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603. 4Qs with Johnny Galvan III

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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out.

Johnny Galvan III has had several scripts in previous festivals and returned to Film Invasion Los Angeles in June, but this time with the animated short film “Franks In Hell.”                                                                                             Thanks to its creativity and originality, “Franks In Hell” won Johnny the Programmer’s Prize for Exceptional Filmmaking.

Johnny and I have deep connection which I talk about more in Friday’s post with his full interview, but I was excited to dig even digger with the 4 Questions.

To learn more about Johnny and his work, visit https://thewriting-company.com

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Discover Indie Film Links
DIF Podcast Website – DIF Instagram – DIF BlueSky
Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Website
Sherman Oaks Film Festival
Film Invasion Los Angeles

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Lochia

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2025 Official Selection: Featurette – Horror

Over the course of a single harrowing night, a pregnant woman trapped in a cycle of addiction, psychosis, and domestic violence goes into labor. As her grip on reality fractures, she is forced to confront both literal and symbolic demons that leave her fighting for survival not only for herself but for her unborn son.

Director(s): Adon Rackson
Writer(s): Adon Rackson
Producer(s): Krsy Fox, Jennifer Kachler, Adon Rackson
Key Cast: Krsy Fox, Elle Riot Fox, Mickey River

Country: United States
Los Angeles Premiere

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Source: SOFF

A Really Good Deal

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2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Horror

Desperate to keep her mother’s magazine-selling legacy alive, Evelyn finds a creative way to make a sale.

Director(s): Sarah Stephens
Writer(s): Sarah Stephens
Producer(s): Sarah Stephens
Key Cast: Sarah Stephens, Chris Mayers

Los Angeles Premiere

Today you will Make The Sale!

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Source: SOFF

Merry Heistmas

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2025 Official Selection: Feature Film – Comedy

A small-time crook recruits his estranged daughter into a fake caroling group to steal a diamond, but the holiday heist forces him to choose between family and fortune.

Director(s): Robb Padgett
Writer(s): Robb Padgett
Producer(s): Robb Padgett, Todd Norwood, Tanya Ihnen
Key Cast: Robb Padgett, Natalie Scott, Amy Segal, Kian Fan, Tanya Ihnen, Kevin Spirtas

Country: United States

Tis the season to be stealing.

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Source: SOFF

Lawyered Up

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2025 Official Selection: Short Film – SciFi

In the near future, AI has infiltrated all aspects of human life. When a betrayed woman hires a crack divorce lawyer who seems to be the ideal man, he may prove too good to be true.

Director(s): Tatiana Blackington James
Writer(s): Tatiana Blackington James
Producer(s): Tatiana Blackington James, Olia Zimarova
Key Cast: Virginia Reece, June Lanston, Josh Breslow, Susan Rudick, ANDREW GE, Miranda Kathleen, Stacey Oristano

Country: United States
Los Angeles Premiere

Perfection comes at a price.

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Source: SOFF