Outside the Box [Office] and Freestyle Digital Media invite you and a guest to attend

A Special Theatrical Screening of

YEAR ONE

Written & Directed by Lauren Loesberg
Produced by Imani Davis, Dasha Gorin, Julia Relova

Followed by a Q&A with SCA Peter Stark MFA Student Lauren Loesberg

7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

The Eileen Norris Cinema Theater at the Frank Sinatra Hall
3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPs REQUIRED.

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP
 

About Year One

A series of events during Ruby’s freshman year of college send her on a downward spiral, culminated by the arrival of a glamorous alter ego who begins to live a life of her own.

Starring Elizabeth Yu, known for May December and Netflix's hit Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Emma Raimi. Year One is a recipient of the ReFrame Stamp, an initiative from the Sundance Institute and Women in Film that highlights films that have achieved gender parity both in front of and behind the camera.

Festivals: Bentonville 2024, Dances With Films: NY 2024, The Great Film Festival 2024 (Best Feature Film), Culver City Film Festival 2024, American Cinematheque 2024, Future of Film is Female 2025, Somerville International Film Festival 2025 (Best Narrative Feature)

Provided courtesy of Freestyle Digital Media. Running time: 93 minutes.

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.

To view the calendar of screenings, click here

To SUBSCRIBE to our MAILING LIST for upcoming free screenings and events, e-mail the word "Subscribe" to: aago@cinema.usc.edu
 

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, Assistant Dean, Programming and Special Events, 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