1 OR 2 THINGS I DON’T KNOW ABOUT HIM THE AMBIENT MEDIUM THE BENT PENNY Playing with DUMMY p37 Playing with BLACKSPOT p64 Playing with SENSELESS p39 UK Super16mm 11 mins Director/Screenplay Maurizio Von USA MiniDV 10 mins Director/Producer/Screenplay/DoP UK HDCam 16 mins Director/Screenplay Darrel J Butlin Trapp Producer/DoP Carolina Costa Cast Pedro Reichert, Bill Domonkos Print Source [email protected] Producer Jeremy Vivian DoP Louie Blystad-Collins Cast James Nield Print Source [email protected] Inspired by nineteenth century spirit photography, science fic- Angus Barr, Guy Davies, Kay Curram, Olegar Fedoro Print What is one to do when left alone? Arising questions and sad- tion and paranormal phenomena, The Ambient Medium is the Source [email protected] ness. This is where Guido finds himself and he needs to talk. material surrounding or contacting an organism, through which Three stories are linked by a penny that travels from person to chemicals, energy or pollutants can reach the organism. person.

DIRECTIONS DJ:LA EMMA’S LAST DATE Playing with WHO IS KK DOWNEY? p68 Playing with ANÕ UNÃ p56 Playing with ONE DAY REMOVALS p39 Australia Super35 15 mins Director/Screenplay Kasimir USA 4 mins Dir/S’play Jerry Chan Producer/DoP Mitchel UK HD 11 mins Director Chris Thomas Producer Leanne Savill Burgess Producer Chris Kamen DoP Adam Arkapaw Cast Dumlao Print Source [email protected] Screenplay Hugo Simms DoP Chris Bairstow Print Source Greg Muller Print Source [email protected] Remixes the frenzied sights and sounds of the Los Angeles [email protected] A desperate man finds inspiration in a broken shopping trolley. landscape to uncover the rhythm and melody of the city. Poor Emma. Her date is late and she’s been cornered by the pub weirdo. A cautionary tale of dangerous driving, cheesecake and revenge.

A FITTING TRIBUTE THE GRAVITY OF BELIEF HOURGLASS Playing with GOLIATH p67 Playing with PRODUCTION OFFICE p67 Playing with NO THROUGH ROAD p47 UK HDCam 14 mins Dir/Prod Daniel Cormack S’play Ben UK Super16 4 mins Director/Producer/Screenplay Martin UK 35mm 8 mins Director/S’play Rory O’Donnell Producer Clover DoP Daniel Cormack, Sam Osborne Cast Sally Bretton, Gooch DoP Pete Rowe Cast Alexandra Beck, Paul Ready Print Rachel Castell, Freddie Connor DoP Jay Mallet Cast Julian Thomas Nelstrop, A Nicholson P/S [email protected] Source [email protected] Glover, Anthony O’Donnell P/S [email protected] A naïve local newspaper reporter on a ‘death-knock’ gets more Ever wonder where all the missing people go? The commission of a lifetime for clockmaker Harold Blake. than he bargains for from the grieving mother of a young road traffic accident victim.

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LOOKING UP DRESSES THE LOST CHILD [L’ENFANT PERDUE] LOVERS’ LANE Playing with CRAWFORD p71 Playing with LEFT EAR p64 Playing with CHRIS AND DON: A LOVE STORY p70 USA 35mm 12 mins Director/Screenplay Jared Ingram France Super16 18 mins Dir Josephine Mackerras Prod J UK HDCam 5 mins Director/Screenplay Guy Ducker Producer Todd Spence DoP Bill Butler Cast Sam Huntington, Mackerras, PF Beauchard, Catherine Zinck S’play J Mackerras, Producer Josh Golding DoP Dan Rack Cast Carl Prekopp, Jlynn Johnson Print Source [email protected] Giles Noel DoP Matthieu-David Cournot Cast Maria Derrien, Katherine Reilly Print Source [email protected] After getting dumped for being ‘too nice’, Jade Williams has until Thomas Courcoul P/S [email protected] Former lovers have a chance encounter on the Thames footpath. the end of a church service to convince his girlfriend he’s actu- Elisabeth starts getting mysterious phone calls, she feels fol- Unable to avoid each other they must face their shared past. ally a wild man. lowed, someone is spying on her. Who is victim here?

THE MILKY AUDITION NOSEBLEED ONE CAREFUL OWNER Playing with TURTLES ARE SURPSINGLY FAST… p62 Playing with THE PROJECT p68 Playing with THE MILKY WAY p57 35mm 8 mins Dir/S’play/DoP Yumi Yoshiyuki Prod USA 35mm 9 mins Director/Screenplay Jeff Vespa UK HDCam 13 mins Dir/S’play Sean Van Hales Prod Rebecca Kunihiko Tomioka P/S [email protected] Producers Jeff Vespa, Bobby Bauer DoP Keith Leman Cast Callas DoP Jon Priddle Cast Denise Van Outen, Dexter Fletcher, Female director Yumi Yoshiyuki presents her coloruful David Arquette, Katie McQuerrey P/S [email protected] Tamzin Outhwaite P/S [email protected] homage to a ’70s pop idol. A man tries to get rid of a nosebleed to disastrous effect. Derek’s much loved but unreliable Mark II Ford Capri doesn’t fit in with wife Lynne’s glossy lifestyle of perfect house, personal trainers and trying to stay one step ahead of the neighbours.

THE OUTLAW EMMETT DEEMUS TESTUDO VEILS Playing with IT’S ONLY ROCK N’ ROLL (BUT I LIKE…) p46 Playing with PVC-1 p57 Playing with THE BLUE TOWER p34 USA HDV 8 mins Director Stephan Szpak-Fleet Producer France/UK HDV 15 mins Director/Producer/Screenplay UK HD 13 mins Director/Screenplay Dan Susman Producer Larry Hankin, Mark Jones Screenplay Larry Hankin DoP David Jörg Tittel DoP Ian Blumers Cast Alex Helfrecht, Philippine Kirsty Peart, Jane McGee, Taimoor Sobhan DoP Frank Dow Smith Cast Larry Hankin, Eddie McClurg, Paul Willson Print Julia, Jörg Tittel Print Source [email protected] Cast Maureen Lipman Print Source [email protected] Source [email protected] Two estranged parents take their daughters to the zoo, on a des- A story about a Jewish girl and a Palestinian guy on their wed- 70 year-old ‘Outlaw Biker’ Emmett takes on The Law and real perate trip to become a normal, loving family again. ding day. But this is not a standard Romeo & Juliet story of outlaw bikers to protect the weak. forbidden love – there is much more than meets the eye.

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FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY LIVE!AMMUNITION! & PARTY WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER AT 9PM – ORCHID, 13 COVENTRY STREET, W1 MONDAY 6 OCTOBER AT 7PM – BAFTA / THE CLUB [PARTY] Following our opening night film, Choke, at the Cineworld Shaftesbury Have you got a great idea for a movie? This is your chance to pitch your idea Avenue all ticket-holders are invited along to our exclusive party at Orchid, directly to a panel of top film executives. These are the people who matter. supported by Tuaca. Come and have a few complimentary drinks and party They are the people who buy scripts – they are the people who decide with fellow enthusiasts. Tickets are £25. Festival pass-holders get free what will be made and what won’t. Live!Ammunition! is one of Raindance’s admission if they have confirmed and collected their tickets in advance. most popular events and has a strong record of projects being picked up on the night, such as Meet the Parents (1994) and 51st State (1995). To pitch, drop £5 in the hat. The winner takes home all the money.

SONY ERICSSON SCREENING & RECEPTION [INVITE ONLY] THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER AT 6.30PM – THE REX Earlier this year Sony Ericsson teamed up with director Mike Figgis to RAINDANCE.TV IPTV PANEL: ONLINE DISTRIBUTION create Life Captured, an exciting competition that encouraged photogra- TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER AT 6:30PM – CINEWORLD 4 phers from around the world to submit their shots to the Sony Ericsson Recently the digital space has seen dramatic changes, with new brands website. The director then utilised a selection of these images in a short and platforms regularly appearing on the web and on mobile. Raindance. film that has its world premiere at this exclusive event. The screening will tv hosts a panel of experts who will explain the impact of the coming para- be followed by a drinks reception in The Rex Bar. Mike Figgis will be in digm shift for independent filmmakers, the role of these platforms, how attendance, along with several of the winning photographers. audience habits have evolved and what revenue models exist and how to maximise them. The panel will be followed by an informal Q&A session.

RAINDANCE FILMMAKER’S PARTY FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER AT 8PM – THE REX For all their hard work and dedication, Raindance is throwing a party for every filmmaker with a film in the festival. Each film will receive two tickets. RSVP to [email protected] ahead of time to ensure your spot on the guestlist. Come along, meet your festival peers, and have a great time.

SAE FILM & SOUND MASTERCLASS SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER AT 6PM – THE REX As a leader in digital film making education, SAE will provide in-depth seminar of advanced postproduction techniques to those interested in this area of the film industry. This workshop will be followed by a Q&A.

NPA PRODUCER’S MASTERCLASS: REBECCA O’BRIEN FINAL CUT PRO – REDFLOW WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER AT 6PM – THE REX SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER AT 4PM – THE REX NPA CEO David Pope interviews one of the UK’s leading independent Tony Dickie (Sequence Post) will be offering an analysis of Final Cut Pro, producers Rebecca O’Brien. Through her long-term partnership with Ken and the future of digital cinema through the Red camera technology and Loach Rebecca has produced 10 feature films including My Name is Joe editing systems by Apple. He will be discussing Redflow – a bespoke post and the Palme d’Or winning The Wind That Shakes The Barley. With over service for clients who have ventured into Red shooting and who wish to 20 years’ experience, Rebecca is also on the board of the UK Film Council. post their films using the software. The presentation will break down how The interview will cover where her career began, how projects evolve at to shoot, edit and finish your Red movie using Final Cut Pro. Sixteen Films and advice on surviving as an independent producer.

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HMV SPECIAL GUEST SCREENING: GILES MARTIN THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER AT 9PM – THE REX HMV continues its association with Raindance this year with a special presentation of All Together Now, a new documentary focused on the Beatles/Cirque du Soleil collaboration Love. From an idea sparked by the late George Harrison, the show was completed under considered guid- ance from Olivia Harrison, Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr and Sir Paul McCartney. We are honoured to have Giles Martin, son of ‘fifth Beatle’ George Martin, in attendance to discuss his and his father’s involvement with the project and the making of the film.

FAME GAME: CONFESSIONS OF A PUBLICITY STUNTMAN WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER AT 6:30PM – CINEWORLD 4 Mark Borkowski, publicist and author of the Fame Formula, described as ‘the Obi-Wan Kenobi of PR’ in conversation with Peter Dunne, former Head of International Publicity at DreamWorks together provide a unique insight into the global publicity tactics of the film industry. Are the new digital social networking tools so far removed from the guerrilla tactics of the old Hollywood stuntsters? From viral stunts to word of mouth via the devices of the suppress agents, a fun hour for all interested in the under- belly of film hype.

THE SHORT CIRCUIT AWARD 2008 [INVITE ONLY] ANATOMY OF A REEL – MARK TONDERAI WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER AT 7PM – THE REX SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER AT 4:30PM – CINEWORLD 4 This year, the Raindance Festival boldly enters the digital age with this In Anatomy of a Reel Mark Tonderai and his key heads of department exciting new short film competition created by Raindance.tv. Running breakdown the first reel of the thrillerHush from idea to final cut. The reel throughout September, filmmakers around the world were invited to sub- will be pulled apart and looked at from the perspective of the writer, direc- mit their 60-second short films to Dailymotion. A panel of industry experts, tor, DoP, composer and editor in their singular effort to create a suspense headed up by multi-award winning director Michael Winterbottom, short- story. What makes the cut, what doesn’t and why – forms answers about listed ten films which will be honoured here with a special gala screening what a is. Within this structure they will also provide a snapshot on and award presentation. The grand prize winner will be heading off to the the stresses of making a low budget not look like a low budget Cannes Festival, courtesy of Raindance and Dailymotion. Watch all the feature film to compete on the global market. entries at dailymotion.com/group/shortcircuit

DELTA UK SHORTS SCREENING & RECEPTION [INVITE ONLY] FINAL CUT PRO – GRAPHICS & SFX THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER AT 6PM – THE REX SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER AT 4PM – REX CINEMA A special invite-only event showcasing this year’s Best UK Short nomi- Tony Dickie (producer) and Ben Foakes (director) of Sequence Training nees, sponsored by Delta. The films to be honoured this year are Broken Ltd (Apple’s flagship training centre) will offer an introduction and analy- by Vicki Psarias, Like Other People Do by Alex Kelly, Ottica Zero by Maja sis of Final Cut Pro in the current marketplace. Their 2008 BBC1 Grand Borg, Player by Mary Nighy and Red Sands by David Procter. The screen- National opening titles represent a unique and highly advanced use of the ing of each film will be followed by a drinks reception. integral tools found within Final Cut Studio. The 40 second HD film shows a group of race horses running through the streets of Liverpool and racing into the Aintree circuit, charging for the finish line. The piece was entirely edited, composited and graded using Final Cut Studio and displays just KODAK CINEMATOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS how far the kit can be pushed in the right hands. THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER AT 6:30PM – CINEWORLD 4 A surprise cinematographer will show examples of their work and talk about their career in the film industry. The event will include an interview and Q&A, utilising film clips. Past masterclasses have included Phil Meheux (Scum, Casino Royale), Brian Tufano (Trainspotting, Billy Elliot) and Kelvin Pike (Dr Strangelove, The Shining).

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SPECIAL GUEST: COREY FELDMAN (CLIPS + Q&A) SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER AT 7:15PM – CINEWORLD 7 Rotten Tomatoes editor and Raindance Juror Joe Utichi presents a special event with cult icon Corey Feldman. Utilising clips from all the favourites you once probably owned on VHS, the presentation seeks to examine what it was like to be one of the most recognised child stars of the 1980s, and what adventures the actor has been on since his adolescent begin- nings. Plus get a chance to ask what it was like to be a Goonie, if he and Corey Haim are still buddies, and how it felt returning for the sequel of the Lost Boys.

CLOSING NIGHT PARTY SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER AT 9PM – ORCHID 13 COVENTRY STREET, W1 The festival draws to a close with the UK premiere of Hush, the terrify- ing debut from Mark Tonderai. Following the screening, calm your nerves with a few complimentary drinks on us at the aftershow party, sponsored by Tuaca, again taking place at Orchid. As the final event of the festival, it’s your last chance to get in some last minute networking, say bye to your new friends, and enjoy the Raindance atmosphere before it fades for another year.

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PAUL MOSLEY, LITTLE EMPEROR, ZAN LYONS MARK LEVIN HARPIST, PHILLIP ROEBUCK FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER AT 7PM – THE SPICE OF LIFE SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER AT 8PM – THE REX

Paul Mosley has seen his music playlisted by BBC radios 2 & 6Music, Mark Levin plays a mixture of rock/indie/dance/pop classics and self- glowingly reviewed by the likes of Time Out and Mojo, and toured with penned mellow compositions on a 29-string Celtic harp. His Total Eclipse Shane MacGowan and Mistys Big Adventure. Rhythm magazine called him of the Harp sets have been described as ‘2 Many DJs on a harp’ – with ‘a genuine modern day Nick Drake’ www.paulmosley.com popular masterworks by the likes of Michael Jackson, Radiohead and Prodigy all getting a rinsing. www.myspace.com/marklevinharpist Little Emperor’s melodic songs and soulful voice bring honesty and meaning to his tunes with a sincerity that is refreshing and seemingly hard Phillip Roebuck is a bare-bones one-man band, conceived in the sub- to find these days. Somewhere between a British Ray LaMontagne and ways of New York. Phillip made his first drum apparatus out of a suitcase the mod father himself, Little Emperor is a fine example of modern British and a luggage cart, a setup which soon created his first album. The New talent with tunes you feel you grew up with. www.littleemperor.co.uk York Press voted him the city’s Best Subway Musician and he was the star of Little Bo Peep (Best of 15RFF DVD). www.philliproebuck.com Zan Lyons fuses his own violin concertos with electronica to create a sound that arrests and compels in equal measure. Zan’s shows are the most sensory-challenging live sets London currently has to offer combin- ing his stunning films, some of which have been screened at Cannes and OPEN MIC SESSION his live violin playing to awesome effect. www.zanlyons.com MONDAY 6 OCTOBER AT 7PM – THE SPICE OF LIFE

An open session for singers, songwriters and musicians of all kinds. Sign up to play from 6.30pm. The music starts at 7.00pm. These nights often include sets by featured artists as well as musicians showcasing them- selves to record companies, management co’s, producers etc. As a result there are often good contacts to be made.

BLUES JAM TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER AT 8PM – THE SPICE OF LIFE

Tuesday night from 8pm Raindance will host the best Blues Jam in London. If you want to be sure of you chance to play you should arrive before 8.00pm as space fills up quick. It is free to get in and there is a drum kit, bass amp and two guitar amps and a keyboard for you to express yourself on. Just bring guitars, harps, sax’s etc.

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