The Central Coast International Film Festival is gearing up for an exciting day of cinema in Oxnard, California. Scheduled for Saturday, February 3rd at the Elite Theatre Company, the festival promises a day packed with diverse and captivating films. Film enthusiasts can look forward to screenings from 10 am to 5 pm, followed by a glamorous award ceremony starting at 5:30 pm. Tickets for the entire day are available for purchase here.
This year’s festival showcases an impressive range of talent, with films competing for awards in several categories. The nominations for the 2024 festival are as follows:
Best Short Film:
- Barefoot
- Secrets Not Buried
- Arome Cafe
- sister
- Asi Es La Vida
- Un Homme and a Lady
- Safe City
- Curse of the Mona Lisa
- Good Grief
- The Fabulous Misadventures of Pizza Boy
Best Feature Film:
- Ultimate Chatbite
- Hanky Panky
Best Actor:
- Jacob Demonte-Finn (Hanky Panky)
- Thomas Beaudoin (Secrets Not Buried)
- James Kyson (Un Homme and a Lady)
- Trevor Motes (The Fabulous Misadventures of Pizza Boy)
Best Director:
- Julien Ivanowich (Ultimate Chatbite)
- Lindsey Haun, Nick Roth (Hanky Panky)
- Kory Orban ([Insert Short Film Title])
- Marie Rouhban (Suzie (& Jenny))
- Trevor Meyer (Sight For Sore Eyes)
- Julia Knox & Kasey Orthmann (Barefoot)
- George Ortega & Ricardo Ortega (Asi Es La Vida)
- Ash Blodgett (Good Grief)
- Olexander Leonidovich Onufriev (The Meeting)
Best Actress:
- Anna-Maria Strickland (Suzie (& Jenny))
- Oceanne Trudel (Sight For Sore Eyes)
- Charlie Nguyen (Aroma Cafe)
- Meg Jenkins Locke (sister)
- Ashley Olds (Un Homme and a Lady)
Best Editor:
- Jonathan Eagan ([Insert Short Film Title])
- Mary Ann Bernard (Barefoot)
- Julien Ivanowich (Ultimate Chatbite)
Best Score:
- Roie Shpigler (Suzie (& Jenny))
- Greg M. Johnson (Sight For Sore Eyes)
- Ryan Jachetta (The Fabulous Misadventures of Pizza Boy)
Best Cinematographer:
- Thierry Nguyen & François-Xavier Faidy (Ultimate Chatbite)
- Jesse Wicklund ([Insert Short Film Title])
- Darmon Moore (Barefoot)
- Ian Moseley-Duffy (sister)
- Rion Gonzales (Safe City)
- Becky Davis (Good Grief)
- Andriy Urbansky (The Meeting)
Best Ensemble:
- Secrets Not Buried
- Asi Es La Vida
- Safe City
- The Meeting
As the Central Coast International Film Festival approaches, the excitement within the film community is palpable. This year’s selections highlight the incredible diversity and creativity of filmmakers from around the globe with teams coming from France, the UK, South Korea and Mexico. Attendees can expect a day filled with compelling narratives, breathtaking cinematography, and superb acting performances. The festival not only offers a platform for filmmakers to showcase their work but also provides an opportunity for film enthusiasts to engage and network with a vibrant community of artists and industry professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned cinephile or a newcomer to the world of film, the Central Coast International Film Festival is an unmissable event that celebrates the art of storytelling in all its forms: don’t miss this year’s edition!
Published by: Martin De Juan
