Livingston, a third-year film studies major, said he thinks the IVFP does not adequately address problems of physical abuse, theft and various other serious crimes.
Livingston said his film incorporates many humorous scenes, including one where an IVFP officer attacks a drunk person while someone in the background steals a TV.
“It’s a comedy about IVFP officers and how they harass people who are drunk and stuff,” Livington said.
Livingston said his film will be presented with a disclaimer before it is shown on Friday night, saying that the views expressed in the film are not necessarily those of the organizers of Reel Loud.
When asked for his response to the film, IVFP station commander Lt. Sol Linver declined to comment.
In addition to “IVFP,” another controversial film to be shown at Reel Loud is “Sister Mary Catherine’s Happy Fun-Time Abortion Adventure,” by Michael Weinreich, a second-year film studies major.
In Weinreich’s film, a nun gets pregnant and must fight against a Christian terrorist for her right to get an abortion.
“It’s about a nun who does things that nuns shouldn’t do,” Weinreich said.
Weinreich said he hopes that this incident never occurs in real life, however, he believes every woman should be given abortion rights, just like the character of Sister Mary Catherine.
The Reel Loud Film Festival will take place Friday, May 26th between 8 and 11 p.m. in Campbell Hall. Prior to the films’ screenings, an art gallery showcasing prints, paintings, digital projections, sculptures and music will be located in front of Campbell hall. Tickets for the festival cost $8 presale, and $12 at the door.
This year’s Reel Loud, which typically sells out to a crowd of over 800 spectators, will feature 15 silent black and white 16 mm films that replace dialogue with live sound, music and other dramatic performances. Musical performances by artists such as Winslow, Ross Karre and Jeffrey Trevi–o, DJ Soulspeak and Abraxas will be featured onstage between film showings.
Each film is approximately six and a half minutes long and is entirely written, directed and produced by UCSB students.
John Woodside, the co-music coordinator, said the music and presentation at this year’s Reel Loud will be one of a kind.
“The tradition we have built here is one that is extremely entertaining in scope of film festival tradition because there is live action.”
According to the Reel Loud website, this year’s theme, “Cinematic Fusion,” encourages filmmakers to be innovative by creating films that stimulate all senses in addition to sight and sound.
Emily Lu, the producer of Reel Loud, said she is excited about the diverse selection of films in the show this year, and said she hopes this event fulfills the standards set by past Reel Loud Film Festivals.
“I am very excited that the show is finally here and we hope that the show will be living up to the expectations because it’s the 15th year and I’m very excited to see the campus and the community to come out on Friday,” Lu said.