NYFA Alum Kellen Gibbs Screened his Debut Feature Film at Cinequest this August

NYFA Alum Kellen Gibbs Screened his Debut Feature Film at Cinequest this August

Burbank, CA: Palo Alto born, Monterey County raised Kellen Gibbs screened his feature directorial debut on August 18 & 21 at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, CA. 

The movie featured an ensemble cast chronicling the story of Harper Anderson, a young girl who searches for a way home when she finds herself inexplicably waking up as a different person everyday. Tomorrow carries a cast of 56 actors, 19 of which play different variations of Harper as she jumps into different bodies. 

The cast includes actors such as Julia Parker (American Gigalo), Zachary Ray Sherman (90210), Tessa Espinola (Coop and Cammi), Jordan Knapp (FBI: Most Wanted), Tim Gabriel (Sargirl) and many more. 

Director Kellen and his cast and crew shot the film over a six month period during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, only adding to the difficulties and challenges of filming a feature film. 

During recent years, Gibbs has found success writing and directing award winning short films, however, Tomorrow mark’s his first feature film premiere. His filmmaking career began in Pacific Grove, CA when he enlisted his friends to be a part of his filming endeavors at the age of 13 and onward. 

Kellen’s work has since been nominated and invited to screen at numerous festivals, screening venues, and award ceremonies including the 34th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Carmel Film Festival, the Screen Actors Guild, The Hollywood Music in Media Awards, and Legendary Digital’s Short Ends. His films have received over 60 award nominations.

Tomorrow was produced under Frame of Reference Entertainment, Gibbs’ production company of which he co-founded with his partner Rochel Goldsmith. The film has played at multiple festivals this year and has won 12 awards including Best Feature Film, Best Director, and Best Ensemble Cast. Cinequest will be its Northern California Premiere.

NYFA Alumni attended the red carpet

Tomorrow hit the big screen in San Jose at the California Theater on Friday, August 18th at 5:00PM and on Monday, August 21st at 9:30PM. Cast and crew from the film were in attendance including Kellen for an after screening Q&A. The film will be continuing its festival run through 2023 as it searches for domestic and international distribution.

The film will also screen in LA at the NoHo Cinefest on September 29. Click here for tickets. 

Watch the trailer: