Winter Film Awards 2018 International Film Festival
ABOUT OUR SCREENINGS All screenings will be at Cinema Village, 22 East 12th Street, New York NY 10003 Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://winterfilmawards.com/wfa2018/tickets/ $10 / Advance, $15 / Door, $5 at the door with Student ID Screening blocks run 2 ½ to 3 hours and include a mix of shorts and feature-length films. FEATURE FILMS AND LONG SHORTS
Ambition's Debt Directed by Devin E. Haqq , Produced by Josh Wick and Brandt Adams Starring Peter McRobbie , Nathan Darrow , Kathleen Chalfant , Pernell Walker Feature, from United States, in English, 100 mins, 2017
Adapted from William Shakespeare's epic tale of honor, ambition, betrayal, hubris, and the supernatural. Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world, the story follows the downfall of Rome's most honored citizen, Marcus Brutus, as he conspires to assassinate Julius Caesar in order to forestall tyranny and preserve democracy. Filmed entirely on location in a Brooklyn industrial warehouse with an abstract expressionistic production design, it’s Mad Max meets William Shakespeare meets Lars Von Trier.
NYC Premiere. Three or more people are likely to attend the Festival Sunday Feb 25, Block 10: 9:15 PM-11:45 PM Attila Directed by Ben Samuels and Oliver Samuels , Produced by Ben Samuels and Oliver Samuels Starring Neil Samuels , Vladimir Versailles , Short, from United States, in English, 33 mins, 2017
Attila is a racially-charged short film about finding hope in a divided country -- a story more topical than ever. America is at war in 1864 as Union Major General William T. Sherman plans his brutal March to the Sea through his beloved South and is confronted by the moral convictions of an escaped slave and contraband soldier. This film was adapted from the one-act play.
World Premiere. Three or more people are likely to attend the Festival Sunday Feb 25, Block 8: 3:45 PM-6:15 PM
WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 1 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
The Best of all Worlds (Die beste aller Welten) Directed by Adrian Goiginger , Produced by Wolfgang G. Ritzberger and Nils Dünker Starring Jeremy Miliker , Lukas Miko , Verena Altenberger Feature, from Austria, in German, 103 mins, 2017
The true story of a drug addicted mother, the adventurous world of her child and their love for each other. Adrian's childhood is spent in an exceptional environment, the junkie scene of Salzburg and with a mother moving between caring and being high.
NYC Premiere. Two people from the Film Team are likely to attend the Festival Wednesday Feb 28, Block 13: 7:45 PM-11:25 PM Burkinabe Rising: The Art of Resistance In Burkina Faso Directed by Iara Lee , Produced by Iara Lee Documentary, from Burkina Faso, in French, English & Moore, 72 mins, 2017
A small landlocked country in West Africa, Burkina Faso is home to a vibrant community of artists, musicians and engaged citizens who carry on the revolutionary spirit of Thomas Sankara, killed in a coup d'état led by his best friend and advisor Blaise Compaoré, who then ruled the country as an autocrat for 27 years, til a massive popular insurrection led to his removal. Today, the spirit of resistance and political change is mightier than ever and it permeates every aspect of the Burkinabè life. It is an inspiration, not only to Africa, but to the rest of the world.
NYC Premiere. We are unsure at this point if anyone will be able to attend the Festival Wednesday Feb 28, Block 13: 7:45 PM-11:25 PM Framed Directed by Marc Martínez Jordán , Produced by Marc Carreté Legarreta Starring Alex Maruny Horror, from Spain, in Spanish, 80 mins, 2017
Framed is an app that allows anyone to stream online from any mobile device with an internet connection. But since there’s no control or censorship, many of its users are willing to do anything to gain as much audience as posible: beatings, rape, everything is posible on Framed. There are no limits. Alex meets his friends on his farewell night party before leaving for Berlin. Everything is going well until they are attacked and forced to play in mortal games; everything is streaming online with only one goal: to achieve a record audience in Framed.
NYC Premiere. We are unsure at this point if anyone will be able to attend the Festival Monday Feb 26, Block 11: 7:45 PM-11:15 PM
WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 2 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
Four Games in Fall Directed by Julie Marron , Produced by Ami Clifford and Lila Kerns Documentary, from United States, in English, 105 mins, 2017
Fake news! Attack on Science! Subversion of the Legal System! This film explores the highly topical issues of media manipulation, science for hire, and perversion of the legal system ... all through the lens of the Deflategate scandal. Through interviews with attorneys, journalists, professors, and fans, we examine how accusations of deflated footballs became a national obsession. We go beyond the football to show that the tactics used by the NFL in this scandal are not unique, but are frequently replicated to manipulate public opinion, influence government regulation, muddy the waters around science, and unfairly impact the outcome of court cases.
World Premiere. Three or more people are likely to attend the Festival Sunday Feb 25, Block 8: 3:45 PM-6:15 PM The Girl Who Invented Kissing Directed by Tom Sierchio , Produced by George Zakk and Corey Large Starring Dash Mihok , Vincent Piazza , Suki Waterhouse , Abbie Cornish , Luke Wilson Feature, from United States, in English, 105 mins, 2017
A nameless, pill-popping drifter girl steps off a bus and into a neighborhood bar owned by two middle- age brothers. She quickly befriends older brother Victor -- a good-natured lummox whose mind was affected as the result of a childhood accident. The mysterious Girl soon upsets the delicate balance of the brothers' lives while bringing both trouble and new life into the world of these resigned characters.
NYC Premiere. Three or more people are likely to attend the Festival Saturday Feb 24, Block 6: 9:15 PM-12:15 PM The Guardian of the Ice (Il Guardiano del Ghiaccio) Directed by Salvatore Metastasio , Produced by Salvatore Metastasio and Giulia Morgani Starring Alessandro Vantini , Fabio Balasso , Giulia Morgani Feature, from Italy, in Italian, 105 mins, 2015
In a house on top of a snowy mountain, the driver of a cable car hides a woman with mental disorders. Her worsening psychic problems are ruining their lives, so he resumes his revolutionary experiments to treat her. The extraordinary explosion of a star offers a unique opportunity to put his previously abandoned theories into practice. After successful tests, he is finally ready to operate on his beloved, but the secrets he had buried long ago come to light, turning reality upside down.
US Premiere. We are unsure at this point if anyone will be able to attend the Festival Thursday Mar 1, Block 15: 8:00 PM-11:45 PM
WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 3 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
Let Women Choose (Las Mujeres Deciden) Directed by Xiana Yago, Produced by Perrine Delangle Documentary, from Ecuador, in spanish, 60 mins, 2017
Maria, a Spanish physician, works in a maternity hospital in the Ecuadorian rainforest. She is shocked by the many premature pregnancies and the violence women in Ecuador must face. She meets Mishell, an adolescent abused by his father, and Yanina, a woman who decides to perform a clandestine abortion. María discovers that behind unintended pregnancies again and again hides sexual violence.
US Premiere. We are unsure at this point if anyone will be able to attend the Festival Saturday Feb 24, Block 5: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Nine Letters Directed by Cristina Muller, Produced by Cristina Muller Documentary, from Brazil, in English, Portuguese, Italian & French, 21 mins, 2017
The sensation of living in New York, away from home, is shared by those who come to live in this great metropolis from elsewhere. In Nine Letters, this experience of 'here and there' is conveyed by letters, and by images of everyday urban life, evoking the dream state of the present imbued by the past.
North American Premiere. Two people from the Film Team are likely to attend the Festival Sunday Feb 25, Block 7: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM Nobody Dies Here (Ici, Personne Ne Meurt) Directed by Simon Panay , Produced by Simon Panay Documentary, from France, in French & Fongbe, 24 mins, 2016
Perma gold mine, Benin. Some dream to find something, others realize there is nothing to be found. Some dig relentlessly hoping to become rich, others die in the process. And a few of them say that here, nobody dies.
We are unsure at this point if anyone will be able to attend the Festival Sunday Feb 25, Block 7: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM One Ticket Please Directed by Matiss Kaza , Produced by Una Celma and David Scherker Documentary, from Latvia, in English, 65 mins, 2017
A 78-year-old Indian woman in New York is the world’s most passionate theatergoer. Nicki Cochrane has been going to at least one play every day for more than 25 years. Always taking along her large bags, Nicki is ready to fight for a free seat at any show that’s worth her time. The elderly, culture-loving hustler has developed an array of ingenious means by which she acquires free tickets to most New York theaters. When small talk with the box office managers doesn’t get her a free ticket, Nicki stands outside the theater entrance, holding a sign which says “One Ticket Please“ hoping that a stranger will have an extra ticket to spare. Disliked by theater staff for her behavior, Nicki prides herself on her staunch dedication to the art.
US Premiere. Three or more people are likely to attend the Festival Friday Feb 23, Block 1: 7:00 PM-9:30 PM WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 4 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
Path of Dreams Directed by Tamara Ruppart , Produced by Ko Mori and Velina Hasu Houston Starring TJ Kayama, Airi Kido Short, from Japan, in Japanese, 25 mins, 2017
In poetic Japan, Komachi strikes a tantalizing bargain with suitor Shosho. If he agrees to write poetry with her for 99 nights, she promises they will create a love more beautiful than poetry. Every day he must ride to her home, and when the sun sets on the 99th night she will take him as her lover. For 98 nights, they journey through poetry, exploring their hearts and minds, as their love and desire grow in anticipation. On the 99th night, Komachi joyfully awaits her lover.
World Premiere. Two people from the Film Team are likely to attend the Festival Sunday Feb 25, Block 10: 9:15 PM-11:45 PM Rain (Fon) Directed by Aekaphong Saransate, Produced by Phimpharb Arunchaiyaporn Starring Primrin Puarat Short, from Thailand, in Thai, 30 mins, 2015
Fon (Rain), is a story of a secret love between middle school students, through a nostalgic atmosphere in southern Thailand. Their sexual curiousity brings them together on one rainy day.
US Premiere. We are unsure at this point if anyone will be able to attend the Festival Sunday Feb 25, Block 9: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Rainbow Fields (Xhoixobote Dhemalite) Directed by Bidyut Kotoky, Produced by Harish KR and Nitesh Batra Starring Victor Banerjee , Nakul Vaid , Dipannita Sharma Feature, from India, in Assamese, 93 mins, 2017
Based on true events, Rainbow Fields is set in the Indian state of Assam in the violent period of the 1980's. Children growing up in violent places, witnessing brutality around them are deeply affected, with an indelible mark on their growth.
North American Premiere. Two people from the Film Team are likely to attend the Festival Saturday Feb 24, Block 3: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM My Name is Batlir, Not Butler (Batlir Degil, Bahtli) Directed by Stare' Yıldırım, Produced by Stare' Yıldırım and Rick Porras Starring Can Sipahi, Sinan Caliskanoglu, Merve Dizdar, Selen Kurtaran Feature, from Turkey, in Turkish, 97 mins, 2017
Hello, my name is Batlır, not Butler. I’m not actually overweight, I just have some excess in a certain area.... It is told in Anatolia that a baby looks like whatever the mother craves while pregnant. My mother craved for watermelon. I mostly talk to 52 Hertz, she is the loneliest whale in the world, and she is my best friend.
World Premiere. Two people from the Film Team are likely to attend the Festival Tuesday Feb 27, Block 12: 7:45 PM-11:35 PM WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 5 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
The Revenge of Phantom Knight Directed by David Shao, Produced by Xiaobo Chen Horror Feature, from China, in Chinese, 105 mins, 2017
A patriotic doctor returns to his homeland with his family, seeking a long missing treasure. A series of weird things keeps happening and the doctor begins to behave oddly. Meanwhile, a madman is murdering the local citizens and the doctor’s wife starts to have suspicions. Right before she is able to uncover the truth, another larger conspiracy quietly comes along.
North American Premiere. Three or more people are likely to attend the Festival Monday Feb 26, Block 8 7:45 pm-11:15 pm A Roar of Wolf Troops Directed by Xinwu Zhang, Produced by Yong Wang Starring Miao Xie, Yunlong He, Dongmei Xu, Ying Li Feature, from China, in Mandarin, 90 mins, 2016
In World War II, when the Japanese Imperial Army invades China, the Wolf troops of the Zhuang minority embark on a secret mission to protect a consignment of medicine vital to China’s war effort. When the enemy learns about the mission, they attempt to hijack the goods and a great struggle ensues.
North American Premiere. Three or more people are likely to attend the Festival Sunday Feb 25, Block 7: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM Scumbag Directed by Mars Roberge , Produced by Mars Roberge and Tamas Birinyi Starring Princess Frank , Scott E Myers , Debra Haden , Nina Hartley Feature, from Canada, in English, 114 mins, 2016
A young hipster wannabe-superstar dj takes a day job at a telemarketing company, working with crazy people, ex-prisoners, drug addicts and murderers. The time on his life begins to tick as he battles addiction, fights the law and tries to maintain the only sane thing left in his life, his girlfriend, Christine.
NYC Premiere. Three or more people are likely to attend the Festival Friday Feb 23, Block 2: 9:45 PM-12:15 AM She, The Sergeant Matacho (La Sargento Matacho) Directed by William González, Produced by Alina Hleap Starring Damian Alcazar, Marlon Moreno, Fabiana Medina Feature, from Colombia, in Spanish, 94 mins, 2015
She,The Sergeant Matacho tells the story of Rosalba Velasco, a woman trapped in the shoulder spiral of violence in Colombia during the second half of the 20th century. Matacho embodies both love and hatred, a desire for revenge and peace, life and death, warped in the heat of the fratricidal war that continues to shock the country.
NYC Premiere. Two people from the Film Team are likely to attend the Festival Sunday Feb 25, Block 9: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 6 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
Smoke Screen Directed by Sean Patrick Buttimer , Produced by Cynthia Granville Starring Seth Baird , Bruce Barton , Aesha Hash Waks , Jaclene Wilk Showcase, from United States, in English, 87 mins, 2017
Green energy company SolarMate is a fraud. After being approved for nearly $600 million in federal subsidies, the company becomes the pet project of new hard line US Attorney General Douglas Geiger, out to expose corruption and abuse in corporate welfare. But Geiger has just stepped into an arena controlled entirely by a shadowy figure known simply as The Executive.
World Premiere. Three or more people are likely to attend the Festival Thursday Mar 1, Block 14b: 2:00 PM-5:45 PM Snapshot (Instantánea) Directed by Catalina Arango, Produced by Alexandra Mora Feature, from Ecuador, in spanish, 70 mins, 2017
Antonia is stuck spending the holidays with her grandparents. Although she is going to the beach with her dog, she’s not happy about this trip. Her grandfather it is a pretty serious Mister, and he intends to help her to study mathematics the whole time. This holiday will be a disaster! But everything changes when her grandfather gives her his old Polaroid camera. New friends, adventures and some mischief will make this an unforgettable vacation.
US Premiere. We are unsure at this point if anyone will be able to attend the Festival Saturday Feb 24, Block 4: 3:45 PM-6:15 PM Swiped Right Directed by Dana Marisa Schoenfeld , Produced by Dana Marisa Schoenfeld and Lydia Fiore Starring Anthony Grasso, Lydia Fiore Short, from United States, in English, 22 mins, 2017
When two strangers over forty, who have both given up on love, decide to join a hot online dating site to satisfy their libidos, they match through the cosmic forces of the internet. But when they meet on their "date," it’s a tango that neither could have ever expected. Sometimes the worst date of your life is just the beginning.
Three or more people are likely to attend the Festival Saturday Feb 24, Block 5: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 7 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
To A More Perfect Union: US v. Windsor Directed by Donna Zaccaro , Produced by Donna Zaccaro and Paula Heredia Starring Documentary, from United States, in English, 63 mins, 2017
To A More Perfect Union: US v. Windsor chronicles unlikely heroes, octogenarian Edie Windsor and her attorney, Roberta Kaplan, on their quest for justice. Upon the death of her spouse, Edie was forced to pay a huge estate tax because the federal government denied federal benefits to same-sex couples - and Edie's spouse was a woman. Deeply offended by this lack of recognition of her more than forty-year relationship with the love of her life, Edie decided to sue the United States government -- and won. Beyond the story of this pivotal case in the marriage equality movement and the stories behind it, the film also tells the story of our journey as a people, as a culture, and as citizens with equal rights.
US Premiere. Three or more people are likely to attend the Festival Tuesday Feb 27, Block 12: 7:45 PM-11:35 PM Trenches of Rock Directed by Paul Michael Bloodgood , Produced by Paul Michael Bloodgood and Anne Marie Bloodgood Starring Michael Bloodgood, Les Carlsen, Documentary, from United States, in English, 86 mins, 2017
Trenches Of Rock depicts the career of 1980s heavy metal band BLOODGOOD, who was targeted not only by a mainstream music industry that found their blatant use of faith-based lyrics an unfitting marriage with heavy metal, but also by Christian Metal, touring the world and facing adversity head-on while confronted by death threats, picketers and protests of these metal missionaries.
NYC Premiere. Two people from the Film Team are likely to attend the Festival Thursday Mar 1, Block 15: 8:00 PM-11:45 PM We are Shooting Directed by Raita Yabushita, Produced by Yuta Ishiduka and Hiromi Arai Short, from Japan, in Japanese, 27 mins, 2017
We Are Shooting tells the story of a film crew intern named Reiko who feels that she is slowly starting to find her feet while on a shoot. One day, though, Reiko gets in trouble trying to balance her responsibilities.
We are unsure at this point if anyone will be able to attend the Festival Thursday Mar 1, Block 14b: 2:00 PM-5:45 PM
SHORT FILM PROGRAM 01 / Gravity Produced and Directed by Julian Friedrich and Katharina Potratz Animated, from Germany in English, 7 mins, 2017, World Premiere Sunday Feb 25, Block 8: 3:45 PM-6:15 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
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Sergam is a little boy. A refugee. His boat's stranded on the coast. His mother didn't survive. Instead, a young woman takes care of him and they both set off on their way through a nightmare.
A Woman Apart Produced and Directed by Mary K Omelina Animated, from United States in English, 5 mins, 2017 Sunday Feb 25, Block 10: 9:15 PM-11:45 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
A woman watches the sun rise for what she believes will be the last time from a small dungeon window. Outside a horse and wagon arrive and the woman turns to the door as someone enters the dungeon.She knows that she can save herself. But at what cost?
Alan Produced and Directed by Isabella R. Iampieri Animated, from United States in English, 4 mins, 2017 Tuesday Feb 27, Block 12: 7:45 PM-11:35 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
An animated interview with my younger brother about his experiences as a transgender youth.
Alpha Fish Directed by Roger An, Produced by Karen Wang and Rachel Whelan Animated, from United States in English, 9 mins, 2017, NYC Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 4: 3:45 PM-6:15 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Rodrigo the talking goldfish is at odds with his owner, Conner. He’s sick of performing tricks for Conner’s dates, and would rather be getting cozy with a lady of his own. Then one fateful night, Conner brings home Bianca, a beautiful marine biologist. Once Bianca meets Rodrigo, sparks fly — and Rodrigo is on his way to becoming the Alpha Fish.
Alzhaïmour Directed by Pierre Van de Kerckhove, Produced by Pierre De Lattre Short, from Belgium in French, 15 mins, 2017, NYC Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 4: 3:45 PM-6:15 PM
Louise, aged 68, is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and lives in a nursing home. Her daily life is riddled with sadness because her son Daniel no longer visits her, discouraged by his mother's memory lapses. The arrival of a new patient in the home will upset Louise's life ... but also that of Daniel!
America Heard: Refuge of Hope Directed by Yasmin Mistry, Produced by James Boo Web Series, from United States in English, 5 mins, 2017 Sunday Feb 25, Block 10: 9:15 PM-11:45 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Syracuse, New York is an unlikely home to over 10,000 former refugees now living in the U.S.. Two women at the forefront of this community reflect on what their presidential vote means to those whose only true home is the American town that took them in.
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Are You Volleyball?! Directed by Mohammad Bakhshi, Produced by Nima Rabiei Short, from Iran in English, 15 mins, 2017, North American Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 3: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
A group of refugees have arrived at the border of a country but the soldiers and guards are being mean to them. Some kids, however, pave the way for getting closer to each other.
Ariel's Christmas (Ariels julaften) Produced and Directed by Kristine Rande Short, from Norway in Norwegian, 4 mins, 2015, North American Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 3: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM / Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
10 year old Ariel must celebrate Christmas alone after her mum has fallen asleep, and through Ariel's eyes, we see how things really are.
As It Seems Produced and Directed by Nancy Menagh Short, from United States in English, 19 mins, 2016 Friday Feb 23, Block 1: 7:00 PM-9:30 PM / Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Annette, a 1960's suburban housewife, comes face to face with her worst nightmare: the fear that her pretty maid, Mona, has seduced her husband and may be plotting against her. Her fears are reinforced when their actions appear to be more and more suspicious. When decorating her home for a holiday party, she confides in her best friend, who supports her suspicions and encourages her to act. Finally pushed to the edge, Annette makes a decision from which there is no turning back.
Au Revoir Balthazar Directed by Rafael Sommerhalder, Produced by Stella Händler and Claudia Frei Animated, from Switzerland in English, 10 mins, 2016 Friday Feb 23, Block 1: 7:00 PM-9:30 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
A scarecrow, a storm, a broken leg. The resonant sound of a sea shell. Leaving forever.
Bitchboy Directed by Måns Berthas, Produced by Måns Berthas and Daniel Burman Short, from Sweden in Swedish, 15 mins, 2016, NYC Premiere Friday Feb 23, Block 1: 7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Lukas, a young dedicated metal head, is visiting his recently departed grandfather at the hospital. Despite the bloodline, he doesn’t want the old man to be buried in the family grave. Dark secrets come to light, and when opportunity comes, he seeks revenge.
Cactus Directed by Katie Trubetsky and Jessica Pinfield, Produced by Olha Kaly and Katie Trubetsky Showcase, from United States in English, 18 mins, 2018, World Premiere Thursday Mar 1, Block 14b: 2:00 PM-5:45 PM WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 10 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
After a night of partying, Ella wakes up in a random luxury home which turns out to belong to infamous Italian mafia boss, Tony Patranelli. Things take a twisted turn when she finds herself in a morbid situation, leading her to meet some of the goodfellas along the way. Is she in danger? Is this all part of the plan? Or is this just a … prickly situation?
Cantaclaro Directed by Vadim Lasca, Produced by Mariale Fleitas Music Video, from Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of in Spanish, 5 mins, 2017 Saturday Feb 24, Block 5: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Cantaclaro is a vertical music video of the Venezuelan musician Chapis Lasca, directed by his brother, the filmmaker Vadim Lasca and filmed entirely on an iPhone 5S in the city of Caracas, Venezuela. Cantaclaro is a dark music video thashows the human decay and loss of values we have today, mixed with new elements of doctrine that we have accepted as our own.
Chateau Sauvignon: Terroir Directed by David Eli Munz Maire, Produced by Robert Eletto and Carlos Valdivia Horror, from United States in English, 13 mins, 2015 Sunday Feb 25, Block 10: 9:15 PM-11:45 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
"Chateau Sauvignon: Terroir" follows Nicolas, the isolated adolescent son of a ruined vintner family, who finds himself torn between obeying his boorish father and saving his ailing mother. When a doting woman and her indifferent son arrive for a wine tasting, Nicolas sees an opportunity to help his mother and prove his worth to his father. However, his wayward plan quickly takes a turn for the worse, putting his family’s secretive murderous ways in peril of being unearthed.
Citipati Directed by Andreas Sebastian Feix, Produced by Francesco Faranna Animated, from Germany in English, 7 mins, 2016 Sunday Feb 25, Block 8: 3:45 PM-6:15 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
A small dinosaur named Citipati falls prey to a global extinction event caused by a meteorite impact. Despite his struggling, his body soon succumbs to its wounds and collapses. In his mind, though, the fight against the traumatic experience continues, nearly trapping the fearful dinosaur in his own nightmare. But after overcoming instinct and regaining control of his dreamscape, Citipati decides to face his fears head-on; literally confronting the impact event in his mind and going out in a blaze like a phoenix.
Cold Storage Directed by Thomas Freundlich, Produced by Aino Halonen Short, from Finland in English, 9 mins, 2016 Saturday Feb 24, Block 4: 3:45 PM-6:15 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
"Cold Storage" is a short dance film that pays homage to the virtuosic physical performances and melancholy comedy of the classic silent screen. On a desolate arctic shore, a lonely fisherman discovers his prehistoric counterpart frozen in the ice, and thaws him out as his newfound soul brother.
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Crush Directed by Stephen Shima Iosun, Produced by Ishaku Dashon Gumut Animated, from Nigeria in English, 8 mins, 2017, NYC Premiere Sunday Feb 25, Block 9: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
A timid boy develops a crush on a girl he runs into at a bus stop. Will he summon the courage to talk to her, or will he let the opportunity pass him by?
Curpigeon Directed by Dmitry Milkin, Produced by Sasha Yelaun and John W Beach Animated, from United States in english, 10 mins, 2016 Saturday Feb 24, Block 6: 9:15 PM-12:15 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
A heartwarming story about the power of community support during a time of grief, this action-oriented CG-animated short film centers around a group of park pigeons and their old men pals who come together to help one of their own get through a great loss.
Dating in Retrograde Directed by Seth Tucker, Produced by Nick Candido and Molly Evans Web Series, from United States in English, 11 mins, 2017, World Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 3: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
"Dating in Retrograde" is a new, comedic web series about the difficulty of dating in NYC without the aid of dating apps. Smolls, a pocket sized space nerd meets Kerry, a neurotic type A law student, at a bar after they have both been dumped by their boyfriends they met online and they enter a competition to meet men in real life on the streets of New York.
Delightful Produced and Directed by Anna Haas Music Video, from United States in English, 5 mins, 2016 Sunday Feb 25, Block 10: 9:15 PM-11:45 PM / Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Singer/songwriter Katie Garibaldi's "Delightful" music video celebrates self-empowerment and independence, and considers that happiness is a choice.
E-Delivery Produced and Directed by Young gul Cho Animated, from United States in English, 4 mins, 2017, World Premiere Sunday Feb 25, Block 9: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
"E-delivery" critiques today’s cultural climate of human’s total dependency on machines. Is it possible that machines will disrupt our natural biological imperative to reproduce?
End Unsung Directed by Rolf Holger Lindblom, Produced by Rolf Holger Lindblom Web, from Finland in English, 9 mins, 2017, North American Premiere Wednesday Feb 28, Block 13: 7:45 PM-11:25 PM WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 12 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
One man's journey through chaos, time, and space to find his son.
Family Rewritten Directed by Yasmin Mistry, Produced by Yasmin Mistry and Octavia Vaughn Sunday Feb 25, Block 9: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Documentary, from United States in English, 13 mins, 2017 Despite battling Cystic Fibrosis, 16 year old Camilla identifies as a typical middle-class American teenager until the thread that holds her family together suddenly snaps. Just months before her 18th birthday Camilla finds herself in foster care, but instead of being ashamed, she makes a conscious decision to not let her situation define her.
Frederick Directed by Traci Hays, Produced by Josh Mann and Boman Modine Short, from United States in English, 16 mins, 2017 Sunday Feb 25, Block 7: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
"Frederick" is the story of a high-profile painter and gallery owner who suffers from an intense version of 'artist’s block.' However, his passion reignites when he has an idea for a new controversial project. To his surprise, he receives an unexpected visit from an intimidating yet oblivious policeman who interrogates him about the disappearance of several young fashion models. A story of an eccentric man with a slew of tricks up his sleeve, "Frederick" works to make a difference in the world.
Fresh Blood (Taaza Khoon) Directed by Richa Rudola, Produced by Nikolai Metin and Richa Rudola Horror, from United States in Bengali, Hindu & Urdu, 8 mins, 2017 Tuesday Feb 27, Block 12: 7:45 PM-11:35 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
"Taaza Khoon (Fresh Blood)" is about a young South Asian girl sold into the sex-trade who encounters a vampire looking to satisfy his hunger for fresh blood. She has always had her decisions made by others, but ultimately takes matters into her own hands by choosing her path to empowerment.
Gray Umbrella (Chatr Khakestary) Produced and Directed by Mohammad Poustindouz Short, from Iran in Farsi, 9 mins, 2017, NYC Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 3: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
A man has a bad habit . Until a man with an umbrella enters his life.
Hello (Sawubona) Directed by Lungelo Kuzwayo, Produced by Wanda Sondiyazi Short, from South Africa in English, Afrikaans & Zulu, 10 mins, 2015, NYC Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 3: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Mbali, a charming and adventurous 7 year-old South African, defies the norm by making a new friend; thus sparking a journey of transformation.
WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 13 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
I Am The Devil Produced and Directed by Mike Harris, Produced by Mike Harris Short, from United States in English, 15 mins, 2017, US Premiere Friday Feb 23, Block 1: 7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Based on the true story of Operation Midnight Climax, a secret CIA program in which unsuspecting johns were lured by prostitutes and then subjected to nonconsensual LSD testing as well as psychological and physical torture in an effort to perfect mind control against the Soviets. Set in 1959, a few years into the program, "I Am The Devil" tells the story of one such hapless test subject looking for a good time on a business trip in San Francisco.
I Crave To Go Home: The Stories Untold (Ghar Jaana Hai) Directed by Snehasis Das, Produced by Konark Sarangi Music Video, from United States in Hindi, 6 mins, 2017, NYC Premiere Monday Feb 26, Block 11: 7:45 PM-11:15 PM Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
"Ghar Jaana Hai" is an issue-based Music Video that deals with drought and the migration of families. Drought / Water Scarcity is one of the most common natural calamities in the world today and in many places it has happened due to Climate Change. For a couple who is going through a calamity, love becomes secondary to the struggle to survive. But, these desires still remain strong and they fight hard to express them.
In White (Bil Abyad) Produced and Directed by Dania Bdeir Short, from Lebanon in Arabic & English, 15 mins, 2017 Saturday Feb 24, Block 4: 3:45 PM-6:15 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Her father’s funeral brings Lara back to Beirut from her modern life in NYC, forcing her to face the traditions she escaped and the untraditional fiancee she’s been hiding.
Inner Glow Directed by Joseph Park, Produced by Chloe Na Short, from United States in English, 11 mins, 2017, World Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 4: 3:45 PM-6:15 PM /Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Skye, a troubled young woman trapped amidst the dark clouds with nothing but a window, struggles to access her power to illuminate light bulbs. After much despair and failure, Skye discovers a calling from outside, which turns out to be her clone. This encounter allows her to draw more power, and therefore, the bulbs begin to glow. However, she finds that her clone disappears, which causes the light bulbs to fade away. Skye's only hope of freedom lies in seeking her true self and acceptance in order to bring in light again.
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Isabella Directed by Qihong Wei, Produced by Dawn Han Short, from United States in English, 14 mins, 2017, NYC Premiere Friday Feb 23, Block 1: 7:00 PM-9:30 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Maria, an Artificial Intelligence expert working for a domestic maid-robot company investigates an anomalously singing robot that leads to the discovery of a company secret.
KCLOC Produced and Directed by Ninaad Deepak Kulkarni Animated, from United States in English, 3 mins, 2017 Wednesday Feb 28, Block 13: 7:45 PM-11:25 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
"KCLOC" is a 3D animated documentary on people’s perception of time. A selection of brief interviews provide the voices for ten meticulously designed CGI clock head characters, in a variety of real-world settings, as they respond to a single question: 'What does time mean to you?'.
Lawman Directed by Matthew Gentile, Produced by Kalilah Robinson Short, from United States in English, 13 mins, 2017 Thursday Mar 1, Block 14b: 2:00 PM-5:45 PM
Based on True Events. 1875, Indian Territory: former slave Bass Reeves, is the first African-American to be deputized by the U.S. Marshal service as a federal peace officer. On his first mission, Bass charges into the desert after two outlaws and gets into a shootout where he kills one man and captures the other. Over the course of their journey back to Fort Smith, Glen questions his prisoner's choices and tries to psych him out -- a tactic that forces him to question his own mind regarding his idea of justice and choosing to fight for a law and a country that has never fought for him.
Lidi Mama Tells Tales (Lidi Mama mesél) Directed by Marianna Vas, Produced by Marianna Vas and DocNomads Documentary, from Hungary in Hungarian, 11 mins, 2016 , North American Premiere Thursday Mar 1, Block 14b: 2:00 PM-5:45 PM / Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
I remember my grandmother’s stories, who was a nurse at the mental ward of a small town hospital in Hungary. Stories about mentally ill women, who had lost contact with reality and lived their lives locked up. And yet, the delusions of these women broaden the blunt everyday village life, and transform it into something enchanting. I liked to listen to these well-known stories over and over again, but as time passes, this becomes impossible.
Light Sight Directed by Seyed M. Tabatabaei, Produced by Simin Farrokh Ahmadi Animated, from Iran in English, 8 mins, 2016 Saturday Feb 24, Block 3: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
M.E., the imprisoned character in a room, is attracted to a hanging light and tries to catch it. But the room itself becomes an obstacle in his way.
Lunch Date WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 15 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
Directed by Donnie Ray Banks, Produced by Kamry Bell Short, from United States in English, 9 mins, 2017, World Premiere Thursday Mar 1, Block 14b: 2:00 PM-5:45 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Phillip, a customer service rep for a dating site, becomes smitten by Anna, the designer of the site, who is visiting for a few days from Corporate. With the help of a fellow employee, Phillip attempts to join Anna for lunch to get to know her, but he must overcome his tendency to cram his foot in his mouth and get past the office douchebag.
Mamie (Mamie) Directed by Benoît Monney, Produced by Benoît Monney Short, from Switzerland in French, German & English, 11 mins, 2017, North American Premiere Thursday Mar 1, Block 14b: 2:00 PM-5:45 PM
Worried about the health of his grandmother who doesn't recognise him anymore, Antoine pays her a visit in an attempt to bring her memory back.
Mike Holt 4Ever Directed by Kenneth Anderson and Ryan Garretson, Produced by Kenneth Anderson Short, from United States in English, 12 mins, 2015 Friday Feb 23, Block 2: 9:45 PM-12:15 AM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
A world-weary waitress encounters her high school crush while visiting her home town.
Mitsuru Todoroki’s Assumptions Directed by Yuki Saito, Produced by Kei Suwa Short, from Japan in Japanese, 10 mins, 2016 Saturday Feb 24, Block 5: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
Mieko always believed that her dad wasn't good with technology, but she accepts the fact that he will buy a smartphone. She receives her first message from her dad, who hasn't gotten used to his smartphone yet. Her presumption disappears as the message brings back memories of how he always believed in her potential.
Monday Directed by Dinh Thai, Produced by Brian Burgett Short, from United States in English, 18 mins, 2017 Saturday Feb 24, Block 5: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
"What can I get to you?" That’s the question driving a conflicted young hustler who sells everything and anything to make money. As he 'code-switches' through various cliques, he’s forced to confront racism as well as the immorality of his occupation. It's only Monday.
Monsters Directed by Steve Desmond, Produced by Michael Sherman and Aaron Billet Horror, from United States in English, 14 mins, 2015 Friday Feb 23, Block 2: 9:45 PM-12:15 AM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 16 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
Jenn lives in an underground bunker, protected from the monsters that now ravage the world. This is the day that she goes outside.
Nanhi Neend Directed by Jitendra Rai, Produced by Jitendra Rai Short, from India in Hindi, 4 mins, 2016, NYC Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 5: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
"Nanhi Need" highlights the role that our mothers play in our lives. It is sometimes far too easy to take our mothers for granted because of their selfless love towards us.
NewB the Web Series! Directed by Jared S. Windler and Alex Oechsel, Produced by Erin Oechsel Web Series, from United States in English, 5 mins, 2017 NYC Premiere Sunday Feb 25, Block 9: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
NewB centers around a hopeful girl moving to New York City. Her optimism and extremely limited knowledge of the Big Apple get her into some sticky situations that she must wriggle herself out of.
Niggun Directed by Yoni Salmon, Produced by Alon Rothem Animated, from Israel in Yiddish, 13 mins, 2017, NYC Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 5: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
After a long journey through Space, the last two believers are about to reach their destination. Ananda, the space archaeologist, hopes to prove that Earth is not a myth and that all mankind did originate from the tiny blue planet - but mostly he wants to prove his colleagues and his father wrong and to make the biggest discovery in history. Yamaka, the outcaste rabbi, is searching for something subtler; he believes that Jerusalem is not just a mystical idea, but an actual place, where he might find the feeling of holiness missing in his life.
No One Is Safe From Son of Sam Directed by Heath Benfield, Produced by Heath Benfield Documentary, from United States in English, 9 mins, 2017 Saturday Feb 24, Block 6: 9:15 PM-12:15 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Experience the fear and paranoia of New York City during the Summer of 1977. This short documentary explores the legacy of the Son of Sam case using original footage not seen since it aired and interviews with PIX11 journalists.
Panas Directed by Sara Gizenth Barreto, Produced by Muta Bor Studio Music Video, from Colombia in English, 5 mins, 2017, World Premiere Wednesday Feb 28, Block 13: 7:45 PM-11:25 PM Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
"Panas" is a world composed by the elements that configure an oniric reality; it's a tribute to the events and beings that end in the uncountable intents about which any thought is established, a way of seeing others and ourselves. Therefore WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 17 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
it is impossible to neglect each one of these elements that are materialized into all the realities that coexist in the Colombian-Venezuelan plain, some of them strident, some others invisible.
Pelican Directed by Jeremiah Kipp, Produced by Natasha Straley Music Video, from United States in English, 5 mins, 2017\ Friday Feb 23, Block 1: 7:00 PM-9:30 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
While enjoying a quiet lunch at a corner Cafe - our Hero encounters a magical Pelican that beckons him to come along on an exciting and fantastic journey through the streets of New York's East Village!
Pray-Er Directed by Joeann Calabrese, Produced by Joeann Calabrese Music Video, from United States in English, 4 mins, 2017, World Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 6: 9:15 PM-12:15 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Everyone was feeling down and confused after the horrible incident in Charlottesville this summer. Shortly after the incident, legendary guitarist/producer Gerry Leonard performed in a NYC club, and he dedicated Pray-Er to all of us, to help us through our divided times. We made this film to help us feel hopeful; we are glad others find it helpful too.
Praying from Afar Directed by Melody Liu, Produced by Melody Liu Music Video, from Singapore in Mandarin, 4 mins, 2017 Friday Feb 23, Block 2: 9:45 PM-12:15 AM / Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
"Praying from Afar" is a 360 music video infusing Chinese Folk and Electronica, imbued with love, jealousy and anger through the representation of a wedding gone awry. The singer represents a jealous observer with vengeful thoughts. The same wedding appears in two totally different styles – one romantic, the other dark and upsetting. The lyrics sound a blessing, whereas the visual shows quite the opposite.
Pretty Funny Nicole Directed by Nicole Bowers-Wallace, Produced by Nicole Bowers Wallace and Nicole Majdali Documentary, from United States in English, 16 mins, 2016, NYC Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 4: 3:45 PM-6:15 PM Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
A Michigan Comedian shares her deepest secrets.
Sight Directed by Janeen Talbott, Produced by Molly Roland Short, from United States in English, 15 mins, 2017, NYC Premiere Saturday Feb 24, Block 6: 9:15 PM-12:15 PM Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
In a technologically advanced future where mankind relies on spirits for guidance, Naji Bloom’s tribe is in crisis. When a spirit comes to her the night before the next leader is chosen, it reveals the culprit behind the panic is someone she would never expect. Naji must find faith in the supernatural to make the ultimate sacrifice that will save them all. WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 18 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
Slapface Directed by Jeremiah Kipp, Produced by Natasha Straley and Dominick Sivilli Horror, from United States in English, 9 mins, 2017 Friday Feb 23, Block 1: 7:00 PM-9:30 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
A boy deals with the loss of his mother by creating a relationship with a dangerous monster.
State of Emergency Motherfucker! (Etat d'Alerte Sa Mere!) Directed by Sebastien Petretti, Produced by Francois Mercier and Giuseppe Conti Short, from Belgium in French, 6 mins, 2017 Friday Feb 23, Block 2: 9:45 PM-12:15 AM / Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
This is the story of two young guys without any trouble who just want to screw without being disturbed.
Sunny and Gerd in Spring Cleaning Directed by DaCosta Bayley, Produced by DaCosta Bayley and Jennifer Dahlman Animated, from Canada in English, 6 mins, 2017 Monday Feb 26, Block 11: 7:45 PM-11:15 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
A whistle blows, signalling break time. Gerd sits in his favourite spot to enjoy his break and catch up on some reading. Unbeknownst to Gerd, his best friend Sunny is about to deny him any respite from the day’s grind. Things go from zero to “wha’-tha’?!” when Sunny finds himself in a tight spot and Gerd has to rescue his little buddy. Some quick thinking and a little hacking just might save the day.
Taste of Love Directed by Paul Scheufler, Produced by Paul Scheufler Short, from Austria in English, 5 mins, 2017 Thursday Mar 1, Block 14b: 2:00 PM-5:45 PM
What is the taste of love? Could it be sweet, sour, bitter or even salty? A girl embarks on an aromatic journey of love, stimulating her taste buds to the point of climax. With all senses, she explores the various forms love can take on; Love is as diverse as our sense of taste.
The Anklet (Kolusu) Directed by Saleem Hadi, Produced by Saleem Hadi Short, from Singapore in English & Tamil, 19 mins, 2017, US Premiere Thursday Mar 1, Block 14b: 2:00 PM-5:45 PM
"The Anklet" is the story of a 15 year old free-spirited teenager who struggles for the liberty to make her own choices and have her own identity. She must surrender her freedom when she is forced to wear an ankle tag for an offense she unintentionally committed. Her controlling parents assume that their decisions are the ideal choice for her, but unspoken anger morphs into an uncontrollable rage. This film explores and creates awareness about the relationship- battles parents and teenagers of today must undergo. This short film is supported under the National Youth Council, Singapore.
WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 19 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
The Son, the Father... Directed by Lukas Hassel, Produced by Ben Andrews and Lorraine Montez Horror, from United States in English, 13 mins, 2017 Saturday Feb 24, Block 6: 9:15 PM-12:15 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
The events on a young boy's birthday have twisted consequences far into his future.
Time Ghost Presents the Cuban Missile Crisis, Day Three Directed by Astrid Deinhard-Olsson, Produced by Spartacus J Olsson Web Series, from Germany in English, 14 mins, 2017 Saturday Feb 24, Block 5: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM / Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
In October 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world one launch code away from full on nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States. Time Ghost presents the Cuban Missile Crisis in 13 episodes, one for each day of the crisis. In Day 3, President Kennedy meets with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, while the Soviets continue their build-up of nuclear weapons on Cuba.
True Paradise Directed by Evgeniya Radilova, Produced by Darja Schabad and Evgeniya Radilova Music Video, from United States in English, 5 mins, 2017 Tuesday Feb 27, Block 12: 7:45 PM-11:35 PM / Wednesday Feb 28, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
"True Paradise" speaks of a time and place that once was, but has been forgotten and will never be again. It speaks of bittersweet nostalgia that can only be expressed and processed through the power of music and imagery. Lost in a modern ever-progressing world, the soul is caught in a different era to live out a dream that is forever lost. It is a dark place of sweet pain, where slowly fading dreams are condemned to forever torture the dreamer, with the seduction of smoldering ecstasy and hope of resurrection.
Two Grown Directed by Alana Johnson and Jourdan Guyton, Produced by Alana Johnson and Jourdan Guyton Web Series, from United States in English, 15 mins, 2018 Thursday Mar 1, Block 15: 8:00 PM-11:45 PM / Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
After moving to New York City, Alana and Jourdan, a couple of twenty-somethings, struggle to navigate adulting in the Big Apple. With sky-high rent, student loans galore, and dreams that don't exactly support them, they'll do just about anything to keep their heads above water, making sure to have fun along the way. Nevertheless, there are boxes to be checked, careers to be launched, husbands to be wifed...or maybe just sugar daddies to be found. But hey, there's always their thirties, right?
What a Fright! (Ay Que Susto!) Directed by Mo Zapata, Produced by Mo Zapata Horror, from United States in English, 15 mins, 2016 Saturday Feb 24, Block 6: 9:15 PM-12:15 PM / Monday Feb 26, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
A man with a local-access ghost hunting show is willing to get REAL for a better contract .
WoodMan WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 20 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]
Directed by Mike S. Jackson, Produced by Roz F. Young and Rory W. Tucker Short, from Canada in English, 16 mins, 2017. NYC Premiere Wednesday Feb 28, Block 13: 7:45 PM-11:25 PM
After more than a century, the toymaker's wooden boy is still alive, languishing in a ramshackle basement apartment. The Woodman's patchwork computer takes him online but for every lie he tells, his bramble of a nose grows. Trapped in this cage, the Woodman searches for a true connection and a chance to finally be real.
Word Count Directed by Charlotte de Bekker, Produced by Mohamed Hassaballa and Emma Tocci Short, from United Arab Emirates in Arabic, 10 mins, 2017, World Premiere Tuesday Feb 27, Block 12: 7:45 PM-11:35 PM / Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
In a dystopian world where people only have a set number of words to speak in their lifetime, little Noor is haunted by her four remaining words. The Artificial Intelligence, Mama, is the only being without a Word Count. Today she is teaching the children a new word, 'Insects'. Noor is enamored by the thought of a new sound between her teeth, but Mama’s voice echoes as a reminder: People used to drown in words. Will Noor be able to keep her silence?
You Will Be Found Directed by Lonnie Lynn Iske and Jenny Vause, Produced by Lonnie Iske and Jenny Vause Music Video, from United States in English, 7 mins, 2017, World Premiere Thursday Mar 1, Block 15: 8:00 PM-11:45 PM Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
The ultimate goal of this video is to spread awareness and to help people realize that someone will always be there. We want this video to spread faster than all the negative videos that are out there, for people to find hope, and to make a difference in at least one life.
Your Mom Says Hi! Directed by Carlie Andrea Mantilla and Doni D Carley, Produced by Carlie Andrea Mantilla and Doni D Carley Web Series, from United States in English, 10 mins, 2017 Tuesday Feb 27, Block 12: 7:45 PM-11:35 PM / Tuesday Feb 27, Matinee: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Two best friends, Carlie and Doni, create sketches and parodies on topics ranging from bridesmaids and camel toes to lesbian dating and gangsta waitressing.
WFA-IFF 2018 Official Selections 21 | P a g e Schedules subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please go to www.winterfilmawards.com for the most up-to-date schedule. For press screeners and hi res stills, please email [email protected]