Local Film Showcase: Made by or Starring Veterans

Local Film Showcase, Service, Marine, Veteran Filmmaker, Navy, WWII, Women, History

This collection of short films are all made by or star veterans.

In This Program: Once Guilty, Now Innocent, Still Dead, Fletcher & Jenks, Forgotten Hero, Black Christmas, Child’s Play, Refuge, Call Me Ma’am, USO San Diego 75 Year Anniversary

Once Guilty, Now Innocent, Still Dead

Mark Vizcarra / Local Film Showcase, Military Filmmaker / USA / 2017 / Narrative / 15 mins

A 19th-century legendary assassin finds himself in the middle of a clash between the cattle barons who hire him and the 20th-century expansion of the west.

Precedes: Black Christmas, Call Me Ma’am, Child’s Play, Fletcher & Jenks, Forgotten Hero, Refuge, USO San Diego 75 Year Anniversary

Pearl Harbor Survivors Relive the Infamous Day

Howard Lipin and Luis Cruz / Local Film Showcase, WWII, History / USA / 2016 / Documentary / 6 mins

Pearl Harbor survivors speak out about their experiences on December 7, 1941, when the United States was attacked by Japan and consequently thrust into World War II. Stuart Hedley, a crew member on the battleship, USS West Virginia when it was hit, Ray Chavez, the oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor at 105-years-old, was a crew member on the USS Condor, a minesweeper, and the first American ship believed to have made visual contact with a Japanese Naval vessel, Woody Derby, a crew member on the battleship, USS Nevada when it was hit several times, and Gordon Jones, stationed at the Kaneohe Naval Air Station as it was called at the time, tell their stories of December 7, 1941, the date that has lived in infamy.

Precedes: Aircraft Warning Service Volunteer, Bud’s Odyssey, The Last Ring Home, Remembering Pearl Harbor: Mary Lou Mawhiney, USS Pearl Harbor

Refuge

Ryan Kelly / Sci Fi, Local Film Showcase, Military Filmmaker / USA / 2016 / Narrative / 8 mins

In the Year 2049, women face enslavement to bring back the male population. Four women embark on a risky journey to escape their current reality. Will it pay off?

Preceded by: Black Christmas, Child’s Play, Fletcher & Jenks, Forgotten Hero, Once Guilty, Now Innocent, Still Dead

Precedes: Call Me Ma’am, USO San Diego 75 Year Anniversary

Remembering Pearl Harbor: Mary Lou Mawhiney

Howard Lipin and Luis Cruz / Local Film Showcase, WWII, History / USA / 2016 / Documentary / 3 mins

Pearl Harbor survivor, Mary Lou Mawhiney, 94, remembers December 7, 1941.

Preceded by: Aircraft Warning Service Volunteer, Bud’s Odyssey, Pearl Harbor Survivors Relive the Infamous Day, USS Pearl Harbor

Precedes: The Last Ring Home

Remembering the Vietnam War

Local Film Showcase, History, Vietnam

This pairing of short films focuses on the Vietnam War.

In This Program: Distinguished Wings Over Vietnam, The Vietnam War

Tour the Festival

Local Film Showcase, Service, WWII, History, Vietnam

This collection of short films gives you a sense of the depth and breadth of what the festival offers.

In This Program: The Colonel, Charlie & Sam, Gary Sinise: Always Do A Little More

USO San Diego 75 Year Anniversary

David Romero / Local Film Showcase, Healing, History / USA / 2016/2017 / Documentary / 6 mins

USO San Diego has two main locations that help our military personnel feel at home when they are away. With the help of countless volunteers, they have been helping to serve our military community for much of the USO's history. The San Diego Airport location has been awarded top honors in the nation and has been widely recognized as the model station for our service people.

Preceded by: Black Christmas, Call Me Ma’am, Child’s Play, Fletcher & Jenks, Forgotten Hero, Once Guilty, Now Innocent, Still Dead, Refuge

USS Pearl Harbor

Howard Lipin and Luis Cruz / Local Film Showcase, WWII, History / USA / 2016 / Documentary / 3 mins

Commander Ted Essenfeld shares his thoughts about the USS Pearl Harbor and its historical artifacts.

Preceded by: Aircraft Warning Service Volunteer, Bud’s Odyssey, Pearl Harbor Survivors Relive the Infamous Day

Precedes: The Last Ring Home, Remembering Pearl Harbor: Mary Lou Mawhiney

World War II Remembered – Part 2

Local Film Showcase, Service, WWII, History

This collection of short films honor the stories and sacrifice of the greatest generation.

In This Program: Pearl Harbor Survivors Relive the Infamous Day, Aircraft Warning Service Volunteer, Bud’s Odyssey, USS Pearl Harbor, Remembering Pearl Harbor: Mary Lou Mawhiney, The Last Ring Home