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Wednesday November 2, 2011
True Halloween Hero – 5 minutes
Dir. Venkatesh Jayaraman
Synopsis
This is a heart-warming short story on how a 5-year-old boy teams up with his favorite Halloween character to defeat the monster - to have Halloween their way! The concept of this movie was inspired by the music of A.R. Rahman of Slumdog Millionaire fame. I had shot the movie with my family in front of the camera this time.
The Adventures of Emo Lee: Way of the Basketball – 8 minutes
Dir. Bryan Pasian
Synopsis
Lee, a Martial artist, is challenged to a game of basketball, which proves more challenging than he thinks!
Don't Shoot – 22 minutes
Dir. Michael P. Russin
Synopsis
Down and out mobster wannabe Sal Cantone, is forced to choose between loyalty and love when the kidnapping of Charloltte Murphy, the wife of the DA goes terrible wrong. In an effort to fix the problem Sal is ordered to silence Charlotte forever. Will he follow through on his assignment or fall under the spell of the DA's wife.
Neal – 5 minutes
Dir. Geoff McGee
Synopsis
Danger lurks beneath the crystal clear water
The List – 5 minutes
Dir. George Moise
Synopsis
A good-looking young guy seeks the guidance of an older, wiser Lothario to help him uncover the mystery of why a gorgeous girl blew him off.
Bubblegum – 14 minutes
Dir. Marco Chiavarelli
Synopsis
All 9-year old Samuel wants is a little indulgence - a pack of bubblegum and the experience of blowing a bubble; but his health-conscious mother refuses him all candies and sweets. Determined to get some bubblegum one way or another, Samuel encounters a series of mean characters who frustrate his efforts - until his journey ends with a surprise.
The Interview – 7 minutes
Dir. Reinaldo Marcus Green
Synopsis
A businessman enters a job interview he will never forget.
Time Freak – 11 minutes
Dir. Andrew Bowler
Synopsis
A neurotic inventor creates a time machine and gets lost traveling around yesterday.
Theatrics – 9 minutes
Dir. David Lewis
Synopsis
Trust between two lonely cougars is broken when drugs, lies, and deceit are involved in pre-movie antics.
Faint by Numbers – 35 minutes
Dir. Sean N. Ihne
Synopsis
When a mysterious stranger saves an emotionally comatose man from a near-death experience, they embark on a long weekend of self-discovery. But when this 'guardian' shows signs of his own demons, the line is blurred between who is saving who.
Found Art – 16 minutes
Dir. Yvete Morales
Synopsis
Folly, chance, and the true spirit of art converge on a sidewalk cafe in an industrial neighborhood in New York on the fringes of the art world.
Impostor – 25 minutes
Dir. Marc Masciandaro
Synopsis
A lonely office drone must resort to desperate measures for a date with the woman of his dreams.
Sunshine – 15 minutes
Dir. Doug Nichol
Synopsis
"Sunshine" depicts John, an American advertising producer, who travels to China to make a TV commercial. A funny and sobering glimpse into the advertising world and globalization as John contemplates the effects advertising has had on his personal life, and on the culture of China and it's Capitalist Revolution. Directed and narrated with humorous levity, "Sunshine" offers a rare insight into modern day 'Mad Men' and the absurdity of the business.
Miracle Ball: The Hunt for the Shot Heard Around the World – 70 minutes
Dir. Brian Biegel
Synopsis
The utterly captivating, highly improbable, but ultimately true story of one man's quest to solve the greatest mystery in sports history - what ever happened to the famous baseball hit out of the bleachers in NY on October 3, 1951, called the 'Shot Heard Around the World'?
Paradise Deranged – 40 minutes
Dir. Edith Stephen
Synopsis
"Paradise Deranged" is about how Gentrification has disrupted our lives and our quality of life. The film uses Greenwich Village as a symbol of change and loss. Once the Village was a supportive community of artists and now it is millionaires row. Once it was filled with small-scale houses, second hand bookstores, and antiques. But now it has large-scale condominiums, hotels, porno shops, and boutiques. Has Gentrification made our communities lose it's Soul?
Dan's Chelsea Guitars: A Neighborhood Music Store For the Whole World – 30 minutes
Dir. Daniel Ferry
Synopsis
"Dan's Chelsea Guitars" explores a unique small business in a changing city. The small shop, located on 23rd street in Manhattan, hosts a variety of interesting people; while some are there to shop for guitars, others just stop in, 'say crazy things, and leave.' Chelsea Guitars is a shop that faces losing its great location in a neighborhood where rents are increasingly expensive, a reality for many small businesses across New York City.
The Renovation – 18 minutes
Dir. Lea Mathiesen
Synopsis
Empty windows and a ragged American flag are features of a house that have mystified passers-by for decades in Brooklyn, New York. From an outsider's point of view, the building seems abandoned with no signs of life, but behind it's walls lies a human tale that is ready to be told.
From the Ground Up – 31 minutes
Dir. Beth Gage, George Gage
Synopsis
"From The Ground Up" is the story of five widows of firefighters ten years after 9-11. It is their journey through tears, to triumph through tragedy. This film captures the resilience and indomitable human spirit embodied by these women who have survived extraordinary loss.
We Are Still Here – 61 minutes
Dir. Evan Kleinman
Synopsis
My name is Evan Kleinman and I am a grandchild of Holocaust survivors. I always felt a trip to Poland, the birthplace of my grandparents, might be the key to gaining a better understanding for what they endured. In this first-person documentary, my parents, sister and I make the journey together and walk the earth where our family was meant to be destroyed. While confronting the horrors of our past, we ultimately discover the great miracle of our existence today and leave a marker behind that tells the world: "We Are Still Here."
Driving Miss Liberty – 28 minutes
Dir. Ethan Lefkowitz
Synopsis
"Driving Miss Liberty" is about the life and adventures of Sondra Fortunato. She holds many titles including Miss Liberty USA, Miss NFL, Miss MLB, Miss NHL, etc. In short, she is 'Miss Everything.' Sondra has become part of the popular culture, especially in the sports world.
I Rub NY – 18 minutes
Dir. Lauren DeFillipo
Synopsis
"I Rub NY" is a film about how one local artist's passion TOUCHED an entire city one block at a time. This five-year community project is inspired by the artwork of urban artist Carol Caputo.
A Day In the Life of Coney Island – 20 minutes
Dir. Daniel Turkewitz
Synopsis
From before the sun comes up to long after it goes down, a look at what goes on during a day at America's first playground, Coney Island.
Boundaries: The Controversy Over Park 51 – 38 minutes
Dir. Claire Read
Synopsis
'Boundaries: The Controversy Over Park51' is a documentary style film on the controversy over Park51, commonly referred to as 'the mosque at Ground Zero.' Within this topic, I am hoping to also uncover the effect and change that 9/11 and the 'War on Terror' have had on Muslims in America.
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Ticket information
Advance Online Tickets will be available for purchase from October 1 through October 23.
After October 23 the ONLY way to purchase tickets will be in person at Tribeca Cinemas beginning one hour prior to the start of each program on a first come first serve basis (cash only at the door).
The cost of tickets is $20 per program.
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT ATTENDEES PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE ONLINE AS PROGRAMS ARE EXPECTED TO SELL OUT.
To purchase tickets online simply click the “Buy Tickets” icon next the program you wish to attend.
All screenings will take place at Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Varick Street (corner of Canal Street).
Tickets include admission to the Official Filmmaker's Party on Saturday, November 5th at 10 p.m in the Tribeca Cinemas Reception Lounge, sponsored by Stella Artois.
For any questions regarding tickets please e-mail info@bigapplefilmfestival.com or call 646-708-5910. Please do NOT contact Tribeca Cinemas directly.
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