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WELCOME TO THE 10TH NFFTY!
NFFTY began as a dream to connect young filmmakers from around the world, giving them an experience that no other festival offered. In our history, NFFTY has showcased more than 2,000 films by the best new directors - all 24 years and under. That is over 2,000 films that in many instances may not have been seen by large festival audiences and 2,000 filmmakers that would not have met each other. From a one-night festival to a four-day world class experience, NFFTY continues to grow and evolve. This year marked the addition of the inaugural Screenplay Competition: Story Starts Here. We also have a renewed commitment to offerings like Works In Progress and our Young Women In Film initiative. For the third straight year
40% of our films have been directed by young women, and we are pleased to launch an award for Best Film with a Strong Female Protagonist. Through these efforts and our amazing community, NFFTY is once again acknowledged as one of the “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by MovieMaker Magazine. With 227 films from 33 states and 24 countries, we have stories that will delight and challenge you. There is something remarkable about being around the young, creative spirits that make these films. NFFTY filmmakers are supportive, collaborative, and give me hope for the future of film and storytelling. I feel fortunate to be surrounded by them, and each festival leaves me feeling refreshed and energized with a renewed sense of creativity. With that, I invite you to immerse yourself in many of the films this weekend. Meet the filmmakers. Ask questions. And I hope that you also leave inspired with your creative spirit renewed! 5
It’s the 10th anniversary and my theme for this year’s festival is gratitude. It takes a village to put on NFFTY, and you are all part of the magic that makes this festival happen. Thank you to the filmmakers. To the festival-goers and film lovers. Thank you to the parents who champion the films and to the friends who work on these films. To the teachers, mentors, and kickstarters. To the scores of NFFTY volunteers. Thank you to our kind and generous donors and our wonderful sponsors. To the entire NFFTY team.
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S T O RY O F NFFTY 2007 Jesse Harris realizes the need for an organization to support young filmmakers and joins with Jocelyn R.C. and Kyle Seago to launch NFFTY as a one-night festival with 14 films and to form a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Talented Youth. 2008 - 2010 NFFTY expands to a three-day event with 73 films, panels, and two concerts. NFFTY’s year-round programming, NFFTY 365 launches. In 2009, NFFTY begins accepting international films, expands to a four-day festival, and launches year-round filmmaking workshops.
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2011 Now the world’s largest film festival for emerging filmmakers, NFFTY 2011 adds more networking opportunities, panels of industry professionals, and is attended by over 200 filmmakers with audiences of 7,000.
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2012 NFFTY adds the Future of Film Expo trade show to the festival and features eight panels, 14 workshops, and over 30 exhibitors. Festival attendance exceeds 10,000. 2013 NFFTY features 215 films from around the world. NFFTY alumni are now working for prestigious companies such as The Weinstein Company, Pixar, and HBO. Stefanie Malone joins the NFFTY team.
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2014 NFFTY launches its Young Women in Film initiative, a year-round effort to support young female filmmakers, and NFFTY Creative, connecting brands with NFFTY alumni to work on original projects, garnering both ADDY and Telly Awards. 2015 NFFTY features a record 248 films from 30 states and 25 countries with over 12,000 in attendance, with 48% female-directed films. The festival adds its Works-In-Progress event & launches the NFFTY Alumni Advisory Board.
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P.12 MASTERCLASS: THE INDIE FILM HUSTLE 11:30 AM FRIDAY APRIL 29 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 Join us as Danish filmmaker Christian E. Christiansen helps us navigate the hard-fought road from indie openings to Oscar noms. It’s the beginning filmmakers’ conundrum: You have a barely-there resumé and no money, and yet you need to balance business, story, and production while creating your own platform and staying in control - told through the lens of his own career. PRESENTED BY
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P.54 NORTHWEST IS BEST 1:00 PM SUNDAY MAY 1 UPTOWN CINEMA 2 The Northwest is home to torrential amounts of rain, enough flannel to blanket Saturn, and – most importantly – extremely talented young filmmakers! Come see the finest The Upper Left has to offer and get a taste for life in NFFTY’s neck of the woods! Warning: this screening contains extreme cuddling. PRESENTED BY
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5:30 PM BEER TASTING 6:30 PM FRIDAY APRIL 29 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 Don’t worry, be happy! Turn that frown upside down with free beer and free smiles courtesy of this upbeat, groovy selection of shorts. Beer tasting starts at 6:00pm. Films start at 6:30pm. Tasting included with Film Ticket and ID. Cheers to the weekend!
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2:00 PM SATURDAY APRIL 30 UPTOWN CINEMA 2 Feed your adventurous craving with a slate of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring thrill rides that might just make you run out of the theatre and swim across the Puget Sound (please don’t, you’ll miss some great films)!
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Documentaries can transport us to unfamiliar lands and illuminate uniquely fascinating cultures. Take a trip to Rwanda through the timeless words of Shakespeare in the only feature-length film in this year’s festival. Skip the cineplex, the future of independent film
Ten films. Ten years of NFFTY. Hop on for a journey across the globe as we celebrate the diverse cultures and compelling stories that make NFFTY, well…NFFTY! From the far reaches of post-apartheid South Africa to the stunning streets of Haiti and back around to the
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deep Native American roots right in our backyard, these films bring beautiful, significant stories to the forefront as seen through the lens of the best emerging directors in the world. Be sure to stay after the screening for the official Awards Show! *This screening may not be suitable for all ages.
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W O R KS I N P R OG RE SS 2:30 PM FRIDAY APRIL 29 UPTOWN CINEMA 2 Join us for NFFTY’s 2nd annual Works In Progress event! Presented in partnership with Relativity School, we will be screening unfinished films from filmmakers 24 and under. The event will feature a panel of industry professionals providing constructive feedback to the selected filmmakers. This great opportunity to present unfinished works in an intimate, collaborative environment is open to all filmmakers; both those with or without a film screening in the regular festival lineup. 12
We will kick off the event with a presentation by Relativity School in which they will screen a portion of an upcoming Relativity-produced feature film and dissect the creative process. The audience is encouraged and will be called upon to participate in the screening and engage in the creative discussion.
PANELISTS Mark Milhone: Mark Millhone is the Academic Dean of Relativity School and has taught all aspects of screencraft at a number of film programs including New York University, Columbia University, North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina, Wilmington. Rick Stevenson: Rick Stevenson has produced, written, and/or directed thirteen feature films and nearly 100 hours of television, as well as founding the Prodigy Camp. He holds a doctorate from Oxford University, and is married with four children. Liza Keckler: Liza Keckler is the Head of Development for Screaming Flea Productions, the Northwest’s leading provider of non-fiction content. Her credits include Hoarders on A&E, The Legend of Mick Dodge on National Geographic Channel, Project Afterlife on Destination America, and as an Executive Producer at Travel Channel.
MASTERCLASS: THE I NDI E FI LM HUSTLE 11:30 AM FRIDAY APRIL 29 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 Join us as Danish filmmaker Christian E. Christiansen helps us navigate the hard-fought road from indie openings to Oscar noms. It’s the beginning filmmakers’ conundrum: You have a barely-there resumé and no money, and yet you need to balance business, story, and production while creating your own platform and staying in control. He also tells us about the difference between making movies in the U.S. and making movies in Europe – told through the lens of his own career, venturing from a low-budget Danish movie to a #1 opening at the U.S. box office. Christian E. Christiansen is an Oscar-nominated Danish producer and director who graduated in production from the National Danish Filmschool in 2001, and worked as a producer before making his directorial debut in 2006 with his film, Life Hits. He was nominated for an Oscar for his short film, At Night, which he developed into the 2008 feature, Crying For Love. His 2001 film, The Roommate, was the first ever film directed by a Dane to go straight to number one at the American box office. Presented by
3:00 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 30 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 Is virtual reality the future of film or just a fad? With companies like Microsoft and Google pouring in money to develop VR technology and content, it would appear to be the next wave as filmmaking becomes more immersive and experience-driven. From big corporations to the independent filmmaker, VR is already changing the way stories are being told. Join as us as we strap on a headset and dive into the world of VR storytelling; how to do it, when to do it, and why it’s the next big thing. PANELISTS Elia Petridis: Elia Petridis is the CEO and Key Creative of Filmatics VR Creative Services based in Los Angeles. Among Elia’s VR projects include a collaboration with WeVr: Eye for an Eye: A Séance in VR. Filmatics conducts a transmedia experience allowing the viewer to emotionally possess their virtual space through other forms of media, while at the same time allowing the VR experience to exist as a singular entity. Connor Hair: Connor Hair is a writer, director, and award-winning cinematographer. After working as a cinematographer on six feature length projects, Connor shifted his focus toward directing virtual reality experiences. His knowledge of camera technology and directing experience allowed for a confident transition into this new art form. In 2015, he directed two short films for virtual reality, Real and En Pointe, which premiered at Sundance. VR PANEL MODERATOR Sandy Cioffi: Sandy Cioffi is a Seattle-based film and video artist, having produced and directed several films, including the criticallyacclaimed Sweet Crude (filmed in the volatile Niger Delta between 2005 and 2008). As an educator, Sandy has taught at multiple institutions: the Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle University and the Cornish College of the Arts. Currently, Sandy is directing a non-fiction media project with CREA, a feminist human rights organization and is the Director of the new media and virtual reality X Fair for SIFF 2016.
KEYNOTE: MAKE I T HAPPEN HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL I NDI E PRODUCER 12:00PM SUNDAY MAY 1 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 Join experienced local producers Lacey Leavitt and Mischa Jakupcak as they outline the role of an indie producer and the mechanics of such a position. Using real world case studies and detailed insights, they’ll lead us through taking a project from development through physical film production and finally, distribution.
PANELISTS Lacey Leavitt: Lacey Leavitt is a filmmaker living and working in Seattle. As a producer and co-producer, her credits include Megan Griffiths’ Lucky Them, Colin Trevorrow’s Safety Not Guaranteed, and Lynn Shelton’s Laggies. She co-directed and produced the awardwinning roller derby documentary Blood on the Flat Track. She has been commissioned to direct short films including D.C.I. for the Seattle Int’l Film Festival, Escape for the Orcas Island Film Festival, and The Costanza Breakups for iFilmThat. She is an alumni of the University of Washington and the Sundance Creative Producing Lab. Mischa Jakupcak: Mischa Jakupcak has worked on over thirty features, ranging from smaller independent projects to multi-million dollar films. She produced the critically-acclaimed The Off Hours, directed by Megan Griffiths, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and The Immortal Augustus Gladstone, directed by Robyn Miller. Her own short film, The Hero Pose, screened at TIFFKids and Aspen Shorts Fest, and has won audience awards at numerous festivals. She champions strong, original voices in film and VR through the projects she produces with Mechanical Dreams, a Seattle-based production company she founded with Lacey Leavitt. Their first project, MOPZ, debuted on Adult Swim. Originally from Missoula, Montana, Mischa earned an MA in Filmmaking from the London Film School.
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Arrive in style and walk the red carpet at Seattle's iconic Cinerama Theater to kick off NFFTY 2016! Enjoy an outstanding lineup of short films made by some of the best young directors from around the world. After the screening, climb aboard our free shuttles and head downtown for an unforgettable after-party atop the tallest building in Washington state, the Columbia Tower! Enjoy a complimentary drink (21+ over only) in honor of NFFTY's 10th festival as you mingle with Hollywood industry, Seattle's finest, and the young filmmakers of NFFTY 2016. After party is an all-ages event with hors d'oeuvres and bar service.
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TAKE FLIGHT
LOOKING DOWN
Joe Sill, Nick Roney, Tye Whipple, Nick Erickson Ages 24, 24, 24, 27 | California
Joe Staehly, Yanni Rozes Ages 21, 21 | Pennsylvania Riley has to make a decision that will determine the course of her entire life.
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Tom Teller, Nico Aguilar, Jackie Zhou Ages 20, 21, 22 | California
Laura Holliday, Malcom Duncan Ages 21, 21 | California
A solitary robot lives a life in the back room of a restaurant, washing dishes. With the help of a small friend, he becomes enlighted to the world beyond his four walls, seeking to pursue his dream of exploration.
Persephone returns to her home town discouraged that her college degree doesn’t make her automatically successful or cool.
VITALS Jake Oleson Age 21 | New York After miraculously surviving a stabbing attack, Hananel David is faced with overcoming his PTSD to become a paramedic and pass along the gift of life that has been given to him.
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A girl, trapped in a dirty Metropolis World, embarks on a fantastical and arduous journey to visit the beautiful, Natural World on the other side of her hemisphere.
AFTERNOON ECLECTIC 12:30 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 29 UPTOWN CINEMA 2 After a long and hectic week, it's time to get eclectic! Kick back and relax with this diverse offering of shorts; from comedic to dramatic and everything in between, it's time to lauch the weekend of NFFTY 2016!
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Kira Bursky Age 18 | North Carolina In search of magic, high school freshmen Clara gets involved with Leo, an older boy, but the fantasy world in her head darkens when Leo takes advantage of her.
THE VIRUS Ethan Murray Age 15 | California On a road trip to San Diego, a family panics after hearing a radio-play about a virus, thinking it is a newscast and that their lives are at risk.
LUCKY NUMBERS Chester Milton Age 16 | California When a young man wins $50 million in the lottery, he must deal with the unexpected consequences of how he acquired the ticket.
SKYLAR SPENCE - “CAN’T YOU SEE” Tim Hendrix Age 23 | California A nerdy dude has to step up to the plate after his badass alter ego mysteriously appears IRL and tries to put the moves on his girl.
THE GOLD OF THE TIGERS, OR THE AWAKENING OF CONSCIENCES Rodolfo Lissia, Guglielmo Trautvetter Ages 21, 23 | Italy Inspired by a J.L. Borges’ collection of poems, an allegoric analysis of the contemporary juvenile reality.
BOWLINE Jordan Fein Age 22 | New York A story of a young mother’s struggle to keep her family afloat after an irreversible accident at the town lake changes everything.
DEW DROP Rachel Weinberg, Palmer Morse, Kimberly Capehart, Allison Zdunczyk Ages 22, 22, 22, 22 | New York The Dew Drop Inn, established in 1945, was once the most popular and significant heritage spot for African American traditions of R&B, blues, and jazz in New Orleans. Nearly five decades later, its owner, Kenneth Jackson, struggles to renovate and open its doors again for a new generation.
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Michael Aloyan Age 22 | California
Malte Buster Risgaard BrĂŚnder, Anna Celina Zein, Mathias Amsinck Kalhauge Ages 17, 16, 16 | Denmark
On the brink of adulthood, a young man is forced to confront the different parts of who he is and choose which version of himself he will be as an adult.
Life is hard. But it's also beautiful! These films merge the tragic and comedic moments of our youth into poignant stories of growing up in the world today. With this handy guide, you'll be able to answer the question of "what is the meaning of life?" (answer: tacos, of course). 24
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IN THE PATH OF MY FATHER vAges 16, 12, 11, 14 | Washington DC
Can revenge truly be just? When Anders finally gets the opportunity to get revenge on his bully, who has tyrannized him for years, will he be able to do what is right or will his actions bring explosive consequences?
IF DEATH WERE KIND Megan Fleming, Austin Blankenau, Dylan Adams Ages 21, 22, 23 | Nebraska
A deeply-personal story of two brothers growing up in DC without their father, and how relationships with their family, peers, community, and the arts have helped them cope and build new beginnings on their road to adulthood.
When Michael Thanatos wakes up in a strange hallway full of doors. As he tries to open the doors to escape, he realizes it’s a confusing limbo with no exit.
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Hudson Bloom Age 21 | Colorado
Kit Zauhar Age 19 | New York
A story about high school drama, revenge, and following your dreams.
Two streams of consciousness come together in a college library.
FEMME FRIDAY
WANDERLUST
Kendra Ann Sherrill Age 21| Washington
Christine Stronegger Age 24 | New York
The year is 1967. As the new kid in town, Doug feels he must prove himself to fit in with the guys by approaching the beautiful, but intimidating, Michelle.
Jackson is a world traveler. While hitchhiking his way to New York, he gets a ride with the beautiful and impulsive, Paige, who is trying to run away.
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Abbesi Akhamie Age 24 | New York
Sara Friedman, Julia Haltof , Chey Morgan Rachel Greco Ages 24, 24, 24, 24 | New York
On the day of his baptism, Jamal struggles if he should go forward with it and please his mother or continue his silent protest of the religious ritual.
Following a mental breakdown, an anxiety-riddled girl returns home for treatment. After she is unwillingly thrust into nature, she finds unexpected solace under the guidance of a neurotic Park Ranger.
4:00 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 29 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 The emerging presence of female directors isn't only diversifying the film landscape, it's making it awesome! Celebrate the finest female-directed films of NFFTY 2016 with our showcase of these incredible stories featuring a host of strong leading ladies.
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Loni Paone, Cooper Vacheron, Roger JC Lee Ages 23, 22, 24 | Massachusetts
Kristina Mileska Age 21| Canada
Two young creatives struggle to share their passion and household.
A young girl’s fantasy adventure with her grandfather allows her to come to terms with his illness.
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TURN BACK THE CLOCK 5:30 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 29 UPTOWN CINEMA 2 Have you ever thought, "I wish I could go back in time?" Well now you can, Marty McFly! Jump in the NFFTY Delorean and take a trip down memory lane as these films explore stories of the past.
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These films take you behind the lens of Victorian-era post-mortem photographers and then all the way to the stage with a cross-dressing lounge singer. To history... and beyond! *Screening might not be suitable for all ages.
Natalia Ferrara Age 16 | California It is 1841 and two post-mortem photographers are dying for a bit more cash; in order to get it, they must get more customers, and in order to get more customers, they must kill.
TIKKUN OLAM: TO HEAL THE WORLD Dylan Marie Parent, Mary Pergola Parent, Eva Mozes Kor Ages 21, 15, 18 | Florida Auschwitz survivor and former Mengele Twin, Eva Mozes Kor, contemplates the meaning of remembrance and liberation through forgiveness.
MOON GIRLS Kim Nüesch, Florine Nüesch Ages 23, 23 | California Two entrancing sisters aspire to shoot their own sci-fi – all triggered by the watching of the moon landing. As preparations go on, a mutual fascination between them and the boys next door develops into a friendship and something more.
TROUBLE FOR A SMOKE
WHERE PEOPLE HIDE AWAY
Dylan Pouliot, Matthew Tompkins Ages 24, 23 | Canada
Renee Mao Age 22 | New York
Awaiting the hangman’s noose, outlaw Archibald Grave must convince his guards that he needs to have one last cigarette to complete his outlaw “character.”
Delve deeply into the psyche of a World War II soldier forced to face the childhood and wartime traumas that haunt his memories. Through hypnosis he is led through the landscape of his broken mind in order to recover a significant memory that will ultimately determine his post-war fate.
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Anthony Arnone, Dennis Ogburn Ages 22, 23 | New York
Ben Kadie Age 20 | California
A guy goes for a girl and gets thwarted by her boyfriend. Shot in five different film styles.
When Eli’s boyfriend is taken by the cops, the young performer must find a way to make bail..
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HAPPY HOUR SHORTS 6:30 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 29 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 Don't worry, be happy! Turn that frown upside down with free beer and free smiles courtesy of this upbeat, groovy selection of shorts. Beer tasting starts at 5:30pm. Films start at 6:30pm. Tasting included with Film Ticket and ID. Cheers to the weekend!
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Amy West Age 20 | New Mexico A naïve teenager struggles with her conflicting ideas of purity and prying sexual curiosity in The Maya Spectra’s debut music video.
TWO-STROKED: A LOVE STORY Jacqui Carriere Age 21 | Massachusetts
LIGHTHOUSE Mara Manzolini, Jamie Touche, Sebastien Blanc Ages 20, 21, 23 | United Kingdom
Come along for the ride with Jacqui, Lucian, and the Uglies as they show you their wonderful and horrible world of mopeds.
Gilbert is an old man who has been living on a cliff for the past ten years, saving people from committing suicide. When a troubled young man tries to kill himself, Gilbert is faced with the reality of the human condition: some people just want to die, and it’s not his fault.
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I AM VIRGIN
Laura Holliday, Matt Hunter Ages 22, 24 | California
Joy Hanson, Cody Mathieson Packer, Korey VanHuis, Michelle Lynn Fogle Ages 21, 22, 22, 22 | Illinois
JAM THERAPY - “GET UP GET DOWN”
A man is put on hold.
Diego Lozano Age 21 | Texas
Two awkward teenagers, set up by their parents to lose their virginity, come together and connect on their own terms.
One garage audition and a thousand jams later, Jam Therapy rockets itself into a record label. With a hard rock sound that tastes like high fructose rock syrup, these 4 Austinites seize the night.
GOOFINGER
HELLO
HEY DEER!
Joe Carter, Andre Szarmach, Travis Holian, Chase Toms, Matylda Mc-Sharp Ages 19, 18, 19, 19, 19 | New Mexico
Kate Kanariov, Nick Dangeli, Cole Peterson, Cimran Jassal Ages 17, 17, 17, 17 | Canada
Örs Bárczy, Bertalan Szűcs, Péter Terner, EnikŐ Kivés, Dániel Illés Ages 21, 22, 23, 23, 21 | Hungary
A misunderstood government agent is about to get his childlike roommate into a sticky situation. Will the rent be paid? Will someone die?
A boy finds himself lost and in need for directions. Among people who are distracted by their phones, he meets a girl. Or does he?
This adorable deer is eager to keep a tidy house and shovel the new fallen snow each day. But every night, his hard work becomes undone by a suspicious earthquake which makes life almost unbearable, until he learns the truth.
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MUSIC BOX
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CINEMATIC JOURNEY 7:30 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 29 UPTOWN CINEMA 2 It's been said that life looks better through a camera. These 8 films certainly support that theory! With a discerning eye and creative cinematography, these filmmakers beautifully encapsulate as only young creative minds can. Take a look at the lives we live through these stunning frames.
DUMMY
GLENDOWER DRIVE
Thomas Larsen Otterdal, Caroline Louise Østevik Ages 19, 24 | Norway
Steve Dabal, Griffin Yu Ages 21, 22| New York
Max Moore, James Moore Ages 24, 24 | Kentucky
A crash test dummy’s final day of work.
A young brother struggles with a sudden tragedy and the loss of innocence in his childhood.
KENTAUR - “ARMS OF THE INFINITE”
ERNIE
A biker, a Muslim, a lesbian, and a Christian. What do these people have in common?
CHANNEL Jake Naturman, Andrew Phan, Rocky Mendola Ages 17, 18, 16 | California
Christina Amundsen Age 23 | Denmark
A reporter with a vengeance and the power to control minds throws a wrench in a tight presidential election.
A visual journey into the state of meditation. A place far away from our consciousness where a man travels through calm, unrest, and into nirvana.
THRASH
THE BENCH
Louis Celano, Zach Bailey Ages 21, 21 | North Carolina
Cameron Burnett Age 18 | California
A young boy struggles to decipher reality from fantasy in a broken home.
There is more than meets the eye, in this random encounter on a park bench.
Hadley Hillel Age 19 | Washington When Ernie’s suicide attempt rips a hole in the ceiling, he begins to form a friendship with the young boy who lives in the apartment above.
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POLAROID
THE RIVER. MY BROTHER, ME Timothy Jacob Elledge Age 22 | New York
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FRIDAY NIGHT SHORTS
JUNK MAIL Charles Frank, Andrew Hutcheson, Ien Chi, Jeff Melanson Ages 20, 24, 24, 29 | New York
With his brother struggling to adapt in the wake of tragedy, a young man revisits the crux of his family’s ruin in search of something left behind.
98-year-old Mary reminds us that people her age are sometimes forgotten, but still very much alive. Call your grandma.
(CENSORED)
AWAY
Isaiah Corey Age 23 | Washington
Dom Fera, Matt Morgan, Joseph DePasquale Ages 22, 21, 21 | California
Gabe’s life is forever changed when his roommate introduces him to a product he never knew he needed.
8:30 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 29 UPTOWN CINEMA 1
People are gaining the power of flight — and a teenager sees her only chance to get away.
Are you ready for Friday Night Lights...Camera, Action? This Friday night you'll be feeling some type of way if you invest your time in seeing some of the best films NFFTY has to offer. Highlights include a girl who learns to fly, a modern interpretation of a poem on race relations, and a dramatic story of displaced refugees. *This screening may not be suitable for all ages
STRANGE FRUIT
THE WAY HOME
Shay Riddick, Eric Bunyan, Mellownee Floyd Ages 21, 22, 26 | Nevada
Begonia Randhav Age 21 | Sweden
A reinterpretation of the poem by Abel Meeropol, a man finds himself trapped in a fatal cycle. At the end of the day, who is to blame? The fruit or the root?
After escaping war in their home country, Sabah and her family end up at a hospital in Sweden. With a sick mother and confused brother, Sabah is informed that their application for asylum has been rejected and Sabah feels like the world is crashing down around her.
POWERFUL GRIT
Life isn't all cheeseburgers and funny memes. The grittier side of life is brought to the forefront as these films poignantly put the more difficult aspects of existence into perspective. These films might stay with you for a while. Like a hickey. Or your friend who was just going to crash on the couch for a few weeks, no worries, right? *This screening may not be suitable for all ages.
THE OWLS
Richard Rogers, West Webb, Isaiah Wolfe, Dante Bernard Ages 22, 22, 21, 23| North Carolina
Natalia Bougadellis Age 19 | Greece
A drug-dealing basketball benchwarmer gets caught and blames his teammate to avoid punishment, spawning a chain reaction of events on high school picture day.
As both his parents find themselves unemployed and adopt a rather passive stance to life, the eldest son is suddenly required to bring food to the table, turning to prostitution to make ends meet.
UN D E R TH E BE D
SALVA NOS
Ian Garrity, Katherine Boorstein Ages 22, 21 | Rhode Island
Adriana Comsa Age 24 | Mexico
A porn star catches his wife cheating on him and together they face the cracks in their decaying marriage.
After meeting a young man at her graduation party, Anna goes on her first date since eleventh grade. It does not take long for her to realize that she has been dragged into the disturbing world of human trafficking. With the help of Maria and Joshua, Anna refuses to give up hope as she fights to break free from the trafficker’s lethal grasp.
A SHORT FILM ABOUT EXECUTION Cody Mathieson Packer, Philip Alvy Ages 23, 21 | Illinois Anger, guilt, resentment, rage, innocence, closure and peace are all explored in 13 people’s last words from the gurney on death row. Based on true statements.
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9:30 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 29 UPTOWN CINEMA 2
COTTON M OUTH
THE LAST LAUGH BUBBLE BATH 10:30 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 29 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 What if you could say exactly what you felt about your family at Thanksgiving dinner? Nothing could go wrong, right? WRONG. Find out more at the most inappropriate, hilarious, belly ache-inducing, fart joke-featuring screening of the festival.
Kevin Saxby, Alex Axworthy Ages 23, 24 | Washington Jerry’s bath time is interrupted when a mysterious stranger calls his home. It gets worse before it gets wetter.
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NUTS Jordan Pollak, Phillip Schoen, Ben Kohler Ages 18, 19, 18 | California Two roommates dramatically discuss the condition of their kitchen sink.
MY KID’S DOG Adam D. Sloves Age 21 | California A family man is continually tormented by his kid’s dog even after its death.
Max Retik, Jacob Linden Ages 18, 18 | New York Spencer walks in only to find out his roommate is a serial killer.
BRUTALLY HONEST THANKSGIVING Christine Carone Age 19 | New York This year at Thanksgiving dinner, this dysfunctional family will be saying exactly what is on their minds.
THE EVERLASTING ERECTION OF EDWARD EISENBERG Jason Grinde Age 22 | Mississippi A tale of unfortunately stiff proportions.
MILITARY MEN: SEIZE THE SNOW MOUNTAIN CASTLE Philip Helander, Gottfrid Helander Ages 23, 23 | Sweden
BILLY Tyler Holme Age 24 | Illinois
A group of American soldiers are on a special mission to stop the Nazis from getting nuclear weapons.
An out-of-work actor gets sucked back into the game after being called in to audition for a mysterious new film. Once in the waiting room, he quickly realizes he may be in way over his head.
REC KLESS
FLATSCREEN
Ryan Martin Brown Age 20 | New Jersey
Ryan McIlraith, Sean McIlraith, Tiana Feghali Ages 21, 22, 22 | New Jersey
Three thrill-seeking high school seniors attempt a risky get-rich quick scheme that rapidly finds them in way over their heads.
A down-on-his-luck man awakes one morning to find two robbers stealing his beloved flatscreen television.
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FONDUE NIGHT
TOOTER ANON Isabella Cuevas Pierson Age 18 | Washington If you smelt it, you must have dealt it.
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Theo Taplitz Age 12 | California
BRING THE KIDS
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just aren’t going to get your homework done.
11:30 AM SATURDAY, APRIL 30 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 Fun for the whole family! Skip the Saturday morning cartoons and explore the magical world of all-ages cinema. Inspire your kids with these films made by talented young filmmakers from near and far. Spoiler alert: these films are awesome!
THEN AGAIN Brianna Platt Age 13 | Washington When an annoying classmate falls in the lake, Lucy ponders whether he’s worth saving.
MANS’ BEST FRIEND
LE MIME CHANTANT
LOST BOY
Herschey Liss Age 12 | California
Dexter Gardner Age 13 | California
Ella Fields Age 12 | California
When Jack’s dog dies, his dad buys him a toy dog to ease the pain, and Jack discovers a new best friend.
Living in a family of mimes, a young girl dreams of a new life.
A girl is surprised to be greeted one night by Peter Pan. He takes her off to Neverland, where a child is promised to never grow up, but have you ever wondered why the children never grow up?
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE KITCHEN
DELIVERY
VACATION HOME
FROLICIOUS
Zoe Calamar Age 13 | California
Saunder Boyle, Elizabeth Cassell, Caroline Cox, Brynn Jefferson, Oliver Schwartz, Tilden Lexa, Ryan Beard, Sanders Evans Ages 16, 18, 16, 16, 18, 18, 16, 16 | Virgina
Zenzele Moore Ysaguirre Age 12 | California
One piece of toast. Two sisters. One big problem.
Ollie is just a regular guy looking for love, finding it in a most unexpected place.
While on vacation, a family finds themselves on a hunt for the origins of an urn and its contents.
THE THIEF
SOMETIMES, MAYBE
CHEMISTRY
Kristine Rande, Bjarte Haugen, Øyvind Saugerud Ages 24, 24, 37 | Norway
Cole Bacani Age 17 | Illinois
Riley Doyle, Cynthia Thomas, Agatha Ryan Ages 17, 17, 18 | Connecticut
A story of two sweet children as they experience grief and loss in different ways.
While packing for college one evening, Anna stumbles upon a mysterious letter that seems to hold her back.
On a sad gloomy day, sat the lonesome Martha May.
Jonah Mazer, Teddy Nissen, Alexandra Torres, Ethan Howard Ages 13, 14, 13, 13 | California Peter Whitlock has always loved Amanda, but when he returns from home from WWII and learns she is married to someone else, he loses faith in love.
Sometimes people just can’t help themselves when they see something fabulous!
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Isabella Cuevas Pierson, Sofia Cuevas Pierson Ages 18, 15 | Washington
THE MEMORY OF LOVE
ART IN MOTION 12:00 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 30 UPTOWN CINEMA 2
FERNWEH Arantxa Aguirrebengoa Age 23 | Spain The introspective journey of a girl searching to understand and accept herself by exploring who she really is and how she got there.
They say filmmaking is the most immersive art form, combining all creative mediums into one expansive experience. These poetic compositions blend cinematic imagery and existential prose to create stunning stories examining what it means to live, love, and create art.
TODAY
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Bergen Johnson, Coleman Anderson, PJ Hase Ages 16, 17, 15| Washington During a daily break, a cubicle worker gets a little color thrown into his life.
GREY SPACE Jordan Rosenbloom Age 19 | New York An insomniac enters an abstract void where he reconnects with his deceased wife.
Isabela Reid, Marielle Boland Ages 17, 16 | California
MEMORIES
OVERDUE
MAGICK
Jonathan van Heerden, Danie van der Westhuizen Ages 23, 25 | South Africa
Dylan Vogel Age 17 | Canada
Rob Eckel Age 24 | Virginia
A meta-reflective documentary following a student filmmaker as he attempts to animate a film.
Two men embark upon a ritual aimed at transporting them into another realm of experience, into a dark realm of wonder, mystery and the vast expanse of the human mind.
(RE)BREATHE
LONG EXPOSURE
Mia Ginaé, Ved Kumar, Andrew Steinitz, Jordan Frazier Ages 21, 19, 19, 22 | Missouri
Tyler Gillis, Jessica Johnston, Erik Gregory Ages 22, 21, 21 | Canada
An African-American woman expresses her hopes and fears in today’s society.
Follow photographer Chris Forsyth as he explores the often overlooked architecture and design of the Montreal metro system and captures its essence in his photography.
A look at Isaiah Zagar, a Philadelphia-based artist, as he teaches San Luís Potosí locals the art of mosaic. The mosaic process is compared to the mosaic itself: a bit messy, but beautiful nonetheless – a harmonious cacophony.
Over time we tend to forget the subtle nuances of loved ones who have passed away, but photographs help us remember detailed aspects of them that we loved and knew.
THE ARTIST IN PLAIN SIGHT
CHICAGOSCAPE: 122 YEARS LATER
Michael Ayjian, Stephen Skeel, Ellen Willis Ages 21, 20, 20 | New York
Judy Suh, Liviu Pasare, Michael Salisbury, Kevin Oh Ages 24, 24, 24, 24 | Illinois
An experimental piece that explores the struggle of the every day creative in New York City.
Originally conceived as projection mapping installation, this montage features historic figures from the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893, juxtaposed against the backdrop of today’s Chicago cityscape.
TRANSCENDENCE
X TO BE
REALLY LOOKING
Ran Ro, Olivia Helgeson Ages 20, 19 | California
Muhammed Ibrahim, Hisham Atta’allah Ages 19, 18 | Egypt
Kira Bursky Age 19 | North Carolina
What truly limits us is in fact ourselves, the fear and our conditioned-mind that needs to be expanded. A girl goes beyond her own limits as she transcends them in her consciousness.
Between X’s inner monologue and visible reality lies a wide gap which not only imposes conflict, but also exposes his true essence.
An installation artist struggles to find the missing element to her newest piece.
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A HARMONIOUS CACOPHONY
CLIFHANGERS 2:00 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 30 UPTOWN CINEMA 2 Feed your adventurous craving with a slate of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring journeys that might just make you run out of the theatre and swim across the Puget Sound (please don't, you'll miss some great films)!
Presented by
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AWAY
DODGEBALL
Kevin Brooks Ages 22 | Tennessee
Zack Zombek, Anthony Gomez Ages 21, 20 | California
Alec Brown Age 20 | New Mexico
A story of a guy who learns to live in the moment through his passion for skateboarding.
A personal but incredibly relevant journey that explores the correlation between distance and purpose.
Dodgeball is more than a sport; it’s war.
RUN, RUN AWAY
BAM BAM
Ruby Rae Drake Age 18 | California
Alex Shipman, Gabriela Chavez, Karla Spika, Tara Jennet Ages 18, 22, 19, 17 | United Kingdom
FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE FARALLONES
A high school track star tries to run away from the realities of her relationships with her family and friends, but life follows her.
STEALING HOME Justin Ciccone, Joe Levin, Michael Stokdyk Ages 16, 16, 16 | California Baseball may be America’s favorite pastime, but to Cubans it means even more. Learn about the legacy of baseball in Cuba and how it’s impacted the sport in America.
‘Bam Bam’ is a contained look at the life and training regiment of a female boxer. This short documentary finds out why she choose the sport she loves, what it’s like stepping into the ring, and how it feels being fifty, female, and fighting.
Jack Bushell, Alex Herz Ages 20, 19 | California A documentary chronicling Simon Dominguez’s historic swim from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands.
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KEEP PUSHING
MUSICAL MASTERPIECE 4:00 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 30 UPTOWN CINEMA 2 Watch these films whip, watch them nae-nae. You'll be feelin' the beat from your head to your feet as these audio-driven pieces de resistance amplify the musicality of the next generation.
RUN
IMMISCIBLE
Dan Lesser, Neema Sadeghi Ages 17, 18 | California
Marcus Wei Age 18 | Georgia
A young boy competes in a challenging tennis tournament, only to come to the realization that he’s not playing for himself.
Two people fueled by love and hate fight to make their romantic interest work, but despite their efforts, fail to find the touch that brought them together.
THE JUNGLECATS “IT AIN’T EASY BABE”
LOST LETTERS
Come one, come all, to the greatest music fest of them all.
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Chad Corhan Age 22 | California This tale of grave diggers and grave fillers follows the psychedelic journey of our main man, Asa, strolling through a dry and grueling desert landscape. How will our main man get out?
Julia Retzlaff Age 18 | California Featuring the artist Reu and his music about family and loss.
BLAISE (FT. ICE-P) “IHORERE”
SAILORS - “CRAZY ABOUT YOU”
Edmond, Ferdinand, Blaise, Ice-P, Jason Merrin Ages 18, 18, 20, 20, 19 | Rwanda
AJ Lodge, Noah Kentis Ages 21, 18 | California
After the terrible atrocity that led to his birth, a young man attempts to reconcile with his mother.
A group of mischievous kids take an eager young girl on a great adventure.
Aurore Bouriot, Jonathan Bowers, Brian Cropp, Jake Rehfeldt Ages 16, 16, 18, 16 | Washington
IVAN B - “WALK WITH ME”
TIGERMAN WOAH “KOOPA”
Adam McArthur Age 19 | Washington
Rajeev Phok, Charles “Tony” Peguero Ages 17, 17 | Massachusetts
A teenager feels trapped in a world of conformity. Deep down, do people have their own, real personality? Music by Johnny Rowley.
Music video for the heartfelt hip-hop song ‘Walk with Me’ by young rapper Ivan B.
YOUNG
SHOW ME THE ROPES
Hope Alexander, Katie Yates Ages 18, 18 | Oregon When a girl wakes up on the beach alone, she is driven to reflect on her life and her love.
Tommy Lee, Ellie Linell, Shimon Machida, Cole Jackson Ages 21, 20, 20, 21 | Canada Lara is tied up in a corporate lifestyle, where she struggles against the negative attachments that separate her from her passion.
PROUD OF ME
RUNAWAY
Tanne Sommer Age 22 | Denmark
Miles Crist Age 22 | New York
A girl is trapped inside a darkness with a faceless man. Suddenly, she sees her loved one, and tries to reach him – but the faceless man might be stronger.
Ballet dancer, Lola Rae Crist, is featured in this music video set to Runaway by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Fueled by a fever dream, a young man sneaks out with his friends, finding himself thrown into a night of fun, friendship, and adventure.
THE ANATOMY OF FRANK - “BRIDGE OVER LAKE CHAMPLAIN” Riley Goodwin, Saunder Boyle, Becca Meany, Caroline Cox, Cecilia Becker Ages 13, 17, 15, 16, 13 | Virginia A music video that tells the story of a young woman dissatisfied with her life routine.
HOLOGRAM
LET’S DISAPPEAR
Miles Anderson, Sho Schrock, Sophie DeGreen, Jesse Romero Ages 15, 18, 17, 16 | Washington
Max Retik, Hailey Burns, Ruslan Volyar Ages 18, 18, 17 | New Jersey
Kevin is a teenage writer who only experiences passion in his writing, and not in his personal life. When a new girl arrives in school, will he begin to draw on his writing to live his life?
Two lost girls forsake their friends and family in the pursuit of adventure and freedom.
RNATHEMESSENGER - “AMERICAN DREAMS”
ARMEN PAUL - “TO THE MOON AND BACK”
Diego Lozano Age 21 | Texas
Michael Ayjian, Stephen Skeel Ages 20, 21 | Pennsylvania
A man destroyed by the loss of a loved one embarks on a journey into a delirious spiral of self destruction. Will he find redemption?
Armen Paul and Abby reconnect in a space-themed nostalgic romance.
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VOICE S
THE HUMAN RACE 5:00 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 30 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 The world is a complex place full of struggle, strife, and triumph. These four excellent documentary films give voice to the voiceless and illuminate the human condition. Come see the lives of others through an unfiltered lens and see the events that are shaping our generation.
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Supported in part by
HANDS UP
Emilie K . Beck Age 24 | Norway
Zinhle Essamuah Age 20 | Maryland
Through the eyes of Norwegian volunteers, witness the refugee situation at the Island Lesvos in Greece, where the refugees from Syria and Kurdistan crosses international borders illegally by boat. The boat trip is one of the most dangerous routes from Turkey to Europe with refugees risking everything to get asylum.
By documenting the stories of clergy and activists who are igniting a passion for justice and peace, this documentary captures the spirit of the #BlackLivesMatter movement as it transcends state boundaries and into the hearts of millions of Americans.
DION
CROSSING BROOKS COUNTY
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THERE WILL BE BOATS
Jake Oleson Age 21 | New York After spending over 20 years selling drugs on the streets and being in and out of jail, Dion Drew completely turns his life around with the help of a local bakery, the only company in the United States with an open hiring policy.
Kaley Belval, Nina Lindberg, Eric Cotton Ages 22, 22, 22 | Idaho Those who cross the United States - Mexico border in Brooks County, Texas often face devastating consequences. This film paints a portrait of life and death 70 miles north of the border.
CENTERIECE 7:00 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 30 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 If NFFTY was a solar system, these films would be the Sun; the core providing energy to the rest of the planets in motion. At the center of it all, these films radiate deeply human emotions; the desire to feel, the ability to forgive, and the need to escape. Bring a tissue and bring a friend, you'll be entralled until the very end!
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Following the screening come join us at KCTS-9 for our Centerpiece Party! Admission granted with festival pass, day pass, or screening ticket to Centerpiece. *This screening may not be suitable for all ages.
REINCARNATION INC.
Brit Wigintton, Grey Clawson, Kayla Jane Adams, Zack Hetlage Ages 22, 21, 21, 21 | Georgia
Hadley Hillel Age 19| California
SAMANTHA MOONLEY’S GREATEST FEELING Garrett Kennell, David Light, Janelle DeChancie, Christina Gonzalez Ages 22, 22, 21, 21 | California
When Violet finds herself living in a refuge for runaway girls in the backwoods of Georgia, she realizes that nothing is as perfect as it seems. In order to save her “sisters,” she makes a decision that could change their lives forever.
At Reincarnation Inc., the office that every living thing is sent to after death to determine its next life, a deceased 24-year-old man must use his few good deeds to convince his rebirth broker that he deserves to be more than a cockroach in his next life.
FOR YOU
EXIT CHIP
METANOIA
Claire Imler, Dan Lesser Ages 16, 17 | California
Joshua Thornton-Allan, Alex Di Cuffa, Isabella Dowden Ages 21, 23, 21 | England
Anupama Hiregoudar, Joel Singh Negi, Robin Chakraborty, Punit Gor, Shakti Soni, Sonal Jadhav Ages 19, 19, 19, 19, 19, 19 | India
A young girl struggles growing up without a father as she follows into his footsteps.
Edward wants to leave everything behind without leaving anyone behind. The discovery of a mysterious device known as an Exit Chip offers him the opportunity he’s been looking for.
SOME MONSTERS
TABLE FOR TWO
Katelyn Walker, Jordan Durham, Kevin Galloway, Julia Pamies Ages 21, 21, 20, 20 | Pennsylvania
Harrison Macks, J.P. Stiles Ages 24, 24 | California
A caring father attempts to restore harmony in his family after his daughter is raped by a man on her school swim team.
During dinner, two old friends argue over a beautiful girl across the restaurant, unaware of a bomb ticking away underneath their table.
A life devoid of feeling and emotion forces Samantha Moonley to embark on a journey to prove that she is not an android.
Journey to a magical land as Mr. Philip narrates his epic adventures to kids at a hospital. When unusual events start taking place, we discover that the adventures are more than just bedtime stories.
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VIOLET
EXPERIMENTAL VISIONS 9:00 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 30 UPTOWN CINEMA 2 Some of the world's best inventions - unicorns, the spork, cronuts - were the result of years of creative experimentation. Similarly, the films in this screening utilize unique techniques never before seen on the big screen that one day may revolutionize the world of cinema. Let's get weird! *Screening might not be suitable for all ages.
HIMEHIME - “BAD DATES” Anissa Amalia, Josh Vredevoogd Ages 21, 19 | Washington Who says going on a date can’t be colorful and messy?
THE SALT MAN
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Ali Malekzadeh Afshar, Vahid Biouteh, Seyed Majid Mirebrahimi, Seyed Sajad Moosavi Ages 23, 23, 23, 23| Iran Dr. Sa’id ‘Aram is a brilliant artist whose story begins as he receives an award for his work. However, despite his success, extreme poverty pushes him to work in a salt mine with his six-year-old girl, while lamenting being ignored.
MASQUERADE Ida Rasmussen, Milan Bjørnild, Felix Kjær Ages 16, 16, 16 | Denmark Do we hide behind a mask in front of others or do we reveal our true identities?
THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
WILL I SCATTER AWAY ?
THE HAPPIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD
Sunny Mohajer Ages 21 | Canada
Emma Penaz Eisner Age 12 | California
Sonia Mandeville Age 17 | Indonesia
A girl finds herself locked in a room with nothing to do and soon her imagination takes over to push her towards self-liberation.
Danger threatens a man seeking himself in a dream-like landscape.
This is how her world felt while fighting depression and she is the Happiest Girl in the World.
ALL THE DRESSING ROOMS WERE FULL
LEMON
BIRD IN CAGE
BLOCKED
Xing Zhang Age 24 | New York
Martin Barshai, Steven Russel, Mike Sheptock, Ben Sottak Ages 22, 22, 22, 22| California
Judy Suh, Elisa Dusapin Ages 23, 22 | Illinois
A surreal revisit to a pre-Halloween costume fitting.
A social and philosophical journey of a lonely lemon as it explores New York City.
NIA
WASTEWORLD
Clement Soo, Benjamin Luck, Dushnath Weragama , Michael Young, Yun Phua Ages 24, 23, 24, 21, 32 | Australia
Andrea Niada Age 23 | United Kingdom
Struggling with the guilt of leaving her devoted husband, a woman must face a disturbing apparition that threatens both of their lives.
Hatching into a menacing world made of bin bags, a woman must find the key to a mysterious container, which holds the terrifying secret of this strange place.
An intense visual and auditory experience: a dance phrase is repeated three times in a skylit room with unique variations on shot composition, film editing, and frame rate.
Margaret Orr Age 24 | Illinois A journey through the mind of a depressed individual.
What happens when you hit the writer’s block…
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Abbey Sacks Age 19 | California
MER DEPRÉ
EDGE OF YOUR SEAT
HEART STRINGS Julia Jones Age 20 | Tennessee
10:00 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 30 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 Legend has it that every year, the ghost of Hitchcock comes to this screening just to see the creepiest, darkest films that NFFTY has to offer. Hide your kids, hide your wives (or husbands), because these thrillers will take you on a wild, hair-raising ride! 50
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A struggling insomniac is forced to confront her troubled past when a small red string emerges from under her fingernail. As her oblivious boyfriend pulls it out of her, she finds herself unraveling... literally.
UNWRITTEN Ella Fields Age 12 | California Mary reluctantly attends a sleepover with her new friends, but fully regrets it when they pull out a book of ghost stories. As they read from the book, Mary begins to recognize events from a haunting she has been experiencing. Now, only Mary knows what will happen next, and she’s not looking forward to it.
TOBY Amber Karnish Age 17 | Arkansas He’s always watching. One young girl is found traumatized after an encounter with the supernatural and effects go beyond that of normal.
PREY
ELLIE
Wynter Rhys Age 16 | Washington
Stephen Boyer Age 18| California
Morgana McKenzie Age 16 | Canada
Two serial killers meet over coffee when they realize they’ve targeted the same victim.
Four teenagers go searching for a lost dog at an abandoned nuclear research facility and make a deadly discovery.
Desperate measures are taken to escape a violent world concealed within an isolated cottage.
CRAP YOU!
GUTTMATCHERS
THE BOY AT THE WINDOW
Theo Taplitz Age 12 | California
Kelly Morton, Ethan Seneker Ages 18, 18 | California
Chester Milton Age 15 | California
Ask not for whom the raven craps, it craps for you.
A surreal recount of a young love story.
When a mysterious boy keeps appearing at a neighbor’s window, a teenage girl is compelled to find out what’s going on.
THE FUNSPOT Jake Hammond, Nicola Newton, Chloe Lind, Paula Andrea Gonzalez Ages 20, 20, 22, 20 | Florida An angsty young boy, stuck at his little sister’s birthday party, encounters a malevolent presence hiding within the ball pit of a sprawling indoor playground.
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THE FAWN RESPONSE
LIGHTEN UP 11:00 AM SUNDAY, MAY 1 UPTOWN CINEMA 2 Why so serious? Take a load off and laugh yourself silly at this family-friendly mixed bag of uplifting, hilarious treats. Give your doctor the heads up, because this screening will leave you in need of stitches!
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MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS Omer Szabo Melamed, Adam Ben Shabat, Shaked Moalem, Yonatan Zamir Ages 16, 16, 15, 15 | Israel
Michael McGovern, Casey Minter, Izzi Rassouli Ages 22, 22, 22, | California The men of the Clean and Sober Motorcycle Club maintain sobriety in their own way. Many have been to hell and back, but these caring, compassionate people are a positive influence in Eugene, Oregon, and consistently defy the negative stereotype associated with being in a motorcycle club.
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Three teenagers go through a very strange day while every one of them is just minding their own business.
A HIGHER ROAD
CAN I SIGN YOUR CAST?
WILLIAMSPORT
Teddy Nissen Age 14 | California
Chad King, Jacquelyn South, J. David Ruby, Tanner Hall Ages 22, 22, 22, 22 | California
After Carly breaks her arm she only lets one friend sign the cast. This quickly becomes an issue for the other kids at school.
THE HEROISM OF SALLY GRANT Isaiah Hoban Halvorsen, Arturo Alanis Ages 19, 19 | Washington When na誰ve and obsessive photojournalism student witnesses a drug deal in Times Square, she takes it upon herself to stop the teenage offender.
An estranged son returns to his hometown and must reconcile with his bitter younger brother to win an annual waffle-eating contest.
THE ROAD TO JERICHO Phillip G. Carroll Jr. Age 21 | Pennsylvania When a struggling screenwriter learns that his producing idol is flying into Philly, he carjacks a taxicab and sets out with his elderly hostage to pitch the producer his script.
NORTHWEST IS BEST WHEN THE LEAVES FALL 1:00 PM SUNDAY, MAY 1 UPTOWN CINEMA 2 The Northwest is home to torrential amounts of rain, enough flannel to blanket Saturn, and - most importantly - extremely talented young filmmakers!
Tommy Tang Age 20 | Washington A young boy seeks to cure his brother’s terminal illness when he overhears the doctor’s diagnosis.
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ANOTHER PLACE WITHOUT YOU Emilie K. Beck, Adam McArthur, Daniel Halligan Ages 24, 24, 24 | Washington A young boy deals with the loss of his love by escaping reality.
CLIMATE CHANGE Meagen Tajalle, Leo Pfeifer Ages 17, 17 | Washington A boy sets out to take action after envisioning a grim future.
CUDDLE UP TO ME
BIG COAT
Celia Jensen Age 9 | Washington
Nach Dudsdeemaytha, Wes Chew, Kelcie Hudson Ages 20, 23, 23| Canada
Duncan Gowdy, Jaya Flanary, Leo Pfeifer Ages 18, 17, 17 | Washington
The awesome, but disgusting Gum Wall that was blasted clean after 20 years. What does it mean to Seattle, and to visitors from around the world?
In Portland, Oregon, there is a shop for those that seek human touch and a warm embrace. Meet Samantha Hess, professional cuddler, and the people who frequent her shop.
SCRATCH
SISTER
BEN
Bradley Miller Age 17 | Washington
Laura Malatos, Lindsay Carter, Hannah Klein Ages 17, 17, 17 | Washington
Turning 18 is a big deal for Richard, who has been waiting to buy a lottery ticket for a long time. WINNING the lottery, on the other hand, is a whole different game.
Leaving for college, a girl packs her bags, leaving behind the cherished toys from her childhood. But these toys have other plans.
Allyson Fournier, J. Edward Davis, CJ McGillivray, Paul Human Ages 21, 21, 21, 25 | Canada
OASIS Aidan Kahn , Tiera Skovbye, Jorelle Miranda, Pamela Rempel Ages 23, 19, 23, 29 | Canada On his way to a friend’s cabin, Max meets a beautiful girl at a roadside gas station. He imagines that she suffers an awful and boring life, until he begins talking to her and realizes that he may have been all wrong.
A man finds his way out of isolation, but how long will it last?
Sixteen year-old Tannis must confront her mental illness and her traumatic past when she meets Ben Kidd, a troubled musician with nothing left to lose.
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THE SECRET LIFE OF A GUM WALL
REEL ANIMATION 2:00 PM SUNDAY, MAY 1 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 Color your world with an array of animated films crafted by wonderfully creative artists from around the globe. Explore forms of animation you didn't know existed and celebrate the illustrious talents of young filmmakers harnessing the power of the pen (or pencil, or paintbrush... you get the point! Hah...point. Get it?)
ARE WE ALL ZOMBIES? Deepak Chandramohan, Soham Chakraborty Ages 20, 20 | India Zombification is a process that is actually found in nature, occurs socially, and can be induced by certain drugs and of course, by propaganda and advertising, You will be surprised to know that each one of us could have been zombified at some point in our lives!
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THE GIFT Kai Armstrong Age 13| California We live in a world where we are divided by luxuries. But what happens when we put luxuries aside and build a bridge that connects people’s basic needs – to care and be cared about?
BUILT TO SERVE Dylan Chase, Octevia Robertson Ages 22, 21 | California An on-the-run service-robot gets his leash yanked when the only thing between him and freedom is a little girl and her dead dog.
CURRENCY AFFAIRS
ELLIOT
Yaya Xu Age 23 | New York
Zehao Xue, Eric Cappello Ages 24, 22 | California
A man is a creation of the memories he makes. What happens when those memories start to decay?
A lifelong love story between two pieces of paper currency.
Dennis Kim, Lukas Dong, Luke Ciancarelli Ages 18, 18, 18 | South Korea
SINFONIA
SID
Malibu Taetz, Thomas Panio Ages 18, 17 | Canada
Meredith Morran Age 18 | Rhode Island
An exploration of the places your imagination can take you when listening to music.
A stop-motion film exploring the life of a grown man who thinks that he is a snail. He must come to terms with his place in society, all the while trying to find a job to pay the rent.
THE SPY FILES: GROCERY SHOPPING Hank Farr Age 17| Washington
A tale of an elephant that learns to see the colors in life.
Secret agents are known for leading exciting lives, but what happens when they have to perform everyday, menial chores? Meet Agent 22 as he prepares for Operation Grocery Shopping.
THE STORY OF THREE RINGS: A MEMOIR OF DANA SCHWARTZ
LILLY GETS A PET
Dora Schoenberg, Felix AudeloRuiz, Juli Freedman, Elly Hong, Carolina Martinez Ages 17, 12, 15, 16, 13 | California Powerful animation and personal testimonial bring to life Dana Schwartz’s story of survival during the Holocaust.
REBIRTH
FRANKPA
MASQUE
Alexandra Torres Age 12 | California
Georgina Cahill Age 17 | Connecticut
What hurts the human race more than ourselves?
A girl reconnects with her grandpa through music.
Shashank Dhongde, Alexandre Tessier, Siddhartha Basu Ages 24, 24, 24 | India Masque is a film about social acceptance, identity crisis, and forgiveness.
Maezy Dennie, Berlin Demuth, Medina Dennie, Ocean Demuth, Zaiyah Dennie, Sol Demuth Ages 12, 12, 11, 9, 8, 5 | Canada Lilly, a ten-foot tall orange monster, undertakes an epic journey in Wanda’s Pet Shop in search of a friend.
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RWANDA & JULIET Ben Proudfoot Age 23 | California
FEATURE PRESENTATION: RWANDA & JULIET 3:00 PM SUNDAY, MAY 1 UPTOWN CINEMA 2 Documentaries can transport us to unfamiliar lands and illuminate uniquely fascinating cultures. Take a trip to Rwanda through the timeless words of Shakespeare in the only feature-length film in this year's festival. Skip the cineplex, the future of independent film is right here!
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Eccentric Ivy League professor emeritus Andrew Garrod travels to Rwanda, seeking to mount a production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with local students from both Hutu and Tutsi backgrounds. Twenty years have passed since the horrific Rwandan genocide that left 1,000,000 Tutsis dead. Predominantly orphans, the cast of young Rwandans, led by a stunning, strong-willed Juliet, tackle their country’s past and their own futures as hopes, expectations, personalities and cultures collide as opening night approaches.
VARIETY HOUR 4:00 PM SUNDAY, MAY 1 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 Can't pick a favorite genre? Then this screening is for you. Like the best buffet in town, you'll get a taste of everything (minus the heartburn).
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Take a van trip with a traveling band, see the touching story of a young director documenting his dying Grandfather, and go behind bars into the visceral narrative of a prisoner struggling in his own mind.
ALBATROSS
LOOKING OUT
Corey Crumpacker Age 20 | Florida
Sverre Kvamme Age 21| Norway
Tristan Artin Age 24 | Australia
He would rather smoke a cigarette in a wet field than go to his dad’s funeral. And he was quite content doing so until The Wild Salmon ruined everything.
My grandmother takes care of my grandfather in a humorous and caring way. The topic is love and death.
A young man fights to survive his time in captivity. On the cusp of adulthood and forced to confront his past, will he be able to break his vicious cycle or will the tensions and hardships of confinement push him over the edge?
THE EXTRA MILE
WINGS FOR SALLY
CAMPING TRIP
Courtney Ross, Mark Breedlove Ages 20, 20 | Illinois
Freja Lykke Maegaard, Tessa Hoder, Lucas Helth Postma Ages 19, 17, 16 | Denmark
Audrey Larson Age 17 | Massachusetts
A day in the life of Patrick Kato, a Ugandan immigrant and dedicated caretaker at an assisted living home for adult men with mental disabilities. From serving meals to bathing the men, he constantly goes above and beyond to ensure their health and happiness.
AFFECT; THE SECOND GREAT DEPRESSION Kelsey Wilkins, Angelo Re, Brad Sydorick, Corey Perrotte Ages 20, 22, 21, 25 | Pennsylvania The entirety of the 2008 economic crisis portrayed through one man’s daily routine of getting ready for work; societal delusion, poverty, and warning signs on full display.
With a combination of fantasy and a good heart, Robert helps his sister escape her Leukemia and fly to a place where they both can play together.
Five-year-old Bree lives in a run-down apartment with her unemployed single father, who announces that he’s taking Bree on a camping trip. But when the trip takes a turn for the worse, Bree must realize that true courage is finding home wherever you are.
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THE WILD SALMON
COME AS YOU ARE 5:00 PM SUNDAY, MAY 1 UPTOWN CINEMA 2
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With a camera in-hand and a message in-mind, these brave filmmakers have approached issues of individuality, self-expression, and acceptance with the full power of cinema behind them. This inspiring screening explores the struggles and triumphs that we all encounter when establishing our own identities in today's world. Come with an open mind, leave with a full heart! *Screening might not be suitable for all ages.
REVENGE OF THE FLOWER GANG Amanda Kang Age 19 | California
AS I AM
Lauryn Henry Age 17| New Jersey
Tommy Lee, Harrison Sima, Roz Ward, Brandon Wettig Ages 20, 19, 20, 19 | Canada
A heartfelt conversation with her father helps a girl come to terms with her sexual orientation.
Each day, Chris must fight for her identity as it is challenged by the ignorance of her parents and peers. Step inside a raw, bruised psyche and experience how much negativity a person can absorb before they reach their breaking point.
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A gang of lesbian femme fatales takes down a predatory fraternity.
SOPHIA
HARMONY OF GREY
PUBERTY
HOW WE ARE NOW
Mida Chu, Hannah Criswell Ages 20, 19 | New York
Twinkle Agarwal, Brandon Cox, Paul Ramsdell, Laura Conte Ages 20, 20, 21, 20 | New York
Andrea Niada Age 23 | United Kingdom
Two musicians struggle to live in NYC while coping with the aftermath of sexual assaults.
FIRST NIGHT OUT Will Mayo Age 23 | New York Late one night, a lady takes herself to dinner.
Lilly anxiously begins her first day of high school with the unusual burden of having to hide a pair of wings growing on her back.
Peter, a retired actor, lives with his partner of sixty years, Douglas. As Douglas approaches his eighty-third birthday, they offer an intimate view into how old age affects their lives: from getting out of bed in the morning to how they think about the future.
AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN FILMS
SMOKE THAT TRAVELS Kayla Briet Age 18 | Native American What happens when a story is forgotten?
6:30PM SUNDAY MAY 1 UPTOWN CINEMA 1 Ten films. Ten years of NFFTY. Hop on for a journey across the globe as we celebrate the diverse cultures and compelling stories that make NFFTY, well...NFFTY!
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From the far reaches of post-apartheid South Africa to the stunning streets of Haiti and back around to the deep Native American roots right in our backyard, these films bring beautiful, significant stories to the forefront as seen through the lens of the best emerging directors in the world.
BREATHE IN BREATHE OUT Sachin Dharwadker Age 20 | France A girl finds herself caught between this world and the next.
Stay after the screening for the official Awards Show! Following the screening come join us at The House Studios for our Closing Night Party! Admission granted with festival pass, day pass, or screening ticket to Closing Night.
THIS HOME IS NOT EMPTY *Screening might not be suitable for all ages.
Carol Nguyen Age 17 | Canada A personal film questioning the “lies you tell yourself” through a metaphorical lens.
MADARAN
Jordan McGibney Age 21 | United Kingdom
Rayka Zehtabchi, Avery Regen, Nicholas DeBellis, Sam Davis Ages 21, 21, 21, 22| Iran
A bullied teenage boy journeys into the night wanting to avenge his brothers death, only to find himself locked in a moral dilemma that will change his life forever.
BUNEE: THE BOY FROM CONSTANTA Bunee Tomlinson Age 23 | Romania
An Iranian mother must decide whether to end or spare the life of her son’s killer.
After spending the first six years of his life in the dreadful Romanian orphanage system of the 1980s and 1990s, a young boy searches for something to drive him in his new world and discovers that filmmaking could be the engine for his personal growth.
INTO US AND OURS
PÒTOPRENS
FROM HERE NOR THERE
Jessie Zinn, Chase Musslewhite, Junaid Rawoot, Katherine Werge Ages 21, 22, 22, 21 | South Africa
Nicholas Wingate Age 19 | Haiti
Alex Fjellberg Swerdlowe, Rodrigo Cañedo Gattegno, Filipe Messeder Ages 20, 21, 20 | Czech Republic
In a deserted industrial area, two girls are driving home when a stone hits their car. Each perceives the event differently, leading to a series of misunderstandings that rattle their friendship.
BEYOND THIS PLACE Charles Frank, Andrew Hutcheson, David Brickel, Jeff Melanson Ages 20, 24, 23, 29| New York Clint Smith, National Slam Poetry Champion, shares his experiences teaching a creative literature class at a correctional facility in Massachusetts. His message pushes us to reassess the way we view prisoners, and teaches us to better empathize with a population that is so often deemed worthless.
A kaleidoscope view of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
An outsider experiences what it is like to be integrated into two different inner circles and must choose the lifestyle that is best suited for himself.
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