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The 2026 SoCAL Fest Screening Schedule
(Update: 7.23.26)
Wednesday (8/12/26)
Humanity
48 Hour Film Short
(TRT - 08:42)
Seven strangers from around the world are brought together by a single, profound question: 'Should humanity live?' Their answers reveal the diverse hopes, fears, and truths that define us all.
People of the West – Episode 1
Docuseries
(TRT – 01:00:26)
People of the West is a ten-part, premium documentary series that tells the history of California from the perspective of the tribes themselves. Blending oral storytelling, tribal archives, and cinematic recreations, the series spans from creation stories and pre-contact culture through centuries of colonization, survival, and resilience, culminating in the diverse lives of Native Californians today. Both epic and deeply personal, it reframes the story of the Golden State for classrooms and contemporary audiences alike.
People of the West – Episode 2
Docuseries
(TRT – 01:00:12)
People of the West is a ten-part, premium documentary series that tells the history of California from the perspective of the tribes themselves. Blending oral storytelling, tribal archives, and cinematic recreations, the series spans from creation stories and pre-contact culture through centuries of colonization, survival, and resilience, culminating in the diverse lives of Native Californians today. Both epic and deeply personal, it reframes the story of the Golden State for classrooms and contemporary audiences alike.
Thursday (8/13/26)
909
Music Video
(TRT - 06:30)
When a photograph of a modest childhood home triggers a series of vivid memories, a man, who has been simply going through the motions, sets out on a journey through nostalgia. But when reminiscence and reality collide, he must reconsider what he truly values in life. Created as a hybrid short film / music video for indie rock stalwarts Starflyer 59
How's That Working For You?
Comedy Short
(TRT - 17:47)
Things aren't quite working out for melancholy artist Maggie, but when her therapy session is interrupted by a masked gunman, little does she know that being held hostage in therapy is just the jump-start she needs.
Outside Voices
Horror Short
(TRT – 16:36)
When a woman eavesdrops on her strange neighbors, she gets pulled into a terrifying situation that makes her question her own reality, and threatens to destroy it.
The Cadenza
Short Film / Musical
(TRT – 17:45)
Inspired by true events, The Cadenza tells the story of a once award winning teacher, who finds his life unraveling and decides to do something about it.
Tree of Fire: A Story of Love and Resilience
Documentary
(TRT – 01:13:48)
Tree of Fire is a heartfelt story of loss, survival, and spiritual connection. After a devastating fire, a once-thriving oak – blessed by Avatar Meher Baba – rises from the ashes to offer love and solace. The tree’s survival becomes a living symbol of resilience and Divine love. Through personal testimonies and breathtaking imagery, the film invites viewers to rediscover their own capacity for healing, transformation, and spiritual awakening.
*Due to events beyond our control, schedules may change with little to no notification.
