Baggage
Directed by Tabitha Bunch-Arias
Entering the dating scene in search of love, Xavier is forced to confront the emotional baggage he has long avoided.
About The Festival
Imagination on Focus @ CI celebrates student filmmaking at CSUCI with screenings, recognition, and community connection.
Friday, April 24
2026 Lineup
Film Spotlight
A selection of featured short films from this year's program. The full festival lineup also includes animation and additional student work.
All we Had Was Tomorrow
Directed by Robbie Espinoza
A short film about a young couple spending their last day together.
Painful Truths
Directed by Jamie Santiago and Kyle Garay
A grieving woman trapped in a self created, AI-generated loop of her perfect relationship must decide if she will continue living in a simulated past or finally face the painful reality of her loss.
Stalking
Directed by Bianca Coria Carrasco and Cassidy Parish
A caffeine dependent university student stressed about school has a stalker, but she is unaware of whether the stalker is real or in her head. She feels the pressure of school mentally, as well as physically throughout her day at CSUCI.
Delusions of Company
Directed by Alexis Schmidt
A lonely woman’s frantic attempts to maintain any social bond are met with devastating indifference, forcing her into an escalating spiral of delusion and isolation.
Una Rosa Floreciendo
Directed by Ricarhter Ramos
A girl escapes an abusive past, until an unexpected bond becomes her saving grace.
Total Gun Point
Directed by Masaru Wright
The veil of a husband's secret bounty hunting life is torn apart when his neglected wife inadvertently gets entangled in the bust of a violent criminal duo.
Sauna Studio
Directed by Liliya Mikhaltsevich
Infrared Wellness Therapy.
Los Lagers
Directed by Jesus Delgadillo Galindo
Los Lagers Music Video.
Also Screening
Animated Shorts
A companion showcase of animated student films presented alongside the featured live-action lineup.
Buldak
Directed by Gianna Aranas
Aliens are Coming
Directed by Oliviah Weissman
Working at a Pizza Place
Directed by Maritza Kreman
Snail Mail
Directed by Kate Macias
TBH’s Random Roadtrip
Directed by PJ Singh
Promise
Directed by Emily Nguyen
Slayer Wanted
Directed by Angel Ceja
Homeward
Directed by Hope Stewart
La Chancla
Directed by Carlos Camarillo
Super Robot G4TO
Directed by Luis Garcia
Pirate Problems
Directed by Damitri Derring
Man’s Best Friend
Directed by Maxwell Enochs
Schedule
5:00 PM
Reception
6:00 PM
Welcome remarks
6:30-7:30 PM
Short films
7:30-8:00 PM
Q&A and Awards
8:00 PM
End of event
Admission Is Free
Open to students, faculty, families, and community guests.
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