Official Poster
Official Trailer/Preview
Official selection and "Best Drama" winner at LA Shorts Fest 2015, an academy qualifying film festival.
http://lashortsfest.com/2015a/content.asp?PageID=77
Outstanding Achievement in "Directing" and "Cinematography" at USC's First Look Film Festival, 2015
https://cinema.usc.edu/festivals/firstlook/firstlook2015/firstfilm2015/index.cfm
Yes, we are back in Cannes this year!!!! This time as part of the prestigious American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker's Showcase 2015. You can read more details at:
http://www.ampav.com/index.php/student-programs/cannes-emerging-filmmaker-showcase/
Newport Beach Film Festival 2015: Collegiate Showcase
Come watch the film on the big screen with us on April 25th, 2015 at 5:30 pm. You can find more information about the screening at:
http://newportbeach.festivalgenius.com/2015/films/grooming_kaushiksampath_newportbeach2015
Official selection "12th Annual Global Chinese Universities Student Film/TV Festival", Hong Kong (April 22nd to April 24th 2015)
Official Selection "Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase 2014"
SCA (School of Cinematic Arts) Promotes Social Change
"GROOMING" had it's very first public screening as part of USC School of Cinematic Arts’ (SCA) first “Evening of Social Change Films”. More details about this screening at:
https://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=14224
"GROOMING" CAST & CREW
(Please click on a name to read more about that particular cast or crew member)
Principal Cast
Jessica
Emily Bridges
Sergio
Michael Bourgi
Principal Holmes
Carmen Argenziano
Coach Jim
Vince Jolivette
Lourdes (Sergio's mom)
Elena Campbell-Martinez
Crew
Director/Writer
Kaushik Sampath
Writer
Juan Rubalcava
Producer
Christine Karaoglanian
Assistant Director
Alex Vázquez
Production Designer
Bobby Guard
Production Designer
Kimberly Vanni
Costume Designer
Sasha Williams
Hair & Makeup Department Head
Katrina Sawhney
Production Sound Recordist
David Gutierrez