CSUN Documentary Senior Showcase 2026

Join us for a day of moving real-life stories at Harmony Gold Theater (7655 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046). Celebrate the creativity, hard work, and dedication of our CSUN student filmmakers as they showcase their Senior Thesis films. We are excited to present a unique and diverse selection of creative nonfiction short films.

RESERVING TICKETS

Tickets are free and open to the public but you must make a reservation.

Limit: 2 tickets per person. Reserve right away, tickets will go quickly.

WHEN

Saturday, May 9th, 2026

Please arrive early. The screenings will begin promptly at 10:30am.

10:00am: Doors Open

10:30am-12:00pm: Screenings

12:00pm-1:30pm: Reception

WHERE

Harmony Gold Theater, 7655 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

PARKING

Some free underground parking is accessible via the driveway on Sunset Boulevard. Once filled, street parking, free and metered, is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Check signs for restrictions.

QUESTIONS

Please email event producers Darren Chin or Joshua Hurst with any questions:

[email protected]

[email protected]

THE PROGRAM

THE SUCCESSOR (TRT: 12:13)

In the world of music, legacy isn’t written in notes but in the people who carry them forward, as one musician reflects on a lifetime of mentorship and the generations of artists shaped by the rhythm of passing knowledge on.

BEHIND GLASS (TRT: 13:24)

An unexpected inside look at the world of motorsport media: in an industry long dominated by white men, people like Al Arena, Gabe Wilson, and Diego Galicia blaze their own lanes and build a space for a new generation that looks like them.

ASI SOMOS (TRT: 13:03)

Four elementary school best friends face the challenge of moving into middle school and the drama that transition brings.

WILD JOHN (TRT:11:47)

For John, the ice isn’t just a surface; it’s a sanctuary.

RECEPTION

Join us for a reception to celebrate the filmmakers with small bites and beverages in the Harmony Gold lobby immediately following the screening, at approximately 12:00pm.

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