Outside the Box [Office] invites you and a guest to attend
 

A Special Theatrical Screening of

THE SOCCERMEN

Written, Directed, and Produced by Matthew Conrad

Followed by a Q&A with SCA Alumnus Matthew Conrad

7:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 26th, 2025

The Eileen Norris Cinema Theater at the Frank Sinatra Hall
3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90007

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP
 

About The Soccermen

When some random on Wikipedia called Pohnpei ‘the worst team in the world,’ two English students — with zero coaching experience — said, ‘Right then. Let’s fix that.’ What followed was a footballing odyssey in the Pacific, as two clueless coaches and a ragtag team of islanders chased an impossible dream: their first win. What began as a lark turned into a shared journey of discovery. Two island cultures—British and Micronesian—had raised their men the same way: don’t cry, don’t talk, don’t feel. Football became the way through. A reminder that before it became a global media circus, the beautiful game was always meant to be a place to belong.

https://thesoccermen.com/
https://www.instagram.com/the_soccermen_movie/

Running time: 109 minutes.

About the Guest

MATT CONRAD (Writer, Director, Producer, SCA Alumnus)

Matt Conrad is an award-winning English producer and director based in Los Angeles. A graduate of USC’s Peter Stark Producing Program (MFA, 2010), Matt has produced Super Bowl commercials and major campaigns for brands including Carvana, Fiji Water, Teleflora, Wonderful Pistachios, and POM Wonderful. His recent documentary series Reinventing the Wheel, starring NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson, earned both Telly and Webby Awards. He is currently producing a docuseries on professional pickleball.

The Soccermen marks Matt’s first feature documentary as a director — a 15-year journey that began when he and his best friend set out to coach the world’s worst football team on the remote Pacific island of Pohnpei. The film has been garnering international festival recognition, with screenings in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Italy, Spain, France, Slovenia, and Austria.

About Outside the Box [Office]

Outside the Box [Office] is a weekly showcase for upcoming releases highlighting world cinema, documentary and independent film titles. The series draws from around the globe to present movies that may challenge, inspire or simply entertain.

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Check-In & Reservations

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The USC School of Cinematic Arts operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

This screening is free of charge and open to the public. A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.

All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

Accessibility Needs

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Executive Director, Film Programming and Special Projects, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Parking

On-campus parking at the University of Southern California is limited. We recommend buying a day pass for the Royal Street Structure, located at the intersection of Royal Street and W. Jefferson Blvd. Parking passes are $20/car. For more information about parking at USC, please visit USC Transportation Website:

https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/daily-and-hourly-parking/
https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/about-us/entrance-hours/

Contact Information

Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu