Filmmakers Aaron Goffman, Sheri Davenport, and Richard Bruce Stirling
The 2025 Cambria Film Festival’s Friday schedule was packed full of short films in categories such as “Voices Through Time,” “Complexities of Love,” and “In Retrospect.”
Included in the category “More Than Meets the Eye” was Big White Dog, a five-minute black & white film shot locally by Cambria resident Richard Bruce Stirling. After the screening he shared that the entire film was shot on his iPhone 15. Screenwriter Sheri Davenport (Tina) and director Aaron Goffman (Darcine’s Day) also were on hand to answer questions about their films.
Filmmakers Christopher and Kathy Riley offered the second of three lunch-time Film Talks (sponsored by Cambria Pines Lodge). They offered insights into the heart of the character-driven story—and volunteered that they visit Cambria several times a year. Christopher Riley, one of the judges for the festival this year, is the author of classic screenwriting reference The Hollywood Standard.
The day’s focus was on the festival’s filmmakers from around the world. An evening welcome reception was followed by a screening of the full-length feature Breakup Season.
The reception was sponsored by Montero Corporate Services, with support from Absolution Cellars, Bassetti Vineyards, and Black Hand Cellars. The screening was sponsored by William & Diane Franciscovich.
Next Up on February 8
Saturday culminates with an Awards Night reception and presentation honoring the films, the filmmakers, and of course the festival’s winners.