Professional narrative
“Barney and the Martians”
Screening: Saturday, March 2, 2:45 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director: Adam Schwartz; Producer: Heath Williamson
9 min
While having a yard sale, Barney, an elderly man, discovers an old ham radio he used to use as a child. When a young boy comes along and inquires about the radio, Barney reluctantly shows him how to use it. As Barney shows the boy the ropes, he inadvertently makes a connection with someone who they believe is from the planet Mars.
Director: Adam Schwartz; Producer: Heath Williamson
9 min
While having a yard sale, Barney, an elderly man, discovers an old ham radio he used to use as a child. When a young boy comes along and inquires about the radio, Barney reluctantly shows him how to use it. As Barney shows the boy the ropes, he inadvertently makes a connection with someone who they believe is from the planet Mars.
“Towing”
Screening: Saturday, March 2, 2:45 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director: Wenhwa Ts'ao; Producer: Karen Loop
14 min
TOWING is a film about a female veteran's struggle to make the adjustment to civilian life, one fateful night her experiences in the war come back to challenge her as she's yet again forced to face meaningless death. Towing explores themes of gender, race and class with a feminine perspective on the emotional effects of war.
Director: Wenhwa Ts'ao; Producer: Karen Loop
14 min
TOWING is a film about a female veteran's struggle to make the adjustment to civilian life, one fateful night her experiences in the war come back to challenge her as she's yet again forced to face meaningless death. Towing explores themes of gender, race and class with a feminine perspective on the emotional effects of war.
“Genre”
Screening: Saturday, March 2, 2:45 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director: Mark Hampton; Producer: Kimberly Fox
7 min
A woman daydreams about a blind date while trying to convince her roommate of all the exciting possibilities.
Director: Mark Hampton; Producer: Kimberly Fox
7 min
A woman daydreams about a blind date while trying to convince her roommate of all the exciting possibilities.
“favourite thing" (Zabawka)
Screening: Saturday, March 2, 2:45 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
(foreign language)
Director & Producer: Piotr Iskra
(Poland)
30 min
The film is based on a short story by Etgar Keret. Igor dreams of a beautiful toy. His father, an unemployed architect, buys him a piggy bank. The boy has to collect the money for Lego-Star Wars for good behavior. Igor dislikes the idea, but gradually Piggy starts to be filled with money. Immersed in the neurotic world of his parents the boy starts to like the Piggy, which initially wasn't his pet. In his imagination, he creates a magical reality where Piggy becomes a sort of MacGuffin thanks to which we are to discover Igor's inner world and to know his parents from a closer perspective.
(foreign language)
Director & Producer: Piotr Iskra
(Poland)
30 min
The film is based on a short story by Etgar Keret. Igor dreams of a beautiful toy. His father, an unemployed architect, buys him a piggy bank. The boy has to collect the money for Lego-Star Wars for good behavior. Igor dislikes the idea, but gradually Piggy starts to be filled with money. Immersed in the neurotic world of his parents the boy starts to like the Piggy, which initially wasn't his pet. In his imagination, he creates a magical reality where Piggy becomes a sort of MacGuffin thanks to which we are to discover Igor's inner world and to know his parents from a closer perspective.
Professional documentary
“Today We Saw the Face of God”
Screening: Friday, March 1, 1:15 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director & Producer: Mercedes Kane
68 min
Since 2006, Sue Walsh has led numerous medical teams to the remote village of Gramothe, Haiti. There, a local clinic has helped thousands of Haitian residents receive the simple care often taken for granted in Western civilization. Together, they've spearheaded a grass-roots effort to alleviate the suffering of these villagers and advance their wellness long-term. In January of 2010, the Walshes and a team of 23 volunteers set off on what should have been an ordinary medical mission. They had no way of knowing the devastation to come.
Director & Producer: Mercedes Kane
68 min
Since 2006, Sue Walsh has led numerous medical teams to the remote village of Gramothe, Haiti. There, a local clinic has helped thousands of Haitian residents receive the simple care often taken for granted in Western civilization. Together, they've spearheaded a grass-roots effort to alleviate the suffering of these villagers and advance their wellness long-term. In January of 2010, the Walshes and a team of 23 volunteers set off on what should have been an ordinary medical mission. They had no way of knowing the devastation to come.
"Kings of BBQ barbecue kuwait"
Screening: Friday, March 1, 12:15 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director: John Markus; Producer: Alanna Yudin
38 min
A sitcom writer and producer, John Markus (Cosby Show, Larry Sanders Show), chronicles his obsession with learning the culinary art of authentic, Southern-style barbecue. In the process, he forges friendships with the most legendary BBQ Pitmasters in the USA. Together, they hatch a plan to travel to the Middle East, with a grant from the USO, to cook an unforgettable home-style dinner of smoked brisket and chicken for thousands of US troops stationed in Kuwait.
Director: John Markus; Producer: Alanna Yudin
38 min
A sitcom writer and producer, John Markus (Cosby Show, Larry Sanders Show), chronicles his obsession with learning the culinary art of authentic, Southern-style barbecue. In the process, he forges friendships with the most legendary BBQ Pitmasters in the USA. Together, they hatch a plan to travel to the Middle East, with a grant from the USO, to cook an unforgettable home-style dinner of smoked brisket and chicken for thousands of US troops stationed in Kuwait.
“Reconvergence”
Screening: Friday, March 1, 2:45 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director & Producer: Edward Tyndall
84 min
Reconvergence offers an epic rumination on the nature of modern human existence, identity, and consciousness from the perspectives of four distinct characters: a naturalist, a neuroscientist, a poet and a historian. The combination of their separate journeys creates a rich tapestry that weaves together several complex facets of the existential dilemma.
Director & Producer: Edward Tyndall
84 min
Reconvergence offers an epic rumination on the nature of modern human existence, identity, and consciousness from the perspectives of four distinct characters: a naturalist, a neuroscientist, a poet and a historian. The combination of their separate journeys creates a rich tapestry that weaves together several complex facets of the existential dilemma.
“Eating Alabama”
Screening: Friday, March 1, 4:45 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director & Producer: Andrew Grace
63 min
In search of a simpler life, a young couple returns home to Alabama where they set out to eat the way their grandparents did locally and seasonally. But as they navigate the agro-industrial gastronomical complex, they soon realize that nearly everything about the food system has changed since farmers once populated their family histories. A thoughtful and often funny essay on community, the South and sustainability, "Eating Alabama" is a story about why food matters.
Director & Producer: Andrew Grace
63 min
In search of a simpler life, a young couple returns home to Alabama where they set out to eat the way their grandparents did locally and seasonally. But as they navigate the agro-industrial gastronomical complex, they soon realize that nearly everything about the food system has changed since farmers once populated their family histories. A thoughtful and often funny essay on community, the South and sustainability, "Eating Alabama" is a story about why food matters.
student narrative
“Harvest”
Screening: Saturday, March 2, 1:00 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director & Producer: Reid Carrescia
14 min
Two farmhands Chuck and Josh, find an old man standing on the side of a country road with a suitcase. Amused, they stop and find that he is waiting for the bus. Once at work, the news reports that riots have broken out in nearby cities. Chuck shrugs off the situation while Josh and the others at the farmhouse show concern. Later on that day, Chuck and Josh have a conversation about the civilian warfare on the news. Chuck is convinced everyone is 'doomed'. Josh feels while everything is going downhill, there is still hope to those who believe in it and compares life to a bird that flies across the sky.
Director & Producer: Reid Carrescia
14 min
Two farmhands Chuck and Josh, find an old man standing on the side of a country road with a suitcase. Amused, they stop and find that he is waiting for the bus. Once at work, the news reports that riots have broken out in nearby cities. Chuck shrugs off the situation while Josh and the others at the farmhouse show concern. Later on that day, Chuck and Josh have a conversation about the civilian warfare on the news. Chuck is convinced everyone is 'doomed'. Josh feels while everything is going downhill, there is still hope to those who believe in it and compares life to a bird that flies across the sky.
“My friend erhan” (arkadasim erhan)
Screening: Saturday, March 2, 1:00 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
(foreign language)
Director: Khurrum M. Sultan; Producer: Bedii Akin
(United Kingdom)
12 min
Nur and her new friend Erhan are young children in an orphanage. One day Erhan the mute gets into trouble because of Nur and takes the blame for her, which leaves her feeling guilty. Tahir, the head of the orphanage wants to teach the kids a lesson and gives Erhan a goat to look after, which will be slaughtered later to feed the kids. Nur manages to lose the goat as well and panics, because she doesn't want her friend to get into trouble for her again. She sets off on an adventurous journey to find and return the goat, but comes back empty handed, yet having learned the importance of honesty and responsibility.
(foreign language)
Director: Khurrum M. Sultan; Producer: Bedii Akin
(United Kingdom)
12 min
Nur and her new friend Erhan are young children in an orphanage. One day Erhan the mute gets into trouble because of Nur and takes the blame for her, which leaves her feeling guilty. Tahir, the head of the orphanage wants to teach the kids a lesson and gives Erhan a goat to look after, which will be slaughtered later to feed the kids. Nur manages to lose the goat as well and panics, because she doesn't want her friend to get into trouble for her again. She sets off on an adventurous journey to find and return the goat, but comes back empty handed, yet having learned the importance of honesty and responsibility.
“Madly Unto Eternity”
Screening: Saturday, March 2, 1:00 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director & Producer: Pikey Holdredge
13 min
Danny Lynch, a temperamental young businessman, finds himself in lock-down after a night of bad decisions; he lost a fight with a middleweight boxer, his girlfriend broke up with him, and his brother won't even bail him out. After recounting the night's events with another hapless prisoner, Danny learns that the very same boxer with whom he started the brawl has posted his bail. A talk with the boxer reveals that Danny's absentee brother had set all the chaos in motion in order to make a quick getaway with stolen money and Danny's engagement ring for his estranged girlfriend. Armed with clarity of vision, Danny sets after his nefarious brother in a headlong chase through the downtown streets.
Director & Producer: Pikey Holdredge
13 min
Danny Lynch, a temperamental young businessman, finds himself in lock-down after a night of bad decisions; he lost a fight with a middleweight boxer, his girlfriend broke up with him, and his brother won't even bail him out. After recounting the night's events with another hapless prisoner, Danny learns that the very same boxer with whom he started the brawl has posted his bail. A talk with the boxer reveals that Danny's absentee brother had set all the chaos in motion in order to make a quick getaway with stolen money and Danny's engagement ring for his estranged girlfriend. Armed with clarity of vision, Danny sets after his nefarious brother in a headlong chase through the downtown streets.
“Black Bête”
Screening: Saturday, March 2, 1:00 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
(foreign language)
Director & Producer: Robin K.G.
(Thailand)
11 min
Pichit is a suave and sophisticated waiter in his 50s working in a Thai restaurant. While suggesting tonight's specialty to a couple of young diners, Tonkla, another waiter interrupts. Pichit apologizes to the diners, informing them there is a complication in the kitchen. He leaves promptly, but instead arrives in a secret room with a man named Boon, tied down to a chair. After the formal introductions, Pichit is keen to finish this clandestine meeting and head back to his customers. However, Boon, desperate to see his family, offers Pichit another deal, not knowing the sacrifices he offered might infringe on his perception of value and morality, and something he will never bring back.
(foreign language)
Director & Producer: Robin K.G.
(Thailand)
11 min
Pichit is a suave and sophisticated waiter in his 50s working in a Thai restaurant. While suggesting tonight's specialty to a couple of young diners, Tonkla, another waiter interrupts. Pichit apologizes to the diners, informing them there is a complication in the kitchen. He leaves promptly, but instead arrives in a secret room with a man named Boon, tied down to a chair. After the formal introductions, Pichit is keen to finish this clandestine meeting and head back to his customers. However, Boon, desperate to see his family, offers Pichit another deal, not knowing the sacrifices he offered might infringe on his perception of value and morality, and something he will never bring back.
“Not at Home”
Screening: Saturday, March 2, 1:00 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director: Arielle Kilker; Producer: Zachary Perez
19 min
Discontent, living in his RV, Gene decides it's time to use his mobile home for what it was made for. In hopes of filling that emptiness in his life, he travels to California. On his path, he comes across a young hitchhiking girl, River, who is just as lost as he is. With the help of his new travel companion, Gene discovers that what was missing in his life isn't what he expected.
Director: Arielle Kilker; Producer: Zachary Perez
19 min
Discontent, living in his RV, Gene decides it's time to use his mobile home for what it was made for. In hopes of filling that emptiness in his life, he travels to California. On his path, he comes across a young hitchhiking girl, River, who is just as lost as he is. With the help of his new travel companion, Gene discovers that what was missing in his life isn't what he expected.
student documentary
“Blighted Beauty”
Screening: Friday, March 1, 10:00 am, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director & Producer: Joe Brown
10 min
'Blighted Beauty' is a short documentary that presents the beauty of urban decay through the eyes (and photography) of urban explorer Naaman Fletcher. The film follows Naaman as he tramps through an abandoned hotel in the center of Birmingham, AL.
Director & Producer: Joe Brown
10 min
'Blighted Beauty' is a short documentary that presents the beauty of urban decay through the eyes (and photography) of urban explorer Naaman Fletcher. The film follows Naaman as he tramps through an abandoned hotel in the center of Birmingham, AL.
“grandmothers” (abuelas)
Screening: Thursday, February 28, 8:30 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director: Afarin Eghbal; Producer: Kasia Malipan
(United Kingdom)
10 min
In a small apartment in Buenos Aires, an old woman eagerly awaits the birth of her grandchild and all the joys of becoming a grandmother. However, horrific circumstances mean that she will be forced to wait for over 30 years. "Abuelas" explores the traumatic ramifications of General Videla's military dictatorship in Argentina from 1976-83.
Director: Afarin Eghbal; Producer: Kasia Malipan
(United Kingdom)
10 min
In a small apartment in Buenos Aires, an old woman eagerly awaits the birth of her grandchild and all the joys of becoming a grandmother. However, horrific circumstances mean that she will be forced to wait for over 30 years. "Abuelas" explores the traumatic ramifications of General Videla's military dictatorship in Argentina from 1976-83.
“Never Got a Dime”
Screening: Friday, March 1, 10:00 am, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director & Producer: Shelby Hadden
14 min
"Never Got a Dime" is the story of Lilly Ledbetter, a former manager at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Gadsden, Alabama. Ledbetter began working at Goodyear in 1979, only wanting to work hard and earn a living. Nineteen years later, an anonymous note left in her mailbox provided information that would change the course of history.
Director & Producer: Shelby Hadden
14 min
"Never Got a Dime" is the story of Lilly Ledbetter, a former manager at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Gadsden, Alabama. Ledbetter began working at Goodyear in 1979, only wanting to work hard and earn a living. Nineteen years later, an anonymous note left in her mailbox provided information that would change the course of history.
“Amends With the Past”
Screening: Friday, March 1, 10:00 am, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Directors: Bryan Anders & Jake Posey; Producers: Kate Nelson & Dwight Cammeron
12 min
Since childhood, Mike Parker had a strong beginning in a wide range of sports. As he grew in age, his talent also grew. Despite his athleticism, Mike was drawn to a more popular partying lifestyle and his promise was dwindled away completely on July 4th 2004. The documentary is a compelling and raw tale of a young man's adaptation to life after an accident and the struggle with the realities that come with a new life.
Directors: Bryan Anders & Jake Posey; Producers: Kate Nelson & Dwight Cammeron
12 min
Since childhood, Mike Parker had a strong beginning in a wide range of sports. As he grew in age, his talent also grew. Despite his athleticism, Mike was drawn to a more popular partying lifestyle and his promise was dwindled away completely on July 4th 2004. The documentary is a compelling and raw tale of a young man's adaptation to life after an accident and the struggle with the realities that come with a new life.
vanguard
“mouth wide open, ears shut tight" (Bepe Paur Ve'oznaim Atzumot)
Screening: Thursday, February 28, 8:30 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
(foreign language)
Director: Emily Noy
(Israel)
15 min
A day in the life of a young woman living a silent, lonely life with her friend the fish. The silence is broken when a new tenant comes to live in the apartment next door. Notwithstanding the constant sounds and noise penetrating through from the other side of the wall and perhaps because of them, the young woman finds herself falling in love with her neighbor.
(foreign language)
Director: Emily Noy
(Israel)
15 min
A day in the life of a young woman living a silent, lonely life with her friend the fish. The silence is broken when a new tenant comes to live in the apartment next door. Notwithstanding the constant sounds and noise penetrating through from the other side of the wall and perhaps because of them, the young woman finds herself falling in love with her neighbor.
“Retrocognition”
Screening: Thursday, February 28, 8:30 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director & Producer: Eric Patrick
18 min
'Retrocognition' is simultaneously a filmic archeology and a social critique. The film re-contextualizes found assets and animated techniques into a decaying narrative that critiques the meme of the nuclear family found in sitcoms. By exploiting the lingering residue of found assets and spectator expectations of animations, cartoons, and sitcoms, 'Retrocognition' discovers unconscious intent and cultural bias in its treatment of the nuclear family.
Director & Producer: Eric Patrick
18 min
'Retrocognition' is simultaneously a filmic archeology and a social critique. The film re-contextualizes found assets and animated techniques into a decaying narrative that critiques the meme of the nuclear family found in sitcoms. By exploiting the lingering residue of found assets and spectator expectations of animations, cartoons, and sitcoms, 'Retrocognition' discovers unconscious intent and cultural bias in its treatment of the nuclear family.
“double occupancy" (Zweibettzimmer)”
Screening: Saturday, March 2, 2:45 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
(foreign language)
Director & Producer: Fabian Giessler
(Germany)
10 min
Two old men share a hospital room, in which the window is the only connection to the outside world and thus becomes a highly demanded resource. The short film "Double Occupancy" is a dark parable about the greed of man - an animated, psychological intimate play about the power of imagination and illusion.
(foreign language)
Director & Producer: Fabian Giessler
(Germany)
10 min
Two old men share a hospital room, in which the window is the only connection to the outside world and thus becomes a highly demanded resource. The short film "Double Occupancy" is a dark parable about the greed of man - an animated, psychological intimate play about the power of imagination and illusion.
“Fallin' for You”
Screening: Thursday, February 28, 8:30 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director: Ursula Ellis; Producer: Emerson Nosek
5 min
In this ambitious and unconventionally romantic music video, different elements of graphic novels, Charlie Chaplin comedy, and indie hipster chic converge to tell the story of an artist searching for his muse in a waitress whose face he has never actually seen. As the artist makes his way through the city of Chicago, he has help along the way from his bohemian friends, until he makes his way through her door. After confronting her overbearing father, he finally reaches his muse, only to find something he never expected.
Director: Ursula Ellis; Producer: Emerson Nosek
5 min
In this ambitious and unconventionally romantic music video, different elements of graphic novels, Charlie Chaplin comedy, and indie hipster chic converge to tell the story of an artist searching for his muse in a waitress whose face he has never actually seen. As the artist makes his way through the city of Chicago, he has help along the way from his bohemian friends, until he makes his way through her door. After confronting her overbearing father, he finally reaches his muse, only to find something he never expected.
“in her blacksmith's eye" (DANS L'OEIL DE LA FORGERONNE)
Screening: Thursday, February 28, 8:30 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
(foreign language)
Director & Producer: Guy Pelletier
(Canada)
19 min
We witness the creation of a metallic sculpture by French-Canadian artist Marie-JosÃe Roy. We follow the artist from the very beginning, as she hammers her way in raw material. Three parallel point of views interact, until the final encounter with the finished piece. The first one: a plain, natural observation of the artist working. The second one: a fantasy about how the sculpture itself could 'experience' its own birth and first perceptions of the world. This fantasy is done by way of Stop-Motion technique. The third one being the artist herself silently giving us hints about her views on her work. This film is not exactly a film ABOUT an artist; it is a film done WITH the artist.
(foreign language)
Director & Producer: Guy Pelletier
(Canada)
19 min
We witness the creation of a metallic sculpture by French-Canadian artist Marie-JosÃe Roy. We follow the artist from the very beginning, as she hammers her way in raw material. Three parallel point of views interact, until the final encounter with the finished piece. The first one: a plain, natural observation of the artist working. The second one: a fantasy about how the sculpture itself could 'experience' its own birth and first perceptions of the world. This fantasy is done by way of Stop-Motion technique. The third one being the artist herself silently giving us hints about her views on her work. This film is not exactly a film ABOUT an artist; it is a film done WITH the artist.
shoals spotlight
“Redefining Awesome: John Munson's Dream”
Screening: Thursday, February 28, 8:30 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director & Producer: Trey Alexander
16 min
John Munson gets on Jeopardy and draws his name shaped like a dick.
Director & Producer: Trey Alexander
16 min
John Munson gets on Jeopardy and draws his name shaped like a dick.
young filmmaker
“Letting Go”
Screening: Thursday, February 28, 7:00 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director: Cameron MacKenzie
7 min
'Letting Go' is a short film about a tough-minded young girl who goes through several different stages of grief after the death of someone important to her, until she discovers it's OK to go on just like the land around her will go on. After the old farmer dies, the girl goes through shock/denial, pain/anger, bargaining with 'God' (which she does in her 'personal church' ... the lake), feeling lonely, almost lost, until she finally reaches a place of acceptance, and possibly understanding about the event. It is a combination of passage of time and being around and observing all the life still remaining all over the farm that got the girl through her grief.
Director: Cameron MacKenzie
7 min
'Letting Go' is a short film about a tough-minded young girl who goes through several different stages of grief after the death of someone important to her, until she discovers it's OK to go on just like the land around her will go on. After the old farmer dies, the girl goes through shock/denial, pain/anger, bargaining with 'God' (which she does in her 'personal church' ... the lake), feeling lonely, almost lost, until she finally reaches a place of acceptance, and possibly understanding about the event. It is a combination of passage of time and being around and observing all the life still remaining all over the farm that got the girl through her grief.
“Day of Silence”
Screening: Thursday, February 28, 7:00 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director & Producer: Gerry Orz
22 min
Gerry Orz is a 9-year old that believes he can change the world and make it a better place with his movies. His latest work is an educational and moving film "Day of Silence" where main character, Adam Syder, is dealing with bullying at school while trying to protect his sister and support his gay parents.
Director & Producer: Gerry Orz
22 min
Gerry Orz is a 9-year old that believes he can change the world and make it a better place with his movies. His latest work is an educational and moving film "Day of Silence" where main character, Adam Syder, is dealing with bullying at school while trying to protect his sister and support his gay parents.
“Alone Together”
Screening: Thursday, February 28, 7:00 pm, UNA Communications Bldg 131
Director & Producer: Ben Kadie
24 min
A story of shipwrecks and love -- After a terrible ocean storm, Brendan finds himself on a Chilean island with Eloise, the girl of his secret dreams. Alone together for the first time, the two grow close, yet Brendan worries: if they leave the island will Eloise still need him?
Director & Producer: Ben Kadie
24 min
A story of shipwrecks and love -- After a terrible ocean storm, Brendan finds himself on a Chilean island with Eloise, the girl of his secret dreams. Alone together for the first time, the two grow close, yet Brendan worries: if they leave the island will Eloise still need him?
Feature screenplays
"Life in ashes"
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Kraynak
Nestor and Blake couldn't be more differing brothers, but when Blake dies and names drug addicted and estranged Nestor to be the one to spread his ashes across Europe, Nestor embarks on the journey of two lifetimes, rediscovering the brother he lost and uniting the family he didn't even know he had.
Nestor and Blake couldn't be more differing brothers, but when Blake dies and names drug addicted and estranged Nestor to be the one to spread his ashes across Europe, Nestor embarks on the journey of two lifetimes, rediscovering the brother he lost and uniting the family he didn't even know he had.
"The Rise of bryce mcgraw"
Screenwriter: Corey Womack
Hutch, a dejected 'small-town, success story' returns home to find his eccentric best friend, Bryce McGraw running for mayor of their tiny town -- much to the chagrin of the older citizens. As Bryce pushes the town to it's breaking point, Hutch struggles to keep everyone on an even keel.
Hutch, a dejected 'small-town, success story' returns home to find his eccentric best friend, Bryce McGraw running for mayor of their tiny town -- much to the chagrin of the older citizens. As Bryce pushes the town to it's breaking point, Hutch struggles to keep everyone on an even keel.
“Hunter Creek”
Screenwriter: Joe Snowden
A member of the Creek Nation and veteran of World War II moves to a rural community near Birmingham to take a job at a steel mill. He encounters both prejudice and acceptance from whites and blacks alike. His neighbor, the local minister, is an avid hunter who chose not to go to war. Their young sons make an accidental discovery, and the two men must somehow work together in their own ways to protect their families' lives.
A member of the Creek Nation and veteran of World War II moves to a rural community near Birmingham to take a job at a steel mill. He encounters both prejudice and acceptance from whites and blacks alike. His neighbor, the local minister, is an avid hunter who chose not to go to war. Their young sons make an accidental discovery, and the two men must somehow work together in their own ways to protect their families' lives.
“Murder at Cane Creek”
Screenwriter: Beth McKinney
Immediately after Gabby Sullivan is appointed interim Sheriff of a small town, there is a vicious double murder and bank robbery. FBI agent Jack Kelley sees this case as a chance to get a promotion to a bigger more exciting city and quickly accuses four boys. Believing they are innocent and finding herself alone in this belief, Gabby must confront her own insecurities. She accomplishes this by finding the strength to stand up to Kelley, friends, family and threats from the actual criminals to prove the boys are innocent.
Immediately after Gabby Sullivan is appointed interim Sheriff of a small town, there is a vicious double murder and bank robbery. FBI agent Jack Kelley sees this case as a chance to get a promotion to a bigger more exciting city and quickly accuses four boys. Believing they are innocent and finding herself alone in this belief, Gabby must confront her own insecurities. She accomplishes this by finding the strength to stand up to Kelley, friends, family and threats from the actual criminals to prove the boys are innocent.
“Lifetime Loser”
Screenwriter: James Ross
A young golf pro tolerates fifteen years of zany actions from his elderly partner only to be ripped away from the business by fraud, greed, and white-collar crime.
A young golf pro tolerates fifteen years of zany actions from his elderly partner only to be ripped away from the business by fraud, greed, and white-collar crime.
“Blue Star”
Screenwriter: Bridget Flanery-Fownes
Bernadette Reed is the only singer to have won Voice of Omaha two years in a row. Unfortunately, that was sixteen years ago. More unfortunate still, is that her dementia-stricken father believes that it was just yesterday. As the 2012 competition approaches, 'Bernie' has to decide whether she can shake off a string of tepid relationships, a fall from the high rung on the employment ladder, and her druggy brother's absconding with the family’s life savings, in order to give her dad (and herself) one last taste of victory.
Bernadette Reed is the only singer to have won Voice of Omaha two years in a row. Unfortunately, that was sixteen years ago. More unfortunate still, is that her dementia-stricken father believes that it was just yesterday. As the 2012 competition approaches, 'Bernie' has to decide whether she can shake off a string of tepid relationships, a fall from the high rung on the employment ladder, and her druggy brother's absconding with the family’s life savings, in order to give her dad (and herself) one last taste of victory.
“Greetings from Shangri-La”
Screenwriter: Blue Spruell
An unruly boy must make it through military school, guided by his late father's journal from World War II.
An unruly boy must make it through military school, guided by his late father's journal from World War II.
“Mr Robert's Bones 3.1b”
Screenwriter: Gary Gautier
'Mr. Robert's Bones' sends two sisters, Annie and Melissa, and their friend, Cedric, into a haunted house on a quest for hidden silver. Little do they know that the path to the silver will pit them against long-forgotten ghosts with their own agenda and the house's dark memories of racism and betrayal. The quest for the silver is especially nerve-racking for Annie, the kid who actually sees the ghosts, both of her deceased mother and of the bygone denizens of the house. Her friends want to believe her but can't, and she herself is torn between running away from it all and following the ghosts into the house's dark history.
'Mr. Robert's Bones' sends two sisters, Annie and Melissa, and their friend, Cedric, into a haunted house on a quest for hidden silver. Little do they know that the path to the silver will pit them against long-forgotten ghosts with their own agenda and the house's dark memories of racism and betrayal. The quest for the silver is especially nerve-racking for Annie, the kid who actually sees the ghosts, both of her deceased mother and of the bygone denizens of the house. Her friends want to believe her but can't, and she herself is torn between running away from it all and following the ghosts into the house's dark history.
“Quest for Light, Adventure of the Magi”
Screenwriter: Byron Anderson
Quest for Light, Adventure of the Magi, is the story of the Bible's Persian priests who are captivated by an extraordinary star, battle evil, and struggle with their faith until they are transformed by God on their way to Bethlehem. Their journey occurs along the Silk Road, the first century's information super highway, where we meet the soldiers, merchants, and other travelers whose lives intersect with the Magi. Based on Scripture and historical accounts of the era, Quest provides a fresh and unique perspective on the events and circumstances surrounding Christ's birth. The significance of God's star and the role of the Magi are highlighted in the Christmas miracle of God coming to live among men, as a baby born to a virgin.
Quest for Light, Adventure of the Magi, is the story of the Bible's Persian priests who are captivated by an extraordinary star, battle evil, and struggle with their faith until they are transformed by God on their way to Bethlehem. Their journey occurs along the Silk Road, the first century's information super highway, where we meet the soldiers, merchants, and other travelers whose lives intersect with the Magi. Based on Scripture and historical accounts of the era, Quest provides a fresh and unique perspective on the events and circumstances surrounding Christ's birth. The significance of God's star and the role of the Magi are highlighted in the Christmas miracle of God coming to live among men, as a baby born to a virgin.
“A Year Without Ordinary Time”
Screenwriter: Kevin Sedelmeier
Over the course of one extraordinary year, a priest in rural Tennessee comes to a crossroads in his life, falls in love, loses his faith, and gets it back.
Over the course of one extraordinary year, a priest in rural Tennessee comes to a crossroads in his life, falls in love, loses his faith, and gets it back.
“WILLIAM, WILL YOU DANCE?”
Screenwriter: Mary Huckstep
After his mother dies, a lonely Scots farmer decides it’s time to find a wife, then discovers he doesn’t know a thing about courtship or socializing.
After his mother dies, a lonely Scots farmer decides it’s time to find a wife, then discovers he doesn’t know a thing about courtship or socializing.
“The UnEngagement 2-7-11”
Screenwriter: Laura Grabowski-Cotton
The UnEngagement is the story of a marriage counselor who has become so jaded by the many couples he sees that he has decided that never wants to get married. When he becomes accidentally engaged to his romance-obsessed girlfriend, he decides that the only way to break-off the wedding without losing her is to secretly sabotage the wedding planning.
The UnEngagement is the story of a marriage counselor who has become so jaded by the many couples he sees that he has decided that never wants to get married. When he becomes accidentally engaged to his romance-obsessed girlfriend, he decides that the only way to break-off the wedding without losing her is to secretly sabotage the wedding planning.
Short screenplays
“THIS MODERN MAN IS BEAT”
Screenwriter: David Schroeder
In a world of cultural confusion, Habib bin Habib al Fulan faces discrimination while trying to pawn his guitar and reconcile with his young wife.
In a world of cultural confusion, Habib bin Habib al Fulan faces discrimination while trying to pawn his guitar and reconcile with his young wife.
“El Minuto”
Screenwriter: Guy Blair Scott
EL Minuto, The One Minute Whale, is a story of one small boy who is granted his wish of being just like everyone else. Our boy lives in the coastal city of Tumaco, Colombia where his playground is the Pacific Ocean and the wide and plentiful Miracle Beach. He receives a gift of cleft surgery to restore and repair his life, smile and voice. Now, he is just like everybody else.
EL Minuto, The One Minute Whale, is a story of one small boy who is granted his wish of being just like everyone else. Our boy lives in the coastal city of Tumaco, Colombia where his playground is the Pacific Ocean and the wide and plentiful Miracle Beach. He receives a gift of cleft surgery to restore and repair his life, smile and voice. Now, he is just like everybody else.
“Small Signs”
Screenwriter: John Moon
A comedic fantasy about a young woman who learns the power of saying 'yes' when life offers us a choice.
A comedic fantasy about a young woman who learns the power of saying 'yes' when life offers us a choice.
“Happy New Year, Mr. Kates!”
Screenwriter: Bob Pondillo
A crabby old man in a nursing home finally learns the meaning of life during a supernatural encounter on New Year's Eve.
A crabby old man in a nursing home finally learns the meaning of life during a supernatural encounter on New Year's Eve.
“Transhumans”
Screenwriter: Alex Sobol
Transhumans is a science-fiction dramedy about Ray, a man deathly afraid of machines who is unaware that technology is far closer to home than he thinks.
Transhumans is a science-fiction dramedy about Ray, a man deathly afraid of machines who is unaware that technology is far closer to home than he thinks.
“CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: Accident”
Screenwriter: David Schroeder
Larry David has a hard time being smart without being an ass. A traffic violation leads Larry David to traffic court and community service as a traffic cross walk guard. Meanwhile, the hybrid car maybe a silent killer, and Jeff Green is losing weight while getting massaged.
Larry David has a hard time being smart without being an ass. A traffic violation leads Larry David to traffic court and community service as a traffic cross walk guard. Meanwhile, the hybrid car maybe a silent killer, and Jeff Green is losing weight while getting massaged.
