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If You Want Out
Documentary
Mark Ledbetter, San Diego State University
An intense documentary examining how exclusive religions can affect people's lives and what comes along with leaving them behind.
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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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2019-02-26T16:30:00-08:00KCET-HD
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.
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2019-02-27T13:00:00-08:00KCET-HD
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2019-02-27T17:30:00-08:00KCET-HD
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2019-03-01T15:33:00-08:00KCET-HD
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2019-03-05T16:30:00-08:00KCET-HD
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.
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2019-03-06T13:00:00-08:00KCET-HD
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2019-03-06T17:32:00-08:00KCET-HD
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2019-03-12T17:30:00-07:00KCET-HD
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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2019-03-13T18:32:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-03-19T17:30:00-07:00KCET-HD
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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2019-03-20T14:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-03-20T18:32:00-07:00KCET-HD
Watch & Vote
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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
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
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
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
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.
Watch & Vote
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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.
-
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.
-
Fine Cut
Through these short, humorous vignettes, one presents a critique of the diverse social issues permeating throughout South Korean culture.
-
Fine Cut
Young artist Kip Henderson discovers his personal identity through exceptional artistic progress in the face of numerous physical disabilities and setbacks.
-
Fine Cut
A beaten-down actor in Los Angeles sets his sights on becoming a serial killer after his favorite ice cream is discontinued.
-
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.
-
Fine Cut
A candy patiently awaits its turn to be chosen from a vending machine.
-
Fine Cut
A raccoon finds a flashlight in the woods.
-
Fine Cut
A caricature of wealth and domestic life: General Dupont, an 18th century aristocrat, doing a household chore - laundry, on a stage.
-
Fine Cut
An intense documentary examining how exclusive religions can affect people's lives and what comes along with leaving them behind.
-
Fine Cut
A 9-year-old girl attempts to juggle the responsibilities of school and her younger siblings after her mother goes missing.
-
Fine Cut
A story about a nice lady who owns a dumpling restaurant trying to help an angry boy back to peace.
-
Fine Cut
One baby. Two Mothers. A harrowing decision.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Fine Cut
In the early sixties, a sexually conflicted teenager finds faith and acceptance after escaping the tortures of electrotherapeutic conversion therapy.
-
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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Fine Cut
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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Fine Cut
Hanna Kim discusses her short animated film, "Raccoon and the Light" with director Tom Teller.
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Fine Cut
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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Fine Cut
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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Fine Cut
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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Fine Cut
Enter to win a pair of tickets to 19th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films.
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