VFF - The Prospect & My So-Called Iraqi Wedding

·F*UCK YOU, BRYCE (Spencer Hayden)
·MY SO-CALLED IRAQI WEDDING (Ayser Salman)
·THE PROSPECT (Robert Schultz, Dana Donnelly)

The feature comedy THE PROSPECT follows high school senior Jerry Vanetti, who’s been rejected from every college he applied to. Desperate to escape small-town obscurity, he masterminds an outrageous scam—posing as a star baseball recruit despite never having played the game. With the AV Club faking highlight reels and the drama department staging a phony exhibition, Jerry will do whatever it takes to hit his shot at the big leagues.

In the romantic comedy MY SO-CALLED IRAQI WEDDING, Iraqi-American Samira has finally found true love with Adam—just as she’s nearing 40. But while Samira dreams of her happily-ever-after, her mother dreams bigger: the wedding. Funny, heartfelt, and steeped in cultural expectation, the film explores what it means to find love while balancing family, tradition, and self-discovery.

Kicking off the program, Kyle Goulston’s music video F*CK YOU, BRYCE sets the tone with a bold, satirical punch, blending irreverent humor with biting commentary.
Together, these works deliver an evening of comedy, chaos, and romance that dares you not to laugh, swoon, and cheer.

Filmmakers in attendance for Q&A.

ADVISORY: Films are unrated by the MPAA and may not be suitable for all ages. Please email info@valleyfilmfest.com with any programming questions. Program is current at time of publication and titles may be subject to change.