boutique + unique in the Delmar Loop Leisure Stays We’re located in the heart of one of the most vibrant restaurant, shopping, music, arts & entertainment districts in the country: the Delmar Loop. Unexpected creative touches complement our luxury room accommodations. See a show, have a bite, take the elevator home for the night! Business & Meetings The Apollo 8 and Apollo 11 meeting rooms provide full-service business and corporate meeting spaces with superb catering options, hi-tech amenities, and a hassle-free planning process. Relax afterwards in one of our sumptuous sleeping rooms or suites. Parties & Events Let our highly-trained staff help you plan a one-of-a-kind event on our Rooftop Terrace, in Eclipse Restaurant, or in one of our banquet rooms – our eclectic lobby is the perfect entry space to your out-of-this-world event! Moonrise Hotel Eclipse Restaurant 314-721-1111 314-726-2222 MoonriseHotel.com EclipseStLouis.com 6177 Delmar in The Loop, St. Louis, MO 63112 2 STELLA ARTOIS ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL www.cinemastlouis.org STAFF Interns Executive Director Cliff Froehlich Josh Brophy, Cassondra Feltus, Artistic Director Chris Clark Ashlei Foushee, Bryant Gilmore, Operations Supervisor Brian Spath Lauren Hoerr, Eddie Ryan, Matt Tierney CSL Fellow Matt Tierney ARTISTS/FILMMAKERS Sidebar Co-Curators Program Cover/Poster Tim Lane Bobbie Lautenschlager Filmmaker Awards Tom Huck CONTENTS (New Filmmakers Forum), Tribute Programs Brian Woodman (Documentaries) Daniel Durchholz, RD Zurick Children’s Film Program Consultant FESTIVAL TRAILER CREW Neal Sokol Produced by Coolfi re Media Marketing Consultants (www.coolfi remedia.com) Cheri Hutchings/Claire de Lune Venue/Ticket Info 12 Executive Producers Productions, David Johnson, Pete Halliday Nina Thompson/Niche Marketing Special Events 13 Co-Directors PR Consultant Marla Stoker Patrick Vaughan, Jason Stamp Program Book Design DP Tom Petrie, Bad Dog Productions Sidebars 17 David Kroll, Mindy Rotellini Editor Kevin Johnson Program Book Contributors VFX Awards 22 Joe Bowman, Patricia Brooke, John Dames, Mike Rohlfi ng Daniel Durchholz, Robert Hunt, Colorist Mike Kuhn Rob Levy, Jordan Oakes Sponsors 25 Audio Mixer/Sound Designer/Composer Program Book Ad Designer A.J. Trujillo Brent Johnson Venue Supervisor/Plaza Frontenac Production Designer Paul Knubley Film Descriptions 29 Brian Woodman 1st Assistant Cameraman Dan Desloge Drivers Gaffer Brian Hayden Don Chan, Danny & Yvonne Cowden Features 29 Production Coordinator Mary Kate Shields Documentaries 54 Board Members Anthony Bartlett, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chris Benson, Kathy Corley, Tony Davis, Chair J. Kim Tucci Amit Dhawan, Gerald Early, Carrie Houk, Vice Chair/Development Jilanne Barnes Shorts 66 David Houlle, David Johnson, Christopher Vice Chair/Membership Sharon Tucci B. Jones, Jay Kanzler, Andrew Leonard, Treasurer Barry Worth Film Schedule 44 Jon Mendelson, Deborah Norman, Scott Secretary Delcia Corlew Phillips, Eric Rhone, Chip Rosenbloom, Rachelle Rowe, Bruce Shead, Joni Tackette, Elizabeth Tucker, Vince Volpe, Jane von Kaenel, Sue Wallace, Scott Wibbenmeyer STAR CLIPPER 6392 DELMAR IN THE LOOP STARCLIPPER.COM 314.725.9110 Comics, imports, apparel, more. 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LINDBERGH BOULEVARD AND CLAYTON ROAD offi ce hours are 5-10 p.m. Monday-Friday and 2-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. No phone sales. For FREE EVENTS tickets online, visit tickets.landmarktheatres. The following events are free and open to the TIVOLI THEATRE public. No ticket is required. 6350 DELMAR BLVD. com. Plaza Frontenac: Advance tickets for programs NFF Coffee With the Filmmakers on Nov. WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY/ at this venue are for sale at the Plaza Frontenac 14 at Tivoli; “Fat City” (with Stacy Keach) box offi ce. Box-offi ce hours are 2-9 p.m. daily. on Nov. 14 at Lindenwood University/Young BROWN HALL AUDITORIUM No phone sales. For tickets online, visit tickets. Hall (reservations recommended); “Return FORSYTH BOULEVARD AND CHAPLIN DRIVE landmarktheatres.com. to PrairyErth” (with William Least Heat- (TWO BLOCKS WEST OF SKINKER BOULEVARD) Hi-Pointe and Webster University: Advance Moon) on Nov. 14 at Washington U./Brown Hall; WEBSTER UNIVERSITY/ tickets for programs at these venues are for sale “Winter’s Bone” on Nov. 14 at Washington U./ at the Tivoli box offi ce. Box-offi ce hours are 5-10 Brown Hall; CinemaSpoke Reading on Nov. WEBSTER HALL’S WINIFRED p.m. Monday-Friday and 2-10 p.m. Saturday- 16 at Webster U./Winifred Moore Auditorium; MOORE AUDITORIUM Sunday. No phone or online sales. Serge Bloch: An Illustrator in the World of Lindenwood University: Tickets to the “Fat 470 EAST LOCKWOOD AVE. Moving Images on Nov. 19 at Washington U./ City” programs on Nov. 14 are free, but reserva- Brown Hall; Chuck Workman Seminar (with tions are recommended; visit www.lindenwood. screening of “A House on a Hill”) on Nov. 20 at edu/fi lm, e-mail fi [email protected], or call Tivoli; “SamSam and Toto” on Nov. 20 at Wash- SPECIAL-EVENT 636-949-4411. ington U./Brown Hall; “Dog Jack” on Nov. 20 VENUES Sheldon Concert Hall: Tickets to “From the at Washington U./Brown Hall; “1981” on Nov. River to the Son” are available day of show only 20 at Washington U./Brown Hall; “Chekhov at the Sheldon box offi ce. for Children” on Nov. 20 at Washington U./ LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY/ Brown Hall; Kinks Clips Party on Nov. 20 at YOUNG HALL AUDITORIUM ONLINE TICKET SALES the Pageant’s Halo Bar; Closing-Night Party WATSON AND HOUSTON STREETS For shows at the Tivoli and Plaza Frontenac only, and Awards Presentation on Nov. 21 at the (ONE BLOCK WEST OF SOUTH KINGSHIGHWAY AND tickets may be purchased in advance at tickets. Moonrise Hotel. WATSON STREET), ST. CHARLES: landmarktheatres.com. There is a $1-per-ticket “Fat City” (with Stacy Keach) at 1 and 4:30 service charge. At the Tivoli, pick up your tick- FESTIVAL PUNCH-PASSES p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 ets at the box-offi ce window. At Plaza Fronte- • Festival Punch-Passes, good for 10 tickets, are nac, either see the box-offi ce attendant or use available for $100. Festival Punch-Passes are MOONRISE HOTEL an automated kiosk at the box-offi ce counter. available at the Tivoli and Plaza Frontenac box Bring the credit card that you used to purchase offi ces in advance and at all venues on day of 6177 DELMAR BLVD.: the tickets and the confi rmation number. Online show. “Casino Jack” Cocktail Reception from sales are limited to full-price tickets only ($6 • Festival Punch-Pass-holders are required to 6-7:30 p.m.