Films to Change your World. 9TH ANNUAL where activism gets inspired JANUARY 14-16 2011 NEVADA CITY CALIFORNIA WELCOME TO SYRCL’s 9TH ANNUAL WILD & SCENIC® FILM FESTIVAL e’ve been planning all year to ensure that salmon populations. As an organization that is fundamentally SYRCL’s 9th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival a watershed restoration and river advocacy outfit, our success Woffers a weekend of connection, renewal and with the Wild & Scenic Film Festival is based on the tremen- inspiration for our ever-expanding community. Whether we’re dous community support we receive. This wouldn’t be viable welcoming you back as a loyal filmgoer, or meeting you for without support from all our sponsors, most notably our Found- the first time in Nevada City, rest assured that we’ll offer you ing Sponsor, AJA Video Systems, the Environmental Grants more festival fare than you can take in—we’ve got over 100 Program of Patagonia, Inc., and our national and local busi- The Wild & Scenic® excellent new films, charming venues all in walking distance, ness sponsors whom you should relish with your patronage! Film Festival two full days of (free) activist workshops, and a town that is a production of the And of course, the incredible team of staff and volunteers lights up with local art, music, food and drink to create a South Yuba River Citizens who deliver incredible work with plenty of passion, skills and celebratory atmosphere. League (SYRCL). drive. This has been our first major “transition year” for Wild & While no single topical theme has emerged for this year’s Scenic, as our new Festival Producer, Leslie Jacobson, joined Formed in 1983, SYRCL festival, you’ll experience a great diversity of films that com- the team shortly after the finale festival for the event’s founding protects and restores the Yuba River and the greater bine stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography and first-rate director, Kathy Dotson. Leslie’s built a great team (and we’ve Yuba Watershed. storytelling that both informs and inspires. This year’s films will retained Kathy as a consultant and graphic designer) and our take you to the far edge of the wilderness (such as in 180° 400+ experienced volunteers—from the tech crew, to hospital- Please consider South or Eastern Rises) and place you in the midst of the ity, from film jurors to our Board of Directors—remain the critical becoming a SYRCL member human masses (Waste Land). Above all, the films we screen element that distinguishes our festival and assures another to help us continue this are meant to provoke the urgent and essential conversations exceptional show. important work. of our time. And Wild & Scenic provides a unique community South Yuba River to engage our emotional intelligence, test strategies for activ- Thank you for joining us! Citizens League ism, and plant seeds for the next project that will contribute to 216 Main Street ecological integrity and reliable economic prosperity. We Jason Rainey Nevada City, CA 95959 have some great luminaries, filmmakers and activists coming SYRCL Executive Director (530)265-5961 from far and from near to contribute to the discussion. www.yubariver.org Leslie Jacobson www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org This Wild & Scenic weekend also gives momentum to SYRCL’s Film Festival Producer year-long endeavors, including Wild & Scenic On Tour and our Yuba Salmon Now! campaign to restore California’s wild 2 WHATʼS INSIDE THE FESTIVAL TEAM Festival Sponsors............................4 - 5 Leslie Jacobson, Film Festival Producer Tickets...........................................6 - 7 Jason Rainey, SYRCL Executive Director How to Festival..................................8 Miriam Limov, Volunteer Coordinator Festival HQ & Media Lounge..............9 Susie Sutphin, Workshop & Tour Manager Kathy Dotson, Event Consultant & Graphic Designer Special Events..............................10 - 11 Bag It Mike Mooers, Sponsorship Liaison Workshops..................................12 -13 Jesse Locks, Media/PR Manager Special Guests.............................14 -16 Estrella Acosta, Filmmaker Liaison & Producer Assistant Awards & Awards Jury...............16-17 Eastern Rises Tonya Lindsay, Financial Manager Music.......................................18 Gabriel Ross, Financial Coordinator Art Shows & Fine Art Series.............19 Linda Hempel, Food Manager Greening of the Fest........................20 Lyndly Martin, Ticket/Database Manager Special Film Programs.......................21 Randi Pratini, Ticket Sales Coordinator 2011 Official Selection................22 - 37 Craig Rohrsen, Technical Director Rich Mead, Sound & Lights Director Special Thanks.................................38 Beth Dekker, Tech Volunteer Coordinator Wild & Scenic On Tour.....................39 Gary Moon, Venue Logistics Manager Become a SYRCL Member............40-41 Kate Taft, Greening Coordinator Blank Page for Notes.......................42 Mikail Graham, Music Director Weekend Schedule....................43 - 46 Dave Preston “Preston”, Lead Photographer Map of Festival Venues....................47 The Greatest Migration Shawndel Story, Reception Coordinator Terra Nyssa, Film Manager This program is printed on 100% recycled paper. Cheryl Gordon, Product Sponsor Liaison Lori Van Laanen, Store & Memorabilia Sales Manager OUR MISSION Winter Street Design Group, Web Designer/Host SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires people and unites communities to heal the earth. Gary Reedy, SYRCL Support Staff Rachel “Jacobson” Odenweller, Producer Assistant OUR VISION SYRCL Board of Directors SYRCL’s Wild & Scenicl Film Festival is a call to action. At Wild & Scenic, filmgoers are transformed into a congregation of Elizabeth Soderstrom, Ph.D. (president), John Regan (vice president), committed activists, dedicated to saving our increasingly threatened planet. We show environmental and adventure films that Kim Milligan (secretary), Georgette Aronow (treasurer), Coulter Adams, Richard Ellers, Tom McCormick, Barbara Getz, Aeron Miller, illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet, and the work communities are doing to protect the environment. Holly Mitten, Josh Viers, Ph.D., Roger Hicks Through these films, Wild & Scenic both informs people about the state of the world and inspires them to take action. Wild & Wild & Scenic Film Fest Committee Scenic raises resources and awareness for SYRCL’s initiatives to recover California’s wild salmon and to protect and restore the Leslie Jacobson, Jason Rainey, Susie Sutphin, Kim Milligan, Yuba River. And SYRCL’s Film Festival On Tour serves as a national platform for local environmental advocacy. Coulter Adams, Mike Mooers, Roger Hicks, Barbara Getz 3 chinook salmon sponsors media sponsors 2011 FESTIVAL SPONSORS founding sponsor steelhead trout sponsors national sponsors river otter sponsors red-legged frog sponsors a special thank you to: Please be sure to patronize these businesses and thank them for being Wild & Scenic Film Festival Sponsors. 4 chinook salmon sponsors red-legged frog sponsors featured restaurants Alison Jones-Pomatto & Alan Pomatto Charlie & Mary Brock Lisa & Ralph Cutter Michael & Alicia Funk Robert Berman & Jane Ginsburg Joe Bell Anonymous David Painter & Sharon Winegar Susan Nance Joe & Jeryn Byrne Jim Wofford steelhead trout sponsors Ronnie Paul & Jeff Kane Tom McCormick Ralph & Dorothy Hitchcock Joey Jordan David & Susie Bavo Charlie Aron & Al DiVico Richard & Marcie Ellers Lowell & Diane Robertson It’s never too late to become featured accommodations Kimberley Milligan a sponsor of Wild & Scenic! river otter sponsors Sponsors receive special benefits for their tax-deductible support. Lotus Foundation Gabriel Ross Look for “Friends of the Festival” in the Rod Byers & Melanie Wellner ticketing website: Chris & Bill Newsom www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org Linda Sutter & Robert Wunderlich Sue Ghilotti & Dan Buckley Anonymous product sponsors venue sponsors food & beverage sponsors In the Kitchen Thank you to all our Venue Hosts: Oddfellows, Masons, City of Nevada City, SPD, Alvarado Street Bakery, California Organics, Papa Murphys, Gary & Patty Tintle and Ken & Kay Baker of the Alpha Building, Lamppost Pizza, Raley’s, Safeway, Save Mart, Flour Garden, Trader Joes, Nevada City Winery, Nevada City School District Afternoon Deli, Natural Selection, Grocery Outlet, Tortilla Grill, Bubba’s Bagels, Round Table Pizza 5 Make it a Wild & Scenic Holiday! WHAT’S INSIDE We recommend buying your festival tickets IN ADVANCE. They make great holiday gifts! ADVANCE TICKET SALES DURING FESTIVAL WEEKEND ONLINE: www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org TICKET SALES & OPEN: Wednesday, December 1 WILL CALL TICKET PICKUP: CLOSE: Thursday, January 13, 4:00pm Will Call tickets will ONLY be available for pick up beginning IN PERSON: January 14 at Fest HQ. DECEMBER: Nevada City’s Victorian Xmas Friday, January, 14: 10:00am - 9:00pm at Festival Headquarters during these dates only: Saturday, January 15: 8:30am - 9:00pm Wednesday, December 15 & 22: 5:00 - 9:00pm Sunday, January 16: 8:45am - 4:00pm Sunday, December 19: 1:30 - 6:00pm JANUARY: Peace Center of Nevada County (NEW LOCATION) 2011 FESTIVAL HEADQUARTERS (right across the hall from the SYRCL Office) 210 Broad Street (the Alpha Building) 216B Main Street, downtown Nevada City Downtown Nevada City For more information about what else is happening at January 3 - 14, Monday - Friday, Noon - 4:00pm Fest HQ, go to page 9. the fine print - please read! PLEASE NOTE: Your festival ticket guarantees you a seat at one