Red Bank International Film Festival Schedule of Screenings

RED BANK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Seventh Annual
Red Bank International Film Festival
Schedule of Screenings & Events
Friday, Clearview Cinemas
Times and Locations subject to change
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
THE RBIFF OPENING NIGHT FEATURE:
Miramax Films and Martin Scorsese Present:
Emanuele Crialese's GOLDEN
DOOR
In 1904 Sicily, Salvatore Mancuso (Vincenzo Amato) has recently lost his wife and dreams of a better future
for himself, so he boards the next steamship for America where he meets a beautiful Englishwoman, Lucy
(Charlotte Gainsbourg). This couple from vastly different cultures develops a distinctive bond and eventually
falls in love. But once they make it to Ellis Island, will they be able to leave their pasts behind and start a
bold new life together.
2 Hrs. - Directed by Emanuele Crialese (Italy)
12:00 am - 2:00 am
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
A midnight presentation of the cult classic!
A newly engaged couple, Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick)
and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon), find themselves
lost on a cold and rainy late November evening.
They are soon swept into the world of Dr. Frank-NFurter (Tim Curry), a self proclaimed "Sweet
Transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania" and his
servants, Riff Raff, Magenta and an ensemble of others
including a motor cycle riding, ex-delivery boy named
Eddie. (Meatloaf)
So bring your newspapers and toilet paper - and join us
as we all do the Time Warp again!
Full Rocky Horror experience with cast led by the Friday Nite Specials: www.fridaynitespecials.com
2 hrs. - Directed by Jim Sharman (USA)
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Saturday, Clearview Cinemas
Times and Locations subject to change
12:00 pm - 2:45 pm (Theatre 1)
Emerging Filmmakers 2007
The series that brings you the best in local high school
filmmaking returns for its 5th year. One film was selected
from each participating school. Scholarships will be
awarded to at least three of the participating students.
Time To Go - 7 mins - Rumson Fair Haven High School - Directed by Joe Pentecost
Taco Bell, The Movie - 7 mins - Middletown HS South - Directed by Glenn O'Connell
Amid Symmetry - 5:30 mins - Howell High School - Directed by Zack Williams
The Bully - 4:30 mins - Industry Film School - Directed by Emily Kemp
Quantums From Blazar - 8:45 mins - Holmdel H.S. - Directed by Adam Finchler
Green - 4 mins - Communications HS - Directed by Aislinn Tomchak and Jenn Lewis
Lobster Boy - 3 mins - Ocean Twp. High School - Directed by Garrett Scheffler
Fate - 4:30 mins - Hunterdon Central Regional HS - Directed by Chris Davies
The Surface - 10 mins - Raritan High School - Directed by Chris Porter
SPECIAL BONUS FILMS
Jalea - 8 mins - Holmdel H.S.- Directed by Mickey Fenlon and Kevin Tracy
The Electionist - 13:30 mins - Communications HS - Directed by Samantha Lacy
12:30pm - 2:45 pm (Theatre 2)
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Saturday, October 6
Animators March Ahead! - Part IV
Latvian animator Signe Bauman’s curated segment returns to RBIFF for its
fourth annual installment - and as always, she is bringing some of her fellow
artists in tow.
Signe will deliver commentary that is sure to be as entertaining as the films
themselves.
Mature Audiences Only
-SEGMENT INFORMATIONExcerpts from Bill Plymton's new feature film Idiots and Angels, 6 min
Tony Cartoons - 2 brand new episodes, 4 min - Sean McBride
Sneak Preview of Andy and Carolyn London's new film A Letter to Colleen, 8 min
Queen of May- 3 min - Eun Ha Paek
Teat Beat of Sex- 4 min - Signe Baumane
Mirage - 8 min - Youngwoong Young
Time lapse of Pat Smith painting, 3 min
The Ballad of Thaddeus Lowe - 3 min - Kelly Jones
Arts Desire - 3 min - Sarah Wickliffe
Crumpled - 3 min - Jen Prokopowitcz
Following the segment there will be a reception at the CEL-EBRATION Animation Gallery, 30
Monmouth Street, Red Bank.
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Saturday, October 6
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Theatre 2)
Spanish Fly
Focusing upon the international aspect of the Festival, RBIFF presents a presentation of six
Mexican and Spanish shorts. (All in Spanish with English subtitles)
SEGMENT INFORMATION-
Gordo
Jorge 'Gordo' Fuentes, late 20s, is a hard-working, gifted
taco maker from Mexico. Recently married and with a
baby on the way, Gordo leaves his wildly popular taco
stand and travels to America where he hopes to
establish a successful Mexican restaurant in order to
earn enough money to bring his family up north as well.
Gordo arrives in Watsonville, CA where he lands a job at
the local franchise of Cinco de Taco, a national food
chain. Appalled at how the chain makes tacos, Gordo sneaks his own ingredients into the fast
food restaurant and prepares tacos the way he did in Mexico...
26 mins. - Directed by Vince Navarro (USA/Mexico)
Before and After Kissing Maria
ANTES Y DESPUES DE BESAR A MARIA
"Before and After Kissing Maria" narrates, from the point of
view of Raúl, a 9 year-old child from a small village in the
Spanish countryside, his adventures to kiss Maria, his 12
year-old cousin, which as every summer, has come to the
village to spend her holidays.
7 mins. - Directed by Ramon Alos (Spain)
The Parabolic Dish
LA PARABOLICA
During the broadcast of the Pope's visit, Vicente's television is
broken. Desperate, he decides to make a homemade parabolic dish.
12 mins. - Directed by Xavi Sala (Spain)
DVD
This short film includes: scene selection / trailer / selected cut
scenes / alternative ending / eliminated scene / videoclip / featurette:
"What's a freak?" / audiocommentary / character selection and a
boy-meets-girl story.
18 mins - Directed by Ciro Altabas (Spain)
Circulation Currents
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CORRIENTES CIRCULARES
There are circulating currents flowing between us. Even if we can't see them, they're still there.
Joining us together. Tearing us apart. Love is one of those currents.
11 mins. - Directed by Mikel Alvariño (Spain)
Twice
DOS VECES
Laura wants to divorce Mario. He agrees to give her whatever settlement
she asks for on one condition: she must accept to reenact, with all the
details, the first time they met.
24 mins. - Directed by Joseba Fuentes
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
(Theatre 1)
RBIFF Presents: JERSEY FRESH
Living Past
An old high school janitor is haunted by the ghost of a young
student who was involved in a fatal accident caused by the janitor's
negligence.
5 mins, (New Jersey, USA) - Directed by Ian J. Keeney
Busboys
The Battlefield that is Bussing Tables.
8 mins, (New Jersey, USA) - Directed by Tim Eberle
Shooting Johnson Roebling
RBIFF's Jersey Spotlight Feature
In the far-reaching labyrinth of the New York City streets, life can be tough. Especially if you're not
exactly sure where you fit in. Meet Charles Pavolski, just another Polack from Jersey, whose
greatest achievement was 4th place in the potato sack race finals at Seashore Day Camp. Age 9.
On the brink of a network deal, life finally seems to be falling into place for the young film student.
There's only one problem. He doesn't think so. Sacrificing his integrity in a world of reality TV,
Charles feels trapped. Breaking free, he kicks in a door to the underbelly of the city on a hunt for
his missing mentor.
Embarking on this journey of self-discovery will change the course of his life forever. 1 hr. 22
mins (New Jersey, USA)
Directed by Christopher Burke (written by Christopher Burke and Tommy Walsh)
Saturday, October 6
5:45 pm -7:00 pm (Theatre 1)
Snake Hill
Having screened to a sold out audience during this
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summer's Freedom Film Series, Snake Hill joins us for an encore presentation here at RBIFF.
Buried, but not forgotten.
New Jersey's infamous Snake Hill was the last stop for thousands of terminally ill patients,
indigents, "lunatics" and prisoners from 1870 to 1962.
Over 10,000 bodies and their belongings were buried two-deep on the grounds. Abandoned and
forsaken, they lay in deplorable conditions for decades as millions of unsuspecting motorists
passed by on the New Jersey Turnpike every day.
When a 2002 Turnpike excavation unearthed human remains at Snake Hill, one man's 22 year
search for his grandfather took a dramatic turn.
As the only living lineal descendents on record, Patrick Andriani and his father, Gennaro, served
as the impetus for a court ordered disinterment/re-interment project that became the largest of its
kind in U.S. History.
1 hr. 30 mins (New Jersey, USA)
Directed by Debra Higgins, Sandra Longo and Anna-Mária Vág
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (Theatre 2)
Last Stop For Paul
Cliff and Charlie work together selling bathroom supplies.
Charlie is the seasoned traveler, having been to over 50
countries before his 30th birthday. Cliff dreams of traveling but
always finds an excuse not to go. When Charlie asks Cliff to go
to the Full Moon Party in Thailand, it is no surprise to anyone
when Charlie is rejected.
Things suddenly change when Cliff gets a phone call informing
him that one of his childhood friends died unexpectedly. At the
funeral, Cliff learns his buddy had been planning a trip around the world. Cliff decides to make
sure his friend still makes that trip, even if it means carrying his ashes in a thermos to do it.
Together, all three embark on a trip of a lifetime.
1 hr. 20 mins. - Directed by Neil Mandt (USA)
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Saturday, October 6
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Theatre 1)
Greetings From The Shore
Still reeling from the death of her father, a young girl spends one last summer at the Jersey Shore
before heading off to college. But when her plans fall apart, the girl stumbles into a mysterious
world of Russian sailors, high-stakes gambling, and unexpected love.
Drawn from the coming-of-age experiences of writer
Gabrielle Berberich, 'Greetings From The Shore' is
part memoir, part fairytale. The film was shot on an
island off the coast of New Jersey, Barnegat Island, in
the same seaside town where the real events
occurred to Berberich. Like the setting, each character
is an island. They are loners, dreamers brought
together by fate for one chance summer.
An ensemble cast brings these vivid characters to life,
including Paul Sorvino, David Fumero, Jay O.
Sanders, and Kim Shaw in a debut performance. The film is an homage to coming-of-age
classics like 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Mystic Pizza,' while in its own right, 'Greetings From The Shore'
is a unique and personal story. It's a love letter in the sand, a tribute to the Jersey Shore, and a
postcard from summers past.
2 hrs - (New Jersey, USA)
Directed by Greg Chwerchak (Written by Gabrielle Berberich and Greg Chwerchak)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
(Theatre 2)
Outsourced
32 year old Todd Anderson (Josh Hamilton) manages a customer call center in Seattle until he
gets the bad news from his boss: his job has been outsourced. Adding insult to injury, he must go
to India to train his own replacement.
The chaos of Bombay assaults his senses and his
new office there is paralyzed by cultural
misunderstandings. As he gets to know his coworkers, Todd finds them disarming and
thoroughly likeable, including his friendly
replacement, Puro (Asif Basra), and the charming,
opinionated Asha (Ayesha Dharker).
He realizes that he has a lot to learn - about India,
America and himself - and that being outsourced
may be the best thing that ever happened to him.
1 hr. 45 mins. - Directed by John Jeffcoat (USA)
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Saturday, October 6
10:15 pm - 11:45 pm (Theatre 2)
Killer Shorts
For your late night viewing pleasure, RBIFF presents a series of shorts to die
for!
Times and Locations subject to change
Lucid
Lucid is the story of two men, Case and Drake, who share one
consciousness, connected by their dreams. When Case starts to
experiment in his dreams, he soon realizes the consequences are
real. Soon, the two meet, and they must reckon with their unique
situation.
15 mins. - Directed by Sam Friedlander (USA)
Stella's Secret
Stella lives a quiet, predictable life. But lately, there has been a
puzzling glitch in Stella's routine. Over a month ago, Stella's alarm
clock was set to go off one minute later than usual. The next day,
two minutes. And then three. Stella is losing one minute of her life
every day. And when she wakes, she is left with nothing but the
haunting images of her nightmares. But are they only dreams, or
are they the remnants of the force that is slowly taking over her
life? Stella seeks answers from Dr. Peck. A bored shrink with the
problems of lonely housewives. But when Stella sits on his couch,
he gets a high stakes mind game that is more than he could have
imagined.
15 mins. - Directed by Max Schenker (USA)
Take Out
A woman on a journey into a dark unknown cavern she
considers familiar...the parking garage. Relying on her inner
strength, she must trust her instincts to carry her, unharmed,
back to her family. Heart-pounding suspense may make this
the most tension filled car retrieval ever.
5 mins. - Directed by Jonathan Budine (New Jersey, USA)
Goldilocks
A butcher falls in love with a hooker who works the corner
outside his bedroom window. When she is brutally attacked, he
fights to protect her, only to find his actions threaten to tear
both their lives apart.
15 mins - Directed by Christopher Wolfe (USA)
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Saturday, October 6
First
A fallen French nun (Reiko Aylesworth), a young Serbian assassin (Michael
Goodfriend), and an American professor with a morally ambiguous past
(DB Woodside). These three lives crash, explode, then converge in a
series of 'firsts'.
25 mins. - Directed by Nick Sivakumaran and DB Woodside (USA)
Anthem
In the distant future, two explorers uncover a time capsule left by
the people of Earth on the night of the nuclear holocaust.
10 mins. - Directed by Jarrett Lee Conaway (USA)
The
Kegger
Richard and Eric have both been
they are headed to a frat party in the
women to score with, despite hating
perhaps, in Eric's case, even "scoring"
14 mins. - Directed by Phil
11:30 pm - 1:30 am
unceremoniously dumped;
hopes of finding some
frats, frat parties, and
itself.
Haney (USA)
(Theatre 1)
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Local musicians Rotting Moldy Flesh, return to RBIFF for their 4th
appearance, providing an original live musical score accompaniment
to the 1923 Lon Chaney silent movie classic Hunchback of Notre
Dame
When Quasimodo (Lon Chaney), the deformed bell-ringer of Notre
Dame Cathedral, is sent out by Jehan, the evil brother of the kindly
priest of the cathedral, to kidnap a gypsy woman named Esmerelda,
he is captured by the guards and sentenced to a public flogging. He
gains an attachment to Esmerelda when she is the only person to
give him water to drink after his flogging. Then when Esmerelda is
arrested for the attempted murder of the guard Phoebus (an act
actually performed by Jehan), the hunchback takes it upon himself to
rescue her from execution.
2 hrs. - Directed by Wallace Worsley
(USA)
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Sunday, Clearview Cinemas Times and Locations subject to change
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (Theatre 1)
Animation Now
You demanded more animation - RBIFF delivers ... NOW!
Cranium Theatre
Enter the world of the Brain Farmer-- A quaint rural plot of land
where he tends his crop of brain cabbages which he grows from
sections of his own head. Just as the farmer is harvesting his hard
work, he is visited by four figures that collect and pillage his crop.
In the end, the farmer is left with nothing and is consumed by the
earth, only to grow into something beautiful.
7 mins. - Directed by Jason Sandri (USA)
Unraveling
Eighty-seven year old Marie sits in her living room, telling stories of
her past. Her memories sway between historical moments in time and
confused recollections in her mind. It is a ball of yarn - beginning,
middle, and end.
3 mins. 30 secs - Directed by Sarah Cortese (New Jersey, USA)
Startle Pattern
The interior space of a puppet becomes
revealing the artifice of his own creation.
13 mins. - Directed by Eric Patrick
increasingly reflective,
(USA)
Sideshow
'Sideshow' is a story of the tragedy of love. Through the precious
memories of a circus clown, the fleeting quality of love unfolds along
with the story.
5 mins - Directed by Lisa LaBracio (USA)
Everything Will Be Okay
A series of dark and troubling events forces Bill
meaning of his life - or lack thereof.
17 mins. - Directed by Don
Sunday,
Shut-eye Hotel
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to reckon with the
Hertzfeldt
(USA)
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"Shut-eye Hotel" is a film noir murder mystery that takes place in a sleazy hotel. As cops
investigate the gruesome murders they become victims of this evil force. What "Jaws" did to
swimming, "Shut-eye Hotel" will do for sleeping.
7 mins. - Directed by Bill Plympton (USA)
Once Upon a Christmas Village
Once Upon a Christmas Village is a timeless
transformation, featuring various village
archetypes of good and evil battling over what
and save the magic of Christmas.
15 mins. - Directed by Michael
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
tale of love, a leap of faith and
characters that embody the
force will control their village
Attardi
(New Jersey, USA)
(Theatre 2)
The Adventures of Ratman
Tod Watson hates being a geek, so he becomes the super-powered
hero Ratman! However, he soon finds out that the life of a super
hero may be too much for a 12-year-old.
13 mins. - Directed by Matt Hotson (Canada)
Bill's Big Pumpkins
"Bill's Big Pumpkins" is a fun, inspiring look at
of American gardening and the dedicated,
possibly slightly nutty people who inhabit it.
an offbeat corner
hard-working, and
Follow giant pumpkin grower Bill Foss as he
the biggest pumpkin in Minnesota history.
1 hr. 30 mins. - Directed by Ryan
attempts to grow
Foss
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Sunday, October 7
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm (Theatre 1)
Gulf War Syndrome-Killing Our Own
Dr. Gary Null returns to RBIFF with his new documentary feature.
Focusing upon the The US sent soldiers to Iraq--little did these soldiers know that
their own government would inflict greater harm upon them than the enemy--by
exposing them to deadly chemicals, depleted uranium and radiation--all causing
severe and often irreversible health problems and death while the government
denies it all. This documentary exposes the truth about the War in Iraq, Gulf War
Syndrome and the secrets the US government is hiding from our soldiers and the
world at large.
2 Hrs. - Directed by Dr. Gary Null (USA)
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm (Theatre 2)
Sex, Art and a Dash of Politics - (Animated Shorts)
Signe Baumane, RBIFF's resident animation guru, has curated a second animated segment for your
pleasure. This time it’s sans Signe's commentary however, as the animations will be left to speak for
themselves.
Mature Audiences Only
-SEGMENT INFORMATIONPaint Balling - 3 min - Grant Orchard
The Pierce Sisters - 9 min - Luis Cook
Carnival of Animals - 10 min - Michaela Pavlatova
Sneak Preview of Andy and Carolyn London's new film A Letter to Colleen - 8
Teat Beat of Sex - 4 min - Signe Baumane
Lavatory Love Story - 6 min - Konstantin Bronzit
Queen of May - 3 min - Eun Ha Paek
Beton - 5 min - Ariel Belinco
Excerpts from Bill Plymton's new feature film Idiots and Angels - 6 min
Mirage - 8 min - Youngwoong Young
Lost in Snow - 8 min - Vladimir Leschiov
The Foxhole Manifesto -, 4 min - Nick Fox-Gieg
Arts Desire - 3 min - Sarah Wickliffe
Sunday, October 7
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (Theatre 2)
Veritas
Veritas is a feature length film documenting the senior wrestling season of Jon
Trenge as he strives to achieve his childhood dream of becoming a National
Champion for his hometown school, Lehigh University. After undergoing five eye
surgeries, Jon ignores the advice of doctors and chooses to wrestle, risking
permanent blindness every time he steps on the mat.
1 hr. 15 mins. - Directed by Howie Miller / Co-Director: Alex
Weinress (USA)
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Theatre 1)
Barrel of A Gun:
Two Political Documentary Shorts
The Professor
In a meager, one-bedroom apartment on the outskirts of New York City
lives a quiet, old man who was once President of an African country.
Former law professor and Supreme Court justice David D. Kpormakpor
served as Interim President of Liberia between 1994-95, during its
disastrous civil war. He now lives alone, on welfare, among thousands of
Liberian refugees, many of whom question why he did not simply take the
money and run when he had the chance.
An unforgettable, lyrical portrait of a decent man, 'The Professor' ultimately
reflects upon the nature of honor and character in an unjust world.
25 mins - directed by Jason Price (USA)
Big Known Names
Lester Cole was a portrait photographer of elite and lesser known corporate
executives in the United States after World War Two. He took the last portraits of Batista before
he fled Cuba and the first portraits of Fidel and Raul Castro a few days after they entered Havana
as the new leaders of Cuba.
18 mins - Directed by Dan Silverstein and Taimi Strehlow (USA)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
(Theatre 1)
Commit
Two strangers meet at a coffee shop for what seems like a blind date.
But as the conversation progresses, it becomes clear that there is more
to this meeting than meets the eye. Comprised of three continuous
takes, one take for each act, and shot over the course of two days,
Commit is witty and disturbing, as well as an inspirational achievement
in independent filmmaking.
1 hr. 30 mins. - Directed by Mickey Blaine
(USA)
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Sunday, October 7
7:30 pm - 8:40 pm (Theatre 2)
Sick Sad Relationships
Shorts exploring the not often seen side of relationships.
-SEGMENT INFORMATION-
The Game
Another Saturday night, another game of World of Movies for
Beth, John, Marcus and Katie. Beth and John are married; so are
Marcus and Katie. But John and Katie are having an affair... and
Beth and Marcus know about it. Tonight, for the first time, there's a
"DVD Question", and it's not only adults only, it stars John and
Katie in a compromising situation... All of a sudden, the game is very serious indeed.
7 mins. 30 secs. - Directed by Christopher Johnson (Australia)
Saturday Night Newtown Sunday Morning
Enmore
Claire wakes next to Matthew: 'not her type'. Her memories of the
night before are hazy; his are more fanciful. A story of romantic
possibilities.
7 mins. 30 secs. - Directed by Christopher
Johnson (Australia)
Lisa's Last Chance
Lisa, a troubled young woman plagued by
terrible vision of the future. She meets with her
Peter, who she reluctantly confides in. But his
for him only complicate matters.
20 mins. - Directed by Richard T.
Little White Flowers
Haunted by the death of a young woman, a man flees
the city for the country only to soon discover his new
surroundings may not provide the escape he is looking
for.
18 mins -Directed by Christopher Messina (USA)
The Waltz
A woman shows up for a job interview only to find the person
conducting it is her embittered ex-boyfriend.
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strange dreams, has a
more levelheaded friend
skepticism and her feelings
Wong
(USA)
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10 mins. - Directed by Alex Merkin (USA)
2007 AWARD NOMINEES:
Best Documentary Short: TBA
Best Documentary Feature: TBA
Best Animation: TBA
Best Original Concept: TBA
Best Foreign Film: TBA
Best Short: TBA
Best Feature: TBA
Jersey Fresh: TBA
Audience Award: TBA
PARTY LOCATIONS: TBA
After Party admission is available to filmmakers, sponsors, press, volunteers and Festival Pass holders.
Audience members will be admitted if there is space available.
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