Sunday Oct 6th Screening Schedule
"Guiding Light" - Directed by India Anne Mitchell
Through the compelling interviews of the lead prosecutor, the defense attorney and the police chief, “Guiding Light” tells the story of a young teen (Polly Hannah Klaas) in a small town in America who was kidnapped from her bedroom during a slumber party while her family was in the house. In "Guiding Light", India Mitchell, a teen growing up in the same town thirty years later brings a fresh perspective and highlights the importance of the legacy of this case to the continuing endeavor to keep children safe.
"A Glimpse of Hope" - Directed by Brandon Kim
A heartfelt documentary depicting the struggles of a Ukrainian couple victimized by the Russia-Ukraine war that highlights the importance of assisting those in need.
"Foundation" - Directed by Jack Hinz
After experiencing the confronting realities of cow farming as a child, Anthony Walsgott abandoned his life as a lawyer to purchase a pristine 120-acre block on Queensland’s Mary River—a place which is now home to Australia’s largest cow sanctuary.
"On the Brink: The Battle for Democracy" - Directed by Zidaan Kapoor
Alexei Navalny died under mysterious circumstances in a Russian prison. His death put the world on notice. Navalny's death is not the only evidence of autocracies like Russia and China destroying lives and wrecking the sovereignty of countries around the world. Across the globe, democracy is declining and autocracy is taking its place. On the Brink chronicles the devastating effects of autocratic regimes across the globe and highlights the courageous activists and resistance movements that are fighting for the future of our world.
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"Kaine Interception" - Directed by Johnny White
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Secret agent Kaine is back in action with his new partner April as he has to intercept a jewel deal before it can happen.
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"Your Necklace " - Directed by Kayla Ling
A personal narrative of my own "Red Helicopter" moment, in which receiving kindness as a young, shy girl transformed my life story.
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"Pitches" - Directed by Paetyn Naidoo
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Emma has the rare gift of perfect pitch. This is causing some major problems. She never needed to learn how to read music because of perfect pitch, but now she may lose her precious place as the guitarist in the school jazz band to the new girl who can read music.
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"Gabby in Pencil" - Directed by Finbar Wilkinson, Gray Tracey & Rose Brennan-Wilkinson
Finbar Wilkinson, Gray Tracey, and Rose Brennan-Wilkinson are high school students from Charlottesville, Virginia. They wrote, directed, and edited "Gabby in Pencil" in 72 hours as part of Light House Studio's Adrenaline Film Project.
"Late Night Edit" - Directed by Kyle M. Wegler
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An exhausted editor is up late at night, working on a film. However, when even his red bull fails to keep him awake, the footage in his editing software begins to move on its own.
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"Maybe This Time" - Directed by Kyle M. Wegler
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When Kim's mother is rushed to the hospital, Kim is faced with the wasted time she could've spent with her mom and the reality of what little time they have left.
"A Fading Canvas" - Directed by Angela Huang
Alice, a teenage girl struggles to cope with her grandma's death while simultaneously losing her passion for painting in which her grandma had shaped.
"The Delicate Cycle" - Directed by Katherine King
A boy on the cusp of adolescence visits a laundromat at early in the morning where he used to play video games with his father. There he befriends Lance, a disheveled stranger full of surprises.
"Richie Rich Hustla" - Directed by Naomi Christie & Jamar Harding
A penniless actor, David, is kicked out of his ex-girlfriend's house, forced to sublet a stranger's living room couch. His roommate is Richie Rich Hustla, an eccentric wanna-be gangster and a fellow aspiring actor. When suddenly tasked with assisting Richie's auditions, David is thrust into a world of escalating confusion and chaos.
"Rent Free" - Directed by Jordan Satmary
A man deals with grief while living out of a van.
"Mute " - Directed by Dana Moe
In this Stephen King adapted film, our protagonist Roger Monette hasn't been to church in years, yet he finds himself sitting in a confessional booth telling the priest about a troubling series of events involving his cheating wife’s $250,000 embezzlement and a mysterious hitchhiker who claims to be hearing and speech impaired.
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"Press" - Directed by Mason Layag
A star player and his veteran coach grapple for control of their struggling basketball team without regard for anyone who may stand in their way.
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"Common Ground"
Directed by Josh & Rebecca Tickell
Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary, Kiss the Ground, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement, Common Ground unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system. The film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us. The film profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white, black, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.
Awards Ceremony
5:00pm
Come join us at the awards ceremony at the Alhecama Theater. This is a non ticketed event and all are welcome to join in the festivities.
