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New York Premiere
DRAIN
Stephen C. Krystek |10 Min (USA, 2008) Drama
Written by Hayden Blades & Stephen C. Krystek
Produced by Sayre Blades & SyntheticHuman Pictures
Two lifelong friends, Gene (Charlie Steak) and Lenny (Jason J Baker) spend their days drifting through alleyways, begging for change and surviving on the streets . When an opportunity arises that could change both of their lives, Gene begins to doubt Lenny's methods of survival. As their journey winds down to a close, Gene must make a decision that will drastically affect both his life and the life of his only friend.
Best of Arizona | Tucson Film Shortfest (2008) | Arizona
http://www.synthetichuman.com/drain/
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Earth People Vs. Carcass Eaters
Armand A. Ruhlman | 12 min (USA, 2008) drama-experimental
Parallel themes and plots revolving around the efforts to survive in NYC - from several different viewpoints: go-go dancers, artists, poets, veterans of the war - the war both at home and abroad.
http://armand.ruhlman.googlepages.com/home
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Eighth Avenue
Leigh Evans, David Rogers | 3 min (USA, 2006) experimental dance
An inverted headless torso spirals in counterpoint to the constant motion of New York city streets in Eighth Avenue, a film created in collaboration by Leigh Evans and David Rogers.
Official Selection:
Brooklyn International Film Festival, Power of Art, (2008) | New York
Dance on Camera Festival, American Shorts ( 2007) | New York
Flicker, Attack of the 50 Ft Reel, (2006) | New York
www.healthyarts.com/leighevansyoga
www.thelightofeons.com
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Equiano in Africa
Jason Young | 10 min (UK, 2008) Short Film
Written and Produced by Jason Young
The story of the childhood of Olaudah Equiano in Benin between 1745-55 based upon his book, 'The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavas Vassa, the African'. A tribute to the African abolitionist, who campaigned alongside William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson for the abolition of the slave trade act. He didn’t live to see the 1807 abolition bill go through, but his only surviving daughter, Joanna Vassa, did. This film follows on from the 2007 Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. Narrated by Jason Young.
Filmmaker's Comment: I created this documentary because I believe that there should be a feature film on Olaudah Equiano following on from the 2007 Bicentenary of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act.
New York Premiere
www.claphamsouthproductions.co.uk
claphamsouthproductions@hotmail.co.uk
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Erasmusspitzen, Crossing A Bridge On Points
Noud Heerkens | 9 min (Netherlands, 1999) short
Choreography by Pascal Rekoert
Written by Noud Heerkens, Nathalie Alonso Casale
Produced by Picos D'Europa
'Erasmusspitzen, Crossing A Bridge On Points' is a
dance film about three businessmen. Two men and a woman walk on points
across a bridge to the other side of the river. Who is the first to cross
the bridge? On the other side, in Rotterdam's Kop van Zuid, a career
beckons. They talk about soccer, the weather, their wives etc.
The film addresses the absurdity of point shoes and business attire. Us
humans believe in categorizing ourselves. We tend to forget it is a
great thing to broaden one's horizons and be playful.
Filmmaker's Comment: I recently watched this film again, which I made in
collaboration with Picos DÕEuropa. It was a project, which was a huge
undertaking. The Rotterdam bridge is one of two roads connecting the harbor
to the center of town, which was closed off for our film crew and
captains were bribed into rerouting their ships to be able to film the
bottom part of the bridge, only to name a few examples... I am proud to have
been part of this creative venture.
www.flexicurve.com
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Escape From Mars
Pascal Rekoert | 2 min (USA, 2008) short
A conceptual short film examining
the certainty of life outside our space hub called Earth. What would
aliens look like? How would they communicate? Through dance, telepathy
or smell? What would be considered handsome? How would they perceive us?
Who would be more intelligent and how would we communicate? With use
of cellophane, aluminum foil and red lighting gel an alternate universe
was created. Is the main character trying to escape or simply giving
us a friendly hello? You decided!
www.flexicurve.com
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Fanfare for a Common Man
Abigail Zealey Bess | 5 min (USA, 2006) experimental short
Written by Denny Bess & Abigail Zealey Bess
Produced by Weird Sisters
Fanfare for a Common Man pays homage to the Groundskeeper, the god of sod. In a series of choreographed sequences, the film shows the transformation of the baseball diamond after a rainstorm, illustrating the honor of a man who loves his work and the game. Music includes original compositions of 'America the Beautiful' and Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue.' Fanfare was shot on location at Shea Stadium.
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FEAST
Jihyun Ahn, Adel Kerpely | 2 min 50 sec (USA, 2008) 2D Animation
This surrealistic short animation queries what it is to eat or be
eaten, as things bitten turn into things that bite. A fat man keeps
eating and eating. When he finally eats the last edibles, something
terrible happens to him.
Finalist | Student Academy Awards (2008) | New York
Student Panorama | ANIMAFEST Zagreb Animation Film Festival (2008) |
Croatia
www.jihyunahn.com
feast2008@gmail.com
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World Premiere
Feminists Are Funny
Luana Di Pasquale | 5 min (USA, 2007)
Written & Produced by Guerrilla Girls On Tour!
A look at the activist, feminist theatre group,Guerrilla Girls On Tour as they prepare for a performance.It proves that feminists are funny and shatters some ofthe myths about feminism.
www.guerrillagirlsontour.com
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