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NHFILMFESTIVAL.COM OCTOBER 17.18.19.20 2013 1 2 WELCOME TO THE 13TH ANNUAL NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL! This was definitely a record breaking year, a year of new filmmaking is in its golden age. Ordinary, albeit passionate adventures, a year of firsts. We received more submissions and ambitious, people now have the means to document than ever before, resulting in a larger than life program of and share their stories with high caliber cameras that nearly 100 films. We found a new permanent headquarters produce incredible footage, and bring it to the screen with home at the Discover Portsmouth Center, and a new venue top shelf editing equipment. The entire world has become a for our Saturday night Moët & Chandon after party at film set with endless possibility. Martingale Wharf. And for the first time, we are opening a second venue at The Music Hall Loft for Thursday’s New The pursuit of freedom is a theme that we will never stop Hampshire Day and Night. We simply had no choice other seeing in film, nor would we want to. Freedom is an idea that than to expand New Hampshire Day and Night because is so often assumed, but doesn’t exist as much as you think, there is so much brilliance coming out of New Hampshire or want it to. The stories of freedom seekers and those who that we had to accommodate as many films as physically oppress them are powerful. From oppressive regimes, to possible. nosy neighbors, to bossy family members trying to control the choices of others on who to love, what to consume, and We couldn’t be more thankful to the people that make how to live, the desire to break out and live free or die is this event possible. Our headlining sponsors, Francis Ford heavy throughout our narratives and our documentaries. Coppola Winery, Absolut Vodka, Moët & Chandon, Access Sports Medicine, KBW Financial Staffing and Recruiting, And finally, the yearning for love and meaning, the pursuit The Provident Bank, Veris Wealth Partners, Avery Insurance, of which has been the birthplace of all art forms. Whether Olde Port Properties, Stella Artois, and Pixel Media. Our these visual tales are told with fact or fiction they always community partner venues, The Music Hall, The Music Hall remain relatable. The search for significance is what makes Loft, Seacoast Repertory Theatre, the Moffatt-Ladd House, us human, even though the definition of love and a life well and the Discover Portsmouth Center. The volunteers who lived changes from each perspective. donate their time, expertise, and passion. And of course all of you, our patrons, who help make NHFF a vibrant and Through every film at this year’s festival the reason why we thought-provoking experience year after year. do what we do is completely evident: You can never see life from another’s point of view enough, you can never be too Through the hundreds of submissions we receive we get to educated on what is going on in the world. Art, whether see the common topics that rest heavily on the artist culture trendy or legendary, mysterious or manifest, against what psyche. This year the themes center around the end of the you believe or affirming your every thought will always world (as we know it), the pursuit of freedom, the yearning remain a representation of reality with the power to excite, for love and meaning. inspire, and change. And we’ve made some interesting discoveries. We work the whole year for this one weekend, to showcase the finest independent filmmaking in the world, and now If the end of our world or way of life is near, we can be sure that it’s here, it’s time to celebrate. We’re celebrating 12 that it will be captured with beauty and elegance, edited and years of film, of open-mindedness, of lightness shed on dark pieced together for future generations’ viewing pleasure. issues, of erupting laughter, of intense beauty, of growth and 2013 has been the best submission year we’ve ever seen, evolution, and we’re thrilled you’re here to celebrate with us. across the board, which resulted in the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make. As much as the western world SINCERELY, may be in decline, filmmaking and specifically independent THE DIRECTORS NHFILMFESTIVAL.COM OCTOBER 17.18.19.20 2013 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME LETTER - 13TH ANNUAL NHFF 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 4 PARTIES & CEREMONIES 6 Labor Day, pg. 00 SPONSORS 8 MAP OF PORTSMOUTH 10 LETTER FROM SENATOR JEANNE SHAHEEN 12 SCREENPLAY COMPETITION 14 NEW HAMPSHIRE NIGHT 16 The English Teacher, pg. 00 NH JURY BIOGRAPHIES 18 GRANNY AWARD CATEGORIES 20 GRAND JURY BIOGRAPHIES 22 FESTIVAL WEEKEND ACTIVITIES 26 PANELS & WORKSHOPS 28 EVENT SCHEDULE 30 Goodbye World, pg. 00 COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND VENUES 36 NHFF VOLUNTEERS/STAFF 48 VENUE AND RESTAURANT MAP 54 The Crash Reel, pg. 00 SYNOPSES FEATURE NARRATIVE FILMS 56 FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILMS 66 SHORT NARRATIVE FILMS 78 SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILMS 86 ANIMATED FILMS 88 Set Up Punch, pg. 00 NEW HAMPSHIRE PROGRAM FILMS 88 2 Because Accidents Happen... We offer walk-in medical care for minor injury and illness. • Walk-In Medical Care • No Appointment Necessary • Convenient Extended Hours • Save Time and Money Monday-Thursday: 7:30AM - 7:30PM Friday: 7:30AM - 7PM • Saturday: 7:30AM - 5PM 1 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH • accesswalkin.com • 603/775-7750 Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics • 603/775-7575 Joshua Siegel, MD Director of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgeon • Sports Medicine • Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound • PRP Therapy • Concussion Management Exeter • Plaistow • Portsmouth • Raymond • Rochester • accesssportsmed.com NHFILMFESTIVAL.COM OCTOBER 17.18.19.20 2013 3 GENERAL INFORMATION ONLINE PASS SALES PASS SALES DURING (OCT. 17-20) (BEFORE AND DURING) CREDIT CARD PURCHASES AVAILABLE www.nhfilmfestival.com NHFF RULE BOSTON CAMERA HEADQUARTERS 2013 The Discover Portsmouth Center www.themusichall.org 10 Middle St. | Portsmouth, NH 03801 | 603.436.8433 $12 $20 $35 $75 $150 (DAY PASS) INDIVIDUAL DAY ALL VIP PASS TICKETS NH DAY & NIGHT PASS WEEKEND Two-hour blocks All access to films, PASS including features PROGRAM panels, ceremonies and Four days, all films, or short blocks and Twelve hours of film that day’s after party panels, and after Premiere access to filmmaker Q&A’s. and discussion at one (excluding 100 Club parties (excluding 100 everything NHFF *Individual tickets at all price, Thursday, Oct. VIP Brunch). Club VIP Brunch) has to offer with venues except for The 17. advanced seating to Music Hall will only be all screenings plus sold at the screening venue, at the time of exclusive access to the the screening after pass 100 Club VIP Brunch holders have taken their seats. 13TH ANNUAL NHFF SHORT SLEEVE 13TH ANNUAL NHFF LONG SLEEVE 13TH ANNUAL NHFF BASEBALL HAT $20 $20 $20 NHFF 2013 RULE BOSTON All ticket and pass holders have access to CAMERA HEADQUARTERS Workshops, Panels, Special Events, After Parties* Discover Portsmouth Center (*100 Club VIP Brunch is only for VIP level pass holders) 10 Middle St. | Portsmouth, NH 03801 603.436.8433 OFFICES OF NHFF 155 Fleet St. • Vital Design Box Office and Artist Registration Portsmouth, NH 03801 • Olde Port Properties Stage (All Workshops and 603.647.6439 / 603.766.0401 Panels) www.nhfilmfestival.com • Flatbread Co. Hospitality Suite [email protected] • Mac Edge Internet Café and iPhone Charging Station www.twitter.com/nhff • APS Lighting Press Office www.facebook.com/NHFilmFestival • Information Booth 4 NHFILMFESTIVAL.COM OCTOBER 17.18.19.20 2013 5 PARTIES & CEREMONIES ALL WEEKEND THURSDAY FRIDAY OCT. 17 – 20, 2013 OCT. 17 OCT. 18 RULE BOSTON CAMERA HEADQUARTERS NEW HAMPSHIRE DAY & NIGHT OPENING NIGHT CEREMONIES SPECIAL EVENTS THE MUSIC HALL AND THE MUSIC HALL THE MUSIC HALL 7:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. LOFT 10 A.M. - 10 P.M. Entry included for all ticket and pass holders. RULE BOSTON CAMERA HEADQUARTERS DISCOVER PORTSMOUTH CENTER The 8th Annual New Hampshire Day and Opening Night Ceremonies for the 13th • Mac Edge Internet Cafe and iPhone Night is a mini film festival dedicated to Annual NHFF includes a catered reception Charging Station New Hampshire affiliated films. It takes presented by Four Restaurant in The • Vital Design Box Office and Artist place at The Music Hall Main Stage and the Music Hall Founder’s Lobby followed by Registration The Music Hall Loft. The evening culminates our opening night program. The program • NHFF 2013 Official Merchandise for Sale with the NHPTV New Hampshire Night begins with a short introduction of staff • Staff and Volunteer Headquarters Ceremonies. and sponsors, special presentations All pass and ticket holders invited. with the year’s special guests, and an NHPTV NEW HAMPSHIRE NIGHT THURSDAY: 10 A.M. - 7 P.M. CEREMONIES address from the executive director. The FRIDAY: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. THE MUSIC HALL 7 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. opening night program concludes with SATURDAY: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. Entry included for all ticket and pass the opening night feature “Labor Day”. SUNDAY: 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. holders. Please stay for a Q&A after the screening FLATBREAD CO. HOSPITALITY SUITE and join us at the Portsmouth Gas Light The NHPTV New Hampshire Night DISCOVER PORTSMOUTH CENTER Opening Night Party, at the Gas Light Co. Ceremonies presents the NH Film Awards, FRIDAY: 12 P.M. - 4 P.M. Third Floor Night Club. SATURDAY: 12 P.M. - 4 P.M. including “New Hampshire Film of the SUNDAY: 12 P.M. - 4 P.M. Year” decided upon by the NH Jury, and VITAL | PORTSMOUTH GAS LIGHT CO.