Cal Poly Short Cuts
Countdown to the screening:
Filmmakers of ​
Tomorrow
FAQs
What is Cal Poly Short Cuts?
We are a group of Cal Poly students who have been working this quarter to create a collection of short films. These eight films convey stories of self-discovery through love, loss, and lots of laughter while transcending generations. All of the editing, directing, writing, and more have been done by Cal Poly students. For many of these students it's only their first or second time undertaking the production of a film.
What are these eight films?
Nail Polish - Directed by Leah Castillo
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"Nail Polish," tells the story of a young boy who can only be himself through his online persona. However, not every kid at school is accepting.​​
Guards - Directed by Erin Regan
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"Guards" is a comedy about two security guards who begin their new jobs at a quiet apartment complex, and how they find ways to occupy the mundane hours of the night.
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Nothing - Directed by Ethan Miller
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"Nothing" is the story of an abusive father's and resentful son's last conversation. The end goal not being forgiveness but understanding.
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What Did You Call Me? - Directed by Katie Ettl​
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"What Did You Call Me?" is the story of a young girl growing up in a small town and learning to navigate the traditional gender roles she's been taught all her life.
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Marge and Jim - Directed by Michael Frank
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Both feeling like relics from another time, Marge and Jim find annoyance, but perhaps solace as well, in each other's company.
The Desk - Directed by Hitesh Bansal​
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The innocence of youth is captured in this film about two boys fighting over who gets to sit next to the cute girl in their class.
Couch - Directed by Teryn Steaffens​
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Two brothers, at odds over the fate of their old, but well-loved couch, must learn to take care of one another.
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Visitors - Directed by Hana Shiozaki
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A high school age girl is unsure of how to react when she receives some unexpected visitors.
Where can I see these films?
Well I'm glad you asked! These films will be featured in the "Filmmakers of Tomorrow Showcase" AKA Cal Poly Short Cuts, at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. The screening is on Wednesday March 14th at 7pm at the Palm Theater in Downtown San Luis Obispo. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $5 for Film Society members, and free for students. Be sure to check out the other awesome films playing at the festival!