Morning
Director: Thomas Decker
7min.
As early morning rays of sunlight fill a room, an alarm clock announces the beginning of another day. But it's tough getting up in the morning, especially for the groggy young man in this story. Fortunately he has a lot of help, in this 2D animated film. Led by the drill-sergeant alarm clock, a squadron of dedicated household and grooming products comes to life to help him get ready for the day. From a swing-dancing toothbrush and toothpaste to an electric razor transforming into a vintage fighter plane, the characters work against a demanding deadline as plain as the hands on the alarm clock's face. Their goal, this day and every day--to ensure that this Everyman gets to work on time.
Great American Pigeon Race
Director: Diane Namm
5 min.
Six persecuted pigeons compete in a cutthroat race to be the first to claim the most prized pigeon real estate in the land. But when their antics endanger a human working on the roost, they have to choose between wining or saving a dreaded human.
Ley Ley
Director: Parvis Valavioun
12 min.
Meeting of Samarion a 6 year old happy girl with Heinz a mahatma old vagabund,which is hungry.....
My Grandfather's Ship
Director: Trevor Jones
4 min.
When Brendan's Grandfather passes away, he goes on an incredible journey into the deepest depths of his soul to mend the broken piece his grandfather left behind.
Sad Robot
Director: David Wendl
4 min. (USA)
A rusty old robot living under a stormy cloud of depression flees from a happy energetic girl who wants to cheer him up.
8 Second Dance
Director: Trey Moya
8 min.
Meet Bart Tyler, a cocky up-and-comer in the dangerous sport of professional bull riding. Live the passion and drama, as a documentary film crew records Bart's struggle to escape his father's looming shadow, the infamous Bill 'The Buzzerbeater' Tyler, and become the champion he was meant to be.
Adams Tallit
Director: Justin Olstein
17 min. (Australia)
A reclusive, recently widowed Holocaust survivor reluctantly babysits her vivacious young grandson, and discovers that life can be better in the company of others.
White Knight
Director: Jesse Baget
90 min.
Leroy Lowe (Tom Sizemore), grand dragon of the Texas Ku Klux Klan confronts everything he's been taught to hate when he's sentenced to three years of hard labor on a prison work farm, where Warden Merville (Stacy Keach), dead set on rehabilitating Leroy, chooses Emilio (Hector Jimenez), a Hispanic field worker imprisoned for fighting for labor rights, to be his cellmate.
Hold The Mayo
Director: Jeffrey Williams
8 min.
Premiere Status: New Mexico PremiereSam is a beleaguered sandwich store clerk who is having a very bad day. Then he has a life-altering encounter with Frank - a force of nature who believes the customer is always right. Horribly, horribly right.
Death by medicine takes a hard examination at the dominant medical paradigm contributing to America's health crisis. Base on Gary Null's ground breaking book on the hundred of thousand of injuries and deaths caused by conventional medicine.
Followed
Director: James Kicklighter
20 min. (USA)
From Hugo-award winning writer Will McIntosh, 'Followed' is a socially conscious monster movie in which zombies symbolize society's disadvantaged and oppressed.
John Gray Director: Chris Westfield
8 min.
John Gray writes his almanac of Life, Love and the Tending of Oats while his steam-powered world spirals out of control.
Figure Ground Director: Scott Ligon
11 min. (USA)
Award winning director Scott Ligon documents the process of his father's death, eventually coming to terms with it not as a tragedy but as an inevitable part of life. Figure-Ground involved a very intense filming schedule in multiple locations with coordination of a cast and crew of over 50 people. The film is a hybrid of modified live action video, composite images and painted animation, all seamlessly integrated to create a unique and distinctive look to the finished film.
Kinship Director: Chris Westfield
7 min. (USA)
Out of chances, two brothers are on the run from a posse of gunmen.
Fuzzy Connections Director: Jason Weissbrod
19 min. (USA)
Clarence and Schmiddy have been best friends since they were kids. Now we find them as adults and the two have gone on separate paths, but still remain friends. Clarence has become a rock n' roll star and has succumb to the ways of sex and drugs. Schmiddy on the other hand is introverted and has recently lost his parents and broken up with a long term girlfriend. After Schmiddy finds out that Clarence slept with his girlfriend after a concert, Shcmiddy is feeling downtrodden. Clarence has decided to go into re-hab for his sex and drug addiction. Our story 'Fuzzy Connections' begins here, with our main characters feeling not too connected. Fuzzy Connections is a dark comedy that explores the love between two friends.
The Couple Director: Alison Chernick
10 min. (USA)
An actress and screenwriter sit down with a magazine reporter to discuss their film and their relationship. Juliette Bennett has won Best Actor in A Short Film and Best Actor in A Short Comedy at the May 2011 San Francisco's 'Best Actor In A Film Festival.' for her performance in The Couple.
Kim the Waitress Director: Scott Eriksson
9 min. (USA)
What happens when you are obsessed with someone else and it becomes all consuming?
Kosher Pig Submitted by Moon Cho.
20 min. (USA)
When Joy Cohen, an insecure 23-year-old law student, seeks out her biological parents to feel complete, her life turns 'unkosher' as she struggles to bring her two dysfunctional--Chinese and Jewish--families together.
Sheryl Roberts, Professional Casting Director and Executive Producer for television is offering a Casting / Audition Workshop as part of the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival, on Saturday, October 22 at 2:00pm at a downtown Santa Fe location to be announced. The cost of this workshop is $65.
Ms. Roberts is the Executive Producer for the television shows “Band Challenge” and (working title) “Santa Fe Bridal”. She has also been a Casting Director for numerous
Television Shows and Feature Films. Sheryl’s firsthand knowledge of what is expected from an actor auditioning for a role will help you whether this is your first or hundredth audition. All attendees will be filmed performing for the camera.
This workshop is geared specifically for television and film. There are major differences between acting techniques needed for stage and camera. During this workshop you will learn proper audition etiquette. You will learn what Casting Directors are looking for, and the importance of cold reading. Also discussed will be what constitutes a proper head shot and resume, as you can’t be competitive in this industry without them.
As a bonus, this workshop will include the very well known photographer, Valerie Santagto, who will take head shots. Ms. Santagto’s career spans the high fashion world of New York City and Europe for clients like Vogue, Revlon, Pierre Cardin and Harpers Bazaar. Because Ms. Roberts is holding this workshop, Valerie has agreed to take head shots, (a $125 value) which is included in the workshop fee. You will be provided with a disk containing your photos. There will be an average of 15 frames per look. Any additional arrangements you would like to make regarding your head shots will be made with Ms. Santagto after your head shots have been taken.
For your shoot, we suggest the following guidelines:
Keep it natural, which means for women, no excessive makeup and hairdos. A blouse with simple collar or a denim shirt works fine.
For men, light denim works well. No suited looks. Casual.
* For men and women, no red, white, or black tops and no busy patterns and no logos. A head shot is strictly that, a shot from your shoulders up. NOTE: Again, if there are any other types of shots you like, eg. glamour, tough guy, those must be arranged with Ms. Santagto at a later date for a separate shoot. (FYI on an audition, actors normally submit only one head shot).
If you have never had the opportunity to read for Ms. Roberts, this is your chance. And if she feels you have promise, she may just refer you to an agent.
The workshop / lecture size is limited, and pre registration is mandatory. We will not be selling tickets at the door. Please make all checks out to Santa Fe IFF.
(Taking advantage of this workshop does not guarantee that you will be cast in any production associated with Santa Fe IFF or its affiliates.)
Director: Lorrel Manning
"Sgt. Cole Lewis" mentally and physically scarred by his time served in Iraq and Afghanistan, finds humanity, compassion and friendship in a group of similarly injured veterans in the psychiatric ward at a remote Veterans Hospital. The group, ranging from guys left behind from WWII and Vietnam, to those recently injured in the Middle East, slowly become Lewis' new family. Along with them, he will attempt to redefine his sense of self, and find a new place in the world. Through humor and pathos, Lewis becomes a ray of hope in the ward, as the men find a way to combat their post-war grief. However, just as their luck starts to change, Lewis soon faces his fiercest battle yet.
F*** My Life (que Pena tu vida)
Directed by Nicolás López. With Ariel Levy, Lucy Cominetti, Andrea Velasco, Ignacia Allamand.
Porque Hay Cosas Que Nunca Se Olvidan
Cancerpants "outs" the often hidden or taboo experience of breast cancer, while providing young women with a cathartic guide to battling breast cancer through the emotionally aware voice of Rochelle Poulson, breast cancer survivor.
RATING: Adults Only
DIRECTOR: Nevie Owens
RUNTIME: 01hr : 35min
COUNTRY: US
PREMIERE STATUS: Regional Premiere
Wes and Fi are empty. While their love for each other burns strong, artistically their hearts have been locked in a box for years. Wes is a burned out photographer paying the bills by shooting weddings. Fi is the writer's-blocked author of a series of zombie novellas called, The Dead Survive. At one time they were at the top of their creative game, but recently their muse has packed its' bags and vanished without leaving a note. When Fi begins to show signs of schizophrenia, Wes does everything in his power to help her get better. Strange behaviors and breathing patterns escalate, and It is soon discovered that darker forces lurk inside her. The doctors prove useless and even the church can offer no comfort. The true horror of the situation steals Fi's voice and reveals itself to Wes. Afraid and completely lost, Wes has no choice to imprison his girlfriend until he can figure out what to do with this familiar looking person he doesn't know. Fighting against the disturbed entity, the lovers rediscover inspiration in the grimmest corners in this musical horror movie.
7:00 PM
Screening of Bombay Beach featuring the music of Beirut and Bob Dylan
Bombay Beach focuses on a small American community inhabiting the remains of a once prosperous holiday town, which is now nothing more than a trace memory of better times.
BlindDryve is an Albuquerque based progressive rock band that was originally formed by winning the Ultimate Band Contest on 104.7 The Edge. The band has played a wide variety of shows, both local and out of town.
White Knight
12:00 PM
Director: Lorrel Manning
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Bombay Beach focuses on a small American community inhabiting the remains of a once prosperous holiday town, which is now nothing more than a trace memory of better times.
9:00 PM