GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL October 21-27 2013

2013 FILM GUIDE

3rd Annual GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL October 21-27 2013

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03 WELCOME

05 TICKET INFORMATION

07 SPONSORS

08 SPECIAL EVENTS & PANELS

10 ABOUT THE FILMS

11 FEATURE FILMS LISTINGS

12 LAUGH ISLAND

14 SCREENING SCHEDULE

18 ISRAELI & JEWISH THEMED FILMS

20 FAMILY & TEEN FILMS AND EVENTS

25 SHORT FILMS

27 FESTIVAL VENUES

28 MEET THE CREW

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WELCOME TO THE GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, where art, music, dance, and drama intersect with everyone’s favorite art form—FILM! We all know what one picture is worth according to the old adage, and in the case of film, one picture can open the door to the entire human experience. It can be pure magic.

Join us as we bring a great American art form home to this fabled region, to the place that was Hollywood before Hollywood; where the glitterati still live and work; where we will see great films for the first time Regina Keller Gil and where filmmakers and artists will share their Founder & Executive Director experiences, ideas and anecdotes. There will be glamorous parties and events that will generate a buzz that will endure in the history of our region.

We are profoundly grateful to the Town of North Hempstead for their dedicated support and understanding of the importance of this film festival to our region and we congratulate and honor former Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman for the vision, courage and energy he displayed in helping us bring the Gold Coast International Film Festival to life. We also thank Nassau County and County Executive Ed Mangano, as well as our sponsors. As the festival grows, so will the economic vitality and high profile of the north shore.

And we thank you for joining us at the third annual Gold Coast International Film Festival, as we celebrate the art of cinema and add to our rich, cultural identity.

goldcoastfilmfestival.orggoldcoastfilmfestival.org | |03 1 Nassau County is a proud supporter of the Gold Coast Film Festival

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Passes VIP All Access Pass: $250 through October 5th; $275 after October 5th Access for one person to all screenings, film industry panels, parties and special events throughout the 3rd annual Gold Coast International Film Festival, October 21st-27th, 2013. Excludes the Opening Night Benefit Gala on October 23rd.

6-Pack Flex Pass: $60 Get 6 film tickets for the price of 5! Buy 6 tickets to 1 film or 2 tickets to 3 films or 1 ticket to 6 films. It’s your choice, but whichever way you choose, the math really works!

*In order to guarantee entry to films and events, Pass holders MUST reserve all tickets by October 9th. After October 9th, tickets to individual films and events will be subject to availability.

To Order Tickets and Passes: goldcoastfilmfestival.org 516-829-2570

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We understand every woman’s special story. Our approach to the highest quality, multidisciplinary care can help you and the women in your life live well. You’ll benefit from a network of physicians and staff focused on women’s health, and the latest diagnostic and treatment options in state-of-the-art facilities.

Because Every Woman Has a Special Story.

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We are proud to support the 2013 Gold Coast International Film Festival. SPONSORS The Gold Coast International Film Festival extends its heartfelt thanks to the organizations that have so generously made its mission possible.

The A.L. Sarroff The Peter & Jeri Fund Dejana Foundation

LONG ISLAND

goldcoastfilmfestival.org | 07 SPECIAL EVENTS & PANELS

THE GCIFF OPENING NIGHT GALA HONORING SUSIE ESSMAN AND THE MINDEL FAMILY AND SAMAR HOSPITALITY Wed 10/23, 6pm, The Space at Westbury Your chance to get up-close and personal with the hysterically inappropriate star of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, all for a great cause. Join us for cocktails, walking supper, awards, silent auction, and a rocking after- party with dancing in a fabulous venue. For tickets and sponsorship information call 516-829-2570.

SET LIST! STAND-UP WITHOUT A NET! Fri 10/25, 8pm, Gold Coast Arts Center A chance to see your favorite comics as they’ve never been seen before. Created by Paul (The Aristocrats) Provenza and his partner Troy Conrad, make sure not to miss this unique live event as the world’s top comedians get a never-before seen “set list” of bizarre, outrageous, and ridiculous topics as the audience follows along on the screen behind the performer. Made famous by comics like Robin Williams, Drew Carey, Judah Friedlander, Roseanne Barr, Gilbert Gottfried, Big Jay Oakerson, Jeffrey Ross and many more all who have been invited to attend. Final line-up is always secret, but AMAZING! This special event is produced by our Head of Live Comedy Programming, Jeffrey Gurian, in conjunction with Paul Provenza. For ticket pricing visit us online or call 516-829-2570.

THE BUSINESS OF COMEDY Sat 10/26, 5:00pm, Soundview | FREE EVENT A doc (co-produced by Jeffrey Gurian) about what it’s like to make a living in comedy—or at least to try and make a living in comedy. Stars Robert Klein, George Wallace, Tom Dreesen, Susie Essman, Shecky Greene, Judy Carter, comedy club owners Budd Friedman, Rick Newman, Richie Tienken, and L.A. Comedy Store manager Tommy Morris. Q&A with Jeffrey Gurian, Richie Tienken, Gary Licker and Scott Sobel and a signing with Gurian for his new book Make ‘Em Laugh, w/ intro by Chris Rock.

08 | 516-829-2570 THE GENIUS OF MARIAN Mon 10/21, 6:30pm, Soundview Sponsored by The Katz Institute for Women’s Health of the North Shore-LIJ Health System. Q&A with Luke White and a panel of North Shore-LIJ Health System distinguished experts specializing in Geriatrics, Behavioral Health and research in the field of Alzheimer’s Disease. In this life-affirming film, White turns the camera on his mother who at age 61 is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. The film follows her as she works on a book celebrating the life of her own mother, artist Marian Steele. A story of family, support, and the reality that must be confronted with Alzheimer’s. Direct from the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival

A CONVERSATION WITH JAY MCINERNEY Sat 10/26, 1:30pm, Port Washington Library | FREE EVENT The celebrated writer of Bright Lights, Big City joins us for what promises to be an entertaining and intimate onstage discussion looking back at the making of the film version of his celebrated novel: the times, the pre-production, the production, the cast, the reaction, the aftermath and more.

A STAR IS BORN! A PRUDENT PARENT’S GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR KID IN SHOW BUSINESS. Sun 10/27, 12:00pm, Gold Coast Arts Center | FREE EVENT Spend an afternoon with legendary entertainment attorney Steven Beer (who helped launch the career of Britney Spears and many others), and Broadway Star and Long Island Native Nikki Blonsky, as they guide parents and kids through the process of breaking into the entertainment industry.

THE PRIME MINISTERS Sun 10/27, 4:00PM, Bowtie Great Neck Long Island premiere

Based on the bestselling book by Amb. Yehuda Avner, this epic documentary explores six decades of Israel’s history and brings to life stories about Levi Eshkol, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin, Menachem Begin, and Shimon Peres that have never been told before. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit The Simon Wiesenthal Center and will be tax-deductible. For ticket prices please visit us online or call 516-829-2570. Q&A and book signing with Ambassador Yehuda Avner.

goldcoastfilmfestival.org | 09 ABOUT THE FILMS & EVENTS From films about “Borscht Belt” humor to films about “The Man in the Moon”, The Gold Coast International Film Festival truly has it all. And our track record of presenting first-run films first, such as “The Great Gatsby” and “Silver Linings Playbook”, suggest that there are many gems waiting to be discovered. As always, we look forward to seeing you at the movies, and at our special events.

COMEDIES & ROM COMS FAMILY PROGRAMS Another Woman’s Life Moon Man (ages 5+) Blumenthal Family Shorts (ages 8+) The Business of Comedy Approved for Adoption (ages 11+) Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor Foreign Letters (ages 12+) Set List! (Special Event) Aayna Ka Bayna (Delinquent Dancers) Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? (ages 14+) Dancing in Jaffa (ages 14+) NON COMS (AKA DRAMAS) The Short Game (rated PG) Big Bad Wolves A Star in Born: A Prudent Parent’s Guide to Face of Love Getting Your Kid in Show Business (Panel) Nebraska Send No Flowers POLITICAL/SOCIAL/HUMAN RIGHTS Stand Clear of the Closing Doors DOCS Approved for Adoption WORLD CINEMA Commie Camp Another Woman’s Life (France) Dancing in Jaffa (Israel) Approved for Adoption (Belgium, France) The Genius of Marian Aayna Ka Bayna (Delinquent Dancers)(India) In God We Trust Big Bad Wolves (Israel) The Kill Team Dancing in Jaffa (Israel) Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde Foreign Letters (in Hebrew/Vietn./English) Moon Man (France) FILMS WITH LOCAL INTEREST Blumenthal FILMS ABOUT MUSIC, DANCE, ART The Business of Comedy OR SPORTS Commie Camp In God We Trust Aayna Ka Bayna (Delinquent Dancers) The Romeows Dancing in Jaffa Send No Flowers Bettie Page Reveals All Stand Clear of the Closing Doors The Short Game This Ain’t No Mouse Music Mona Lisa (Shorts Program) FREE EVENTS The Business of Comedy A Conversation with Jay McInerney ISRAELI & JEWISH THEMED FILMS Family Shorts (Shorts Program) Big Bad Wolves Mona Lisa (Shorts Program) Blumenthal The Romeows Commie Camp A Star in Born: A Prudent Parent’s Guide to Dancing in Jaffa Getting Your Kid in Show Business (Panel) Foreign Letters The Prime Ministers

Nine Indian boys, living in an oppressive juvenile home, band together to escape, elude the cops and enter a national dance competition. An original and just plain fun mash-up of the Step Up films, the musical Moulin Rouge and Bollywood with a dose of hip-hop music. Sat 10/26, 2:00pm, Soundview

A romantic comedy starring Juliette Binoche as Marie, a woman who meets and spends the night with the young and wealthy Paul—only to wake up the next day and discover that 15 years have passed and she has no memory of any of it. Th 10/24, 7:30pm, Bow Tie Great Neck

APPROVED FOR ADOPTION (Couleur de peau: Miel) Dir. Jung Henin and Laurent Boileau | Belgium/France | French w/ English subtitles | 75 min | Documentary Ages 11+

Weaving together animation and live-action footage in a fresh, original way, graphic novelist Jung Henin shares his coming- of-age story as a Korean boy growing up in Belgium. Universal themes of identity, diversity and strength of character inspire all. Official selection of 2013 New York International Children’s Film Festival. Sun 10/27, 1:00pm, Soundview

BETTIE PAGE REVEALS ALL Dir. Mark Mori | USA | English | 101 min | Documentary Q&A with Director Mark Mori

An intimate look at the rise, fall, and rise again of one of the world’s most recognized and controversial sex symbols. Narrating the story with her razor sharp wit and Tennessee twang, Bettie Page emerges from decades of seclusion to reveal her amazing life story as America’s favorite pin-up girl. Pin this one on your must see list. Fri 10/25, 9:00pm, Bow Tie Port Wash.

goldcoastfilmfestival.org | 11 LAUGH ISLAND!

Long Island will become “Laugh Island” as The Gold Coast International Film Festival presents films and events with legendary comedians, writers and actors. Here are just a few!

The GCIFF Opening Night Gala (p. 08) Blumenthal (p. 13) Wed 10/23, 6pm, The Space at Westbury Sat 10/26, 8:00pm, Bowtie Manhasset Honoring the hysterically inappropriate Celebrated fictional playwright, Harold Susie Essman (HBO’s Curb Your Blumenthal, has passed away after Enthusiasm) and The Mindel Family and suffering a heart attack while laughing at Samar Hospitality. his own joke. A hilariously absurd film.

Set List! Stand-Up Without a Net! (p. 08) The Business of Comedy (p. 13) Fri 10/25, 8pm, Gold Coast Arts Center Sat 10/26, 5:00pm, Soundview See your favorite comics as they’ve never A doc about what it’s like to make a living been seen before in this not-to-be-missed in comedy—or at least to try. Featuring unique live event where comics must Robert Klein, Tom Dreesen, Susie Essman, make up their material on the spot. Made Shecky Greene, Judy Carter, rising stars famous by comics like Robin Williams, like Sasheer Zamata, comedy club owners Drew Carey, Judah Friedlander, Roseann Budd Friedman, Rick Newman, Richie Barr, Gilbert Gottfried, Big Jay Oakerson Tienken, and L.A. Comedy Store manager and many more, who have all been invited Tommy Morris. Q&A with co-producer to attend. Final line-up is always secret, Jeffrey Gurian, Richie Tienken, Gary but AMAZING! Produced by Jeffrey Licker and Scott Sobel and a signing Gurian, in conjunction with Paul Provenza. with Gurian for his new book Make ‘Em Laugh, w/ intro by Chris Rock. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? (p. 23) Sat 10/26, 8:00pm, Soundview Comedy Warriors (p. 13) Th 10/24, 7:30pm, Gold Coast Arts Center A fresh and playful comedy about the odd realities of desire in traditional Taipei Five severely wounded Iraq/Afghanistan society. Closeted introvert Weichung is veterans work with professional comedy questioning his marriage when he runs into writers, and A-List comedians: Zach his old friend Stephen who, though also Galifianakis, Lewis Black, Bob Saget, married, is living the high life of a single and B.J. Novak, who help them write gay man. When Stephen teases Weichung and perform their own personal stand- up comedy routines, culminating in one about his straight-laced lifestyle, dormant big night performing at LA’s top comedy emotions are awakened. clubs. Q&A with Joe Kashow, a Comedy Warrior featured in the film.

12 | 516-829-2570 2013 FEATURE FILMS CONT’D BIG BAD WOLVES (Mi mefahed mezeev hara) Dir. Navot Papushado and Aharon Keshales | Hebrew w/ English subtitles | 110 min | Narrative

A chillingly entertaining Israeli thriller in which a series of murders puts the lives of three men on a collision course: the father of a victim out for revenge, a vigilante police detective operating out- side the boundaries of law, and a religious studies teacher who is arrested and released as the result of a police blunder. Sat 10/26, 9:00pm, Soundview

In this hilariously absurd comedy, celebrated playwright Harold Blumenthal has passed away while laughing at his own joke. Now, his estranged brother, Saul, must confront his personal hang-ups to deliver himself from an epic bout of constipation, and Saul’s wife and son grapple through a set of circumstances so improbably ironic they could have been lifted from one of Harold’s plays. Sat 10/26, 8:00pm, Bow Tie Manhasset

A doc about what it’s like to make a living in comedy—or at least to try. Featuring Robert Klein, Tom Dreesen, Susie Essman, Shecky Greene, Judy Carter, rising stars like Sasheer Zamata, comedy club owners Budd Friedman, Rick Newman, Richie Tienken, and L.A. Comedy Store manager Tommy Morris. Includes signing with Gurian for his new book Make ‘Em Laugh, w/ intro by Chris Rock. Sat 10/24, 5:00pm, Soundview

COMEDY WARRIORS: Healing Through Humor Dir. John Wager | USA | English | 75 min | Documentary Q&A with Joe Kashow, a Comedy Warrior featured in the film

Five severely wounded Iraq/Afghanistan veterans are given the opportunity to explore their experiences through the healing power of humor as they work with professional comedy writers, and A-List comedians: Zach Galifianakis, Lewis Black, Bob Saget, and B.J. Novak, who help them write and perform their own personal stand-up comedy routines, culminating in one big night performing at LA’s top comedy clubs. Th 10/24, 7:30pm, Gold Coast Arts Center

Comedian/filmmaker Halper returns to Camp Kinderland, “a Jewish summer camp with Communist roots”—at least according to its detractors. Find out how it fares today after 90 years of teaching the ideals of social justice and peace in this touching and entertaining documentary. Sun 10/27, 2:00pm, Soundview

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SOUNDVIEW THE SPACE PORT WASHINGTON AT WESTBURY 6 pm 6 pm OPENING NIGHT GALA THE GENIUS OF Honoring Susie 7 pm MARIAN 7 pm Essman & The Feature Film Mindel Family and 86 min Samar Hospitality (p. 19) (p. 08)

8 pm 8 pm FILMMAKER Q&A and NSLIJ panel

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BOW TIE BOW TIE GOLD COAST PORT WASHINGTON GREAT NECK ARTS CENTER 7 pm

NEBRASKA ANOTHER COMEDY 8 pm Feature Film WOMAN’S LIFE WARRIORS 115 min Feature Film Feature Film (p. 21) 97 min 75 min (p. 11) (p. 13)

9 pm SPECIAL GUEST Q&A

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BOW TIE BOW TIE GOLD COAST THE AMSTERDAM PORT WASHINGTON MANHASSET ARTS CENTER AT HARBORSIDE 1 pm

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3 pm THE ROMEOWS Feature Film 58 min (p. 21) 4 pm FILMMAKER Q&A

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GREAT SHORTS I 6 pm Short Film Program (p. 25) IN GOD WE TRUST Feature Film 82 min 7 pm (p. 19)

8 pm FILMMAKER Q&A FACE OF LOVE SET LIST! Feature Film STAND-UP 92 min WITHOUT A NET (p. 19) Live Comedy Event 9 pm (p. 08) BETTIE PAGE Feature Film 101 min (p. 11) 10 pm

FILMMAKER Q&A 11 pm

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BOW TIE SOUNDVIEW SOUNDVIEW PORT WASHINGTON MANHASSET PORT WASHINGTON 1 PORT WASHINGTON 2 LIBRARY 11 am RUNNING WILD FAMILY SHORTS Feature Film Short Film 93 min Program 12 pm (p. 22) (p. 25)

FILMMAKER Q&A 1 pm

MOON MAN A CONVERSATION 2 pm Feature Film WITH JAY 96 min AAYNA KA BAYNA MCINERNEY (p. 21) Feature Film Panel 94 min (p. 09) 3 pm (p. 11) STAND CLEAR OF THE CLOSING DOORS GREAT SHORTS II 4 pm Feature Film Short Film 98 min Program (p. 23) (p. 25)

5 pm THE BUSINESS OF COMEDY THIS AIN’T NO Feature Film 6 pm MOUSE MUSIC 48 min Feature Film (p. 08) 92 min FILMMAKER Q&A (p. 23) FOREIGN LETTERS 7 pm Feature Film 100 min (p. 19)

8 pm BLUMENTHAL WILL YOU STILL Feature Film LOVE ME TOMOR- 86 minutes ROW 9 pm (p. 13) Feature Film BIG BAD WOLVES 104 min Feature Film (p. 23) 110 min 10 pm (p. 13)

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BOW TIE SOUNDVIEW SOUNDVIEW GOLD COAST GREAT NECK PORT WASHINGTON 1 PORT WASHINGTON 2 ARTS CENTER 11 am MONA LISA Short Film w/ Q&A (p. 25) 12 pm A STAR IS BORN Panel 1 pm (p. 09) DANCING IN JAFFA APPROVED FOR Feature Film ADOPTION 88 min Feature Film 2 pm (p. 19) 75 min (p. 11) COMMIE CAMP Feature Film SPECIAL GUEST 68 min Q&A 3 pm (p. 13)

SEND NO FILMMAKER Q&A 4 pm FLOWERS THE PRIME Feature Film MINISTERS 79 min Feature Film (p. 22) 5 pm 108 min (p. 21) FILMMAKER Q&A THE SHORT GAME Feature Film 90 min 6 pm FILMMAKER Q&A (p. 22)

THE KILL TEAM CLOSING Feature Film 7 pm NIGHT 79 min CEREMONIES (p. 21) Special Event

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goldcoastfilmfestival.org | 17 ISRAELI & JEWISH THEMED FILMS

Foreign Letters (p. 19) Commie Camp (p. 13) Sat 10/26, 6:30pm, Soundview Sun 10/27, 2:00pm, Soundview A touching film about a 12-year-old Israeli A touching and entertaining doc. about immigrant and her friendship with a young Camp Kinderland, “a Jewish summer Vietnamese refugee. camp with Communist roots”—at least according to its detractors. Find out how it Blumenthal (p. 13) fares today after 90 years of teaching the Sat 10/26, 8:00pm, Bowtie Manhasset ideals of social justice and peace. Q&A with director/comedian Katie Halper. Celebrated fictional playwright, Harold Blumenthal, has passed away after The Prime Ministers (p. 21) suffering a heart attack while laughing at Sun 10/27, 4:00pm, Bowtie Great Neck his own joke. A hilariously absurd film. Based on the bestselling book by Big Bad Wolves (p. 13) Ambassador Yehuda Avner, this epic Sat 10/26, 9:00pm, Soundview documentary explores six decades of Israel’s history and brings to life stories A chillingly entertaining Israeli thriller in about Levi Eshkol, Golda Meir, Yitzhak which a series of murders puts the lives of Rabin, Menachem Begin, and Shimon three men on a collision course: the father Peres that have never been told before. of a victim out for revenge, a vigilante Q&A/book signing with Ambassador police detective, and a religious studies Avner. A portion of the proceeds from this teacher. event benefit The Simon Wisenthal Center. For ticket prices visit us online or call 516- Dancing in Jaffa (p. 19) 829-2570. Sun 10/27, 1:00pm, Bowtie Great Neck An inspiring documentary chronicling the pairing of Palestinian Israelis and Jews as renowned ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulaine returns to his hometown to teach ballroom dancing to 11-year-old students. Q&A with Pierre Dulaine.

This inspiring documentary chronicles the pairing of Palestinian Israelis and Jews as renowned ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine returns to his hometown to teach ballroom dancing to 11-year-old students—and in so doing tests many of the children’s as well as their family’s beliefs. Sun 10/27, 1:00pm, Bow Tie Great Neck

Five years after the death of her beloved husband Garrett (Ed Harris), Nikki (Annette Bening) meets a man who may as well be his exact double. An emotionally thorny, romantic drama about coping with loss, living in the moment, and ultimately moving forward. An Official Selection of the Toronto Film Festival.Fri 10/25, 8:00pm, Bow Tie Port Wash.

FOREIGN LETTERS Dir. Ela Their | USA | In English, Hebrew, Vietnamese w/ English subtitles | 100 min | Narrative Ages 12+

Ellie, a 12-year-old immigrant girl from Israel, is lonely and homesick in her new Connecticut home. But life brightens for Ellie when she meets Thuy, a 12-year old Vietnamese refugee. Based on the filmmaker’s own experience, this film is both moving and touching as it examines prejudice, poverty, shame, and the power of friendship to heal. Sat 10/26, 6:30pm, Soundview

THE GENIUS OF MARIAN Dir. Banker White | USA | English | 86 min | Documentary | Long Island premiere Sponsored by The Katz Institute for Women’s Health of the North Shore-LIJ Health System Q&A with Luke White and a panel of North Shore-LIJ Health System distinguished experts

In this life-affirming film, White turns the camera on his mother who at age 61 is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. The film follows her as she works on a book celebrating the life of her own mother, artist Marian Steele. A story of family, support, and the reality that must be confronted with Alzheimer’s. Mon 10/21, 6:30pm, Soundview

IN GOD WE TRUST Dir. Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek | USA | English | 82 min | Documentary Q&A with directors Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek

Eleanor Squillari was Bernie Madoff’s personal secretary for 25 years, but had no idea her boss was committing the greatest white-collar crime of all time. This innovative and moving documentary tracks her quest to help the Feds investigate Madoff’s scheme following his arrest. Fri 10/25, 6:15pm, Bow Tie Port Wash.

goldcoastfilmfestival.org | 19 FAMILY & TEEN

A Star Is Born: A Prudent Parent’s Approved for Adoption age 11+ (p. 11) Guide to Getting Your Kid in Show Sun 10/27, 1:00pm, Soundview Business (p. 09) Weaving animation and live-action footage Sun 10/27, 12:00pm, Gold Coast Arts together in a fresh, original way, graphic Center | FREE EVENT novelist Jung Henin shares his coming-of- Spend an afternoon with legendary age story as a Korean boy growing up in entertainment attorney Steven Beer Belgium. Official selection of the 2013 NY and Broadway Star and LI Native, Nikki International Children’s Film Festival. Blonsky as they guide parents and kids through the process of breaking into the Foreign Letters age 12+ (p. 19) entertainment industry. Sat 10/26, 6:30pm, Soundview A moving and touching film about a Moon Man age 5+ (p. 21) 12-year-old immigrant from Israel and Sat 10/27, 1:30pm, Soundview her friendship with a young Vietnamese The curious Moon Man hitches a ride to refugee. Earth on a passing comet, eager to explore the world he has looked down on for his Aayna Ka Bayna age 14+ (p. 11) entire life. A strikingly beautiful animated Sat 10/26, 2:00pm, Soundview journey. Nine Indian boys, living in an oppressive juvenile home, band together to escape, Family Shorts age 8+ (p. 25) elude the cops and enter a national dance Sat 10/26, 11:00am, Soundview | competition. An original, amazing, and just FREE EVENT plain fun mash-up of the Step Up films, the There is sure to be something for everyone musical Moulin Rouge, Bollywood and hip in this fantastic collection of family- hop music. friendly shorts. This is a free event, but reservations are required. Dancing in Jaffa age 14+ (p. 19) Sun 10/27, 1:00pm, Bowtie Great Neck The Short Game rated PG (p. 23) An inspiring documentary chronicling the Sun 10/27, 5:00pm, Soundview pairing of Palestinian Israelis and Jews as Follow the best 7 year old golfers from renowned ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine around the world as they descend on the returns to his hometown to teach ballroom world famous Pinehurst Golf course to dancing to 11-year-old students. Q&A with determine the next world champion. Pierre Dulaine, subject of the film.

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THE KILL TEAM Dir. Dan Krauss | USA | English | 79 min | Documentary

This Best Documentary Award winner at Tribeca focuses on American soldiers charged in the 2010 murders of three Afghan civilians. First-hand accounts from four of the implicated soldiers allow Filmmaker Dan Krauss to examine this war crime from the perspective of the accused. Sun 10/27, 6:30pm, Soundview

MOON MAN Dir. Stephan Schesch | France | English | 96 min | Narrative Ages 5+

In this animated film, the curious Moon Man hitches a ride to Earth on a passing comet, eager to explore the world he has looked down on for his entire life. Drawing comparisons to E.T., Moon Man is a strikingly beautiful animated journey that proves home is a place that is not always where or what you expected it to be. Sat 10/26, 1:30pm, Soundview

NEBRASKA Dir. Alexander Payne | USA | English | 115 min | Narrative

After receiving a sweepstakes letter in the mail, a cantanker- ous father (Bruce Dern, winner of Cannes Best Actor prize and recipient of our first GCIFF Artist of Distinction) thinks he’s struck it rich, and wrangles his son (Will Forte) into taking a road trip to claim the fortune. Shot in black and white across four states, Nebraska humorously and tenderly tells the stories of family life in the heartland of America. Th 10/24, 7:30pm, Soundview

THE ROMEOWS (Retired Older Men Eating Out Wednesdays) Dir. Robert Sarnoff | USA | English | 58 min | Documentary Q&A with Director Robert Sarnoff • FREE EVENT Sponsored by The Amsterdam at Harborside

Pull up a chair at this moveable feast with a Brooklyn Band of Buddies. Friends for over half a century, they spend their Wednes- days breaking bread and busting each other’s chops. In an age when ‘older’ people are using Viagra, running marathons, flying planes and safely ditching them in the Hudson, The Romeows is comic, tragic, and tackles those big, murky questions of life. Fri 10/25, 3:00pm, The Amsterdam at Harborside

goldcoastfilmfestival.org | 21 2013 FEATURE FILMS CONT’D RUNNING WILD: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde Dir. Suzanne Mitchell | USA | English | 93 min | Documentary Q&A with Director Suzanne Mitchell and Manda Kalimian, Founder of the Seraphim12 Foundation Sponsored by the Seraphim12 Foundation

The inspiring journey of a remarkable cowboy, Dayton O. Hyde, who triumphs in his quest to protect wild horses and the Ameri- can West. Sat 10/26, 11:00am, Soundview

SEND NO FLOWERS Dir. Fred Carpenter | USA | English | 79 min | Narrative Q&A with Actors Sean Young, Jackie Martling, Gianni Russo, Tony LoBianco and Robert Clohessy

After her father is brutally murdered, a mafia princess stakes her claim to the family business as she comes head-to-head with her rivals, the police, and her own mob family. A “coming of age” story like no other. Sun 10/27, 3:30pm, Soundview

THE SHORT GAME Dir. Josh Greenbaum | USA | English | 90min | Documentary

Follow the best 7 year old golfers from around the world as they descend on the world famous Pinehurst Golf course to determine the next world champion. Wheter you are a golf fan or not, this will put a smile on your face. Audience winner at South by South- west. Rated PG Sun 10/27, 5:00pm, Soundview 2013 FEATURE FILMS CONT’D STAND CLEAR OF THE CLOSING DOORS Dir. Sam Fleischner | USA | English, Spanish w/ English subtitles | 98 min | Narrative | Long Island premiere

This is the suspenseful and touching story of Ricky, a 13-year-old Far Rockaway boy with autism, and his undocumented Mexican family’s struggle to find him when he gets lost in the New York subways on the eve of Hurricane Sandy. Sat 10/26, 3:00pm, Bow Tie Manhasset

A foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’, good feelin’ film that profiles Chris Strachwitz, the founder of one of America’s greatest roots music labels, and one that has brought us blues, Cajun, Zydeco, Tex- Mex and other great American music for over 50 years. Includes some of the great performances he recorded over the years. Sat 10/26, 5:30pm, Bow Tie Manhasset.

A fresh and playful comedy about the odd realities of desire in traditional Taipei society. Closeted introvert Weichung is questioning his marriage when he runs into his old friend Stephen who, though also married, is living the high life of a single gay man. When Stephen teases Weichung about his straight-laced lifestyle, dormant emotions are awakened. And a whole new world is opened. Sat 10/26, 8:00pm, Soundview

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VIP All Access Pass $250 until October 5th; $275 after October 5th Access for one person to all screenings, film industry panels, parties and special events throughout the 3rd annual Gold Coast International Film Festival, October 21st-27th, 2013. Excludes the Opening Night Benefit Gala on October 23rd.

6-Pack Flex Pass $60 Get 6 film tickets for the price of 5! Buy 6 tickets to 1 film or 2 tickets to 3 films or 1 ticket to 6 films. It’s your choice, but whichever way you choose, the math really works!

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SHORT FILMS This year, we bring you a variety of quality short films, featuring up-and-coming filmmakers, festival winners, an Academy Award nominee, plus several New York premieres. You’ll see comedy, drama, sci-fi, animation, thrillers and musicals. Plus, we’ve got films directed by and featuring actors from the “Harry Potter” series, and stars from today’s hit TV shows and movies. You’re sure to laugh, be moved, fall in love, and discover some great new talent. In addition, there will be Q&As with actors and filmmakers, and there may even be some surprise appearances! And new to the festival this year will be a block of family-friendly films—so you can introduce your children and grandchildren to this wonderful genre. —Alexandra Gil, GCIFF Shorts Curator

Great Shorts 1 Family Shorts (ages 8+) Friday 10/25, 5:30PM Saturday 10/26, 11AM, Soundview Bow Tie Manhasset This is a FREE screening (reservation required)

Great Shorts 2 Mona Lisa: Leonardo’s Saturday 10/26, 3:30PM Earlier Version Soundview Sunday 10/27, 11AM, Soundview Q&A with Filmmaker Rafael Feldman This is a FREE screening (reservation required)

For a listing of all our short films, including synopses, visit us online at goldcoastfilmfestival.org. To purchase tickets to one of our Great Shorts programs or reserve seats for our FREE Family Shorts or “Mona Lisa” programs, visit our website or call 516-829-2570.

goldcoastfilmfestival.org | 25 Local Access {to world-class care }

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goldcoastfilmfestival.org | 27 MEET THE CREW GCIFF ADVISORY BOARD Abe Altman Louis J. Guerra David Paterson Edward F. Burns Richard Kaplan Martin D. Payson Nelson DeMille Peter Kinney Peter Rosegarten Jay Furman Michael T. Lamoretti Edwina Sandys Clive Gillinson Doug Liman David Schneiderman Karen Gottlieb Gary Melius Nancy A. Spielberg Dr. Sam L. Grogg Nancy Melius

THE GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER IS THE PROUD PRODUCER OF THE GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. GCAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regina Gil, Exec. Director Michele K. Heiman Shirley Romaine Jude Amsel Ralph S. Heiman Eileen Sarroff Gerald Appel Marc Katz Dohn Samuel Schildkraut Harriet Becker Michael T. Lamoretti Patricia Schneider Hon. Jean Celender Steven Markowitz Jerry Sloane Orit Freedman-Weissman Vivi Nassim Hon. Martin Sokol Jay Furman Hon. Erica Prager Mark Stumer Joseph Gil Mario Recinos Jeffrey S. Wiesenfeld Michael S. Glickman

The Gold Coast Arts Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts through education, exhibition, performance and outreach.

GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021 | 516-829-2570 | greatneckarts.org

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