Sound and Cinema Showcase

The 2nd annual Sound and Cinema Showcase celebrates our partnership with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, our filmmaking fellows, and student composers. After the films screen, there will be a Q&A with the participants.

Films are in alphabetical order rather than order of play. Total runtime is 90 min.

Breathing Room
Elivia Shaw (USA 2026, 18 min)
In California’s Central Valley—the region that feeds the nation—a team of Mexican doctors fights to provide essential care to a community caught between environmental hazards and inhumane immigration policies.

The Darkest Night
Andrés Gallegos (Chile 2026, 22 min)
Driven by desperation, 16-year-old Diego uses stolen cash to save his beloved mentor, igniting a confrontation that will change who he is forever.

Perm and Circumstance
Maria Victoria Ponce (USA 2026, 12 min)
Inspired by his idol and wanting to impress the teacher he is crushing on, 13-year-old Juan Po gets a DIY perm done by his father. Now he must survive an entire day at school with a mangled ‘fro.

This program is in partnership with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.