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Mar 
21
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6:30pm
TheWrap's Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Showcase
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TheWrap Screenings

Join us for a live screening of Oscar-Qualifying Short Films and a Q&A with the Filmmakers

TheWrap's Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Showcase
Saturday
, 
March 
21
 | 
6:30pm 
PDT

 

 The Culver Theater
9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232


Seating is limited—reserve your spot now!

 

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Q&A with Filmmakers, Moderated by Casey Loving, Awards Reporter at TheWrap

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Connie He, Director and Writer, Dear Upstairs Neighbors

Connie He is the director of “Dear Upstairs Neighbors." She previously worked at Pixar Animation Studios as a story artist on "Inside Out 2" and “Dream Productions," and as well a CG generalist on Netflix’s “Love, Death & Robots." Her first short film, "Watermelon: A Cautionary Tale,” currently has over 200 million views on YouTube. She is now at Google DeepMind, working at the intersection of creative technology and film.


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Josh Wassung, Director, Optimus Prime: Awakening

Josh Wassung has spent 24 years as a visual storyteller on more than 120 projects. As CCO of The Third Floor, he has closely collaborated with directors such as Steven Spielberg, Marc Forster, Antoine Fuqua, and Dan Trachtenberg.

 

As co-founder, Josh helped build TTF into a leading visualization studio and launched its animation division, built upon its artist-driven real-time workflow. There he co-directed the feature Predator Killer of Killers. Most recently, he directed the theatrical short Optimus Prime: Awakening for Hasbro.

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Joe Hsieh, Director, Praying Mantis

Joe Hsieh is a Taiwanese independent animation director. In 2020, his film Night Bus won the Best Animated Short Film award at the Sundance Film Festival. In 2025, his latest film, Praying Mantis, made history as the first Taiwanese animated film to be selected for the Orizzonti section of the Venice Film Festival.
















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Marcellus Cox, Writer, Director, Producer, Liquor Bank

Marcellus Cox is an award-winning writer and director from Los Angeles, California. Known for his compelling and socially conscious cinematic storytelling, Cox tackles provocative themes that offer his audience profound insights into complex social issues. His films have screened at more than 200 international film festivals and captured over 150 awards. His work has been broadcast nationwide on PBS, SHORTS TV, Aspire TV, Revolt TV, African American Short Films, and Crime & Investigation. Cox’s feature directorial debut, “Mickey Hardaway” (2023), screened at over twenty international festivals, earning 11 awards and a rare, unanimous 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. He is currently in pre-production on his second feature film, “Jefferson Street.”

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Sheng Chun HUANG, Director, The Brave Swing

From Taipei, a filmmaker and Tainan Arts graduate, weaving short films of fiction and
reality that reveal tender emotions and traces of forgotten memory.

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HSU Hui-ju, Director, Fragments of Herstory

As a Taiwanese documentary filmmaker, Hsu Hui-ju delves into the intricate relationships among women, family, and grief in her films. Through auto-documentary and self-reflexive approaches, her works ruminate on existential issues and the meaning of life, navigating quietly between the real and the imagined to reveal the absurdity of human existence. Beneath the cool, subdued tone of her films lies a subtle warmth that reflects the profound depth of humanity. Her works have been selected and awarded at major international film festivals, including the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival, Visions du Réel, Sheffield DocFest, and the Golden Horse
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Three hour parking validation at nearby lots:


• Ince Parking Lot - 9099 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
• Cardiff Parking Lot - 3846 Cardiff Ave, Culver City, CA 90232


The Culver Theater does not validate parking at The Culver Steps.

Seating is limited—reserve your spot now!

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FAQs

Please note that an RSVP does not guarantee entry to in-person screenings. Our entry policy grants members of the guilds and WrapPRO members priority access. Additionally, entry will be granted on a first come, first served basis.

 

If you would like to bring a guest with you, please be sure to select "Bring a guest" field in the RSVP form and fill out all of their info. You are allowed to bring a maximum of one guest. 

 

Due to the volume of emails, we are unable to answer emails. Please refer to the FAQs. Thank you for your understanding and we hope you can join us for the screening!

I RSVP'd for an in-person screening. When will I know if I can be admitted to this event?

Once you RSVP, you will be sent an automated email stating that you have RSVP'd for the screening. This lets our team know that you plan on attending. We do this in order to figure out the potential amount of people we can expect to show up, as our goal is to fill the theater. Due to the amount of people who RSVP and do not show up to the screening, we cannot guarantee anyone admission to the event ahead of time. All of TheWrap screenings are always on a first come, first served basis regardless of RSVP status. We give priority admission to members of guilds and WrapPRO members who arrive during check-in.

Does the theater usually reach capacity?

Often times we are able to accommodate everyone that shows up but it depends on the theater and the movie. Each situation is unique and we encourage you to arrive early to increase your chance of admission.  

I RSVP'd for a screening. Why did I not receive a confirmation email?

Everyone who RSVP's for a screening will be sent an automated confirmation email upon their RSVP. If you do not see the email in your inbox please check your spam folder. If you do not see it there, you may have previously opted out of receiving our emails. NOTE: If you unsubscribe from ANY newsletters or emails that come from @thewrap.com, you will not receive emails from us.

 

If you would like to resubscribe to our emails in order to receive screenings invites and links, you must go to thewrap.com/newsletters and subscribe to "Screenings & Events" Newsletters.

I registered a guest. Why did they not receive a confirmation email?

If you registered a guest, don't worry if they did not receive a confirmation email. Your guest has been added to the RSVP list and we will have their submitted information at check-in. Our system is only able to send a confirmation email to the primary registrant, as the guest has not technically subscribed to our emails. 

I want to bring more than 1 guest, what do I do?

You are allowed to register up to 1 guest. If you would like to invite an additional person, you can share the screening's web page with them and they can RSVP themselves. 

What time should I arrive in order to guarantee admission to the screening?

To have a better chance of entry, we suggest arriving as much as 1 hour before the start time of the screening. Typically check-in starts half an hour to an hour before screenings depending on the theater size.

Are there ADA accommodations available?

Most theaters have ADA compliant seating available. If you or your guest need special accommodations, please let a check-in attendant know.

Is parking provided?

Every theater has their own parking situation. Usually we will validate parking for the entire event or there will be a discounted rate. Please refer to the confirmation email for specific parking information.

What is the check-in process like and how does priority work for guild and WrapPRO members?

Admission to our events comes in two forms: Regular admission and guild member/ WrapPro member admission. Guild members and WrapPro members get priority entry.

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs before sending us an email. If you email us asking one of these FAQs you will likely not receive a response as we do not have the capacity to respond to each inquiry. 

I RSVP'd for an in-person screening. When will I know if I can be admitted to this event?

Once you RSVP, you will be sent an automated email stating that you have RSVP'd for the screening. This lets our team know that you plan on attending. We do this in order to figure out the potential amount of people we can expect to show up, as our goal is to fill the theater. Due to the amount of people who RSVP and do not show up to the screening, we cannot guarantee anyone admission to the event ahead of time. All of TheWrap screenings are always on a first come, first serve basis regardless of RSVP status. We give priority admission to members of guilds and WrapPRO members who arrive during check-in.

Does the theater usually reach capacity?

Often times we are able to accommodate everyone that shows up but it depends on the theater and the movie. Each situation is unique and we encourage you to arrive early to increase your chance of admission.  

I RSVP'd for a screening. Why did I not receive a confirmation email?

Everyone who RSVP's for a screening will be sent an automated confirmation email upon their RSVP. If you do not see the email in your inbox please check your spam folder. If you do not see it there, you may have previously opted out of receiving our emails. NOTE: If you unsubscribe from ANY newsletters or emails that come from @thewrap.com, you will not receive emails from us.

 

If you would like to resubscribe to our emails in order to receive screenings invites and links, you must complete BOTH of the following:

Step 1: Go to thewrap.com/newsletters and subscribe to "Screenings & Events" Newsletters.

Step 2: Go to thewrapscreenings.splashthat.com and sign up with your email.

I RSVP'd for a virtual screening. Why did I not receive an email containing the screening link?

Everyone who RSVPs for a virtual screening will be sent an email 24 hours in advance of the screening Q&A containing a link to watch the film and another link to watch the Q&A. If you do not see an email with the link please check your spam folder. If you do not see it there, you may have previously opted out of receiving our emails. NOTE: If you unsubscribe to ANY newsletters or emails that come from @thewrap.com, you will not receive emails from us.

 

If you would like to resubscribe to our emails in order to receive screening invites and links, you must complete BOTH of the following:

Step 1: Go to thewrap.com/newsletters and subscribe to "Screenings & Events" Newsletters

Step 2: Go to thewrapscreenings.splashthat.com and sign up with your email.

I registered a guest. Why did they not receive a confirmation email?

If you registered a guest, don't worry if they did not receive a confirmation email. Your guest has been added to the RSVP list and we will have their submitted information at check-in. Our system is only able to send a confirmation email to the primary registrant, as the guest has not technically subscribed to our emails. 

I want to bring more than 1 guest, what do I do?

You are allowed to register up to 1 guest. If you would like to invite an additional person, you can share the screening's web page with them and they can RSVP themselves. 

What time should I arrive in order to guarantee admission to the screening?

To have a better chance of entry, we suggest arriving as much as 1 hour before the start time of the screening. Typically check-in starts half an hour to an hour before screenings depending on the theater size.

Are there ADA accommodations available?

Most theaters have ADA compliant seating available. If you or your guest need special accommodations, please let a check-in attendant know.

Is parking provided?

Every theater has their own parking situation. Usually we will validate parking for the entire event or a discounted rate. Please refer to the confirmation email for specific parking information.

What is the check-in process like and how does priority work for guild and WrapPRO members?

Admission to our events comes in two forms: Regular admission and guild member/ WrapPro member admission. Guild members and WrapPro members get priority entry.

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