Join us as we support local visual arts college students and filmmakers from across Southern California. This exciting 2-day event features film screenings, panels, red carpet moments, and live entertainment from top talent in California’s creative scene.
Kickoff Ceremony (Live Event)
Friday, September 19, 2025
Shannon Center, Whittier, CA
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Host: 95.5 DJ Frazer Smith
Music: Big Band by The Wiseguys
Special Recognition: Actor Robert Carradine
Guests:
Paul Rodriguez
Carolyn Hennessy
Colleen Bell
Mayor Joe Vinatieri
Senator Bob Archuleta
Featured Films & Panels
A weekend of celebration featuring award-winning films, filmmaker panels, red carpet photo ops, raffles, and a free outdoor street festival in Uptown Whittier
Q&A with Paul Rodriguez
Q&A with Paul Rodriguez & Mel Garcia
Q&A with the Filmmakers of Carlos Through the Tall Grass
Q&A with Patti McCarthy & Miguel Angel Garcia
The Big Red One (Remastered)
First screening in Whittier with Robert Carradine
Others to be announced!...
Meet Our Esteemed Panelists
Panels all day Saturday and Sunday with directors, producers, designers, writers from all your favorite movies
Joe Vinatier
Mayor
Colleen Bell
Commissioner
Bob Archuleta
Senator
Fiona Ma
State Treasurer
Henry Stern
Senator
Joe Vinatier
Mayor
Colleen Bell
Commissioner
Bob Archuleta
Senator
Fiona Ma
State Treasurer
Henry Stern
Senator
Other political panelists include, Councilmembers Mary Ann Pacheco, Fernando Dutra, Kathy Warner, Octavio Martinez, Gustavo Camacho, Sal Melendez, and David Torres. Promoting young artists, film makers, writers, designers and future directors from
Whittier College, Rio Hondo Community College, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Los Angeles, Cerritos College and Biola University.
Weekend Highlights
Street Closure: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM on Saturday, September 20
Movies All Day: Starlight Theater
Panels: At the Doubletree Hotel
Over 25 Bars & Restaurants – Promo week in Uptown Whittier
Photo Ops: All week long
Buy a ticket to Friday's event and get a Special Inaugural Lanyard!
Ticket Pricing
Pick up raffle tickets at Starlight Cinema on Greenleaf.