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DEAR FRIENDS,
Welcome to the 15th Anniversary of the Palm Beach International Film Festival. It is truly a privilege for me to celebrate this momentous accomplishment! I have been honored to have led this prestigious organization over the past six years and been involved since the beginning.
Reflecting back over the years we have played host to some amazing Hollywood legends including the late Michael Jackson, Anthony Hopkins, Sylvester Stallone, Faye Dunaway, Tommy Lee Jones, Adrian Brody, Samuel L. Jackson, Edward Norton, Dennis Hopper, Selma Hayek and my personal favorite – Benji!
The festival has certainly evolved over the years from its humble beginnings to screening over 150 films from around the world from Jupiter to Boca Raton. In 2004 the festival became a competitive festival, in 2007 we became an YVONNE S. BOICE officially sanctioned Oscar® Night America partner and over the course of 15 Chair years we proudly donated over $1 million to local schools for film education.
As the years have progressed, and in these difficult economic times, change is eminent, as a result we are replacing our annual gala awards presentation with a festive beach side party and awards show that more aptly reflects Palm Beach County. The all new “Silver Screen Splash” will recognize film legends and honor their achievements while guests wine and dine beach side at the fabulous new The Omphoy Ocean Resort.
My heartfelt thanks go out to all of the dedicated volunteers, sponsors, staff and patrons who have been with us throughout the past 15 years; without you the festival would not have been possible. There are far too many to mention but it goes without saying I must mention three important people whom have all been there from day one, Commissioner Burt Aaronson, George Elmore and Randi Emerman. Without their vision, commitment to the industry and blood, sweat and sometimes tears – none of us would be here today to celebrate this momentous occasion! Thank you and now let’s celebrate!
Best Regards,
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THE PALM BEACHES DEAR FRIENDS, Welcome to the 15th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival!
It is hard to believe 15 years have passed since I made a phone call to a friend in the film industry in California. I asked him what we could do in Palm Beach County that would attract film makers. He replied that if we could supply the crews, the producers would come. That conversation led to the idea of a film festival that would raise money to educate students for jobs in the film industry. Since the Festival’s inception, more than $1 million has been donated to support the film programs at our local schools.
My fondest memories of the past 15 years have been those of the Annual Student Showcase of Films Awards Ceremony. Each year I see the passion, energy and excitement on the faces of the young people as they share their films and take their bows. I am reminded that this is why we have the Film BURT AARONSON Festival. This is why so many wonderful people work so hard to make the Film Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus Festival happen.
It is my privilege to serve as Chair Emeritus of the Palm Beach International Film Festival. I would especially like to personally recognize the leadership of our Chair, Yvonne Boice. Her energy and enthusiasm inspire all of us. I also want to thank my fellow Board Members, our sponsors, our Festival staff, our volunteers and our movie lovers. Together, we have made that one small idea that I had 15 years ago grow into what is now considered one of the top 25 Film Festivals in the world. To each and every one of you – Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely,
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PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALWelcomeWELCOME
DEAR FELLOW SUPPORTERS,
Fifteen years ago Commissioner Aaronson came to me with an idea to start a film festival that would raise money for local film students and to lure film makers to come to Palm Beach to make their films. I helped raise funds that first year and had no idea 15 years later I would still be involved as a board member.
I must recognize the hard work and support of everyone who has supported the festival with their financial contributions, artistic contributions and their hard work in producing the festival. The films I have seen and film makers I have met through the years have been engaging, thought-provoking, a bit controversial at times, but most importantly have entertained us all and kept us all going to the movies. GEORGE ELMORE The artistic and cultural impact on the community has been impres- Secretary and Treasurer sive; but as important has been the economic impact. Thousands of hotel rooms have been filled in the all important shoulder season; restaurants, shops and venues have benefited from the festival events and visiting film makers. But no one has been more impact- ed by the festival than the local film schools and film students. Hundreds of students have received valuable scholarships to study film and the arts courtesy of the film festival. Thousands of students have been exposed to independent film, educational seminars and the all important one on one contact with film makers from around the world. Many of these students have gone on to work in the film industry and are coming back to Palm Beach County to show their works. That my friends, is why we started this festival and nothing thrills me more than to hear of their successes!
Our efforts over the past 15 years have paid off and it is now time to celebrate and recognize all the hard work everyone in this community has done to support this festival. Thank you all for 15 years!
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DEAR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS,
Wow, hard to believe we are welcoming you to the 15th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival. Time flies when you are having fun! Having been a part of the festival for the past fifteen years I have been a part of history in this county. The past festivals have been exciting, surprising, stunning, challenging and sometimes very overwhelming!
One consistency over the years is the quality of the films from around the world we have screened at the festival. Since its inception, we have screened more than 1580 films – including 252 World Premiers – and have screened films from more than 65 countries. Many of these films have gone on to enjoy huge box office success, critical acclaim and world-wide distribution.
RANDI EMERMAN This year I am proud to say our total focus is on the films, the film- makers and their impact on our world. Our films will make you cry, Executive Director make you think, make you laugh and afford you an opportunity to learn about a culture or issue that you might not otherwise be aware of. From documentaries, to shorts to full feature films we have it all!
Speaking of having it all, our host hotel the fabulous The Omphoy Resort Hotel. What a wonderful host for this year’s festival. The staff and management of the hotel have gone out of their way to welcome us and make us all feel at home. Ironically, our first host hotel stood in this exact location – the Palm Beach Hilton. Talk about coming full circle!
I hope you enjoy the this year’s films, new parties, sponsors and venues and if you get the chance please take the time to thank the dedicated volunteers and staff who have worked so hard this year – I know nothing would be possible without their tireless efforts.
See you at the movies!
for an updated schedule visit WWW.PBIFILMFEST.ORG 13 Coming Soon to Florida! The Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission is proud to announce Palm Beach County’s largest Motion Picture Sound Stage! Set to open May 2010, the new 12,000 square foot production space is an impressive 45 feet high with 38 feet to grid. In addition, the surrounding 93,000 square foot G-Star Movie Complex includes a scene shop, props, production offices, student interns and more. Best of all, the facility is FREE! As an added benefit, the Film Commission provides fast and easy permitting for more than 2,500 square miles of diverse locations and uncharted hot spots. Take advantage of ambitious crews and a Film Commission that will go the distance to guarantee your satisfaction. Go beyond your set and explore all that Palm Beach County has to offer! Start your next production at the New G-Star Studio’s!
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DEAR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS,
The Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission is proud to welcome you to the 15th annual Palm Beach International Film Festival! This top-notch festival has been recognized by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the Top 10 Destination Film Festivals in the world. Palm Beach County has become a premiere destination for independent filmmakers, and it is our pleasure to take this opportunity to provide you with a ‘key’ to unlock the scenic beauty of our county for all of your production needs. The Film & Television Commission is a full service coordination office available 24/7 to give you the personal attention you need to get the job done…from finding the perfect location via our digital photo library of over 10,000 photos, to our hassle-free One-Stop Permitting services. Palm Beach County is home to six studios and soundstages, complemented by state-of- the-art equipment and amenities. Palm Beach County is also home to G-Star School of the Arts, a Florida non-profit corporation educating students through motion picture and television production. G-Star is currently building Palm Beach County’s largest Motion Picture Sound Stage! Set to open May CHUCK ELDERD 2010, the new 12,000 square foot production space is an impressive 48 feet Film Commissioner, high with 35 feet to grid. In addition, the surrounding 93,000 square foot G-Star Movie Complex includes a scene shop, props, production offices, Palm Beach County student interns and more. Film & Television Commission The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a large supporter of film and television education. To date, over $1 million dollars of festival proceeds have been donated to area schools through grants and scholarships. In addition, the Student Showcase of Films, a companion event to the Palm Beach International Film Festival, recognizes exceptional high school and college students from across the state of Florida by awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes annually. Please join us on April 23th at Palm Beach Garden’s Community High School Theatre for this stimulating look at the talented filmmakers of tomorrow. With over 20 years experience, our team has the knowledge necessary to make your filming experience a productive and enjoyable one. Palm Beach County offers an all-inclusive invitation to film in a world-class destination that features a film-friendly community, year-round warm weather, diverse locations and free production space. Take advantage of uncharted hot spots, ambitious crews and a Film Commission that will go the distance to guarantee your satisfaction. Go beyond your set and explore all that Palm Beach County has to offer! For more information about filming in Palm Beach County please call 561.233.1000 or 800.745.FILM or visit pbfilm.com. Relax… Palm Beach County has it covered! Sincerely,
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PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALHonoree HONOREE BURT REYNOLDS is an Academy Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner. For over 50 years, he has enjoyed enormous success as an actor and director in feature films, television and stage productions. In addition to receiving an Oscar nomination and winning the Golden Globe Award for Boogie Nights, Reynolds was honored by The New York Film Critics, The Los Angeles Film Critics, The Chicago Film Critics and The National Society of Film Critics with Best Supporting Actor awards for his memorable role in that film.
Recent films include A Bunch of Amateurs, which was selected Bfor the 2008 Royal Film Performance in England. Broken Bridges a drama with Willie Nelson, The Longest Yard with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock, The Dukes of Hazzard, End Game with Cuba Gooding, Jr., Forget about It, Cloud Nine, Grilled and Deal.
Burt Reynolds’ numerous achievements have been recognized by being named America's Favorite All Around Motion Picture Actor (People's Choice Award) for a record six consecutive years; the Most Popular Star for five years running; Star of the Year (National Association of Theatre Owners); and # 1 Box BURT REYNOLDS Office Star for five years in a row, still an unmatched record. He was honored with the 2007 Taurus World Stunt Award for Lifetime Achievement Award "Lifetime Achievement for an Action Movie Star" and received this special citation from Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger.
Burt Reynolds' commitment to his profession and devotion to education can perhaps be best exemplified by the program he created to give college students scholastic credit and wages for their work while obtaining an education at the Burt Reynolds Institute for Theatre Training (BRITT) located in Jupiter, Florida. Reynolds created a chair at Florida State University by donating generous endowments as well as to the Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. Recently, the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre (BRIFT) was formed and currently calls the Burt Reynolds Museum, in Jupiter, its home. BRIFT provides both acting and filmmaking training, as well as stage performance for novices, professionals and children.
His autobiography, My Life reached the New York Times Best Seller List just after publication and he received the prestigious Children at Heart Award, for his humanitarian efforts benefiting and aiding the children of Chernobyl.
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Quinton Aaron the Bronx native was born August 15, 1984 to the late Laura Aaron beautiful mother of two and author of the book Leave Me Alone. Quinton began singing at an early age. His biggest inspiration was the late great king of pop Michael Jackson. At the age of 9 Quinton was baptized and joined the church choir where he oftenQ lead songs. He started his acting debut in the Christmas play. Quinton says “I’ve always loved singing and acting because of my love for music and TV and the fact that I’m pretty good at it.”
Quinton made his debut in film in the Michel Gondry film Be Kind Rewind starring Mos Def and Jack Black. He also appeared in Fighting with Channing Tatum and Terrance Howard, not to mention co-starring in a NYU thesis short film Mr. Brooklyn, directed by Jason Sokoloff which screened at PBIFF in 2009.
QUINTON AARON Horizon Award
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for an updated schedule visit WWW.PBIFILMFEST.ORG 19 LIVE THEATRE INDIE FILMS CONCERT SERIES NENTOA OEA BLE I CNM FOREIGN FILMS INTERNATIONAL OPERA & BALLET IN CINEMA Lake Worthsomethingsomeththihiningg forffor everyone...everyyone.... VARIETY SHOWS VARIETY stage playhousescreen live in concert
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713 Lake Avenue in Downtown Lake Worth 561.586.6410 lakeworthplayhouse.org For an updated schedule of movies and events visit www.pbifilmfest.org
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THURSDAY, APRIL 22 SILVER SCREEN SPLASH 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OPENING NIGHT FILM PRINCESS KA’IULANI The Omphoy Ocean Resort 2482 South Ocean Boulevard 7pm Palm Beach, 33480 Cinemark Palace 20 9pm 3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton, 33431 At this new spotlight event, PBIFF will honor the world of PBIFF will kick off the 15th films and its talent at an Annual Festival with a screening Oceanside soiree. Featuring of Marc Forby’s stunning film, The Omphoy’s famous “Open Princess Ka’iulani starring Kitchen” stations, tropical Q’orianka Kilcher, Barry Pepper and Will Patton. libations, dancing, a silent auction and awards OPENING NIGHT PARTY presentation. 9:30pm Cocktail attire. 32 S.E. 2nd Avenue $250 per person Delray Beach, 33444 Setting the stage for a weekend of celebration, Opening Night is the hottest party in Palm Beach SATURDAY, APRIL 24 County! Take part in delectable drinks and food tastings from The Office and Vic & Angelos while PRIVATE VIP PARTY dancing the night away overlooking The Ocean and The Cottage famed Atlantic Avenue. 522 Lucerne Avenue Pricing: Lake Worth, 33460 $40 Party only at the door 10pm – midnight $50 Film & Party Following a day of films, The Cottage will host a Advanced reservations required, call (561) 362-0003. private party for VIPs, Platinum/Premiere ticket holders and our visiting filmmakers from around FRIDAY, APRIL 23 the world. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: HER NAME WAS STEVEN 7pm Lake Worth Playhouse, Stonzek Theatre 713 Lake Avenue Lake Worth, 33460 See the in-depth CNN documentary about Lake Worth City Manager Susan Stanton, formerly Largo City Manager Steve Stanton. Stanton tells the dramatic story of public and private struggles during this transition. Restaurant & Night Club Q&A with Susan Stanton following the screening. TheTheLUNCH, DINNER, CottaCotta MUSIC, DANCING ggee 22 for an updated schedule visit WWW.PBIFILMFEST.ORG PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALEventsEVENTS SUNDAY, APRIL 25 IT’ A WRAP! SCREENING UNDER THE STARS Cabo Flats Cantina And Tequila Bar Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre 11701 Lake Victoria Avenue 129 East Ocean Avenue Downtown At The Gardens Boynton Beach, 33435 The Palm Beach 7:45pm International “CHICAGO” Film Festival makes its final Bring a blan- splash in 2010, ket, a picnic wrapping up the five day celebration. We will fiesta basket, and bottle of wine while enjoying a romantic and salsa the night away at one of the hottest evening under the stars along the Intracoastal cantinas in Palm Beach! Audience Favorites will be Waterway in Boynton Beach. presented during the celebration. Free admission $20 (party only) LATE NIGHT AT THE OMPHOY OCEAN RESORT The Omphoy 2842 South Ocean Boulevard Palm Beach, 33480 10pm Following a day of great film everyone is invited to meet up at The Omphoy THE to party with our new friends from around the OMPHOY world and continue OCEAN RESORT jamming into the night! PALM BEACH Cash bar MONDAY, APRIL 26 BEST OF THE FEST! CLOSING NIGHT FILM The best films of the AND FIESTA! 15th Annual Cobb Theatres, Palm Beach International Downtown at the Gardens 11701 Lake Victoria Avenue Film Festival Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 will be screened 7pm throughout the weekend. The 15th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival Saturday, May 1 & Sunday, May 2 screens the final film presenta- tions featuring the passion- ate and thought-provoking Cobb Theatres, Jupiter 18 EXAM, directed by Stuart 201 North U.S. Highway 1 Hazeldine and starring Luke Jupiter, 33458 Mably. Regular Theater Admission $30 (film and party)
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SATURDAY, APRIL 24 SUNDAY, APRIL 25
“TAX INCENTIVES” EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS “THE GREENING OF The Omphoy Ocean Resort PRODUCTION” 2842 South Ocean Boulevard Palm Beach, 33480 Following the screening of 10:00 am Greenlit, discuss what the production community One of the hottest topics for producers today, the can do to make the world panel will include representatives from film offices a greener place. and filmmakers. LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE What are producers looking for in these incentives and 713 Lake Avenue what motivates one to select one state or region over Lake Worth, 33460 another? Who is giving what, are incentives cash back or in tax credits that can be sold off and how do these 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm different formulas relate in the overall production budget.
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DOWNTOWN AT THE GARDENS 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue, Suite 5101 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 561.624.0020 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL VOICES OFVoices LOCAL FILMS
SCREENING – SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 6 –10 PM COBB THEATRES, DOWNTOWN AT THE GARDENS
DECEMBER would be until he and his Director: Dr. Gary Dresden friend Dan, a college bound Writer: Dr. Gary Dresden football star, are involved in Two men, father and son, so a near fatal auto accident. much alike, so very different, After Steve emerges from rushing to fulfill their own the accident untouched destinies, on a collision and Dan is sidelined with course that will irreparably injuries Steve struggles to damage the foundation of make sense of the guilt and a life long relationship. gratitude he feels. His past normal way of life seems to GIRL IN A CAGE have become a burden. Director: Hiu Kwong Yau Steve’s life is beginning to Writers: Hiu Kwong Yau, spin out of control... What John Rasmussen will it take for Steve to RISE up and regain control of his A girl kept in a cage bonds life? with her master. What hap- pens when his ownership TARA no longer exists? Director: Laurence Walsh Writer: Laurence Walsh LAST DITCH EFFORT A man, his mysteriously Director: Cliff Burgess suffering wife and their Producer: Cliff Burgess disconnected daughter go Writers: Cliff Burgess, to meet his mysterious new Will Cavedo boss. Instead of an inter- Cast: Cliff Burgess, Cavedo view, a confrontation is Two amateur criminals, one about to take place, one mysterious bag and a gun which may be the key to in the glove compartment. healing a family. What could possibly go wrong? THE BREAKUP Director: Elizabeth Dashiell RISE Production and Effects: Directors: Nick DePalo, Matt Miller Joel Barham It has been years now since Writers: Nick DePalo, the breakup of Barbie & Ken. Joel Barham She has moved on with new Cast: Nick DePalo, jobs and new loves, but no Erik Rinaldi, Andrea one ever stopped to ask Betancur, Dan DeSimone, what Ken was thinking...until Kevius Hodges, Maria now. Set to Voltaire's "Ex Pennella, Giuseppe Lover's Lover," Ken Doll gets Capuano the final word.
For Steve, a high school wrestler, his senior year is everything he expected it
26 for an updated schedule visit WWW.PBIFILMFEST.ORG *All events and venues are subject to change. PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALStudents STUDENT SHOWCASE OF FILMS SCREENING – SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 12 NOON – 2 PM, COBB THEATRES, DOWNTOWN AT THE GARDENS COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL COMMERCIAL/PSA MUSIC VIDEO FEATURE/SHORTS FINALISTS FEATURE/SHORTS FINALISTS LISTEN UP PSA PICTURE DAY LOVE STORY 30 seconds 17 minutes 20 seconds The Public service High School 6 minutes announcement lets children is tough. 19 seconds that listen to music at a Freshman What hap- high volume become Miles Dufort pens when aware of the dangers of will risk a parent’s listening to music so loud SLEEPYHEAD everything to wishes come and how they can better take a per- between two themselves while still 2 minutes 56 seconds fect school adults who enjoying themselves. A boy wakes up, enters a picture and give himself a are in love? Religion is Directed by: Jared Mizel, dream world and experi- chance to survive the next powerful, but love should Produced by: Jordan ences a whole new way of four years. Directed by: conquer all. Produced by: Greenstein, Edited by: seeing the world, and ends Ken Adachi Florida State Lori Perry G-Star School of Adam Greenstein, Spanish up back in bed. This University the Arts River High School abstract music video is meant to explore the cycles ZIMBABWE SUNDER in our lives, and the way we perceive them as dull or 16 minutes 5 minutes 43 sec- vivid. Directed by: Aaron Amidst the turmoil and Kurlander, Assistant Director: uncertainty onds A short Savannah Bailey, Assistant of a militant Camera: Jessica Davis & regime, experimen- tal piece Sophie Green, A.W. two young Dreyfoos School of the Arts children of about the Zimbabwe loss of DOCUMENTARY childlike SCREENWRITING are forced NANNY’S UNTOLD STORY into a fight perspective. Directed by: DEATH & LIFE Kenzie Cooke & Marcos they hardly understand 5 minutes 23 seconds when they are pitted one Gasc, G-Star School of the Just as he is Arts This documentary tells the about to be against the other during a story of my grandmother sudden farm invasion. executed, a LOST AND GONE and how she deals with her killer learns Directed by: Anjuli Hinds experiences from WWII. It Florida State University FOREVER that he is the highlights her most poignant only bone 29 minutes stories and how she lives her THE QUARTERING ACT marrow 10 seconds life with those memories. match for a young girl dying 17 minutes 40 seconds Andrew It also high- of leukemia. He’ll donate his France. 1944. A grieving Gardener, lights my marrow – if – the Governor mother confronts the enemy a recent frustration commutes his death sen- when three desperate high in how she tence. Written by: Michael German deserters guarding school does not Chasin, Miami Film School a dangerous secret invade graduate speak about her home in the dead of visits his cousins in Miami. her experi- POSTER Directed by: David Harrison, ences pub- night. Hailey Directed Design & Architecture Senior licly. It is a chilling, personal High School and inspiring story about my Mears, by: Seminole Stephen grandmother and how she lives with her personal Ridge High Bell Florida School State horrors. Directed by: Sophie University Green, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
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SCREENING LOCATIONS: PARTY AND EVENT LOCATIONS:
Cobb Theatres, Downtown 16 Worthing Place 11701 Lake Victoria Avenue 32 SE 2nd Avenue & Atlantic Avenue Downtown at the Gardens Delray Beach Palm Beach Gardens $5 valet parking in garage Free parking in garage or onsite The Omphoy Ocean Resort Hotel Lake Worth Playhouse 2842 South Ocean Boulevard 713 Lake Avenue Palm Beach Lake Worth Valet parking only Parking on street Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre Movies of Delray 129 East Ocean Avenue 7421 West Atlantic Avenue Boynton Beach Delray Beach Between Seacrest Boulevard and NE 1st Street Free parking on site Free parking on site
Muvico Parisian 20 The Cottage CityPlace 522 Lucerne Avenue 545 Hibiscus Street Lake Worth West Palm Beach Parking on street Parking in garage; two hours free parking with validation Cabo Flats Cantina and Tequila Bar 11701 Lake Victoria Avenue Cobb Jupiter 18 Downtown at the Gardens 201 North US Highway 1 Free parking in garage or on site Jupiter Free parking on site
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BASS ACKWARDS BEYOND THE POLE CASE 219 DON'T LET ME DROWN Director: Linas Phillips Director: David L Williams Director: James Bruce Director: Cruz Angeles Producers: Thomas Woodrow, Mark Duplass Producer: David L Williams, Andrew Curtis Producers: Taylor Nichols, Christian Faber, Producer: Maria Topete, Lars Knudsen, Writers: Linas Phillips, Davie-Blue, Paul Lazar Writer: David L. Williams, Neil Warhurst James Bruce James Lawler, Ben Howe, Jay Van Hoy Cast: Linas Phillips, Davie-Blue, Jim Fletcher, Cast: Stephen Mangan, Rhys Thomas, Writer: Walter Dean Meyers, James Bruce Writers: Maria Topete, Cruz Angeles Paul Lazar Mark Benton, Rosie Cavaliero, Helen Baxendale, Cast: Evan Ross, Leven Rambin, Harold Cast: E.J. Bonilla, Gleendylis Inoa, Damian Running Time: 1 hour, 43 minutes Alexander Skarsgard, Patrick Baladi, Zoe Telford Perrineau, Melora Walters, Taylor Nichols Alcázar,Ricardo Antonio Chavira,Gina Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 1 hour, 27 minutes Running Time: 1 hour, 33 minutes Torres,Yareli Arizmendi, Raul Castillo, Dennis Language: English Country of Origin: United Kingdom Country of Origin: USA Kellum Castro, Adrian Martinez Language: Norwegian, English Language: English Running Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes A man coming off a disastrous affair with a Country of Origin: USA married woman has a lyrical, strange and The first carbon neutral, vegetarian, organic In the aftermath of a school shooting incident, Language: Spanish, English comedic cross-country journey in a modified expedition ever to attempt the North Pole, Mark the story is told in archival video interviews of VW bus. and Brian have high hopes of doing their bit for two students, and best friends of the suicide It’s October 2001 and New York is still reeling global warming and getting into the Guinness victim, done by police and psychologists who from the Trade Center attacks when Lalo and Book of Records. They shoot Steve, their are left with the task of reconstructing what was Stefanie meet. Their bond only grows stronger hardened arctic cameraman. All alone on the going on in the minds of those involved. The as they realize that in a time full of fear and ice, the boys fend for themselves with polar story unfolds in a series of provocative and hate, only love can help them pull through the bears, the competitive Norwegians and Mark’s haunting interviews leaving audiences with the hard times and keep their heads above water. loosening grip on reality. dilemma of who is to blame.
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ELI & BEN EXAM FOLLOW THE PROPHET FORGET ME NOT Director: Ori Ravid Director: Stuart Hazeldine Director: Drew Ann Rosenberg Director: Alexander Holt, Lance Roehrig Producer: Mosh Danon Producers: Stuart Hazeldine, Gareth Unwin Producer: Joan Sweeny Producers: Rebecca Long, Steve Spence Writer: Ori Ravid Writer: Stuart Hazeldine Writer: Robert Chimento Writers: Mark Underwood, Rebecca Long, Cast: Lior Ashkenazi, Yuval Shevach, Tashi Grad, Cast: Luke Mably, Nathalie Cox Cast: Robert Chimento, Tom Noonan, Steve Spence Nissan Nativ Running Time: 1 hour, 41 minutes Diane Venora, David Conrad, Annie Burgstede Cast: Tobias Menzies, Genevieve O' Reilly, Running Time: 1 hour, 29 minutes Country of Origin: United Kingdom Running Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Gemma Jones Country of Origin: Israel Language: English Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 1 hour, 33 minutes Language: Hebrew Language: English Country of Origin: United Kingdom Eight talented candidates have reached the final Language: English 12-years-old Eli’s world is turned upside down stage of selection to join the ranks of a mysterious “Follow the Prophet” is a thriller that follows a when his father, the City Architect, is charged and powerful corporation, but how far will they go to beautiful young girl, Avery Coldon, who is Love happens. When you least expect it...a with taking bribes. secure the ultimate job? escaping from a polygamy cult. She is aided moving, modern day love story set against a by an ex-army colonel and a renegade female stunning London backdrop. Taking place over sheriff named Red. Together they expose the the course of one night and the following day, truth that lies hidden in a town in Utah. the story centers on a passionate musician and a beautiful, free-spirited woman who works in the local bar. It is a love story between two people and a love letter to London. Forget Me Not presents a unique snapshot of life, love and London that is rarely seen in British Film. for an updated schedule visit WWW.PBIFILMFEST.ORG 33 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALFeatures FEATURES
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IMMIGRATION TANGO JOZI LOVELY, STILL MARATHON Director: David Burton Morris Director: Craig Friemond Director: Nik Fackler Director: Biju Viswanath Producer: Elika Portnoy Producers: Anant Singh, Helena Spring, Producers: Lars Knudsen, Jay Van Hoy, Producer: Richard Harteis Writer: Martin L. Kelley Robbie Thorpe Dana Altman, James Lawler, Jack Turner Cast: Bristol Pomeroy, Alec Dana, Cast: Carlos Leon, Ashley Wolfe, Writer: Craig Freimond Writer: Nik Fackler Beth Campbell,Donna Del Bueno, McCaleb Burnett, Elika Portnoy, Cast: Carl Beukes, Lionel Newton, Cast: Martin Landau, Ellen Burstyn, Beverly Robinson Steve DuMouchel, Beth Glover Nick Boraine, Moshidi Motshegwa, Jena Dover, Elizabeth Banks, Adam Scott Running Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Running Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Lindiwe Matshikiza Running Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Country of Origin: USA Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 1 hour, 41 minutes Country of Origin: USA Language: English Language: English Country of Origin: South Africa Language: English Language: English A tale of courage, endurance, and finally, An American couple and a foreign couple test Romance goes down the rabbit hole – leaving the triumph of love. The film explores the the limits of friendship and love when they James is a successful comedy writer.who lives both its characters and audience to wonder relationship between Richard Harteis and switch partners and get married for green in Johannesburg and has completely and about the true nature of love. A creature of William Meredith, former US Poet Laureate and cards. What happens when friendship and trust utterly lost his sense of humor. He has other habit, Robert Malone’s every step is regimented 1988 Pulitzer Prize. Marathon displays the resolve, discipline and courage of two human and love and sex get all mixed up in a four-way problems too – his girlfriend has left him for the right down to the minute, including his shift as a bagboy at a neighborhood grocery store. One beings running for their lives, qualities that can dance around the immigration laws? The Tango most boring man in the world; his entire family has emigrated and he has developed a serious night he returns home finding a lovely stranger sustain us all in life's marathon. In this moving dance driven by the Immigration rules is drug problem. In the maddest of madcap in his living room. Suspicions grow, and before account, we see how two fellow runners have challenging for both couples. journey he must travel through South Africa to long, he is straining against the fragile walls of joined the course, and just how far our dreams try and find his elusive sense of humor as well memory that hold his very reality together. can take us before we cross the finish line. as his ability to love and laugh again.
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MEANT TO BE PRINCESS KA'IULANI RAGE ST. ROZ Director: Paul Breuls Director: Marc Forby Director: Christopher Witherspoon Director: Gregory Sheppard Producer: Paul Bruels Cast: Q’orianka Kilcher, Barry Pepper, Will Patton Producers: Christopher Witherspoon, Producers: Michael Lamport, Gregory Sheppard Writer: Kara Holden Country of origin: USA Shawn Smith, Darrell Smith, Suzanne Mitchell Writer: Maryann Kovalski Cast: Kelly Reilly, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Santiago Language: English Writer: Christopher Witherspoon Cast: Rachel Wilson, Victoria Snow, Cabrera, Mía Maestro, Kris Marshall Cast: Rick Crawford, Christopher Witherspoon, Jonathan Higgins, Michael Lamport Running Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Set against the dramatic island backdrop of Hawaii Audrey Walker, M. L. Maltz, Jo Black Jacob Running Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Country of Origin: Belgium and based on the inspiring true story, Princess Kaiulani Running Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes Country of Origin: Canada Language: English is a breathtaking romance about an unlikely Country of Origin: USA Language: English heroine and her unwavering fight to defend the Language: English A feel-good comedystraight from heaven independence of her people. Princess Kaiulani Minnie Barr's weight loss empire is booming. She about an affable guardian angel and his very combines the profound natural beauty of Hawaii A 30-something man says goodbye to his has but one thorn in her side: her over weight human quest for true love. When he is no longer with the sweeping romance of a classic Merchant loving wife and heads into town. There he daughter Judy. In a poor church near the steel needed by a beautiful young architect he Ivory epic. unintentionally provokes the wrath of a mills, a corpulent altar girl discovers that she has protected since her childhood, he has a mysterious motorcyclist. The confrontation loses a pound whenever she lights a dollar strange feeling that he can’t let her go, a between the two sets in motion a daylong candle before a recently delivered statue. feeling we mortals call love. He enlists the help battle of cat and mouse, redefining what is Women swarm the church. One of them is Judy. of his best friend and fellow angel and embarks scary in current American horror-thriller cinema Within weeks, St. Roz is an international star. on a rebellious mission. Forfeiting his wings to and delving into existential questions about Comedians thrive at the church's expense, while become human; he has seven days to win her karma while addressing the very contemporary the forty billion dollar weight loss industry is in heart forever. issue of infidelity. tatters. Disparate forces decide that the statue must disappear. 34 for an updated schedule visit WWW.PBIFILMFEST.ORG *All events and venues are subject to change. PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALFeatures FEATURES
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TEN STORIES TALL THE WILD HUNT THE YANKLES TRIPPING ON A BICYCLE Director: David Garrett Director: Alexandre Franchi Director: David R. Brooks Director: Subbiah Nallamuthu Producers: Kaer Vanice, Merle Augustin Producers: Alexandre Franchi, Karen Murphy, Producers: David R. Brooks, Zev Brooks, Producer: Savio Noronha Writer: David Garrett Mark A. Krupa Cary Glieberman Writer: Savio Noronha Cast: Tovah Feldshuh, Ally Sheedy, Sherri Saum, Writers: Alexandre Franchi, Mark A. Krupa Cast: Brian Wimmer, Bart Johnson, Don Most, Cast: James Keenan, Sikandar Bhana Josh Hamilton, Jim Gaffigan, Jennifer Regan, Cast: Mark A. Krupa, Ricky Mabe, Tiio Horn, Susanne Sutchy, Kenneth Brown Running Time: 1 hour, 27 minutes Jean Brassard, Emily Skinner Trevor Hayes, Nicolas Wright Running Time: Running Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Country of Origin: India Running Time: 1 hour, 36 minutes Running Time: 1hour 35 minutes Country of Origin: USA Language: English Country of Origin: USA Country of Origin: Canada Language: English Language: English Language: English A heartwarming story that brings to life the trials An upstart orthodox yeshiva baseball team and errors of two Buddhist monks struggling to When her best friend Anna dies, grief-stricken A modern medieval thriller, the story of a young man earns a ticket to compete in the college let go.Their fairly nondescript existence is Grace confesses to their lifelong affair. The who decides to follow his estranged girlfriend into a world series coached by an ex-major league propelled into action when their close neighbor revelation strikes at the core of the friendship of medieval re-enactment game when he discovers center fielder on parole desperate to fulfill has a terrible fall and is in desperate need of an operation. Strapped for cash, Dorje enlists the two close-knit families, jeopardizing their that she has been seduced by one of the players. his community service who in the process the help of his motley crew – the village bond and setting off a confrontation between As the down-to-earth treks deeper into the game in finds redemption. postman, a tea stall owner, a cobbler with Grace and Jackie, Anna’s daughter. search of his love, he inadvertently disrupts the treacherous eyesight and a romantic who delicate balance of the make believe fantasy-land. resurrects bicycles. With questionable talent The good-hearted game turns into a tragedy of within the team and time running out, Dorje mythic proportion… must eventually do what he is immeasurably good at.
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VENEZZIA WHITE WEDDING WINTER'S BONE Director: Haik Gazarian Director: Jann Turner Director: Debra Granik Producers: Delfina Catala, Tony Fadel Producers: Ken Follett, Kenneth Nikosi, Producers: Anne Rosellini, Alix Madigan Writers: Jörg Hiller, Valentina Rendon Rapulana Seiphemo Writers: Debra Groanik, Anne Rosellini Cast: Alfonso Herrera, Ruddy Rodriguez, Writer: Jann Turner Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Rafael Romero, Valentina Rendon, Cast: Kenneth Nikosi, Rapulana Siephemo, Dale Dickey, Lauren Sweetser, Kevin Breznahan Johanna Morales Jodie Whittaker, Zandile Msutwana Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Running Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Running Time: 1 hour, 34 minutes Country of Origin: USA Country of Origin: Venezuela Country of Origin: South Africa Language: English Language: Spanish, English Language: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu A 17 year-old girl must battle the Ozark The opening of a museum of the Venezuelan Elvis and Ayanda are getting married. Elvis just wilderness and the local criminal underworld in heroes of WWII brings Venezzia down to memory needs to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town order to track down her father and save her lane, Frank meets Venezzia and falls in love, she for the big event. Take a sweet South African family’s home. is unhappily married to Frank's superior, their road trip through the hills and valleys of love, plans for a new life change as Frank is accused friendship and post-apartheid culture clashes. of being the spy.
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A GOOD MAN A SURPRISE IN TEXAS ALEMANIA BICYCLE DREAMS Director: Safina Uberoi Director: Peter Rosen Director: Luis Blanco-Nazoa Director: Stephen Auerbach Producers: Safina Uberoi, Himman Dhamija, Producers: Peter Rosen, Richard Rodzinski, Producer: Luis Blanco-Nazoa Producer: Stephen Auerbach Jenny Day Alann B. Sampson Writers: Rosana Franco, Luis Blanco-Nazoa Running Time: 1 hour, 47 minutes Cast: Chris Rohrlach, Rachel Rohrlach Writer: Sara Lukinson Cast: Rosana Franco, Ivan Rodriguez, Luis Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 1 hour, 19 minutes Running Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Blanco-Nazoa, Fernando Fiore Language: English Country of Origin: Australia Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 1 hour, 21 minutes Language: English Language: English Country of Origin: USA They are seekers, madmen and angels hell Language: Spanish/English bent on riding across America on a bicycle Chris, the good man of the title, looks like an 'Nobu fever,' erupted after Nobuyuki Tsujii's June in less than ten days. What begins as the ordinary Australian 'bloke'. A farmer from '09 victory at the Van Cliburn Piano Competition. The adventures of a Miami Spanish language TV adventure of a lifetime is transformed in an northern New South Wales, but Chris' is an Though classical music is more popular in crew covering the 2006 FIFA soccer World Cup instant when on of their comrades is killed in extraordinary story. Fourteen years ago, his Japan than in many other countries, there has in Germany. a head-on collision. These voyagers thought it pregnant girlfriend Rachel had a massive stroke never been anything like the mania over a was their bodies that were being put to the homegrown concert musician before. National which left her incurably quadriplegic, with test. But after the tragic accident, it is no newspapers reported his Cliburn win on the front longer their bodies that are at risk – it's their significant neurological impairment. Chris was page. More than 30 TV crews covered Tsujii's undeterred and he married her shortly after minds. The riders can only pray fordeliverance airport arrival home. Japan's Chopin Piano as they pedal toward the Eastern Seaboard. their baby was born. That baby is now a magazine issued a special issue about Tsujii's teenage boy and Chris and Rachel have just victory, and a publisher announced that his By journey's end, some are saved, others are found out they are having another child! If that achievement would be noted in a new public- lost, but all learn that the fuel that takes a soul was not enough responsibility for Chris, life on school textbook. toward its’ own true destiny is DESIRE. the farm is tough and he desperately needs a second income. To the horror of many local townspeople, Chris decides to open a small legal brothel. This is an extraordinary story of love, commitment, the uniquely Australian culture of country people and a resilience that seems to know no bounds.
FLORIDA PREMIERE WORLD PREMIERE FLORIDA PREMIERE BURZYNSKI CONVERSATIONS WITH DO IT AGAIN Director: Eric Merola Director: Robert Patton-Spruill Producer: Eric Merola ARTISTS Producer: Geoff Edgers Writer: Eric Merola Director: Vincent Morelli Writer: Geoff Edgers Cast: Stanislaw Burzynski, M.D., PhD., Producers: Bobby Moresco, Vincent Morielli Cast: Sting, Zooey Deschanel, Robyn Julian Whitaker, M.D., David Kessler, M.D., Writer: Vincent Morelli Hutchcock, Paul Weller, Geoff Edgers Rep. Joe Barton, Michael Friedman, M.D. Running Time: 1 hour, 24 minutes Running Time: 1 hour, 27 minutes Running Time: 1 hour, 48 minutes Country of Origin: USA Country of Origin: USA Country of Origin: USA Language: English Language: English Language: English This uncensored 84-minute documentary follows “Do It Again” is about one man's quest to The story of Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski who won the six fringe artists – a painter, an architect, a reunite the ‘60s rock band, The Kinks. But it's street magician, an installation artist, an exotic largest legal battle against the Food & Drug more, as we follow Geoff Edgers, a Boston dancer turned performer, and an ex-con ink Administration in American history. ‘Burzynski’ Globe staff writer, driven by both his desire to takes the audience through the treacherous, pen artist – through a year of living on the edge – through their trials, tribulations, triumphs create something special before he turns 40 yet victorious, 14-year journey both Dr. Burzynski and his longing to reclaim his teenage garage and his patients have had to endure in order and total failures. Through prison, eviction, financial ruin, creative success, standing band past. Along this journey he will to obtain FDA-approved clinical trials of encounter Sting, Zooey Deschanel, Clive Davis, Antineoplastons, which are responsible for ovations and totally unexpected personal transformations. Set in New Orleans, but reflect- Peter Buck, Paul Weller, Robyn Hitchcock and, curing some of the most incurable forms of of course, members of The Kinks. terminal cancer. ing artists worldwide, this is Bohemia 2010. 36 for an updated schedule visit WWW.PBIFILMFEST.ORG *All events and venues are subject to change. PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALDocumentaries DOCUMENTARIES
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FILTHY RICH GARBAGE DREAMS GIVING IT UP GOD WENT SURFING Director: Mark Crupi Director: Mai Iskander Director: Frank Ruy Producer: Mark Crupi Producer: Mai Iskander Producers: Rachel Fleit, Brendan Daw, Frank Ruy WITH THE DEVIL Running Time: 1 hour, 14 minutes Running Time: 1 hour, 19 minutes Writer: Frank Ruy Director: Alexander Klein Country of Origin: USA Country of Origin: USA Cast: Arnold Cousart, Sergio Huapaya, Jonzen Cast: Arthur Rashkovan, Matt Olsen, Language: English Language: Egyptian Cousart, Mark Mullen, & Galo Cesar Ramirez Mofeed Jabar Running Time: 1 hour, 24 minutes Running Time: 1 hour, 24 minutes While examining the striking dichotomy Garbage Dreams is a moving story of young Country of Origin: USA Country of Origin: USA between the ultra rich of Palm Beach, and the men growing up in the world’s largest garbage Language: English Language: English poor residents of West Palm Beach, filmmaker village, a ghetto located on the outskirts of Mark Vincent asked the biggest names in the Cairo, searching for a ways to eke out a living Giving It Up imbeds us in the Hollywood The attempts of two Tel-Aviv based surfers Palm Beach social circle to throw a Gala for a for their families and facing tough choices as paparazzi wars as it tells the story of two former to deliver 23 surfboards into Gaza, where cause a little less glamorous then 'The Museum they try to do the right thing for the planet. LA gang members who co founded JFX Direct, a group of young Palestinians are rumored of Fashion History' – A homeless shelter, housing an A list celebrity photo agency. Although these to be riding waves.The filmmakers go on men, women, and dozens of children (ages 3 two best friends have traded their 9s and Uzis months and up) in their backyard. Filthy Rich is for cameras, they and their small team of to explore the conflict in its large context, a controversial glimpse at a sub-culture that photographers still fight a guerilla war on the dodging rocket fire and Hamas operatives goes to great lengths to promote itself as the streets of Los Angeles. in their search for world peace and most generous society in the world. perfect waves.
FLORIDA PREMIERE U.S. PREMIERE SPECIAL PRESENTATION GREENLIT GYPSY CHILD THIEVES HER NAME WAS STEVEN IDA’S DANCE CLUB Director: Miranda Bailey, Marc Lesser Director: Liviu Tipurita Director: Dave Timko Director: Dalit Kimor Producers: Miranda Bailey, Marc Lesser, Producers: Liviu Tipurita, Sam Bagnall, Producers: Bud Bultman, Rose Arce Producers: Yael Sharit, Dalit Kimor Lauren Selman Lucy Hetheringon Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Writer: Dalit Kimor Cast: Miranda Bailey and the cast & crew of the Writer: Liviu Tipurita Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 59 minutes feature film, “The River Why” Cast: Liviu Tipurita Language: English Country of Origin: Israel Matt Leutwyler, Zach Gilford Running Time: 59 minutes Language: Hebrew, Russian Running Time: 50 minutes Country of Origin: United Kingdom Steven Stanton, former Largo, FL, city manager, Country of Origin: USA Language: Spanish, Italian, Romanian, English appeared to have the perfect life: a loving wife Once a year in Ida’s club, a ballroom dancing Language: English and son, an influential job. Stanton described it competition takes place. All the competitors Award-winning filmmaker Liviu Tipurita goes as “paradise.” That dream world – “Steven’s are way past retirement age, but they still Movie people are legendarily liberal and left inside the closed world of Romanian Gypsies – World” – all changed when Stanton’s plans to dance and sing, fall in love suffer disappointment. leaning, particularly when it comes to the the poorest and most marginalized community become a woman were revealed. Stanton tells The participants hardly know one another environment. Greenlit puts their commitment to in Europe – to expose the shocking plight of a dramatic story of public and private struggle outside the club walls, but their lives, full of the test as filmmaker Miranda Bailey (executive exploited children who are forced onto the during this transition. Interviews with Stanton’s streets to beg and steal. He captures on problems, are gradually revealed to us. The producer of The Squid and the Whale) follows wife, teen-age son and co-workers, along with the production of The River Why, starring Zach camera the racism the Gypsies are being magical atmosphere of the club and the Gilford (Friday Night Lights) as it attempts to subjected to and the efforts made to integrate childhood diaries, personal journals, and family ballroom dancing, gives them the strength to keep an environmentally friendly set thanks to them into the wider society, as well as the films, take viewers into the world of Steven as overcome the wear and tear of time, the health the supervision of a "green" consultant. What involvement of the families in the exploitation of he transitions to Susan. problems and difficult memories. They become starts off with great enthusiasm quickly devolves the children. princes and princesses, for whom anything is in this insightful and hilarious film. still a possibility. for an updated schedule visit WWW.PBIFILMFEST.ORG 37 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALDocumentaries DOCUMENTARIES
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MILKING THE RHINO MOONSHINE TO THE FINISH QUEEN OF JERUSALEM ROSA'S JOURNEY Director: David E. Simpson Director: Dalia Mevorach, Dani Dothan Producer: David E. Simpson LINE: THE UNOFFICIAL Producers: Dalia Mevorach, Dani Dothan THE STORY OF A Writer: David E. Simpson BEGINNINGS OF NASCAR Writers: Dalia Mevorach, Dani Dothan NATION Running Time: 1 hour, 23 minutes Running Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Director: Luigi Acquisto Country of Origin: USA Director: John Lyons Murphy Country of Origin: Israel, USA Producers: Stella Zammataro, Luigi Acquisto Language: Swahili, English Producers: Scott Pasch, Lou Frezza, Robert Fagan Language: Hebrew Writer: Luigi Acquisto Cast: Junior Johnson, Bobby Allison, Tiger Running Time: 52 Minutes Professor Trude Dothan, 86, is the first lady of The Maasai of Kenya and Namibia's Himba, two Tom Pistone, Frances Flock, Wanda Lund Early Country of Origin: Australian Israeli archeology. She is an Israel Prize laureate of Earth’s oldest cattle cultures, are in the midst Running Time: 1 hour, 22 minutes Language: English of upheaval. After a century of ‘white man and an international expert on the Philistines. Country of Origin: USA Her son, musician, writer, and filmmaker Dani conservation’, which displaced them and Language: English The journey of independent East Timor through fueled resentment towards wildlife, they are Dothan, decides it is time to ‘excavate’ his mother’s energetic life. But then she falls and is the eyes of a remarkable and resilient woman. vying to share the wildlife-tourism pie. American stock car racing began with the advent of Following the acclaimed documentary East Community-based conservation, which tries to housebound for the first time in her life. Dani Prohibition. Moonshiners sped illegal whiskey through returns home and discovers a life that his Timor – Birth of a Nation, Rosa’s Journey picks balance the needs of wildlife and people, has the back woods, sirens and gunfire left in their dust. up the story of young East Timorese widow Rosa been touted as ‘win-win.’ The reality is more mother kept hidden from him. Trude catalogs Early stars of the sport were wild. Drivers played outra- objects, drawings, even death masks. Layer Martins and her family seven years after complex. Charting the collision of ancient ways geous pranks partied hard, and drove planes, trains, after layer, Dani uncovers a world he never independence. Unlike the celebratory climate with Western expectations, Milking The Rhino and automobiles with extreme results, on and off the knew; as the layers unravel, so does the of 2000, life in East Timor is violent and tells intimate, hopeful and heartbreaking stories track. The early days of the sport, and the men and relationship between mother and son. democracy fragile as the world’'s youngest of people facing deep cultural change. women at its heart, have largely been forgotten. nations faces an uncertain future.
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SAYED KASHUA – THE DESERT OF THE ELEPHANT IN THE FOREVER SCARED FORBIDDEN ART LIVING ROOM Director: Dorit Zimbalist Directors: Tchavdar Georgiev, Amanda Pope Director: Michael Webber Producers: Dorit Zimbalist, Barak Heymann Producers: Tchavdar Georgiev, Amanda Pope Producer: Michael Webber Writer: Dorit Zimbalist Writers: Amanda Pope, Tchavdar Georgiev Writer: Michael Webber Running Time: 53 minutes Running Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Cast: Tim Harrison, Terry Brumfield Country of Origin: Israel Country of Origin: Uzebekistan Running Time: 1 hour, 43 minutes Language: Hebrew, Arabic Language: Russian, English Country of Origin: USA Language: English I'm scared of airplanes, helicopters, tanks and How does art survive in a time of oppression? soldiers. I’m scared of terrorist attacks. I’m During the Soviet rule artists who stay true to TThe controversial world of raising the deadliest scared of Jews, I’m scared of Arabs, I’m scared their vision are executed, sent to mental and most exotic animals on earth as common that one day, they’ll put us in refuges camps. hospitals or Gulags. Their plight inspires young household pets. he story follows the journey of Sayed Kashua – Forever Scared accompanies Igor Savitsky. He pretends to buy state- two men at the heart of the issue. One, Tim an Israeli-Arab author and scriptwriter, for seven years through the upheavals that change his approved art but instead daringly rescues Harrison, an Ohio police officer whose mission is life. This is a portrait of a writer and publicist 40,000 forbidden fellow artist's works and to protect exotic animals and the public, and who is also a loving husband and a father. His creates a museum in the desert of Uzbekistan. the other, Terry Brumfield, a big-hearted man family pays a heavy price for the choices he Ben Kingsley, Sally Field and Ed Asner voice the who struggles to keep two pet African lions that makes and the perpetual wandering from place diaries and letters of Savitsky and the artists. he loves like his own family. to place, from nation to nation. 38 for an updated schedule visit WWW.PBIFILMFEST.ORG *All events and venues are subject to change. PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALDocumentaries DOCUMENTARIES
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THE LEGEND OF THE POLO KID Director: Nathaniel McCullagh PALE MALE Producers: Nathaniel McCullagh, Barnaby Parker, Director: Frederic Lilien Martin Coleman Producers: Frederic Lilien & Janet Hess Writer: Nathaniel McCullagh Writer: Janet Hess Featuring: Santiago Torres, Miguelito Torres, Cast: Mary Tyler More Nacho Figueras, Adolfo Cambiaso Running Time: 85 minutes Runtime: 1 hour, 2 minutes Country of Origin: USA / Belgium Country: USA Language: English Language: English with Spanish subtitles
When a young Belgian comes to New York City looking Polo is one of the oldest, fastest and most dangerous team sports on earth. It is seen as for his destiny, he finds a remarkable red-tailed hawk an exclusive, elite world drenched in luxury and living on the ledge of a posh 5th Avenue building. privilege. THE POLO KID goes behind the Inspired by this bold bird, he buys his first video cam- scenes to tell the true story of how a era and begins to follow the hawk.And so begins a 13-year-old boy from an ordinary background magnificent obsession. left home, school and family far behind to become a polo star. Santiago Torres' journey takes him from the polo fields of California to Argentina, Florida, New York and Mexico.
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THESPIANS WINGS OF SILVER: Director: Warren Skeels The Vi Cowden Story Producer: Brenda Egedy Kolb Director: Mark Bonn, Christine Bonn Running time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Producer: Christine Bonn Country of Origin: USA Cast: Vi Cowden Language: English Running Time: 33 minutes Country of Origin: USA Every performer starts somewhere and many of Language: English them started in their high school thespian troupe. Thespians is the story of 4 of those When the country needed every man, she troupes as they embark on the incredible answered the call. They weren’t formally journey of preparing for the largest high school recognized, received no military benefits, theatre festival in the world. Thespians explores many Americans don’t even know that they the wins, the losses and the lessons which lead exist, yet today, women’s place in this country us to understand that the ‘superior’ ratings and might be very different if Vi Cowden, and the accolades are not actually the goal – but it is 1,073 other women like her, hadn’t been willing the journey itself – one which begins as all to do the job they did. A story of triumph and theatre does – in a rehearsal room somewhere inspiration over adversity, Vi and her fellow with ‘two boards and a passion.’ Women Airforce Service Pilots (W.A.S.P.) changed the course of Women’s history.
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AMEXICA AVABOT BANANA BREAD CURIOUS THING Director: Ronald Krauss Director: Jamie Surgener Director: Barton Landsman Director: Alain R. Hain Producer: Ronald Krauss Writer: Jamie Surgener Producer: Dina Oberley Producers: Jason Mills & Alain R. Hain Writer: Ronald Krauss Cast: Tracy Surgener Writers: Barton Landsman Writer: Jason Mills Cast: Joseph Ferrante, Annalynne Mccord, Running Time: 10 minutes, 33 seconds Cast: John Livingston, Deena Freeman, Robert Cast: Danny Bernardy, Matthew Wilkas, Jordan James Silver, Chadrian McKnight, Michael Evanet, Rad Rebecca Pappa Running Time: 23 minutes Country of Origin: USA Daly, Mark Robinson, Dominic Bernacchi, Sam Running Time: Country of Origin: USA Language: English Carson, Joe Mitchell, Chris MacEwan, Daniel Country of Origin: USA Language: English Avabot is a sci-fi space adventure that takes O'Meara, Gary Blankenhorn, Anthony Bertram Language: English Running Time: 9 minutes A young boy from Mexico is sold by a human place approximately three hundred years in the Country of Origin: USA Jared is closeted. Sam is straight. They find a trafficking ring to two con artists from Los future. It’s a heartwarming story about Davis Language: English connection in each other that they’ve never Angeles with a get rich scheme. They portray and his humanoid robot and their adventures in experienced before, but where do they go from him as their son, extorting money from innocent space as David attempts to teach the robot As Matt Meyerson has coffee at his parents' house, there? Using documentary audio as narration people by risking the boy's life in staged auto- human emotions. we see that he has a worried Jewish mother. She's for the film, “Curious Thing” crosses many mobile accidents.Trapped, alone with his cap- concerned about his health and the freelance boundaries, both in form and subject. tors, and unable to speak for himself, the boy nature of his work. But after Matt leaves for his job, we decides to take his fate into his own hands. discover that his mom might actually have good reason to worry.
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EL ENCARGADO EL TIO FACUNDO ENCUENTRO – ENCOUNTER FATHER AND SISTER Director: Sergio Barrejón Director: Alejandro Cachoua Director: Nick Igea Director: Soyeon Kim Producer: Nahikari Ipiña Producers: Alejandro Cachoua, Asori Soto Producer: Nick Igea Producer: Soyeon Kim Writers: Sergio Barrejón, Nacho Vigalondo Writer: Alejandro Cachoua Cast: Alex Garcia Writer: Soyeon Kim Cast: Iñigo Navares Cast: Jorge Ali, Rafael Lahera, Carlos E. Running Time: 21 minutes, 20 seconds Running Time: 5 minutes Running Time: 8 minutes Almirante, Broselianda Hernandez, Monica Country of Origin: Spain Country of Origin: South Corea / USA Country of Origin: Spain Molinet, Amada Morado Language: Spanish Language: Silent Language: Spanish Running Time: 28 minutes, 39 seconds Country of Origin: Mexico A boy and a girl accidentally meet on the street, A chance occurrence leads to a workplace Martin, who is 9, is put in charge of his class Language: Spanish three years after she broke up with him. temptation. during the teacher's absence. He must write on the blackboard the names of those who speak. In Cártamo, where I was born, something hap- An easy job... until the class bully starts talking. pened during the summer of 1952 that pretty much shattered my hopes of ever having a normal life. My family and I of my had lived quietly when without any warnings Uncle Facundo showed up.
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HEART HECTOR CORP. JENNY KILO Director: Jill Dana Siegel Director: Gary Lee Director: Jonson D'Angelo Director: Phil Lorin, Kiel Murray Running Time: 1 minute, 29 seconds Producer: Luke E. Watson Producers: Louise A Stewart, Andy Blake Producer: Colin Ducey Country of Origin: USA Cast: Roger Horn, Preston Smith Writers: Jonson D'Angelo, Ella Blake, Writers: Phil Lorin, Kiel Murray Language: Silent Running Time: 10 minutes Richard O’Brien Cast: Elizabeth Ho, Joaquin Garay III, Nik Tyler, Country of Origin: USA Cast: Ella Blake, Katherine Ingle, Lorcan Culley Fredricksen This film was a semifinalist in the Stand Up to Language: English O'Toole, Camille Coduri, Alfie Allen, Running Time: 38 minutes, 59 seconds Cancer Film Challenge 2008. Richard O’Brien, Ryan Mitchell Country of Origin: USA A thriller about a company, Hector Corporation, Running Time: 8 minutes Language: Spanish, English that must take extreme measures to manage Country of Origin: United Kingdom their employees with unexpected executioners. Language: English When police officer Min Lee gets a chance to Our righteous hero, Victor, takes us through his work one undercover shift, she jumps on it, experience and shows how justice prevails in A modern day fable that follows the life of a eager to prove herself. She and her partner catch a dealer with a kilo of cocaine, but the the end. young girl, who believes that her popularity status at school will increase if she becomes arrest crumbles when Min loses the kilo during more like her peers who are obsessed with the foot chase. Desperate not to go back to fashion and material goods. The film is tongue the station empty-handed, Min makes a deal in cheek, colorful and cautionary. The film is with her arrestee, if he can buy her another based around a poem adapted and narrated kilo, she'll arrest his supplier and let him go. by Richard O Brien (Rocky Horror Show, Crystal Maze).
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LEONARDO LUCKY LOTUS MAKE-UP MIND THE GAP Director: Jim Capobianco Director: Ken Ochiai Director: Scott Tuft Director: Shaun Majumder Producer: Jim Capobianco Producer: Jacqueline Tambunting Producers: Nicole Ettinger, Scott Tuft Producer: Michael Corbiere Running Time: 9 minutes, 30 seconds Writer: Cara Fason Writer: Scott Tuft Writer: Shaun Majumder Country of Origin: USA Cast: Catherine Ai, Caroline Do Cast: Julie Hagerty, Leisha Hailey Cast: Kumar Pallana, Shelby Fenner, Language: English Running Time: 16 minutes Running Time: 14 minutes Lyndsay Reader Country of Origin: USA Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 7 minutes, 14 seconds Follow Leonardo as he concocts his flying Language: Vietnmese, English Language: English Country of Origin: Canada machine, gets ready for flight and finally... Language: English well you just have to see where the maestro's Cong owns and operates Lucky Lotus – a Shelley is the image of a happy suburban creativity takes him. Leonardo is about the jour- successful hostess bar where men come for housewife, Shelley's greatest concern seems to When a sexy beautiful young woman sits next ney of the creative spirit, through much failure, flirtatious conversation and company. Cong's be finding the ideal temperature for roasting a to a sweet elderly man on a train, the ride is pain, success and ruin. A journey that often only daughter (Lien) is her most popular hostess, chicken. However, when an intrepid cosmetics anything but boring. This is a sweet comedy does not end where the artist thought it would. but Lien has become jaded by the flashy saleswoman calls on her, it becomes clear that about first and last impressions. Shelley is not as content as one might think. lifestyle that Cong has forged for her since Throughout her makeover, Shelley discloses leaving Vietnam. When Cong discovers that what she feels to be her impossible predica- Lien plans to leave Lucky Lotus for a life in New ment. But nothing is impossible and we learn York City, the two struggle over the limits of that this cosmetician’s skills reach far beyond sacrifice and family. cosmetics. for an updated schedule visit WWW.PBIFILMFEST.ORG 41 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Shorts SHORT FILMS
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NO COUNTRY FOR OBEDIENCE OUT OF SYNC POI DOGS Director: David Holechek Director: Peet Gelderblom Director: Joel Moffett OLD YELLER Producers: Daniel Holechek, Naomi Kasa, Producer: Marije Hendriksen Producer: Joel Moffett Director: Arbi Pedrossian Caleb Brown Writer: Peet Gelderblom Writer: Joel Moffett Writers: Michael Gustafson, Arbi Pedrossian Writer: David Holechek Cast: Romijn Conen, Marieke de Kruijf, Cast: Toa Smith, Anela Manu Cast: Todd Ritz, Tonya Cornelisse, Daniel Rene Scheyes Beau van Erven Dorens Running Time: 12 minutes Zacapa, Terence Rotolo, Peter O'Meara, Running Time: 9 minutes, 45 seconds Running Time: 9 minutes, 58 seconds Country of Origin: USA McLean McGown, Oriana Cognata Country of Origin: USA Country of Origin: The Netherlands Language: English Running Time: 9 minutes Language: English Language: Dutch with English subtitles Country of Origin: USA The story of two local Hawaii teenagers and Language: English Jason wakes up on the day of a very important A man departs his house, only to realize what their awkward attempts at expressing a bud- work presentation to find that he is being he leaves behind. By separating sound from ding romantic interest in each other. Toa, a Lane Hicks is a young, bright Hollywood followed by a series of mysterious, floating, visuals, Out of Sync paints a uniquely involving tough-acting lineman on a crappy high school assistant who works for a sleazy but successful nagging words. Why are they here? Where are football team, has just lost the big game. reality show producer. His tasks reach absurdity portrait of a marriage at breaking point. Is there they coming from? As the minutes tick away to still time to save it? Anela, the tough-acting tuba player tries to when the boss asks Lane to have his dog eutha- the one of the biggest moments of his career, console Toa. Ashamed, Toa pushes her away. nized. Lane picks up the dog from the boss's Jason is hopelessly distracted. It isn't until he After a tense fight, Toa and Anela find com- house and takes him to the vet where he finds can take a step back from his busy life that he mon ground by overcoming their pride and out the dog is actually healthy. Turns out he begins to realize the meaning of these ominous accepting each others help. had the wrong house and dog all along. and annoying messages.
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PORCELAIN & PROCESSION ROAD TO MOLOCH SECOND WIND Director: Beth Spitalny Director: Robert Glickert Director: Ian Worrel DIAMONDS Producers: Brooke Randolph, Tess Ortbals Producers: Robert Glickert, Claudia DiDomenico Producer: Ian Worrel Director: Ryan Silbert Writer: Beth Spitalny Writers: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Robert Glickert Writer: Ian Worrel Producers: Bradley Werner, Julius Onah, Cast: Lisa Strauss, Mark Miller Cast: Erik Fellows, Westley Thornton, Iyad Hajjaj, Running Time: 12 minutes Marc Parees, Ryan Silbert, Robert Profusek Running Time: 17 minutes Naama Kates Country of Origin: USA Writers: Ryan Silbert, Aaron Tracy, Bradley Werner Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 16 minutes, 55 seconds Language: English Cast: John Lavelle, Joan Barber, Language: English Country of Origin: USA Chloe Whiteford, Norm Golden Language: English The story of two friends, an old man and a twenty Running Time: 7 minutes With their relationship kept a secret due to their foot cat: On the journey their friendship is tested Country of Origin: USA religion; Shayna is unable to grieve when her While on a mission to locate three missing sol- when they make a strange discovery. Language: English boyfriend passes away suddenly. Shayna stows diers, a team of reconnaissance marines away in his hearse with the hope to bide some encounter a blood-spattered Iraqi stumbling Why don't fancy homes ever have a plunger in time and find some closure. This is not an easy through the desert. After following the distraught the bathroom?' With a splash of 30's slapstick in task when she comes face to face with Tim, a man into the depths of an insurgent cave, the an 80's comedy of circumstance, Porcelain & grumpy hearse driver who'd rather be alone Diamonds centers on Jimmy Waldricki's heroic with the dead than with a ball-of-emotions marines make a horrifying discovery bringing quest to pop the question when events conspire teenager. Tim and Shayna help each other out them face-to-face with an ancient evil. against him. Porcelain ultimately is story of best more than they ever thought two complete intentions gone haywire. strangers could.
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SKYLIGHT SPOILER SUMMER THE CEMETERY CLUB Director: David Baas Producers: Tracey Whitmore, Simon Lewis Director: Marc Wiskemann Director: Yitz Brilliant Writer: David Baas Writer: Ed Whitmore Writer: Marc Wiskemann Producer: Geoffrey Booth Running Time: 4 minutes, 37 seconds Cast: Al Weaver, Stephen Wight, Running Time: 1 minutes, 59 seconds Writer: Yitz Brilliant Country of Origin: Canada Michelle Dockery, Joel Beckett Country of Origin: USA Cast: Emily Mitchell,Larry Swansen, Language: English Running Time: 14 minutes, 17 seconds Language: English Tom Fenaughty, Thomas Crouch Country of Origin: United Kingdom Running Time: 23 minutes Skylight shows the fate of penguins in Antarctica Language: English The love we find on a warm summer evening is Country of Origin: USA and other 'Inconsequential' animals worldwide if sometimes the most fleeting love of all. Language: English environmental trends continue. Spoiler is a warm hearted black comedy set in Putney, South West London, about Tom and Edgar, recently deceased and enjoying his Neil, a couple of idiots who hang around out- afterlife, discovers that his nagging widow has side cinemas shouting out the endings of films bought the plot next to his own. prevent her to people waiting to buy their tickets. from joining 'The Cemetery Club' – and ruining his afterlife. Edgar is forced to act as her tem- porary guardian angel while working out a plan to scare her off. But while watching over her, he falls back in love with the woman he thought he was happy to leave behind.
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THE FANTASY FACTORY THE FARM THE HYBRID UNION THE MILL Director: Genevray Jerome Director: Jon Hill Director: Serguei Kouchnerov Director: David Freyne Producer: Genevray Jerome Producer: Justin Scot, Jon Hill Producer: Serguei Kouchnerov Writer: David Freyne Writer: Hédouin Camille Writer: Justin Scot Running Time: 4 minutes, 23 seconds Cast: Liam McEvoy, Fionn O' Shea, Cast: Carcaud Guillaume, Le Moal Manon Cast: Justin Scot, Garrett M. Brown, Dave Matos, Country of Origin: USA Lesley Conroy, Paul Roe Running Time: 11 minutes, 30 seconds Jason Wade Language: English Running Time: 4 minutes, 23 seconds Country of Origin: France Running Time: 12 minutes Country of Origin: Ireland Language: French Country of Origin: USA The oil paintings by Serguei Kouchnerov come Language: English Language: English alive in Hybrid Union, a series of little animated Jean was brought up by his father to worship comedies. The heroes, whose energy is running A family camping trip takes an unexpected turn Super X Man, the super hero of sex. He falls in Set against the snow-capped mountains of out, go on a quest to find a new source. On when a young boy, Declan, awakes in their tent love with Audrey, who spent her childhood Utah, this is an honest look at the trials of their journey, they meet unusual new characters to find that he is entirely alone. Scared and reading love-filled fairy tales. The collision of America's housing crisis. Greed, guns, steel and novel challenges. Science has taught us confused, the boy runs through the forest until their contrasted upbringings leads them to and powder shape the history or our industrial that energy can neither be created nor he reaches a dilapidated mill. Do the answers create the Fantasy Factory, a initiation for their advancement into the ever changing western destroyed; it can only be transformed. lie within? US; and the lives of these four tragic men. child to the wonders of love and desire Though the uncertainty of our county's econom- ic future is unclear, it is clear that men's blood and lust have sharply defined us to this fine razor's edge we have pushed toward. for an updated schedule visit WWW.PBIFILMFEST.ORG 43 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Shorts SHORT FILMS
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THE NEW TENANTS THE ONE LAST TIME TOG MISE LEAT TOUCH Director: Joachim Back Director: Scott Weintrob Director: Aaron O'Reilly Director: Jen McGowan Producers: Erika Hampson, Sam Bisbee, Tivi Producers: Lucy Taylor, Jonna Birgans, Producer: Brian Bourke Producers: Emile Mocey-Hanton, Magnusson, Christian Potalivo, Johanne Hoerby Scott Weintrob Writer: Aaron O'Reilly Jamie R. Robinson, Philip Lott Writer: Anders Thomas Jensen Writer: Scott Weintrob Cast: Jac Mordaunt, Tom O'Sullivan, Writers: Colin Pink, Jen McGowan Cast: David Rakoff, Jamie Harrold, Vincent Cast: Siobhan Flynn, Hakeem, Kae Kazim Melanie Clark Pullen Cast: Lily Knight, Rachel Kanouse D'Onofrio, Kevin Corrigan, Liane Balaban, Running Time: 8 minutes, 30 seconds Running Time: 12 minutes Running Time: 10 minutes, 58 seconds Helen Hanft Country of Origin: United Kingdom Country of Origin: Ireland Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 20 minutes Language: English Language: Irish Language: English Country of Origin: Denmark/USA Language: English At 6:08pm on 09/09/09 there will be an auto- Young Daithi makes a discovery about Santa, Two women make an unusual connection while matic timer test on the bank vault. The bank the lie we all conspire to keep from children. waiting for a train. A prying neighbor, a glassy-eyed drug dealer, heist is planned to perfection, everything is Disturbed by the obvious consequences of what and a husband brandishing both a weapon ready and every eventuality if accounted for, this means, and how he now sees his parents, and a vendetta make up the welcome wagon what could go wrong? Wearing Wizard of Oz he embarks on a solitary journey to change his in darkly satirical short film. Set amidst the masks for disguise the heist is on, the one con- dition for success, they must be out by 18:10. future. Tog Mise This is a stylish portrayal of lone- as-yet-unopened boxes and the hopes for a liness and childhood in the modern Irish family. fresh start of two men on what might just be the Everything is carried out to plan, until at 18:09, worst moving day ever, their new apartment a second group of robbers wearing super hero reveals its terrifying history in a film that is by masks enter; they have been given the same turns funny, and frightening. inside tip. What now?
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UNDER GOD WHAT IF... WOKE UP UGLY PRELUDE IN E MINOR Director: Richard Farmer Director: V.Karuna Prakash Director: Ryan Parker Director: Luca Escriva Producers: Wade Harpootlian Writer: Sri Ram Writer: G.B. Shannon Producers: Luca Escriva, Sam Hixon Writer: Richard Farmer Running Time: 3 minutes, 7 seconds Cast: G.B. Shannon, Annie Gaia Writer: Luca Escriva Cast: Jeffrey Buckner Ford, Rob Monroe Country of Origin: India Running Time: 20 minutes, 46 seconds Cast: Max Roeg, Liss Mirkin, Ashley Ann Running Time: 9 minutes, 30 seconds Language: English Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 8 minutes Country of Origin: USA Language: English Country of Origin: USA Language: English The story deals with the vision of a young boy, Language: English who in his leisure time activity envisions a big Herbert Thibadeaux is changing. One day he Combining questions of Faith, Technology and message through his small act of pass timing. wakes up malformed, the next he's too hand- Arthur, a young pianist, his future placed out of Politics, UNDER GOD is a Cold War-era parable about The story just tries to tell the quality and some for society to accept, but his transforma- reach by the limitations of his body, adapts by the day President Eisenhower met with the world’s first vividness in a vision, involved in a leisure time tions raise suspicion in the girl of his dreams finding comfort in the only thing he has left, super computer, UNIVAC. activity of a young boy. who's been through a transformation of her his mind. own. Now, Herbert must make a sacrifice to prove his love.
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Yvonne S. Boice John Oxendine George Elmore Burt Aaronson Randi Emerman Chair Vice Chair Secretary & Treasurer Chairman Emeritus Executive Director
2010 Board of Directors The Palm Beach International Film Festival Board and Staff are grateful to our extraordinary volunteers for helping us make our Festival a Dr. Judith Garcia Liz Grace Greg Hauptner Arlene Herson great success! We couldn’t have done it without you!
Paul Noble Douglas Rill Bob Sanders Karen Weiss
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Deborah Bottorff Advertising Graphic Designer/Writer/Consultant
For over 20 years Deborah Bottorff has provided exciting, targeted advertising solutions for a broad scope of local, national and international clients. Her products include logos, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, newspaper and magazine advertisements, signage, direct mail and web design. She has owned a partnership in an art gallery and has been a professor at the prestigious Art Institute of Dallas. She has also served as a guest speaker at several major universities. Deborah has given back to the community by mentoring children at the Milagro Center, a charitable organization serving at-risk children in Delray Beach. She currently lives in Boynton Beach and spends her leisuretime playing piano, gardening, painting, writing, playing golf and tennis. www.deborahbottorff.com
Kevin Manger Student and Winner of the Palm Beach International Film Festival Poster Contest
Kevin Manger, a South Florida Native is a full time student at the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, where he is a senior, currently working on his Palm Beach Bachelors of Science degree International in Graphic Design. He also studies photography and illustration. Before college, Kevin attended Douglas High School in Parkland. He has worked on a variety of proj- ects from community mural paintings to designing email campaigns, and has performed an internship with Boca Java, producing e-advertisements and promotions. Upon graduation, Kevin intends to find a position with a prominent advertising agency. [email protected]
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