Saturday, July 26th through Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 26th through Saturday, July Saturday, The 23rd Annual Woods Hole Film Festival Program 2014 Welcome to the 23rd Woods Hole Film Festival Organizing the Woods Hole Film Festival is CONTENTS a year round effort by a stalwart group of Director’s Notes. ............................................................................................................1 people dedicated to presenting an annual Festival FAQ. .....................................................................................................................2 array of films that represent the best in emerging independent film. Each year, we Grant Funders ................................................................................................................2 begin with a blank slate and spend the en- Venue & Maps ................................................................................................................. 3 tire year crafting an eight-day film festival Sponsors .......................................................................................................................... 4 that include more than 100 films, special Music at the Festival ................................................................................................... 5 events, panel discussions, workshops, Staff. ................................................................................................................................... 6 music events and other gatherings. The result is a breathtaking scope of ideas and Audience Awards .......................................................................................................... 6 vision represented on film. Jury 2014 ........................................................................................................................... 7 We are thrilled that you are able to join us as we once again pres- Filmmakers in Residence..........................................................................................9 ent more than 100 independent films over the course of the Festival. Alphabetical Listing of Films ..................................................................................10 This program was culled from submissions of nearly 1000 films and Film Descriptions .......................................................................................................... 11 screenplays and is truly unique. In addition to the international scope Schedule Matrix .................................................................................................. 14 & 15 of the film selections, the growing filmmaking community on Cape Cod Notes from the Programmers ............................................................................19 is strongly represented at the Festival again this year with a number of films by Cape Cod filmmakers, many of which were filmed on Cape Cod. Attending Filmmakers ............................................................................................ 20 Attending Screenwriters ........................................................................................21 Over the past 23 years the number of film festivals worldwide has in- creased substantially (there are currently 3000 active film festivals and In Memoriam ................................................................................................................ 25 North America hosts 70% of the world’s festivals) and the role of the film Support the Festival ................................................................................................ 26 festival for independent films has morphed significantly. As the number of festivals has grown and the distribution landscape for independent film has shifted, a filmmaker-oriented, community-based festival with a worldwide view, like the Woods Hole Film Festival, becomes an important component in the life of the films that are part of this annual event. This year, as in the past, the Woods Hole Film Festival Festival centers on community - from community filmmaking to the community that unites To our guests: to make the Festival happen, to the community that emerges during the week of the Festival. In an era when options for consuming media and Woods Hole Film Festival volunteers are film have changed our viewing habits, resulting in a more dispersed, less cohesive experience, film festivals also play an important role in creating available to answer your questions and help and maintaining the role of the shared community experience in the make your Festival experience interesting world of independent film. and rewarding. A film festival is about more than watching films in a dark theater. It is an opportunity to get behind the film by meeting the filmmaker, partici- We will have volunteers on either side of the pating in the Q&A after the film, the panel discussions and workshops, bridge who will be happy to answer your ques- attending the music, parties and pursuing the opportunities to meet tions about the Festival. If they don’t know the people from around the world who come together for an eight-day im- answer, they will find someone who does. mersion into independent film. We hope you will experience the films, meet the filmmakers, take a workshop, attend the special events, revel at the parties, be a part of this community event and stay engaged If the bridge is up and you happen to be on the with us year round. None of this could happen without the generous and wrong side, don’t worry. We have great films enthusiastic support of the many people in the Village and the wider on either side of the bridge. community, and for that we say, thank you. So, relax and enjoy the Festival. Judy Laster Judy Laster Festival Founder/Director Follow us on Facebook and Twitter: www.facebook.com/woodsholefilmfestival Copyright © 2014, Woods Hole Film Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 624, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, 02543. All right reserved. Copyrights of individual films, logos, www.twitter.com/WHFF and other images held by individual owners. Print Sources can be requested from the Woods Hole Film Festival - email [email protected]. #WHFF2014, #WHFF 1 Festival FaQ Tickets, Passes & Ticket Packages discount for individual screening ticket only. workshops. The passholder must select Must have membership or donor card. tickets to individual screenings, parties or Where to purchase tickets: events by July 26th. Selections made af- Children $5/Adult $10 for kids day events ter July 26th will be subject to availability. Online or Telephone: only. (An adult must accompany children Tickets for individual screenings, events under 12 at all times. ) To guarantee preferred screenings, pack- or workshops are available online at age holders must make ticket selections woodsholefilmfestival.org. Go to the Special Event with music from The by July 26th. Tickets are subject to avail- schedule and tickets page, locate the Wayworn Travelers and the screening of ability. Ticketholders agree to abide by all screening, event or workshop you would The Winding Stream $25 Festival Rules. like to attend and click the buy ticket link Parties: $12. (Free with Full Festival Pass next to that event and purchase a ticket and 10 ticket screening package or 6 Films online through OvationTix. Additional fees ticket screening package.) Schedule subject to change. Changes will apply. Online sales are not available for be posted at the Old Woods Hole Fire Sta- purchase for the day of the show – ad- Screening Ticket Packages: tion and online. Screenings may be added. vance sales only. Six Ticket Package: $60 Films are not rated unless noted in pro- Woods Hole Film Festival Woods You may also call Ovationtix directly to A 6-ticket package entitles the purchaser gram. purchase a ticket at 1-866-811-4111. to select a ticket to any 6 screenings or events, not including special events or Family oriented programming available as In Person During the Festival: workshops. described in program. Tickets can be purchased daily at the Old Woods Hole Fire Station box office. Cash, Package holder must select tickets to Parking & Transportation Check or Credit Card accepted. screenings or events by July 26th. Selec- tions made after July 26th will be subject Parking available for ticket holders in Box Office Location: to availability. WHOI School Street Lot after 5 p.m. on Downstairs at the Old Woods Hole Fire weekdays and on weekends after 1 p.m. Ten Ticket Package: $100 Station 72 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA Please do not park in lot at any other A 10-ticket package entitles the purchas- 02543. time or you will be towed. Festival-goers er to select a ticket to any 10 screenings are encouraged to use public transporta- Box Office Hours: or events, not including special events tion or bicycle. Whoosh Trolley schedule and workshops. The 23rd Annual During the Festival: 10 am–9 pm available online. Package holder must select tickets to Tickets Prices Free weekend parking is also available in screenings or events by July 26th. Selec- the NOAA parking lot on Water Street. Individual Screenings, Events, Workshops: tions made after July 26th will be subject to availability. Individual screening ticket: $12 Full Festival Screening Pass: $300 Workshops: $20 additional information A full festival pass entitles the purchaser about the films is available on Friend of the Festival, WGBH Member, to select a ticket to any screening, party WBUR Member, WMVY Donor, $2 per ticket or event, not including special events