submitted by Addy, the short film took a spin with the stereotypical prom. Full of grudges, crushes, and misunderstandings, the film takes you on a ride. Sadly, their short film did not win any awards. Kevin and Tom's Amazing AdventureTom and Kevin go through hell and high water to get to the most amazing place on or above the face of the earth.... In-n-Out. Director/Screenwriter: Kevin Kyllo Cinematographer: Jesse Massoni-Griffith Submitted by Jesse, the short film placed you in the passenger seat of an eventful adventure. Supposedly going to the ends of the Earth to find an In-n-Out while fighting a "Blue" cult, things get very serious. Sadly, their short film did not win any awards either. Just after, Right BEfore Aiden hasn't been himself ever since the incident from a year ago. After he's pushed to his limit, he decides to revisit his past. Little does he know that it triggers a multitude of events. Director/Cinematographer: Megan Lau Screenwriters: Theresa Grube and Megan Lau Submitted by Megan, the short film stood out with an "artful" concept. Where the landscape is green and memories are triggered, a trio of friends revisit their past. Their short film won 2 awards: Best Cinematography and Best Screenwriting. |
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