S U N D A Y
Feb 10th, 2019
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The Heritage Room
6516 Washington St. SCREENING BLOCK 15 11:00am - Kids & Family Screening Family Focused, Children’s Animation Highlighting films for the children in our audiences & the children in all of 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. 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. Intrepid 17 min, USA, Alexa Tuttle In an effort to make her senior trials unforgettable, a brilliant and overly ambitious witch named Hazel attempts to steal the ancient book of Merlin from her magical school's enchanted library! Bullies 28 min, USA, Daniel Bydlowski Eugene, a shy 10-year-old boy, is bullied every day until he discovers a secret underneath the school that keeps him safe, but there is a price to pay... 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? One Small Step 8 min, USA, Andrew Chesworth & Bobby Pontillas An ambitious young girl endeavors to realize her aspiration of becoming an astronaut with the support of her humble father. What does it take to achieve your dreams? |
Bardessono
6526 Yount St. SCREENING BLOCK 16 11:00am - Make ‘Em Laugh - Encore Screening Comedy, Farce, Romantic Comedy Join us for an encore screening of our annual block of comedy shorts, always fun and frequently surprising. Take this chance to tickle your funny bone one more time with these World Class Short Films. Sump
14 min, UK, Mike Wozniak When Sally's husband is trapped in an underground cave during a diving accident she finds herself trapped in the company of a talkative constable and a very unwelcome guest. Bloom 7 min, Australia, Kieran Wheeler When Andrew comes home from a weekend away and finds a single rose petal in his bed, he becomes convinced that his girlfriend has cheated on him. 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. Deep Dish Apocalypse 8 min, USA, David Codeglia As a zombie-riddled Los Angeles erupts in chaos, two co-workers bump into each other beneath the city on an abandoned subway platform. One of them makes a confession, the other makes a move, and both try to escape alive. Holiday Hostage 16 min, USA, D.W. Moffett You think your family is messed up? A comedic short film about a dysfunctional Jewish family held hostage on Thanksgiving. #FML Last Christmas 7 min, UK, Oliver Kember Steve is robbing houses on Christmas Eve, dressed as Santa. He comes face to face with his worst The Wedding Scene 10 min, USA, Dan Levy Dagerman On the set of an indie movie, an actress gets cold feet on the day of her character's wedding. Whelmed 6 min, Australia, David Zwolenski Whelmed: (verb, past tense) engulfed, submerged, buried. Gen's just broken up with her first boyfriend, after twelve years. She hasn't been single since she got her first flip phone. Her single friends are light years ahead of her, her couple friends are settling down and she just wants to know how the BLEEP you're supposed to fold a fitted sheet by yourself. Under Mom’s Skirt 12 min, France, Sarah Heitz de ChabaneixA young woman goes with her mother for a routine medical check-up, but this appointment will provide way too much information for her to handle - shouldn’t some things remain private? Right? |
Barrel Room @ V Marketplace
6481 Washington St. SCREENING BLOCK 17 - VIP Event World Cinema (Three) VIP Tasting: 10:45am Screening Time: 11:30am Drama, Comedy, Foreign Films In our final block of World Cinema selections, we are honored to present these brilliant films from across the globe in this special CHAMPAGNE CINEMA event. *Must be 21 or over to attend. The Peculiar Abilities Of Mr. Mahler
29 min, Germany, Paul Philipp East Germany, 1987: The special investigator Mahler is said to have paranormal abilities. The police assigns him to solve the case of the 6-year-old Henry Kiefer, who is missing for weeks now, before this issue leads to political tensions with the West. But then he brings something to light that makes this family tragedy especially political... Three August Days 20 min, Estonia, Madli Laane In the midst of the political upheaval of the early 1990s, an Estonian girl and a Russian boy reach across cultural lines to unite over a shared bottle of American soda. 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. Man Of The Hour 18 min, UK, James Curle & Linda Ludwig Gemma receives a mysterious invitation to a birthday party. She must pass herself off as the old friend of an enigmatic millionaire, Jeremy and mingle with his glittering guests. But Gemma can’t help but wonder who Jeremy is and why he’s tasked her with such a peculiar job. What Happened To Evie 11 min, UK, Kate Cheeseman A schoolgirl's splintered memories of a sexual assault reveal a reality that when revisited from an alternative perspective uncovers a very different truth. |
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The Heritage Room
6516 Washington St. SCREENING BLOCK 18 2:00pm - Embattled: The Other Side Of War Drama, Animation, Historical The effects of war, deep and powerful - everything that happens, the aftermath for all involved. The Visitor
11 min, Australia, Justin Olstein Awakened in the dead of night by a frantic young woman on the run, Naomi grapples with a situation that defies belief and must decide how far she will go to protect her visitor from imminent danger. Weltschmerz 17 min, USA, Christian Walsh After a failed escape attempt, a concentration camp prisoner is left in the hands of an SS Officer while awaiting her public execution. Meanwhile, two children play in a creek, far from the horrors of the Holocaust. Window To The World 11 min, Netherlands, Martijn Schinkel In a war zone, photojournalist Eva is caught up by her newly found subject - a little girl covered in dust as bombs hit the building they are in. But how far will she go for a chance of that one perfect picture? JAP 11 min, USA, Derek Pike Set in 1945, Daiki & Sam frustrated by the never ending confines of the Gila River Japanese internment camp, decide to chance a naive exit. An opportunity to see life outside again, to escape the mental and physical prison they've been subjected to, that carries great consequences. Based on a true story. Do No Harm 8 min, USA, Marielle Woods A combat medic attempting to hold on to humanity in the midst of a war much bigger than himself. A medic's job is to fix people up, but how does that obligation reconcile with someone trained to fight and may be asked to kill? The Chocolate Soldier 12 min, USA, Jackson Smith 1945. Germany after the War. Maria with her mother are two refugees working on a farm. When an American soldier connects with Maria through a single act of kindness, it offers a powerful lesson in compassion and humanity during the most inhuman of times. 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. |
Bardessono
6526 Yount St. SCREENING BLOCK 19 1:30pm - The Human Experience World Cinema, Drama, Comedy The world is a harsh place, frenetic and busy. This is your chance to slow down, to relax and enjoy what is best about us. These World Class Short Films deliver something different, thoughtful and entertaining, please join us as we explore the human condition. 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. Time Traveller 12 min, Ireland, Steve Kenny A 'Back To The Future'-obsessed traveller boy strives to finish building his own DeLorean replica before his family are evicted from their halting site. 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. Dear Mom 4 min, USA, Travis Lupher A heartwarming story of love, sacrifice and what it means to be a mom. The Mingle 16 min, USA, Jacob Pinger A real-life comedy about a young, widowed mom who attends an awkward singles dating event, and is surprised to discover what she was really looking for. Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times 12 min, UK, Marcus Markou Alistair and Samir meet five different times, each distinct but meaningful - in different guises, different situations, and each at key points in their lives - destined to meet one last time. 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. The Chocolate Soldier 12 min, USA, Jackson Smith 1945. Germany after the War. Maria with her mother are two refugees working on a farm. When an American soldier connects with Maria through a single act of kindness, it offers a powerful lesson in compassion and humanity during the most inhuman of times. |
Barrel Room @ V Marketplace
6481 Washington St. SCREENING BLOCK 20 4:00pm - Closing Night Screening & Weekend Review Our Closing Night screening delivers many of the Award Winning films that were featured during our four days of cinema excellence. Special Presentation
Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times
12 min, UK, Marcus Markou Alistair and Samir meet five different times, each distinct but meaningful - in different guises, different situations, and each at key points in their lives - destined to meet one last time. 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. 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. One Small Step is nominated for a 2019 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. 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. 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. Skin is nominated for a 2019 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. 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. |