On this episode of NEWS x MUSE Mike Sandoval welcomes Marta Mendez Cross to the show as she talks about her short film, iChild which will screen at the Newport Bech Film Festival (NBFF) on October 23. ICHILD follows Nova, a woman on the brink, navigating a world where technology is her only companion. Struggling with memories she can't escape and a reality she can barely afford, she signs up for an experimental program promising an unknown reward. Inside a stark, empty room, buried emotions resurface, forcing Nova to confront the ghosts of her past in ways she never anticipated. What begins as an escape for survival soon becomes a test of self-discovery, leading her to a choice that could change everything.Watch iChild at the Newport Beach Film Festival in the Put on Your Dancing Shorts block on October 23 at 8pm. Get you tickets by following the link here https://newportbeachff2025.eventive.org/films/688c3fa515e46a51a830fa0fHost:Michael SandovalProducer:Michael Sandoval About MUSE TV:MUSE TV features the best in film, television, music, lifestyle, tech and so much more. If it is an interview with one of your favorite celebrities or musicians, special features from the red carpet or blockbuster movie, theme park or travel destination, a concert with your favorite band or experience an attraction from another part of the globe we've got you covered!For more coverage, follow MUSE TV at:Website: https://www.musetv.net​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Facebook: /musetv1​​​​​ Twitter: @MUSETV1TikTok: @musetv ©2025 MUSE TV