2009 each independent film festival / 2009 independent film festival each b rehoboth rehoboth -15 nov11 $5.00/Us rehoboth beach film society pUblication 302-645-9095 / [email protected] / www.rehobothfilm.com 6 s T en T InsIde... A Word From the Governor 7 A Word From the Film Society President 8 Sponsors 10-11 A Word From the Festival Program Director 12 Board Members / Staff 13 Everything You Need to Know About the Festival 14-15 Table of Con Table Audience Awards/Film Guidance System 16 Film Schedule 18-19 Film Index 20 Film Planner 21-22 About the Cover 24 Features Begin On 28 Documentaries Begin On 54 Shorts Begin On 62 Regional Showcase 74-76 Country Spotlight: Japan Sidebar Begins On 78-79 Animation Sidebar 82 Classic Cinema Sidebar: Cria Cuervos 83 Seminars 86-88 Live in the Lounge 90-91 Children’s Cinema Corner 92 Our Thanks 94 Film Society Members 96-97 Contributors 98 Comment Form 99 Membership Application 100 Guide to Advertisers 102-103 Films Beyond the Festival Back Cover www.rehobothfilm.com 302-645-9095 107 Truitt avenue, Rehoboth beach, delaware 19971 The film society does its best to make this program accurate but always check the website for the most up-to-date information: www.rehobothfilm.com 7 Gove R no R ’s ’s l e tt e R Dear Film Enthusiasts, Welcome to the twelfth year of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. This Film Festival, the largest in the State, presents a wonderful selection of American and international independent films, including shorts, documentaries, and features. Children’s Cinema Corner offers special activities for the youngest buffs. The Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival reveals how the art of film can entertain, educate and inspire. Whether you are a resident of or a visitor, to the State of Delaware, I know you will enjoy this superb cultural event. Sincerely, Jack Markell Governor 68 R e tt e deaR Friends and supporteRs of The festival, l Welcome to the twelfth year of the rehoboth beach film society’s major contribution to delaware’s vibrant arts culture. your support contributes to its continued success! ome The past year was marked by significant challenges Educational/Outreach Coordinator Wendi Dennis, for the Society, given the uncertain local, regional, and and Festival Program Director Joe Bilancio, along C national economic situation. We’ve managed to meet with administrative support from Malcolm Keen, those challenges for the time being, while continuing Marie Sardone, and webmaster Chuck Patalive. to improve upon the offerings at the Festival. The Festival and year-round programming couldn’t happen without them, in addition to more Wel The first evening of the Festival is once again than three-hundred dedicated volunteers who devoted to Locals Night. This approach gives our collectively contribute thousands of hours each fritz schranck regional supporters an early opportunity to see year. If you’d like to be a part of this community President, Board of Directors, some of the best films, thereby freeing up weekend effort as a volunteer or in some other way, we Rehoboth Beach Film Society viewing options for out-of-town visitors. welcome your participation. Morning viewing opportunities will once again be The Society also deeply appreciates the significant available for “early risers” on Friday, Saturday, and backing of its sponsors and benefactors, including fIlm fesTIval budGeT Sunday. And don’t forget the various activities that the Delaware Division of the Arts. Please help us Revenue: will take place in the tent to complement the Country show our appreciation by patronizing the many Ads $ 10,000 Spotlight: Japan sidebar. Be sure to read the Live in fine businesses and professions who sponsor this Grants $ 12,568 the Lounge section for more information. Festival or purchase advertisements in this program. Sales $ 17,565 Sponsors $ 25,000 Ticket sales $ 130,500 Putting together an event of this magnitude is not We are continually improving our service to the Other $ 6,515 cheap. Film Festival ticket revenues cover less than film-loving community, including expansion of our TOTAL $202,148 60% of production costs such as film screening online presence at www.rehobothfilm.com. Check Expenses: fees, shipping, printing, tent rental and utilities. On the website often between now and the next Festival Advertising $ 16,560 Box Office $ 18,600 the left is a summary of these funding challenges. to see what else you can enjoy! Film expenses $ 52,850 Understandably, your additional financial support Insurance $ 3,819 is always appreciated. Please use the comment form (in this program) or on Office and Other $ 5,995 our website to share your suggestions for additional Payroll Expenses $ 53,989 Phone & Utilities $ 2,440 While the Festival remains our premier event, the improvements—suggestions of events, operational Postage $ 1,400 Society also hosts many other events throughout enhancements, and additional funding sources we Printing $ 27,580 the year as part of its community outreach. Film- should explore. Your input is an important element Rent $ 22,717 related programming is offered for children, teens, to the mix of ideas we continually consider as we Sales $ 10,900 Travel & Guests $ 4,000 and adults in cooperation with such partners as work to keep the Rehoboth Beach Film Society in TOTAL $220,850 the Lewes and Rehoboth Public Libraries, the the forefront of Delaware’s cultural offerings. Net Income ($18,702) Rehoboth Art League, Delaware Technical & Community College, the Milton Historical Society, How can you HElp CAMP Rehoboth, and others. bRidgE tHE gap? enjoy the festival! • Become a member • Renew at a higher level Our dedicated staff handles all the work of the fritz schranck • Become a Sponsor Society, led by Executive Director Sue Early, President, Board of Directors • Purchase a program ad • Sponsor a film • Support RBFS fundraising activities throughout the year. your support is appreciated! 10 on TI production of the rehoboth beach independent film festival is made possible a through the support of many businesses, both large and small. the rehoboth beach film society thanks the following businesses for their generous support CI which collectively helps make this festival a wonderful, cultural event for e thousands of film buffs: R pp a Media Sponsors R ponso s Presenting Sponsors Corporate Sponsors Accommodations Sponsors 11 s ponso supportinG sponsoRs R a delaware River & bay authority Tanger outlet Center pp Japan foundation, new York united distributors of delaware R e CI metro Tech WXpn fm a TI ConTRIbuTInG sponsoRs on arena’s Café / 5 points William f. mcmanus & david p. nelson arena’s Cafe on the highway prudential Gallo RealToRs arena’s deli and bar public Radio delmarva atlantic horizons Rp home Care delmarva online summer house Restaurant duwayne R. litz, Realtor The sea BOVA associates, Inc. sponsoRs boardwalk builders Jack lingo Realtor Curtis J. leciejewski dds maGd Jakes seafood Restaurant Community bank delaware nicola pizza delaware electric Cooperative Weston Woods embassy of france, Washington, d.C. Wilmington savings fund society hole by hole 12 ome C el The WoRd aCCoRdInG To Joe W even though writing this letter is an annual rite of passage, i am always perplexed by what to say. i R know people are looking for me to announce my o favorite films, and that is not going to happen. CT The sidebars this year were easy picks. As I looked through the myriad of options, e Animation just stood out. Animation is a stylish and amazing art form and the stories in this year’s films are very interesting and well told. If you are a fan of IR animation you will be in for a treat. If you are not, these films will convert you. Delaware’s eleven year Sister- State relationship with Miyagi led us to feature Japan in the Country Spotlight with its rich culture, history, and cinematic prowess. From the wacky to the simple, these films will stay with you for a while after you am d Joe bilancio leave the theatre. Festival Program Director Rehoboth Beach Independent GR Film Festival While I will not tell you my favorites, I do want to highlight just a few of the many offerings, films that might not jump off the page but should be given serious o consideration. My Suicide is an intense film that is one of the most original stories with a creative style that we have not seen in a long time. While the subject matter pR may seem difficult for many, it is the honesty and realism that makes the film succeed where others have failed. United Red Army, The Baader Meinhof Complex and Flame & Citron all deal with resistance movements in their home countries. val val While each film contains strong violence, it is not used gratuitously, but to convey TI the necessary evil of the struggle they are each undertaking. es In the Not-For-Everyone category, Zombies of Mass Destruction will appeal to f those who appreciate the kooky Zombie comedy genre. Blood and gore abound, but the hilarity is almost non-stop. The thing that differentiates this from similar genre pics is that it also carries a wallop of a message regarding stereotypes and prejudice without being preachy or self serving. Finally, while all the docs bring you up close and personal with people, places, and things, three of them are particularly noteworthy and should not go un-noticed. Blind Loves tells four stories about love between visually impaired people and the challenges they experience. The film is tender and touching, but also humorous and insightful. Old Partner is a simple love story between a man and his elderly ox.