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A new season of Fine Cut Festival of Films is back!
Viewers can watch and then vote online for their favorite film each week.
The film with the most votes will take home a prize package worth over $20,000 toward gear and supplies for their next project. You can vote once a day, during and up to one week after the broadcast date, so make sure to put a reminder in your calendar!
Nineteen years ago Jack Larson approached KCET with the idea of creating a student film series that would provide talented students with the opportunity to have their short films aired on television. Larson thought that public television was an excellent platform for providing critical visibility to emerging filmmakers. KCET shared Larson's enthusiasm and together they created, “Fine Cut Festival of Films”.
This season features six half-hour episodes showcasing a collection of short films from schools across Southern California, including, winners in the categories of Documentary, Narrative and Animation chosen by our esteemed panel of judges. Plus, three films from our partner The American Pavilion, the epicenter of American hospitality at the world’s largest film market.
Sponsors and Funders | 2018 Judges Bios | People's Choice Voting FAQ | Watch and Vote
Upcoming Airdates
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.
Streaming is not available for the full broadcast episode, but you can still watch the short films and vote for the viewer's choice award.
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2018-10-20T17:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2018-10-21T14:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
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2018-10-21T19:00:00-07:00KCETLINK
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2018-10-23T17:30:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2018-10-27T18:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
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.
Streaming is not available for the full broadcast episode, but you can still watch the short films and vote for the viewer's choice award.
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2018-10-20T18:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
Influence
Actor turned serial killer wreaks havoc in this dark comedy from the USC. Followed by two films from Biola University and Cal Arts exploring the dark origins from which a superhero can emerge.
Streaming is not available for the full broadcast episode, but you can still watch the short films and vote for the viewer's choice award.
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2018-10-24T14:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2018-10-28T14:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
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2018-10-28T19:00:00-07:00KCETLINK
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2018-10-30T17:30:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2018-11-03T18:30:00-07:00KCETLINK
Pushback
Multicultural filmmakers from USC share stories of women taking risks. Despite controversy and threats, Muslim spiritual leader Ani Zonneveld takes a stand for justice. Followed by, a mother who must make a dangerous decision to get ahead.
Streaming is not available for the full broadcast episode, but you can still watch the short films and vote for the viewer's choice award.
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2018-10-31T14:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2018-10-31T18:32:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2018-11-04T13:30:00-08:00KCETLINK
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2018-11-04T18:00:00-08:00KCETLINK
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2018-11-06T16:30:00-08:00KCET-HD
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2018-11-10T17:30:00-08:00KCETLINK
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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2018-11-02T17:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2018-11-14T13:00:00-08:00KCET-HD
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2018-11-14T17:30:00-08:00KCET-HD
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2018-11-17T16:00:00-08:00KCET-HD
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At Odds
When a Black female cop patrolling Inglewood gets called to a disturbance, she is forced to make a life altering decision in this thrilling crime drama from Chapman University. Followed by, a brave story of LGBTQ conversion therapy based on true events from San Diego State.
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2018-11-07T13:00:00-08:00KCET-HD
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2018-11-07T17:32:00-08:00KCET-HD
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2018-11-09T16:03:00-08:00KCET-HD
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2018-11-11T13:30:00-08:00KCETLINK
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2018-11-13T16:30:00-08:00KCET-HD
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Watch & Vote
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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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A raccoon finds a flashlight in the woods.
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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 9-year-old girl attempts to juggle the responsibilities of school and her younger siblings after her mother goes missing.
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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.
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Welcome to the 19th annual FINE CUT Festival of Films, a collection of short films from Southern California student filmmakers that is made possible by The Bridges / Larson Foundation. In total,16 short films were selected as finalists.
Watch & Vote
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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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Fine Cut
A candy patiently awaits its turn to be chosen from a vending machine.
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Fine Cut
A raccoon finds a flashlight in the woods.
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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 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
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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Fine Cut
In the early sixties, a sexually conflicted teenager finds faith and acceptance after escaping the tortures of electrotherapeutic conversion therapy.
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Fine Cut
Welcome to the 19th annual FINE CUT Festival of Films, a collection of short films from Southern California student filmmakers that is made possible by The Bridges / Larson Foundation. In total,16 short films were selected as finalists.
Articles
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Hanna Kim discusses her short animated film, "Raccoon and the Light" with director Tom Teller.
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Educator and veteran film and television director Jonathan X offers a new generation of filmmakers his words of wisdom in their decision-making to either attend film school or use the resources already at their disposal to start making films on their own.
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Veteran filmmaker and educator Marco Williams breaks down the merits of attending film school for it's community, resources, and ability to educate emerging filmmakers in ways they'd be unable to be educated simply by striking out on their own.
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The film with the most votes will take home a prize package worth over $20,000 toward gear and supplies for their next project. You can vote once a day, during and up to one week after the broadcast date.
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In honor of 2018's season of Fine Cut, we're giving away a pair of passes to the winter KCET Cinema Series.
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to 19th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films.
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