S A T U R D A Y
Feb 9th, 2019
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The Heritage Room
6516 Washington St. SCREENING BLOCK 6 11:00am - World Cinema TWO World Cinema, Drama, Foreign Films Here in our second block of World Cinema shorts, you'll find samplings from Belgium to Spain, the UK to Australia. Join us in our cinematic trip around the world. Silent Campine
15 min, Belgium, Steffen Geypens Flanders, Post World War I. A traumatised ex-soldier and his obedient son go hunting every day in order to survive and take care of the mortally ill mother. Daily pushed to their limits, until there's a point of no return. Babs 13 min, UK, Logan George & Celine Held An estranged son discovers an alarming purchase made by his late father. Knock At The Door 9 min, UK, Michael Constable On an autumn afternoon, an elderly Mrs Harris gets ready for a relaxing evening at home when she is interrupted by a stranger at her doorstep. Convinced by the stranger's charm, Mrs Harris let's him in to her home. Silence Please 17 min, Spain, Carlos Villafaina Dani is a young guy that works in a warehouse and wishes things were easier for him and his family. He lives with his mother and brother, Javier, who suffers from cerebral palsy while working on an internship at the neighborhood library, but a little incident disrupts the family routine. Metroland 12 min, UK, Benjamin Bee When Ben’s mum passes away he finds out it's not too late for them to take one last trip. The only problem is, Ben’s older sister Sam isn't in on the plan. A short comedy film about family, death and the ridiculous things that we do for the people we love. The Eleven O’Clock 14 min, Australia, Derin Seale The delusional patient of a psychiatrist believes he is in fact the actual psychiatrist. As they each attempt to treat their patient, the session goes out of control. |
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6526 Yount St. SCREENING BLOCK 7 11:15am - Hard DOCs Life Documentary Shorts Always an audience favorite, these documentary shorts uncover real lives and true stories in dramatic fashion as revealed on the big screen. My Grandfather’s Memory Book
5 min, USA, Colin Levy A personal reflection about an unusual sketchbook that captures a lifetime of memories, connecting three generations through drawings, writings and dialogue. The Driver Is Red 15 min, USA, Randall Christopher Set in Argentina 1960, this true crime documentary follows secret agent Zvi Aharoni (Mark Pinter) as he searches for a mysterious man named Ricardo Klement. What he discovered in the remote outskirts of Buenos Aires would send shockwaves around the world. Hula Girl 11 min, USA, Riess Hill Joan Anderson has waited 60 years to prove that “a gentleman’s handshake ” in the creation of one the world’s most popular toys, was hardly the deal it was cracked up to be, but now it is finally time to set the record straight. Day Zero 10 min, USA, Edward Adams You don't get a new liver until you, and the people you love, go through hell. Patrick developed welts on his legs. He got a hernia. He went into a coma for a while. You have to be really sick to get to the top of the list. But if you're too sick when you get there, they won't do the transplant. It's like a race. Who's going to win -- Patrick, or his dying liver?. Moonshadow 5 min, USA, David Elkins The great eclipse of 2017 has passed, but here is your chance to experience it once again in this spectacular cinematic short, filmed with multiple cameras directly in the path of totality in an isolated mountain range in Eastern Oregon. Walk Walk Walk: The Story Of Stand Proud 18 min, USA, Ken Kobre In the Democratic Republic of Congo, hundreds of young polio victims unable to walk or even stand are given a new lease on life with the work of Dr. Jay Nash and the non-profit medical organization called Stand Proud. I Love Your Fucking Name 9 min, Canada, Finn O'Hara Starring Liz Taylor, Brigitte Bardot, Peter Pan and Ronald McDonald. Yes, those are their real names. A film about the complex relationships people have with their given names. The Race 10 min, USA, Dina Rudick A young, idealistic Huntington’s Disease researcher comes face-to-face with three generations of a family devastated by the fatal, incurable disease she studies. |
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6481 Washington St. SCREENING BLOCK 8 11:30am - The Unforgiving Darkness Intense Drama, Suspense As the shades are drawn, the night unleashes tales of intense drama and suspense. Not for the weak of heart. Due to the subject matter, guest must be 18 or over to attend. Blinders
13 min, USA, Edward Klau Ray is blackmailed into killing a blind woman but receives the shock of a lifetime when he falls in love with her. In a matter of only minutes, he must decide between losing his life and saving another. Tutu Grande 13 min, USA, Derek Sitter When the tables are turned, is justice or fear on the agenda - as we torture a torturer. Mates 6 min, USA, Max Price Two young friends try and escape the the daily grind by looking for some peace on the factory roof each night, but somehow life always seems to find them. Rider 9 min, USA, Aaron Wasserteil After an altercation between a rideshare driver and his passenger, the night quickly takes an unexpected turn. Mona 9 min, USA, Adam Finley Mona, a beautiful young con artist, has found men to cause nothing but trouble in her life. So she lures them in with her girlish charms and takes what she pleases... karmic justice. That is until, she tries to swindle the wrong guy.... or maybe just the right one. When Bonnie met Clyde, on Christmas. Delivery 10 min, USA, Joe Boothe A flaky delivery driver's night veers off course when he stumbles into a lover's quarrel gone wrong. Latched 17 min, Canada, Justin Harding A choreographer pursues creative inspiration at a cottage retreat with her demanding toddler, and unknowingly awakens a vile fairy corpse in the process. |
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6516 Washington St. SCREENING BLOCK 9 3:00pm - Life Interrupted Drama, World Cinema A decision made, lives inexorably changed and the aftermath that could alter the lives of everyone involved. Souls Of Totality
19 min, USA, Richard Raymond Lady 18 (Tatiana Maslany) and Guy 3 (Tom Cullen) have a secret. They are members of a cult that believes if they die during a Solar Eclipse their souls will be taken to paradise. But that’s not their secret… They are also profoundly in love. Parts & Labor 22 min, USA, Benjamin Galland Greg is a builder of vintage motorcycles. Clean and sober, he's made a truce with the demons of his violent past. But now Tim, the son he abandoned long ago, is back from a prison term, bringing years of pain and resentment with him. Father and son are going to have to forgive one another or die trying. Yogurt 20 min, USA, Mark Lammerding Two girls discover memory is as subjective and ever-changing as love and friendship. Good Mourning 10 min, South Africa, Ian Morgan Ted, a professional mourner, just loves his job to death. Until he is challenged by a disbeliever, Sandrine, who questions his morals and the ethical standpoint of his chosen profession. Skin 20 min, USA, Guy Nattiv A small supermarket in a blue collar town, a black man smiles at a 10 year old white boy across the checkout aisle. This innocuous moment sends two gangs into a ruthless war that escalates with devastating results. |
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6526 Yount St. SCREENING BLOCK 10 3:00pm - The Ink & Paint Club Animation for Adults From hand drawn to CG, stop-motion animation to 3D environments, animation delivers storytelling as art and these breathtaking animated shorts deliver so much more than meets the eye. Cat Noir
6 min, Switzerland, O'Neil Bürgi A letter, a broken heart. The sound of the rain. A black cat, a plan. Sonder 13 min, USA, Neth Nom For years, Finn and Natalie walked the same path. But when their time together comes to an end, Finn finds himself lost in a mysterious land. Paralyzed by the fear of moving on, he is at risk of losing himself. El Cielo a mi Favor 4 min, USA, Salvador Ilizaliturri El Cielo A Mi Favor, tells the story of the lengths that our heroine, a well-balanced and hypnotizing ballerina, will go through to protect the one she loves. Invaders 14 min, UK, Daniel Prince On Christmas Eve, a small UFO struggling find his place in the universe follows his two mischievous friend’s down to earth, whilst trying to impress and gain their acceptance he inadvertently changes Christmas forever. Blind Mice 9 min, USA, Nicholas D’Agostino Upon his release from prison Walter falls back in with his old gang of hustlers. In this con within a con will he be the one left holding the bag? One Small Step 8 min, USA, Andrew Chesworth & Bobby Pontillas What does it take to achieve your dreams? An ambitious young girl endeavors to realize her aspiration of becoming an astronaut with the support of her humble father. Bristled 5 min, USA, Scott Farrell After countless blind dates that have gone poorly, Bernard swears that his next date will be "the one." But could her flaw be too much for him to overcome? Elora 7 min, USA, Caroline Choi A daughter, her father and their time together, showcased in this beautiful animated story. Rebooted 4 min, USA, Sagar Arun Owl Guy, an old-school retro superhero, comes face to face with his rebooted counterpart, the new and improved Owl Guy. First Comes Love 3 min, USA, Daniel Ceballos This is the story of love and marriage between Zoey and Eric, that asks the question, “what does this actually mean for their relationship moving forward?” Have things gone too far? Has this been too fast? And where will they be, once recess is over? Pour 585 5 min, USA, Patrick Smith A timid character with a wine glass for a head grows larger than his numbered peers while participating in a prosaic cycle of pouring. The conflict occurs when the sequence is interrupted and a new order is established, possibly more tyrannical than the first. L’Homme et le Poisson 5 min, Canada, Lewis Leon Set against the backdrop of a vast, frozen tundra; a grizzled fisherman sets his sights on a very familiar fish. |
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6481 Washington St. SCREENING BLOCK 11 - VIP EVENT Musically Inclined VIP Tasting: 2:45pm Screening Time: 3:30pm Music, Animation, Documentary, World Cinema With a tune in your heart, enjoy this CABERNET CINEMA event with films that feature music as part of their essential core, delivering a symphonic cacophony of filmmaking excellence. *Must be 21 or over to attend. The Reason To Live
11 min, USA, Boyoung Kim An optimistic, busking musician tells his story about how music has transformed his life from his troubled past and why he can’t give up playing music. Zord 7 min, USA, Alexander Hinojosa A struggling beatboxer from France travels to the art form's birthplace of New York City to experience street performing first hand in the face of financial hardship. Voxgirl 23 min, USA, David Bashford A former kids’ TV actor who has garnered an unwanted cult following, looks to reinvent herself and legitimize her music career. One Small Step 8 min, USA, Andrew Chesworth & Bobby Pontillas What does it take to achieve your dreams? An ambitious young girl endeavors to realize her aspiration of becoming an astronaut with the support of her humble father. Room Tone 15 min, USA, Morgan Cooper Lloyd is a man in his late-20s who works as a freelance sound mixer in Kansas City, MO. Lloyd loves his job, is good at it, and has a nice, stable life… but he can’t seem to let go of an unfulfilled dream. The Elephant’s Song 8 min, USA, Lynn Tomlinson An old farm dog recounts the true tale of Old Bet, the elephant at the start of the American circus. Their mournful melody is hand-crafted using painterly clay-on-glass and oil pastel animation. Melodi 12 min, Singapore, Michael Kam An awkward, lonely boy is infatuated with his new neighbour, a young caregiver. In his own way, he reaches out to her... |
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6516 Washington St. SCREENING BLOCK 12 7:00pm - The World Beyond Science Fiction / Fantasy Science fiction and fantasy shares the spotlight with tales of the unknown, from futuristic locales to the very magic found in the world beyond. This is a special Encore Screening of Friday’s program for those who may have missed these amazing short films. UI – Soon We Will All Be One 14 min, Austria, Johannes Muecke & Patrick Sturm When hard-bitten ranger Kira is sent out on another patrol mission, she discovers a mysterious, large object in the vastness of Antarctica. Is this a message, a trap or something altogether alien. The Replacement 15 min, USA, Sean Miller On election night, a janitor feels cheated out of a life he might have lived when his own clone becomes President. He goes on a bender to seek justice, encountering new forms of prejudice, dismissal, and classism. In a society where the morality around cloning is dividing the masses, physically looking like the newly elected President has its own dangers… Suspended 8 min, USA, William Groebe A short film about a girl whose nightly bus ride home makes an unscheduled and deadly stop. Invaders 14 min, UK, Daniel Prince On Christmas Eve, a small UFO struggling find his place in the universe follows his two mischievous friend’s down to earth, whilst trying to impress and gain their acceptance he inadvertently changes Christmas forever. Dawn Of Man 6 min, USA, Victor Ridaura When a phone call wakes up AJ from his sleep, he will have to deal with a situation none of us ever imagines will happen to us. Earthy Encounters 25 min, UK, Sam Johnson 15-year-old Kyle believes he can save his dying older brother with a plant he's found at the back of a garden centre. Problem is, there's a shadowy government agency out to destroy it first. |
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6526 Yount St. SCREENING BLOCK 13 SPECIAL PRESENTATION / VIP Event 6:30pm - Jessup Cellars Wine Pairing Join us as Jessup Cellars presents four wines selected especially for this screening event, each paired with short films for your viewing and tasting pleasure. Highly recommended. *Must be 21 or over to attend. Guest Of Honor 12 min, USA, Lisa Belcher Struck by tragedy, a married couple goes ahead with their anniversary party, when an unusual guest arrives. Sam Did It 10 min, USA, Dominic Burgess Sam really loves his job working in a morgue, almost as much as he loves his celebrity idol, Alfred Molina. So, when Alfred Molina arrives on Sam’s cold hard slab, Sam’s world is thrown into chaos and despair. Souls Of Totality 19 min, USA, Richard Raymond Lady 18 (Tatiana Maslany) and Guy 3 (Tom Cullen) have a secret. They are members of a cult that believes if they die during a Solar Eclipse their souls will be taken to paradise. But that’s not their secret… They are also profoundly in love. Twenty-One Points 11 min, New Zealand, Pete Circuitt Twenty One Points is a light-hearted and eccentric buddy movie between a grown man, his imaginary friend, and his Mum. Set over a single day in suburban New Zealand. |
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6481 Washington St. SCREENING BLOCK 14 7:30pm - That Which Divides Us Drama, Intense Situations The struggles, the hardships and realities that the world places in front of each of us are laid bare in these dramatic offerings. Be advised that some of these films have intense and mature subject matter. Emergency 12 min, USA, Carey Williams Faced with an emergency situation, a group of young Black and Latino friends carefully weigh the pros and cons of calling the police. Thin Walls 5 min, USA, Susan McCormick At school, the things overheard through thin walls can change a life in an instant. Marcus 10 min, USA, J.R. Poli A group of men struggle with a life changing decision. They find themselves on different sides of an argument that could potentially lead to a tragic ending. #NoMore 16 min, USA, Emily Skyle With one action, he took away her choice. With one voice, she started a movement. #NoMore is about one woman's journey to turn her #metoo into everyone's #nomore. What Happens To A Dream Deferred 11 min, USA, Scott Boehm An intimate portrait of a day in the life of two DACA recipients, José Adrián Badillo Carlos and Osvaldo Sandoval, graduate students at Michigan State University whose lives were thrown into limbo after the Trump administration's decision to rescind the Obama era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on September 5, 2017. Ablution 15 min, USA, Omar Al Dakheel The bond between a disabled Muslim father and his son is tested when love is pitted against religion. Running Eagle 13 min, USA, Konrad Tho Fiedler A young American Indian girl, on the run from the North Dakota oil patch, is determined to get back to her home in Blackfeet country, Montana. |