Monterey Bay Film Fest

Yesterday was the 1st ever Monterey Bay Film Fest, and I got to attend with old roommate Alex Bonilla as VIPs. Our trip was very last-minute, but because we are CSUMB alumni and the festival was held on campus, Festival Director Chris Carpenter instantly put our names on the VIP list.

Anyhow, the festival had two portions: the first was for young filmmakers, and the second was organized of innovative shorts by adults. While I may have preferred the latter portion, it was great to see young filmmakers in action.

It reminded me very much of participating in the National Children's Film Festival in the early days of Thomas Productions, for Medieval Air, The Dog of Pompeii and The Last Kiss in particular, although this festival was purely the screening, without awards given to filmmakers at the end.

Particularly enticing shorts from either portion included The Adventures of Ledo and Ix, I Am So Proud of You, Good Karma, Sparks in the Night, Unlocked, Drunk History Vol. 3, Jesuno, and Sniffer. They also showed Charlie and the Rabbit, which made it into Sundance by CSUMB graduates. Great time all around!