FEATURE FILMS

BuzzKill : Directed by Steven Kampmann
(Dark Comedy) A struggling British writer, Ray Wyatt, acquires fame in an unusual way when a notorious serial murderer, the Karaoke Killer, steals his car and the newest draft of his script.

How I Got Lost : Directed by Joe Leonard
(Drama) Andrew, a reckless young banker, convinces his broken-hearted buddy Jake to leave New York with him after 9/11. On the road and in small town Ohio, they discover that sometimes you have to get lost to figure out where you’re going.

King of Oak Street : Directed by George Hamilton & Andy Scott
(Documentary) The long-awaited documentary on New Orleans painter/icon Frenchy.  Begun in 2005, hurricane Katrina hit 3 days into filming.  See the last parade before the flood, watch Frenchy deal with the tragedies and triumphs, and come away with an even greater love of America's most unique city.

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Dreams : Directed by Mickey Gaidos
(Documentary Short) Follow Professional BMX rider Terry Adams around the world as he shares the never-ending passion for BMX Flatland that runs in his veins. This movie includes never before seen combos, links, and tricks along with exclusive interviews with key industry professionals and Terry about how he turned his love for riding a bike into a prosperous career.

The Magistical : Directed by Rebecca Jones
(Animated) An evil draken, The Magistical, a misused spell, an eccentric emperor, a corpulent king, a war, a mess of midgeons, a friend in need and one small boy who must believe he can save them all.

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Enter the Sandbox : Directed by Kevin R. Adams
While playing in a sandbox, two toddlers get into a fight over a toy. What ensues is an ever-escalating, over-the-top, kung fu anime battle that might just be in their heads.

My McDiet : Directed by Julie Dove
(Documentary) Julie struggled with weight her entire life. As an actor in Hollywood, she felt even more pressure to maintain a certain body image. So, under a medically supervised weight-loss plan, Julie ate McDonald’s exclusively for 30 Days. Through her story and interviews with others who have struggled, My McDiet is an inspiration for anyone who has battled with their weight.

Trapped in Katrina : Directed by Patrick Marrero
(Thriller) Ignoring warnings to stay away, Hilton and Amelia, a New Orleans couple displaced by Hurricane Katrina, decided to return to the Big Easy and see their destroyed home first hand. They quickly realize that things will never be the same. Hilton leaves to find help and returns to discover Amelia missing.

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Breaking and Entering : Directed by Korinna McRobert
The story of a girl who was naive enough to trust someone who abused her and then abandoned her. How the experience affected her and how she heals her wounds and moves on.

È Finita la Commedia : Directed by Jean-Julien Collette
In a residential neighborhood, a father and son sit in a parked car, discussing
love, sex, mother, and death. As time passes, their tone rises. What are they waiting for, and what are they about to accomplish?.

Piano Story : Directed by Andrew Batista
Set in 1960, a young man who's piano playing is at the center of his life and an essential part of his neighborhood, is forced to find work at a night club sweeping floors, after receiving an eviction notice. Falling for the girl who sings at the club he begins to spend more time with the girl and less time playing his piano at home, creating a void in the man's neighborhood.

Sins of the Father : Directed by Alexander B. Hill
A fallen crusader breathes his last and steels himself for his final battle, one that will be fought in his own heart, mind, and soul..

The Silence of Bees : Directed by Andrew Traister
Alcoholic writer Parker Lam (Jim Beaver; Deadwood and Supernatural) sees through people with a razor sharpness. Convinced his daughter Alex's life in Flint, Michigan has left her unfulfilled despite her protests, he gives her a gift that changes her forever. Emotionally shattered from years of neglect, the connection between a father and his daughter is sometimes too strong to be broken..

Undone : Directed by Aaron Rushin
The story of a young man, fresh from serving time for vehicular manslaughter.  He must find the girlfriend of the man he killed while driving drunk and seek her forgiveness by any means necessary.

DRAMA PROGRAM #2 - SHORTS

The Barrows : Directed by Tori Garrett
Imagine if Bonnie and Clyde Barrow were not shot dead by a hail of bullets , but captured alive and incarcerated for life. Would their love survive into their 70's ? The Barrows is an old-fashioned love story set in two prisons in the 50s. It's about love, respect , dignity and redemption.

The Fisherman and the Thief : Directed by Andrew Bryan
A homeless man looking to steal some petty cash finds himself confronting more than just the disgruntled man it belongs to.

Life Lines : Directed by James Evans
Martin is 12 weeks away from the birth of his first child when a car accident lands him in a coma. Unconscious and confined to a hospital bed, Martin sends his thoughts into the cosmos, where he hopes that his unborn son will hear them. He explains his hilariously unorthodox courtship with the now pregnant Abigail and introduces a few of his friends along the way.

El Pasajero : Directed by Andrés Faucher
A penetrating look at the nature of violence and the effects of isolation. On New Year's Eve in Caracas, Venezuela, a desperate cab driver attempts to rob a wealthy passenger, but when the passenger offers to buy the driver's gun, it leads to a night neither of them will ever forget.

DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM

Dinosaurs and Rocketships : Produced by Liz Fulton & Bruce Stanbery
Steve Heller’s a hobbit of an artist with a welding torch, a wild imagination and a steamroller of a work ethic. Emerging from his fire-bitten hands are 5,000 pound dinosaurs and space ships made out of...well...anything.

Fast Girls, Slow Bikes : Directed by Daniel Sauve, Ericha Hager, & Joseph Brown
The story of a girls' gang brought together by a mutual love of Vespa and Lambretta scooters. Focusing on the lives of “Suzi Homewreker,” “Rara Rass,” and “Lolisa,” the film navigates Denver’s Mile High Streets, the wilds of friendship, and the challenge of unexpected tragedy.

Mugham in Montana : Directed by Thomas Goltz
The Mystical Music of Mugham Comes to Montana details the exhausting cross-cultural musical road trip of the Qadim Sharq (‘Ancient East’) Quartet from Azerbaijan across the Big Sky state, from Billings to Bozeman and finally Missoula, where the group is joined by famed American mugham specialist Jeffery Werbock for a final concert/jam session.

Out-Touching Cancer : Directed by Margaret Broach & Kristen Ryan
Jennifer finished her last round of chemo, but it doesn’t stop her from going to swim tryouts. Although she’s nervous she won’t make the team, she recalls with a smile how friends, family, and a positive attitude helped her through the most difficult time in her life.

Weeding by Example : Directed by Kathleen Ledet & Sarah McKnight
City Park was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, sustaining over $40 million in damages and losing ninety percent of its employees. Weeding by Example tells the story of the Mow-Rons, a small group of New Orleanians who are determined to save their park and their city – one weed at a time.

THRILLER PROGRAM

12 : Brook Lynn Wright
For three years, John has resented his former ballet partner, Leah, who he blames for the demise of his career. When the two reunite, John won’t miss the opportunity to put into action his well-rehearsed 12 steps of revenge.

Down a Dark Road : Directed by Greg Thompson
When a convicted murderer, released from prison, exacts his revenge on the attorney who prosecuted his case, the two men find themselves locked in a dangerous game as one seeks revenge and the other justice. But the lines quickly blur in this deadly game when lives are shattered in a kidnapping gone tragically wrong.

Encroach : Directed by Bruce France & Casey Foote
There are many types of fear. Fear of dying. Fear of insects. Fear of enclosed spaces. However, nothing has as strong of a hold on our minds as the fear of the unknown.

For Us : Directed by Chris Smith
A stylistic neo-noir shot entirely on green screen, For Us is the tale of a couple on the run from shadowy pursuers. Though they think they've found a way out, little do they know that the mysterious device they're seeking will only entangle them further in their nightmare.

The Golden Rule : Directed by Meredith Rose
On a deserted country road, a handsome loner causes a fender-bender with a mysterious priest driving a nice sedan. Their bumpers twist and lock tightly, forcing them to ride together towards the next town. Their conversation quickly turns confessional, revealing that neither man is who he appears to be.

Mute : Directed by Hassan Said
Oliver, a retired single parent, comes home from the store to find his autistic daughter,
Ana, brutally abused. Taking matters into his own hands, the father sets off on a hunt to reap his revenge.

Two to Help One Sleep : Directed by Marcello Zamarripa
31 year-old Pauly Gorkis, rich, spoiled, locked in a drug rehabilitation facility, thinks his father has hired a killer clown to murder him. Is it all in his mind? Or will tonight bring his ultimate slumber?

COMEDY PROGRAM

Blind Date : Directed by Chris Ramos
A love-damaged actress, who won’t admit she still yearns for the real thing, must eliminate the attractive competition to make love work on her terms. But true love works in its own way. Cast includes Eve Morey, from Australia’s internationally popular soap opera ‘Neighbours’.

Freshmyn : Directed by Jody Lindke
Carey doesn't have a sex life. But when her freshmen dorm-mates fixate on her virginity, she re-examines human relations and experiments with advice, friends, instinct, and the principles of chemistry in this quick, quirky, coming-of-age comedy.

I Do : Directed by Adam Smalley
Two couples experience comedic tragedy on their wedding day, and by chance, meet one another. Overcoming great odds, even by Vegas standards, Sara and Will help one another make things right and change their orbits.

Married Sex : Directed by Terri Measel Adams
When Katie and Eric enter a honeymoon suite for their first “married sex”, memories of
all their past sex partners interrupt to offer tips and pointers. Will Katie and Eric be able
to get rid of these pesky illusions and spend their first night as husband and wife alone?

Mind the Gap : Directed by Michael Lawrence
Adam’s in love. She's pretty, she's beautiful, she's.....well, that's all he knows. She's on the subway every day but he doesn’t even know her name. But inspiration from a friend’s band, an accordion-playing busker, and even David Bowie might help give him the courage he needs.

Pet Peeves : Directed by Brooke Adams
Sherry has recently moved into Jack's expensive Hollywood home with her mangy little rescue dog named O.J. Concerned about O.J.'s well being, Sherry convinces Jack to hire a Pet Communicator to find out what's wrong. But no one is expecting what is ultimately revealed in this quirky comedy that takes some surprising twists and turns.

Stalk Much? : Directed by Bill Baykan
After a crushing breakup, Michael journeys through the five stages of grief.  With the help of psychologist Dr. Lieber, he conquers his demons, stops obsessing and finally finds true happiness. Kind of. Sort of. Maybe.

DARK COMEDY PROGRAM

The 20 Second Rule : Directed by Clay Delauney
A smarmy tele-marketer becomes cursed with Tourettes Syndrome after harassing the wrong customer’.

The Baby Shredder Song : Directed by David Avallone
A man sits silently at a dinner table as his superficial upscale friends share indulgent stories about their small children. When he can't take it any longer, Mark turns to the piano and sings about his imaginary trip to the patent office to obtain a patent for his new invention: a baby shredder.

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