2011 DCFF Highlights

February 17th - 19th, 2012

-DCFF 2011-

February 17th - 19th, 2012

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2011 DCFF AWARD SELECTIONS

Best Actor: Richard Tyson - "Red Princess Blues"

Best Actress: Stephanie Brait - "Meth"

Best Short Film: "Meth"

Best Documentary: "Our House"

Best Feature Film: "Hitting the Nuts"

Audience Choice: "Queens of the Dead"

Check out what you missed!

Q&A's from this year's fest:

Almost Nothing Good Happens

Queens of the Dead

Voice Teacher

Hitting the Nuts

Special Screenings

Special Screening films are not eligible for award consideration

and are presented during the festival by special arrangement.

The Bob Rogers Group Short Film Program

(75 min. - Louisville, KY)

website

Friday, February 18th at 6:00 PM in the Eifler Theater

Admission is Free for all - No Ticket Required

The Bob Rogers Group is a privately funded production company

based in Louisville, Kentucky that is devoted to promoting the growth

of the arts and artists throughout the world. The short film program includes films

produced through their Virginia Pictures division over the last few years.

Program includes:

-A Conversation-

A writer meets God on the road of life. (5 min.)

Starring: Jake Snider & Ron Whitehead

Written by Jake Snider

Directed by Steven Matthews

-Balance-

They say we spend 10% of our lives waiting... (12 min.)

Starring Joe Monroe & Charlie Wagner

Written by Merit Alexander

Directed by Kristofer & Ashley Rommel

-Book Bindings: Part Deux-

Love unfolds between the pages of books

and swirls of cigarette smoke. (5 min.)

Starring Emily Chittenden & Eric Kleppe

Written by Jake Snider

Directed by Jake Snider

-Force of Will-

After being gone for a week without explanation, Kevin returns home to

face his partner's questions as to his whereabouts, which leads them both

closer to understanding that no matter how strong the force of your will is,

something's are inevitable. (10 min.)

Starring Andrew Carlsen & Shawn Wilson

Written by Merit Alexander

Directed by Kristofer Allen Rommel

-Happily Never After-

It's a tale as old as time...
Boy meets girl in High School. Boy and Girl fall in love.

Boy seems to have dreams and aspirations of doing great things with

his life and Girl wants to stand by her man.
Then something happens...
Love hurts. Especially if you use knives... (12 min.)

Starring Venus Miller & Joe Monroe

Written by Merit Alexander

Directed by Kristofer Allen Rommel

-Last Winter-

Love is not so warm as to melt the frost of my heart. (3 min.)

Starring Brittany Keller & Mike Wright

Written by Jake Snider

Directed by Steven Matthews

-The Absurdist in the Cafe-

Waiter, there's a fly in my soup. (8 min.)

Starring Mike Wright & Will Rosenberg

Written by Jake Snider

Directed by Jacob Goldberg

-Waiting for Dopeman-

Rob and his crew sit around waiting for the elusive 'Dopeman' to arrive

and ease their hangover suffering. Meanwhile they attempt

to unravel the mystery of who 'K' is and piece together the

events of the previous evening's debauchery. (25 min.)

Starring Tracy Ross & Rex Benton

Written by Merit Alexander

Directed by Kristofer Allen Rommel

Additional film descriptions and credits can be found here.

Voice Teacher

(Documentary - 77 min. - New York)

Sunday, February 20th at 2:30 PM in the Eifler Theater

Presented in collaboration with The 13th Annual Louisville Jewish Film Festival.
Sponsored by Cantor David Lipp’s Discretionary Fund, Congregation Adath Jeshurun.

Don Roberts is a construction worker, only he doesn't build buildings, he build's throats. Singers of all stripes regularly attend his studio in Oneonta, NY, but rarely in person. Don teaches over the telephone; a bizarre and controversial approach, according to many in the singing world. Day after day, Don teaches voice to world-renowned cantors and up-and-coming opera singers. But to enter this particular studio, pupils must embrace the psyche behind the training. Don will go to great, sometimes outrageous lengths to enforce the doctrine that voice teaching is a sacred, existential journey and not just a random seesaw of back and forth singing.

Voice Teacher is a psychological profile of a man who has dedicated most of his adult life to facilitating the human voice. We explore how his roots in the Synagogue drove him to become both a cantor and rabbi, where he combined artistic singing with religious purpose. Another crucial thread in this exploration is the component of Don's family-life and we are introduced to his wife and children. Ultimately, we are guided through the sometimes rough, yet exhilarating maze of Don Roberts by a diverse group of students; each of whom have gone through the proverbial cauldron. Don is obsessive, neurotic, at times harsh and always engaging. This feature-length documentary catapults you inside his hyperactive existence.

Directed and Edited by Daniel Mendelson

(63 min. - Russia)

Saturday, February 19th at 4:00 PM in the Community Theater

Cyber Brothers is a leading Russian audiovisual arts collective and creative community with a global reach and appeal. It has the biggest and most comprehensive collection of licensed videoart in Russia, with over 3000 works by Russian and international authors.
Currently it activities include - international audiovisual community hub with the show case of the best moderated A/V works from all around the globe (www.cyberbrothers.tv) and Audiovisual Arts Academy (www.audiovisualacademy.com), which is a unique educational project, providing free and comprehensive lessons online, created by the leading industry collectives and professionals in the field.
This project backed up by international VJ/ DJ/ digital arts network, experts and opinion leaders in relative fields.

Website

Click here to download film descriptions

Turnaround

(10 min. - Louisville, KY)

Saturday, February 19th at 8:00 PM in the Eifler Theater

Screening prior to "Almost Nothing Good Happens"

On a working class one-way No Outlet street, a turf war erupts between

two neighbors, over the use of a man’s driveway, or “turnaround.”

Directed, Written, and Edited by Archie Borders
Produced by Archie Borders, Steven Clark, and Stephen Brown
Starring Steven Clark, Clint Vaught, Kristofer Rommel, and Amanda Arnold
Director of Photography, Steven Clark

Films in Competition

Films in competition are eligible for award consideration.

Finalists in each category are noted. Attendees are able to cast their vote

for their favorite film of those nominated in each category. The votes will

be tallied and added to the jury scores and winners determined

after the festival concludes.

All films are eligible for the audience choice award.

Ballots will be available during the festival.

Feature Films

(Listed Alphabetically)

Almost Nothing Good Happens (KY) Sat. Feb. 19th - 8:00 PM Eifler Theater	The uplifting tale of lazy cops, hard working hookers, a Menthol-hating mugger, a philosophical homeless guy and a cleaning woman who talks to her dead husband. Oh yeah, and a serial killer. (71 min.) Starring: Scott Davis, Zach Northcutt,Nathan Todaro and Ronda “Dixie” Harmon Written, Produced and Directed by TOM WHITUS Feature Film Finalist Best Actor Nominee - Scott Davis World Premiere
Deadlands 2: Trapped (MD) Saturday Feb. 19th - Midnight Eifler Theater This film contains nudity	When the US gov't tests a highly secret nerve gas on the residents of Hagerstown, MD the side effects bring down a world of horrors for 6 strangers trapped inside a movie theater. (85 min.) Starring: Jim Krut, Joseph D. Durbin & Chris L. Clark Written & Directed by Gary Ugarek Website
Demons Rising (OH) Saturday Feb. 19th - 10:00 PM Community Theater	History tells us that in ancient Macedonia, at the behest of Alexander the Great, a group of spiritualists known as the Magians were to write the secrets of their divine spiritual power for the purposes of good. Instead, they created a plague... a book so evil, that merely reading certain passages, one could be possessed by demons. If the book is found, what would happen if it fell into the wrong hands? (120 min.) Starring: Talisha Battle, Craig Boldman & Lonni Gary Written & Directed by William Lee Website
Hell is Full (KY) Friday Feb. 18th - 10:00 PM Eifler Theater	The people of a rural Midwestern town go about their daily lives unaware something savage is among them, causing death...and the dead to walk. (97 min.) Starring: Steve Hudgins, P.J. Woodside & Grey Hurt Written & Directed by Steve Hudgins Website Feature Film Finalist
Hitting the Nuts (OH) Sunday Feb. 20th - 6:15 PM Eifler Theater	Hitting the Nuts is the 'true' story of the 2009 Scott County, Indiana Poker Championship as told by those who were there. This mockumentary follows the town preacher, busty waitress, lovable redneck dad, portly returning champion and a simple Amish farmer as they do battle in the town's annual, illegal Texas Hold 'em Tournament. In poker, to 'hit the nuts' is to hold the best possible hand. This is the story of a ragtag group of blue-blooded Americans who have spent less time hitting the nuts in life and more time getting hit in the nuts by life. (100 min.) Starring: Joe Boyd, Mike Betette & Megan Soule Written & Directed by Joe Boyd Website BEST FEATURE FILM WINNER
Mountain Mafia (KY) Saturday Feb. 19th - 3:15 PM Eifler Theater This film contains nudity	In the rolling landscape of Appalachia, beauty resides within each valley and atop the crest of each hill. It is the land of bluegrass, horses, coal mines, and tobacco. Under the surface of this delicate veneer, a treacherous underbelly lies. A world stricken with drugs, guns, money, and the Mountain Mafia rules all. Shortly after the passing of his mother and meeting his soul mate, Dwight begins questioning his line of work and his life in general, and comes to the realization that he wants out just as his family inadvertently rekindles an old feud with a rival drug family. Now Dwight must make a choice to either leave with his new soul mate or help save his family and risk it all. Blood, bullets, betrayal, and the Mountain Mafia! (105 min.) Starring: Casey Miracle, Tiffany Shepis & Rupert Boneham Written by Cherokee Hall and Casey Miracle Directed by Cherokee Hall
Queens of the Dead (KY) Saturday Feb. 19th - 10:00 PM Eifler Theater	Queens of the Dead is a comedic twist on the classic Zombie movie, where Dawn of the Dead meets the Bird Cage. When bar owner Rich Vess and his live in fashion consultant boyfriend Kelli Carlyle's hometown is depopulated by a zombie virus, the pair of unlikely survivors must learn to cope in a new, very un-lively world. (90 min.) Starring: Joshua Loren, Justin Heim & Benjamin Wood Written & Directed by Ray Cart World Premiere AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
Tow (IN) Saturday Feb. 19th - 8:00 PM Community Theater	A small town drama that follows two lost souls on a journey of murder, betrayal and a new found love that just might be powerful enough to save them both. (85 min.) Starring: Adam Newell, Emily Wood & Louie Lawless Written & Directed by Adam Newell Website
White Knuckles (CA) Sunday Feb. 20th - 1:00 PM Community Theater	They’ve been married for a long time and it’s time for a change. Confronted with the prospects of spending her last days with the old, irritable man on the sofa - Julie, a sweet subdued career housewife discovers a shocking way to secretly provoke the change she desires in her husband: by poisoning his food. William is both the unsuspecting victim faced with his mortality - and the self-loathing villain guilty of bad decisions and haunting karma. Larry Strauss brings his mortality courageously to the screen as William, a stagnant, self-hating man on the verge of great change. His wife Julie, (played by the beautiful Martie Ashworth) is the catalyst of this change, her actions brought about by years of inner suffering and isolation. As William slowly gets sick, the cycle cannot break until both are awakened to the raw reality of a life or death choice. An honest, unrelenting psychological drama with powerhouse performances which culminates in a transcendent final moment that was shot exactly as it happened... (96 min.) Starring: Larry Strauss & Martie Ashworth Written & Directed by Kevin K. Shah Website World Premiere Best Actor Nominee - Larry Strauss Best Actress Nominee - Martie Ashworth

Documentaries

(Listed Alphabetically)

Figaro: Living in the Moment of a Character (OR) Saturday Feb. 19th - 10:00 AM Eifler Theater	15 singers, two countries and the music of Mozart: The stage was set for and incredible journey between two music schools, (the Louisville School of Music and the Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice, Poland) thousands of miles apart in both distance and language, to put on a show. The show, Marriage of Figaro, Amadeus Mozart’s comic opera, would be the language that would unite both casts. Extensive filming throughout the production’s three-month period provides insight not only into the rigorous schedule of its performers, but behind the scenes of all the departments responsible for bringing the house to its feet! (120 min.) A film by D.V. Schaefer Website
Fried Apple Pies (KY) Sunday Feb. 20th - 1:00 PM Eifler Theater Part of the Kentucky Shorts Program	My grandmother, Geneva Ison of Kingdom Come Creek passes on her recipe for her famous fried apple pies. This vignette acts as a window into the elder years of life as well a lifestyle in Eastern Kentucky that is slowly dying. (7 min.) A film by Natalie Baxter Website
Miracle on 42nd St New York New York (CA) Saturday Feb. 19th - 11:30 AM Community Theater Part of the Short Docs Program	Timely and timeless, this is the story of the evolution of New York City’s infamous 42nd St. Focusing on the restoration of the 1912 Empire Theatre (7,000,000 lbs.), the film fascinates preservationists, comedy buffs and those who are interested in entertainment and high stakes business. You will laugh and cry as you learn about the dreams of Mayor Giuliani and Governor Pataki’s intense plan to save the “Deuce”. Home to a list of performers as diverse as Laurence Olivier and Betty Rowland, the “Ball of Fire” (burlesque dancer from the 30’s), the theatre gives a moving performance, captured brilliantly by Jeri Sopanen’s (MY DINNER WITH ANDRE) exquisite photography. Be dazzled by Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s on First” routine on the famous stage of the Empire that has been moved and preserved forever. (34 min.) A film by Jerri Sher Documentary Film Finalist
Muttonbuster! (Canada) Saturday Feb. 19th - 11:30 AM Community Theater Part of the Short Docs Program	MUTTONBUSTER! is a non-fiction short about young cowboys' and cowgirls' first foray into rodeo competition. (5 min.) A film by Bruce Claydon US Premiere
Our House (NY) Saturday Feb. 19th - 2:00 PM Eifler Theater	On Dan Taylor's first day out of prison, he had nowhere to go and faced a crucial choice: he could return to his past of drug addiction or try for something better. Through a chance encounter, he met Derek, a young Christian anarchist, who invited him to move into a new and very unusual community called "Our House". An alternative to New York City's impersonal homeless shelter system, "Our House" was an under-the-radar, illegal squat where the founders and residents lived and ate communally in an abandoned warehouse. Besides a roof and daily meals, Dan also found lasting friendships, a spiritual haven in a makeshift "prayer tent", and the hope of putting his life back together. But when the warehouse is set for demolition to make way for luxury condos, Dan and the other residents must confront the inevitable end of their community and what that will mean for their futures. (58 min.) A film by Greg King & David Teague Website BEST DOCUMENTARY WINNER
Smolarze (Charcoal Burners) (Poland) Saturday Feb. 19th - 11:30 AM Community Theater Part of the Short Docs Program	Every summer, Marek and Janina work as charcoal burners in the Bieszczady Mountains. Far from civilization, in the heart of the mountains, they live according to the rhythm set by nature. We accompany the characters from dawn till dusk, observing the slow passage of time. The whole creates a story about people who chose a simple life. (15 min.) A film by Piotra Zotorowicza US Premiere
The Very Worst Thing (KY) Friday Feb. 18th - 8:00 PM Eifler Theater	On the morning of February 28, 1958, a school bus carrying 48 elementary and high school students on U.S. Highway 23 in Floyd County, Kentucky plunged into the swollen waters of the Big Sandy River. 26 children and their driver perished that morning, making it the worst school bus accident in U.S. history. The tragedy not only shook the small, eastern Kentucky community but also the entire nation. The cause of the wreck remains a mystery even to this day. (84 min.) A film by Michael Crisp & Andrew Moore Website Documentary Film Finalist
What's in a Smile (CA) Saturday Feb. 19th - 11:30 AM Community Theater Part of the Short Docs Program	Can a smile really change your day? What about your life? An intellectual query turns into a personal quest as Director Andy DeJohn seeks answers from yogis, scientists, cancer survivors, and artists. In the process he takes ownership of his own well-being, makes fresh personal connections, and even develops better hugging skills. (24 min.) A film by Andy DeJohn Website

Short Films

(Listed Alphabetically)

A Moment of Delusion (KY) Sunday Feb. 20th - 1:00 PM Eifler Theater Part of the Kentucky Shorts Program	A simple story about two security guards at a small community college who grapple with the difficulties posed when an elderly woman is discovered loitering on the campus. As the younger guard explores the reasons, the two men learn that the clash between an attempt at charity and the philosophy of “do no harm” create a moral dilemma with no easy answers. (11 min.) Starring: J.R. Sröufe, Josh Jones & Julie Thorn Written & Directed by Steve Cleberg
Afghan (Canada) Sunday Feb. 20th - 4:30 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program B	An afternoon surprise forces two friends to make the best of a bad situation. (12 min.) Starring: Pardis Parker & Mark Little Written & Directed by Pardis Parker Website
Bots (IN) Saturday Feb. 19th - 12:15 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program A	The online dating world has been taken over by bots – computer programs that pose as real, hot singles in order to lure unsuspecting and lonely people onto pay sites. But when a single guy leaves chat rooms behind and goes into the real world to meet a real girl, he discovers that the bots are no longer limited to the online world! (9 min.) Starring: Evan Peters, Todd Zeigler & Julie Smith Written by John Cosper Directed by Marty Pollio
Bubbly (OH) Saturday Feb. 19th - 12:15 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program A	Eternal pessimist Sarah Carpenter is invited to a yuppie half-birthday party. Eternal pessimist Jason Marrow is also invited. The two meet. Gloom beautifully blossoms. (6 min.) Starring: Colette Thomas & Charlie Roetting Written & Directed by e.E. Charlton-Trujillo & Josh Flowers Website
Crux (IN) Saturday Feb. 19th - 12:15 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program A	A woman on a special mission is confronted by a mysterious man. (7 min.) Starring: Paul Smith & Leslie Brooks Written and Directed by Jared Hardy
Heart (IN) Sunday Feb. 20th - 4:30 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program B	A cup of coffee and a text message lead a young man on an unexpected adventure in love. (4 min.) Starring: Matthew A. Gallagher & Tom Shelley Written & Directed by Josh Flowers
Hindsight 2020 (KY) Sunday Feb. 20th - 1:00 PM Eifler Theater Part of the Kentucky Shorts Program	A glimpse into one possible future in which several key events result in the deterioration of the middle class. The film focuses on one of the remaining middle class families and their struggle to survive. The family consists of a mother, daughter, and son, who are tuning in to an evening news special highlighting the events of the past decade while anxiously waiting for their father to return home. (17 min.) Starring: Mike Cortese, Lisa Stewart Baldwin, Cassie Lynn Young, Joe Corcoran Written & Directed by Bryan Dobson World Premiere
Implants (Canada) Saturday Feb. 19th - 12:15 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program A	An intimate conversation between two lovers about enhancements of the silicon variety. (2 min.) Starring: Pardis Parker, Evany Rosen Written & Directed by Pardis Parker Website
I Will Hurt You Some More (GA) Saturday Feb. 19th - 12:15 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program A	CHECK OUT THE WRESTLING ACTION FROM THE WORLDWIDE FEMALE WRESTLING PROMOTION! DON'T MISS IT! (20 min) Starring: Christina Bibby, Christopher Thomas & London Laray Written & Directed by Gary Lynch Website
James Amnesia (KY) Sunday Feb. 20th - 1:00 PM Eifler Theater Part of the Kentucky Shorts Program	James Amnesia is the story of a movie star who was forgotten. One day, he was on top of the world, the next day he was erased from existence. The only human who remembers him is his biggest fan, Andy. The point of this animated short is that life goes on. In the end you may question whether all this really happened. Was this a real adventure, or just a dream. (6 min.) Written & Directed by Evan Sennett
K: Between the Lines (KY) Sunday Feb. 20th - 1:00 PM Eifler Theater Part of the Kentucky Shorts Program This film contains nudity	"K" is an action/drama short film starring Joshua Loren as a cocaine addicted hit-man who kills to provide fuel for his cocaine addiction and much more. K was Initially created in 21 days for the Project Twenty1 Film Festival, where the only requirement was to include the theme "between the lines". "K" won the award for best cinematography at Project Twenty1 and was nominated for best film and best directing as well. (10 min.) Starring: Joshua Loren Written and Directed by Nate Morguelan Short Film Finalist
Knife (KY) Sunday Feb. 20th - 1:00 PM Eifler Theater Part of the Kentucky Shorts Program	Murder is a beautiful thing, beautiful when done carefully and precisely with the utmost attention to detail. But even more beautiful than these tasteful murders are the thoughts of the person who commits them. That is the idea behind Knife: a monologue told visually. (3 min.) Starring: Pete Rivera & Karen Rivera. Written & Directed by Matthew Rivera
Marble Rye (MO) Sunday Feb. 20th - 4:30 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program B	Nora Tulley is obsessive-compulsive, agoraphobic, germaphobic, and everything-else-aphobic. She has never left the house without the aid and guidance of her older sister. Until today. (16 min.) Starring: Ariel Rose Written by Anne Dezort and Max Rosen Directed by Max Rosen Best Actress Nominee - Ariel Rose
Meth (OH) Sunday Feb. 20th - 4:30 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program B	Nikki (Stephanie Brait) is a crystal meth addict living a life bent on self-destruction. After a failed attempt to pawn an old discarded mannequin to support her drug habit, Nikki finds herself host to an unwanted guest with a most unusual request. Determined, ‘the guest’ refuses to leave unless Nikki completes a mysterious and, ultimately, horrifying task. As the line between hallucination and reality blurs, Nikki finds herself trapped in a nightmare in which her own sanity is at stake. Meth is a twenty-four minute thriller from writer/director Michael Maney. (24 min.) Starring: Stephanie Brait, Dan Davidson & Nick Rose Written & Directed by Michael Maney Website BEST SHORT FILM WINNER BEST ACTRESS WINNER - Stephanie Brait Best Actor Nominee - Dan Davidson
My Apologies (Canada) Saturday Feb. 19th - 12:15 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program A	A filmmaker apologizes for his film. (10 sec.) Starring: Andreas Goldfuss Written & Directed by Andreas Goldfuss
Red Princess Blues (CA) Sunday Feb. 20th - 4:30 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program B	In this twisted modern day fairy tale ZOE, a young teenage girl, is lured into an after hours carnival tent by the sleazy rock-n-roll carney RIMO, she then gets more she bargained for. It is up to the mysterious PRINCESS, the star of the new knife show at ROSCOE'S CARNIVAL & FREAK SHOW to pull Zoe out of the wolf den that she has fallen into to. (11 min.) Starring: Richard Tyson, Rachel Grant, Robert Forster & Tabitha Morella Written & Directed by Alex Ferrari Website Short Film Finalist Best Actress Nominee - Tabitha Morella BEST ACTOR WINNER - Richard Tyson
Remaindered (CA) Sunday Feb. 20th - 1:00 PM Eifler Theater Part of the Kentucky Shorts Program	Kevin Dangler is a once-famous author desperate to regain his lost glory. He's traveling the back-roads of middle America, signing his new novel & selling remaindered, fifth-edition copies of his first book out of the trunk of his car. He's at a supermarket signing when he meets a woman who loves his work...and who would like to love him, too. He believes she might just be his salvation...but their romantic encounter turns into a nightmare for them both. (20 min.) Starring: Eric Altheide & Sebrina Siegel Written and Directed by Lee Goldberg Website Best Actress Nominee - Sebrina Siegel
Surviving Hunger (CA) Saturday Feb. 19th - 12:15 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program A	Big is not always better. (8 min) Written & Directed by Balgum Song
The Escape (Switzerland) Sunday Feb. 20th - 4:30 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program B	It's 1945. The war is almost lost. Two brothers meet in the attic of a house to prepare for an escape. They leave a last note in the diary about the war that destroyed everything. A war they never wanted. They make last toast to the homeland they have to leave. A land they never wanted to leave this way. (10 min.) Starring: Stephan Bürgi & Stefan Kollmuss Written & Directed by Rajko Jazbec Short Film Finalist
The Mercy Seat (IN) Saturday Feb. 19th - 12:15 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program A	An average day. You wake up, hit the snooze. Drink your morning coffee, read the paper. You fight with traffic on your way to work. Clock in and start your day...torturing people for information. THE MERCY SEAT is a dark and surreal short exposing the thoughts of a killer. But not a killer for thrills, a killer by trade. It's just another day at the office. (15 min.) Starring: Paul Smith & Corey Capps Written & Directed by Jared Hardy
The Singer (IL) Saturday Feb. 19th - 12:15 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program A	A man sings to escape the dreary reality of his life. (10 min.) Starring: Nicholas Levonte Roberson, Bill Redding, Kate Froehlich & Jen Scott Written & Directed by Josh Hope Website Best Actor Nominee - Nicholas Levonte Roberson
Two Men, Two Cows, Two Guns (Canada) Sunday Feb. 20th - 4:30 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program B	An unexpected visitor with odd news and an odder story interrupts a family’s quiet day at the farmhouse, sending it spiraling into a chaotic whirlwind of unfortunate misunderstandings. (7 min.) Starring: John Dunsworth, Levi MacDougall, Christopher Bearne, Murlane Carew, Sherry Smith Written & Directed by Pardis Parker Website Short Film Finalist
Vitruvius Toybox (PA) Saturday Feb. 19th - 12:15 PM Eifler Theater Part of Short Film Program A	This film explores the relationship between motion graphic techniques, typography, electronic music and the use of traditional graphic design ideas from print media as a way of creating and visually organizing an animated film. (6 min.) A film by Dennis Michael Iannuzzi

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Saturday February 19th

Panels & Workshops

3:00 PM

BURNING UP THE STAGE Acting Workshop

Presented by Vin Morreale Jr.

Vin Morreale, Jr. offers an overview of the Burning Up The Stage acting technique, with lots of hands-on involvement. Participants will learn how to add extra layers of excitement through short scenes and monologues, transmotion exercises, improv, and power auditioning tips. The workshop is designed for actors from 15 to 80, and is perfect for the new performer or the seasoned pro. Morreale, who has taught from Boston to Los Angeles, will conduct the workshop with original material. So check your egos at the door and rediscover the fun of acting!

www.vsmentertainment.com

Sunday February 20th

3:00 PM

The Instant Screenplay Workshop
Just Add Inspiration!

Presented By: John Risner

Learn the basics of screenwriting in this fun and exciting workshop. Participants will create a script for a short 5 minute film. This 1 hour workshop will cover the basics of movie script writing in a fun, hands on environment. After a short primer on what you need in an indie script, you will write a short five minute film. Great for actors, writers, film makers and those interested in short film contests, like the 48 hour film festival.

John Risner is a working screenwriter, story consultant , a mentor and analyst for writers. For the past six years he has taught a variety of courses on screenwriting, independent film production and story creation at Bellarmine University and the University of Louisville. John also is a story consultant, script analyst and writer for various studios and production companies and is the founder of Screen Writer Ink, a company devoted to helping screenwriters hone their craft and market their screenplays.

4:30 PM

Green Screen on a Limited Budget
The team from Frozen Mercury Productions will present

an hour long seminar on how to setup, light, film, and edit green screen

projects from start to finish.
Jeffrey R. Weber will present with an introduction by Irvin Severs

www.frozenmercuryproductions.com

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2011 DCFF Filmmaker Symposium at

2230 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, Kentucky 40206

*Just 2 blocks from the Clifton Center*

Saturday February 19th

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

All ticket and pass holders are welcome to join us at Clifton's Pizza

for a pizza buffet and filmmaker symposium from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.

The buffet includes a drink and is only $8.00.

Numerous filmmakers who's films are being screened during the festival will

be in attendance for a moderated Q&A about independent filmmaking.

Audience participation is encouraged!

You must show a ticket or pass at the door to be allowed into the symposium.

You are responsible for your own check.

No films will be screened at the Clifton Center during this time.

2011 Jury:

Archie Borders	Archie Borders is a Producer and Director with over twenty years experience in filmmaking and production. Through his production company, BWK Media Group, Archie’s most recent project is as producer, writer-director of the feature film, “Pleased to Meet Me,” an adaptation from of the nationally syndicated radio program, “This American Life” and “Turnaround,” a dramatic short produced for Kentucky Educational Television.
Kelly K	Kelly K has been one-half of the morning show on 99/7 ‘DJX since 1999, first with Peter B. for nearly 9 years, and now with Ben Davis. She’s a graduate of Purdue University with a B.A. in Television Broadcasting, and puts that to good use as a host on Insight’s"Shopping Kentuckiana" and with Kevin Harned as co-host of "Secrets of Louisville Chefs". In her spare time, she’s parked on the couch with the latest movie on DVD!
Christian Walsh	Christian Walsh is a film critic for LEO Weekly and the online editor of Food and Dining Magazine. After receiving an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, he spent a decade in film and TV production, working for such companies as 20th Century Fox, HBO, PBS, the BBC and the Food Network. His latest screenplay, “I know you know me” is under option with Reese Witherspoon’s Type-A Films. Christian currently resides in Crescent Hill where he has become strangely fixated on writing the perfect chick flick.
Ken Daniels	Ken Daniels grew up surrounded by production crews and entertainment. Before the advent of Cable or Satellite TV the Big 3 Broadcasters ABC, CBS, NBC were the big dogs. Ken’s Dad worked at the local ABC affiliate. Creative and determined at a young age, Ken received his first Super 8 camera from his Dad and made his first films when he was 10 years old. After making films for book reports in the 8th grade, the kids around him encouraged him to go on and called him the next Speilberg and Ken made “A Really Weird Summer”, a horror film called “The Miniser” and several fan films about Star Trek and Superman utilizing all the neighborhood kids. Ken’s Dad had one of the first Video Camera’s in the Neighborhood. Ken then wanted to be a cartoonist and special effects artist. In 2000 Ken was invited to be marketing director and volunteer coordinator of the first Lake Placid Film Forum. That same year he worked the first Woodstock Film Festival. Flash forward 5 years Ken Founded the Largest Horror Film Festival in the Mid South Region. The Fright Night Film Fest has honored Oscar Winners as well as Horror Genre Icons. In 2010 their event weekend hit over 5000 people. In 2011 Ken will bring Fandomfest to the convention. He has Juried Film Festivals from San Francisco to Vegas. In 2009 Ken was picked as one of the Jurors for the DVX User Monsterfest Film Festival.
The Audience!	That's right! The Audience Vote is back! In 2008 all the awards were audience selected. In 2010 all the awards were jury selected. Now, in 2011 the audience is ON the jury! The finalists in each category will already be selected and the audience will have a ballot to vote which are their favorites. Once the festival concludes we'll total up the votes and the films in each category with the highest total will have there vote counted with the rest of the jury's votes! There will also be an Audience Favorite award, which ALL FILMS will be eligible for!