Fine Arts Theatre
Fine Arts Theatre
8556 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90211
United States
Beverly Hills, California 90211
United States
A curated collection of short films that illuminate social issues, causes and build awareness. Films do not play in the order listed.
ASHER BABY - A picture-perfect influencer couple, eagerly anticipates the arrival of their unborn son, Asher, as cracks appear in their seemingly flawless facade. 0:13:35
Dance Your Fears Away* - A ballet dancer's audition is thrown into disarray when she recognizes a past abuser on the judging panel, forcing her to confront her complicated history and use it to her advantage. 0:06:00
I Was Here* - Elle and Jonah are reeling after their young child, Kai, receives a life changing medical diagnosis. On the run from facing the unthinkable, they turn to a retired grief counselor, Sarah. By being in Sarah's world, they are forced to face unspeakable truths and something within them begins to crack and let in the faintest of lights. 0:17:13
The Long Road Home - Based on the true story of a teenage girl who escaped twice from a concentration camp and finally freed herself and 3 other young women on, The Long Road Home. 0:07:00
MARINA* is caregiving for her aging father and strange leaks are dripping from the ceiling. As she and her dad journey up the stairs, the leaks worsen, his memory falters, and Marina struggles to keep her wits about her. In the end, they share a peaceful moment in a bedroom fully submerged in water – a half-oceanic, half-domestic time of otherworldly overwhelm and grief. 0:12:23
To Engage - A romantic picnic is derailed by a marriage proposal. 0:07:53
The Class - Mel has always dreamed of losing herself in a role, but when her acting class blurs the line between clique and cult there may be no coming back. 0:17:53
TOTAL 1:21:57
ASHER BABY - A picture-perfect influencer couple, eagerly anticipates the arrival of their unborn son, Asher, as cracks appear in their seemingly flawless facade. 0:13:35
Dance Your Fears Away* - A ballet dancer's audition is thrown into disarray when she recognizes a past abuser on the judging panel, forcing her to confront her complicated history and use it to her advantage. 0:06:00
I Was Here* - Elle and Jonah are reeling after their young child, Kai, receives a life changing medical diagnosis. On the run from facing the unthinkable, they turn to a retired grief counselor, Sarah. By being in Sarah's world, they are forced to face unspeakable truths and something within them begins to crack and let in the faintest of lights. 0:17:13
The Long Road Home - Based on the true story of a teenage girl who escaped twice from a concentration camp and finally freed herself and 3 other young women on, The Long Road Home. 0:07:00
MARINA* is caregiving for her aging father and strange leaks are dripping from the ceiling. As she and her dad journey up the stairs, the leaks worsen, his memory falters, and Marina struggles to keep her wits about her. In the end, they share a peaceful moment in a bedroom fully submerged in water – a half-oceanic, half-domestic time of otherworldly overwhelm and grief. 0:12:23
To Engage - A romantic picnic is derailed by a marriage proposal. 0:07:53
The Class - Mel has always dreamed of losing herself in a role, but when her acting class blurs the line between clique and cult there may be no coming back. 0:17:53
TOTAL 1:21:57
MARINA
Marina is caregiving for her aging father and strange leaks are dripping from the ceiling. As she and her dad journey up the stairs, the leaks worsen, his memory falters, and Marina struggles to keep her wits about her. In the end, they share a peaceful moment in a bedroom fully submerged in water – a half-oceanic, half-domestic time of otherworldly grief.
13 minutes
ASHER BABY
A picture-perfect influencer couple, eagerly anticipates the arrival of their unborn son, Asher, as cracks appear in their seemingly flawless facade.
14 minutes
Dance Your Fears Away
When a ballet dancer arrives at a prestigious audition that could define her career, she expects to battle nerves, perfectionism, and fierce competition—not the ghosts of her past. But as she steps into the spotlight, she locks eyes with one of the judges: a celebrated choreographer who once abused his power over her as a young student.
The encounter threatens to unravel her composure, dredging up trauma she’s long buried in favor of discipline and ambition. As the audition unfolds, Maria must choose between walking away or reclaiming control of her narrative. Drawing strength from her pain, she crafts a performance that’s not only technically brilliant but emotionally raw, challenging the industry’s silence and forcing the panel, and herself, to reckon with the truth.
The encounter threatens to unravel her composure, dredging up trauma she’s long buried in favor of discipline and ambition. As the audition unfolds, Maria must choose between walking away or reclaiming control of her narrative. Drawing strength from her pain, she crafts a performance that’s not only technically brilliant but emotionally raw, challenging the industry’s silence and forcing the panel, and herself, to reckon with the truth.
1 minute
I Was Here
Elle and Jonah are reeling after their young child, Kai, receives a life changing medical diagnosis. On the run from facing the unthinkable, they turn to a retired grief counselor, Sarah. By being in Sarah's world, they are forced to face unspeakable truths and something within them begins to crack and let in the faintest of lights.
17 minutes
The Class
Mel Hansen was living in Minnesota with her dependable job, a fiancé, and a predictable future until her mom passed away. And she decided she could no longer ignore her dream. She moved out to Los Angeles and tried to make this far-flung dream of acting into a reality.
But the transition is harder than she expected. She is waiting tables, barely getting by, and trying unsuccessfully to break into the business. When her neighbor, Stevie, invites her to her acting class with
Theo Martin.
Suddenly Mel’s life begins to change for the better. Theo believes in her giving her a boost of confidence, and the class provides a circle of friends that help her feel like she belongs. Theo even offers to help Mel get acting representation.
But when Theo’s tests become more intense, Mel must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to achieve her dream.
But the transition is harder than she expected. She is waiting tables, barely getting by, and trying unsuccessfully to break into the business. When her neighbor, Stevie, invites her to her acting class with
Theo Martin.
Suddenly Mel’s life begins to change for the better. Theo believes in her giving her a boost of confidence, and the class provides a circle of friends that help her feel like she belongs. Theo even offers to help Mel get acting representation.
But when Theo’s tests become more intense, Mel must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to achieve her dream.
