Fine Cut | KCET
Now on its 20th season, “Fine Cut” showcases 14 short films made by a new generation of storytellers from Southern California. Chosen from more than 400 submissions, “Fine Cut” offers a glimpse of the filmmakers of tomorrow with short films in documentary, animation and narrative genres handpicked by an esteemed panel of judges from the industry. Watch the films in a series of half-hour broadcast episodes that will air starting Wed., Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. and stream on this site.
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Now What
From USC, One Small Step follows a young girl attempting to juggle adult responsibilities after her mother goes missing. Followed by an intense documentary examining the power of exclusive religions from San Diego State and an animated caricature of wealth and domestic life from UCLA.
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2019-09-21T11:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-09-29T17:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
My Right
Award winning video journalist, David Freid (New York Times, Vanity Fair) traces gun crime in America. Followed by, a film exploring the path to motherhood from UCLA and a heart warming animated short from Cal Arts.
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2019-09-22T17:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
Oh, Hello!
Three up-and-coming female directors bring funny, quirky and unforgettable tales, including the true story of a woman with Alzheimer’s and her odd encounter late night on the streets of East L.A, starring Emmy Winner Valerie Harper.
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2019-09-27T17:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-09-28T11:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
Fight
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2019-10-02T14:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-10-02T18:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-10-04T17:30:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-10-05T11:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-10-06T14:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
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2019-10-06T17:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
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2019-10-12T18:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
Play
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2019-10-09T14:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-10-09T18:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-10-11T17:34:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-10-13T14:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
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2019-10-13T17:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
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2019-10-19T18:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
Come Alive
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2019-10-16T14:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-10-16T18:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-10-18T18:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-10-20T14:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
Short Films
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Clara, a suburban housewife stuck in conventionality, stumbles upon hints that her beloved husband, William, has been cheating on her. Transfixed in her domestic situation, Clara re-discovers herself while baking an elegant cake for William.
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Nationally-known disability rights advocate Carole Patterson takes on the world with her offbeat humor and brutal honesty in this profile of her challenging life as she prepares to marry a non-disabled man despite his family's concerns.
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Directed by Susie Singer Carter, “My Mom and The Girl” is a 2016 film that stars Valerie Harper in her last role. It is based on a true story of an East Coast woman with Alzheimer’s who has an unusual chance meeting that affects the lives of three women.
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Directed by Noel Belknap, this 2007 animated documentary is about the life cycle of a majestic unicorn. Noel Belknap currently works at Disney Television Animation and will soon be working on “The Curse of Molly McGee” as a Storyboard Specialist.
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Now on its 20th season, “Fine Cut” showcases 14 short films made by a new generation of storytellers from Southern California.
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A raccoon finds a flashlight in the woods.
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Through these short, humorous vignettes, one presents a critique of the diverse social issues permeating throughout South Korean culture.
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Despite controversy and threats, Muslim singer/songwriter turned spiritual leader Ani Zonneveld takes a stand for justice through activism and a progressive practice of Islam.
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A 9-year-old girl attempts to juggle the responsibilities of school and her younger siblings after her mother goes missing.
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Young artist Kip Henderson discovers his personal identity through exceptional artistic progress in the face of numerous physical disabilities and setbacks.
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A beaten-down actor in Los Angeles sets his sights on becoming a serial killer after his favorite ice cream is discontinued.
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A true story based on an odd encounter that an East Coast woman with Alzheimer’s has one night on the capricious streets of East L.A.
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A candy patiently awaits its turn to be chosen from a vending machine.
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Renee Johnson, a mother living in South Central LA, must make a difficult decision when she’s late for her job interview.
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A caricature of wealth and domestic life: General Dupont, an 18th century aristocrat, doing a household chore - laundry, on a stage.
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An intense documentary examining how exclusive religions can affect people's lives and what comes along with leaving them behind.
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A story about a nice lady who owns a dumpling restaurant trying to help an angry boy back to peace.
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One baby. Two Mothers. A harrowing decision.
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An American paper trail. When there’s a gun crime in America, there’s only one place to go to trace the gun back to its owner: Martinsburg, West Virginia. That’s where the ATF’s National Tracing Center handles roughly 8,000 active traces per day.
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When on a routine patrol, a Black female cop living in and patrolling Inglewood gets called to a disturbance she is forced to make an unprecedented life altering decision.
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In the early sixties, a sexually conflicted teenager finds faith and acceptance after escaping the tortures of electrotherapeutic conversion therapy.
Short Films
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Fine Cut
Clara, a suburban housewife stuck in conventionality, stumbles upon hints that her beloved husband, William, has been cheating on her. Transfixed in her domestic situation, Clara re-discovers herself while baking an elegant cake for William.
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Fine Cut
Nationally-known disability rights advocate Carole Patterson takes on the world with her offbeat humor and brutal honesty in this profile of her challenging life as she prepares to marry a non-disabled man despite his family's concerns.
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Fine Cut
Directed by Susie Singer Carter, “My Mom and The Girl” is a 2016 film that stars Valerie Harper in her last role. It is based on a true story of an East Coast woman with Alzheimer’s who has an unusual chance meeting that affects the lives of three women.
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Fine Cut
Directed by Noel Belknap, this 2007 animated documentary is about the life cycle of a majestic unicorn. Noel Belknap currently works at Disney Television Animation and will soon be working on “The Curse of Molly McGee” as a Storyboard Specialist.
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Fine Cut
Now on its 20th season, “Fine Cut” showcases 14 short films made by a new generation of storytellers from Southern California.
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Fine Cut
A raccoon finds a flashlight in the woods.
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Fine Cut
Through these short, humorous vignettes, one presents a critique of the diverse social issues permeating throughout South Korean culture.
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Fine Cut
Despite controversy and threats, Muslim singer/songwriter turned spiritual leader Ani Zonneveld takes a stand for justice through activism and a progressive practice of Islam.
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Fine Cut
A 9-year-old girl attempts to juggle the responsibilities of school and her younger siblings after her mother goes missing.
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Fine Cut
Young artist Kip Henderson discovers his personal identity through exceptional artistic progress in the face of numerous physical disabilities and setbacks.
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Fine Cut
A beaten-down actor in Los Angeles sets his sights on becoming a serial killer after his favorite ice cream is discontinued.
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Fine Cut
A true story based on an odd encounter that an East Coast woman with Alzheimer’s has one night on the capricious streets of East L.A.
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Fine Cut
A candy patiently awaits its turn to be chosen from a vending machine.
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Fine Cut
Renee Johnson, a mother living in South Central LA, must make a difficult decision when she’s late for her job interview.
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Fine Cut
A caricature of wealth and domestic life: General Dupont, an 18th century aristocrat, doing a household chore - laundry, on a stage.
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Fine Cut
An intense documentary examining how exclusive religions can affect people's lives and what comes along with leaving them behind.
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Fine Cut
A story about a nice lady who owns a dumpling restaurant trying to help an angry boy back to peace.
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Fine Cut
One baby. Two Mothers. A harrowing decision.
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Fine Cut
An American paper trail. When there’s a gun crime in America, there’s only one place to go to trace the gun back to its owner: Martinsburg, West Virginia. That’s where the ATF’s National Tracing Center handles roughly 8,000 active traces per day.
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Fine Cut
When on a routine patrol, a Black female cop living in and patrolling Inglewood gets called to a disturbance she is forced to make an unprecedented life altering decision.
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In the early sixties, a sexually conflicted teenager finds faith and acceptance after escaping the tortures of electrotherapeutic conversion therapy.
Articles
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For twenty seasons, "Fine Cut" has been the launchpad for the dreams of many young filmmakers. Learn more about its beginnings and its relevance, especially today.
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Eight esteemed judges have come on board to help hone the talents of "Fine Cut" filmmakers. Learn more about them.
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Apart from being featured in one of six half-hour episodes, "Fine Cut" also offers a variety of prizes meant to help the growth of future filmmakers.
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KCET’s annual “Fine Cut Festival of Films” is now accepting submissions. Get a chance to see your film on television this fall and win package prizes in support of your filmmaking journey.
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We're excited to announce this year's winners, Nicholas Moyer and Nate Norell. Their documentary, "Kip" is a loving look at a young man who, in the face of numerous physical disabilities and setbacks, is driven by his love of constant artistic growth.
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Hanna Kim discusses her short animated film, "Raccoon and the Light" with director Tom Teller.
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