Dances With Films: Archives



								A DANCE OF TWO USA, 2009, Super16, 16 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2009) Dir: Andre Hoven • Writers: Andre Hoven, Sabine Purviance • Prod: Sabine Purviance Cast: Robert Keiper, Cheryl Dent The story of Ray, a recently retired entrepreneur and Sylvia, his thirty year younger girlfriend. Ray, after fulfilling the American dream and living the life everybody dreams of, now struggles with the reality of what comes thereafter. Trying to make sense of his new existence he seeks love and understanding in Sylvia who is not able to give Ray the love he needs. A Dance of Two is a movie about the search for love, happiness and the acceptance of reality at the end. A GREY EULOGY AUSTRALIA, 2008, RED, 15 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2009) Dir: Tori Garrett • Writer: Sharlene Lea'uanae• Prod: Sally Madgwick Cast: Jacki Mison, Margi Brown Ash, Nicholas Cooper, Chris Betts Mekala, a mentally handicapped girl, who’s lived her life under the cover of her mum’s unconventional wings, attends her mother’s funeral. No longer in her mother’s care, the family have decided to commit Mekala to an institution. Mekala seems oblivious and incapable of challenging her planned fate, but in an impromptu moment she delivers a heart rendering eulogy that causes her family, and the rest of the ‘funeral mob’, to reconsider not only their decision but their 'black and white' view of the world. A MOVEMENT IN D MINOR USA, 2006, DIGITAL, 6 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2007) Writer/Dir/Prod: David Hall Cast: Paul Phillips, Kate Mackey, Clint Wright Like a still camera catching the quiet moments of life, A Movement in D Minor takes us into those places in the heart where there are no words. A man and a woman move through the moments of their life, coming together, having a child, losing their way, stepping apart, struggling alone. But always the music of Satie connects their heartbreak with tenderness and hope. What story do you see and hear in this hauntingly beautiful glimpse of a family in change, in movement? A SHORT RECESS CAN, 2008, Super16, 15 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2009) Dir: Glen McDonald • Writer: Simon Ogden • Prod: Paul Fler Cast: Dave Tompa, Glen McDonald, Lara Kelly An exploration of status and the social aspects of smoking cigarettes. A tense meeting between two strangers evolves into a very interesting conversation about women troubles, career planning, current fashions, and the latest tech gadgets, all the while enjoying some satisfying smokes. A BOUT DE TRUFFE - THE TRUFFLE HUNTER UK, 2007, 35mm, 15 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2007 - GRAND JURY AWARD) Writer/Dir/Prod: Tom Tagholm Cast: Stephane Cornicard, Barbara Jocelyn, Fizz Marcus, Julian Caddy, Gregory lukic, Michel Dacre, Michel Barber, David Bertrand. And introducing Pepper as Carinne After years of searching, a struggling truffle hunter makes the discovery of a lifetime. With devastating results on his relationship with his partner/lover/pig, Carinne. ABIGAIL USA, 2003, Super16, 6 min. (Southwest Premiere, DWF 2003) Writer/Dir: Kristina Sisco, Prod: Tim Estep Cast: Emily Miller, Deborah Miller, Allen Close When Abigail is ignored at a party, she sneaks away to the attic only to find an imaginary world and the perfect dancing partner. AIRBORN USA, 2002, Digital, 10 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2003) Writer/Dir/Prod: Daniel Foster • Cast: Daniel Foster Worship nothing but air, and you may get what you’ve longed for. And so much more. When the man in AIRBORN becomes a disciple of teachers who are nothing but air - high hilarity opens a paradoxical doorway to deep significance. What we worship on our altars may be as inane as manic blow-up dummies stationed in front of used car lots. Unorthodox teachers - the best kind - never stick around long. and when they deflate, hilarity mixes with a pitiful yet tenderr ache. Such sentimentality over the fate of inane blow-up dummies? Therein lies the improbable magic of AIRBORN. AIRPORT RIDE USA, 2006, HD, 7 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2007) Writer/Dir: James Hacking • Prods: J. Alan Davis, James Hacking, Simone Ling Cast: Jon Mozenter, James Handy, James Hacking In the City of Dreams, a son, with all the trappings of success, takes his ailing father to the airport. At this final goodbye, will the son be able tell his father the truth? ALARM USA, 2007, Super16, 15 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2007) Dir: Rick Curnutt • Writer: Chris Manz • Prod: Michelle Johnson Cast: Melissa Hunter, Michael Etzrodt, Joe Hendrix, Aaron Leddick, Monica Bugajski Abbie, a recent high school graduate, is haunted by her first and forced sexual encounter with her ex-boyfriend Jack. When the traumatic event keeps reoccurring in her dreams, Abbie switches to the graveyard shift at the drugstore she works at. In an effort to avoid the pain of dreaming, and therefore Jack's impending presence in her mind, Abbie tries to find ways of warding off sleep entirely; which ultimately take a toll on her physically and emotionally. Out of this experience Abbie is forced to confront her problem, by facing it at the source. ALL DRESSED UP USA, 2009, HD, 14 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2009) Dir: Jeremy Frindel • Writer/Prod: Rebecca Jupiter Cast: Rebecca Jupiter, Rob Hinderliter, Sarah Arikian, Jenn Star, Benjamin Smith Quirky Daphne’s love of costumes gives her another chance at love after a series of hilarious dating disasters. ABASSADORS DAY USA, 2007, DIGITAL, 21 min. (DWF 2007) Writer/Dir: Dave Kellum • Prods: Dave Kellum, Josh Steck, Tasha Unninayar Cast: Charles McKeithan, John Byrd Long after the end of the world, two diplomats must defuse a volatile international dilemma before the apocalypse happens for real. AMERICAN SINNER USA, 2007, HD, 24 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2007) Writer/Dir: Matt Freidell • Prods: Matt Freidell, Preston Zeller, Ryan Andersen, Hosea Chanchez Cast: De Anna Joy Brooks, J Anthony McCarthy, Rebecca Klingler, Aaron Kozak, Brian Maillard, Janiece Jary American Sinner, The Holy Broadcasting Network's first foray into Reality Programming, follows Cosmo and Mackenzie Carpenter, a quirky Evangelical couple as they try to 'Save' their rebellious, offensive daughter, Tiffany. However, when she turns up pregnant, things take on an even greater sense of urgency. Will Cosmo and Mackenzie be able to save their daughter AND grandchild before it's too late--or will she forever remain an American Sinner? AMERICA'S MONUMENT USA, 2001, Super35, 1 min. (Southwest Premiere, DWF 2003) Writer/Dir: Todd Felderstein, Prod: Tracy Mays Cast: Ben Meyerson, Denise Meyerson, Daniel Emmett, Portia Williams What could be more exciting than a cross-country adventure across this beautiful country we call America. Together, four great friends board their brand-new shiny red PT Cruiser then it’s off to New York City and that symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty, all while bopping to The Wiseguy’s "Oh, La, La" on the radio. Next stop, our nation’s capitol, Washington, D.C. before turning west to Mt. Rushmore. Continuing their journey it’s a visit to California and that famous Hollywood sign perched high atop the hills. Their anticipation is at it’s zenith as they motor their way up the coast to that ancient old growth Redwood and Sequoia mecca of "America’s National Forest". Except their arrival is met by large earthmovers and gargantuan tree-cutting mechanisms as they witness massive destruction and clear-cutting of the forest and all the life it supports. ANNIE PAUL USA, 1999, 35mm, 11 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2000) Dir: Michael Levine, Writers: Mitchell Whitfield, Michael Levine, Producers: Michael Levine, Mitchell Whitfield Cast: Mitchell Whitfield, Patrick Bristow, Leah Remini, Jeff Garlin Follow Paul Berman, a 32 year old man, on his quest to star in America’s most beloved musical. Since childhood, Paul’s ambition has been to play the part of Little Orphan Annie on Broadway. We follow Paul on his journey through the audition process and meet some of those who share his vision and some who don’t. ANNIVERSARY USA, 2000, 35mm, 19 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2000) Writer/Dir.: Amanda Gusack, Producers: Amanda Gusack, Gail Duncan, Aljor Perreras, Frank Smith, Jr. Cast: Craig Strong, Judi Beecher, Jill Basey, Mary Jo Burger A bickering couple celebrates their fifth anniversary, only to find they’ve been killed on the way to the celebration. Trying to escape the bizarre upscale purgatory they’ve been confined to, they rediscover their love for one another, and attempt a new commitment in death. ANTEBODY USA, 2004, 35mm, 17 min. (Los Angeles Premiere, DWF 2005) Writer/Dir: James P. Gleason • Prods: Stephanie L. Jones, Melissa Hook, James P. Gleason Cast: Henry LeBlanc, Kristin Carey, Herb Mendelsohn, Pierre Stahrre, John Rocha, Lou Briggs Lois Ambro has just received some terrible news. The body of her husband, Marty, has been found in the Los Angeles River. She is about to receive some even more startling news! The detectives are at a loss to explain it. The medical examiner has never seen anything like it. The Ambro family has no idea what happened, how it happened, who did it, or why, and are haunted by the prospect of a murder yet to come! The police may know how Marty died, Lois may know how Marty lived, but there’s something you don’t know about Martin David Ambro… ART OF THE DEAL USA, 1998, 16mm, 24 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 1998) Writer/Dir: Guy T. Koepp, Producers: Ryan J. Blank, Guy T. Koepp Cast: Gregory Beirne, Heidi Anderson, Chambers Stevens, Wally Wingert, Kerry Donovan, Guy Thomas, Kevin Ballentine Death comes for a young man’s soul. Thwarting Death’s attempt, the young man ends up holding Death for ransom. In response, the conglomerate known as “Heaven” sends Jesus to negotiate terms of the hostage release. ARTIFICIALLY SPEAKING USA, 2008, DV, 20min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2009) Writer/Dir: Todd Lampe • Prods: Bob and Gabriella Favarato Cast: Alan Sues, Karen Rambo, Lou Wagner, Stephanie Silverman, Joe Basile Where does artificial fruit flavoring come from? Artificial fruit, of course. Holly Hockenberry owns an artificial fruit farm, maintained by overworked gardner Sparky Schlosser. The farm is caught in the middle of a scandal regarding a case of tainted artificial fruit. Some questionable companies may be involved in a massive cover-up, which has caused the farm’s profit to plummet. Documentarian Terry Thistlewaite discovers the truth about artificial fruit in this fauxumentary. ASHES USA, 2002, Digital, 6 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2002) Dir/Prod: David Mack, Writers: David Mack, John J. Ordover • Cast: Jeanne LaSala, Peter Mugavero In a single scene, a romantic relationship and the physical universe both come to abrupt, tragic ends. AT FACE VALUE USA, 1999, 35mm, 27 min. (DWF 1999) Writer/Dir./Producer: Steven K. Akahoshi Cast: Felton Perry, Francois Chan, Anna Marie Horsford, Helen Martin, John Capodice, Terence Knox, Stoney Jackson Set during the day of the infamous O.J. Simpson low-speed car chase, AT FACE VALUE focuses upon Black/Asian race relations. Duke, an African-American construction worker is having a hard day as he is admonished at work by his boss and harassed by the L.A.P.D. on his way home. Meanwhile Kee Sung Par, a Korean immigrant who owns a small grocery store in South Central L.A., is having problems of his own. The pressures of each man collide when an argument breaks out between them about the price being charged for milk. Before the argument can escalate into violence, it is their sons that remind them of the larger picture. AUTOBANK USA, 2002, 35mm, 10 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2002) Writer/Dir: Matthew Ehlers, Prods: Joe Alessi, Matthew Ehlers • Cast: Daniel Mejak, Ken Dauer The tale of a bored bank teller at a drive through window who meets the strangest customer that ever lived. AWAKENING JOSHUA USA, 2002, Digital, 9 min. (West Coast Premiere, DWF 2003) Dirs: Lorie Hope, Zoe Joshua Tree Crying Wolf, Writer: Lorie Hope • Prod: Taolo Productions Cast: Lorie Hope, Zoe Joshua Tree Crying Wolf, Melissa Hirschenson, Todd Svoboda One man’s journey from death to the life beyond. THE BALL AUSTRALIA, 2003, Super16, 5 min. (Southwest Premiere, DWF 2003) Writer/Dir: Anny Slaterm Prods: Lily Hamdan, Serafina Froio, Anny Slater • Cast: Max Gillies, Gabby Millgate Ada has a passion for soccer! When her ball goes overboard, Ada jumps ship and finds herself washed ashore in Australia where she comes face-to-face with the fast-walking, fast-talking cricket-loving Aussie Prime Minister. BANDITOS USA, 2008, HD, 11 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2008) Writer: Vanessa Ragland • Dir: John Irwin • Prods: John Irwin, Phebe Wallace, Sandra Irwin, John Wallace, Stephen Irwin, GC and Mary Ellis, Kevin Noland, Mary, Theodore Bullard Cast: Vanessa Ragland, Amanda Shumate, Ray French Amanda and Vanessa are two city girls who share a romantic idea of the Old West. They have ventured out of their comfort zones and into the desert where they are determined to rough it. Despite their perfect outfits, rugged good looks, and hardy supply of whiskey, there are some things they weren’t prepared for... THE BAR USA, 2003, HD24, 16 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2003) Writer/Dir: Richard Warren Stern, Prods: Joel Shaw, Eric Reuther, Melanie Stern, Gillian Hemstead Cast: Curtis Armstrong, Valerie Asselin, Jesse Goff, Edward Bogie, Joel Shaw, Eric Reuther, Steven Shaw After one particularly bad night on stage, a struggling stand-up comic loses his last steady gig. Now facing his final curtain, he prowls the city streets looking for some new material. What he finds instead is a mysterious place known only as ‘The Bar’, where a beautiful bartender is serving up second chances on the rocks with a twist. BEAR ESSENTIALS USA, 2007, HD, 14 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2007) Writer/Dir: Tyler Stockton • Prod: Reagan Bond Cast: Darren Meekin, Paul Mullin, Dana Vinson, & Jeff Hall Scott's life is falling apart around him…literally. As his girlfriend Sarah throws him out for the last time he realizes that nothing is going to change her mind. Not even the Bear he has hired to deliver flowers and balloons for her birthday. Despite the failed last minute apology, Scott holds the Bear to his contract, forcing the speechless courier to accompany him for the rest of the evening. In one night Scott and the Bear will embark on an odyssey that will take them down strange paths and teach them the essentials of what it takes to make relationships survive. BEAUTY AND THE BISTRO USA, 2009, 16mm, 10 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2009) Dir/Prod: Sheldon Gleisser • Writer: Anne Flanagan Cast: Caitlin Morris, Clare Schmidt, Tim Fulton Suz can eat whatever she wants and still look like a super-model. Monica can smell a piece of chocolate cake and gain ten pounds. One day, they meet for lunch, and all the tensions in their friendship come to the surface. BEING HANDY ITALY/AUSTRALIA, 2009, HD, 7min. (West Coast Premiere, DWF 2009 - GRAND JURY AWARD - HON. MEN.) Writer/Dir/Prod: Vincenzo Cosentino Cast: Vincenzo Cosentino It is the incredible story of a hand named Handy that will do everything possible to become the best writer ever. Because it is the one who is different and can bring that difference to the world. BEYOND THE FENCES USA, 2007, 35mm, 19 min. (DWF 2008) Writer/Dir: Julie Custer • Prods: Julie Custer, Jody Custer Cast: Taylor Lipman, Helene McCardle, Wayne Thornton, Chad Olson, Heidi Krilanovich In 1930's Studio City, a little girl from the desert struggles to find a sense of belonging when forced to move in with grandparents she has never met. THE BIRTHMARK USA, 2001, 16mm, 16 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2001) Dirs: Mikael and Vanessa Kreuzriegler, Writers: Justin Wilson, Gonzo Teles, Prods: Ken Rodgers, Mikael Kreuzriegler Cast: Norman Victor, Sophie Chahinian, Danny Winterbottom, Rosalind Newman Based on the classic tale by Nathaniel Hawthorne, THE BIRTHMARK tells the story of a nineteenth century Alchemist and his fixation on the birthmark on his young wife’s cheek. THE BIRTHMARK is a haunting and lyrical story about love and obsession, and the search for perfection in an imperfect world. THE BITTERNESS USA, 2005, 16mm, 11 min. (DWF 2006) Writer/Dir: Kim Putman • Prods: Brooke Gaston, Rocky Bice Cast: Antoinette Saldana, Jon Chardiet, Annemarie Young, Yassmin Alers, Caryn Richman, Tom Chaney, Lindsay Petersen, Nicole Stewart, Terrah Wilson, Gerardo Reyes, Mark Bloom, Shawn Davis Alex, a sixteen year old girl, is trying to grow up in extreme circumstances. After she witnessed the murder of her mother as a child she is now haunted every night into a state of muteness. Kids at school, faculty, her best friend Benny and even her older sister Kelli can’t help her overcome the one thing that stands in her way of normalcy, facing her mother’s killer. BLACK WEDDING USA, 2003, 16mm, 20 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2003) Writer/Dir: Scott Peters, Prod: Mimi Nguyen • Cast: Wayne Thornton, Lorrayne Matias, Drago Sumonja A psychological horror about a doctor who can’t bear to part with his patient, even after her deatth. Inspired by a true story that is a haunting portrayal of a man’s decent into madness. BLAME USA, 2006, DIGITAL, 24 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2006) Dir: Brian Buccellato • Writers/Prods: Brian Buccellato and Scott Tucker Cast: Renae Geerlings, Scott Tucker, T S Joseph, Ryon Nixon, Glen Ratcliffe, Melissa Zanit, Amy Black Megan is devastated by the sudden death of her daughter. She blames her ex-boyfriend Leo and seeks revenge in the hope of getting closure. But neither is prepared for the consequences of her actions. Graff is a veteran police officer on the payroll of a drug kingpin. Moss is his young partner who wants in. But when Moss is finally given the chance to prove himself to the grief stricken kingpin, Moss is confronted with the harsh realities of blurring the line between good and bad. Murder and revenge, are at the center of this dramatic thriller that explores the darker side of parental devotion and accountability. BLESS YOU USA, 2005, 35mm, 2 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2005) Writer/Dir/Prod: Sheldon Gleisser Cast: Emily Back, ShaRonda Brown, Brad Higgenbotham, Jason Donnelly, Adrian Ng A class is given a lecture in Modern Folklore--with surprising results! BLINDED USA, 2007, DV, 7 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2008) Writers: Jacob Burris, Clay Westervelt • Dir: Clay Westervelt • Prods: Clay Westervelt, Cheryl Black Cast: Jocelyn Hart, Julie Wittner, Simon Anthony, Monica Allgeier, Antonio Quinn, Shannon Welles Produced and photographed by Imaginaut Entertainment as an experiment in 24h film making. This short was written, shot and edited in one 24h period. Shot using HVX200 in standard definition utilizing P2 card technology and DVX100B recording directly to hard drives. Plot: A woman suspects her husband of adultery. A private investigator claims her husband is innocent, but strangely refuses to turn over surveillance photos. THE BOARDROOM USA, 2002, 35mm, 3 min. (West Coast Premiere, DWF 2002) Dir: Mike Wollaeger, Writers: Jeremy Levin, Mike Wollaeger, Prods: Kayla Thames, Julie Quinn Cast: Patricia Belcher, Benjamin J. Burdick, David Jahn, Michael O’Neill After a home-improvement company comes off a losing quarter, a young executive draws criticism for his proposal to turn the company around. THE BODY USA, 2004, 35mm, 10 min. (West Coast Premiere, DWF 2004) Dir: Jeffrey Hunt • Writers: Craig Dittrich • Prods: Ruby Stillwater, Mark Murphy • Cast: Al Sapienza, Michael Wiles, Laura Grady An arrogant criminal defense attorney defends himself in a cat and mouse police interrogation concerning thedisappearance of his attractive intern. As he coolly spins his lies to the dogged detective, the truth behindthe brutal rape and murder is revealed. But without a body, can the detective prove his case? BONNIE AND CLYDE: END OF THE LINE USA, 2007, Super16, 17 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2007) Dir: Elaine Zicree • Writer: Dixie Lee Sedgwick • Prods: Kevin King and Dixie Lee Sedgwick Cast: Dominic Comperatore, Dixie Lee Sedgwick The real-life struggles of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were both compelling and profound. Coming from rural poverty in the tumultuous days of the Great Depression, they were confonted by authority figures who were often corrupt and uncaring and judged life as cheap. Through the course of our drama, instead of these dark forces driving them against each other, Bonnie and Clyde unite in a last stand to free others from the same fate which drew Clyde down into an existence he could no longer tolerate. Injured and tormented by ghosts of the past, they hide from the law and confront their fears, resolving to fight the forces that bring about their untimely deaths...and catapult them into legend. Bonnie Parkers poem 'End of the Line' is used predominantly in this piece. BOOB JOBS & JESUS USA, 2007, HD, 15 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2008) Writer: Ursula Whittaker • Dirs: Marshall McCabe, Ursula Whittaker • Prods: Margaret Buckley, Tamra Raven, Ursula Whittaker • Cast: Alex Boling, Wyatt Chapman, Kathy Christopherson, Julia Dietschak, Carolyn Hennesy, Gwen Holloway, Emily Merryn, Rebecca O’Brien, Jamie Prijatel, Tamra Raven, Wendy Shapero, David St. James, Ursula Whittaker, Bob Wilson All the pain and suffering Carlin Glass has endured in her life is finally going to pay off today at her first book signing for her debut novel. Unfortunately the event nis turning out to be be as disappointing as her life, that is until the book signing is crashed by the novel’s unwilling subject, her ever eccentric mother. THE BOOGEYMAN'S BIRTHDAY USA, 2002, Digital, 10 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2002) Writer/Dir/Prod: Scott Patch • Cast: Bryson Lang After thousands of years of frightening children in their beds, The Boogeyman is saddened to realize that he’s never had a friend. Despite his horrific physical appearance and lack of people-skills, he becomes determined to befriend a child in time for his birthday. THE BOOK OF TOMORROW USA, 2008, 35mm, 20 min. (DWF 2009) Dir: David Yohe • Writers: David Yohe, Rosy Perez, David Wayne Leslie • Prods: Thom Spitler, David Yohe, Marcus Metsala • Cast: Ryan Slough, Leigh Hill, Chriss Anglin In sleepy Robertstown, a young boy, Billy Allen, must deal with both a demanding father and being the new kid in town. While cleaning out an old shed, Billy uncovers a long-forgotten chest that holds an out of place comic, “The Book of Tomorrow”. In time, Billy discovers the mysterious nature of the book and is pulled into an incredible adventure. While the magic comic book reflects current happenings, it also reveals the future. Billy must make some difficult choices, believing in himself to do what's right. He learns that really big things can happen, even in Robertstown. BOTTLED UP USA, 2008, HD, 20 min. (DWF 2009) Dir: Tony Wise • Story: Warren Ostergard, Tony Wise • Writers: Paul Conway, Tony Wise • Prods: Warren Ostergard, Paul Geffre • Co-Prod: Jasper Wood • Cast: Jasper Wood, Warren Ostergard, Tonya Cornelisse, Megan Molloy Charles and Myra attempt to reignite their marriage by taking a trip to the desert only to be detoured by a most unusual couple. While his wife waits at the cottage, Charles comes to the aid of Peach, a weathered young local, and her deranged boyfriend, Max. Soon after, Charles €nds himself immersed in the couple’s twisted relationship, helpless in the middle of the Mojave Desert, in the grips of unspeakable rage. THE BOTTOM LINE USA, 2003, Super16, 15 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2003) Writer/Dir: Don Reilly, Prods: Karl Makinen, Kirsty Payne • Cast: Don Reilly, Courtney Rackley, Matt MacKenzie A methodical accountant with a cryptic to-do list chooses suicide rather than face financial scandal. But one item on his list refuses to be checked off: his girlfriend. She discovers his intention and nearly shames him back to life in this farcical look at tainted love and corporate fraud. THE BOX USA, 2002, Digital, 3 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2003) Dir/Prod: Joel Fendelman • Cast: RenaZance, Kyunnie Shuman The poetic journey of a young man’s realization of the urban walls that surround him. BOXED USA, 2006, Super16, 13 min. (DWF 2006) Writer/Dir/Prod: Jennifer Sharp Cast: Susan Dalian, Gary Poux, William Charlton, Jossie Thacker, Carrie Ann Brooke A short film about the baggage from our past that interferes with the future. BREAKING UP WITH MAGGIE MOORE CANADA, 2001, 35mm, 29 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2001) Writer/Dir: David Burkman, Prods: David Burkman, Jamil A. Khan • Cast: David Noroña, Alison Simpson, Peter Bedgood Fixated on bridal magazines and wedding rings, Maggie is obsessed with marriage, and all she wants is for her boyfriend, Alex, to propose. But Alex would rather spend time logging thoughts in his diary than relating to Maggie's needs. So when Maggie sneaks a peek at that precious diary of his and discovers his doubts about her and the future of their relationship, she breaks up with him. Alex scours his diary himself, propelling us into the past, in a search both moving and hilarious, to discover where things went wrong and how to set them right. BRICKS AND ASHES USA, 2009, HDV, 8 min. (WORLD Premiere, DWF 2009) Dir: Ron Roggé • Writer: Tom Kiesche • Prods: Michelle Graci, Tom Kiesche, Ricardo Mamood-Vega • Cast: Tom Kiesche, Ricardo Mamood-Vega, Frank Noel In the old west, characters clash, sometimes with dangerous results. In these times, vengence is served daily, and frequently blurs the lines between good and evil.... BRUNO USA, 2007, 16mm, 34 min. (West Coast Premiere, DWF 2007) Writer/Dir: Sam Goetz • Prods: Tara Dolack, Jonathan Yi, Sam Goetz Cast: Mike Goetz, Sam Goetz, Carla Tassara, Sarah Miller, Amy Rhodes The story of an asthmatic misanthropic bicycle enthusiast named Derek and his sensitive all-american sitcom-loving cousin Bruno. The two opposites live together in a small house in Trenton, NJ with Bruno's mom, a disgruntled old woman named Aunt Sarah. Bruno's unabashed emotion reflects the intimacy Derek's life lacks, so Derek lunges at him, gasping, trying to beat out of Bruno what he can't have for himself. Told as a mixture of color flashbacks and black and white here and now, it's a tragic and hilarious map of the heart's quest for authenticity. BURNING PASSION USA, 1999, 35mm, 20 min. (West Coast Premiere, DWF 1999) Writer/Dir: Brian Belefant, Producer: Janet Ferrari • Cast: Danny Fehsenfeld, Montana Nolte, Cory Milano, Kirsten Newman At 14, Matthew Miller discovers he suffers from an unusual sexual dysfunction - he ejaculates fire. Needless to say his love life is far from normal.