2016 IFFF Welcome

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s we celebrate turning 21, IFFF WELCOMES you to the historic Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, CA. Annually, IFFF highlights a new festival theme that greatly influences and guides its overall programming – this year’s theme, “Celebrating Women and the Stories They Inspire,” seems fitting as our nation shares in a collective discussion regarding the inclusion of women in leadership and support positons within our numerous political, corporate, religious and civic organizations. At this time, the drumbeat for gender equality beats loudly and attention must be paid. Over the past decade, a plethora of festivals have formed. The IFFF stands as the first and longest running international film festival devoted to the concept of a global family that advances the vision statement: To build a peaceful global family through the discovery and sharing of quality stories by emerging artists and productions companies. Much of this year’s festival presentation is dedicated to honoring women and the critical role they play in the film and television industries. The iconic women gracing the front cover of this program book are but a few of the hard-working and enormously talented women who have nurtured and built the strong foundation today’s film industry stands upon. They have left us a heritage of stories that only enrich and enliven all of our lives. At this year’s IFFF, women are front and center! Throughout Friday, Oct. 21st, the festival screens female-focused films and also teams up with the Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) for a panel discussion on how to increase the number of women directing films. Sunday Oct. 23rd, IFFF fetes Andrea Romano with the Friz Award (Excellence in the Animation Arts). She is one of the pre-eminent voice casting directors and a consummate professional responsible for casting some of the most successful animated film and TV properties of all time. Please join us in acknowledging their talents and applauding their careers.

Held over 4 days, the festival offers over 109 films from 13 countries presenting on 3 screens as well as films from 19 professionally accredited film schools. In addition, the festival will feature 14 finalist screenplays vying for top prizes in 5 categories. All films and screenplays compete, celebrate and honor the importance of family values through the stories they tell – it’s the hallmark of this unique family film organization.

Executive Staff

Since the festival’s beginnings, IFFF has showcased those more youthful creators and visionaries by proudly featuring the “IFFF YouthFest!,” a day-long program dedicated to those fresh films, screenplays and comic books created by youth ages 7-18. Workshops ranging from learning the craft of voice acting from master teacher Bill Farmer (Disney’s Goofy & Pluto, 2011 IFFF Friz Award Honoree) to discovering responsible management practices for getting your children into the film business are held, as well as screening over 24 films produced by youth both here and from abroad. By sharing the innovation and passion of these youth, one is reminded that the creative future of storytelling is in their capable hands and fertile imaginations. The future looks bright!

FESTIVAL OPERATIONS

IFFF thanks and applauds its loyal and engaging core of festival volunteers, sponsors, members, donors and friends. We steadily strengthen and grow as a result of your enthusiasm, encouragement and donations. Please take a moment to acknowledge these people, organizations and companies for their support and advocacy for family entertainment.

Kevin Paige

On behalf of the entire Board, Staff and supportive Sponsors and friends, we thank you for taking part in this year’s 21st annual IFFF. Give thanks to all the women in your life – they deserve our special recognition, as the scales of gender equality tip closer to parity.

Chris Shoemaker

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – FOUNDER

Chris Shoemaker

PROGRAM DIRECTOR – FOUNDER

Patte Dee McKee

ACCOUNTING SERVICES – CPA

Smith Mandel & Associates Kim Turney

DIRECTOR – MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

Lisa Guzman

PUBLIC & MEDIA RELATIONS

Carol Marshall - Public Relations Sarah Cho AWARDS CEREMONY DIRECTOR/ WRITER

Jennifer Farmer WEB DESIGNER

Jason Medbury TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Kevin Smith

Event Staff

Mike Korich Jamie Parker Tyler Shoemaker Bill Weber Karen Workman Tia Workman Amy Workman David Workman Sam Workman Rachael Workman Hannah Zhang Carol Murphy Kelley Miserich Joe Niles VIDEOGRAPHER

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OFFICIAL SHOWBAND

EJ and the Katz Contact Kevin Regec at [email protected] Phone: 562-900-8919 The International Family Film Festival is a non-profit, Educational/Cultural organization. Federal Tax ID #95-4464954.

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Contents

Panel Moderators

Director’s Note................................................. 2

Indie Film Financing

Cover Artist

Kevin Smith [email protected]

Greg Berkin Shauna Shapiro Jackson

Festival Sponsors............................................. 4

Indie Film Distribution

Kate Rees Davies

“Friz Award” Honoree...................................... 6

Women Behind the Camera: Creating change at the Studios

Panels & Events............................................. 10

Ilyssa Goodman

YouthFest! Workshops.................................... 13 Screenplay Official Selections........................ 14 Program Schedule......................................... 20 Film Entries .................................................. 22

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Screenwriters’ Panel: Key Elements to Writing a Successful Family Film

Lauren Patrice Nadler Screenwriters’ Showcase & Awards Ceremony

Author Cari Beauchamp Booksigning of Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Powerful Women of Early Hollywood and My First Time in Hollywood

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Sponsors Festival Sponsors

Opening Feature Film & Reception Another Day in Paradise

Industry/Distributor Members

Thursday, October 20 • 8pm • Chaplin

Media Partners

Official Ifff Providers

Synopsis: 16-year-old twins, Brooke and Alexis are looking forward to a summer of fun while working and hanging out with their fellow Life Guards at Paradise Water Park. It’s been a tough year since their mom died and while their youthful resilience finds them ready to move forward they are worried about their dad, Jeremy, who has yet to come to terms with all the changes in his life running the family owned Water Park and raising his daughters alone. Teens being teens, Brooke and Alexis manage to test Jeremy’s patience to the breaking point, and have all three of them questioning the right path for their future. For this family it’s no longer just Another Day in Paradise. Producers: Jeffery Patterson, Michael Dausend Director: Jeffery Patterson Screenwriters: Judy Norton Cinematography: Mic Waugh Editor: Scott Hill Cast: Autumn Patterson, Madeline Paige Patterson, Jeffery Patterson, Frankie Muniz, Joanna Krupa, Brendan Robinson, Angie Everhart, Acacia Brinley, Ryan Ochoa, Cameron Palatas, Sandra Ellis-Lafferty Running Time: 1:36

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About the 2016 IFFF Awards for Special Recognition

IFFF Advisory Board

Pearl Award

Los Angeles Co. Supervisor, 5th District

Sponsored by pearlparadise.com

Friz Award for Excellence in Animation Arts Andrea Romano Top Applause Award Best Child Actor Award

A Very Special THANK YOU! Art & Marie Baez The Media Barons Janie Boisclair Nikki Braendlin - AWD Ryan Cho Bill & Jennifer Farmer Shlomi Haziza Rebecca Lam – Plaza Printing Road Scholar, Inc. Jeff Mantor – Larry Edmunds Bookshop Louise Marron-Paige Candi Milo Tony Saint Tone Taylor Peeples Charles Floyd Johnson Margaret Loesch Mia Mesa Wendy Somer

Michael D. Antonovich

Shlomi Haziza

International Artist/HStudio

Diane Baker

Tippi Hedren

Executive Director, Motion Picture and Television School Academy of Art University

Charles Floyd Johnson

Sybil Bergman Producer

Lynda Carter Actress

Rachael DiPaola

Actress

Executive Producer

Dr. Marco Marenghi Animation Supervisor

Brian Robinson

Senior VP, Morgan Creek Productions

Director of Operations at 2K

Hope Freleng-Shaw

Dr. Vanessa Domine

Larry Dean Smith

PhD Professor, Montclaire University Board Member, National Association of Media Literacy Education

Producer

Entertainment Consultant

Dee Wallace Actress

Lauren Patrice Nadler, LPN Acting Studio & MaDJaCKRaTS: Marquise C. Brown Nicole Tompkins Kuali’i Wittman Jenny Curits Amir Malakiou Fidelia Grace Rachel Thundat Gregory Kulp Christy Hemme Jeremy Shepherd Jason Yibar Brent Winter Trophy Model Laura Kriss Raleigh Studios · Hollywood, California · iffilmfest.org

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2016 “Friz Award” Honoree

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ndrea Romano holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the State University of New York at Fredonia. She taught Theatre History at Rutgers University in New Jersey where she was also a member of the Graduate Program in Acting. In Los Angeles, Andrea worked at Abrams-Rubaloff where she began as an assistant and was franchised as a voice over talent agent in 1981. She then moved to Special Artists Agency where she opened their new voice over department. Andrea has been casting and directing voices for over 30 years. Her credits include a 5 1/2 year stint as casting director at Hanna Barbera, directing Disney’s Duck Tales, Rescue Rangers and some seasons of Winnie The Pooh, many of Universal’s Land Before Time home videos, Warner Bros. Steven Speilberg Presents Tiny Toons, Animaniacs, Pinky and The Brain, as well as Batman The Animated Series, Superman, Batman Beyond, Teen Titans, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited. Also for Warner Bros., Andrea directed 23 direct to video films in conjunction with DC Comics and Warner Home Video. Her other credits include 3 seasons of “The Boondocks” for Sony, and “Avatar, The Last Airbender”, “The Legend Of Korra”, “El Tigre”, AND “SpongeBob SquarePants” for Nickelodeon. Currently directing “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” for Nickelodeon, “Voltron” and “Puss In Boots” for Dreamworks/Netflix, “Niko and The Sword of Light” for Titmouse Studios to be released on Amazon, as well as several projects not yet announced. This eight-time Emmy award winning director has also directed animated features, many video games (including the much anticipated “Firefly Online” game currently in production) and ‘talking toy’ projects as well as numerous commercials, promos and internet projects.

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Congratulations!

We congratulate Andrea Romano on receiving the 2016 Friz Award. You’ve worked with the best, and the best have benefited from your immense talent. Dad would be so proud. ~ Hope, Sybil & The Entire Freleng Family Raleigh Studios · Hollywood, California · iffilmfest.org

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Past Special Award Honorees 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2005 2004

Friz Award for Animation........ Andrea Romano Friz Award for Animation............ Floyd Norman IFFF Humanitarian Award........... Eric Kabera Friz Award for Animation............ Mike Peraza Friz Award for Animation............ J.G. Quintel IFFF Film Excellence Award....... Charles Floyd Johnson Friz Award for Animation............ Jennifer Yuh Nelson IFFF Film Excellence Award....... Margaret Loesch Friz Award for Animation............ Bill Farmer Friz Award for Animation............ Andreas Deja IFFF Film Excellence Award....... Hallmark Channel Friz Award for Animation............ Phil Roman IFFF Film Excellence Award....... 20th Century Fox .................................................. Television Friz Award for Animation............ Marco Marenghi IFFF Film Excellence Award....... Walden Media Friz Award for Animation............ Hope Shaw & Sibyl .................................................. Bergman Friz Award for Animation............ Henry Selick Santa Clarita Film Excellence..... Louis Florimonte Friz Award for Animation............ “Shrek” Animation Team, .................................................. Dreamworks

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2003 Friz Award for Animation............ Don Hahn

Santa Clarita Spirit Award.......... Michael DeLorenzo

2002 Friz Award for Animation............ Roy O. Disney

Lifetime Achievement................ Edward James Olmos

2001 Friz Award for Animation............ Frank Thomas & .................................................. Ollie Johnston

Lifetime Achievement................ Arthur Hiller



IFFF Humanitarian Award........... Ava Fries

2000 Friz Award for Animation............ Charles M. Schulz, .................................................. William Melendez

Lifetime Achievement................ Cliff Robertson

1999 Friz Award for Animation............ Chuck Jones

Lifetime Achievement................ Delbert Mann

1998 Friz Award for Animation............ Jules Engel 1997 Friz Award for Animation............ Marc Davis

Lifetime Achievement................ Robert Wise

1995 Friz Award for Animation............ Joseph Barbera

Lifetime Achievement................ Stanley Kramer

1994 Friz Award for Animation............ Friz Freleng

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Panels & Events Thursday, October 20

Meet & Greet with IFFF Filmmakers & Screenwriters 11am • Chaplin

Reception-Once Upon A Dream Productions 7:30pm • Cantina

Friday, October 21

Women Behind the Camera – Creating change at the Studios October 21 • 2:30pm • Pickford Currently 6% of big studio films are directed by women. How can these statistics trend higher for women? How might an equal opportunity “”playing field”” be created for women? Can the myth that “”women cannot handle big budget movie making”” be dispelled? Join a lively Panel discussion with working female directors about the challenges women face in today’s film & entertainment business.”

Saturday, October 22

Indie Film Financing Panel Saturday, October 22 • 10:30am • Cantina Incredible access to successful film and finance professionals who understand the business of how to fund independent production.

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Book Signing Saturday, October 22 • 11am • VIP Tent Meet Author Cari Beauchamp, Signing “Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Powerful Women of Early Hollywood” and “My First Time in Hollywood”

Book Signing Saturday, October 22 • 1pm • VIP Tent Meet Author Karen Workman, Signing “Baby Steps to Hollywood”

Sunday, October 23

Producers’ Networking Brunch Sunday, October 23 • 9am • Cantina Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet in an intimate setting while you mix and meet industry professionals who may become partners in your next blockbuster film!

Indie Film Distribution Panel Sunday, October 23 • 10am • Fairbanks With today’s online opportunities, film distribution is no longer confined to a brick and mortar distribution solution. Join a frank discussion with leading film distribution and production companies that successfully distribute family films. Here’s how they do it - you can too.

IFFF Screenwriters’ Panel: Key elements to writing a successful Family Film Sunday, October 23 • 12 - 1:30pm • Fairbanks A must attend event, join some of Hollywood’s successful film scribes as they discuss what key elements are often found in family films that resonate with audiences in this mobile, social media-sated world.

IFFF Screenwriters’ Showcase and Awards Sunday, October 23• 2pm • Cantina Each year excerpted scenes from the juried “Finalists” screenplays are stood-up and performed by professional actors LIVE before the festival audience. For a third year, IFFF has partnered with the Lauren Patrice Nadler Studio (LPN) to present 15 Finalists script sides in 5 screenplay categories representing over 35 distinct and memorable characters. To learn more about LPN, visit www.laurenpatricenadler.com.

Awards Ceremony Sunday, October 23 • 7 - 11pm This event culminates the 21st annual IFFF. Festival film awards are given during this event, including live entertainment and special awards (the “Friz Award” for Excellence in Animation, “The Best Child Actor,” is given to a person, production company, network or studio that produces excellent family entertainment). There is a wine and light hors d’oeuvres reception before the ceremony, the awards ceremony and a buffet dinner following the ceremony.

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YouthFest! Workshops Celebrity Appearances

IFFF YouthFest! & Workshops The IFFF YouthFest! is a film and screenplay contest held for youth (ages 8-17) during the International Family Film Festival. The YouthFest! gives aspiring youth from across the United States and abroad the opportunity to participate in important film workshops, network with their peers and professional filmmakers, and premiere their amateur vfilms in Hollywood before a live audience!

Saturday, October 22

YouthFest! Film Block #1 9:30am • (Pickford)

Bill Farmer

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ill Farmer is known world-wide as the voice behind Walt Disney’s Goofy and Pluto. In 2011, he received IFFF’s “Friz Award” for Animation. But this just scratches the surface. Bill has voiced some of the world’s most famous cartoon characters in film, television, radio, video games and toys. Bugs Bunny, Foghorn Leghorn, Sylvester the Cat, and Yosemite Sam are just a few of the hundreds of voices and characters in Bill’s repetoire. Bill remains a very active voice-over actor in animation as well as in commercial, video games, television, and film. Bill heads his own production company, Toonhouse Inc., which produces documentaries, actor demos, and teaches voice-over skills to seasoned pros and young actors alike. toonhouseinc.com

YouthFest! Film Block #2 10:30am • (Fairbanks)

YouthFest! Film Block #3 11:30am • (Pickford)

Speak Up! The Art of Voice Over with Bill Farmer (voice of Goofy) 1pm • (Fairbanks) A behind-the-scenes look at the animation industry, how to create voices, types of characters, microphone techniques and what it takes to get into the profession of voiceover.

Book Signing, “Baby Steps to Hollywood” By Karen Workman 1 - 3pm • (VIP Reception Tent)

How to Survive in the Business as a Child Actor’s Parent without losing your mind 3 - 4:30pm • (Fairbanks)

YouthFest! Film Awards Ceremony 4:30pm • (Cantina)

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Karen Workman

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aren Workman is a mom of four busy people, three of whom are in the Hollywood industry, as actors. Over the past years, her children have worked on feature, short, student and independent films, national commercials, music videos, industrials, and modeling projects. Originally from New Zealand, and now living in Los Angeles, Karen offers her unique and practical perspective on surviving and thriving as a child actor, and how to make strategic choices that propel you forward professionally, without sacrificing your sanity, or the importance of family. Karen will be joined (via videolink) by Jeni Harger, mom of Elias Harger (“Max” from Fuller House) who will offer her insights as the mother of very young child actors.

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Screenplay Official Selections Feature Screenplays

world. There they meet THE MYTHFITZ, a group of mythical youngsters and embark on a wonderful adventure.”

AOOOSC!#3

The Warrior & the Hippo

Screenwriter: Christina Chaiban

Screenwriter: Robert Shill Synopsis: A lost Zulu girl and an exiled Hippo join forces with other animals to keep the balance on the African plains and in the jungles.

Feature: Animation

Barney and Barry, The Hitchhikers Screenwriter: Sharon Powers Synopsis: How would you like to wake up and have unwanted visitors attached to you...for life? Fletcher the sea turtle is a curmudgeon, a loner. Barney and Barry are bickering barnacles looking for a home. They find Fletcher, attach themselves and their lives together begin, poor Fletcher. The trio’s relationship morphs as the three warm up to each other in their wacky situation. While resting on the surface of the water, an odd looking bird lands on Fletcher’s shell. Babs the Dodo’s beaming face brightens their day and when she says goodbye and flies toward her island home, Fletcher is mesmerized. The threesome devise a plan for Fletcher to impress her and then the adventures really begin with an unpredictable journey that transforms Fletcher from a dull, uncaring soul into a dazzling hero.

Farkle Screenwriter: Robert Shill Synopsis: A most uncommon common house fly, Farkle is taken 500 miles from his home and family and must make the long, perilous journey back all by himself, overcoming multiple dangers – but the most important battles might be fought at home!

Flake Screenwriters: L. Lee, Norman Lapidus Synopsis: Loosely based on “Mary Had A Little Lamb.” A friendless teenage girl finds popularity through her pet lamb.

Hatched Screenwriter: Tim Benson Synopsis: Three middle schoolers race to save a city under siege after a greedy extermination company’s genetic experimentation goes horribly wrong.

SPICE (The Variety of Life) Screenwriter: Laura B Londagin Synopsis: In the mythical city of Mumbali, an ancient Spice War is about ot break out once again between an angry spice goddess, a merciless maharajah, daring spice boat sailor, and a young girl caught in the middle of heavenly and eatrhly worlds.

The Mythfitz - Quest for the Golden Unicorn Horn Screenwriter: Nicholas Julius Synopsis: The Mythfitz: Scottish siblings, Erin and Owen Macdonald, are swallowed by The Loch Ness Monster and brought to the magical land of Mythatania where all creatures heard of in Myth and Folklore have gone to escape the outside

Features: Comedy

Cherokee Chosen Screenwriter: Ilan Kozlowski Synopsis: Avi Silverberg, an Israeli anthropology student at Tel Aviv University in Israel, arrives for a summer dig in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. There he discovers that the chief of the Cherokee Nation has a theory that the Cherokee are a long lost tribe of Israel. Professor Landis secretly discovers an artifact at the dig site that could confirm the chief’s theory and both he and Harley race to steal the priceless scroll from the chief before he leaves the country. Once in the Holy Land, the group makes its way to the Antique Artifacts Authentication Convention in Jerusalem and the chief’s vision quest is fulfilled. Avi and Sarah’s romance culminates in a wedding in Israel and a compromise is reached in Tahlequah leading to the establishment of a Cherokee Nation health care clinic/casino/museum.

Double Eagle Screenwriter: Tom Radovich Synopsis: A homeless salutatorian and a wealthy law school prospect face off in a miniature golf tournament.

MADAME FACADES Screenwriter: Charles Laulette Synopsis: A ten year old girl named, Daphne, is planted in an orphanage right after birth, and has already had to convince three lecherous type families that they really never wanted her to begin with, decides now to flee the orphanage the very night before going home with the fourth. (Inspired by the mythological story of Daphne and Apollo)

Miss Christmas Daisy Screenwriters: Michelle Bergamo, Michele Giannusa Synopsis: When a major TV studio buys the rights to a holiday pageant in the small town of Loveland, Ohio, tempers flare between the once friendly neighbors as they try to uncover a secret saboteur.

Picture Taker Screenwriter: Shauna Hagan Synopsis: CONRAD RORY is an aged ex museum curator who is haunted by the memory of an infamous art thief that evaded identification for decades. CONRAD believes that after decades of inactivity, his nemesis the White Leopard art thief, is back in action. He escapes his convalescent home to pursue the case with the help of his precocious

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10 year old great grandson. They embark on an adventure of a lifetime and end up bringing about some unexpected justice, and a friendly farewell to an old ‘frienemy’.

Sadie Hawkins Day Screenwriter: Melissa L. White Synopsis: A quirky teenage girl, struggles with peer pressure and self-esteem when she has to choose between a date with the coolest kid in school and her budding romance with the class nerd, whom everyone calls “Space geek”, in this heartfelt and humorous coming of age story.

The Growing Season Screenwriter: Stephen Dexter Synopsis: The country mouse daughter of a Massachusetts farmer and the city mouse daughter of a local radio deejay with big city dreams, both longing for a family and fearing their parent will end up with the wrong person, join forces with the residents of their small town to play matchmaker to their parents.

Feature: Drama

A Crack in the Wall Screenwriter: Peter Fisk Synopsis: A Crack in the Wall is a two act drama about two families, one Jewish, one Catholic, several weeks prior to the Warsaw Ghetto uprising of April, 1943. The focal point of the story is the unusual friendshop that forms between the leaders of the impending revolt and the son of an anti-Semitic Catholic father, funneling guns to the Jews.

A Gentleman for Gwen Screenwriter: Margaret McCarley Synopsis: Tired of the ill-mannered men she meets, Gwen escapes to the gentile world of vintage balls where she meets the perfect gentleman. But her life takes an unanticipated turn when she meets a boorish clod who mocks her retro world and rocks her life.

A Song Unsung Screenwriter: Elise Free Synopsis: When Charlie’s dad walked out of her life at the tender age of five, her love of singing country music went with him. And when he walks into her honky tonk 20 years later, she’s determined to find out how a dad could leave his daughter. With her identity a secret, Charlie joins her father’s band and goes out on the road to manage their motley crew and uncover the mystery behind his absence. But along the way she finds something else she lost all those years ago, her own voice.

Aimee Screenwriters: Kara Myers, Lee Whittaker Synopsis: A young man returns from Afghanistan only to learn middle America suburbia has changed when his thirteen year old sister is abducted and he discovers that residential brothels are all too common in neighborhoods like the one he grew up on.

Dismas & Gestas Screenwriter: Peter Hoffmann Synopsis: Two heinous criminals are brought to justice and are crucified next to Jesus

Hattie Screenwriter: Ian Slater Synopsis: A curious teen receives an old typewriter from an elderly neighbor that leads to secrets of the woman’s missing husband, a drowning boy from her dreams, and her long-gone father.

Nigel and Moi Screenwriter: Annie Macdonald Synopsis: A widowed father’s struggle to keep his wife’s memory intact is seriously challenged when his 8-year-old precocious son hires a French nanny behind his back.

No Stone Unturned Screenwriter: Deanna Ballard Synopsis: A desperate woman’s quest to recover her little boy from an incurable and devastating neurodevelopmental disorder inspires a newly discovered strength that sets into motion the transformation of a family from one dictated by statistics to fail, into a triumph of miraculous proportion.

Portia’s Journey Screenwriter: Sylvia Clark Synopsis: “Steel Magnolia meets Doctor Zhivago” Inspired by actual events, this epic love story of a strong Southern woman and a learned Russian scientist travels from the languid cotton fields of South Carolina to a crowded car on the Trans-Siberian Railway during the 1917 Bolshevist Revolution.

Reach for the Sky Screenwriter: Eric Carlson Synopsis: In 1964, a young idealistic industrial arts teacher accepts a teaching job in a small rural Missouri high school where he defies the status quo and motivates a group of poor performing students to build an airplane that he promises to fly. Based on a true story.

Refrigerator Mother Screenwriter: Alicia M. Schudt-Schechter Synopsis: Based on true events, this is the story of how a family copes with their child’s diagnosis of autism in the days before autism was “trending”. The couple faces isolation, prejudice, and marital stress as they navigate uncharted waters to give their daughter a “normal” life.

Rick Van Winkle Screenwriter: Tom Basham Synopsis: Rick Morgan is 25 and on his third career spinning records on the graveyard shift. On New Years Eve a Monk hears Rick saying he wants to skip over his struggle and the next morning Rick wakes up and it’s a year later. His life is a little better but Rick must learn to live in the present before he wakes up one morning and does not know what he did with his life.

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Lauren Patrice Nadler

Acting Coach and Trainer

Lauren Patrice Nadler has been named one of “5 directors to watch” in STUDIO SYSTEMS NEWS (SSN). Originally from NYC, Lauren is an award winning Director, Acting Coach & Actress. Between projects she spends her time coaching actors towards successful careers in film & television. Most of Lauren's students started acting in her class and have quickly become professional actors who are now in demand and continue to work with her throughout their career. Watch for Aramis Knight on Into the Badlands on AMC, Kyle Allen on The Path on Hulu and Alex Neustaedter on Colony on TNT.

BASICALLY, LAUREN'S STUDENTS WORK LPN Acting Studio is a proud supporter and partner with the 2015 IFFF. On Sunday, Nov. 8th from 2-4 pm, Lauren will be moderating the IFFF Screenwriters' Showcase & Awards and leading her LPN Studio members of TheMaDJaCKRaTS Improv troupe to read script excerpts from IFFF screenplay finalists before a live audience.

To learn more about the LPN Acting Studio, visit:

www.laurenpatricenadler.com

Her Directing projects: www.Laurenpatricenadler.com

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Screenplay Official Selections Something to Hold On To Screenwriter: Ashley Cavuto Synopsis: An injured Ice Hockey player visits her grandmother weekly as she recovers in an effort to produce a documentary for her Senior Credo. Through these weekly visits, she strives to figure out her next move, and what defines her as a person.

The Extremist Screenwriter: Ron Peer Synopsis: After a young widow mistakenly reports her new neighbor as a possible terrorist, she struggles with confessing that it was her anonymous call that led to his wife’s accidental death at the hands of the FBI.

The Green Machine Screenwriter: Laurie Altenbern Synopsis: An Irish immigrant’s son fights for a better life through sports. When his Big League dreams fall short, he finds redemption through a grassroots GIRLS track club he starts in 1967. In unlikely fashion, the club expands to become the largest and most decorated youth club in American history. And in the process, it creates a culture of family that spans over 4 decades, reaching over 65,000 youths. In 2016, the S.L.T.C. will celebrate its 50th consecutive season of track.

The Man Who Beat Mark Spitz Screenwriter: David Bryant Perkins

Synopsis: True life story of Doug Russell, first swimmer from Texas to win an Olympic gold medal (Mexico 1968) in an individual swimming event.

The Oscar Screenwriter: Julia Liberman Synopsis: As Annie and Danny embark on an adventure to help their father fulfill his dream, they quickly find themselves in the struggle between good and evil, and learn that with courage, love, and hope, truth and justice can prevail.

The Slingshot Brigade Screenwriter: Leo Sopicki Synopsis: The loner teenage son of a survivalist is kidnapped by his grandparents in order to be deprogrammed. He must defeat a tyrannical psychiatrist/reform school headmaster and overcome his own insecurities to escape the school and save his father from execution by “assisted suicide”.

Three Steps to Heaven Screenwriter: Matt Pacini Synopsis: A paraplegic woman must overcome her fears of betrayal, and an e-lover in order to accept the love of the doctor attempting o herl her.

To Jeffrey With Love: The Alyce Morris Winston Story Screenwriter: Maryann Ridini Spencer Synopsis: Love, courage, devotion, faith, and an unwavering desire to help her

multi-handicapped adopted child live his best possible life. Those are just a few of the characteristics that can be used to describe Alyce Morris Winston, mother, teacher, advocate, and pioneer of children with disabilities in her founding of The Jeffrey Foundation, a non-profit organization that strives to improve the quality of life for special needs children and their families through the development of community-based therapeutic, recreational, educational, and social programs.

Up From Corinth Screenwriter: Joel Moore (Ryan Graff) Synopsis: Duane’s search for his father takes him to Shiloh where he falls wounded, into the care of a Union doctor and his teenage ward, who treat his wounds and conceal his identity. In an army on the move through sickness and battle, he struggles to save lives, including his own.

efforts to be with him become difficult as her jealous and deranged stepmother, Jennifer, plans deadly schemes against her. Maggie finds support through unsuspected friendships and a love interest.

The Queen of Synchronicity Screenwriter: Merry Citoli Synopsis: JAVI MUSE, a fifteen-year-old, talented, sarcastic, piano player/singer from Seattle, Washington has acne, thick glasses and controlling parents who don’t want him to achieve his dreams of playing music. Defiantly, he runs away from home, and innocently boards a ferry boat headed for Whidbey Island. After an unexpected earthquake hits, Javi is magically transported via a Tsunami to the incredible planet of Manu. Little does he know he has been bestowed the gift of Abjurer at birth.

Feature: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

A Playground Miracle

Feature: Musical

Helen on 86th st Screenwriter: Nicole Kempskie Synopsis: A quirky New York City tween desperately tries to get the coveted role of “Helen of Troy” in her school play, believing it will bring her absent father back home.

Maggie: Never Bitter Screenwriter: Taj Shotwell Synopsis: Maggie, an innocent young teacher and only child of a business tycoon, learns that her father is dying. Her

Screenwriters: Clyde Santana, Gail E. Davis Synopsis: During a foot pursuit chasing three young kids that he coaches who just stole a briefcase, a frustrated cop collides with a Ghost with amnesia, who holds the secret, if he can remember, to saving their beloved playground, where the kids practice track, from being demolished by a corrupt developer.

Best Get Wings Screenwriters: Tom Kiesche, Paul Stavrant Synopsis: In order to get his wings an angel in training has 125 hours to solve his final challenge. Blindly save the marriage of Hollywood’s premier divorce attorney.

Blue Soldier Screenwriter: Jeff Reardon Synopsis: After a failed suicide attempt, a teenage boy into comic books spends time in a mental hospital, where he learns from a fellow inpatient how to stand up against bullies.

Charlotte Sometimes Screenwriter: Cate Carson Synopsis: After losing her mother, a vexed 9 y.o. girl discovers a dream machine hidden in her deaf father’s workshop, but an unexpected friendship with a quirky boy becomes the real cure to her loneliness.

Epiphany Screenwriter: Despina Moraitu Politzi Synopsis: When the Christmas Kalikantzari, impish demons of the Greek underworld, kidnap a young girl in Crete under a nefarious plan to end the world, her mother will go on a frantic search against time to find her, only to discover that she was their intended target and their King’s beloved.

F.R.E.D.I. Original story: Garrett Brawith Screenwriters: Kat Olson, Sean Olson, Lee Schneller, Johnny Remo

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Screenplay Official Selections Synopsis: An intelligent, lovable robot known as “FREDI” is stolen from a secret research facility by the projects lead scientist, Dr. Josephine Palmer. During an intense chase Dr. Palmer is forced to hide FREDI in an abandoned forest shelter. FREDI is found by 15-year-old James, and the pair quickly bond as they skate through teenage troubles whilst keeping it a secret from James’ recently divorced father, Randy. James’ best friend, science-whiz kid Danny, and the subject of James’ affections, the unattainable Natalie, team up to escape the maniac corporate villain Grant hot on FREDI’s tracks.

Mission 405 Screenwriter: Sonia E Dryden Synopsis: An ark story where two ten-yearold boys keep a town safe from disaster.

Ness Screenwriter: Elizabeth Pfeiffer Synopsis: A lakeside accident leaves Jason Comb’s fighting for his life until an unidentified creature saves him. However, with the arrival of the nation’s leading Paleontologist hell bent on exposing the creature, Jason must put aside his own fears and find a way to help his new friend.

The Muffin Conundrum Screenwriter: Diana Woody Synopsis: University scientists are on the brink of discovering a new energy source

when they are approached by a husband and wife film maker team who want to film their discovery. Real science life clashes with the movie view of science as they rush against time to make the fuel and finish the film.

Voodoo Love Screenwriter: Mario Pineda Synopsis: A “barren” voodoo princess from Colombia who is a cancer patient, meets an inexperienced “sterile” monk in Los Angeles. He commits to saving her from the cancer and from voodoo, not knowing she will try to kill him for a material boon. Against all odds, they give balance to each other, fall in love, marry and have the greatest miracle become part of their lives. They have two babies!

Short Screenplays Short: Animation

Fly Screenwriter: Dave Chan Synopsis: A young fly, trapped between a window and a bug screen, struggles to escape before a hungry spider and an angry human get to him first. In doing so, the fly learns a valuable lesson forgiveness and self-sacrifice.

Short: Comedy

Bargain Mart Madness Screenwriter: Jonah Calhoun Synopsis: Michael Bay and a Mother

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Finding Family

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Screenwriter: Tim Benson Synopsis: A teenage girl and her two younger siblings, struggle to understand their own self-worth and the concept of family after years of abuse, neglect and abandonment.

Lobster Date Screenwriter: Jimmy Limb, Katarzyna Kochany Synopsis: A lobster phobia guy tries to impress a girl who loves seafood.

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Short: Drama

A Bridge to Christmas Screenwriter: Dennis Cravens Synopsis: A rural preacher’s daughter leaves her hick town behind. She drops out of college to go on the road with a musical group. When she gets pregnant, the father leaves her to fend for herself. Can she overcome her fears and return home and what will await her there?

A Pier Screenwriter: Manny Rey Synopsis: After suffering a series of heartaches at home and at work, a heartbroken surgeon ventures out to a pier for prayer and answers. She meets an eccentric homeless man that repays her charity by giving her a special gift.

Everything Screenwriter: Jordan Van Vranken Synopsis: A man on the brink of killing himself meets a strange girl obsessed with Jimi Hendrix.

Screenwriter: Sharon Burtner Synopsis: While exploring the Potomac River, a Kayaker discovers an old knife with a fateful history.

Painting Horses Screenwriter: Mary Anzalone Synopsis: A heartbroken mother struggles to find purpose after loss and is encouraged by her sister to return to college where she finds her true calling to help others.

Short: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Amber’s Shadow Screenwriter: Cara Bamford Synopsis: Amber is a ten year old girl, dealing with the death of her father by escaping into her own world. Concerned by Amber’s detached behaviour and increasing panic attacks, her mother seeks bereavement counselling for her; but are Amber’s daydreams really all in her mind, or is that apparition at the end of the garden more than just a shadow?

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Program Schedule 9:00 am

9:30 am

10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm

Thursday, Oct. 20

Meet & Greet with IFFF Filmmakers & Screenwriters • Chaplin

2:00 pm

2:30 pm

3:00 pm

Age of Reason (Canada) • Unspoken Someone Good Will Find You The Story of Christmas • Chaplin Aurelie Laflamme – Somewhat Grounded (Canada) • Pickford

Friday, Oct. 21

The Ravens (Australia) • Pike & Trident So You Wanna Make Movie Tales from the Sea (Canada) • Chaplin

Spectratta • Agrinoui (Cyprus) To Oh Seven • Sticks and Stones Love, Worth It (Amor, Vale) (Spain) • Chaplin

Dani’s Bucket List • Heather’s Painting The Double Cross (UK) Mermaids on Mars • Pickford

Saturday, Oct. 22

Peace by Piece: The Story of Harry Davids A Hope For the Future • 4242 (Portugal) Behind the Rocks (Canada) The Spirit of Competition • Friendship Cambodia: Next Generation • The Files Tipping Scales: The Story of Lisa Jura Lee’s Choice (Canada) • Space Kids Daughters of Cambodia • Fairbanks

Time Toys • Chaplin

Producers Brunch • Cantina

Lakota Girls • Chaplin Panel: Alliance of Women Directors • Pickford

Fourth World (Philippines) • Pickford

Marty: A Wild West Neverland • Charming Goodman’s Salute • Blackmail Autism and the Arts Auticenter (US/Czech Republic) Force-Full Imagination Part 2 • Chaplin

El Americano: The Movie (Mexico) • Chap

Youth Fest! Workshop-Voice-Over Animation Workshop • Fairbanks Book Signing – “Baby Steps to Hollywood” By Karen Workman • VIP Tent

Panel: Indie Film Finance • Cantina

En Passant • Us & Us Fashion Feline: The Movie Running For Her Life (Vietnam) Attached At the Soul • Skin Story of the Three Rings • Pickford

Sunday, Oct. 23

1:30 pm

Youth Fest! W in the Busine Actor with Ka

Dangerous Games • Desolate Pull The Pin • The Depiction Poet Against Prejudice (Yemen & US) The Candy Girl (Canada) • Pickford Book Signing – “Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Powerful Women of Early Hollywood” and “My First Time in Hollywood” by Cari Beauchamp • VIP Tent

Panel: Indie Distribution • Fairbanks

Panel: Screenwriters • Fairbanks

Screenwriters Showcase • Cantina

Riceballs (Australia) • Sugar Erin, Owen & the Loch Ness Monster Chandler’s Ark • Quadrilized Catching Fireflies • Chaplin

The Whimsical Imagineer Lost and Found (Ireland) Soft Landings (South Africa) Worth the Wait • Light Violet (Ireland) • Chaplin

Spent • Chaplin

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Kids From Camelot (Canada) • Fairbanks

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Short Films

Feature Films

3:30 pm

4:00 pm

4:30 pm

Muggs & Toast Heartfall We Can’t Die Mere Players • Chaplin

5:00 pm

5:30 pm

6:00 pm

6:30 pm

Margaret • My Darling • Light Welcome to Where You’ve Always Been The Edge of Impossible • Pickford

7:30 pm

The Lottery Lola the Great Inside A Bundle (S. Korea) Isa And Frog Prince Short Term • Pickford

8:30 pm

9:00 pm

9:30 pm

10:00 pm

Another Day in Paradise • Chaplin

Undercover Grandpa (Canada) • Chaplin

Sabina K. (Bosnia) • Pickford

Fanny Pack • Repaired Inventing A Laugh A Walk Down the Aisle Steadfast Stanley A Wealthy Diagnosis The King of Trickery • Fairbanks

Can I Get Witness Protection? • Chaplin

Spring Flower (South Africa) Lenteblom • Pickford

I Am Not A Mouse Jessie Leaving Greece (Germany) Adija • Fairbanks By the Hour • Pickford

Built to Serve • Southern Roots Shark Attack • Reflections Sleeping Beauty • Super Chef (Re)Defined • Pickford

Youth Fest! Awards Ceremony & Pizza Reception in VIP Tent • Fairbanks

Get In the Way: The Journey of John Lewis • Chaplin

Screenwriters Awards & Reception • Cantina

8:00 pm

Panels & Events

Reception-Once Upon A Dream Productions • Cantina

Ridge Runners • Chaplin

Book Box (Canada) • The Halloween Girl It Means Reward • Somebody NEEDS You Rock n’ Roll Island (UK) • Pickford

Workshop-How to Survive ess as a Parent to a Child aren Workman • Fairbanks

7:00 pm

YouthFest! Films

Hot Bath, Stiff Drink an’ a Close Shave • Chaplin

The Standoff • Chaplin

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Student Films

2016 IFFF Awards Reception • Cantina

Little Gandhi (Syria) • Chaplin

2016 IFFF Awards Ceremony • Chaplin

Little Gandhi Reception • Cantina

2016 IFFF Awards Dinner Buffet • Cantina

Hearken! Our Voice (Iraq, Egypt, China) • Fairbanks

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Feature Films Feature Films

Another Day in Paradise

Thursday, October 20 • 8pm • Chaplin Synopsis: 16-year-old twins, Brooke and Alexis are looking forward to a summer of fun while working and hanging out with their fellow Life Guards at Paradise Water Park. It’s been a tough year since their mom died and while their youthful resilience finds them ready to move forward they are worried about their dad, Jeremy, who has yet to come to terms with all the changes in his life running the family owned Water Park and raising his daughters alone. Teens being teens, Brooke and Alexis manage to test Jeremy’s patience to the breaking point, and have all three of them questioning the right path for their future. For this family it’s no longer just Another Day in Paradise. Producers: Jeffery Patterson, Michael Dausend Director: Jeffery Patterson Screenwriters: Judy Norton Cinematography: Mic Waugh Editor: Scott Hill Cast: Autumn Patterson, Madeline Paige Patterson, Jeffery Patterson, Frankie Muniz, Joanna Krupa, Brendan Robinson, Angie Everhart, Acacia Brinley, Ryan Ochoa, Cameron Palatas, Sandra Ellis-Lafferty Running Time: 1:36 adipmovie.com facebook.com/ADIPmovie twitter.com/adipmovie

Aurelie Laflamme Somewhat Grounded (Canada)

the unknown, into her future. Language: French Producers: Claude Veillet, Annie Blais Director: Nicolas Monette Screenwriter: India Desjardins Cinematography: Marc Simpson-Threlford Editor: Jean-Francois Bergeron Music: Frederic Begin, Mathieu Lafontaine Cast: Marianne Verville, Aliocha Schneider, Edith Cochrane, Genevieve Chartran, Lou Pascal Tremblay Running Time: 1:53 aurelielefilm.com facebook.com/FilmAurelieLaflamme

Can I Get A Witness Protection?

Saturday, October 22 • 4pm • Chaplin Synopsis: After Jack Jacobs accidentally witnesses a gangland murder, the DEA place him and his wife in the only place the government believes the notorious drug cartel won’t find them - in a run down urban church. But on Jack’s first day on the job, the Senior Pastor dies in the pulpit and Jack is thrown into a real journey of faith as he becomes the only hope the small church has of surviving. Producer: Jeff Maynard, Jenni Gold Director: Robert G. Lee Screenwriters: Robert G. Lee Cinematography: Bruce Alan Greene Editor: Nicole Baer Music: DJ Brady Cast: Jamie Alexander, Jacuelyn Zook, Joel McCrary Running Time: 1:40 facebook.com/CanIGetAWitnessProtection

El Americano: The Movie (Mexico)

October 20 • 2:30pm • Pickford Synopsis: In her previous adventures, Aurelie Laflamme was looking for her place in the universe. Two years later, she is now looking for her place in life. We meet her at the end of high school, where she faces the obstacles and rites of passage of this incredible stage of life. Senior year: a year bursting with choices, where she discovers the difference between dreams and reality, where she must set aside a past that she is not ready to leave, before she jumps into

and perilous journey to Hollywood to enlist his hero in his fight, only to discover the true hero within himself. Language: English, Spanish Executive Producers: Alejandro Bustamante, Jorge Kuri, Edward James Olmos, Phil Roman Producers: Vero Arceo, Ricardo Arnaiz, Gerry Cardoso, Alex Flores Martinez, Michael D. Olmos Directors: Ricardo Arnaiz, Mike Kunkel, Raul Garcia Screenwriters: Ricardo Arnaiz, Dulce Belchez, Fernando Lewels, Richard Pursel, Phil Roman Cinematography: Ricardo De la Rosa Editor: Grecia Villar Music: La Arrollador Banda, El Limón, Leoncio Lara, Aleks Syntek Cast: Edward James Olmos, Rico Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, Kate del Castillo, Aleks Syntek, Erik Estrada, Lisa Kudrow, Pierre Angelo, Don Cheto, Mino D’Blanc, Ricardo El Mandril Sanchez, Gabriel Iglesias Running Time: 1:38

Fourth World (Philippines)

Friday, October 21 • 12:30pm • Pickford Synopsis: A ragtag group of orphans turn a Hollywood filmmaker’s world upside down. Laugh, cheer and be inspired by a faith-based drama. Language: English Producer: David Bolt Director: David Bolt Screenwriters: Brian Godawa, Austin Sheeley Cinematography: Ty Tuin Editor: Jonathan Dillo Music: Brandon Campbell Cast: James Kyson, Andrew Cheney, Kaitlin Cheung Running Time: 1:24 fourthworldmovie.com

Get In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis Saturday, October 22 • 2pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Cuco is a Mexican boy parrot that would rather imitate the crazy stunts of his TV super-parrot hero, El Americano, than help with his chores at the family bird circus. Yet when a gang of bully birds threatens his ringmaster father and takes over the circus, Cuco sets off on a hilarious

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Saturday, October 22 • 6pm • Chaplin Synopsis: In 1965, the historic Selma

March known as Bloody Sunday was a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. John Lewis - now a revered U.S. Congressman, then a young student, co-led hundreds of peaceful marchers seeking voting rights for African Americans in the South. When they came face to face with a wall of club-wielding Alabama state troopers, Lewis took a steadfast, non-violent stand and inspired his followers to do the same. Graphic depictions of the ensuing assault were televised on the nightly news and shocked Americans to the core as they witnessed blatant racial oppression. Get in the Way is the first documentary film biography about Lewis, the civil rights icon, respected legislator and elder statesman who continues to practice nonviolence in his determined fight for justice. The film is a riveting portrayal of John Lewis’ personal journey of courage, searing disappointments and hard-won triumphs, as over the decades he inspires others to stand up and Get in the Way. “Sometimes you have to disturb the peoples’ sense of tranquility and create a little noise...” — John Lewis Production Company: Early Light Productions Executive Producer: Charles Floyd Johnson Consulting Producer: Donna Brown Guillaume Producer: Kathleen Dowdey Co-Producers: Jim Carr, Karen Elizabeth Price Director: Kathleen Dowdey Writer: Kathleen Dowdey Story Consultant: Jed Dannenbaum Director of Photography: Charles Schner Editor: Lillian Benson Music: Camara Kambon Cast: U.S. Representative John Lewis Running Time: 1:00 getinthewaymovie.com facebook.com/earlylightproductions

Hearken! Our Voice

Sunday, October 23 • 4pm • Fairbanks Synopsis: Creation TV’s three episode documentary interviewed Dr. Yvette Isaac, a humanitarian who ventured many times to visit ISIS victims in person, as well as lawyer Jacqueline Isaac. They are president and vice president of the organization, Roads of Success (ROS), which has been for years giving humanitarian aid and conducting media work in Egypt, Syria and Jordan. Since 2014, they have been traveling to temporary camps of ISIS victims in Iraq, personally listening to cries of the victims. They also went to the hometown

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Feature Films of the twenty-one Syrian Christian martyrs killed by ISIS and personally witnessed true faith and the power of forgiveness. Language: English, Chinese Producer: Tang Chi Yan Director: Yau Kwan Ho Writers: Sherry Ting, Kenda Wong Cinematography: Grace Li, LK Studio, Larry Chan Cast: Dr. Yvette Isaac, Jacqueline Isaac, Rev. Jimmy Tam, Mina Holms, Jennifer Tsao, Jason Cheng, Stephen Au Kam Tong Running Time: 1:16 media.org.hk facebook.com/themediaevangelism

Hot Bath, Stiff Drink an’ a Close Shave

with the promise of a fair trial. The only member of the gang who gives up is Hobie, Dallas’ young son. Everyone else seems to die in a fiery blaze of bullets and fire. Young Hobie is tried and sentenced to hang for his father’s crimes. Shockingly, Dallas Cambridge survives the blaze and is out for revenge. Can Lucky (Vance’s twin) and his gang help Vance to protect his family from a killer bent on vengeance? Producer: Jeffery Patterson Director: Matthew Gratzner Screenwriters: Ryan Guadet, Matthew Gratzner, Joseph Kanarek Cinematography: A.J. Raitano Editor: Scott Hill Music: Ali Helnwein, Daniel McCormick Cast: Jeffery Patterson, Robert Patrick, Frankie Muniz, Alison Eastwood, Grainger Hines, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Mirelly Taylor, John Ashton, Tom Schanley, David Midthunder Running Time: 1:36 hotbathstiffdrink.com facebook.com/HotBathStiffDrink twitter.com/hbsdmovie

Thursday, October 20 • 6pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Marshall Vance Dillinger corners a deadly outlaw and his gang in a Whiskey warehouse. The Cambridge gang, led by Dallas Cambridge is ordered to surrender

Kids From Camelot

Jacob Standing Bear, Cavan Cameron, Ilona McDill Running Time: 1:34 lakotagirlsmovie.com facebook.com/LakotaGirls twitter.com/ChocolateEyesPr Special Screening

Sunday, October 23 • 2pm • Fairbanks Synopsis: Two cell phone addicted kids from New York travel back to Camelot to see if an old sword their grandfather told them about is really King Arthur’s long lost Excalibur. They return to “imaginate” their cell phone addicted friends and their obsessed parents. Producers: Terry Wolfe, Marlene Dixon, Berni Kummetz Director: Terry Wolfe Screenwriter: Terry Wolfe Cinematography: Berni Kummetz Editor: Berni Kummetz Music: Terry Wolfe Cast: David Adams, Brent Fiddler Running Time: 1:31:45 kidsfromcamelot.com facebook.com/kidsfromcamelot

Lakota Girls

Friday, October 21 • 2pm • Chaplin Synopsis: This is a historical drama about Mato Win, an eight-year-old Native American girl who lives at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. She is sent to live with a white family at a horse ranch in the Black Hills. She stays with Clara, an eight-year-old white girl and her family, but Mato Win is determined to get back to the reservation. She runs away to the mountainous forest but is found. Mato Win is afraid she will be kept from her parents and does not trust Clara’s older brother Cavan. Mato Win questions Clara about an old photo of two Indian men in her home. Clara tells the story of her great-great grandma, Emylon, who rode the train from Indiana to teach there, a hundred years ago. The girls discover they have more in common than they knew. Producers: Russell Cameron, Molli Cameron Director: Molli Cameron Screenwriter: Molli Cameron Cinematography: James Ankeny, Russell Cameron Editor: Molli Cameron Music: William Cox Cast: Tika Looking Horse, Clara Cameron, Alexa Raye, Jessica Froelich, Sam Shoulder,

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Little Gandhi

Q&A with Sam Kadi/Director Saturday, October 22 • 8 - 10pm • Chaplin Wine/Food Reception • 10 - 11pm • Cantina Synopsis: Little Gandhi, directed and produced by award winning director Sam Kadi (THE CITIZEN), tells the heart-wrenching tragic tale of iconic Syrian peace activist Ghiyath Matar. The story of Matar, dubbed “Little Gandhi” for his strict code of nonviolent protest, takes viewers through the Syrian people’s peaceful pursuit of freedom and democracy only to be met with live ammunition from the Syrian regime. While the documentary follows the story of one young peaceful man, it also reflects the plight of all Syrians in their long fight for freedom. Language: Arabic & English subtitles Sponsored by: Rahma Relief Foundation Sahar Faraj Production Company: Sam K Production, Inc. Executive Producer: Radwan Ziadeh Director/Producer/Writer: Sam Kadi Editor/Cinematography: Carl Ballou Cast: Ambassador Robert Ford, Najlaa Alsheikh, Shafeek Abdulaziz, Mohammad Namous, Ghiath Shurbaji, Motaz Morad, Muhanad Abu Alzen, Osama Abu Zayd Running Time: 1:32 youtube.com/watch?v=Ht9juRpLFxg Facebook.com/LittleGandhiMovie

Ridge Runners

Friday, October 21 • 6pm • Chaplin Synopsis: When a 12-year-old girl goes missing, detective Rachel Willow discovers that human trafficking can happen anywhere, even in her small town. Producers: Hunter West, Austin Lott, Adam Taylor, Jennica Schwartzman

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LITTLE GANDHI

SPECIAL SCREENING Chaplin Theater • Saturday, October 22nd • 8-10pm The film screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion with director Sam Kadi A film reception (wine & hors d’oeurvres) follows the Q&A from 10-11pm

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“I made this film to build a better understanding of what the Syrian Revolution is all about and what it stands for, years before the Arab Spring,” said Kadi. “These brave activists who were inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi kept the movement peaceful in spite of the Syrian regime’s escalating violence.” — Sam Kadi

LITTLE GANDHI THE LOST TRUTH OF THE SYRIAN UPRISING

Director/Producer/Writer

“Sam Kadi’s work is as heroic as the protagonists of his film. The feeling that you get while watching Little Gandhi is the strong need to immediately share this story with the rest of the world.” — The European Independent Film Festival “Little Gandhi is a great example of the power of film” — France24 TV Encore

“Powerful message!” — Tammy Leitner NBC Chicago

“It is a profoundly moving and disturbing film…” — Dr. Ian Black

The Guardian - Middle East Editor

Little Gandhi, a feature documentary, tells the heart-warming tragic tale of iconic Syrian peace activist Ghiyath Matar, who became internationally known as “Little Gandhi” for his initiative of facing down violent government security forces with flowers and bottles of water.

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Feature & Short Films Director: Hunter West Screenwriter: Austin Lott Cinematography: Erin McDuff Editor: Hunter West Music: Davis Harwell Cast: Jennica Schwartzman, Austin Haley, Jason Thompson, Christopher Howell Running Time: 1:20 www.ridgerunnersfilm.com facebook.com/RidgeRunnersFilm twitter.com/_RidgeRunners

Cast: Connie Lamothe, Darren Barzegar, Nick Nerangis, Madeline Mikitarian, Tony Villa Running Time: 1:40

Spring Flower (Lenteblom) (South Africa)

Sabina K.

Friday, October 21 • 6:30pm • Pickford Synopsis: Sabina, a divorced mother of two small children, falls in love with an old friend from the Bosnian war. The two plan to marry, but things go terribly wrong. Language: Croatian, English subtitles Producers: Cristóbal Krusen, Fedja Stukan, Laurence Jackson Director: Cristóbal Krusen Screenwriter: Cristóbal Krusen Cinematography: Almir Djikoli Editors: Patricio Corona, Sarah Krusen Music: John Sponsier Cast: Alena Dzebo, Senad Basic, Enis Beslagic, Fedja Stukan, Sasa Petrovic Running Time: 2:05 sabinakthemovie.com facebook.com/sabinakthemovie

Spent

Friday, October 21 • 8pm • Fairbanks Synopsis: Shaun has been away from the farm where he grew up for a lengthy period of time- undergoing training on a farm in the Northern Province. His long-time girlfriend, Karen, and Mother await his return. Karen has a simple evening out with a friend that changes the lives of a few people dramatically. No one talks but Karen suddenly locks herself away from the world. Shaun tries to win his way back into her world while he works in a new position to bring HIV/AIDs prevention into his community. This is a story of hope, where love finds a way to blossom- even in the midst of pain, brokenness and evil. Language: Afrikaans with English subtitles Production Company: Imagenheart, Hortgro, Desmond Denton Productions Executive Producers: Dr. Mario Denton, Anton Rabe, Retha Louw Producer: Mauritz Grundlingh Directors: Desmond Denton, Albert Maritz, Jonathan Myburgh Screenwriters: Desmond Denton, Albert Maritz, Jonathan Myburgh Cinematography: Calvin Samuels, Zenn van Zyl Editor: Marinus Denton Music: Charl Mostert Cast: Brendon Daniels, Waldemar Schultz, Mary Daniels, Chris Majiedt, Celeste Matthews, Sherman Pharo Running Time: 1:10 imagenheart.com/lenteblom

The Standoff Sunday, October 23 • 2pm • Chaplin Synopsis: A charming dark comedy with a vintage vibe ... A wife and son live it up while Herbert, their miser-rat of a husband/ father lies in a hospital bed - death by brain tumor is imminent. It’s all fun and games until he experiences a miraculous 4th of July recovery. Poor Herbert ... if only the brain tumor had killed him ... Production Company: Rump Roast Productions Producer: Lisa Mikitarian Director: Lisa Mikitarian Screenwriter: Lisa Mikitarian Director of Photography: David Doko Editor: Jeff Herberger

Producers: Ilyssa Goodman, Leigh Dunlap, Jon C. Scheide Director: Ilyssa Goodman Screenwriter: Leigh Dunlap Cinematography: Seo Mutarevic Editor: Alfredo Pierre Coello, Scott Roon Cast: Olivia Holt, Ryan McCartan, McKaley Miller, Alex Wolf, Ciara Hanna, Audrey Whitby, Sydney Park, Vanessa Merrell, Timothy Granaderos, Chandler Massey, Regan Burns, Julian Works, Stony Blyden, Daneil Vasquez, Radek Lord Running Time: 1:32

Time Toys

Shorts

Saturday, October 22, 10:30am • Chaplin Synopsis: Time Toys is a sci-fi action/ adventure family film about four thirteenyear-old boys, the “”losers”” from the neighborhood, who stumble upon a chest filled with incredible toys from the future. The discovery takes them on an adventure using their new found toys to save their neighborhood and the world from a billionaire madman. In the end they succeed, not only in saving the world, but, like the Wizard of Oz, they each become the authors of their own destiny and realize they had the qualities they thought they were lacking all along. Producer: Suzanne Lyons Director: Mark Rosman Screenwriter: Mark Rosman Cinematography: Andrew Strahorn Editor: Freddie DeLaVega Music: Kenneth Burgomaster Cast: Ed Begley, Jr., Greg Germann, Parvesh Cheena, Rob Van Dam, Mackenzie Aladjem, Evan Roe, JJ Totah, Jaden Betts, Samuel Gilbert, Griffin Cleveland, Dalton Cyr Running Time: 1:26 imetoysthemovie.com facebook.com/TimeToysMovie twitter.com/TimeToysMovie

Undercover Grandpa (Canada)

Friday, October 21 • 4pm • Chaplin Synopsis: They can barely stand each other, but can they stand next to each other for three days, without sleep, for the chance to win the car of their dreams? Production Company: DunGood Films, Vision Films Distribution

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senile, paranoid Grandpa is coming home that night for his monthly family dinner and it’s Jake’s turn to drive Grandpa back afterwards. While driving Grandpa back, Jake gets a call- Angie’s car has broken down and she needs Jake to pick her up right away. Production Companies: Grandpa Productions Ltd, CCI Entertainment Ltd Producer: Arnie Zipursky Director: Erik Canuel Screenwriter: Jeffrey Schechter Director of Photography: Pierre Gill Editor: Jean-Francois Bergeron Music: Michel Corriveau, Luc St Pierre Cast: James Caan, Dylan Everett, Paul Sorvino, Kenneth Welsh, Louis Gossett Jr., Lawrence Dane, Greta Onieogu, Paul Braunstein Running Time: 1:29

Age of Reason (Canada)

Thursday, October 20 • 2pm • Chaplin Synopsis: It’s Annie’s 8th birthday and her dad has thrown her a princess themed party. But when Dad’s assistant, and Annie’s first crush, shows up with his girlfriend, Annie’s dreams of happily ever after are shattered. Producers: Lora Campbell, Lisa Rose Snow Director: Lisa Rose Snow Screenwriter: Lisa Rose Snow Cinematography: Arthur E. Cooper Editor: John Nicholls Music: Jason Michael MacIssac Cast: Hannah Levinson, Neil Girvan, James Hawskley, Shanda Bezic Running Time: 9:54 organicwaterproductions.com facebook.com/organicwaterproductions twitter.com/organicwaterinc

Agrinoui

Friday October 21 • 8pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Jake has finally scored a date with the incredibly wonderful Angie. There’s only one problem: he’s forgotten that his

Friday, October 21 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: A young mare visits Cyprus to take part in races. Frustrated from failure, she abandons the racetrack after

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Short Films confronting her strict father. The mare will meet new friends who will try and help her find her lost courage Language: Modern Greek with English subtitles Production Company: A. Chaviaras Productions Ltd. Director: Alexis Chaviaras Screenwriter: Alexis Chaviaras, Christiana Vasiliou Character Animation: Sakis Kaleas Music: Costas Cacoyannis Cast: Christina Pavlidou, Marinos Hadjivasiliou, Filippos Sofianos, Christos Grigoriadis, Sofoklis Kaskaounias, Zoe Kyprianou, Thanasis Drakopoulos, Giorgos Roussos Running Time: 19:40 chaviaras.com

Producer: Liza Krassner, Milena Urbanova, Michal Zurovec Director: Liza Krassner Cinematography: Jan Netusil, Martin Vaccaro Editor: Christopher Duguay Music: Monica Bello, Joe Powers Running Time: 21:13 autismandartsattheauticenter.com

Applefun Puppetry Presents: Tales from the Sea

Saturday, October 22 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Siblings learn life lessons, as one tries to extort the other’s weekly allowance from him. When the prospective victim threatens to bring their police officer father into the fray, the tables are turned. Producers: Christina Gopal, Stephen Burhoe Directors: Stephen Burhoe Screenwriter: Stephen Burhoe Directory of Photography: Tim Nenninger Editor: Tim Nenninger Cast: Alex Gopal, Tatiana Trujillo, Julian Gopal, Christina Gopal, Kiko Sanchez, Stephen Burhoe Running Time: 9:59 facebook.com/wireride3blackmail

(Canada)

Friday, October 21 • 10am • Chaplin Synopsis: Episode 1 of the saga of Captain Purple, the most purple in the whole sea. Puppetry and cutout animation. Based on an original play “The Purple Pirate” by Mike Harding. Producer: Katarzyna Kochany Director: Katarzyna Kochany Writer: Mark Harding Screenwriter: Katarzyna Kochany Cinematography: Katarzyna Kochany Editor: Katarzyna Kochany Music: Mike Harding Cast: Mike Harding Running Time: 3

Autism and the Arts at the Auticenter (U.S. & Czech Republic)

Blackmail

Book Box

Friday, October 21 • 4:30pm • Pickford Synopsis: Two boys from very different backgrounds discover they have more in common than they imagine and strike up a friendship at the neighborhood book box. Producer: Apis Teicher Director: Apis Teicher Screenwriter: Apis Teicher Cinematography: Apis Teicher Editor: Apis Teicher Cast: Aiden Cumming-Teicher, Karim Fahmy Running Time: 6:05 imdb.com/title/tt5473362

Saturday, October 22 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Families of the Auticenter in Ceske Budejovice educate and raise autism awareness through the arts with American filmmakers.

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Charming

Sunday, October 23 • 10am • Chaplin Synopsis: A little Latina girl attempts to escape the rigors and misfortunes of living on skid row Los Angeles through the power of her mystical imagination while simultaneously trying to protect the bond with her addict mother. Producer: Lee Whittaker Director: Lee Whittaker Screenwriter: Lee Whittaker Cinematography: Elie Smolkin Editor: Chris Witt Music: Yuichiro Oku Cast: Gianna Gomez, Calotta Elektra Bosch Running Time: 22:02 catchingfirefliesfilm.com facebook.com/catchingfireflyz twitter.com/catchngfireflyz

Saturday, October 22 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Prince Charming recounts his disastrous search for true love in a re-imagining of classic Grimms’ fairytales with a contemporary touch. Producer: Tom Albanese Director: Tom Albanese Screenwriter: Tom Albanese Cinematography: Tavner Murphy, Spencer Showalter Editor: Tom Albanese Cast: Lucas Royalty, Tom Albanese, Will Hawkes, Marian Frizelle, Karla Buckner, Beeny Royston, Patricia Castello-Branco, Mary Bonney, Beatriz Mendonca, Nicole Broderick, Lex Kilgour, Victoria Beck, Joey Long, Matt Cordova, Simon Barbaro Running Time: 16:37 charmingshortfilm.com facebook.com/charmingshortfilm

Chandler’s Ark

Dani’s Bucket List The Bump Friday, October 21 • 12pm • Pickford

Sunday, October 23 • 10am • Chaplin Synopsis: Professional surfer, shaper and animal lover, Scott Chandler sets out on a quest to break the world record for dog surfing. Chandler’s Ark shows Scott’s journey from constructing his massive fifteen foot board, to practice at dog beach, all the way to his attempt for the world record in San Diego, CA. We get a unique inside perspective of the determination it takes when setting out to break a world record and how one boat-sized surfboard brought together a team of friends to make it all possible. Producers: Lance Dumais, Phil Ireland Director: Lance Dumais Cinematography: Paul Salmons Editor: Matt Heitman Cast: Scott Chandler Running Time: 15:31

Synopsis: Dani meets a young girl who may be pregnant. Producers: Kenneth Luba, Simon King Director: Simon King Screenwriter: Simon King Cinematography: Kenneth Luba Editor: Nancy Anderson Music: Cleo Cast: Rachelle Henry, Madisyn Lane, Glen Baggerly, Candi Kadel Running Time: 12 instagram.com/danisbucketlist facebook.com/DanisBucketList twitter.com/ClearstreamEnt

Erin, Owen & The Loch Ness Monster

Goodman’s Salute

Sunday, October 23 • 10am • Chaplin Synopsis: Scottish siblings, Erin and Owen, escape the clutches of bullies to barely make it on time for their father’s Loch Ness tour boat and they think the day will be uneventful. Little do they know that they will be swept off the tour boat in a storm, swallowed by the Loch Ness Monster and brought to the land of Mythatania, where all creatures heard of in myth and folklore have gone to escape the outside world. There they meet “The Mytfhitz” - a male, bossy Unicorn, a level-headed female Pegasus, an ADHD male Yeti and a big girly Sasquatch. “ Producer: Nicholas Julius Director: Nicholas Julius Screenwriter: Nicholas Julius Cast: Nicholas Julius Running Time: 8:31 facebook.com/nick.julius1

Saturday, October 22 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: A young boy has to find a way to say goodbye to his deceased father who died fighting for our country. Recently awarded “Best Patriotic Film”. Producer: Dewayne Bontrager, Lawayne Bontrager Director: Dewayne Bontrager Screenwriter: Dewayne Bontrager Director of Photography: Dewayne Bontrager Editor: Dewayne Bontrager Cast: Royce Mann, Drew Giles Running Time: 3 imdb.com/title/tt3447758

Heartfall

Force-Full Imagination Pt. 2

Saturday, October 22 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Trapped by the crossfire of war within the imaginary world of her apartment, Michelle must breach her way to safety despite her mom’s warnings and the traps set by her treacherous little brother. Producers: Jim Eimmerman, Jenifer Eimmerman, Felipe Ruiz Ricagni Director: Jim Eimmerman Screenwriter: Jim Eimmerman Director of Photography: Arden Tse Editor: James Eimmerman, Jake Glavies, Young II Kim Music: Florian Sonnleitner Cast: Michelle Eimmerman, Hunter Fischer, Anna Herbert, Kurt Keller Running Time: 3:25

Thursday, October 20 • 4pm • Chaplin Synopsis: A young woman struggles to reconcile with her father after their family is ripped apart by tragedy. Producers: Joth Riggs, Scott Nave, Joel Kilpatrick Director: Joth Riggs Screenwriters: Joel Kilpatrick, Joth Riggs Cinematography: Abraham Martinez Editors: Chase Baker, Jeff Learned, Joth Riggs Music: Fred Emory Smith Cast: Jenn Gotzon, Reagan Kilpatrick, Susan Wood Running Time: 10:40 whitestoneentertainment.com facebook.com/heartfallmovie

Heather’s Painting

Friday, October 21 • 10:30am • Pickford Synopsis: The story follows the breakdown of a family after losing their 14-year-old daughter, Heather, to stage 4 Leukemia. It’s a bitter and tempestuous journey as the

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Short Films marriage crumbles in the process of grief. Heather leaves them a secret message to help them through their turmoil. Producer: Freddie Connor Director: Freddie Connor Screenwriter: Freddie Connor Cinematography: Al Laus Editor: Arturo M. Antolín Music: Deborah Mollison Cast: Jon Osbeck, Jennifer Schaaf, Todd Covert Running Time: 15:05 heatherspaintingfilm.com

It Means Reward

Cinematography: Greg Salman Editor: Paulo Martinez Medeles Music: Audio Jungle Cast: Manny Rey, Carlos Carrrasco Running Time: 8:16

Lost & Found

Thursday, October 20 • 4:45pm • Pickford Synopsis: After dealing with a series of extreme characters during a speed-dating event for senior citizens, an elderly woman meets a charming, exotic gentleman. Production Company: JMD Creations Producers: Audrey Elizabeth Emmett, Manan Singh Katohora Director: Manan Singh Katohora Screenwriters: Bret Kofford, Manan Singh Katohora Director of Photography: Omar Juarez Editor: Aftab Asghar Music: Charlie Barnett Cast: Anne Stone, Manoj Tiwari, Carlos Macher, Raoul Anderson, Scott Ziess, Timothy Sayles Running Time: 13:03 imdb.com/title/tt4969570

(Ireland)

Friday, October 21 • 4:30pm • Pickford Synopsis: A broken man decides to bridge the gap between his shameful past and an uncertain future by seeking forgiveness, only to find a reward of hope and redemption ... in the knowledge of a son he never knew he had. Producer: Jill Sierra Director: Jill Sierra Screenwriter: Jill Sierra Cinematography: Lon Sierra Editor: Jill Sierra Cast: Steve Froehlich, Shina Hopkins, Levi Johnson Running Time: 6:18 imdb.com/title/tt5522906

Light (Musical)

Sunday, October 23 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Charlie and his recently widowed mom struggle to move on with their lives. There’s money trouble too. Charlie has a way with animals that allows him to devise a novel (and probably illegal) money making scheme. He’ll become the breadwinner and scare off his mom’s real and imaginary suitors. Producers: Patrick Daly, Magdalena Puzmujzniak, Liam O’Neill Director: Liam O’Neill Screenwriter: Liam O’Neill Director of Photography: Patrick Jordan Editors: Genevieve Murphy, Kevin Hughes Music: Seamus Slemon Cast: Caroline Morahan, Lee O’Donoghue Running Time: 15 facebook.com/lostandfoundashortfilm twitter.com/@LandF_ShortFilm

Love, Worth It (Amor, Vale) (Spain) Thursday, October 20 • 4:45pm • Pickford Sunday October 23 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: “Light” is a gentle ballad by Cedar Breaks that emphasizes the human potential to assist one another in significant helpful ways. The metaphor of light is used in this ballad to draw an analogy between our capacities for compassion and light itself. “Light” is a song of hope and courage, as one person takes a stand in the service of another and how that act gains momentum as others grasp the vision and become a strong force for change. The message is powerful and timeless. A dancer is late on her way to an audition, seeing someone in need she chooses to potentially sacrifice her

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ability to try out. Her small act of kindness not only makes her a friend but also brings out the meaning of the song to her and during the audition she finds herself already aligned and performing with the band in the spirit of the message. Producer: Empath Media LLC Director: Norman Bossworth Writer: Greg Eriksen Cinematography: Norman Bosworth Arrangement: Mike Ericksen Editor: Norman Bosworth Dancer: Chanel Kostich Performed by: Cedar Breaks Band Running Time: 6cedarbreaksband.com

Friday, October 21 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: A distraught man will go to the edge of sanity to reclaim his family. “ Language: Spanish, English subtitles Producers: Manny Rey, Annette Reid, Paulo Martinez Medeles Director: Annette Reid Screenwriter: Manny Rey

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Margaret

Marty: A Wild West Neverland

Saturday, October 22 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Marty: A Wild West Neverland is an adventure-fantasy set in a world inhabited by only kids. Marty and Dee cross paths with the ruthless One-Eyed Johnny and the Krimson Kids where they experience the harsh realities of tyranny and violence in the West. Producers: Christopher Guanzon, Vu Hoang Director: Vu Hoang Screenwriter: Vu Hoang, Christopher Guanzon Director of Photography: Joe Cheung Editor: Vu Hoang Music: Andrew DePolo, Jared DePolo Cast: Reid Miller, Jonah Hwang, Shae Smolik Running Time: 16:35 martythefilm.com facebook.com/martyfilm twitter.com/martythefilm

Thursday, October 20 • 4pm • Chaplin Synopsis: To prepare for auditions, Meisner actor Jerome goes on blind dates with his roommate’s unsuspecting girlfriends. After professionally successful but romantically disastrous dates as three different characters, Jerome faces the most challenging night of his acting career when his oblivious roommate invites all three of his dates to a party. Production Company: Two Hands Productions Producers: Savannah Kopp, Amy Argyle, Grace De Silva Director: Dan Levy Dagerman Screenwriter: Savannah Kopp Director of Photography: Julien Amaru Estrada, Daryl Gilmore, Dawn Shim Editor: Mike Aguilar Music: Josh Glazer Cast: Lionel Sam, Joe Royal, Amy Argyle, Grace De Silva, Candice Ramirz, Ella James, Miranda Parham Running Time: 18

Mermaids on Mars

Friday, October 21 • 10:30am • Pickford Synopsis: Water on Mars is big news these days, but a young boy discovered that water existed there long ago. Follow Julian on his adventure through outer space where he meets the wondrous mermaids of Mars. Producer: Kat Alioshin, Nancy Guettier, Jon V. Peters Director: Jon V. Peters Screenwriter: Jarrett Galante, Nancy Guettier Cinematography: Pete Kozachik, Carl Miller, Timothy Taylor, Peter Williams Editor: Jorge Martinez Music: John Howland Cast: Nathan Caywood, Jessica Lowe, Mario Fong, Susan Zelinsky, John Howland, Melissa Phillips, Gillian Peters, Adrienne Shamszad, Jeff Campbell, Angelica Zuber, Pete Kozachik Running Time: 25 mermaidsonmarsthefilm.com facebook.com/mermaidsonmarsthefilm twitter.com/athenastudios

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Short Films Muggs and Toast

Thursday, October 20 • 4pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Muggs & Toast is the story of two Brooklyn gangster-wannabes who are too incompetent to actually pull off a job. After several bungled heists they accept what should be a simple catering job from their delusional landlord, Morty Funkmeyer, who they owe three months’ rent. Their quest for a buck spells disaster for any unlucky soul caught in their path. The 25-minute film uses a limited animation technique featuring still photographs of the actors over hand-painted backgrounds. Production Company: Germantown Films Producers: Ron Schildknecht, Nicky Shane, Rolan Whitt Director: Ron Schildknecht Screenwriter: Rolan Whitt, Nicky Shane, Ron Schildknecht Animation: Ron Schildknecht, Nicky Shane Editor: Ron Schildknecht Music: Nicky Shane Cast: Rolan Whitt, Nicky Shane, David Fuller, Nikki Caballero, Bobby Simons, Xander Stewart, Sherri Shea Running Time: 25

Pike and Trident: Josephine Gets Her Way

Friday October 21 • 10am • Chaplin Synopsis: The rollicking adventure story of two museum curators in the year 3535, who time travel back to 1796 to extract an artifact from Josephine Bonaparte’s salon. Production Company: Makers of Mischief Productions Producers: Patty Jean Robinson, Jan Bryant Directors: Kim Turney, Jan Bryant Screenwriter: Patty Jean Robinson Directory of Photography: Eric Hunter Editor: Kim Turney Music: Robb Padgett Cast: Kim Turney, Patty Jean Robinson, Anne Wescott, Olivia Schlueter-Corey, Hans Pasricha Running Time: 10 facebook.com/pikeandtrident

Director: Gary Clarke Screenwriter: Gary Clarke Cinematography: Alex Walker Editor: Alex Walker Cast: Ava L’Amoreaux, Aslan Hollier, Matthew Albrecht, Dieter Kingwergs, Harold Fisch, Matt Kalbfleisch, Gary Clarke, Hannah Race, Lisa Race, Natalia L’Amoreaux Running Time: 32:57

Sunday, October 23 • 10am • Chaplin Synopsis: Kenji makes Japanese riceballs for his half-Australian son. Eventually, those riceballs strengthen their bond and help them overcome the pain of losing their loved one. Language: English, Japanese Producers: Shingo Usami, Hiroshi Kasuga Director: Shingo Usami Screenwriter: Shingo Usami Director of Photography: Ella Gibbins Editor: Romain Mongin Music: Greg Nishimura-Parke Cast: Shingo Usami, Tatsuo Running Time: 10:20 shingousami.com

Soft Landings

Rock ‘N’ Roll Island

Quadrilyzed: The Journey of Jason Abraham

My Darling

Thursday, October 20 • 4:45pm • Pickford Synopsis: A treasure map reunites a fractured family. Producers: Chris Alan, Darielle Rose Director: Tim Gray Screenwriters: Tahirah Foy, Tim Gray, Kahea Kiwaha, Don Raimondi, Darielle Rose, Steven Stanton, Dan Yates Cinematography: Don Raimondi Editor: Terri Zitnick Cast: Chris Alan, Kenta Asars, Alandrea Martin, Darielle Rose Running Time: 7 imdb.com/title/tt5608806

Riceballs

Sunday, October 23 • 10am • Chaplin Synopsis: On one of the best powder days of 2015, beloved Tahoe skier and photographer, Jason Abraham, caught an edge while skiing Squaw Valley’s notorious Palisades’ Main Chute and took a fall that would change the course of his and his family’s life forever. QUADRILYZED follows Jason as he navigates his new version of life as a quadriplegic, an athlete, a photographer and - above all else- as a committed loving husband and father. Producers: Roy Tuscany, High Fives Foundation Director: Chris Bartkowski Editor: Chris Bartkowski Cast: Jason Abraham, Kate Abraham Running Time: 7:28 quadrilyzed.org

Friday, October 21 • 4:30pm • Pickford Synopsis: Who went to England? Everyone from The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Yardbirds, Rod Stewart, Elton John, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and many more... what was the appeal of this small island in the middle of the Thames? And how did it become the epicenter of a new musical craze known as R&B? Through interviews with musicians, fans and music, the film rediscovers the magic of Eel Pie Island in the 60’s and asks what influence the island had on British musical history. Producers: Cheryl Robson, Helen Walker Directors: Cheryl Robson, Helen Walker Directory of Photography: Eric Hunter Editor: Christy Hanna Cast: Rod Stewart, Steve Hackett, Top Topham, Mick Avory, Phil May, Paul Stewart, Don Craine Running Time: 31:59 eelpieislandmusic.com/film facebook.com/Eelpiland twitter.com/hashtag/rocknrollisland

So You Wanna Make a Movie Friday, October 21 • 10am • Chaplin Synopsis: Quinn and her two friends, Cameron and Bernie, all in their mid-twenties, start a movie-making business on a shoestring. Producers: Lisa Race, Judy Ososkie

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(South Africa)

Sunday, October 23 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: A seemingly chance encounter between a young boy and an old man reveals the depths that family will go. Producer: Mandelise van Loggerenberg Directors: Linsen Loots, Dewet van Rooyen Screenwriters: Linsen Loots, Dewet van Rooyen, Mandelise van Loggerenberg, Ben Albertyn Cinematography: DeWet van Rooyen Editors: Linsen Loots, Dewet van Rooyen Music: Jan-Hendrik Harley Cast: Jesse Cornelius, Wolfgang Weissenstein Running Time: 6:43 wyrdfilms.com/projects/soft-landings

Somebody NEEDS You

Friday, October 21 • 4:30pm • Pickford Synopsis: “Somebody NEEDS You” is about a little girl who thinks she’s not important, until she comes to realize she only has to look around to find she is needed wherever she goes. Producer: Ruth Elliott-Hilsdon Director: Dani Bowman Screenwriter: Ruth Elliott-Hilsdon Animation: Ruth Elliott-Hilsdon, Dani Bowman, Nicholas Mastangelo Music: Ruth Elliott-Hilsdon Cast: June Foray Running Time: 3:49 edudesigns.org facebook.com/SomebodyNeedsYouToo

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Short Films Someone Good Will Find You

Music: Egg Music Cast: Melanie Wehrmacher, Lauren Addy Running Time: 25

Sugar

Spectratta

Thursday, October 20 • 2pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Inspired by a short story from award-winning Israel author Etgar Keret, Someone Good Will Find You is the story of a boy who learns an unintended lesson when his immigrant father attempts to teach him the value of money by giving him a piggy bank. The story transforms a modern-day Israeli fable into a dramatic story about a Chinese family adapting to Western life in New York City. Producer: Jessica Kingdon Director: Leelia Strogov Screenwriters: Jessica Kingdon, Leelia Strogov Director of Photography: Aharon Rothschild Editors: Mark Tickell, Raul Santos Cast: William Yuekun Wu, Jeanette Eng, Altarius Shu Running Time: 8:40 someonegoodwillfindyou.com

Spark Story Bible Adventures: The Story of Christmas

Thursday, October 20 • 2pm • Chaplin Synopsis: The story of Jesus’ birth in a stable comes alive for children in the first animated video from the Spark series. Based on the award-winning Spark Story Bible, The Story of Christmas helps children laugh, wonder and rejoice as they learn of God’s love for the world in the gift of baby Jesus. Spark Story Bible Adventures bring the stories of the Spark Story Bible to life with the colorful animation and with Squiggles, an expressive little caterpillar whose reactions put children right in the middle of the story. Producers: Kara Lord Piersimoni, Aaron Christopher Directors: Jeremy Wanek, Josh Stifter Screenwriters: Aaron Christopher, Matt Spring Director of Photography: Ben Enke Editors: Blain Traughber, Eric Chan, Makenzie Gruenig, Jeremy Wanek Composer: Curtis Allen Hager

Friday, October 21 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: We are all on the spectrum, if only by our tiptoes. The more we recognize this, the more compassion, empathy and indeed celebration we can experience for the whole spectrum of neurodiversity. In “Spectratta”, the video companion to Sonatina for Violin and Piano “Parallel Plaid”, time literally stretches and compresses in way very familiar to those affected by Autism SD and ADHD/ADD as they interact with the outside world. Hyperfocus and fluttery focus likewise interlock in a dance between parent and child. Director: Susan Maughlin Wood Screenwriter: Susan Maughlin Wood Cinematography: Susan Maughlin Wood Editor: Susan Maughlin Wood Music: Susan Maughlin Wood Cast: Susan Maughlin Wood Running Time: 5

Sunday, October 23 • 10am • Chaplin Synopsis: A frustrated musician, in the middle of a crisis moment, clashes with a pizza delivery guy who tries to convince him that his life would be easier if he gave up on his dreams. Producer: Richard Turke Director: Stephen Anderson Screenwriter: Stephen Anderson Cinematography: Justin Duval Editor: Rick Ives Music: James Eakin III Cast: Sean Bolger, Ben Kurland Running Time: 5:58 imdb.com/title/tt4416376

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The Halloween Girl

The Double Cross (U.K.)

Friday, October 21 • 10:30am • Pickford Synopsis: The Double Cross is a silent black and white comedy short set in the 1920’s, where our hero is a young waiter for hire who gets caught up in a murder plot during a party and eventually rescues the damsel in distress. Producer: Mark Brocking Director: Mark Brocking Screenwriter: Mark Brocking Director of Photography: Jesse Llande Editor: Tony Palmer Music: Cyrus Gabrysch Cast: James Northcote, Gately Freeman Running Time: 17:18

Friday, October 21 • 4:30pm • Pickford Synopsis: Ten years after her tragic death on Halloween night, Charlotte begins to reappear to her mother, Marie, in a series of nightmares - or are they? Only adding to her distress is the news that her young son, Luke, now has a mysterious teenage friend he calls ‘The Halloween Girl’ - and her name is Charlotte. Has Charlotte really returned- and is Marie’s dark secret now in danger of being revealed? Producers: Richard T. Wilson, Linda Wilson Director: Richard T. Wilson Screenwriter: Richard T. Wilson Cinematography: Adam Lee, Kevin McElroy Editor: Richard T. Wilson Music: Zachary Ziegler Cast: Catherine Kustra, Nicholas Zoto, Christie Parker, Carol Anne Raffa, Liam Barnett, Michael Dostillio Running Time: 18:53 madshelleyfilms.com facebook.com/MadShelleyFilms twitter.com/MadShelleyFilms

The Edge of Impossible

The Ravens

Thursday, October 20 • 4:45pm • Pickford Synopsis: Showcasing the unlimited potential of the human spirit and friendship, The Edge of Impossible follows Tony

Friday, October 21 • 10am • Chaplin Synopsis: When young Ruby’s father returns unexpectedly from war, his volatile

Sticks and Stones

Friday, October 21 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Sam, is a 12-year-old boy who is deemed as “different” by the children at his school. A talented artist, he is relentlessly bullied by his classmates. A delicate, fragile dreamer, who is shy and reserved, he just wants to hide from the world. With thoughts of suicide and no friends to turn to he withdraws to his art for solace. As a last resort he turns to the internet for help. Production Company: Audacious Entertainment Producers: Kate Rees Davies, Taylor Grant Director: Kate Rees Davies Screenwriters: Kate Rees Davies, Taylor Grant Directory of Photography: Steve Romano Editor: Jeni Francisco Music: Robert J. Conejo Cast: Cole Ewing, Freya Tingley, Jennifer Blanc, Sam Chen, Abigail Hopkins Running Time: 15

Schmiesing’s journey to become the first quadriplegic to heli-ski rarefied backcountry of the Chugach Mountain Range in Alaska, the Mecca of extreme freeskiing world. Producers: Conor Toumarkine, Roy Tuscany Director: Conor Toumarkine Writers: Tony Schmiesing, Roy Tuscany Director of Photography: Conor Toumarkine Editor: Conor Toumarkine Music: Tony Schmiesing Cast: Tony Schmiesing, Brian Sheckler, Duncan Sisson, Travis Callison Running Time: 13:47 theedgeofimpossible.com/ facebook.com/HighFivesFoundation twitter.com/Hi5sFoundation

(Australia)

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Short & Student Films state makes it difficult for the family to reconnect. Ruby’s anxieties are projected onto a pair of ravens, vigilantly defending their nearby nest, who become a catalyst for the troubled family’s journey from crisis to healing. Producer: Jennifer Perrott Director: Jennifer Perrott Screenwriter: Jennifer Perrott Cinematography: John Brawley Editor: Veronika Jenet Music: Michael Yezerski Cast: Sarah Snook, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor, Indianna Gregg Running Time: 23:12 theravens.com.au facebook.com/theravensfilm twitter.com/TheRavensFilm

To Oh Seven

Friday, October 21 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: Some journeys begin at the end of the line, where memories wait beneath the falling snow. Producer: Ingrid Price Director: Davis Hall Screenwriter: Ingrid Price Cinematography: Davis Hall, Ingrid Price Editor: Davis Hall Music: Spencer David Hutchings Cast: Davis Hall, Lindsay Armstrong Running Time: 3:39 peakroadproductions.com facebook.com/ To-Oh-Seven-1602855039954119

The Whimsical Imagineer

Room and It’s A Small World. Join Rolly himself, as well as Disney legend Bob Gurr, Rolly’s son and Imagineer Chris Crump and a number of others who worked with Rolly over the years in “The Whimsical Imagineer”, a half hour documentary highlighting Rolly’s work at Disney. Production Company: Kenbow Communications Executive Producer: Kenneth Kebow Director: Kenneth Kebow DIrector of Photography: Kenneth Kebow Editor: Kenneth Kebow Cast: Rolly Crump, Chris Crump, Bob Gurr Steve Kirk, John Horny Running Time: 29 rolandfargocrump.com

Director of Photography: Mary Lou Sandler Editor: Justin Sandler Cast: Justin Sandler, Michelle Lombardo, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Christian Calloway, Naomi Nektare Running Time: 15:36 gofundme.com/wtwyab facebook.com/ welcometowhereyouvealwaysbeen twitter.com/WTWYAB

We Can’t Die

Worth the Wait

Thursday, October 20 • 4pm • Chaplin Synopsis: A down and out screenwriter, who has lost all hope, makes a decision to give up writing. One night, in desperation, he tosses all his scripts in a box to throw out. Later that night, as the clock ominously strikes midnight, he soon discovers that sometimes stories have a life of their own. Producer: Holly Jacks Director: LuAnn Nicosia Screenwriters: LuAnn Nicosia Cinematography: Tanner Morrison Editor: Tom Scott Cast: Clayton Snyder, Jamie Costa, Bryan Hanna, Alastair James Murden, Laura Elizabeth Hal, LaVon Wageman Running Time: 25:53

Sunday, October 23 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: He’s moved on. So has she. But the annual jelly making competition reveals they both still have something to prove. Producers: Troy Lamberth, Joel P. Berry Directors: John Sinclair, Joel P. Berry Screenwriter: Joel P. Berry Cinematography: Noah Lamberth, Tom Scott Editor: Joel P. Berry Music: Ray Hedgepeth Cast: Richard Doyle, Laura Bell Bundy, Joel P. Berry Running Time: 11:03 sweetteafilms.com

Welcome To Where You’ve Always Been

A Walk Down the Aisle

UNSPOKEN

Thursday, October 20th • 2pm • Chaplin Synopsis: When Brenda and Phil make the devastating decision to take their newborn daughter off life support, they must retreat to separate corners to grieve. Once Brenda gets the go-ahead to try again, they come out fighting, wondering if they can retrieve the trust and courage they once had together to take another chance on building their family. Producers: Tamara Rabil, Micaela Tamaccio Director: Todd Sandler Screenwriter: Patricia Meyer Cinematography: Frank Sun, Maria Rusche Editor: Todd Sandler Music: Leonardo De Bernardini Cast: Katie Morrison, Drew Rausch Running Time: 15:27 unspokenshortfilm.com facebook.com/WildAngelFilms twitter.com/wildangelfilms

Violet (Ireland)

Sunday, October 23 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: When Rolly Crump interviewed for a job at Disney Animation back in the 1950’s, he was told he had “the worst portfolio of anyone ever hired at Disney Animation Studio”. As it turned out, Rolly was one of the best hires Disney ever made! Working with Walt Disney himself, as well as with the original group of Disney Imagineers, Rolly went on to create some of Disneyland’s most beloved attractions including The Haunted Mansion, The Tiki

Blanco Director: Maurice Joyce Screenwriter: Mark Hodkinson Animation: Francisco Javier Ara Santos, Sergio Córdoba, Santiago López Jover, Paul Williams, Rubén García Díaz, Maurice Joyce Editors: Maurice Joyce, Alan Slattery Music: Dean Valentine Cast: Aiden Gillen Running Time: 8

Sunday, October 23 • 12pm • Chaplin Synopsis: ‘Violet’ is the dark, cautionary tale of a young girl who despises her reflection. Executive Producer: Alan Joyce Producers: Mark Hodkinson, Nuria González

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Thursday, October 20 • 4:45pm • Pickford Synopsis: “Welcome to Where You’ve Always Been” is a story about a champion spoken word poet named Devyn Duncan who has everything, but is blind to the blessings around him. He must find a way to overcome his depression and demons before his overwhelming desire to end his life wins the battle. He turns to alcohol to cope with the pain while hiding his suicidal thoughts from his wife, but she has a secret of her own which could change everything. Producers: Justin Sandler, Mary Lou Sandler Directors: Justin Sandler, Mary Lou Sandler Screenwriter: Justin Sandler

Student Films

Saturday, October 22 • 6:15pm • Fairbanks Synopsis: An ambivalent man recollects memories as he heads to church to meet his fiancé. Producer: Jordan Wise Director: Daniel Ajemian Screenwriter: Daniel Ajemian Cinematography: Kevin J. Sisco Editor: Kevin J. Sico Music: Alex Robert Heinrich Cast: Matthew Makita, Claire Chapelli Running Time: 5 awalkdowntheaislefilm.com facebook.com/AWalkDowntheAisle twitter.com/WalkDownAisle

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Student Films A Wealthy Diagnosis

Saturday, October 22 • 6:15pm • Fairbanks Synopsis: Affluenza is a new mental illness that affects wealthy youth and diminishes their feelings of guilt, motivation and creates a sense of isolation. But is this a valid illness or is it a way to pardon the actions of reckless, wealthy teenagers? A Wealthy Diagnosis explores te juvenile justice system and how money affects the outcomes. Producer: George Relyea Director: Araceli Haslam Cinematography: Ryan James Editor: Ryan James Music: Orange Music, Marshall Lawrence Shaw, HnB Production School: Spyhop Youth Media Matters Cast: Ray Wahl, Marijean Woolf, Steve Beck, Emad Jabini, Angel Herrera, Michelle Galvez, Pamela Vickery, Theresa Martinez, Moises Prospero, Amber Dwyer, Sam Colosimo, Dominique Kloepfer-Sommerfield Running Time: 15:00

Adija

Saturday, October 22 • 7pm • Pickford Synopsis: An on-the-run service-robot gets his leashed yanked when the only thing between him and freedom is a little girl and her dead dog. Producer: Octevia Robertson Director: Dylan Chase Animation: Dylan Chase, Julie Hagel, Sam McGowan, Nikki Smith, Octevia Robertson, Anthony Cabrera School: Florida State University Running Time: 2:09

By the Hour

Saturday, October 22 • 9pm • Pickford Synopsis: In this short documentary, filmmakers follow a novice runner as he attempts his first 100-mile race. It also explores the sport, the athletes and what it takes to compete in an ultra-marathon. Producer: Thomas Garbett Director: Sophie Turok Cinematography: Isa Card, Ryan James Editor: Thomas Garbett Music: Jeremy Chatelain, Rowan Stigner School: Spyhop Youth Media Matters Cast: Joe Dean, Becci Dean, Karl Meltzer, Dj Loertscher, Peter Brooks, Jay Griffith Running Time: 15

Fanny Pack Saturday, October 22 • 9pm • Pickford Synopsis: A young girl in the Bronx finds escape from an unhappy family life through her graffiti art. Producer: Tai Gordon Animation: Apollonia Thomaier, Tai Gordon, Chonlawat Thammawan, Joe Vick, Austin Becker Music: Evan Alderete School: DigiPen Institute of Technology Cast: Apollonia Thomaier, Lucie, Alejandro Potter Running Time: 4:08

Built to Serve

Saturday, October 22 • 6:15pm • Fairbanks Synopsis: Fanny Pack is a comedy about a young Indian-American woman who wants to follow her dreams and a fanny pack clad Indian father who chases his daughter through an airport hoping that she will follow his dreams. Producer: Isabel Marden Director: Uttera Singh Screenwriter: Uttera Singh Cinematography: Guan Xi Editor: Takashi Uchida Music: Matt Hutchinson Cast: Brian George, Uttera Singh Running Time: 10:22 facebook.com/fannypackthemovie

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Inside A Bundle

Saturday, October 22 • 5pm • Pickford Synopsis: An elderly woman hopefully searches for her long lost daughter to assure her of her mother’s love and desire to care for her. Disoriented, a kind police officer assists her on her quest. Language: Korean with English subtitles Producer: Heung-Jong Joo Director: Min-Jae Kang Screenwriter: Min-Jae Kang Cinematography: Min-Sung Kang Editor: Min-Jae Kang Music: Sae-Young Park Cast: Seung-Tae Park, Ji-Sook Kwak, Kyu-Sung Lee, Sang-Hoon Song, Hye-Young Jung Running Time: 15:30

Inventing a Laugh

Saturday, October 22 • 6:15pm • Fairbanks Synopsis: Felix is a failed inventor and when his brother-in-law threatens to kick him out of his house, it’s Felix’s last chance to build a machine that will finally bring his brother-in-law and nephew closer together and hopefully keep him with a roof on top of his head. Producer: Mariana Robles Thome Director: Carolina Mejia Lartilleux Screenwriter: Carolina Mejia Lartilleux Cinematography: Juan Pablo Fuentes Editors: Paula Ferro, Carolina Mejia Lartilleux Music: Natali Estrada Cast: Chris Gross, Ryan Karloff, Kaiden Chapman, Julie Cardia Running Time: 15

Saturday, October 22 • 5pm • Pickford Synopsis: After Isa tells her class that she believes her frog is magical and will turn into a prince, a bully and his gang challenge her to prove it. Undaunted, Isa embarks on a quest to prove to everyoneand herself- that magic really does exist. Producer: Erica Chan Director: Yingxiang Huang Screenwriters: Yingxiang Huang, Nic Sridej DIrector of Photography: Jeremy Donaldson Editor: Erica Chan Music: Jason Little School: Florida State University Cast: Julia Jordan Running Time: 14:15

Jessie

Saturday, October 22 • 9pm • Pickford Synopsis: In this coming of age film, Jessie, a 12-year-old tomboy creates false assumptions about her new neighbor, who happens to be deaf. Conflict and emotion immediately sets in, as Jessie spreads false and inaccurate information about the new neighbor’s disability. Producers: Andrew Arehart, Jack Arehart, Matthew Arehart Directors: Andrew Arehart, Jack Arehart, Matthew Arehart Screenwriters: Andrew Arehart, Jack Arehart, Matthew Arehart Director of Photography: Andrew Arehart, Jack Arehart, Matthew Arehart Editors: Andrew Arehart, Jack Arehart, Matthew Arehart Music: Heartland Community Worship School: Lorain County Community College Cast: Audrey Baker, Matthew Arehart, Paige Gibeault, Amy Cooper, Jay Goodman, James Feeks Running Time: 1:01

Leaving Greece

Isa and the Frog Prince

Saturday, October 22 • 8pm • Fairbanks Synopsis: The film follows the three Afghan teenagers over one and half years, documenting their attempts to find a place in this union of countries that is called

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Lola the Great

Saturday, October 22 • 5pm • Pickford Synopsis: Lola the Magician’s Assistant never thought much of herself, but that changes one night when she is magically transported to the mysterious and dangerous Otherworld. Dodging villains and outsmarting mermaids with her new friend Bea the Fairy, Lola must discover her own magic in order to win the day, save the show and become Lola the Great. Producer: Aileen Carpenter Director: Lydia Dullinger Screenwriter: Lydia Dullinger, Rachel Leigh Shirley Director of Photography: Rachel Leigh Shirley Editor: Nicola Newton School: Florida State University Cast: Carlie Nettles, Ella Goksen, Tom Cleland, Miles Postlethwait Running Time: 12:19

Reflections

Saturday, October 22 • 7pm • Pickford Synopsis: An empirical study on clones leads a scientist on a journey of self discovery. Producer: Kaleigh Kailani Director: Kaleigh Kailani Screenwriter: Kaleigh Kailani Director of Photography: Kaleigh Kailani Editor: Kaleigh Kailani Music: Kevin Macleod School: UC Berkely

Cast: Kaleigh Kailani Running Time: 11

Shark Attack

Sleeping Beauty

Saturday, October 22 • 7pm • Pickford Synopsis: A dorky fifth-grader braves the bully-infested waters of his neighborhood pool party to win the heart of the dark princess of his dreams. Producer: Paul Ramsdell Director: Victoria Cragg Screenwriters: Victoria Cragg, Jamie Cernich Cinematography: Grace Colley Editor: Austin Baur Music: Eliot Barley, Kane Whitelam School: Florida State University Cast: Jack Fry, Cassidy Ryan Running Time: 9

Saturday, October 22 • 7pm • Pickford Synopsis: Inside an abandoned castle, a slumbering prince has waited many long years to be woken but when an adventurous princess and her loyal sidekick stumble upon his castle they may get more than they bargained for. Producer: Murong Li Director: Kaleigh Kailani Screenwriter: Kaleigh Kailani Cinematography: Dartanyan Tzanetopoulos Editors: Kaleigh Kailani, Zach Nieman Music: Kevin Macleod Cast: Kaleigh Kailani, Kirsten Dwyer, Brian J. Patterson, David Hicks, Summer Kailani Running Time: 7:31

(Re)Defined

Saturday, October 22 • 7pm • Pickford Synopsis: A New York tale about friendship; 13-year-old Jae is caught up in finding himself, when he discovers something new about his best friend Jess, that will change the relationship forever. Executive Producer: Bob Giraldi Producer: Eva Minemore Director: Danae Grandison Screenwriter: Danae Grandison Director of Photography: Edward A. Herrera Editor: Tom Knight Music: Tony Lepore, Cezar Cunningham, Adjah John featuring Rob Morrison, Rob Morrison School: School of Visual Arts Cast: Adjah John, Sage Spielman Running Time: 10:26

Short Term

Southern Roots

Repaired

Saturday, October 22 • 6:15pm • Fairbanks Synopsis: Two paintings fall in love at an Art Restoring house. Although it won’t be so easy for them to be together. Executive Producer: Marcelo Rodrigues Producer: Paula Tonissi Director: Marcelo Barbosa Screenwriter: Marcelo Barbosa Cinematography: Leonardo Kawabe Editor: Marcelo Barbosa Music: Thiago Nemecek Cast: Roberto Nardocci, Carla Bridi Running Time: 10:45 moiopictures.com facebook.com/repairedshortfilm

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Saturday, October 22 • 5pm • Pickford Synopsis: After being abandoned by his mother, Tommy (12) is begging for help alone on the streets of Downtown Los Angeles. John, a middle-aged black man rescues Tommy. They begin to live a difficult life but are not lonely anymore. John, in the process of living with Tommy, realizes that Tommy wishes to go back to school and study. He feels Tommy is his responsibility now and is so determined to let Tommy achieve his dreams. John starts working hard but one day the police suspect that John has kidnapped Tommy and that he is not his son. The misunderstanding leads to John being encountered by the police and this tragedy breaks John’s and Tommy’s dreams. Producers: Edward Lee, Zhe “Z” Zhang Director: Aijia Li Screenwriter: Aijia Li Cinematography: Ilya Chegodar Editor: Aijia Li Music: Senjor Hsu, Aijia Li Cast: Andrew Fox, Nicholas Freeman Running Time: 17:04

Saturday, October 22 • 7pm • Pickford Synopsis: Macayla, new to the North, struggles to keep her Tennessee upbringing under wraps before realizing she and her sassy Southern mother are truly unique. Producer: Jill Somers Director: Elizabeth Serral Screenwriter: Elizabeth Serral Cinematography: Clara Maria Díez Editor: Jon Sams Music: Brandon Wilson Cast: Kennedy Brice Running Time: 8:41

Steadfast Stanley

Saturday, October 22 • 6:15pm • Fairbanks Synopsis: Stanley the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is left behind in the break of an apocalypse. All he wants to do is get back to his owner… Director: John Kim

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The Lottery (Musical)

Super Chef

Saturday, October 22 • 7pm • Pickford Synopsis: Afflicted with food allergies, a young nerd concocts an imaginary hero, Super Chef, to help him conquer GMOs... and his loneliness at a flavorless summer camp. Producer: Fred Johnson Director: Rochelle Rose Screenwriter: Rochelle Rose Cinematography: Kariim Charlier Animators: Nathanial Watson, Kiante Todd Editor: Saad Nawab School: Florida State University Cast: Caleb Joseph, Alex Perez, Brynn Elders, Gary Wilkerson Running Time: 10:52

Saturday, October 22 • 5pm • Pickford Synopsis: Billy, a starving orphan, steals a winning lottery ticket from the town drunkard only to later question and doubt his own mortality. Producer: Leiqi Lin Director: Hanrui Wang Screenwriter: Raiza Centeno Director of Photography: Jialiang He Editor: Xixi Liu Music: Jingwei Zhou Cast: Tonyboy Marin, Rebecca Kostolny, Don Hardwick Running Time: 13:14 facebook.com/TheLotteryShort

Youth Fest! Films

4242

(Portugal)

The King of Trickery

Saturday, October 22 • 6:15pm • Fairbanks Synopsis: When a young boy’s magician father dies during his performance, the boy strives to forget about all that is magic. Producer: Lena Mesiano Director: Thea Naerdal Screenwriter: Gloria Suarez Director of Photography: Roger Pettersen Editor: Jingyi Zhang Music: Travis Dunn Cast: Marcelo Monsalve, Rich Pagan, Bruce Goodchild, Zach Eulberg, Erica Yanin Perez, Ross Turner, Brandon Richard Running Time: 14:16

Saturday, October 22 • 10:30am • Fairbanks Synopsis: Cristi has moved to an unknown country, far away from family and friends. At first, she is happy for the challenge. But soon she begins to question her place in this new world that seems to be a lost town, made of absences, distances, silence and indifference. 4242 is the story of a young female immigrant, a story of a teenager’s anguish who is trying to redefine her identity after being forced to leave home. Language: English, Romanian Producer: Victor Eustaquio Director: Sara Eustaquio Screenwriters: Cristina Caldararu, Sara Eustaquio, Mae Margriet Editor: Sara Eustaquio Music: Powlos, LabVic Cast: Cristina Caldararu Running Time: 11:12

A Hope For the Future: Education for Cambodia Saturday, October 22 • 10:30am • Fairbanks

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Synopsis: Two American teens, children of immigrants, travel to Cambodia to explore the impact of the 1975 genocide on today’s children. Created during a program called Digital Storytelling Adventures. A film by Eun Seo (Elly) Choi and Maddy Daum. A production of HW Go! Cambodia: A Digital Storytelling Adventure, a program of Content Media Group, Harvard-Westlake School and Peace Works Travel. Executive Producers: Cheri Gaulk, Jeff MacIntyre and Alethea Paradis. Executive Producers: Cheri Gaulke, Jeff MacIntyre, Alethea Paradis Directors: Eun Seo (Elly) Choi, Maddy Daum School: Harvard-Westlake School Running Time: 3:42

Attached at the Soul

Behind the Rocks

Saturday, October 22 • 10:30am • Fairbanks Synopsis: After finding a golden rock in her garden, a girl goes on an unexpected adventure with her friends. Producer: Lettie Costea Director: Maia Costea Screenwriter: Maia Costea Editors: Lettie Costea, Maia Costea Music: Kevin MacLeod Cast: Maia Costea, Carla Costea, Izabel Pearce Running Time: 5

Cambodia: The Next Generation Saturday, October 22 • 9:30am • Pickford Synopsis: Donald Kline struggles with having to leave his wife Margie’s death bed in order to attend a ceremony where he and his wife will be honored for their lifetime achievements, which include promoting diversity, equal rights and acceptance. Donald’s daughter, Theresa, however, convinces him that going to the ceremony is the right thing to do. Donald reluctantly goes to the ceremony, but he is only there physically; mentally he is back in time to the 1950’s when he first met Margie. We see their struggles as two teenager from different ethnic backgrounds growing up in the racially divided South. They open their hearts to find acceptance, friendship, compassion and love. When Donald finally becomes both physically and mentally present, we realize just how close and attached he and the love of his life, Margie, really are. Producers: Hanna Margulies, Angelina Leon, Tanya Newton, Susan Margulies, Russel Margulies Director: William Leon Screenwriter: William Leon Cinematography: Andy Aragon Music: Chris Zabriskie Cast: Don Moss, T’keyah Crystal Keymah, Christian Weissmann, Aliyah Royale, Efe Running Time: 11:06 attachedatthesoul.com facebook.com/AttachedattheSoul twitter.com/williamleonfilm

Saturday, October 22 • 10:30am • Fairbanks Synopsis: Poverty still plagues Cambodia forty years after the genocide. Two teens travel to Cambodia and interview young people who, through education, are rebuilding their lives and their country. A film by Emilia Holt and Marina Weidmann. A production of HW Go! Cambodia: A Digital Storytelling Adventure, a program of Content Media Group, Harvard-Westlake School and Peace Works Travel. Executive Producers: Cheri Gaulk, Jeff MacIntyre and Alethea Paradis. Executive Producers: Cheri Gaulke, Jeff MacIntyre, Alethea Paradis Directors: Emilia Holt, Marina Weidmann Screenwriters: Emilia Holt, Marina Weidmann Running Time: 3:43

Dangerous Games

Saturday, October 22 • 11am • Pickford Synopsis: Against the advice of friends, a young girl dallies on a dating site with dire consequences.

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YouthFest! Films Producer: Linda Kass Director: Anthony Mendoza Screenwriters: Andrea Hoffey, Landon Ingersoll, Gabriel Adams, Summer Rush, Zarah Whittle, Darian Peterson Director of Photography: Andrea Hoffey Cast: Zarah Whittle,Summer Rush Running Time: 4

Depiction Saturday, October 22 • 11am • Pickford Synopsis: A hitman who one night thinks he has a disturbing job to complete. Production Company: Vanishing Point Pictures Producer: Parker Queenan Director: Parker Queenan Screenwriter: Parker Queenan Cast: Kwin Queenan, Chandler Queenan Running Time: 3

Desolate Saturday, October 22 • 11am • Pickford Synopsis: A man telling a story attempting to remember what happened one day which turns out to have affected him more than expected. Production Company: Vanishing Point Pictures Producer: Parker Queenan Director: Parker Queenan Screenwriter: Parker Queenan Cast: Kevin Queenan, Chandler Queenan, Angi Queenan Running Time: 3

En Passant

Saturday, October 22 • 9:30am • Pickford Synopsis: A short film by award-winning director Jack Yanover and Solomon Podorovsky. “En Passant” explores the lives of two very different kids with strong relationships with their parents. As they endure struggles, they unexpectedly become friends, as mirrored through a game of chess. Producers: Jack Yanover, Solomon Podorovsky Director: Jack Yanover Screenwriters: Jack Yanover, Solomon Podorovsky Director of Photography: Jack Yanover Editor: Jack Yanover Cast: Kevin Ewing, Henry Armstrong Running Time: 6:58

Fashion Feline: The Movie

Saturday, October 22 • 9:30am • Pickford Synopsis: Fashion Feline: The Movie is about two evil geniuses, Emperor of Ugliness and Diva Disaster, plotting to impose atrocious fashion on the world. Luckily, superhero Fashion Feline stumbles onto their scheme… Producer: Kelly Finch Director: Jessie Finch Screenwriter: Meghan Nance, Jessie Finch Director of Photography: Michael Finch Editor: Michael Finch Music: Jessie Finch, Michael Finch Cast: Jessie Finch, Sonya Krueger, Brooke B, Maximus Verso Running Time: 11:30

Director: Evgenia Golubeva Writer: Evgenia Golubeva Animation and Character Design: Evgenia Golubeva Music: Tom Angell Cast: Sinead Keenan, Lyla McLeod, Myles McLeod Running Time: 2:01

Peace by Piece: The Story of Harry Davids Saturday, October 22 • 10:30am • Fairbanks Producers: Ruah Edelstein, Masha Vasilkovsky Animators: Xenia Bernal, Becca Frischling, Cooper Lichaz, Kyle Reims, Dora Schoenberg, Nicole Soussana, Benji Tucker, Carina You School: Harvard Westlake High School Running Time: 7:25

Lee’s Choice (Canada)

Friendship

Saturday, October 22 • 10:30am • Fairbanks Synopsis: 9-year-old, first-time filmmaker, Cameron Scout Bontrager, along with her three best friends, give advice to elementary students who struggle making friends. Producers: Cameron Scout Bontrager, Dewayne Bontrager Director: Cameron Scout Bontrager Screenwriter: Cameron Scout Bontrager Cast: Cameron Scout Bontrager, Amelia Thomas-Horowitz, Madison Dwyer, Charlotte Lowery-North Running Time: 3:30

I Am Not a Mouse

Saturday, October 22 • 8pm • Fairbanks Synopsis: Every time Lucy is called ‘Mouse’ by her Mum, she turns into a mouse! What is Lucy going to do? Producer: Jordan Wise

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Saturday, October 22 • 10:30am • Fairbanks Synopsis: What would it be like if the fate of the world rested in the hands of a child- or in the hands of elemental gods behaving like children? After millennium of battling one another using our world as a battleground, the four elemental gods - Earth, Fire, Water and Air- take form and come down to earth for one final showdown. After they reach a stalemate yet again, they come to a decision - choose a mortal child to be the impartial judge. They find Lee and put the fate of our world in her hands; choose the strongest force and award them dominion over our world or face their wrath. With the likelihood of bringing about the apocalypse no matter who she chooses, Lee has to use her wits to save humanity’s future. Producers: Apis Teicher, Lettie Costea Director: Joshua Costea Screenwriter: Apis Teicher Cinematography: Lettie Costea Editor: Lettie Costea Music: Ivan Barbou TeiShi Cast: Aiden Cumming-Teicher, Maia Costea, Jara Zeimer Running Time: 8:35 weegamers.com/our-films facebook.com/ Lees-Choice-244579909217071

Poet Against Prejudice (Yemen & U.S.)

Saturday, October 22 • 11am • Pickford Synopsis: Faiza Almontaser, a 17-year-old from New York City, immigrated with her family to the U.S. from Yemen when she was in middle school and she faced vicious bullying because of her Islamic identity. Mentored by the legendary pioneer of direct cinema, Albert Maysles, Faiza shows us her courageous and inspiring journey from victim to activist. Producers: Albert Maysles, Holly Carter, Hilary Adams Director: Faiza Almontaser Writer: Faiza Almontaser Cinematography: Faiza Almontaser Editor: Jackie Salloum Music: Javier Arau Running Time: 14:10 bykids.org twitter.com/Bykids

Pull the Pin Saturday, October 22 • 11am • Pickford Synopsis: Taking place in the year of 1941 in Peoria, Illinois, an infamous town murderer has recently killed a young Elly Spallen. The next night in a blizzard, a journalist Sylvester Severs invites over the only witness of the murder, Adrian Mordon to get the first scoop on the story, yet as the night progresses, the two men get suspicious about each other which results in an interesting evening. Production Company: Vanishing Point Pictures Producer: Parker Queenan Director: Parker Queenan Screenwriter: Parker Queenan Cast: Bill Naou, Matthew Pittenger, J. Wells Running Time: 3

Running For Her Life

Saturday, October 22 • 9:30am • Pickford Synopsis: A teenage girl travels to Vietnam to learn more about her mother’s early life and harrowing escape during the war. Executive Producers: Cheri Gaulke, Jeff

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Space Kids

Skin Saturday, October 22 • 10:30am • Fairbanks Synopsis: Two kids with time on their hands use their imagination and build a space ship. Running Time: 4 Saturday, October 22 • 9:30am • Pickford Synopsis: When a young African-American woman travels to Vietnam, what she sees opens an investigation into attitudes about race and skin color. Executive Producers: Cheri Gaulke, Jeff MacIntyre, Alethea Paradis Director: Nina Milligan Screenwriter: Nina Milligan School: Harvard-Westlake School Running Time: 3:09

Director: Joshua Costea Screenwriter: Lettie Costea Cinematography: Lettie Costea Editor: Lettie Costea Music: Murray Yates Cast: Maia Costea, Carla Costea, Matt Kennedy, David Raynolds, Izabel Pearce, Bree Crosby, Preston Barkwell, Mae Pearce, Summer Barkwell, Zyack Dean Osmon, Michele Pearce Running Time: 14:10

The Files

Holocaust. Executive Producers: Rachel Fidler, Cheri Gaulke, Samara Hutman Producers: Ruah Edelstein, Masha Vasilkovsky Directors: Felix Audelo-Ruiz, Juli Freedman, Elly Hong, Carolina Martinez, Dora Schoenberg Cast: Dana Schwartz School: Harvard-Westlake School Running Time: 8:22

Tipping Scales: The Story of Lisa Jura

The Candy Girl (CANADA)

Saturday, October 22 • 11am • Pickford Synopsis: The Candy Girl clandestine business has been operating smoothly in school until the principal infiltrates an undercover spy in the group. Would the infiltrator betray them? Producer: Lettie Costea

Saturday, October 22 • 10:30am • Fairbanks Synopsis: Follow Agent Angel as she tries to take down the nefarious organization known as, “The Company”. Will she complete her mission? Is she working for the right side? The only way to find out is to watch the action packed, spy comedy, “The Files”. Cast and Crew: Bernard Rosenbaum, Annabel Rosenbaum, Maureen Whitman, Alexa Jacobson, Anita Kurtz-Magee, Hans Johnson, Gilda Akler-Sfton, Ethan Akler

The Spirit of Competition

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Saturday, October 22 • 10:30am • Fairbanks Synopsis: “The Spirit of Competition” keeps you on your toes. Murder! Revenge! Ghosts! This short film truly has it all. Keep your eyes glued to the screen or you might miss a twist! But don’t worry, this delightful horror romp will keep you on the edge of your seat! Cast and Crew: Karen Chapman, Connie Chapman, Anne Hurst Rojas, Julie Shermer, Sarah McDowell, Abby Kelts

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Saturday, October 22 • 9:30am • Pickford Synopsis: Powerful animation and personal testimonial bring to the screen Dana Schwartz’ story of survival during the Holocaust. It was produced by students in the Righteous Conversations Digital Storytelling Workshop during Harvard-Westlake Summer Film 2015. The Righteous Conversations Project is a program of the Los Angeles Museum of the

October 22 • 10:30am • Fairbanks Synopsis: As the Nazis moved into Vienna, young Lisa Jura’s life hung in the balance. Her life changed forever when her parents put her on a Kindertransport to England. This is the story of survival and the power of music evocatively told through animation. It was produced by students in the Righteous Conversations Digital Storytelling Workshop during Harvard-Westlake Summer Film 2015. The Righteous Conversations Project is a program of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. Executive Producers: Rachel Fidler, Cheri Gaulke, Samara Hutman Producers: Ruah Edelstein, Masha Vasilkovsky Directors: Justin Binder, Jordan Brown, Ty Goodrich, Ned Jacobs, Ryan Kim, Chloe Kuelbs, Matthew Steiglitz, Caleb Ullendorff, Savannah Weinstock School: Harvard-Westlake School Running Time: 6:13

Us & Us

Saturday, October 22 • 9:30am • Pickford Synopsis: A look at dehumanization through the eyes of a black teen and the history of genocides. A film by Trey Carlisle, Cole Kawana, Sebastian Ko and Jordan Seibel. A production of HW Go! Cambodia: A Digital Storytelling Adventure, a program of Content Media Group, Harvard-Westlake School, and Peace Works Travel. Additional support from the Righteous Conversations Project at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. Executive producers: Cheri Gaulke, Jeff MacIntyre and Alethea Paradis. Executive Producers: Cheri Gaulke, Jeff MacIntyre, Alethea Paradis Directors: Trey Carlisle, Cole Kawana, Sebastian Ko, Jordan Seibel School: Harvard-Westlake School Running Time: 5:18

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