Formerly Known as Women Wednesday
The Reel Champions Shorts Fest
A Showcase for Up-and-Coming Women and Non-Binary Directors
Nov 1 - 2nd, 2025
Glendale, CA
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas​
Purchase tickets
Get tickets on the LOOK website for TRC Shorts Fest 2025
by clicking the links below.
Saturday, Nov 1st at 6 - 8pm
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Kickoff
Costume Party
Dress in costume for the chance to win prizes. Also at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas.
Save $20 and attend all events!
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All Access Badge
Ignore "7:20pm" time. You will have access at any time.
Sun, Nov 2nd at 1 - 2:30pm
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From Freelance to Funded: A Film Finance Masterclass with First Entertainment
Join Indeana Underhill and Meyoung Spektor from First Entertainment Credit Union for a 1.5-hour Financing Masterclass. This session covers how underwriters review freelance income for loans, various loan types available for film financing, and key differences between Schedule C, S-Corp, and LLC income for freelancers.
Sun, Nov 2nd at 2:45 - 3:30pm
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Alternative Financing: Fiscal Sponsorship 101
SPONSORED BY HDMI
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Join CFA Institute for a 45-minute panel on fiscal sponsorship as a powerful alternative funding option for independent filmmakers. Learn how fiscal sponsorship allows creators to fundraise under a nonprofit umbrella, unlocking grants, tax-deductible donations, and more.
Sun, Nov 2nd at 4 - 6pm
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Screening Block 1
Followed by a live Q&A with the directors.
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SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF BLOCK 1 FILMS.
Sun, Nov 2nd at 6 - 8pm
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Screening Block 2
Followed by a live Q&A with the directors and a cocktail hour.
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SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF BLOCK 2 FILMS.
SCREENING SCHEDULE
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