Santa Monica Film Festival (2025)

Santa Monica Film Festival (2025)

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Santa Monica Film Festival (2025)
  • Bankie Banx King of the Dune

    Movie

    “I met Bob Marley a couple of times. Bankie's kind of the Eastern Caribbean version of that to me.” – Jimmy Buffett

    Bankie Banx: King of the Dune celebrates the colorful life and music of the Anguillian singer-songwriter known by many as “the Bob Dylan of the Caribbean.” Growing up on an undevel...

  • Aloha Means I Love You

    Movie + 1 extra

    Clara and Bertie have been friends for nearly 60 years, but when Clara wants to add a new man into the mix, Bertie's devotion to her friend is tested.

  • My Little Hobby

    Movie

    A behind-the-scenes look at the competitive world of hobby horsing through the eyes of an eighteen year old fanatic.

  • Supplemental

    Movie

    An exclusive personal development boot camp promises to remake the lives of middle aged men in crisis. Doug joins the program in the hopes of getting over his divorce, only to fall prey to a nefarious artificial intelligence that specializes in manipulating insecure men.

  • Grillo

    Movie

    The topic of recidivism is told through the narrative of David, who has been in and out of prison his entire life, but through re-entry and gang intervention services like Homeboys, he has found redemption and grace.

  • Grunt

    Movie

    Grunt transcends the boundaries of traditional war documentaries. Seamlessly blending raw footage with poignant reflections, director and producer Sean Spencer crafts an immersive experience that plunges viewers into the harrowing realities of combat through the eyes of Hector Bravo, a 19-year-ol...

  • Bob & Hazel: Bound by Love, Divided by Color

    Movie

    "Bob & Hazel” is a powerful documentary about a 60-year interracial love story that defied the racial boundaries of 1960s America, overcoming relentless challenges of bigotry, war, and societal rejection.

    What do Atlantic City, New Jersey; Fort Hood, Texas; and Vietnam have in common? Each of th...

  • 3, 2, 1, 0

    Movie

    Three best friends, Gyu-bin, Yu-hyeok, and Dong-hyun, get stranded on a deserted island after an accident during their trip.
    The three of them stay positive and work together to survive.
    But gradually, they start to keep an eye on each other.

    절친 '규빈', '유혁', '동현' 셋은 여행 중 사고를 당해 무인도에 조난을 당한다.
    세명은 ...

  • Hand Job

    Movie

    After an attempted suicide, a sentient hand must save its body from certain death.

  • Reconsolidation

    Movie

    After a tragic accident takes the life of his best friend, a grief-stricken introvert copes with the loss using memory-alteration therapy, but he soon learns that some memories don't want to be forgotten.

  • The Dream

    Movie

    This is an AI-generated film. A young boy falls asleep and has an intense dream, and then wakes up in an unexpected location! Created using MidJourney, Lumalabs, Udio, Davinci Resolve.

  • Loch Raven

    Movie

    Rachel, a Baltimore Environmental Police officer, discovers the body of lady floating and in pursuit of the truth she must navigate the past, the present and the future.

  • Zamjara

    Hamad is a successful radio host whose professional and personal life are on the rise. He is forced to re-evaluate reality when he receives life-changing news.

  • Lime & Vinegar
    Movie + 1 extra

    Lime & Vinegar

    Movie + 1 extra

    A stereotype-fearing South American immigrant and her innocent co-worker turn a disastrous workday into a journey of self-discovery, proving that sometimes, life’s messes can’t be cleaned without a little creativity.

    Daniela has been cleaning houses for a while now. After teaching herself Englis...

  • Earl.
    Movie + 1 extra

    Earl.

    Movie + 1 extra

    Earl. profiles the inspiring and complex life of an unknown and brilliant American composer who was born into abject poverty and ascended through grit and determination to teach at Princeton for 15 years, and Harvard for 23 years. Earl Kim (1920-1998) lived many lives. He served his country as a ...

  • Venice, Italy. Outside

    Movie

    Experimental documentary film that immerses viewers in the unique atmosphere of Venice through a sensory experience of sounds, music, and street conversations. With minimal dialogue and maximal auditory and visual engagement, the film captures the essence of the city's bustling streets, echoing c...

  • Buddha Was A Rich Boy

    Movie + 1 extra

    After a concert flyer turned paper airplane lands into the laps of two kid sisters, they infiltrate the venue to find a mindless mosh crowding a supernatural bathroom. Music video for 'Buddha Was A Rich Boy' by That Handsome Devil

  • Loser
    Movie + 1 extra

    Loser

    Movie + 1 extra

    LOSER follows 22 year-old ALICE, who works at a frozen yogurt shop, on what turns out to be an unforgettable day of her life.

  • Kai Jones’ Falling Into Place

    Movie

    Kai Jones, born into his father Todd Jones’ iconic action sports production company Teton Gravity Research, became a professional skier at just twelve years old. Kai swiftly rose to the top of freeskiing with viral videos that earned him four consecutive Skier of the Year nominations beginning at...

  • The Nature of Death

    Movie

    When an eccentric park ranger crosses paths with a grieving hiker, he offers his help in finding the perfect spot to scatter the hiker’s father’s ashes. As they venture deeper into the remote wilderness, the ranger’s true intentions begin to blur.

  • Voodoo

    Voodoo follows Felix, a mute boy who comes across a box of raggedy dolls at a garage sale. He plays with the dolls to escape his own reality. Little does he know these dolls feel the same pain we do.

  • Ordinary Objects

    Movie

    Two adult siblings both at mid-life crises, return to their hometown on the weekend to take care of their mother's house. A mysterious object strangely connects the siblings' wants and fears.

  • Segal

    Movie

    A legendary entertainer shares his life story, from a shy kid from Great Neck, Long Island to a sought-after leading man during Hollywood's most prolific decades.

    "This is a truly special film, and I had a wonderful time watching it."--David O. Russell

  • Hans
    Movie

    Hans

    Movie

    A directionless fifty-something gets lost in his head as he retreats again and again to his favorite spot in the woods. A brief romance brings him joy, but when it ends, he plunges full force into a twisted inner world. Here, he comes face to face with the witch preying on his inner hunger. (Insp...