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LOS ANGELES PREMIERE

A Poker-man Tournament turns into an epic final showdown between an elite member and an underdog.

Director: Lloyd Ea / Writer & Producer: Albert Le / Cast: Derick Gonzalez, Lilla Lavanakul, Andrew Stefani, Kerry Vang, Albert Le

UC IRVINE'S STUDENT FILM / WORLD PREMIERE

Beto lives a lonely life following the recent death of his wife. When he learns of his grandson's visit, he prepares their favorite dish for the special occasion: Carne Asada.

Director & Writer: Dylan Quintero / Produced by: Nikolas Sani, Dylan Quintero / Cast: Dagoberto Quintero, Sylvia Quintero, Dylan Quintero

UC IRVINE'S STUDENT FILM

A look into the inner workings of a west-coast college rowing team, and the passion that drives them to move forward.

Director: Larry Tang / Producer: Luis Gonzales, Anteater TV / Cast: UCI Rowing Team

UC IRVINE'S STUDENT FILM / WORLD PREMIERE

A couple spends a surreal evening in a Mexican restaurant on their anniversary.

Director & Writer: Angel David Ochoa / Producers: Yanit Mehta, Christine Petrivelli and Javier Salas / Cast: Aaron Miller, Lilla Lavanakul,  Christine Petrivelli, Lloyd Ea, Cybelle Kaehler, Brody Rogers, Kiki Ruiz

UC IRVINE'S STUDENT FILM

Li Haipeng, a Chinese immigrant in LA, who receives a wedding invitation from his son in hometown, decides to make a choice between continuing his addiction and overcoming it.

Director, Writer & Producer: Xueshi Li / Cast: Kevin Xu ,Wang Donald Yin, Alan Xue

UC IRVINE'S STUDENT FILM / LOS ANGELES PREMIERE 

A healing and safe place for women in the mountains of Nepal brings into being the beauty of life.

Director: Ryan Wang