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10th Annual BestFest America
10th Annual BestFest America
Sat.-Sun. Aug. 16-17, 2008
The following Official Selections Screened at the
2008 BestFest America Student Film Festival
To learn more about the filmmakers, click on their images
ANIMATION
Animal Instincts - 4:37
Cameron Edser, Michael Richards
This claymation pits a cow against a sheep in the ultimate battle for farmyard supremacy.
Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
Simon Hunter, Instructor
When the World Goes Dark - 7:30
Anthony Paul Scalmato
Can a mind darkened by madness behold the light of love?
Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
Knut Hybinette, Asst. Professor
COMEDY
Thieves Rush in - 9:00
Dawn Ford, Christina Cervantes
Unusual thieves get involved in the theft of a bicycle.
San Diego State Univ., CA
Jack Ofield, Instructor
Making it! The Musical - 5:30
Brianna Adams
Two young Hollywood hopefuls come together for a shot at Making it!
San Diego State Univ., CA
Rich Underwood, Instructor
Fistful of Love - 3:00
Ikuo Saito, Paolo Cruz
A couple's love is challenged when commitment comes into the conversation.
LA City College, Los Angeles, CA
Vaugh Obern, Instructor
Hard Hitting Questions - 2:55
Jeremy Root
An in-depth interview with a canine goes wrong.
Cal State San Marcos, CA
Kristine Diekman, Instructor
COMMERCIALS
Star 98.7 - :30
Candace Infuso
Pump up your life by listening to Star 98.7.
Loyola Marymount University
Don Zirpola, Instructor
Channel 3 Promo - :30
Mauricio Perez, Sarah Dunn, Jake Sonafer, Sean Trank
On campus TV channel self-promo.
Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
Alan Hueth, Professor
Wellness Center: How Not to Get a Cold - :60
Kevin Maeda, Luke Appelquist
A humorous look at students trying to stay germ free.
Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
Alan Hueth, Professor
DOCUMENTARY
Memoriam - 17:20
Kevin Klauber, C.J. Laursen
An experimental documentary that explores how memory shapes self-identity.
USC, Los Angeles, CA
Bill Yahrams, Instructor
Mark's Story - 15:00
Jeremy Root, Seth Mondragon
Overcoming adversity - twice - is Mark Manion's amazing story.
Cal State San Marcos, CA
Kristine Diekman, Instructor
DRAMA
An American Tragedy - 18:00
Hunter Johnson, Doug Meyer
What is stronger: loyalty or poverty?
Chapman University, Orange, CA
Joe Slowensky, Instructor
Plates - 21:00
Michael Campbell, Andrew Cox, Ryan Cox
A jaded 3rd grade teacher learns what it means to listens when he tutors a silent student.
Chapman University, Orange, CA
Mike Kowalski, Instructor
From the South - 11:15
Jay Fox, Tim Fox, Brandon Alperin, Blake Smith
A driven illegal immigrant journeys northward through the harsh, arid border.
Chapman University, Orange, CA
Scott Arundale, Instructor
Training Goggles - 12:40
Jeff Gardiner
A lonely engineer's life changes when a glitch in his invention brings a surprise.
San Diego State Univ., San Diego, CA
Greg Durbin, Instructor
EXPERIMENTAL
337: The Cave - 6:30
Mauricio Perez, Shelby Martin, Jake Schafer, Sean Trank
Inspired by Plato's Allegory of the Cave and band AFI.
Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
Alan Hueth, Professor
Doors - 6:30
Max Petrich, Alison Hranek, Becky Fugal, Christina Bale
Exploration of the subconscious using doors as a metaphor.
San Diego State Univ., San Diego, CA
Mark Freeman, Instructor
MUSIC VIDEO
It's Her - 3:38
Frank Lucatuorto, Myles Gilbert
Radio Racer's song comes alive with this pulsing video.
Chapman University, Orange, CA
Adam Rote, Instructor
Scary Bad Skinny - 4:46
Frank Lucatuorto, Myles Gilbert
Music by A Shattered Hope.
Chapman University, Orange, CA
Adam Rote, Instructor
48 HOURS OF MADNESS
Betrayal, CSFU, In the Mouth
End of Story, Grossmont College, Team EdgeThe Last Five Minutes, San Diego Mesa College, Zero Budget
The Last Five, UC Riverside, F3 Entertainment
Going Up, CSFU, The Rejuvenators
ANIMATION
Batman Rebuilt - 8:30
Caleb Christofer
This stop-action story pits our crusader against familiar enemies with different results.
Imperial Academy, Republic, OH
Carol Christofer, Instructor
Toaster Hand Man - 3:00
Michael Torres
Fighting crime was never more challenging in this animation award-winner.
Dale Jackson Career Center, Lewisville, TX
Mark Harman, Instructor
The Rocket - 3:00
Mai Nguyen
A mail order rocket creates surprises for its young pilot.
Dale Jackson Career Center, Lewisville, TX
Mark Harman, Instructor
COMEDY
Heart Attack - 7:43
David Harris, Rogier Van Beeck Calkoen
NYC is the backdrop as broken hearted Leslie looks for new love.
Menlo School, Atherton, CA
Tripp Robbins, Instructor
COMMERCIALS
Awareness - :60
Kevin Roessler
PSA concerning drunk driving.
Rancho Bernardo High, San Diego, CA
Ross Kallen, Instructor
Influences - :30
Al Pappas, Brad Hutton
Anti-smoking campaign with a twist.
Poway High, CA
Robert Kaechele
DOCUMENTARY
A Modern Witch Hunt: The Dale Akiki Story - 10:00
Adam Lee
Prejudice and over-zealous authorities inflict injustice upon Dale Akiki.
Valhalla High, El Cajon, CA
Mike Skocko, Instructor
Defendiendo Mi Cultura - 10:00
Benjamin Garcia, Rafael Garcia, Jr., Madai Garduno, Joe Grizzle, Ray Grizzle, Argenis Herrera, Sonia Alvarado, Mary Wence
Activist Herminia Enrique's ongoing' fight to defend her culture.
Media Arts Center, San Diego, CA
Jody Cilley, Instructor
Somewhere Under the Rainbow - 9:00
Michael Robles Garcia, Mark Keyworth Belko
Discover the effects of prejudice and abuse toward homosexual teens.
Orange Glen High, Escondido, CA
Rob Coppo, Instructor
I Want My Parents Back - 11:30
Aaron Dominguez, Argenis Herrera, Euniz Gonzalez, Garrett Hayes, Khirye Rice, Melly Jenny, Nathan Villalobos, Omar Flores, Cody Marshall
Three children are left behind when their parents are deported to Mexico.
Media Arts Center, San Diego, CA
Jody Cilley, Instructor
DRAMA
Johnny Goner - 19:00
David Harris, Jenny Jaffe, Trevor Doherty, Rogier Van Beeck Calkoen
A hypochondriac teen working in a funeral home deals with new love and death.
Menlo School, Atherton, CA
Tripp Robbins, Instructor
Metronome - 12:07
Brian Felber, Colin Davis, Austin Kearns
An off-beat kid unintentionally gathers followers on his quest.
Agoura High, Agoura, CA
Eric Gersh, Instructor
Perception - 10:30
Preston Randolph
A man dealing with his addictions is tormented by his awakings.
Cody High, Cody, WY
Mike Riley, Instructor
Whiteface - 25:00
Ryan Hosking, Keith James
A passionate teen's ego and choices keep him in circles.
Canyon Crest High, San Diego, CA
Paul Washburn, Instructor
EXPERIMENTAL
A Jogging Memory - 10:00
Daniel Jaffe
A boombox head is only one of the surreal problems in a man's life.
La Jolla High, La Jolla, CA
Carole LaCren, Instructor
One Penny - 1:56
Alan Joyce, Liam King, Robbie Gettinger, Andrew Dinh
Over 1100 still images create this film.
Torrey Pines High, San Diego, CA
Jon Robertson, Instructor
Cadence of the Elements - 4:14
Alan Joyce, Liam King, Robbie Gettinger, Andrew Dinh
A drum cadence sets the stage for an investigation of nature.
Torrey Pines High, San Diego, CA
Jon Robertson, Instructor
Ad Infinitum - 9:09
Aaron Haase, Daniel Powell
The monotomy and repetition of high school life.
Orange Glen High, Escondido, CA
Rob Coppo, Instructor
HORROR/THRILLER
Aberration - 7:42
Morgan C. Tremaine
A young man fights off distorted visions to discover his past.
Carlsbad High, Carlsbad, CA
Wayne Beauvais, Instructor
Solitude - 3:13
Adam Lee, Steven Moyer, Chris Jones
Evil taunts students on a summer trip.
Valhalla High, El Cajon, CA
Mike Skocko, Instructor
Portrait - 16:42
Tyler Wolters
A portrait artist's demons create horrifying art.
La Costa Canyon High, Carlsbad, CA
Doug Stanton, Instructor
School of the Living Dead - 2:46
Daniel Yune, Nicholas Cataldo
Zombies try to take over a school.
Mt. Carmel High, San Diego, CA
Bill Harris, Instructor
MUSIC VIDEO
Monopoly - 3:38
John Hill, Elan Levy
Loss and loneliness consume a heart.
Rancho Bernardo High, San Diego, CA
Ross Kallen, Instructor
Recreating Myself - 4:00
Nick Oishi, Parker Slavin
Music and self discovery help a girl overcome a recent breakup.
Torrey Pines High, San Diego, CA
Jon Robertson, Instructor
Satellite - 4:28
Sean Hunter, Jeff Lipton, Michael Lieziert, Garrett Johns
Love searches to connect a boy and a girl.
Torrey Pines High, San Diego, CA
Jon Robertson, Instructor
48 HOURS OF MADNESS
Keeping up with the Joneses, Carlsbad High,
Indi Velopment
Chain Mail, Santiago High, Shark TV
A Party at McIrvins, Carlsbad High, A Change we can Believe In
5 More Minutes, Orange Glen High, Kickin' (blank)
Karma, Southwest High, I Drink Your Milkshake
COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL
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David Harris Winner of Andre Armenante Promising Young Filmmaker Prize
David Harris Winner of Andre Armenante Promising Young Filmmaker Prize
View and Print Festival Photos at Costco Photo Center album BestFest America 2008