Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Bellevarado Film Studios

CUERDAS (Spain)

6:00 PM

Director: Pedro Solís García

‘Cuerdas’ is a short film written and directed by Pedro Solís García. ‘Cuerdas’ was the 2014 winner of the the Goya ® award for ‘the Best Spanish short film animation’. The film is full of nuances and describes a tender story of friendship between two special children. ‘Strings’ also speaks of values and illusions and it is able to captivate the viewer from the first frame and the first musical note to the end of the film credits. The rating of the new short film by Pedro Solis is ‘for all ages and special interest to children’. The Spanish Ministry of Culture has recommended ‘Strings’ for its educational vocation. "It is a round piece of art that grows up every time that you watch it." Synopsis: María’s routine at school is altered by the arrival of a very special child. Soon, they become close friends.

Official Selection

Feb 17, Bellevarado Studios

LOVESICK FOOL - LOVE IN THE AGE OF LIKE (USA)

6:00 PM

Director: Dominic Polcino

In a world where one can press “like” on a digital device, Donnie struggles to find True Love. His search goes from Yoga to a ditzy psychic, but always the worst advice coming from himself. All this while the world seems to be falling apart around him. Lovesick Fool is a witty, existential journey with top notch performances by comedic greats Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo, Fred Willard.

Official Selection

Feb 17, Bellevarado Studios

AN EVENING MEAL OF TOADROOTS (Italy)

6:00 PM

Director: Noah Arntson

A rogue magician arrives with his newest recruit, a young boy. Reemerging inside a carnival wagon, the boy is greeted by vagabond carnival dwellers. They prepare a meal and tell tales of their wanderlust adventures. As the boy learns of their get-rich quick schemes, the lesson is soon cut short. An uninvited barker disrupts the evening, to declare mayhem and mutiny.

Official Selection

Feb 17, Bellevarado Studios

OH! MY PRINCESS (South Korea)

7:00 PM

Director: Heewook SA

A man drives himself into collapse by his false imagination and self- delusion. What he could do to protect his daughter? How human delusion cab lead to cruel consequences through character changing gradually for the worse with the passing of time in this short film that is not to be missed.

Official Selection

Feb 17, Bellevarado Studios

ELECTRIC TOWN (Japan)

7:00 PM

Director: Tony Mullen

A lonely old man turns to a strange robotic pet to assuage his grief over his deceased dog. But when his new companion's uncanny responses threaten to expose his most secret desires, he realizes he's gotten more than he bargained for. 'Electric Town' is a surreal and moving comedy-drama set in the heart of Tokyo

Official Selection

Feb 17, Bellevarado Studios

CARROT (USA)

7:00 PM

Director: Damien Christian D'Amico

This is a comedy-drama about Alex, a luckless and frustrated artist, who doesn't fit in with society and can't seem to hold down a regular job. Alex realizes that his only option is to lose his creativity, so he builds an instrument that will transport him into his own imagination. But once Alex finds his creative-side, it proves to be childish, unruly, and ultimately uncooperative. With the help from his favorite childhood toy, Roger the Cat, Alex tries convincing his creative-side that his life would be far better off, if he could finally settle down and grow up. Nevertheless, Alex's creativity is stubborn and unwilling to be banished from his mind. Alex realizes he's left with no choice, but to destroy his creative-side––or at least try. If Alex succeeds, he will be free to fit in, reach his goals, and live the 'perfect' life… or so he hopes.

Official Selection

Feb 17, Bellevarado Studios

FALSE WITNESS (USA)

7:00 PM

Director: Arun Narayanan

Michael is found dead in his apartment, moments after a confrontation that involved his girlfriend Allison, his secret lover Jessie, and Jessie’s boyfriend Richard. As Allison, Jessie, and Richard each recount the moments that led to Michael’s death, it becomes clear that either somebody is lying, or there is more to this murder than any of them know. False Witness is a short film about the nature of truth, in the style of the classic Akira Kurosawa film Rashomon. But where Rashoman was about subjectivity, in False Witness the truth is objective. It just takes the sum of all of the perspectives involved to understand the full story.

Official Selection

Feb 17, Bellevarado Studios

GOLDEN THREAD (USA)

7:00 PM

Director: Jade Aksnes

When Lisa, an imaginative 8-year-old girl, learns that her mother has died, she becomes determined to find a way to stay connected with her.

Official Selection

Feb 17, Bellevarado Studios

THE YANK (USA)

8:30 PM

Director: Sean Lackey

A farcical comedy about Irish America. The Yank is a story about a man’s journey to discover his roots and live up to his family’s expectations. It stars Colm Meaney, Fred Willard, Kevin Farley, Martin Maloney, Charlotte Bradley, Niki Spiridakos and written and directed by first-timer Sean Lackey. It was shot on location in Cleveland and Ireland. Some roots should be left in the ground

Official Selection

Feb 17, Bellevarado Studios

A REASON (USA)

10:00 PM

Director: Dominique Schilling

Serena, young, gay introvert and Nathan, her controlling older brother, are forced to endure a dreaded family gathering at the house of their elegant elderly Aunt Irene to hear the reading of her will – setting off an unexpected course of events that ultimately forces the clan to reevaluate their views on love, forgiveness, and family.

Official Selection

Feb 17, Bellevarado Studios