Schedule of Events
2025 Student Film Showcase
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Overton Hall
Join us for a special screening of films created by Cal Lutheran senior students! This event showcases the creativity, storytelling, and hard work of our student filmmakers. After the screening, stick around for a Q&A session where you can hear directly from the filmmakers about their inspiration, process, and behind-the-scenes experiences. Whether you're a film enthusiast or just curious, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate student creativity.
Student Abstracts
A Christmas Special
When a disastrous Christmas show threatens to ruin her career, a relentlessly optimistic TV host must wrangle her increasingly unhinged guests, hoping to salvage her broadcast show.
Synopsis:
In this Christmas special, a young television host Elise Navidad strives to make her show a success. As she introduces guests like the Innkeeper and the overly cheerful Ginger Bread, chaos ensues, putting her professionalism to the test. Will Elise succeed in her journey of unexpected twists? Packed with comedic settings and some unpredictable moments, "A Christmas Special" proves that sometimes the brightest holiday memories are born from the most chaotic of situations. Join Elise as she battles to keep her cool, delivering joy among the unexpected. It's a festive adventure you won't want to miss!
Student(s):
Cynthia Cervantes
Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Mahmoud Salimi
I'll Be Watching
Sypnosis: Micheal, a no nonsense college student, discovers that his friends Jake and Sam are in danger of falling under the spell of a supernatural episode of their favorite 80s sitcom. Racing against the clock, Micheal must warn his friends of the danger that they are in. Will Micheal save them? Or will they suffer from the ultimate nightmare; becoming a living sitcom stereotype.
Student(s):
Mariel Facunla, Zoe Monge, Josh Casanova, Andrew Johnson
Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Mahmoud Salimi
Class Clowns
When a Dean threatens the two biggest class clowns with expulsion they decide to pull their best prank on him.
Synopsis:
Two college students, Matt and Colby who are known for their outrageous pranks, are on their last strike with the Dean from being expelled. After being scolded by him about their last warning, they get high with edibles and come up with an idea for their last prank. Still under the influence, they decide to steal the dean’s diploma to teach him a lesson. While implementing their devilish scheme, they get caught by the security guard but manage to run away. The chase ends with them being between the dean with a bucket of water and the security guard with no way to escape. They have to accept their fate. When Matt and Colby arrive at the dean’s office, they sneak in when the security guard catches them and forces them out. When they are caught they distract the security guard and run off and start a western-like chase around the campus. When Matt and Colby are finally caught with the Dean, they are attacked with water and have been defeated. In the end, the two friends reflect on their journey together and get expelled.
Student(s):
Richard Perez, Alex Devers & Alex Furton
Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Mahmoud Salimi
In Her Shadow
When Kara, a determined college student, faces the looming threat of being taken out of school due to her family’s financial struggles, she throws herself into the race for Student Body President. Her only chance to stay at university is winning the student body and the full-ride scholarship that comes with it. As well as the chance to outshine her college archenemy, Liv. Their rivalry, which began on the soccer field and extended into classrooms and social circles, now reaches its peak in the ultimate battle for the presidency. As the election nears, Liv’s rising popularity on social media starts to challenge Kara’s chances. With everything on the line, Kara’s morals are pushed to the limit.
Student(s):
Allison Stehle, Lillian Schmidt, Kellan Northcote-Smith and Amaya Charles
Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Mahmoud Salimi