September 7th - 11th September 7, 2016 Dear Friends: On behalf of the City of Los Angeles, welcome to the 2016 Burbank International Film Festival. Since 2009, the Burbank International Film Festival has promoted up-and-coming filmmakers from around the world by providing a gateway to expand their careers in the entertainment industry. I applaud the efforts of the Festival’s organizers and sponsors to create an event that generates an appreciation of storytelling through film. Thank you for your contributions to the vibrant artistic culture of Los Angeles. Congratulations to all the Industry Icon honorees. I send my best wishes for what is sure to be a successful and memorable event. Sincerely, ERIC GARCETTI Mayor Board of Directors Jeff Rector President / Artistic Director Jeff is an award-winning filmmaker and actor. His feature film “Revamped” which he wrote, directed and produced, is currently being distributed worldwide. Jeff’s first short film “Fatal Kiss” won awards for “Best Screenplay”, “Best Director”, “Best Picture” and was one of the first short films ever acquired by HBO. Jeff’s TV credits include “How I Met Your Mother”, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, “Everybody Hates Chris”, “NYPD Blue” and “Beverly Hills 90210” to name a few. Jeff is a member of the Television Academy and is the spokesman for the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films that produce the Annual Saturn Awards. Jeff served his community for five years on The Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council and other charitable organizations and committees. Jeff was recently elected as a board member for the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission. Simon Lutterbie Anna McNiven Treasurer Secretary Dr. Simon Lutterbie is the director of LTRBe Inc, Anna Grace McNiven is the Secretary and who help local businesses increase sales through Social Media strategist for the Burbank integrated online marketing. He also coordinates International Film Festival. Originally from IT strategy and development for the iOpener Australia, Anna was selected as a board Institute, a UK-based human asset management member of BIFF at the beginning of 2016. consulting firm. Simon received his doctorate in Her passion for film, music and social psychology from the University of Oxford entertainment has led her to covering and his BA in psychology & mathematics from Entertainment in Film, Music and theatre, St. Mary’s College of Maryland. An increasingly and she has hosted on Radio, Health and active community member, Simon serves on the lifestyle and Music channels. She proudly board for the Center for Living and Learning in supports the Burbank International Film Van Nuys, is a member of Leadership Burbank’s Festival this year on all social media 3 class of 2014-2015 and is the incoming President platforms. of the Burbank Chapter of BNI. Pamela Alix Reed Shusterman Director of Logistics Director of Submissions Pamela Alix graduated Magna Cum-Laude Reed Shusterman is a filmmaker and with a BFA from the University of Wisconsin- professional script reader originally from Whitewater. She’s worked professionally in Baltimore. He has read for various film the industry for over 20 years as an actor, companies since he moved to LA seven years singer, voiceover artist, and director. She’s also ago, and is currently contracted with the owner of RentActors.com - a free social NBCUniversal, where he reads scripts for their networking site for everyone in the Writer’s On The Verge Diversity Fellowship and Entertainment Industry. She is thrilled to be an Late Night Writer’s Workshop. As a filmmaker, active member of the board since 2012. he wrote and directed a long form promotional video for a piece of real estate in Costa Rica, and has just completed work on his first big budget narrative short, “How To Raise A Goblin Queen”. Program Design Website Design Max Crowell & Adam Rivera Caspian Services, Inc. Marketing Director Cover Art Robin Faulk Yvette Gharemenian Public Relations Printing Services Daniel Bernstein & Associates Final Print Festival Schedule at a Glance Wednesday, September 7th - Page 6 Opening Night Program (7:00pm) AMC Burbank 16 125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA 91502 Opening Night Reception at Hokkaido (9:30pm) 109 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA 91502 Thursday, September 8th - Page 14 AMC Burbank 16 (7:00pm - Midnight) 125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA 91502 Block Party at Wokcano, Gordon Biersch & Holiday Inn (8:30pm - 1:00am) 150 E. San Fernando Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502 Friday, September 9th - Page 34 4 AMC Burbank 16 (7:00pm - Midnight) 125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA 91502 After Party at IATSE 80 Soundstage (8:30 pm - 2:00a.m.) 2520 W. Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91505 Saturday, September 10th - Page 40 AMC Burbank 16 (10:00am - 12:00am) 125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA 91502 After Party at IATSE 80 Soundstage (8:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m) 2520 W. Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91505 Sunday, September 11th - Page 43 AMC Burbank 16 (10:00am - 5:00pm) 125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA 91502 Closing Night Dinner & Awards Gala - Castaway (5:30pm - 9:00pm) 1250 E. Harvard Rd. Burbank, CA 91501 Burbank International Film Festival Opening Night Gala The 2016 Burbank International Film Festival Opening Night Gala begins with media and red carpet arrivals, followed by the opening night screening of “The Wave”. Hosted by NBC personality Fritz Coleman Burbank Mayor Jess Talamantes will give opening remarks along with other local dignitaries and special guests. A special presentation to the Marshall Family with the Garry Marshall Spirit Award to honor the memory and legacy of writer, director, actor, producer and philanthropist, Garry Marshall. This annual award is a collaboration between the Marshall family and the festival. Opening Night Reception The Festival Opening Night reception will take place immedietly following the screenings at Hokkiado seafood restaurant, next to the AMC Theatres Gala tickets include screening, seafood buffet, beer and wine and dessert bar. - Opening Night Screenings - The Wave Director: Roar Uthaug Synopsis: A geologists warning of an imminent disaster go unheeded. Although predicted, no one is prepared when sud- den seismic activity causes a Norwegian mountain to collapse, creating a violent 278 foot Tsunami that threatens to destroy everything in it’s path. This disaster film is based upon true events and is presented courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Cast: Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Fridtjov Såheim, Herman Bernhoft and Lado Hadzic Last Call At Murray’s & Carbon Dating 6 Director: Linda Palmer Synopsis: Dwindling clientele and new smoking ordinances have forced veteran bar-owner Murray to make a tough deci- sion: it’s time to close the bar. However, Murray’s hopes for a quiet closing are dashed when a freak blizzard whips through, stranding a host of zany people all night. Cast: Michael Gross, John Savage, Paula Jai Parker, Eileen Grubba and Jerry Kernion. Director: Linda Palmer Synopsis: The whimsical misadventures of two Baby Boomers awkwardly aging in a youth-oriented society. Cast: Amanda Serra, Marcie Barkin, Michael Gross, Brett Wagner and Rachel Alig - History Of Cinema Program - Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Feature Film Saturday September 10th - 1:00 p.m. Director: Mel Stuart Synopsis: Charlie wins a golden ticket to the re-opening of a legendary chocolate factory. His grandfather accompanies him to the tour, which turns into the adventure of a lifetime. Cast: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Julie Dawn Cole, Paris Themmen. 30th Anniversary of “Top Gun” Feature Film Saturday, September 10th - 3:30 p.m. Director: Tony Scott Synopsis: As students at the United States Navy’s elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom. Cast: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Tom Skerritt, Rick Rossovich - 30th Anniversary Screening - Aliens Saturday, September 10th - 6:00 p.m. Director: James Cameron Synopsis: After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley’s (Sigour- ney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. She is debriefed by her employers at the Weyland-Yutani Corpora- tion and are skeptical of her claims that an Alien killed the ship’s crew and forced her to destroy the ship. She returns to exomoon LV-426 with a group of Colonial Marines (Michael Biehn, Jenette Goldstein, Ricco Ross and Mark Ralston) to investigate when con- tact is lost with a terraforming colony known as Hadley’s Hope. Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find one survivor, a nine year old girl named Newt. But they soon realize, the little girl isn’t the only thing waiting their arrival. Cast: Michael Beihn, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein, Ricco Ross, Marc Ralston - Centerpiece Feature Film - The Girl Friday, September 9th - 9:00 p.m. Director: Jennifer Blanc-Biehn Synopsis: A kidnapped girl is rescued by a young boy, and in return is compelled to save him from the horrors that lie in his home. Cast: Michael Biehn, Tia Carrere, Evie Louise Thompson, Tristan DeVan and Lorraine Ziff. FESTIVAL LOCATIONS A AMC Burbank 16 B Hokkaido Restaurant C IATSE 80 Sound Stage 125 E. Palm Ave. 125 E. Palm Ave. Blvd 2520 W. Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91502 Burbank, CA 91502 Burbank, CA 91505 D Wokcano E Gordon Biersh F Holiday Inn 150 S. San Fernando Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502 14 A BHokkaido Restaurant D Wokano / Gordon Biersch E F C Garry Marshall Garry Marshall was a veteran producer, director and writer of film, television and theatre. He created, wrote and produced some of television’s most beloved situation comedies, including “Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “Mork & Mindy,” and “The Odd Couple.” As a director Mr. Marshall directed such hits as “Pretty Woman,” “Beaches,” “Overboard,” “The Princess Diaries 1 & 2,” “Runaway Bride,” and a string of holiday themed films beginning with “Valentine’s Day.” As an actor, Garry has had many guest starring roles, including Louis CK’s show “Louie, “Hot in Cleveland”, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and most recently, as the father of Oscar on “The Odd Couple.” Mr.