Mamá Sabe
A mothers relationship with her son spirals down through a collection of voicemails.
06 min | dir. Joshua Alejandres
deception
Sinead leaves her home in Bermuda for London after her grandmother falls ill, but the family she returns to isn’t what she expected.
16 min | dir. Keanu Richards
Directorial
Four legendary directors, one minute each – would it be enough to save YOUR movie?
16 min | dir. Christopher Mims
Distraction
A lonely soul fights to be seen by the one they love, only to fade further into the background.
04 min | dir. Ethan Neihart
It's Gone
When a prized chocolate egg goes missing after a college party, three roommates launch an absurd investigation that devolves into chaos, ultimately forcing them to confront their friendship dynamics and personal issues.
19 min | dir. Zack Abdulbaki
Left to Wonder
Two friends notice a stranger in a bar and begin contemplating his life story. His story is what they make of it...
06 min | dir. Cannyon Ramos
The Call
What would you do if an ex called you at 3am for what you think is a booty call—but it’s actually for something far more nefarious?
08 min | dir. Jeremy Bassett
Aftershock
Following the Great Hanshin Earthquake,
a mother wakes up to a daunting reality.
04 min | dir. Sophia Almaraz
Blackjack
Nicole Tessi struggles to find balance between loyalty to her friends and commitment to her relationship in this slapstick comedy.
07 min | dir. Isaac Izard
BUZZKILL
A disturbed man makes a friend.
07 min | dir. Gaby Dayan
Mamá Sabe
A mothers relationship with her son
spirals down through a collection of voicemails.
06 min | dir. Joshua Alejandres
Office Games
Bitter sibling rivals George and Candace use the family office as a battlefield to wage war games with devastatingly personal consequences.
08 min | dir. Andrew Gilchrist
Silly Dream
An aspiring actress battles self-doubt and the echoes of a painful argument as she struggles to deliver the audition that could change her life.
08 min | dir. Cydney Bolton
WINTER
In the aftermath of a deadly virus outbreak, a biotech engineer relives the memories of the deceased.
25 min | dir. Alex Chang
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Our Venue
Gardena Cinema isn’t just a theater—it’s a time capsule. Since 1946, this single-screen gem has stood as a testament to the magic of film, a gathering place for dreamers and storytellers alike. Operated by the Kim family since 1976, it’s weathered decades of change, transforming from a celebrated Spanish-language stage to a haven for first-run films. Today, Gardena Cinema holds its place as South Los Angeles’ last bastion of old-school moviegoing—an ode to the past, alive with the spirit of the present.
Contact Us
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14948 Crenshaw Blvd
Gardena, CA 90249
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