The 14th Annual Oceanside Intl Film Festival Has Arrived! Kicking off Tuesday, February 18th and Running Through Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at The Brooks Theater, OIFF ’25 is Proud to Present 5 Days of Cinema, Art & Community right in the Heart of one of California’s 14 Designated Cultural Districts. Championed by the Universal Topics of Environment, Acceptance, Individuality & of course, The Surf, we Invite both Filmmakers and Film Goers alike to Experience what 2025 has to Offer for Attendees of OIFF. Presented by our Sponsors at Visit Oceanside, we thank you for Supporting the Voices of Independent Film as well as for Supporting Cinema Houses in Times of Need. We’ll see you at the Movies.

Schedule of Events

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025

OPENING NIGHT PROGRAM

5:00PM – Doors Open at The Brooks Theater for Red Carpet Lobby Reception (Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054)

6:00PM – OPENING NIGHT FEATURE FILM: THE CIGARETTE SURFBOARD

7:30PM – Q&A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH ATTENDING FILMMAKERS OF THE CIGARETTE SURFBOARD

8:30PM – OPENING NIGHT NETWORKING MIXER IN THE BROOKS THEATER LOBBY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025

DAY OF SHORTS PROGRAMS

5:30PM – INNER-RUPTION // NARRATIVE SHORTS PROGRAM

This collage of dramatic shorts explores the outer tribulations of life & how they can disrupt, if not dismantle a peace sought after from within. A breathtaking mix of talent from around the globe, this emotionally driven program shares a universal language of perseverance through the intense struggle it so often requires.

5:30PM – PIECHT

For 17-year-old Johanna, a vacation in idyllic Piecht is anything but relaxing. While her mother dreams of an ecological alternative life, a real nightmare unfolds for Johanna as she is confronted with a far-right community and their backwards ideas. She bravely tries to get to the bottom of what is happening, but encounters brutal resistance (30 Min, Germany)

Director/Writer: Luka Lara Steffen

Cast: Johanna Pfeffer-Alida Stricker, Ursula Pfeffer-Corinna Nilson, Veronika Baldur-Kerstin Thielemann

Producer: Sophia Lorena Gamboa Huamán

6:00PM – SOLID

Coles, recently uncoupled, returns from a night out at a friend’s bachelorette party. Scared of being alone in her new apartment, the emptiness of which reminds Coles of her breakup, she spends the day avoiding the inevitable, attempting to connect with others as a means of distracting herself. That night, a brief but resonant interaction with her neighbor Alice helps Coles realize that settling in after a breakup is supposed to be painful. (14 Min, United States)

Director: Grace Gregory

Writer: Audrey Corsa

Cast: Audrey Corsa, Nicholas Podany, Rosanny Zayas, Eric Harper, Jill Remez

Producer: Eunice Park, Eloise Descleves, Grace Gregory

6:15PM – AN EXAM’S JOURNEY

An experimental film exploring the human struggle as seen through the allegoric perspective of a young man taking an academic examination. Metaphorically charged & saying multitudes albeit with limited dialogue, Carl Bengtsson invites you to witness the difficult trek encountered along An Exam’s Journey. (16 Min, Sweden)

Director/Writer: Carl Bengtsson

Cast: Markus Joelson, Jacob Lundgren

Producer: Carl Bengtsson

6:30PM – METRONOME

András, a single parent, struggles to find a way to connect to her daughter, Anna as they are both occupied by the everyday challenges of their own individual lives. (18 Min, Hungary)

Director: Péter Lehr Juhász

Writer: Péter Lehr Juhász

Cast: András-Artúr Kálid

+LOVE // SHORTS PROGRAM

+ LOVE offers a curation of narrative & nonfiction shorts delving into the discussion of identity, societal acceptance & the catalyzing of community. These four works told through the LGBTQ+ lens each take their own unique approach in addressing that regardless of our individual qualities, love is the ubiquitous connective tissue that make us one.

7:15PM – ¿QUÉ ES UN NIÑO? (WHAT IS A BOY?)

In the face of toxic masculinity in Latino culture, a masculine-presenting Queer Latino struggles with their gender identity while striving to appear and be accepted as a man through working out and joining the military, the character hides their queer identity, ultimately leading to them discovering the true meaning of embracing their authentic self. (5 Min, United States)

Director/Writer: Cristian Jesus Vega

Cast: Luca Orozco, Reed Flowers, Art Hatley, Derek Rasmussen, Jacob Alfaro, Micah Stamps, Juan Dominguez, Cristian Jesus Vega

Producer: Ash Sokhom

7:20PM – LET IT KILL YOU

When a disillusioned soldier unearths an alleged enemy combatant from a tomb, he fights to prove the man’s innocence, only to discover his new friend may have been buried alive for a reason. (15 Min, United States)

Director/Writer: Adam Cornue

Cast: Adam Huss, Adam Bucci, Dionne Gipson, Jaime Avera, Ingrid Gillming, Alex Suarez, Colton Little, Cord Jackman

Producer: David Cornue, Margaret Scarborough, Brian Nolan, Adam Bucci, Adam Huss, Livi Zheng

7:35PM – MOTHER

In San Francisco, a city known for its queer community and bustling gay nightlife, there hasn’t been a lesbian bar for almost a decade. Driven by nostalgia for a time when queer women had spaces, Malia Spanyol, a self-identified dyke, sets out to build one for the next generation of women. (23 Min, Documentary, United States)

Director: Meg Shutzer, Brandon Yadegari Moreno

Producer: Meg Shutzer

8:00PM – THE LAST TAKE

Facing the end, a movie star from the golden age of Hollywood must reconcile with the only man he ever loved. (14 Min, United States)

Director/Writer: Brian Foyster

Cast: Robert John Burke, Brian Foyster, Josh Trant, Liam Burke, Richard Fancy, Austin Basis

Producer: Michael McCartney, Pam Foyster, Melissa Sullivan, Yvette Brooks, Atman, Matthew DeGannon, Robert Clohessy, Robert John Burke, Russel Platoff

THE HERE & AFTER // NARRATIVE SHORTS PROGRAM

THE HERE & AFTER provides a mixed medium examination into the unknown after life, as well as the human response to loss and our own unique means of processing the void left in its wake. As well as stories of perspective & resilience which shed light upon the eventual acceptance that lie at the end of each tunnel.

8:55PM – MILIMO

In an attempt to cross the Mediterranean Sea for a better future, the tragic fate of the young Ahmadou is sealed. He risks his life, only to be rewarded with a brutal glimpse into the afterlife. As his sister grieves and begins to support his transition through her prayers, two

fishermen discover the young man’s body before drowning. The story is a cautionary tale, journeying through the vast cosmos of West African lore, Incorporating some of the most ancient stories that have been told since the dawn of human existence. (3 Min, Animation, Congo)

Director: Kemane Bâ

Writer: Kemane Bâ

Producer: Niwel Tsumbu, Kemane Bâ

9:00PM – LOCALS ONLY

When the body of a missing girl washes ashore, a lifeguard must act fast to hide the truth about what real predators are lurking at the water’s edge. (5 Min, United States)

Director: Taryn O’Connor

Writer: Taryn O’Connor

Cast: Eloise Payet, Angela Batuure

Producer: Tom Kalnas

9:05PM – THE ACT OF CRYING

A Chinese man who can’t cry works with an acting coach for an upcoming “project”. (18 Min, United States)

Director: Xiayang Li

Writer: Xiayang Li

Cast: Richie Johnson, Anthony Lien

Producer: Adam Bloodgood, Zizheng Liu, Ifeanyi Ezieme

9:23PM – UNSAID

A biracial man finally gets the courage to tell his grandmother how her racist part affected him… at her funeral. (12 Min, United States)

Director: Monique Moses

Writer: Robert King

Cast: Robert King, Caitlin McGee

Producer: Melisa Breiner-Sanders, Shannon Taylor

9:35PM – CANTA SANTIAGO

A young mariachi faces his first performance alone but discovers his brother has always been by his side. (12 Min, United States)

Director: James Valdez

Writer: James Valdez

Cast: Jacob Estrada, Eduardo Togi, David Saucedo

Producer: James Valdez, Joel Vazquez, Gabriel Chavarria

9:45PM – AMBUSH AT ST. MARY’S

Two outlaws disguise themselves as priests for a robbery at a desert chapel, but their

plan is disrupted when Hannah, a parishioner, comes by looking for help. (14 Min, United States)

Director: Anthony Parisi

Writer: Anthony Parisi

Cast: Jeremy Hoffman, Kate Hackett, Luke Barnett, Richard Riehle

Producer: Anthony Parisi, Sarah Parisi

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025

5:30PM – OF SAND & SEA // DOCUMENTARY SHORTS PROGRAM

An introspective Double-Feature shorts presentation of surf & surf adjacent stories from abroad, detailing the utmost adventurous sides to an already thrilling lifestyle & proof that surf not only more than a sport, but one that needs not be contained to the water.

5:30PM – AMAZIGH

The film follows an inspiring Amazigh woman who is determined to break societal expectations and embrace her passion for surfing. Narrated in her native language, Tamazight, the film takes viewers on a personal journey as she tells her story in various locations. This journey captures the intersection of culture, traditions, and individuality and shows the empowering transformation of a young woman who breaks free and explores surfing. (8 Min, Turkey)

Director: Serra Soyupak

Writer: Serra Soyupak

Cast: Maryam El Gardoum

Producer: Asli Savatli, Lutfi Savatli

5:40PM – A LETTER FROM ANTARCTICA

A LETTER FROM ANTARCTICA is a modest attempt to share with an audience what was experienced while searching for surf in the mysterious continent that is Antarctica. Ben Herrgott & team had assembled a crew of surfers from different countries, and although we knew the chances of finding surf were slim in these often uncharted coastlines, what made the journey truly special was the time we spent together aboard the 55-foot steel sailboat, called the Ypake II. To reach Antarctica we would sail across the infamous Drake Passage, navigating past the often feared Cape Horn where the Antarctic and Pacific Oceans collide. It wasn’t all about surf though. While we battled through dangerous coastlines and mechanical issues, we made lifelong friends, were constantly awestruck by our magical surroundings and gained a deeper understanding of the alarming impact of global warming. During the weeks we spent in this extraordinary environment, nature reminded us who is truly in charge and how humans are significantly altering its course. We hope this film offers you a glimpse into this fascinating world. (35 Min, Australia)

Director: Ben Herrgott

Writer: Ben Herrgott

Producer: Ben Herrgott

6:25PM – THIRTY ON // FEATURE PRESENTATION

“Thirty On” is a feature documentary that gives a first person perspective of the 3000 miles Race Across America – – the pinnacle race for ultra-cyclists worldwide. We follow Tim Skipper who has completed this race a record twenty-one times. (93 Min, Documentary, United States)

Director: Henry Brower, Dayna Smith

Cast: Tim Skipper

Producer: Daniel Goldberg, David G. Carrascal

TO BE FOLLOWED BY Q&A WITH ATTENDING FILMMAKERS AND 10 MINUTE BREAK

PROGRAMMING WILL CONTINUE WITH CALL ME MULE AT 8:40PM

8:40PM – CALL ME MULE // FEATURE PRESENTATION

John Sears, who refers to himself as Mule, has been roaming the western United States with his three mules for over thirty years. The 65-year-old and his animals sleep outside, claiming the right to move freely. Bemoaning the loss of open space, urban sprawl and our dependence on the automobile, Mule advocates a simpler way of life in harmony with nature. While many appreciate his nomadic lifestyle, Mule is not welcome everywhere. His confrontations with law enforcement have resulted in fines, arrests, even institutionalization. His story may be unusual, but it has universal appeal, celebrating the creativity, courage and resilience to choose an extraordinary way of life and defend his place in the world. This observational documentary, told in Mule’s own voice, follows his neverending journey. (76 Min, Documentary, United States)

Director: John McDonald

Cast: John Sears

Producer: John McDonald

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025

6:00PM – THE SURF LINEUP, PART 1 // DOCUMENTARY FEATURE PROGRAM

Hosted by Oceanside International Film Festival Executive Director, Lou Niles, OIFF’s annual & fan-favorite tradition returns to the Brooks Theater for a night of local and international surf filmmaking right in the heart of Downtown Oceanside. Surf and film enthusiasts alike can enjoy two separate lineups of nonfiction surf filmmaking from around the globe. Doors open at 5:00pm with our program starting at 6:00pm, so be sure to grab your seats (and tickets) early!

6:00PM – RICK GRIFFIN INTERLUE 02, VIRIGINIA CITY

In the summer of 1965, 21-year-old surfer and art-school dropout Rick Griffin encountered The Charlatans’ “Seed” poster at a friend’s house in downtown LA. The poster’s

hybrid style of Old West typography and British Invasion cool captivated Griffin immediately. It would propel him on a rambling road trip up to the old frontier mining town of Virginia City, Nevada where a renegade avant-garde aesthetic was evolving around The Charlatans and

psychedelics. That transformative trip would center Rick and his art at Ground Zero of the San Francisco psychedelic rock and art scene that would, in a few short years, fundamentally rewire mainstream culture. (6 Min, United States)

Director: Steve Barilotti

Writer: Steve Barilotti

Cast: Rick Griffin

Producer: Dave Tourjé

6:05PM – BIG WAVES WILL RISE YOU

Having exhausted all treatment options for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), 22-year old Sam Carton decides to have her leg amputated and embarks on a journey to surf and pursue her dream of becoming a photographer. (19 Min, Belgium)

Director: Sam Ostyn, Eva Küpper

Writer: Sam Ostyn, Eva Küpper

Cast: Sam Carton, Zita Soors, Lore Stanson

Producer: Sam Ostyn

6:25PM – THE SHAPE OF THINGS: THE DICK BREWER STORY (HEADLINE FEATURE PRESENTATION)

The story of the colorful and controversial, legendary surfboard designer and builder, Dick Brewer. Directed by Bob Campi & written by California Surf Museum’s Jim Kempton. (60 Min, Feature Documentary, United States)

Director: Bob Campi

Writer: Jim Kempton

Cast: Laird Hamilton, Kai Lenny, Garrett McNamara, Derrick Doerner, Jock Sutherland, Jericho Poppler

Producer: Teresa Tico, Allen Sarlo, Steve Morgan, Bob Campi, Sherry Brewer

TO BE FOLLOWED BY Q&A WITH ATTENDING FILMMAKERS AND 10 MINUTE BREAK

PROGRAMMING WILL CONTINUE AT 8:05PM

8:05PM – THE SURF LINEUP, PART 2 // DOCUMENTARY SHORTS PROGRAM

8:05PM – MOVING IN PERFECT HARMONY

Moving in Perfect Harmony is Laguna Beach High School student filmmaker Reef Applebaum’s way of showcasing the love for their sports and how they use them to cope with hardships, as well as a means to express their personality. Applebaum uses a combination of vibrant cinematography to showcase their perspective on how these sports feel to them alongside a deep poetic narration to further explain how the sports in question complete them as a human. (2 Min, United States)

Director/Writer: Reef X Applebaum

Cast: Reef X Applebaum

Producer: Reef X Applebaum

8:10PM – INTERMISSION

Intermission is a compilation of renowned surfers taking a break from their day-to-day lives to catch the best waves. Featuring Crosby Colapinto, Jett Schilling, Ian Crane, Cannon Carr, Taj Lindblad, Dane Matson, and many more! (5 Min, United States)

Director: Gavin Grant

Writer: Gavin Grant

Cast: Jett Schilling, Ian Crane, Dane Matson, Rex Hennings, Laird Lavik, Cole Mccaffrey, Crosby Colapinto, Luke Wyler

Producer: Gavin Grant

8:15PM – OCEAN STATE OF MIND

As adulthood brings increasing complexity, Rhode island surfer Curtis Perdue finds space for his mental health in the icy waters of New England. With a deep love for the ocean instilled by his late father, Curtis aims to inspire lifelong passions in his own children and pass down a legacy of stoke. (4 Min, United States)

Director: Danny Hardesty

Cast: Curtis Perdue

Producer: Danny Hardesty

8:20PM – RETURN TO ZERO

Return to Zero is a 16mm film about life and death shown through the evolving versions of a surfboard. From Long Board to short, we see a single piece of foam take multiple shapes and forms to be ridden by some of the world’s best surfers. Death is nothing more than an extension of life. (25 Min, United States)

Director: Amado Stachenfeld

Writer: Amado Stachenfeld

Cast: Amado Stachenfeld, Andrew Fletcher, Anna Gudauskas, Joey Bookout, Kassia Meador, Paul Takahashi, Kyle Kennelly, Troy Mothershead, Grant Noble, Demi Boelsteri, Trevor Gordon

Producer: Amado Stachenfeld

8:45PM – CREATURES OF HABIT

Filmed in the Pacific Northwest and Iceland, Creatures of Habit explores pushing boundaries and embracing uncertainty by surfing in unpredictable and challenging to access locations. The aim is to leave behind the comforts and absolutes learned over time and to

embrace the cold and unknown. (38 Min, Canada/Iceland)

Director: Nate Allen Laverty

Writer: Nate Allen Laverty

Cast: Cam Richards, Pete Devries, Sanoa Olin

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

12:00PM – FOXTROT: OPERATION REUNIFICATION // FEATURE PRESENTATION

In 1991, Navy and Marines set up a life-saving hospital in scorching Desert Storm conditions, treating hundreds of casualties and successfully completing their mission despite numerous hardships. Upon returning to the States, they face a new battle on the home front: grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder alongside their families. United by their wartime experiences, their camaraderie becomes their anchor as they confront PTSD and the haunting memories of war. (80 Min, Featuring Camp Pendleton Veterans, United States)

Director: Roberto Sierra Oregel

Writer: Roberto Sierra Oregel

Producer: Roberto Sierra Oregel, Captain JT Coyne, Andy Ortega, Saraí Maldonado, Rodolfo Lara, Admiral Michael Baker

TO BE FOLLOWED BY Q&A WITH ATTENDING FILMMAKERS AND 10 MINUTE BREAK

PROGRAMMING WILL CONTINUE AT 2:00PM

2:00PM – WATER MAVERICKS // SHORTS PROGRAM

This collection of narrative & nonfiction shorts provides a deep focus on our festival’s namesake. These four shorts dive into all aspects of our oceans, whether that be in a most literal or personal sense. From reminding audiences of their vulnerable state to sharing their power for one’s passion, WATER MAVERICKS hosts a group of filmmakers who are just that and who provide an invaluable message on treating our planet with utmost respect.

2:00PM – MUTUAL TIDES

This film follows the budding friendship between a Sea Creature and a Deep Sea Diver, and explores the question of what happens to companions when the circumstances of life begin to tear them away from each other. (7 Min, Animation, United States)

Director: Christian Gregg

Writer: Christian Gregg, Lavender Birch

Producer: Christian Washington

2:07PM – WILD SEA

“Wild Sea“ is a captivating short documentary that delves into the life of Jeff Allen, a trailblazing figure in the world of Sea Kayaking. The film traces Jeff’s journey from his

formative years to his role as one of the foremost Sea Kayak guides and coaches of our time. As we accompany Jeff on his odyssey, we are immersed in the depths of his past, including his experiences in the military and are granted access to his own personal traumas. The film illuminates the transformative power of the sea as Jeff finds purpose and healing through his connection with the ocean. In particular, his 2004 Japan circumnavigation serves as a poignant testament to the cathartic influence of the ocean environment on his life. “Wild Sea“ is a poignant exploration of resilience, redemption, and the profound bond between humanity and the sea, offering a profound testament to the healing power of nature. (15 Min, Germany)

Director: Tom Vetteri

Cast: Jeff Allen, James Aiken

Producer: Tom Vetteri

2:22PM – BAHARI BINGWA, THE TURTLE PROTECTOR

Sammy Safari is a ranger with Bahari Hai, a marine conservation nonprofit organization that works to empower coastal communities to manage and protect their own resources in East Africa. Sammy runs an anti-poaching team that protects sea turtles. This is his story. (7 Min, Kenya)

Director: Samuel Wanjohi

Cast: Sammy Safari

2:30PM – SHAPED BY THE SEA

Take a journey through time as surfer and shaper Bill Minard reflects on over 50 years in the surfing industry (33 Min, United States)

Director Jared Jacobsen

Cast: Bill Minard

TO BE FOLLOWED BY Q&A WITH ATTENDING FILMMAKERS AND 10 MINUTE BREAK

PROGRAMMING WILL CONTINUE AT 3:45PM

3:45PM – ABOUT CLOUT // SHORTS PROGRAM

Social Media’s influence in our world effects everything from newfound societal hierarchy to how we may choose to consume our art. The eternal pursuit of that rush garnered from virality is a journey adorned with many impressive peaks, but rarely an end to the climb itself. These lighthearted shorts comment on a range of trending ideas, from the stranglehold of technology to making sure time with friends is more sigma & less Ohio. Follow us and enjoy a lineup of films that are in one way or another, all about clout. Just make sure you put your phones away during the film

3:45PM – REBOOT

A boy that’s too addicted to his computer gets a reality check when a file corruption causes him to get ****** into a digital disaster and unknowingly brings his avatar to life. (3 Min, Savannah, GA)

Director: Tyra Pacheco

Writer: Tyra Pacheco, Liv Bullock

Cast: Iman Jones

Producer: Imi Hunter

7:48PM – HOW NOT TO BE A CLIMATE ACTIVIST

Climate collapse is imminent. Perhaps you are wondering what to do. Here’s not what to do. (5 Min, United States)

Director: Gabriel Diamond

Cast: Lars Adams

Producer: Phil Collis

7:52PM – YEAR OF BEES

“A delightful and timeless portrait of two oddball friends trying to keep some bees alive on a 300 year old farm in New York City.” James is a novice bee-keeper and the custodian of New York City’s 1600s farmhouse museum called The Wyckoff House. Joined by his fumbling city friend Jason, the odd couple tends to the bees and works on the farm together over the course of 4 seasons. Exploring the complexities of urban ecology and the millennial quest for self-sufficiency, the short and sweet documentary is at its heart an affectionate ode to friendship. (12 Min, New York, NY)

Director: Tingerine

Writer: Jason Sprung

Cast: James Scales, Jason Sprung

Producer: Jason Sprung, Tingerine

4:05PM – ROLLING FOR RIZZ

A father hopes to connect with his teenage daughter by playing DnD. (8 Min, Oceanside, CA)

Director: David Sean Dawson, Jordan Jacobo

Writer: Jordan Jacobo, Joseph Ravago, Elizabeth “Eliee” Connolly

Cast: David S Dawson, Jordan Jacobo, Joseph

Ravago, Topa Black Calf, Trinity Gomez Connolly, Bryan Ketih Davis, Randy Davison, Whitney Wegman-Wood, Sean Davis

Producer: David Sean Dawson, Anne Ziesmer, Jen McCleary Allen, Kamaile Elderts

4:15PM – EAT HOT CHIP & LIE

After a woman gets manipulated into becoming a hot sauce influencer by her TikTok-obsessed frenemy, she must find a way to exact revenge before the spice kills her. (15 Min, United States)

Director: Anders Kapur

Writer: Anders Kapur

Cast: Pepper-Alise Morales, Bubbles-Lizzy Kircher

4:30PM – BEETHOVEN’S GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILD

The last living descendant of Beethoven tries to capitalize on their heritage, but they have no musical talent whatsoever. (12 Min, Pasadena, CA)

Director: Daniel Maggio

Writer: Daniel Maggio

Cast: Hunter Hawkins, Jason Nicholls

Producer: Daniel Maggio

TO BE FOLLOWED BY Q&A WITH ATTENDING FILMMAKERS AND 10 MINUTE BREAK

PROGRAMMING WILL CONTINUE AT 5:20PM

5:20PM – THESE WALLS // NARRATIVE SHORTS PROGRAM

THESE WALLS showcases a series of dramatic stories focusing on souls seeking refuge in the midst of political & internal conflict. These narrative shorts resonate universally through artists utilizing their craft as a means to enlighten a world to its globally faced issues. Enjoy this final lineup of independent cinema and be sure to stay for our closing night award show.

5:20PM – JASMINE

Jasmine, a young Syrian artist was preparing for a meal with her mother when a bomb went off destroying their home and all that they had. After a panicked escape they make it safely outside only to find the destruction that remains in their war torn city. An aid worker recovers

Jasmine’s sketchbook leading us on a journey of hope and resolve for their future. (2 Min, Los Angeles, CA)

Director: Tom Caulfield

Writer: Charles Solomon

Cast: Rahaf Seahdh

Producer: Aubry Mintz, Frank Gladstone(EP), Mark Jones(EP)

5:22PM – SEVEN JEWISH CHILDREN

Based on the play by Caryl Churchill, this film shows the Jewish journey from Russia in 1903 to Palestine in 2009. It humanizes and visualizes the progression from oppressed to oppressors whilst imploring it’s audience for open conversation and empathy. Raising money for

the Medical Aid for Palestinians organization. (15 Min, United Kingdom)

Director: Omri Dayan

Writer: Omri Dayan, Caryl Churchill

Cast: Alice Wallis, Sam Ebner-Landy, Clara Francis, Ami Dayan, Rivka Michaeli, Cameron Wright

Producer: Omri Dayan, Tripti Rai, Brian Cox(EP)

5:37PM – DAMMI

Returning to Paris, his birthplace, a man (Riz Ahmed) moves through the memories of his past and surreal fragments of the present, searching to connect with his estranged father. On his journey, he meets a French Algerian woman (Souheila Yacoub) who welcomes him into her world. As intimacy grows, he is confronted with his shames and fears while exploring his lost Arab identity… Behind Paris is Algiers. (16 Min, United Kingdom/France)

Screening Out of Competition

Director: Yann Mounir Demange

Writer: Yann Mounir Demange & Rosa Attab

Cast: Riz Ahmed, Souheila Yacoub

5:55PM – KEEP

Gordon, the former keeper of a lighthouse now turned into a museum, is desperate for someone to help him maintain the site. When Musa, an Afghan refugee, comes knocking on his door, Gordon finally finds the helper he has been waiting for. The two men become friends, confronting their respective cultures and pasts with humor and kindness. But when Gordon discovers the true intentions of Musa’s visit, he is faced with a moral dilemma that upsets all his certainties. (20 Min, United Kingdom)

Director: Lewis Rose

Writer: Lewis Rose

Cast: Gordon-Phil Davies, Musa-Weyal Bariz

Producer: Laura Jumel, Chris Hees

6:15PM – LAST CALL

Last Call tells the story of Kate(Lindsay Duncan), a desperate mother who is trying to reconnect with her son(Tom Holland). Navigating an obvious void, Kate will finally have the chance to ask the questions that have haunted her past, and will decide her future. A meditative perspective on the complexity of depression and grief and search for understanding and absolution. (19 Min, United Kingdom)

Director: Harry Holland

Writer: Harry Holland, Will South

Cast: Lindsay Duncan, Tom Holland, Trevor Murphy

Producer: Marie-Elena Dyche, Benjamin Perkins

TO BE FOLLOWED BY Q&A WITH ATTENDING FILMMAKERS AND 30 MINUTE BREAK

THE OIFF 2025 AWARD SHOW WILL COMMENCE AT 7:30PM

7:30PM – THE 2025 OCEANSIDE INTL FILM FESTIVAL AWARD SHOW

A returning tradition to every closing night of the Oceanside International Film Festival is our Annual Award Show on the stage of The Brooks Theater. This year, festival staff and a host of guest presenters will bestow nearly 20 awards to filmmakers as accoladed by the OIFF 2025 Grand Jury. The award show is open to all possessing an Award Show Ticket or a Full Festival Pass. We invite you to enjoy our festivities as we wrap up our 2025 seasons in style. The OIFF 2025 Grand Jury is a private group comprised of industry professionals who remain separate from festival staff & programmers throughout the year. The Grand Jury do not interact nor delegate with one another during their voting window to ensure a fair and unbiased process. Nominations will be released in the coming weeks. Please Follow us on social media and check back for updates.

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Date: February 18 -22, 2025

Festival Hours

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - 5PM – 10:30PM

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - Doors: 5PM | Films: 5:30PM – 10:30PM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 - Doors: 5PM | Films: 5:30PM – 10:30PM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 - Doors: 5PM | Films: 6PM – 10PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - Doors: 11AM | Films: 12PM – 7PM

AWARDS SHOW - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - 7:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: The Brooks Theater

217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054

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