FRI NOV 7, 2025 6:00 PM Opening Night: Block #1 $15.00 (member) ; $20.00 (general admission) Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee. Culver Theater Aud. 1 | ‘PROOF Film Festival 2025’ Opening Night! All-Access Badgeholders get free access to this event! Not a badgeholder? Check out badges for purchase here! Checking Event Status... *This is an RSVP which means first come first served. This RSVP does not guarantee a seat. Not a Member? Join Today. Already a Member? Be sure you are logged in to your account. Your RSVP is being held for 1 minute, please select the quantity and fill out your contact info to complete the RSVP First Name Last Name Email Quantity Subscribe to our newsletter FINISH
ABOUT THE EVENT: Opening night is an opening to new possibilities, new journeys and new outcomes. ABOUT THE FILMS: Such Good Friends Director: Bri Klaproth Producers: Rachel Rambaldi, Jon Walkup, Bri Klaproth Writers: Bri Klaproth, Jon Walkup USA | 11min @BriKlaproth @SuchGoodFriendsFilm After reevaluating a toxic friendship, Emma tries to overcome her people-pleasing ways by cutting ties with a life-long friend. The next day, she learns that her decision has ended more than just a friendship. Emma finds herself falling into old patterns with her ex-best friend’s family, while she struggles to keep a dark secret from them. Half A Life Director: Ranju Majumdar, Sanjit Majumdar Producers: Julius Pryor, Shruti Ganguly, Ranju Majumdar, Sanjit Majumdar, Finn Wittrock, Shlomo Godder, Bryan Edward Hill, Beesham A. Seecharan Writers: Ranju Majumdar, Sanjit Majumdar USA | 4min @resurgenceimaging Ivo Terzic, a Bosnian American refugee is being interviewed by local film students about his background, his current neighborhood and his personal opinion on illegal immigration. As the interview continues, Ivo realizes the film students are attempting to expose his illegal activities for industry attention and clout on social media. Cacique Del Monte Director: Mateo Martinez Producers: Pablo Villalon, Karime Rodriguez, Mateo Martinez, RESET Global Media, Emerald Films, Disco Amarillo, Pendulocol Writers: Juan David Cobos, Mateo Martinez Colombia | 17min @mateomartinez90 @click.to.reset Aníbal and his brother-in-law, Sueco, are caught stealing from a sacred emerald mine controlled by Chivo, a ruthless czar devoted to ancient gods. Aníbal escapes with a gem, leaving Sueco behind. Now haunted by vengeful spirits, he returns home to Mona, his girlfriend, who reveals she’s pregnant. As visions grow darker, Aníbal must face the curse he’s unleashed, and the cost of his betrayal. Prey For Us Director: Zoe Kerr Producers: Sonia Proctor, Amber Rossi, Luv Patel, Tiny Planet Production Writer: Zoe Kerr USA | 6min @iamzoekerr @amberrrrrossi @iamluvpatel @tinyplanetproduction @soniaproctor @preyforustheseries As Heidi gets ready to attend a house party, her inner monologue explores themes of manhood and femininity and the expectation to be perfect in order to please men. At the party, she overhears gossip about the Bronson Butcher, a serial killer terrorizing their small town. After flirting with another party-goer, she leaves with him. Shortly after arriving at his home (a run-down shed), Heidi realizes she may be in over her head. Content is King Director: Tito Guzman Producers: Anna Dvorak, Hunter Page-Lochard from Djali House Pty Ltd Writer: Tito Guzman Australia, USA | 12min @titoguzman @anna_dvorak @cik_film Nick, a striving content creator, gets the opportunity of a lifetime to join a viral challenge on the popular vlog Zane’s World, risking his own safety for the chance at online fame.