June 12 - 13, 2025 •
8556 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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Join us for an inspiring celebration of international cinema at the Authentic Global Film Festival happening June 12-13, 2025, at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills.

Our festival showcases a curated selection of the best films from around the world, with finalists chosen from over 3,500 entries spanning 170 countries.

We aim to celebrate exceptional films and storytelling while providing an excellent opportunity for networking with Hollywood’s emerging stars, producers, and industry insiders.

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

11:00 – 12:00

My Toy (8 mins)

Directed by: Mazen Haj Kassem
Logline: Sarah and Salem are arguing about the toy, but at the end, there is another purpose behind meeting their parents.

Built Different: The Ryan Fischer Story (9 mins)

Directed by: Joshua BadalMC
Logline: Built Different: The Ryan Fischer Story takes you deep into the heart of Ryan Fischer’s life, blending moments of triumph with personal struggle in a way that’s both moving and authentic. While Ryan is a world-renowned fitness coach and successful entrepreneur, his journey to get there has been anything but easy.

Autumn Leaves (12 mins)

Directed by: Zhe Fu
Logline: When Huang Jue was on the verge of death, he dreamt of parting with his relatives and beloved ones in the past. In the flashback of the dream, the curtain of Huang Jue’s life also gradually descended along with the “autumn leaves”.

Marilyn the Bookworm (4 mins)

Directed by: Mark Starks
Logline: Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe was a passionate book lover with a large library. She read a variety of genres, including novels, poetry, drama, and nonfiction.

Dear Little Soul or The Nut House (2 mins)

Directed by: Gulya Rodigi
Logline: This animation is about surviving among those who have lost hope and meaning, with empty faces. It’s about enduring abandonment and powerlessness, and about flying out of the illness on the wings of transformation.

Regina Doyle Silent Film Starlet: The Untold, Tragic, But True Story. (22 mins)

Directed by: Carla Roda
Logline: A joyride through silent-film era Hollywood, whose center of gravity is a rising, 24-year-old starlet whose violent death clips the rose of her silver-screen dream.

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12:15 – 13:30

Who We Are (9 mins)

Directed by: Noah Berlow
Logline: A heart-wrenching short documentary addressing how young women fall victim to drugs, domestic violence, poverty, and self-harm. Pathway to Independence, a Southern California nonprofit, offers them a chance to transform their lives, graduate from college, and live independently.

I Am Yours (38 mins)

Directed by: Giorgi Tkemaladze
Logline: A drama about a married couple, Lucia and David, whose love is tested by infidelity, addiction, and loss. When David disappears after gambling away their money, Lucia makes a bold decision to rebuild their family.

The Ribbon (4 mins)

Directed by: Polla Kozino
Logline: A young girl finds herself in a surreal world where her ribboned dress traps her. In trying to break free, she begins an unexpected, magical journey.

Lucky Alien (15 mins)

Directed by: Jasmin Please Haugestuen
Logline: One woman’s fight for love and dignity against a merciless immigration system. A darkly humorous and suspenseful social drama that sheds light on the human side of broken borders.

Lookout Creek (15 mins)

Directed by: Sergio Solares Alvarez, Cesar R. Ramirez
Logline: A veteran turned foster parent must protect his new family while managing extortion and the lingering effects of PTSD in this tense, emotional drama.

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13:45 – 15:35

John Clarke – America’s Forgotten Patriot

Directed by: Taylor Lyons and Andrea M. Clarke
Logline: The inspirational story of a persecuted minister who risked treason to secure religious freedom for all.

Preferences (17 mins)

Directed by: Nacho Recio
Logline: An elderly couple, victims of a preferred participations scam, are forced to leave the home they’ve lived in their entire lives, unable to recover their savings to cover the mortgage.

The Promise (61 mins)

Directed by: Jye Currie
Logline: An emotional and uplifting journey with Craig Hamilton as he shares his personal struggles with suicidal thoughts. Featuring voices from TV personality Jessica Rowe, suicide survivor Joe Williams, and other notable advocates and professionals, the film brings awareness to mental health and the promise of healing.

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15:45 – 16:30

  • Hosted by Richard T Jones
  • Michael “Harry-O” Harris – Founder of Godfather Entertainment, GF Music & Death Row Records
  • Darris Love –  Actor, Producer, Director.

The Panel Talk for the inaugural Authentic Global Film Festival, is by invitation, days access pass and reserved for VIP ticket holders.

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16:45 – 18:15

Stairway to the Stars (25 mins)

Directed by: Lorenzo DeStefano
Logline: In a mythical place called H O L L Y W O O D, where dreams come and go, the only real thing left is friendship. Lavergne (Sean Young), an aging White actress on the edge of collapse, attempts to climb an absurdly steep flight of stairs, goaded by Tony (Quinton Aaron), a young Black man with blind ambition who vows to save her life.

26 Seconds Docuseries (53 mins)

Directed by: Kelly Galindo
Logline: A powerful documentary about the border crisis, exploring the massive movement of people, the abuses they face, and the long, painful road toward a better life.

Lookout Creek (15 mins)

Directed by: Sergio Solares Alvarez, Cesar R. Ramirez
Logline: A soldier, out of the war and into foster care, must navigate extortion and protect his family while managing PTSD in this emotional, action-tinged drama.

Walk In The Light (34 mins)

Directed by: Princella Smith
Logline: The story of Raymond Washburn, a blind man who led five people to safety during the Oklahoma City Bombing. Told through the eyes of his granddaughter Aiyana, this powerful film celebrates legacy, heritage, and the courage to lead others through darkness.

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16:00 – 19:00

The Red Carpet for the inaugural Authentic Global Film Festival, held in collaboration with the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, is by invitation and reserved for VIP ticket holders. Each guest must be on the official list for: Photoshoot by Getty Images Interviews by ACCA Journal * Please ensure you’re registered and confirmed on the list prior to attending.

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Friday, June 13, 2025

11:00 – 12:10

Significant (9 mins)

Directed by: İrem Esmina Kaçıral
Logline: The film is about the relationship between memories and the unconscious, and how easily they can surface through simple triggers in daily life.

It’s Cold Up There (4 mins)

Directed by: Milot Annabelle
Logline: Amandine is a lively, smart little girl. She lives alone with her father; and she has a secret.

Homemaker (11 mins)

Directed by: Akshay Dhiman
Logline: A woman living with her family, who shows her no gratitude, feels increasingly suffocated with each passing day. The monotony ends as she decides to break her shackles.

Abiku: An Enigma (20 mins)

Directed by: Erioluwatomiwa Daniel Fayomi
Logline: A mythical and captivating short film that delves into the depths of grief, anxiety, jealousy, and the quest for salvation. Set in a small village steeped in tradition and folklore, a couple endures the heart-wrenching cycle of childbirth and loss, facing the haunting specter of the Abiku myth.

The Cave (20 mins)

Directed by: Przemyslaw Jaszke
Logline: The film tells the story of the adventures of four characters entangled in love, jealousy, and friendship in the dangerous setting of a cave.

Things I Never Said (2 mins)

Directed by: Eden Quan
Logline: A young girl reminisces on her memories with her brother.

For the Love of Christ

Directed by: Amanda Kasmira Cryer
Logline: Throughout life’s struggles and heartache, a group of individuals discover the transformative power of Christ’s love, finding hope, salvation, and renewed purpose through their journeys of faith.

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12:30 – 14:00

Significant (9 mins)

Directed by: İrem Esmina Kaçıral
Logline: The film is about the relationship between memories and the unconscious, and how easily they can surface through simple triggers in daily life.

It’s Cold Up There (4 mins)

Directed by: Milot Annabelle
Logline: Amandine is a lively, smart little girl. She lives alone with her father; and she has a secret.

Homemaker (11 mins)

Directed by: Akshay Dhiman
Logline: A woman living with her family, who shows her no gratitude, feels increasingly suffocated with each passing day. The monotony ends as she decides to break her shackles.

Abiku: An Enigma (20 mins)

Directed by: Erioluwatomiwa Daniel Fayomi
Logline: A mythical and captivating short film that delves into the depths of grief, anxiety, jealousy, and the quest for salvation. Set in a small village steeped in tradition and folklore, a couple endures the heart-wrenching cycle of childbirth and loss, facing the haunting specter of the Abiku myth.

The Cave (20 mins)

Directed by: Przemyslaw Jaszke
Logline: The film tells the story of the adventures of four characters entangled in love, jealousy, and friendship in the dangerous setting of a cave.

Things I Never Said (2 mins)

Directed by: Eden Quan
Logline: A young girl reminisces on her memories with her brother.

For the Love of Christ

Directed by: Amanda Kasmira Cryer
Logline: Throughout life’s struggles and heartache, a group of individuals discover the transformative power of Christ’s love, finding hope, salvation, and renewed purpose through their journeys of faith.

Colors of Love (21 mins)

Directed by: Salvatore Tassone
Logline: Love, like the colors of the rainbow, comes in all shades. An autistic painter falls in love with her father’s friend’s son in a brief encounter. We learn that no one is immune to the feeling of what love can bring.

Synapse (9 mins)

Directed by: Kenneth Pulgar-Vidal Tanaka
Logline: Synapse follows a story of a female shut-in played by Rina Hoshino (Detective Pikachu) who does whatever it takes to have breakfast with her husband played by Derrick Dover (VIVANT) once again.

Heart of the Osa (13 mins)

Directed by: Matteo Clarke, Roman Willi
Logline: A story about how different NGOs are making a difference fighting for wildlife in the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica, one of the most biodiverse places on earth. If they work together, they can achieve great feats.

26 Seconds Docuseries (53 mins)

Directed by: Kelly Galindo
Logline: A powerful documentary about the border crisis, the huge movement of people, the abuses committed against them and the difficult road they must travel to fulfill their dreams.

Walk In The Light (34 mins)

Directed by: Princella Smith
Logline: Tells the story of the Oklahoma City Bombing through the eyes of a blind hero, Raymond Washburn, who led 5 people to safety. He recounts his story to his granddaughter, Aiyana, teaching her to embrace her Native American heritage and shine her own light into the world.

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14:15 – 15:55

Simon Says (135 mins)

Directed by: Michael J. Prieto
Logline: After graduating from college, Tyler Mudrick moves to Hollywood to pursue his acting career and dream of becoming a working actor/movie star. Soon enough, he finds out it isn’t all glitz and glamour. Memories of his past begin to haunt him after he meets a Hollywood mogul named Simon. With stakes rising at every audition, Tyler realizes his manager wants more than he’s willing to give in order to land the part and get his big break.

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17:00 – 18:30

  • AWARD CEREMONY

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Screenplays

Written by: Melissa Morehead

Synopsis: Imagine opening a door into a world that you were warned about as a child. Bad choices send a woman spiraling into a world she will never belong to. Now, a broken and desperate mother cries out to God as a battle rages in the supernatural between dark and light.

It’s only when Melissa accepts what God has for her that she finds freedom to get away from the dark world that  held her captive and returns now to free others.

Written by: Kristin Smedley
Synopsis: Curveball isn’t just about a boy playing baseball – it’s about changing how the world sees ability. By celebrating unique strengths and challenging stereotypes, this film shows that limitations are only what we perceive them to be. It’s a story of courage, resilience, and breaking boundaries.

June 12 @ 11:00 – 12:00: Movie Block #1

My Toy | Director: Mazen Haj Kassem
Built Different: The Ryan Fischer Story | Director: Joshua Badal
Autumn Leaves | Director:Fu Zhe
Marilyn the Bookworm | Director: Mark Starks
Dear Little Soul or the Nutouse | Director: Gulya Rodigina
Regina Doyle: Silent Film Starlet | Director: Carla Roda

June 12 @ 12:15 – 13:30: Movie Block #2

Who We Are | Director: Noah Berlow
I Am Yours | Director: Giorgi Tkemaladze
The Ribbon | Director: Polla-Ilariya Kozino
Lucky Alien | Director: Jasmin Haugstuen Please
Lookout Creek | Director: Cesar R Ramirez

June 12 @ 13:45 – 15:35: Movie Block #3

The Promise | Director: Jye Currie

June 12 @ 16:45 – 18:00: Movie Block #4

Stairway to the Stars | Director: Lorenzo DeStefano
Lookout Creek | Director: Cesar R Ramirez
Walk in the Light | Director: Princella Smith

June 13 @ 11:00 – 12:10: Movie Block #5

Significant | Director: ¡REMNAZ ESMINA KAÇIRAL
It's Cold Up There | Director: Annabelle Milot
Abiku; An Enigma | Director: Erioluwatomiwa Daniel Fayomi
The Cave | Director: Przemyslaw Jaszke
Things I Never Said | Director: Eden Quan

June 13 @ 12:30 – 14:00: Movie Block #6

Black Sanga: The Prototype | Director: Wildcats Animation
Biohack Yourself | Directed By: Tereza Hakobyan-Lolli & Anthony Lolli
Colors of Love | Directed By: Sal Tassone & Lynna Baculo
Synapse | Director: Kenneth Pulgar-Vidal
Heart of the 0SA | Directed By: Matteo Clarke & Roman Willi
Walk in the Light | Director: Princella Smith

June 13 @ 14:15 – 15:55: Movie Block #7 – Featured Movie

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Dr. Gershom Sikaala

Dr. Gershom Sikaala

Founder & CEO
Richard T. Jones

Richard T. Jones

Host | Actor – “The Rookie”, “Godzilla”
Michael “Harry-O” Harris

Michael “Harry-O” Harris

Founder of Death Row Records | Philanthropist & Film Producer
Derrick Boseman

Derrick Boseman

Speaker | Honoring the Legacy of Chadwick Boseman
Nick Vallelonga

Nick Vallelonga

Oscar-winning writer, producer, and actor behind Green Book, a film that moved the world. A master storyteller rooted in authenticity,
Scott Rosenfelt

Scott Rosenfelt

Director | Known for “Home Alone”, “Mystic Pizza”
Theron Feemster “Neff-U”

Theron Feemster “Neff-U”

Grammy Award-Winning Producer | Worked with Michael Jackson, Eminem
Duy Beck

Duy Beck

Martial Artist | Actor | Film Investor
Xylina Cooper

Xylina Cooper

Legal Director at HBO | Actor | Speaker
Lana King

Lana King

Former President of FOX News | Media Strategist
Carole Dorothy Joyce

Carole Dorothy Joyce

Program Producer | Industry Advisor
Anabelle Munro

Anabelle Munro

Award-Winning Actress | Program Director at AGFA
Darris Love

Darris Love

Actor | Producer | Youth Advocate
Bianca Garrison Quick

Bianca Garrison Quick

Film Producer & Director | Creative Visionary
Susan Brazer

Susan Brazer

CEO & Founder – LionShare Media Intl & ThinAir
Thomas Bryan (aka Bryan Thomas)

Thomas Bryan (aka Bryan Thomas)

Entertainment Attorney | The Thomas Firm
Robert Ri’chard

Robert Ri’chard

American Actor | Known for “Coach Carter”, “One on One”
J’Tasha St. Cyr

J’Tasha St. Cyr

Panelist Moderator | Media Host | Advocate for Arts & Innovation
Pauline Gibson

Pauline Gibson

Festival Director
Djoser Garrison-Quick

Djoser Garrison-Quick

Film Producer/Cinematographer/ Entrepreneur

Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills

8556 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

No venue parking. Parking options near the venue.

Beverly Hills City Garage: 321 S. La Cienega Beverly Hills, CA 90211

 
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June 12th, 2025
11:00 AM – 19:00 PM		 June 13th, 2025
11:00 AM – 18:30 PM

Presenting Sponsor

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$50,000

  • 10 VIP tickets (Dinner included)
  • All-inclusive trip to Zambia (for two): Walking safari with cheetahs and lions, Crocodile & lion feeding experience, Explore the majestic Victoria Falls, Guided tour of Lower Zambezi National Park
  • One minute video presentation during a film screening
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  • Verbal recognition as Presenting Sponsor
  • Featured branding on all event materials
  • 10 all-day access passes to film screenings
  • Featured in the special edition ACCA JOURNAL Beverly Hills magazine published after event

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Disney Magic Experience

$25,000

  • 10 VIP event tickets (Dinner included)
  • 2 Tickets to Disneyland or Disney World
  • One minute video presentation during a film screening
  • Premium logo placement on main event banner
  • Verbal Acknowledgment as the Platinum Sponsor
  • 10 all-day access passes to film screenings
  • Featured in the special edition ACCA JOURNAL Beverly Hills magazine published after event

Gold Sponsor

Wine Country Getaway

$20,000

  • 10 VIP tickets (Dinner included)
  • Weekend Getaway for Two in Napa Valley, featuring:
    • Luxury accommodations
    • Private vineyard tour & curated wine tasting
    • Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles to San Francisco
  • One minute video presentation during a film screening
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  • Recognition as Gold Sponsor
  • 10 all-day access passes to film screenings
  • Featured in the special edition ACCA JOURNAL Beverly Hills magazine published after event

Silver Sponsor

Unforgettable Night at the Emmys

$15,000

  • 5 VIP tickets (Dinner included)
  • 1 Exclusive Ticket to the Emmy Awards
  • Logo placement on event banner
  • Verbal recognition as the Silver Sponsor
  • 30 seconds video presentation during a film screening
  • 10 all-day access passes to film screenings
  • Featured in the special edition ACCA JOURNAL Beverly Hills magazine published after event

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A Night at the Grammy Awards

$10,000

  • 5 VIP event tickets (Dinner included)
  • 1 Ticket to the Grammy Awards
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  • Verbal Acknowledgment as the Bronze Sponsor
  • 30 seconds video presentation during a film screening
  • 10 all-day access passes to film screenings
  • Featured in the special edition ACCA JOURNAL Beverly Hills magazine published after event

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ATV Experience

$5,000

  • 10 VIP tickets (Dinner included)
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    • Across all advertising materials
    • On ATV (Authentic TV Channel) for one month
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Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills

8556 Wilshire Blvd,
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
United States

June 12th, 2025
11:00 AM – 19:00 PM

June 13th, 2025
11:00 AM – 18:30 PM

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