$5.00 val Rehoboth beach Film 302-645-9095 • www.rehobothfilm.com Society Publication 3 Table of Contents Table Inside: Board Members: The Rehoboth Beach Film Society Board Members / Staff 3 A Word from the Governor 6 is governed by the following group A Word from the Film Society President 8 of dedicated and talented volunteer A Word from the Executive Director 9 Board members: A Word from the Festival Program Director 9 Sponsors 12-13 Eric Kafka, President Everything You Need to Know about the Festival 14-15 Paul Kuhns, Vice-President Ticket Sales Policies 16 Gene Dvornick, Treasurer Audience Awards/Film Guidance System 17 Darrel Grinstead, Secretary Film Schedule 20-21 Julie Davis Film Index 22 Teri Dunbar Film Planner 23-24 Beth Hochholzer (ex officio) About the Cover 26 Tricia Ratner Features 30-55 James Reichert Documentaries 60-66 Allen Stafford Shorts 70-77 Midge Yearley Regional Showcase 82-85 On Screen In Person 86 Staff: Seminars 90-92 Sue Early, Executive Director Live in the Lounge 96-97 Greg Jones, Education/Outreach Coordinator Joe Bilancio, Festival Program Director Country Spotlight - Italy 98 Malcolm Keen, Membership Coordinator Children’s Cinema Corner 99 Gloria Walls, Administrative Assistant Fierberg Award 102 Sue Hartman, Marketing Coordinator Our Thanks 103 Chuck Patalive, Website Administrator Film Society Members 104-105 Bill Becker, Bookkeeper Contributors 106 Membership Information 107 Mission Statement: Comment Form 108 The mission of the RBFS is to promote the art What Makes Us Tick? 109 of film and, through outreach initiatives, to Guide to Advertisers 110-111 entertain, educate, and enrich the cultural life Beyond the Festival Back Cover of local and extended communities. Film Selection: It is the practice of the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, as the producer of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, to program a selection of films that represents a moderate balance of diversity, genre, focal issues, and demographics. 6 Governor’s LetterGovernor’s Dear Film enThusiasts, Welcome to the 2012 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival! Delaware’s oldest and largest film festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. I congratulate the Rehoboth Beach Film Society on this accomplishment, and am proud that the State of Delaware, Division of the Arts is once again co-sponsor of this premiere Mid-Atlantic film event. The Festival has become a grand celebration of film culture in Rehoboth and the event sold more than 18,000 tickets in 2011. The great contribution of American and International full length, documentaries and short films combined with educational seminars, opportunities to rub shoulders with celebrities and family friendly entertainment is what makes the event so special. Once again this year, one particularly deserving student film director will be the recipient of the Morris and Roslyn Fierberg Student Film Award, which will be announced at the festival along with the audience favorite winning films this year. This year’s art theme features Laura Ambler’s mixed digital titled “Come to the Fest & Sea the World” is a fitting expression of how Rehoboth and the Festival have become a destination for tourists and admirers from around the world. Whether you are a Delaware native or a visitor with us, I know you will be entertained and enriched by this outstanding cultural event! Sincerely, Jack Markell Governor 8 Dear FrIenDS anD SupporTerS oF The FestivaL: Time is our major resource. How we use our as we draw together to celebrate the art of time defines us. Our preferences and priorities international and independent films. In a sift through the sands of time and are clarified. homogeneous litter with common interests, Another concept that unites us is how we trust and understanding come easily. This is relate to family. We are born into a clearly an unusual opportunity; one can leave at defined pack which welcomes, protects, and the end with ideas and inspiration, as well as models how to be. We grow into independence, a gaggle of new contact info for new “family” Welcome Letter but then, ironically, we search for “families” of possibilities. Together we drink the liquid people and places we need and want to have literature of diverse documentary and feature around us. Again, this process defines us. films. Intoxicating! Remember, too, that we Eric Kafka, extend the Festival into year-round outreach President, Board of Directors Rehoboth Beach Film Society How is it that thousands of us descend upon efforts. Check our website [rehobothfilm.com) Midway Theaters in early November like and hang our newsletters on your bathroom horseshoe crabs or salmon internally directed mirrors. to their spawning grounds? I suggest that we sort out by our use of time, and how we form We can’t thank enough those individuals, OTHER WAYS our “family.” Look around at those around you businesses, and institutions who contribute TO SUPPORT who have self-selected to be here. The fellow time and money to help our efforts to bring If you are not inclined to to your left, the couple to your right, the people quality cinematic arts to Sussex County. A have money gathering on waiting on line behind and in front, all brought special thanks to the Delaware Division for your kitchen floor, you can support the Rehoboth Beach together under the “tent” of common tastes their financial support of an operating grant Film Society with its efforts to and interests. Say hello; engage. We share an each year. produce the Rehoboth Beach appreciation for visual beauty, for well-craft- Independent Film Festival and ed plots and narrative, for the art of acting I will end this welcome with yet another way quality film events throughout and storytelling, for the quest for significant we define ourselves: by how we spend our the year in several ways. angles of truth, for broad and deep views of money. If RBFS is a priority and is part of You can: culture and diversity, and for slices of real life your family, then when you sweep all those • Become or recruit a member rarely portrayed in Hollywood. loose dollars and coins off your kitchen floor, • Renew at a higher empty the dustpan into an envelope and send membership level Alongside our members under the tent are it to us. If you appreciate that we offer this • Become or recruit a Sponsor RBFS employees who choose to work hard experience for the thousands of film-kin, then • Purchase or sell a with this institution, and volunteers who you might even find more sophisticated ways program ad give their time to be the heart of our family. to contribute. Be creative; we rely on your • Sponsor a film In my final months as President of the Board allegiance, recommendations, and support. • Attend film screenings as often as you can of Directors, I am deeply grateful to my Until then, let us delve into this annual RBFS- colleagues who devote many hours to assuring constructed celluloid “escape from reality.” that this non-profit is utilizing its resources to meet the RBFS mission. So, welcome to the Eric Kafka, 15th festival of the people. We do not aspire President, Board of Directors Rehoboth Beach Film Society to be a jewel of the industry or a platform for celebrities. The potential for “family” is here 9 Welcome Letter Joe Welcome and from Sue As Sue SeeS IT: The Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival may be considered a mid-size, regional Festival, but with an audience coming from more than 25 states, including New Mexico, California, and other long distances, I’m impressed with the scope of its reach. Every January starts the influx of emails requesting the dates of the next Festival because of the need to submit vacation schedules at work. It is heartwarming to know this event generates such enthusiasm from so many people. One member has given up opportunities to speak at national conferences because of schedule conflicts with the Festival. Now that is commitment! In addition to our audience, we have many wonderful and dedicated volunteers. Some don’t see a single film but love to be a part of such a festive event. We can always use more volunteers, so if you have time Sue Early before, during, or after the Festival, and want to help out, please let us know. Executive Director Rehoboth Beach Film Society This event would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors, members, ad purchasers, and everyone who purchases tickets. Your collective supportive is greatly appreciated. Now in its 15th year, the Festival and the Film Society have entered the challenging teenage period. Significant growth has taught us well but we also recognize there is further development ahead. As we continue to strive for improvement, one goal is to transition to online ticket purchasing. In order to make that affordable, the parameters associated with ticket sales need to be simplified. The Membership Committee has been reviewing options and in 2013 we will be sharing the challenges and asking for your input in determining the best solutions. We enjoy seeing you during the Festival put please don’t be once-a-year friends. The Film Society offers a fantastic variety of special screenings, film series, and programs throughout the year. Please visit our redesigned website, www.rehobothfilm.com, frequently to learn about upcoming events. Thanks again for your support and enjoy this wonderful event which you helped develop. Sue Early, Executive Director, Rehoboth Beach Film Society p.s. Next year’s Festival is November 6-10, 2013. As Joe SeeS IT: It’s only a few paragraphs, but this is always the hardest part of the program guide to complete.