CSUMB First Night Film Fest

On Board

Directed by Dustin Brockman

Running Time: 0:05:30 minutes

Documentary; Rated G

A personal narrative-style documentary, that brings viewers literally “on board” into the world of surfing, told by those who truly embrace it.

A World of Her Own

Directed by Ralph Blanchard

Running Time: 0:05:35 minutes

Documentary; Not Rated

This short documentary is a portrait of Patri, a victim of schizophrenia and her family who has adapted to her world.

The Gift

Directed by Anthony V. Spedaliere

Edited by Joab Perez

Running Time: 0:04:26 minutes

Narrative; Rated G

The passing of a gift from one person to another.

They Call Us Brats

Directed by Tabitha Enanoria

Edited by Katherine Foltz

Running Time: 0:04:50 minutes

Documentary; Rated G

Mark Moberly is an active duty member in the Army. His wife Kelly and their five children have just moved to Seaside California. In this documentary film we explore the children’s perspective and how they feel about growing up in a Military family.

Newly Dead

Directed by: Aaron Roy

Running Time:0:03:49 minutes

Narrative Animation; Rated PG

Recently demised, a soul discovers how the system works in the afterlife. Due to budget cuts, it is now up to the soul to choose between Heaven or Hell. Both Angel and Demon, serving as representatives for both systems, try to sell one place over the other. Ultimately, everyone finds themselves stuck in purgatory because of decisions made by upper management.

A Daughter's Journey

Directed by Lori Zaknich

Running Time: 0:04:40 minutes

Rated PG

A Daughter’s Journey is a film that looks at the memories of my father after his death. It touches on the emotions that relate to those memories and our relationship. This film is about honoring him as well as truthfully expressing the difficult feelings that come up when remembering my childhood. It is a discovery of self through the experiences in my life; and about continuing forward with strength and good intentions for my own child.

Viaje el Mar

Directed by Ryan Elam

Produced by Bryan Elbert

Running Time: 0:05:30 minutes

Narrative; Rated G

A young boy living on a farm decides to embark on a journey to see the ocean for the first time.

Serious Leisure

Directed by Tanya Mullen

Running Time: 0:05:09 minutes

Narrative; Rated PG-13

An ambitious and mildly ludicrous man has a love for hobbies but unbeknownst to him is disastrous at all of them.

Addictive Application

Directed by Rachel Asendorf

Running Time: 0:04:35 minutes

Documentary; Rated G

Documentary about the Facebook virtual reality game Farmville where players spend numerous amounts of time harvesting a virtual plot of land. A Farmville player takes a day to work on a real organic farm in Salinas, CA to gain perspective on the reality of farm work.