WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL September 28 - October 2 2005 Fiercely Independent The Catskill Mountain Foundation, Inc. Arts, Education & Sustainable Living Where the Arts and Scenic Beauty Come Together Take a taste of our year-round cultural offerings in the Village of Hunter, NY. Only 2 1/2 hours drive from New York City, but a world away. PERFORMING ARTS PLESHAKOV HISTORICAL PIANO COLLECTION Folk and new age concerts in July/August. Classical Music Series A collection of five historic instruments, open to the public every in the Fall/Winter. Classical, folk, modern dance performances in Saturday afternoon. the Spring. ELDERHOSTELS FILM Educational programs on film, literature and the arts. The best of Hollywood, foreign and independent films. MOUNTAIN CULTURE FESTIVAL GALLERY Mountain related music, film, crafts, book fair, art exhibits, ani- Exhibits of fine arts and crafts with ties to the Catskill Region. mal exhibits, wine and cheese tasting, food, incorporating The Great Catskill Mountain Quilt Show. LITERARY Arts oriented bookstore, with one of the largest offerings of CATSKILL MOUNTAIN books related to the Catskill area and mountain regions around REGION GUIDE the world, poetry readings, author book signings, plus 10,000 Arts and culture, outdoor recreation, farm and country life. General Interest titles in stock. Published by the Catskill Mountain Foundation SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR ARTS & EDUCA- COMMUNITY FARM TION A working Natural Agriculture farm and an educational facility. An educational community for artists and students of art from the region and beyond. FARM MARKET Our outlet for produce grown on our farm, on other area farms, and for organic products from regional and national distributors. www.catskillmtn.org • 518 263 4908 Ruder Finn, New York’s largest public relations firm, is proud to support the Catskill Mountain Foundation. • www.ruderfinn.com • 212 593 6400 Printing Services PRE-PRESS PRESS DEPARTMENT BINDERY Full Service: Post Cards Rack Cards Brochures Playbills Posters Flyers Business Cards Envelopes Letterhead Catskill Region Contact: Steve Friedman (518) 263-4104 x230 New York City Contact: Ellie Cashman (212) 593-6430 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 Introduction 93 Music Contact info 8 Festival Staff 96 Awards Woodstock Film Festival, Inc. 9 Fundraiser Thank Yous 98 Pre Fest Advertisors PO Box 1406, Woodstock, N. 12498 e. info@woodstockfilmfestival.com w. www.woodstockfilmfestival.com 10 Volunteers 100 Print Source Contacts 11 Thank Yous 104 Listings 14 About WFF 105 Venues 18 Woodstock FIlm Commission 110 Woodstock, Hunter, Rhinebeck & Rosendale 19 Letters 111 Souvenirs Box Office Location: 20 Sponsors Woodstock Film Festival How to Get Here and There 103 Mill Hill Road 112 (@ Routes 212 & 375 in Woodstock) 22 Advisory Board T Woodstock, NY 12498 113 2 Mile Map t. 845 679-6997 O 25 Features e. tickets@woodstockfilmfestival.com C Tickets and up-to-date schedule info 114 30 Mile Map are available online at www.woodstockfilmfestival.com 51 Documentaries 115 Ticket Information **ALL INFORMATION IN THE FESTIVAL PROGRAM IS 71 Shorts SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 116 Schedule PLEASE VISIT 86 Youth Initiative WOODSTOCKFILMFESTIVAL.COM FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE Seminars, and Panels INFORMATION INCLUDING 88 SCHEDULES, ADDED SCREENINGS, AND OTHER EVENTS. 5 INTRODUCTION WFF 2005: CELEBRATING THE HUMAN SPIRIT Creating a film festival is somewhat akin to creating a film—it’s a collaborative effort that starts with a vision and a passion which can only be realized with the skill and talent of many, all working towards a goal that will hopefully give joy to countless individuals. And much like an apprehensive filmmaker on their way to his or her film premiere, be it their first or their tenth, so are we, the festival directors, filled with excitement and anticipation as we approach the start of the 6th Annual Woodstock Film Festival, ready to welcome the many who are about to gather in our “field of dreams.” While the end result is ultimately what counts—the moment when thousands or millions come to see your film in darkened theaters, or, for us, when thousands descend on our little town of Woodstock— the journey there is such an integral part of the creative process, and one that will never be forgotten. We feel privileged to work with so many amazing people on our team, be it the volunteers, the staff, the programmers, the filmmakers, the industry, the board members, the sponsors and the community at large, and we thank them all, today and every day, for their hard work and generous support. As we have worked throughout the year with the screeners and the programmers, going through I thousands of entries, thinking and rethinking the final line up, we were struck by the realization that N T so many of the films, whether political, social or personal, dealt with the challenges facing our lives, R confronting them, chronicling them, and in the end, offering a positive change. O D U If we look around us, challenges are a common thread that unite communities and nations and pull C T I them together towards a better place. And in the midst of it are the filmmakers—observing it all, O trying to make sense out of seeming chaos, adding their thoughts and ideas into this crazy mix we N call life on earth. Their films reflect our journey and inspire us to understand and push ahead. So gather around with all our stellar filmmakers and creative talents who will be here at the 2005 Woodstock Film Festival. Join in the celebration of the human spirit and the human voice—forever courageous and strong, forever capable of challenging our thinking and conquering our fears. They inspire us to dream, and hopefully, realize positive change. We invite you to experience their art and their spirit while enjoying all the beauty and culture that Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Hunter and Rosendale have to offer. See the films, concerts, panels and workshops; visit the stores, galleries, restaurants, and cafes; hike the mountains tops and dip your feet in the rivers and swimming holes; and enjoy to the fullest what the Woodstock Film Festival and the beautiful Hudson Valley Catskills have to offer. Welcome to the 6th Annual Woodstock Film Festival everyone. See you at the movies! Meira Blaustein Co-Founder / Executive Director Laurent Rejto Co-Founder / Director of Development WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL 2005 7 FESTIVAL STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF SALES Executive Director/Co-Founder Meira Blaustein Box Office Coordinator Joan Quiqley Director of Development/Co-Founder Laurent Rejto Accounting Coordinator Wynn Eggleston Deputy Director Nikki Goldbeck Merchandise Coordinator Anne Canzonetti (prefestival),Jane Laiken Office Manager Amy Witkus Personnel Director Anne Canzonetti PUBLIC RELATIONS Press Director Brigid Walsh Special Advisor Joan Mack Press Assistant Lilly Cano,Noel Nelson Administrative Assistants Kirstin Steffen,Patti Edwards Photographers Ben Caswell,Alan Carey,Gregor Trieste,Naomi Schmidt, Interns Daniel Aliberte,Miro Cassetta,Bryon Dormandy, Matthew Phillips,Dion Ogust,Jeffrey Milstein,Terri Gold Kelly Fancher,Christopher Gallo, Alexis Garcia,Ed Schnumberger Photography (other) Tiziano Magni Videographers Ian Ellerby,Nelson Simao FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING Trailer (press conference) Kelly Fancher,Michael Lerman, Features & Documentaries Ryan Werner (Head Programmer) Laurent Rejto,Patrica Edwards Tom Quinn (Co-Programmer) Trailer (festival) Tiziano Magni (director),Ian Ellerby (camera,editing) Meira Blaustein Libby McInerny (Programming Consultant) Michael Lerman (Programming Assistant) MARKETING Graphic Design (program, ads) Naomi Schmidt (Naomi Graphics) Shorts Laurent Rejto Program (compilation) Laurent Rejto Animation Signe Baumane,Bill Plympton Publication Editing Annie Nocenti,Anne Canzonnetti Youth Initiative Dana Weidman Dorrity Program Cover Photographer Tiziano Magni Special Consultant Liza Burnett Program Cover Model Angie Schmidt Screeners Daniel Aliberte,Meira Blaustein, Matt Canzonetti, Christopher Gallo,Nikki & David Goldbeck, Program Cover Layout Ruba Abu-Nimah (Talk To The Hand Studio,Inc) Michael Lerman,Joan Mack,Madeleine Molyneaux, Program Ad Coordinator Kirstin Steffen Barbara Pokras,A.C.E.,Laurent Rejto,Ed Schnurnberger, F Michael White Sponsor Liason Lisa Protter F Website Laurent Rejto A Panels Meira Blaustein,Libby McInerny T Additional Panels Seth Carmichael,David D’Arcy,Larry Fessenden, Consultants Diana Cassidy,Jack Rosa S Martha Frankel,Alan Hoffmanis,Annie Nocenti, SITE COORDINATION L Laurent Rejto,Doreen Ringer Ross,Melisse Seleck A Bearsville Theatre (Woodstock) Lisa Purcell V I FESTIVAL OPERATIONS Colony Café (Woodstock) Donna and Russell Parisi T Operations Director Jackie Eaton Tinker Street Cinema (Woodstock) John Bilotti S Operations Manager Danielle Reisigl Town Hall (Woodstock) Hannah Lewis-Rosenblum E F Operations Assistant Tim Vierling Woodstock Community Center Waylon Smith Special Event Coordinators Lauri Andretta,Victoria Langling Hunter Cinemas Jeff Economy Transportation Coordinator Gary Bielski Rosendale Theatre (Rosendale) Barbara Cazakoff Venues Coordinator Glenn Warnock Upstate Films (Rhinebeck) Jesse Crooks,Georgia Dent,Jane Glucksman Venues Assistant Coordinator Nathan Bielski Audience Award Coordinators Susan Avery,Kenneth Thompson OTHER Legal Counsel Richard J.Goldman,Esq. Maverick Trophies Steve Heller (Fabulous Furniture) Woodstock Film Commission Laurent Rejto,Bill Stitt FESTIVAL SERVICES Year Round Pioneer Screening Series Sabine Hoffman,Meira Blaustein,Anura Idupuganti Guest Relations Nikki Goldbeck,Alice Radosh,Barbara