2017 Program Guide

1 2 2017 Nashville Film Festival Welcome : 2 Sponsors : 4

On Screen Special Presentations : 13 Spectrum : 17 Tennessee First Competition : 25 Narrative Competition : 29 New Directors Competition : 35 Documentary Competition : 39 Music Films/Music City Competition : 45 Animated Feature Competition : 49 Graveyard Shift Competition : 51 Shorts Programs : 55 Episodic Competition : 67 Career Achievement Awards : 79

Creators Conference Sessions : 86 Screenwriting & Music Competition : 92

behind the scenes Board : 97 Staff : 99 Members : 105 Index : 107

1 Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Megan Barry Mayor of Nashville

As the Mayor of Music City, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2017 Nashville Film Festival. Whether this is your first year attending the festival or it’s an annual tradition, I hope you have the chance to see some incredible, thought-provoking pieces of cinematic art over the coming days.

As a lover of films, I couldn’t be happier that Nashville is home to one of the most prestigious and longest-lasting film festivals in the South. Not only is this an opportunity to showcase filmmakers from Nashville, but artists from around the country will be showing their films as well.

Nashville is fortunate to be home to a growing film industry, with many actors, directors, producers, screenwriters and technical staff calling our city and region home. The Nashville Film Festival is a terrific way to highlight the achievements of this industry, which enriches our culture and brings joy and entertainment to so many.

Sincerely,

Maor Megan Barry

2 Filmmakers & Festival Goers

It is an honor to welcome you to the 48th annual Nashville Film Festival. NashFilm amplifies our collective and individual awareness by bringing the world to Nashville to celebrate innovation, music and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. This cultural event continues to break attendance and submission records by delivering world class films; music and a unique user experience. The City of Nashville will provide you with the perfect locale to engage creatives, conduct business and interact with fellow cinema lovers from all over the globe.

We believe the creative class is essential to the growth and prosperity of our diverse community and economy. The Tennessee Entertainment Commission is proud to continue its long standing support of this cultural institution for the advancement of film and art. Bob Raines Enjoy the Show.

TN Commission Welcome

Dear film lovers,

Welcome to the 48th edition of the Nashville Film Festival. It’s going to be a big year – we received nearly 8,000 entries for this year’s competitions. Our competition managers had very difficult decisions to make because quality is at an all time high. We hope you are happy with the final program and want to thank you for spending time with us. Film is an incredible way to experience and discover those we share the world with.

At the Nashville Film Festival, we focus on the word “deal.” We are working harder than ever to create opportunities for our creatives to get deals on their films, deals for their screenplays and deals for their original music. Thank you for supporting us in our mission. Without you, we would not exist. We are grateful for your attendance and your contributions to the Nashville Film Festival. Ted Crockett On behalf of the festival staff and board, welcome!!! See you at the Executive Director movies.

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Thursday, April 20, 7:00 PM

Lee Hayden is an aging Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. He spends his days reliving old glories and smoking too much weed with his former-co-star-turned-dealer, Jeremy, until a surprise cancer diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up an exciting, contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte, and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Lucy, all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy. Directed by Brett Haley, who brought us the 2015 Nashville Film Festival hit, I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS.

Saturday, April 22, 9:30 PM

A portrait of the acclaimed band, the Avett Brothers, as they create their hit album ‘True Sadness.’ Filmed with extraordinary access over the course of more than two years, MAY IT LAST charts the band’s decade-and-a-half rise while chronicling their present-day collaboration with famed producer Rick Rubin. With the recording process as a backdrop, the film intimately depicts a lifelong bond and unique creative partnership, as the band weathers marriage, divorce, parenthood, illness, and the challenges of the music business. More than just a music documentary, MAY IT LAST is a meditation on family, love, and the passage of time. CENTERPIECE SPOTLIGHT. Patti Cake$ Directed by: Geremy Jasper Written by: Geremy Jasper Cast: Danielle MacDonald | Bridget Everett | Siddharth Dhananjay | Mamoudou Athie | Cathy Moriarty Nation: USA, Runtime: 108

Saturday, April 29, 7:00 PM

Patricia Dombrowski (aka “Killa P”, aka “Patti Cake$”) drafts rhymes behind the bar at a dingy New Jersey dive bar, trying to pay off her coarse but beloved Nana’s medical bills and support her hard-drinking mom, whose own musical aspirations faded long ago. Patti and her rap partner and best friend Jheri share dreams of fame, fortune, and escaping Dirty Jersey for good, but they haven’t found a producer with the “fire beats” they need. Unbroken by the taunts of local goons, Patti unexpectedly gravitates to a reclusive death-metal musician named Basterd Antichrist, a newcomer who just might be able to help Patti achieve hip-hop superstardom. CLOSING NIGHT SPOTLIGHT. 11 Brave New Jersey Directed by: Jody Lambert Written by: Michael Dowling | Jody Lambert Cast: Tony Hale | Heather Burns | Anna Camp | Dan Bakkedahl | Sam Jaeger | Raymond J. Barry Nation: USA, Runtime: 86

Sunday, April 23, 5:30 PM

A comedy about a small, New Jersey town on the night of Orson Welles’s legendary, 1938 “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast -- the hoax that terrified millions into believing Martians were invading America. As the citizens of Lullaby, NJ are faced with what they think is their last night on Earth, their lives will change forever. The lonely mayor, the timid housewife, the innocent schoolteacher, the worn-down reverend, the cocky entrepreneur, the cowardly sheriff and the reclusive war veteran will all be put to the test over the course of one unpredictable and explosive evening. It’s an alien invasion movie where the aliens never show up. Dog Years Directed by: Adam Rifkin Written by: Adam Rifkin Cast: Ariel Winter| Burt Reynolds | Chevy Chase | Clark Duke | Ellar Coltrane | Juston Street Nation: USA, Runtime: 96

Friday, April 28, 7:30 PM

Vic Edwards is an aging, former movie star who is forced to face the reality that his glory days are far behind him. He reluctantly flies to Nashville to be presented with what he thinks is a prestigious Award from a revered film festival. Upon arrival Vic is humiliated to discover that the low-rent event can hardly be called a film festival. It’s merely a bunch of star-struck film geeks who show movies in the back room of the bar where they all work. Enraged, Vic forces Lil, the emotionally unstable girl assigned to be his driver, to take him to Knoxville, the town where he grew up, where he embarks of on a soul searching tour of the landmarks of his youth. The Exception Directed by: David Leveaux Written by: Simon Burke Cast: Christopher Plummer | Jai Courtney | Lily James | Janet McTeer | Eddie Marsan | Ben Daniels Nation: United Kingdom, Runtime: 107

Thursday, April 27, 7:00 PM

German soldier Stefan Brandt is sent on a mission to investigate exiled German Monarch Kaiser Wilhelm II. The Kaiser lives in a secluded mansion in The Netherlands, and as Germany is taking over Holland, the country’s authorities are concerned that Dutch spies may be watching the Kaiser. As Brandt begins to infiltrate the Kaiser’s life in search of clues, he finds himself drawn into an unexpected and passionate romance with Mieke, one of the Kaiser’s maids whom Brandt soon discovers is secretly Jewish. When Heinrich Himmler, Head of the SS, decides to come for an unexpected visit with a large platoon of Nazis in tow, Brandt is forced to make the ultimate choice between honoring his country and following his heart. 12 Folk Hero & Funny Guy Directed by: Jeff Grace Written by: Jeff Grace Cast: Alex Karpovsky | Wyatt Russell | Meredith Hagner | Melanie Lynskey | Hannah Simone | Michael Ian Black Nation: USA, Runtime: 88

Friday, April 21, 9:00 PM

Paul and Jason are old friends who have gone their separate ways chasing their dreams as they reach their 30s. Recently dumped Paul left the security of his job in advertising to pursue stand-up comedy, and is quickly realizing his jokes about LinkedIn and “e-vites” aren’t skyrocketing his career as quickly as he once anticipated. Meanwhile, Jason is living the carefree life of a successful folk singer, complete with disheveled good looks, bare feet, and an army of groupies. A drunken conversation results in a plan for Paul to join Jason on his East Coast solo tour as his opening act, and the two pile into Jason’s old Volvo and head for the first dive bar on the list. The Wedding Plan Directed by: Rama Burshtein Written by: Rama Burshtein

Cast: Dafi Alferon | Noa Kooler SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Nation: Israel, Runtime: 110

Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 PM

Exhausted by single life at 32, spirited bride-to-be Michal is eager for the comfort and companionship of marriage. Then, her fiancé dumps her one month before their wedding. Devastated but undeterred, she decides to keep her wedding date, leaving it to fate to provide a suitable groom. With invitations sent, the venue booked, the clock counting down to the big day, and pressure from her family mounting, Michal enlists two matchmakers to help her find Mr. Right. After a series of comically mismatched dates — including with a charming but utterly unsuitable pop star — and many soul-bearing conversations with her sisters, Michal finds she has chemistry with someone she never expected. 2014

13 Abacus: Small Enough to Jail Directed by: Steve James Cast: Cyrus Vance Jr. | Thomas Sung | Jill Sung Nation: USA, Runtime: 88

Monday, April 24, 7:00 PM

From acclaimed director Steve James, ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL tells the incredible saga of the Chinese immigrant Sung family, owners of Abacus Federal Savings of Chinatown, New York. Accused of mortgage fraud by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., Abacus becomes the only U.S. bank to face criminal charges in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The indictment and subsequent trial forces the Sung family to defend themselves – and their bank’s legacy in the Chinatown community – over the course of a five-year legal battle.

Dolores Directed by: Peter Bratt Cast: Dolores Huerta | Cesar Chavez Nation: USA, Runtime: 95

Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 PM

In the copious volumes written about Cesar Chavez and how he formed the first farm workers’ union in America, there’s little mention of Dolores Huerta, although she was his equal partner and co-founder of the union. DOLORES sheds light on this enigmatic, intensely private woman who is among the most important yet little-known activists in American history. With unprecedented access to both Dolores and her children, the film reveals the raw, personal stories behind the public figure. It portrays a woman both heroic and flawed, working tirelessly for social change even as her eleven children longed to have her at home.

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Wednesday, April 26, 8:30 PM Thursday, April 27, 12:30 PM Cate Blanchett portrays 13 different characters each of which are a physical representation of a single 20th-century art or political movement. Based on Julian Rosefeldt’s 2015 multi- screen installation work, the manifestos are given a modern setting and each is personified by a contemporary archetype, including a school teacher, factory worker, choreographer, punk, newsreader, scientist, puppeteer, widow, and homeless man. SPECTRUM SPOTLIGHT. SPECTRUM The Commune Directed by: Thomas Vinterberg Written by: Tobias Lindholm | Thomas Vinterberg Cast: Ulrich Thomsen | Fares Fares | Trine Dyrholm | Lars Ranthe Nation: Denmark | Sweden | Netherlands Runtime: 111

Friday, April 21, 8:30 PM

Erik and Anna are a professional couple with a dream. Along with their daughter Freja, they set up a commune in Erik’s huge villa in the upmarket district of Copenhagen. With the family in the center of the story, we are invited into the dream of a real commune; we participate in the house meetings, dinners, and parties. It is friendship, love, and togetherness under one roof until an earth-shattering love affair puts the community and the commune to its greatest test. Based on director Thomas Vinterberg’s own experiences growing up in a commune in the 1970s and early 80s. Do Donkeys Act? Directed by: David Redmon | Ashley Sabin Cast: Willem Dafoe (Narrator) Nation: USA, Runtime: 72

Friday, April 28, 8:00 PM

Filmed over 5 years, David Redmon and Ashley Sabin’s DO DONKEYS ACT subtly subverts the notion of the “dumb beast” as it captures donkeys communicating emotionally with each other in the midst of healing from human cruelty and neglect. A poetic text threads through scenes “acted” by donkeys in the form of a rhythmic commentary voiced by Willem Dafoe. Reclaiming the donkey from the indignity of a centuries old master slave relationship in which the dominant image of the donkey has been negative (stubborn, buffoon, jackass, laborer, trickster and fool), DO DONKEYS ACT elevates a denigrated and degraded beast to the role of lead actor and performance artist. 17 The Memory of Fish Directed by: Jennifer Galvin | Sachi Cunningham Written by: Erin Barnett | Jennifer Galvin | Fernanda Rossi Cast: Lili Taylor (Narrator) Nation: USA, Runtime: 54 (TRT: 107)

Saturday, April 22, 3:00 PM Saturday, April 29, 2:30 PM THE MEMORY OF FISH is a documentary portrait of the intertwined lives of Dick Goin, wild fish and his fight to free a river. The Elwha River’s salmon fed Dick and his family after they migrated to the Olympic Peninsula during the Dust Bowl, and Dick never forgot his debt to the now disappearing fish. We follow Dick, a pulp mill worker and master fisherman, as he uses his memories and persistence to battle for the biggest dam removal project in US history so that the salmon can come home. Plays in a double feature with VAMIZI - CRADLE OF CORAL.

Last Men in Aleppo Directed by: Feras Fayyad Nation: Syria | Denmark Runtime: 104

Monday, April 24, 6:00 PM

Nowhere is the human toll of Syria’s ongoing civil war more brutally manifest than in the lives of Aleppo’s “White Helmets”—first responders to the devastating bombing and terrorist attacks that have pushed this city to the brink of collapse. After five years of war, Aleppo’s remaining residents prepare themselves for a siege. Khalid, Subhi and Mahmoud, founding members of The White Helmets, have remained in a city under fire to help their fellow citizens and witness life, death, struggle and triumph. Contending with fatigue, dwindling ranks, and concerns for their families’ safety, they must decide whether to stay or to flee a city in ruins.CONTAINS GRAPHIC WAR VIOLENCE. Menashe Directed by: Joshua Weinstein Written by: Alex Lipschultz | Musa Syeed | Joshua Weinstein Cast: Menashe Lustig Nation: USA, Runtime: 82 (TRT: 92)

Sunday, April 20, 6:00 PM

Deep in the heart of New York’s ultra-orthodox Hasidic Jewish community, Menashe, a kind, hapless grocery store clerk, struggles to make ends meet and responsibly parent his young son, Rieven, following his wife Leah’s death. Tradition prohibits Menashe from raising his son alone, so Rieven’s strict uncle adopts him, leaving Menashe heartbroken. Meanwhile, though Menashe seems to bungle every challenge in his path, his rabbi grants him one special week with Rieven before Leah’s memorial. It’s his chance to prove himself a suitable man of faith and fatherhood, and restore respect among his doubters. Preceded by the short film OMA.

Sunday, April 23, 2:30 PM

Klas Batalo, Giutizia, Tumulto and Ordine Nuovo, four twenty-somethings from Québec, reject the world in which they live. Three years after the collapse of the “Maple Spring” protest movement, they resort to a form of vandalism that gradually leads them closer to terrorism. But their revolutionary avant-garde is far from society’s prevailing aspirations and threatens to blow up in their faces. SPECTRUM Vamizi - Cradle of Coral Directed by: Mattias Klum Cast: William Winram Nation: Mozambique | Sweden, Runtime: 53 (TRT: 107)

Saturday, April 22, 3:00 PM Saturday, April 29, 2:30 PM Vamizi is the largest island in the Quirimbas Archipelago. Its relative isolation from mainland Mozambique has preserved its natural beauty and wildlife. It has magnificent coral reefs and is a unique breeding ground for whales, dolphins, turtles and sharks. This reef is also the only place in East Africa where “mass spawning” has been observed among corals, which means they are healthy and help other corals to reproduce and grow as well as stabilize the ecosystems around it. This fragile realm is however under threat. We follow a team of scientists from around the world who fight to stop the damage before it starts, accompanied by renowned National Geographic photographer Mattias Klum. Plays in a double feature with THE MEMORY OF FISH. You Are My Sunday Directed by: Milind Dhaimade Cast: Barun Sobti | Shahana Goswami | Avinash Tiwary | Rasika Duggal | Vishal Malhotra | Maanvi Gagroo Nation: India, Runtime: 119

Saturday, April 22, 7:00 PM Friday, April 28, 3:00 PM In the maddening congestion of Mumbai, five young men living disparate lives, share a common goal: to play football at Juhu Beach every Sunday. While each one has their reason to look forward to the Sunday morning, there’s no doubt it’s a high point of their week. One Sunday, as a result of the actions of a senile old stranger who joins their game, a ban is issued on playing games at Juhu Beach. The group now has to look for a new place to play in the crowded city of Mumbai. More than just football, the film is about each of their lives and how each one deals with their own physical and emotional space.

Tuesday, April 25, 6:00 PM

Fernando, a solitary ornithologist, is looking for black storks which live along a river in northern Portugal and are in danger of extinction. After being swept away by the rapids, he is saved by a Chinese couple going on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. As he tries to make his way back through a dark, impenetrable forest, he comes upon unforeseen obstacles and unexpected people who put him to the test. An interior metamorphosis will transform Fernando into a new man: inspired, multifaceted and illuminated. CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.

Staying Vertical Directed by: Alain Guiraudie Written by: Alain Guiraudie Cast: India Hair | Damien Bonnard | Raphael Thiery | Laure Calamy Nation: France, Runtime: 98

Tuesday, April 25, 8:30 PM

Filmmaker Leo is searching for the wolf in the south of France. During a scouting excursion he is seduced by Marie, a free-spirited and dynamic shepherdess. Nine months later she gives birth to their child. Suffering from post-natal depression and with no faith in Leo, who comes and goes without warning, Marie abandons both of them. Leo finds himself alone, with a baby to care for. It’s not easy, but deep down, he loves being a father. Through a series of unexpected and unusual encounters, struggling to find inspiration for his next film, Leo will do whatever it takes to stay standing. CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.

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20 The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin Directed by: Jennifer M. Kroot Cast: Armistead Maupin | Laura Linney | Olympia Dukakis | Ian McKellen | Amy Tan Nation: USA, Runtime: 90

Monday, April 24, 8:30 PM

THE UNTOLD TALES OF ARMISTEAD MAUPIN examines the life and work of one of the world’s most beloved storytellers, following his evolution from a conservative son of the Old South into a gay rights pioneer whose novels have inspired millions to claim their own truth. Jennifer Kroot’s documentary about the creator of TALES OF THE CITY moves nimbly between playful and poignant and laugh-out-loud funny. With help from his friends (including Neil Gaiman, Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, Sir Ian McKellen and Amy Tan), Maupin offers a disarmingly frank look at the journey that took him from the jungles of Vietnam to the bathhouses of 70’s San Francisco to the front line of the American culture war. SPECTRUM Q Who’s Gonna Love Me Now? Directed by: Barak Heymann | Tomer Heymann Written by: Barak Heymann | Tomer Heymann Cast: Saar Maoz Nation: Israel, Runtime: 85

Friday, April 21, 5:45 PM

It was 18 years ago when Saar, a young Jew raised in a religious family, had to leave the kibbutz because of his homosexuality. He moved to London where he could finally live the life he wanted. When he was diagnosed as HIV positive, his family had to face yet another challenge. But Saar continued to fight for acceptance and to maintain bonds with his family. When confronted by his mother, father and siblings, he attempts to reassess and reframe the problems dividing them in order to become a part of the community again while continuing to be true to himself.

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21 22 The Good Samaritan Directed by: Fang Gangliang Written by: Liu Yibing Cast: Xu Qinglei | Zhao Jianbao Nation: China, Runtime: 110

Saturday, April 29, 7:30 PM

The story is adapted from a true event with artistic treatment. Nana, who is in early stage of pregnancy, feels perplexed. She is a high-maintenance woman who indulges herself in online games, chases after a gecko at her workplace and treats her husband and parents-in-law ungratefully. However, in a car accident, she does something unexpected and clears up her confusion. The Love of Drum Directed by: Ning Jingwu Cast: Gu Cheng | Huang Meimei | Guo Yunqi | Tang Ping Nation: China, Runtime: 108 SPECTRUM CHINA

Saturday, April 29, 5:00 PM

In a thousand years old Yao village in the mountains of south China the people have a unique tradition of dancing in their everyday life. Drum king is a respected chief. An outsider breaks the peace of this old Yao village. Mike, a Yao ethnic minority living in U.S, is asked by his grandpa to bring long drum back to his hometown. Mike is good at hip hop and leads the youth drum team by mixing different styles of dancing. He combines modern hip-hop, light, sound and rap with Yao long drum dance. Mike’s innovation is welcomed by the young people and tourists, but reject- ed by old people in the Yao village. Old drum king leads a group of old people to defend their tradition. Silk Road Hero: Khan’s Arrow Directed by: Yang Xiaopu | Fang Jun | Liu Quanwei | Zheng Xiaojia Cast: Lenox | Sookie | Zhao Yuying | Feng Bing | Zhang Hong | Zhang Lifu Nation: China, Runtime: 100 Saturday, April 29, 2:30 PM A long time ago in Tang Dynasty in the capital city of Chang’An, the princess was ready to give up her love-at- first-sight Xia Yunfan who was the number one scholar in the country. She would marry the King of the grassland to maintain the peace between the two regions. Before she left her home, she gave farewell in an amazing Dance of Rainbow Skirt; Feathered Dress. Xia Yunfan was determined to leave all high position and salary behind to follow the princess. Their love writes a heroic and moving story in history. In the grassland, Xia Yunfan became a famous wizard, Moore. Under his instruction, the son of the princess and Yinyan Amuting finally overcame his own fear and weakness and grew into a hero on the grassland. He led the army of Khan’s Arrow and appeases the wars among tribes. He married his love from childhood Yunge and maintains the peace on the Silk Road.

23 All the Way to Tacoma Directed by: Justin Key Cast: Caitlyn Smith | Ruston Kelly | Bob Deipiro | Paul Moak | Rollie Gaalswyk Nation: USA, Runtime: 41

Friday, April 21, 8:30 PM Tuesday, April 25, 8:30 PM Songwriter / Performer Caitlyn Smith embarks on a cross-country trip on an Amtrak train joined by fellow Nashville-based writers Ruston Kelly, Bob Deipiro, Paul Moak, and Rollie Gaalswyk. The inspiration for the trip stemmed from a song she had written for Garth Brooks, called “Tacoma.” The songs and stories written over the course of the three thousand mile journey reveal a woman on the verge of musical and personal discovery before returning to Nashville to release her debut album. Plays in Tennessee Shorts 4 with INTENTIONAL HEALING, MARTHA and THE LITTLE STAGE. Intentional Healing Directed by: John Stavas Cast: Jesse Boyce | Little Richard | Kevin Sylvester | Wilner Baptiste Nation: USA, Runtime: 42

Friday, April 21, 8:30 PM Tuesday, April 25, 8:30 PM INTENTIONAL HEALING is a restorative documentary that follows the famed Nashville music producer Jesse Boyce as he contemplates his own mortality after a diagnosis of terminal prostate cancer. He returns to the studio as an artist, producer and mentor to compose one last song with Black Violin. The film demonstrates the healing power of music and candidly depicts 21st-century cancer care in Music City. Instead of redefining death, the film reminds us that wisdom can be found between the hollows of grief, ritual and the arts. To Jesse, hope is a lasting belief that life will be ok regardless of the outcome; joy is independent of the journey. Plays in Tennessee Shorts 4 with ALL THE WAY TO TACOMA, MARTHA and THE LITTLE STAGE. Kandyland Directed by: Seth Graves Cast: Lauren Gilbert | Chase Noelle | Reilly Gallagher Nation: USA, Runtime: 81

Sunday, April 23, 5:00 PM Tuesday, April 25, 5:00 PM In February 2016, rock ‘n’ roll trio Thelma & the Sleaze embarked on the world’s first “Intra- City Tour”. They played 31 shows in 29 days and raffled off a promotional mini-van in the process, in an unprecedentedly absurd publicity stunt that raised the bar for independent artists everywhere. Exploring the furthest of reaches of Nashville’s music scene and blazing new trails in its wake, the film follows the twists and turns, triumphs and follies of all 29 days as Thelma & the Sleaze bring their raw rock ‘n’ roll fury through DIY spaces, art galleries, laundromats, screen printing shops, record stores, clothing shops, candy factories, roller rinks and even a McDonald’s.

24 The Meanest Man in Texas Directed by: Justin Ward Cast: Mateus Ward | Alexandra Bard Nation: USA, Runtime: 106

Wednesday, April 26, 7:30 PM Friday, April 28, 3:00 PM Based on a true story. In 1928, Cisco, Texas, a young Clyde finds himself in the wrong place, at the wrong time. Charged with murder, he is sentenced to death. Hours before execution, he is spared, and sentenced to life in prison at a Texas Prison Farm. Here he loses all faith, and is labeled “The Meanest Man in Texas.” After several escape attempts and two murders, he is locked away in solitary confinement for the duration of the entire second World War. Alone with no hope, he uses a bible, a dictionary and books to educate himself. He earns two degrees and becomes a writer. Touched by his writing, Julia Perryman, who suffers from Scoliosis, reaches out to him and they fall in love through their letters. Through their faith and love, they find freedom.

Saturday, April 22, 8:00 PM Sunday, April 23, 12:15 PM Failed actor and former high school football star Bo Treadwell returns home to Tennessee for his high school reunion. After a DUI arrest, Bo is sentenced to 90 days house arrest which he turns his into a booze-fueled staycation. When middle-school neighbor, Elliott, convinces him to be his football coach, the two form a fast friendship. These unlikely friends teach each other a little bit about growing up and what it means to be a man.

Saturday, April 22, 3:45 PM Wednesday, April 26, 5:15 PM Isaiah, a fading rockstar, and full-time Uber driver, tries his best to put up with his trainee, Fraser, a young documentary filmmaker who won’t shut up. After butting heads, the two go about their business for an entire night of picking up and dropping off, as the car fills with intimate conversations involving a diverse array of strangers that push their limits and perhaps cure their loneliness. A young couple, local rap star, and karaoke-singing duo all bring their own personalities and oddities to the vehicle and the lives of the drivers. Throughout the long, late hours of the evening, Isaiah and Fraser find an unlikely friendship forming between them after a night of misfortunes they could have never predicted. Preceded by 4:15 PM THE END OF THE WORLD. 25 Tennessee Shorts Tennessee Shorts 1 Thursday, April 20, 5:30 PM preceding features Monday, April 24, 6:00 PM

The Little Stage | Will Berry | USA, 7 m. | Bon Be Brave, Be Strong | Micah Russell | USA, Aqua, Tennessee – an abandoned building is on the 15 m. | A view into the life of a young boy with verge of collapse until an old tape is found, revealing pediatric cancer as he balances a normal life with its historical significance. PrecedesAll the Way to chemotherapy. Tacoma and Intentional Healing in Tennessee Little Kurdistan | Ava Lowrey | USA, 11 m. | Just Shorts 4. off Nolensville Pike on the southern outskirts of H.P. Lovecraft’s The Beast in the Cave | Nashville lies Little Kurdistan—a thriving community Cameron McCasland | USA, 7 m. | An adaptation of of Kurdish immigrants and new generations of one of H.P. Lovecrafts earliest stories which finds a Kurdish-Americans. Little Kurdistan explores this man hopelessly lost while exploring the Mammoth community through the stories of four residents. Cave system. Darkness brings a unknown fear. Lives Restarted | Waheed AlQawasmi | USA, 39 m. Precedes Without Name. | From the Holocaust to Memphis: Stories of courage Martha | Taylor Burgess | USA, 14 m. | A lifelong and resilience. songwriter and musician, Martha Starin, a 92-year-old, The Rugby Boys of Memphis | David Darg | USA, has always dreamed of recording the songs she has 13 m. | At an inner city high school in south Memphis, written. So that’s exactly what we did. Precedes All Tennessee, an unlikely sport has arisen, and with it a the Way to Tacoma and Intentional Healing in team of untapped potential. Tennessee Shorts 4. Still Sophie | Caroline Knight | USA, 7 m. | Four- and-a-half years ago, young talent Sophia Salveson’s life changed forever. Doctors said she may never walk again, may never talk again...may never perform again. They were wrong.

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Animals Animals Animals | Dave Ogle | USA, Broke Dick Dog | GB Shannon | USA, 11 m. | 15 m. | A depressed house husband decides to Three newly acquainted brothers track down and take a journey into the unknown world of his own confront their absent and unapologetic father. backyard. Three homeless men give him drugs and Dust to Dust | Joel Edwards | Jesse Edwards | maybe a reason to go on. USA, 2 m. | “Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou Death$ in a $mall Town | Mark Jones | USA, 7 m. return.” In this experimental / elemental / fashion | A mayor has a unique way to revive the fortunes short film, we explore visual & sonic interpretations TENNESSEE FIRST of his small town that had been losing citizens, of origination; and our inherent destiny of returning businesses and tourist prior to his taking office. to that from which we came. Lessons in Accidental Magic | Motke Dapp | A Far | Drew Maynard | USA, 8 m. | A young USA, 8 m. | Enamored with a girl he frequently sees woman and her father explore the remains of a at dinner parties, Liam attempts to win her heart burnt building. by teaching himself to cook from a cookbook he A Funeral for Lightning | Emily Kai Bock | finds at a rather unusual library. The recipes are Canada, USA, 24 m. | Seven months pregnant and unorthodox and the results are quite unexpected. stuck in a sleepy corner of Tennessee, a young Millennium Girl | Grayson Propst | USA, 11 m. women begins to see through the promises made | On New Year’s Eve of 1999, Jane attends a party by her charismatic husband. despite her parents’ wishes and irrational fear of the McMurphy | Charles Dillon Ward | USA, 7 m. Y2K computer crisis. | One afternoon during detention, a left-handed Prelude | Isaiah Stratton | USA, 10 m. | With the student stands up to a right-handed teacher. help of an intuitive therapist and the love of a woman Next of Kin | Dakota Diel | USA, 6 m. | Bound by that he does not remember, a damaged musician protocol, a young marine struggles to deliver his fights through the loss of his memory. first military death notification. The Sacred Disease | Erica Scoggins | USA, 28 m. | Take It All the Way | Cody Rogers | USA, 8 m. | Reeling from the death of her brother and oppressed When two people try to interview for a job at a by the medication meant to cure her, a small town real estate agency, they both do what they can to epileptic ditches her pills and follows a mysterious get the job. woman into the deep woods of Tennessee. To Those Who Doubt | Joel Edwards | Jesse The Wilkinson Family Band | Manuel Lagos | Edwards | USA, 3 m. | Using incredibly unique & USA, 10 m. | In order to pay for their stay at a motel rare high speed underwater photography, the film while on tour, Bob Wilkinson and his homeschool points to the fragility of humanity; the message calls family band must sing a few songs. But keeping the to those who doubt themselves, doubt their worth, band together proves harder than usual as Bob finally or doubt what they are capable of. learns to be a father, not a front man. Wishful Thinking | Lesley Powers | USA, 8 m. | An introverted man wishes he could take back an awkward encounter with the girl of his dreams. Your Baby Is Most Certainly the Size of Some Kind of Fruit | Hillary Good | USA, 5 m. | Your baby is the size of a blueberry. And a sweet pea. And a pumpkin. Journey into the miracle of life in this entirely handmade stop-motion short adapted from a McSweeney’s article.

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28 A TASTE OF Egon Schiele - Death and the Maiden Directed by: Dieter Berner, THE ISLANDS, Written by: Hilde Berger, Cast: Noah Saavedra | Maresi Riegner | Valerie Pachner Nation: Austria | Luxembourg, Runtime: 110

Thursday, April 20, 6:00 PM Friday, April 21, 2:30 PM At the beginning of the 20th Century, Egon Schiele is one of the most provocative artists in anytime Vienna. His life and work are driven by beautiful women and an era that is coming to an end. Two women will have a lasting impact on him – his sister and first muse Gerti, and 17-year- old Wally, arguably Schiele’s one true love, immortalized in his famous painting ‘Death and the Maiden’. While Schiele’s radical paintings scandalize Viennese society, daring artists, like Gustav Klimt, and art agents sense his exceptional talent. Prepared to do whatever it takes for his art, Egon Schiele sacrifices love and life to create works that remain relevant today.CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Flowers of Evil Directed by: Antti J. Jokinen Written by: Antti J. Jokinen Cast: Viljami Nojonen | Juno | Eero Aho | Mikael Gabriel | Diana Tenkorang NARRATIVE COMPETITION Nation: Finland, Runtime: 105

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17-0228 PrintAd_NashvilleFilm.indd 1 2/28/17 12:37 PM With unrest long simmering below the surface in a majority immigrant Helsinki suburb, police brutality results in a father being hospitalized, the incident compounded by the authorities’ mistakes and often unintentional overreactions. A typically long, hot Finnish summer explodes into riots and violence as frustration and despair finally boil over. Set against the run-up to this cataclysmic climax, half-brothers Sipe, 14, and Juno, 26, struggle for a better future, an end to their alienation and to find new opportunities in life. Unfortunately for Juno, it may be too little, too late. Having abandoned all hope, he has travelled too far down the wrong road to turn back. The fuse has already been lit. Krotoa Directed by: Roberta Durrant Written by: Margaret Goldsmid | Kaye Ann Williams Cast: Crystal-Donna Roberts | Armand Aucamp | Jacques Bessenger | Brendon Daniels | Deon Lotz | Roeline Daneel Nation: South Africa, Runtime: 122

Tuesday, April 25, 5:30 PM Friday, April 28, 5:00 PM Krotoa, a feisty, bright, 11-year-old girl is removed from her close-knit Khoi tribe to serve Jan van Riebeeck (the first Governor of the Cape Colony), her uncle’s trading partner. She is brought into the first fort established by the Dutch East India Company in 1652. There she grows into a visionary young woman who assimilates the Dutch language and culture so well that she rises to become an influential translator but ends up being ejectedr by her own people as she tries to bridge the gap between the two cultures about to collide.

29 The Lears Directed by: Carl Bessai Written by: Carl Bessai Cast: Anthony Michael Hall | Bruce Dern | Sean Astin | Victoria Smurfit | Aly Michalka | Nic Bishop Nation: USA, Runtime: 99 Saturday, April 22, 7: 45 PM Sunday, April 23, 12:00 PM Thursday, April 27, 7:30 PM World-renowned, cutting edge architect Davenport Lear, nearing retirement, summons his dysfunctional children to a weekend family retreat at his magnificent Malibu estate. When they learn that he has decided to marry his personal assistant, it sets off an explosive and funny round of devious behavior and conflict as each of them jockeys for position borne by self- interest, greed and jealousy. Ultimately, questions of truth, love, sexuality and family are forced into the open in this modern-day homage to Shakespeare’s KING LEAR.

The Migrumpies Directed by: Arman T. Riahi Written by: Arman T. Riahi | Aleksandar Petrović | Faris Rahoma Cast: Faris Rahoma | Aleksandar Petrović | Doris Schretzmayer | Zijah A. Sokolović | Daniela Zacherl | Josef Hader Nation: Austria, Runtime: 98 Wednesday, April 26, 5:30 PM Thursday, April 27, 1:00 PM Confronted with an ambitious TV director who is looking for protagonists for her documentary series about an ethnically mixed suburb of Vienna, Benny and Marko pretend to be petty criminals and hard-nosed migrants with a penchant for cunning and craftiness. To keep the lie from unraveling, they create a second identity for themselves made up of clichés and prejudices. Though these stereotypes fulfill expectations and make the show a success, they are simultaneously confronted with true stories of immigration – including their own... A politically incorrect comedy about modern clichés, false identities and “real” foreigners – whatever that means! Play the Devil Directed by: Maria Govan Written by: Maria Govan Cast: Petrice Jones | Gareth Jenkins | Akil Nicholas | Penelope Spencer Nation: Trinidad and Tobago | Bahamas | USA, Run- time: 92

Tuesday, April 25, 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 26, 3:00 PM Gregory, a gifted working-class Trinidadian teenager catches the attention of James, an affluent businessman who takes him under his wing and pushes him to discover himself professionally, creatively, and intimately. As Carnival Monday approaches and the villagers prepare for the annual parade, Gregory must deal with the return of his drug addicted father while navigating through the early days of adulthood and an increasingly complicated relationship with James.

Saturday, April 22, 6:00 PM Monday, April 24, 3:00 PM At an age when everyone around them is settling down and finding love, Beck (Renée Felice Smith - NCIS: LOS ANGELES) and Liam (Matt Bush, THE GOLDBERGS) are self proclaimed loners, emotionally hibernating through adulthood. After bonding over their mutual disinterest in relationships, they decide to go away together on a ‘friend’ trip. And that’s when things get weird. Really, really weird. Featuring hands-on practical effects, dynamic storytelling, and one very charismatic puppet. Also starring Academy Award-winning actress Linda Hunt.

The Scent of Rain and Lightning Directed by: Blake Robbins

Written by: Casey Twenter | Jeff Robison NARRATIVE COMPETITION Cast: Maika Monroe | Maggie Grace | Mark Webber | Will Patton | Justin Chatwin | Logan Miller Nation: USA, Runtime: 103 Thursday, April 27, 6:45 PM Friday, April 28, 4:30 PM When Jody Linder (Maika Monroe, IT FOLLOWS) learns her parents’ killer has been released from jail, she is forced to revisit old wounds while discovering the destructive power of hate and the true cost of family secrets fully revealing themselves. Based on the acclaimed novel by Nancy Pickard, THE SCENT OF RAIN & LIGHTNING also stars Maggie Grace (TAKEN), Justin Chatwin (SHAMELESS) and Bonnie Bedelia.

Monday, April 24, 5:30 PM Tuesday, April 25, 8:30 PM Zaynab, a thirty-something Pakistani Muslim lesbian in Chicago, takes care of her recently widowed, TV-obsessed mother who is always trying to find her a husband. A new romance with a bold and very bright Mexican woman, Alma, forces Zaynab to confront her complicated relationship with her mother and search for her identity in life, love and Lucha-style wrestling. Preceded by THE STREETS ARE OURS: TWO LIVES CROSS IN KARACHI.

31 Some Freaks Directed by: Ian MacAllister McDonald Written by: Ian MacAllister McDonald Cast: Lachlan Buchanan | Lily Mae Harrington | Marin Ireland | Thomas Mann | John Thorsen Nation: USA, Runtime: 93

Friday, April 21, 6:00 PM Saturday, April 22, 2:30 PM Matt is a freak. His life could not be more different than any other kid’s at his high school. Everything changes when he meets a fiercely intelligent new girl one day in biology class. Jill is exactly what Matt needs – fearless, smart, and hilarious. As Jill and Matt begin their charming courtship, for the first time they both begin to forget the fact that they live in a world that will neither accept them nor acknowledge them. As quickly as their romance started, Jill leaves for college, and Matt counts down the days until he can reunite with her. When he finally arrives to visit her six months later, the girl who greets him at the airport isn’t the girl he remembers. The Student Directed by: Kirill Serebrennikov Written by: Kirill Serebrennikov | Marius von Mayenburg Cast: Yuliya Aug | Pyotr Skvortsov | Viktoriya Isakova | Aleksandra Revenko | Svetlana Vragarnik | Aleksandr Gorchilin Nation: Russia, Runtime: 118 Monday, April 24, 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 25, 3:00 PM After Venya’s mother receives a call from school reporting her son’s refusal to participate in mixed swimming lessons, she first suspects her teenager of being shy and derides his claim that it is “against his religion.” As Venya is finally exempted by the school’s devout principal, he grows confident that his strict and rigorous study of the Bible gives him the ability to manipulate all forms of authority. Challenged by a science teacher who refuses to consent to his dogma, he sets out to subjugate her and the entire community.

Saturday, April 22, 8:45 PM Thursday, April 27, 8:30 PM Filming weddings is a thankless job. When Alex (Phil Hanley, COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS...) and Justin (Luke Lalonde, lead singer of the band Born Ruffians) get the chance to shoot a destination wedding in Mexico, they take the opportunity to escape their sheltered lives. But, with their boss (Tim Heidecker, TIM & ERIC AWESOME SHOW GREAT JOB!) playing fast and loose with the details, they’ll be lucky to even find it. It’s not the destination wedding that matters, but the journey the hapless videographers take in trying to capture it.

Sunday, April 23, 8:00 PM Monday, April 24, 12:30 PM Gosuke, born in the village of Tatara, known for its high quality steel, has spent his youth being groomed to become the next master blacksmith. After vicious raids on his village by various clans, he decides he must protect his people and leaves home to become a samurai. After completing his training, Gosuke returns to Tatara and faces a profound dilemma: utilize new technological advances in weaponry or embrace the true essence of the Samurai -- honor, compassion and tradition.

We’ve Forgotten More Than We Ever Knew Directed by: Thomas Woodrow

Written by: Thomas Woodrow NARRATIVE COMPETITION Cast: Louisa Krause | Aaron Stanford | Doug Jones Nation: USA, Runtime: 88

Sunday, April 23, 5:30 PM Tuesday, April 25, 12:30 PM For many hard years, a man and woman have struggled to survive in a barren and lonely wilderness. Each night, the man tells the story of their lost home, forever promising that it is over the next horizon. When the couple stumbles upon the ruins of a vanished society, they find food and shelter—the comforts of civilization. The woman wants to push on toward home, but the man reveals that “home” was just a story—a lie to keep them going. As this lie escalates tensions between the couple, they separately encounter a silent and immobile stranger deep within the buildings, who has a compelling, sinister appeal for each of them. The White King Directed by: Alex Helfrecht | Jorg Tittel Written by: Jorg Tittel | Alex Helfrecht Cast: Lorenzo Allchurch | Jonathan Pryce | Agyness Deyn | Fiona Shaw | Greta Scacchi | Clare Hope Ashitey Nation: UK | Sweden | Germany | Hungary Runtime: 89 Friday, April 21, 8:30 PM Saturday, April 22, 2:00 PM 12-year-old Djata’s father is forced to go to “work” for the totalitarian regime and never comes back. After months that feel like years, he enrolls in the local branch of the fascist youth corps. But when you are the child of a rebel you’re not as easily brainwashed as the other children. Before his father was taken away, he passed a secret to Djata that could change everything. But is it enough to bring down a regime that doesn’t like secrets? Based on the international best seller by Hungarian author György Dragomán.

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Monday, April 24, 6:30 PM Tuesday, April 25, 3:00 PM Aram, an Iranian-Armenian youth, immigrated to the United States as as a child. As a young adult, he returns to his place of birth for the first time to propose to his Armenian-American girlfriend and reunite with the brother he has not seen since childhood. In his homeland, Aram encounters many cultural, religious, and national differences, but other obstacles lie ahead.

Nation: USA, Runtime: 90 competition new directors

Wednesday, April 26, 12:30 PM Friday, April 28, 7:00 PM Set in a car over a single afternoon, AXIS follows the descent and fitful redemption of Tristan Blake, a pretty-boy Irish actor with a charmed life. On the day he is set to star in a career- changing blockbuster film, he is forced to confront the damage his years of addiction and self-abuse have inflicted on the people he loves. As he drives across Los Angeles to meet his fiance, the voices of his loved ones — past and present — propel him toward an inescapable confrontation with his demons, which will lead to his salvation...or his destruction.

Sunday, April 23, 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 25, 7:30 PM In conservative Amarillo, TX, Brian Deneke is known for his green mohawk, dog collar, and the punk music shows he throws at a rundown venue known as ‘Bomb City’. High school football player, Cody Cates, is one of the popular, preppy kids. After losing a football game, Cody and a few friends have an altercation with Brian and several of the ‘punks’. This conflict ignites a series of hostile encounters between both groups, culminating in a night that would soon become notorious for one of the most controversial hate crimes in modern American culture. Based on a true story.

35 Boomtown Directed by: Sabyn Mayfield Written by: Sabyn Mayfield Cast: Tyler Riggs | Boyd Holbrook | Rachel Brosnahan | Jocelin Donahue | Dwight Yoakam Nation: USA, Runtime: 91

Saturday, April 22, 8:00 PM Thursday, April 27, 7:00 PM In an effort to make ends meet, John “JT” Turner, a young father and husband, leaves his family behind to pursue a grueling, yet highly coveted job in the modern-day Gold Rush that is the North Dakota oil industry. Along the way, he shares the trials and tribulations of thousands of Americans seeking to stake their claim on the American Dream.

Saturday, April 22, 5:30 PM Sunday, April 23, 9:00 PM Sherry Graham, a self-destructive makeup saleswoman, lives life by her own set of rules. In the daytime, she confidently touts makeup products to new and old clients, but at night she hangs out at bars picking up men. Estranged from her family, she often looks to self-help books for inspiration, and watches old black-and-white movies to escape the suburban milieu in which she finds herself. After an ultimatum from her sister, Sherry tries to open up a salon, but as her plans begin to unravel - both in love and business - she attempts to regain control of her life through a dramatic turn of events. Preceded by FRY DAY. The Eremites Directed by: Ronny Trocker Written by: Ronny Trocker Cast: Ingrid Burkhard | Andreas Lust | Orsi Tóth | Hannes Perkmann | Peter Mitterrutzner | Georg Kaser Nation: Germany, Runtime: 110

Thursday, April 27, 6:00 PM Friday, April 28, 3:30 PM 30-something Albert grew up on an isolated mountain farm in the middle of nowhere in the Alps. Wanting to protect him from the isolation of life on the mountain, his mother encourages Albert to live in the nearby valley and make his living in the marble quarry. Like an abandoned animal that keeps coming back to its territory, the introverted Albert keeps sneaking back to the family farm as often as possible. Fearing Albert’s permanent return, his mother takes drastic measures when a tragedy occurs.

Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 PM Thursday, April 27, 2:00 PM Bird, 12, and wise beyond her years, finds herself having to take care of her fun-but-flighty stoner of a mom, Jenny. When Bird is humiliated by getting her first period at the school picnic, the delicate balance at home blows up as she and Jenny struggle to navigate the onslaught of change and raging hormones. After making some regrettable decisions along the way, with the help of Jenny’s golden-hearted boyfriend and her rock steady best friend, both mother and daughter discover what it means to really become a woman.

Nation: Greece | Poland, Runtime: 100 competition new directors

Friday, April 21, 6:30 PM Friday, April 28, 1:00 PM In the parched concrete wasteland of Athens’ crumbling Olympic Village, a group of teenagers wander the ruins and engage in their own warped version of the games. The two eldest, Anna and Dimitri, escape the confines of the village to explore the seaside tourist resorts on the outskirts of Athens. Yet, with the passing of time, their relationship goes from summery bliss to autumnal anguish, and the impact of the social body on the individual is keenly and painfully felt. CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.

Tuesday, April 25, 6:00 PM Wednesday, April 26, 3:30 PM Capturing the life of real people amidst the Venezuelan crisis, LA SOLEDAD, is the story of José, a young father who discovers that the dilapidated mansion he inhabits will soon be demolished. Desperate to save his family from homelessness, José begins a search for a cursed treasure that is said to be buried in the house. With a cast of non-professional actors portraying roles based on their own lives, LA SOLEDAD, gives an unprecedented look at the economic catastrophe of contemporary Venezuela.

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Saturday, April 22, 2:30 PM Sunday, April 23, 12:00 PM 44 PAGES follows the creation of the 70th anniversary issue of HIGHLIGHTS MAGAZINE, from the first editorial meeting to its arrival in homes, and introduces the people who passionately produce the monthly publication for “the world’s most important people,”… children. Along the way, a rich and tragic history is revealed, the state of childhood, technology, and education is explored and the future of print media is questioned. Family-owned since its inception and never containing a single ad, HIGHLIGHTS stands alone in the magazine publishing world and has become an American icon, with over a billion issues delivered to children worldwide. Actors of Sound Directed by: Lalo Molina Cast: Gregg Barbanell | Marko A. Costanzo | Catherine Harper | John Roesch | Kitty Malone | Charles L. Campbell Nation: USA, Runtime: 82 DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION DOCUMENTARY

Saturday, April 22, 4:30 PM Sunday, April 23, 12:30 PM From footsteps to bone cracks, Foley artists bring films to life with their imaginative sound effects, but as digital technology goes full speed ahead in 21st century moviemaking, can Hollywood’s low tech Foley artists survive in this high tech age? ACTORS OF SOUND takes us into the dark, cluttered prop rooms where Foley artists make their magic. Exciting and sometimes hilarious footage features world renowned Foley artists manipulating props to create sounds, showcasing their truly unique creative process.

Augie Directed by: James Keach Cast: Augie Nieto Nation: USA, Runtime: 89

Saturday, April 22, 7:00 PM Sunday, April 23, 3:00 PM From, James Keach, the director of the Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated GLEN CAMPBELL...I’LL BE ME, comes AUGIE. Armed with irreverent humor and the love of his life by his side, paralysis has done little to slow down the beast inside the genius entrepreneur and LifeFitness mogul, Augie Nieto, who continues to work everyday to find the cure for ALS - more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

39 Backpack Full of Cash Directed by: Sarah Mondale Cast: Matt Damon (Narrator) Nation: USA, Runtime: 93

Sunday, April 23, 5:30 PM Tuesday, April 25, 5:30 PM Filmed in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Nashville and other cities, BACKPACK FULL OF CASH explores the privatization of public education and its devastating impact on the nation’s most vulnerable children. Narrated by Matt Damon and featuring interviews with historian Diane Ravitch, policy analyst Linda Darling Hammond, and journalist David Kirp, the film follows students, parents, teachers and activists through the tumultuous 2013-14 school year, giving viewers an inside look at how a well-organized coalition of wealthy “reformers” is privatizing America’s public schools. California Typewriter Directed by: Doug Nichol Cast: Tom Hanks | John Mayer | Sam Shepard | David McCullough | Mason Williams Nation: USA, Runtime: 104

Friday, April 21, 7:30 PM Thursday, April 27, 5:30 PM CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER is a portrait of artists, writers, and collectors who remain steadfastly loyal to the typewriter as a tool and muse. It also movingly documents the struggles of one of the last standing repair shops in America dedicated to keeping the aging machines clicking. A thought-provoking meditation on the changing dynamic between humans and machines, CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER encourages us to consider our own relationship with technology, old and new, as the digital age’s emphasis on speed and convenience reframes the question: who’s serving whom, human or machine? Chasing Evel: The Robbie Knievel Story Directed by: Jesse James Miller Cast: Robbie Knievel Nation: Canada, Runtime: 111

Thursday, April 20, 6:30 PM Friday, April 21, 3:00 PM Following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Evel Knievel, Robbie Knievel, at 52-years- old, is the owner of 20 world records and has completed 350 jumps worldwide. CHASING EVEL uncovers his life from his tumultuous relationship with father, to his personal battles with addiction and his eventual pursuit of sobriety. Knievel has always sought to carry on the Knievel name and legacy and to step out from behind his father’s shadow.

Tuesday, April 25, 7:30 PM Thursday, April 27, 9:00 PM When Kim was younger, he never felt comfortable in his own skin. Being assigned as female at birth and raised a girl, his childhood was full of bullying and traumatic experiences. It wasn’t until he started diving headfirst into all sorts of queer and transgender reading material that Kim came to the ultimate decision that he was meant to be a man, and began the female-to- male transformation process almost immediately. FINDING KIM is entwined with insightful interviews with members and activists in the LGBTQ community and follows our titular character through his day-to-day life to his eventual life-changing surgery as he becomes who he always felt he was under the surface. The Gateway Bug Directed by: Johanna B. Kelly Written by: Johanna B. Kelly | Cameron Marshad Cast: Andrew Zimmern | Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy | Kevin Bachhuber | Pat Crowley | Tyler Isaac Nation: USA, Runtime: 82 DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION DOCUMENTARY

Wednesday, April 26, 8:00 PM Thursday, April 27, 3:00 PM Over 2 billion people on earth eat insects for protein. Following the rise and dramatic fall of edible insect start-ups in America, this film exposes America’s disconnect with food as climate catastrophe, uncovering daily habits individuals can alter to fix the broken food system, one meal at a time. From the front lines of climate-affected communities, the film ignites social change through education and empowerment. From commercial cricket farms in the rust belt to bug eating festivals keeping Austin weird and lawmakers on capitol hill, the film includes interviews with the UN, USDA, Climate Foundation and TV chef Andrew Zimmern. Meth Storm: Arkansas USA Directed by: Craig Renaud | Brent Renaud Nation: USA, Runtime: 100

Wednesday, April 26, 5:45 PM Friday, April 28, 6:00 PM With unparalleled access on both sides of the law, “METH STORM: ARKANSAS USA” is a thrilling non-fiction cops and robbers drama told from inside the war on drugs. Gone are the days of the homegrown American meth lab. Now 90% of the drug comes over the border from Mexico. METH STORM tells the story of the drug enforcement agents struggling to stop the cartels -- who are flooding the United States with a super potent form of meth called ICE -- and the poor, rural users and dealers caught in between them. CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.

41 Quest Directed by: Jonathan Olshefski Cast: Christopher Rainey | Christine’a Rainey | Patricia (PJ) Rainey | William Withers | PRICE Nation: USA, Runtime: 105

Monday, April 24, 7:30 PM Tuesday, April 25, 3:30 PM Filmed with vérité intimacy for close to a decade, QUEST is a portrait of a family in North Philadelphia. Christopher “Quest” Rainey, along with his wife Christine’a (aka “Ma Quest”), open the door to their home music studio, which serves as a creative sanctuary from the strife that grips their neighborhood. Over the years, the family evolves as everyday life brings a mix of joy and unexpected crisis. Set against the backdrop of a country now in turmoil, the film is a tender depiction of an American family whose journey is a profound testament to love, healing and hope. The Road Movie Directed by: Dmitrii Kalashnikov Nation: Belarus | Russia | Serbia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Croatia, Runtime: 67 (TRT: 90)

Thursday, April 27, 6:00 PM Friday, April 28, 5:30 PM Anything can happen on Russian roads, and when it does, it is captured by the ever-present dashboard camera. Composed entirely of dash-cam videos pulled from YouTube, THE ROAD MOVIE, takes us on a raucous, expletive-laden tour of the Russian countryside. A forest on fire, a military tank at a car wash and a car chase in the vicinity of Kremlin at the same time a political opposition leader is shot dead - the dashboard cam depicts life’s events with the purity as an unbiased observer. Preceded by FRANS LANTING: THE EVOLUTION OF LIFE.

Small Talk Directed by: Hui-Chen Huang Nation: Taiwan, Runtime: 88 (TRT: 100)

Tuesday, April 25, 5:00 PM Wednesday, April 26, 3:00 PM It’s considered taboo in Taiwanese culture to question a mother’s love, but that’s exactly the topic of Hui-chen Huang’s SMALL TALK. Mother and daughter set off on a journey together into the past, during which Hui-chen confronts her with questions that have tormented the family for many years. Through conversations with her mother’s siblings and ex-lovers, Hui-chen attempts to understand her mother and in doing so paints a picture of the changing lives and conditions for three generations of women in Taiwan. Preceded by MORIOM.

42 Spettacolo Directed by: Jeff Malmberg | Chris Shellen Cast: Andrea Cresti | Chiara Del Ciondolo | Alpo Mangiavacchi Nation: USA | Italy, Runtime: 91 (TRT: 103)

Monday, April 24, 5:00 PM Tuesday, April 25, 1:00 PM Once upon a time there was a tiny hill town in Tuscany that found a remarkable way to confront their issues - they turned their lives into a play. Every summer for the past 50 years, their piazza becomes their stage and villagers from 6 to 90 play a part - the role of themselves. Every issue the town has faced in its history - their near annihilation by Nazis, the disappearance of their farming heritage, the commercialization of their land - has been dramatized and debated by the villagers in the center of town. SPETTACOLO tells the story of Teatro Povero (“Poor Theatre”) as the villagers turn a series of devastating blows into a new play about the end of their world. Preceded by FIG’S REPRESENTATION. Swim Team Directed by: Lara Stolman Cast: Robert Justino | Michael McQuay, Jr. | Kelvin Truong Nation: USA, Runtime: 100 DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION DOCUMENTARY

Sunday, April 23, 2:30 PM Monday, April 24, 3:30 PM What would you do if your community gave up on your child? In New Jersey, the parents of one autistic boy take matters into their own hands. They form a competitive swim team, recruiting diverse autistic teens and training them with high expectations and zero pity. What happens next alters the course of the boys’ lives. SWIM TEAM chronicles the extraordinary rise of the Jersey Hammerheads, capturing a moving quest for inclusion, independence and a life that feels winning.

Unrest Directed by: Jennifer Brea Nation: USA, Runtime: 97

Friday, April 21, 5:00 PM Sunday, April 23, 2:00 PM Jennifer Brea is an active Harvard Ph.D. student about to marry the love of her life when suddenly her body starts failing her. Hoping to shed light on her strange symptoms, Jennifer grabs a camera and films the darkest moments unfolding before her eyes as she is derailed by M.E. (commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), a mysterious illness some still believe is “all in your head.” In this story of love and loss, newlyweds Jennifer and Omar search for answers as they face unexpected obstacles with great heart. Often confined by her illness to the private space of her bed, Jen is moved to connect with others around the globe. Utilizing Skype, she unlocks a forgotten community with intimate portraits of four other families suffering similarly. 43

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44 Arctic Superstar Directed by: Simen Braathen Written by: Simen Braathen Cast: Nils Rune Utsi Nation: Norway, Runtime: 72

Wednesday, April 26, 8:30 PM Thursday, April 27, 12:30 PM The indigenous, Samí rapper Nils Rune Utsi - better known as SlinCraze - lives with his mother in the tiny 315-person village of Máze, in the Highland region of Norway, north of the Arctic Circle. His dream is to make a living from his music and maybe even become world famous. The only problem is that less than 20,000 people speak his endangered language. As the taglines says, “100 words for snow, no words for “YO!”

Monday, April 24, 8:30 PM Tuesday, April 25, 4:30 PM FX Nashville Film�TZ.indd 1 2/15/17 11:24 AM A character portrait of anti-archetype guitar hero, Bill Frisell, this film traces the ideas and processes that shaped Frisell’s music and provides rare insight into the mind and personality of one of the significant musicians of recent decades. Full of live music, revealing stories, and intimate access to the normally reclusive Frisell, various collaborations are followed from development to fruition, including the last ever performance of the Paul Motian Trio with Frisell and Joe Lovano. Also featuring Bonnie Raitt, Hal Willner, Paul Simon, Joey Baron, Jim Hall, Jason Moran, Nels Cline, Mike Gibbs, John Zorn, Jack DeJohnette, John Abercrombie, Kenny Wollesen and Tony Scherr. Cassette: A Documentary Mixtape Directed by: Zack Taylor Cast: Lou Ottens | Henry Rollins | Thurston Moore | Rob Sheffield | Lily Rothman | Damien Jurado Nation: USA, Runtime: 94

Sunday, April 23, 7:30 PM Monday, April 24, 5:00 PM Where would musicians and music lovers be without the cassette? This feature-length DIY doc tells the story of a once-ubiquitous format through one-on-one interviews with the inventor of the cassette, Lou Ottens. 90 years old and still a stubborn progressive, Ottens views the cassette as a perfect example of obsolescence and feels the same about himself as he lives out a secluded retirement in his native Holland. Musicians and authors like Henry Rollins, Thurston Moore, Rob Sheffield, and many others oppose Ottens by making an emotional case for music’s worst format. These colorful vignettes play out like a mixtape, made to remind Ottens of the importance of his invention. 45 Davi’s Way Directed by: Tom Donahue Cast: Robert Davi Nation: USA, Runtime: 86

Friday, April 21, 7:30 PM Saturday, April 22, 12:30 PM Typecast as the bad guy in over 130 feature films (including THE GOONIES and LICENSE TO KILL), actor/performer Robert Davi has always yearned to be the romantic lead. Trained as an opera singer, music is his chance to do just that. DAVI’S WAY is a character portrait of Robert Davi as he makes a shift from acting to singing professionally. The film also reflects on the cultural impact of Frank Sinatra - and Robert’s own quest to put on a concert celebrating Sinatra’s 100th Birthday.

Thursday, April 20, 9:00 PM Sunday, April 23, 2:30 PM During the early 90s the G Funk style of hip hop emerged from Los Angeles, combining melodic elements of Motown, Funk, and R&B with socially-aware gangsta rap. For the first time in history, a hip hop album debuted at #1 on the pop charts and the genre became a staple of mainstream American culture. The movement began with Warren G, Snoop Dogg, and Nate Dogg. As childhood friends, the trio formed the group 213 and were discovered by Deathrow Records and Dr. Dre. Deathrow went on to only support Snoop and Nate. While Snoop and Nate rose to international stardom, Warren moved back to Long Beach with hopes of making it on his own. The film follows his rise and the impact of G Funk on pop culture. The Last Songwriter Directed by: Mark Barger Elliott Cast: Garth Brooks | Emmylou Harris | Jason Isbell Nation: USA, Runtime: 52 (TRT: 90)

Thursday, April 27, 6:00 PM Friday, April 28, 3:00 PM Featuring Garth Brooks, Emmylou Harris, and Jason Isbell, THE LAST SONGWRITER shares the story of the remarkable women and men who have crafted some of the most influential songs of the past twenty-five years. It also profiles a young writer trying to beat the odds and make a living in today’s music industry -- an industry altered by evolving formats and innovations in streaming. THE LAST SONGWRITER is for those who love music and care about its future. Preceded by THE MAN IS THE MUSIC and ARKANSAS WILD MAN. A panel discussing the current state of songwriting will follow the Thursday, April 27 screening.

46 Score: A Film Music Documentary Directed by: Matt Schrader Written by: Matt Schrader Cast: Hans Zimmer | Danny Elfman | John Williams | Trent Reznor | Randy Newman | Quincy Jones Nation: USA, Runtime: 94 Saturday, April 22, 5:00 PM Friday, April 28, 6:00 PM What makes a score unforgettable? Taking a peek at how composers developed some of the most iconic scores in history, SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY follows the creative struggles of designing a modern soundtrack from scratch, featuring some of cinema’s most recognized names in film music. SCORE explores the power and influence of film scores in the modern world while revealing the evolution of sound and how composers assemble music that compliments a picture to achieve powerful reactions from worldwide audiences. Creators Conference session, HOW TO SPEAK A COMPOSER’S LANGUAGE, will precede the Friday, April 28 screening at 4:00 PM. Straight Into a Storm Directed by: William Miller Written by: Cast: John McCauley | Dennis Ryan | Chris Ryan | MUSIC FILMS/MUSIC CITY MUSIC FILMS/MUSIC Ian O’Neill | Robbie Crowell Nation: USA, Runtime: 110

Saturday, April 22, 7:30 PM Thursday, April 27, 8:00 PM STRAIGHT INTO A STORM centers around DEER TICK’s 2015 10th anniversary run in New York City. A portrait of a hard-rocking band known for their substance-fueled live performances, the film details their evolutionary journey to becoming one of the greatest cult rock bands of our time. Anchored by a fan chosen setlist and a New Year’s Eve performance, the film weaves in and out of time over the last 10 years, utilizing never-before-seen archival footage from their booze drenched early days to the successful touring and recording band they are now -- and everything in between. Tokyo Idols Directed by: Kyoko Miyake Nation: United Kingdom | Canada, Runtime: 88

Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 PM Friday, April 28, 12:30 PM Meet Ri Ri: a bonafide pop icon who takes us on her journey toward fame. Now, meet The RioRio Brothers: a group of adult male superfans who devote their lives to following her—in the virtual world and in real life. Once considered to be on the fringes of society, the “brothers” have now become mainstream via the internet. TOKYO IDOLS explores a cultural phenomenon driven by an obsession with young female sexuality and the growing disconnect between men and women in hyper-modern societies.

Friday, April 21, 9:15 PM Monday, April 24, 9:30 PM Take the outrageousness of Fritz The Cat, the cuteness of Garfield, add the whip-smart action of Tarantino, put it in a blender and voila! What you get is BAD CAT: a crudely funny, action-packed animated motion picture for adults. In a sleazy downtown area of Istanbul, Rifki the Seagull and Riza the Rat are preparing for the mother of all parties, hosted by Shero, a hot-blooded, sex-crazed alley-cat. Their night of booze, babes and BBQ is thrown into chaos, however, following the unexpected arrival of Shero’s illegitimate, but ever-so-loveable, son Taco, along with the accidental death of a sweet, innocent, housebound feline who was the subject of Shero’s affection. THIS FILM IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN. Revengeance Directed by: Bill Plympton | Jim Lujan Written by: Jim Lujan Cast: Jim Lujan Nation: USA, Runtime: 76 (TRT: 90)

Saturday, April 22, 5:30 PM Wednesday, April 26, 4:30 PM A low-rent bounty hunter, named Rod Rosse the One-Man Posse, is thrust into a world of danger when he is hired by an ex-bike, ex-wrestler-turned-US senator named Deathface. Rod must find what was stolen from the senator and find the girl who stole it. Soon, Rosse finds there is more than meets the eye to this dirty job. Between the ruthless biker gangs, the bloodthirsty cults and the crooked cops -- Rod Rosse is a marked man. If the bullets don’t kill him, the California sun just might! Preceded by SATIE’S “PARADE”. THIS FILM IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN. 2011

48 Seoul Station Directed by: Sang-ho Yeon Written by: Sang-ho Yeon Cast: Seung-ryong Ryu | Joon Lee | Sang-hee Lee | Eun-kyung Shim Nation: South Korea, Runtime: 92

Sunday, April 23, 5:15 PM Monday, April 24, 3:00 PM An animated prequel to the live action hit TRAIN TO BUSAN, SEOUL STATION takes us to the center of a zombie pandemic in the heart of downtown Seoul. A homeless man collapses outside Seoul Station’s main terminal while passersby ignore his brother’s pleas for help. Soon the man becomes a bloodthirsty zombie and the outbreak rapidly spreads among those living in and around the train station. Against, this backdrop, a father seeks to reunite with his runaway daughter as the Korean government attempts to seal off the city to prevent the outbreak from spreading. THIS FILM IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN. Window Horses Directed by: Ann Marie Fleming Written by: Ann Marie Fleming | Maryam Najafi Animated features Cast: Shohreh Aghdashloo | Ellen Page | Sandra Oh | Peyman Moaadi | Kristen Thomson | Nancy Kwan Nation: Canada, Runtime: 85

Saturday, April 22, 3:00 PM Tuesday, April 25, 3:45 PM Rosie, a young Canadian poet of Chinese and Persian descent lives in Vancouver with her over-protective but loving Chinese grandparents and dreaming of an artistic and glamorous life abroad. An invitation to a poetry festival in Shiraz, Iran takes her on a journey that will forever change her life. In Iran, Rosie meets fellow poets, who become guides to her own narrative, offering new perspectives on the story of a father she thought had abandoned her. Based on the graphic novel by Ann Marie Fleming.

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49 Birdboy: The Forgotten Children Directed by: Pedro Rivero | Alberto Vázquez Written by: Pedro Rivero | Alberto Vázquez Cast: Andrea Alzuri | Eva Ojanguren | Josu Cubero Nation: Spain, Runtime: 76 (TRT: 88)

Friday, April 21, 10:00 PM Sunday, April 23, 7:30 PM After an ecological crisis has devastated his island home, Birdboy avoids the island’s other scavenging inhabitants and the local police, who suspect he is dealing drugs. Dinky, annoyed with her religious foster parents, has decided that escape is her only option. She bands together with her animal friends and together they journey across the island to find Birdboy and make their escape. Based on the short film BIRDBOY, which was selected for the 2011 Nashville Film Festival. Preceded by DAWN OF THE DEAF.

Bloodlands Directed by: Steven Kastrissios Written by: Steven Kastrissios Cast: Gëzim Rudi | Emiljano Palali | Suela Bako | Alesia Xhemalaj Nation: Albania | Australia, Runtime: 80 (TRT: 91)

Monday, April 24, 10:00 PM Thursday, April 27, 8:00 PM Skender is the kind of father you do not want to upset. Yet, his two children have dreams more ambitious than running the family butcher shop. A mundane altercation with street kids turns into a nightmare when the scoundrels return to their particularlly spiteful clan hidden in the mountains. When members of the clan return to teach Skender and his family a lesson, the butcher does not hesitate to respond in kind. If there is one tradition Albania upholds even as it modernizes, it’s blood vengeance. Preceded by CABINET IN THE WOODS.

A Closer Walk With Thee Directed by: John C. Clark | Brie Williams Written by: Brie Williams Cast: Aj Knight | Gregory Shelby | Kelsey Boze | Megan Hensley Nation: USA, Runtime: 90 (TRT: 98)

Thursday, April 20, 10:00 PM Wednesday, April 26, 9:30 PM Four young Evangelical missionaries set up a house church in the inner city of Los Angeles to try and save the neighborhood from a gang with Satanist tendencies. Jordan is a good Christian kid, except that he’s starting to have impure sexual thoughts about his close friend and fellow missionary, Eli. When he’s caught masturbating while watching Eli shower, he is outed to the group and painfully ostracized – until Eli, a fledgling exorcist, suggests that a demonic possession might be causing these feelings in Jordan. Indeed, Jordan begins to enact signs of possession, prompting Eli to take action. What begins as a ritualistic method of trying to save their friendship quickly spirals out of control and descends into darkness and violence. Preceded by THE PUSH. 50 Insomnium Directed by: Scott Powers Written by: Scott Powers Cast: Brad Pennington | Clint Browning | Gena Shaw | Larena Reyna | Leon Shparaga | Brian Julian Nation: USA, Runtime: 80 (TRT: 98)

Saturday, April 22, 10:00 PM Friday, April 28, 5:00 PM As George recovers from hiking injuries, his roommate Phin unexpectedly begins sleepwalking throughout their shabby Los Angeles apartment. As George’s obsession with Phin’s increasingly disturbing behavior intensifies, his own life slowly disintegrates and he suspects that Phin has become possessed by an unknown entity. Suspicious that his landlord, Mr. Romanovsky, is guarding a dark secret, George investigates and makes a startling discovery. Left with more questions than answers, George struggles to unravel the truth before it consumes him and destroys Phin. Preceded by LEONARDA.

JackRabbit 29 SHIFT GRAVEYARD Directed by: Kyle Klubal Written by: Kyle Klubal Cast: Jason Johnson | Izzy Pollak Nation: USA, Runtime: 172

Wednesday, April 26, 9:00 PM Thursday, April 27, 2:30 PM When a young couple goes missing in Texas, a large reward is issued for their return. The reward attracts an eccentric mix of characters to the town including bounty hunters, hit-men, and more. We follow them as they cross paths and search for the missing couple.

Friday, April 28, 10:00 PM Saturday, April 29, 3:00 PM Three inept night watchmen, aided by a young rookie and a fearless tabloid journalist, fight an epic battle to save their lives. A mistaken warehouse delivery unleashes a horde of hungry vampires, and these unlikely heroes must not only save themselves but also stop the scourge that threatens to take over the city of Baltimore. Preceded by DEATH METAL and PIANO LESSONS.

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Tuesday, April 25, 10:00 PM Friday, April 28, 8:45 PM When his friend Paul dies unexpectedly, Travis heads into the woods to say goodbye. As Travis deals with his grief, and the way it has affected the relationships in his life, he starts to realize that he actually might not be alone in the woods. Curiosity turns to horror as Travis comes face-to-face with something both inexplicable and frighteningly familiar. Preceded by SPELL CLAIRE.

Friday, April 28, 7:30 PM Saturday, April 29, 5:30 PM When Officer Carter discovers a blood-soaked man limping down a deserted road, he rushes him to a local hospital with a bare bones, night-shift staff. As cloaked, cult-like figures surround the building, the patients and staff inside start to turn ravenously insane. Trying to protect the survivors, Carter leads them into the depths of the hospital where they discover a gateway to immense evil. Preceded by I AM THE DOORWAY.

Without Name Directed by: Lorcan Finnegan Written by: Garret Shanley Cast: Alan McKenna | Niamh Algar | James Browne Nation: Ireland, Runtime: 93 (TRT: 100)

Sunday, April 23, 10:00 PM Monday, April 24, 7:30 PM Land surveyor Eric, alienated from urban existence and those who love him, travels to a remote and unnamed Irish woodland to assess its sustainability for a dubious development project. Intangible elements are at play in this ethereal environment. The place seems to be imbued by an intelligence of sorts. A silhouette flits between trees. The place fascinates the fragmenting Eric as much as it disturbs him. There is something in the wood that calls to him, and should he reply, he risks becoming a prisoner of a place Without Name. Preceded by H.P. LOVECRAFT’S THE BEAST IN THE CAVE.

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Eye for an Eye | Steve Bache | Mahyar Goudarzi Bald Future | Paul Cabon | France, 6 m. | Being a | Louise Peter | Germany, 5 m. | Frederick Baer bald man sucks. Knowing you’ll become one is worse. spent over a decade on death row in Indiana State Confined | Nico Bonomolo | Italy, 11 m. | Sicily, Prison. He is still waiting for his death penalty to be fascist period. A shadow show performer is confined executed. in an island with a lighthouse because during one of I Was a Winner | Jonas Odell | Sweden, 14 m. | In his show he uses his art to make fun of Mussolini. A the semblances of their avatars, three people tell us fortuitous event along with his art will redeem him

about their experiences with their gaming addiction. from loneliness and captivity. SHORTS PROGRAMS They paint a picture of an existence characterized by Garden Party | Florian Babikian | Vincent Bayoux isolation and flight response, but also by revenge and | Victor Caire | Théophile Dufresne | Gabriel romanticism. Grapperon | Lucas Navarro | France, 7 m. | In a Kaputt/Broken - The Woman’s Prison at deserted rich house, a couple of amphibians explore Hoheneck | Volker Schlecht | Alexander Lahl | their surroundings and follow their primal instinct. Germany, 7 m. | Based on interviews with former Here’s the Plan | Fernanda Frick | Chile, 18 m. | prisoners, this animated documentary provides a A 3D animated short film about a cat & dog couple glimpse into the most notorious women’s prison in that loves baking and loves each other. East Germany. A film about political imprisonment, Money Time | Ludovic Houplain | France, 11 m. | forced labour, and enormous profits on both sides of A journey to the farthest reaches of the steppe and the Iron Curtain. outer space. Nowhere Line: Voices from Manus Island | Portrait of a Wind-up Maker | Dario Perez Lukas Schrank | Australia, 15 m. | Two asylum-seeking Moreno | Spain, 5 m. | Chema is an expat architect men detained in Australia’s Manus Island Offshore from Spain who lives in Amsterdam. He has built up a Processing Centre, recount the dangerous journeys new life there as a wind-up toy maker. that brought them to the island and their memories Second to None | Vincent Gallagher | Ireland, 7 m. of the riot that erupted in 2014. | Frederick Butterfield has always been runner up to The Sparrow’s Flight | Tom Schroeder | USA, 14 his twin brother Herman. When Herman, the older | Tom Schroeder’s last collaboration with his dead by a mere minute, becomes the world’s oldest man, friend Dave Herr. Frederick finally sees an opportunity to be first place. The Talk - True Stories About the Birds & the Summer Camp Island | Julia Pott | USA, 9 m. | Bees | Alain Delannoy | Canada, 9 m. | There are Oscar has to accept that his totally normal sleepover things in life you never forget. One of them, like it or with Hedgehog isn’t going to be totally normal. not, is “The Talk”. Way of Giants | Alois Di Leo | Brazil, 12 m. | Whatever the Weather | Remo Scherrer | Oquirá, a six-year-old indigenous girl, confronts the Switzerland, 11 m. | Wally’s life is increasingly turned cycle of life and the concept of destiny. upside down by her mother’s alcohol addiction. Helplessness, excessive demands and desperation shape her childhood - a daily struggle for survival. When I Hear the Birds Sing | Trine Vallevik Håbjørg | Norway, 8 m. | Five children fled Ivory Coast when war broke out after the presidential election in 2010. They talk about their hopes and dreams for the future.

55 Crisis Mode Dark Futures Sunday, April 23, 12:00 PM Saturday, April 22, 8:30 PM Thursday, April 27, 9:15 PM Tuesday, April 25, 3:30 PM

Cul-De-Sac | Damon Russell | USA, 15 m. | Two Adam | Veselin Efremov | Denmark | Lithuania parents, living in a quiet cul-de-sac, discover a wiretap | Bulgaria | Sweden | UK, 6 m. | In a dystopian hidden inside their son’s teddy bear. future, an organic body is a privilege easy to lose. A DeKalb Elementary | Reed Van Dyk | USA, 20 m. | convict awakens to the grim reality of having been Inspired by a 911 call placed during a school shooting transferred into a mechanical shell. incident in Atlanta, Georgia. Knock Knock | David Shamban | USA, 4 m. | A Gridlock | Ian Hunt Duffy | Ireland, 19 m. | When a paranoid shut-in hears a knock at the door and can little girl goes missing during a traffic jam, her father only come to dark and comedic conclusions about forms a desperate search party to find her. Soon who – or what – is on the other side. Delusions and everyone is a suspect. a little science ensue. Laps | Charlotte Wells | USA, 6 m. | On a routine Kryo | Christoph Heimer | Germany, 30 m. | David morning, a woman on a crowded New York City tries to cheat the death of his wife Evelyn through subway is sexually assaulted in plain sight. the help of cryonics. When they wake up from cryo Lucia, Before and After | Anu Valia | USA, 14 m. | sleep in the far future, they find themselves to be After traveling 200 miles, a young woman waits out alone and trapped inside a deserted cryo facility. But Texas’ state-mandated 24-hour waiting period before even after hundreds of years David has to learn the her abortion can proceed. hard way that death is an undeniable part of life. Mariner | Thyrone Tommy | Canada, 20 m. | A young The Last Bastion | Ben Dai | Jeff Chamberlain marine navigation student suffers intense anxiety | USA, 7 m. | A curious robot investigates its during his final exams when an incident from his past unfamiliar surroundings, but discovers that its core return to both haunt and help him. programming once had a different directive. Penalty | Aldo Iuliano | Italy, 14 m. | A group of guys Noro | Duncan Roe | United Kingdom, 19 m. | play football in the middle of nowhere. At stake is Caitlin is having therapy to cope with the loss of much more than a simple victory. her son but is becoming increasingly more paranoid about those around her. A simple accident leads her to a truth that nothing can prepare her for. Planet Unknown | Shawn Wang | China, 10 m. | At the end of 21st century, mankind faces global resource depletion and sends space rovers to find potentially habitable planets. Skin Deep | Tim Willrich | United Kingdom, 20 m. | Obsessed by appearances, a woman applies mysterious cream to help reignite her stagnant marriage. But when her skin peels away, her obsession soon turns his fantasy into a nightmare. The Tunnel | André Øvredal | Norway, 12 m. | An overcrowded future. A terrible solution. A family stuck in a traffic jam.

56 Documentary Showcase 1 Documentary Showcase 2 Saturday, April 22, 6:00 PM Sunday, April 23, 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 26, 5:30 PM Monday, April 24, 3:30 PM

officer, his closest friends gather as they mourn and struggles to find adequate treatment for his severe SHORTS PROGRAMS remember Philando on what would have been his PTSD, while Hector Barajas, former paratrooper, 33rd Birthday. fights to reunite with his daughter in LA, and raise High Chaparral | David Freid | Sweden, 9 m. | A awareness about deported veterans. theme park celebrating America’s mythic Wild West I’m Free | Edvard Karijord | Bendik Mondal | in wintery Sweden becomes a welcoming home for Norway, 20 m. | An intimate documentary about refugees fleeing the Syrian civil war. Geir Karijord, his disappearance and its tragic effect The Moderators | Adrian Chen | Ciaran Cassidy on his family. | India | USA, 19 m. | A group of new employees Project X | Laura Poitras | Henrik Moltke | USA, at a consultancy in India are trained in their 10 m. | A top-secret handbook takes viewers on responsibilities as the moderating backbone of the an undercover journey to Titanpointe, the site of internet. a hidden partnership. Narrated by Rami Malek Nobody Dies Here | Simon Panay | France | Benin, and Michelle Williams, and based on classified 23 m. | The working conditions in a gold mine in NSA documents, PROJECT X reveals the inner Benin are far more dangerous than official accounts workings of a windowless skyscraper in downtown indicate. Manhattan. Ten Meter Tower | Axel Danielson | Maximilien Van Refugee | Emily Moore| Joyce Chen | USA, 28 m. Aertryck | Sweden, 16 m. | A 10 meter diving tower. | A West African woman leaves her five children in The situation itself highlights a curious dilemma: to 2003 in order to come to the US and provide them weigh the instinctive fear of making the dive against with a better future. the humiliation of having to climb down. Well Groomed | Rebecca Stern | USA, 9 m. | Waiting for Hassana | Ifunanya Maduka | Nigeria, WELL GROOMED is a psychedelically hued 11 m. | In 2014, 276 teenage girls came together journey into the colorful world of competitive, for exams in Chibok, Nigeria -- by dawn, nearly all creative dog grooming - diving deep into the had disappeared and their school was burned to passion these specialized groomers bring to their the ground. Jessica, an escapee, shares her haunting competitions. account of a friendship violently interrupted by Boko Haram.

57 Experimental Showcase Family Shorts Saturday, April 22, 3:30 PM Saturday, April 22, 1:00 PM Thursday, April 27, 3:00 PM Saturday, April 29, 11:15 PM

Best of Luck with the Wall | Josh Begley | USA (Otto) | Marieke Blaauw | Joris Oprins | Job | Mexico, 7 m. | A voyage across the US-Mexico Roggeveen | Netherlands, 10 m. | A childless woman border, stitched together from 200,000 satellite steals a girl’s imaginary friend. images. Fox and the Whale | Robin Joseph | Canada, 12 The Boyg | Kristian Pedersen | Norway, 6 m. | The m. | The tale of a curious fox who goes in search of Boyg is the voice within that whispers “go around,” an elusive whale. A journey of pursuit, longing and preventing you from facing yourself. discovery. Edge of Alchemy | Stacey Steers | USA, 19 m. | Gokurosama | Clémentine Frère | Aurore Gal In this handmade collage film, the silent-era actors | France, 7 m. | Early in the morning in a Japanese Mary Pickford and Janet Gaynor return, seamlessly shopping center, a shopkeeper gets stuck. In order to appropriated from their films of the 1920’s and help her, her young employee decides to cross the thrust into a surreal epic. shopping center with her. Étude 1a: Release (I) | Russell Sheaffer | Aaron Jonas and the Sea | Marlies van der Wel | Michael Smith | USA, 5 m. | Exploring the musical Netherlands, 12 m. | Jonas has dreamed of living in concept of “release,” this film is a haunting found- the sea all his life, but it’s not possible. Or is it? footage study in the plurality of visual and auditory Jubilee | Coralie Soudet | Charlotte Piogé | Marion meanings of the term. Duvert | Marion El Kadiri | Agathe Marmion | France, Hallo Mabuse | Dietmar Brehm | Austria, 5 m. | 8 m. | Life is not that quiet for the royal dog and a Something is running out, and in doing so, is already royal guard. reaching its end. Lemonade Mafia | Anya Adams | USA, 7 m. | Honky Tonky | John Warren | USA, 5 m. | HONKY Lemonade Mafia is the story of a young girl pursuing TONKY was shot on 16mm film in the shadow of the dream every young girl has, to work in citrus. the Ryman Auditorium on Lower Broadway,. But what happens when you control all the blocks to In, Over & Out | Sebastian Brameshuber | Austria 12th street and Pink Lemonade shows up on 13th? | France, 10 m. | Sebastian Brameshuber´s IN, OVER Penelope in the Treehouse | Jonathan Langager & OUT is a technically ambitious, aesthetically | USA, 13 m. | Unwilling to share the house with assaultive tribute to the Lumière Brothers´ her annoying new stepfather - or his bratty kids - WORKERS LEAVING THE FACTORY. Penelope feeds magic plant food to the tree holding Process: Breath | Line Klungseth Johansen | her treehouse. There she stays, happily above the Norway, 5 m. | A chemical love story. clouds and far away from her troubles....until she The Reflection of Power | Mihai Grecu | France, 9 realizes there’s no way down. m. | In the most secret capital of the world a crowd Spring Jam | Ned Wenlock | New Zealand, 6 m. | attends a show while a disaster threatens the whole A young stag, lacking impressive antlers, knows he city. needs to improvise sweet music if he’s to have any Regal | Karissa Hahn | USA, 2 m. | An old Regal chance during the mating season. Cinemas pre-show animation is further degraded as it’s run through a ringer of format transfers, each layer representing a different viewing space. This Is Yates | Josh Yates | USA, 12 m. | THIS IS YATES is a reflexive analog-elegy that hates itself, inviting the viewer to question not only the ways in which we shape identity via fragmented media, but also the processes through which we construct memory and deal with personal trauma. 58 Frayed Shorts Grow Up Already Thursday, April 20, 8:00 PM Sunday, April 23, 2:30 PM Tuesday, April 25, 8:00 PM Monday, April 24, 2:30 PM

their friends, one of whom is an ancient evil deity admiration of cool girl Daphne. Based on a true SHORTS PROGRAMS vibrating with pure malice. story. First Like | Alexander Ronnberg | Sweden, 4 m. | Import | Ena Sendijarević | Netherlands, 17 m. | First to Like - First to Die. A young Bosnian refugee family ends up in a small Ghosting the Party | Carlos Alberto Fernandez village in the Netherlands after getting a residence Lopez | USA, 8 m. | A gang of gal pals conjure up a permit in 1994. Absurd situations arise as they are frenzy at a Halloween party. trying to make this new world their home. Hand Fart | Stanley Wong | Travis Ashkenasy | USA, On The Roof | Damià Serra | Spain, 12 m. | It’s 5 m. | A young man’s survival is left in his own hands. summer time, and every afternoon, a group of Humbug | Matt Thiesen | Justin Lee | USA, 7 m. | friends spy on a sunbathing girl, but one of them is Feeling it’s her duty to share the joy of the Christmas spying on someone else. season, a woman takes her goth neighbor hostage. Samedi Cinema | Mamadou Dia | Senegal, 11 m. | Light Up The Night | Matt Sundin | Caspar In a small town in the north of Senegal, two young Newbolt | USA, 17 m. | In an Orwellian, futuristic avid cinephiles Baba and Sembene are desperate to 1980’s, two dissidents take aim at the city’s looming, see a movie on the big screen of their local cinema panoptic control tower. before it closes its doors forever. Pearlies | Pascal Thiebaux | Gil Pinheiro | Spilt Milk | James Dunstan | United Kingdom, 23 Luxembourg, 13 m. | What if the tooth fairy isn’t a m. | An unconventional love story between two benevolent and generous character... teens leading up to the night of their high school Phobia | Chris Barron | USA, 3 m. | The fear isn’t in prom as they begin to understand the differences your head, it’s on your skin. and similarities of love, sex and gender. Pussy | Renata Gasiorowska | Poland, 8 m. | A young Yes, God, Yes | Karen Maine | USA, 11 m. | Fifteen- woman spends the evening alone to have a sweet year-old Alice has always been a good Catholic, but solo pleasure session. when an innocent AOL chat turns unexpectedly Redwings | Allen Blackwell | USA, 5 m. | A boy racy, she finds herself suddenly obsessed with adopts a dog to pick up women. masturbating. Summer’s Puke is Winter’s Delight | Sawako CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Kabuki | Japan, 3 m. | Painful events become memories over time. Still. We vomit and eat again. Time Quest | John Dilley | USA, 7 m. | In 2047, humanity is on the verge of extinction and the only chance for survival rests on one man’s shoulders. Venefica | Maria Wilson | USA, 8 m. | A young witch must endure the mystical rite of passage that determines whether her abilities will be used for good or for evil. CONTAINS ADULT (AND IMMATURE) CONTENT. 59 It’s All Relative Love Bytes Friday, April 21, 8:30 PM Friday, April 21, 5:30 PM Monday, April 24, 12:00 PM Friday, April 28, 6:00 PM

The Bathtub | Tim Ellrich | Germany | Austria, 13 After the Ashes | Eduardo Sosa Soria | France, 30 m. | Three brothers plan to re-enact an old bathtub m. | I came back to life. I feel like having you. photo from their childhood as a present for their The Alan Dimension | Jac Clinch | UK, 9 m. | Alan mother, but it proves to be more complicated than Brown uses divine powers of precognition to foresee anticipated. the fate of mankind…and breakfast. Meanwhile, A Beautiful Day | Phedon Papamichael | USA, 21 Wendy has had enough of being married to ‘the next m. | Gene gets up day after day and follows the same step in cognitive evolution’. monotonous routine that he has lived since the Apolo81 | Óscar Bernàcer | Spain, 12 m. | No risk, death of his wife ten years earlier. Today, however, no love. he awakens with a new determination and a new Fluffy | Sarah Ramos | USA, 9 m. | Grace has been resolve that will change the course of everything. crushing on Mark Mason for a while. When he Midwinter | Jake Mahaffy | USA, 17 m. | A pregnant asks her to watch his cat over the weekend, she is woman returns to her family’s empty cabin to spend delighted at the opportunity to view his life — and time alone, only to find her estranged mother apartment — up close. already waiting for her. What begins as a tentative Lost & Found | Naomi Iwamoto | USA, 25 m. | reunion on the shortest day of the year quickly turns Three sassy, senior widows cope with the loss of dark. their husbands and find new meaning in their lives. Perfect Roast Potatoes | Nick Frew | USA, 18 Tiger | Aina Clotet | Spain, 16 m. | In every m. | Centered around a British family spending relationship, there are wonderful, tender and Christmas with a corpse, Perfect Roast Potatoes is a desperate moments. Losing your pet when you are bittersweet film about grief and cooking. waiting for your first baby can trigger them all at Pizza Night | Aaron Fronk | USA, 5 m. | Thirty-six- once. year old Benjamin Lewis takes his parents out for Time to Love | Pierre Ferriere | France, 10 m. | their annual pizza night. Gilles is a madly jealous guy. When his girlfriend, The Silence | Ali Asgari | Farnoosh Samadi | Italy, Lucie, cancels their date, he is convinced that she’s 15 m. | Fatma and her mother are Kurdish refugees having an affair. He rings her door at midnight to in Italy. On their visit to the doctor, Fatma has to know the truth. But is he ready for this? translate what the doctor tells to her mother, but CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. she keeps silent. What Tears Us Apart | Hu Wei | France, 18 m. | After a long seperation, an encounter. Two families. One child.

60 OMG WTF Stars in Shorts Thursday, April 20, 4:20 PM Thursday, April 20, 7:30 PM Friday, April 21, 8:00 PM Friday, April 21, 3:00 PM

E Is For Evolution | Paul Kusmaul | Germany, 6 m. returns to her marital home with her parole officer SHORTS PROGRAMS | Was all life on earth created by God or was it just after serving a twenty year prison sentence. randomly developed by nature through a method Lightningface | Brian Petsos | USA, 20 m. | An we call evolution? And what about the future? Will origin story, of sorts—LIGHTNINGFACE stars humans and machines merge together in one new Oscar Isaac as Basil Stitt, who in the aftermath of an lifeform? A small ABC of evolution. inexplicable incident, decides to sequester himself Ford Clitaurus | MP Cunningham | USA, 19 m. | An inside his apartment, setting the stage for a profound aspiring artist struggles to find his voice, his sexual transformation. identity, and the meaning of creativity. Lorne | Jesse Leaman | Australia, 15 m. | Lorne, It’s Been Like A Year | Cameron Fay | USA, 9 m. a wasteland traveller dealing with the oppressing | A sexually stifled young man gets dressed up and boundaries of isolation, is confronted by a mysterious procures a motel room in order to rendezvous with stranger, who helps him realise his existential fears. an attractive young woman. Wig Shop | Kat Coiro | USA, 16 m. | Chaya, an Minou | Laura Joy Jourdan | Mathilde Marion | orthodox Jewish women, visits a wig shop in an Margaux Lanusse-Cazalé | Laura Trouche | Agathe unfamiliar side of town searching for something. Trebosc | Laure Feraud | France, 6 m. | In an old After befriending the shopowner, Chaya discovers woman’s house, a cat toys with a cockroach. that nothing is as it seems. Nisha and Sealo | Amy Hudkins | USA, 3 m. | A girl and a magic seal order a pizza. The Noise of Licking | Nadja Andrasev | Hungary, 10 min. | A woman is being watched every day by the neighbor’s cat, as she takes care of her exotic plants. Their perverted ritual comes to an end when the cat disappears. Next spring a peculiar man pays her a visit. The Plumber | Xavier Séron | Méryl Fortunat- Rossi | Belguim, 14 m. | Tom, a Flemish comedian used to doing cartoon character’s voices, finds himself in the studio of a pornographic french speaking film. Catherine, an experienced actress, will be his partner. Tom will play the plumber. The Sub | Daniel Samiljan | USA, 16 m. | A reluctant substitute teacher uncovers the evil underbelly of a seemingly perfect school. Will she survive high school a second time? CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.

61 Student Showcase The Whole Weird World Saturday, April 22, 4:00 PM Friday, April 21, 6:00 PM Monday, April 24, 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 26, 8:30 PM

Angst | Rory Gibson | UK, 12 m. | In the aftermath Allegory of the Jam Jar | Boris Kuijpers | Ruth of a violent anti-immigration protest, a teenage boy is Mellaerts | Belgium, 18 m. | Hans is a thriving 50-year confronted with the consequences of his actions. old businessman, until a crack appears on the perfect The Art of Not Appearing | Pernille Rivedal walls of his home. Hellevik | Norway, 14 m. | After years of solitude and American Paradise | Joe Talbot | USA, 15 m. | obsession, two ghosts cross paths and are forced to A forgotten man in Trump’s America attempts to question their reasons for haunting. shift his fate with the perfect crime. Inspired by true Emily Must Wait | Christian Wittmoser | Germany, events. 12 m. | When Europe turns to chaos, Emily must hold Berlin Metanoia | Erik Schmitt | Germany, 15 m. | out in her apartment. An escaped bear mingles with the colourful, diverse Night | Joosje Duk | USA, 10 m. | When Sue’s cousin characters that populate Berlin. Genelva visits from abroad, she hopes a night out Imposter | Adam Goldhammer | Canada, 14 m. | A with her friends will connect two different parts of teenager isolated on her family’s maple syrup farm her life. investigates her mother’s eerie behaviour following Rosario | Marlén Ríos | Mexico, 10 m. | Rosario sees the unexplained disappearance of her father. her days go by under the yoke of her responsibility Mutants | Alexandre Dostie | Canada, 17 m. | In the as caregiver for her ill husband. A struggle has begun summer of 1996, life throws a curveball in the face of between her duty and her own desires. Keven Guenette. Submarine | Mounia Akl | Lebanon, 21 m. | Under Oh What a Wonderful Feeling | François Jaros | the imminent threat of Lebanon’s 2015 garbage crisis, Canada, 15 m. | Stars, hide your fires, let not light see Hala, a wild child inside of a woman, is the only one my black and deep desires. Nor any truck. to refuse evacuation, clinging to whatever remains Thank you Mister Imada | Sylvain Chomet | of home. France, 12 m. | On a film set, four young actors wait, A Test | Zuxiang Zhao | China, 20 m. | In a feverishly, for famed director Mirko Imada. In the small-town high school, days before the college center of the room, on a big bed, two technicians lay entrance exam, teacher Chen Jun finds out that the down the body of a lifeless man. Action! father of his most promising student has died in a mining accident. Telling him—or not—bears heavy consequences.

62 Window on the World Young Filmmakers Showcase Sunday, April 23, 5:00 PM Saturday, April 22, 11:00 AM Thursday, April 27, 9:30 PM

Anatomy | Patrik Eklund | Sweden, 8 m. | An Believed in Me | McKenzie Chaffins | Lizzy anatomical PowerPoint presentation about why a Thomas | USA, 13 m. | Juliet’s sick grandfather, man has become the way he is. Artie, teaches her the essence of what it means to The Blondes | Carlota Martínez Pereda | Spain, be a real life super hero. 17 m. | Blonde. Stunning. Criminals. Nothing gets The Best Laid Plans | Avi Abrams | USA, 5 m. | between Marta and Pepa and their goal…except A teenage boy tries to buy an essential item for a another blonde. Based on a true story. special night with his girlfriend. Initially not up to

The Committee | Gunhild Enger | Jenni Toivoniemi the challenge of making the purchase, he has to SHORTS PROGRAMS | Sweden, 14 m. | Three delegates from Sweden, relive the moment until he can perfect it. Norway and Finland are gathered in Lapland to Façade | Carol Nguyen | Canada, 11 m. | decide on an art piece, which is to be placed where A metaphorical exploration of how human the three borders meet geographically. But the connection still exists within a flawed system. committee is in for a surprise. Instead of a sculpture, Images | Dean Parker | USA, 21 m. | A high school the commissioned artist presents his idea of a senior finds there’s more value to her than meets “Nordic Dance”. the eye after being photographed by one of her Flesh of My Flesh | Matthys Boshoff | South Africa, classmates. 25 m. | Twelve years after a car accident, a jovial man Jouska | Wynter Rhys | USA, 6 m. | An elderly man and his quadriplegic wife celebrate their twentieth grapples with the guilt of what he’s done in the wedding anniversary. Despite the humor, romance strange, whimsical land of his subconscious. and selfless love they are forced to face the truth of Puget Sound | Jack Nordstrom | USA, 10 m. | their broken relationship. Teenagers find inspiration to make a super 8 movie The French Revolution | Hai Afik | Israel, 21 m. | in the summer of 1980. A noisy disturbance from some youths on the street Recess | Brett Elam | USA, 3 m. | Recess! They erupts into Noni and Tamar’s home, shattering their only give us 15 minutes to play. There is no evening. The frightening scenario that follows, raises question that it is the hardest part of the day! ethical questions for both of them that will test their Wendy’s Suitors | Chelsea Taylor | Australia, 8 m. relationship to the limit. | After a series of messy, unfortunate relationships, Leave of Absence | Moshe Rosenthal | Israel, 18 Wendy is given the opportunity to meet her match. m. | A chance encounter with his former students But, will the series of tests she’s crafted prove he is plunges a middle aged history teacher into a night of the one for her? pure rebellion.

63 64 Shorts Preceding Features Leonarda | Luca Brinciotti | Italy, 11 m. | The true story of the serial killer Leonarda Cianciulli, known as the ‘Soap-Maker of Correggio’. Precedes Insomnium. The Man is the Music | Maris Curran | USA, 19 m. | Musician Lonnie Holley is a product of the environment in which he was raised – Jim Crow Alabama – and his work reflects the impact of being socially discarded. Precedes The Last Songwriter. Moriom | Francesca Scalisi | Mark Olexa | Switzerland | Bangladesh, 12 m. | Moriom, a beautiful but strange young woman, says her parents must be punished for holding her prisoner and torturing her. 4:15 P.M. The end of the world | Gabi Virginia They have a different story. Precedes Small Talk. Sarga | Cătălin Rotaru | Romania, 15 m. | A courier Oma | Daniella Rabbani | USA, 10 m. | A young PhD takes a hitchhiker on the road without knowing this candidate must film the Holocaust testimony of her encounter will change his life forever. Precedes Your estranged grandmother, but it’s not always clear who Ride is Here. is interviewing whom. Precedes Menashe. The Arkansas Wild Man | Nathan Willis | USA, 19 Piano Lessons | Stephen James Tuplin | USA, 9 m. m. | An 87-year-old rock and roll pioneer who lives | A young man signs up for a free piano lesson, but a life of obscurity in his small Arkansas hometown SHORTS PROGRAMS the true cost may be his soul. Precedes The Night travels overseas to England to play one final concert. Watchmen. Precedes The Last Songwriter. The Push | Will Joines | USA, 8 m. | After witnessing The Cabinet in the Woods | Andrew Schwarz a random act of violence on the New York City | USA, 18 m. | While searching for his missing dog subway, a young woman’s daily commute becomes a in the middle of the woods, Carl stumbles upon minefield of dark anxieties both real and imagined. something incredibly bizarre. Precedes Bloodlands. Precedes A Closer Walk with Thee. Dawn of the Deaf | Rob Savage | United Kingdom, Satie’s “Parade” | Koji Yamamura | Japan, 14 m. | 12 m. | When a strange sound wipes out the hearing A Parade for 3 managers & 4 performers. Mixing population, a small group of deaf people must quotes from French composer Erik Satie’s essays band together to survive. Precedes Birdboy: The with the music Parade, this is an animated re- Forgotten Children. creation of realist ballet images going beyond reality. Death Metal | Chris McInroy | USA, 5 m. | A Precedes Revengeance. metalhead, his satanic guitar and carnage. Precedes Spell Claire | Greg Emetaz | USA, 8 m. | Claire The Night Watchmen. purchases an antique educational toy that reignites Fig’s Representation | Jonathan Napolitano | fond memories from childhood and lays bare the USA, 12 m. | Artist Joe Fig, documents his visits of sorry state her life is now in. Precedes Show other artists’ studios by recreating them in miniature Yourself. sculpture form. Precedes Spettacolo. The Streets Are Ours: Two Lives Cross in Frans Lanting: The Evolution of LIFE | Steven Karachi | Michelle Fiordaliso | USA |Pakistan, 17 Kochones | USA, 23 m. | National Geographic m. | When Fawzia Mirza, an American actress, meets photographer Frans Lanting presents a stunning Sabeen Mahmud, a world-renowned Pakistani activist interpretation of life on Earth from the Big Bang and founder of a progressive cafe (T2F) in Karachi, through the present. Precedes The Road Movie. her life changes forever. Precedes Signature Move. Fry Day | Laura Moss | USA, 16 m. | An adolescent To Be Free | Adepero Oduye | USA, 12 m. | In a tiny girl comes of age against the backdrop of serial after-hours club, Nina Simone finds a way, for one killer Ted Bundy’s execution in 1989. Precedes Easy moment, to be free. Precedes Davi’s Way. Living. Gut Hack | Mario Furloni | Kate McLean | USA, 13 m. | A former NASA scientist turned bio-hacker attempts an experiment that makes him confront the multitudes inside. Precedes The Gateway Bug. I Am the Doorway | Robin Kašpařík | Czech Republic, 15 m. | A man is trapped in a spaceship with a strange virus growing inside him, altering his mind. To save himself he must take drastic action. Precedes The Void. 65 66 Long Live Death Directed by: Sebastian Marka Written by: Erol Yesilkaya Cast: Ulrich Tukur | Jens Harzer | Barbara Philipp | Ygal Gleim | Hans Löw Nation: Germany, Runtime: 89

Sunday, April 23, 3:00 PM

A serial killer is underway. Victims seem to pass away peacefully, almost like suicides. Murot and the criminal authorities attempt to provoke the perpetrator by staging a murder with a slightly different MO. Successfully lured out into the open, the killer is arrested—but the evidence isn’t enough to prove his guilt. Little by little, it comes out that all of the murders are somehow connected to Murot and that he is to be the final victim. From the start, the perpetrator has been following a pernicious plan, one that for both Murot and Wächter poses existential questions.

The Minutes Collection Directed by: Jim Cummings | Dustin Hahn Written by:

Monday, April 24, 9:00 PM

Dona Nobis Pacem: grant us peace. This comedy series was shot in single takes. Six young people each experience pivotal moments in their lives that don’t quite go as planned and lead to various breaking points as a result.

Saturday, April 22, 6:30 PM

Bruno, a young soldier who has just gone AWOL, travels to Porto Alegre in search of his estranged brother. He cannot find his brother in the city but meets his friends, learns about what was his life, and even experiments the same things his lost brother lived.

67 68 Discocalypse | Reset Episodic Showcase Saturday, April 22 9:15 PM Sunday, April 23 8:00 PM Thursday, April 27 8:15 PM

Discocalypse | Dirk Rosenloecher | Germany, 49 The Best Dating Advice Brought to You by m. | Wake up with young, stuttering Zecke on a club the Guys Most Qualified to Give You the Best toilet in Germany. He gets lost in thoughts about Dating Advice | Christopher Gentle | Jack Lines | the date with Marie which he messed up, his failed US, 5 m. | THE BEST DATING ADVICE BROUGHT graduation and the upcoming departure of Hasan, his TO YOU BY THE GUYS MOST QUALIFIED TO best friend. But these are his smallest problems right GIVE YOU THE BEST DATING ADVICE present to now, since a new version of the drug Lumi turned all you the best dating advice! party people in the club into violent beasts. And so Dates (The Series) | Kristie Pennington | Cody Zecke has to face his inner demons to get himself Rogers | US, 24 m. | DATES (THE SERIES) is a and his friends out of this candy colored hell filled romantic comedy series about dating. It follows an EPISOdic COMPETITION with zombie-like monsters. ensemble cast through the trials and tribulations of Reset | Christelle Gras | France, 34 m. | France, the dating world; the good, the bad, and the cringe present day. Amid ongoing fears of a terrorist worthy. attack, a viral strain leaks from a laboratory. The Guest Appearances | Elizabeth Guest | US, 12 m. | whole population is contaminated by the virus. As Lydia, a love-obsessed every girl, finds herself in the a precaution, the government distributes a mass enviable position of having too many dates. She also antidote, which appears at first to be completely has too many parents. It’s a problem (but not really). innocuous. But then the people who took this Gunner Jackson: Chapter No. 1 | Christian treatment transform into raging, cannibalistic Strevy | US, 9 m. | Gunner Jackson, self-proclaimed creatures. Within a few days the pandemic sweeps inventor and conspiracy realist, works to finish up a the entire country, and soon the continent. As the patent application at the library, but is distracted by state struggles to contain the growing panic, a train an unwelcome admirer. approaches a big city. On board, five people from Homies | Mark Columbus | US, 19 m. | Dylan, a different backgrounds are still far from suspecting scrappy 15 year old, loves filming things with his Sony that they will spend the rest of their new lives Handicam. His mom’s boyfriend, an ex-gang member together. turned born-again Christian, decides to enlist CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Dylan to shoot a Kickstarter video for his sweater company ‘Homies Enterprises’. Manic | Kate Marks | US, 17 m. | An Ivy-league bound, overachieving teen is derailed after a manic episode lands her in a school for kids with mental illness. Our Allies in Iraq (The Shia Militias) | Anders Sømme Hammer | US, 16 m. | In the first episode of this documentary series, a diverse group of men and women fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Labels aside, they are all allies of the United States in the war against ISIS. Who Is? | Carlos Maseda | Venezuela, 2 m. | WHO IS? is a web series that intends to show different artists developing in their natural environment, whether it be a studio, atelier or creative spot.

69 2007

70 VR Showcase

Saturday, April 29 Times vary.

Asteroids | Eric Darnell | USA | From the director of MADAGASCAR comes Baobab’s latest VR animation. Journey the cosmos aboard the spaceship of Mac and Cheez, an alien duo so mission-focused they forget what’s important in life. It’s up to you, the crew, to show them what really matters.

Escape from Calypso Island | Scott Brown | USA | Reality VIrtual Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Seven Bucks Productions bring you “Escape From Calypso Island”, a 360-degree virtual reality adventure! I, Philip | Pierre Zandrowicz | France | In early 2005, Hanson robotics developed its first android human, Phil, based on the famous science fiction author Philip K. Dick. Through the memories of the android and those of the author, the film offers an interpretation of Phil’s life. Invasion | Eric Darnell | USA | A pair of aliens have grand ambitions to take over our world and destroy anyone who tries to stop them. Instead, they are greeted by the cutest and cuddliest animals on the planet – two adorable, white bunnies… and you are one of them! VAIN: This Party Sucks | Maggie F. Levin | USA | A warehouse rave makes a colorful snack for a coven of hungry vampires.

71 72 Narrative Competition Jury

Brooke Bernard Josh Escue Carolyn McDonald Development Director, Belcourt London Shorts Film Festival Producer / Director Documentary Competition Jury Film Jurors

Ben Hall Allison Inman David Moscowitz News Channel 5 Educaton Director, Belcourt Professor / Author New Directors / Student Short Competition Jury

Tom Oyer Joe Pacheco Oren Uziel AMPAS Producer / Director Screenwriter Music Films/Music City Competition Jury

Jim Brunzell III Jane Julian John Miller-Monzon Programmer, Sound Unseen FF Programmer, Port Townsend FF News & Doc Director, CMT 73 Animated Features / Shorts Competition Jury

Steven Davis Chance Huskey Steven T. Seagle Writer, Bob’s Burgers Distribution Mgr., GKids Man of Action Studios Graveyard Shift Competition Jury

Cody Lee Hardin Thashana McQuistion Jason Shawhan Artist Actress Writer, Programmer Narrative Shorts Competition Jury

Ina Pira Kelly Rusk Brighid Wheeler Curator, Vimeo P&I Screening Mgr, Sundance Programmer, IndieMemphis Young Flimmakers Competition Jury

Jason Hassell Emileigh Potter Jonathan Terry Watkins Film Student Watkins Film Student Watkins Film Student 74 Tennessee First Competition Jury

Katy Chevigny Nat Dykeman Craig Mince Big Mouth Productions FIlm Programmer Artistic Director, IndyFilmFest Documentary / Experimental Shorts Competition Jury Film Jurors

Zack Hall Mandy McBroom Ryan Watt Prog./Educ Assoc., Belcourt Film Programmer Exec. Director, IndieMemphis Episodic Competition Jury

Mac Cushing Jason Gigax Mark Rabinowitz Writer / Director Producer / Location Scout Writer, Paste Magazine

75 Livin’ Reel Project POWERED BY

Livin’ Reel: BROKEN CHAINS Directed by: Mackenzie Robert:

Nation: USA Runtime: 12 min. Now 14 years old – the Livin’ Reel Program, powered Saturday, April 22 11:00 AM by the Gibson Foundation, gives at-risk teens a hands-on with Young Filmmakers experience in filmmaking and songwriting. With support Showcase from the Gibson Foundation, Metro Arts, the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Memorial Foundation, the program has been able to operate since 2004. During the project, a group of teens dedicate after-school hours to write a song telling the story of their strength and the struggles they have overcome. With help from professional musicians and songwriters, they compose their song which they later record in a professional studio. By the end of their production week, they have a finished song and a short film documenting their -en tire process. This film is then taken on the road to the Nashville Film Festival and various TV/radio interviews where their work and proven strength within adversity is celebrated. This year the Livin’ Reel Program partnered with Youth Villages and met with a group of girls from one of their Tennessee homes. The aim of the program is to provide at-risk teens in the Nashville community with a healthy outlet to express themselves and further explore their strengths. The groups are specifically matched with lead- ers and mentors within the community that would most benefit the current group of teens. Led by Festival Com- munications and Song Competition Manager, Mackenzie Robert, this year the group met with producer/songwriter Tyler Madden, the power house sister trio, SHEL, and recorded at The Blueroom Studios in Berry Hill. Participants confidential.

76 Crea tors Conf erence

77 CURB RECORDS IS PROUD TO BE A SPONSOR OF THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL

78 Mike Curb Career Achievement Award in Film Music David Wingo

After sending his childhood friend David Gordon Green some of the ambient drone music he had been working on at home, David was surprised to receive a copy of Green’s student film for that year in the mail which used one of the songs he had sent him. The song went hand-in-hand with the atmospheric images and evocative voice that Green was developing and a working relationship was born. Wingo composed original music for Green’s student film the next year and when Green made GEORGE WASHINGTON a year after graduating, he came back to Wingo to do the score for his first feature. David collaborated on the score for the low-budget but gorgeous feature with his friend Michael Linnen and the movie went on to become one of the most acclaimed movies of the year, winning numerous awards and quickly gaining a reputation as one of the more astounding debuts in modern American cinema. Since that time Wingo has worked with Green on eight of his other features. He has worked with other acclaimed directors such as Jared Hess, Craig Zobel, and Margaret Brown and in 2012 he was nominated for the World Soundtrack Academy’s Discovery of the Year Award for his acclaimed score for Jeff Nichols’ award-winning TAKE SHELTER, which took home the Grand Prix prize at Cannes in 2011. David worked with Jeff again on his

next feature MUD, which also premiered at Cannes and, upon its release in April 2013 to unanimously rave career achievement awards reviews, became the breakout indie hit of the year. Wingo has most recently scored two Warner Bros films, Jeff Nichols’ MIDNIGHT SPECIAL and Green’s most recent, OUR BRAND IS CRISIS. Nichols’ newest film LOVING recently premiered at Cannes as well to rave reviews and is coming out on November 4, 2016. Wingo has also been active with his band Ola Podrida for over 10 years, mining his own particular brand of spacey, expansive folk-rock on three full-length albums. They’ve toured the US and Europe multiple times, sharing the stage with the likes of Fleet Foxes, She & Him, Beach House, & Explosions In The Sky, as well as playing the now legendary All Tomorrow’s Parties music festival in England in 2008.

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10:45 - 12:00 HOW I GOT MY START (MUSIC) There are many different roads to success in the music industry. Sometimes it just takes a different perspective to get your footing and find your way. Dawn Solér, the Senior Vice President, TV Music at ABC Studios will share how she got her start.

10:45 - 12:00 HOW I GOT MY START (SCREENWRITING) The film and video industry can be daunting. There are countless challenges and things to account for, but it can be done. Here is the story of how Babacar Diene, the Vice President, Acquisitions and Development at Voltage Pictures got his start.

1:00 - 2:30 HOW TO MARKET YOUR FILM “Oops, we forgot about marketing!” Too often promotion of the film is put on the backburn- er until the film is ready for market. No more! Discover how to start engaging your audience during production and carry that momentum through your premier.

1:00 - 2:30 VER CINEMATOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

1:00 - 2:30 FINDING SUCCESS ON YOUTUBE WITH (YOUTUBE’S MOST POPULAR GUITAR TEACHER) YouTube has grown to become one of the most popular and successful ways artists connect with and grow their fan bases online. Hear tips and tricks from some of YouTube’s most successful music acts on how they gained their momentum using the platform.

1:00 - 2:30 WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM MAKING A SERIES You don’t have to learn how to make a successful show the hard way -- not when there is an award winning writer/producer sharing what she’s learned through her career and what she wished someone had told her.

2:45 - 3:45 CONVERSATIONS WITH A FILM BUYER Sponsored by Belmont University. Ever wonder what it is like to be a film buyer? How do you begin a career in Film Acquisitions? How do you determine which types of films to distribute, and the best platform to distribute them on? This conversation with Daisy Hamilton aims to answer some of the questions you may have and many more!

2:45 - 3:45 SONGWRITING MASTERCLASS Every song tells more than a story. Songs are proof of the unknown, painting worlds for our limited five senses to quickly glance inside. So, there is no right or wrong way to write a song. But, there are songwriting fundamentals to help insure your success as commercial songwriter. Hear from some of Nashville’s leading songwriters about how they approach writing their hit songs.

2:45 - 3:45 I FINISHED MY SCREENPLAY, NOW WHAT? Your screenplay is finished and ready to be brought to life on screen. Discover how to protect yourself after finishing a spec script and during the initial shopping period. 80

2:45 - 3:45 THE STATE OF INCENTIVES What incentives are offered in TN for filmmaking? Where are they? How do you apply for them? Are there any new ones? Bob Raines, the Executive Director of the TN Entertainment Commission, is here to fill you in on what TN has to offer.

4:00 - 5:30 POSITIONING YOUR FILM FOR SUCCESS Film buyers are the gatekeepers who can make a deal with you to distribute your film. Under- stand their experience and what can make your film stand out from the crowd!

4:30 - 5:30 CREATING FOR SYNC / SYNC TECHNOLOGY Sponsored by SESAC. Syncing is how music gets placed in films, television, trailers, advertising, and video games. “Creating for Sync” provides the foundation that you need to know on how to have your songs considered for sync placement. The internet has opened many doors for artists and musicians creating opportunity in ways past generations could not even imagine. Learn from some of Nashville’s top music publishers making deals happen every day for their writers on which music technology and sites they recommend for submitting material to be considered for sync placement. Cut through the many options that are out there and learn the best ways and best places to pitch your music.

4:00 - 5:30 DEALMAKING FOR WRITERS What to expect when making a deal for you or your work. An overview of screenwriter service deals and option/purchase agreements.

4:00 - 5:30 EFFECTIVELY UPLIFTING: THE NUANCES OF INSPIRATIONAL FILM Inspirational films showcase triumphs of the human spirit. They instill hope, and energize dreams...often while relentlessly tugging at the heart strings. The head of development at Walden Media – a company best known for the NARNIA series, BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA and A DOG’S PURPOSE – Naia Cucukov divulges what makes such films tick and the secrets to making them a success.

2014 81 Friday, 4/28 10:45 - 12:00 DISTRIBUTION IN CHINA

10:45 - 12:00 HOW TO PACKAGE YOUR FILM Sponsored by Belmont University. Putting a film together involves more than just writing or acquiring a great script — understanding the mechanics of film financing, casting, and distribution are critical to building a professional package required to bring your project to life. Luke Taylor will walk you through how to navigate the process, from script to the screen.

10:45 - 12:00 HOW TO SPEAK A COMPOSER’S LANGUAGE

10:45 - 12:00 PROMOS & ADVERTISING Sponosored by SESAC. Advertisement has become a booming industry for sync placement. Hear from top supervisors on what they are currently pitching and how to get your song in an advertisement.

1:00 - 2:30 EXPOSE YOURSELF: HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO GROW YOUR CAREER Whether you’re a Facebook pro, or aren’t really sure what Instagram is, you’re sure to learn new techniques to up your social media game when you attend Expose Yourself: How to Use Social Media to Grow Your Career. This seminar offers a wealth of information that will give your career a boost through online social media. Come hear marketing experts Heidi Dean (Backstage Magazine, Marketing4Actors) and Kissy Black (Lotos Nile) provide the latest insight into what makes for a great online presence—one that helps you book that next job, broadens your fan base, and shows off your talent and skills.

1:00 - 2:30 FOR THE LOVE OF WEIRD The Weirdo looks at life through a kaleidoscope of ‘What Ifs?’ Every day is a challenge to break the rules, abandon the norm and follow the illusive Unicorn of Inspiration into another strange realm. Join us for an open conversation with creators in various fields about the importance of exploring bold and bazaar ideas in a world of commercial formulas.

1:00 - 2:30 STILL THE KING PANEL

1:00 - 2:30 CHANGING THE WORLD WITH VR VR & 360 Film create a visceral experience unlike any other medium. Come and learn how this can and has been utilized to socially impact our culture and how to succeed in this emerging medium.

2:45 - 3:45 WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Do you want to know the latest on what kinds of screenplays and films gatekeepers are looking

82 to acquire/distribute this year? Then this is designed for you! It will cover the latest on what categories, topics, and other criteria the people who can make deals for you are looking for now!

2:45 - 3:45 MARKETING & BRANDING YOURSELF AS A MUSICIAN As a musician it is extremely important to brand yourself correctly. It is what paints the picture of what your music may sound like prior to anyone even listening. Having a brand that reso- nates with people and connects the sound of your music to lasting images and feelings is a huge key for an artist’s success in this digital age of highly visual and brand based social media. Jake Basden, the Vice President, Publicity & Corporate Communications at Big Machine Label Group is a pro at just that. Learn from the one who oversees superstar, Taylor Swift’s marketing, and start thinking deeper into what your brand is really saying and who it is really connecting with.

2:45 - 4:45 THE ART OF TRANSFORMING ACTORS INTO CHARACTERS Ben Rittenhouse and Michael C. Meyer will transform an actor into a character right before your eyes, demonstrating the same techniques they teach their students at Academy of Make Up Arts. These techniques include character weathering, scarring with 3-D transfers, and hand-laying a beard.

2:45 - 3:45 AMD PANEL - HOW VR IS CHANGING STORYTELLING AND THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY Join us in this panel discussion and Q&A session as industry experts discuss the fast-moving landscape of virtual reality and what it means to content creators and the entertainment industry. The three panelists from AMD bring a wealth of knowledge from varied backgrounds and experiences within the Hollywood and LA entertainment industry, entertainment technology and alliance partnerships and networking.

4:00 - 5:30 THE MAKING OF A DEAL The landscape of the media and entertainment industry is rapidly evolving. The shift in how product is distributed and consumed has created a seismic effect on how deals are structured and content is produced. Join Luke Taylor in a discussion about deal-making in the digital world vs. traditional world, what to expect and how to approach.

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91 Screenwriting Competition Finalists The Nashville Film Festival announces the 54 Finalists selected for its 4th annual Screenwriting Competition. The Finalists were selected from over 1,300 submissions from all over the world, and include feature-length screenplays, short screenplays, and teleplays. The Top 3 Finalists were selected in all categories and scored into the Top 4% of submissions. This year’s winners will be announced at the award ceremony on Friday, April 28th.

FEATURE LENGTH SCREENPLAYS Thriller/Horror Feature The Children of San Miani – Randall Willis Action/Adventure Feature The Sand Reckoner – Christopher Colpitts Duel of the Immortals – Michael Gibrall The Twin Within – Gunnar Garrett The Dragon Run – Bradley Stryker Shabu – Judah Ray SHORT SCREENPLAYS Comedy Feature Comedy Short 3 to Die – Mitch Yapko & Allen Rueckert Anatomically Modern Human for President – The Anklebiter – Andrew Jones Amanda Martinez Shady Birch – Nichole Kanney Remember Brighton – Michael Gibney Homemade – Anna Alaimo Drama Feature The Low Road - Darren McInerney Drama Short War/Love – Hannah Feller Del Rio, Texas – Raj Trivedi Widow’s Grove – Ivan Kotevski FutureHealth – Sarah Polhaus Holdenfield – Kevin Brown Family/Animation Feature Hooked – Timothy Benson Genre Short The Secret of Banrion Wood – Persephone Fly! – Dave Chan Vandegrift Chambered – Toby Osborne The Secret of Shangri-La – Lisa Gold FutureHealth – Sarah Polhaus

Historical Feature Tennessee Short Bloody Williamson – Sara Caldwell & James Holdenfield – Kevin Brown Ballowe The Morning After – Conway Preston A Man Called White – Randy Hines Raven Point – Jason K. Allen Russia Was a Woman – Amy Gerber-Stroh Thriller/Horror Short Inspirational Feature Are You Loathsome Tonight? – John Burdeaux Aunt Maddy – Mike Reid Gone – David Cramer Beauty for Ashes – Princella Smith, Kyle Looking for Death – Adrienne Frank Roark, & Raymund King The Moonbeam Fisherman – John Dummer Young Screenwriters Short Be Okay – William Shelton Music Inspired Feature Floating – Zane Swift The Jack-O-Lanterns – Dan Goforth Mother – Val Jashari LP – Joey Perotti Ruth(less) – Lauren Marie Miller Twit – David Rousseve Teleplays: Science Fiction Feature 30-Minute Teleplay Alien in My Pocket – Joe Borriello Agent of Influence – J.P. Unice Returners – Eric Steele Millennial Rules – Heidi Putallaz Rise of the Phoenix – Ann Williams Quantum Dreams – Jeffrey Gold

Tennessee Feature 60-Minute Teleplay Café New York – Katy Chevigny-Smith Blood Oath – Jake Bottiglieri Clayton Cadaver – Shayna-Raye Funderburk Demons – Kevin Burke Virginia Rose and the Lost City of Gold – Everly – Nicole Donadio Bryan Kelsey

92 music Competition Top 30 Songs Finalists (in no particular order) Grand Prize Jessica Campbell, Brighter Days Drew Southwell (Trove), Revelry Jamie Kent, Turn Up Kelsey Harmon, This Feels Like Home Second Place Dustin Sellers, The Beginning Allistair, Spark Casey LeVasseur, Hunter’s Moon James Lindsey, Wanna Shine Third Place Dylan Stephens, Summer Skin Adam Bonomo, Home Timbre Cierpke, Song of the Sun Adam Bonomo, Home Drew Southwell, Revelry Ceri Usmar, Happily Jacob Gann, Modern Love Callie Benjamin, Until Next Time Krigarè, Falling Apart Ryan Courtney, Through It All Brian Jilg, The Savior

Builder of the House, There Is No Hourglass Competition Screenwriting & music Zachary Gresham, Brainplate Stefano Gargiulo, Lilith’s Song Riva Pratama, Man Up On The Hill Anelda Spence, We Are The Stars Aleksandar Zavišin, Movie Soundtrack Pavel Dovgalyuk, Hooked On Me Pavel Dovgalyuk, No Other You Moses Johansen, The Dream in the Flesh Alexis Babini, The World Was Still Joe Nolan, Dream in The Doorway John Eicher, Not Everybody Runs Alexander Koble, Spark 93 94 behind the scenes

95 96 Board of directors

Courtney Ross Anastasia Brown Natasha Corrieri Stephanie Mundy Self Board President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer NACC Format Entertainment ServisFirst Bank Farris, Self & Moore, LLC

Taryn Anderson Julia Bonner Scott Borchetta Shannon Casey Past President Board Intern Big Machine Records Creative Artists Agency of directiors Board FBMM Pierce Public Relations

Carey Nelson Burch Steven Gaydos Marcela Gomez Bonnie Horton Hideout Pictures Variety Magazine TN Latin American Ellen DeGeneres Show Chamber of Commerce

Ken Levitan Tyler Middleton Brandyn Payne Bob Raines Vector Management Graffam Middleton Sitel Worldwide Corp. TN Film, Entertainment and Music Commission

John Schuck Jim Scherer Dawn Solér Stacy Widelitz Actor Whizbang, Inc. ABC Television Songwriter

Not Pictured: Spencer Wiggins, Community Education Partners, Inc 97 Festival Staff

Will Berry Madison Bishop Douglas Boultinghouse Rhen Bovi Videography Intern Graphic Design Theater Tech

Haley Bragg Phil Cobucci Ted Crockett Catherine Derryberry Social Media Social Media Executive Director Theater Floor

Anthony Fiorenzo Emily Foster Kirk Futrell Emily Gaines Box Office Support Asst Volunteer Coord. Projection Manager Programming Intern

Chris Gentle Maggie Hales Phillip Hulquist Reide Irwin Festival Runner Theater Floor Site Manager Intern

Hunter Jones Marquita Kai Kaley Kelsey Melissa Lummus Asst Transportation Coord Box Office Support Theater Floor Manager Competition Manager Not Pictured Maria Pavlova - Projection

98 Marlena McClure Hannah Mueller Jenny Nichols Eli Orman Box Office Manager Box Office Transportation Coord. Programming Intern

Brian Owens Matt Polman Paula Ramsay Mackenzie Robert Artistic Director Projection Volunteer Coordinator Communications Manager

Robin Robinson Nathan Sanford Jason Shawhan Benji Spencer Programming Assistant Print Traffic Graveyard Programmer Theater Floor

Caleb Spencer Chris Stowe Maree Vanadore Sean Volk Operations Manager VIP Tent Box Office Programming Intern

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Carol Mode Peggy Duthie Robert Mode Irene Ecksel Nicholson Paul Irma Ecksel Linda Pendleton Betty Elrod Bunny Porter-Shirley Steve Flora Fiona Prine Sandy Friedman Robin Rhodes Bruce Gardner 105 # Chicken / Egg 63 Gokurosama 60 (Otto) 60 A Closer Walk with Thee 52 The Good Samaritan 25 4 Quarters of Silence 59 Cold Storage 63 Gridlock 58 4:15 P.M. The End of the World 67 The Collection 59 Guest Appearances 71 44 Pages 41 The Committee 65 Gunner Jackson: Chapter No. 1 71 The Commune 19 Gut Hack 67 A Confined 57 Abacus: Small Enough to Jail 16 Cul-De-Sac 58 H The Absence of Eddy Table 63 H.P. Lovecraft’s The Beast in the Cave28 Actors of Sound 41 D Hallo Mabuse 60 Actual Food Porn 61 Dates (The Series) 71 Hand Fart 61 Adam 58 Davi’s Way 48 Happy Birthday Philando Castile 59 After the Ashes 62 Dawn of the Deaf 67 Here’s the Plan 57 Alan Dimension 62 Death Metal 67 The Hero 13 All the Way to Tacoma 26 Death$ in a $mall Town 29 High Chapparral 59 Allegory of the Jam Jar 64 Dekalb Elementary 58 Home 63 American Paradise 64 Discocalypse 71 Homies 71 Anatomy 65 Do Donkeys Act? 19 Honky Tonky 60 Angst 64 Dog Years 14 Hot Seat 61 Animals Animals Animals 29 Dolores 16 Humbug 61 Apolo81 62 Dust to Dust 29 Apricot Groves 37 I Arctic Superstar 47 E I Am the Doorway 67 The Arkansas Wild Man 67 E is for Evolution 63 I Was a Winner 57 The Art of Not Appearing 64 Easy Living 38 I, Philip 73 Asteroids 73 Edge of Alchemy 60 I’m Free 59 Augie 41 Egon Schiele 31 Images 65 AXIS 37 Emily Must Wait 64 Import 61 Emma 61 Imposter 64 B The Eremites 38 In, Over & Out 60 Backpack Full of Cash 42 Escape from Calypso Island 73 Insomnium 53 Bad Cat 50 Etude 1a: Release (I) 60 Intentional Healing 26 Bald Future 57 The Exception 14 Invasion 73 The Bathtub 62 Exiled 59 It’s Been Like a Year 63 Be Brave, Be Strong 28 Eye for an Eye 57 A Beautiful Day 62 J Believed In Me 65 F Jackrabbit29 53 Berlin Metanoia 64 Façade 65 Jonas and the Sea 60 The Best Dating Advice.. 71 A Far 29 Jouska 65 The Best Laid Plans 65 Fig’s Representations 67 Jubilee 60 Best of Luck with the Wall 60 Finding Kim 43 Bill Frisell: A Portrait 47 First Like 61 K Birdboy 52 Flesh of My Flesh 65 Kandyland 26 Blondes 65 Flowers of Evil 31 Kaputt 57 Bloodlands 52 Fluffy 62 Knock Knock 58 Bomb City 37 Folk Hero & Funny Guy 15 Krotoa 31 Boomtown 38 Ford Clitaurus 63 KRYO 58 The Boyg 60 Fox and the Whale 60 Brave New Jersey 14 Frans Lanting: The Evolution of LIFE 67 L Break 63 French Revolution 65 Laps 58 Broke Dick Dog 29 Fry Day 67 The Last Bastion 58 A Funeral for Lightning 29 Last Men in Aleppo 20 C The Last Songwriter 48 The Cabinet in the Woods 67 G The Lears 32 Cake 61 G-Funk 48 Leave of Absense 65 California Typewriter 42 Garden Party 57 Lemonade Mafia 60 The Call of Charlie 61 The Gateway Bug 43 Leonarda 67 Cassette: A Documentary Mixtape 47 Ghosting the Party 61 Lessons in Accidental Magic 29 Chasing Evel 42 Girl Flu 39 Light Up the Night 61 106 Lightningface 63 Pizza Night 62 Sundowners 34 Little Kurdistan 28 Planet Unknown 58 Swim Team 45 The Little Stage 28 Play the Devil 32 Lives Restarted 28 The Plumber 63 T Long Live Death 69 Portrait of a Wind-Up Maker 57 Take It All the Way 29 Lorne 63 Prelude 29 The Talk 57 Lost & Found 62 Process: Breath 60 Tatara Samurai 35 The Love of Drum 25 Project X 59 Ten Meter Tower 59 Lucia, Before and After 58 Puget Sound 65 A Test 64 The Push 67 Thank You Mister Imada 64 M Pussy 61 This Is Yates 60 The Man is the Music 67 Those Who Make Revolution... 21 Manic 71 Q Tiger 62 Manifesto 19 Quest 44 Time Quest 61 Mariner 58 Time to Love 62 Martha 28 R To Be Free 67 May It Last: 13 Recess 65 To Those Who Doubt 29 McMurphy 29 Redwings 61 Tokyo Idols 49 The Meanest Man in Texas 27 The Reflection of Power 60 Tunnel 58 The Memory of Fish 20 Refugee 59 Menashe 20 Regal 60 U index BY TITLE Meth Storn: Arkansas USA 43 The Relationtrip 33 Unrest 45 Midwinter 62 Reset 71 Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin 23 The Migrumpies 32 Revengeance 50 Millennium Girl 29 The Road Movie 44 V Minou 63 Rosario 64 VAIN: This Party Sucks 73 Minutes Collection 69 The Rugby Boys of Memphis 28 Vamizi-Cradle of Coral 21 The Moderators 59 Venefica 61 Money Time 57 S The Void 55 Moriom 67 The Sacred Disease 29 Mutants 64 Samedi Cinema 61 W Satie’s Parade 67 Waiting for Hassana 59 N The Scent of Rain & Lightning 33 Way of Giants 57 Nest 69 Score: A Film Music Documentary 49 We’ve Forgotten More... 35 Next of Kin 29 Second to None 57 The Wedding Plan 15 Night 64 Seoul Station 51 Well Groomed 59 The Night Watchmen 53 Show Yourself 55 Wendy’s Suitors 65 Nisha and Sealo 63 Signature Move 33 What Tears Us Apart 62 Nobody Dies Here 59 The Silence 62 Whatever the Weather 57 Noise of Licking 63 Silk Road Hero: Khan’s Arrow 25 When I Hear the Birds Sing 57 Noro 58 Skin Deep 58 Where Have You Gone, Lou Dimaggio? 17 Nowhere Line 57 Small Talk 44 The White King 35 La Soledad 39 Who Is? 71 O Some Freaks 34 Who’s Gonna Love Me Now? 23 Oh What a Wonderful Feeling 64 The Sparrow’s Flight 57 Wig Shop 63 Oma 67 Spell Claire 67 Wild Man 27 On the Roof 61 Spettacolo 45 The Wilkinson Family Band 29 The Ornithologist 22 Spilt Milk 61 Window Horses 51 Our Allies in Iraq 71 Spring Jam 60 Wishful Thinking 29 Staying Vertical 22 Without Name 55 P Step 17 Park 39 Still Sophie 28 Y Patti Cake$ 13 Straight Into a Storm 49 Yes, God, Yes 61 Pearlies 61 The Streets Are Ours 67 You Are My Sunday 21 Penalty 58 The Student 34 Your Baby is Most Certainly... 29 Penelope in the Treehouse 60 The Sub 63 Your Ride is Here 27 Perfect Roast Potatoes 62 Submarine 64 Phobia 61 Summer Camp Island 57 Piano Lessons 67 Summer’s Puke Is Winter’s Delight 61 107 ALBANIA The Committee 65 MEXICO Bloodlands 52 Flowers of Evil 31 Exiled 59 ARMENIA FRANCE Rosario 64 Apricot Groves 37 After the Ashes 62 Best of Luck with the Wall 60 AUSTRALIA Bald Future 57 MOZAMBIQUE Bloodlands 52 Garden Party 57 Vamizi-Cradle of Coral 21 Manifesto 19 Gokurosama 60 NETHERLANDS Lorne 63 I, Philip 73 (Otto) 60 Nowhere Line 57 In, Over & Out 60 The Commune 19 AUSTRIA Jubilee 60 Import 61 The Bathtub 62 Minou 63 Jonas and the Sea 60 Egon Schiele 31 Money Time 57 NEW ZEALAND Hallo Mabuse 60 Nobody Dies Here 59 Spring Jam 60 In, Over & Out 60 The Reflection of Power 60 NIGERIA The Migrumpies 32 Reset 71 Waiting for Hassana 59 BAHAMAS Staying Vertical 22 NORWAY Play the Devil 32 Thank You Mister Imada 64 The Absence of Eddy Table 63 BANGLADESH Time to Love 62 Arctic Superstar 47 Moriom 67 What Tears Us Apart 62 The Art of Not Appearing 64 BELARUS GERMANY The Boyg 60 The Road Movie 44 The Bathtub 62 The Committee 65 BELGIUM Berlin Metanoia 64 I’m Free 59 Allegory of the Jam Jar 64 Discocalypse 71 Process: Breath 60 The Plumber 63 E is for Evolution 63 Tunnel 58 BENIN Emily Must Wait 64 When I Hear the Birds Sing 57 Nobody Dies Here 59 The Eremites 38 PAKISTAN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Eye for an Eye 57 The Streets Are Ours 67 The Road Movie 44 Kaputt 57 POLAND BRAZIL KRYO 58 Park 39 The Nest 69 Long Live Death 69 Pussy 61 The Ornithologist 22 Manifesto 19 PORTUGAL Way of Giants 57 The White King 35 The Ornithologist 22 BULGARIA GREECE ROMANIA Adam 58 Park 39 4:15 P.M. 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