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Congratulating

Dan Harkins as the first recipient of the Phoenix Film Festival Visionary Award. Thank you for your steadfast commitment, inspiring leadership and generous contributions to both the film industry and Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local community.

2010 Phoenix Film Festival

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Phoenix Film Foundation Board of Directors Eric McCarthy Chairman of the Board Stephanie Dowling Vice President, Secretary Chris LaMont President Rick McCartney Treasurer Ted Anderson Past Chair Francine Archer Leslie Shell Benner Paul DeNigris Matt Englehart Alison Frost Joe Kelly Bryan Laurel

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Festival Welcome Opening Night Event Festival Staff Partnership Recognition Insider’s Guide to the Film Festival Friday Night Event Saturday Night Event Closing Night Film Phoenix Film Festival Guests 2010 Judges Introduced Print Source

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Screenings & Programs

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Jeff Santo Ex-Officio Members Jason Carney Executive Director Amanda Melby IFP-Phoenix phoenix film foundation 1700 N. 7th Ave. Ste. 250 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-955-6444 www.phxfilm.com Phoenix Film Festival 2010 Official Programme Rick McCartney Programme Publisher Jason Carney Editorial Director Steve Gamble Graphic Design An InMedia Publication

Educational Outreach Program Kids Day 2010 Feature-Length Film Competition 2010 Showcase Features Family Film Event Late Night Snacks Live Action Shorts A Live Action Shorts B Animated Shorts Program College Shorts Program A & B Grade School/High School Shorts Arizona Shorts Programs A & B Arizona Shorts Showcase Beat The Clock Challenge Awards and Screening Documentary Shorts World Cinema Feature- Length Film Competition World Cinema Shorts Program A & B The Art Institute of Phoenix Showcase Arizona Student Film Festival

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President’s Message In the year 2000, there was this crazy dream to mount a world-class film festival in Phoenix. There had never been an event like it before in the Valley of the Sun - an event that would truly celebrate independent filmmaking with major partners, celebrities, a dedicated staff and incredible attendance. It’s been the road less traveled, but here we are at the milestone of the 10th Anniversary of the Phoenix Film Festival. Reality has surpassed the dream. Ten years have gone by and the vision continues to grow – an opportunity for bigger audiences to find special films that touch them emotionally, intellectually and spiritually, and educational forums designed to teach students of all ages to find their authentic creative voices through the art of the motion picture. This 10th Annual event wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the contributions of thousands of people, everyone who helped make the one thousand-plus films screened along the way, the

Chris LaMont President and Co-Founder Phoenix Film Foundation

thousands of volunteers who have lent their valuable time and resources, the multitude of individuals from wonderful partner organizations across the world who believe that the Phoenix Film Festival is an important part of our cultural landscape and have done what they could to keep the dream alive, and the over two hundred thousand attendees that have supported all of our events through the past decade. We wouldn’t have such diverse organizations and events as IFP Phoenix, the Phoenix Film Society, the Arizona Student Film Festival, the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival and the granddaddy of them all, where we are at right now, if it wasn’t for all of you. Thanks for ten years of laughter, tears, applause, excitement and memories and I hope you join us as we continue our move into the future. It just goes to show – if you’re going to dream, dream big.

Chris LaMont President and Co-Founder Phoenix Film Foundation

A Word From Our Director Time ﬂies…Welcome to the 10th Anniversary of the Phoenix Film Festival. We’re grateful that you have joined us for this year’s event. We’ve been working for nearly a year to make this Festival a special one to mark this anniversary. In 2001, I didn’t even know what a film festival was all about when my friend Greg Hall asked me to come out and lend a hand. I thought maybe I might come help out for a few hours and then be done with it. Within an hour of showing up I was hooked and ended up working the entire festival. Here we are ten years later and I’m still hooked on film festivals. I hope after experiencing this year’s Festival you will also have that appreciation. We would like to thank our volunteers who make the festival happen. We appreciate them giving up their time to help us produce this event. Our volunteer team leaders on the Executive Staff do an amazing job every year in assembling their teams.

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Jason Carney Festival Director Phoenix Film Festival

I’d also like to thank our Partners that make this event possible. The companies behind the logos you see within this program are crucial to making this event a success. When you leave the festival, please remember them and support their businesses all year-round. Over the last ten years we’ve had so many great films and we’ve gotten to know the filmmakers behind them. They put their heart and souls into their art and we’re honored that they allow us to show their films. Some festivals forget the most important part of a film festival is the films. Please join us in thanking them for bringing their films to Phoenix. Finally, I would like to thank you for choosing to join us this year. Last year we were named one of the Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the country and our audiences are an important part of that. Have a great time.

Jason Carney Festival Director Phoenix Film Festival

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Opening Night Gala H onoring

Dan Harkins Owner/CEO, Harkins Theatres Benefiting Phoenix Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital and the Phoenix Film Foundation

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About Dan Harkins

Dan Harkins Owner and CEO His mother and father lived in a studio apartment attached to the projection booth of a movie theatre when he was born. He was raised in a movie theatre and eventually married in a movie theatre. Along the way, he worked every job in the theatre, from janitor to doorman to projectionist. You might say Dan Harkins has show business in his blood. The story of how Harkins Theatres grew from a single movie house in Tempe to the Southwest’s largest independent exhibition company begins with Dan’s father, Dwight “Red” Harkins. In 1933 at the height of the Depression, Red opened Tempe Arizona’s first movie house, The State Theatre. By 1973, Red had built a chain of five movie theatres throughout the Valley. In 1974, Red passed away leaving his oldest son Dan, a junior at ASU and General Manager of the chain, as head of the family business. Although Dan was only 21, Red had taught him well. With a lifetime of experience in the theatre business, and an enthusiasm for the growth and change that was taking place around Phoenix, Dan was ready to build on his father’s legacy. Over the next three decades, Dan dedicated himself to two goals; expanding the Harkins business and enhancing the movie-going experience. Harkins Theatres began buying other local theatre chains, steadily increasing their number of screens. Once purchased, the theatres would be completely upgraded with state-of-the-art amenities. Harkins Theatres would become known for its innovative programming, digital sound systems, plush rocking chair seats, neon lobbies, and signature gourmet snack bars. But for all the growth and modernization he inspired, Dan never forgot the magic of movies. During the 70’s and 80’s, Dan always looked for ways to make moviegoing an event. His introduction of midnight movies, conducting the world’s longest-running 3D film festival (over a year) and creation of the revolutionary Loyalty Cup and T-shirt program are just a few examples of how Dan quickly became an industry trailblazer by thinking outside of the box. He didn’t stop there. In order to expand the variety of films available to local movie connoisseurs, he created Arizona’s first foreign and art film program, a Harkins tradition that continues to this day. The renovated Valley Art Theatre and the Camelview are dedicated to showing these special releases. Over the years, Dan has built a reputation as a leader and innovator, both in the theatre industry and the 6 | 10th Annual PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL April 8 - 15, 2010

local community. He is an unprecedented three-time recipient of the nationally coveted Showman of the Year award. The American Institute of Architects awarded Dan the 1996 Community Vision award. He’s also received the 1998 Arizona Business Leadership award for outstanding leadership and corporate growth and the 1999 Entrepreneur of the Year award. But perhaps more important to Dan are the awards his theatres garner from Arizona moviegoers: Best Place to Watch a Movie, Best Programming and Best Movie Snacks, to name a few. Harkins’ leadership and creativity goes beyond the world of movies. Over the past 20 years, Harkins Theatres has helped set a new standard for charitable giving in the Western U.S. through charity benefit premieres and screenings, souvenir and holiday gift sales and public service announcements on the movie screens. The company has helped many schools and organizations raise millions of dollars. Harkins Theatres has worked with dozens of groups, including Boys & Girls Clubs in Metro Phoenix, Oklahoma City and Denver, March of Dimes, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Alzheimer’s Association, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, The Children’s Center in Oklahoma City, The Humane Society and many more. Today, Harkins Theatres is over 400 screens strong and growing. With annual attendance exceeding the capacity of Arizona’s top 25 venues combined, Harkins is the Southwest’s first choice for entertainment. Father and son have come a long way since Red opened that first theatre in Tempe. And they’re not done yet.

Opening Night Menu Thursday, April 8, 2010 Passed hors d’oeuvres Soya Poached Shrimp with Thai Peanut Cream on Wonton Seared Sirloin Gorgonzola & Merlot Syrup Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Garlic Chicken on Pita Crisp Salad Spring Berry Salad Organic Greens, Onion, Wisconsin Blue Cheese with Lemon Ginger Cream Entrée Pecan Crusted Free Range Chicken Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Baby Bok Choy, Apple Coulis, & Marsala Onions Dessert Chocolate Flourless Bomb Almond Tuile & Dos Leches Caramel Coffee Service

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Opening Night Schedule Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction Welcome and Opening Remarks Tara Hitchcock Phoenix Children’s Hospital Presentation Phoenix Film Festival Presentation Visionary Award presented by Tara Hitchcock Dan Harkins Dan Harkins Breakthrough Filmmaker Award presented by Dan Harkins Opening Night Film

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Variety the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Charity of Southern California congratulates our good friend Dan Harkins on receiving the distinguished Phoenix Film Festival Visionary Award.

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PROUDLY CONGR ATULATES

DAN HARKINS ON RECEIVING THE

PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL VISIONARY AWARD

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DAN HARKINS for your leadership and commitment to our industry.

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ON RECEIVING THE VISIONARY AWARD FOR HIS CONTINUED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO BOTH THE INDUSTRY AT LARGE AND TO HIS COMMUNITY

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Phoenix Film Foundation At-A-Glance Mission Statement: To promote the exhibition of works by filmmakers and conduct educational programs that teach the art of independent filmmaking. The Phoenix Film Foundation supports and develops the growth of independent filmmaking in Arizona. Since 2000, it has become the largest film organization in the state by sponsoring a number of initiatives that support these goals:

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Chris LaMont Executive Director Jason Carney Festival Director Greg Hall Program Director Slobodan Popovic World Cinema Program Director Scott Rogers Short Film Program Director Michelle Saldana World Cinema Short Film Program Director Andrea Beesley-Brown Late Nite Program Director Deb Hildebrandt Short Film Programmer Greg Wolf Technical Director Dana Lane Guest Relations Director Mica Coach Filmmaker Relations Director George Love Theatre Operations Director David Quiroz Theatre Operations Director David Lucas Volunteer Director Kepi Peterson Auction Director Katie Schwartz Events Director Leslie Criger Entertainment Director Robert Aldecoa Marketing Director Amanda Melby IFP-Phoenix Executive Director Jennifer Pfalzgraff Student Education Director Joe Gruberman Seminar Director Carol Gibson Children’s Program Director Diane Bell Filmmaker Relations Manager Dan Gluck Guest Relations Manager Heather Stone Auction Manager Moe Grill Events Manager Leigh Ann Phillips-Dolan Sponsorship Fulfillment Manager Erin Appleton Webmaster

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Make a tax-deductible donation to the Phoenix Film Foundation by calling 602.955.6444 or visit www.phxﬁlm.com

Kylie Gad Filmmaker Relations Coordinator Vanessa Culpepper Filmmaker Relations Coordinator Pamela Wilson Merchandise Coordinator Sue Wilson Merchandise Coordinator

Suzi Craig Volunteer Coordinator Tya Kucenski Volunteer Coordinator Philip Serley Volunteer Coordinator Ric Reyes Screen Presenter Coordinator Kyle Gray Theatre Operations Coordinator Tanja Banks Decorating Coordinator Michael Meister Event VIP Coordinator Annette Hurst Promotions Coordinator Gary D. Martinez Print Shipping Coordinator Julieanne Chazotte Education Consultant Ashley Faulkner Educational Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Allen Educational Outreach Coordinator Jennifer McCuen Children’s Program Coordinator Amy Mehus Festival Coordinator Andrew Buckholz Festival Intern Whitney Glenn Festival Intern Tiffany Hutson Festival Intern Miki Palich Festival Intern Marquis Simmons Festival Intern Erica Dumlao IFP-Phoenix Intern

Kelley Princ Educational Outreach Intern Jacqueline Reifel Filmmaker Relations Intern Brad Rice Events Intern Adam Rini Marketing Intern Ashley Schauble Administrative Intern Tondra Shepard Events Intern Jairo Tellez Theatre Operations Intern Kasey Washburn Educational Outreach Intern Edmundo Yeomans Theatre Operations Intern

Phoenix Film Foundation Staff Jason Carney Phoenix Film Foundation Executive Director Amanda Melby IFP Phoenix Executive Director Andrea Beesley-Brown International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival Director Gene Ganssle Arizona Student Film Festival Director Cindy Wood IFP-Phoenix Operations Manager

ASU Film Festival Class Craig Alviggi Administrative Intern James Bastian Theatre Operations Intern Marius Ciocirlan Marketing Intern Robert Davies Marketing Intern Michelle Fajack Administrative Intern Steve Goltz Auction Intern Danny Gurrola Marketing Intern Dominique Huggar Administrative Intern Michael Markowski Filmmaker Relations Intern Alex Mehary Technical Intern Jadid Organ Marketing Intern Jake Owens Filmmaker Relations Intern Joshua Owens Volunteer Intern Demetrius Pipkin Volunteer Intern

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Film Festival 101 Film Festival 101 – The 10th Anniversary Edition Hello and Welcome! You are now officially a festival-goer. Welcome to our exclusive club. Now that you’re one of us we’re going to give you some tricks on how to make the most of your festival experience. So get out your secret decoder rings, it’s time to learn about this year’s soonto-be legendary Phoenix Film Festival… First off, get yourself an ice-cold beverage and delicious popcorn from the Harkins concession stand.

PRE-FESTIVAL PLANNING Preparation and planning are the keys to making your film festival experience a big success. You’ve got this program so you’re on track. Crack open the middle of this program and use the schedule to plan your Festival trip. There’s plenty to see and eight days to see it. There are plenty of routes to take. See a feature film, see some short films, catch a seminar, see a World Cinema film and of course don’t miss the parties. You can either plan ahead and choose all your films up front or just fly by the seat of your pants and pick your movies as you go. Or just close your eyes and randomly pick a film. Everyone has their own method to their movie madness.

WHERE DO I STAND TO GET IN? The type of Pass you have determines what line you wait in, and if you’ve got one of those fancy Platinum or VIP Passes there is a special line that gets you into every screening first. Don’t worry, Festival Pass holders, you’re next in line. Then the Flex Pass and Single Ticket Line enters the theatre. You are a guaranteed a seat with a ticket, but remember the earlier you get in line, the better seat you get. Don’t forget the golden rule, no saving seats!

see - so whatever level of pass you have – you need a ticket FOR EACH SHOW. Sometimes it pays to be the organized planning everything out person. Go see Dana Lane, the Queen of Screen, at the Ticket Center – and she will hook you up. Tell her The Program sent you.

CAN I UPGRADE MY PASS TO GET IN THE BETTER LINE? Yes. Go to Welcome Center. Pay more money. Get better pass. Must use subjective nouns.

WHAT IS THE MOVIE I MUST SEE? All of them. Good luck with that. Our Programmers have whittled down the films to 130 films, and they’ve done their best to give you a wide variety. Try a little bit of everything. Variety is the spice of life and at the film festival it tastes delicious. Talk to your fellow festival attendees in line and see what they’ve liked. Odds are pretty good you might like it too.

IS IT JUST MOVIES? No way. We’ve got plenty of cool stuff. There are workshops, seminars, celebrity appearances, the silent auction, the parties every night, all the premieres, the bands, the music, the conversation, the popcorn and so much more! Do it all! It’s the 10th Anniversary, live it up!

GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE They’re GONE

FILMMAKERS DON’T BITE

Remember that part in the last paragraph about being guaranteed a seat? Tickets to various screenings go fast! Don’t be that guy (or girl) that gets shut out of the movie they’re excited to

Well some of them do, but generally they’re a great bunch of people. The special thing about seeing a film at a film festival is you get to hear about how the film was made. Filmmakers love to talk

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about their movies. Just ask them. So talk them up, buy them a tasty beverage and indulge in the sheer joy of filmmaking. At least ask them a question during the Q & A’s after the film!

THE GAS THAT MAKES THE FESTIVAL GO The Festival is run nearly entirely by volunteers. Be sure to take good care of them and they’ll take care of you. Be sure to show your appreciation, they do amazing things to put this Festival together and without them it wouldn’t be nearly as cool.

ALL THE COOL KIDS COME TO THE FILM FESTIVAL Anyone that knows anything about film should be here at the Film Festival. If you know one that isn’t, be sure to brag about what a great time you had. It’s always fun to rub it in. Plus when you see these movies in the theatre later on you can tell everyone you saw it at the Phoenix Film Festival first. Don’t forget to pick up a hat or shirt to show off that you were there when the Phoenix Film Festival made history.

—The Executive Staff Of The Phoenix Film Festival

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Friday Night Film / Events – April 9th, 2010 Mother and Child Presented by Sony Pictures Classic Official Selection of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Written and Directed by Rodrigo Garcia Starring: Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, Kerry Washington, Jimmy Smits and Samuel L. Jackson Screening 7:00 PM Three women’s lives share a common core: they have all been profoundly affected by adoption. KAREN (Annette Bening) had a baby at 14, gave her up at birth, and has been haunted ever since by the daughter she never knew. ELIZABETH (Naomi Watts) grew up as an adopted child; she’s a bright and ambitious lawyer, but a flinty loner in her personal life. LUCY (Kerry Washington) is just embarking with her husband on the adoption odyssey, looking for a baby to become their own.

Friday Night Party featuring Rock Lobster 9:00 PM The Phoenix Film Festival Party Pavilion The festivities continue in the Festival Party Pavilion where the music and beverages keep coming. The party takes on an 80’s flair with the band “Rock Lobster” taking the stage at 9:30. Rock Lobster is the Absolute Best Cover band in Arizona when it comes to playing the Ultimate in 80’s Retro Music! This band covers songs from Billy Idol’s White Wedding to Cyndi Lauper’s Girl’s Just Want to Have Fun! So, come and join the fun, get on stage, and bring your friends back to the 80’s!

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Saturday Night Main Event – April 10th, 2010 Multiple Sarcasms Presented by Mulitple Avenue Releasing Written and Directed by Brooks Branch Starring: Timothy Hutton, Mira Sorvino, Dana Delany, Stockard Channing, Mario Van Peebles, Laila Robbins and India Ennenga Screening 7:00 PM A richly textured drama about self discovery leavened by humor and irony, Multiple Sarcasms follows Gabriel Richmond as he takes an unconventional path to shedding his life of convention by writing a play. As the play becomes about his life, the process proves disruptive and healing for him as well as his close-knit group of family and friends. Drawn into Gabriel’s turmoil, his wife, best friend and business partner begin re-examining their own lives and relationships with him, while others like his daughter and agent provide the stability to help him pull through.

Saturday Night Bash featuring Boogie Knights 9:00 PM The Phoenix Film Festival Party Pavilion The biggest film party of the year continues in the Festival Party Pavilion. The Saturday Night Bash features “Boogie Knights” at 9:30. The Boogie Knights were originally formed in October of 1992 as a Halloween gag in Los Angeles, CA. Almost overnight, the Boogie Knights took the live music scene by storm. The Boogie Knights have inherited a worldwide reputation, performing on various MTV programs & major sporting events, live shows across the nation & overseas, as well as appearances on network television shows & films. Complete with choreography, polyester, afro’s and bell bottoms the Boogie Knights are heralded as “The greatest disco revival show in the world.”

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closing Night Event | thursday, April 15, 2010 Middle Men Arizona Premiere Presented by Paramount Pictures Written and Directed by George Gallo Starring: Owen Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, James Caan, Gabriel Macht, Jacinda Barrett, Laura Ramsey, Terry Crews, Rade Sherbedgia, Kelsey Grammer and Kevin Pollack screening 7:30 PM Jack Harris has a faithful and loving wife, two beautiful children, and a successful career fixing problem companies. When an associate calls him about an opportunity to help turn around a business that has fallen into trouble, he decides to take the job. Little does he know, it is a decision that will change his life in ways he never expected. Jack meets with Wayne Beering and Buck Dolby, two genius but troubled men who have invented a way to sell adult entertainment over the Internet. The plan was brilliant but the execution wasn’t -they were making money hand-overfist and losing it just as fast. Seeing the potential, Jack agrees to partner with Buck and Wayne, devising a way to bill the entertainment through a third party, taking the guilt out of the ultimate guilty pleasure. Before he knows it, he finds himself caught between the Russian mob, a 23-yearold porn star, the FBI, and losing his family in the process of becoming rich. Witness a story so outrageous, you won’t believe it’s true.

Following the screening Closing Night Party, The Compound Grill Join us for the Closing Night Party at The Compound Grill. Enjoy great music, food and drink. The Compound Grill was founded by the producers of the McDowell Mountain Music Festival. It’s a public venue where culturally informed, like-minded souls go to witness the collaboration of live music and great food on a regular basis. Their concept includes Southwest “fresh” selections, with the majority of their ingredients incorporating a local first, farm-to-table, organic philosophy. Don’t miss your one last chance to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Phoenix Film Festival. We’ll see you next year!

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Phoenix Film Festival guests Luke Wilson Known for his romantic leads and winning charm, Luke Wilson is one of the most well-known actors in Hollywood. Born in Dallas, Texas, Luke Wilson attended Occidental College and did track & field until he gave up sports when he discovered his love of acting. In 1993, Luke starred in the short film Bottle Rocket with his brother, Owen, for writer/ director Wes Anderson. The film screened at the Sundance Film Festival and caught the attention of Oscar winning filmmaker James L. Brooks (Terms of Endearment. ) Three years later, Brooks produced the feature film version of Bottle Rocket– launching Luke’s career into the stratosphere. Luke has since starred and appeared in over forty feature films, including the hugely successful Scream 2, both Charlie’s Angels films, both Legally Blonde films, Old School, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, the cult hit Idiocracy, the neo-classic western 3:10 to Yuma, and has reunited with Owen and Wes Anderson on Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums. Luke stars as the opportunistic businessman Jack Harris in the George Gallo film, Middle Men, the Closing Night Film of the 2010 Phoenix Film Festival.

Giovanni Ribisi Born in Los Angeles, California, Giovanni Ribisi has brought his talents to wildly successful roles in both film and television. He has been acting since he was seven years old in television, with recurring roles on such TV series as The New Leave it to Beaver, My Two Dads, The Wonder Years,, and then his memorable turns as Phoebe’s brother on the hit show Friends and as Earl’s prison buddy Ralph on My Name is Earl. In between television roles, Giovanni has made his mark in such diverse films as That Thing You Do for director Tom Hanks, Lost Highway for director David Lynch, and Saving Private Ryan for director Steven Spielberg, He has also starred in Gone in Sixty Seconds, Lost in Translation, Cold Mountain, and Public Enemies. His latest role as the greedy corporate executive Parker Selfridge in the highest grossing film of all time, James Cameron’s Avatar,, has cemented Giovanni as one of the more recognizable film actors across the world. Giovanni stars as the out-of-control Wayne Beering in the George Gallo film, Middle Men,, the Closing Night Film of the 2010 Phoenix Film Festival.

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Phoenix Film Festival Guests George Gallo Not just a talented writer-director, George Gallo spent his formative years writing and as a painter learning from landscape artist George Cherepov. His love and talent of painting led him to the art of the motion picture, when he started writing screenplays. He moved to Hollywood in 1982 and four years later, his film Wise Guys starring Danny DeVito and Joe Piscopo hit the big screen. His next film has become a comedy classic, the Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin buddy film Midnight Run. He has written such big studio films as Bad Boys and Bad Boys II with Will Smith, the family film See Spot Run, and The Whole Ten Yards with Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry. He began writing and directing in 1991 with the charming 29th Street starring Danny Aiello, and has continued his directing career with such films the Christmas comedy Trapped in Paradise starring Nicholas Cage, Double Take with Orlando Jones and the critically acclaimed Local Color with Ron Perlman and Ray Liotta. He is working on the upcoming thriller Columbus Circle with Giovanni Ribisi, Jason Lee and Amy Smart. George Gallo is the writer/director of Middle Men, the Closing Night Film of the 2010 Phoenix Film Festival.

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Phoenix Film Festival Judges

David Ramsey David is the President and co-founder of the Phoenix Film Critics Society. He has been reviewing movies in Phoenix on Radio and TV since 1994. His reviews can be seen on the KPHO-TV CBS 5 Morning News, on KNXV-TV ABC-15’s “Sonoran Living Live” and inArizona Player Magazine. David is also a voting member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association.

Roger Tennis Co-founder and Vice President of the Phoenix Film Critics Society, Roger is the creator of the long-running national television series CLIPS and co-creator, with wife Janet, of the popular CLIPS website Cinemaclips.com. Roger is also a voting member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (The Critics’ Choice Awards) and has worked in the television industry for over 40 years.

George Grorud George graduated in 1977 with a B.S. in Journalism from the University of Oregon. For the past fourteen years, he has reviewed movies for JAVA Magazine.

Kris Mason Kris was a film and photography major at Rutgers University. He is the film critic for Nearby News, the publisher of The View, The Groves Report and The Val Vista. He currently produces and performs in the Kris Mason Off “off” Broadway Comedy Showcase.

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Jamise has been a Phoenix based film critic, lifestyle and entertainment reporter for more than ten years. Liddell writes for several publications including Bella On-line, The Foothills Focus, Que Pasa and The Glendale Daily Planet.

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Shorts Dr. Michael Dixon Dr. Michael Dixon has been reviewing the performing arts in the Valley since 1986. He is currently the film critic for Fox 10-TV, 92.3 KTAR radio, and regularly appears on CBS radio and PBS television.

Gayle Bass Like many others, Gayle is a California transplant who came to the Valley to study at ASU in 1996. She’s an awardwinning news reporter and is currently the ‘Click Chick’ and film critic on KTAR-FM and regular co-host on “Your Life A to Z” on 3TV.

Neil Cohen Neil Cohen has been the film critic at Echo Magazine for over fifteen years. He is also a contributor to Movie Dearest and a playwright and actor in the Valley.

Alison Miller Alison Miller studied film at Arizona State University and has been reviewing films in the Valley since 2009. She currently is the film critic for the College Times.

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All judges are Members of the Phoenix Film Critics Society, who is also celebrating their 10th Anniversary

West Phoenix native Michael Clawson has been reviewing films for the West Valley View newspaper for 10 years. He’s also an award-winning reporter and photojournalist, as well as music writer and concert photographer.

Randy Montgomery is a film critic and feature writer for AZ Weekly Magazine. Favorite genres include horror/suspense and foreign language films. He finds festivals to be a great way to experience undiscovered gems.

World Cinema Stan Robinson Stan Robinson, a retired 1st Assistant Director with 22 years of film production experience, was chosen as one of the “20 Best Film Critics in America” by NCM Media Networks’ national campaign. Movie reviews & articles appear in AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine, “Screen Scene” Movie Newsletter, Examiner.com and NCM.com

The Massie Twins The Massie Twins are identical twin film critics who have been reviewing for over 5 years, appearing on the radio, TV and in print. Their work can be seen at www.GoneWithTheTwins.com

David Malsch David Malsch is a film critic/pundit who writes for the City Sun Times in North Phoenix and can be heard weekly on thejefffariasshow.com. He also obsesses over his own website every day at davideatworld.com.

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Educational Outreach Program Growing Future Filmmakers The Phoenix Film Festival Educational Outreach Program invites teachers and students interested in the art of filmmaking to participate in a series of educational seminars that take place during the day throughout this year’s festival. The program, which takes place over four days during the 2010 Phoenix Film Festival, is entering its seventh year and is structured for students from grades 6-12. Each day, different aspects of filmmaking will be explored and student film enthusiasts of all levels will enjoy learning about film, participating in hands-on activities and viewing films made by their peers. From film lovers to filmmakers, and from writers to actors, these seminars are a great way to complement your school’s current curriculum with real world application. The Educational Outreach Program is presented by Independent Feature Project (IFP) – Phoenix. IFP-Phoenix is filmmaker education arm of the Phoenix Film Foundation. IFP-Phoenix gives filmmakers opportunities to make films, learn about filmmaking, see films and meet other filmmakers through educational seminars and workshops, screenings, networking events and more. If you would like your student, class or school to be involved in the Phoenix Film Festival Educational Outreach Program contact the Phoenix Film Foundation office at 602-955-6444 or visit the IFP-Phoenix Booth in the Party Pavilion on April 9th, 10th or 11th.

Get Involved If you would like your student, class or school to be involved in the Phoenix Film Festival Educational Outreach Program contact the Phoenix Film Foundation office at 602-955-6444.

At The Art Institute of Phoenix Open House, you’ll be able to: * Learn more about our programs in Media Arts, Design, Culinary, and Fashion.

* Tour our facilities and get a feel for our school.

* Speak with current students, faculty, and admissions staff.

* Learn about student services, scholarship opportunities, grants, and financial aid (available to those who qualify).

To learn more and RSVP, visit: www.aiopen.com/phoenix or call: 800.474.2479 Get in the Studio with Programs such as: Audio Production Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Digital Filmmaking & Video Production

2233 West Dunlap Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85021 Local: 602.331.7500 www.artinstitutes.edu/phoenix

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kids Day! Kid’s Day at the Phoenix Film Festival presented by IFP-Phoenix Kid’s Day at the Phoenix Film Festival presented by IFP-Phoenix will premiere Saturday morning, April 10th from 8:30 to 11:00. Children 5-12 years old can select from a series of hands-on activity stations focusing on different aspects of film production and geared to various age and ability levels. From coloring black line reproductions of the festival poster for the youngest to acting and creating their own short films for the oldest, kids will love this action-packed morning. All of the kids will get a kick out of the continuity station, where children will look for mistakes in a short film clip, the soundtrack station, allowing them to create a musical soundtrack to a fun film, and the screenwriters station, where they can create a script “Mad Lib” style. Stations are age-appropriate and run the full gamut of the filmmaking process. At the conclusion of the activities, the whole family is invited to view the family-friendly film screenings that morning and afternoon for just $5.00.

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Feature-Length Film competition 9000 Needles Directed by: Doug Dearth Run Time: 1 hr. 22 min. Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 1:00pm Saturday, April 10th at 3:00pm Sunday, April 11th at 12:05pm Forty year old Devin Dearth is a successful businessman, loving husband, father of three, and champion bodybuilder. He and his family reside in the small community of Central City, Kentucky where they live the picture book “American Dream”. That is until Devin suffers a devastating stroke which leaves him paralyzed on his right side, unable to walk, with difficulty speaking, double vision and unable to care for himself or his family. As Devin moves from ICU to in-patient rehabilitation, and eventually into home care; he and his family quickly discover the confines of the American health care system. Due to the lack of resources, both financial and in scope of care; Devin’s window for recovery begins to close. In search of an answer, Devin’s brother Doug proposes they travel to Tianjian, China, to participate in a stroke rehabilitation program. The program integrates Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine to successfully treat stroke victims and is both affordable and promising. They decide to take the leap. Upon landing in China, there is an aura of determination and surrender surrounding Devin as he is immediately immersed into a treatment program and philosophy like nothing he has ever known. Until now his challenges had seemed greater than his will; but now, with this new team of compassionate and mysterious medical alchemists, they no longer seem insurmountable. We follow Devin on this unconventional journey, where his courage, faith, patience, and desire to overcome are tested on a daily basis.

9500 Liberty Directed by: Eric Byler & Annabel Park Run Time: 1 hr. 21 min. Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 3:30pm Saturday, April 10th at 7:40pm Sunday, April 11th at 10:00am In July of 2007, Prince William County, Virginia became “ground zero” in America’s explosive battle over immigration policy when elected officials adopted a law requiring police officers to question anyone they thought was “probably” undocumented. 9500 Liberty reveals the startling vulnerability of a local government targeted by national anti-immigration networks using the Internet to frighten and intimidate lawmakers and citizens. Alarmed by a climate of fear and racial division, residents form a resistance using YouTube videos and virtual town-halls and set up a real-life showdown in the seat of county government. The devastating social and economic impact of the “Immigration Resolution” is felt in the lives of real people, in homes, and in local businesses. But the ferocious fight to adopt and then reverse this policy unfolds inside government chambers, on the streets, and on the Internet. 9500 Liberty provides a front row seat to all three battlegrounds.

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Feature-Length Film competition Blackbird Directed by: Adam Rapp Run Time: 108 minutes Cast: Paul Sparks, Gillian Jacobs Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 7:45pm Saturday, April 10th at 3:15pm Sunday, April 11th at 9:00am Blackbird unfolds in mid-1990’s Manhattan. The picture dramatizes the ill-fated courtship between two melancholic heroin addicts-Gulf War veteran Bayliss and ex-stripper Froggy as they fall in love and battle magnetizing addictions. The possibility of redemption waxes strong from time to time, with hope for some semblance of a “normal life” lingering quietly in the background, but Bayliss and Froggy never quite seem to find the strength and control to pull everything together. In the end, they join one another on a downward spiral that leads inexorably toward mutual self-destruction.

Drawing With chalk Directed by: Todd Giglio Run Time: 1 hr. 27 min. Cast: Pooja Kumar, Brennan Giglio Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 2:20pm Saturday, April 10th at 5:20pm Sunday, April 11th at 11:40am Drawing With Chalk tells the story of two factory workers, Jay and Matt, who grew up together and played in a rock band years earlier, but missed their shot at “the big prize”. As they hit 40 they decide to give it one more try. As they begin the process, Jay struggles between his artistic dreams and his responsibilities to his wife Jasmin and son Bryan. Matt has his own demons to contend with as he battles depression and a universal fear of simply being too old to make it in an industry that thrives on youth. Eventually, Jay’s fierce commitment to his music begins to take a toll on his family. He is ultimately faced with having to make a decision whether to say goodbye to one part of his life or begin a new journey with the other.

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Feature-Length Film competition gAIA Directed by: Jason Lehel Run Time: 113 minutes Cast: Emily Lape, Ed Mendoza Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 11:20am Saturday, April 10th at 4:30pm Sunday, April 11th at 9:40am A group of Native Americans discover a young woman, Em, left for dead under the scorching sun of the barren Arizona desert and take her to their reservation. Through her relationship with the American Natives, the land, and young Jerica; Em manages to reconnect with her own innocence. Life throws her challenges and Em is forced to make a choice whether to be reborn out of the chaos of her past, or to die in the grips of her darkness.

Jefﬁe Was Here Directed by: Todd Edwards Run Time: 1 hr. 50 min. Cast: Alexis Raben, Peter Bedgood Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 4:15pm Saturday, April 10th at 9:25am Sunday, April 11th at 2:00pm It’s been a rough couple of years for Alan Mangold, a tightly-wound professor in his 30’s, who dreams of a better life beyond his shoebox apartment... if only he could complete his opus, ‘Orphan Bastard.’ When his Nana dies, Alan and his better half Amanda decide to post an internet ad at the university in hopes of finding a student to share the costs of the emergency cross country trip. Enter Jeffie: an inflammatory individual who fancies himself a scholar, a poet, and the embodiment of enlightened living. Jeffie is not at all the fresh-faced smiling twenty-something that his internet photo depicted. He rolls into the couple’s life as a wheelchair-bound veteran with severe motion sickness and treats them to repeated listens of his demo tape of radical political and environmental opinions. At first, the couple’s travel companion seems to have responded randomly to their ad, but as the trip progresses, it becomes clear that Jeffie’s presence relates to a web of tightly-held secrets between Alan and Amanda. Amidst infidelity, blackmail, and run-ins with the law; the ride with Jeffie is unpredictable at every turn and by journey’s end no one is left unchanged.

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Feature-Length Film competition NONAMES Directed by: Kate Lindboe Run Time: 1 hr. 48 min. Cast: James Badge Dale, Gillian Jacobs Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 5:00pm Saturday, April 10th at 12:20pm Sunday, April 11th at 2:20pm NONAMES is a fact-based drama about Kevin Williams (James Badge Dale) and his childhood friends; a group of 20-somethings stuck in a state of arrested development in a dried up Midwestern town. After his mother’s death, Kevin decides to make a life for himself in his childhood home despite his father’s decision to move. In the wake of tragedy, Kevin must end his extended adolescence or lose all that he holds most dear. Haunted by unsettled scores, it becomes clear that he must leave the town he loves in order to save himself from it. A new beginning is only a bus ride away. Shot on location in Central Wisconsin, NONAMES focuses on the experiences of this group of friends growing up together, while painting a subtle picture of small town life. Showcasing performances of up-and-coming actors James Badge Dale (HBO’s The Pacific; AMC’s Rubicon) and Gillian Jacobs (NBC’s Community), introducing a talented ensemble cast, and featuring a poignant supporting performance by veteran actor Barry Corbin; NONAMES is a beautiful coming of age drama about family, friends, and the definition of home.

The rivals Directed by: Kirk Wolfinger Run Time: 88 min. Cast: Aaron Filieo, James Aylward Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 8:15pm Saturday, April 10th at 11:15am Sunday, April 11th at 2:05pm The Rivals is a story of ‘haves’ versus ‘have-nots’ and two towns in Maine that both resent and respect each other. Rumford is a blue-collar town in the rugged Western mountains, supported by a dying paper mill that is losing jobs almost daily. Cape Elizabeth is a wealthy, coastal paradise for doctors, lawyers, and type-A personalities. Residents of these two towns only meet in one place: the High School Football field. Rumford’s team has won 6 conference and 2 state championships in the last 20 years. Cape Elizabeth’s team is only three years old, but the town has so much money and drive that they are threatening Rumford’s football dynasty. The rivalry is personified in the two coaches: Rumford’s legendary Jim Aylward vs. Cape Elizabeth’s fiery young Aaron Filieo. For Filieo’s Cape kids, the future is bright and the new Astro-turf is always green. Football is one of many distractions in a well-funded school respected for its academic excellence. Filieo must inspire privileged kids to fight for something that doesn’t come easily. Aylward wants to give his Rumford kids something to be proud of before they enter the workday grind of life in a struggling mill town. He inspires them with his tough love and messages of hope, focus and respect. This is more than a sports film. Football is the crucible in which life lessons of class and pride and perseverance are learned and fought over...lessons that will last a lifetime. www.phxfilm.com | 39

Feature-Length Film competition The Scenesters Directed by: Todd Berger Run Time: 1 hr. 36 min. Cast: Blaise Miller, Suzanne May Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 1:40 P.M. Saturday, April 10th at 1:50 P.M. Sunday, April 11th at 2:35 P.M. An innovative and quirky murder mystery that both honors and deconstructs the conventions of the classic ‘who-done-it?’ film noir. A dark comedy that uses the ‘found footage’ approach to storytelling, the film compiles supposed ‘real’ clips from a variety of sources courtroom transcripts, crime scene videography, news reports, etc - all detailing how a group of Los Angeles twenty-somethings got mixed up in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a prolific serial killer. The film’s soundtrack (and plot) features indie-rock favorites The Airborne Toxic Event, The Cribs, The Sonics, Wallpaper, Le Switch, and many, many more.

True Adolescents Directed by: Craig Johnson Run Time: 1 hr. 28 min. Cast: Bret Loehr, Carr Thompson Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 11:30am Saturday, April 10th at 4:15pm Sunday, April 11th at 12:00pm Seattle rocker Sam Bryant can’t seem to get a @#$%ing break. His band, ‘The Effort’, is going nowhere fast and his girlfriend has just kicked him out of her apartment leaving him homeless and broke. After a rough night on the town, he’s taken in by his sympathetic aunt Sharon who lives in the cul-de-sac suburbs with her 14-year-old son, Oliver. Sharon proposes one condition for harboring Sam: he get a day job. When it becomes clear that Sam’s job search is half-assed at best, Sharon requests a favor: that he accompany Oliver and his best friend Jake on a camping trip that Oliver’s dad was originally intended to chaperone. Sam balks initially, but, after a guilt-induced change of heart, he agrees to take the boys, determined to show them the time of their lives. So begins the journey into the rugged outdoors with a cocky 34-year-old rocker leading the way, followed by the adventurous but brooding Oliver and the smart but sensitive Jake. At first the trip is a fun, free-wheeling, men-vs.-nature affair complete with poker games, skinny-dipping and pool-side makeouts with vacationing girls. But after a practical joke goes wrong and one of the boys goes missing, Sam must play the adult, for the first time in his life, to ensure the trio arrive home in one piece. 40 | 10th Annual PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL April 8 - 15, 2010

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Silent Auction Open Until Sunday at 6:30 in the Phoenix Film Festival Party Pavilion

5:00pm to 9:00pm

Screening Schedules Friday April 9, 2010

9:05am

9:00am

9:10am

9:15am

9:20am

When the World Breaks 85 Min End Time 10:30

Documentary Shorts 94 Min End Time 10:34

Shelomo Selinger Memoir De Pierre 77 Min-End Time 10:27

World Cinema Shorts A 82 Min-End Time 10:37

Still Bill 78 Min End Time 10:38

11:30am

11:10am

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11:20am

True Adolescents 88 Min-End Time 12:58

Medium Length Documentaries 82 min-End Time 12:32

The Name My Mother Gave Me 60 Min-End Time 12:55

World Cinema Shorts B 87 Min-End Time 12:42

GAIA 113 Min-End Time 1:13

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9000 Needles 82 Min-End Time 2:22

Animated Shorts 94 Min-End Time 2:39

Last Days of Shishmaref 93 Min-End Time 4:13

The Scenesters 96 Min-End Time 3:16

Drawing With Chalk 87 Min-End Time 3:47

College Shorts B 83 Min-End Time 3:53

3:30pm

3:20pm

5:10pm

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4:35pm

9500 Liberty 81 Min-End Time 4:51

College Shorts A 94 Min-End Time 4:54

Polytechnique 76 Min-End Time 6:26

Jefﬁe Was Here 110 Min-End Time 6:05

NONAMES 108 Min-End Time 6:48

Arizona Shorts B 96 Min-End Time 6:11

6:00pm

5:40pm

7:50pm

7:05pm

7:45pm

7:00pm

Art Institute Shorts 90 Min-End Time 7:30

Live Action Shorts A 101 Min-End Time 7:21

Beyond the Pole 88 Min-End Time 9:18

Princess Kaiulani 100 Min-End Time 8:45

Blackbird 108 Min-End Time 9:33

Against the Current 99 Min-End Time 8:39

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Music and Mingling in the Phoenix Film Festival Party Pavilion

9:00pm to 1:00am

Friday Night Party in the Phoenix Film Festival Party Pavilion Featuring Rock Lobster

7:00pm

8:15pm

8:00pm

10:10pm

10:00pm

10:15pm

9:45pm

Mother and Child 125 Min-End Time 9:05pm

The Rivals 88 Min-End Time 9:43

Live Action Shorts B 105 Min-End Time 9:45pm

Il Solitario 85 Min-End Time 11:35

The Wild Hunt 96 Min-End Time 11:36

A Town Called Panic 75 Min-End Time 11:30

Best Worst Movie 93 Min-End Time 11:18

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Deadfall Trail 97 Min-End Time 12:07

House of the Wolfman 81 Min-End Time 12:01

IHSFF Sci-Fi Shorts 90 Min-End Time 11:50

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9:10am

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College Shorts Program B 83 Min-End Time 10:33

Broken Hill 102 Min End Time 10:57

Il Solitario 85 min End Time 10:25

Arizona Student Film Fest Shorts 60 Min-End Time 10:05

Jefﬁe Was Here 110 Min End Time 11:15

Arizona Shorts Showcase 90 Min-End Time 11:00

Kids’ Day from 8:30am to 11:00am

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The Rivals 88 Min-End Time 12:43

Grade/High School Shorts 83 Min-End Time 12:53

Milking the Rhino 84 Min End Time 1:14

Medium Length Documentaries 82 min-End Time 12:02

NONAMES 108 Min End Time 2:08

The Magistical 83 Min End Time 1:08

Seminar – Script to Screen: Screenwriting for Independent Film

1:50pm

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12:40pm

3:15pm

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1:00pm

Scenesters 96 Min End Time 3:26

Live Action Shorts A 101 Min End Time 3:16

Shelomo Selinger Memoir De Pierre 77 Min-End Time 3:52

Documentary Shorts 94 Min End Time 2:14

Blackbird 108 Min End Time 5:03

Arizona Shorts Program A 96 Min End Time 3:36

Seminar – You Don’t Know What you Don’t Know: Navigating the Legal Pitfalls of Filmmaking

4:30pm

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GAIA 113 Min End Time 6:23

Arizona Shorts B 96 Min End Time 5:40

Beyond the Pole 88 Min End Time 6:43

9000 Needles 82 Min End Time 4:22

Still Bill 78 Min End Time 7:18

True Adolescents 88 Min End Time 5:43

Seminar - More Than One Way To Skin The Distribution Cat

7:00pm

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Multiple Sarcasms 97 Min End Time 8:37

9500 Liberty 82 Min End Time 9:02

World Cinema Shorts A 82 Min-End Time 7:42

Espiral 99 Min-End Time 9:39

Drawing With Chalk 87 Min End Time 6:47

Lovely, Still 90 min End Time 9:35

Beyond Gay 87 Min End Time 8:27

Seminar-Behind the Scenes with Festival Filmmakers

10:30pm

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The Prometheus Project 95 Min-End Time 12:05

American Grindhouse 80 Min End Time 11:20

The Name My Mother Gave Me 60 Min-End Time 9:20

Polytechnique 76 min End Time 11:31

The Square 105 Min End Time 9:45

Troll 2 95 Min End Time 11:45

Cropsey 84 Min End Time 11:09

Music andMingling in the Phoenix Film Festival Party Pavilion

10:45pm

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IHSFF Horror Shorts 90 Min End Time 12:15

House of the Wolfman 81 Min End Time 11:51

Sat. Night Bash in the Phx Film Festival Party Lounge featuring Boogie Knights

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Blackbird 108 Min-end time 10:48

Grade/High school shorts 83 Min-end time 10:28

espiral 99 Min-end time 10:59

9500 Liberty 81 Min-end time 11:21

College shorts Program A 94 Min-end time 11:04

GAIA 113 Min-end time 11:33

seminar Actors’ roundtable: Life as an Indie Actor

Screening Schedules Sunday April 11, 2010

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12:00pm

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true Adolescents 88 Min-end time 1:28

Animated shorts 94 Min-end time 12:39

Last Days of shishmaref 93 Min-end time 1:53

9000 needles 82 Min-end time 1:27

Drawing With Chalk 87 Min-end time 1:07

Live Action shorts Program B 105 Min-end time 2:00

seminar How to Cast the Indie Film

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nonAMes 108 Min-end time 4:08

World Cinema shorts Program B 87 Min-end time 2:42

Milking the rhino 84 Min-end time 4:44

the rivals 87 Min-end time 3:32

Jeffie Was Here 110 Min-end time 3:50

the scenesters 96 Min-end time 4:11

seminar short Film Director’s roundtable

4:50pm

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Arizona shorts A 96 Min end time 6:26

Broken Hill 102 Min end time 5:12

one too Many Mornings 78 Min-end time 5:38

When the World Breaks 85 Min end time 6:10

starz presents Party Down 60 Min-end time 6:00

seminar Working our Way Up the Filmmaking Ladder

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the Joneses 93 Min - end time 8:33

sunday night Awards Party in the Phoenix Film Festival Party Pavilion

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Screening Schedules Wednesday April 14, 2010

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World Cinema Festival Choice

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Art Institute Alumni Showcase

Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

Oceans

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Winner: Best Screenplay

Festival Choice

American Grindhouse

World Cinema Best Director

Winner: Best Director

Winner: Best Picture

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Showcase Feature Films Against the current Directed by: Directed by Peter Callahan Run Time: 99 minutes Screening Time: Friday, April 9th at 7:00pm Cast: Joesph Finnes, Justin Kirk, Elizabeth Reaser, Mary Tyler Moore, Michelle Trachtenberg In this independent drama from writer and director Peter Callahan, Joseph Fiennes stars as Paul, a writer and finance expert who approaches his best friend Jeff (Justin Kirk) with an unusual proposal. When they were kids, Paul and Jeff talked about one day swimming the Hudson River from Manhattan to Troy, New York, a stretch of 150 miles. Paul has decided he’s going to do it, and wants like Jeff to join him, suggesting he follow along in a boat and provide support when it’s needed. Paul is puzzled but agrees, and his friend Liz (Elizabeth Reaser) tags along for the ride. But in time Jeff realizes that the final day of Paul’s carefully scheduled big swim coincides with the fifth anniversary of the death of Paul’s pregnant wife, and Jeff fears that his friend has more in mind than a challenge to himself. Appearances from Michelle Trachtenberg and Mary Tyler Moore round out an excellent ensemble cast. Set against the backdrop of the Hudson River Valley in summertime, Against the Current explores the dark landscape of life after loss, and delivers a strong finale sure to stay with you long after the film’s conclusion. Against The Current received its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.

Lovely, Still Directed by: Nicholas Fackler Run Time: 90 minutes Screening Time: Saturday, April 10th at 8:05pm Cast: Martin Landau, Ellen Burstyn, Elizabeth Banks and Adam Scott Academy Award winners Martin Landau (“Ed Wood,” “Crimes & Misdemeanors”) & Ellen Burstyn (“Requiem for a Dream,” “The Exorcist”) star in this whimsical holiday fable about an older man falling in love for the first time and learning that life is infinitely more lovely than he dared imagine. The film brought audiences to their feet at the Toronto Film Festival. Written & directed by 24-year-old Nik Fackler in his debut feature, the film also stars two of Hollywood’s most sought- after young actors Elizabeth Banks (“W,” “Uninvited,” “Zach & Miri Make a Porno”) and Adam Scott (“Step Brothers,” “Knocked Up,” “Monster-In-Law”). Produced by Lars Knudsen and Jay Van Hoy of Parts & Labour, Dana Altman of North Sea Films, and James Lawler, the film is executive produced by Virgil Price of Sterling Productions, Jack Turner of White Buffalo Entertainment, Ian McGloin, Charlie Ledley and Jamie Mai of Strange Loop Entertainment. Features original music by Conor Oberst and score by Nate Walcott and Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes.

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Showcase Feature Films Still Bill Directed by: Alex Vlack and Damani Baker Starring: Bill Withers Run Time: 78 minutes Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 9:20am Saturday, April 10th at 6:00pm STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day,” “Grandma’s Hands,” and “Just the Two of Us.” With his soulful delivery and warm, heartfelt sincerity, Withers has written the songs that have – and always will – resonate deeply within the fabric of our times.Filmmakers Damani Baker and Alex Vlack follow Withers and offer a unique and rare look inside the world of this fascinating man. Through concert footage, journeys to his birthplace and interviews with music legends and his family and closest friends, STILL BILL presents the story of an artist who has written some of the most beloved songs in our time and who truly understands the heart and soul of a man.

The Joneses Directed by: Derrick Borte Starring: David Duchovny, Demi Moore, Amber Heard, Ben Hollingsworth, Gary Cole, & Glenne Headly Run Time: 93 minutes Screening Time: Sunday, April 11th at 7:00pm If ever there was a film perfectly attuned to the current zeitgeist, it would be The Joneses. First-time writer-director Derrick Borte imbues a serious core theme – the wobbly undercurrents of a frenetic consumer culture – with humour, warmth and shots of clever, zesty fun. Steve Jones (David Duchovny), his wife, Kate (Demi Moore), and their children Jenn (Amber Heard) and Mick (Ben Hollingsworth), move into their monster home in an affluent suburb of a city somewhere in America. Friendly, confident and very good-looking, they are also loaded with the coolest, newest stuff. The Joneses are much more than just the new neighbours. Within days, all four family members have insinuated their way into the community. Their most dedicated fans are their next-door neighbours Larry (Gary Cole) and Summer (Glenne Headly), a couple devoted to each other yet prone to keeping secrets as well. Despite the Joneses’ success integrating into the community, soon the fissures in their family begin to spew. But it’s not until an outright catastrophe occurs next door that they are forced to make choices about their priorities.

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Showcase Feature Films Oceans Directed by: Jacques Cluzad & Jacques Perrin Starring: Jacques Cluzad & Jacques Perrin Run Time: 100 minutes Screening Time: Tuesday, April 13th at 7:30pm

Explore the depths of our planet’s oceans. Experience the stories that connect their world to ours.

Disney Nature, the studio that presented the recordbreaking film “Earth,” brings OCEANS to the big screen. Nearly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered by water and OCEANS boldly chronicles IN THEATRES EARTH DAY the mysteries that lie beneath. Directors Jacques 4.22.10 TEXT “OCEANS” TO DISNEY (347639) See OCEANS * Save Oceans Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud dive deep into the very waters that sustain all of mankind, exploring the playful splendor and the harsh reality of the weird and wonderful creatures that live within. Featuring spectacular never-beforeseen imagery captured by the latest underwater technologies, OCEANS offers an unprecedented look beneath the sea in a powerful yet enchanting motion picture. Disney.com/Oceans

Princess Kaiulani Directed by: Marc Forby Starring: Q’orianka Kilcher, Barry Pepper and Will Patton Run Time: 100 minutes Screening Time: Friday, April 9th at 7:05 PM Monday, April 12 at 7:10 PM Set against the dramatic island backdrop of Hawai‘i and based on the inspiring true story, Princess Kaiulani is a breathtaking romance about an unlikely heroine and her unwavering fight to defend the independence of her people. In 1888, Hawai‘i was a paradise teetering on the brink of civil unrest. The tide had turned against the long-incumbent royal family, under the malevolent influence of a rebel party with links to the American government. Within months, the Palace was overthrown and the royals exiled. Among them was the beautiful Princess Kaiulani. Scarcely 13 years old, she was separated from her family and her homeland and for her own safety, sent to a climate and a country that couldn’t be more different from Hawai‘i - Victorian England. Coming to terms with her fate, Kaiulani underwent a harsh and testing education that equipped her with a sense of honor, duty and pride. What’s more, she fell in love, with the spirited and rebellious young Englishman Clive Davies. Emerging from her childhood and inspired by her blossoming romance, Kaiulani realized she had to bring an end to the injustices suffered by her people and set sail for America to meet President Grover Cleveland, to prove that she and her people were not the “barbarians” portrayed by the American press. Princess Kaiulani combines the profound natural beauty of Hawai‘i with the sweeping romance of a classic Merchant Ivory epic.

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Showcase Feature Films Broken Hill Directed by: Dagen Merrill Starring: Alexa Vega, Timothy Hutton Run Time: 102 minutes Screening Time: Saturday, April 10th at 9:15 AM Sunday, April 11th at 3:30 PM In the tradition of Save The Last Dance, Billy Elliott and August Rush comes the musical drama Broken Hill. Tommy was born and raised on a rocky, drought-ridden sheep station in the middle of the Australian Outback. He works at the station and does all he can to appease his demanding father but in his heart wants to be a great musician. That all changes when Tommy meets his new classmate Kat, a bold and brash beauty, who at first doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t notice him at all. As Tommy tries desperately to get her attention his antics cause him to fall into hot water with the local police. He luckily escapes jail and chooses to do community service at the nearby prison to stay out of trouble. Soon the stakes for Tommy are raised when his music teacher and mentor lands him an audition for the elite music conservatorium. Against all odds, Tommy gains the affections of Kat, finds a way to reconcile with his father and conducts the concert of his life.

The Magistical Directed by: John Cernak & Danny Oakley Starring: Stan Bernstein, Megan Blake Run Time: 83 minutes Screening Time: Saturday, April 10th at 11:45am Once upon a time a guardian was chosen to watch over all living things, she was called The Magistical. Hoping to preserve all precious life, The Magistical created a spell, which granted the last of every type of creature immortality. However, to one very evil draken, the spell would carry a very different meaning than intended. By killing all other drakens, she would become the last. Without fear of death, such a beast could rule the world. Now only one baby cub stands between her and her evil ambitions. Between them stands a small but determined obstacle named Foible.

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Showcase Feature Films One Too Many Mornings

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Directed by: Michael Mohan Starring: Stephen Hale, Anthony Deptula Run Time: 78 minutes Screening Times: Sunday, April 11th at 4:20pm Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00pm

Directed by: Jay and Mark Duplass Starring: John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, Catherine Keener and Matt Walsh Run Time: 92 minutes Screening Time: Wednesday, April 14th at 7:20pm

Fisher has it pretty good living rent-free in exchange for taking care of a church and teaching kids to play soccer. But Fisher has a drinking problem. Suddenly, Fisher’s old friend, Pete, shows up looking for some dude consolation after his girlfriend cheats on him. Too bad he looks for it in Fisher because not even hot “cougars” and bad advice can make Pete happy. What Pete needs is for Fisher to realize that they aren’t teenagers anymore. And that’s when Pete’s girlfriend shows up with some truth he sorely needs. In One Too Many Mornings, director Mike Mohan explores the nuances of friendship and responsibility and keeps it charming. The characters are real, and even more timely is the story’s challenge—this is your life, what are you gonna do about it?

Still single seven years after the breakup of his marriage, John has all but given up on romance. But at the urging of his ex-wife and best friend Jamie, John grudgingly agrees to join her and her fiancé Tim at a party. To his and everyone else’s surprise, he actually manages to meet someone: the gorgeous and spirited Molly. The relationship takes off quickly but Molly is oddly reluctant to take the relationship beyond John’s house. Perplexed, he follows her home and discovers the other man in Molly’s life: her son, Cyrus. A 21-year-old new age musician, Cyrus is his mom’s best friend and shares an unconventional relationship with her. Cyrus will go to any lengths to protect Molly and is definitely not ready to share her with anyone, especially John. Before long, the two are locked in a battle of wits for the woman they both love - and it appears only one man can be left standing when it’s over.

The Square Directed by: Nash Edgerton Starring: Anthony Hayes, Clair Van der Boom, David Roberts, Joel Edgerton, Kieran Darcy-Smith, &Peter Phelps Run Time: 105 minutes Screening Times: Saturday, April 10th at 8:00 PM Wednesday, Aprilth at 5:00 PM Ray, a married construction supervisor, is having an affair with Carla, who’s also married. One fateful day Carla discovers a bag of money brought home by her criminal husband and sees it as her ticket to a fresh start on life with Ray by her side, so she proposes they take the money and run. Ray, reluctant at first, soon comes around and hatches an elaborate plan. But as is the case with plans driven by lust and greed, it seems destined to crash and burn...The fun, and the horror, comes in watching it unfold. Already an established stuntman and having made a slew of acclaimed short films as a director, Nash Edgerton transitions into the feature realm with perhaps the most gripping thriller to come from Australia in recent memory. Co-written by Nash’s brother Joel Edgerton, who also acts in the film, THE SQUARE has roots in classic noir but is imbued with a vividly distinct sensibility that is all Edgerton. Utilizing their trademark stunts to full effect, the Edgertons’ have fashioned an intense thriller with equally moving dramatic elements thanks to fully realized performances by the full ensemble. THE SQUARE is as stylish as it is unsettling. The film’s ever-building momentum will grip you and leave you breathless—as much from the film as from knowing that you’re witnessing the emergence of directorial force coming up from Down Under. 50 | 10th Annual PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL April 8 - 15, 2010

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Showcase Feature Films Oscar Nominated Shorts Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts Tuesday, April 13th at 7:10pm Live Action Shorts The Door, Instead of Abracadabra, Kavi, Miracle Fish, The New Tenants Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts Wednesday, April 14th at 7:10pm Screenings of the nominated short films from the 2010 Academy Awards. Animated Shorts French Roast, Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty, The Lady and The Reaper, Logorama, A Matter of Loaf and Death

When the World Breaks Directed by: Hans Fjellestad Run Time: 85 minutes Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 9:05am Sunday, April 11th at 4:45pm

Do It Again Directed by: Robert-Patton-Spruill Starring: Geoff Edgers, Clive Davis, Paul Weller, Peter Buck, Sting, Zooey Deschanel Run Time: 90 minutes Screening Times: Monday, April 12th at 7:00pm Wednesday, April 14th at 5:20pm It is a quest. Geoff Edgers, a newspaper reporter dreading the approach of his 40th birthday, decides to take a most improbable leap. He sets out to find the still-surviving members of the long dormant British rock band, the Kinks (“You Really Got Me,” “Lola” and “Come Dancing”), to convince them to reunite. Never mind that he’s an American with just one connection to Kinks leader Ray Davies and his younger brother Dave: Edgers grew up loving their music. Never taking no for an answer, Edgers pushes on, hauling his acoustic guitar from interview-to-interview, and eventually working his way into the room with Kinks fans that include Sting, Zooey Deschanel, REM’s Peter Buck, Paul Weller, Robyn Hitchcock and Clive Davis. 52 | 10th Annual PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL April 8 - 15, 2010

When The World Breaks looks at creativity and survival in desperate times; specifically during the Great Depression of the 1930s, drawing parallels to our current recession. Extreme times bring heightened creativity and innovation The Depression-era saw burgeoning art, cinema, literature, music, architecture, entertainment, culture, and politics. By looking back, we discover new ways to see ourselves today. When the world breaks, artistic revolutions erupt and people awaken to become stronger – and more expressive. Filmed across the United States and Japan, the film includes rare film images from the period, when amateur and professional filmmakers were experimenting with brand new technologies and methods to tell stories. When The World Breaks takes audiences beyond the bread lines and dust bowls into a vibrant story of one of the most formative decades in American history. Director Fjellestad interviews celebrities and people who lived through the Depression from writer Ray Bradbury to actress Phyllis Diller.

Showcase Feature Films The Prometheus Project Directed by: Sean Tretta Run Time: 95 minutes Cast: Tiffany Shepis, Scott Leet Screening Time : Saturday, April 10th at 10:30pm

Deadfall Trail

A group of researchers conducting illegal stem cell research discover a cell anomaly that has the potential to regenerate dead tissue. Unable to conduct legal human trials, the researchers turn to corpses to test their serum.

Directed by: Roze Run Time: 97 minutes Cast: Cavin Gray Schneider, Shane Dean Screening Time: Friday, April 9th at 10:30pm John, Julian and Paul enter the Kaibab National Forest for a three-week survival trip and peyote vision quest. The only items they take with them are a knife, a bottle of water and a garbage bag each. A week into their journey a disastrous turn of events changes everything and the men are forced to battle each other in a fight for their own survival.

Beyond gay: The Politics of Pride Directed by: Bob Christie Run Time: 87 minutes Screening Times: Saturday, April 10th at 7:00pm Beyond Gay – The Politics of Pride is the most comprehensive look at the role of gay pride events ever undertaken. This feature length documentary follows the Vancouver Pride Society’s (VPS) Parade Director Ken Coolen and his VPS colleagues as they travel to places where Pride is still steeped in protest to personally experience the rampant homophobia that still exists. They also travel to Sao Paulo Brazil for the world’s largest gay parade and New York City, the birthplace of the modern gay liberation movement. Increasingly the Pride movement is globalizing. Coolen and many Pride organizers in North America and Europe, where celebration has overtaken political action, strive to remind their communities that Pride is at its heart a global fight for human rights.

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Parties and Music Saturday, April 10, 2010 Saturday Night Bash 5:00 – 6:00 The Whisperlights www.myspace.com/thewhisperlights 6:15 – 7:30 Micah Beverly www.micahbeverly.com

Seconds to Breathe

Thursday, April 8, 2010 Opening Night Gala

7:45 – 9:00 The Paper Snowmen http://www.myspace.com/sjf 9:30 – 1:00 Boogie Knights www.boogieknights.com

6:00 - 7:30 Ten Dollar Outfit http://www.myspace.com/tendollaroutfit

Friday, April 9, 2010 Friday Night Party presented by New Times 5:00 – 5:45 Jacob Tyler Lucas http://www.jacobtylerlucas.com pwk

6:00-7:00 Nick Heward Trio http://www.myspace.com/nickhewardtrio 7:15 – 8:00 Seconds to Breathe www.myspace.com/secondstobreathe 8:15 – 9:00 Crash Street Kids www.crashstreetkids.com 9:30 – 1:00 Rock Lobster www.rocklobsterband.com

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Sunday, April 11, 2010 Sunday Awards Party 5:00 – 5:45 PWK http://www.facebook.com/pages/PWKRocks/372831046074 6:00 – 8:45 Chicks with Picks www.azchickswithpicks.com 9:00 – 12:00 Award Ceremony w/ The Joey Arroyo Band http://joeyarroyoband.com

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LATE NIGHT SNACKS

Late Night Snacks American grindhouse Directed by: Elijah Drenner Run Time: 81 minutes Screening Times: Saturday, April 10th at 10:00pm Monday, April 12th at 9:20pm The feature-length documentary ‘American Grindhouse’ explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment.

Best Worst Movie Directed by: Michael Paul Stephenson Run Time: 93 minutes Screening Time: Friday, April 9th at 9:45pm Best Worst Movie is the acclaimed feature length documentary that takes us on an off-beat journey into the undisputed worst movie in cinematic history: Troll 2. Two decades later, the film’s now-grownup child star (Michael Paul Stephenson) unravels the improbable, heartfelt story of the Alabama dentist-turned-cult movie icon and the Italian filmmaker who come to terms with this genuine, internationally revered cinematic failure.

cropsey Directed by: Barbara Brancaccio and Joshua Zeman Run Time: 84 minutes Screening Time: Saturday, April 10th at 9:45 PM Cropsey is a creepy documentary that explores how fact and fiction intersect in a real-life murder case in Staten Island, New York. Like many kids that grew up in the area, directors Joshua Zeman and Barbara Brancaccio were told the story of Cropsey, a lunatic child-killer that escaped from the Willowbrook Mental Institution. Cropsey was treated as just another urban myth until Jennifer Schweiger, a young girl with Down’s syndrome, disappeared from her Staten Island home in 1987. After Jennifer’s disappearance, three more kids – all of whom suffered from a mental or physical disability -- also turned up missing.

House of the Wolfman Directed by: Eben McGarr Run Time: 81 minutes Cast: Dustin Fitzsimons, Cheryl Rodes Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 10:40pm Saturday, April 10th at 10:30pm Five strangers are invited to a castle under the pretense that one may inherit it. Little do they know what dangers await at the House of the Wolfman.

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A Town called Panic Directed by: Stephane Aubier and Vincent Patar Run Time: 75 minutes Cast: Jeanne Balibar, Nicolas Buysse, Stephane Aubier Screening Time: Friday, April 9th 10:15pm Animated plastic toys like Cowboy, Indian and Horse have problems, too. Cowboy and Indian’s plan to surprise Horse with a homemade birthday gift backfires when they destroy his house instead. Surreal adventures take over as the trio travel to the center of the earth, trek across frozen tundra and discover a parallel underwater universe where pointy-headed (and dishonest!) creatures live.

International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival Shorts Screening Times: IHSFF Sci-Fi Shorts Friday, April 9th at 10:20pm IHSFF Horror Shorts Saturday, April 10th at 10:45pm The International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival showcases the best in independent horror and sci-fi films every October. These screenings will feature short films that were screened at the Festival. On Friday night sci-fi films will be screened and on Saturday, horror shorts take the stage.

The Wild Hunt Directed by: Alexander Franchi Run Time: 96 min. Cast: Kyle Gatehouse. Trevor Hayes, Kaniehtiio Horn Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 10:00 pm Wednesday, April 14th at 9:20pm Clever and intense, The Wild Hunt is set in the fantasy-reality of a large role-playing game. The film’s story mirrors that of the legend behind the game: Erik (Ricky Mabe) goes looking for his girlfriend, Evelyn (Tiio Horn), who has left him for the game. Erik’s entry into the game angers the dedicated players when he refuses to role play, setting fantasy and reality on a collision course on the night of the wild hunt’s re-enactment.

Troll 2 Directed by: Claudio Fragasso Run Time: 95 min. Cast: Michael Stephenson, George Hardy, Jason Wright Screening Time: Saturday, April 10th at 10:10pm A young child is terrified to discover that a planned family trip is to be haunted by vile man-eating monsters out of his worst nightmare. His attempt to save his beloved family is assisted by the spectre of his deceased grandfather. Also, there are NO trolls in this movie, only goblins.

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Seminar Schedule SATURDAY 04.10.10 11:30 a.m. Script to Screen: Screenwriting for Independent Film Every movie begins with a script, but every script doesn’t become a movie. Our panel of produced screenwriters discuss the rocky road to success in the rollercoaster world of screenwriting. 1:00 p.m.

From the production office to the box office, your lawyer should be your best friend. This panel will cover legal issues critical to the successful production of any film. Hear from a panel of two seasoned filmmakers and two experienced entertainment attorneys, one of whom also serves as a professor of law. 2:30 p.m. More Than One Way To Skin The Distribution Cat The Internet and digital production have changed the ways we think about film distribution. Not every film makes its first stop at the movie theaters and its last as a DVD on the video store shelves. Our panel of filmmakers brings you up to date and the newest distribution channels available to emerging filmmakers. 4:00 p.m. Behind the Scenes with Festival Filmmakers Join in on this entertaining Q&A session with our festival filmmakers. Learn about what goes on behind the scenes at a film shoot, then go watch the movies tonight and tomorrow with a whole new perspective.

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SUNDAY 04.11.10 11:30 a.m. Actors’ Roundtable: Life as an Indie Actor Opportunities in independent film. What are we sacrificing for the craft? Are indies the back door into mainstream? And what is “mainstream” these days, anyway? Talent and talent reps are on hand to give you their first hand views. 1:00 p.m. How To Cast The Indie Film Even low budget indie projects deserve to have high quality acting talent -- the kind you can easy find with the help of a well-established casting studio. CSA casting director Faith Hibbs-Clark leads this discussion and every indie filmmaker who wants to up his or her game should attend!

2:30 p.m. Short Film Directors’ Roundtable Why shoot a short? Limited budget? Limited time? A calling card? Or just a darned good script? We’ll talk with several of the short subject filmmakers to find out how this type of project is a necessary step in most filmmakers’ careers – and what you can do to get your own project on the big screen. 4:00 p.m. Working Our Way Up the Filmmaking Ladder Starting from the top is easy for many indie filmmakers. All you need to do is buy a camera. But to participate in a major motion picture, it helps to start somewhere closer to the middle or bottom. Our panel of movie professionals share their secrets of getting into the business the old fashion way – by earning it! Sessions moderated by local film industry professionals. Times and guests are subject to change.

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Stop Wasting Time.

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Sure, pulling three straight all-nighters to get your Alliance past the Horde and safely into the distant lands of Mulat may have been heroic, but was it productive? When it’s all you, making a movie can be a time consuming business. Don’t waste time with second-rate talent. Go with the pros and use one of SAG’s Low Budget Agreements. The AbMaster wouldn’t battle a three-headed dog before getting armed with a grenade launcher or magic sword. You shouldn’t take on your next production before getting armed with professional actors at affordable rates.

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Live Action Shorts - Program A sinkhole Directed by Eric Scherbarth A salesman approaches a mysterious landowner with an offer to buy the man’s smoldering abandoned coal mines but finds that there is something far worse than a mine fire underneath the land. three-Way with shelly Directed by Todd Komarnicki Loveable Shelly is bombarded with telemarketers, and gives them everything they want! true Beauty this night Directed by Peter Besson Last night, Rhett Somers met the love of his life. Now all he has to do is convince her she’s the one. Not an easy feat considering how they met. credits Directed by Hugh Schulze A man, a woman, and a movie theater – a tale of love and grace.. the author: Part of locker 13 Directed by Jason Marsden A writer/hit-man kidnaps three women in order to solve the mystery of who hired him for a recent ‘assignment’, and to find an ending to his book. nowhere Kids Directed by Eric Juhola A teen runaway’s search for her biological mom is derailed when she becomes involved with a group of gutter-punks. Page turner Directed by Oliver Pearce Lisa and Jonathan are on a first date when they come upon a night time yard sale. Jonathan buys Lisa an old photo album. Later, Lisa begins flipping through the album which somehow has photos of her future with Jonathan! The pictures reveal things to Lisa about Jonathan… terrible things… YardByrds Directed by Jason Hawkins An undercover cop tries to rip off a drug dealer in order to pay the ransom for his wife.

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Screening Times Friday April 9th at 5:40pm

Saturday April 10th at 1:35pm

Live Action Shorts - Program B Butt Fighters Directed by Joe Leih Two athletes vie for the championship in the underground sport of butt fighting. mariachi Directed by Elena Julia Greenlee A New York teen struggles to carve his identity somewhere between his Mexican born parents and his Brooklyn bred peers. An unexpected accident and immigration investigation force him into uncharted territory, further from home and closer to finding himself. slaP Directed by Grant Barbeito A short conversation about the state of things. Yitzy Directed by Joe Eckardt Narcissistic Latino actor Manny Ramirez finally gets his big break audition, and he couldn’t be happier. But the arrival of a baby on his doorstep threatens to destroy his destiny of becoming a big soap star. Follow Manny as he tries to enlist the help of his unique family and friends in hopes of attaining his ultimate goal. little odessa Directed by Natan Moss A taxi driver gets in over his head when a series of events leave with him with a duffel bag full of valuables. the new tenants Directed by Joachim Back A prying neighbor, a glassy-eyed drug dealer, and a husband brandishing both a weapon and a vendetta make up the welcome wagon in director Joachim Back’s darkly satirical short film, NEW TENANTS. Set amidst the as-yetunopened boxes and the hopes for a fresh start of two men on what might just be the worst moving day ever, their new apartment reveals its terrifying history in a film that is by turns funny, frightening, and unexpectedly romantic.

slap, Directed by Grant Barbeito

streetcar Directed by Frederick Weller A successful television actress is frustrated because she is unable to get an audition for an avant-garde theater production. When the star of that production plays a guest role on the t.v. actress’ series, mayhem ensues. little village Directed by David Preigo When fourteen year old Alonso is taken under the wing of Diego, one of the most confident and colorful personalities on the street of “Little Village”, it seems like life has finaly taken a turn for the better. Each day Alonso returns home to a mother who is exhausted and depressed and to an older brother, Lucky, who seems determined to run Alonso’s life for him. to prove he can stand on his own, Alonso decides to skip school and test his mettle on the streets with Diego. But what happens next will test Alonso in ways he never imagined.

Screening Times Friday April 9th at 8:00pm

Sunday April 10th at 12:15pm

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Animated Shorts Program the Juggler Directed by: Jack Ofield Is there anything the Juggler cannot juggle? From eggs to piggies to bok choy to a symbol of Leonardo da Vinci, he is a virtuoso and artist with magical skills.

the Bolt Who screwed christmas, Directed by John Wardlaw

the mouse that soared Directed by Kyle Bell A famous flying circus mouse reflects on his humble beginnings in this highaltitude adventure in aerodynamics. skylight Directed by David Baas An animated mock documentary about the ecological plight of penguins in the Antarctic, possibly foretelling cataclysmic results for the rest of the world. day and night Directed by Zlatko Lubovac Love comes in all places. the thing in the distance Directed by Elliot Cowan Boxhead and Roundhead are a pair of innocents in a land of monsters, hostile natives and appalling weather. This stressful adventure is a tale of obsession and paranoia. the Bolt Who screwed christmas Directed by John Wardlaw The late Jonathan Harris( Lost In Space, A Bugs Life) makes his final performance as ‘The Bolt’ and is the Narrator of this screwy parody of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’. Can Christmas be saved for the people of Screwville? Harris is joined by his former TV co-stars Bill Mumy, Angela Cartwright and Marta Kristen as well as Tress MacNeille (The Simpsons, Futurama).

horn dog Directed by Bill Plympton Horn Dog is the fourth film in the famed Oscar nominated dog series. Here are more misadventures from our plucky canine as he fends off an obese dog, attacking oysters, and a wayward killer violin bow while trying to win the love of his heart’s desire. country mohammed Directed by Zlatko Lubovac Hilarious, exciting. no naked! Directed by Caroline Foley Getting naked is fun! ... That is, until the No Naked Horse shows up... travesty city Directed by Ryan Fedyk A waiter fills his role with style and precision. As he leaves the restaurant and enters the streets of Travesty City, this sense of purpose and stability begins to unravel. How will he translate his sense of belonging at work into the more unstructured reality of his personal life? Will he know alternatives when he sees them? man and cat Directed by Adam Marr A man trades places with his cat to avoid the rat race.

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super Battle (episode 1) Directed by Ethan Marak When a notorious super-villain escapes from his subterranean prison, the enigmatic robot warden summons his most powerful henchman to deliver justice. The first completed episode of an ongoing stop-motion animated series. nstacharge Directed by Igor Choromanski An outdated, quirky little robot becomes entranced by his sexy friend’s latest rechargeable batteries. together! Directed by David Sheahan An unhappy couple learn the true meaning of a broken relationship. hircine airlines Directed by Benjamin Hendricks Birds of a feather are torn apart in this short animated film about the insular nature of extreme wealth. hector corp. Directed by Gary Lee A thriller about a company, Hector Corporation, that must take extreme measures to manage their employees with unexpected executioners. the Fence underneath us Directed by Steven Bednar The Fence Underneath Us is a personal look at a Fox living in a Fox Farm. He takes us through his story of how he arrived, how he chooses to pass the days, and how he copes with reality by floating away into his own imagination.

Screening Times Friday April 9th at 1:05pm

Sunday April 11th at 11:05am

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college Shorts - Program A

magellan, Directed by Sebastian Davis

magellan Directed by Sebastian Davis Set against the backdrop of industrial Atlanta, our scrawny hero Magellan, walks to and from middle school everyday with his popular latch-key classmate Tiana. Their precarious friendship is jeopardized, however, when Magellan works up the foolhardy courage to ask her to the upcoming Spring Dance. tijuaneros Directed by Paul Bobadilla An aspiring photographer must decide between his camera or a gun.

eutice’s Bag Directed by Daniel D’Alimonte A painter stages a dinner party with three home-made mannequins whose heads have been removed and replaced with old television sets. They have been staged as if talking to one another at a dinner party, drinks in hand and wearing vintage clothing. The party is interrupted by an art curator looking for fresh material to sell. Picture day Directed by Ken Adachi High school is tough. Freshman Miles Dufort will risk everything to take a perfect school picture for a chance to survive the next four years.

the macabre World of lavender Williams Directed by Nicolas Delgado Eight year-old Lavender Williams, who recently lost her mother to cancer, sets off on an epic journey to find her Dad, whom she’s never met. Her only companion is Lester, her late pet who’s returned from the grave to help her. But the journey won’t be easy for the girl and her zombie dog, for the evil presence of Sheriff Murdstone stalks them at every turn.

Screening Times Friday April 9th at 3:20pm

Sunday April 11th at 9:30am

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college Shorts - Program B the Broken heart of gnocchi Bolognese Directed by Katherine Vondy On the eve of her 25th birthday, Gnocchi Bolognese decides to infuse some romance into her life; but she finds that what she is truly missing is a relationship with her father, the chef whose signature dish she was named for. christopher dispossessed Directed by Matthew Watts He’s too late to stop the wedding, but not too late to stop the marriage.

Screening Times Friday April 9th at 2:30pm

Saturday April 10th at 9:10am

smile Directed by Bruno Vaks An imaginary smile flies from person to person making the recipients days happier. From a grocery store clerk to a cleaning lady, from mother to son, from traveler to a couple, the smile changes everyone in its way.

smile, Directed by Bruno Vaks

standpoint Directed by Dom Ricco An injured U.S. marine finds himself sharing the same hospital room as an Iraqi civilian. s.s. humanity Directed by Matthew Ladensack In the year 2210, humankind is faced with one option for survival: moving to outer space. The most precious of Ocean’s natural resources have been depleted; the planet has been ripped apart by war and natural disasters. Survival of the fittest has transformed into survival of the luckiest when a family gets last minute tickets to board the Space Station: Humanity. S.S. Humanity is a short sci-fi drama that gives audiences a glimpse into what the future may hold for human life. she’s a Fox Directed by Cameron Sawyer Infatuated with the hottest girl in school, fifth grader Cameron Sawyer puts everything on the line - including his mullet - to win the girl of his dreams.

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grade / High School Shorts

the absence, Directed by Kristof Novak

the absence Directed by Kristof Novak Absence. Miss-ing. The doing of nothing. Unbidden non-appearance. Forbidden absenteeism. Break between two breaks. This film is about what a teenager does while being absent from class. This is the art of absence. ron geffen: music Producer Directed by Heather Harlow Learn about a youth entrepreneur who is producing music in a professional studio that he built in his backyard. deﬁning david dalton Directed by Zach Terry A life of seclusion, a broken mentality, a defining moment. last minutes Directed by Jeremy Thibodeau A man learns too late that the importance of appreciating life exceeds the importance of material gain.

alisha Directed by Daniel Citron The story of Alisha, an overweight teenage girl struggling to deal with her body image issues while maintaining one of the few ‘relationships’ that exist in her life, her father. no Pity Directed by Drew Goldsmith A poignant expose of pity-based fundraising, as revealed through a disabled pre-teen’s heartfelt appeal for respect and dignity.

no Pity, Directed by Drew Goldsmith

eye remember Directed by Richard Hernandez A journey through the eyes, minds, and memories of teenagers growing up in Harlem. voler Directed by Daniel Koeth A young man is inspired by nature and driven by his determination to fly.

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Screening Times Saturday April 10th at 11:30am

Sunday April 11th at 9:05 am

Arizona Shorts - Program A a turkey Directed by Paul DeNigris Professional contract killer Allen Kane has a problem: He knows too much. Now his boss Simon wants him out of the way. One of them is going to bowl a perfect game…the other will end up in the gutter. eleanor rigby Directed by Brenton Covington An elderly man suffering from dementia remembers the evils of his guilty past. the sweet science Directed by Joshua J. Provost An up-and-coming boxer haunted by unexplained visions is assisted by a mysterious physicist. coming out Directed by Braverijah Gregg No one ever said it would be easy… coming out. An agoraphobic man overcomes his fears with the help of a friend. sex and violence Directed by Charles Peterson Violence is a key factor in the quest to satisfy Donald and Cassandra’s sexual needs, until Donald comes to his senses, risking the life and love he once knew. the system Directed by Austin Nordell A bickering couple encounter new problems when the “police” arrive at their door.

shimasani, Directed by Blackhorse

Boners Directed by Justin Humbert & Scott Chaffee Justin has a problem, but everything turns out to be okay in the end. cringe Directed by Austin Nordell Five strangers are brought into an attorney’s office late one night to discuss the inheritance of a dead man’s fortune, by playing russian roulette. hearts and crafts Directed by Bob Marquis Two polar-opposite classmates join forces & affections in the wake of an adult ed art class play dough assignment. shimasani Directed by Blackhorse Lowe In the late 1930’s on the Serene Navajo reservation, Mary Jane spends her life day dreaming and tending to her family’s flock of sheep. When her

older sister returns from boarding school with a world geography book, she reveals new worlds that are just over the mountain. Conflicted by her obedient nature and her curious imagination. Mary Jane must privately decide to either maintain her lifestyle or depart into the exotic unknown. <3 a Funky Fresh musical Directed by Joshua Steven Gonzales A film of Love. The hard way! Fast times and Fast Food Directed by Kyle Niemier In this coming-of-age comedy, Alex is a high school senior who works at Burger Mania, the quirky fast food job he took years ago. In class, Alex finds himself in conversation with Lauren his high school dream girl. Hiding the truth about Burger Mania, Alex says he works at Alcheny, a trendy clothing store. Little does Alex know that his plane is about to backfire. The false sense of identity Alex drives from his job title grows out of control and his facade and when his facade finally comes crashing down, he’s in for an embarrassing life lesson.

Screening Times Saturday April 10th at 2:00pm

Sunday April 11th at 4:50pm

eleanor rigby, Directed by Bremtpm Covington

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Arizona Shorts - Program B uplifting tale Directed by Bob Marquis When two brothers can’t see eye to eye, sometimes they need a little help from above. life Directed by Lesley Hoyt-Croft Bill Macumber was simply a father of three boys, a former U.S. Army soldier with a good job. Suddenly, he was arrested and charged with a double murder, taken into police custody and thrust into a nightmare. Steadfastly maintaining his innocence, Bill has spent the last 35 years in prison, an innocent man unjustly accused, with little hope of freedom. Is this a case of justice gone horribly wrong? strong Brain 2 Directed by Paul Hoeprich Psychic detective Simon Craig must get to the bottom of a string of murders. hunger Directed by Jason Gerber As a young man readies himself to serve the needy overseas, he discovers that those in need are much closer to home and is forced to reevaluate his priorities.

dirty love Directed by Justin Humbert & Scott Chaffee A couple decides to make their relationship a little more interesting. They choose to “role play,” however, the girl doesn’t expect what is coming to her. argumentation Directed by Aaron Burckle Adam and Mark have a political rift between them. Time for some healthy debate. cocktail Wizard Directed by Deon Doughty A mysteriously perceptive bartender analyzes his customers, each of whom have suffered a recent loss. That’s probably why they’re drinking. the employee agreement Directed by Steve Brisocoe Ever wonder what is in the fine print of those “Terms of Employment” agreements? Well, Tommy is about to find out.

the employee agreement, Directed by Steve Brisocoe

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the Benevolent Byzantine order of the nobles of the enigmatic oracle Directed by Bruce Dellis Phoenix, 1925. It’s Eugene’s big night. He’s to be initiated into the local Lodge, where fez-wearing businessmen commune within a strict set of rules and regulations. But when a shadowy lodge official makes a surprise appearance, the ceremony takes a strange and malevolent twist. Fresh canned help Directed by Jeff Goldstein Here’s a therapist who needs to see a therapist. Dr. Alice Grey struggles to cure her patients, even when the craziest one accuses her of malpractice.

Screening Times Friday April 9th at 4:35pm

Saturday April 10th at 3:55pm

Arizona Shorts Showcase dream when her parents separated. Later on in life, circumstances in her own marriage presents her with a choice between separation or a shift in perception towards a world of faith, hope, and dreams.

20% off, Directed by Chris Redish

Weekend Directed by Josh Kasselman When Juliette, a talented modern dancer, loses her featured role in an upcoming performance, she begins to regret the sacrifices she’s made for her career. She kidnaps her estranged 6-year-old daughter and whisks her away to an upscale resort for the weekend, but quickly discovers that reforming a bond with the child -- and coping with her own guilt -- will be more difficult than anticipated. Told through closely observed moments and narrative fragments, the film evokes a strong sense of mystery, hinting at an emotional family back-story we can only imagine. couched Directed by Kyle Asmundson Experience the adventures of a young man after he falls into the depths of his couch. Ian, an uninspired writer, must find a way out of a colorfully bizarre (yet strangely familiar) world as he searches for his television’s lost remote control. copper Directed by Bivas Biswas This is the story of Dana who as a child had lost faith in her ability to

mysterious package appears in his delivery van. But when he tries to deliver it, he begins to have some strange experiences. A vision from his chilhood reminds him of the day his father left, and when he tries to abandon his duty to deliver the package, his delivery van runs out of gas. He dozes off and dreams of his mother, whose dream was to be a dancer. When he wakes up in his van, a small voice calls to him,” Please, play me some music.” Claude discovers a young boy waiting for him. This is Isaac. Isaac encourages Claude to

Fallen hero Directed by Marco Santiago Jerry is a seven-year-old boy who splits his time between his soon-to-be divorced and angst driven parents. Daniel and Sarah, He sees his father as a hero, who tells him to never lie. They are each other’s Batman and Robin - an inseparable dynamic duo. Jerry’s hero worship for his Dad is suddenly and adversely altered after he witnesses Daniel brutally beaten at the hands of Rascal - father of a seven-year-old classmate of Jerry’s who Daniel almost runs over while Fallen hero, Directed by Marco Santiago he drops him off at school. Daniel urges Jerry to keep open the mysterious package, and the fight a secret from his mother, inside is the trumpet from Claude’s and this proves to be an even greater youth. He refuses to play, but Isaac psychological burden for Jerry, who will not give up. He tells Claude the acts out violently and is placed in stories of three people to whom he harm’s way as a result; however, an has tried to restore imagination, but unexpected hero emerges, but he too it takes too much out of him. Isaac falls just as quickly. begins to disappear. Clude searches for him, and finds him in an old shack 20% off in the middle of the woods, Isaac begs Directed by Chris Redish Claude to play music again, but Claude A compulsive bargain hunter, whose cannot believe this is real. He leaves, life is filled with cheap crap that all but encounters a menacing old man has something wrong wih it, joins a who shows Claude another vision dating agency. But he can’t resist the from his past-the day his mother put bargain dates, who all have something his trumpet away for good. This vision wrong with them! Can he overcome his finally compels Claude to take back his compulsive cheapness? If he does, will love of music and rescue Isaac. it help him find true love? lost mail Directed by Beth Alspaugh & Kevin Phipps Claude has long ago given up his dream of becoming a musician. Now he delivers packages. One day, a

Screening Time Saturday April 10th 9:30am

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Beat The clock challenge Awards and Screening Screening and Awards from the IFP-Phoenix Beat the Clock Challenge. 18 films are competing for BEST FILM, as chosen by the Phoenix Film Critics Society.

Films competing are: <3: a Funky Fresh musical Minus Mitchell Films a night like seattle D+NA Films a simple altruist Brieﬂy remembers his undoing 12a productions an uplifting tale Team Sailbear annex Brother’s Ink Boners Mambo Grin Films Brutal D+NA Films dB G2 Productions dirty love Mambo Grin Films Final Frame Firehawk Media m.o.P an inter-galatic melodramatic rock opera Rock Solid Productions’, Player Phoenix Independent Filmmakers Group raptor Boy! Minus Mitchell Films strong Brain: the 2nd chapter Catbrain Film Factory the line up Rock Solid Productions the system D+NA Films the treehouse Verticalblu Film Company White Catbrain Film Factory

Screening Time Monday April 12th at 7:20pm

Total Runtime: 90 minutes

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Starz Presents Starz Presents Party Down This event will feature a screening of two episodes from the upcoming season of the Starz hit show “Party Down”. Run Time: 60 min. Screening Time: Sunday, April 11th at 5:00pm “Jackal Onassis Backstage Party”: As the struggling new Party Down team leader, Henry is forced to juggle an incognito rock star, the return of Ron Donald and Casey, the girl who broke his heart. “Steve Guttenberg’s Birthday”: At his own birthday, Steve Guttenberg volunteers to turn his party into a writing workshop when he overhears Roman and writing partner Kent discussing their script.

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Documentary Shorts and What remains Directed by Marc Havener What defines a father is what he leaves behind. A universal story of regret, of reconciliation, and of hope, And What Remains explores the complexity of a father’s relationship with his son within the simplicity and beauty of Eastern Kansas. Combining panoramic cinematography with a picture-inpicture visual composition, it pushes the edge of traditional filmmaking while blending documentary and narrative techniques to present what is best described as a cinematic personal essay. nous deux encore Directed by Heather Harlow Nous Deux Encore is a delightful and semi-voyeuristic glimpse into the 13 years that Maxie and Yiannis spent together until Yiannis’ untimely death in 1982. This extraordinary love story reveals itself through candid and unexpected photographs taken with the self-timer of an old format camera given to Yiannis as a child.

iranian, gay & seeking asylum Directed by Glen Milner A remarkable insight into the lives of two gay Iranian men living in Leeds. We follow them as they establish their new lives in the UK and the setting up of a new support group by the two who have become friends since arriving in Bradford. They both fled Iran after after their boyfriends were captured by the authorities, one of whom was tragically executed. nico’s challenge Directed by Steve Audette A story of a 13 year-old boy who faces special challenges as he climbs mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest freestanding mountain. His goal; to raise money and deliver free wheelchairs to the people of Tanzania. This coming-of-age adventure has some unexpected twists that push this child to his limits just before reaching the summit at nineteen thousand feet above sea level.. Kami hito e – on the edge Directed by Basile Doganis A musical hip-hop journey inside contemporary Japan, through the eyes of young Japanese rappers brought together by destiny.

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naming Pluto Directed by Ginita Jimenez Naming Pluto is a 13 minute documentary about Venetia Burney Phair, the English schoolgirl who named the planet Pluto in 1930 at 11 years old. smiles: a short story of roy sheider Directed by Brenda Siemer Scheider ‘Smiles: A Short Story of Roy Scheider’ is a seven minute short that combines Roy Scheider’s expectant actor’s youth with his courageous dance with a deadly blood cancer, Multiple Myeloma, at the age of 75. Using scenes from the actor’s first movie, a 1964 silent short of the same name, Roy’s wife, director Brenda Siemer Scheider, takes us on a powerful journey that weaves together the timeless, unsayable moments of life and death.

Screening Times Friday April 9th at 9:00am

Saturday April 10th at 12:40pm

Medium Documentary Shorts

a song For ourselves, Directed by Tadashi Nakamura

Belly dance man: From canada to cairo Directed by Sam Singh How does the son of expatriate Sri Lankans-- raised on the rough and tumble and relatively homogenous Canadian prairies-- fare on stage in San Francisco, London, Seoul and Cairo… as a male belly dancer? Only one of a handful of professional male Oriental dancers in North America, Viraj Wanigasekera practices this ancient Middle Eastern tradition at local restaurants when he’s not performing at international festivals or instructing hordes of eager female fans. Will Viraj continue to pursue his dreams or will he succumb to stark financial realities? Will he be able to prove that men can do this dance and be accepted as equals? Will his audiences ever see him as anything more than a novelty act or even worse, a heretic?

a song For ourselves Directed by Tadashi Nakamura A Song For Ourselves chronicles how an ordinary person made an extraordinary difference on generations of young people as discovered by the teenage sons he left too soon. This story of teacher and songwriter Chris Iijima shows how music can bridge disparities in race, ethnicity and age with an unrelenting passion for social justice and a life well lived. During the 1970s when Asians in America were invisible to most of the country,Chris’ music and passion for social justice provided the voice and identity an entire generation had been in search of. As an elementary school teacher in New York City in the 1980s, he put the diversity of his inner city students’ writings to music and gave them something to sing about. In the 1990s as a law professor to Hawaiian and other

underserved students in Honolulu he put issues of sovereignty and the land into song. After he died on New Year’s Eve 2005, memorials were held throughout the country. A Song For Ourselves reveals Chris’ multifaceted life as well as how his wife, teenage sons, singing partners and best friend learn to deal with his early death.

Screening Times Friday April 9th at 11:10am

Saturday April 10th at 10:40am

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World cinema competition Features Beyond the Pole

United Kingdom Directed by: David L. Williams Run Time: 88 min. Screening Times: Friday April 9th at 7:50 PM Saturday April 10th at 5:15 PM As the first Carbon Neutral, Vegetarian, Organic expedition EVER to attempt the North Pole, Mark and Brian have high hopes of

Espiral Mexico Directed by: Jorge Solano Run Time: 99min. Screening Times: Saturday April 10th at 8:00 PM Sunday April 11th at 9:20 AM With the desire to improve their lives, two men migrate without realizing that they are destroying precisely what they want to save:

Il Solitario Italy Directed by: Franceso Campanini Run Time: 85 min. Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 10:10pm Saturday, April 10th at 9:00am

not only doing their bit for global warming, but also, if all goes well, of getting into the Guinness Book of Records. Unfortunately, not only is this a world first: it’s a first for them too. On their journey the boys must face the wrath of polar bears, the competitive Norwegians and Mark’s rapidly loosening grip on reality. No one said saving the planet would be easy. But does it have to be this hard?

their families. Santiago leaves to raise money in order to marry Diamantina and Macario wants to get his family out of poverty. Both want to recover what they left behind in the past, Santiago by courting the daughter of Diamantina and Macario by seeking forgiveness from his wife and children for abandoning them.

A nocturnal and silent anti-hero, Piazza moves like a zombie, like the living dead, in an urban noir that recalls the atmospheres of Jean-Pierre Melville’s films.

A three-billion-lire hit. A bloody hold-up. A sole survivor. Hunted down by fate and ruthless gangsters, Leo Piazza finds himself with a “hot” suitcase on his hands.

The Last Days of Shishmaref Netherlands Directed by: Jan Louter and Eli Tal-El Run Time: 93 min. Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 2:40pm Sunday, April 11th at 12:20pm

Shishmaref is a community of about 600 Inupiat Eskimos, located on an island just off the west coast of Alaska. The effects of global warming threaten the very existence of these people so much that the entire population needs to be relocated off the island within 10 years. This documentary displays the impending end of the traditional lifestyle on the island of Shishmaref.

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World cinema competition Features Milking The rhino Kenya/Namibia/South Africa Directed by: David E. Simpson Run Time: 85 min. Screening Times: Saturday, April 10th at 11:50am Sunday, April 11th at 3:20pm

Not all community members embrace change. With memorable characters and spectacular locations, MILKING THE RHINO tells joyful, penetrating and heartbreaking stories from Kenya and Namibia – revealing the high stakes obstacles facing Community Conservation today.

Two of the oldest cattle cultures on earth are beginning to see that wildlife conservation can rival the benefits of livestock.

The Name My Mother gave Me

A film about growth and self discovery. We follow Ethiopian and Russian Israelis who meet at a leadership training program in Israel.

Israel / Ethiopia Directed by: Elaine Matlow and Eli Tal-El Run Time: 60 min. Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 11:55am Saturday, April 10th at 8:20pm

Polytechnique Canada Directed by: Denis Villeneuve Run Time: 76 min. Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 5:10pm Saturday, April 10th at 10:15pm

specific day through the eyes of two students, Valérie and Jean-François. Their life has been changed forever, when a young man entered the school with one idea in mind: kill himself and take with him as many women as possible.

Based on the true story events that occured on December 6, 1989, at the Montreal’s Polytechnique School, the movie tells us about that

Shelomo Selinger – Memoire De Pierre Canada / France Directed by: Alain Bellaiche Run Time: 77 min. Screening Times: Friday, April 9th at 9:10am Saturday, April 10th at 2:35pm In this film we follow 81 year old Polish-born sculptor, Shelomo 76 | 10th Annual PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL April 8 - 15, 2010

Selinger in his daily life. He reveals his past, the depth his relationship with the materials he works with and his commitment to life. His friends and family help draw a portrait of this determined man, a force of nature, touching, overflowing with light, and ferociously celebrating life.

World cinema Shorts - Program A

andheri, Directed by Sushrut Jain

Bonﬁre - Australia Directed by Melissa Anastasi A wild little girl Mira seeks revenge on her violent father Stavro after he kills the thing she loves most. model - Hungary Directed by Andras Novak Beauty, fame, glitter. Almost. love child - Sweden Directed by Daniel Wirtberg A young girl enjoys the perfect life of being the only child, when one day a new family member arrives.

Porque hay cosas Que nunca se olvidan - Spain Directed by Lucas M. Figueroa Naples (Italy), 1950. Four friends are playing soccer out on the street when their ball is accidentally kicked into the evil old lady’s yard. They’ll never play with their ball again, and for that the revenge will be deadly. the deaths of chet Baker - Canada Directed by Robert Burdreau Explores the mysteries surrounding of death of jazz legend Chet Baker, who fell to his death from an Amsterdam hotel window in 1988.

andheri - India Directed by Sushrut Jain In Mumbai, the most densely populated city in the world, lives collide and, in an instant, can change forever. ‘Andheri’ is the story of Anita, a live-in maid, who after years of living a quiet lonely existence, finds the courage to run away in search of a better life. She finds herself on a city bus where she meets an affable stranger. What transpires next, while a perfectly typical occurrence in this harsh big city, shakes Anita’s being and calls her hopes into question. Shot on real Mumbai streets with several non-actors this film offers a rare realistic glimpse of the city.

Screening Times Friday April 9th at 9:15am

Saturday April 10th at 6:20 pm

World cinema Shorts - Program B i Passi dell’anima - Italy Directed by Matteo Galante The ordinary walk of a man becomes a physical and mental walk through his memories. Memories of his youth and of a tragic event that changed his whole life. siren - Hungary Directed by Andras Novak A story about a young Hungarian boy and his fatal acquaintance with a Russian soldier during the 1956 Revolution in Budapest, which leads to an unusual trip down memory lane. King Jeff - United Kingdom Directed by Phil Dale In the Kingdom of the Blind the one eyed man is King. In the Kingdom of King Jeff, Jeff is King.

el encargado - Spain Directed by Sergio Barrejon The one in charge. all Birds Whistle Lebanon Directed by Roy Khalil An elderly couple living a boring routine have their lives changed when their neighbor puts his canary bird in their care. i Passi dell’anima, Directed by Matteo Galante

dark horse - Australia Directed by Marc Furmie Minh Tran, a lonely taxi driver crosses paths with Isabella Fortino, a girl forced into prostitution by her boyfriend. Minh’s show of kindness toward Isabella leads to an unlikely connection as they attempt to leave the troubles of their lives behind.

Screening Times Friday April 9th at 11:15am

Sunday April 11th at 1:15pm

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Art Institute of Phoenix Showcase The Art Institute of Phoenix Short Film Showcase will feature short ďŹ lms produced by current and past Art Institute of Phoenix students. This wide variety of ďŹ lms will display great examples of work from their students. The Digital Filmmaking & Video Production program at the Art Institute of Phoenix provides students with the skills, confidence and organizational thinking necessary to participate in the new world of content creation. The program enables students to create compelling and accessible media content to be delivered on emerging distribution methods. Students learn to formulate, construct and deliver digital audio, video, broadcast graphics and animation. Graduates of this program are positioned to be successful audio technicians, content acquisition specialists, demographics specialists, interactive video producers, media compression specialist and streaming server specialists.

Screening Times Current Students: Friday April 9th at 6:00pm

Student Alumni: Saturday Tuesday, April 13th at 7:00pm

Total Runtime: 90 minutes

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2010 Arizona Student Film Festival Showcase This is a collection of films from the 2010 Arizona Student Film Festival. Among the selections are films are made by Grade School, High School and College students. Wrong Path Directed by Ashley Arredondo EVIT Water Psa Directed by Riley Brennan Brophy Prep a simple love story Directed by Danielle Billeaux Arizona State University nitsidigo’i’ Directed by Rachel Tso Star School options Psa Directed by Ted Strickland Tesseract School voler Directed by Daniel Koeth Chandler High School the “story” of the atom Directed by Karl Ochsner Pope John XXII School skeleton Water Directed by Devany Dellis Fees Middle School Pushover Babe Directed by Rae Damon The Art Institute of Phoenix Picturesque Directed by Nick Labord EVIT superhero Psa Directed by Caleb Greenwood EVIT true colors Directed by Kenneth Yanga Arizona State University

Screening Time Saturday April 10th at 9:05am

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Print Source <3 A Funky Fresh Musical Joshua Gonzales jstevengonzo@yahoo.com

“Credits” Hugh Schulze stacey@productioncentral.com

I passi dell’anima Matteo Galante matt7@libero.it

Nous Deux Encore Heather Harlow heatherharlow@mac.com

9000 Needles Doug Dearth ddearth@aol.com

Cringe Austin Nordell austin@neveraverage.com

Iranian, Gay & Seeking Asylum Glen Milner milnerglen@gmail.com

Nowhere Kids Eric Juhola nowherekids@stillpointpictures.com

9500 Liberty Eric Byler ericbyler52@gmail.com

Dark Horse Marc Furmie marc@filmgraphics.com

Jeffie Was Here Katie Hooten katie@blueyonderfilms.com

nstaCharge Igor Choromanski i@ikaria.tv

A Song For Ourselves Tadashi Nakamura tadillac1@gmail.com

Day and Night Zlatko Lubovac zlatko@viamedia.ba

Kami Hito E - On The Edge Basile Doganis olissadi@hotmail.com

Page Turner Oliver Pearce oliver.pearce@gmail.com

A Turkey Paul Denigris pdenigris@cox.net

Defining David Dalton Zach Terry ztmovies@msn.com

King Jeff Tilly Heald tillyheald@gmail.com

Picture Day Ken Adachi picturedayfestivals@gmail.com

Alisha Daniel Citron daniel.citron@gmail.com

Dirty Love Justin Humbert and Scott Chaffee sidearmsizzle@gmail.com

All Birds Whistle Roy Khalil roykhalil@gmail.com

Drawing With Chalk Todd Giglio todd@drawingchalkpictures.com

Last Minutes Jeremy Thibodeau calypso86@hotmail.com Life Lesley Hoyt-Croft lbcroft@cox.net

Porque Hay Cosas Que Nunca Se Olvidan Franc Planas info@promofest.org

And What Remains Marc Havener marc@resonatepictures.com

El Encargado Mar Muro internacional@lolitapeliculitas.com

Andheri Sushrut Jain sushrut_jain@yahoo.com

Eleanor Rigby Brenton Covington bc@brenton.net

Argumentalism Eric Zakluckiewicz aaron.burckle@gmail.com

Eustice’s Bag Daniel D’Alimonte daniel.dalimonte@gmail.com

Belly Dance Man: From Canada to Cairo Josh Miller jmiller@panaceaentertainment.com

Eye Remember Jorge Zuniga veronicapemar@gmail.com

Blackbird Panorama Entertainment Corp. PanEnt@aol.com Boners Justin Humbert and Scott Chaffee sidearmsizzle@gmail.com Bonfire Melissa Anastasi melissa.anastasi@rocketmail.com Butt Fighters Joe Leih joeleih@hotmail.com Christopher Dispossessed Matthew Watts mawa99@gmail.com Cocktail Wizard Deon Doughty badellis@srpnet.com Coming Out Braverijah Gregg brave_films@yahoo.com Country Mohammed Zlatko Lubovac zlatko@viamedia.ba

Fast Times and Fast Food Kye Niemier kyle.n@mac.com Fresh Canned Help Jeffrey Goldstein jgoldfilm@gmail.com GAIA John Gordon john@digipaint.tv Hearts and Crafts Bob Marquis bob@bobmarquis.com Hector Corp. Gary Lee garyhlee@gmail.com Hircine Airlines Benjamin Hendricks seagoat@gmail.com Horn Dog Bill Plympton plymptoons@aol.com Hunger Howard Gerber premieraz@att.net

Litle Village Lindsey Helland lindsey.helland@gmail.com Little Odessa Natan Moss natan@amnestypictures.com Love Child Daniel Wirtberg daniel@daemonfilm.se Magellan Sebastian Davis sfdavis20@hotmail.com Man and Cat Adam Marr adam@marrtoons.com Mariachi Elena Julia Greenlee ejg234@nyu.edu Model Andras Novak tamara@neemtree.net Naming Pluto Ginita Jimenez ginita@fatherfilms.com Nico’s Challenge Steve Audette jumpcuts@gmail.com No Naked! Caroline Foley caroline.scarybear@gmail.com No Names Robin Van Ert rvanert@gmail.com No Pity Drew Goldsmith drew.goldsmith@charter.net

Ron Geffen: Music Producer Tyler Silver davideokaminski@yahoo.com S.S, Humanity Matthew Ladensack laden101@chapman.edu Sex and Violence Charles Peterson coolwavepic@cox.net She’s A Fox Cameron Sawyer cameronsawyer@gmail.com Shimasani Blackhorse Lowe blackhorse_films@hotmail.com Sinkhole Eric Scherbarth ericscherbs@gmail.com Siren Andras Novak tamara@neemtree.net Skylight David Baas dave_baas@hotmail.com SLAP Gayla Kraetsch Hartsough khcggak@aol.com Smile Bruno Vaks brvaks@gmail.com SMILES: A Short Story of Roy Scheider Brenda Siemer Scheider brenda@sisterproductions.org Standpoint Dom Ricco domricco@creativist.tv Streetcar Frederick Weller fredbw1999@yahoo.com

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Print Source Strong Brain: The 2nd Chapter Paul Hoeprich paul@catbrainfilms.com

The Employee Argreement Webb Pickersgill webb@basslinedigital.com

The Sweet Science Josh Provost joshprovost@yahoo.com

Uplifting Tale Bob Marquis bob@bobmarquis.com

SuperBattle (Episode 1) Ethan Marak ethan@dslextreme.com

The Fence Underneath Us Steven Bednar stevn.bednar@gmail.com

The System Austin Nordell austin@neveraverage.com

Voler Daniel Koeth dkoeth@cox.net

The Absence Andras Novak tamara@neemtree.net

The Juggler Jack Ofield ofield@mail.sdsu.edu

The Thing In The Distance Elliet Cowan elliotcowanimation@yahoo.com

YardByrds Jason Hawkins fuhgawzi@bellsouth.net

The Author: Part of Locker 13 Jason Marsden tgfs@mac.com

The Macabre World of Lavender Williams Begona Castillo maerbale@yahoo.com

Three-Way with Shelly Jonathan Coleman jc@guywalks.com

Yitzy Joe Eckardt joe@rockonfilms.com

The Benevolent Byzantine Order of the Nobles of the Enigmatic Oracle Bruce Dellis bruce.dellis@cox.net

The Mouse That Soared Kyle Bell xylebell@gmail.com

The Bolt Who Screwed Christmas John Wardlaw web@johnwardlaw.com

The New Tenants Erika Hampson ebh829@gmail.com

The Broken Heart of Gnocchi Bolognese Katherine Vondy kavondy@yahoo.com

The Rivals Daniel Sites dan@lonewolfdg.com

The Deaths of Chet Baker Robert Budreau rbudreau@lumanity.com

The Scenesters Todd Berger laslokovacs@hotmail.com

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Tijuaneros Paul Bobadilla 65chevynova@sbcglobal.net Together! David Sheahan together@tastyhand.com Travesty City Ryan Fedyk ryan@ryanfedyk.com True Adolescents Thomas Woodrow thomas@furnacefilms.com True Beauty This Night Peter Beeson peter.besson@gmail.com

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