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Your bi-weekly email digest of Delaware arts & cultural events, delivered right to your inbox. camp rehoboth_film fest_full 7.875x10.375_film festival 8/22/2016 10:25 AM Page 1 Building CommunityCAMP CAMP Rehoboth and the Rehoboth Beach Film Society CAMP Rehoboth Community Center 37 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach 302-227-5620 | camprehoboth.com MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE 3 CONTENTS A Word from the Governor 6 WELCOME from the Film Society President 8 IN BRIEF from the Executive Director 9 Sponsor Recognition 12–13 About the Film Society 14 Guide to the Festival 17–19 Membership 20 Festival Passes 21 Film Index 22 Film Schedule 23 New this Year 27 About the Cover 28 Feature Film Descriptions 30–48 Documentary Film Descriptions 50–54 Sundance Shorts Descriptions 56–57 More to Do at the Festival 59 Fierberg Award 60 More Film Society Programs 64 (302) 645-9095 Office Operations Our Thanks 67 107 Truitt Ave. Film Society Contributors 69 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Guide to Advertisers 70–71 Cinema Art Theater 17701 Dartmouth Dr., Unit #2 Comment Form 72 Lewes, DE (behind Wawa) Film Selection It is the practice of the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, as the www.rehobothfilm.com producer of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, to program a selection of films that represents a moderate balance of diversity, genre, focal issues, and demographics. RBFS is Standards for Excellence® This organization is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division accredited, having met all the requirements of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the for best practices in nonprofit management Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com REHOBOTH BEACH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL ■ NOVEMBER 4–12, 2016 Proud Sponsor of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival Rehoboth Beach Sales 227-6101 • Rentals 227-6554 Lewes Sales 645-6661 • Rentals 645-6697 Bethany Beach GoToGallo.com Sales and Rentals 537-2616 ©2016 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity. FREE $10 TANGER GIFT CARD Present this ad at Tanger Shopper Services. Limit one per person. Must be 16 years of age or older. Valid at Tanger Rehoboth Beach only. Expires 12/31/16 CODE: 3996216 SHOP OUTLETS. SHOP TANGER. Experience Incredible Savings and Head-Turning Style LULULEMON ATHLETICA TUMI THE NORTH FACE UNDER ARMOUR VINEYARD VINES GAP FACTORY STORE ANN TAYLOR FACTORY STORE OLD NAVY OUTLET J.CREW FACTORY UNDER ARMOUR AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS KATE SPADE NEW YORK BANANA REPUBLIC FACTORY STORE TALBOTS COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR AND MORE REHOBOTH BEACH, DE A MILE OF STYLE – 3 LOCATIONS ON ROUTE 1 (302) 226-9223 TANGEROUTLETS.COM TangerOutlets_RBIFF_FP_Ad.indd 1 8/17/16 9:18 AM 6 State of Delaware OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Tatnall Building, Second Floor Jack A. Markell Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard South Phone: 302-744-4101 R Governor Dover, Delaware 19901 Fax: 302-739-2775 O October 1, 2016 VERN O Dear Film Enthusiasts, Welcome to the 2016 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival! Delaware’s oldest and largest film festival is celebrating its 19th anniversary this year. I would like to HE G HE congratulate the Rehoboth Beach Film Society on this accomplishment, and I am T proud that the Department of State, Delaware Division of the Arts is once again M M supporting this exceptional mid-Atlantic film event. O This great combination of American and international documentaries, full length and R short films joined with opportunities to converse with celebrities, and family friendly F entertainment is what makes this event so special. This year, the Cinema Art Theater, a professionally equipped venue with 104 tiered and staggered seats, was opened in RD RD March by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society to serve as the main home of the festival. O The theater is the new home for independent films in Sussex County. Whether you are a Delaware native or a visitor with us, I know you will be entertained A W A and enriched by this outstanding cultural event! Sincerely, Jack A. Markell REHOBOTH BEACH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL ■ NOVEMBER 4–12, 2016 Ad_Arenas_August.qxp_Mise en page 1 2016-07-12 12:53 Page1 7 LOCATIONS: Rehoboth (Downtown and Highway One) Lewes Long Neck Georgetown Milford Newark Menu & Directions available at Voted BEST LUNCH SPOT and arenasdeli.com BEST SANDWICHES Downstate Arena’s is proud to once again sponsor the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival and congratulates the Rehoboth Beach Film Society on the Festival’s 19th year. 8 Welcome to the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival produced by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society (RBFS). When the Festival first started in 1998, it was primarily a means to extend the tourist season to the coastal region of Sussex County. Since then, the Festival has attracted thousands of participants and has become one of the most acclaimed T WELCOME film festival events of the mid-Atlantic region. Annually, FROM THE audiences are able to enjoy a diverse selection of American BOARD and international features, documentaries, and short films. DEN PRESIDENT As part of our commitment to providing you with an SI excellent experience each year, the Festival continues to evolve. This year, the Film Festival’s 19th anniversary, online ticket sales will be even more convenient, you will be able to see more films during the weekdays, and the venues will have better projection equipment. We are confident that you will enjoy this one like you have enjoyed our previous RD PRE RD Festivals. This year has been one of many changes for the RBFS oa and our local community as we have opened the Cinema Art Theater. Independent films are now being screened year-round and new mini-festivals are happening as well. This feat would never have occurred had it not been for HE B HE the generosity extended to the RBFS by foundations, T businesses, and, most importantly, our members. Thank you!! M M On behalf of the committed Board of Directors, our O Executive Director, the seasoned and professional RBFS R staff, Festival Sponsors, loyal and generous RBFS members, F future members, and faithful volunteers, I welcome you to the 2016 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival ME ME and sincerely thank you for your continued support. Here’s looking forward to great films at the 2016 Festival AND throughout the year at the Cinema Art Theater! lco Sincerely, Allen L. Stafford WE President, Board of Directors Rehoboth Beach Film Society REHOBOTH BEACH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL ■ NOVEMBER 4–12, 2016 9 Welcome to the 19th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, the Film Society’s signature event. Every year improvements are implemented to make your festival experience more enjoyable. This year, enhancements with online ticket sales will make real time BR IN IN BRIEF ticket purchasing more convenient. Venues are less than three miles apart so neither distance nor traffic will impede FROM THE your travels between locations. In response to feedback EXECUTIVE from last year, the sound system at the Metropolitan I DIRECTOR Community Church will be improved and more cushions E will be available for comfort. F The Cinema Art Theater (CAT) will host films all nine days. F Professional theater equipment with comfortable tiered R and staggered seats will ensure a delightful film viewing O experience. M M With the opening of CAT, more people are see amazing independent films throughout the year. In addition, more T distributors are making films available to the Film Society. HE This year we are launching a “Festival Headliner” screening as the last film on Saturday (Nov 12th). IFC Films provided us a wonderful opportunity to screen Certain Women starring EX Kristen Stewart, Michelle Williams, and Laura Dern. Certain Women will have opened in New York just a couple of weeks E before the Festival starts. We hope you will bring as many CUTI friends as possible to share this Festival Headliner experience. Thank you to everyone who supports this Festival, whether it be your first experience, your nineteenth, or anywhere in VE between. Support comes in many ways and collectively it is what makes this event happen every year. DI Enjoy the films, Sue Early RE Executive Director, Rehoboth Beach Film Society cto Festival Programming Comments R A common refrain among film festival long time!), creative stories from countries not programmers is “there’s something for everyone.” typically showcased in American cinemas, and While that is certainly true at this year’s RBIFF, documentaries that feature storytelling that would I prefer to add a few words to that message: make many narrative films fawn with envy. How There’s something for everyone, but a whole lot do you find these? Simple, just turn the page and more for those who seek it. take a chance. A festival is first and foremost a As you look over the program, you’ll find place of discovery, and there’s a whole world in the actors and directors whose work you love, pages of this book just waiting to be viewed. films from countries with a rich film history, I hope you enjoy this incredible journey . and documentaries featuring subjects of great Michael Tuckman, personal interest.