Ne Zha 7:30 Pm Parasite

Home , DeVotchKa, Kimberly Peirce, Knives Out, Little Miss Sunshine

KIMBALL THEATRE

Thursday, January 30

1:00 PM NE ZHA 7:30 PM PARASITE

Friday, January 31

12:30 PM DRIVEWAYS 5:00 PM KNIVES OUT

3:00 PM MIDNIGHT FAMILY 8:30 PM SCALES

Saturday, February 1

10:00 AM DORA AND THE LOST 3:00 PM SLAY THE DRAGON CITY OF GOLD 8:00 PM DEVOTCHKA 12:15 PM FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES 10:00 PM DIVINE LOVE

Sunday, February 2

11:15 AM BACURAU 4: 30 PM PAHOKEE

2:00 PM PORTRAIT OF A 7:00 PM BATTLE ROYALE LADY ON FIRE

TUCKER THEATER

Thursday, January 30

5:00 PM FACULTY CURATED SHORTS

Friday, January 31

5:00 PM BLURRED LINES: 7:30 PM STOP-LOSS INSIDE THE ART WORLD

Saturday, Februrary 1

2:00 PM STRAY DOLLS 10:15 PM ALUMNI 24 SPEED

4:00 PM ALUMNI SHORTS

WORKSHOPS RECEPTIONS PAGE 19 PAGE 2 FESTIVAL INFO CONTENTS

VENUES & PARKING Kimball Theatre 02 428 W Duke of Gloucester Street Receptions Parking lots nearby offer 1-2 hour parking. Prince George Parking Garage located at 230 North Henry St. offers parking for $1 / hour. The garage is open daily from 6 AM to midnight. 03 Tucker Theater 350 James Blair Drive Special Guests Hourly spaces are available nearby along Richmond Rd., Prince George St., and near Merchants Square. After 5 PM on Friday, guests without W&M parking decals may park in W&M spaces on James Blair Dr. and by Zable Stadium. 08 Kimball Theatre Reeder Media Center Swem Library, 400 Landrum Drive Programs Guests may purchase a visitor’s pass from W&M Parking Services to park in the lot next to Muscarelle Museum. After 5 PM on Friday, guests may park in this lot without a visitor’s pass. Hourly parking is available in Merchants Square, a 10-15 minute walk. 16 TICKETING Tucker Theater Tickets may be purchased online through the festival website. During the festival, tickets may be purchased Programs at the Kimball Theatre Box Office. Cash and major credit cards accepted. All sales final. All-Access Passes and reception tickets may only be purchased online. W&M student tickets are free for all events in Kimball Theatre (limit one ticket per student ID). 19

SEATING Workshops Doors open twenty minutes prior to each program. The theatre will be cleared after each event. Ticket holders must be in the theatre ten minutes prior to the program’s start to guarantee their seats. Arrive on time. Admission to a program may be restricted after 24 it begins. Additional FREE ADMISSION Programs Tickets are not issued for free programs and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All programs in Tucker Theater and workshops are free. Receptions

SATURDAY NIGHT February 1, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Community Building, 401 N Boundary Street TIckets $20

Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar with wine and beer as you mingle with festival guests and fellow film lovers. TONALTHEORY ‘15 and JONATHAN LIM ‘00 will DJ.

Hosted by the W&M FILM & MEDIA STUDIES PROGRAM and CITY COUNCIL MEMBER BARBARA RAMSEY. Venue provided by the CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG.

THURSDAY SUNDAY January 31, 12:15 - 1:00 PM February 2, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Kimball Theatre Culture Cafe, 747 Scotland St. Included with Ne Zha ticket Food available for purchase

Enjoy food and beverages Join alumni presenters and before Ne Zha. Hosted by the festival guests for brunch and W&M CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE. one last chance to mingle! SPECIAL GUESTS SHAHAD AMEEN Writer / Director, Scales

Writer/Director Shahad Ameen was born and raised in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She obtained a B.A. in Film Studies and Screenwriting from the University of West London. Her short films include OUR OWN MUSICAL, LEILA’S WINDOW, and EYE & MERMAID, which premiered at the 2013 Dubai International Film Festival and was selected for competition at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival, among others. SCALES is her first feature film. It premiered in competition at the 76th Venice Film Festival where it won the Verona Film Club Award. See SCALES (p. 10)

BRIAN CANNON ‘04, ‘11 JD Executive Director, OneVirginia2021

Brian Cannon became the Executive Director of OneVirginia2021 in January 2015. He brings over a decade of experience in non-profit leadership, community building, fundraising, and bipartisan ad- vocacy for state policy issues. Previously, he worked as a consultant with startups and high-growth companies. While in law school, Brian studied election law and was on one of the winning teams in the 2011 state-wide redistricting competition. Brian will be present for a discussion after SLAY THE DRAGON (p. 12).

DESIREE COOPER Writer / Producer / Co-Director, The Choice

Desiree Cooper is a 2015 Kresge Artist Fellow, former attorney, and Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist. In 2018, she wrote, produced and co-directed THE CHOICE, a short film about reproductive rights and recipient of a 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award from the Berlin Flash Film Festival and Award of Merit from the Best Short Film Festival in Los Angeles. Cooper’s fiction, poetry and essays have appeared in numerous publications including a notable mention in THE BEST AMERICAN ESSAYS 2019. See THE CHOICE (p. 16)

3 DAVID CRANK ‘82 Production Designer, Knives Out

David Crank is the Emmy-winning art director and production designer for almost 30 major projects including WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, the JOHN ADAMS series, THERE WILL BE BLOOD, and HANNIBAL. After receiving his undergraduate degree from William & Mary in 1982, he received a MFA from Carnegie-Mellon. David worked on regional theater productions for a decade before transitioning to film. In 2011 he received the Leslie Cheek Medal from Wil- liam & Mary, an award honoring outstanding artistic achievement. See KNIVES OUT (p. 10)

DAVID DALEY Documentary Subject, Slay the Dragon

David Daley is the author of the national best-seller RATF**KED: WHY YOUR VOTE DOESN’T COUNT and the forthcom- ing UNRIGGED: HOW AMERICANS ARE BATTLING BACK TO SAVE DEMOCRA- CY. His journalism has been published in THE NEW YORKER, THE ATLANTIC, THE WASHINGTON POST, THE GUARDIAN, THE INTERCEPT, and many other publications. He is the former editor-in-chief of SALON, and a senior fellow at FairVote. He lives in western Massachusetts. See SLAY THE DRAGON (p. 12)

DEVOTCHKA Live music, Man with a Movie Camera

DeVotchKa features Nick Urata (vocals, guitar, trumpet), Tom Hagerman (violin, accordion), Jeanie Schroder (sousaphone, bass), and percussionist Shawn King. They found widespread success in 2006 with their Grammy-nominated soundtrack to the hit indie film LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. Signing with revered indie label, Anti-, the band delivered A MAD AND FAITHFUL TELLING in 2008, reaching the number nine slot on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Since then the band has done more soundtrack work and released several al- bums, most recently THIS NIGHT FALLS FOREVER in 2018. (Concert details on p. 13)

Artwork by Louise Farias @luzinhafaisca

4 JONATHAN LIM ‘00 Musician, Saturday Evening Reception

Jonathan Lim is a keyboard player, electronic music producer, remix artist, and DJ who is part of the synthwave duo, Veloc- ity 128. His music creates melodic tracks influenced by new wave, alternative rock, and electronic music from the 1980s and 90s with current production techniques. Velocity 128 has a residency at Betamax Video Club in Washington D.C. in addition to performing elsewhere. Previously, with electronic rock band 23RAINYDAYS, Lim toured across the U.S. and was recognized by MTV in 2009 as a Top 3 Breakout Artist. (Reception details on p. 2)

JOE PIRRO ‘08 Producer, Driveways

Joe Pirro is Head of Production at Symbolic Exchange, a development and production company founded by producer/screenwriter James Schamus (BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON) and based in New York City. His recent credits include DRIVEWAYS, THE ASSISTANT, ADAM, and CASTING JONBENET. After a stint with Teach For America, he began his film career in the United Talent Agency mailroom. He has also worked at Focus Features, Red Hour Films, and The Weinstein Co. See DRIVEWAYS (p. 9)

MARK RICHARD Writer, Stop-Loss

Mark Richard is the author of the national bestselling memoir HOUSE OF PRAYER NO. 2, two award-winning short story collections, and a novel. His television credits include MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, NOS4A2, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, TYRANT, HELL ON WHEELS, CRIMINAL MINDS, HUFF!, and more. He recently was executive producer and show runner on THE GOOD LORD BIRD. He also wrote the screenplay for the filmSTOP-LOSS . He has received the PEN/Hemingway Foundation Award and a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, among other awards. See STOP-LOSS (p. 17)

5 JEFFREY TINNELL ‘85 Producer, Feast of the Seven Fishes

Jeffrey Tinnell is a motion picture and television producer with over thirty years of experience. Tinnell has produced work for Nike, Coca-Cola, The Rolling Stones, Mira- max, MGM and Lionsgate. His production company, Alleghany Image Factory (AIF), recently completed FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES. A 1985 graduate of the College, Tinnell played football under coach Jim- mye Laycock. An active participant in the William & Mary community, Tinnell and AIF worked closely with W&M Athletics to produce the latest branding campaign for Tribe Sports. See FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES (p. 11)

ROBERT TINNELL Writer / Director, Feast of the Seven Fishes

Robert Tinnell is a writer, director, and producer. Tinnell’s initial claim to fame was as producer on the notorious cult classic SURF NAZIS MUST DIE. He became bet- ter known for his work as a director and screenwriter on feature films including KIDS OF THE ROUND TABLE, FRANKEN- STEIN AND ME, and BELIEVE. He wrote the upcoming productions of SACRIFICE and THE LIVING AND THE DEAD. Tinnell is also a graphic novelist, with numerous works including the Eisner Award-nominated FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES. See FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES (p. 11)

TONALTHEORY Kyung Rae Kim ‘15 & Marissa Benecke ‘15 Musicians, Saturday Evening Reception

Techno DJs / Producers Marissa and Rae play everywhere from clubs to warehous- es in Washington D.C. as Synthesis Res- idents. Their sets have always been sig- nified by bending boundaries between hard-hitting industrial techno elements, mesmerizing synths, and atmospheric melodies. They have played support for some of the biggest names in the techno and trance industries including Alan Fitz- patrick, Nicole Moudaber, Green Velvet, Sharam, Victor Calderone, John Askew, Greg Downey, Fehrplay, and Triceradrops. (Reception details on p. 2)

6 LIZ WHITE Deputy Director, OneVirginia2021

Since 2015, Liz has worked with OneVir- ginia2021 to grow their supporter base and activate a statewide grassroots network. As part of her work, she travels to communities across the Commonwealth to speak about redistricting reform and empower voters to raise their voices on this issue. She also runs the Presence at the Polls program, training and mobilizing hundreds of volunteers every election. A lifelong political hobbyist, she is honored to work full time on improving such a fun- damental part of our democracy. Liz will be present for a discussion after SLAY THE DRAGON (p. 12)

FESTIVAL CREDITS

PRODUCERS MIDDLE EASTERN Adam Stackhouse ‘04 MUSIC ENSEMBLE Liz Sykes ‘06 Accordion & Percussion: Finn Mayhew, Ensemble Assistant FESTIVAL OVERSIGHT COMMITEE Baglama: Ezgi Stump Kate Hoving Richard Lowry, Director Qanun: Anne Rasmussen, Director Teresa Longo Troy Davis Singing Percussionists: Deena Bashri, Farrokh Namazi, Ghana STUDENT INTERNS Bankbook, Gujie Shen, Malik Anushka Annonti ‘20 Obeidalla , Ziaquing (David) Liu Dani Greene ‘20 Naomi Gruber ‘20 ‘Ud: Brandon Mullins, Hashem Sohpie Hamilton ‘21 Alabdullah, Jackson Gillie (Bass), Zach Aravich KIMBALL THEATRE Logan Zumbrun Viola: Helena Boyd, Nora Lee Madelyn Phillips Smith, Reese Willis Mariellynn Maurer Todd Cooke

SPECIAL THANKS Alex Fulton, Composition Barbara Ramsey, Williamsburg City Council Carrie Cooper, W&M Libraries Kathleen Powell, W&M Cohen Career Center Lisa Grimes Monika Van Tassel, Film & Media Studies Page Bishop, Williamsburg Area Arts Commission Sharon Zuber Steve Hanson, Reves Center for International Studies Teresa Longo, Roy R. Charles Center for Academic Excellence Terry Buntrock, Triangle Arts & Culture League W&M Film & Media Studies Program 7 NE ZHA PARASITE Thursday, 1:00 PM Thursday, 7:30 PM

Director: Jiao Zi Director: Bong Joon-Ho

Tickets $10, 2019, China, 110 min, Unrated, Tickets $10, 2019, South Korea, 132 min, R, Mandarin, English subtitles, Featuring: Korean, English subtitles, Featuring: Lyu Yanting, Cao Yalong, Wang Zheng, Song Kang Ho, Lee Sun Kyun, Cho Yeo Chen Hao, Zeng Hongru, Yang Wei Jeong, Choi Woo Shik, Park So Dam

Introduction by Deliang Wang, Chinese Introduction by Teresa Longo, Dean for Director, W&M Confucius Institute Interdisciplinary Studies, Director of the Charles Center

12:15 PM Reception in the theatre lobby hosted by WMCI The Park family is the picture of aspirational wealth while the Kim family is rich in street smarts but Ne Zha is birthed from a heaven- not much else. Be it chance or fate, ly pearl by the Primeval Lord of these two houses are brought to- Heaven. Born with unique pow- gether and the Kims sense a gold- ers, he finds himself as an outcast en opportunity. When the Kims’ who is hated and feared. Destined newfound comfort is threatened, by prophecy to bring destruction an underhanded battle for dom- to the world, the young boy must inance breaks out. This thrilling choose between good and evil in dark comedy offers a unique ex- order to break the shackles of fate amination of social and economic and become a hero. inequalities.

Sponsored by W&M Confucius Institute

8 KIMBALL THEATRE

DRIVEWAYS MIDNIGHT Friday, 12:30 PM FAMILY Friday, 3:00 PM Director: Andrew Ahn

Director: Luke Lorentzen Tickets $10, 2019, U.S.A., 83 min, Unrated, English, Featuring: Hong Chau, Lucas Jaye, Brian Dennehy Tickets $5, 2019, Mexico, 90 min, Unrated, Spanish, English subtitles, Featuring: Juan Ochoa Introduction by Kevin Smith, Film & Media Studies Introduction by Davínia Pastor Pastor, Hispanic Studies Discussion with Producer Joe Pirro ‘08 (p. 5) In Mexico City, the government operates fewer than 45 emergen- A single mother drags her 8-year- cy ambulances for a population old son cross-country to empty of 9 million. This has spawned an out the house of her recently de- underground industry of for-profit ceased packrat older sister. It’s a ambulances often run by people chore that drains most of her time with little or no training or certi- and energy, leaving her son with fication. An exception in this eth- the unpleasant options of helping ically fraught, cutthroat industry, out or entertaining himself in an the Ochoa family struggles to unfamiliar small town. When the keep their financial needs from boy discovers his retiree neighbor jeopardizing the people in their also has a lot of time on his hands, care. When a crackdown by cor- an unlikely friendship develops. rupt police pushes the family into greater hardship, they face in- Sponsored by Canon Virginia, creasing moral dilemmas. Inc.

9 KNIVES OUT SCALES Friday, 5:00 PM Friday, 8:30 PM

Director: Rian Johnson Director: Shahad Ameen

Tickets $10, 2019, U.S.A., 130 min, PG-13, Tickets $10, 2019, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Iraq, English, Featuring: Daniel Craig, Chris 74 min, Unrated, Arabic, English subtitles, Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Featuring: Basima Hajjar, Yagoub Alfar- Christopher Plummer han, Abdulaziz Shtian

4:40 PM - Pre-show performance 8:10 PM - Pre-show performance by the W&M Russian Music Ensem- by the W&M Middle Eastern Music ble Ensemble (p. 7)

Introduction by Rich Lowry, Director of Introduction by Semiha Topal, Religious Film & Media Studies, Global Film Festival Studies Director

Discussion with Writer / Director Discussion with Production Shahad Ameen (p. 3) Designer David Crank ‘82 (p. 4)

A fishing village believes sacrific- When novelist Harlan Thrombey is ing a female child from every fam- found dead at his estate just after ily will appease the sea creatures his 85th birthday, the inquisitive for good harvest. Saved from this and debonair Detective Benoit ritual by her father, Hayat lives in Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to shame among the villagers who investigate. believe she cursed them.

Sponsored by W&M Cohen Sponsored by W&M Arts & Career Center Sciences Annual Fund

10 DORA & THE LOST FEAST OF THE CITY OF GOLD SEVEN FISHES Saturday, 10:00 AM Saturday, 12:15 PM

Director: James Bobin Director: Robert Tinnell

2019, U.S.A., 102 min, PG, English & Span- Tickets $10, 2019, U.S.A., 99 min, Unrated, ish, Featuring: Isabela Moner, Jeffrey English, Featuring: Skyler Gisondo, Madi- Wahlberg, Eugenio Derbez, Nicholas son Iseman, Josh Helman Coombe, Eva Longoria

Introduction by Mark Richard (p. 5) FREE ADMISSION

Discussion with Writer / Director Having spent most of her life Robert Tinnell and Producer exploring the jungle with her Jeffrey Tinnell ‘85 (p. 6) parents, nothing could prepare Dora for her biggest challenge Just days before Christmas 1983, yet – high school. When her par- the Oliverio family readies their ents mysteriously disappear while Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Ital- searching for the Lost City of Gold, ian tradition. Amidst the prepara- Dora must swing into action and tions, Tony, a young man with big lead a group of ill-equipped high dreams and a bigger heart, won- schoolers on a wild quest to save ders if he’ll find love this Christ- them. mas or spend it alone with his loud and loving family. When he meets Sponsored by Triangle Arts & Beth, things start to look up. Culture League Sponsored by Williamsburg Community Foundation

11 SLAY THE DIVINE LOVE DRAGON Saturday, 10:00 PM Saturday, 3:00 PM Director: Gabriel Mascaro

Directors: Chris Durrance & Barack Tickets $5, 2019, Brazil, Uruguay, Goodman Denmark, Norway, Sweden, 101 min., Unrated, Portuguese, English subtitles, Featuring: Dira Paes, Julio Machado, Tickets $10, 2019, U.S.A., 101 min, Unrated, Antonio Pastich English, Featuring: Ari Berman, David Da- ley, Margaret Dickson, Katie Fahey Introduction by Liz Losh, Associate Professor of English & American Studies Introduction by Rebecca Green, Co-Director, Election Law Program In the year 2027, in a dystopian Brazil, a deeply religious wom- Discussion with Brian Cannon (p. 3) an uses her position in a notary’s & Liz White (p. 7) of OneVirginia2021 office to advance her mission to and David Daley (p. 4), author & save struggling couples from di- documentary subject vorce. While waiting for a divine sign in recognition of her efforts, Gerrymandering, the process of she is confronted with a crisis in manipulating the boundaries of her own marriage that ultimately electoral districts to favor one par- brings her closer to God. ty, offers our country’s politicians an easy way to sway elections. This documentary follows two cases of everyday people fighting against the system.

12 DEVOTCHKA PRESENTS MAN WITH A MOVIE CAMERA Saturday, 8:00 PM

Director: Dziga Vertov

Tickets $25, 1929, Soviet Union, Unrated, Silent film, Featuring: Mikhail Kaufman

Introduction by Alexander Prokhorov, Russian Studies Program Director

Part documentary, part cinematic art, this film follows a city in the 1920s Soviet Union throughout the day, from morning to night, without titles or narration. Met by polarizing reviews at the time of its release, the film is now regarded by many as one of the greatest films ever made and was awarded the honor of “Best Documentary of All Time” in a recent SIGHT & SOUND critics poll.

A cross-pollination of numerous influences, including cabaret, spa- ghetti Westerns, norteño, punk, and the immigrant dance music of Eastern Europe, Colorado-based quartet DeVotchKa, features Nick Urata (vocals, guitar, trumpet), Tom Hagerman (violin, accordion), Jeanie Schroder (sousaphone, bass) and percussionist Shawn King.

They found widespread success in 2006 with their Grammy-nominated soundtrack to the hit indie film LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. The band delivered A MAD AND FAITHFUL TELLING in early 2008, reaching the number nine slot on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Over the next several years, Urata became increasingly involved in his own film composition career, scoring movies like CRAZY STUPID LOVE, WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT, PADDINGTON, and the Netflix series A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS. The band regrouped to create their sixth al- bum, THIS NIGHT FALLS FOREVER, released in 2018.

Sponsored by the Virginia Film Office with additional support from W&M Russian & Post-Soviet Studies 13 BACURAU PORTRAIT OF A Sunday, 11:15 AM LADY ON FIRE Sunday, 2:00 PM Directors: Kleber Mendonça Filho & Juliano Dornelles Director: Céline Sciamma Tickets $5, 2019, Brazil & France, 131 min, Unrated, Portuguese & English, English Tickets $10, 2019, France, 119 min, R, subtitles, Featuring: Bárbara Colen, French & Italian, English subtitles, Fea- Thomas Aquino, Silvero Pereira turing: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bejrami

Introduction by Troy Davis, Head of Me- dia Services, W&M Reeder Media Center 1:40 PM - Pre-show accordion music performance by David Gussman ‘86 A few years from now... Bacurau, a small village in the Brazilian sertão, mourns the loss of its ma- Introduction by Kate Hoving, Public triarch, Carmelita, who lived to be Relations Manager, Reves Center for 94. Days later, its inhabitants no- International Studies tice that their village has literally vanished from most maps and a France, 1760. Marianne, a painter, UFO-shaped drone starts flying is commissioned to do the wed- overhead. There are forces that ding portrait of Héloïse. Because want to expel them from their she is a reluctant bride-to-be, homes. The townspeople band Marianne arrives under the guise together, using any means neces- of companionship, observing sary to protect and maintain their Héloïse by day and secretly paint- remote community. ing her by firelight at night. As the two women orbit one another, in- timacy and attraction grow.

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PAHOKEE BATTLE ROYALE Sunday, 4:30 PM Sunday, 7:00 PM

Directors: Ivete Lucas & Patrick Director: Kinji Fukasaku Bresnan Tickets $5, 2000, Japan, 113 min, Unrated, Japanese, English subtitles, Featuring: Tickets $5, 2019, U.S.A., 110 min, Unrated, Taro Yamamoto, Aki Maeda, Ai Iwamura, English Chiaki Kuriyama, Tatsuya Fujiwara

Introduction by Hermine Pinson, Introduction by Michael Cronin, Professor of English Associate Professor of Japanese Studies

Four high-school students, Na’Kerria, Jocabed, Junior, and BJ, Twentieth anniversary screening embark on their senior year in Pa- hokee, a small Florida town on the A group of 9th graders are sent to shores of Lake Okeechobee. The a deserted island by the Japanese teens navigate all of the some- totalitarian government. Their times exciting, sometimes heart- mission: kill each other and be the breaking rite-of-passage rituals last one standing. They are given as they make profound decisions basic supplies and various weap- about their futures. As they do, the ons. The last survivor is allowed to pressure of Pahokee’s economic leave the island. If there is more hardships weighs heavily on their than one survivor, everyone will shoulders—the community has be killed. This dystopian thriller is placed all hopes for opportunity based on Koushun Takami’s 1999 on them, the next generation. novel by the same name.

15 FACULTY BLURRED LINES: CURATED SHORTS INSIDE THE ART Thursday, 5:00 PM WORLD Friday, 5:00 PM THE MORTICIAN OF MANILA

2019, U.K. & Philippines, 25 min, Unrated, Director: Barry Avrich Tagalog & English, English subtitles Introduction by Francis Tanglao-Aguas, Professor of World Theatre and Asian & 2017, U.S.A., 84 min, TV-PG, English Pacific Islander American Studies Introduction by David Brashear, Interim Mortician Orly manages and lives at a Director, Muscarelle Museum of Art 24-hour funeral home, where he has a sobering perspective on the impact of President Duterte’s “war on drugs.” This documentary lifts the curtain on the provocative contemporary art scene, a glamorous and cutthroat THE CHOICE game of genius versus commerce. Go behind the scenes to discover how art is created, exhibited, and sold around 2018, U.S.A., 7 min, Unrated, English the globe. Featuring insider accounts Introduction by Hermine Pinson, from the most influential and powerful Professor of English players in the industry, audiences will hear from renowned artists such as Ju- lian Schnabel and Marina Abramovic, Discussion with Writer, Producer, Co-director Desiree Cooper (p. 3)

In this work of fiction, each line tells a different woman’s story, showing the complicated feelings and circum- stances that surround abortion from the point of view of women.

16 TUCKER THEATERTUCKER FREE ADMISSION

STOP-LOSS STRAY DOLLS Friday, 7:30 PM Saturday, 2:00 PM

Director: Kimberly Peirce Director: Sonejuhi Sinha ‘04

2008, U.S.A., 112 minutes, R, English 2019, U.S.A., 97 min, Unrated, English Featuring: Ryan Phillippe, Abbie Cornish, and Nepali, Featuring: Geetanjali Thapa, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Channing Tatum Olivia DeJonge, Cynthia Nixon

Discussion with Writer Mark Introductory video message from Writer Richard (p. 5) / Director Sonejuhi Sinha ‘04, exclusive to this pre-release screening

His tour of duty in Iraq finally over, Staff Sgt. Brandon King returns home to Riz, a recent immigrant and ex-gang Brazos, Texas, ready to re-enter civilian member, works at a motel in hopes of life. Unexpectedly, the Army invokes a starting her life over in America. At the clause in Brandon’s military contract, motel, Riz’s assertive runaway room- requiring him to return to active duty mate Dallas blackmails her, triggering in Iraq. With the help of close friend Mi- a series of violent events entwining all chele, Brandon goes AWOL and strug- of the motel residents. gles to find a way out of the dilemma. ABOUT SONEJUHI SINHA ‘04 Sinha’s short film,LOVE COMES LATER, premiered in-competition at Cannes. Sinha developed its feature version, STRAY DOLLS, at Cannes’ NEXTSTEP development labs and Tribecca Film Institute’s Through Her Lens program, under the mentorship of Dee Rees and Catherine Hardwicke. Sinha received the IWC award for STRAY DOLLS.

17 ALUMNI SHORTS Saturday, 4:00 PM

Discussion with alumni filmmakers after the screening. Indicates alumni that will be present for the discussion.

MILK MONEY I’M SORRY 2019, U.S.A., 16 min, Written & Di- 2013, U.S.A., 3 min, Produced by rected by Jimmy Nguyen ‘05 Elissa Cohn ‘05 Gordon, a directionless young I’m sorry. man, helps out on his parents’ struggling dairy farm. When his LOST CITY adopted brother comes home 2020, U.S.A., 15 min, Written, Di- from college, sibling rivalry push- rected, and Produced by Max Cea es Gordon to execute a brazen ‘15, Unofficial pre-release screen- plan to save the family farm. ing When a pizza-loving Nigerian EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT tourist gets lost on his way to see 2015, U.S.A., 14 min, Written & Di- a New York comedy show, his rected by Kate Reed Petty ‘06 night takes several unexpected A recent college graduate strug- turns. gles to complete a freelance job for a cryptic client. WIRED 2019, U.S.A., 2 min, Directed & Ed- GIG ECONOMY: GOGO DANCER ited by Ted Hogeman ‘09 2019, U.S.A., 10 min, Produced by A man grapples with a difficult Aaron Barksdale ‘13 choice. Mariano Rubin De Celis supports himself by working as a set de- FIRST CONTACT signer by day and a go-go dancer WORST CONTACT at night dancing at some of the 2019, U.S.A., 5 min, Directed & Ed- hottest nightclubs and events in ited by Ted Hogeman ‘09, Cam- New York City. era by Chris Mariles ‘12, Featuring Brian Terrill ‘12 and Zan Gillies ‘09 TOMORROW’S PARTY A crew of explorers encounters 2009, U.S.A., 8 min Written & Di- , the unknown at the edge of the rected by Elissa Cohn ‘05, Cine- known universe. matography by Lauretta Prevost ‘05 Have you ever been in love?

ALUMNI 24 SPEED Saturday, 10:15 PM

This shorts screening will feature the pre- miere of the W&M alumni entries in the 16th Annual 24 Speed competition (p. 24)! Hosted by Zach Keifer ‘07.

18 WORKSHOPS FREE ADMISSION THURSDAY, JAN. 30 FRIDAY, JAN. 31 SATURDAY, FEB. 1

10 AM Stunts! Real & Confessions Ending Ger- Working in Influencer Hand-Pressed Fake Dangers of a Genre rymandering Late Night Marketing Monotype Agnostic in VA Printing Jamie Northup Brian Cannon Alanna Cora Kessler Desiree Cooper & Liz White Wildermuth Kristen Peyton 11 AM

Balance Preparing for Conversation Creative & the Audition with David 12 PM Business Daley Sheri Bias Jeffrey Tinnell David Daley

1 PM Film Lighting Learn to Love Steadicam: Documentary Making Things Music Marketing Moving the Interviewing Look Great on Production Jay Warrior Camera a Budget Jess Novak Catherine Orr Various Artists Jamie Northup Giovanetti Lauretta Prevost 2 PM Literary Succes Get Your First Film Made Kate Reed Petty Elissa Cohn Producing Starting Your Working in Digital Media Plays on a Own Film Theatre Production 3 PM Budget Business Caitlin Aaron Elliot Wegman Zach Keifer Clements Barksdale

What’s a Let’s Write a Producer? Screenplay 4 PM Joe Pirro Zan Gillies Workshops take place in the REEDER MEDIA CENTER unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, January 30

IT’S LIT: FILM LIGHTING IN THE MODERN INDUSTRY 1:00 Jay Warrior PM Learn the intricacies behind lighting for motion pictures. We will cover everything from the history of lighting for motion pictures to current strategies employed by modern cinematographers. We will also discuss how a proper set functions and how a Gaffer and Key Grip work with other departments efficiently. This workshop is aimed at those who wish to pursue a career in cinematography or lighting.

ONE WEIRD TRICK FOR LITERARY SUCCESS 2:00 Kate Reed Petty ‘06 PM If you dream of publishing a novel, short stories, or creative nonfiction, this workshop will offer practical advice you can use to get started right now. We’ll talk about the process of submitting work for publication, the art of building a network, and the etiquette of interacting with literary gatekeepers. You’ll leave with a list of agents, magazines, residencies, and other publishing resources, as well as one weird trick that will get people excited about you and your work.

GET PAST THE MONEY AND GET YOUR FIRST FILM MADE 2:00 Elissa Cohn ‘05 PM What does it take to make your first film? Sometimes all it takes is a phone and a friend, sometimes you have bigger things in mind. No matter what though, it’s going to take two things: time and commitment. Oh yeah, and money. In this workshop, we’ll explore what it really takes to get that first film made, how to create realistic expectations, and how to use the resources you don’t even know you have.

WHAT’S A PRODUCER AND HOW DO I BECOME ONE? 3:30 Joe Pirro ‘08 PM Of all the members of a film crew, the producer is often the hardest role to define and articulate. However, producing is an essential function of independent filmmaking binding together the creative process and the financial structure necessary to make a film. In this session, we’ll look to define the nebulous role of a producer as well as discuss feasible pathways into the industry at large.

SCREW IT, LET’S WRITE A SCREENPLAY IN 80 MINUTES 3:30 Zan Gillies ‘09 PM It’s easy to talk about screenwriting theory and best practices, but why not just do it? In this workshop, we’ll structure and write a short screenplay. We’ll use the active practice of creating a story to tackle and explore the tenets of screenwriting: fleshing out characters, creating conflict, building a solid structure, and telling a genuine human narrative that will connect to an audience.

20 Friday, January 31

STUNTS! REAL AND FAKE DANGERS OF FILM & TV 10:00 Jamie Northup ‘04 AM In this workshop, we’ll show how to safely perform and film a basic stunt. There will be a discussion about storytelling and its place in fast-paced action sequences.

CONFESSIONS OF A GENRE AGNOSTIC 10:00 Desiree Cooper AM I create in many genres, including short stories, journalism, flash, memoir, essay, columns, poetry, and film. I have dabbled in visual art and am currently working on a novel. When your muse comes in many forms, how do you know which is best for your project? This session is for multi-genre creators to discuss how to choose the best vehicle for their work, and how to maintain fidelity to story.

FILM PRODUCTION: THE BALANCE BETWEEN CREATIVE AND BUSINESS 11:30 Jeffrey Tinnell ‘85 AM Discuss and share experiences of developing a production from feature films, commercials and everything in between with Jeffrey Tinnell, 2020 GFF Special Guest and Producer of the filmFEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES.

PREPARING FOR THE AUDITION: PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD 11:30 Sheri Bias ‘97 AM This workshop will provide participants with tips and tricks on preparing for successful auditions: from headshots to in-studio auditions to self tapes.

THE MEDIA LANDSCAPE: HOW I LEARNED TO LOVE MARKETING 1:00 Jess Novak ‘06 PM To put it mildly, media is not a stable field at the moment. Heritage brands are folding all around us, print publications are going the way of the dodo, and beloved online outlets are being acquired by big brands for their SEO, stripped down to user-generated content, and resold up the food chain. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the future of online media, why brands are making the choice to invest in storytelling, and the relative value of selling out.

STEADICAM - THE ART OF THE MOVING CAMERA 1:00 Jamie Northup ‘04 PM Learn how to make a “long take” engaging and dynamic using professional filmmaking tools. In addition to learning about the tools, students will create a single long-take shot during the class.

21 PRODUCING YOUR FIRST PLAY WITH A LIMITED BUDGET 2:30 Elliot Wegman ‘12 PM Learn how to comprehensively execute your vision for a theatrical play with $1,000 (or less). We’ll go through every step of the process, including budgeting, scheduling, casting, assembling a production crew, sourcing your set pieces, and advertising. Get some concrete facts about some pitfalls and detours you can expect from someone who just lived it a couple months ago. By the end of the workshop you will know that you can produce a play too!

START YOUR OWN FILM BUSINESS 2:30 Zach Keifer ‘07 PM So you’re not packing a van and driving to L.A. and you didn’t apply to any film schools - not a problem. You can still continue your filmmaking pursuits, and you’ll even be able to make a living at it. Following graduation, Zach settled in Charlottesville, VA where he evolved from an independent freelancer to co-owner of a full service production company, Folk Hero Films. In 2020, he launched a new production company, Octillion Productions.

Saturday, February 1

HAND-PRESSED MONOTYPE PRINTING 10:00 Kristen Peyton ‘12 AM This workshop takes place in Matoaka Art Studio. Participants will learn methods in creative mark-making using hand, brush, and simple tools, as well as techniques of image transfer. The workshop will begin with a short introduction to materials, methods, and art historical examples, and move outside (weather permitting) to work from observation of the landscape and creative invention. Open to all levels. Materials provided. Limit 12 participants.

INFLUENCER MARKETING 101: PAST, PRESENT... FUTURE? 10:00 Cora Kessler ‘13 AM In this workshop, we’ll peek behind the veil of the Influencer world to learn about different types of talent, the hurdles that brands and creators face, as well as ethical challenges in this growing industry. We will also put what we’ve learned to the test with an exercise that only someone with the passion of an Influencer can master.

WORKING IN LATE NIGHT AND FINDING MY CAREER PATH 10:00 Alanna Wildermuth ‘12 AM After many different jobs and cities, Alanna finally found the career path she hopes to stay on with her job at the late night talk show DESUS AND MERO. She will share the steps she took to lead her to this job and all that goes into creating the “most illustrious” late night talk show two nights a week.

ENDING GERRYMANDERING IN VIRGINIA 10:00 Brian Cannon ‘04, JD ‘11 & Liz White ‘04 AM OneVirginia2021 is leading a statewide coalition to create a fair and transparent system for drawing maps so that voters can choose their politicians, not the 22 other way around. A CONVERSATION WITH DAVID DALEY 11:30 David Daley AM Journalist and national best-selling author David Daley will discuss politics and gerrymandering with participants.

DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING - THE ART OF INTERVIEWING 1:00 Catherine Orr Giovanetti ‘05 PM In this interactive workshop, concepts and strategies for crafting effective interviews is the focus. Workshop attendees will learn what questions Catherine always asks, and they’ll engage in critical discussions and exercises on how to unearth the right stories from the right people.

MAKING THINGS LOOK GRRREAT ON A BUDGET 1:00 Lauretta Prevost ‘05 PM Indie budgets - and hence gear, crew size, and time - are shrinking, while competition grows. How do you still make quality work in that environment? Lauretta has been working since 2007 as a cinematographer in indie NYC. In this workshop she will share some thoughts on what works and what doesn’t, methods that she has found beneficial, and things to consider when deciding whether you can make that low budget job into quality work.

WHAT IT MEANS TO MAKE MUSIC YOUR LIFE 1:00 Marissa Benecke ‘15, Kyung Rae Kim ‘15, Andrew Kopca ‘15, Jonathan Lim ‘00 PM D.C.-based electronic music artists will discuss how to navigate a competitive landscape of underground dance music as well as work-life balance, music production, and event curation. Each artist will dive into their musical backgrounds and discuss how they started, progressed, and impacted the D.C. underground dance music scene. The discussion includes music production techniques, record labels and music releases, and a Q&A session.

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE: “WORKING IN THEATRE EDITION” 2:30 Caitlin Clements ‘11 PM In the form of a rousing game of Two Truths and a Lie (kidding, but only kind of) we’ll explore the surprisingly varied challenges and opportunities presented by an offstage career in the theatrical arts - from merchandising to party planning, digital and social marketing to educational and philanthropic initiatives. The moral of the story: no matter your background you already have lots to bring to the table when pitching yourself for your first job in theater.

THE PRODUCER LIFE: MAKING A CAREER IN DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION 2:30 Aaron Barksdale ‘13 PM Participants will hear the first-hand experience of what it’s like to work in video production for a digital media outlet. Attendees will learn about the production process that goes into making documentaries and short-form viral content for social media platforms. Experience interactive moments that demonstrate what a day on the job as a producer might include and learn what skills you need to be a competitive candidate for jobs in this industry.

23 24 SPEED YOUTH FILMMAKING

FREE ADMISSION INSTITUTE

Screening #1 - Current Students Wednesday, January 29, 8:00 PM Kimball Theatre In November 2019, the 8th annual W&M Youth Filmmaking In- Screening #2 - Alumni stitute offered middle and high Saturday, February 1, 10:15 PM school students an opportunity Tucker Theater to learn about the filmmaking process and get hands-on experience. The WMYFI program fea- During the 24 Speed competition, tures a weekend of presentations W&M participants are assigned a and workshops led by W&M staff genre, prop, and line of dialogue and undergraduate students cul- that must be incorporated into a minating in a public screening of short film. Teams of current stu- all student group film projects. dents and alumni race against These films and more information the clock to deliver their films in are available at wm-yfi.com. under 24 hours. All entries will be screened with awards going to the top films as judged by a jury of W&M faculty and community members.

24 Festival Headquarters

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