The Ce5 Film Festival presents a dynamic collection of student films spanning multiple genres, including Action, Musical, Sci‑Fi, Comedy, Experimental/Horror, and Drama. Each film is brought to life by a passionate and collaborative group of filmmakers, actors, and crew members, showcasing the dedication and talent of West Valley College students.
Films and Personnel
Genre: Action/Musical/Sci-Fi
The Loaf of Bread
Crew
Director: Lucas Garcia
Cinematographer: Giovanni Gutierrez
Drone Operator: Noah Cardoza
Writer: Lucas Garcia
Editor: Carlos Garcia Galindo, Jacob Griffith
Music Composition: Jeremy Darrow
Costume Designer: Lucas Garcia
Set Finder: Cosmo
Choreographer: Kaleb Sota
Cast
Cosmo as Prince
Johann Allahyari as Sheriff
Anthony Beltran as Guard 1
Conlan Cassell as Guard 2
Kaleb Sota as Guard 3
Percy Dragon Neal as Guard 4
Marshall as Archer
Lucas Garcia as Gidion
Panslaughter
Crew
Director: Lucas Garcia
Cinematographer: Jacob Griffith
Editor: Jacob Griffith
Choreographer: Lucas Garcia
Cast
Lucas Garcia as Gunman
Matthew Wagner as Panman
Neckties that Bind
Crew
Director: Jason Reimer
Cinematographer: Jason Reimer
Writer: Jason Reimer
Editor: Jason Reimer
Sound: Jason Reimer
Composer: Elijah James Rayborn
Gaffer: Jacob Griffith
Boom Operator: Jacob Griffith
Sound Utility: Michael Powell
Dolly Grip: Michael Powell
Drone Operator: W. Clay
Cast
Sofia Castillo as Worker 1
Simone Ware as Worker 2
Xavier Miskel as Worker 3
Elias Simone as The Sacker
Nighthawks
Crew
Director: Jason Reimer
Cinematographer: Jason Reimer
Writer: Jason Reimer
Editor: Jason Reimer
Sound: Mos Schrecklich
Composer: Elijah James Rayborn
Gaffer: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Best Boy Electric: Nico Guarino
Dolly Grip: W. Clay
Cast
Tristan Smiley as Johnny Torn
Margo Cordova as Scarlet
Reagan Mack as D’s Diner Staff
Galen Ventresca-Barker as Cotton-Candy Jesse
Jacob Griffith as Nighthawks Merc 1
Fox Pittman as Nighthawks Merc 2
Stormalong Lunt as Techlok 82
Elanor Andres as Shivvin’ Shelly
Genre: Comedy
Mario
Crew
Director: Elisa Hasić
Cinematographer: Shaw Ali
Writer: Lucas Garcia
Editor: Jacob Griffith
Sound: Axel Turano
Set Designer: Axel Turano
Slate/AD: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Cast
Lucas Garcia as Mario
G. Will Winkler as Luigi
Ryan Thomason as Goomba Drug Dealer
1776
Crew
Director: W. Clay and Will Springhorn
Cinematographer: Elisa Hasić and Jason Reimer
Writer: Brenda Anderson
Editor: W. Clay
Sound: Will Springhorn
Cast
Erick Figueroa as Captain Hastings
Eric Battilega as Captain Thomas
Emma Burgess as Nurse Fenwick
Soren Vaughan as Lieutenant Blythe
Mr. Checklebelch The Movie Trailer 1.5
Crew
Writer: Jake Darling
Editor: Jake Darling
Cast
Voice Acting: Jake Darling
Attack of the Killer Donut
Crew
Director: Carlos Garcia Galindo and G. Will Winkler
Cinematographer: Elisa Hasić
Writer: Christopher Tellez
Editor: Jacob Griffith
Sound: Jacob Griffith
Cast
Lucas Garcia as Charley
Tristan Smiley as Harley
Megan Zamora as Officer Snickerpippets
Late Night with Obi-Wan
Crew
Sole Creator: Daniel Ustinov
How Many Alcoholics Does It Take To Screw in a Lightbulb?
Crew
Director: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Cinematographer:
Writer: Sophia Orr
Editor: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Cast
G. Will Winkler as Adam
Conrad Barstad as Alex
Ryan Thomason as Sam
Genre: Experimental/Horror
Ballad with Death
Crew
Director: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Cinematographer: Elisa Hasić
Writer: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Editor: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Sound: Nico Guarino
Script Supervisor: Sofía Ruiz
Cast
Conrad Barstad as Quincy
Tristan Smiley as Death
Elanor Andres as Jessie
Cass Newell as Adrian
Ethan Smiley as Larry
Its a Flat Fucking Circle
Crew
Sole Creator: Jacob Griffith
The Night Walk
Crew
Director: Lucas Garcia
Cinematographer: Hayden Isaacs
Writer: Lucas Garcia
Editor: Jacob Griffith
Assistant Editor: Jason Reimer
Composer: Fox Pittman
Cast
Lucas Garcia as Main Protagonist
Leyla Bikul as Mysterious Woman
Gas Station Vampire Hunters
Crew
Director: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Cinematographer: Elisa Hasić
Writer: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Editor: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Sound: Jason Reimer
Cast
G. Will. Winkler as Andre
Lucas Garcia as Travis
Access Denied
Crew
Sole Creator: Simone Ware
Cast
Simone Ware
CHAIRS
Crew
Cinematographer: Jacob Griffith
Editor: Reagan Mack
Genre: Drama
Drained
Crew
Director: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Cinematographer: Elisa Hasić
Writer: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Editor: Carlos Garcia Galindo
Sound: G. Will Winkler
Cast
Chloe Velazquez as Ava
Megan Zamora as Mabel
Shazaam
Crew
Director: Simone Ware
Assistant Director: Simone Ware
Cinematographer: Sarah Xu
2nd AC: Marjorie Woodward
Writer: Simone Ware
Editor: Kelly Moore
Sound: Kelly Moore
Cast
Klarisza Torres as Lucy
Sophia Orr as Macy
Alyssa Karimi as Cassandra Walters
Fire
Crew
Director: Sophia Orr
Cinematographer: Elisa Hasić
Writer: Sophia Orr
Editor: Sophia Orr
Sound: Alyssa Salehpour
Lighting/AD/Slate: Percy Neal
Cast
Lauren Romard as Meg
Araya Garcia as Izzy
Extras: Alyssa Salehpour, Christopher Tellez, Sarah Chalmers, Zachary Kessler
carrion
Crew
Director: Elisa Hasic and Sofía Ruiz
Cinematographer: Sofía Ruiz and Elisa Hasić
Writer: Elisa Hasić
Assistant Writer: Sofía Ruiz
Editor: Elisa Hasić
Sound: Carlos Galindo Garcia
Assistant Sound: Elisa Hasić and Mateo Ruiz
Cast
Alayna Lopez as Morana
Tristan Smiley as Partner
Mateo Ruiz as Man
Carlos Garcia Galindo as Waiter
War for nothing
Crew
Director: Lucas Garcia
Cinematographer: Alejandro Avila
Writer: Lucas Garcia
Editor: Alejandro Avila, Jacob Griffith, and Jason Reimer
Composer: Fox Pittman
Cast
AJ as James Howlett
Christopher as Charles/Heavy
Conlan as Enemy Soldier 1 and 3
Conrad as Quinote
Dave as Reuel
Jack as Twin Enemy Soldier 2
Lucas Garcia as Captain Jack and Sargent
INDIVIDUAL NOMINATIONS:
Writing
- Carlos Garcia Galindo (Ballad with Death)
- Brenda Anderson (1776)
- Sophia Orr (Fire)
- Elisa Hasić (carrion)
- Cinematography
- Hayden Isaacs (The Night Walk)
- Sarah Xu (Shazaam)
- Jacob Griffith (CHAIRS)
- Sofía Ruiz and Elisa Hasić (carrion)
Editing
- Carlos Garcia Galindo (Ballad with Death)
- Jacob Griffith (It’s a Flat Fucking Circle)
- Kelly Moore (Shazaam)
- Elisa Hasić (carrion)
- Sound Design/Music
- War for Nothing (Fox Pittman, Jason Reimer)
- Nighthawks (Elijah James Rayborn)
- Late Night with Obi-Wan (James Ustinov)
- It’s a Flat Fucking Circle (Jacob Griffith)
Lead Acting
- Emma Burgess (1776)
- Chloe Velazquez (Drained)
- Klarisza Torres (Shazaam)
- Lauren Romard (Fire)
- Matthew Wagner (Panslaughter)
Supporting Acting
- Tristan Smiley (Ballad with Death)
- Johann Allahyari (Loaf of Bread)
- Soren Vaughan (1776)
- Araya Garcia (Fire)
Directing
- Carlos Garcia Galindo (Ballad with Death)
- Elisa Hasić and Sofía Ruiz (carrion)
- Reagan Mack (CHAIRS)
- Lucas Garcia (Loaf of Bread)
- Sophia Orr (Fire)
Best in Category
- Action/Musical/Sci-Fi
- Comedy
- Drama
- Experimental/Horror
Best Picture
Pick from the winners of each genre category: Action/Musical/Sci-Fi, Comedy, Drama, Experimental/Horror