2017 Screeners
Professional Narrative Feature
The Things We’ve Seen
Tre Manchester
US
01:20:25
In a town awash in the turmoils of a fledgling economy, conditions are made worse when the local mill catches fire. Accused of the arson, Rayford Boem organizes an armed resistance to defend his name against Sheriff Pascal. When word reaches the family, Reagan Boem sets off in search of his missing father with intent to bring him home and repair the damage he has felt since childhood.
Coat Check Lady
Ekaterina Golubeva-Poldi
Russian Federation
30:00
Who knows which demons may be awakened by insolence or blind love?
As the old adage goes: the theater begins with the coat check. Galina Alexandrovna, a coat check lady at one of Moscow's most prestigious theaters, is fueled by a grand sense of purpose. All the world's a stage and the coat check lady is clearly a key player. But what will become of her coveted position if she abuses her power and mistreats a pair of latecomers – a polite father and his fiery teenage daughter?
Khoj (The Lost)
Arka Ganguly
01:55:53
A policeman on patrolling duty is asked to investigate a doctor’s house nearby, from where a woman’s repeated screams have been heard. The doctor does not let him into the house, insisting that it was his wife screaming due to an injection being pushed and that everything is normal. The policeman’s suspicions are not allayed, especially when neighbors claim they have often heard the wife’s screams but never seen her. The next morning, the policeman finds the doctor in the police station filing a missing report of his wife. The quaint little misty hill town of Rimtik is shaken when the policeman starts to dig deep into the doctor’s queer life.
Professional Narrative Short
A Matter of Prejudice
Sandra Lince
US
23:51
A Matter of Prejudice takes a modern twist on an 1893 short story by Kate Chopin and explores the beauty of love and acceptance when an aging woman finally overcomes her prejudice. Relevant in today’s society and sensitive to the struggles of the LGBTQ community, this story shows what can happen when we simply open our hearts. Our hero is a French speaking African immigrant named Madame Carambeau. Because of her religious beliefs and fears, she hasn't spoken to her gay son in seven years even though it pains her. Her mindset begins to change after a chance encounter with a sick little girl during her grandson’s seventh birthday party. Madame C’s story is worth the watch; It's a sweet yarn with a lot of heart.
Mother No More
Matt Stacey
United Kingdom
15:00
DCI Helena Estrada returns to the scene of an unsolved child murder after the loss of her own daughter. Making renewed enquires at an isolated house, Helena believes the bruised occupant to be a victim of domestic abuse; but things become complex when she hears a child crying.
The Hem
Francesca Sambataro
Italy
21:00
Rome. Chiara is a young french woman particularly fond of an old movie set on a milonga that she watches over and over again. She has recently moved to the fifth floor of a sunny building in the middle of a hot summer. Four weeks ago she has left her curtains to a tailor shop for a simple hem repair, but they haven't got back to her yet. Because of that she has been constantly spied on by a maniac who lives in the building opposite hers. Exasperated, the day she finds out he has also been taking pictures of her, she decides to break into the man's apartment only to find out that her creepy neighbor is not the real threat...
Professional Documentary
Waste Not Want Not
Scott Schimmel
US
13:18
As a state becomes overburden with landfills, passionate individuals argue for recycling as a better way. This film takes an exclusive look at the recycling industry in Alabama, a state that is home to the world’s largest plastic recycler. Ultimately, the film asks why the state is incentivizing landfills, rather than supporting an industry that is both more environmentally friendly and economically beneficial.
Faces of a Conflict
André Auler
Brazil
40:33
It's a documentary about the experience the photojournalist Alexandro Auler had for a month in Kobane, Syria. The film goes beyond of just a Picture of the conflict in that area. The proposal is also to reveal how was the arrival in city with journalists from other parts of the world, to see the reality of civilian men and women who risk their lives fighting the ISIS, the Newroz celebrations (the Kurdish New Year) and how live that people who consider themselves Kurdish among all the destruction. Funerals are also a curious part of the documentary because for many people they don't die but become Martyrs. It's about resistance and hope in images.
The Breaks: Centuries of Struggle
Andrew Reed
US
01:03:42
This documentary presents a chronological history of the Breaks (the Grand Canyon of the South) beginning nearly 250 years ago. The Breaks is a beautiful, one of a kind natural asset to the states of Virginia and Kentucky, yet it's existence has been threatened by man throughout history. The film explores how logging, railroading, and moonshining, all impacted the Breaks area. The film concludes with the movement to have the area converted into a park, but also highlights the modern day threats the park still faces. Each topic begins with a high-level examination of the larger forces at work that impacted the Breaks. It also highlights the contributions of key individuals that affected the Breaks in some way. The film utilizes historic quotes, interview excerpts, and main narration to tie the rich history of the Breaks together. We have already conducted a well-rounded lineup of interviews including a former governor of Kentucky, two archaeologists, and four authors, among others.
Student Narrative Feature
An Evening of Eternity
Constantin Maier
Germany
01:25:00
Jonas, the young owner of a vinyl record store, stumbles into a mysterious tavern by chance one evening. The tavern is detached from time and people from all kinds of different eras meet there. He falls in love with a Jazz singer, Eva Elana, from the 60s. But the time between the two will become their greatest enemy...
Bullet Vein
Euro Hangebruch
Germany
48:40
The tragic death of a young lady causes a dramatic reunion of an old gunslinger, a prostitute and a suitor. Everyone bears a dark secret on his own and still they are tied to a joint fate. An emotional duel will decide about life and death of everyone...
Honey, I’m Home
Nathan Bergs
Canada
18:59
Talking walls tell the story of a man whose problems aren't the only things being swept under the rug.
Student Narrative Short
Battle of the Brides
Phillip Thomas
US
13:30
After a Bridezilla steals his wedding venue, a meek groom must win a one-of-a-kind wedding gown to appease his overbearing fiancée.
Icarus
Tom Teller
US
19:59
When a Mars colony's comm satellite is damaged, Emilia Riley embarks on a seemingly harmless repair excursion. A shuttle malfunction cuts connectivity to the ground and Chris, her son, makes the knee jerk decision to go after her.
Welcome to My World
Ching Wang
US
12:06
The ideal world of a compulsive alienated young man shatters as a spontaneous woman shakes up his everyday routine. A sparkling adventure between Bob, Alex, and Kiddo.
Student Documentary
Adi/At the Confluence
Joor Baruah
US
20:04
Far east in the Himalayan border of India and China, lives the tribal Adi people, by the river Siang. The Adi culture is beautiful and unique with shamanic chants of their mythologies of origin, animistic rituals around nature and amicable resolution of disputes in their traditional courts. With the memories of 1962 Indo-China war still fresh, China now reasserts its territorial claim of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, the land of the Adis. This conflict is also extended to the water, and is becoming a great Dam war. On both sides of the border mega dams are being built on the elegant Siang that originates in Tibet, turns sharp through the Himalayas and flows down through the Adi villages to join the mighty river Brahmaputra in the valley of North East India. Will peace return to the borders? Will the Adis stay Indian? Will the megadams have a catastrophic effect on the rivers - both Siang and the Brahmaputra downstream? Will this tribal culture and language survive - orally, without a script? Will India and China get into a dialogue? Through a series of encounters with the Adis by the Siang, near the old town of Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh, this journey probes for answers and portrays their inspiring resilience and hope.
Gardeners of the Forest
Ceylan Carhoglu
US
14:32
For generations, Laos was known as the Land of a Million Elephants. Today, there are around 400 elephants left in Laos. If the Laotian elephants become extinct, not only does it mean a loss of one of the largest mammals on earth but also the loss for Laotian history and culture. This documentary will explore how the Chinese market, deforestation, and tourism all play a role in the imminent extinction of elephants in Laos.
The Bus Trip
Sarah Gampel
Sweden
13:40
Sarah is invited to show her film in Israel as part of a film festival bus trip.
She is hoping for political discussions and friendship, except the conversation stops each time she brings up the occupation of Palestine. So instead, Sarah talks to her dead dad over a noisy phone line.
Vanguard
Hugo
Theo Pavlou
United Kingdom
11:47
Transforming a flaw into a gift is the theme of this film.
An enchanting tale about a lonely young man named Hugo born with long fingers. Fearing the mockery of others and hidden from the world in a disused theatre, he practises hand shadow puppetry and hopes one day to share with others his magical tales.
The Fall
Kennedy Pope
US
08:17
A man awakes one night to a presence in his room. He reflects on the fall of Adam and Eve.
Jouska
Wynter Rhys
US
05:34
A man’s hypothetical conversation that he plays out compulsively in his guilty mind.
Youth Filmmaker
Journey
Radheya Jegatheva
Australia
07:40
Alone in space, an astronaut drifts alone through the empty void. After finding another astronaut in the same predicament, she gives him a polaroid image of the Earth.
They then team up to go on an epic journey across the universe to return to their planet. Will these star-crossed lovers find home?
Petrichor
Carol Nguyen
Canada
02:20
A guide to love and loss.
The Loneliness of the Short Distance Runner
Holly Jacobson
United Kingdom
07:35
A young girl dreams of competing in the Olympics and a local fun run offers her a first opportunity to prove herself. This short comedy was 100% improvised by the lead actor (also the director) when she was just 11 yrs old.
Alabama Films
Really
Sara Maner
06:00
The experience of a woman mourning her husband is told through her remembering the moments they had together leading up to his death.
Without a Name
Jesse Sockwell
33:40
Everyone copes with the struggles of life in their own way. We follow a musician as he expresses how he copes through his music and songs
Killer’s Revenge
David Nemeth
08:45
Separated from their respective teams, Detective Wayne Harris (John Stewart) and US Marshal Craig McConnell (Andrew Hall) are tracking a rampant serial killer known to be in the area. Upon meeting each other, it becomes apparent that their history in tracking the elusive serial killer, known only as The Whisperer, is catching up to them. Discovering that both officers encountered the elusive killer before makes them question if being separated from their teams and meeting each other is really no coincidence at all.
The Farewell
David Nemeth
07:20
Paul (Andrew Hall) and Ava (Lauren Carlton) are in the middle of a heated argument when things take a drastic turn. Forced to face the consequences, Paul desperately scrounges for hope and forgiveness.
Don’t Miss the Bus
Kimberly Jade Tompkins
11:25
Two strangers meet at a bus stop but discover a unique way they are connected.
Four Thousand Wings
Josh Carpes
09:59
A connection to the past is confronted when William is awakened in his hotel room by a mysterious visitor who knows more than he should.
Petty Scores
Zach Swiatocha
14:28
A kleptomaniac and his roommate find themselves in over their heads following the theft of a briefcase.
The Sibling Code
Roberta Marie Munroe
06:57
Sheryl and Austin, a pair of dysfunctional, but loving, siblings meet up at a funeral home to plan a funeral. Sheryl finds comfort in order and wants a beautiful mahogany casket, with satin as soft as butter and a monogram that would make Martha Stewart proud. Austin, is a free-spirited hipster who spends his time creating You Tube videos of neighborhood animals and believes the ashes should be released into the wind. But when the Funeral Director dares to call into question the siblings’ choices, things get ugly. It is one thing for Austin and Sheryl to take each other down, but neither take kindly to the Funeral Director butting into their affairs. That’s the sibling code.
Dad
Hunter Nicholson
09:38
After mourning his father at his funeral, Charles Meyer comes home to find a VHS tape addressed to him from his deceased father. The tape explains to Charles a controversy in his life that leads Charles on a journey to find the answer.
The Dish
Kristopher Dewberry
05:29
"Revenge is messy. It never works out the way you want it to." - Quentin Tarantino.
Best Friends Forever
CDeWayne Cunningham
18:14
Carolyn Jean's Son VISIONS presents "Best Friends Forever: the Love & Crimes of Tiye Ra' and Corey". This action love story takes a glimpse into the life of a special couple destined to be infamous and together forever.
The Pretty Brunette
CDeWayne Cunningham
06:35
Look closer, first impressions can be deceiving.
Smash House
Nick Adrian
10:20
A con man and his apprentice have a simple business scheme: a therapeutic way for customers to relieve their stress by breaking inanimate objects at a high price. The plan sounds good on paper, but the results are disastrous.
Self Portrait
Jessica Chriesman
06:55
Self Portrait is a memoir reflecting on the past and its effect on who we become
The Many Sides of Maggie
Tam Lee
11:00
A girl returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old friend and deal with her problem.
Nosferratin
Ann Kathleen Williams
10:39
Bela is struggling for money, so when she sees a flyer for a clinical drug test that pays cash it seems like the answer to her prayers. But soon the drugs start to make her hallucinate, or so she thinks, the things she sees seem so real.
Strength for Fear
12:08
Dylan Stephenson
Courtney Carpenter Boyll was a six-time state champion by the time she was 16 years old. She won state championships in both softball and volleyball. She was also a very talented basketball player who was being looked at by the University of Alabama. Her dream was to one day play in the WNBA. One evening on the way home from a friend's house, Courtney had a car accident that suddenly changed her life forever.
Amelia
21:01
Hope Rangel
A mysterious voicemail forces Calvin on a hunt for his unpredictable best friend.
Unbound
Sarah Gambles
09:31
A woman has become comfortable living in captivity, until presented with the chance to escape.
Becoming
Bonnie Smith
08:15
Asher leads a completely normal life, other than the fact he has been cursed by a witch to never say anything original.
Losing Faith
Laura Ann Heaton Gray
09:08
A mother struggles with her overwhelming battle with depression.
Tangled Web
Jeremy Ivy
01:57:55
FBI Agent Mark Brock becomes entangled in the very same criminal underworld he is investigating. When he is murdered, it puts those closest to him in danger.
Birmingham to the Gulf
Matthew Grcic
13:00
For over 100 years, Alabama’s rivers have been put to work with dams and navigation locks--sometimes with high ecological costs. As these structures age and with some no longer serving their original purpose, the idea of reconnecting rivers becomes a realistic possibility. In looking comprehensively at river management decisions and questioning the impacts of dams on Alabama’s waterways, its wildlife and its people, the vitality and biodiversity of connecting Birmingham to the Gulf is imagined.
Good Housekeeping
Yelizaveta Slutskaya
13:00
Low-income residents pay close to half of their income on energy costs, a significant barrier from moving out of poverty. While Alabama ranks near the bottom nationwide in energy efficiency policy, the emergence of residential programs offering easy, affordable energy efficiency additions is bringing down those costs. Learn about how these energy-saving opportunities are helping to alleviate financial burdens and reduce pollution, and the policy changes needed to create broader access to energy efficiency programs
Herald of the Sea
Celine Schmidt
06:00
Alabamians know oysters as a delicious delicacy, but they are also a crucial species that clean our waters and protect our shorelines. Already stressed due to ongoing pollution and water degradation, oyster populations were hit hard by the BP oil spill while ongoing oil and gas exploration and the potential for future spills leave them vulnerable. Through "Herald of the Sea", we trace the impacts on the ecological power of oysters as the herald of our Gulf, telling us whether our oceans are healthy or in peril.
The Peach Man
Andrew Reed
06:09
An elderly man recounts the history of his family peach orchard in Caddo, Alabama and his philosophy of business.
Mt. Hope
Raymond Clayton Thomas
12:06
This haunting pastoral elegy details the scattered memories of a ghostly figure lurking amongst the wooded landscapes of the rural Southeast. The film explores the feelings associated with loss and the intricacies of memory and family.
The Pursuit of Hippo-ness
Alan Franks
01:00:00
Walking a fine line between the real and the imaginary, culture and conservation collide in this documentary about humans and hippos. Featuring an ensemble of people whose lives are tied to the hippopotamus in some manner, the film explores their relationships with the animal and with each other, while raising larger questions about how we conceptualize, represent, and interact with nature.
La Madame
Carlos Rosales
42:00
“La Madame” is a story about a family that has lived throughout the centuries as descendants of vampires. It is a compelling tale that spans decades, continents, and generations. The story begins in Transylvania in the year 1876. Two sisters, Draguta and Dumitria, live together in a secluded castle set high above a village shrouded by mist in the middle of the woods, isolated from any contact with anyone except their devoted servants. Time passes and Draguta gives birth to a beautiful daughter named Antanasia. However, a cloud of dread shrouds the serene and solitary existence of the village. The peasants in the town below are terrorized by a string of mysterious murders. Victims are left with their necks pierced, a bloody scarlet stream dripping from the lifeless corpse. There is only one conclusion, vampires roam the outskirts of the villages at night. Suspicion leads the villagers to the sisters, who are branded as a threat to the village. Vengeance crazed villagers are ready to restore safety to their village and protect their families no matter the cost. Wielding weapons, they gather a group to rid their village of the threat once and for all. Following the actions of the villagers Draguta sacrifices herself for her sister and daughter as they escape and leave Transylvania to start over. It is 21 years later, Antanasia has grown into a beautiful young woman, but something isn’t right. A string of deaths have started to surface in the town where she lives along with her aunt, now known as Madame Dumitria to the locals. She begins to notice a mysterious darkness that follows her aunt and what she finds out she cannot believe….
Fred Wood
Don Grace
08:30
An interview with Fred Wood, the fictional worst director of all time, and some footage from his worst film, THE LEGEND OF BOGGY MARSH SWAMP
The Legend of Boggy Marsh Swamp
Don Grace
31:57
World's worst director Fred Wood's latest film, THE LEGEND OF BOGGY MARSH SWAMP, hosted by phony TV psychic Curswill on his late-night movie program. A party of shipwreck victims on an island off the coast of Nova Scotia encounter master criminals, mad scientists, and monsters. Unexpected relationships blossom.
The Things We’ve Seen
Tre Manchester
US
01:20:25
In a town awash in the turmoils of a fledgling economy, conditions are made worse when the local mill catches fire. Accused of the arson, Rayford Boem organizes an armed resistance to defend his name against Sheriff Pascal. When word reaches the family, Reagan Boem sets off in search of his missing father with intent to bring him home and repair the damage he has felt since childhood.
Coat Check Lady
Ekaterina Golubeva-Poldi
Russian Federation
30:00
Who knows which demons may be awakened by insolence or blind love?
As the old adage goes: the theater begins with the coat check. Galina Alexandrovna, a coat check lady at one of Moscow's most prestigious theaters, is fueled by a grand sense of purpose. All the world's a stage and the coat check lady is clearly a key player. But what will become of her coveted position if she abuses her power and mistreats a pair of latecomers – a polite father and his fiery teenage daughter?
Khoj (The Lost)
Arka Ganguly
01:55:53
A policeman on patrolling duty is asked to investigate a doctor’s house nearby, from where a woman’s repeated screams have been heard. The doctor does not let him into the house, insisting that it was his wife screaming due to an injection being pushed and that everything is normal. The policeman’s suspicions are not allayed, especially when neighbors claim they have often heard the wife’s screams but never seen her. The next morning, the policeman finds the doctor in the police station filing a missing report of his wife. The quaint little misty hill town of Rimtik is shaken when the policeman starts to dig deep into the doctor’s queer life.
Professional Narrative Short
A Matter of Prejudice
Sandra Lince
US
23:51
A Matter of Prejudice takes a modern twist on an 1893 short story by Kate Chopin and explores the beauty of love and acceptance when an aging woman finally overcomes her prejudice. Relevant in today’s society and sensitive to the struggles of the LGBTQ community, this story shows what can happen when we simply open our hearts. Our hero is a French speaking African immigrant named Madame Carambeau. Because of her religious beliefs and fears, she hasn't spoken to her gay son in seven years even though it pains her. Her mindset begins to change after a chance encounter with a sick little girl during her grandson’s seventh birthday party. Madame C’s story is worth the watch; It's a sweet yarn with a lot of heart.
Mother No More
Matt Stacey
United Kingdom
15:00
DCI Helena Estrada returns to the scene of an unsolved child murder after the loss of her own daughter. Making renewed enquires at an isolated house, Helena believes the bruised occupant to be a victim of domestic abuse; but things become complex when she hears a child crying.
The Hem
Francesca Sambataro
Italy
21:00
Rome. Chiara is a young french woman particularly fond of an old movie set on a milonga that she watches over and over again. She has recently moved to the fifth floor of a sunny building in the middle of a hot summer. Four weeks ago she has left her curtains to a tailor shop for a simple hem repair, but they haven't got back to her yet. Because of that she has been constantly spied on by a maniac who lives in the building opposite hers. Exasperated, the day she finds out he has also been taking pictures of her, she decides to break into the man's apartment only to find out that her creepy neighbor is not the real threat...
Professional Documentary
Waste Not Want Not
Scott Schimmel
US
13:18
As a state becomes overburden with landfills, passionate individuals argue for recycling as a better way. This film takes an exclusive look at the recycling industry in Alabama, a state that is home to the world’s largest plastic recycler. Ultimately, the film asks why the state is incentivizing landfills, rather than supporting an industry that is both more environmentally friendly and economically beneficial.
Faces of a Conflict
André Auler
Brazil
40:33
It's a documentary about the experience the photojournalist Alexandro Auler had for a month in Kobane, Syria. The film goes beyond of just a Picture of the conflict in that area. The proposal is also to reveal how was the arrival in city with journalists from other parts of the world, to see the reality of civilian men and women who risk their lives fighting the ISIS, the Newroz celebrations (the Kurdish New Year) and how live that people who consider themselves Kurdish among all the destruction. Funerals are also a curious part of the documentary because for many people they don't die but become Martyrs. It's about resistance and hope in images.
The Breaks: Centuries of Struggle
Andrew Reed
US
01:03:42
This documentary presents a chronological history of the Breaks (the Grand Canyon of the South) beginning nearly 250 years ago. The Breaks is a beautiful, one of a kind natural asset to the states of Virginia and Kentucky, yet it's existence has been threatened by man throughout history. The film explores how logging, railroading, and moonshining, all impacted the Breaks area. The film concludes with the movement to have the area converted into a park, but also highlights the modern day threats the park still faces. Each topic begins with a high-level examination of the larger forces at work that impacted the Breaks. It also highlights the contributions of key individuals that affected the Breaks in some way. The film utilizes historic quotes, interview excerpts, and main narration to tie the rich history of the Breaks together. We have already conducted a well-rounded lineup of interviews including a former governor of Kentucky, two archaeologists, and four authors, among others.
Student Narrative Feature
An Evening of Eternity
Constantin Maier
Germany
01:25:00
Jonas, the young owner of a vinyl record store, stumbles into a mysterious tavern by chance one evening. The tavern is detached from time and people from all kinds of different eras meet there. He falls in love with a Jazz singer, Eva Elana, from the 60s. But the time between the two will become their greatest enemy...
Bullet Vein
Euro Hangebruch
Germany
48:40
The tragic death of a young lady causes a dramatic reunion of an old gunslinger, a prostitute and a suitor. Everyone bears a dark secret on his own and still they are tied to a joint fate. An emotional duel will decide about life and death of everyone...
Honey, I’m Home
Nathan Bergs
Canada
18:59
Talking walls tell the story of a man whose problems aren't the only things being swept under the rug.
Student Narrative Short
Battle of the Brides
Phillip Thomas
US
13:30
After a Bridezilla steals his wedding venue, a meek groom must win a one-of-a-kind wedding gown to appease his overbearing fiancée.
Icarus
Tom Teller
US
19:59
When a Mars colony's comm satellite is damaged, Emilia Riley embarks on a seemingly harmless repair excursion. A shuttle malfunction cuts connectivity to the ground and Chris, her son, makes the knee jerk decision to go after her.
Welcome to My World
Ching Wang
US
12:06
The ideal world of a compulsive alienated young man shatters as a spontaneous woman shakes up his everyday routine. A sparkling adventure between Bob, Alex, and Kiddo.
Student Documentary
Adi/At the Confluence
Joor Baruah
US
20:04
Far east in the Himalayan border of India and China, lives the tribal Adi people, by the river Siang. The Adi culture is beautiful and unique with shamanic chants of their mythologies of origin, animistic rituals around nature and amicable resolution of disputes in their traditional courts. With the memories of 1962 Indo-China war still fresh, China now reasserts its territorial claim of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, the land of the Adis. This conflict is also extended to the water, and is becoming a great Dam war. On both sides of the border mega dams are being built on the elegant Siang that originates in Tibet, turns sharp through the Himalayas and flows down through the Adi villages to join the mighty river Brahmaputra in the valley of North East India. Will peace return to the borders? Will the Adis stay Indian? Will the megadams have a catastrophic effect on the rivers - both Siang and the Brahmaputra downstream? Will this tribal culture and language survive - orally, without a script? Will India and China get into a dialogue? Through a series of encounters with the Adis by the Siang, near the old town of Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh, this journey probes for answers and portrays their inspiring resilience and hope.
Gardeners of the Forest
Ceylan Carhoglu
US
14:32
For generations, Laos was known as the Land of a Million Elephants. Today, there are around 400 elephants left in Laos. If the Laotian elephants become extinct, not only does it mean a loss of one of the largest mammals on earth but also the loss for Laotian history and culture. This documentary will explore how the Chinese market, deforestation, and tourism all play a role in the imminent extinction of elephants in Laos.
The Bus Trip
Sarah Gampel
Sweden
13:40
Sarah is invited to show her film in Israel as part of a film festival bus trip.
She is hoping for political discussions and friendship, except the conversation stops each time she brings up the occupation of Palestine. So instead, Sarah talks to her dead dad over a noisy phone line.
Vanguard
Hugo
Theo Pavlou
United Kingdom
11:47
Transforming a flaw into a gift is the theme of this film.
An enchanting tale about a lonely young man named Hugo born with long fingers. Fearing the mockery of others and hidden from the world in a disused theatre, he practises hand shadow puppetry and hopes one day to share with others his magical tales.
The Fall
Kennedy Pope
US
08:17
A man awakes one night to a presence in his room. He reflects on the fall of Adam and Eve.
Jouska
Wynter Rhys
US
05:34
A man’s hypothetical conversation that he plays out compulsively in his guilty mind.
Youth Filmmaker
Journey
Radheya Jegatheva
Australia
07:40
Alone in space, an astronaut drifts alone through the empty void. After finding another astronaut in the same predicament, she gives him a polaroid image of the Earth.
They then team up to go on an epic journey across the universe to return to their planet. Will these star-crossed lovers find home?
Petrichor
Carol Nguyen
Canada
02:20
A guide to love and loss.
The Loneliness of the Short Distance Runner
Holly Jacobson
United Kingdom
07:35
A young girl dreams of competing in the Olympics and a local fun run offers her a first opportunity to prove herself. This short comedy was 100% improvised by the lead actor (also the director) when she was just 11 yrs old.
Alabama Films
Really
Sara Maner
06:00
The experience of a woman mourning her husband is told through her remembering the moments they had together leading up to his death.
Without a Name
Jesse Sockwell
33:40
Everyone copes with the struggles of life in their own way. We follow a musician as he expresses how he copes through his music and songs
Killer’s Revenge
David Nemeth
08:45
Separated from their respective teams, Detective Wayne Harris (John Stewart) and US Marshal Craig McConnell (Andrew Hall) are tracking a rampant serial killer known to be in the area. Upon meeting each other, it becomes apparent that their history in tracking the elusive serial killer, known only as The Whisperer, is catching up to them. Discovering that both officers encountered the elusive killer before makes them question if being separated from their teams and meeting each other is really no coincidence at all.
The Farewell
David Nemeth
07:20
Paul (Andrew Hall) and Ava (Lauren Carlton) are in the middle of a heated argument when things take a drastic turn. Forced to face the consequences, Paul desperately scrounges for hope and forgiveness.
Don’t Miss the Bus
Kimberly Jade Tompkins
11:25
Two strangers meet at a bus stop but discover a unique way they are connected.
Four Thousand Wings
Josh Carpes
09:59
A connection to the past is confronted when William is awakened in his hotel room by a mysterious visitor who knows more than he should.
Petty Scores
Zach Swiatocha
14:28
A kleptomaniac and his roommate find themselves in over their heads following the theft of a briefcase.
The Sibling Code
Roberta Marie Munroe
06:57
Sheryl and Austin, a pair of dysfunctional, but loving, siblings meet up at a funeral home to plan a funeral. Sheryl finds comfort in order and wants a beautiful mahogany casket, with satin as soft as butter and a monogram that would make Martha Stewart proud. Austin, is a free-spirited hipster who spends his time creating You Tube videos of neighborhood animals and believes the ashes should be released into the wind. But when the Funeral Director dares to call into question the siblings’ choices, things get ugly. It is one thing for Austin and Sheryl to take each other down, but neither take kindly to the Funeral Director butting into their affairs. That’s the sibling code.
Dad
Hunter Nicholson
09:38
After mourning his father at his funeral, Charles Meyer comes home to find a VHS tape addressed to him from his deceased father. The tape explains to Charles a controversy in his life that leads Charles on a journey to find the answer.
The Dish
Kristopher Dewberry
05:29
"Revenge is messy. It never works out the way you want it to." - Quentin Tarantino.
Best Friends Forever
CDeWayne Cunningham
18:14
Carolyn Jean's Son VISIONS presents "Best Friends Forever: the Love & Crimes of Tiye Ra' and Corey". This action love story takes a glimpse into the life of a special couple destined to be infamous and together forever.
The Pretty Brunette
CDeWayne Cunningham
06:35
Look closer, first impressions can be deceiving.
Smash House
Nick Adrian
10:20
A con man and his apprentice have a simple business scheme: a therapeutic way for customers to relieve their stress by breaking inanimate objects at a high price. The plan sounds good on paper, but the results are disastrous.
Self Portrait
Jessica Chriesman
06:55
Self Portrait is a memoir reflecting on the past and its effect on who we become
The Many Sides of Maggie
Tam Lee
11:00
A girl returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old friend and deal with her problem.
Nosferratin
Ann Kathleen Williams
10:39
Bela is struggling for money, so when she sees a flyer for a clinical drug test that pays cash it seems like the answer to her prayers. But soon the drugs start to make her hallucinate, or so she thinks, the things she sees seem so real.
Strength for Fear
12:08
Dylan Stephenson
Courtney Carpenter Boyll was a six-time state champion by the time she was 16 years old. She won state championships in both softball and volleyball. She was also a very talented basketball player who was being looked at by the University of Alabama. Her dream was to one day play in the WNBA. One evening on the way home from a friend's house, Courtney had a car accident that suddenly changed her life forever.
Amelia
21:01
Hope Rangel
A mysterious voicemail forces Calvin on a hunt for his unpredictable best friend.
Unbound
Sarah Gambles
09:31
A woman has become comfortable living in captivity, until presented with the chance to escape.
Becoming
Bonnie Smith
08:15
Asher leads a completely normal life, other than the fact he has been cursed by a witch to never say anything original.
Losing Faith
Laura Ann Heaton Gray
09:08
A mother struggles with her overwhelming battle with depression.
Tangled Web
Jeremy Ivy
01:57:55
FBI Agent Mark Brock becomes entangled in the very same criminal underworld he is investigating. When he is murdered, it puts those closest to him in danger.
Birmingham to the Gulf
Matthew Grcic
13:00
For over 100 years, Alabama’s rivers have been put to work with dams and navigation locks--sometimes with high ecological costs. As these structures age and with some no longer serving their original purpose, the idea of reconnecting rivers becomes a realistic possibility. In looking comprehensively at river management decisions and questioning the impacts of dams on Alabama’s waterways, its wildlife and its people, the vitality and biodiversity of connecting Birmingham to the Gulf is imagined.
Good Housekeeping
Yelizaveta Slutskaya
13:00
Low-income residents pay close to half of their income on energy costs, a significant barrier from moving out of poverty. While Alabama ranks near the bottom nationwide in energy efficiency policy, the emergence of residential programs offering easy, affordable energy efficiency additions is bringing down those costs. Learn about how these energy-saving opportunities are helping to alleviate financial burdens and reduce pollution, and the policy changes needed to create broader access to energy efficiency programs
Herald of the Sea
Celine Schmidt
06:00
Alabamians know oysters as a delicious delicacy, but they are also a crucial species that clean our waters and protect our shorelines. Already stressed due to ongoing pollution and water degradation, oyster populations were hit hard by the BP oil spill while ongoing oil and gas exploration and the potential for future spills leave them vulnerable. Through "Herald of the Sea", we trace the impacts on the ecological power of oysters as the herald of our Gulf, telling us whether our oceans are healthy or in peril.
The Peach Man
Andrew Reed
06:09
An elderly man recounts the history of his family peach orchard in Caddo, Alabama and his philosophy of business.
Mt. Hope
Raymond Clayton Thomas
12:06
This haunting pastoral elegy details the scattered memories of a ghostly figure lurking amongst the wooded landscapes of the rural Southeast. The film explores the feelings associated with loss and the intricacies of memory and family.
The Pursuit of Hippo-ness
Alan Franks
01:00:00
Walking a fine line between the real and the imaginary, culture and conservation collide in this documentary about humans and hippos. Featuring an ensemble of people whose lives are tied to the hippopotamus in some manner, the film explores their relationships with the animal and with each other, while raising larger questions about how we conceptualize, represent, and interact with nature.
La Madame
Carlos Rosales
42:00
“La Madame” is a story about a family that has lived throughout the centuries as descendants of vampires. It is a compelling tale that spans decades, continents, and generations. The story begins in Transylvania in the year 1876. Two sisters, Draguta and Dumitria, live together in a secluded castle set high above a village shrouded by mist in the middle of the woods, isolated from any contact with anyone except their devoted servants. Time passes and Draguta gives birth to a beautiful daughter named Antanasia. However, a cloud of dread shrouds the serene and solitary existence of the village. The peasants in the town below are terrorized by a string of mysterious murders. Victims are left with their necks pierced, a bloody scarlet stream dripping from the lifeless corpse. There is only one conclusion, vampires roam the outskirts of the villages at night. Suspicion leads the villagers to the sisters, who are branded as a threat to the village. Vengeance crazed villagers are ready to restore safety to their village and protect their families no matter the cost. Wielding weapons, they gather a group to rid their village of the threat once and for all. Following the actions of the villagers Draguta sacrifices herself for her sister and daughter as they escape and leave Transylvania to start over. It is 21 years later, Antanasia has grown into a beautiful young woman, but something isn’t right. A string of deaths have started to surface in the town where she lives along with her aunt, now known as Madame Dumitria to the locals. She begins to notice a mysterious darkness that follows her aunt and what she finds out she cannot believe….
Fred Wood
Don Grace
08:30
An interview with Fred Wood, the fictional worst director of all time, and some footage from his worst film, THE LEGEND OF BOGGY MARSH SWAMP
The Legend of Boggy Marsh Swamp
Don Grace
31:57
World's worst director Fred Wood's latest film, THE LEGEND OF BOGGY MARSH SWAMP, hosted by phony TV psychic Curswill on his late-night movie program. A party of shipwreck victims on an island off the coast of Nova Scotia encounter master criminals, mad scientists, and monsters. Unexpected relationships blossom.
