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3 I FILM 3 Welcome Home...to the 40th Cleveland International Film Festival! presented by CONTENTS PAGE Our Sponsors Media Support Neighborhood Outreach Plan Your Day Where Do I? Festival Stations CIFF Happenings Challenge Match Planned Giving Membership FilmForums FilmSlam Community Engagement CSU Filmmakers on Filmmaking.. 29 George Gund III Memorial Central and Eastern European Competition Nesnadny + Schwartz Documentary Competition New Direction Competition Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition Global Health Competition American Independents Competition Local Heroes Competition Music Movies Competition ReelWomenDirect Award Roxanne T. Mueller Award Legacy Award, Awards Artist Perspectives Sidebars Neighborhood Screenings th Anniversary Signature Event Opening Night Closing Night The Fine Print/Seating Policy Late Additions Films A-Z Schedule Films A-Z, continued Shorts Awards/Jurors/Selection Shorts Programs Board, Committees, Volunteers Staff Special Thanks Ticket Information Ticket Order Form Country List Film Index Welcome to the 40th Cleveland International Film Festival! It is our honor to again be Presenting Sponsor of the CIFF, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the CIFF staff, volunteers, and Board for presenting a world-class festival that receives phenomenal feedback from the many sponsors, community partners, members, filmmakers, and attendees you serve. It is this community s collective passion for film that has led to the tremendous success of the CIFF. We join you in celebrating 40 years of incredible stories, experiences, and inspiration the CIFF brings home to CLE! Bill Elliott Lisa King EVP, Regional Lending Director, Dollar Bank VP Marketing, Dollar Bank CIFF Board Member & Co-Chair, CIFF Marketing Committee 40 is the new 40 at the 40th Cleveland International Film Festival, where we have so much to celebrate and so many new things to share with you! A lot has certainly changed since the Film Festival began on April 13, In fact, a lot has certainly changed since just last year. In addition to viewing our 192 feature films (including one in 3D) and 213 short films from 72 countries, we hope you enjoy The Next Webisode (our web series selections) and Playlist (our music videos). And please be sure to visit our Perspectives exhibition space (located on level M2 inside Tower City Center). Thanks to our partnership with Case Western Reserve University, you will be able to experience virtual reality and immerse yourself in the other interactive programs we have curated. We also hope you will visit our Chat Room (located on level M2 inside Tower City Center as well) for extended Q&A sessions with some of our 300 visiting filmmakers. New to our neighborhood screening locations this year is the Cleveland Institute of Art s Cinematheque. We are thrilled to show a 35mm film there, especially in this anniversary year. And our 40th Anniversary Signature Event the world premiere of BELIEVELAND will take place at Playhouse Square. The goal for our Challenge Match has been increased to $140,000. Like every year, we choose to conduct our annual campaign live and in person. So please stop by the Challenge Match area to make your tax deductible donation. We know your generosity will once again enable us to reach and even exceed our goal. Our scheduled 500+ screenings will culminate on Closing Night (Sunday, April 10th) when we announce our award winners and present our Legacy Award to Dollar Bank. You are invited to join us as we wrap up CIFF40 and launch into our fifth decade with some fun surprises. We look forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary with you because you are our Film Festival Family. And to each and every one of our family members we say: Welcome Home. Mark Smith President, Board of Directors Marcie Goodman Executive Director 85,000 copies of the 40th CIFF Program Guide were printed on sustainably sourced paper. If you are finished using your guide, please recycle. The Cleveland International Film Festival and FilmSlam are registered trademarks of the Cleveland Film Society. M I S S I O N The Cleveland International Film Festival promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community. V I S I O N The Cleveland International Film Festival is a leader in helping the world discover the power of film arts to educate, entertain, and celebrate the human experience.

4 4 PRESENTING SPONSOR DIAMOND SPONSOR SAPPHIRE SPONSOR PLATINUM SPONSORS

5 I FILM 5 GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS HOSPITALITY SPONSORS

6 6 The 40th Cleveland International Film Festival is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and funders. MAJOR INDIVIDUAL DONORS GOVERNMENT SUPPORT James Anderson and David Wittkowsky Jules and Fran Belkin Nancy and Tim Callahan Mike and Nicki Cancelliere John and Allyn Davies Lauren Rich Fine and Gary Giller Char and Chuck Fowler Alistair and Joyce Fyfe Nance Hikes and Michael Melampy Jinny and John Johnson Donna and Stewart Kohl Toby Devan Lewis Tom Piraino and Barbara McWilliams Deborah Bachman Ratner David K. Ream Kim Sherwin Mark Smith and Janet Rosel Smith Ted and Susan FOUNDATION SUPPORT OFFICIAL AIRLINE OFFICIAL HOTEL OFFICIAL JURY HOTEL OFFICIAL VEHICLE OFFICIAL RESTAURANT OFFICIAL BAR & GRILLE

7 I FILM 7 MEDIA SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH PARTNERS

8 8 PLAN YOUR DAY When you plan your day at the Cleveland International Film Festival, don t forget to plan your trip downtown so you can be in your seat at least 20 minutes before showtime. The easiest way? Ride RTA and arrive inside Tower City Center. Or take the scenic route on two wheels (your heart will thank you). If you do plan to drive, GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF EXTRA TIME and be prepared to find a nearby lot (costs vary) if the limited parking available at Tower City Center is full. what will work best for you. We look forward to seeing you at the movies! SIGN UP TO ON TWITTER AND LIKE CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ON FACEBOOK TO GET TRAVEL UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL. DURING THE CIFF, CALL OUR HOTLINE: FILM (3456). OFFICIAL AIRLINE United Airlines United is proud to be the Official Airline of the 40th Cleveland International Film Festival.

9 RIDE RTA, IT S THE EASY WAY Riding RTA trains is easier than ever before. And with the crowds we re expecting There are 8,000 0 FREE RTA parking spaces located throughout the area. We ve highlighted key stations for you on this map. Clague Rd. To Bay Village To Crocker Park To Westgate te Transit Center er Too La Lakewood od Park W. 117th- Madison No North th h Co Coast ( (E (E. E. 9th 9th) h) AM AMTRAK AK ( (O (On n Re Request) e st) W. W. 3r 3rd ( (F (FirstEnergy rg St Stadium) Cleveland State Line W We est South Harbor Muny Parking Louis Stokes Station at Windermere HealthLine nee E. E. 34th- Campus uss Little Italy- University Circle Cedar- University E. 105th- Quincy Tower City- City- Public Public Squar Square Nature re Center er Station ti at at South uth Parkrk k Lee- e- Shaker Legend Single Line Rapid Station Double Line Rapid Station Triple Line Rapid Station RTA Parking Available Wheelchair Accessible Blue Line Green Line Red Line HealthLine* Cleveland State Line* * These routes operate on the roadway Warrensville- re le e- Shaker Green Road 480 W. 25th- Ohio Ohio City City W. 65th- Lorain ain in (Eco-VIllage) e) West Boulevard- Cudell Cudell. 25th- Oh. 65tht Boule W Buckeye- e- Woodhill od l E E.. 116th- 16 h- St. St t. Luke s Lu Fall 2015 Lee- Le e- Van n Ak Aken Warrensville- Van Aken = Recommended Stations Leave the parking stress behind. Hop on RTA and get a ride right to Tower City Center. Imagine all the time you ll have to read movie descriptions and pick favorites while relaxing on the train. RTA ANSWERLINE ( ). VISIT F OR CALL THE RTA ANSWERLINE ( ) ) TO GET STEP-BY-STEP TRANSIT T DIRECTIONS INCLUDING FINDING A STOP NEAR YOU, UNDERSTANDING THE TRAIN SCHEDULE, AND BUYING YOUR FARE CARD.

10 . W. 10 ST. E FIND YOUR OWN WAY Planning to drive to the Festival? Be sure to give yourself plenty of extra time. LIMITED PARKING This map includes nearby parking alternatives and the FREE downtown RTA trolley routes schedules at Wanna give up the four-wheel drive and ride two wheels to Tower City Center? Ride your bike and park it at The Bike Rack CIFF SELF-PARKING 737 Canal Road Cleveland, OH RTA TOWER CITY STATION ALTERNATIVE PARKING LOCATIONS THE BIKE RACK (2148 EAST 4TH ST.) TOWER CITY (W. 6TH ST. ENTRANCE) BIKE-FRIENDLY ROUTE MAIN AVE. LAKESIDE AVE. MAIN N AVE. BRIDGE E CUYAHOGA HOGA RIVER R OLD RI RIVER R RD RD. W. 10 ST. W. 9 ST. W. 6 ST. W. 3 ST. WAREH OUSE DISTRICT ONTARIO ST. ST. CLAIR AVE. E. 6 ST. E. 9 ST. E. 12 ST. E.13 ST. FRANKFORT AVE. ROCKWELL T BRIDGE E VETERANS MEMORIAL BRIDGE W CENTER ER ST. FLATS WEST ST T ST ST. SUPERIOR AVE.. R. LOCKWOOD JR. COLUMBUS US RD. RD. CARTER ST. W. 6TH 6TH HURON RD. PROSPECT PE AVE. TOWER R CI CITY CI CINEMAS S RTA STATION PUBLIC SQUARE CLOSED FOR RENOVATION ONTARIO ST. SUPERIOR AVE. E. 4 ST. EUC CLID E. 6 ST. E. 9 ST. CHESTER AVE. CA COLUMBUS US RD.. CARTER ST. BRIDG BRIDGE CARTER RD. CUYAHOGA A RIVER R CANAL AL L RD.. HIGH H ST.. ONTARIO IO O ST. T. HURON RD. Q ARENAA E. 6 ST. EUCLID AVE. EUCLID AVE. AVE E. PROSPECT AVE.. GAT EW AY DISTRICT BOLIVAR EAGLE AVE. HURON RD. PROSPECT AVE.. E. 14 ST. EUCL LID AV VE E.. For detailed information about parking alternatives, visit For a more complete list of activities, visit ncleveland.com. To find more places to relax and eat around Downtown Cleveland, visit and

11 PLAN TO STAY Downtown Cleveland has more to offer than ever before. So once you get here, why not plan to stay for a meal, for fun, or even overnight. 11 HOTEL PARTNERS OFFICIAL HOTEL OFFICIAL JURY HOTEL Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square leave guests cheering! The complimentary RTA style hotel to Tower City in just minutes. CIFF FILM ENTHUSIAST PACKAGE Singe/Double: $169/night (plus tax) Suite: $219/night (plus tax) Package includes: Valet parking for 1 car per night, full breakfast buffet for 2 in Encore, and 4 vouchers to redeem CIFF tickets. CIFF ROOM-ONLY PACKAGE: Single/Double: $125/night (plus tax) Suite: $175/night (plus tax) The Westin Cleveland Downtown CIFF PACKAGE: Starting at Package Includes: $40 breakfast voucher 4 vouchers to redeem CIFF tickets. Room Only Rate: The Metropolitan at The 9 A Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel experience will be absorbed in the excitement of downtown Cleveland. It is the only hotel Offering 15% discounted sleeping rooms during CIFF days. Enjoy the sites of downtown Cleveland and tour the city in style on Cleveland s free trolley to Tower City. The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland Located onsite at Tower City Center the event within just a moment s indoor walk. The Ritz-Carlton is the city s only Forbes Four Star and AAA Four Diamond hotel and beverage presentations throughout the day and evening. CIFF Overnight Package: valet parking and in-room Internet access. Ritz-Carlton Club Level and suite rates also available. Reservations: or OFFICIAL BAR & GRILLE Lincoln Tap House Open Late! Kitchen Open Fri & Sat 11AM 12 Midnight Located next to the Horseshoe Casino in an incredible craft beer selection with 24 drafts and over 100 bottles. OFFICIAL RESTAURANT Hard Rock Cafe Fri & Sat 11AM 12 Midnight Happy Hour Happy Hour: Half-priced apps (excluding Jumbo), domestic drafts, house wine, and call-level cocktails Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Located in the heart of downtown on Cleveland s connected to Tower City and within walking distance to many local attractions. Step into this iconic hotel with beautiful historic architecture upscale amenities and award winning dining at Sans Souci. CIFF Overnight Packages: for room accommodations only. Enjoy complimentary self-parking and breakfast for To book please call worldwide reservations at and request CIFF Room Block. OFFICIAL CRAFT BREWERY Great Lakes Brewing Company Sunday Closed SHOPPING & FOOD Tower City Center Shops & Restaurants TOWER CITY CENTER IT ALL CONNECTS HERE! Located on Level 1 Near the Horseshoe Tower City Center Retail & Food Court Hours: Mon Sat 10AM Family Friendly Shopping Hours begin at 2:30PM daily. For complete program information, visit info/parent/.

12 AT THE FESTIVAL, WHERE DO I FIND TOWER CITY CINEMAS? Tower City Cinemas is located in the southeast corner of Tower City Center, just beyond the Food Court. PURCHASE TICKETS, GIFT CERTIFICATES, AND MEMBERSHIPS PRE-FESTIVAL (MARCH 11-MARCH 30)? Box Office: Located to the right of the main entrance as you enter the Tower City Cinemas lobby, open Monday Saturday, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM and Sunday, 12 Noon-5:00 PM. PURCHASE TICKETS, GIFT CERTIFICATES, AND MEMBERSHIPS DURING THE FESTIVAL (March 31 April 10)? Box Office: Located inside the lobby of Tower City Cinemas at open Sunday Thursday, 8:30 AM 10:00 PM and Friday Saturday, 8:30 AM 12 Midnight. PURCHASE STAND BY TICKETS? Stand By: Located in the hallway across from the main entrance to Tower City Cinemas. PICK UP WILL CALL TICKETS? Duke Desk: Located in the hallway outside of Tower City Cinemas, to the left of the main entrance to the theater. PICK UP PASSES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN MAILED? Patron Services: Located to the right of the Film Festival LINE UP IF I M A TICKET HOLDER? Line up at least 20 minutes before showtime in the hallway outside of Tower City Cinemas, to the right of the main entrance and behind the sign with the coordinating title LINE UP IF I M A STAND BY TICKET HOLDER? Line up at least 15 minutes before showtime in the hallway outside of Tower City Cinemas and behind the Stand By sign LINE UP IF I M A PASSHOLDER? Line up at least 20 minutes before showtime outside is screening. FIND OUT WHICH THEATER THE FILM IS BEING SHOWN IN? Each screening at the Festival has a corresponding color-coded screens throughout Tower City Cinemas provide a guide for where screenings and their corresponding colored theaters theater colors change location throughout the day. FIND THE LATEST SCHEDULE AND PROGRAMMING UPDATES? Giant Schedule: Located in the hallway outside of Tower City Cinemas across from Stand By. CIFF Website: clevelandfilm.org/ festival/updates or the CIFF iphone/android mobile apps for up-to-date schedule changes and programming updates. MAKE A DONATION? Challenge Match: Located to the left of the concession stand as you enter the Tower City Cinemas lobby, across from the Merchandise Store. BUY MERCHANDISE? Merchandise Store sponsored by Closet Factory: Located to the left of the main entrance to the Tower City Cinemas lobby, across from the Challenge Match. SIGN IN AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER OR CORPORATE SPONSOR? Patron Services: Located to the right of the Film Festival Box GET MY TOWER CITY CENTER SELF-PARKING TICKET VALIDATED FOR THE $5 DISCOUNT PRICE? Box Office: Located inside the lobby Challenge Match: Located to the left of the concession stand as you enter the Tower City Cinemas lobby, across from the Merchandise Store. Merchandise Store sponsored by Closet Factory: Located to the left of the main entrance to the Tower City Cinemas lobby, across from the Challenge Match. Patron Services: Located to the right of the Film Festival Will Call/Duke Desk: Located in the hallway outside of Tower City Cinemas, to the left of the main entrance to the theater. RECOVER ITEMS AT THE LOST AND FOUND? Patron Services: Located to the right of the Film Festival Please note we are not responsible for lost or stolen goods. Unclaimed items will be donated on April 11, 2016.

13 I FILM 13 FESTIVAL STATIONS HOURS OF OPERATION BOX OFFICE March 11 March 17: For Members Only Monday Saturday 11AM 7PM Sunday 12Noon 5PM March 18 March 30: For the General Public Monday Saturday 11AM 7PM Sunday 12Noon 5PM March 31 April 10 Sunday Thursday Friday Saturday CHALLENGE MATCH March 31 April 10 MERCHANDISE STORE March 31 April 10 PATRON SERVICES March 31 April 10 Sunday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:30AM 10:00PM 8:30AM 12Midnight 10:30AM 11:30PM 10:30AM 10:00PM 8:30AM 10:00PM 8:30AM 12Midnight A B Tower City Center Food Court Stand By Ticket Holder Lines C Daily Schedule Wall D Will Call/Duke Desk + E Stand By F Ticket Holder Lines G Patron Services + H Box Office + I J Tower City Cinemas Concessions Tower City Cinemas Café K Challenge Match + L Merchandise Store + M Restrooms # Theaters (Westside & Eastside) Parking Validation WILL CALL / DUKE DESK March 31 April 10 Sunday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:30AM 10:00PM 8:30AM 12Midnight Parking Pay Stations: $5 Located by the Food Court elevators and escalators to self-parking

14 FREE FILMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS The CIFF is offering FREE morning, matinee, and late night screenings for college students when they present their valid college I.D. Tickets will be available one hour before screening start times and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. (Will Call) located in the hallway just outside the entrance One ticket per student per film. Visit for a full listing of FREE films available to college students. And use code COLLEGE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY Volunteers are the heart and soul of the CIFF, and our Friday, April 8th as Volunteer Appreciation Day! We ll have fun swag THOMMY T-SHIRT DAY on Saturday, April 9th. One entry per person. Thommy T-Shirt Day is presented in loving memory of Thomas A. Duke, who never met a CIFF t-shirt he didn t love and wear whether it still fit him or not. CIFF HAPPENINGS Follow Us: CLEVELANDFILM.ORG/SOCIAL COLLEGE STUDENTS FREE FILMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS CIFF HAPPENINGS FREE FILMS FOR THOMMY T CIFF HAPPENINGS Y CIFF HAPPENINGS -SHIRT DAY Y T- ill b t k Ti I college valid for c screenings The CIFF is of COLLEGE STUDENTS i f r b e h bl il.d. r college students when they prese fering FREE morning, matinee, and l COLLEGE STUDENTS a t love and we Thomas A. Du Thommy T-Sh One entry per p on Saturday, t ent their ate night d l r whether it still fit him or not. uke, who never met a CIFF t-shirt he d irt Day is presented in loving memo r person. 9th. April e didn t ory of films available t Visit (Will Call) loca supplies last. times and distr Tickets will be a And use code e to college students. velandfilm.org/college for a full list One ticket per student per fi ated in the hallway just outside the e ributed on a first-come, first-served b e available one hour before screeni e COLLEGE ting of FREE r film. e entrance d basis while ng start as Vo April 8th Volunteers are t VOLUNTEER APPRECIA olunteer Appreciation Day! We ll ha e the heart and soul of the CIFF, an TION EER APPRECIAT ave fun swag Friday, nd our Y DAY A CLEVEL s ollow Us Fo NDFILM.ORG/SOCIAL s:

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16 $140,000 CHALLENGE MATCH $3,123,700 cash expenses + $40,000 valet parking expenses + $1,204,540 in-kind donations = $4,368,240 total production budget + $500,000 Tower City Cinemas digital projection conversion Entirely paid for by the CIFF with a loan from The George Gund Foundation TOTAL $4,868,240 This Year

17 I FILM 17 THE CHALLENGE MATCH IS OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. At no other time of the year, including the holidays, do we ask for your support because we prefer to do it during the CIFF, live and in person. The generous support provided by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC), which is funded by the residents of Cuyahoga County, must be matched annually. Your contribution can ensure our continued success. Since 2008 the CIFF has received nearly $1.3 million from CAC. MAJOR INCOME SOURCES * Ticket Sales 23% Corporate Sponsorships 18% Merchandise 2% Entry Fees 3% Membership 12% Government Grants 8% Foundation Grants 16% Board of Directors Donations 8% Individual Donations 10% (Challenge Match) *Tower City Cinemas concession sales of food and drink 0% HOW CAN YOU HELP? Each seat costs the organization The average ticket price is between $14 and $16. Your donation of at least $40 will help us make up the difference. $48.58 Please stop by the Challenge Match area in the Tower City Cinemas lobby to make your tax-deductible donation. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

18 18 The Cleveland International Film Festival FOREVER FUND GIFT PLANNING WHAT IS THE FOREVER FUND? The Cleveland International Film Festival Forever Fund is an important source of revenue for the future of the organization as we plan for our next 40 years and beyond! WHAT ARE SOME GIVING OPTIONS? The Forever Fund offers donors a wide variety of giving options. You can give now through cash or stocks. You can give later through a bequest IRA, life insurance policy, or retirement plan. A charitable gift annuity will provide you with a guaranteed income stream for life while the organization invests your assets. HOW ARE GIFTS USED? Gifts are used for either general support or endowment building, as determined by the donor. General support ensures the day-to-day operations of the organization will continue. Endowment building acts as a reserve for the CIFF, with only the earnings being used annually so the principal can be invested and grow over time. An endowment can be funded during your lifetime or through your will or trust. It can be in your name or in the name of someone you want to honor or remember. categories, to educational programs. WHO SHOULD I CONTACT? If you or your advisors would like more information about making a gift to the Forever Fund, or to schedule a meeting, please refer to the contact Patrick Shepherd Associate Director , ext. 23 The Cleveland International Film Festival is a rocket s red glare across the American cultural firmament. I was blown away by the magnitude and artistry of the operation you conduct. Elliot Thomson, Director, LE REFUGE, 39th CIFF FOREVER FUND FOUNDERS The CIFF would like to recognize and thank our Forever Fund Founders: Jules Belkin Anne Bloomberg Lauren Rich Fine Marcie Goodman Lynn Gottlob Dean Ilijasic Jinny Johnson David K. Ream Mark K. Smith

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23 I FILM 23 FilmForums With generous support from: CHAR and CHUCK FOWLER FilmForums are moderated, interactive panel discussions that feature filmmakers, film subjects, community leaders, and scholars who are knowledgeable about the topic at hand. FilmForums offer CIFF patrons unique opportunities to explore important, relevant, and complex issues that cannot and should not be ignored. Please look for the FilmForums icon in the A-Z listings to identify the screenings. and with additional support from 91% Saturday, April 9 4:00 PM I Code NINE09 See description on page 65 If so many Americans support reforming gun laws, what s stopping us? THE BAD KIDS Monday, April 4 4:00 PM I Code BADK04 See description on page 74 What works for students when school doesn t? CAN YOU DIG THIS Friday, April 8 3:50 PM I Code CANY08 See description on page 80 How can planting seeds strengthen our community? DADDY DON T GO Thursday, April 7 6:45 PM I Code DONT07 See description on page 87 How can we support fathers raising their kids in challenging circumstances? INDIAN POINT Sunday, April 3 4:30 PM I Code INDN03 See description on page 121 How do we balance our need for energy with the danger posed by our aging nuclear power plants? KINGS, QUEENS & IN-BETWEENS Sunday, April 3 11:15 AM I Code QUEE03 See description on page 123 How do we create space for the full gender continuum on stage and off? RESILIENCE Friday, April 1 4:45 PM I Code RESL01 See description on page 148 How can today s public health research prevent tomorrow s public health crisis? ROMEO IS BLEEDING Tuesday, April 5 6:15 PM I Code BLEE05 See description on page 150 How does spoken word transform lives in disadvantaged communities? Racing to Zero FilmForum 39th CIFF UNSEEN Saturday, April 2 11:15 AM I Code UNSE02 See description on page 161 Seven years on, what have we learned from one of Cleveland s most tragic crimes? WALLS Wednesday, April 6 7:00 PM I Code WALL06 See description on page 164 With the changing face of immigration, what are the obstacles people encounter as newcomers to Cleveland?

24 24 FilmSlam 2015 Stats FilmSlam Over 8,900 students 24 CMSD schools 14 counties represented (our previous record was just over 6,000) 96 schools (which included almost 4,000 students) (including two from Pennsylvania) FilmSlam for Students Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1 Plus Monday Friday, April 4 8 Mornings FilmSlam participants at the 39th CIFF Students from Northeast Ohio middle, junior high, and high schools have the extraordinary opportunity to see new films by some of the world s most innovative filmmakers. Now going into its 24th year, FilmSlam is the Cleveland International Film Festival s media literacy program and mini-festival of films for students. FilmSlam aims to educate students about evaluating and critiquing the messages they perceive while viewing films. Film can be less intimidating than many other art forms because of its prominent role in American culture. Therefore, it is a logical conduit through which social messages (such as the importance of the prevention of domestic violence and the eradication of discrimination) can be sent to young audiences. FilmSlam serves as an effective program to provide students with deep learning opportunities that go beyond the acquisition of basic skills. These include: the ability to foster thought-provoking discussion, analysis, and awareness of media communication forms and genres; critical thinking; curiosity; and social emotional growth. A volunteer committee of over 150 junior high and high school students helps select the FilmSlam program, which consists of documentaries, feature films, and short films. This selection process engages students in a meaningful and relevant project, allowing them to collaborate with their peers and apply their knowledge of what constitutes as appropriate films for FilmSlam attendees. And all films are linked to curriculum strands. Study guides (including an introduction to media literacy) are provided to teachers, and speakers are available after the screenings. FilmSlam tickets are $5 each. For more information, please contact Beth Steele Radisek, FilmSlam Director, at ext.13 or beth@clevelandfilm.org.

25 I FILM 25 With generous support from: FilmSlam attendees vote to determine the winners for the Student Choice Award for Best Short Film and Student Choice Award for Best Feature Film. Past winners are as follows: Best Feature Film 2015 I BECOMING BULLETPROOF Directed by Michael Barnett; USA Best Short Film 2015 I SUPER PIMP Directed by John Jivan, Dustin Lee, Terry Geer, Ledion Isufaj, and Eric Schilling; USA FilmSlam Student Selection Committee FilmSlam 2016 Student Selection Committee FilmSlam participants arriving at Tower City Center FilmSlam participants entering Tower City Center Sara Adamson Erlind Allkushi Ronell Ames Maddie Angle Brandon Augustine Connor Baker Hope Beck Ian Bell Sarah Bene Amber Boggan Celeste Bohan Elizabeth Brett Gwen Bueche Paul Burger Maddie Camp Gia Cannavino Rachel Carp Ben Carpenter Diana Chang Lauren Coletto Skyler Curtis Annie Cvelbar Emery Dalesio Kristen D Amico Blaze Davis Elise Davis Rusty Davis Christopher-Michael DeAngelo Kiara Devese Caroline Donnelly Hannah Dougall Aerin Doughty Bradford Douglas Emily Dupont Camryn Ellis Anaika Zory Falcon Dominic Falcone Emily Farr Keiara Farrar Zach Fritz Meredith Gerity Callie Gerzanics Grant Gibeault Kevin Gramajo Kristen Gramajo Reilly Grealis Sarah Griffin Will Hagan Erahlea Haidet Amanda Hanson Seamus Hawkins Rebekah Hollan Trevor Hongosh Diamond Howard Starr Howard Miyauna Incarnato Jayme Inks Katie Ivary Dell Jackman Brian Jackson, Jr. Caroline Jobson Diamond Johnson Tamia Jones Veronica Jones Alexis Jordan Diamond King Jerald King Megan Knapp Nick Kollin Ben Krompitz Max Landow Will Landow Christiana Leonardo Connor Lesko Ally Mangano Eliana Mayle Lily Mayle Alana McGlynn Rosie McMillan Ashley Meier Khalid Mitcham Ja Nae Mitchell Dima Moissis Veronica Montani Robert Moore Daniel Morris John Moynihan Madeline Muller Joseph Nazario Andrew Niehus Inna Nikolova Clair O Brien Zeljana Opacak Hasaan Parker Devan Peavy Daniel Pinto Spencer Polando Hannah Posedel Katelyn Ramirez Alyssa Reinhardt Mike Reusch Grace Ritchie Mason Roberts Joelle Robinson Raymond Robinson Nicolas Romano Siena Romano Max Rotatori Micah Sanford Abimael Santiago Grace Schumann Raanan Shalom Alexia Sheppard Aurora Shi Chad Siler Brandon Sinkovich Sara Sirignano Adrian Slovenec Isaac Smith Michelle Sohm Tommy Solomon Nina Spearman Juliana Stierl Clarissa Suguitan Evan Suttell Jessica Tall Jack James Taranto Evan Teicher Madalyn Timmons Hailley Turner Halley Turner Ashley Turska Dawson Turska Paul Twarog Kai Valentine Alexa Vandal Nick Vorrink Joseph Wagner Adelle Walker Jake Waller Kevin Ward Caroline Washington Matilda Washington Seth Weekley Mackenzie Wiley Colin Williams Daisha Williams Kate Wolff Isaac Woods Malone York Zander York Sarah Young Maysaa Zaghari Tom Zavertnik Nando Zegarra Amy Zusman Support Provided by:

26 26 Cleveland s Feature Presentation Since 1977 For forty years, the Cleveland International Film Festival has entertained audiences with thought-provoking films from all over the world. Congratulations on your anniversary and thank you for continuing to help make Cleveland shine. Ohio s Health Insurance Choice Since Medical Mutual of Ohio MedMutual.com

27 I FILM 27 Medical Mutual Community Engagement Program The Medical Mutual Community Engagement Program builds and strengthens partnerships with other nonprofits by connecting them to films in the Festival. As a result, the CIFF continues to embed itself into the fabric of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and Northern Ohio. The partnering entities agree to publicize Festival films in exchange for visibility at the Festival and a platform to talk about their missions and promote their causes. This Community Engagement Program is launched each January through our Movie Match-Up Meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to connect confirmed CIFF feature films with potential partners. Here is the list of the 160+ Community Partners for the 40th CIFF: 2016 Donate Life Transplant Games AARP Ohio Acheivement Centers for Children ACLU of Ohio AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland AJC Cleveland America SCORES Cleveland Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards Anti-Defamation League Artists Archives of the Western Reserve Association of Asian Indian Women of NE Ohio (AAIWO) Beck Center for the Arts Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging Brite Winter BVU: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence CANAPI Canton Arts District Canton Palace Theatre Carmella Rose Health Foundation Catholic Charities Fatima Family Center Center for Arts-Inspired Learning Chagrin Documentary Film Festival Cleveland Arts Education Consortium Cleveland Asian Festival Cleveland Comedy Festival Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Cleveland Hiking Club Cleveland Hungarian Development Panel Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque Cleveland Kids Book Bank Cleveland Leadership Center Cleveland Mediation Center Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland Museum of Natural History Cleveland Orchestra Cleveland Play House Cleveland Print Room Cleveland Public Library Cleveland Public Theatre Cleveland Sight Center Cleveland Transformation Alliance Cleveland Vegan Society Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities College Now Greater Cleveland Community Assessment & Treatment Services Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park Consolato d Italia Detroit Consolato On. d Italia Cleveland Consulate General of Canada Detroit Consulate of Sweden Cleveland Ohio Countryside Conservancy Crafty Mart DANCECleveland Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio Dobama Theatre Earth Day Coalition Engage! Cleveland Equality Ohio Equality Toledo Facing History and Ourselves Fashion Week Cleveland FireFish Festival Foundation Center Midwest Friends of the Heights Libraries G2H2 The Gathering Place Global Cleveland Global Ties Akron God Before Guns Great Lakes Science Center Greater Cleveland Sports Commission Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival HandsOn Northeast Ohio Heights Arts Heights Community Congress Heights Youth Theatre HER Ideas in Motion Hispanic Roundtable Honorary Consulate General of Romania in Ohio Human Rights Campaign Hungarian Cultural Garden of Cleveland ICA Art Conservation Ingenuity Cleveland International Institute of Akron International Services Center International Women s Air and Space Museum InterReligious Task Force on Central America & Colombia IPM (International Partners in Mission) Junior League of Cleveland Lake Erie Ink LATINA, Inc. League of Women Voters of the Akron Area Legal Aid Society of Cleveland LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland The Links, Incorporated Malachi House of Hope Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Mandel JCC Cleveland Jewish FilmFest Margie s Hope Metro Catholic School MOCA Cleveland MotivAsians for Cleveland The Music Settlement National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Cleveland Nature Center at Shaker Lakes Niagara Foundation North Coast Men s Chorus North Union Farmers Market Northeast Ohio American Friends Service Committee Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle East Studies Northeast Ohio Sierra Club OCA Greater Cleveland Asian Pacific American Advocates Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach Orange Art Center Contact Patrick Shepherd at patrick@clevelandfilm.org if your organization is interested in being a Community Partner for the 41st CIFF in Our Lady of the Wayside PFLAG Cleveland Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio Plexus LGBT and Allied Chamber of Commerce Polish-American Cultural Center Preterm Rainey Institute River s Edge Rock and Roll Hall of Fame +Museum Rocky River Public Library Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland Roots of American Music Sandusky State Theatre Seeds of Literacy Shore Cultural Center Society of Professional Journalists, Cleveland Chapter Sokol Greater Cleveland SPACES A Special Wish Foundation Cleveland Chapter St. John s Institute Stocker Arts Center Susan G. 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29 CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY S SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION PRESENTS: A series of interactive panel discussions with visiting filmmakers from the 40th Cleveland International Film Festival Cleveland State University s School of Communication, in conjunction with the Cleveland International Film Festival, is proud to host a day-long event featuring visiting filmmakers whose works are being shown in the CIFF. Members of the Cleveland State University faculty will participate as they moderate discussions on the art, craft, and business of moving image production for both narrative and documentary forms. Each panel will include an audience Q&A component. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 10:00 AM 11:30 AM PANEL 1: PRE-PRODUCTION AND FUNDING ESSENTIALS Which concepts make the transition from idea to production? What are the steps along the way? The range of activities necessary to take a film from conception to production will be explored in this panel, including the initial development of the project, the writing process for fictional works and documentaries, the logistics of casting, crew, locations, and scheduling, and the many additional planning steps necessary before shooting begins. Funding options will be considered, including crowdfunding, deferrals, product placement, pre-sales, tax incentives, various investor models, grants, and the traditional studio route. 1:45 PM 3:15 PM PANEL 3: THE DOCUMENTARY PRESENT AND FUTURE How has the documentary form emerged as one of the most vital and exciting branches of filmmaking today? Advances in technologies for acquisition, editing, and innovative distribution have changed the face of documentary filmmaking. This panel will explore the expanding repertoire of production formats available to the documentarist. The growing popularity of true-crime documentaries (e.g., Making a Murderer ) will be discussed, as will the introduction of hybrid narrative/documentary forms to film and television. The panel will consider future trends in documentary topics, production styles, and distribution mechanisms in this fast-changing marketplace of ideas. 11:45 AM 1:15 PM PANEL 2: INDEPENDENT FILM PRODUCTION What are the critical procedures in the production of an independent film, be it narrative or documentary? This panel is dedicated to the complex process of production, including the variety of techniques used for the direction of actors/subjects, camera and lighting, production design and art direction, and other production choices. The roles of the director, producer, director of photography, production sound crew, and other key production personnel will be discussed, including aspects of the relationship of the production crew to the post-production team. 3:30 PM 5:00 PM PANEL 4: POST-PRODUCTION EDITING AND MORE What happens to a film after production has wrapped? Post-production includes the manipulation and collation of image and sound to create an integrated whole. While editing is the backbone of the post-production process in filmmaking, other vital post-production aspects will be considered as well. These include music scoring and music rights, post-production sound (e.g., ADR, Foley), animation, and both digital visual effects and optical/practical special effects (which seem to be making a bit of a comeback). Technological developments have brought about changes in post-production workflow options, tools, and platforms that have made the highly collaborative process of postproduction even more complicated and dynamic. For further information about the panels and additional free educational programming at Cleveland State University during the 2016 Cleveland International Film Festival, see the School of Communication web site at com/. For panel updates, also check filmmakerpanels. The April 9 panels, which are free and open to the public, will be held at: Cleveland State University s School of Communication, MU 107 Auditorium, Music and Communication Building, 2001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH Parking is available on the streets around the Music and Communication Building and in lot CG behind the building, at E. 19th Street and Chester Avenue. engagecsu.com CSU is an AA/EO institution /

30 30 George Gund III Memorial Central and Eastern European Competition With generous support from: Included in this year s George Gund III Memorial Central and Eastern European Competition are: Twenty-six years ago at the 14th CIFF, the Cleveland International Film Festival launched a special focus on films from Central and Eastern Europe, the native lands of many Clevelanders. This year the CIFF is proud to present the 14th Central and Eastern European Competition. And, for the fourth year, we are deeply honored to present this competition in loving memory of George Gund III with the support of an endowment from The George Gund Foundation. This competition not only gives recognition to the films coming to us from Central and Eastern Europe, but it also awards one filmmaker a $10,000 cash prize that will be announced at our Closing Night Reception. We are honored to have these remarkable jurors join us this year: Clint Bowie is entering his seventh year at the New Orleans Film Society, where he serves as the Director of Programming. In this role, he oversees all of the nonprofit s year-round film curation, including that of the New Orleans Film Festival (now in its 27th year). He previously worked with the Northwest Film Center and, prior to that, was a print journalist with experience at both daily and weekly newspapers around the country. Andrew Peterson is the Executive Director of Independent Filmmaker Project Minnesota. He also serves as Director of Programming for the Provincetown International Film Festival, a position he s held since From 2008 to 2012 Andrew served as Vice President of Production for Werc Werk Works, an independent film production and finance company based in Minneapolis. His producing and co-producing credits include Clint Bowie Andrew Peterson David Wittkowsky George Gund III Howl, Thin Ice, Life During Wartime, Darling Companion, World and Time Enough, and Older Than America. Andrew holds an M.F.A. from New York University Graduate Film School and has made several acclaimed short films. He regularly consults for independent films and film festivals, serves on festival juries, and speaks on panels about film production, the independent film industry, and production tax incentives. David Wittkowsky is Chief Administrative Officer and Compliance Officer at Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio. Prior to joining Planned Parenthood, he was Regional Vice President at Take Care Health, a division of Walgreens that provides on-site healthcare services for the employees of major U.S. corporations. David began his career at the Cleveland International Film Festival where he served for 15 years, first as Managing Director and later as Executive and Artistic Director. David earned his B.S. degree in Management from Case Western Reserve University and received his M.B.A. from Northwestern University s Kellogg School of Management. He is a native of North Tonawanda, New York and lives in Cleveland Heights with his husband, James S. Anderson. FILM TITLE PAGE BABAI BODY CHEMO DEMIMONDE ENCLAVE EVA NOVÁ A GOOD WIFE THE HIGH SUN HOME CARE ONE FLOOR BELOW OUR EVERYDAY LIFE ŠIŠKA DELUXE WHY ME? YOU CARRY ME Past winners of this competition are: 2015 I THE FOOL Yury Bykov; Russia 2014 I LIFE FEELS GOOD Maciej Pierprzyca; Poland 2013 I WHEN DAY BREAKS Goran Paskaljević; Serbia, Croatia, France 2012 I BEST INTENTIONS Adrian Sitaru; Romania 2011 I IF I WANT TO WHISTLE, I WHISTLE Florin Serban; Romania, Sweden 2010 I HONEYMOONS Goran Paskaljević (co-winner); Serbia, Albania 2010 I HIPSTERS Valery Todorovsky (co-winner); Russia 2009 I THE INVESTIGATOR Attila Gigor; Hungary 2008 I TRAVELLING WITH PETS Vera Storozheva; Russia 2007 I THE MELON ROUTE Branko Schmidt; Croatia 2006 I A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN Peter Nikolaiev; Czech Republic 2005 I DAYS AND HOURS Pjer Žalica; Bosnia and Herzegovina 2004 I THE STROLL Alexei Uchitel; Russia 2003 I HUKKLE György Pálfi (co-winner); Hungary 2003 I EDI Piotr Trzaskalski (co-winner); Poland

31 I FILM 31 Nesnadny + Schwartz Documentary Competition The CIFF is proud to present the 12th Nesnadny + Schwartz Documentary Competition. In 2005, after CIFF attendees voted documentaries as the winners of its audience choice award three years in a row, we decided to highlight these films since they hold such enormous interest for our audience. Nesnadny + Schwartz ( is a preeminent international visual communications consultancy committed to providing clients what they least expect. Nesnadny + Schwartz is very proud to continue their support of the Cleveland International Film Festival and to sponsor a program that has such social, artistic, and popular appeal. Documentaries in competition that are screening in the Festival will be viewed by our panel of jurors throughout the week, and the winner will be announced at our Closing Night Reception, receiving a cash prize of $7,500. Our esteemed jurors this year are: Charlotte Cook is a film curator, writer, and producer. In September 2015, along with Laura Poitras and AJ Schnack, Charlotte created and launched Field of Vision. Prior to that she was the Director of Programming at Hot Docs. In London, Charlotte was the Head of Film Programming and Training at The Frontline Club. She has also worked with BBC Storyville, the Channel 4 BritDoc Foundation s Puma Creative Catalyst Fund, and the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Charlotte holds a degree in Technology for the Media and has a Master s degree in Documentary Filmmaking. She has written extensively for a number of different outlets. Harris Dew is Vice President of Programs and Promotions at IFC Center in New York. He curates first-run and repertory films for the five-screen theater and for DOC NYC. Charlotte Cook Harris Dew The Nesnadny + Schwartz Documentary Competition is dedicated to the life and work of our long-time board member and friend, Mark Schwartz ( ). A veteran of independent film exhibition and distribution, he has worked at the Museum of Modern Art, Film Forum, New Yorker Films, and the San Francisco International Film Festival, among others. He has a B.A. in Comparative Literature from Columbia University and an M.A. in Film History from NYU. Jonathan Jackson has been the Artistic and Executive Director for Milwaukee Film since the first Milwaukee Film Festival. He is lead programmer, selecting the films for the festival, and oversees the 15-day festival and its more than 500 annual events. He previously served as Artistic Director for the Milwaukee International Film Festival from 2002 to Jonathan has taught courses for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee s Film Department, written articles for the Shepherd Express newspaper, curated film programs for the Milwaukee Art Museum, and served as Program Manager of the UWM Union Theatre. Jonathan grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from St. Ignatius High School. He is still a die-hard Cleveland Browns fan. Jonathan Jackson Mark Schwartz Films included in this year s Nesnadny + Schwartz Documentary Competition are: FILM TITLE PAGE THE ART OF BURNING AN ART THAT NATURE MAKES: THE WORK OF ROSAMOND PURCELL CLEAR YEARS GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM HERE COME THE VIDEOFREEX IN PURSUIT OF SILENCE LO AND BEHOLD, REVERIES OF THE CONNECTED WORLD MOM AND ME MOTLEY S LAW NEWTOWN OUR LAST TANGO SEED MONEY: THE CHUCK HOLMES STORY TELL SPRING NOT TO COME THIS YEAR TICKLED UNCLE HOWARD Past winners of this competition are: 2015 I STRAY DOG Debra Granik; USA, Mexico 2014 I THE SARNOS: A LIFE IN DIRTY MOVIES Wiktor Ericsson; Sweden 2013 I SHEPARD & DARK Treva Wurmfeld; USA 2012 I BEAUTY IS EMBARRASSING Neil Berkeley; USA 2011 I STEAM OF LIFE Joonas Berghäll & Mika Hotakainen; Finland 2010 I MARWENCOL Jeff Malmberg; USA 2009 I TRINIDAD PJ Raval & Jay Hodges; USA 2008 I OUT OF TIME Harald Friedl; Austria 2007 I MR. PILIPENKO AND HIS SUBMARINE Jan Hinrik Drevs & René Harder; Germany, Ukraine 2006 I IRAQ IN FRAGMENTS James Longley; USA 2005 I THE TAKE Avi Lewis & Naomi Klein; Canada, Argentina

32 32 New Direction Competition With generous support from: At the 39th CIFF we premiered our most ground-breaking program to date: New Direction. Focusing on debut directors whose innovative films transform the traditional notions of cinematic storytelling, New Direction is back once again. Thanks to the support of CoverMyMeds, we are proud to present our first New Direction Competition. Screening within this competition are films created by emerging filmmakers who we believe will redefine the future of filmmaking. Films in competition that are screening in the Festival will be viewed by our panel of jurors throughout the week. The winner will be announced at our Closing Night Reception, receiving a cash prize of $7,500. Our esteemed jurors this year are: Matthew Campbell is the Denver Film Society s head programmer for festivals and special events, including the Denver Film Festival, Women+Film Festival and CinemaQ Film Festival. For the Denver Film Festival he curates the American Independent, Late Night, and music video programs. He has previously worked for the Sundance Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the Film Independent Spirit Awards. As the Grants Manager of Cinereach s Creative Initiatives, Leah Giblin ensures that relationships with supported films flourish, while also serving as an antenna for new projects and ideas of potential resonance. Her previous experience includes work with the Tribeca Film Institute, the Rockefeller Foundation s Media Arts Fellowships, and the programming department of the Tribeca Film Festival. She is also part of a proud lineage of former video store clerks. Angela Tucker is an Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and director. Her directorial work includes: (A)Sexual, Black Folk Don t, The Old Fish, and Just The Three of Us. She is the Series Producer for the PBS documentary series, Afropop, and a Co-Producer on The New Black 38th CIFF. She is currently directing and producing Paper Chase, a feature-length comedy written by herself and collaborator Lauren Domino. She received her M.F.A. in Film from Columbia University. Included in this year s New Direction Competition are: Embers FILM TITLE PAGE AAAAAAAAH! DER BUNKER CLOSET MONSTER COLLECTIVE:UNCONSCIOUS EMBERS THE FITS THE HERE AFTER KRISHA LACE CRATER LIZA THE FOX-FAIRY RETURNING HOME We will also be hosting a panel discussion that will include many of the directors of the films in the New Direction Competition. The panel will begin with a short program featuring clips and trailers from each film. This panel is free and open to the public, but tickets must be reserved. NEW DIRECTION PANEL Friday, April 8 5:10 PM I NEWD08 Matthew Campbell Leah Giblin Angela Tucker

33 I FILM 33 Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition With generous support from: In 2005 The George Gund Foundation granted the CIFF with an endowment to create the Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition as a tribute to Greg Gund. Greg s friends and family described him as intensely creative and talented, and wholly without pretension. For five years Greg lived in Playa Negro near Tamarindo, Costa Rica where he immersed himself by becoming part of the local community. As much as he deeply loved his home there, Greg was also an extensive world traveler with an adventurous spirit and an insatiable curiosity about different cultures and people. He lived by this Mahatma Gandhi quote inscribed in his passport: Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Greg died at the age of 32 in a small plane crash off the Pacific Coast on July 16, Our Standing Up program includes films with a conscience. Standing Up started as a sidebar to focus on films with the mission to change the world and grew into a celebration of activism and the fight for social justice. Many of these films have highlighted personal stories featuring individuals who set out to teach lessons on how to live a better life. One of the aspects all these films shared is the impact they made on viewers long after the credits rolled. Through the films, Standing Up honors Greg Gund as well as others with a different view of the world and the continual fight to make it better. Based on audience vote, the winner of this competition will be announced at our Closing Night Reception and receive a $7,500 cash prize. Past winners of this competition are: 2015 I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Thomas G. Miller; USA 2014 I MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE Michele Josue; USA 2013 I HONOR FLIGHT (Standing Up For) Dan Hayes; USA 2013 I IN THE SHADOW OF THE SUN (Standing Up To) Harry Freeland; United Kingdom, USA, Tanzania 2012 I A PLACE AT THE TABLE (AKA FINDING NORTH ) Lori Silverbush & Kristi Jacobson; USA 2011 I DYING TO DO LETTERMAN Biagio Messina & Joke Fincioen; USA 2010 I LOUDER THAN A BOMB Jon Siskel & Greg Jacobs; USA 2009 I THE WAY WE GET BY Aron Gaudet; USA 2008 I IRON LADIES OF LIBERIA Daniel Junge & Siatta Scott Johnson; USA, Liberia 2007 I DARIUS GOES WEST: THE ROLE OF HIS LIFE Logan Smalley; USA 2006 I AMERICAN BLACKOUT Ian Inaba; USA In Memory of Greg Gund May 26, July 16, 2005 Included in this year s Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition are: Walls FILM TITLE PAGE 91% ACCIDENTAL COURTESY: DARYL DAVIS, RACE & AMERICA THE BAD KIDS CECILIA DADDY DON T GO DOGLEGS EVERY FACE HAS A NAME A GOOD AMERICAN HOOLIGAN SPARROW I AM SUN MU JIM BROWN S AMER-I-CAN DREAM LEFT ON PURPOSE THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT ORIENTED OUT TO WIN RABIN IN HIS OWN WORDS RESILIENCE RIGHT FOOTED ROMEO IS BLEEDING SPEED SISTERS VINYL GENERATION WALLS THE WRONG LIGHT

34 34 Global Health Competition With generous support from: The CIFF has always recognized the power of film to change people s viewpoints about the world. This competition includes films that delve into human health-related issues (both mental and physical) and films about the health of the environment. The films in this competition will introduce our audience to an entire array of health-related issues and encourage us to question the true definition of health as it relates to individuals and the entire planet. This year the CIFF is proud to present our third Global Health Competition. Based on audience vote, the winner of this competition will be announced at our Closing Night Reception and receive a $7,500 cash prize. Included in this year s Global Health Competition are: FILM TITLE PAGE ANTHROPOCENE THE ANTHROPOLOGIST BEYOND LAUGHTER & TEARS: A JOURNEY OF HOPE BURIED ABOVE GROUND THE C WORD CAN YOU DIG THIS DEEP TIME DESERT MIGRATION HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD AND LOVE ALL THE THINGS CLIMATE CAN T CHANGE ICE AND THE SKY IN SEARCH OF BALANCE INDIAN POINT NOTES ON BLINDNESS NUTS! THANK YOU FOR PLAYING TRAPPED Trapped Past winners of this competition are: 2015 I BECOMING BULLETPROOF Michael Barnett; USA 2014 I THE STARFISH THROWERS Jesse Roesler; USA, India In Search of Balance

35 I FILM 35 American Independents Competition With big dreams and small budgets, these films represent the finest in contemporary American independent cinema. Based on audience vote, this year s competition in celebration of independent films made in the United States will yield a cash prize of $7,500 to the winner announced at our Closing Night Reception. Hunky Dory Local Heroes Competition Local Heroes is our annual celebration of films made about Ohio, in Ohio, or by Ohioans. We are honored to once again support these films and filmmakers, hoping to empower the already booming independent film community of Cleveland and Ohio alike. Based on audience vote, this year s competition will yield a $7,500 cash prize to the winner announced at our Closing Night Reception. Madtown Past winners of this competition are: 2015 I THE YOUNG KIESLOWSKI Kerem Sanga; USA 2014 I A BIRDER S GUIDE TO EVERYTHING Rob Meyer; USA 2013 I MARIACHI GRINGO Tom Gustafson; Mexico, USA 2012 I MISSED CONNECTIONS Eric Kissack; USA 2011 I HAMILL Oren Kaplan; USA With generous support from: MIKE and NICKI CANCELLIERE Past winners of this competition are: 2015 I FORCED PERSPECTIVE Nick Cavalier; USA 2014 I THE SAX MAN Joe Siebert; USA 2013 I UNDERDOGS Doug Dearth; USA 2012 I BILL W. Kevin Hanlon; USA With generous support from: LAUREN RICH FINE and GARY GILLER Local Heroes Films sponsored by: Included in this year s American Independents Competition are: FILM TITLE PAGE THE ADDERALL DIARIES A BEGINNER S GUIDE TO SNUFF COMING THROUGH THE RYE DADDY EQUALS FEBRUARY FIRST GIRL I LOVED FIVE NIGHTS IN MAINE FOLLOW GALA & GODFREY GOOD OL BOY HENRY GAMBLE S BIRTHDAY PARTY HOW HE FELL IN LOVE HUNKY DORY KING JACK A LIGHT BENEATH THEIR FEET LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED? MORRIS FROM AMERICA THOSE PEOPLE WE GO ON Included in this year s Local Heroes Competition are: FILM TITLE PAGE THE 4TH AKRON BELIEVELAND CHESHIRE, OHIO GOOD LUCK SOUP KINGS, QUEENS & IN-BETWEENS MAD MADTOWN MY BLIND BROTHER TOO LATE UNSEEN

36 36 Music Movies Competition At the 30th CIFF we launched our Music Movies Sidebar, which has since grown into a grouping of some of our most popular films each Festival. For the third year in a row, we re happy to showcase these film as we continue the Music Movies Competition. Comprised of documentaries and narratives, this competition is based on audience vote and awards the winner with a $7,500 cash prize, which will be announced at our Closing Night Reception. Beck s Last Summer Country: Portraits of an American Sound Past winners of this competition are: 2015 I TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Martin Shore; USA 2014 I THE WINDING STREAM Beth Harrington; USA With generous support from: JULES and FRAN BELKIN Included in this year s Music Movies Competition are: FILM TITLE PAGE BECK S LAST SUMMER COUNTRY: PORTRAITS OF AN AMERICAN SOUND THE JAZZ LOFT ACCORDING TO W. EUGENE SMITH LA LA LA AT ROCK BOTTOM LANDFILL HARMONIC MILES AHEAD PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW THE REFLEKTOR TAPES SONITA WHAT IS CLASSIC ROCK? WHAT WOULD BEETHOVEN DO? YALLAH! UNDERGROUND Competitions and Awards at the CIFF At the Cleveland International Film Festival, we are honored to present numerous Competitions and Awards that recognize our talented filmmakers with cash prizes (ranging from $1,000 to $15,000) for their work on features and shorts. Many of the feature films at the CIFF are eligible to be screened in competition (note: each eligible film can only be screened in one competition). Three of these competitions the George Gund III Memorial Central and Eastern European Competition, the Nesnadny + Schwartz Documentary Competition, and the New Direction Competition are juried by a panel of industry professionals. The other five competitions the American Independents Competition, the Global Health Competition, the Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition, the Local Heroes Competition, and the Music Movies Competition are decided by audience vote. In addition to these competitions, we have the Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award for Best Film and the ReelWomenDirect Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman. Every feature film in the CIFF is eligible for the Roxanne T. Mueller Award. And every feature film in the CIFF that is directed by a woman is eligible for the ReelWomenDirect Award. Both of these awards are decided by audience vote. Because we like to spread the love and accolades (and cash!) to as many films and filmmakers as possible, each film can only win one award. If a film in the five audience-vote based competitions wins the Roxanne T. Mueller Award or the ReelWomenDirect Award, the film with the next highest average vote will receive the prize for that specific competition. Of our 17 awards for shorts, 11 are determined by a panel of three jurors, five are decided by audience vote, and one is selected by our short film programmers.

37 I FILM 37 ReelWomenDirect Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman We are thrilled to once again celebrate female filmmakers at the Cleveland International Film Festival. The ReelWomenDirect Award ( based on audience vote, will be presented to a woman director at our Closing Night Reception, accompanied by a $10,000 cash prize. In an industry historically dominated by men, we are honored to showcase these women filmmakers and the empowered female perspectives they provide within their films. With generous support from: DEBORAH BACHMAN RATNER Eligible films for this year s ReelWomenDirect Award are: Chucks FILM TITLE PAGE THE ADDERALL DIARIES AKRON AN ART THAT NATURE MAKES: THE WORK OF ROSAMOND PURCELL BEYOND LAUGHTER & TEARS: A JOURNEY OF HOPE BODY THE C WORD CAN YOU DIG THIS CHESHIRE, OHIO CHEVALIER CHUCKS COLLECTIVE:UNCONSCIOUS DADDY DON T GO EMBERS THE FITS FIVE NIGHTS IN MAINE GALA & GODFREY A GOOD WIFE HERE COME THE VIDEOFREEX HOOLIGAN SPARROW FILM TITLE PAGE INDIAN POINT THE JAZZ LOFT ACCORDING TO W. EUGENE SMITH JIM BROWN S AMER-I-CAN DREAM KINGS, QUEENS & IN-BETWEENS A LIGHT BENEATH THEIR FEET LOOKING FOR GRACE LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED? MOTLEY S LAW MY BLIND BROTHER THE NEW CLASSMATE NEWTOWN NUTS! OUR EVERYDAY LIFE PARCHED PARISIENNE SONITA SPEED SISTERS STAYING ALIVE SUMMERTIME SWORN VIRGIN THANK YOU FOR PLAYING TRADERS TRAPPED UNSEEN THE VIOLATORS WOMEN IN OVERSIZED MEN S SHIRTS THE WRONG LIGHT YOU CARRY ME Past recipients of this award are: 2015 I Alexandria Bombach & Mo Scarpelli FRAME BY FRAME; Afghanistan 2014 I Claudia Pinto Emperador THE LONGEST DISTANCE; Venezuela, Spain 2013 I Freida Mock G-DOG; USA Sonita

38 38 Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award for Best Film Roxanne T. Mueller served as the film critic at The Plain Dealer from 1983 until 1988 when she lost a six-month battle with cancer at the age of 36. Mueller was a strong supporter of the Festival and, through her writing, helped to raise the general level of film appreciation in Cleveland. She was an exceptionally engaging writer who managed to weave personal insights into her film reviews, whether she was covering popular Hollywood fare or sophisticated foreign cinema. In its 12th year, the CIFF established the Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award for Best Film to help bring this important Festival friend back into focus a bit each year. Festival patrons rate each film they see and the most popular film is announced at our Closing Night Reception. The Callahan Foundation, started in 1968 by Cleveland nuclear engineer, inventor, and businessman Joe Callahan, joins us in celebrating the 29th year of this renowned award with a $15,000 cash prize to the winner. Sponsored by: Joe Callahan, Founder of The Callahan Foundation ( ) 2015 (39th CIFF) BECOMING BULLETPROOF Directed by Michael Barnett, USA PAST WINNERS 2014 (38th CIFF) MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE Directed by Michele Josue, USA 2013 (37th CIFF) GOOD OL FREDA Directed by Ryan White, USA/United Kingdom 2012 (36th CIFF) UNDER AFRICAN SKIES Directed by Joe Berlinger, USA/South Africa 2011 (35th CIFF) VINCENT WANTS TO SEA Directed by Ralf Huettner, Germany 2010 (34th CIFF) LOUDER THAN A BOMB Directed by Jon Siskel and Greg Jacobs, USA 2009 (33rd CIFF) CHERRY BLOSSOMS HANAMI Directed by Doris Dörrie, Germany/Japan 2008 (32nd CIFF) ONE BAD CAT: THE REVEREND ALBERT WAGNER STORY Directed by Thomas G. Miller, USA 2007 (31st CIFF) DARIUS GOES WEST: THE ROLL OF HIS LIFE Directed by Logan Smalley, USA 2006 (30th CIFF) LIVE AND BECOME Directed by Radu Mihaileanu, France/Israel 2005 (29th CIFF) MAD HOT BALLROOM Directed by Marilyn Agrelo, USA 2004 (28th CIFF) BORN INTO BROTHELS Directed by Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski, USA 2003 (27th CIFF) SPELLBOUND Directed by Jeff Blitz, USA 2002 (26th CIFF) AUTUMN SPRING Directed by Vladimír Michálek, Czech Republic 2001 (25th CIFF) BIG EDEN Directed by Thomas Bezucha, USA 2000 (24th CIFF) THE BUTTERFLY (AKA THE BUTTERFLY S TONGUE ) Directed by José Luis Cuerda, Spain 1999 (23rd CIFF) RETURN WITH HONOR Directed by Terry Sanders and Freida Lee Mock, USA 1998 (22nd CIFF) CHARACTER Directed by Mike van Diem, Netherlands 1997 (21st CIFF) SHALL WE DANCE Directed by Masayuki Suo, Japan 1996 (20th CIFF) FIDDLEFEST (AKA SMALL WONDERS ) Directed by Allen Miller, USA 1995 (19th CIFF) THE SUM OF US Directed by Kevin Dowling and Geoff Burton, Australia 1994 (18th CIFF) BACKBEAT Directed by Iain Softly, United Kingdom 1993 (17th CIFF) INTO THE WEST Directed by Mike Newell, United Kingdom 1992 (16th CIFF) ENCHANTED APRIL Directed by Mike Newell, United Kingdom 1991 (15th CIFF) CROSS MY HEART Directed by Jacques Fansten, France 1990 (14th CIFF) CINEMA PARADISO Directed by Guiseppe Tomatore, Italy 1989 (13th CIFF) THE BEAST Directed by Kevin Reynolds, USA 1988 (12th CIFF) GRAND HIGHWAY Directed by Jean-Loup Hubert, France

39 I FILM 39 LEGACY AWARD On Closing Night the CIFF s Legacy Award will be presented for only the fourth time in the history of the organization. The recipient is Dollar Bank. With this award, we are thrilled to recognize Dollar Bank s unparalleled support of the Cleveland International Film Festival. Dollar Bank was our Opening Night sponsor for 15 years, before becoming our Presenting Sponsor in Dollar Bank s ongoing support and generosity mean the world to the CIFF. And we want the world to know that. Thus, this award. We hope you will join us on Sunday, April 10th at 9:00 p.m. for a very special Closing Night presentation. Previous Legacy Award Recipients: 2012 I George Gund III, CIFF Founding Trustee 2011 I Jonathan R. Forman, CIFF Founder 2010 I Tower City Center, Home to the CIFF since AWARDS ARTIST Each year the CIFF invites a prominent local artist to design our awards for the Festival. This year we are honored and excited to work with Michael Loderstedt. Michael Loderstedt is a Professor of Art in Printmaking/Photography at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. His work incorporates photography, printmaking, artists books, and installation. His recent projects have examined the first European landing sites in the New World and garden cities utopian urban communities from the early 20th century in both Europe and the United States. His work has recently been exhibited in several solo exhibitions in Germany, as well as in Seoul, South Korea and Columbia University in Chicago. Numerous regional public collections contain his work, including the Cleveland Museum of Art, Progressive Insurance, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and the Akron Art Museum. Loderstedt lives with his wife, photographer Lori Kella, and their son, Ethan, in Cleveland, Ohio near the shore of Lake Erie. Previous awards artists include: Anna Arnold, Mark Brabant, Kate Budd, Scott Goss, Hildur Jonsson, Shannon Okey, Alexander Pakis, Ben Parsons, Angelica Pozo, Eric Rippert, Beth Ryan, John Ryan, Mark Smith, Barney Taxel, and Mark Yasenchack.

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44 44 PERSPECTIVES An interactive/immersive exhibition/expo/experience Welcome to Perspectives, CIFF s first-ever exhibition for immersive storytelling, featuring interactive media, virtual reality, and more. As technology evolves, so too does the way we tell stories. With a new generation of creators, comes innovative collaboration and the capacity to envision multiple perspectives within a single story. We invite you to navigate this new and exciting terrain with us and experience the future of storytelling firsthand. VIRTUAL REALITY: LoVR Artist: Aaron Bradbury A VR document of the very moment a man falls in love, told through neural activity captured over four seconds. Across the Line Artists: Nonny de la Peña, Brad Lichtenstein, Jeff Fitzsimmons An immersive VR experience that puts the audience on scene as anti-abortion extremists try to intimidate patients who seek sexual and reproductive health care. Catatonic Artist: Guy Sherlmerdine An immersive journey through an insane asylum in which the audience, bound to a wheelchair, undergoes a sensory-shocking horror thrill ride. Notes on Blindness: Into Darkness Artists: Arnaud Colinart, Amaury La Burthe, Peter Middleton, James Spinney A VR journey into a world beyond sight. Notes on Blindness: Into Darkness is part of a multi-platform project that also includes the feature documentary Notes on Blindness (pg. 139). Sisters: A Mobile VR Ghost Story Artists: Andrew Goldstein, Robyn Gray, Michael Murdock Be careful where you look because someone or something doesn t want you here! Otherworld Interactive presents this popular VR horror franchise. Clouds Over Sidra Artists: Chris Milk, Gabo Abora A VR documentary film that follows a 12-year-old girl in the Za atari camp in Jordan home to 84,000 Syrian refugees. Evolution of Verse Artist: Chris Milk A photo-realistic 3D VR film that takes the viewer on a journey from beginning to new beginning. fabulous wonder.land Artists: Lysander Ashton, Toby Coffey, Ollie Lindsey Fall down the rabbit hole into the psychedelic splendor of wonder.land, accompanied by fabulous, an original composition from the National Theatre's musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. The Visitor Artists: James Kaelen, Eve Cohen, Blessing Yen A narrative film in a VR landscape in which a woman waits at an austere compound in the desert for her greatest fear to arrive. Waves of Grace Artists: Chris Milk, Gabo Abora A VR documentary about Decontee Davis, an Ebola survivor in Liberia who uses her immunity to care for orphaned children in her village.

45 45 PERSPECTIVES LOCATION AND HOURS Tower City Center Level M2 (near the top of the Grand Staircase) Thursday, April 7th through Saturday, April 9th 11am to 7pm and Sunday, April 10th 11am to 5pm Perspectives is free and open to the public. Curated interactive media and virtual reality will be available for viewing on a first come, first served basis. No one under the age of 13 will be permitted. INTERACTIVE MEDIA: Good Luck Soup Interactive Created by: Matthew Hashiguchi A transmedia documentary project on the journey of Japanese Americans and Japanese Canadians before, during, and after World War II. Good Luck Soup Interactive is part of a multi-platform project that also includes the feature documentary Good Luck Soup (pg. 111). The Deeper They Bury Me Created by: Anghad Bhalla, Ted Biggs An interactive encounter with one of America s most famous political prisoners and an indictment of a criminal justice system that confined him to a cement tomb for most of his adult life. Do Not Track Created by: Brett Gaylor A personalized documentary series about privacy and the web economy. That Dragon, Cancer Created by: Numinous Games An immersive narrative videogame that retells Joel Green s four-year fight against cancer through poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores faith, hope, and love. That Dragon, Cancer is part of a multi-platform project that also includes the feature documentary Thank You For Playing (pg. 157). Walden, A Game Created by: Tracy Fullerton This first-person documentary game follows in the footsteps of Henry David Thoreau, attempting to live a self-reliant life at Walden Pond. Seven Digital Deadly Sins Created by: Pablo Vio An interactive documentary that invites you to take a momentary break from your endless stream of tweets, shares, views, and comments to look at who we are as moral creatures in the 21st century. Join us for a panel discussion about this new world of interactive media and virtual reality. The Perspectives Panel will feature creators, artists, and industry professionals both national and local. This panel is free and open to the public, but tickets must be reserved. PERSPECTIVES PANEL Wednesday, April 6 5:00 PM (PERS06) 60 minutes Presented with generous support from: VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO: Closet Factory, Colortone Staging & Rentals, Goldfarb Weber, Process Creative Studios, Repros, think[box], Tower City Center, Type Twenty Seven

46 46 Sidebars 10% Cinema These gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and gender identity films range in subject, style, and tone. But they have one thing in common: they ve been audience favorites for years! African Diaspora These remarkable films feature stories made by and about Africans and people of African decent from around the world. After Hours Ready for your mind to be blown? Prowl the Festival and feast on these dark, mysterious, thrilling, and bizarre films. FILM TITLE PAGE FILM TITLE PAGE FILM TITLE PAGE 10% SHORTS PROGRAM AKRON ARIANNA BLUSH CLOSET MONSTER DADDY DESERT MIGRATION FIRST GIRL I LOVED FROM AFAR FRONT COVER HENRY GAMBLE S BIRTHDAY PARTY HUNKY DORY I PROMISE YOU ANARCHY KINGS, QUEENS & IN-BETWEENS LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED? THE NEW MAN ORIENTED OUT TO WIN SEED MONEY: THE CHUCK HOLMES STORY SUMMERTIME SWORN VIRGIN THOSE PEOPLE ACCIDENTAL COURTESY: DARYL DAVIS, RACE & AMERICA DOUGH FIFTY THE FITS GOLD COAST JIM BROWN S AMER-I-CAN DREAM MILES AHEAD MORRIS FROM AMERICA PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW ROMEO IS BLEEDING UNSEEN WALLS Henry Gamble s Birthday Party AAAAAAAAH! AFTER HOURS SHORTS PROGRAMS , 178 A BEGINNER S GUIDE TO SNUFF BUNNY THE KILLER THING FEBRUARY FOLLOW HEIL LACE CRATER OFFICE SCHERZO DIABOLICO WE GO ON Bunny the Killer Thing Oriented Choosing the films you want to see among the immense array of 192 feature films at the 40th CIFF can be a daunting task. To prevent your brain fizzing out from information overload, every year we place films in the Festival within our Sidebar categories, which cover a variety of interests and topics. The films that will be screened in each of the sidebars are listed here.

47 I FILM 47 Sponsored by: Char and Chuck Fowler Cinema en Español Family Films Film Is Art Jewish and Israeli Visions This eclectic array of Spanishlanguage films explores a multitude of subjects that range from the culturally specific to the universal. You can take a family trip around the world without leaving the city. These family-friendly films are great for kids and young adults, but please check the descriptions for disclaimers and age recommendations. Focusing on topics including drama, dance, and visual arts, these films explore a range of artists and the artistic process. Some of these films also highlight animation an art form in and of itself. These films from or about Israel and the Jewish diaspora enlighten with their unique cultural perspective. FILM TITLE PAGE FILM TITLE PAGE FILM TITLE PAGE FILM TITLE PAGE BETWEEN SEA AND LAND FROM AFAR I PROMISE YOU ANARCHY LANDFILL HARMONIC MA MA THE MEMORY OF WATER THE NEW MAN OUR LAST TANGO PARABELLUM PAULINA SCHERZO DIABOLICO WALLS APRIL AND THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD CELESTIAL CAMEL FAMILY SHORTS PROGRAMS* , 180 LITTLE GANGSTER LONG WAY NORTH* ODDBALL* SNOWTIME!* TRENK, THE LITTLE KNIGHT* WINNETOU S SON *We recommend these films for the little ones APRIL AND THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD THE ART OF BURNING AN ART THAT NATURE MAKES: THE WORK OF ROSAMOND PURCELL COUNTRY: PORTRAITS OF AN AMERICAN SOUND THE FITS I AM SUN MU THE JAZZ LOFT ACCORDING TO W. EUGENE SMITH LONG WAY NORTH NUTS! OUR LAST TANGO ROMEO IS BLEEDING SNOWTIME! THANK YOU FOR PLAYING TRENK, THE LITTLE KNIGHT YALLAH! UNDERGROUND ATOMIC FALAFEL BLUSH DOUGH EVERY FACE HAS A NAME.. 92 ORIENTED PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW RABIN IN HIS OWN WORDS WEDDING DOLL Wedding Doll The Memory of Water Long Way North

48 48 Sidebars Your Logo Could Go Here! Pan-Asian Films Women of the World World Tour Expanding our focus to the Pacific Islands and the entire continent of Asia, these films feature modern stories from ancient cultures. This sidebar returns once again this year to celebrate films that celebrate empowered women. Every year the CIFF brings the best films from around the globe to screen in the World Tour sidebar. This year our films represent more than 60 countries. For Sidebar and other CIFF sponsorship opportunities, contact: Patrick Shepherd Associate Director , ext.23 or FILM TITLE PAGE FILM TITLE PAGE FILM TITLE PAGE DOGLEGS FRONT COVER GOOD LUCK SOUP HOOLIGAN SPARROW I AM SUN MU LA LA LA AT ROCK BOTTOM THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT OFFICE RIVER THE ANTHROPOLOGIST APRIL AND THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD AN ART THAT NATURE MAKES: THE WORK OF ROSAMOND PURCELL CECILIA CHESHIRE, OHIO DEMIMONDE FIFTY THE FITS A GOOD WIFE HOOLIGAN SPARROW A LIGHT BENEATH THEIR FEET LONG WAY NORTH MA MA MAD MOTLEY S LAW THE NEW CLASSMATE PARCHED PARISIENNE PAULINA PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW RIGHT FOOTED SONITA SPEED SISTERS STAYING ALIVE WEDDING DOLL WOMEN IN OVERSIZED MEN S SHIRTS ALL ABOUT THEM THE ANARCHISTS THE ARDENNES BROTHER CAFÉ DERBY CHEVALIER CHRONIC CHUCKS ENDORPHINE THE FENCER HERE IS HAROLD HOUSE OF TIME HOW HEAVY THIS HAMMER HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE KAFKA S THE BURROW L ATTESA LOOKING FOR GRACE LOUDER THAN BOMBS THE MEASURE OF A MAN MEN & CHICKEN LE MIRAGE MY INTERNSHIP IN CANADA THE ONES BELOW PARADISE TRIPS PARASOL SCHNEIDER VS. BAX SLEEPING GIANT TANNA TRADERS VALLEY OF LOVE VILLE-MARIE THE VIOLATORS WE MONSTERS I Am Sun Mu The Fencer

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51 I FILM 51 Neighborhood Screenings The Cleveland International Film Festival is delighted to explore and introduce our audience to neighborhoods by adding Festival screenings throughout the area to complement our Downtown Cleveland hub at Tower City Cinemas. Neighborhood Screenings at the 40th CIFF Sunday, April 3 Beachland Ballroom & Tavern Monday, April 4 Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque Wednesday, April 6 Cedar Lee Theatre Thursday, April 7 Capitol Theatre Friday, April 8 Knight and Day in Akron Saturday, April 9 Knight and Day in Akron NEIGHBORHOOD SCREENINGS FAQs Where can I purchase tickets for neighborhood screenings? Tickets can be purchased in advance online, by phone, or in-person at the CIFF Box Office at Tower City Cinemas. Day of show tickets can be purchased on-site beginning one hour prior to the start of the first screening at each neighborhood location. When can I pick up my Will Call tickets for neighborhood screenings? If you don t already have your tickets, Will Call will open one hour prior to the start of the first screening at each neighborhood location. Playlist: To My Surprise Chevalier

52 52 The Reflektor Tapes Too Late Beachland Ballroom & Tavern Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH Sunday, April 3 7:00 PM PLAYLIST MUSIC VIDEOS PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL minutes I Code PLAY03 (see page 181 for program description) 9:00 PM THE REFLEKTOR TAPES Directed by Kahlil Joseph UNITED KINGDOM minutes I Code REFL03 (see page 148 for film description) Parking The Beachland Ballroom has a small parking lot available to patrons; however, that fills up fast on busy nights. Additional parking is available on most nearby side streets. Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque Peter B. Lewis Theater in The George Gund Building Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH Monday, April 4 6:00 PM CHEVALIER Directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari GREECE minutes I Code CHEV04 (see page 83 for film description) 8:15 PM TOO LATE (presented on 35mm film) Directed by Dennis Hauck USA minutes I Code TOOL04 (see page 159 for film description) Parking CIA s new unified campus has three lots, all of which can be accessed from E. 117th Street. CIFF patrons should use Lot 73, located in the rear of the complex and encompassing the CIA loading dock. It s the closest lot to the Cinematheque entrance. But if it is full, additional parking is available in CIA s annex lot on the other side of E. 117th, along the railroad tracks. Both of these lots are gated, but the gates will be open for CIFF patrons. Parking is free. Neighborhood Outreach Partner: Playlist: The Trouble With Us

53 I FILM 53 Valley of Love Rick Whitbeck Evening at the Cedar Lee Theatre 2163 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH The Cleveland International Film Festival returns to its original home ( ) for the 11th consecutive year. Wednesday, April 6 7:00 PM Rick Whitbeck Screening COMING THROUGH THE RYE Directed by James Sadwith USA minutes I Code COMN06 (see page 86 for film description) 9:10 PM VALLEY OF LOVE Directed by Guillaume Nicloux FRANCE minutes I Code VALL06 (see page 162 for film description) Parking Metered parking is available on surface lots and in a garage behind the theater. Free evening parking is available in the lot on the corner of Cedar Road and Edgewood Road. Capitol Theatre 1390 West 65th Street, Cleveland, OH (West 65th Street and Detroit Avenue) Thursday, April 7 7:00 PM CAN YOU DIG THIS Directed by Delila Vallot USA minutes I Code CANY07 (see page 80 for film description) 9:10 PM MAD Directed by Robert G. Putka USA minutes I Code MADX07 (see page 132 for film description) Parking A parking lot is located next to the theatre off of West 65th Street. Additional parking is available one block south of the Capitol (behind Gypsy Bean). Parking is also available one block east on Detroit Avenue. This event is presented in loving memory of Rick Whitbeck ( ). One of the founders of the Film Festival, Rick filled many staff roles over the years and served as the organization s first Board President. The Rick Whitbeck Evening at the Cedar Lee Theatre provides us with an annual opportunity to honor Rick s devotion to his family, his friends, and the Film Festival. Remarks will be shared before the first screening. Mad

54 54 presented with the generous support of the Knight and Day in Akron Akron-Summit County Public Library 60 South High Street, Akron, OH Friday, April 8 7:00 PM AKRON Directed by Brian O Donnell, Sasha King USA minutes I Code AKRN08 (see page 68 for film description) Akron Additional support provided by: Community Partners: Akron Art Museum Akron-Summit County Public Library Downtown Akron Partnership The Nightlight

55 I FILM 55 Akron Art Museum 1 South High Street, Akron, OH Saturday, April 9 11:30 AM FAMILY SHORTS PROGRAM 1 INTERNATIONAL minutes I Code AFAM09 (see page 179 for program description) 1:45 PM LITTLE GANGSTER Directed by Arne Toonen NETHERLANDS minutes I Code LITT09 (see page 127 for film description) 4:15 PM COUNTRY: PORTRAITS OF AN AMERICAN SOUND Directed by Steven Kochones USA minutes I Code COUN09 (see page 86 for film description) 6:30 PM I AM SUN MU Directed by Adam Sjöberg USA, SOUTH KOREA, CHINA minutes I Code IAMS09 (see page 119 for film description) 8:30 PM BEYOND LAUGHTER & TEARS: A JOURNEY OF HOPE Directed by Doug Blush, Lisa Klein USA minutes I Code BEYN09 (see page 76 for film description) 10:40 PM AFTER HOURS SHORTS PROGRAM 1 INTERNATIONAL minutes I Code ASHR09 (see page 177 for program description) Media Partners: The Nightlight 30 North High Street, Akron, OH Saturday, April 9 2:00 PM I KING09 6:15 PM I JACK09 KING JACK Directed by Felix Thompson USA minutes (see page 123 for film description) 4:00 PM I SCHN09 8:15 PM I BAXX09 SCHNEIDER VS. BAX Directed by Alex van Warmerdam NETHERLANDS minutes (see page 151 for film description) 10:20 PM AFTER HOURS SHORTS PROGRAM 1 INTERNATIONAL minutes I Code NIGH09 (see page 177 for program description) FREE PARKING Convenient and free parking can be found at the High & Market Deck (down the street from The Nightlight, across the street from the Akron Art Museum, and directly connected to the Akron- Summit County Public Library). Little Gangster King Jack Schneider vs. Bax

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57 I FILM 57 THURSDAY, MARCH 31 With generous support from: 40TH ANNIVERSARY SIGNATURE EVENT Believeland Directed by Andy Billman USA minutes Thursday, March 31 7:00 PM I Code BELV31 WORLD PREMIERE The Drive. The Fumble. The Shot. The Decision. José Mesa. And so it goes for Cleveland sports fans. Years of getting so close, followed by years of futility, followed by just dumb luck, followed by stars leaving for greener pastures seems to be the resumé of our hometown teams. So what keeps the fans returning for more? BELIEVELAND, part of the award-winning 30 for 30 ESPN documentary film series, attempts to explain the masochistic devotion many Browns, Indians, and Cavs fans have when it comes to cheering for teams that continue to break our hearts. Including interviews with ghosts of sports heroes past, current Cleveland personalities, and many of the very fanatics that keep taking their licks, BELIEVELAND is like group therapy where the patients are the ones asking why, Why, WHY! Only true Clevelanders can understand our love for our city, our loyalty to our teams, and the mentality that hungers for more even though it s been 50 years since our last championship. And that s because one day one day we ll be able to say, I told you so to everyone who refuses to believe. T.W. Producers~Brian D Ostilio, Matt McDonald, Scott Raab Cinematography~Adam Zebersky, Chris Spaide Editing~Jeff Reilly Featuring~Jim Brown, Mike Brown, Earnest Byner, Jim Donovan, Craig Ehlo, Mike Hargrove, Tom Hamilton, Dan Gilbert, Aaron Goldhammer, Bob Golic, Tony Grossi, Arsenio Hall, Paul Hoynes, Kenny Lofton, Kevin Mack, David Modell, Charlie Nagy, Fred Nance, Scott Raab, Tony Rizzo, Marty Schottenheimer, Jim Thome, Wright Thompson, Mo Williams, Brian Windhorst, Felix Wright Print Source~ESPN Films / Andrew.J.Billman@espn.com / espn.com/30for30 About the Director~Andy Billman produces documentaries for ESPN Films. He has worked on SportsCenter, The ESPYs, Playmakers, Tilt, and Dream Job. As an Ohio native and graduate of the University of Toledo, he loves all things Cleveland. Filmography~BELIEVELAND (2016) LOCATION Connor Palace at Playhouse Square 1615 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH PARKING Parking is available for a fee at the Playhouse Square Parking Garage at 1450 Chester Avenue. The Garage offers a covered walkway to the theaters. Other garages and lots are located throughout the theater district. RIDE RTA TO PLAYHOUSE SQUARE The RTA HealthLine runs 24 hours a day along Euclid Avenue. CIFF patrons can pick up the HealthLine at the Public Square Station. The HealthLine stops at E. 14th Street near Connor Palace. Encore Screening Tuesday, April 5 6:30 PM I Code BELV05 Tower City Cinemas Media Partners: Community Partner: Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

58 58 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 OPENING NIGHT GALA TICKET INFORMATION Good Ol Boy Directed by Frank Lotito USA minutes Wednesday, March 30 7:00 PM I Code OBOY30 Having immigrated from India, ten-year-old Smith s family has super big plans for him: he s going to pursue the American dream (they named him Smith, so how hard could that be?); he s going to become a neurosurgeon; and then he s going to marry the girl of his parents dreams, whom he will not meet until their wedding day. But this is America in 1979, so what Smith actually does is: get beat up at school; attach a megaphone to his bike so he can say, How s doing! to all his neighbors; and fall in love with the blonde girl next door. GOOD OL BOY is the charming ode to a time when socks were knee-high, Tab was sipped through a straw, and the Lone Ranger wore a jean jacket and drove a tow truck. The Lone Ranger, in this case, is the girl s father, Butch (charmingly played by Jason Lee), who is the only adult willing to allow Smith to be who he wants to be. As poetic as it is funny, GOOD OL BOY reminds us that it s not where we re from, but where we are that makes us the person we become. T.W. Producers~Anjul Nigam, Frank Lotito, Steve Straka Screenwriting~Anjul Nigam, Paul Quinn, Gregory Scott Houghton Cinematography~Thomas Scott Stanton Editing~Joshua Rathmell Principal Cast~Jason Lee, Anjul Nigam, Roni Akurati, Brighton Sharbino, Hilarie Burton, Jake Busey, Tim Guinee, Alison Wright, Poorna Jagannathan, Samrat Chakrabarti, Shoba Narayanan Print Source~Brittany House Pictures / anjulnigam@gmail.com / goodolboythemovie.com pages CIFF members at the Movie Mogul, Executive Producer, and Director levels are invited to join us for a Gala Reception at Post Office Plaza immediately following the film. For others who would like to join us, Opening Night Gala tickets gain admission to the film, the Gala Reception, and complimentary selfparking (when available) at Tower City Center. Opening Night Gala Tickets $175 CIFF Members $200 Non-Members About the Director~Frank Lotito is an Australian-born actor and comedian who has acted in, written, and produced several movies. Lotito has also produced several award-winning documentaries and television series, including Cooking Paradiso with Stefano. Filmography~GOOD OL BOY (2015)

59 I FILM 59 SUNDAY, APRIL 10 CLOSING NIGHT FILM AND RECEPTION With generous support from: Hunt for the Wilderpeople Directed by Taika Waititi NEW ZEALAND minutes Sunday, April 10 7:00 PM I Code WILD10 Raised on hip-hop and foster care, defiant city kid Ricky gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside. He quickly finds himself at home with his new foster family: the loving Aunt Bella, the cantankerous Uncle Hec, and dog Tupac. When a tragedy strikes that threatens to ship Ricky to another home, both he and Hec go on the run in the bush. As a national manhunt ensues, the newly branded outlaws must face their options: go out in a blaze of glory or overcome their differences and survive as a family. Equal parts road comedy and comingof-age drama, director Taika Waititi masterfully weaves lively humor with emotionally honest performances by Sam Neill and Julian Dennison. Never short on laughs, HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE reminds us about the journey that growing up is (at any age) and those who help us along the way. Sundance Film Festival Producers~Carthew Neal, Taika Waititi, Leanne Saunders, Matt Noonan Screenwriting~Taika Waititi Cinematography~Lachlan Milne Editing~Luke Haigh, Thomas Eagles, Yana Gorskaya Principal Cast~Julian Dennison, Sam Neill, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House, Oscar Kightley Print Source~The Orchard / theorchard.com About the Director~Taika Waititi is a New Zealand filmmaker whose short film, Two Cars, One Night, won multiple awards on the international festival circuit, as well as an Academy Award nomination. His recent feature, the cult vampire comedy, What We Do in the Shadows, has ensured him a legion of loyal fans in art-house cinema. Filmography~ Eagle vs. Shark (2007) 31st CIFF, Boy (2010), What We Do in the Shadows (2014), HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2015) Everyone in attendance at any of the films showing on Sunday evening is invited to join us for the Closing Night Reception and awards presentation program around The Fountain at Tower City Center. These 40th CIFF competition and award winners will be announced: American Independents Competition George Gund III Memorial Central and Eastern European Competition FilmSlam Student Choice Award for Best Feature Film FilmSlam Student Choice Award for Best Short Film Global Health Competition Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition Local Heroes Competition Music Movies Competition Nesnadny + Schwartz Documentary Competition New Direction Competition ReelWomenDirect Award Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award for Best Film

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61 61 THE FINE PRINT PROGRAM Visit for program updates. Programs SEATING POLICY AT TOWER CITY CINEMAS* Passholders and ticket holders must arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start of any screening for admission. General admission seating for ticket holders, which is limited to 100 spaces per screening, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. PASSHOLDER seating is also limited to 100 spaces per screening and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons are encouraged to fill middle row seating first in order to minimize any disruption as the remainder of the audience arrives. Seat saving is not permitted. Theater personnel may refuse to permit late seating. All patrons must leave the theater following each screening and take any personal belongings. * Seating policies are enforced at neighborhood screening locations, although the number of available seats for ticket holders and passholders will vary among the locations. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Assisted Listening Devices are available for hearing-impaired theaters offer companion seating. Program length is based on the best available information at the time of printing and does not include Q RATING SYSTEM Most independent and international films are unrated by the M.P.A.A.; therefore, viewer discretion is advised and any content warnings should be heeded. No person under the age of ten will be admitted except for Family Film screenings. All children must have a ticket. REFUND POLICY of a cancelled screening. Refunds for cancelled screenings vouchers cannot be refunded. LOST & FOUND We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. ELECTRONIC DEVICES The use of electronic devices (including messaging) is not permitted during screenings. For the courtesy of other patrons, please turn off all devices while a film is being shown. RECORDING DEVICES Audio or visual recording devices of any kind are prohibited inside Film Festival theaters. Additional anti-piracy security measures will be in effect.

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63 I FILM 63 Equals Directed by Drake Doremus USA minutes LATE ADDITION Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 9:00 PM I Code EQUA08 1:45 PM I Code EQUA09 EQUALS takes place in a utopian society where violence and crime have been virtually eradicated via the genetic elimination of human emotion. People like Nia (Kristen Stewart) and Silas (Nicholas Hoult) live calm, uneventful, drone-like lives. The two work alongside each other in a large office, creating informational publications and exchanging the occasional pleasantry. Life is simple, until a rumor starts to circulate: a disease has broken out; one that causes people to manifest emotions. If discovered by the powers that be, the infected are sent away, never to return. Silas suspects he carries the disease, and when this is confirmed, he becomes an outcast. But he is drawn back to Nia, who is also infected but has managed to hide the symptoms far better than he. Upon discovering they are similarly stricken, they need to decide whether to stay and hide or run for freedom. This future is, at first glance, a beautiful one: high windows, greenery, light-infused work spaces, food and shelter for all. But the viewer starts to feel unease at the spectacle of empty-eyed people moving through yet another day. EQUALS poses the question: could we scientifically suppress the strongest human emotion, or is love so strong it could truly conquer all? Toronto International Film Festival Producers~Michael Schaefer, Michael Pruss, Ann Ruark, Chip Diggins, Jay Stern Screenwriting~Nathan Parker Cinematography~John Guleserian Editing~Jonathan Alberts Principal Cast~Kristen Stewart, Nicholas Hoult, Guy Pearce, Jacki Weaver Print Source~A24 / info@a24films.com / A24films.com About the Director~Drake Doremus was born in Orange County, California and attended the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. His films have played at numerous festivals, including Sundance, where his feature Like Crazy won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Drama. Filmography~ Moonpie (2006), Spooner (2009), Douchebag (2010, Like Crazy (2011), Breathe In (2013), EQUALS (2015) Ice and the Sky (La Glace et le ciel) Directed by Luc Jacquet FRANCE, ANTARCTICA minutes LATE ADDITION Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 7:30 PM I Code ICEA09 2:40 PM I Code ICEA10 Claude Lorius discovered his destiny at the age of 23 when he joined an expedition to the world s southernmost continent in 1955, land essentially untouched by scientific experiment. Lorius would go on to participate in 22 polar expeditions, facing unforgiving conditions and brutal personal challenges in an effort to discover the planet s secrets held in small bubbles of air deep beneath the surface. Through remarkable archival footage and stunning drone cinematography, Lorius revisits the part of the world he knows best and recounts his story, from his first tentative steps as a young glaciologist to the crowning achievement of his career, receiving the Blue Planet Prize in Equal parts contemplative memoir and ardent call to action, ICE AND THE SKY is the culmination of 60 years of discovery, an epic tale where science and adventure meet. Music Box Films Producer~Richard Grandpierre Cinematography~Stéphane Martin Editing~ Stéphane Mazalaigue Print Source~Music Box Films / musicboxfilms.com About the Director~Luc Jacquet was born in 1967 in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. He holds a Master s degree in Animal Biology and Ecology from the University of Lyon. He spent 14 months as part of a science research project in Antarctica. Filmography~ March of the Penguins (2005), The Fox & the Child (2007), Once Upon a Forest (2013), ICE AND THE SKY (2015) This film is presented in honor of PAM CERIO DESIGN s 15th anniversary of designing the CIFF Program Guide.

64 64 Morris From America Directed by Chad Hartigan USA, GERMANY minutes LATE ADDITION LATE ADDITIONS Friday, April 8 Sunday, April 10 7:20 PM I Code MORR08 4:50 PM I Code MORR10 MORRIS FROM AMERICA revolves around a 13-year-old African-American boy named Morris and the relationship he has with his father, Curtis, during the transitional period of adolescence. Complicating matters, they are new residents of Heidelberg, Germany a city of rich history but little diversity. Morris falls in love with a local German girl named Katrin, and his tumultuous connection with her takes him on a journey that ends in self-discovery and a new dynamic to his relationship with Curtis. (In English and German with subtitles) Sundance Film Festival Producers~Adele Romanski, Sara Murphy, Martin Heisler, Gabriele Simon Screenwriting~Chad Hartigan Cinematography~Sean McElwee Editing~Anne Fabini Principal Cast~Markees Christmas, Craig Robinson, Carla Juri, Lina Keller, Jakub Gierszał, Levin Henning Print Source~A24 / info@a24films.com / a24films.com About the Director~Chad Hartigan was born in Nicosia, Cyprus in He attended the North Carolina School of the Arts and graduated with a B.F.A. in Directing. Filmography~ All the Stage Is a World (2005), Luke and Brie Are on a First Date (2008), This Is Martin Bonner (2013), MORRIS FROM AMERICA (2016) A ZTO

65 I FILM 65 The 4th Directed by Andre Hyland USA minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 4:20 PM I Code FOUR01 9:40 PM I Code FOUR02 Sunday, April 3 9:40 AM I Code FOUR03 Jamie s afternoon should be easy he needs to pick up the lighter fluid he left behind at the store and make it back in time for the cookout. But it s a long way to the store maybe he can borrow his roommate s bike? On the way, some road rage guy in a pickup truck heckles him on the side of the road. Oh well, he ll never see him again. Inside the store, the clerk asks Jamie for his receipt. Jamie realizes he lost it because the clerk handed it to him in a weird way and it slipped out of his pocket. He ll have to buy another can of lighter fluid. There goes his last five dollars. As he prepares to bike home wait a minute, what happened to the bike? That road rage guy ran over it? This isn t cool at all. Thus starts Andre Hyland s spot-on comedy about a 4th of July cookout gone ridiculously wrong. THE 4TH delivers a heady dose of earnest humor. C.P. Producers~Michael Rizzo, Andre Hyland, Eric Binns, Shane Bruce Johnston Screenwriting~Andre Hyland Cinematography~Shane Bruce Johnston, Charles J. Gibson Editing~Andre Hyland Principal Cast~Andre Hyland, Johnny Pemberton, Eliza Coupe, Yasmine Kittles, Anna Lee Lawson, Paul Ogen Print Source~Blond Chili / blondchiliproductions@hotmail.com / blondchili.com About the Director~Originally from Cincinnati, Andre Hyland is an actor and filmmaker living in Los Angeles. He performs comedy around L.A. and has frequently collaborated with Bob Odenkirk. He also moonlights as an artist, with his work appearing under the tag name Buddy Lembek in various art exhibitions around the world. Filmography~THE 4TH (2015) 91% Directed by John Richie USA minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 11:45 AM I Code NINE07 1:50 PM I Code NINE08 Saturday, April 9 4:00 PM I Code NINE09 (w/filmforum) Gun violence in America has sadly become a common occurrence. According to the Center for American Progress, an average of 33,000 people are killed by guns each year. It s gotten so bad even kids aren t spared; the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre had President Obama in tears on national television. After all these tragic events, you would think our government would have been fast at work on a solution. Unfortunately, many elected officials choose inaction for fear of alienating second amendment advocates and the National Rifle Association. If you turn on cable news, you ll hear a heated debate about the subject, full of fear tactics and name calling. But as 91% demonstrates, most Americans are united behind common sense gun reform. This film interviews those who ve been personally affected by violence, as well as lawmakers, researchers, and even gun enthusiasts who are passionate about keeping guns out of the wrong hands. Director John Richie finds that when you cut out all the noise, the issue of gun control is a lot less partisan than you think. E.F. Producers~John Richie, Brock La Borde, Ashley Anderson, Theresa Navarro Cinematography~Ian Cook Editing~Ben McKay Print Source~Holster Films / john@johnrichiefilms.com / 91percentfilm.com About the Director~John Richie studied at the University of New Orleans. In 2007 he started his own production company, Scrub Brush. Richie s award-winning 2013 film, Shell Shocked, was played on PBS and used as a teaching tool by the Dalai Lama at conferences. Filmography~ Murder Through The Eyes Of A Child (2010), Shell Shocked (2013), 91% (2015) Community Partner: God Before Guns

66 Directed by Elmo Nüganen ESTONIA, FINLAND minutes Thursday, April 7 Saturday, April 9 1:35 PM I Code TEEN07 5:00 PM I Code TEEN09 Staring death in the face with bombs and bullets flying is an occupational hazard for a soldier. But it helps to know who, or what, you are fighting for. In the summer and fall of 1944, Estonians were caught in the murky middle of fierce fighting between Hitler s Germany and Stalin s Russia. With World War II raging, men were sliced and diced into confused allegiances. The result: Estonians killing each other. Some wore the uniform of the Waffen SS; others served in the Red Army. I don t recognize myself, laments one fighter. It feels like you re outside your own body. Through riveting realism, Elmo Nüganen s powerful and moving 1944 charts the bloody trail of two small groups of soldiers on both sides as they struggle with issues of identity, trust, honor, and love. Nüganen s vivid storytelling is enhanced by stunning cinematography and heartfelt performances. The Second World War is a book with many chapters. This seldom-told tale is worth reopening. (In Estonian, Russian, and German with subtitles) C.O. Producers~Kristian Taska, Ilkka Matila Screenwriting~Leo Kunnas Cinematography~ Rein Kotov, Mart Taniel Editing~Tambet Tasuja Principal Cast~Kristjan Üksküla, Kaspar Velberg, Maiken Schmidt Print Source~Taska Film / film@taska.ee / taska.ee About the Director~Elmo Nüganen was born in 1962 in Estonia. The writer-directoractor is known for his acclaimed stage productions of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and The Three Musketeers at the Tallinn City Theatre, where he has been the artistic director since Filmography~ Names Engraved in Marble (2002), Mindless (2006), 1944 (2015) AAAAAAAAH! Directed by Steve Oram UNITED KINGDOM minutes Wednesday, April 6 Friday, April 8 9:45 PM I Code AAAA06 11:35 PM I Code AAAA08 Saturday, April 9 9:25 AM I Code AAAA09 Though the apartments, streets, and humans all appear to exist in present-day London, these characters act like they re from another time and place. They cook dinner naked, sling bodily waste like Nerf balls, and speak to each other in pained vowels; statements and questions that sound more like ooh ooh ah ah uh uh? than anything conceivably resembling a human tongue. Are they advanced iterations of apes? Are they civilized Homo sapiens? Best categorized as a soap opera composed of familial monkey business, Steve Oram s horror-comedy-drama is like a nightmare after a terrible family trip to the zoo. Amazingly, these characters move throughout their lives with a primal complexity that apes their more simian actions. Even though their behaviors are consistently outlandish and even disgusting, they all-too-frequently mirror reality. Deliberately lacking subtitles or any interpretive narration, perhaps the scariest thing about AAAAAAAAH! is that it all makes perfect sense. C.P. Producers~Andy Starke, Steve Oram Screenwriting~Steve Oram Cinematography~ Matt Wicks Editing~Steve Oram Principal Cast~Julian Barratt, Toyah Willcox, Lucy Honigman, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Steve Oram, Tom Meeten, Sean Reynard Print Source~Lincoln Studios; Rook Films Releasing / lincolnfilmstudios.co.uk; rookfilms.blogspot.co.uk About the Director~Steve Oram is an accomplished English actor and filmmaker. Born in the county of Leicestershire, England, he studied film and English at the University of East Anglia. In 2012 he starred and co-wrote the film Sightseers. Filmography~AAAAAAAAH! (2015)

67 I FILM 67 Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America Directed by Matt Ornstein USA minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 8:45 PM I Code ACCD31 4:05 PM I Code ACCD01 Sunday, April 3 12:30 PM I Code ACCD03 How can you hate me when you don t even know me? Thus asks Daryl Davis, an accomplished African-American musician with a somewhat unusual collection. As a result of trying to answer that question, there resides in the home of this articulate and charming man an assortment of robes, hoods, patches, and posters from the KKK and other white supremacist and neo-nazi groups. The amazing part is, they were given to him by members who have renounced these groups after meeting Daryl. Raised in integrated areas through the travels of his Secret Service father, Daryl learned late the frightful fact that some people hated him for being black. He set out to discover why not by commiseration, but by boldly meeting the very people who felt this way. ACCIDENTAL COURTESY: DARYL DAVIS, RACE & AMERICA invites you into the homes and rallies of Grand Wizards and Nazi leaders with Daryl as host. What you will see and hear will surprise you. You will love meeting Daryl, a big-hearted, rock n roll loving, authentic American hero. C.R. Producers~Noah Ornstein, Matt Ornstein, Laurie Harris, Roberto Alcantara Cinematography~Sam Gezari, Pete Castagnetti Editing~Jason Jones, Ben Barnes Print Source~Sound & Vision / info@accidentalcourtesy.com / accidentalcourtesy.com About the Director~Matt Ornstein is a writer, producer, and director. He attended Bard College, where he was the recipient of a student Emmy. He has directed music videos for various bands, including Daft Punk and Radiohead. He directed an award-winning short in Filmography~ACCIDENTAL COURTESY: DARYL DAVIS, RACE & AMERICA (2016) The Adderall Diaries Directed by Pamela Romanowsky USA minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 1:40 PM I Code ADDE01 7:05 PM I Code ADDE02 Stephen Elliott (James Franco) spun his tortured youth into a wildly successful memoir, THE ADDERALL DIARIES. When his publisher (Cynthia Nixon) lands him a lauded contract for a follow-up, pressure mounts as he silently fights the constraints of writer s block. But an unexpected and very public visit from the father he claimed was dead (a riveting Ed Harris) brings to light accusations that shake the book s entire foundation. Now faced with both producing work and repairing his reputation, for inspiration he becomes transfixed on a local murder trial he sees as a parallel to his own life. A romance with a reporter (Amber Heard) covering the case hauntingly reveals that his painful past remains embodied in his present as he falls back into the dark corners of his adrenaline-fueled, masochistic ways. We understand the world by how we retrieve memories, re-order information into stories to justify how we feel, reads Elliott s own words. Sometimes, he finds, whatever we tell ourselves to fall sleep at night can become exactly what keeps us awake. N.D. Producers~James Reach, Joseph McKelheer, Vincent Jolivette, James Franco Screenwriting~Pamela Romanowsky Cinematography~Bruce Thierry Cheung Editing~Myron Kerstein, Marc Vives Principal Cast~James Franco, Ed Harris, Amber Heard, Christian Slater, Cynthia Nixon Print Source~A24 / info@a24films.com / a24films.com About the Director~Pamela Romanowsky is a director and screenwriter who studied at New York University s M.F.A. Film Program. Filmography~ The Color of Time (2012), THE ADDERALL DIARIES (2015) Community Partner: Heights Community Congress

68 68 Akron Directed by Brian O Donnell, Sasha King USA minutes Wednesday, April 6 1:50 PM I Code AKRN06 Friday, April 8 7:00 PM I Code AKRN08 At the Akron-Summit County Public Library (see page 54) Benny and Christopher are very much in love. Students at the University of Akron, they meet during a football game and soon these beautiful young men are inseparable. Benny s very accepting family embraces his new lover. And when Christopher invites Benny to his mother s house in Florida for spring break, they set off with both families blessings. On the eve of departure, Christopher makes a shocking discovery of a past tragic event involving their mothers. He struggles with the decision of whether to let Benny know, which could cause Benny and his family to relive the worst day of their lives. The two young lovers are about to discover how the distance between loyalty to your family and to the one you love can be as deep and wide as the Cuyahoga River. AKRON is a heart-tugging and romantic story of loss, forgiveness, and the wonderful insanity of family. C.R. Producers~Sasha King, Brian O Donnell Screenwriting~Brian O Donnell Cinematography~Patrick Jordan Editing~Bill Snodgrass Principal Cast~Matthew Frias, Edmund Donovan, Andrea Burns, Amy da Luz, Joseph Melendez, Isabel Machado, Cailan Rose Print Source~Towpath Productions, LLC / towpathproductions@gmail.com / akronthefilm.com About the Directors~Sasha King has worked as a film and TV producer for over a decade in Europe, London, and New York City. Brian O Donnell was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He graduated with honors from NYU s Tisch School of the Arts, with a major in Dramatic Writing. His visual art has been exhibited in New York, London, and Paris. Collaborative Filmography~AKRON (2015) All About Them (A trois on y va) Directed by Jérôme Bonnell FRANCE minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 4:50 PM I Code ALLA31 9:40 PM I Code ALLA01 Charlotte and Micah are in love. They make dinner together, Micah rushes home from his job as a veterinarian to see Charlotte, and the two seem to be edging closer and closer to the prospect of marriage. But Micah is also in love with someone else a beautiful lawyer by the name of Mélodie. He sneaks off to see her when Charlotte isn t watching; she spends her day fielding texts from him when she should be working. But little does Micah know Charlotte and Mélodie are also in love. When Micah is at work, the two women profess their love for each other while anxiously hoping Micah doesn t come home to discover the truth. ALL ABOUT THEM is a delightful romantic comedy that breathes new life into the term love triangle. Though the tension in the plot mounts, the tone of the film never strays from playful and upbeat. P.S. You will definitely leave the theater with a smile on your face. (In French with subtitles) C.P. Producer~Edouard Weil Screenwriting~Jérôme Bonnell, Maël Piriou Cinematography~Pascal Lagriffoul Editing~Julie Dupré Principal Cast~Anaïs Demoustier, Félix Moati, Sophie Verbeeck, Patrick D Assumçao Print Source~Versatile / info@versatile-films.com / versatile-films.com About the Director~Jérôme Bonnell, born in Paris in 1977, studied filmmaking for two years at the University of Paris VIII. At the age of 22 he launched his professional foray into filmmaking, beginning with two short films and building upon his work to become an internationally acclaimed director. Filmography~ Les yeux clairs (2005), Waiting for Someone (2007), The Queen of Clubs (2009), Just a Sigh (2013), ALL ABOUT THEM (2015) Media Partner: Sponsored by: Community Partner: CANAPI

69 I FILM 69 The Anarchists (Les anarchistes) Directed by Elie Wajeman FRANCE minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 6:25 PM I Code ANAR01 2:30 PM I Code ANAR02 Corporal Jean Albertini, who was orphaned as a child, is chosen to infiltrate a band of anarchists in Paris He jumps at the chance because, for him, it s an opportunity to move up the ranks. As he delivers incriminating evidence, his superior, Gaspard, lauds him. But Gaspard needs more to make a move. Jean delves deeper into the shadow world of the anarchists and finds he is developing feelings for, and a connection to, those he is supposed to be turning in, especially the beautiful Judith. Could these feelings be stemming from his need for family, or is it blind love? Time is running out for Gaspard to try to stop the anarchist movement, Jean is becoming less open with his findings, and the leader of the anarchist group is questioning Jean s loyalty, which puts everyone involved in danger. Juxtaposing turn-of-the-century costuming with contemporary language and music, director Elie Wajeman creates a world in THE ANARCHISTS that connects French history to today. (In French with subtitles) B.G. Producer~Lola Gans Screenwriting~Elie Wajeman, Gaëlle Macé Cinematography~ David Chizallet Editing~François Quiqueré Principal Cast~Tahar Rahim, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Swann Arlaud, Guillaume Gouix, Karim Leklou Print Source~Wild Bunch / wildbunch.biz About the Director~Elie Wajeman studied screenwriting at La Fémis (French National Film School) after taking film and theater courses at university. He wrote and directed a short film before directing his first feature. Filmography~ Aliyah (2012) 37th CIFF, THE ANARCHISTS (2015) Sponsored by: museum Anthropocene Directed by Steve Bradshaw KENYA, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 11:50 AM I Code CENE06 2:10 PM I Code CENE07 Friday, April 8 7:10 PM I Code CENE08 Are we living in a new epoch? While many think we are still in the Holocene period of the geologic timescale, a growing number of scientists are now proposing that we are in fact living in the Anthropocene. For those unfamiliar with the lingo of geology, this concept means human activity is the driving force of our Earth s ecosystems; what we do has altered our landscape and influenced changes within our soil, deep into the rock strata. It s believed to have begun nearly 6,000 years ago when agriculture shifted due to a vast expansion in human population. Popularized by Nobel laureate Paul Crutzen, the term is hotly debated within the scientific community. Opponents cite a lack of clear evidence, while proponents stress its importance in changing our attitudes about how we affect the environment. This incredibly engaging documentary lays out the vision of the Anthropocene through the eyes of stratigraphers in the field. Its beautiful and stylish cinematography is just as poignant as its crucial message. ANTHROPOCENE makes geology accessible, educating and captivating viewers with a fascinatingly unique approach. E.F. Producer~Jenny Richards Cinematography~Alex Gabbay, Magne Ostby, Stefano Cassini Editing~Sotira Kyriacou Print Source~Flaxmoor Productions / earth@anthropocenethemovie.com / anthropocenethemovie.com About the Director~Steve Bradshaw is a British journalist, director, and producer known for his work with the BBC. In the 1970s he pioneered a casual style of current affairs radio with his show, Breakthrough. He is a member of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Filmography~ANTHROPOCENE (2015) Community Partners: Earth Day Coalition Northeast Ohio Sierra Club

70 70 The Anthropologist Directed by Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, Jeremy Newberger USA minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 2:00 PM I Code GIST04 12:00 Noon I Code GIST05 Wednesday, April 6 9:30 PM I Code GIST06 THE ANTHROPOLOGIST profiles the lives of renowned anthropologists, Margaret Mead and Susan Crate, through the eyes of their daughters. While Mead s groundbreaking work shaped the past, Crate s work is the future. She has dedicated her career to studying the impact climate change has on indigenous people and their communities. The film follows Crate and her teenage daughter, Kathryn, who gains a unique cultural education through their travels. Mead s daughter, Mary Catherine Bateson (now in her seventies), followed in her mother s footsteps as well, publishing several books and teaching anthropology at Harvard University and George Mason University. This compelling documentary shines a light on an often underrated discipline that s incredibly vital to understanding the world around us. As these brilliant women demonstrate here, it s also an important asset in enacting change. Seeing how they ve passed the torch is inspiring; their passion for what they do is truly contagious. Through its footage of Crate s expeditions, the film also paints a beautiful portrait of the cultural diversity of our planet. (In English, Russian, Sakha, Kiribati, Spanish, and Quechua with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, Jeremy Newberger Cinematography~ Simon Compain, Roger Grange, Seth Kramer, Dave Messick, Richard Patterson, Rodney Patterson, Jeff Schmale, Graham Wright Editing~Seth Kramer Print Source~Ironbound Films, Inc. / miller@ironboundfilms.com / theanthromovie.com About the Directors~Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, and Jeremy Newberger are a trio of Emmy award-winning filmmakers who make up the company, Ironbound Films. Their previous collaborations have appeared on CNN and PBS and were hailed by critics from USA Today, The New York Times, and NY1. Collaborative Filmography~ The Linguists (2008), The New Recruits (2010), Evocatuer: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie (2012), THE ANTHROPOLOGIST (2015) April and the Extraordinary World (Avril et le Monde Truqué) Directed by Frank Ekinci, Christian Desmares FRANCE minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 7:10 PM I Code APRL02 1:40 PM I Code APRL03 Set in an alternate universe where scientists have been disappearing for decades, robbing the world of their 20th century inventions, APRIL AND THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD tells of the fantastical journey of a young girl (voiced by Marion Cotillard) searching for her scientist parents in 1941 France. Decades before she was born, April s grandfather was the French emperor s top scientist working on a serum for making super-soldiers. Instead he created a serum allowing animals the ability to speak. Since then the world has gotten bleaker without the advances of the world s greatest minds, April s parents among them. Spanning decades and crossing borders, this film offers audiences a Jules Verne-style adventure complete with espionage, dastardly villains, and a clever cat named Darwin as we follow the brave April on her search for answers to the world s biggest questions. Engaging for the whole family, this imaginative film, which is based on a popular French graphic novel, will remind us it s not just the inventions that move us to greatness, but the inventiveness of great people. (In French with subtitles) T.W. Producers~Marc Jousset, Frank Ekinci Screenwriting~Frank Ekinci, Benjamin Legrand Voices~Marion Cotillard, Philippe Katerine, Jean Rochefort Print Source~GKIDS / theatrical@gkids.com / gkids.com About the Directors~French-born Frank Ekinci has been writing, directing, and producing animated television series and movies for more than 15 years. Christian Desmares is a French animator who has worked on several award-winning television shows. Collaborative Filmography~APRIL AND THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD (2015) Sponsored by: Community Partners: Great Lakes Science Center HER Ideas in Motion Sponsored by: Community Partners: Cleveland Museum of Natural History Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

71 I FILM 71 The Ardennes (Ardennerna) Directed by Robin Pront BELGIUM minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 8:35 PM I Code ARDE31 11:50 AM I Code ARDE01 Kenneth is fresh out of prison and he s not one to play games. He s returned to his family, most notably his brother, Dave, for whom he took the fall. As Kenneth served the majority of a seven-year sentence, Dave walked free and fell in love with Kenneth s girlfriend. As you can imagine, having Kenneth back in the house has been a little tense. Prone to fighting at the drop of a hat, Kenneth brings bad luck and bad vibes wherever he goes whether it s at Dave s job, in his home, or just out on the street. But when Kenneth is offered one last criminal enterprise and tries to bring Dave along with him, things really go downhill. An old-school sibling drama with new-school style, Robin Pront s THE ARDENNES is an expertly constructed thriller, full of unpredictable characters with logical motivations. The expansive widescreen cinematography ups the drama as well as the scenery in innovative ways. (In Dutch and French with subtitles) C.P. Producer~Bart von Langendock Screenwriting~Jeroen Perceval, Robin Pront Cinematography~Robrecht Heyvaert Editing~Alain Dessauvage Principal Cast~ Veerle Baetens, Jan Bijvoet, Eric Godon, Jeroen Perceval Print Source~Film Movement / jimmy@filmmovement.com / filmmovement.com About the Director~Robin Pront, born in 1986, is a Belgian citizen with Dutch heritage. His first short film, Plan B, won Best Short at the Leuven Film Festival, as well as the People s Choice Award. Filmography~THE ARDENNES (2015) Arianna Directed by Carlo Lavagna ITALY minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 9:00 PM I Code ARIA06 5:15 PM I Code ARIA07 I often wake up at night in the shoes of a woman much older than me, said film director Carlo Lavagna in a recent interview. His first fiction feature, ARIANNA, is a remarkable incarnation of a meaningful and symbolic dream, a stunning portrait of a bright, beautiful intersex woman and her investigation into her own personal history. Now in her late teens, Arianna returns to her early childhood home in lush, rural Italy. She spends much of her time in front of mirrors, observing that her body is maturing at a seemingly unnatural pace. A series of encounters with locals, including those she knew as a child, suggest she is somehow different from other girls. This deliberate, atmospheric comingof-age tale is a giant leap forward for the onscreen exploration of gender identity. The film is anchored by an unforgettable performance from newcomer Ondina Quadri and thoughtful direction by Carlo Lavagna. (In Italian with subtitles) C.P. Producers~Tommaso Bertani, Carlo Lavagna, Damiano Ticconi Screenwriting~ Carlo Salsa, Carlo Lavagna, Chiara Barzini Cinematography~Héléne Louvart Editing~Lizi Gelber Principal Cast~Ondina Quadri, Massimo Popolizio, Valentina Carnelutti, Corrado Sassi, Blu Yoshimi Print Source~Uncork d Entertainment / keith@uncorked-ent.com / uncorked-ent.com About the Director~Carlo Lavagna is an Italian filmmaker based in Rome. Known for interviewing major filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola, Wim Wenders, and Michael Haneke, his early works are currently touring film festivals internationally. Filmography~ Hip Hop Diaries (2006), ARIANNA (2015)

72 72 The Art of Burning Directed by Arnaud Paris USA minutes Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 9:25 PM I Code BURN09 1:45 PM I Code BURN10 Every year thousands flock to Nevada s Black Rock Desert for Burning Man, an experimental arts festival that began in 1986 as a summer solstice bonfire ritual. It s gained a reputation for its communal hippie culture, promoting a message of radical self-expression, decommodification, and its environmental leave no trace policy. As it became more popular, controversy arose; from drug busts to uninhibited sex, its reputation hasn t always been stellar. But beyond its much discussed debaucheries, Burning Man is an important incubator for up-and-coming artists. It s the largest venue for interactive art, which includes an impressive array of performances, sculptures, and light and sound displays. Filmmaker Arnaud Paris focuses THE ART OF BURNING solely on this aspect of the celebration, spotlighting the work of the AfrikaBurn Fire Collective, Peter Hudson, Georgia Collard-Watson, and others who have made their mark at the festival. Forget all your preconceived notions of the event, and open your mind to the extraordinary talent it nurtures. Paris s film uncovers the wonders of Burning Man, removing the drama that can overshadow it. (In English, French, and Russian with subtitles) E.F. Producer~Andrea Biscaro Cinematography~Bill Totolo Editing~Brad Comfort Print Source~Stereocorp 3D / info@stereocorp3d.com / stereocorp3d.com About the Director~Arnaud Paris is a Los Angeles filmmaker and owner of Sysmic Films. From 2001 to 2003 he was an Assistant Producer on the show, E! True Hollywood Stories. He studied business and film at Bowling Green State University. Filmography~ Dream Sketches (2004), THE ART OF BURNING (2016) This film is presented in honor of SCOTT FREEMAN, whose radical self-expression will forever shine on the dusty playa. Community Partners: Ingenuity Cleveland MOCA Cleveland Both screenings will be shown in 3D An Art That Nature Makes: The Work of Rosamond Purcell Directed by Molly Bernstein USA minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 3:00 PM I Code ARTT08 5:10 PM I Code ARTT09 Sunday, April 10 9:30 AM I Code ARTT10 Chronicling the incredible photography of Rosamond Purcell, AN ART THAT NATURE MAKES: THE WORK OF ROSAMOND PURCELL explores an unconventional side of the medium. Obsessed with things others may find mundane or useless, Purcell scours junkyards, libraries, and the back rooms of museums for things she can bring to life with her camera. She also documents oddities in nature, exploring every inch of the strange artifacts she finds. Her incredible pictures can be at polar opposites of the emotional spectrum; from stunningly beautiful to weirdly macabre, they re all equally mesmerizing. The film reveals the artist in her natural element, whether it s working in the studio, obsessing over murre eggs, or rummaging for treasures. Watching her on the brink of several artistic epiphanies is a rare and intimate opportunity to understand the creative process of an extraordinary world-renowned talent. This engaging documentary also contains interviews with those who ve worked closely with her, as well as famous admirers, including director, Errol Morris. Get a glimpse into the mind of the brilliant woman who has been called the doyenne of decay. E.F. Producers~Alan Edelstein, Philip Dolin Cinematography~Philip Dolin Editing~ Molly Bernstein Print Source~Particle Productions / pjd@bway.net / particleproductions.com About the Director~Molly Bernstein is a New York filmmaker with an M.F.A. in Film from Columbia University. She is a part of the media company, Particle Productions. Bernstein started in the industry as an assistant editor, a job that allowed her to work with such directors as Martin Scorcese and Jonathan Demme. Filmography~AN ART THAT NATURE MAKES: THE WORK OF ROSAMOND PURCELL (2015) Community Partner: Orange Art Center

73 I FILM 73 Atomic Falafel Directed by Dror Shaul ISRAEL minutes Friday, April 1 Sunday, April 3 1:50 PM I Code ATOM01 5:15 PM I Code ATOM03 A nuclear showdown between Israel and Iran would not normally score high on the laugh-riot meter. But writer-director Dror Shaul manages to raise the weighty premise to high levels of absurdity in his farcical comedy ATOMIC FALAFEL. Nofar is a sassy Israeli teen who desperately wants to lose her virginity. Her Facebook friend, Sharareh, is an equally sassy Iranian singer-songwriter-rapper. Nofar s mom, Mimi Azrian, sells falafels from a van she navigates through danger zones and has recently taken up with Oli, a German atomic energy investigator who has an allergic reaction to enriched uranium. They all become pawns and players in a bizarre military plot cooked up by buffoonish Israeli defense and intelligence operatives. Nothing is off limits in Shaul s satirical skewering. His ATOMIC FALAFEL characters serve up an array of tasty, tongue-in-cheek offerings, exemplified during one crucial face-off when the gun-toting authorities blurt: Drop the pita and come out with your hands up! (In Hebrew with subtitles) C.O. Producers~Minu Barati, Skady Lis, Andro Steinborn, Chilik Michaeli, Tami Leon, Avraham Pirchi, Amir Feingold, Dror Shaul, Moshe Edery, Leon Edery, Matthew Metcalfe Screenwriting~Dror Shaul Cinematography~Sebastian Edschmidt Editing~Tom Eagles Principal Cast~Michelle Treves, Mali Levi Gershon, Alexander Fehling, Will Robertson, Shai Avivi Print Source~6Sales / festivals@6sales.es / 6sales.es About the Director~Dror Shaul was born in Kibbutz Kissufim in Southern Israel and now lives in Tel Aviv. His previous feature, Sweet Mud, won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and four Israeli Film Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Filmography~ Sima Vaknin, A Witch (2003), Sweet Mud (2006), ATOMIC FALAFEL (2015) Babai Directed by Visar Morina GERMANY, KOSOVO, MACEDONIA, FRANCE minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 7:00 PM I Code BABA05 2:00 PM I Code BABA06 Gezim and his ten-year-old son, Nori, are struggling to make a living in Kosovo in the mid-90s. In their domineering uncle s home, Gezim and Nori witness the brutality of their uncle towards other family members during his fits of rage. One day Gezim doesn t return home. He s fled for a recently united Germany, abandoning Nori to survive on his own. After a few foiled attempts to escape his dead-end future, Nori steals his uncle s wedding money and sneaks onto a bus to take him out of Kosovo. Now a refugee, Nori s chances of surviving are diminishing rapidly. The odds that he ll ever find his father again? Almost impossible. Visar Morina s harrowing, partially autobiographical account of being a refugee in Eastern Europe is essential viewing for a world currently steeped in a migrant crisis. BABAI is a firsthand account of the hardships of constantly being on the run and having nowhere to sleep, no money to eat, and little hope for survival. (In Albanian with subtitles) C.P. Producers~Nicole Gerhards, Visar Krusha, Tomi Salkovski, Xenia Maingot Screenwriting~Visar Morina Cinematography~Matteo Cocco Editing~Stefan Stabenow Principal Cast~Val Maloku, Astrit Kabashi, Adriana Matoshi, Enver Petrovici, Xhevdet Jashari, Alban Ukaj Print Source~Heretic Outreach / ioanna@heretic.gr / heretic.gr About the Director~Visar Morina was born in Kosovo in He and his family were refugees and moved to Germany when he was 15. He studied audiovisual media at the Film/Television Academy of Media Arts in Cologne. He currently works in Germany. Filmography~BABAI (2015) Community Partners: Global Cleveland Niagara Foundation

74 74 The Bad Kids Directed by Keith Fulton, Lou Pepe USA minutes Sunday, April 3 Monday, April 4 9:25 PM I Code BADK03 4:00 PM I Code BADK04 (w/filmforum) In the deep of the Mojave Desert, many communities offer very few opportunities for success or escape. The result of the rampant impoverishment in these small towns is higher unemployment, higher cases of drug abuse, and lower graduation rates. THE BAD KIDS is an inspiring documentary about one school, Black Rock Continuation High School, that provides, for many, one last chance at success and opportunity for the future. Principal Vonda Viland is the heroine in this story, believing that, along with an education, many of her at-risk students need the structure, stability, and love she and her colleagues provide at Black Rock. Fighting against broken homes, child abuse, and the students bleak outlook on their own lives, THE BAD KIDS takes us deep into the trenches as the staff and students work to provide the necessary love and encouragement, pushing for each person to realize his or her full potential. It s promising to see such strength from both teachers and students and uplifting to know that, when all else fails, a little love will still go a long way. T.W. Producers~Keith Fulton, Lou Pepe Cinematography~Lou Pepe Editing~Jacob Bricca, Mary Lampson Print Source~The Film Collaborative / jeffrey@thefilmcollaborative.org / thefilmcollaborative.org About the Directors~Lou Pepe and Keith Fulton began working together as graduate film students at Temple University. Since then they have specialized in documentaries about the unique experiences of making films such as 12 Monkeys and Three Kings. They are co-founders of Low Key Pictures. Collaborative Filmography~ Lost in La Mancha (2002), Brothers of the Head (2005), THE BAD KIDS (2016) Community Partners: Cleveland Transformation Alliance College Now Greater Cleveland Beck s Last Summer (Becks letzter Sommer) Directed by Frieder Wittich GERMANY minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 9:20 PM I Code BECK02 2:50 PM I Code BECK03 Robert Beck is a former musician, now miserably stuck in a teaching job he barely shows up for. Rauli is an outsider student with musical talent so powerful that when Beck hears him, it relights a flame that s been dead for years. He takes the youngster under his wings, writing songs, setting up gigs, and recording a demo he passes along to his former bandmate, who now works at Universal Records. The problem is, the label loves Rauli but isn t interested in Beck. Keeping this a secret from Rauli, Beck embarks on a mission to find another route to their success. In the process, he alienates his girlfriend, who is struggling with her own unfulfilled ambitions. What began as a kind gesture to help out a gifted teenager has now become one man s obsessive battle for a second chance at a failed dream. When Rauli and Beck join a friend on a life-altering road trip, they discover they ve both been hiding something. BECK S LAST SUMMER is a profound and earnest dramedy, affirming that finding oneself can be a lifelong journey. (In English and German with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Uli Putz, Jakob Claussen Screenwriting~Oliver Ziegenbalg, Frieder Wittich Cinematography~Christian Rein Principal Cast~Christian Ulmen, Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Eugene Boateng, Friederike Becht, Fabian Hinrichs Print Source~ARRI Media World Sales / rsehr@arri.de / arriworldsales.de About the Director~Frieder Wittich was born in Stuttgart in He served as a camera assistant for SAT.1 and Landesstudio Stuttgart. He studied at the University of Television & Film in Munich. Filmography~ 13 Semester (2009), BECK S LAST SUMMER (2015) Community Partners: Beck Center for the Arts Stocker Arts Center

75 I FILM 75 A Beginner s Guide to Snuff Directed by Mitchell Altieri USA minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 1:40 PM I Code SNUF08 11:20 PM I Code SNUF09 Sunday, April 10 4:00 PM I Code SNUF10 Los Angeles is a dreamer s paradise, where people with visions of stardom flock to follow in the footsteps of matinee idols. But, if you want to make it in a savage town like L.A., you need that killer instinct and the Winters brothers have just enough gumption necessary to branch out and make their own way. A BEGINNER S GUIDE TO SNUFF is the black black black, like the blackest, comedy of black comedies about trying to shoot your own horror film in a town where the more real something is, the better. Of course, horror movies get made every day. So in order to make their film more real, Dresden and Dominic decide to simply film the actress they cast as the victim without her knowing she s actually in a film. Unfortunately, the bumbling brothers cast the wrong Hollywood starlet wannabe as she proves that maybe the audition process needs some retooling. A hilarious concept that combines the tension of The Game with the comedy of early Coen brothers, A BEGINNER S GUIDE TO SNUFF is sure to knock your socks off and maybe a few of your limbs. T.W. Producers~Cory Knauf, Luke Edwards Screenwriting~Cory Knauf, Adam Weis, Mitchell Altieri Cinematography~Amanda Treyz Editing~Brett Solem Principal Cast~Joey Kern, Luke Edwards, Bree Williamson, Brad Greenquist Print Source~Two Masked Men LLC / cory.knauf@gmail.com About the Director~One half of the famed Butcher Brothers directing duo, which also includes Phil Flores, director Mitchell Altieri has made a name for himself in the horror genre. Darlings of Sundance, the Butcher Brothers have also won awards at SXSW. Filmography~ Long Cut (2002), Lurking in Suburbia (2006), Holy Ghost People (2013), Raised by Wolves (2014), A BEGINNER S GUIDE TO SNUFF (2016) Between Sea and Land (La Ciénaga Entre el Mar y la Tierra) Directed by Carlos del Castillo COLOMBIA minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 6:10 PM I Code BETW02 3:40 PM I Code BETW03 Alberto wants to go to the sea. The shanty he shares with his mother, Rosa, which stands in the water of an inlet, lies just over a short strip of land from the Caribbean. But for Alberto it may as well be miles. He suffers from a devastating muscular disease that keeps him mostly bed-ridden and always attached to an oxygen pump. Rosa devotes her life to her son, doing all she can to keep the unreliable electricity flowing and provide food. But Alberto can draw. And he can plan. When he presents his mother with sketches for a chair and a portable power source, the once-impossible trip to the sea now becomes the obsessive goal of a mother s love. Driven by an amazing performance from Manolo Cruz (who also wrote the film) as Alberto, BETWEEN SEA AND LAND is a film of sublime beauty. It is a tale of courage and love rising nobly from the depths of poverty, exerting a pull as powerful as the sea. (In Spanish with subtitles) C.R. Producers~Manolo Cruz, Carlos del Castillo, Robespierre Rodriguez Screenwriting~ Manolo Cruz Cinematography~Robespierre Rodriguez Editing~German A. Duarte Principal Cast~Manolo Cruz, Vicky Hernandez, Viviana Serna, Jorge Cao, Mile Vergara, Javier Saenz Print Source~Global Screen / gisela.wiltschek@globalscreen.de / globalscreen.de About the Director~Carlos del Castillo is a New York Film Academy director and producer who graduated in dramatic arts and has directed 25 plays for the South American stage. BETWEEN SEA AND LAND was the winner of the Audience Award for World Cinema and the Special Jury Award for Acting at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. Filmography~BETWEEN SEA AND LAND (2015) Community Partner: Cleveland Public Theatre Sponsored by:

76 76 Beyond Laughter & Tears: A Journey of Hope Directed by Doug Blush, Lisa Klein USA minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 5:10 PM I Code BEYN07 11:50 AM I Code BEYN08 Saturday, April 9 8:30 PM I Code BEYN09 At the Akron Art Museum (see page 55) PseudoBulbar Affect, or PBA, is a neurological disorder that causes uncontrollable outbursts of laughter or crying. It occurs in people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries or strokes, or who have conditions such as Alzheimer s or Multiple Sclerosis. It is still not widely known or spoken of, yet it afflicts nearly two million Americans. They include: Scott, a charming single parent who has MS and is stricken with sudden bursts of hysterical laughter; Dyanna, a retired deputy sheriff and nurse who had a stroke and is now prone to frequently bursting into tears; and Bobby, a truck-driver and biker raised in a hypermacho culture, who had a traumatic brain injury and is now so emotional he cries at TV commercials. These and other extraordinary men and women open up about the physical challenges, medical ignorance, and social stigmas they now face in everyday life. Deeply moving and ultimately triumphant, BEYOND LAUGHTER & TEARS: A JOURNEY OF HOPE is an intimate film that raises awareness. C.R. Producers~Julian Cautherley, Scott Kramer, Boris Undorf Cinematography~ Doug Blush Editing~Doug Blush, Daniel Lawrence, Josh Bayer Print Source~PBA PRODUCTIONS / pbafilm@gmail.com About the Directors~Doug Blush is an award-winning documentary editor, producer, writer, and director. He was supervising editor of 20 Feet from Stardom, which won the 2013 Academy Award for Best Documentary. Lisa Klein is a writer and director from Detroit, Michigan. She studied film at the University of Michigan and earned a graduate film degree at the University of Southern California. Collaborative Filmography~ Of Two Minds (2012) 36th CIFF, BEYOND LAUGHTER & TEARS: A JOURNEY OF HOPE (2015) Blush (Barash) Directed by Michal Vinik ISRAEL minutes Sunday, April 3 Tuesday, April 5 6:15 PM I Code BLUS03 11:25 AM I Code BLUS05 Naama, a beautiful high school student living outside of Tel Aviv, has a difficult family life. Her father is overbearing with a hair-trigger temper and her mother seems to be obsessing about her older sister, a soldier currently missing. The randomness of her sister s disappearance clearly weighs on the family. Naama s life seems lost to her until a new girl at school changes everything. Hershko has everything Naama doesn t a slick haircut that makes her undeniably hip, an attitude of unerring coolness, and, most of all, she s not afraid of anyone or anything. It doesn t take long for Naama to fall madly in love with Hershko. But as their relationship deepens, Naama s long-brewing family tension boils over the top. A heartfelt coming-of-age story, BLUSH is a wonderful love letter to an ephemeral stage of life as well as a snapshot of a family struggling to stay together amidst a rapidly changing environment. (In Hebrew and Arabic with subtitles) C.P. Producers~Amir Harel, Ayelet Kait Screenwriting~Michal Vinik Cinematography~ Shai Peleg Editing~Joel Alexis Principal Cast~Sivan Noam Shimon, Hadas Jade Sakori, Bar Ben Vakil Print Source~Film Movement / jimmy@filmmovement.com / filmmovement.com About the Director~Michal Vinik received an M.F.A. from Tel Aviv University while studying screenwriting. She currently teaches screenwriting at Tel Aviv University and Beit Berl Academic College. Filmography~BLUSH (2015)

77 I FILM 77 Body (Cialo) Directed by Malgorzata Szumowska POLAND minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 9:15 PM I Code BODY07 11:30 AM I Code BODY08 When a suicide victim he finds hanging in the park gets up and walks away, Prosecutor Janusz is unmoved. A widower whose daughter, Olga, became anorexic after her mother s death, Janusz has seen most everything life and death can do to the body. Olga s therapist, Anna, also has experience with the dead. She composes letters for them, channeling their messages through spirit writing. As Olga s illness worsens, Janusz begins noticing signs of a presence in his home, one that Anna knows is Janusz wife trying to reach him. With quietly disturbing skill, BODY tells a moving story of healing and loss even as it erases the lines between life and death and chips away at the walls we build to keep our minds and bodies safe. Add unsettling and cool observation, garnish with grim humor, and pepper with surreal imagery, and you have the old question of what are we and what will we become blended into a dark and gruesomely funny cocktail that will leave you shaken and stirred. (In Polish with subtitles) C.R. Producers~Jacek Drosio, Malgorzata Szumowska, Michał Englert Screenwriting~ Michał Englert Cinematography~Michał Englert Editing~Jacek Drosio Principal Cast~Janusz Gajos, Maja Ostaszewska, Justyna Suwała Print Source~Memento Films International / sata@memento-films.com / international.memento-films.com About the Director~Malgorzata Szumowska was born in Krakow in She has written, produced, and directed both documentary and narrative film. Filmography~ Happy Man (2000) 26th CIFF, Stranger (2004), 33 Scenes From Life (2008), Elles (2011), In The Name Of (2013), BODY (2015) Brother (Broer) Directed by Geoffrey Enthoven BELGIUM, IRELAND minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 11:15 AM I Code BROT31 8:40 PM I Code BROT01 Mark s life is about to change. He wakes up one morning to find a videotape in the mail from a wealthy former lover of his deceased brother, Michel. Mark had always lived in the shadow of his brother and still holds a grudge after Michel had an affair with his wife. Mark watches Grace, the wealthy former lover who is unaware of Michel s death, make a startling confession on the videotape: she has always loved Michel and wants him to return to her. After much thought and the goading of a scrappy mechanic named Ronnie, Mark decides to impersonate his late brother and fly to Ireland to woo Grace and finally get the revenge he has wanted and possibly make some money while at it. When Mark and Ronnie arrive, they re greeted by lavish dinners, robust mansions, and spectacular views as far as the eye can see. Everything seems pleasant enough until a series of incidents give Mark and Ronnie the hint that something is amiss. What it means to be a BROTHER is about to be redefined. (In English and Dutch with subtitles) C.P. Producer~Mariano Vanhoof Screenwriting~Pierre De Clercq Cinematography~ Gerd Schelfhout Editing~Dieter Diependaele Principal Cast~Koen De Bouw, Titus De Voogdt, Koen De Graeve, Alison Doody, Udo Kier, Elva Trill Print Source~Fobic Films / mariano@fobicfilms.com / fobicfilms.com About the Director~Geoffrey Enthoven, born in 1974 in Wilrijk, Belgium, holds a degree from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent. He founded Fobic Films, which he currently owns and manages. His films have screened internationally to widespread acclaim. Filmography~ Children of Love (2002), The Only One (2006) 31st CIFF, Happy Together (2008), The Over the Hill Band (2009), Come as You Are (2011) 36th CIFF, Halfway (2014) 39th CIFF, BROTHER (2015)

78 78 Der Bunker Directed by Nikias Chryssos GERMANY minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 9:00 PM I Code BUNK05 11:45 AM I Code BUNK06 When beginning work on your newest scholarly studies you need silence, solitude, and maybe a lake view. What you don t need is a bunker in the middle of the German woods where the host family consists of a control-freak father and a mother who insists that the alien overlord living in her leg is preparing their child to be President of the United States (aliens, evidently, have a very loose interpretation of our nation s laws). When a young nameless student is invited to the titular bunker for peace and quiet so he can begin his work, he unwittingly becomes tutor to Klaus, the host family s eight-year-old son who looks more like a 30-year-old retired Oompa Loompa from a famous chocolate factory. DER BUNKER is a fascinating comedy with socioanalytical overtures while simultaneously being a psychological thriller with comedic timing. The longer he stays, the deeper Student gets into the family s clutches and, thanks to the skillful direction of Nikias Chryssos, the audience finds itself just as entrenched. Creepy, gleefully acted, and the best kind of mad, DER BUNKER may be the one movie that makes you go home to learn your capital cities. (In German with subtitles) T.W. Producers~Nikias Chryssos, Hans W. Geissendorfer, Hana Geißendörfer Screenwriting~Nikias Chryssos Cinematography~Matthias Reisser Editing~ Carsten Eder Principal Cast~Pit Bukowski, Daniel Fripan, Oona von Maydell, David Scheller Print Source~Artsploitaiton Films / ericb@artsploitation.com / artsploitationfilms.com About the Director~Nikias Chryssos is a Greek-German director born near Heidelberg who studied production in England and directing at Filmakademie Baden- Württemberg. Chryssos is also a co-founder of Kataskop Films, which co-produced DER BUNKER. Filmography~DER BUNKER (2015) Bunny the Killer Thing Directed by Joonas Makkonen FINLAND minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 11:25 PM I Code BUNN02 3:00 PM I Code BUNN03 If you take the campiest of the campy 80s horror films, mix in a little bit of the idea that a production assistant in a lizard costume could pass for Godzilla, throw in some Suicide Kings, and top it all off with outtakes from Porky s, you ll get the first ten minutes of BUNNY THE KILLER THING. After that, you re really on your own. And, as the characters in this Finnish comedy-horror can attest, on your own is a very dangerous place to be when a six-foot rabbit, whose longest appendage isn t its ears, is coming after you and your well, let s just say your lady parts. A brilliant and hilarious send-up of the classic cabin-in-the-woods genre of horror films, BUNNY THE KILLER THING follows the exploits of a group of people partying in the woods when encountered by a science experiment gone horribly wrong. Finnish director Joonas Makkonen shows his chops while boldly fusing comedy, gore, and the beautiful Finnish landscape to bring us an exploitation film that is both jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring. (In English, Finnish, and Swedish with subtitles) T.W. Producer~Miika J. Norvanto Screenwriting~Joonas Makkonen Cinematography~ Tero Saikkonen Editing~Joonas Makkonen Principal Cast~Orwi Imanuel Ameh, Juha-Matti Halonen, Hiski Hämäläinen, Katja Jaskari, Matti Kiviniemi Print Source~Raven Banner Entertainment / hbarbier@ravenbanner.ca / ravenbanner.ca; bunnythekillerthing.com About the Director~Joonas Makkonen is from Vieremä, Finland. He studied at Kemi- Tornio University of Applied Sciences where he graduated in He has written and directed over two dozen short films including the 2011 short film, Bunny the Killer Thing. His films have won awards at various international festivals. Filmography~BUNNY THE KILLER THING (2015) Sponsored by:

79 I FILM 79 Buried Above Ground Directed by Ben Selkow USA minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 7:25 PM I Code BURD04 1:50 PM I Code BURD05 Soldiers returning from battle, victims of domestic abuse, and survivors of traumatic ordeals all experience different results of what they ve been through. In the searing documentary, BURIED ABOVE GROUND, we are introduced to three brave people as they try to live with the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Luis, a combat veteran; Ashley, a native of New Orleans who survived Katrina; and Erundina, who has endured domestic abuse her entire life and now fights drug addiction. Giving unprecedented access into each person s struggles with PTSD, this film provides the much needed perspective into how people suffering from this condition try to live their lives and seek help. Eye-opening in its scope and terrifying in how little is understood about PTSD, this documentary also takes the daring step of interviewing those who are closest to its subjects for a look into how far-reaching the effects of PTSD can be. Spanning several years, there is encouragement because of those who are working to bring awareness to the public. They include Senator Al Franken, who authored a bill providing service dogs for veterans. Brave and bold, BURIED ABOVE GROUND is the necessary look into how those who are suffering on the inside try to live on the outside. T.W. Producers~Marc Smolowitz, Ben Selkow Cinematography~Artem Agafonov, Ben Selkow, Rudy Valdez Editing~James Lester, Flávia de Souza Print Source~34 Luke Films / bselkow@gmail.com / buriedaboveground.tv About the Director~A graduate of Wesleyan University, Ben Selkow has directed and produced nonfiction pieces for HBO, CNN, Discovery Channel, Science Channel, Sundance Channel, DreamWorks Television, and Hock Films. He is the co-creator and executive producer of the popular Pivot TV series, Welcome to Fairfax. Filmography~ A Summer in Cage (2007), BURIED ABOVE GROUND (2015) The C Word Directed by Meghan O Hara USA minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 7:20 PM I Code WORD06 1:40 PM I Code WORD07 Friday, April 8 11:40 AM I Code WORD08 After being nominated for an Oscar for producing Michael Moore s Sicko, filmmaker Meghan O Hara was diagnosed with cancer. While conducting cancer research, neuroscientist David Servan-Schreiber was diagnosed with brain cancer. Wait, don t turn the page. This is not a depressing film about decay and death. Quite the opposite. Meghan met David through his research into the lifestyle choices that cause cancer and the tools we all have to prevent it. She began documenting his confrontations with the twin demons that make us a cancer-prone culture. First is a consumer culture that aims to addict people to unhealthy products and choices. Second is a medical culture based on cost efficiency and profitable results instead of prevention. Using humor, honesty, and an unflinching view at the ways in which we are all complicit in the cancer culture, THE C WORD is an empowering and hopeful look at an issue many of us will likely face. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, it removes a lot of fear from a topic we ignore at our own peril. C.R. Producers~Meghan O Hara, Pascaline Servan-Schreiber, Lori McCreary Cinematography~Topaz Adizes, Nelson Hume Editing~Bryan Cole, Francisco Bello, Lorian Delman Print Source~thecwordmovie.com About the Director~Meghan O Hara is an award-winning writer and producer. She began her career directing and producing the documentary, Roe vs. Roe, for HBO and the IFC Media Project TV series. She has produced Sicko, Fahrenheit 911, and Bowling for Columbine. Filmography~THE C WORD (2015) Sponsored by: Community Partner: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Cleveland

80 80 Café Derby Directed by Lenny Van Wesemael BELGIUM minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 2:15 PM I Code CAFE31 9:15 AM I Code CAFE01 Saturday, April 2 6:00 PM I Code CAFE02 Georges can sell anything, and he can convince you it s a damn good investment. Be it water softeners, organic foot remedies, experimental laundry detergent, or any other conceivably worthless item, Georges will sell it to you at a 100-franc discount. But his alternative moneymaking schemes often go awry, and his family of five is financially suffering because of the risks he takes. When Georges gets word the Pope is coming to an open field next to his home, he hatches the grandest plan of all: a full vendor market selling beer, burgers, and plenty of souvenirs. His family remains skeptical, and rightfully so Georges isn t known for his papal contingency plans. A divine comedy about faith, hope, and charity, CAFÉ DERBY is celebratory in every possible way. With a lovely cast of characters in Georges mismatched but caring family, this one is a joyful romp that will leave you in Excelsis. (In Dutch with subtitles) C.P. Producer~Dirk Impens Screenwriting~Lenny Van Wesemael, Geert Verbanck Cinematography~Ruben Impens Editing~Thomas Pooters Principal Cast~Wim Opbrouck, Monic Hendrickx, Chloë Daxhelet, Ben Segers, Geert Van Rampelberg Print Source~Menuet / info@menuet.be / menuet.be About the Director~Lenny Van Wesemael holds a degree from the KASK Conservatorium in Ghent, Belgium. She is an active and accomplished choreographer, dancer, and casting director. Filmography~CAFÉ DERBY (2015) Can You Dig This Directed by Delila Vallot USA minutes Thursday, April 7 7:00 PM I Code CANY07 Friday, April 8 Sunday, April 10 At the Capitol Theatre (see page 53) 3:50 PM I Code CANY08 9:25 AM I Code CANY10 (w/filmforum) Can planting a seed save someone s life? When neighborhoods in South Los Angeles began dying, Ron Finley, the Guerilla Gardener, began planting seeds in his yard. And thus began one of the most important movements to hit the inner city. Finley s neighborhood has only four grocery stores within two miles, which are far far far outnumbered by liquor stores and fast food restaurants. With so few options for healthy food, it takes revolutionaries to bring change. In CAN YOU DIG THIS, we meet some of the brave and intrepid people who can do just that: Mychael and Kenya who are looking for ways to leave the gang scene; Hosea who, after three decades in prison, is finding a new life with his garden; and eight-year-old Quimonie, the self-proclaimed Sheriff of the Garden, whose new-found dedication to the garden is making life-saving changes in her own home. Finley s TEDTalk already has millions of viewers, and the personalities of the other gardeners is infectious. But what is truly engrossing about this doc is its ability to make perfect, mind-numbing, hand-wringing sense. These ideas are game changers in communities that need changing, and CAN YOU DIG THIS is an important testament to the power of community and growth. T.W. Producers~Christopher Leggett, Rafael Marmor, Delila Vallot Cinematography~ JB Rutagarama, Jon Aguirresarobe Editing~Asako Ushio Print Source~Delirio Films / info@deliriofilms.com / deliriofilms.com About the Director~Delila Vallot is an actress, dancer, and director, born and raised in Hollywood, California. She has worked with well-known choreographers, including Vince Patterson, Jaime Rogers, and Debbie Allen. And she has performed in such shows as CSI: Cyber, Saturday Night Live, and The Academy Awards and films including Rent, Coyote Ugly, and The Singing Detective. Filmography~ Tunnel Vision (2013), CAN YOU DIG THIS (2015) Sponsored by: Media Partner: Community Partner: North Union Farmers Market

81 I FILM 81 Cecilia Directed by Pankaj Johar INDIA minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 2:10 PM I Code CECL06 7:15 PM I Code CECL07 The ugly horrors of child trafficking are examined in Pankaj Johar s enlightening documentary CECILIA. Johar and his wife, Sunaina, live in New Delhi. When their maid, Cecilia, learns her 14-year-old daughter, Mati, has died, the Johars join her in a lengthy legal ordeal. Was Mati murdered? Did she kill herself? Who is responsible? The young girl represents thousands of children taken from poor villages and sent to work in India s cities. Cecilia s anguish grows as she receives little help from the police or the people back in her village (who are being threatened or bribed). On the upside, we are introduced to justiceseeking child labor activists, including Nobel Peace Prize-winner Kailash Satyarthi. The film also tracks the Johars frustrating journey and the toll it takes as they crash into walls of confusion and corruption. They are trying to be part of the solution, but they are also part of the problem. India s rising middle class has created a boom in the demand for domestic help, which in turn only fuels the traffickers. (In English, Hindi, and Bengali with subtitles) C.O. Producers~Pankaj Johar, Sunaina Kapoor Screenwriting~Pankaj Johar Cinematography~Pankaj Johar Editing~James Valiakulathil Print Source~Penny Wise Films Pvt. Ltd. / pankaj@pennywisefilms.com About the Director~Pankaj Johar is a former accountant who shifted careers to become a television producer and then a documentary filmmaker. He co-founded the New Delhi-based Penny Wise Films in Filmography~ Still Standing (2010), CECILIA (2015) Community Partners: Junior League of Cleveland League of Women Voters of the Akron Area Celestial Camel (Nebesnyj Verbljud) Directed by Yury Feting RUSSIA minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 4:20 PM I Code CELE31 6:15 PM I Code CELE01 Sunday, April 3 9:10 AM I Code CELE03 Altynka is a baby camel who, according to young Bayir s late grandfather, will bring his family good luck because he was born under a camel-shaped cloud. Even with this good omen, times get tough and Bayir s father has to make the difficult choice of whether or not to sell the camel. A man from the movie industry comes to the country, searching for a camel for his latest film. He offers Bayir s dad a generous amount, which he hesitantly accepts. The decision saddens his family and enrages the camel s mother, Mara, who escapes to go find him. With his parents away, and his siblings too young to venture out, Bayir makes the journey to track down the camels. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters mean people who wish to derail him and kindhearted souls who will prove their friendship with incredible loyalty. CELESTIAL CAMEL is an action-packed thrillride that will excite and warm the hearts of both kids and adults. (In Russian and Kalmyk with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Irina Plisko, Mikhail Plisko Screenwriting~Elzyata Mandzhieva Cinematography~Anton Zhabin Editing~Leda Semenova, Yury Feting Principal Cast~Mikhail Gasanov, Petr Novikov, Viktor Sukhorukov, Irina Hurgunova, Danzan Badrashkiev, Batr Mandzhiev, Baira Mandzhieva, Tzeden Konaev Print Source~Production Center Vse horosho, Ltd. / info@vse-horosho.ru / vse-horosho.ru About the Director~Yury Feting was born in He graduated from Boris Shchukin Theater Institute. Since 1995 he has been a film director at Lenfilm Studio in St. Petersburg. He currently is the Chair of Cinema and Photo Arts at The State University of Culture and Arts in St. Petersburg. Filmography~ The Christmas Miracle (2000), Myths Of My Childhood (2005), Bibinur (2009), CELESTIAL CAMEL (2015) This film is presented with the generous support of PAM CERIO DESIGN in appreciation of CHRISTOPHER SUSTER and NANCY WASYLYSHYN for the dedication, expertise, and support they bring to our team effort in the design of the CIFF Program Guide. Community Partner: Cleveland Hiking Club

82 82 Chemo (Chemia) Directed by Bartek Prokopowicz POLAND minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 7:15 PM I Code CHEM08 9:10 AM I Code CHEM09 Saturday, April 10 4:40 PM I Code CHEM10 Benek has painted his room black. Not just the walls and floors, but the windows, the bed, and the noose hanging from his ceiling. He s finally ready to exit this world. Enter Lena, a reckless, stunning beauty who seems to share his disregard for life. The two fall for each other immediately, and they get married in a lavish ceremony, dancing all night long and collapsing on the floor in each other s arms. But when Lena discloses that she has stage-three cancer, their lives that once seemed so fickle take on new, strange meanings that neither could have expected. A stylish, modern comedy-drama from the streets of contemporary Warsaw, Bartek Prokopowicz s largely autobiographical film is an unapologetic roller coaster of timeless emotions and a thoughtful rumination on the meaning of life, death, and what lies between. Boosted by heart-wrenching performances by Agnieszka Żulewska and Tomasz Schuchardt, CHEMO s unexpected tenderness makes it achingly identifiable and touching. (In Polish with subtitles) C.P. Producers~Katarzyna Sarnowska, Klaudia Śmieja Screenwriting~Katarzyna Sarnowska Cinematography~Jeremiasz Prokopowicz Editing~Robert Gryka, Piotr Kmiecik Principal Cast~Agnieszka Żulewska, Tomasz Schuchardt, Eryk Lubos, Danuta Stenka Print Source~Filmokracja Sp. Z o.o. / efapower@gmail.com About the Director~Bartek Prokopowicz was born in Lódz, Poland in Part of a family of accomplished cinematographers, he s been an active filmmaker for nearly 20 years. Filmography~CHEMO (2015) Cheshire, Ohio Directed by Eve Morgenstern USA minutes Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 5:15 PM I Code CHES09 2:45 PM I Code CHES10 For the most part, Cheshire, Ohio is a ghost town. Located 90 miles from Columbus, the city is now owned by American Electric Power (AEP), which operate two coal plants there. In 2000, residents began noticing a strong sulfur smell, accompanied by a bluish fog known as blue plume. And then they started experiencing headaches, breathing problems, and itchy eyes. Concerned for their well-being, they hired a lawyer. Not long after, the Environmental Protection Agency began investigating the plants for violating the Clean Air Act. Feeling the pressure from both sides, the company came up with a radical solution. They purchased the town for 20 million dollars, buying out homeowners and businesses and then leveling the structures. Today, only a few residents remain; the tiny population consists of people who refused to leave or were permitted to stay, due to old age or illness. Many of them are still fighting against AEP s pollution. For others, the issue is complicated, as the plants employ their loved ones. Eve Morgenstern s CHESHIRE, OHIO talks with those who still call Cheshire home, discovering a rich history of a community that s nearly extinct. E.F. Producer~Eve Morgenstern Cinematography~Katherine Patterson Editing~Kim Connell Print Source~Evenfall / evemorgenstern.com About the Director~Brooklyn filmmaker, Eve Morgenstern, holds an M.F.A. in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute. Her photo work was featured in the Bildmuseet, a contemporary art museum in Umeå, Sweden. In 2009 she founded the production company, Evenfall. Filmography~CHESHIRE, OHIO (2016) Sponsored by: Community Partner: Polish-American Cultural Center

83 I FILM 83 Chevalier Directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari GREECE minutes Monday, April 4 6:00 PM I Code CHEV04 Wednesday, April 6 5:15 PM I Code CHEV06 At the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque (see page 52) The competitive nature of man gets lampooned nay, harpooned in Greek director Athina Rachel Tsangari s third film. A group of friends are left to their own devices on an expensive yacht in the middle of the Aegean Sea, where they decide to participate in the Olympics of machismo to see which of the six is the best overall. Taking into account all aspects of their lives from their fishing prowess, to clothing choices, to sleeping methods the men compete against each other, grade each other, and scheme with each other, with the winner getting the titular pinky ring. Yes, a pinky ring. As a poster for CHEVALIER claims, this is a buddy movie without buddies, and there is something ingenious about a woman s hand directing a film wherein accomplished men on expensive boats behave with the most basic of instincts as if they ve evolved little since the days of living in caves. One can t help but think of the men as Ancient Greek polytheists competing for the love of the gods with the servants of the boat acting as Mount Olympus, betting on the games and overseeing each man s attempt towards perfection. A winning depiction of man s mix of inherent rivalry and overinflated hubris, CHEVALIER is a hysterical film that you ll want to see way more times than the other guy. (In Greek with subtitles) T.W. Producers~Maria Hatzakou, Athina Rachel Tsangari Screenwriting~Efthimis Filippou, Athina Rachel Tsangari Cinematography~Christos Karamanis Editing~ Matt Johnson, Yorgos Mavropsaridis Principal Cast~Yorgos Kendros, Panos Koronis, Vangelis Mourikis, Makis Papadimitriou, Yorgos Pirpassopoulos, Sakis Rouvas Print Source~Strand Releasing / nathan@strandreleasing.com / strandreleasing.com Chronic Directed by Michel Franco FRANCE, MEXICO minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 4:15 PM I Code CHRN31 6:30 PM I Code CHRN01 David is a nurse who works with terminally ill patients. Efficient and dedicated to his profession, he develops strong even intimate relationships with each person he cares for. But outside of his work David is ineffectual, awkward, and reserved. It s clear his devotion to his patients comes at the expense of his personal life. He needs each patient as much as they need him. For years he has carried a burden of guilt and remorse. Now the weight has grown unbearable David must return and face his past in order to heal. A study of grief and isolation that also examines the way families often blindly trust the care of their loved ones to strangers, CHRONIC stars Tim Roth as David, in his most subtle, profound performance to date. Monument Releasing Producers~Gabriel Ripstein, Michel Franco, Moisés Zonana, Gina Kwon Screenwriting~Michel Franco Cinematography~Yves Cape Editing~Michel Franco, Julio C. Perez IV Principal Cast~Tim Roth, Sarah Sutherland, Robin Bartlett, Rachel Pickup, Michael Cristofer, Nailea Norvind, David Dastmalchain, Bitsie Tulloch Print Source~Lucia Films / luciafilms.com About the Director~Born in 1979, Michel Franco is a writer, director, and producer from Mexico City. He has produced several award-winning shorts and features, and he works on commercials with his production company Pop Films. Filmography~ Daniel and Ana (2009), After Lucia (2012) 37th CIFF, CHRONIC (2015) Sponsored by: Community Partner: Malachi House of Hope About the Director~Athina Rachel Tsangari was born in Athens, Greece and earned her M.F.A. from the College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin. She has worked as a producer on dozens of projects including the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Filmography~ The Slow Business of Going (2000), Attenberg (2010), CHEVALIER (2015) Community Partner: Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque

84 84 Chucks Directed by Gerhard Ertl, Sabine Hiebler AUSTRIA minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 9:20 AM I Code CHUC31 4:55 PM I Code CHUC01 Saturday, April 2 8:40 PM I Code CHUC02 Still reeling from a lack of closure after her brother s death, Mae has channeled her pain into rebellion. Her relationship with her mother has soured, and she spends her time with a rowdy group of punks, drinking heavily and tagging the walls of Vienna with graffiti. The fun and games finally come to an end when Mae is arrested and sentenced to community service at the local AIDS clinic. Her life begins to change when she meets a patient named Paul. The two become smitten, and when Mae is booted from the run down compound her buddies share, she moves into Paul s apartment. Despite skepticism from friends and family, their relationship blooms. Her cold, standoffish attitude begins to thaw, and her gloomy view of the world is filled with hope. As Paul s life is ending, Mae is reborn. But, faced again with death, will she grow from the experience or return to an aimless life of getting into trouble? CHUCKS is a beautiful testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit and love s incredible ability to conquer all. (In German with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Danny Krausz, Kurt Stocker Screenwriting~Sabine Hiebler, Gerhard Ertl Cinematography~Wolfgang Thaler Editing~Roland Stöttinger Principal Cast~Anna Posch, Markus Subramaniam, Thomas Schubert, Stefanie Reinsperger, Susi Stach Print Source~Summerside Intl. / sales@summerside-international.com / summerside-international.com About the Directors~Gerhard Ertl and Sabine Hiebler are a husband-and-wife filmmaking duo from Vienna, Austria. They met while studying at the University of Art and Industrial Design in Linz. Collaborative Filmography~ Schonberg (1990), Position Simultan (1990), Crossover (1990), Crossover 2 (1990), Livingroom (1991), General Motors (1993), Nogo (2002), Anfang 80 (2011), CHUCKS (2015) Clear Years (Les Année Claires) Directed by Frédéric Guillaume BELGIUM minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 1:45 PM I Code CLEA07 4:00 PM I Code CLEA08 Director Frédéric Guillaume likes adventure, freedom, and intoxication. So when the love of his life gets pregnant, he is naturally concerned about how a baby will affect his lifestyle. He is constantly filming his experiences as a way to face his fears and as something to hold onto in troubled times. Thus his entire life becomes the subject of his lens. CLEAR YEARS follows Guillaume through the ten years of his relationship with his girlfriend, Claire, including their courtship, the birth of their daughter, and all the pitfalls of a contemporary relationship when two people with independent lives try to settle down. An intimate love letter to Claire and their daughter, CLEAR YEARS is a brave diary that doesn t shy away from heartbreak, even as Claire begins to doubt her love for Guillaume. Like a beautifully arranged symphony, this film s poetry lies in its ability to be visually stunning, while also being incredibly honest. (In French with subtitles) T.W. Producer~Benoît Renauld Cinematography~Frédéric Guillaume Editing~Frédéric Guillaume Print Source~Rise and Shine World Sales / anja.dziersk@riseandshine-berlin.de / riseandshine-berlin.de About the Director~Writer-director-cinematographer-editor Frédéric Guillaume is a Swiss-born filmmaker who studied at École Cantonale d Art de Lausanne. He is co-founder of Cinémagination in Fribourg, Switzerland, where he also works as an advertising director. Filmography~ Max & Co. (2007), CLEAR YEARS (2015) Community Partner: Canton Arts District

85 I FILM 85 Closet Monster Directed by Stephen Dunn CANADA minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 7:25 PM I Code CLOS08 4:50 PM I Code CLOS09 Connor Jessup of TV s Falling Skies gives a stirring performance as Oscar Madly in this daring coming-of-age film. As a young boy, Oscar witnesses a horrible homophobic crime that stays with him even to this day. Oscar is also still reeling from the scars of his mother deserting him and his father. Now a teenager planning to leave his hometown for NYC to pursue his dreams as a makeup artist, Oscar must juggle his self-destructive homophobic father, his friendship with childhood friend Gemma, and his own burgeoning sexuality. Luckily he has his trusty hamster, Buffy (voiced by Isabella Rossellini), as his spirit animal. At times fantastical while also being incredibly bold, CLOSET MONSTER is one of those rare films that truly brings the audience into a character s life, and there is no letting up. Directed with style and performed with grace, CLOSET MONSTER is a beautiful example of what can happen when what s hidden needs to escape. T.W. Producers~Kevin Krikst, Fraser Ash, Edward J. Martin Screenwriting~Stephen Dunn Cinematography~Bobby Shore Editing~Bryan Atkinson Principal Cast~Connor Jessup, Joanne Kelly, Aaron Abrams, Isabella Rossellini, Mary Walsh Print Source~Strand Releasing / nathan@strandreleasing.com / strandreleasing.com About the Director~Stephen Dunn was born in St. Johns, Newfoundland. He is one of Canada s brightest young filmmakers, having won prestigious awards at both the Toronto International Film Festival and Cannes. He s a graduate of Norman Jewison s Canadian Film Centre and Ryerson University s Film Program. His short film, Life Doesn t Frighten Me, won the Best Student Short Film at the 37th CIFF. Filmography~CLOSET MONSTER (2015) This film is presented with the generous support of JAMES ANDERSON and DAVID WITTKOWSKY. collective:unconscious Directed by Lily Baldwin, Frances Bodomo, Daniel Patrick Carbone, Josephine Decker, Lauren Wolkstein USA minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 2:20 PM I Code COLL06 9:40 PM I Code COLL07 Have you ever tried and failed to explain one of your dreams to another person? Maybe the retelling isn t as compelling maybe the problem was in the way you told the story. The filmmakers in COLLECTIVE:UNCONSCIOUS pawn out their dreams to other storytellers. Each filmmaker records one of their dreams and passes it on to another director to realize the writer s unconscious vision. The results are breathtaking. They include: a lyrical black-and-white planet where citizens are hypnotized by an omnipotent voice counting sheep; a hysterical, enraging game show in which a grim reaper from the department of black death condemns children at the hands of law enforcement; and a gym instructor who empowers and bewilders a student questioning their gender with the blow of a whistle. Funny, surreal, and deeply relevant all in equal measure, COLLECTIVE:UNCONSCIOUS is an amazing testament to our ability to interpret our dreams as well as the creative power of sleep. C.P. Producers~Dan Schoenbrun, Zachary Shedd, Daniel Patrick Carbone, Andrew Houchens, Kara Elverson, Chanelle Elaine, Laurie Thomas, Valerie Steinberg, Andrew Houchens Screenwriting~Daniel Patrick Carbone, Frances Bodomo, Lily Baldwin, Lauren Wolkstein, Mariama Diallo Cinematography~Zachary Galler, Nick Bentgen, H. Paul Moon, Chananun Chotrungroj, Dagmar Weaver-Madsen Editing~Vanessa McDonnell, Nick Paley, Josephine Decker, Christopher Radcliff, Lauren Wolkstein, Colin Elliott, Lily Baldwin Principal Cast~Frank Mosley, Will Blomker, Lily Baldwin, Tonya Pinkins, Daniel Ryan, Ryan Cassata, Sanda Weigl, MJ Frank, Samuel John Damon, Jamal Batts About the Directors~Lily Baldwin is a dancer and filmmaker working out of New York City, Los Angeles, and Berlin. Frances Bodomo, born in Accra, Ghana in 1988, is an assistant director and rising filmmaker based in New York. Daniel Patrick Carbone, born in Newton, New Jersey in 1984, is a cinematographer and filmmaker. Josephine Decker, born in 1981, is an actor and performance artist who studied at Princeton University. Lauren Wolkstein, born in Baltimore in 1982, holds an M.F.A. in Filmmaking from Columbia University. Collaborative Filmography~COLLECTIVE: UNCONSCIOUS (2016) Community Partner: Transformer Station

86 86 Coming Through the Rye Directed by James Sadwith USA minutes Tuesday, April 5 Thursday, April 7 11:35 AM I Code COMN05 4:20 PM I Code COMN07 Wednesday, April 6 7:00 PM I Code COMN06 At the Cedar Lee Theatre (see page 53) Having adapted The Catcher in the Rye to a play, Jamie Schwartz (Alex Wolff of the Nat & Alex Wolff band) leaves his swank prep school in search of the book s reclusive author, J.D. Salinger (Oscar winner Chris Cooper). Bullied at school and feeling more and more like his hero Holden Caufield, Jamie is searching for answers that can only come from the people we want to be even if the people we want to be are fictional. COMING THROUGH THE RYE is a coming-of-age story steeped in the humor, charm, and angst that made the book an international best seller. Traveling with Deedee, a local girl (the ever-charismatic Stefania LaVie Owen), the two begin to discover that maybe the answers will never be found because we re always looking in the wrong places. Set against the backdrop of the height of the Vietnam War, COMING THROUGH THE RYE is an engrossing film that captures a time in America when our youth began to stop looking for answers and began asking questions. T.W. Producers~James Sadwith, Teddy Grennan, Stan Erdreich Screenwriting~James Sadwith Cinematography~Eric Hurt Editing~Todd Holmes Principal Cast~Alex Wolff, Chris Cooper, Stefania LaVie Owen Print Source~Red Hat Films / redhatfilmsllc@gmail.com / comingthroughtheryemovie.com About the Director~James Sadwith is an Emmy Award-winning director who has directed and produced for series that have won or been nominated for over two dozen Emmy Awards. This film is based on his own experiences. Filmography~ COMING THROUGH THE RYE (2015) Sponsored by: Community Partners: Dobama Theatre Sandusky State Theatre Country: Portraits of an American Sound Directed by Steven Kochones USA minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 6:45 PM I Code COUN06 9:20 AM I Code COUN07 Saturday, April 9 4:15 PM I Code COUN09 At the Akron Art Museum (see page 55) Cowboy hats. Boots. Rhinestones. Johnny Cash s obsession with black. Dolly Parton s not-so-subtle dresses. These are just a few of the fashion phases that country music has inspired throughout the years. We often think of music only in terms of its sound, but its visual style can be just as integral to its appeal. This engaging documentary chronicles the history of the genre through the lenses of such notable photographers as Les Leverett, Raeanne Rubenstein, and Henry Diltz. It also features interviews with Merle Haggard, Lyle Lovett, LeAnn Rimes, The Band Perry, Tanya Tucker, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Roseanne Cash, Marty Stuart, and Kenny Rogers (the latter two are actually skilled photographers themselves). From its humble beginnings in the Appalachian Mountains, to the glitz and glamour of modern stars like Taylor Swift, country music has always maintained a large presence in American culture. As the film demonstrates, the artists who had the biggest influence were those who stayed true to themselves, giving the camera an honest glimpse of their souls. COUNTRY: PORTRAITS OF AN AMERICAN SOUND tackles the beloved genre from another angle, making for one truly unique music documentary. E.F. Producers~Steven Kochones, Joe Russo Cinematography~Luke Geissbühler Editing~James Pendorf Print Source~Arclight Productions / stevek@arclightprods.com / arclightprods.com About the Director~Steven Kochones is an award-winning producer and director based in Hollywood, California. He has directed a number of documentary shorts, as well as several television shows. Many of his films deal with the subject of photography and its effect on music, culture, and the environment. Filmography~ COUNTRY: PORTRAITS OF AN AMERICAN SOUND (2015) Sponsored by: Media Partners: Community Partners: AARP Ohio Roots of American Music

87 I FILM 87 Daddy Directed by Gerald McCullouch USA minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 7:15 PM I Code DADD04 2:05 PM I Code DADD05 Who s your Daddy? quips Colin, a studly middle-aged gay man who is diving into both a new TV talk show and a stream of hot, young lovers. Stewart, his lifelong best friend, is a plain, socially awkward loner trying to reboot his career. They ve been through everything together, but their friendship is about to be jolted. That jolt arrives in the form of a gorgeous young intern at Colin s station named Tee. Tee is enamored by Colin s celebrity, and Colin is seduced by the younger man s beauty. Stewart senses danger from the start, but his efforts to warn Colin fail. Colin is smitten and cannot see that something is not right, attributing Tee s behavior to a religiously oppressive childhood. But something else is ticking below the surface, waiting to explode. Nobody is ready for the bomb when it drops. As the pieces are picked up and counted, the funny, erotic, and heart-tugging DADDY explores what a hot, beautiful mess friendship and loyalty are and how to age gracefully while kicking and screaming. C.R. Producer~Allison Vanore Screenwriting~Dan Via Cinematography~Svetlana Cvetko Editing~Peggy Davis Principal Cast~Gerald McCullouch, Dan Via, Jaime Cepero, Tamlyn Tomita Print Source~m-appeal / films@m-appeal.com / m-appeal.com About the Director~Gerald McCullouch was born in 1967 in Los Angeles. He attended the B.F.A. Musical Theater Program at Florida State University. He has an extensive career as a model and actor and has been seen in Bones, NCIS, and House, among other shows and films. His short film, The Moment After, garnered awards worldwide. Filmography~DADDY (2015) Community Partner: North Coast Men s Chorus Daddy Don t Go Directed by Emily Abt USA minutes Thursday, April 7 Saturday, April 9 6:45 PM I Code DONT07 11:40 AM I Code DONT09 (w/filmforum) Experience the struggles of four disadvantaged fathers trying to raise children on their own in New York City: Nelson, a former gang member, fighting the stigma of being a stay-at-home dad while his girlfriend is pursuing a medical career; Omar, trying to keep his children in school while dealing with his daughter s medical needs and being ordered to parenting counseling; Roy, a former convict now living with his parents, striving to build a better childhood for his son than the one his father built for him; and finally Alex, grappling with the decision of accepting a plea bargain that will result in a one-year prison sentence versus risking a possible 15-year sentence that would force him to miss his son s childhood. DADDY DON T GO is an affecting look at men struggling to rise above their situations by using selfless love all while exposing major deficiencies in the legal and administrative systems that serve New York s disadvantaged population. C.P. Producers~Emily Abt, Keryn Thompson Cinematography~Andrew Nam Chul Osborne Editing~Jeff Marcello, Andrew Gersh Print Source~Pureland Pictures, Inc. / info@purelandpictures.com / purelandpictures.com About the Director~Emily Abt, a former Fulbright fellow, holds degrees from New York University and Columbia University. She s the founder of Pureland Pictures and has made documentaries for PBS, Oprah Winfrey, MTV, and Showtime. She teaches filmmaking at Princeton University and currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. She was the recipient of the Someone to Watch Award at the 34th CIFF. Filmography~ Take It from Me (2001) 34th CIFF, All of Us (2008) 32nd & 34th CIFF, Toe to Toe (2009) 34th CIFF, DADDY DON T GO (2015) Sponsored by: Community Partners: Carmella Rose Health Foundation HandsOn Northeast Ohio

88 88 Deep Time Directed by Noah Hutton USA minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 11:35 AM I Code DEEP04 7:05 PM I Code DEEP05 A 2014 study found that the city of Williston, ND had the highest average rent in the U.S., besting NYC, L.A., and DC. North Dakota has become the nation s second-largest oil producer, and with that distinction comes the inevitable boom to its economy. While ND s oil boom is great for those in the industry, the insightful documentary DEEP TIME asks at what cost. Including interviews with leaders of the indigenous peoples, NASA scientists, and some of the transplant roughnecks working the oil rigs, DEEP TIME takes an all-encompassing look at how a small town can become a symbol of the destruction our dependency on oil can have on our history, our planet, and our people. We take without replacing, and this effect on Mother Earth is seen in rising temperatures and sea levels, which, in turn, is slowly killing our people. While oil companies bleed the inhabitants of cities like Williston in the name of progress, the economy may rise, but so do homelessness, drug abuse, and suicide rates. DEEP TIME is a poignant film that asks how much longer we can continue to destroy our past and our present without regard to our future. T.W. Producers~Noah Hutton, Jesse Miller, Sara o Bery Cinematography~Noah Hutton Editing~Noah Hutton, Gordon Bell Print Source~Couple 3 / info@couple3.com / couple3.com About the Director~Born in L.A. and a graduate of Wesleyan University where he studied art history and neuroscience, Noah Hutton has been directing documentaries since 2009 when he won Best Documentary Feature at the Oxford Film Festival. Hutton also worked as the composer for DEEP TIME. Filmography~ Crude Independence (2009) 33rd CIFF, More to Live For (2010), King for Two Days (2012), DEEP TIME (2015) Demimonde (Félvilág) Directed by Attila Szász HUNGARY minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 9:30 PM I Code DEMN04 11:40 AM I Code DEMN05 Thursday, April 7 9:15 AM I Code DEMN07 Set in 1910s Budapest, DEMIMONDE tells the scandalous story of Elza Magnas, a wealthy prostitute tangled in a messy web of lust. Her incredibly rich boyfriend, Max, keeps their relationship a secret, unaware that when he s away, she s sleeping with a much younger poet named Gregely. Her housekeeper, Rozsi, is also quite fond of Elza, and there s a past between them that creates a thick layer of tension. When Rozsi hires a naive young maid named Kato (a breakout performance by Laura Dobrosi), things get even more complicated. Rozsi becomes obsessive and jealous when Elza and Kato develop a close relationship. At the same time, Max discovers Elza s affair, and Gregely has fallen deeply in love with her, growing anxious that she ll never leave Max. All the madness swells into pure chaos; someone is going to snap. But who? The neverending twists and turns will leave you guessing. Jam-packed with sex, drama, and betrayal, this film is a suspenseful blend of forbidden romance and passionate crime. DEMIMONDE remains sexy, while exploring love in its darkest, most fatal form. (In Hungarian with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Tamás Lajos, Tamás Mink Screenwriting~Norbert Köbli Cinematography~ András Nagy Editing~Laszlo Hargittai Principal Cast~Patricia Kovács, Dorka Gryllus, Laura Döbrösi, János Kulka, Péter Sándor Print Source~Szupermodern Studio / info@filmpositive.hu About the Director~Born in 1972, Attila Szász graduated from the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest. He has worked as a film critic, edited film trailers, and founded a distribution company. In 2002 he was assigned as Editor-in-Chief at VOX, Hungary s biggest movie magazine. Filmography~ The Ambassador to Bern (2014) 39th CIFF, DEMIMONDE (2015) Community Partner: Cleveland Hungarian Development Panel

89 I FILM 89 Desert Migration Directed by Daniel F. Cardone USA minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 9:30 PM I Code DESE05 2:15 PM I Code DESE06 Meet the Lazarus Men the gay men who survived the Dark Ages of the AIDS epidemic into the New Era of protease inhibitors and life-extending cocktails. These are the men who never expected to see old or even middle age; men now facing the challenge of not just aging, but aging with HIV. While many seem to have tucked the issue of AIDS away, it is very much present for the Lazarus Men. Once again they find themselves pioneers in a frontier as uncertain as the early days of AIDS. In the desert town of Palm Springs, California, a community has formed. It is made of survivors who lost much (or everything), were ostracized by families and communities, or just fled into the desert to die. Drawn by the desert s affordability, beauty, and isolation, they formed an oasis of acceptance. It is a place to both heal and to rage against the gods. Everybody who comes to this desert brings a story. You are about to experience theirs. C.R. Producer~Marc Smolowitz Cinematography~Austin Ahlborg Editing~Bill Weber, Stephen Heslin Print Source~13th Gen / marcsmolowitz@gmail.com / desertmigrationmovie.com About the Director~Daniel F. Cardone was born in Australia to Italian parents. A writer, producer, and director, Cardone was Executive Producer on the Australian sitcom, Outlands, and worked on the Emmy Award winning TV series, The Pacific. He lives in Southern California with his husband and three rescue dogs. Filmography~DESERT MIGRATION (2015) Sponsored by: Doglegs Directed by Heath Cozens JAPAN, USA minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 2:05 PM I Code DOGL01 9:30 PM I Code DOGL02 Tokyo, 1996 the cameras begin rolling as a small community of disabled individuals bands together to form a boxing league called Doglegs. Headed by Shintaro, an effervescent boxer who has never won a match, Doglegs participants range from nearly full-body paralysis to those living with autism, each and every one fighting together in the same league. The fights range from traditional boxing to mixed martial arts and even WWE-level theatrics as participants are tossed around the ring while the audience sits on edge. Shintaro s long-time rival is Kitajima, known in the ring only as Antithesis, a burly boxer who is not disabled and is recognized for his willingness to brutally defeat Doglegs participants in showy displays of honor. This sets the stage for one of the most breathtaking documentaries in recent years as Heath Cozens camera catches remarkable glimpses of life in present day Tokyo and the way in which respect, romance, and bias affect a marginalized community. Like the league it portrays, DOGLEGS is a totally indescribable knockout. (In Japanese with subtitles) C.P. Producer~Heath Cozens Cinematography~Heath Cozens Editing~Heath Cozens, Andrea Mendoza Print Source~Invincible Heart / doglegsmovie.com About the Director~Heath Cozens, raised in New Zealand, graduated from the Victoria University of Wellington with a degree in Theater and Film. He spent 18 years in Japan and currently lives and works in New York City. Filmography~ Kiwi Tsunami (2003), DOGLEGS (2015)

90 90 Dough Directed by John Goldschmidt UNITED KINGDOM minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 6:25 PM I Code DOUG31 11:40 AM I Code DOUG01 Nat is a Jewish baker desperately trying to save his family business. All his customers are moving or dying, and a ruthless developer wants to buy him out. Ayyash is a young Muslim immigrant trying to remove himself and his mother from poverty. He is looking for a cover job something to legitimize the sudden big money he hopes to make working for a local drug supplier. When Nat s apprentice leaves him, Ayyash gets the position. Soon he is secretly selling pot from the bakery. When a stash accidentally gets mixed into the dough, sales suddenly increase and new customers bloom. Ayyash sees a way to riches, while Nat believes the boy s skills have turned things around and may save his business. Things naturally will unravel. But how they unravel, and the bonds that are broken and forged along the way, is the real secret ingredient of DOUGH. Witty and wise (shall we also say high-spirited?), this charming film aims for sharp-edged social commentary and rises to the occasion. C.R. Producers~György Gattyán, András Somkuti, John Goldschmidt, Wolfgang Esenwein Screenwriting~Jonathan Benson, Jez Freedman Cinematography~Peter Hannan Editing~Michael Ellis Principal Cast~Jonathan Pryce, Pauline Collins, Jerome Holder Print Source~Menemsha Films, Inc. / neilf@menemshafilms.com / menemshafilms.com About the Director~John Goldschmidt was born in 1943 in London, England. He studied at the Czech National Film School FAMU and earned a Master of Arts Degree at the Royal College of Arts Department of Film and Television. He has produced and directed many documentary films for British television. Filmography~ Dead End Lads (1973), Just One Kid (1974), She ll Be Wearing Pink Pajamas (1985), Maschenka (1987), DOUGH (2015) Embers Directed by Claire Carré USA, POLAND minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 9:20 AM I Code EMBE08 7:35 PM I Code EMBE09 Sunday, April 10 12:30 PM I Code EMBE10 In a not-too-distant future, an infection has plagued the human race. Despite their ragged clothes and decrepit surroundings, people look and act the same, except for one thing no one can remember more than the present day s events. A man and a woman wake up next to each other, wearing similar pieces of cloth tied around their wrists. They dub each other Ben and Jenny, try to piece together their relationship, and search for a better place to live. Meanwhile, a small boy wanders the city aimlessly by himself. An agitated teen wrecks anything that gets in his way. And a professor tries to defeat the symptoms of the disease before he too forgets what they are. Only Miranda and her father, living in a high-tech subterranean bunker, have any recollection of the past. But is life worth living without interacting with the rest of the world? An atmospheric and eerie speculative drama, writer-director-editor Claire Carré s debut film EMBERS explores the nature of memory and what it means to be human. (In English and Spanish with subtitles) E.B. Producers~Charles Spano, Claire Carré, Mevlut Akkaya Screenwriting~ Charles Spano, Claire Carré Cinematography~Todd Antonio Somodevilla Editing~Claire Carré Principal Cast~Jason Ritter, Iva Gocheva, Greta Fernández, Tucker Smallwood, Karl Glusman Print Source~Chaotic Good / clairesquare@gmail.com / embersmovie.com About the Director~Born in Santa Monica, California, Claire Carré attended UCLA. EMBERS was selected for the 2014 IFP Independent Filmmakers Lab and won Best Feature Film at the New Orleans Film Festival. Carré currently resides in New York City. Filmography~EMBERS (2015) This film is presented with the generous support of LYNN GOTTLOB. Media Partner: Community Partners: Anti-Defamation League Artists Archives of the Western Reserve

91 I FILM 91 Enclave Directed by Goran Radovanovic GERMANY, SERBIA minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 11:25 AM I Code ENCL07 9:15 AM I Code ENCL08 Saturday, April 9 9:30 PM I Code ENCL09 Nenad rides to school in an armored tank, traveling from his Serbian enclave into hostile Albanian territory. He has no friends his age; only his dying grandfather and an elderly priest awaiting a new bell for his church. But even in war-torn Kosovo, not all innocence and magic of childhood can be destroyed. When two Albanian boys hesitantly befriend Nenad, and when Nenad arranges for them to ride in his tank, barriers begin to break down. Suddenly, life becomes an adventure of discovery and questioning. New possibilities emerge, even as old hatreds hold fast and rear their ugly heads. ENCLAVE swirls with a sublime beauty between a grand wedding, the arrival of the longawaited bell, and other events that one may assume will bring the divergent nationalist communities together. One night, as a new outburst of ethnic violence erupts, the bell is a symbol to be destroyed, and the young new friendships are tested. With visual poetry and relentless power, ENCLAVE pulls the viewer towards a stunning conclusion. (In Serbian with subtitles) C.R. Producer~Nico Hain Screenwriting~Goran Radovanovic Cinematography~ Axel Schneppat Editing~Andrija Zafranovic Principal Cast~Filip Subaric, Denis Muric, Nebojsa Glogovac, Anica Dobra, Miodrag Krivokapic, Metodi Jovanovski, Qun Lajqi, Goran Radakovic Print Source~Sein+Hain Film GmbH / mail@seinundhain.de / seinundhain.de About the Director~Goran Radovanovic was born in 1957 in Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia. He studied in Munich on a scholarship from the Goethe Institute and is a member of the European Film Academy. Filmography~ Casting (2003), Chicken Elections (2005), The Ambulance (2009), With Fidel Whatever Happens (2012), ENCLAVE (2015) Endorphine Directed by André Turpin CANADA minutes Sunday, April 3 Monday, April 4 9:30 PM I Code ENDR03 2:25 PM I Code ENDR04 What if linear time is an illusion? As a young girl, Simone witnesses the jarring murder of her mother in an industrial stairwell. Twenty years later and now in her early thirties, Simone is haunted by the traumatic incident involving her mother. In one dream, Simone can control the sun. In another dream, her mother removes one of Simone s fingers, painlessly. Is it her mother she sees in the grainy security videos while at work? Simone lies awake at night sweating in fear; her husband comforts her as she realizes her mind cannot distinguish between reality and dreams. She lectures an unnamed audience about the fragility of time, but are they really paying attention? Are you sure you re paying attention? ENDORPHINE, legendary Canadian cinematographer André Turpin s heart-racing drama, is a phenomenal revelation of cinematic structure, upending narrative conventions for a brain-twisting cine-puzzle about time, trauma, and the persistence of memory. (In French with subtitles) C.P. Producers~Luc Déry, Kim McCraw Screenwriting~André Turpin Cinematography~ Josée Deshaies Editing~Sophie Leblond Principal Cast~Sophie Nélisse, Mylène Mackay, Lise Roy, Guy Thauvette, Monia Chokri Print Source~Seville International / sevilleinternational.com About the Director~André Turpin was born in Quebec, Canada in He is an internationally renowned director, screenwriter, and cinematographer, winning two Genie awards for Maelström (2004) and Incendies (2010). Filmography~ Zigrail (1995), Soft Shell Man (2001), ENDORPHINE (2015)

92 92 Eva Nová Directed by Marko Skop SLOVAKIA, CZECH REPUBLIC minutes Friday, April 8 Sunday, April 10 2:15 PM I Code EVAN08 7:10 PM I Code EVAN10 Eva Nová fell from grace in the public eye. Once a stunning young starlet, Eva s alcoholism became tabloid fodder as she spiraled further and further out of control. Now 62 years old and on her third stint in rehab, she s desperately attempting to reconnect with Dod o, the estranged son she abandoned in her recklessness. Writer-director Marko Skop s acclaimed past documentary work keenly emerges in his fiction feature debut, which intimately follows Eva with stark naturalism through every stumble toward redemption. As Eva, the renowned Emilia Vášáryová knowingly captures the precarious nature of an actress trying to play the role of stable and sober to her family while battling a disease that keeps her teetering on the edge of unraveling. Though Dod o pushes her away relentlessly, Eva begins to see the toll his own drinking habits have taken on his wife and two children. An intergenerational tale of what happens when the common thread that binds a family together also tears it apart, EVA NOVÁ is a candid reminder that the road to second chances is rarely as simple as the one we often see on the silver screen. (In Slovak with subtitles) N.D. Producers~Artileria, Sirius Films, Filmpark Production Screenwriting~Marko Skop Cinematography~Ján Meliš Editing~František Krähenbiel, Marina Andree Škop Principal Cast~Emília Vášáryová, Milan Ondrík, Anikó Vargová, Žofia Martišová, Michaela Melišová Print Source~LOCO FILMS / info@loco-films.com / loco-films.com About the Director~Marko Skop is a Slovak writer, director, and producer. He received his Bachelor s degree in Film Directing from the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava as well as a Bachelor s degree in Journalism from Comenius University in Bratislava, where he went on to earn his Doctorate in Mass Media. EVA NOVÁ earned the International Critics Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Filmography~ Ine Svety (2006), Osadné (2009), Na Terapiji (2013), EVA NOVÁ (2015) Every Face Has a Name Directed by Magnus Gertten SWEDEN minutes Sunday, April 3 Monday, April 4 4:15 PM I Code FACE03 2:15 PM I Code FACE04 In April 1945 thousands of refugees arrived by boat in Malmo, Sweden. These were people of all nationalities, fleeing the concentration camps and other horrors of World War II. Cameras were there that day, filming the bewildered, hopeful, and frightened faces that disembarked to be processed into new lives and freedom. Filmmaker Magnus Gertten was haunted by this footage. He used the passenger lists from that time and set out to find as many of these people the names behind that sea of faces as possible. EVERY FACE HAS A NAME takes us from this startling archival footage into the homes and lives of some of the men and women filmed arriving in Malmo. From the United States, where a woman recalls being sent to Auschwitz as an American spy, to Norway, where we hear the story of Norwegian resistance fighters, they see for the first time this footage of their liberation and share the horrifying and powerful tales of survival that led up to it. (In English, Swedish, and Polish with subtitles) C.R. Producer~Lennart Ström, Magnus Gertten Editing~Jesper Osmund Print Source~Menemsha Films, Inc. / neilf@menemshafilms.com / menemshafilms.com About the Director~Magnus Gertten was born in 1953 in Malmo, Sweden. An awarding winning documentary filmmaker, he writes, films, produces, and directs. Filmography~ Bladarar (1998), Vagen Tillbaka-Bladarar 2 (2002), Ga Loss (2004), Rolling Like A Stone (2005), Long Distance Love (2009), Hoppets Hamm (2011), Tusen Bitar (2014), EVERY FACE HAS A NAME (2015) Community Partners: Consulate of Sweden Cleveland Ohio Facing History and Ourselves Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Community Partners: Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities Community Assessment & Treatment Services

93 I FILM 93 February Directed by Osgood Perkins USA, CANADA minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 11:20 PM I Code FEBR02 4:05 PM I Code FEBR03 Kat (Kiernan Shipka) and Rose (Lucy Boynton) are in different grades at a prestigious prep school for girls, where they are stranded after their parents mysteriously fail to retrieve them for winter break. Meanwhile, a haunted young woman, Joan (Emma Roberts), makes a bloody pilgrimage across a frozen landscape toward the school. As Joan gets closer, Kat is plagued by increasingly terrifying visions, and Rose can only look on in horror as her younger schoolmate becomes possessed by an unseen evil force. What at first seems to be a coming-of-age story about two girls at different stages of maturation, turns out to be an exploration of shocking and profound loss. The film has a deeply humanistic thread and treats its fragile protagonists with tenderness even as it unleashes terror. A sophisticated kind of scary, FEBRUARY will get at audiences rawest emotions evoking childhood dread and the ways in which our earliest encounters with loss can crack us open and leave us vulnerable to darkness. Toronto International Film Festival Producers~Rob Paris, Adrienne Biddle, Bryan Bertino, Robert Menzies, Alphonse Ghossein Screenwriting~Osgood Perkins Cinematography~Julie Kirkwood Editing~Brian Ufberg Principal Cast~Emma Roberts, Kiernan Shipka, Lucy Boynton, James Remar, Lauren Holly Print Source~A24 / info@a24films.com / a24films.com About the Director~Osgood Perkins was born in New York. He has acted in numerous films, including Psycho II, Six Degrees of Separation, Legally Blonde, Secretary, and Removal. Filmography~FEBRUARY (2015) The Fencer (Miekkailija) Directed by Klaus Härö FINLAND, ESTONIA, GERMANY minutes Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 6:35 PM I Code FENC09 11:25 AM I Code FENC10 Endel is on the run. With his past affiliations catching up with him, he eludes the secret police in Leningrad and finds himself in hapless Haapsalu, Estonia. It is the early 1950s and, in the wake of World War II, Estonia is living under the iron fist of Stalin s Soviet empire, with many of the fathers lost to the war or shipped off to prison camps. Endel finds a job running the sports club at a secondary school, where he shares his expertise in fencing with eager young students. But Endel is undermined at every turn by his weasel of a principal, a communist functionary who is suspicious of his past and deems fencing nonproletariat. Endel must ultimately choose between guiding his team or running for his life. Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language film and featuring a wonderful lead performance by Estonian actor, Märt Avandi, THE FENCER is a touching drama about a coach who gives children something to believe in. Based in part on the real life of expert fencer, Endel Nelis. (In Estonian and Russian with subtitles) C.O. Producers~Kai Nordberg, Kaarle Aho Screenwriting~Anna Heinämaa Cinematography~ Tuomo Hutri Editing~Tambert Tasuja, Ueli Christen Principal Cast~Märt Avandi, Ursula Ratasepp, Hendrik Toompere Print Source~The Little Film Company / info@thelittlefilmcompany.com / thelittlefilmcompany.com About the Director~Klaus Härö was born in Porvoo, Finland in He has won a slew of awards around the globe, including the Ingmar Bergman Award, ever since making his first feature in Filmography~ Elina: As If I Wasn t There (2002), Statisti (2003), Mother of Mine (2005), The New Man (2007), Letters to Father Jacob (2009), THE FENCER (2015) Media Partner: Community Partners: America SCORES Cleveland Catholic Charities Fatima Family Center Metro Catholic School

94 94 Fifty Directed by Biyi Bandele NIGERIA minutes Sunday, April 3 Monday, April 4 7:00 PM I Code FIFT03 2:40 PM I Code FIFT04 In the glittering African city of Lagos, four remarkable women are confronting their 50th year. Tola is a mega-controlling reality TV star, who is celebrating her birthday by televising it. Kate is a party planner, who has fanatically turned to Jesus to save a struggling marriage and hide from a potentially serious illness. Maria is a powerful businesswoman, who has just discovered an adulterous affair has left her pregnant. And Elizabeth is a fertility specialist, who manages her patients lives, but not so much her own. FIFTY runs on high wattage diva power and performances as glamorous as they are real. The arcs of these four friends lives are about to cross and collide in unexpected ways. Things will be said and deeds done that will drop your jaw and make you gasp with delight. But beneath it all are serious issues of aging and gender that ground the roller coaster plot and glorious bitchiness with a warm, human heart. C.R. Producers~Tope Oshin Ogun, Mo Abudu Screenwriting~Bola Agbaje, Kemi Adesoye, Biyi Bandele Cinematography~Malcolm Mclean Editing~Matthew Bate Principal Cast~Iretiola Doyle, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Egbuson, Omoni Oboli Print Source~Ebonylife Films / moabudu@ebonylifetv.com / fiftythemovie.com About the Director~Biyi Bandele was born in 1967 in Nigeria. He moved to Lagos, where he studied drama at the Obafemi Awolowo University and won the 1990 British Council Lagos Award. He is an acclaimed novelist, playwright, and film director. Filmography~ Half of a Yellow Sun (2013), FIFTY (2015) First Girl I Loved Directed by Kerem Sanga USA minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 4:10 PM I Code FIRS08 8:45 PM I Code FIRS09 Anne has just fallen head over heels for Sasha, a beautiful senior and star softball player. Anne, who works on the school yearbook, uses her position to interview Sasha and get to know her. This relationship comes as a deeply upsetting surprise to her best friend, Cliff. He has always loved Anne and just assumed friendship was a prelude to romance. But it may be a prelude to disaster instead. Feelings are hurt, feelings are blooming, and anger is unleashed. FIRST GIRL I LOVED is not your typical coming-out-and-of-age film. Not only are the moments of adventurous fear and awkward exhilaration beautifully rendered, but also the film fearlessly faces the consequences that leaps of faith and bursts of passion often have. It builds to a moving climax that will touch every open and beating heart. FIRST GIRL I LOVED warmly and sharply recalls when we all first ventured onto the meandering and hazardous path that leads to the true center of our selves. C.R. Producers~Seth Caplan, David Hunter, Ross Putman Screenwriting~Kerem Sanga Cinematography~Ricardo Diaz Editing~Shane Hazen Principal Cast~Dylan Gelula, Brianna Hildebrand, Mateo Arias, Jennifer Prediger, Tim Heidecker, Pamela Adlon About the Director~Kerem Sanga is an actor, writer, producer, and director. He graduated from USC. He won the 2015 Best American Independent Feature Film at the 39th CIFF. Filmography~ Trigger Finger (2012), The Young Kieslowski (2014) 39th CIFF, FIRST GIRL I LOVED (2015)

95 I FILM 95 The Fits Directed by Anna Rose Holmer USA minutes Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 9:40 PM I Code FITS09 2:50 PM I Code FITS10 Expectations are high and the stakes are even higher for a fourtime championship winning dance team on the West End of Cincinnati. Eleven-year-old Toni (Royalty Hightower) is a quiet but hard-edged boxer who joins the squad helmed by haughty upper class captains. In the mix of her new friendships, Toni finds her individuality becoming blurred in a striking juxtaposition of the synchronized dances in which she rigorously immerses herself. When a captain collapses in an unexplainable convulsion, members of the entire team soon begin experiencing the same phenomena, one-by-one. Scrutiny about what the public has named The Fits envelops the school, while inside the walls the young women gossip and bond over what becomes a rite of passage. Rarely does the film move to the snappy rhythms of the routines, but rather to dissonant chords as uncomfortable and unnerving as navigating the social sphere of youth. Focusing on an age when we feel we have little control over ourselves, THE FITS is a stunning, rich depiction of the pressures of acceptance in the world of teenage girls. N.D. Producers~Anna Rose Holmer, Lisa Kjerulff Screenwriting~Saela Davis, Anna Rose Holmer, Lisa Kjerulff Cinematography~Paul Yee Editing~Saela Davis Principal Cast~Royalty Hightower, Makyla Burnam, Inayah Rodgers, Alexis Neblett, Da Sean Minor, Lauren Gibson, Antonio A.B. Grant, Jr. Print Source~Oscilloscope Laboratories / info@oscilloscope.net / oscilloscope.net Five Nights in Maine Directed by Maris Curran USA minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 7:35 PM I Code FIVE01 11:20 AM I Code FIVE02 The fabulous David Oyelowo ( Selma ) stars in this sorrowladen drama about a man overwhelmed by grief. His wife, Fiona, is killed in a car accident and his world quickly turns dark. Oyelowo s Sherwin falls into a deep depression, tries to numb himself with alcohol, and can t seem to get off the couch. Then an invitation to visit arrives from an unlikely source: Fiona s ailing mother, Lucinda, who was not on good terms with either her daughter or son-in-law. Sherwin accepts anyway and drives from Atlanta to rural Maine. Walking among the beautiful forests and lakes is calming. The testy showdowns with his harsh mother-in-law (played by two-time Oscar winner Dianne Wiest), not so much. Maris Curran s FIVE NIGHTS IN MAINE features gripping performances from a strong cast that also includes Rosie Perez. Through intimate close-ups and spare scenes, Curran explores how we process grief and how individuals chart different paths towards healing. C.O. Producers~Carly Hugo, Maris Curran, David Oyelowo, Matt Parker Screenwriting~ Maris Curran Cinematography~Sofian El Fani Editing~Ron Dulin Principal Cast~ David Oyelowo, Dianne Wiest, Rosie Perez Print Source~Loveless / info@moreloveless.com / moreloveless.com About the Director~Maris Curran holds an M.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a B.A. from Smith College. Filmography~FIVE NIGHTS IN MAINE (2015) About the Director~Anna Rose Holmer is a producer and director from New York. She studied cinematography at New York University and successfully pursued a career as a producer. She transitioned to the role of director in the 2010 documentary, Twelve Ways to Sunday. Filmography~ Twelve Ways to Sunday (2010), THE FITS (2015)

96 96 Follow Directed by Owen Egerton USA minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 11:30 PM I Code FOLL08 2:30 PM I Code FOLL09 Starving artist, Quinn, wakes up on Christmas morning to find himself in an egregious situation. His memory of the night before is foggy at best. The last thing he can recall is exchanging gifts with his girlfriend, Thana, who was acting incredibly strange. How those events led to the bloody mess he woke up to is a total mystery; the details come to him at a slow drip, with each burst revealing something more unsettling. While normally a calm and collected guy, panic and paranoia over his predicament have ignited a downward spiral. Eventually his newfound insanity leads to a series of awful decisions that will only make things worse much worse. The question is, will he find a solution before reaching a point of no return? FOLLOW is an eccentric psychological thriller with an oddly endearing lead character and a bizarre plot that never fails to intrigue. E.F. Producers~Seth Caplan, Chris Colbert, Tim League Screenwriting~Owen Egerton Cinematography~Ellie Ann Fenton Editing~Sean McQueeney Principal Cast~ Noah Segan, Olivia Grace Applegate, Haley Lu Richardson, Don Most Print Source~Blacklist Digital / post@blacklistdigital.com About the Director~Owen Egerton is a writer and filmmaker from Austin, Texas. His novel, The Book of Harold, was optioned by Warner Bros. Television. Egerton also acts, performing with the comedy troupe, Master Pancake Theater. Filmography~ FOLLOW (2015) From Afar (Desde allá) Directed by Lorenzo Vigas VENEZUELA, MEXICO minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 9:45 PM I Code FROM04 5:10 PM I Code FROM05 Armando roams the streets of Caracas looking for beautiful young men. Emotionally isolated by an abusive father, Armando never touches them, instead paying them to pose for his erotic fulfillment. One day he picks up Elder, a violent and equally isolated gang member. He beats Armando and steals his money and wallet. This sparks an obsessive interest in the boy and the type of life he leads. Armando begins following him, offering him larger sums for further encounters. Armando seems unaware of the grave risks he is taking. When Elder himself is the victim of violence, Armando brings him into his home to recover. This sets off a relationship that may be very healing or very dangerous for both. They live in a neighborhood where poverty and prejudice can spark sudden brutality and watchful eyes are everywhere. FROM AFAR steadily escalates the dramatic and erotic tension, pulling you towards a conclusion that is as startling as it is unexpected. (In Spanish with subtitles) C.R. Producers~Guillermo Arriaga, Rodolfo Cova, Michel Franco Screenwriting~Lorenzo Vigas Cinematography~Sergio Armstrong Editing~Isabela Monteira de Castro Principal Cast~Alfredo Castro, Luis Silva, Jericó Montilla Print Source~Strand Releasing / nathan@strandreleasing.com / strandreleasing.com About the Director~Lorenzo Vigas was born in Merida, Venezuela in He graduated in Molecular Biology from the University of Tampa. He moved to New York and studied film at NYU, returning to Venezuela in 1988 to begin working on documentaries. Filmography~FROM AFAR (2015)

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98 98 T H U R S D AY, M A R C H 3 1 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12 Noon 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:00 pm 11:00 pm 12 Mid 1:00 am 9:45 PM HEIL 104 min / p 112 Code HEIL31 9:35 PM HOW HEAVY THIS HAMMER 75 min / p 117 Code HEAV31 9:40 PM THE VIOLATORS 97 min / p 163 Code VIOL31 Today is sponsored by: RED 11:40 AM PAULINA 103 min / p 146 Code PAUL31 2:15 PM CAFÉ DERBY 101 min / p 80 Code CAFE31 5:30 PM PARABELLUM 75 min / p 144 Code PARA31 7:20 PM 10% SHORTS PROGRAM 91 min / p 177 Code TENS31 9:30 PM THE NEXT WEBISODE 78 min / p 180 Code NEXT31 ORANGE 9:15 AM A LIGHT BENEATH THEIR FEET 90 min / p 127 Code LIGH31 11:50 AM HENRY GAMBLE S BIRTHDAY PARTY 86 min / p 113 Code HENR31 2:10 PM MEASURE OF A MAN 93 min / p 133 Code MEAS31 4:30 PM VINYL GENERATION 74 min / p 163 Code VINY31 6:20 PM GOLD COAST 114 min / p 110 Code GOLD31 8:45 PM ACCIDENTAL COURTESY 95 min / p 67 Code ACCD31 YELLOW 1:50 PM TRADERS 90 min / p 159 Code TRAD31 4:20 PM CELESTIAL CAMEL 90 min / p 81 Code CELE31 6:30 PM STAYING ALIVE 84 min / p 155 Code STAY31 8:35 PM THE ARDENNES 93 min / p 71 Code ARDE31 GREEN 11:15 AM BROTHER 115 min / p 77 Code BROT31 1:45 PM LOOKING FOR GRACE 100 min / p 129 Code LOOK31 4:15 PM CHRONIC 92 min / p 83 Code CHRN31 6:25 PM DOUGH 94 min / p 90 Code DOUG31 8:40 PM SCHNEIDER VS. BAX 96 min / p 151 Code SCHN31 BLUE 11:45 AM SHORTS PROGRAM 1 93 min / p 172 Code SHRT31 2:00 PM SHORTS PROGRAM 2 95 min / p 172 Code PROG31 4:10 PM SHORTS PROGRAM 3 95 min / p 172 Code GRAM31 6:40 PM NEWTOWN 85 min / p 138 Code NEWT31 8:50 PM I PROMISE YOU ANARCHY 88 min / p 119 Code PROM31 PURPLE 9:20 AM CHUCKS 93 min / p 84 Code CHUC31 11:30 AM WOMEN IN OVERSIZED MEN S SHIRTS 100 min / p 168 Code WOME31 2:05 PM KAFKA S THE BURROW 110 min / p 122 Code KAFK31 5:10 PM WE GO ON 89 min / p 164 Code GOON31 7:15 PM MA MA 111 min / p 131 Code MAMA31 GREY 2:30 PM RESILIENCE 60 min / p 148 Code RESL31 4:40 PM OUT TO WIN 99 min / p 143 Code TWIN31 7:30 PM GOOD LUCK SOUP 72 min / p 111 Code LUCK31 BROWN 4:50 PM ALL ABOUT THEM 86 min / p 68 Code ALLA31 7:00 PM MADTOWN 113 min / p 132 Code MADT31 CONNOR PALACE see page 57 7:00 PM BELIEVELAND 77 min / p 57 Code BELV31

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104 104 W E D N E S D AY, A P R I L 6 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12 Noon 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:00 pm 11:00 pm 12 Mid 1:00 am 9:20 PM LEFT ON PURPOSE 85 min / p 126 Code LEFT06 9:30 PM THE ANTHROPOLOGIST 80 min / p 70 Code GIST06 9:45 PM AAAAAAAAH! 80 min / p 66 Code AAAA06 9:10 PM VALLEY OF LOVE 92 min / p 162 Code VALL06 Today is sponsored by: RED 9:20 AM SHORTS PROGRAM min / p 175 Code SHRT06 11:30 AM SHORTS PROGRAM min / p 175 Code PROG06 2:10 PM CECILIA 82 min / p 81 Code CECL06 5:30 PM PERSPECTIVES PANEL 60 min / p 45 Code PERS06 7:25 PM TANNA 104 min / p 156 Code TANN06 9:40 PM OHIO SHORTS PROGRAM 2 89 min / p 181 Code OSHT06 ORANGE 11:10 AM YOU CARRY ME 155 min / p 169 Code YOUC06 2:00 PM BABAI 104 min / p 73 Code BABA06 4:10 PM WHY ME? 130 min / p 167 Code WHYM06 6:40 PM HOME CARE 92 min / p 115 Code HOME06 8:35 PM ONE FLOOR BELOW 93 min / p 141 Code ONEF06 YELLOW 11:40 AM THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT 93 min / p 131 Code DESP06 2:15 PM DESERT MIGRATION 81 min / p 89 Code DESE06 4:20 PM SHORTS PROGRAM min / p 175 Code GRAM06 6:45 PM COUNTRY 88 min / p 86 Code COUN06 9:00 PM ARIANNA 84 min / p 71 Code ARIA06 GREEN 11:50 AM ANTHROPOCENE 95 min / p 69 Code CENE06 2:20 PM COLLECTIVE: UNCONSCIOUS 78 min / p 85 Code COLL06 4:15 PM PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW 80 min / p 147 Code PRES06 6:30 PM RETURNING HOME 75 min / p 149 Code RETU06 8:40 PM KRISHA 83 min / p 124 Code KRIS06 BLUE 9:15 AM VILLE-MARIE 101 min / p 162 Code VILL06 11:35 AM THE NEW MAN 79 min / p 138 Code NEWM06 1:50 PM AKRON 87 min / p 68 Code AKRN06 4:00 PM NOTES ON BLINDNESS 87 min / p 139 Code NOTE06 6:25 PM HOOLIGAN SPARROW 84 min / p 116 Code HOOL06 8:50 PM IN PURSUIT OF SILENCE 81 min / p 120 Code INPU06 PURPLE 12:00 Noon TRAPPED 81 min / p 160 Code TRAP06 2:05 PM OUR LAST TANGO 85 min / p 143 Code OURL06 5:10 PM UNCLE HOWARD 96 min / p 161 Code UNCL06 7:40 PM SEED MONEY 72 min / p 152 Code SEED06 GREY 11:45 AM DER BUNKER 85 min / p 78 Code BUNK06 1:45 PM SLEEPING GIANT 89 min / p 153 Code SLEE06 5:00 PM MAD 83 min / p 132 Code MADX06 7:00 PM WALLS 125 min / p 164 Code WALL06 w/filmforum BROWN 11:25 AM HERE IS HAROLD 87 min / p 114 Code HERE06 1:40 PM PARADISE TRIPS 90 min / p 144 Code TRIP06 5:15 PM CHEVALIER 99 min / p 83 Code CHEV06 7:20 PM THE C WORD 89 min / p 79 Code WORD06 CEDAR LEE THEATRE see page 53 7:00 PM COMING THROUGH THE RYE 97 min / p 86 Code COMN06

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106 106 F R I D AY, A P R I L 8 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12 Noon 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:00 pm 11:00 pm 12 Mid 1:00 am 9:20 PM WE MONSTERS 95 min / p 165 Code MONS08 9:35 PM LACE CRATER 83 min / p 125 Code LACE08 9:40 PM NUTS! 79 min / p 139 Code NUTS08 11:30 PM FOLLOW 77 min / p 96 Code FOLL08 11:35 PM AAAAAAAAH! 80 min / p 66 Code AAAA08 Today is sponsored by: RED 11:15 AM SHORTS PROGRAM min / p 176 Code SHRT08 1:25 PM SHORTS PROGRAM min / p 176 Code PROG08 3:40 PM SHORTS PROGRAM min / p 176 Code GRAM08 6:20 PM WHAT WOULD BEETHOVEN DO? 75 min / p 166 Code BEET08 8:25 PM GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM 99 min / p 110 Code GODK08 11:40 PM AFTER HOURS SHORTS PROGRAM 3 96 min / p 178 Code AFTR08 ORANGE 9:15 AM ENCLAVE 92 min / p 91 Code ENCL08 11:30 AM BODY 90 min / p 77 Code BODY08 2:15 PM EVA NOVÁ 106 min / p 92 Code EVAN08 4:40 PM THE HIGH SUN 123 min / p 115 Code HIGH08 7:15 PM CHEMO 105 min / p 82 Code CHEM08 9:30 PM ŠIŠKA DELUXE 108 min / p 152 Code SISK08 YELLOW 11:10 AM THOSE PEOPLE 89 min / p 158 Code THOS08 3:00 PM AN ART THAT NATURE MAKES 75 min / p 72 Code ARTT08 5:15 PM HERE COME THE VIDEOFREEX 79 min / p 114 Code FREE08 7:10 PM ANTHROPOCENE 95 min / p 69 Code CENE08 GREEN 9:20 AM EMBERS 86 min / p 90 Code EMBE08 1:45 PM THE C WORD 89 min / p 79 Code WORD08 2:30 PM THE HERE AFTER 102 min / p 113 Code HAFT08 5:10 PM NEW DIRECTION PANEL 90 min / p 32 Code NEWD08 7:20 PM MORRIS FROM AMERICA 89 min / p 64 Code MORR08 BLUE 11:50 AM BEYOND LAUGHTER & TEARS 82 min / p 76 Code BEYN08 2:35 PM KING JACK 81 min / p 123 Code KING08 5:00 PM LITTLE GANGSTER 105 min / p 127 Code LITT08 7:25 PM CLOSET MONSTER 90 min / p 85 Code CLOS08 PURPLE 11:35 AM MOM AND ME 76 min / p 135 Code MOMA08 1:20 PM GALA & GODFREY 119 min / p 109 Code GALA08 4:00 PM CLEAR YEARS 76 min / p 84 Code CLEA08 6:15 PM SONITA 90 min / p 154 Code SONT08 8:40 PM TICKLED 92 min / p 158 Code TICK08 GREY 11:45 AM THANK YOU FOR PLAYING 81 min / p 157 Code THAN08 1:40 PM A BEGINNER S GUIDE TO SNUFF 87 min / p 75 Code SNUF08 3:50 PM CAN YOU DIG THIS 128 min / p 80 Code CANY08 w/filmforum 6:40 PM MOTLEY S LAW 90 min / p 136 Code MOTL08 9:00 PM EQUALS 101 min / p 63 Code EQUA08 BROWN 11:25 AM I AM SUN MU 87 min / p 119 Code IAMS08 1:50 PM 91% 73 min / p 65 Code NINE08 4:10 PM FIRST GIRL I LOVED 91 min / p 94 Code FIRS08 6:25 PM HERE IS HAROLD 87 min / p 114 Code HERE08 8:30 PM LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED? 123 min / p 130 Code NEED08 AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY see page 54 7:00 PM AKRON 87 min / p 68 Code AKRN08

107 9:30 PM ENCLAVE 92 min / p 91 Code ENCL09 9:35 PM THE NEXT WEBISODE 78 min / p 180 Code NEXT09 9:40 PM THE FITS 71 min / p 95 Code FITS09 9:25 PM THE ART OF BURNING (3D) 83 min / p 72 Code BURN09 11:25 PM SCHERZO DIABOLICO 91 min / p 151 Code SCHE09 11:20 PM A BEGINNER S GUIDE TO SNUFF 87 min / p 75 Code SNUF09 Today is sponsored by: 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12 Noon 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:00 pm 11:00 pm 12 Mid 1:00 am RED 9:15 AM SHORTS PROGRAM min / p 176 Code SHRT09 11:20 AM SHORTS PROGRAM min / p 176 Code PROG09 1:30 PM GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM 99 min / p 110 Code GODK09 3:45 PM WHAT WOULD BEETHOVEN DO? 75 min / p 166 Code BEET09 6:15 PM THANK YOU FOR PLAYING 81 min / p 157 Code THAN09 8:30 PM YALLAH! UNDERGROUND 85 min / p 169 Code YALL09 11:30 PM AFTER HOURS SHORTS PROGRAM 4 95 min / p 178 Code AFTR09 ORANGE 9:10 AM CHEMO 105 min / p 82 Code CHEM09 11:45 AM THE HIGH SUN 123 min / p 115 Code HIGH09 2:45 PM OUR EVERYDAY LIFE 89 min / p 142 Code EVER09 5:00 PM min / p 66 Code TEEN09 7:20 PM A GOOD WIFE 91 min / p 112 Code WIFE09 YELLOW 2:30 PM FOLLOW 77 min / p 96 Code FOLL09 5:10 PM AN ART THAT NATURE MAKES 75 min / p 72 Code ARTT09 7:15 PM THOSE PEOPLE 89 min / p 158 Code THOS09 GREEN 12:00 Noon LIZA THE FOX-FAIRY 98 min / p 128 Code LIZA09 2:50 PM LACE CRATER 83 min / p 125 Code LACE09 5:15 PM CHESHIRE, OHIO 78 min / p 82 Code CHES09 7:35 PM EMBERS 86 min / p 90 Code EMBE09 BLUE 12:30 PM MAD 83 min / p 132 Code MADX09 2:35 PM NUTS! 79 min / p 139 Code NUTS09 4:50 PM CLOSET MONSTER 90 min / p 85 Code CLOS09 7:30 PM ICE AND THE SKY 89 min / p 63 Code ICEA09 PURPLE 11:25 AM LO AND BEHOLD 98 min / p 128 Code LOAN09 1:35 PM SONITA 90 min / p 154 Code SONT09 3:50 PM TICKLED 92 min / p 158 Code TICK09 6:10 PM GALA & GODFREY 119 min / p 109 Code GALA09 9:00 PM A GOOD AMERICAN 100 min / p 111 Code AMER09 GREY 9:25 AM AAAAAAAAH! 80 min / p 66 Code AAAA09 11:40 AM DADDY DON T GO 87 min / p 87 Code DONT09 1:45 PM EQUALS 101 min / p 63 Code EQUA09 4:00 PM 91% 118 min / p 65 Code NINE09 w/filmforum 6:35 PM THE FENCER 99 min / p 93 Code FENC09 BROWN 9:20 AM PARADISE TRIPS 90 min / p 144 Code TRIP09 11:30 AM TRENK, THE LITTLE KNIGHT 75 min / p 160 Code TREN09 1:40 PM FAMILY SHORTS PROGRAM 2 95 min / p 180 Code FAMS09 4:10 PM LONG WAY NORTH 80 min / p 129 Code LONG09 6:30 PM ODDBALL 93 min / p 140 Code ODDB09 8:45 PM FIRST GIRL I LOVED 91 min / p 94 Code FIRS09 AKRON ART MUSEUM see page 55 11:30 AM FAMILY SHORTS PROGRAM 1 97 min / p 179 Code AFAM09 1:45 PM LITTLE GANGSTER 105 min / p 127 Code LITT09 4:15 PM COUNTRY 88 min / p 86 Code COUN09 6:30 PM I AM SUN MU 87 min / p 119 Code IAMS09 8:30 PM BEYOND LAUGHTER & TEARS 82 min / p 76 Code BEYN09 10:40 PM AFTER HOURS SHORTS PROGRAM 1 93 min / p 177 Code ASHR09 THE NIGHTLIGHT see page 55 2:00 PM KING JACK 81 min / p 123 Code KING09 4:00 PM SCHNEIDER VS. BAX 96 min / p 151 Code SCHN09 6:15 PM KING JACK 81 min / p 123 Code JACK09 8:15 PM SCHNEIDER VS. BAX 96 min / p 151 Code BAXX09 10:30 PM AFTER HOURS SHORTS PROGRAM 1 93 min / p 177 Code AFTR S AT U R D AY, A P R I L 9

108 108 S U N D AY, A P R I L 1 0 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12 Noon 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:00 pm 11:00 pm 12 Mid 1:00 am Schedule sponsored by: RED 9:20 AM WHAT WOULD BEETHOVEN DO? 75 min / p 166 Code BEET10 11:25 AM SHORTS JURY AWARDS 90 min / p 171 Code JURY10 1:40 PM SHORTS AUDIENCE AWARDS 90 min / p 170 Code AUDS10 ORANGE 12:10 PM A GOOD WIFE 91 min / p 112 Code WIFE10 2:20 PM ŠIŠKA DELUXE 108 min / p 152 Code SISK10 4:40 PM CHEMO 105 min / p 82 Code CHEM10 7:10 PM EVA NOVÁ 106 min / p 92 Code EVAN10 YELLOW 9:30 AM AN ART THAT NATURE MAKES 75 min / p 72 Code ARTT10 12:15 PM SCHERZO DIABOLICO 91 min / p 151 Code SCHE10 2:45 PM CHESHIRE, OHIO 78 min / p 82 Code CHES10 5:00 PM THOSE PEOPLE 89 min / p 158 Code THOS10 6:55 PM MILES AHEAD 100 min / p 134 Code MILE10 One Screening Only GREEN 12:30 PM EMBERS 86 min / p 90 Code EMBE10 2:50 PM THE FITS 71 min / p 95 Code FITS10 4:50 PM MORRIS FROM AMERICA 89 min / p 64 Code MORR10 7:15 PM LIZA THE FOX-FAIRY 98 min / p 128 Code LIZA10 BLUE 12:25 PM NUTS! 79 min / p 139 Code NUTS10 2:40 PM ICE AND THE SKY 89 min / p 63 Code ICEA10 7:05 PM LITTLE GANGSTER 105 min / p 127 Code LITT10 PURPLE 11:10 AM A GOOD AMERICAN 100 min / p 111 Code AMER10 1:30 PM GALA & GODFREY 119 min / p 109 Code GALA10 4:10 PM LO AND BEHOLD 98 min / p 128 Code LOAN10 7:00 PM HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE 101 min / p 59 Code HUNT10 One Screening Only GREY 9:25 AM CAN YOU DIG THIS 83 min / p 80 Code CANY10 11:25 AM THE FENCER 99 min / p 93 Code FENC10 1:45 PM THE ART OF BURNING (3D) 83 min / p 72 Code BURN10 4:00 PM A BEGINNER S GUIDE TO SNUFF 87 min / p 75 Code SNUF10 BROWN 11:20 AM ODDBALL 93 min / p 140 Code ODDB10 1:35 PM LONG WAY NORTH 80 min / p 129 Code LONG10 3:50 PM TRENK, THE LITTLE KNIGHT 75 min / p 160 Code TREN10

109 I FILM 109 Front Cover Directed by Ray Yeung USA minutes Sunday, April 3 Monday, April 4 7:20 PM I Code FRON03 2:45 PM I Code FRON04 Ryan is a career-driven fashion stylist whose dream is to get the cover of a prestigious magazine. When the cover is assigned to a rival, Ryan is given a consolation assignment: to re-style Ning, a rising young Asian actor, for his introduction to American audiences. Ryan, who is also Asian but American-raised and openly gay, clashes immediately with the culturally proud and very machismo Ning. The manly and handsome actor makes no effort to hide his homophobic reactions. Ryan is outraged at having to endure these attitudes, but he knows this assignment will make or end his career. With varying success, Ryan tries to juggle warring values and public images with the demands and extreme snarkiness of the fashion industry. But then one night Ryan convinces Ning to go out clubbing and everything changes in an instant. Mixing a gloriously old-fashioned romantic comedy of star-crossed lovers with a sharply funny and intelligent look at clashing values, FRONT COVER serves up a heart-tugging, erotic, and seductively charming treat. C.R. Producer~Kaer Vanice Screenwriting~Ray Yeung Cinematography~Eun-ah Lee Editing~Joseph Gutowski Principal Cast~Jake Choi, James Chen, Jennifer Neala Page, Elizabeth Sung, Sonia Villani Print Source~Strand Releasing / nathan@strandreleasing.com / strandreleasing.com About the Director~Ray Yeung was born in Hong Kong. His parents sent him to the UK where he studied law and became a lawyer. Yeung moved to New York where he studied at Columbia University and obtained an M.F.A. A writer, producer, and director, Yeung has been the Chairman of the Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival since Filmography~ Cut Sleeve Boys (2006), FRONT COVER (2015) Community Partner: PFLAG Cleveland Gala & Godfrey Directed by Kristin Ellingson USA minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 1:20 PM I Code GALA08 6:10 PM I Code GALA09 Sunday, April 10 1:30 PM I Code GALA10 Love is like an old LP: the hits aren t that good and the B-side is more interesting. Emulating an old vinyl record, this witty and irresistible film is made of short, episodic visual tracks. They chart the hurricane-force rise, fall, and chaotic aftermath of the marriage of Godfrey, a cocky Brit who sings lead in a rock band, and Gala, a perky American who wants love and stability. What begins as a fairy-tale romance between opposites soon becomes a showdown between warring kingdoms. But divorce is only the beginning. Mixing squirm-in-your-seat humor with palpable sexual tension, this film follows the storm-trail of raising a daughter, auditioning new lovers, and loudly proclaiming their intense hatred for each other. All while trying to convince themselves their love is really dead. GALA & GODFREY is a savagely funny and (seriously) tender Greatest Hits (and Misses) that gives us a love affair as nicked, scratched, and warbled as that old album you ve had for years. C.R. Producers~Kristin Ellingson, Adam Green Screenwriting~Kristin Ellingson Cinematography~Greg Hadwick, Chris Collins Editing~Connor Daly Principal Cast~ Adam Green, Molly Pepper Piccirilli, Sarah Glendening, Leonidas Gulaptis Print Source~Green Rose Pictures / galamontana@mac.com / galaandgodfrey.com About the Director~Kristin Ellingson is a native of Montana. She attended NYU s Tisch School of the Arts and NYFA in Cambridge, England. She is a founding member of the Seraphim Theater Co. and has worked as a scriptwriter for United Artists and independent films. Filmography~GALA & GODFREY (2016) Community Partner: Engage! Cleveland

110 110 God Knows Where I Am Directed by Todd Wider, Jedd Wider USA minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 4:50 PM I Code GODK07 8:25 PM I Code GODK08 Saturday, April 9 1:30 PM I Code GODK09 In an abandoned farmhouse in New Hampshire, after one of the coldest winters ever, the decomposed body of Linda Bishop was found. Next to her was a journal, in which she chronicled the last months of her life. Linda was well-educated, a wife and mother, and had long battled severe bipolar disorder. GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM is the story of the extraordinary events that lead to her death. Linda s sad and bizarre history is told by her daughter, sister, and friends, who knew and loved her. But the real story is told by Linda herself. As her journal is read, poetic and beautiful images, filmed at the actual site of events, augment her inner journey. Linda hid from a world she mistrusted, roaming orchards at night to collect apples while 500 feet away neighbors and rescue awaited. This is a searing commentary on our mental health system, as well as an exquisite eulogy to a tortured spirit. That spirit will haunt you long after this film is over. C.R. Producers~Todd Wider, Jedd Wider, Brian Ariotti Cinematography~Gerardo Puglia Editing~Keiko Deguchi Print Source~Wider Film Projects / widerfilmprojects.com About the Directors~Jedd Wider graduated from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University and received a degree in Law from Tulane University School of Law. He is a Board member of the New York Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Todd Wider is a Columbia University trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon, focusing on cancer surgery. He was a volunteer surgeon at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks. Together they formed Wider Film Projects to produce documentaries to effect profound social change. Collaborative Filmography~ GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM (2016) Community Partner: West Side Catholic Center Gold Coast (Guldkysten) Directed by Daniel Dencik DENMARK, SWEDEN, GHANA minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 6:20 PM I Code GOLD31 11:15 AM I Code GOLD01 When Danish botanist Wulff Joseph Wulff set sail for Africa in 1836, he thought he was on a mission to establish a coffee plantation in what was then Danish Guinea (now Ghana). But soon after arriving, Wulff learned there were sinister forces swirling in the thick forests. Daniel Dencik s GOLD COAST charts Wulff s Heart of Darkness-like journey from well-intentioned innocence to disillusioned interloper as he runs afoul of brutal slave traders and corrupt government officials. The constant subtext: Wulff s obsession with exotic plant life and the beautiful landscapes that fuel his philosophical musings about humanity, morality, and the circular patterns of nature. Jakob Oftebro sorrowfully inhabits Wulff s psychological and physical deterioration. Dencik based his fictional tale in part on Wulff s actual letters home and enhanced the drama s authenticity by shooting on location in Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Denmark. (In Danish with subtitles) C.O. Producer~Michael Haslund-Christensen Screenwriting~Daniel Dencik Cinematography~Martin Munch Editing~Theis Schmidt, Rebekka Lønqvist Principal Cast~Jakob Oftebro, Danic Curcic, John Aggrey, Adam Ild Rohweder Print Source~Nordisk Film Shortcut / Maggie.Hansen@nordiskfilm.com / dk.nordiskfilm-shortcut.com About the Director~Since graduating from the National Film School of Denmark in 1999, Daniel Dencik has tackled a wide range of creative projects as a screenwriter, film editor, poet, book author, and documentarian. He divides his time between Copenhagen and Los Angeles. Filmography~ Moon Rider (2012), The Expedition to the End of the World (2013), GOLD COAST (2015) Community Partner: Ten Thousand Villages

111 I FILM 111 A Good American Directed by Friedrich Moser USA, AUSTRIA minutes Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 9:00 PM I Code AMER09 11:10 AM I Code AMER10 A GOOD AMERICAN has all the elements of a great action film: dangerous secrets, espionage, corruption, war. But the scary part is that it s not an action film, it s a documentary. In 2001 America was attacked by terrorists. Most of us can recall exactly where we were when the Twin Towers came down on that September morning. But what if there had been a program in place that could have prevented such a tragic disaster? Sadly, there was. Designed by Bill Binney, ThinThread was a revolutionary surveillance program that was passed up by the National Security Agency, which was more concerned with money than protecting U.S. citizens. The plan they chose instead has yet to prove useful and has sparked controversy over its invasion of privacy for ordinary people. Even more troubling is that after Binney s program proved it would have foiled Bin Laden s plans, the NSA still refused to embrace it, choosing to keep its existence a secret. Thankfully, Friedrich Moser has uncovered the story in a documentary that is disturbing in subject matter, but stylish, elegant, and absolutely mesmerizing in its delivery. E.F. Producers~Friedrich Moser, Michael Seeber Cinematography~Friedrich Moser Editing~Kirk von Heflin, Jesper Osmund Print Source~Long Shot Factory / erin@longshotfactory.com / longshotfactory.com About the Director~Friedrich Moser, is an Austrian filmmaker who graduated from the University of Salzburg in 1997, where he studied history and German studies. He is the owner of Blue+Green Communications, a documentary production company formed in Filmography~ The Brussels Business (2012), A GOOD AMERICAN (2015) Good Luck Soup Directed by Matthew Hashiguchi USA minutes Thursday, March 31 Saturday, April 2 7:30 PM I Code LUCK31 5:00 PM I Code LUCK02 I don t want to be Japanese! filmmaker Matthew Hashiguchi recalls yelling at his father. Growing up Japanese-American in a predominantly white Irish-Catholic neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, Matthew wondered what made him different, why he stood out. Years later he set out to document his family s experiences of being Japanese in America before, during, and after World War II. GOOD LUCK SOUP explores several generations assimilating into a new culture while preserving their own. Grandmother Eva takes the narrative reins. With great charm and openness, the family takes us on a warm, honest, and sometimes shocking journey of prejudice and triumph. Beginning with the family s arrival in the early 1900s, we encounter the infamous Japanese Internment Camps during the war, a postwar welcome extended by Cleveland, and the different views and challenges each succeeding generation faces. Good Luck Soup is eaten on New Year s to bring hope and luck for the year. By partaking in this GOOD LUCK SOUP, we hope to continue to grow towards acceptance. C.R. Producer~Matthew Hashiguchi Cinematography~Matthew Hashiguchi Editing~Matthew Hashiguchi Print Source~Matthew Hashiguchi / matthewhashiguchi.com About the Director~Matthew Hashiguchi is an award-winning photojournalist, writer, editor, and director. He has a B.A. in Photojournalism from The Ohio State University and an M.F.A. in Visual and Media Art from Emerson College. He is an Assistant Professor in Multimedia Film and Production at Georgia Southern University. Filmography~GOOD LUCK SOUP (2015) Community Partner: Northeast Ohio American Friends Service Committee Sponsored by: Community Partners: Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards Cleveland Arts Education Consortium OCA Greater Cleveland Asian Pacific American Advocates This film is part of a multi-platform project featured in Perspectives. (see page 45)

112 112 A Good Wife (Dobra Zena) Directed by Mirjana Karanovic SERBIA minutes Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 7:20 PM I Code WIFE09 12:10 PM I Code WIFE10 Milena is indeed a good wife with a good life. Her husband, Vlada, is successful. They have beautiful children, and they live in a desirable neighborhood. That comfort is broken when Milena discovers during a routine physical that she has a lump on her breast. In denial of this portent, she embarks on an obsessive house-cleaning mission, during which she finds a videotape. On it is old footage in which her husband and his army unit coldly execute bound Bosnian civilians. Suddenly her secure and comfortable world is threatened on two fronts. One is the cancer that might take her very life. The other is a malignancy much harder to remove, a crossroads at which she finds herself forced to choose between what is known and what is true. Rich in both visceral and cerebral tension, A GOOD WIFE engages on a number of levels. Seeing the world through abruptly opened eyes, Milena must decide what survives and how. Will she sustain an illusion now shattered, or will she risk everything for justice? (In Serbian with subtitles) C.R. Producer~Snezana Penev Screenwriting~Stevan Filipovic, Mirjana Karanovic, Darko Lungulov Cinematography~Erol Zubcevic Editing~Lazar Predojev Principal Cast~ Mirjana Karanovic Print Source~Films Boutique / filmsboutique.com About the Director~Mirjana Karanovic was born in 1957 in Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia. She is an acclaimed actress, as her lead performance in A GOOD WIFE will attest, and makes her directorial debut with this film. Filmography~A GOOD WIFE (2016) Heil Directed by Dietrich Brüggemann GERMANY minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 9:45 PM I Code HEIL31 11:20 AM I Code HEIL01 The Neo-Nazis in the little town of Prittwitz aren t doing well. Half of their members are spies for competing White Supremacy groups. Some of them can t spell white power correctly. Arriving in Prittwitz for a conference on integration and tolerance is Sebastian, an African-German author. Moments after arriving, he is conked on the head by a Nazi and loses all memory, able only to repeat the last thing said to him. The local Neo-Nazis, who want to invade Poland, see a chance to use him as the unlikeliest of messengers. But Sebastian s pregnant girlfriend and the one honest police officer in Prittwitz set out to rescue him and save the world from Nazi domination. HEIL doesn t tiptoe over the eggshell topics of Nazism, political and media complicity, or anything else. It pulverizes them with Jack-Booted glee and savage wit. Here is a jaw-dropping screwball comedy with its eyes (and heart) wide open. HEIL will dominate the world by making it helpless with laughter. (In German with subtitles) C.R. Producers~Michael Lehmann, Katrin Goetter Screenwriting~Dietrich Brüggemann Cinematography~Alexander Sass Editing~Vincent Assmann Principal Cast~Benno Fürmann, Liv Lisa Fries, Jerry Hoffmann Print Source~Beta Cinema GmbH / cosima.finkbeiner@betacinema.com / betacinema.com/en/ About the Director~Dietrich Brüggemann was born in 1976 in Munich, Germany and studied direction at the HFF Konrad Wolf in Potsdam. He is an actor, writer, composer, and director who has garnered numerous nominations and awards on the international festival circuit. Filmography~ Neun Szenen (2006), Run If You Can (2010), Move (2012), Stations of the Cross (2014) 39th CIFF, HEIL (2015)

113 I FILM 113 Henry Gamble s Birthday Party Directed by Stephen Cone USA minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 11:50 AM I Code HENR31 8:50 PM I Code HENR01 Henry Gamble has a bit of a problem. His father is an Evangelical megachurch preacher, but Henry isn t likely to follow in his footsteps. It seems like he has feelings for other boys at school, which could put him on a dangerous collision course with his family and their beliefs. Things reach a fever pitch at Henry s 17th birthday party, as the outdoor pool fills up with chlorine, schoolmates, and mounting tension. Henry s parents have their own struggles, wrestling with the fallout of a particularly difficult incident that drives a wedge between them and their friends. When the partygoers arrive, including an alcoholic colleague of his father s, an unrepentant atheist, and a sweet boy who shows Henry some affection, the pool turns into an existential fire pit. With marvelous performances led by newcomer Cole Doman and a soundtrack full of new wave gems, HENRY GAMBLE S BIRTHDAY PARTY is a warm indie about acceptance and self-discovery that packs a surprising amount of heart. C.P. Producers~Laura Klein, Shane Simmons, Stephen Cone, Bryan Hart, Michael Leppen, Leslie Neilan Screenwriting~Stephen Cone Cinematography~Jason Chiu Editing~Stephen Cone Principal Cast~Cole Doman, Pat Healy, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Nina Ganet, Francis Guinan Print Source~Wolfe Releasing / jeffrey@wolfereleasing.com / wolfereleasing.com About the Director~Stephen Cone is a Chicago-based filmmaker, playwright, and actor born in Louisville, Kentucky in He studied theater at the University of South Carolina. Filmography~ The Christians (2008), In Memoriam (2011), The Wise Kids (2011), Black Box (2013), The Mystery of Life (2014), This Afternoon (2014), HENRY GAMBLE S BIRTHDAY PARTY (2015) The Here After (Efterskalv) Directed by Magnus von Horn SWEDEN, POLAND, FRANCE minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 7:10 PM I Code HAFT07 2:30 PM I Code HAFT08 John did a bad, bad thing. Though it takes a long time to assemble the story, we know it is something evil enough to influence an entire town. Even to make everyone hate him with every fiber of their being. John is still a teenager and fresh out of a two-year stint in prison. Now he has to reintegrate himself with his family, classmates, and hometown. But John can t even make a trip to the grocery store without being accosted and pummeled by one of the mothers in town. It doesn t take long for the hostility surrounding John to swell out of control as John s mental state begins to crumble. Magnus von Horn s taut and mature debut is an edge-of-your-seat character study that s full of deceptive turns. The plot of THE HERE AFTER confronts the viewer with a realistic level of tense discomfort. Newcomer Ulrik Munther captivates as the attractive, modellike ex-con who has irreparably fallen from grace. (In Swedish with subtitles) C.P. Producers~Madeleine Ekman, Mariusz Wlodarski Screenwriting~Magnus von Horn Cinematography~Łukasz Żal Editing~Agnieszka Glinska Principal Cast~Ulrik Munther, Mats Blomgren, Alexander Nordgren, Wieslaw Komasa, Loa Ek Print Source~Swedish Film Institute / gunnar.almer@filminstitutet.se / filminstitutet.se About the Director~Magnus von Horn was born in Göteborg, Sweden in He graduated from the National Film School in Łódź in Filmography~THE HERE AFTER (2015) Media Partner:

114 114 Here Come the Videofreex Directed by Jon Nealon, Jenny Raskin USA minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 7:25 PM I Code FREE07 5:15 PM I Code FREE08 In the age of Youtube, where everyone with a smart phone can shoot video, it s hard to imagine a time where such a concept was rare. It wasn t until the late 60s that portable recording was available. In 1969, a progressive CBS executive discovered a group of renegade reporters using the medium to document the counterculture. Believing the network should be covering such topics, he hired the ten-person collective, known as Videofreex, to capture the counterculture for a new show. With financial backing from CBS, they traveled the United States, scoring interviews with such activists as Abbie Hoffman and Black Panther, Fred Hampton. When the network saw the final product, they weren t impressed. In addition to canceling the project, they kept the footage. Luckily, the story doesn t end there. Turning rejection into action, Videofreex stole back their material and started the country s very first pirate television station. Their rebel brand of journalism would inspire the concept for public access channels, as well as the DIY approach that s so popular today. HERE COME THE VIDEOFREEX is a vital piece of America s media history. E.F. Producers~Jon Nealon, Jenny Raskin Cinematography~John Foster Editing~Jon Nealon Print Source~Long Shot Factory / erin@longshotfactory.com / longshotfactory.com About the Directors~Jon Nealon and Jenny Raskin are documentary filmmakers from New York. Nealon s work has appeared on A&E, Oxygen, and Discovery. He has worked in the industry for over a decade. Raskin s work has been featured on TLC and the Sundance Channel. Collaborative Filmography~HERE COME THE VIDEOFREEX (2015) Media Partner: Here Is Harold (Her er Harold) Directed by Gunnar Vikene NORWAY minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 11:25 AM I Code HERE06 11:20 AM I Code HERE07 Friday, April 8 6:25 PM I Code HERE08 For 40 years Harold and Marny have had a successful furniture store and marriage in Bergen, Norway. As illness threatens Marny, IKEA opens a store next to Harold s. Within a shockingly brief time, he loses both his wife and his livelihood. Everything he has worked for and loved has been taken, and Harold blames IKEA s founder, Ingvar Kamprad. Driven to desperation, Harold torches his store and sets out for revenge. He plans to kidnap Kamprad. How he will do this is unclear. Kamprad won t just climb into Harold s car. Well, actually he does. Now that Harold really has him at gunpoint, step two needs to be addressed. HERE IS HAROLD is a darkly satiric road trip where disillusionment and absurdity are the signposts. With the unsolicited assistance of 16-year-old runaway, Ebba, and a very feisty and vocal hostage in hand, things naturally begin to spiral out of control. Savagely skewering the media, corporate greed, and blind consumerism along the way, HERE IS HAROLD shows the unexpectedly hilarious (and touching) consequences of unfocused anger and poorly planned abductions. (In Norwegian with subtitles) C.R. Producer~Maria Ekerhovd Screenwriting~Gunnar Vikene Cinematography~ Simon Pramsten Editing~Frida Eggum Michaelsen Principal Cast~Bjørn Sundquist, Bjørn Granath, Fanny Ketter, Grethe Selius, Vidar Magnussen Print Source~Norwegian Film Institute / stine.oppegaard@nfi.no / nfi.no About the Director~Gunnar Vikene was born in 1966 in Norway. An actor, writer, and director, he has made documentaries, music videos, and short and feature films. Filmography~ Falling Sky (2002), Trigger (2006), Vegas (2009), HERE IS HAROLD (2014) Community Partner: Society of Professional Journalists, Cleveland Chapter Sponsored by: Community Partner: Crafty Mart

115 I FILM 115 The High Sun (Zvizdan) Directed by Dalibor Matanic CROATIA, SLOVENIA, SERBIA minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 4:40 PM I Code HIGH08 11:45 AM I Code HIGH09 War never really ends. It leaves its survivors a legacy of hate and prejudice, as well as one of love and hope. This truth is played out on the stage of two warring Balkan villages. Within them, over a span of 30 years, three couples face the hurdles of war and its aftermath. The arc of these tales covers a time of battle and bewildering peace. It begins in 1991, where the fate of Jelena and Ivan hinges on a military check-point, and brings us to a drug-fueled rave in 2011, where Marija and Luka try to cope with the disillusionment the war has bequeathed them. Much was destroyed in the conflict, but hope for happiness somehow survived. For some that hope will brutally end. For others it hovers like dust from an explosion. Brilliantly using the same actors to portray all three couples, THE HIGH SUN is a beautiful film that creates a mythic subtext of loss and continuity of the unstoppable need and power of individuals to hold on to each other, no matter what the cost. (In Croatian with subtitles) C.R. Producer~Ankica Juric Tilic Screenwriting~Dalibor Matanic Cinematography~ Marko Brdar Editing~Tomislav Pavlic Principal Cast~Tihana Lazovic, Goran Markovic, Nives Ivankovic, Dado Cosic, Stipe Radoja, Trpimir Jurkic Print Source~Cercamon / sebastien@cercamon.biz / cercamon.biz About the Director~Dalibor Matanic was born in 1975 in Zagreb, Croatia. He is a writer, director, and actor and is married to the film actress Helena Minic. His previous short and feature films have been nominated for and won numerous international awards. Filmography~ Fine Dead Girls (2002) 27th CIFF, 100 Minutes of Glory (2004), The Like Cinema (2009), Mother of Asphalt (2010), Daddy (2011), Majstori (2013), THE HIGH SUN (2015) Community Partner: Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Home Care (Domácí Péče) Directed by Slávek Horák CZECH REPUBLIC, SLOVAKIA minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 2:10 PM I Code HOME05 6:40 PM I Code HOME06 In this world there are givers and takers. Vlasta has spent her entire life at the beckoning of others. Like clockwork, she patiently makes her routine rounds as an in-home care nurse, often walking through the sprawling rural landscapes to make ends meet. When she returns home, she s met by her dispassionate but loyal husband, Láda, who takes her tenderness for granted. One night, as Vlasta treks home in the rain, an accident leads to a discovery about her well-being that will shake up their quiet daily lives. As she lets go of her stringent beliefs in science, she scrambles for cures in a stumbling yet uplifting dive into alternative medicine, rituals, and therapy. But through this roller coaster of hope and despair, Vlasta discovers what she must find most of all: herself. HOME CARE is an examination of the disconnect that grows among loved ones over years of silent weathering, the desperation we face when confronted with the realization that our time is limited, and the moments of uncertainty between. (In Czech with subtitles) N.D. Producer~Slávek Horák Screenwriting~Slávek Horák Cinematography~Jan Št astný Editing~Vladimír Barák Principal Cast~Alena Mihulová, Boleslav Polívka, Tatiana Wilhelmová, Zuzana Krónerová, Sara Venclovská Print Source~m-appeal / films@m-appeal.com / m-appeal.com About the Director~Slávek Horák is a Czech director, screenwriter, and actor. He graduated from Zlin Film School and he studied directing at Prague Film School FAMU. He is the founder of TVORBA production company. HOME CARE was selected as the Czech entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards. Filmography~HOME CARE (2015) Community Partners: Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging Sokol Greater Cleveland Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio

116 116 Hooligan Sparrow Directed by Nanfu Wang CHINA, USA minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 5:00 PM I Code HOOL05 6:25 PM I Code HOOL06 We sometimes take for granted the strides that have been made for women s rights in this country. In China, however, things are different. For example, a man who rapes a young girl can get a life sentence; but if he claims to have given her money, the sentence becomes much more lenient. HOOLIGAN SPARROW follows brave Chinese activist Ye Haiyan (a.k.a. Hooligan Sparrow) as she fights to bring proper justice to an elementary school principal who raped and sold six of his students for government favors. Director Nanfu Wang becomes a target herself as she chronicles the lengths to which the Chinese government will go to suppress Sparrow and her fellow activists. Dodging gangs of government-paid thugs, spies within their ranks, crooked police, and a constant barrage of harassment from all angles, this film gives the audience a first-hand look at how fiercely China works to control its citizens and the courageous fighters who face imprisonment trying to break free. Infuriating and shocking, HOOLIGAN SPARROW is a harrowing reminder that, without heroes, there is no hope. (In English and Chinese with subtitles) T.W. Producer~Nanfu Wang Cinematography~Nanfu Wang Editing~Nanfu Wang Print Source~Little Horse Crossing the River, Inc. / hooligansparrow@gmail.com / hooligansparrow.com About the Director~Nanfu Wang is a Chinese filmmaker based in New York. She holds Masters degrees from NYU, Shanghai University, and Ohio University. Filmography~HOOLIGAN SPARROW (2016) House of Time Directed by Jonathan Helpert FRANCE minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 11:35 AM I Code HOUS01 8:30 PM I Code HOUS02 Monday, April 4 9:15 AM I Code HOUS04 HOUSE OF TIME begins with a group of buddies who have been mysteriously summoned to the remote castle of their zany friend, Robert. There, he tells them about studies he s been conducting on a Nazi time travel program, headed by an SS Quantum Physicist named Hans Kimmler. Robert is certain that by following Kimmler s plans, he has developed a device that will transport them back 70 years to After an impassioned speech, his friends look at each other puzzled, with one of them quipping, Cut out the coke, Robert. But, when the clock strikes 11:57, Robert presses the button, insisting they are no longer in the present. As events unfold, they are convinced he has hired actors to go along with his goofy game. Eventually, they begin to wonder if it is indeed an elaborate hoax, or if they have truly experienced a rift in the space-time continuum. Part sci-fi, part Clue, and doused with just the right blend of tongue-in-cheek comedy, this film is probably the most fun you ll ever have at a World War II movie. (In French with subtitles) E.F. Producer~Deborah Helpert Screenwriting~Jean Helpert, François Armanet Cinematography~Philipp Baben der Erde Editing~Olivier Michaut Principal Cast~ Pierre Deladonchamps, Esther Comar, Julia Piaton Print Source~Film Factory / john@alandrafilms.com / filmfactory.fr About the Director~Jonathan Helpert is a French filmmaker known for his work in short film and television. He started shooting films at the age of 21 without any formal training. He is also the owner of a production company called Alandra Films. Filmography~HOUSE OF TIME (2015)

117 I FILM 117 How He Fell in Love Directed by Marc Meyers USA minutes Sunday, April 3 Monday, April 4 12:20 PM I Code FELL03 8:15 PM I Code FELL04 Travis is a bit of a lost soul. He s a musician who can t find inspiration, and his relationships with women aren t going well. HOW HE FELL IN LOVE begins with him attending the wedding of his ex-girlfriend a torturous and very unwise decision, to say the least. There he meets Ellen, a married yoga instructor. When the two share a cab ride home, they engage in friendly conversation and exchange contact information. At the time, the interaction seems rather innocent and unremarkable. Days later, frustrated with his girlfriend, he stops by Ellen s studio for some much needed meditation. Eventually, things turn sexual between them. With her husband out of town, the two begin a steamy affair that progresses into something more emotional. Travis is completely enamored by her, swiftly falling in love. For Ellen, the situation is more complicated. She still values her marriage and isn t willing to end it. All of that could change, though, when her husband finally uncovers the truth. Director Marc Meyers does a fantastic job keeping things gritty and natural, exploring forbidden love and its bitter consequences. E.F. Producers~Jody Girgenti, Marc Meyers Screenwriting~Marc Meyers Cinematography~ Ruben O Malley Editing~Jamie Kirkpatrick Principal Cast~Matt McGorry, Amy Hargreaves, Britne Oldford, Mark Blum, Bobby Moreno, Seth Barrish, Christine Campbell, Katie Paxton Print Source~Visit Films / info@visitfilms.com / visitfilms.com About the Director~Marc Meyers is a director from Brooklyn, New York. He began his career in sales and sponsorship for Variety magazine. His films have appeared on MSNBC and the Sundance Channel. Marc s wife, Jody Girgenti, works closely with him as his co-producer. Filmography~ Witnessing (2003), Approaching Union Square (2006), Harvest (2010) 34th CIFF, HOW HE FELL IN LOVE (2015) How Heavy This Hammer Directed by Kazik Radwanski CANADA minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 9:35 PM I Code HEAV31 2:20 PM I Code HEAV01 Life is sliding away from Erwin, a married, middle-aged father of two sons who s content to waste his days in front of a computer game or fall asleep during family outings. A closed book of a man, he s unwilling to discuss his laisse-faire tendencies when confronted by his patient wife. But while his dimming joie de vivre is the center of HOW HEAVY THIS HAMMER, directorscreenwriter Kazik Radwanski s sharp use of close-up angles in this character study invites you in to places where Erwin has long faded out. The few sparks of joy he does exude usually revolving around rugby, beers with his buddies, and childish pranks shed a glimmer of light on the man he could be. With a perspective as inescapable as the claustrophobia Erwin feels in his everyday life, the camera s fixation follows him through moving to his own apartment, stumbling through half-hearted dating, and experiencing his shifting relationship with his children. We re relentlessly tethered to him throughout and, in the midst of crisis, we can t help but feel a heart-wrenching compassion for a family trying their best to put the pieces back together. N.D. Producers~Dan Montgomery, Kazik Radwanski Screenwriting~Kazik Radwanski Cinematography~Nikolay Michaylov Editing~Ajla Odobasic Principal Cast~ Erwin Van Cotthem, Kate Ashley, Seth Kirsh, Andrew Latter Print Source~MDFF / info@mdff.ca / mdff.ca About the Director~Kazik Radwanski was born in Toronto in He studied filmmaking at Ryerson University and co-founded the production company MDFF. Filmography~ Tower (2012), HOW HEAVY THIS HAMMER (2015)

118 118 How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can t Change Directed by Josh Fox USA, AUSTRALIA, CHINA, ECUADOR, ICELAND, PERU, SAMOA, VANUATU, ZAMBIA minutes Sunday, April 3 Monday, April 4 11:10 AM I Code HOWT03 7:10 PM I Code HOWT04 Climate change is killing us. It s destroying our soil and ruining our landscape at an incredible pace. As humans, we are responsible for the damage that s being done. Ruled by greed, we ve polluted our air and water. And it s only going to get worse. Pretty grim, right? The very thought of it leaves many of us depressed and scared. We feel powerless, which only spurs apathy. Director Josh Fox felt this way, too. Until he was faceto-face with climate change. His battle against the gas industry was detailed in his 2010 film, Gasland. This time around, he turns the camera outward. The inspiring HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD follows other Davids across the world, battling evil Goliaths. His journey leads him to 12 different countries, spanning six continents. Along the way, he discovers that fighting these giant corporations is only part of the solution. In the end, it s our human spirit and love that s most essential. No matter how much destruction they inflict, the polluters will never be able to take those things away from us. (In English, Spanish, and Mandarin with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Deia Schlosberg, Josh Fox Cinematography~Josh Fox, Matthew Sanchez, Deis Schlosberg, Alex Tyson, Steve Liptay Editing~Annukka Lilja, Greg King Print Source~howtoletgomovie.com About the Director~Josh Fox is an Academy Award nominated filmmaker and environmental activist, born in Milanville, Pennsylvania. He studied theater at Columbia University. Yoko Ono awarded him the Lennon Ono Grant For Peace in Fox heads a New York City film and theater outfit called the International WOW Company. Filmography~ Memorial Day (2008), Gasland (2010), Gasland Part II (2013), HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD AND LOVE ALL THE THINGS CLIMATE CAN T CHANGE (2016) Media Partner: Hunky Dory Directed by Michael Curtis Johnson USA minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 7:30 PM I Code HUNK01 11:30 AM I Code HUNK02 Sunday, April 3 9:30 AM I Code HUNK03 Artists create; they don t destroy everything they touch. Or, so Sidney is told by his friend. But Sidney is an artist who wonders if destruction is the only true art. HUNKY DORY follows a week in the life of Sidney, a failed glam-rock star moonlighting as a drag queen, as he is left alone with his 11-year-old son (a splashing Edouard Holdener) after the boy s mother takes off. Seemingly unfazed by the distance between himself and stardom, Sidney (co-writer Tomas Pais) slowly begins to grapple with the reality of being a failure in one area of his life while simultaneously appreciating the most important aspect. When the consequences of his hard-rocking lifestyle come to a head, Sid has nothing left to lose and the world to gain, if only he can detach himself from the identity he s created. Heart-warming and fun while also tragically bittersweet, HUNKY DORY is an uplifting tale of a wannabe artist changing from his selfdestructive nature to becoming the man responsible for the only true thing he s ever created. T.W. Producers~Bernie Stern, Michael Curtis Johnson, Tomas Pais Screenwriting~ Michael Curtis Johnson, Tomas Pais Cinematography~Magela Crosignani Editing~Max Goldblatt Principal Cast~Tomas Pais, Edouard Holdener, Nora Rothman, Chad Borden, Peter Van Norden, Chad Hartigan Print Source~Homme Fatale Films / hommefatalefilms@gmail.com / hunkydorythefilm.com About the Director~Michael Curtis Johnson fell in love with filmmaking while taking a film appreciation class at Eastern Michigan University. He graduated from the directing program at the American Film Institute and has been making films and helping raise his daughters since. Filmography~HUNKY DORY (2016) Sponsored by: Community Partner: G2H2 Community Partners: Cleveland Vegan Society Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park

119 I FILM 119 I Am Sun Mu Directed by Adam Sjöberg USA, SOUTH KOREA, CHINA minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 8:40 PM I Code IAMS07 11:25 AM I Code IAMS08 Saturday, April 9 6:30 PM I Code IAMS09 At the Akron Art Museum (see page 55) I AM SUN MU introduces us to Sun Mu, a North Korean defector who originally escaped the country simply because he was starving, not to rebel against its extreme dictatorship. In fact, Sun Mu was championed by the government for his artistic skills, which they utilized to create propaganda posters. But even for a valued citizen, life in North Korea was rough. Food was scarce, and the constant hunger was crippling. It wasn t until he made it to China that he discovered the dire conditions back home were intentional. This shocking revelation led Sun Mu on a mission to use his art to protest the lies and atrocities committed by leaders like Kim Jong-il and Kim Jong-un. Now living with his family in South Korea, Sun Mu has to remain anonymous to avoid the danger of retaliation. When a Chinese art gallery offers him an exhibition, Sun Mu will come face-toface with his biggest fear. While he may be physically free of the shackles of North Korea, the evil forces there could overshadow his art and jeopardize his promising career. (In English, Chinese, and Korean with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Adam Sjöberg, Mariana Blanco, Jeanne Wehrenfennig, David Jacobson Cinematography~Adam Sjöberg, Daniel Smukalla, Ryan Wehner, Mariana Blanco Editing~Mariana Blanco Print Source~Required Reading Prod. / info@required-reading.co / required-reading.co About the Director~Adam Sjöberg is a photographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles who has traveled to over 40 countries covering conflict and natural disasters. His work has been featured in such outlets as BBC News, ESPN The Magazine, Paste, Wired, and the CBS Evening News. Filmography~ Danny from North Korea (2013), We All Might Make It (2013), Shake the Dust (2014), I AM SUN MU (2015) I Promise You Anarchy (Te prometo anarquía) Directed by Julio Hernández Cordón MEXICO, GERMANY minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 8:50 PM I Code PROM31 11:45 AM I Code PROM01 Miguel, a handsome skater from a middle-class family, and Johnny, a tattooed low-life who lives in an industrial container, are milkers minor Mexico City criminals who sell the blood of volunteers (whom they refer to as cows) on the black market. At the lucrative price of 3,000 pesos per blood bag, they skate around the city tracking down desperate working class citizens willing to donate. Miguel and Johnny also happen to be in love, despite the abundant ridicule they face from their fellow conspirators. Complicating their relationship, Adri, a spindly seductress, constantly threatens to steal Johnny from Miguel. When a major score of over 50 cows goes horribly awry, Johnny and Miguel have to navigate a landscape of cops and other criminals, even if it means sacrificing their fiery love affair. Julio Hernández Cordón s I PROMISE YOU ANARCHY is a dark and sexy thriller, an uncharacteristic love story packed with a slew of jarring plot twists. (In Spanish with subtitles) C.P. Producers~Maximiliano Cruz, Sandra Gómez, Julio Hernández Cordón Screenwriting~ Julio Hernández Cordón Cinematography~María Secco Editing~Mauricio Lenz Claure Principal Cast~Diego Calva Hernández, Eduardo Martínez Peña Print Source~The Film Collaborative / jeffrey@thefilmcollaborative.org / thefilmcollaborative.org About the Director~Julio Hernández Cordón was born in North Carolina in 1975 to a Mexican mother and Guatemalan father. He studied communication and journalism at University Rafael Landivar in Guatemala and then filmmaking at Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica in Mexico City. Filmography~ Gasolina (2008), Marimbas from Hell (2010), Hasta el Sol Tiene Manchas (2012), Polvo (2012), I PROMISE YOU ANARCHY (2015) Media Partner: Community Partners: MotivAsians for Cleveland SPACES

120 120 In Pursuit of Silence Directed by Patrick Shen USA minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 4:10 PM I Code INPU04 11:50 AM I Code INPU05 Wednesday, April 6 8:50 PM I Code INPU06 When avant-garde composer, John Cage, entered a sealed vacuum chamber in Boston, he waited a moment before noticing two sounds: one high and one low. He left the chamber to tell the technician of the malfunction. And the technician said, The higher sound is your nervous system, the lower sound is blood circulating through your veins. It was then Cage realized that every living entity is connected through sound. Patrick Shen s IN PURSUIT OF SILENCE utilizes archival footage of Cage to achieve a waking-dream meditation on what silence means, both when we choose to be silent and when we choose to immerse ourselves in silence. Shen compiles interviews with monastic scholars, a sound technician at Denali National Park, and a hitchhiker who has taken a vow of silence. This documentary will enlighten your understanding of the psychological opposition between sound and silence and provide a roadmap for more therapeutic hearing. C.P. Producers~Andrew Brumme, Brandon Vedder, Patrick Shen Cinematography~ Patrick Shen, Brandon Vedder Editing~Patrick Shen Print Source~Brandon Vedder / brandon@allcutupfilms.com / pursuitofsilence.com About the Director~Patrick Shen, born in 1975, is an American filmmaker and documentarian. His films have screened internationally to numerous awards. He founded and serves as CEO of his own production company, Transcendental Media. Filmography~ Flight from Death: The Quest for Immortality (2003), The Philosopher Kings (2009), La Source (2012), IN PURSUIT OF SILENCE (2015) Community Partners: Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area River s Edge In Search of Balance Directed by Adam Pfleghaar USA, ITALY, SOUTH KOREA minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 4:10 PM I Code INSE01 2:40 PM I Code INSE02 Sunday, April 3 8:15 PM I Code INSE03 Seven of the top ten causes of death in the U.S. are due to chronic illness with cancer and heart disease accounting for half of all deaths. Is it any wonder how it s gotten so bad when we as a species have moved further and further away from the natural world, replete with nutrients, life-saving organisms, and the very sources of a healthy life? Instead, we sustain ourselves on fast food, meat, and a litany of bad choices we are literally killing ourselves. The inspiring IN SEARCH OF BALANCE follows renowned physician, Dr. Daphne Miller, as she seeks answers on how we ve gone so far off track and how we can climb back to healthy living. The Earth is a complex web of organisms, all connected and able to support each branch of the tree of life, and humans are all part of that web. IN SEARCH OF BALANCE is about how we can use Earth to bring life to the planet. We re getting closer and closer to the brink. But thanks to the efforts of those who refuse to succumb to the disease of profits over health, a new revolution is making its way across the globe a revolution to reconnect us to the very thing that gives us life: each other. (In English, Italian, and Korean with subtitles) T.W. Producers~Jim Lee, Ken Lee Cinematography~Adam Pfleghaar, A. Todd Smith Editing~Matteo Marchisano-Adamo Print Source~Pioneer Cinema Institute / adam.pfleghaar@gmail.com / insearchofbalancemovie.com About the Director~A successful cinematographer, Adam Pfleghaar is a graduate of the Motion Picture Program at Wright State University. His documentaries have been invited to multiple acclaimed film festivals, including Sundance and Palm Springs. And he s won several awards for his work behind the scenes. He currently works as a director and cinematographer for the Pioneer Cinema Institute. Filmography~ Still I Strive (2012), IN SEARCH OF BALANCE (2016) Sponsored by: Community Partners: 2016 Donate Life Transplant Games Countryside Conservancy Wright State University Alumni Association

121 I FILM 121 Indian Point Directed by Ivy Meeropol USA minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 9:20 AM I Code INDN02 4:30 PM I Code INDN03 Monday, April 4 (w/filmforum) 11:40 AM I Code INDN04 Just 25 miles north of New York City is a nuclear power plant called Indian Point Energy Center. It was designed in the 1950s, shortly after President Dwight Eisenhower called for peaceful uses of nuclear power in his Atoms for Peace speech. It officially opened in Buchanan, New York in 1962, receiving the world s first permit for a power plant. The facility has been controversial in recent years, due to its lack of an evacuation plan, environmental concerns, and its proximity to a major city making it a possible target for terrorism. A heated debate over its safety hit a fever pitch in 2011, following the devastating meltdown at Japan s Fukushima plant. The potential health issues from radiation were initially downplayed, but the disaster later received the same risk rating from the International Atomic Energy Agency as Chernobyl. Fearing a similar situation in the U.S., a number of activists are calling for a shutdown of the Buchanan facility. Hear their impassioned pleas, as well as those who oppose its closure, in the eye-opening documentary, INDIAN POINT. E.F. Producer~Julie Goldman Cinematography~Daniel B. Gold Editing~Stephen Heffner Print Source~Motto Pictures / info@mottopictures.com / mottopictures.com About the Director~Based in New York, Ivy Meeropol is a producer and director for television and film. Her work has appeared on CNN, The Sundance Channel, and HBO. She s also worked as a journalist, having articles published in Paper, The New York Times, and Premiere. Meeropol spent five years as a speechwriter for U.S. Congressman Harry Johnston. Filmography~ Heir to an Execution (2004), INDIAN POINT (2015) The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith Directed by Sara Fishko USA minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 11:25 AM I Code JAZZ02 5:00 PM I Code JAZZ03 Once upon a time in New York City, in a dilapidated loft with no heat on 6th St., a magical space appeared. It started with a musician and soon became the place to gather, crash, get high, and jam. In 1957 W. Eugene Smith, a nationally acclaimed photojournalist for Life Magazine, moved to the floor below. He became obsessed with the music and the performers, even boring holes in his ceiling to plant microphones to record the jams. For many years into the 60s, he amassed thousands of extraordinary images, as well as taped conversations and sessions with some of the most famous artists in the jazz world, including Thelonius Monk and Zoot Sims. The range of these documents is staggering. THE JAZZ LOFT ACCORDING TO W. EUGENE SMITH mines the rich vein of this mostly unknown material to create a narrative not just of the times, but of the tortured artist who created it. This fascinating and cultural audio-visual legacy is now here for all to treasure. C.R. Producers~Sara Fishko, Calvin Skaggs Cinematography~Tom Hurwitz Editing~ Jonathan J. Johnson Print Source~WNYC / jchao@wnyc.org / wnyc.org/jazzloftthemovie About the Director~Sara Fishko is an editor, producer, and director. She is Executive Producer and Host of WNYC s Fishko Files. Her pieces can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She won the 1999 CINE Award for sound editing. Filmography~THE JAZZ LOFT ACCORDING TO W. EUGENE SMITH (2015) Sponsored by: Community Partners: Cleveland Print Room ICA Art Conservation

122 122 Jim Brown s Amer-I-Can Dream Directed by Aurora Ferlin USA minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 4:00 PM I Code JIMB01 2:15 PM I Code JIMB02 Most people know Jim Brown as the former star fullback for the Cleveland Browns. From 1957 to 1965, he broke records as an MVP leading the team to a championship win in In 1971 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. There are also those who may know him from his acting career, where he landed roles alongside Burt Reynolds, Raquel Welch, and Keenan Ivory Wayans who was his co-star in the parody, I m Gonna Git You Sucka. Some may even recognize the name from his publicized troubles with the law. But beyond all that, Brown is also a dedicated activist against gang violence. His passion for this, and the success he s found in battling it, may leave a legacy far more substantial than any of his many accomplishments in sports and entertainment. Through his Amer-I-Can program, Brown tackles the issue from the frontlines in Los Angeles and Cleveland. Aurora Ferlin s absorbing documentary, JIM BROWN S AMER-I-CAN DREAM, is a revealing look at Brown a man known for being in the spotlight but now saving lives behind-the-scenes. E.F. Producers~Aurora Ferlin, Monique Brown Cinematography~Keith Cardwell Editing~Aurora Ferlin Print Source~Aurora Ferlin / Ferlinfilmworks@gmail.com / JimBrownsAmericanDream.com About the Director~Aurora Ferlin is a Belgian and Rwandan director and actress based in Los Angeles, California. She has also worked as an editor in film and television, and on commercials and music videos. Filmography~JIM BROWN S AMER-I-CAN DREAM (2016) Sponsored by: Media Partner: Kafka s The Burrow (Kafkas Der Bau) Directed by Jochen Alexander Freydank GERMANY minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 2:05 PM I Code KAFK31 9:30 PM I Code KAFK01 Franz lives in a high security, prison-like apartment complex with his wife and children. Franz senses threats gathering against him, threats that are mounting and that even his manic additional security measures may not deter. What are these dangers amassing about him? Who is behind them? Who has installed these surveillance cameras? And what is this door found behind peeling wallpaper? Franz retreats to the deepest part of his apartment, an area he calls The Burrow, which is the only place he feels safe. Here he plots and theorizes, filming his own record of events. As his fears mount, the very building around him begins decaying and strange people start prowling about. Is the real world unraveling and closing in for the kill, or is it his own mind? Based on an unfinished story by Franz Kafka, KAFKA S THE BURROW brilliantly creates a visual and cerebral atmosphere of dread and isolation. Using Kafka s own words as narration, this is an enthralling nightmare of paranoia, societal decay, and murder. (In German with subtitles) C.R. Producer~Jochen Alexander Freydank Screenwriting~Jochen Alexander Freydank Cinematography~Ergon Werdin Editing~Philipp Schmitt Principal Cast~Axel Prahl, Kristina Klebe, Josef Hader Print Source~Beta Cinema GmbH / cosima.finkbeiner@betacinema.com / betacinema.com/en/ About the Director~Jochen Alexander Freydank was born in 1967 in Berlin, Germany. He is a writer, producer, editor, and director who has worked in both television and film. His short film, Toyland, won the 2009 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, as well as the Audience Award for Best Short Film at the 33rd CIFF. Filmography~KAFKA S THE BURROW (2015) Community Partners: Cleveland Leadership Center Foundation Center Midwest

123 I FILM 123 King Jack Directed by Felix Thompson USA minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 7:20 PM I Code KING07 2:35 PM I Code KING08 Saturday, April 9 2:00 PM I Code KING09 6:15 PM I Code JACK09 At The Nightlight (see page 55) In the canon of coming-of-age films wherein young men from the forgotten pockets of society must learn to blaze their own trails out of squalor, there is very little room for more members though many have tried. It may be time for the likes of The Outsiders, Stand By Me, and Good Will Hunting to make room for director Felix Thompson s triumphant KING JACK. Jack (a pitch-perfect performance by Charlie Plummer) is a 15-year-old left to his own devices, beaten by older townie kids, and chasing a girl who s no good for him. But, when his younger cousin comes to stay for the weekend, Jack is saddled with entertaining the little guy, and the myriad of troubles for Jack don t seem too keen in letting up just because he has company. Trying to balance being a guardian for his cousin with being on the lookout for the usual band of bullies, Jack not-sosuccessfully treads the waters of the weekend, and soon both he and his cousin pay the price. KING JACK is a searing look at the troubles that follow a jester searching for his crooked crown. T.W. Producers~Gabrielle Nadig, Dominic Buchanan Screenwriting~Felix Thompson Cinematography~Brandon Roots Editing~Paul Penczner Principal Cast~Charlie Plummer, Cory Nichols, Danny Flaherty, Christian Madsen Print Source~Well Go USA / festivals@wellgousa.com / wellgousa.com About the Director~Felix Thompson is a graduate of NYU s Tisch School of the Arts and the Royal Holloway University of London, where he earned his M.A. in Screenwriting. Filmography~KING JACK (2015) Kings, Queens & In-Betweens Directed by Gabrielle C. Burton USA minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 9:15 PM I Code QUEE02 11:15 AM I Code QUEE03 (w/filmforum) Welcome to the Crown Jewel of Drag in the Midwest: Columbus, Ohio. Who knew? Everybody will after watching this fab documentary, filmed entirely in our fantastic Gay Snow-Bubble in the middle of Ohio. Gender is the New Frontier, and here are the pioneers who are defining, redrawing, and crossing those borders. Working within a supportive and nurturing community of artists and activists, this group of men, women, undecideds, and don t-label-me s are putting it all onstage for the empowerment and entertainment of all communities. They fight ignorance and prejudice, both within and without the LGBTQ community, with make-up, defiance, and the pleasures (and pain) of duct tape. Call them what you will (and they do not give a damn what that is), they are two things for certain: they are Strong and they are Fabulous. KINGS, QUEENS & IN-BETWEENS will introduce you to your new heroes. So grab your Viking Hats, push-up bras, Day-Glo wigs, or repurposed Browns jerseys and join the party. You know you want to. C.R. Producers~Charity Burton, Gabrielle C. Burton, Jennifer Burton, Maria Burton, Ursula Burton Editing~Gabrielle C. Burton, Anita Kwan, Mike Yearling Print Source~Five Sisters Productions / sister@fivesistersproductions.com / fivesisters.com About the Director~Gabrielle C. Burton grew up in Buffalo, NY. She is an actress, writer, and director who helms Five Sisters Productions. A graduate of Harvard/ Radcliffe, in 2013 she received the Ohio Arts Council s Artist of Excellence Award and the Thomas A. Wilhelmus Award for Best Non-Fiction. Filmography~ Manna From Heaven (2002), KINGS, QUEENS & IN-BETWEENS (2016) Sponsored by: Community Partners: Equality Toledo LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland

124 124 Krisha Directed by Trey Edward Shults USA minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 1:45 PM I Code KRIS05 8:40 PM I Code KRIS06 KRISHA, a pill-popping, booze-swilling hippie, has lived her life as the black sheep. After a decade of battling her inner demons, she returns home for Thanksgiving following years of estrangement. The mysterious arrival brings tension to an otherwise familiar holiday gathering that swells as each layer of the past is slowly unraveled. Soon, family secrets are unearthed, lies are revealed, and trust is broken. You are heartbreak incarnate, lady; you are a leaver, her brother-in-law snarls. Writerdirector Trey Edward Shults shot the film almost entirely in his parents Texas home and cast his aunt, mother, grandma, and himself as members of the family. Much like Krisha s own swirling perspective, the intriguing ensemble and interspersed home videos only serve to further blur the already disorienting boundaries of reality. A character study of the most intense degree, KRISHA is a dizzying, captivating portrait of addiction that challenges the boundaries of compassion. N.D. Producers~Trey Edward Shults, Justin R. Chan, Chase Jollet, Wilson Smith Screenwriting~Trey Edward Shults Cinematography~Drew Daniels Editing~ Trey Edward Shults Principal Cast~Krisha Fairchild, Robyn Fairchild, Bill Wise, Trey Edward Shults, Chris Doubek, Olivia Grace Applegate, Alex Dobrenko, Chase Joliet Print Source~A24 / lisa@a24films.com / krishamovie.com About the Director~Trey Edward Shults was born in 1988 in Houston, Texas. He is a writer and director who studied at the University of Texas. His feature film debut, KRISHA, won the SXSW Audience Award and Grand Jury Award for a Feature Narrative. Filmography~KRISHA (2015) La La La at Rock Bottom (Misono Universe) Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita JAPAN minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 8:55 PM I Code LALA01 11:45 AM I Code LALA02 Fresh out of prison, Shigeo is minding his own business when a van pulls up and snatches him. A group of strange men beat him senseless and leave him in the street, bloodied and bruised. When he comes to, he can t remember anything, including his own identity. A young woman named Kasumi finds him and takes him in. She puts him to work at her shop, nicknaming him Pooch. Kasumi also manages a band, whose members are preparing for an important gig. After their lead singer is injured, she discovers Pooch has a pretty impressive set of pipes. Singing jars his memory, allowing him to remember bits and pieces of his former life. The details are still fuzzy, though, until an old acquaintance sees a flyer for Pooch s concert. This leads to unpleasant revelations and the realization that Pooch s past may have been better kept a mystery (sometimes, the clean slate of amnesia can be a gift). Can the ghosts of his past unravel the new person he s become? In LA LA LA AT ROCK BOTTOM, ignorance may indeed be bliss. (In Japanese with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Kazuteru Harafuji, Tsuyoshi Matsushita, Shinji Ogawa, Hiroyuki Negishi Screenwriting~Tomoe Kanno Cinematography~Futa Takagi Editing~Takashi Satoh Principal Cast~Subaru Shibutani, Fumi Nikaido Print Source~ Misono Universe Film Partners / intl@gaga.co.jp / gaga.co.jp About the Director~Nobuhiro Yamashita was born in 1976 in Aichi, Japan. He studied at the Osaka University of Arts. In 2000 his student film, Hazy Life, won the Off Theatre Competition Grand Prize at the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival. Filmography~ Hazy Life (1999), No One s Ark (2003), Ramblers (2003), Cream Lemon (2004), Linda Linda Linda (2005), Ten Nights Of Dreams (2006), That Matsugane Potshot Affair (2006), A Gentle Breeze In The Village (2007), The Drudgery Train (2012), Tamako In Moratorium (2013), LA LA LA AT ROCK BOTTOM (2015) Community Partner: Cleveland Asian Festival

125 I FILM 125 Lace Crater Directed by Harrison Atkins USA minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 9:35 PM I Code LACE08 2:50 PM I Code LACE09 Escaping the stress and bustle of the city for the weekend, Ruth accompanies her friends to an expansive vacation home in the Hamptons. As they re divvying up sleeping arrangements for the night, Ruth picks the guesthouse a quaint cottage with a sweeping view of the Atlantic Ocean. Retiring from a wild night involving drugs and a hot tub, she finds someone (or is it something) in her room a burlap-clad apparition that appears to be a little self-conscious. After their nocturnal encounter, Ruth s life resumes. But she finds herself plagued by a number of inexplicable side effects: she wakes up drenched in heavy slime, her skin peels off like plastic wrap, and she vomits black liquid uncontrollably. Ruth s doctor is stumped, but he suspects her condition has been sexually transmitted. Harrison Atkins whip-sharp debut feature is bone-chilling and devilishly funny at the same time. Featuring the freakiest ghost-human sex scene in motion picture history, LACE CRATER will leave you clamoring for a hot shower. C.P. Producers~Lawrence Dai, Adam Kritzer, Joe Swanberg Screenwriting~Harrison Atkins Cinematography~Gideon de Villiers Editing~Harrison Atkins Principal Cast~ Lindsay Burdge, Peter Vack, Jennifer Kim, Andrew Ryder, Chase Williamson, Keith Poulson, Joe Swanberg Print Source~Visit Films / info@visitfilms.com / visitfilms.com About the Director~Harrison Atkins was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is a cinematographer and director, currently based in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Northwestern University and has made a number of acclaimed short films. Filmography~LACE CRATER (2015) Landfill Harmonic Directed by Brad Allgood, Graham Townsley USA, PARAGUAY, NORWAY, BRAZIL minutes Sunday, April 3 Monday, April 4 12:00 Noon I Code LAND03 6:20 PM I Code LAND04 The people of Catuera, Paraguay are surrounded by trash. The small town of 2,500 includes a dump that recieves 1,500 tons of solid waste a day; the biggest in South America. The residents rely on it for income, collecting and selling items that can be recycled. Some of the most dangerous and unsanitary tasks are performed by children. LANDFILL HARMONIC documents the unique story of Favio Chavez, an ecological technician who started teaching free music lessons to the kids living there. As the classes filled up, he discovered there weren t enough instruments. He collaborated with a garbage picker whose passion for woodworking led to a creative solution. They transformed old scraps of metal, wood, and random junk into cellos, violins, and drums. Dubbed the Recycled Orchestra, the kids gained global attention for their unconventional tools. Their noteriety helped to inform the world of the unpleasant conditions back home. Music also gave them opportunites they never imagined, spreading hope through their community. This beautiful film shines a spotlight on a town no longer defined by the dump in their backyard, but rather by their ingenuity and inspiring talent. (In Spanish with subtitles) E.F. Producer~Juliana Penaranda-Loftus Cinematography~Neil Barrett, Timothy Fabrizio, Brad Allgood Editing~Brad Allgood Print Source~The Film Collaborative / jeffrey@thefilmcollaborative.org / thefilmcollaborative.org About the Directors~Brad Allgood is an award-winning documentary filmmaker from Los Angeles, California. In addition to film, he s worked in television for Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and PBS. Graham Townsley is an Emmy-award winning filmmaker and anthropologist from Washington, D.C. He runs a production company called Shining Red, which he founded in Collaborative Filmography~ LANDFILL HARMONIC (2015) This film is presented with the generous support of TED and SUSAN. Community Partners: The Music Settlement Young Latino Network

126 126 L attesa Directed by Piero Messina ITALY, FRANCE minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 7:00 PM I Code LATT04 11:45 AM I Code LATT05 Possession and control drive the precarious relationship between two women in L ATTESA. Inside an enormous villa in the mountains of eastern Sicily, Anna (Juliette Binoche) is welling over with grief after the loss of her son, Giuseppe. His French girlfriend, Jeanne, arrives on the scene apparently oblivious to the recent tragic events. She has not heard from Giuseppe for days and leaves a barrage of voic s on his phone wondering where he is. The backdrop is beautiful. The villa is cold and foreboding. Anna and Jeanne are meeting for the first time, and Anna cannot bring herself to tell Jeanne the truth. So they wait. Jeanne thinks she is waiting to reunite with her lover. Anna thinks she is somehow keeping Giuseppe alive by not speaking of his death. Piero Messina s drama is contemplative and quiet as the waiting game plays out between matriarch and ingénue. It s Easter weekend and, as Leonard Cohen sings Waiting for the Miracle, Anna hopes for a different kind of resurrection. (In Italian and French with subtitles) C.O. Producers~Carlotta Calori, Francesca Cima, Fabio Conversi, Nicola Giuliano, Jérôme Seydoux Screenwriting~Giacomo Bendotti, Ilaria Macchia, Andrea Paolo Massara, Piero Messina Cinematography~Francesco Di Giacomo Editing~Paola Freddi Principal Cast~Juliette Binoche, Lou De Laâge, Giorgio Colangeli Print Source~Oscilloscope Laboratories / info@oscilloscope.net / oscilloscope.net About the Director~Piero Messina was born in Sicily in He has directed several short films and worked as an assistant director for Paolo Sorrentino on the Oscar -winning The Great Beauty. Filmography~L ATTESA (2015) This film is presented in loving memory of CHARLES T. (CHUCK) CARLSTROM, economist, poet, devoted CIFF patron, photographer, and lover of life. Left on Purpose Directed by Justin Schein USA minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 4:15 PM I Code LEFT05 9:20 PM I Code LEFT06 Did the disintegration of the movement lead to their instability, or did the movement attract leaders who were unstable? asks filmmaker Justin Schein. Since the height of the counterculture movement in the late 60s, radical antiwar activists Abbie Hoffman, Phil Ochs, and Tom Forcade have committed suicide. Among their equally troubled but surviving peers is the subject of Schein s documentary LEFT ON PURPOSE: Mayer Vishner. An original member of the absurdist protest group the Yippies, Vishner was less visible in the media than his contemporaries, but no less important to the workings of their cause. Fascinated by Vishner s contributions, Schein sets out to tell Vishner s story with few expectations. For four years, Schein follows Vishner s day-to-day life, interviews friends and family, and unearths a treasure trove of counterculture memorabilia in Vishner s dilapidated Greenwich Village apartment. But as alcoholism and severe depression consume the perpetual protestor, Schein is forced to consider a person s right to free will and the ethics of his role as a documentarian. E.B. Producer~Eden Wurmfeld Cinematography~Justin Schein Editing~David Mehlman Print Source~Eden Wurmfeld Films / edenwurmfeld@me.com About the Director~Director-cinematographer Justin Schein earned an M.F.A. in Documentary Film and Video Production from Stanford University. In 1998 he co-launched the production company Shadowbox Films. LEFT ON PURPOSE earned Audience Awards at both DOC NYC and the Woodstock Film Festival. Filmography~ No Impact Man: The Documentary (2009), LEFT ON PURPOSE (2015) Community Partner: ACLU of Ohio Media Partner: Community Partners: Consolato d Italia Detroit Consolato On. d Italia Cleveland

127 I FILM 127 A Light Beneath Their Feet Directed by Valerie Weiss USA minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 9:15 AM I Code LIGH31 6:20 PM I Code LIGH01 Saturday, April 2 2:20 PM I Code LIGH02 Orange Is The New Black s Taryn Manning stars alongside upand-comer, Madison Davenport, in this completely raw look at the challenging balance between caring for a sick loved one and finding your own independence. Davenport plays Beth, an introverted teen trying to decide where to go to college. Her single mother (Manning) suffers from bi-polar disorder and is barely able to take care of herself. When she misses her meds, it s an intense scene. Beth s parents split when she was young, her father unable to handle his wife s manic outbursts. The divorce left Beth with the difficult responsibility of caring for her mom, causing her to miss out on a normal childhood. Her mother s well-being weighs heavily on her college plans; she wants to study afar, but knows it means leaving her mom alone. A LIGHT BENEATH YOUR FEET doesn t demonize mental disorders as Manning s excellent portrayal is carried out with grace, contrasting her character s beautiful soul in balance with the ugliness of her disease. Manning and Davenport s chemistry is truly authentic; the delicate but fiercely loyal relationship between their characters will melt your heart. E.F. Producers~Jeffrey Loeb, Robert Johnson Screenwriting~Moira McMahon Leeper Cinematography~Jeffrey Waldron Editing~Amanda Griffin Principal Cast~Taryn Manning, Madison Davenport, Maddie Hasson, Kurt Fuller, Kali Hawk, Carter Jenkins, Nora Dunn Print Source~PhD Productions / Jeffrey.M.Loeb.99@gmail.com / facebook.com/alightbeneaththeirfeet/ About the Director~Originally from Philadelphia, Valerie Weiss is a filmmaker and scientist who holds a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Harvard University. Weiss began her directing career at Princeton where she directed five plays. At Princeton she split her time between majoring in Molecular Biology and earning a Certificate in Theater and Dance. Filmography~ Losing Control (2011), A LIGHT BENEATH THEIR FEET (2016) Little Gangster (De Boskampi s) Directed by Arne Toonen NETHERLANDS minutes Friday, April 8 Sunday, April 10 5:00 PM I Code LITT08 7:05 PM I Code LITT10 Saturday, April 9 1:45 PM I Code LITT09 At the Akron Art Museum (see page 55) The perfect father can intimidate people, drive super fast cars, and be a hit with the ladies. Rikkie Boskamp s dad is not that. In fact, Rik s dad is quite the opposite of all that. But not anymore. Tired of being constantly bullied at school, Rik sees an opportunity for a new life when his dad accepts a promotion to a new town. While Dad s out doing nerd things, Rik gets inspiration from a mob flick and decides it s time he and his dad become the Boskampi family: Italian Mafiosos who are about to own this new town. Rik s ruse really takes off as the whole town is making way for the Boskampi s. But when their past catches up to them, it s time for Rik to either face the music or swim with the fishes. LITTLE GANGSTER is the hilarious local kid makes bad mob film with swag we ve all been waiting for. With nods to the original Scarface, James Dean, and pretty much every child s perception of cool dudes, LITTLE GANGSTER will charm you and take your lunch money. (In English and Dutch with subtitles) T.W. Producers~Dave Schram, Maarten Kvit Screenwriting~Lotte Tabbers Cinematography~ Rutger Storm Editing~Marc Bechtold, Brian Ent Principal Cast~Thor Braun, Henry van Loon, Meral Polat, René van t Hof, Rick Lens, Thijn Brobbel Print Source~Shooting Star Filmcompany / matthijs@shootingstar.nl / shootingstar.nl About the Director~Arne Toonen was born in 1975 in Boxmeer, Netherlands. He is a director, artist, and producer who co-founded Hazzah Pictures an independent film production company specializing in documentaries, features, and short films. His films have been audience favorites in Hamburg, the Netherlands, and Austin. Filmography~ Dik Trom (2010), Black Out (2012), Guilty Movie (2012), LITTLE GANGSTER (2015) Media Partner:

128 128 Liza the Fox-Fairy (Liza A Rókatündér) Directed by Károly Ujj Mészáros HUNGARY minutes Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 12:00 Noon I Code LIZA09 7:15 PM I Code LIZA10 All Liza wants is to find the man of her dreams in a burger shop just like she read would happen in her favorite romance novel. A 30-year-old home-care nurse for a hawkish bedridden woman in Hungary, the mousy Liza has spent her life largely in solitude except for her one and only friend: the ghost of a dead Japanese pop star named Tomy Tani. When she finally travels out to the local diner in hopes of meeting the suitor of her dreams, Tomy s jealousy spawns a sinister sabotage plan. Through director Károly Ujj Mészáros s bold, vibrant world, Liza navigates the normal clumsiness of romance with a hilariously offbeat menagerie of curious men. Except normal for Liza means anyone who shows her a spark of desire drops dead. As she begins to discover she s been turned into a fox-fairy, the peculiar trail of brutal deaths inexplicably surrounding her puts her in the middle of a police investigation led by the increasingly smitten Sergeant Zoltan. Can he crack the case of Liza s curse in this dark comedy, or will her every Prince Charming meet a bloody demise in LIZA THE FOX-FAIRY? (In Hungarian and Japanese with subtitles) N.D. Producer~István Major Screenwriting~Bálint Hegedűs, Károly Ujj Mészáros Cinematography~Péter Szatmári Editing~Judit Czakó Principal Cast~Mónika Balsai, Szabolcs Bede-Fazekas, David Sakurai, Piroska Molnár, Zoltán Schmied Print Source~Magyar Filmunió-Hungarian National Film Fund / kati.vajda@filmunio.hu / filmunio.hu About the Director~Károly Ujj Mészáros is a Hungarian writer and director who holds a degree in Economics. He has directed ten short films over the last decade. He has also shot over 200 commercials and created a theater play. Filmography~ LIZA THE FOX-FAIRY (2015) Community Partners: Heights Arts Hungarian Cultural Garden of Cleveland Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World Directed by Werner Herzog USA minutes Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 11:25 AM I Code LOAN09 4:10 PM I Code LOAN10 On October 29, 1969, the first message was sent between two computers. One crashed after two letters, so the message was Lo. And the internet was born. LO AND BEHOLD, REVERIES OF THE CONNECTED WORLD is master filmmaker Werner Herzog s profound, playful, and fascinating investigation into the evolution of the internet and the incalculable effects it has had. More importantly, it questions the unfathomable effects it will have on our futures. Divided into provocative chapters, this adventurous documentary approaches the global grip of the net from a variety of unique viewpoints. From video gamers helping design molecules that may lead to cures for cancer and AIDS, to internet addicts and lives destroyed by a single post or Tweet. Here is the glorious possibility of overcoming some of mankind s deadliest obstacles, as well as catastrophic world wars fought from keyboards. Whether the internet has enriched or diminished your life, LO AND BEHOLD is a brain-expanding trip. Smartphones off during the film. Some may leave them off forever. C.R. Producers~Werner Herzog, Rubert Maconick Cinematography~Peter Zeitlinger Editing~Marco Capalbo Print Source~Magnolia Pictures / DMcCarthy@magpictures.com / magpictures.com About the Director~Werner Herzog is one of the most celebrated directors in world cinema. Born in 1942 in Munich, Germany, Herzog has spent his life studying literature, film, history, theater, and opera. And he isn t close to being done. In addition to winning countless awards and recognitions, he is the only film director ever to have made a film on every continent. Filmography~ Even Dwarfs Started Small (1970), Fata Morgana (1971), Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974) 1st CIFF, Stroszek (1977) 2nd CIFF, Woyzeck (1979), Fitzcarraldo (1982), Cobra Verde (1987), My Best Friend (1999), Grizzly Man (2005), Rescue Dawn (2006), Into the Abyss (2011), LO AND BEHOLD, REVERIES OF THE CONNECTED WORLD (2015)

129 I FILM 129 Long Way North (Tout en Haut du Monde) Directed by Rémi Chayé FRANCE, DENMARK minutes Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 4:10 PM I Code LONG09 1:35 PM I Code LONG10 Journey to the frozen Arctic in Rémi Chayé s captivating animated adventure LONG WAY NORTH. In late-19th century Russia, 15-year-old Sasha is the daughter of an aristocrat. Bored with the conventions of high society and her parents tradition-bound expectations for her, Sasha is much more interested in the dangerous escapades of her renowned explorer grandfather, Oloukine. But when Oloukine and one of the Czar s prized ships, the Davai, disappear during an expedition to the North Pole, Sasha s family falls into disfavor. She runs away from home and embarks on an impossible quest, hopping aboard a ship headed north in hopes of both restoring her family s honor and finding the Davai. Like pages from a children s picture book, Chayé s old-fashioned looking 2D animation has a less-is-more effect that beautifully illustrates the bold steps of a brave girl. C.O. Producers~Ron Dyens, Claus Toksvig Kjaer, Henri Magalon Screenwriting~Patricia Valeix, Claire Paolett Animation Director~Slaven Reese Editing~Benjamin Massoubre Voices~Chloé Dunn, Vivienne Vermes, Peter Hudson, Anthony Hickling, Tom Perkins Print Source~Shout Factory / shoutfactory.com About the Director~Rémi Chayé is a director at Sacrebleu Productions in Paris. He has worked as a graphic designer and storyboard artist on such films as The Painting and the Oscar -nominated The Secret of Kells. Filmography~LONG WAY NORTH (2015) Looking for Grace Directed by Sue Brooks AUSTRALIA minutes Thursday, March 31 Saturday, April 2 1:45 PM I Code LOOK31 7:20 PM I Code LOOK02 After Grace steals the contents of her father s safe, she sets off a series of events that are far-reaching in their scope and final in their results. LOOKING FOR GRACE is a family tale told in non-linear narrative, which supports its themes of the casualness of destiny. While we get a glimpse of Grace s exploits as a runaway, including a run-in with the boy who steals her bags, we are also shown how her parents lives may have led to the teenager s transgressions. In searching for their child, Dan (Richard Roxburgh) and Denise (the flawless Radha Mitchell) confront what s missing in their own suburban marriage providing perspective into lives that should be filled with structure, but instead are speckled with misdeed. At times introspective, LOOKING FOR GRACE also provides spectacular humor in the moments that dare to reach beyond the mundane. Beautifully shot with engaging performances, LOOKING FOR GRACE is a rare film that allows itself to branch out without straying too far from home. T.W. Producers~Lizzette Atkins, Sue Taylor, Alison Tilson Screenwriting~Sue Brooks Cinematography~Katie Milwright Editing~Peter Carrodus Principal Cast~ Richard Roxburgh, Radha Mitchell, Odessa Young, Terry Norris, Harry Richardson Print Source~Fortissimo Films / info@fortissimo.nl / fortissimofilms.com About the Director~Sue Brooks was born in Pyramid Hill, Victoria, Australia and studied at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. She has directed numerous television series and shorts. Filmography~ Road To Nhill (1997), Japanese Story (2003), Subdivision (2009), LOOKING FOR GRACE (2015) Community Partner: Center for Arts-Inspired Learning

130 130 Louder Than Bombs Directed by Joachim Trier NORWAY, FRANCE, DENMARK minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 7:10 PM I Code LOUD01 2:00 PM I Code LOUD02 Gene Reed (Gabriel Byrne) is an aging high-school teacher who, while grappling with the sudden death of his photojournalist wife Isabelle (Isabelle Huppert), is also experiencing difficulties connecting with his youngest son Conrad (Devin Druid), a painfully shy loner who finds his only outlet on the internet. When Jonah (Jesse Eisenberg), Gene s wunderkind eldest son a promising young academic who has become an insufferably moralizing pedant returns to the family home almost immediately after the birth of his first child, Gene seizes upon the opportunity to try and mend the rifts in the familial fabric. This last-chance bid for reconciliation is made all the more urgent by an upcoming, posthumous exhibition of Isabelle s work, which may lead to a public revelation of some of the Reeds darker secrets. Director Joachim Trier displays a truly novelistic sense of character and detail as he probes the fault lines of this singularly unhappy clan, and he also mines sly comedy from the generational gap between Gene and his sons. Powerful, memorable, and psychologically acute, LOUDER THAN BOMBS is both a lament for what has been lost and an affirmation of what remains. Toronto International Film Festival Producers~Thomas Robsahm, Joshua Astrachan, Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa, Marc Turtletaub, Alexandre Mallet-Guy Screenwriting~Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier Cinematography~Jakob Ihre Editing~Olivier Bugge Coutté Principal Cast~Gabriel Byrne, Jesse Eisenberg, Devin Druid, Isabelle Huppert, Amy Ryan, David Strathairn Print Source~The Orchard / theorchard.com About the Director~Joachim Trier, born in 1974, is an internationally celebrated director and screenwriter. His critically acclaimed feature films Reprise and Oslo, August 31st, both co-written with Eskil Vogt, have won awards at international film festivals such as Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Karlovy Vary, Gothenburg, Milan, and Istanbul. Trier was named one of 20 Directors to Watch by the New York Times in Filmography~ Reprise (2006) 31st CIFF, Oslo, August 31st (2011), LOUDER THAN BOMBS (2015) Love Is All You Need? Directed by K. Rocco Shields USA minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 4:00 PM I Code NEED07 8:30 PM I Code NEED08 What if the social norms of our world were turned upside down the acceptable ideas about gender and sexuality completely reversed? This is the premise of K. Rocco Shields film, LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED? It takes place in a small town high school, where girls play football and boys do arts and crafts; homosexuals make up the majority, while heterosexuals are persecuted. The hometown heroine is star quarterback, Jude, who s dating social butterfly, Kelly. When Jude falls for a boy named Ryan, the two struggle to keep it a secret. Kelly later discovers their affair and, in a fit of anger, spreads the news to the entire school. What ensues is a barrage of bullying that takes a violent turn. Simultaneously, Shields tells the story of an even younger girl named Emily, whose crush on a boy has brought intense ridicule from her vile classmates. The physical and emotional toll it takes on her leads the film to a brutally dark twist. Brilliantly flipping the script makes Shields message incredibly effective. By challenging our perceptions of what is normal, the absurdity of intolerance becomes even clearer. E.F. Producer~Michael J. Zampino Screenwriting~K. Rocco Shields, David Tillman Cinematography~Sandra Valde-Hansen Editing~Peggy Eghbalian Principal Cast~ Briana Evigan, Tyler Blackburn, Emily Osment, Jeremy Sisto, Elisabeth Rohm Print Source~Genius Produced / info@geniusproduced.com / loveisallyouneedthemovie.com About the Director~K. Rocco Shields is a filmmaker from Los Angeles, California. She has been most active in the industry as a script supervisor, having worked on films and television shows with such directors as J.J. Abrams and Gore Verbinksi. Shields runs the Burbank production company, Genius Pictures. Filmography~ LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED? (2015) Community Partner: Cleveland Mediation Center

131 I FILM 131 The Lovers and the Despot Directed by Robert Cannan, Ross Adams UNITED KINGDOM minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 11:40 AM I Code DESP06 9:30 PM I Code DESP07 Kidnapping, power-mad tyrants, glamorous film stars, exotic international spies, imprisoned lovers this is the stuff from which epic and adrenalin-fueled thrillers are made. Except this one is real. Famed South Korean director, Shin Sang-ok, and his ex-wife and South Korea s most revered film actress, Choi Eun-hee, were kidnapped by North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il. Kim was desperate to raise the international esteem of his country s cinema, so he invited the two to make films there. The captive lovers knew their very lives depended on cooperating with Kim s plans. While trying to survive and find the means of escape, their estranged relationship healed. You just can t make these things up. Using a brilliant mixture of tape recordings, photographs, authentic propaganda footage, and clips from Shin s films to wittily illustrate the narrative, THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT is a documentary unlike any other, with life imitating art imitating life. Plots this weird, world leaders this insane, love this sweeping, and international espionage this twisted can only exist in real life. (In English, Korean, and Japanese with subtitles) C.R. Producer~Natasha Dack Ojumu Editing~Jim Hession Print Source~Magnolia Pictures / dmccarthy@magpictures.com / magpictures.com About the Directors~Ross Adams has directed and edited music videos and art installations, and is a highly regarded photographer and actor. Robert Cannan is a writer, producer, and director. Collaborative Filmography~THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT (2015) Ma Ma Directed by Julio Medem SPAIN, FRANCE minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 7:15 PM I Code MAMA31 1:45 PM I Code MAMA01 Penélope Cruz delivers one of her best and most heartfelt performances in this emotional drama about a woman confronting illness, the end of her marriage, and the future of her family. Cruz stars as Magda, a Madrid woman who has recently been laid off from her teaching job, and whose college professor husband has run off with one of his students. As she struggles to raise her young, soccer-crazed son, Dani, she learns she has bigger problems: a diagnosis of breast cancer. As she begins arduous chemotherapy, she befriends a grieving man named Arturo (Luis Tosar), whose wife and daughter were in a terrible accident. The two bond and Arturo helps Magda and Dani navigate a new set of obstacles. In MA MA, writer-director Julio Medem ( Sex and Lucia ) looks at love, loss, and motherhood, while steering towards the ethereal. Magda keeps seeing the dream-like presence of a pale, young girl. Who is she? And what do these visions mean? (In Spanish with subtitles) C.O. Producers~Penélope Cruz, Julio Medem, Alvaro Longoria Screenwriting~Julio Medem Cinematography~Kiko de la Rica Editing~Julio Medem, Iván Aledo Principal Cast~ Penélope Cruz, Luis Tosar, Asier Etxeandia, Álex Brendemühl Print Source~Oscilloscope Laboratories / info@oscilloscope.net / oscilloscope.net About the Director~Julio Medem was born in San Sebastián, Spain. He was a medical student and a film critic before directing shorts and later features. Filmography~ Vacas (1992), The Red Squirrel (1993), Earth (1996), Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998), Sex and Lucia (2001), The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone (2003), Chaotic Ana (2007), Room in Rome (2010), MA MA (2015) Media Partner: Community Partners: The Gathering Place Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio

132 132 Mad Directed by Robert G. Putka USA minutes Wednesday, April 6 Saturday, April 9 5:00 PM I Code MADX06 12:30 PM I Code MADX09 Thursday, April 7 9:10 PM I Code MADX07 At the Capitol Theatre (see page 53) When Mel has a nervous breakdown, it s up to her two grown daughters to take her in. But rather than provide a loving environment, the sisters engage in some bitter war games where the biggest casualty could very well be their own mother. It takes a masterful storyteller to be able to utilize humor the way director Robert G. Putka does here, and there is no shortage of laughs in this bone-deep drama. But the jokes and moments serve a higher purpose. With top-notch acting (Maryann Plunkett as Mel is well worth the price of admission) and some deft direction, this character-driven film mixes situational humor with real heart as a way to provide much needed balance between what is uncomfortable and what is real. MAD provides a unique voice to those moments in our lives when all we want to do is get away, but all we can do is stay with those who promise mutual assured destruction. T.W. Producers~Mike Blanchard, Robert G. Putka, Kevin J. Hughes, Mark Reeb, Eilis Cahill, Joe Battaglia Screenwriting~Robert G. Putka Cinematography~ Jay Keitel Editing~Ben Measor Principal Cast~Jennifer Lafleur, Eilis Cahill, Maryann Plunkett, Mark Reeb Print Source~The Caterpillar Event / mblanchard@caterpillarevent.com / madfilm2016.com About the Director~Clevelander Robert G. Putka has been making award-winning short films since his graduation from Brecksville-Broadview Hts. High School in Influenced by John Cassavetes, Judd Apatow, and The Jerk, Putka is also co-founder of C-Town Film Factory. Filmography~MAD (2016) Madtown Directed by Charles Moore USA minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 7:00 PM I Code MADT31 2:10 PM I Code MADT01 Danny Briggs isn t your typical standup comedian. On the run from a very real and very unfunny murder, Danny takes the stage at a hip nightclub in the city and sets himself up to crash and burn. He delivers a ghastly punch line, The more the audience laughs, the higher the odds are that I ll die onstage. The problem is the audience thinks Danny Briggs is hilarious. As they find him more and more engaging, we learn about Danny s remarkable life story 17 years of driving a forklift (without a driver s license), a job in a local restaurant specializing in unsavory sticky buns, a lifelong obsession with early vinyl comedy albums, and a family history that s black as midnight and unlikely to stay in the shadows. Filmed in and around Cleveland, Charles Moore s MADTOWN is an uncharacteristic blend of laughs, tears, and thrills that tests the limits of dark humor. C.P. Producers~Stephen Campanella, Liz DuChez, J. Scott Scheel, Charles Moore Screenwriting~Charles Moore Cinematography~John Turk Editing~Charles Moore Principal Cast~Milo Ventimiglia, Rachel Melvin, Amanda Aday, John Billingsley, Bonita Friedericy Print Source~Two Car Parade / charles@twocarparade.com About the Director~Charles Moore is an actor and filmmaker living in Cleveland, Ohio. Originally from Mentor, Ohio, he has worked in various capacities on a number of major and independent films across Northeast Ohio. Filmography~ MADTOWN (2016) Sponsored by: Media Partner:

133 I FILM 133 The Measure of a Man (La loi du marché) Directed by Stéphane Brizé FRANCE minutes Thursday, March 31 Saturday, April 2 2:10 PM I Code MEAS31 7:15 PM I Code MEAS02 As the protagonist in this captivating film, actor Vincent Lindon absolutely enthralls as Thierry, a man looking for work and dignity in today s economic climate. Unemployed, Thierry spends his days training for jobs he ll likely never get, practicing how to interview for jobs he likely doesn t want, and facing the harsh realities of a middle-aged man looking for work. Already recognized for his efforts with the Best Actor Award at Cannes, Lindon s quiet repose and gravity work as the audience s window into the humiliating world of a man who simply wants to feel some sort of worth to his wife and son. After finally finding a job working as a security guard for a big department store (think: Walmart), Thierry now faces a new degradation: helping propagate the very economic climate and elitist protection that put him and his friends out of work in the first place. THE MEASURE OF A MAN is a searing social study about the search for self-worth and grace in a new world that rarely rewards either. (In French with subtitles) T.W. Producers~Christophe Rossignon, Philip Boeffard Screenwriting~Stéphane Brizé, Olivier Gorce Cinematography~Eric Dumont Editing~Anne Klotz Principal Cast~ Vincent Lindon, Yves Ory, Karine de Mirbeck, Matthieu Schaller, Xavier Mathieu Print Source~Kino Lorber / kinolorber.com About the Director~Stéphane Brizé was born in 1966 in Rennes, France. He attended the University Institutes of Technology and moved to Paris, where he started his career in theater and television before moving onto filmmaking. Filmography~ Le Bleu des Villes (1999), Not Here to be Loved (2005), Entre Adultes (2006), Madamoiselle Chambon (2009), A Few Hours of Spring (2012), THE MEASURE OF A MAN (2015) Sponsored by: The Memory of Water (La memoria del agua) Directed by Matías Bize CHILE, SPAIN, ARGENTINA, GERMANY minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 3:50 PM I Code MEMR04 8:15 PM I Code MEMR05 Husband and wife Javier and Amanda (Elena Anaya of Pedro Almodóvar s The Skin I Live In and Talk to Her ) share a memory that s almost unthinkable: their four-year-old son, Pedro, drowned in the pool in their backyard in Santiago, Chile. Though both are equally devastated, they have different ideas about how to cope with the loss. While Javier wants to overcome the pain together, Amanda can t stand to look at her husband, as he reminds her too much of Pedro. After Amanda moves out of their house, she tries to build a new life for herself and starts dating her former lover, Marcos. Meanwhile, despite having the emotional support of his friends and father, Javier s personal life devolves, and he only longs to get Amanda back. With powerful performances and an affecting soundtrack, Matías Bize s THE MEMORY OF WATER is a moving portrayal of how one lives and loves in the aftermath of tragedy. (In Spanish with subtitles) E.B. Producer~Adrián Solar Screenwriting~Julio Rojas, Matías Bize Cinematography~ Arnaldo Rodríguez Editing~Valeria Hernández Principal Cast~Elena Anaya, Benjamín Vicuña, Néstor Cantillana, Sergio Hernández, Silvia Marty Print Source~Global Screen / info@globalscreen.de / globalscreen.de About the Director~A native of Santiago, Chile, Matías Bize attended the San Juan Evangelista School and the Chilean Film School. He has won numerous awards around the world, including a Goya Award for Best Spanish Language Foreign Film for his film The Life of Fish. Filmography~ Saturday (2003), In Bed (2005), Summer Game (2005), About Crying (2006), The Life of Fish (2010), THE MEMORY OF WATER (2015) Community Partner: Cleveland Play House Community Partner: Towards Employment

134 134 Men & Chicken (Mænd & høns) Directed by Anders Thomas Jensen DENMARK minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 9:35 PM I Code MENC01 4:25 PM I Code MENC02 Warning: If you are going to dinner before this one, you will probably want to go vegetarian. Elias, a sex addict obsessed with useless trivia, and his brother, Gabriel, a balding professor prone to panic attacks, are having a very bad day. Upon their father s death, a hastily-made video reveals the two were adopted. Amidst a lingering series of questions, they set out on a road trip to a remote island where their supposed biological father is rumored to live. When they arrive at the decrepit house, they find three more violently temperamental brothers living there, a slew of bizarre animals, and few traces of their supposed patriarch. As Elias and Gabriel try to reconcile their new family, they find clues suggesting an unseemly tension in the chicken coop. Cue the laughs for Anders Thomas Jensen s MEN & CHICKEN an uproarious familial comedy that strikes a tone somewhere between The Three Stooges and Tender Mercies. Mads Mikkelsen leads a cast of top-form Danish actors through this circus of jealousy, desire, and feathered friends. (In Danish with subtitles) C.P. Producers~Kim Magnusson, Tivi Magnusson Screenwriting~Anders Thomas Jensen Cinematography~Sebastian Blenkov Editing~Anders Villadsen Principal Cast~ Mads Mikkelsen, David Dencik, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Søren Malling, Nicolas Bro Print Source~Drafthouse Films / info@drafthousefilms.com / drafthousefilms.com About the Director~Anders Thomas Jensen is a writer and director born in Frederiksværk on Sjælland in Denmark in With a storied and lustrous career, he received three Academy Award nominations in the late 1990s, winning for his short film Election Night. Filmography~ Flickering Lights (2000), The Green Butchers (2003), Adam s Apples (2005) 30th CIFF, MEN & CHICKEN (2015) Miles Ahead Directed by Don Cheadle USA minutes Sunday, April 10 6:55 PM I Code MILE10 MILES AHEAD is a wildly entertaining, impressionistic, no-holds barred portrait of one of the 20th century s musical creative geniuses, Miles Davis, featuring a career-defining performance by Don Cheadle in the title role. In the midst of a dazzling and prolific career at the forefront of modern jazz innovation, Davis virtually disappears from public view for a period of five years in the late 1970s. Alone and holed up in his home, he is beset by chronic pain from a deteriorating hip, his musical voice stifled and numbed by drugs and pain medications, his mind haunted by unsettling ghosts from the past. A wily music reporter, Dave Braden (Ewan McGregor), forces his way into Davis s house and the two men unwittingly embark on a wild and sometimes harrowing adventure to recover a stolen tape of the musician s latest compositions. Davis s mercurial behavior is fueled by memories of his failed marriage to the talented and beautiful dancer, Frances Taylor (Emayatzy Corinealdi). During their romance, Frances served as Davis s muse. However, the eight-year marriage was marked by infidelity and abuse, and Frances was forced to flee for her own safety as Davis s mental and physical health deteriorated. By the late 70s, plagued by years of regret and loss, Davis flirts with annihilation until he once again finds salvation in his art. Sony Pictures Classics Producers~Darryl Porter, Vince Wilburn, Jr., Daniel Wagner, Robert Ogden Barnum, Don Cheadle, Pamela Hirsch, Lenore Zerman Screenwriting~Steven Baigelman, Don Cheadle Cinematography~Roberto Schaefer Editing~John Axelrad, Kayla M. Emter Principal Cast~Don Cheadle, Ewan McGregor, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Lakeith Lee Stanfield, Michael Stuhlbarg Print Source~Sony Pictures Classics About the Director~Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle is a critically acclaimed and accomplished film, television, and stage actor and producer, originally from Kansas City, Missouri. Cheadle both stars in and is one of the writers and producers of MILES AHEAD, his directorial debut. Filmography~MILES AHEAD (2015)

135 I FILM 135 Le Mirage Directed by Ricardo Trogi CANADA minutes Saturday, April 2 Monday, April 4 4:50 PM I Code MIRA02 9:25 PM I Code MIRA04 The good news is Patrick has it all. He is handsome, runs a huge sporting goods store, and has a beautiful wife and children. His home has all the newest luxuries, including a dream kitchen and a pool. The bad news is... Patrick has it all. And all of it needs to be paid for, which is becoming a challenge. With his wife on sick leave and suppliers demanding payment, Patrick starts turning to porn sites and fantasizing about his wife s best friend. The great ideal of family and success is beginning to peel and fade as his family seems to need and demand more. Terrified to admit it, Patrick is facing the reality that he has premium-painted himself into a designer corner. Refreshingly honest and frank in its portrayal of sexual and familial confusion, LE MIRAGE is a wise, charming, and sometimes heart-breaking look at chasing dreams someone else has dreamed for you. Patrick is slowly waking, only to find the nightmare just beginning. (In French with subtitles) C.R. Producer~Christian Larouche Screenwriting~Louis Morissette Cinematography~ Jonathan Decoste Editing~Yvann Thibaudeau Principal Cast~Louis Morissette, Julie Perreault, Christine Beaulieu, Patrice Robitaille Print Source~Seville International / sevilleinternational@filmsseville.com / sevilleinternational.eonefilms.com About the Director~Ricardo Trogi was born in 1970 in Quebec City, Quebec. He is a writer, actor, and director who has worked in TV and film. Filmography~ Quebec- Montreal (2002), Horloge Biologique (Dodging the Clock) (2005), 1981 (2009), 1987 (2014), LE MIRAGE (2015) Mom and Me Directed by Ken Wardrop IRELAND, USA minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 8:30 PM I Code MOMA07 11:35 AM I Code MOMA08 Set in Oklahoma City aka the manliest city in the United States MOM AND ME bases itself around a local radio program called The Joe Show. On Mother s Day, its host, Joe Cristano, asks his male listeners to call in to talk about their relationships with their moms. This very simple set-up blossoms into an intimate sociological look at this unique bond. From a disabled teenager and his overprotective mom, to a middle-aged man dealing with his mother s Alzheimer s disease, to several sons who are in the process of healing past rifts, this documentary examines the mother/son connection from a variety of angles and perspectives. It often gets emotional, but also offers a sizable amount of hilarious moments. The film succeeds in proving that the tie that binds a mother to her boy is often unbreakable, surviving any obstacle life may present. Even the toughest dudes on the planet will want to call their mom after the credits roll. E.F. Producer~Andrew Freedman Cinematography~Kate McCullough Editing~Ken Wardrop Print Source~Visit Films / info@visitfilms.com / visitfilms.com About the Director~Ken Wardrop is an award-winning documentary filmmaker from Ireland. He studied filmmaking at the Nation Film School, IADT. His short films have screened at many of the world s most prestigious festivals. Filmography~ His and Hers (2009), MOM AND ME (2015) Media Partner:

136 136 Motley s Law Directed by Nicole Horanyi DENMARK minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 2:05 PM I Code MOTL07 6:40 PM I Code MOTL08 Kimberley Motley identifies with Wonder Woman. And for good reason: she is tough as nails and suffers no fools. Raised in a bad neighborhood, Kimberley fast-tracked her way to a law degree. In 2008, faced with a chance to earn good money and pay off debt, she moved without her husband and three children to work as a litigator in Kabul, Afghanistan. Even though it was initially about the money, it soon became something much, much more. MOTLEY S LAW fearlessly follows her into the violent streets and corrupt courts of Kabul on the eve of the American withdrawal. As the only foreigner licensed to litigate in Afghanistan, as well as being female, Kimberley battles to uphold the rights of women and children and navigate the nightmares faced by westerners in a maze of democratic and Sharia Law. Hovering over it all is the possibility of sudden and brutal death. Afghanistan is called the Graveyard of Empires. Kimberley is fighting to keep it from becoming the Graveyard of Justice. C.R. Producer~Helle Faber Editing~Nicolaj Monberg, Steen Johannessen Print Source~Level K / tine@levelk.dk / levelk.dk About the Director~Nicole Horanyi was born in 1977 in Denmark. She is a writer, producer, and director and has made a series of highly praised documentaries. She graduated from the Danish Film School in Filmography~ The Devilles (2009), Au Pair (2011), Naked (2014), MOTLEY S LAW (2015) Sponsored by: My Blind Brother Directed by Sophie Goodhart USA minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 7:00 PM I Code MYBL02 2:15 PM I Code MYBL03 Robbie (Adam Scott) runs marathons and performs other athletic feats to raise money for the visually impaired. Despite his blindness, he is a fierce competitor, winning cheers from fans, charity donors, and fawning TV reporters. Everyone loves him. Everyone, that is, except his resentful brother Bill (Nick Kroll), who s sick of playing Robbie s guide-trainer-wingman. Their fractious relationship boils over when the siblings fall for the same quirky girl. Rose (Jenny Slate), a self-described superficial narcissist, is drawn to the depressed Bill at first, but then her sympathymeter tilts towards Robbie. Which brother will she choose? Shot in Northeast Ohio last spring, Sophie Goodhart s sharp-edged comedy-drama crackles thanks to its talented cast and a script that ponders the psychological (and comedic) fallout from jealousy and envy. MY BLIND BROTHER was produced by Tyler Davidson s Cleveland-based Low Spark Films. Davidson has screened several films in the Festival, including Swedish Auto in 2007 (31st CIFF) and The Kings of Summer in 2013 (37th CIFF). C.O. Producers~Tyler Davidson, Tory Tunnell Screenwriting~Sophie Goodhart Cinematography~Eric Lin Editing~Jennifer Lee Principal Cast~Adam Scott, Nick Kroll, Jenny Slate, Zoe Kazan, Charlie Hewson Print Source~Low Spark Films / cory@lowsparkfilms.com About the Director~Sophie Goodhart grew up in England, studied film at New York University, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Her 14-minute version of My Blind Brother was nominated for the Palme d Or for Best Short Film at the Cannes Film Festival in She has also co-written the scripts for the comedies The Locksmith and Sex Guaranteed. Filmography~MY BLIND BROTHER (2016) Community Partner: Legal Aid Society of Cleveland This film is presented by ALISTAIR and JOYCE FYFE in support of the Greater Cleveland Film Industry.

137 I FILM 137 My Internship in Canada (Guibord s en va-t-en guerre) Directed by Philippe Falardeau CANADA minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 1:15 PM I Code MYIN02 6:00 PM I Code MYIN03 When hockey stardom lands Steve Guibord the position of a Member of Parliament in Canada, nothing could prepare him for being unexpectedly bestowed the swing vote in whether or not to send the country to war in the Middle East. It s a bewildering twist of fate for the docile politician, who has spent most of his career as an unaffiliated party member, coasting from his office above a lingerie shop, until he finds himself comically stumbling into the public eye. To skirt around decisiveness, he declares he ll tour his constituency to consult public opinion in what he assures will be a window for democracy. But in war and peace, the best intentions often run astray. Traveling with his contentious wife, Suzanne, liberal daughter, Lune, and an amusingly over-the-top idealistic Haitian intern named Souverain, his town halls quickly dissolve into a circus of lobbyists and media frenzy. With Guibord caught not only between the opposing views of an entire nation, but his family too, it s up to Souverain to take the wheel in MY INTERNSHIP IN CANADA an all-out satirical shot at democracy and the everyday absurdities of politics. (In English, French, and Creole with subtitles) N.D. Producers~Luc Déry, Kim McCraw Screenwriting~Philippe Falardeau Cinematography~Ronald Plante Editing~Richard Comeau Principal Cast~ Patrick Huard, Irdens Exantus, Suzanne Clément, Clémence Dufresne-Deslières, Sonia Cordeau, Paul Doucet Print Source~Films Distribution / sanam@filmsdistribution.com / filmsdistribution.com About the Director~Philippe Falardeau was born in Hull, Quebec. He is an acclaimed director and screenwriter. He earned a Genie Award for Best Original Screenplay for Congorama. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for 2011 s Monsieur Lazhar. Filmography~ La Moitié Guache du Frigo (2000), Congorama (2006) 31st CIFF, It s Not Me, I Swear! (2008) 33rd CIFF, Monsieur Lazhar (2011), In the Name of the Son (2012), The Good Lie (2013), MY INTERNSHIP IN CANADA (2015) The New Classmate Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari INDIA minutes Sunday, April 3 Monday, April 4 7:10 PM I Code NEWC03 11:30 AM I Code NEWC04 Tuesday, April 5 9:20 AM I Code NEWC05 On her first day of school, Appu has no desire to get out of the bed she shares with her single mother, Chanda. Appu would rather spend the day goofing off. After all, as far as Appu can tell, the daughter of a maid has little hope of being employed as anything else. Still, the tenth grade culminates in exams that determine whether Appu will get into college. And Chanda who works multiple jobs to pay Appu s tuition has big dreams for her daughter. When Appu s apathy hits a new low, Chanda, with the help of her employer, concocts a madcap plan to motivate her daughter: she enrolls in Appu s school. If Appu can score higher than Chanda on the next math test, Chanda will quit without mortifying her daughter by revealing their relationship to the rest of the class. But does Appu have what it takes to earn a passing grade? Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari s debut film THE NEW CLASSMATE is a heartwarming story about being courageous enough to dream. (In Hindi with subtitles) E.B. Producers~Ajay G. Rai, Alan McAlex, Sanjay Shetty, Nitesh Tiwari Screenwriting~Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Nitesh Tiwari, Neeraj Singh, Pranjal Chowdhary Cinematography~Gavemic U. Ary Editing~Shekhar Prajapati Principal Cast~Swara Bhaskar, Ratna Pathak Shah, Pankaj Tripathi Print Source~Films Boutique / contact@filmsboutique.com / filmsboutique.com About the Director~Prior to starting her career in filmmaking, Indian-born director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari worked for 16 years at the advertising agency Leo Burnett in Mumbai. Filmography~THE NEW CLASSMATE (2015) Media Partner: Community Partners: Seeds of Literacy Zonta Club of Cleveland Community Partners: BVU: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence Consulate General of Canada Detroit

138 138 The New Man (El hombre nuevo) Directed by Aldo Garay URUGUAY, CHILE minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 11:35 AM I Code NEWM06 9:20 PM I Code NEWM07 Born to a large family in Nicaragua, Roberto knew the streets by age seven. His parents lent him to a refugee Uruguayan family who carried him off into the Sandinista revolution and into the militia at age 12. His family never knew what became of him. Years later Roberto is living openly as Stephania, the woman he always knew he was. She is working as a parking attendant in Montevideo and living on the streets or in hovels as she applies for a legal sex change. Memories of the large family she feels she deserted haunt her. Using social media to locate them, Stephania decides to return to Nicaragua and reunite openly with her conservative and very religious family, as a woman. As the trip unfolds, startling revelations are made about Stephania s life, as well as the roles revolution and war play in shaping people s destinies. Stephania s journey in THE NEW MAN is one of hope, forgiveness, overcoming prejudice, and fighting for the right to live as we wish. (In Spanish with subtitles) C.R. Producer~Micaela Solé Cinematography~Diego Varela Editing~Federico La Rosa Print Source~The Film Collaborative / jeffrey@thefilmcollaborative.org / thefilmcollaborative.org About the Director~Aldo Garay was born in 1969 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He is a writer, producer, cinematographer, and director. His previous films have won numerous awards. THE NEW MAN won the Teddy Award for Best Documentary at the 2015 Berlin International Film Festival. Filmography~ Mi Gringa, Retrato Inconcluso (2001), Waiting (2002), Cerca de las Nubes (2006), El Circulo (2008), The Marriage (2011), THE NEW MAN (2015) Community Partners: Equality Ohio Margie s Hope Newtown Directed by Kim A. Snyder USA minutes Thursday, March 31 Saturday, April 2 6:40 PM I Code NEWT31 4:45 PM I Code NEWT02 On December 14, 2012, the world watched in horror as a senseless massacre unfolded at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Twenty children between the ages of six and seven were dead, as were six educators. Because of their increased frequency, mass shootings are less shocking in our culture now, but this one was notably different. The thought of a madman spraying over a hundred bullets into children is unbearable, yet we must understand the reality of the terror they faced. That s the focus of Kim A. Snyder s haunting documentary, NEWTOWN. While the film briefly touches on gun control, it doesn t aim to be political. Snyder focuses on three parents who lost their children, Daniel, Ben, and Dylan; the names are important here, as too often the media gives attention to the shooter. As the nation moves on, the pain for these families is still fresh. Not a moment goes by that they aren t reminded of that hellish day. By remembering and honoring the lives of those who were lost, NEWTOWN rises above the politics that often overshadow the true impact of this tragedy. E.F. Producers~Kim A. Snyder, Maria Cuomo Cole Cinematography~Derek Wiesehahn Editing~Gabriel Rhodes Print Source~contact@newtownfilm.com / newtownfilm.com About the Director~Kim A. Snyder is a director and producer from New York. She graduated with a Master s degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Filmography~ I Remember Me (2000) 25th CIFF, Welcome To Shelbyville (2009) 35th CIFF, NEWTOWN (2016) Community Partners: Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence St. John s Institute

139 I FILM 139 Notes on Blindness Directed by Peter Middleton, James Spinney UNITED KINGDOM, FRANCE minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 4:00 PM I Code NOTE06 2:15 PM I Code NOTE07 In 1983, just days after the birth of his son, John Hull went blind. After a lifetime of issues with his sight, Hull was told the loss was permanent. His training as a theologian, as well as his standing as a lecturer and researcher, motivated him not to surrender his place in the world, but rather to explore his blindness and try to make sense of it. He built a team of people to record the great books he needed to read, amassing hundreds of cassettes. Then John began his own audio journal his own notes on blindness to document his journey into the profound impact this sensory loss would have on his work, his family, and his new relationship to the existence that had so abruptly been altered. NOTES ON BLINDNESS plays these recordings while enacting them for us visually with poetic and touching delicacy. Here is the truly inspirational and fearless quest of a remarkable man to accept, understand, and make use of a shattering life event. C.R. Producers~Mike Brett, Jo-Jo Ellison, Steve Jamison, Peter Middleton, James Spinney, Alex Usborne Screenwriting~Peter Middleton, James Spinney Cinematography~ Gerry Floyd Editing~Julian Quantrill Principal Cast~Dan Skinner, Simone Kirby About the Directors~From similar backgrounds in English literature and the visual arts, Peter Middleton and James Spinney have been working together for the past five years on a range of fiction and documentary projects. They have previously adapted the audio journals of John Hull into a series of award-winning shorts. They won an Emmy Award in 2014 for the short on which this film is based. This is their feature film debut. Collaborative Filmography~NOTES ON BLINDNESS (2016) Community Partners: Cleveland Sight Center Friends of the Heights Libraries NUTS! Directed by Penny Lane USA minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 9:40 PM I Code NUTS08 2:35 PM I Code NUTS09 Sunday, April 10 12:25 PM I Code NUTS10 Every great society needs a daring pathfinder; a person who forsakes all expectations and becomes the pioneer of his/her generation; a person who possesses the gall to say, You know what? Imma put goat testis in men with sex problems. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you NUTS!, a mostly-true, animated documentary about a man whose vision made him the world s foremost goat gland transplanter. (If you re wondering which goat gland, refer to the title of the film. If you still don t know, hand this program to your parents.) A pioneer of advertising and self-promotion, a one-day candidate for Governor of Kansas, and the man who started Mexico border blaster radio, Dr. J.R. Brinkley rolled into the small town of Milford, Kansas in 1918 and single-handedly put it on the map once word of his miraculous cure for male impotence got out. From there Brinkley went on to have the type of life that can only happen in America, where the American Dream is dreamt by those with the NUTS! to dream it. T.W. Producers~Penny Lane, Caitlin Mae Burke, James Belfer, Daniel Shepard Screenwriting~Thom Stylinski Editing~Penny Lane, Thom Stylinski Print Source~Gland Power Films / lennypane@gmail.com / NutsTheFilm.com About the Director~Penny Lane was educated at Vassar College and RPI and has taught at Bard College, Hampshire College, Williams College, and Colgate University, where she currently works. Lane was named one of Filmmaker Magazine s 25 New Faces of Independent Film. Filmography~ Our Nixon (2013), NUTS! (2016) Community Partner: Cleveland Comedy Festival This film is part of a multi-platform project featured in Perspectives. (see page 44)

140 140 Oddball Directed by Stuart McDonald AUSTRALIA minutes Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 6:30 PM I Code ODDB09 11:20 AM I Code ODDB10 Based on true events, ODDBALL tells the story of a dog who s bad at herding sheep, but seems to be incredible at protecting penguins. Good thing because on an island just off the coast, a penguin sanctuary is having a serious problem. When foxes start eating the penguins, the sanctuary needs help. And they re holding out for a hero til the end of the night. He s gotta be strong and he s gotta be fast, and he s gotta be fresh from the fight. Enter: Oddball the dog. Like a white knight on a fiery steed, Oddball, who is mostly known in town for destroying everything in his path, comes to the penguins rescue, chasing away foxes and helping save the penguins home. Swampy is Oddball s owner and the father of the sanctuary s wildlife ranger. And when father, daughter, and granddaughter band together to save the penguins home, nothing can stop them. Except maybe Oddy s penchant for destroying the town s restaurants. Fun for the whole family, ODDBALL will make you believe in the power of paws and penguins. T.W. Producers~Richard Keddie, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Steve Kearney Screenwriting~ Peter Ivan Cinematography~Damian E. Wyvill Editing~Cindy Clarkson, Marcus D Arcy, Max Miller Principal Cast~Shane Jacobson, Sarah Snook, Alan Tudyk, Coco Jack Gillies, Richard Davies, Deborah Mailman Print Source~Global Screen / globalscreen.de About the Director~A favorite of the Australian Film Institute Awards, Stuart McDonald has been mostly working as a television director, amassing dozens of credits spanning several series. Filmography~ Stranded (2006), ODDBALL (2015) Office (O Pi-seu) Directed by Hong Won-chan SOUTH KOREA minutes Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 11:35 PM I Code OFFC01 11:40 AM I Code OFFC02 You re late for work. In addition to your boss being upset, something is wrong the police are standing at the cubicle next to yours. You hear them mention something about a murder. Your coworker leans in and whispers, You know the hammer murderer in the news? Apparently, it was him. And then he nods to the cubicle next to you. This is the beginning of the end of your life. Because the hammer murderer is out there and he is coming for you and all of your coworkers. Oh and one more thing, he s getting more creative as he kills. Screenwriterturned-newcomer-director Hong Won-chan s explosive debut thriller is a twisting nightmare of interoffice conflict and workday minutiae gone horribly awry. Thanks to a careful directorial hand, clever editing, and an admirable reverence for preceding horror flicks, OFFICE pops off the screen with an impressive flourish of fresh talent. You ll want to avoid the water cooler after this one. (In Korean with subtitles) C.P. Producer~Choi Yun-jin Screenwriting~Choi Yun-jin Cinematography~Park Yong-soo Editing~Kim Sun-min Principal Cast~Ko A-sung, Park Sung-woong, Bae Seong-woong, Kim Eui-sung, Ryu Hyun-kyung Print Source~9ers Entertainment About the Director~Hong Won-chan first entered the South Korean film industry as a scriptwriter specializing in high-end thrillers in He was born and raised in South Korea, where he continues to work today. Filmography~OFFICE (2015) Community Partner: Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society

141 I FILM 141 One Floor Below (Un Etaj Mal Jos) Directed by Radu Muntean ROMANIA, FRANCE, GERMANY, SWEDEN minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 11:25 AM I Code ONEF04 4:50 PM I Code ONEF05 Wednesday, April 6 8:35 PM I Code ONEF06 Sandu Patrascu is an ordinary middle-aged man. A father to son, Matei, and a dog lover, he runs a car registration business with his wife, Olga. But Patrascu is in an unusual predicament. While returning from a walk with his dog, he overhears his downstairs neighbor, Laura, in a heated argument with Vali, another man in the building. Patrascu pauses at the door perhaps to see if he should intercede but Vali storms out of the apartment and threateningly stares at his eavesdropping neighbor. Still a little uneasy, Patrascu goes about his day, only to discover Laura had been murdered while he was at work. When the police question him, Patrascu inexplicably lies, claiming he has no knowledge of who might want to hurt Laura. Now Vali is showing up at Patrascu s workplace and even in his home. Patrascu is clearly in over his head, increasingly consumed by the events that happened ONE FLOOR BELOW. (In Romanian with subtitles) E.B. Producer~Dragos Vilcu Screenwriting~Alexandru Baciu, Radu Muntean, Razvan Radulescu Cinematography~Tudor Lucaciu Editing~Alexandru Radu Principal Cast~Teodor Corban, Iulian Postelnicu, Oxana Moravec Print Source~Films Boutique / info@filmsboutique.com / filmsboutique.com About the Director~Born in Bucharest, Romania in 1971, writer-director Radu Muntean graduated from the Theater and Film Academy in Bucharest in In addition to garnering acclaim at festivals around the world, Muntean won a Gopo Award (the national Romanian film award) for Best Directing for the 2008 film Boogie. Filmography~ The Rage (2002), The Paper Will Be Blue (2006), Boogie (2008) 33rd CIFF, Tuesday, After Christmas (2010), Vorbitor (2011), ONE FLOOR BELOW (2015) The Ones Below Directed by David Farr UNITED KINGDOM minutes Sunday, April 3 Monday, April 4 8:20 PM I Code ONES03 1:50 PM I Code ONES04 Kate and Justin are expecting their first child. They discover their strange and unseen new downstairs neighbors, Teresa and John, are also expecting a child and invite the couple to dinner. All does not go well. At the evening s end, Teresa falls on the stairs and loses her baby. Dreadful accusations are made. The new couple go away to grieve, and Kate has her child. Upon their return, Teresa and John seem eager to apologize and share in the joys of the new infant. Kate is hesitant but finally warms to the grief-stricken couple and even allows Teresa to begin watching her baby. Slowly she discovers little things that seem odd. Suspicion then turns to terror. Justin hears her fears with growing concern for her sanity, for this downstairs couple seems sincere, don t they? THE ONES BELOW brings the kettle of impending horror to a steady boil. Is the couple downstairs truly evil or is Kate driving herself mad with fear? The nerve-shredding and shocking answer awaits. C.R. Producer~Nikki Parrott Screenwriting~David Farr Cinematography~Ed Rutherford Editing~Chris Wyatt Principal Cast~David Morrissey, Stephen Campbell Moore, Clemence Poesy, Laura Birn Print Source~Magnolia Pictures / DMcCarthy@magpictures.com / magpictures.com About the Director~David Farr was born in 1969 in Guildford, Surrey, England. He is a playwright, screenwriter, and highly acclaimed stage director. In 2009 he became Associate Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Filmography~ THE ONES BELOW (2015) Community Partner: Honorary Consulate General of Romania in Ohio

142 142 Oriented Directed by Jake Witzenfeld UNITED KINGDOM, ISRAEL, JORDAN minutes Sunday, April 3 Monday, April 4 9:20 PM I Code ORIE03 4:50 PM I Code ORIE04 Life is not just an ideology. When you are Palestinian and gay in Tel Aviv, however, ideologies can be fierce. This full-immersion documentary follows three young men living and loving in the middle of war. Khader lives with his Jewish lover, David, and is facing a crisis of staying to fight or fleeing. Fadi is having an internal political battle as he dates a Jewish soldier who denies there is an Occupation. Naeem is braving the terrifying challenge of coming out to his traditional family, who consider being gay as a huge blow from God. Together with their friends, these queer warriors form a cultural resistance group named Qambuta (cauliflower). They engage in a struggle where the battlefields are digital, occupation is cultural and religious, and casualties may be bloodless but no less devastating. Sometimes tense and painful, the inspiring and eye-opening ORIENTED doesn t focus on tanks and guns. These warriors know what a screwed up world they ve inherited, and they are going to change it one fabulous video at a time. (In English, Arabic, and Hebrew with subtitles) C.R. Producers~Jake Witzenfeld, Ruth Cats Cinematography~Omar Sawalha, David Stragmeister, Michael Miroshnik Editing~Nili Feller Print Source~Pictured / david@pictured.com / pictured.com About the Director~Jake Witzenfeld was born and raised in Essex, England. He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in Middle Eastern Studies and relocated to Tel Aviv. There he discovered the stories that became ORIENTED. Filmography~ORIENTED (2015) Community Partner: Plexus LGBT and Allied Chamber of Commerce Our Everyday Life (Nasa svakodnevna prica) Directed by Ines Tanovic BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA minutes Thursday, April 7 Saturday, April 9 3:50 PM I Code EVER07 2:45 PM I Code EVER09 It s been 20 years since the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, yet its lingering physical and psychological aftershocks are on daily display for Saša Susic. Depressed and unemployed, the 40-year-old war veteran lives with his parents in Sarajevo. His father, Muhamed, thinks PTSD is a scam of the lazy. His mother, Marija, a retired teacher, is more sympathetic and optimistic. His sister, Senada, is pregnant and living in Slovenia. With some impending family crises on the horizon, Saša must decide what really matters in life. His salvation may arrive in the form of Lejla, a bright-eyed photographer who devotes much of her creative energy to chronicling a subject Saša understands: the fallout from the war. Writer-director Ines Tanovic based OUR EVERYDAY LIFE partly on her own family and experiences growing up in Sarajevo. Although dark clouds hover over the Susics, Tanovic has created an endearing collection of characters who overcome family tensions to learn about loving and caring. (In Bosnian and Slovenian with subtitles) C.O. Producer~Alem Babic Screenwriting~Ines Tanovic Cinematography~Erol Zubcevic Editing~Reginald Simek Principal Cast~Uliks Fehmiu, Emir Hadzihafizbegovic, Jasna Ornela Bery, Maja Izetbegovic, Vedrana Seksan, Nina Violić, Marko Mandić Print Source~DOKUMENT Sarajevo / dokument2@bih.net.ba / dokument.ba About the Director~Ines Tanovic was born in Sarajevo in 1965 and graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts there. She has written and directed a number of documentary shorts. And she contributed segments to the feature documentary Made in Sarajevo in 1998 and the drama Some Other Stories in Filmography~OUR EVERYDAY LIFE (2015)

143 I FILM 143 Our Last Tango (Un Tango Más) Directed by German Kral GERMANY, ARGENTINA minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 6:25 PM I Code OURL05 2:05 PM I Code OURL06 The tango is a dance performed with intense feeling. Sometimes that feeling is hate. After a legendary career spanning 50 years, the two most celebrated dancers in the history of the tango reveal this and many other hard-won truths. Now in their 80s, Maria Nieves Rego and Juan Carlos Copes speak openly about the partnership that swung madly between love and loathing and forever changed the art of the tango. In OUR LAST TANGO, Juan and Maria tell their stories to a group of young tango dancers in Buenos Aires. Through a series of beautifully staged and choreographed tango numbers, these young dancers interpret and enact the pivotal events in their heros lives. This provides the perfect balance for the intimate and soul-baring interviews with this beloved and iconic duo. By letting the world s most passionate dance help tell the story of its greatest practitioners, OUR LAST TANGO reveals the tempestuous heart of the artist and makes for an unforgettable film experience. (In Spanish with subtitles) C.R. Producers~Nils Dünker, Dieter Horres Cinematography~Jo Heim, Felix Monti Editing~Ulrike Tortora Print Source~Strand Releasing / nathan@strandreleasing.com / strandreleasing.com About the Director~German Kral was born in 1968 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A writer, editor, producer, and director, he has produced short and feature-length documentaries for both television and film. Filmography~ Images of the Absence (1999), Musica Cubana (2004), The Last Applause (2009), OUR LAST TANGO (2015) Community Partners: Cleveland Museum of Art DANCECleveland LATINA, Inc. Out to Win Directed by Malcolm Ingram USA, CANADA minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 4:40 PM I Code TWIN31 11:30 AM I Code TWIN01 Sports are our central cultural activity. We pour our hopes, dreams, and passions into it, and out of it rises our heroes and role models. For some of these heroes the price of fame was hiding the truth of who they were: LGBT athletes who knew their fortunes lay strictly in the closet. That began to change in the 1970s with heroic men and women such as David Kopay and Billie Jean King. Today the cultural shift is huge, but it is by no means complete. This joyous film gives us the history of LGBT athletes and the courageous battles they fought, on and off the fields. With a championship collection of vintage film and video clips, this world-class group of trailblazers share their stories and hold nothing back. We see the arc of tragedy and triumph, celebrating how far we ve come and showing how far we ve yet to go. Bring your team colors, lucky charms, and pom-poms. OUT TO WIN will have you cheering Team Humanity on to victory! C.R. Producers~Matt Thomas, Malcolm Ingram, Nhaelan McMillan Cinematography~ Andrew MacDonald Editing~Sean Stanley Print Source~The Film Collaborative / jeffrey@thefilmcollaborative.org / thefilmcollaborative.org About the Director~Malcolm Ingram was born in 1968 in Toronto, Canada. He was mentored by filmmaker Kevin Smith, who financed his first feature film. A writer, producer, and director, Ingram won the 2006 Best Documentary Awards at L.A. Outfest and the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. Filmography~ Drawing Flies (1996), Tail Lights Fade (1999), Small Town Gay Bar (2006), Bear Nation (2010), Continental (2013) 38th CIFF, OUT TO WIN (2015) Sponsored by: Community Partner: Human Rights Campaign

144 144 Parabellum Directed by Lukas Valenta Rinner ARGENTINA, AUSTRIA, URUGUAY minutes Thursday, March 31 Saturday, April 2 5:30 PM I Code PARA31 8:50 PM I Code PARA02 What becomes of humanity when the end of days is nigh? It finds a way to capitalize on it, of course. Lukas Valenta Rinner s pitch black comedy and feature directorial debut introduces us to a world we soon discover is in disorder through cryptic soundbites and ominous media clips. Hernán (Pablo Seijo), a public investigation worker, travels with a group of mundane middle-class Brazilian suburbanites to a secluded resort-like survival boot camp where they ve paid to learn skills to prepare for an eventual apocalyptic society. As strange explosions streak through the sky, it becomes clear that time may come sooner than they think. In their isolation and unease, tension among the strangers becomes an understated and captivating unfurling of havoc. A fictional guide, The Book of Disasters, sharply leads the story in chapters. A voyeuristic look at simple lives in complicated and exploitative times, PARABELLUM is as unnerving as it is darkly ironic. (In Spanish with subtitles) N.D. Producers~Lukas Valenta Rinner, Alex Piperno, Juan Pablo Martínez Screenwriting~Esteban Prado, Ana Godoy, Lukas Valenta Rinner Cinematography~ Roman Kasseroller Editing~Ana Godoy, Javier Favot Principal Cast~Pablo Seijo, Eva Bianco, Martin Shanly Print Source~Patra Spanou Film Marketing & Consulting / patra.spanou@yahoo.com / patraspanou.com About the Director~Lukas Valenta Rinner was born in Salzburg, Austria and studied film direction at the Universidad del Cine in Buenos Aires. He is the founder of the production company Nabis Filmgroup. Filmography~PARABELLUM (2015) Community Partner: InterReligious Task Force on Central America & Colombia Paradise Trips Directed by Raf Reyntjens BELGIUM, NETHERLANDS minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 1:40 PM I Code TRIP06 6:35 PM I Code TRIP07 Saturday, April 9 9:20 AM I Code TRIP09 A bunch of young, free-spirited Belgians hop on a bus headed for an electronic music festival in Croatia. They laugh, they sing, they smoke, they drink. It looks like a rollicking good time for all on board, save one: the grumpy bus driver. Mario is 40 years older than most of his passengers. He has spent decades driving seniors to sun and fun spots on his tour bus (called Paradise Trips ). Now, on the verge of retirement, he has nothing but scowls for these latter-day hippies. Once they arrive at the outdoor festival, however, Mario gains a new perspective amidst the tents, campers, and all-night revelers. He befriends a Nintendo-playing young lad, benefits from the generosity of a soulful sage named Esmeralda, and stumbles upon a longestranged relative. The latter encounter could change his life. In the comedy-drama PARADISE TRIPS, generations and old grudges collide as Mario goes in search of his smile. (In Dutch with subtitles) C.O. Producers~Frank Van Passel, Ivy Vanhaecke Screenwriting~Raf Reyntjens Cinematography~Rik Zang Editing~Els Voorspoels Principal Cast~Gene Bervoets, Jeroen Perceval, Noortje Herlaar, Cédric Van Den Abbeele Print Source~m-appeal / films@m-appeal.com / m-appeal.com About the Director~Raf Reyntjens graduated from the RITS Film and Theatre School in Brussels in In addition to shorts and commercials, he has directed several popular music videos for Belgian rapper Stromae. Filmography~PARADISE TRIPS (2015)

145 I FILM 145 Parasol Directed by Valéry Rosier BELGIUM minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 3:40 PM I Code PSOL02 8:40 PM I Code PSOL03 On the beautiful holiday island of Majorca, three lonely and somewhat damaged people are about to reach pivotal points in their lives. Annie is a 73-year-old who has scandalized her children by running away to the island to be with a man she met online. Pere is a tour bus driver, estranged from his wife and willing to try anything to retain the love of his daughter even stealing his tour bus for a day out with her. Alfie is a painfully timid young man, smothered by his parents, who is looking for acceptance with a couple of drunken and violent louts. Amid the tourists and garish plastic attractions, this trio is about to make some interesting discoveries about the world and their places in it. PARASOL is filled with wonderfully observant moments and unforgettable images. Sometimes humorous, sometimes sad, and possessed of a decidedly offbeat world view, this film is about those strange encounters that link us all under the brightly colored and insane parasol of life. (In English, French, and Spanish with subtitles) C.R. Producers~Benoit Roland, Amaury Rosier Screenwriting~Valéry Rosier Cinematography~Olivier Boonjing Editing~Nicolas Rumpl Principal Cast~Alfie Thomson, Yosko Père, Julienne Goeffers, Christian Carre, Delphine Theodore, Ahilen Saldano Print Source~Be For Films / pamela@beforfilms.com / beforfilms.com About the Director~Valery Rosier was born in 1977 in Ixelles, Belgium. He graduated in Business Engineering at the Catholic University of Louvain and then enrolled in the Institute of Broadcast Arts in Louvain-la-Neuve. Filmography~PARASOL (2015) Parched Directed by Leena Yadav INDIA, USA, UNITED KINGDOM minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 9:40 PM I Code PARC04 4:45 PM I Code PARC05 Society has rules for a reason, says a village elder at the opening of this modern melodrama. And the rural community home to widowed Rani, her vivacious best friend Lajjo, and the erotic dancer Bijli lives and dies by those rules the old man cites. But when it falls to Rani to find a teenage bride for her entitled 15-year-old son, she and her friends begin to subtly question this status quo that favors men, sends child brides to abusive husbands, and ostracizes women for being educated and opinionated. With a bold visual confidence, director Leena Yadav combines the stark realism of Rajasthan s hostile desert landscapes with a Bollywood palette, vibrant tones that celebrate the unleashing of the women s repressed sensuality and dreams. Splendidly shot by Academy Award -winning cinematographer Russell Carpenter, PARCHED gradually accrues a feeling of grandeur mirroring the way in which Yadav elevates these women s stories, transforming her characters struggles into a stirring portrayal of liberation. (In Hindi with subtitles) Toronto International Film Festival Producers~Aseem Bajaj, Ajay Devgn, Gulab Singh Tanwar, Rohan Jagdale Screenwriting~Leena Yadav Editing~Russell Carpenter Principal Cast~Tannishtha Chatterjee, Radhika Apte, Surveen Chawla, Adil Hussain, Lehar Khan, Riddhi Sen, Mahesh Balraj, Chandan Anand Print Source~The Film Collaborative / jeffrey@thefilmcollaborative.org / thefilmcollaborative.org About the Director~Leena Yadav was born in Mhow, India. She began her career as an editor on commercials and an assistant director for television. Filmography~ Shabd (2005), Teen Patti (2009), PARCHED (2015) Media Partner: Community Partner: Association of Asian Indian Women of NE Ohio (AAIWO)

146 146 Parisienne (Peur de rien) Directed by Danielle Arbid FRANCE minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 8:30 PM I Code PARS04 3:45 PM I Code PARS05 Everything is ugly, writes 18-year-old Lina after being prompted by her art history professor to list what she finds grotesque. It s 1993 and Lina recently moved from Lebanon to Paris to live with her aunt and uncle and attend university. But the transition has been less than smooth. After her lascivious uncle makes a pass at her, Lina decides to navigate the streets of Paris on her own. Without a residency permit and with little to no money, she drifts between friends apartments and a dismal women s shelter, while being swept into affairs with a string of Parisian men from philandering Jean-Marc, to directionless Julien, to activist Rafaël. Still, despite the challenges she faces in a country ambivalent towards its immigrants, she remains fearless, knowing she can never return to Lebanon. In her semiautobiographical film PARISIENNE, writer-director Danielle Arbid captures the awkward, uncomfortable, and enlightening experiences of a young woman trying to find both herself and a place to call home. (In French with subtitles) E.B. Producers~David Thion, Philippe Martin Screenwriting~Danielle Arbid, Julie Peyr Cinematography~Helene Louvart Editing~Mathilde Muyard Principal Cast~Manal Issa, Vincent Lacoste, Paul Hamy Print Source~Films Boutique / contact@filmsboutique.com / filmsboutique.com About the Director~Born in 1970 in Beirut, Lebanon, Danielle Arbid moved to Paris in 1987 to study literature and later journalism. In the late 1990s, she began making films and has since garnered numerous prizes at festivals around the world. Filmography~ In the Battlefields (2004), A Lost Man (2007), Beirut Hotel (2012), PARISIENNE (2015) Sponsored by: Community Partner: Urban Sketchers Cleveland Paulina (La Patota) Directed by Santiago Mitre ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, FRANCE minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 11:40 AM I Code PAUL31 9:25 PM I Code PAUL01 With her Ph.D. nearly complete and a promising law career in Buenos Aires, Paulina is on the path to success. To the shock and dismay of her father, a prominent judge, she announces her plan to set all this aside in order to teach at an impoverished suburban school. She believes it is the right thing to do, and nobody can dissuade her. After only a short time at this new job, Paulina is attacked one night and brutally raped by a gang. She soon discovers who attacked her and that she may be pregnant as a result. This sets in motion a series of nearly incomprehensible decisions on her part. As her father struggles to keep his daughter s life and career intact, Paulina begins making choices that may be pulling her deeper into danger. It seems she has a plan. PAULINA explores the thin lines between morality and self-preservation, survival and sacrifice. Is the shock of her assault fueling a delusion, or is there a deeper meaning to actions nobody else can understand? (In Spanish with subtitles) C.R. Producers~Agustina Llambi Campbell, Fernando Brom, Santiago Mitre, Lita Stantic, Didar Domehri, Laurent Baudens, Gaël Nouaille, Axel Kuschevatzky, Walter Salles, Ignacio Viale Screenwriting~Santiago Mitre, Mariano Llinás Cinematography~ Gustavo Biazzi Editing~Delfina Castagnino, Leandro Aste, Joana Collier Principal Cast~Dolores Fonzi, Oscar Martinez, Esteban Lamothe, Cristian Salguero, Verónica Llinás, Laura López Moyano Print Source~Versatile Films / info@versatile-films.com / versatile-films.com About the Director~Santiago Mitre was born in 1980 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is an actor, writer, producer, and director. He has received numerous nominations and awards. Filmography~ The Student (2011), PAULINA (2015) Community Partner: Hispanic Roundtable

147 I FILM 147 Presenting Princess Shaw Directed by Ido Haar USA, ISRAEL minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 7:20 PM I Code PRES05 4:15 PM I Code PRES06 Samantha Montgomery has a dream. Working as a nurse aid in New Orleans, she spends her free time uploading clips of her singing to YouTube. Recording under the moniker Princess Shaw, Montgomery s voice is terrific; comparisons to Amy Winehouse and Macy Gray are certainly appropriate. Unfortunately, her channel doesn t garner many hits, and audiences are scarce at local gigs. She s also dealing with depression, which stems from a history of childhood sexual abuse. Across the world in Israel, mashup artist Kutiman has stumbled across Montgomery s videos and is enamored by her voice. He crafts a tune using her acapella singing, brilliantly blending it with random bits and pieces from other amateur YouTube contributors. Soon the song becomes a viral hit, putting Princess Shaw in front of crowds she never expected. PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW spotlights the incredible power of technology. Without it, Montgomery s music might have gone unnoticed forever. This film is an inspiring story of a talent who never gave up, despite a whirlwind of setbacks. In this day and age, sometimes that big break can come from the most unexpected places. E.F. Producers~Liran Atzmor, Stephen Apkon Cinematography~Ido Haar Editing~Ido Haar Print Source~Magnolia Pictures / publicity@magpictures.com / magpictures.com About the Director~Ido Haar is an Israeli producer and director, known for his work in television. He graduated from the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School in Jerusalem. Haar won the Israeli Ministry of Science and Culture s Art of Cinema Award in Filmography~ Melting Siberia (2004), 9 Star Hotel (2007), Enlistment Days (2012), PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW (2015) Rabin in His Own Words Directed by Erez Laufer ISRAEL minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 6:00 PM I Code RABN04 11:20 AM I Code RABN05 There is nothing harder than defining oneself. So wrote Yitzhak Rabin in a letter. Now, 20 years after his assassination in 1995, Rabin is given the chance to do precisely that. This extraordinary documentary gathers together a wealth of video footage and personal correspondence. The result is a compelling story that encompasses the greater part of a tumultuous century. Born in 1922 to immigrant parents, Rabin quickly excelled and rose in his country s trust and esteem. From Israel s War of Independence and his days as Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, to his two elections to Prime Minister of Israel, here is the very pageant of the 20th century s history as shaped and experienced by a remarkable man. Whether as a soldier, husband, father, or Nobel Peace Prize winner, RABIN IN HIS OWN WORDS offers a rare look at one of the most significant, passionate, divisive, and controversial men to walk the stage of world history. (In Hebrew with subtitles) C.R Producers~Orly Topel, Vivi Halpern Editing~Erez Laufer Print Source~Menemsha Films / neilf@menemshafilms.com / menemshafilms.com About the Director~Erez Laufer was born and raised in Israel and graduated from the Film and Television Department of Tel-Aviv University. He is a writer, editor, producer, and director of highly regarded documentary features. Filmography~ Jimi Hendrix At Woodstock (1993), Edinboro Lo Mechaka Li (1996), Zehava Ben (1997), Mike Brant: Laissez-Moi T aimer (2002), The Darien Dilemma (2006), One Day After Peace (2012), RABIN IN HIS OWN WORDS (2015) Community Partner: AJC Cleveland Community Partners: Canton Palace Theatre Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival

148 148 The Reflektor Tapes Directed by Kahlil Joseph UNITED KINGDOM minutes Sunday, April 3 9:00 PM I Code REFL03 Monday, April 4 9:35 PM I Code REFL04 At Beachland Ballroom (see page 52) THE REFLEKTOR TAPES chronicles the making of Arcade Fire s Grammy-nominated 2013 album, Reflektor. Produced by LCD Soundsystem frontman, James Murphy, the record was a critical darling, with Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and Stereogum placing it high on their year-end lists. It was dancier than previous efforts, but its lyrics drew on a theme of isolation and death. Lead singer Win Butler says he was heavily influenced by Black Orpheus, a 1959 Brazilian film that put a contemporary spin on the Greek legend. In his documentary, director Kahlil Joseph uniquely charts the recording process with a dizzying audiovisual experience that will overload your senses. It s not a biographical film. It s not a music video. It s not really a concert film either. Instead, it s a psychedelic blend of all three. The journey follows them to Jamaica, Montréal, and Haiti; the sounds and styles of each place play a huge role in shaping the album s vibe. Whether you re familiar with Arcade Fire or not, this inventive movie stands alone as a truly surreal work of art. E.F. Note: This film contains flashing lights, which may not be suitable for those with photosensitive epilepsy. Producers~Dan Bowen, Omid Fatemi, Onye Anyanwu Cinematography~Lol Crawley, Autumn Cheyenne Durald, Malik Hassan Sayeed Editing~Matt Hollis, Daniel Song Print Source~Arts Alliance Distribution / chris.lane@artsalliance.com / artsalliance.com About the Director~Kahlil Joseph is an award-winning Los Angeles filmmaker, originally from Seattle. He is most known for his visual collaborations with such artists as FKA Twigs, Kendrick Lamar, and Flying Lotus. Joseph previously worked at Roman Coppola s production company, the Director s Bureau. Filmography~THE REFLEKTOR TAPES (2015) Resilience Directed by James Redford USA minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 2:30 PM I Code RESL31 4:45 PM I Code RESL01 Sunday, April 3 (w/filmforum) 1:50 PM I Code RESL03 With the current political climate forcing the dialogue on public health towards the subject of who s going to pay for it, there is great interest in the issue of preventative healthcare and how we can reduce the number of diseases affecting Americans. RESILIENCE addresses the remarkable Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, which was the first study to connect childhood trauma to many of today s largest health risks. These include alcohol and drug abuse, depression, STD transmission, smoking, and attempted suicide. Interviews are held with the very doctors behind the landmark ACE Study, educators, and the physicians and social workers who are on the front lines trying to help heal a nation while working to understand how to prevent even more damage. The very core of the film and the movement is, The child may not remember, but the body remembers, meaning that many of the traumas experienced in childhood have a direct influence on how the adult behaves in similar situations, whether they realize it or not. RESILIENCE is an important documentary that takes the brave steps towards helping those who greatly need it. T.W. Producers~Karen Pritzker, James Redford Cinematography~John Behrens Editing~Jen Bradwell Print Source~KPKR Films / lynn@kpjrfilms.co / kpjrfilms.co About the Director~Co-founder and Chair of the Redford Center, a nonprofit film production company that focuses on complex environmental challenges, James Redford has worked tirelessly over the years making films that bring awareness and calls to action to audiences. Having survived a liver transplant himself, Redford also founded The James Redford Institute for Transplant Awareness, dedicated to educating the public on the importance of organ donation. Filmography~ Spin (2003), The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia (2012), Toxic Hot Seat (2013), RESILIENCE (2015) Media Partner: Community Partner: Brite Winter Sponsored by:

149 I FILM 149 Returning Home (Å vende tilbake) Directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken NORWAY minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 6:30 PM I Code RETU06 12:10 PM I Code RETU07 Fredrik and Oskar are anxious because this is the day their father, Einar, has returned to rural Norway, fresh from a tour with the national army in Afghanistan. Almost immediately Einar criticizes Fredrik s earring and calls attention to his seemingly rebellious attitude. He also seems to resent his older son s reluctance to follow in his military footsteps. One day Einar vanishes in the frigid Norwegian wilderness, once again abandoning his two sons. Fredrik and Oskar set out to find him, embarking on a harrowing journey through picturesque mountains and fields. The further they move from civilization, the more their isolation grows. They follow a trail of clues left by their father until it becomes evident the brothers are being tested to use their wits to survive. Striking cinematography and deliberate direction highlight RETURNING HOME, a sentimental story about the after-effects of war and the bond between father and sons. (In Norwegian with subtitles) C.P. Producer~Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken Screenwriting~Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken Cinematography~Oskar Dahlsbakken Editing~Sonya Richter Principal Cast~ Åsmund Høeg, Fredrik Grøndahl, Ingar Helge Gimle, Lia Boysen Print Source~Norwegian Film Institute / stine.oppegaard@nfi.no / nfi.no About the Director~Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, born in 1989, was raised in Hamar, Norway. A projectionist and enthusiastic lover of celluloid film, his short, The Devil s Ballroom, achieved international acclaim. Filmography~RETURNING HOME (2015) Community Partner: Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Greater Ohio Region Right Footed Directed by Nick Spark USA, ETHIOPIA, PHILIPPINES minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 3:35 PM I Code RIGH02 7:30 PM I Code RIGH03 How many times have you complained about life, only to be told, it could be worse? It sounds clichéd, but it s completely true. Born without arms, Jessica Cox s future didn t seem bright. Her mother worried about her constantly and was prepared to take care of her daughter for the rest of her life. Feeling restricted by the idea of mechanical arms, Jessica decided to ditch them when she saw a woman using her feet to do everything arms could. Jessica eventually became completely independent, even learning to drive and fly planes with her feet. She now uses her story to fight for the rights of the disabled, both here in America and abroad. RIGHT FOOTED follows her remarkable journey to third-world countries, where the handicapped are often treated like second-class citizens. It also details her battle with the U.S. Congress, where the lack of progress on the issue is troubling. This uplifting documentary gives weight to another age-old saying: you can do anything you set your mind to. This extraordinary young woman proves it over and over again in this exceptional story. E.F. Producers~Nick Spark, Mona Lisa Yuchengco Cinematography~William Megalos Editing~Susan Metzger Print Source~Nick Spark Productions LLC / nicktspark@gmail.com About the Director~Nick Spark is a novelist and documentary filmmaker from Tuscon, Arizona. He received an M.F.A. in Film Production from the University of California s School of Cinema-Television. Spark wrote the script for the 2009 Emmy Award-winning film, The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club. Filmography~ Regulus: The First Nuclear Missile Submarines (2002), RIGHT FOOTED (2015) Sponsored by: Community Partners: Acheivement Centers for Children International Women s Air and Space Museum Youth Challenge

150 150 River Directed by Jamie M. Dagg CANADA, LAOS minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 9:25 PM I Code RIVE02 12:15 PM I Code RIVE03 John Lake is an eager American doctor, working as a volunteer in Laos. When he loses a patient, his boss forces him to take a vacation. After a night of drinks at the bar, John stumbles home to find a young woman being sexually assaulted on the side of the road. Responding with quick anger, he goes after her attacker, brutally pummeling him to death. When he realizes what he s done, he flees only to return to the scene the next morning to look for his lost wallet. Unfortunately, it s nowhere to be found. Panicked, John tries to get out of Laos but is stopped by police who have found the body and are suspicious of his black eye. He narrowly escapes detention, becoming a fugitive on the run. The hunt for John becomes big news, especially when the identity of the deceased is revealed. Can he find his way back to America, and, if so, at what cost? The highenergy RIVER will leave you on the edge of your seat, rooting for a man whose best intentions turned him into a wanted criminal. (In English, French, Lao, and Thai with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Mattie Do, Jamie M. Dagg, Douangmany Soliphanh Screenwriting~ Jamie M. Dagg Cinematography~Adam Marsden Editing~Duff Smith Principal Cast~Rossif Sutherland, Sara Botsford, Vithaya Pansringarm, Ted Atherton Print Source~Well Go USA Entertainment / festivals@wellgousa.com / wellgousa.com About the Director~Jamie M. Dagg was born in Timmins, Ontario. RIVER won the Canadian Feature Film Award at the 2015 Whistler Film Festival. Filmography~ RIVER (2015) Romeo Is Bleeding Directed by Jason Zeldes USA minutes Tuesday, April 5 Thursday, April 7 6:15 PM I Code BLEE05 11:30 AM I Code BLEE07 (w/filmforum) Donté Clark, like many teenagers, had little interest in reading Romeo and Juliet in high school. But now, at age 22, he sees far too many similarities between the tragic tale and his life in Richmond, California a city overwhelmed by a deadly turf war between two feuding neighborhoods. Donté has witnessed friends and family fall victim to gun violence. Still, he is determined not to share the fate of Shakespeare s star-crossed lovers. Director Jason Zeldes documentary ROMEO IS BLEEDING follows Donté as spoken word poetry changes the course of his life. Inspired by English teacher Molly Raynor, Donté and his peers in the spoken word program RAW Talent set out to write and perform a contemporary adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set in Richmond. Through their take on the classic play, the young poets not only find a way to express their individual struggles, but they also build a sense of community both on and off the stage. E.B. Producer~Michael Klein Cinematography~Rajiv Smith Mahabir Editing~Kevin Klauber, Jason Zeldes Print Source~Romeo is Bleeding / romeoisbleedingfilm@gmail.com / romeoisbleeding.com About the Director~A graduate of the School of Cinematic Arts at USC, Jason Zeldes edited the Academy Award winning documentary Twenty Feet from Stardom. ROMEO IS BLEEDING has earned numerous awards across the festival circuit, including Best Documentary Feature at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Filmography~ROMEO IS BLEEDING (2015) Media Partner: Community Partners: Cleveland Public Library Heights Youth Theatre

151 I FILM 151 Scherzo Diabolico Directed by Adrián García Bogliano MEXICO minutes Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 11:25 PM I Code SCHE09 12:15 PM I Code SCHE10 With nothing but cases of flavored water and potato chips, Anabela, a terrified young beauty, waits shivering in a grimy abandoned factory for her captor s return. Beneath a skeletal mask that invokes the Mexican Dia de los Muertos is Aram, an overworked accountant making a desperate attempt to blackmail his boss by kidnapping her daughter. Things go methodically according to plan as Aram destroys the lives of those closest to him in his expertly calculated plot. But months later, Anabela discovers an overwhelming capacity for brutal revenge. Suddenly it s Aram s life that s crashing down upon him as Anabela demonstrates how she s even crazier than he is. Directly addressing the regenerative power of violence, veteran Spanish filmmaker Adrián García Bogliano delivers his most intense chiller to date. Featuring stunning widescreen camerawork, terse editing, and unfathomable plot twists, SCHERZO DIABOLICO is an old-school shocker. (In Spanish with subtitles) C.P. Producers~Andrea Quiroz Hernández, Carlos Meléndez Screenwriting~Adrián García Bogliano Cinematography~Darío Goldgel Editing~Adrián García Bogliano Principal Cast~Francisco Barreiro, Daniela Soto Vell, Jorge Molina, Milena Pezzi, Vita Vargas Print Source~MPI Media Group / twieneke@mpimedia.com / mpimedia.com About the Director~Adrián García Bogliano was born in Madrid, Spain in He studied film at the National University of La Plata. A master of Spanish-language horror, he s directed nearly a dozen features released internationally. Filmography~ Rooms for Tourists (2004), Scream the Night (2005), 36 Steps (2006), I ll Never Die Alone (2008), Watch em Die (2009), The Accursed (2010), Cold Sweat (2010), Penumbra (2011), Here Comes the Devil (2012), Late Phases (2014), SCHERZO DIABOLICO (2015) Schneider vs. Bax Directed by Alex van Warmerdam NETHERLANDS minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 8:40 PM I Code SCHN31 2:00 PM I Code SCHN01 Saturday, April 9 4:00 PM I Code SCHN09 8:15 PM I Code BAXX09 At The Nightlight (see page 55) In a thrilling yet darkly comedic twist on the old spy vs. spy genre, SCHNEIDER VS. BAX portrays two hitmen going face-toface in a life or death game of chess, where neither man is sure which side they re on. Schneider is the family man beautiful wife and two adorable young daughters about to celebrate his birthday when he gets a call to go after Bax (played by director Alex van Warmerdam). He s a child killer is all Schneider knows as he reluctantly goes after his next contract. But shacked up in his own quagmire is Bax, waiting for his own daughter to pay the old man a visit. Unlike the seemingly puttogether Schneider, Bax is struggling on the downside of his life: abusing drugs, abusing alcohol, and clearly through with the responsibilities normally befitting a man of his age. A comedy of errors, SCHNEIDER VS. BAX is fast-paced good fun, with a cornucopia of secondary characters who each add color to this mid-day standoff in the bog. (In Dutch with subtitles) T.W. Producer~Marc van Warmerdam Screenwriting~Alex van Warmerdam Cinematography~Tom Erisman Editing~Job ter Burg Principal Cast~ Tom Dewispelaere, Alex van Warmerdam, Maria Kraakman, Annet Malherbe Print Source~Film Movement / jimmy@filmmovement.com / filmmovement.com About the Director~Born in the Netherlands, Alex van Warmerdam is a director, screenwriter, and actor who has been nominated for over 40 international film awards, winning nearly two dozen. Filmography~ Voyeur (1986), The Northerners (1992) 18th CIFF, The Dress (1996), Kleine Teun (1998), Grimm (2003), The Last Days of Emma Blank (2009) 34th CIFF, Borgman (2013) 38th CIFF, SCHNEIDER VS. BAX (2015)

152 152 Seed Money: The Chuck Holmes Story Directed by Michael Stabile USA minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 7:40 PM I Code SEED06 11:50 AM I Code SEED07 In the 1970s, Falcon Studios defined and dominated the gay porn industry. Featuring the hottest men and the most uninhibited sex, it propelled and documented the gay community s social and physical liberation from stereotypes and prejudice. Although the industry was condemned as much as embraced, it formed an integral part of gay men s lives at the time. Equally as divisive was Falcon co-founder Chuck Holmes, who became a kingpin in the erotic film empire. SEED MONEY: THE CHUCK HOLMES STORY charts the rise and fall of this conflicted man and his cinematic kingdom. Holmes became obsessed with leaving a legacy, doing good in return. Acceptance, he found, was difficult for someone whose money was coveted but whose business was shunned. It was the dawn of gay political power and the AIDS epidemic, and the nation s conflicted views on the LGBT world were openly out as well. Filled with deliciously naughty vintage video clips and emotional testaments, this is a dizzying ride on the porn-coaster that liberated (and sometimes saved) many lives in the gay community. C.R. Producers~Michael Stabile, Ben Leon, Jack Shamama Cinematography~Ben Leon Editing~Bryan Darling Print Source~The Film Collaborative / jeffrey@thefilmcollaborative.org / thefilmcollaborative.org About the Director~Michael Stabile was born in He is a journalist best known for his work both in and about the gay pornography industry. He won a GayVN award for best screenplay for the gay soap opera Wet Palms. Filmography~SEED MONEY: THE CHUCK HOLMES STORY (2015) Šiška Deluxe Directed by Jan Cvitkovič SLOVENIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, MACEDONIA minutes Friday, April 8 Sunday, April 10 9:30 PM I Code SISK08 2:20 PM I Code SISK10 When one of them inherits a run-down empty dry cleaner, three friends decide to take over and start their own pizzeria. Of course whenever starting a new business, obstacles abound in this case: opening a business in a run-down neighborhood, goons looking for a shakedown, and knowing absolutely nothing about starting a new business. ŠIŠKA DELUXE is a comedy about what it takes to go from being an extra-small cheese to a deep-dish sheet pizza with all the toppings. Mile, Fedr, and Zekir are three slackers looking for their slice of the pie. But when business is slow, you need a great idea. The pizza special of the title is your order of pizza with anything else you want. Need a swan for a photo shoot? Order a pizza and you get your swan. Need a case of beer? Done. Drugs? Done. Dry cleaning? Done. One of the funnier movies of this year s CIFF, ŠIŠKA DELUXE will pepper you with laughs, and take a pizza your heart. (In Slovenian with subtitles) T.W. Producers~Aleš Pavlin, Andrej Štritof Screenwriting~Jan Cvitkovič Cinematography~ Jure Černec Editing~Dafne Jemeršič Principal Cast~Žiga Födransperg, David Furlan, Marko Miladinovič Print Source~Slovenian Film Center / film-center.si About the Director~Born in 1966, Jan Cvitkovič is a Slovenian director, screenwriter, and actor who also has studied physics and archaeology. He s won nearly two dozen awards at international film festivals including Chicago, Miami, Torino, and Venice. Filmography~ Bread and Milk (2001), Gravehopping (2005), Archeo (2011), ŠIŠKA DELUXE (2015)

153 I FILM 153 Sleeping Giant Directed by Andrew Cividino CANADA minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 1:45 PM I Code SLEE06 9:25 PM I Code SLEE07 At an isolated lake house in rural Ontario, three boys pass the time, waiting for summer to end and pining for something to happen. Nate and Riley, two rough-around-the-edges cousins vacationing with Nate s grandmother, meet Adam, a gentle teen staying with his parents. Adam shows little aggression, yet his frustration chooses to manifest itself in more emotional forms. Nate and Riley show off their toxic, overbearing masculinity on a daily basis. They direct their machismo at every person they come into contact with, Adam being their most notable target. A dangerously high cliff on a remote island has a mysterious allure for all three boys. Each is drawn to it for a seemingly different reason. Andrew Cividino s naturalistic debut is a crucial coming-of-age tale that perfectly captures what it s like to be different in a masculine-dominated society. SLEEPING GIANT has a talented young cast, stunning locales, and a soaring musical score, which all anchor it as a film that appeals to families and those in search of liberation. C.P. Producers~Andrew Cividino, Karen Harnisch, Aaron Yeger, James Vandewater, Marc Swenker Screenwriting~Aaron Yeger Cinematography~James Klopko Editing~James Vandewater Principal Cast~Nick Serino, Reece Moffett, Jackson Martin, Rita Serino, Katelyn McKerracher Print Source~Seville International / sevilleinternational@filmsseville.com / sevilleinternational.eonefilms.com About the Director~Andrew Cividino, born in Hamilton, Ontario, is a writer and director based in Toronto. He studied film at Ryerson University. His shorts and debut feature have achieved international acclaim. Filmography~SLEEPING GIANT (2015) Snowtime! Directed by Jean-François Pouliot CANADA minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 12:00 Noon I Code SNOW02 5:10 PM I Code SNOW03 Is there any greater moment in a child s life then when school lets out for winter break? SNOWTIME! is every kid s dreamcome-to-animated-life when the children of a small village partake in a week-long snowball war. And war is serious business, you guys. Based on the award-winning 1984 live-action film, The Dog Who Stopped the War, SNOWTIME! follows the exploits of two 11-year-olds, Luke and Sophie, as they control the two sides battling over the elaborately constructed snow fort to end all snow forts. Secret plans (paint in snowballs!? brilliant!), blowing bugles, and a clever dog named Cleo all come into play when there s so much to fight for. But like all conflicts, irreparable damage is done. Sure this family film is filled with fun, but there s also incredibly heart-warming moments and lessons about the oldest truth in any war: neither side ever truly wins. Bundle up and pack extra gloves, because SNOWTIME! is about to warm your heart. T.W. Producer~Marie-Claude Beauchamp Screenwriting~Normand Canac-Marquis, Paul Risacher Animation Director~Jim Van Der Keyl Voices~Ross Lynch, Sandra Oh, Angela Galuppo, Lucinda Davis Print Source~Shout! Factory / snowtimemovie.com About the Director~Jean-François Pouliot was born in Montréal and earned his B.A. in Communication Arts from Concordia University with a minor in Philosophy. After directing hundreds of commercials with Canada s leading advertising firm, he moved on to feature films. Filmography~SNOWTIME! (2015) Community Partner: Cleveland Kids Book Bank

154 154 Sonita Directed by Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami GERMANY, IRAN, SWITZERLAND minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 6:15 PM I Code SONT08 1:35 PM I Code SONT09 An Afghan refugee, 18-year-old Sonita now lives in Iran, where she s enrolled in a program that offers her counseling and education. Heavily influenced by Western music she tells her teacher she wishes her parents were Michael Jackson and Rhianna she s developed a passion for hip-hop. Sonita spends her free time developing her craft, saving up for studio time, and collaborating with other aspiring artists. Things turn ugly when her mom visits from Afghanistan, intent on bringing her daughter home so she can be sold into marriage for $9,000. Sonita s dream of becoming a famous musician falls on deaf ears; in her culture, women are supposed to be wives, not singers. Her grim future tugs at the heartstrings of the film s director, Rokhsareh Ghaem Magmahi, who is faced with an ethical dilemma: does she cross the line and assist her subject or simply watch as her fate unfolds? SONITA introduces the world to a remarkable young rapper with a powerful message. It will also lead to heavy discussions about the role of a director in documentary films. (In English and Farsi with subtitles) E.F. Producer~Gerd Haag Cinematography~Behrouz Badrouj, Ali Mohammad Ghasemi, Mohammad Haddadi, Arastoo Givi, Torben Bernard, Parviz Arefi, Ala Mohseni Editing~Rune Schweitzer Print Source~Women Make Movies / kf@wmm.com / wmm.com About the Director~Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami is an Iranian filmmaker who studied animation and cinema at the Tehran Art University. Her documentary, Going Up The Stairs, won her the EDA Award for Best Female-Directed Film at the 2012 Sheffield International Documentary Festival. Filmography~ Going Up The Stairs (2011), SONITA (2015) Sponsored by: Community Partners: Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio Lake Erie Ink Speed Sisters Directed by Amber Fares USA, PALESTINE minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 5:10 PM I Code SPEE04 9:35 PM I Code SPEE05 Even in America, women race car drivers are faced with adversity. The sport is mostly seen as a boys club, which has led to accusations of sexism Richard Petty famously received criticism for inappropriate comments about NASCAR star, Danica Patrick. Now imagine female drivers in the Middle East. It s a culture where, in some places, the idea of women driving at all is considered improper, let alone tearing up a track. This hasn t stopped a team of young ladies known as the Speed Sisters, who are the first all-female race car driving team in the region. The quintet have garnered headlines in the West Bank for their impressive foray into the Palestinian street-car scene. Besides the basic gender issue, they also have to overcome other obstacles, including run-ins with the Israeli military and their restrictive checkpoints and trying to stay safe in a land that s marred by war. SPEED SISTERS is a vibrant and unmistakably inspiring documentary about five fearless (and, frankly, badass) women who crush stereotypes at every turn. (In English and Arabic with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Amber Fares, Avi Goldstein, Jessica Devaney Cinematography~Amber Fares, Lucy Martens Editing~Rabab Haj Yahya Print Source~SocDoc Studios / film@speedsisters.tv / speedsisters.tv About the Director~Amber Fares is a documentary filmmaker of Lebanese and Canadian descent. She currently resides in Palestine, where she runs SocDoc Studios, a production company she started in Fares holds an M.B.A. in Marketing and International Business from the University of Calgary. Filmography~ SPEED SISTERS (2015) Community Partner: Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle East Studies

155 I FILM 155 Staying Alive Directed by Charlotte Blom NORWAY minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 6:30 PM I Code STAY31 9:20 AM I Code STAY01 Saturday, April 2 11:50 AM I Code STAY02 The classic Bee Gees song, Staying Alive, has supposedly saved many lives: its pulsing disco beat mirrors the correct rhythms for life-saving CPR. And if anyone s life needs saving right now, it s Marianne s. Happily married with two beautiful daughters, she discovers her husband, Hakon, is having an affair with a younger woman named Frida. Worse, he thinks he loves her. Suddenly Marianne, the wronged party, finds herself increasingly on the losing end. With nothing to rely on but useless and silly advice from her pregnant girlfriend and her parents (who she finds have their own arrangements ), Marianne tries to plan her next steps in a hurt and angry daze. STAYING ALIVE is an honest, warm, and painfully funny look at how to move on when everything you thought was real turns out to be tinsel. With a heart as tender as a skinned knee, this aching and upbeat film proves that even when it all hits the fan, sometimes the good guys actually win. (In Norwegian with subtitles) C.R. Producer~Synnøve Hørsdal Screenwriting~Charlotte Blom Cinematography~ Karl Erik Brøndbo Editing~Zaklina Stojcevska Principal Cast~Agnes Kittelsen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Linn Skåber, Nils Jørgen Kaalstad, Heidi Toini Øieren Print Source~Norwegian Film Insititute / stine.oppegaard@nfi.no / nfi.no About the Director~Charlotte Blom was born in 1972 in Norway. She was educated at the Oslo Academy of Photographic Art and the Edinburgh College of Art. She worked as a freelance photographer and began writing, producing, and directing award-winning short films. Filmography~STAYING ALIVE (2015) Community Partner: Swedish Cultural Society Summertime (La bell saison) Directed by Catherine Corsini FRANCE minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 7:20 PM I Code SUMM04 1:35 PM I Code SUMM05 Time offers little mercy for star-crossed lovers. Delphine is a young woman who s broken free of her family s farm in southern France to head for bustling Paris in the 1970s. After a chance meeting leads her to Carole, the gutsy force behind an outspoken woman s liberation group, Delphine becomes enraptured with her free spirit. Carole, though already engaged to the progressive Manuel, submits to her advances and begins stealing away for impassioned rendezvous. As desire reaches its swelling peak and Carole reveals their trysts to Manuel, fate unravels the romance when a health emergency sends Delphine back to her hometown. Carole clings desperately to the hope of maintaining their relationship in spite of the small town s gossip and prejudice. They protect their secrecy with flings in the lush, rural landscapes, but know they can only remain hidden for so long. The push and pull in SUMMERTIME is a kinetic one that bursts with both sexual awakenings and the devastation of an era in which love must be denied. (In French with subtitles) N.D. Producer~Elisabeth Perez Screenwriting~Catherine Corsini, Laurette Polmanss Cinematography~Jeanne Lapoirie Editing~Frédéric Baillehaiche Principal Cast~ Cécile De France, Izia Higelin, Noémie Lvovsky, Kévin Azaïs Print Source~Strand Releasing / nathan@strandreleasing.com / strandreleasing.com About the Director~Catherine Corsini was born in 1956 and spent her early years in Seine-et-Marne, France. She studied at the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and has an extensive career as a director, writer, and actress. Filmography~ La répétition (1999), The Very Merry Widows (2003), Les ambitieux (2006), Leaving (2009), Three Worlds (2012), SUMMERTIME (2015) Community Partners: WH2 Windsong, Cleveland s Feminist Chorus

156 156 Sworn Virgin (Vergine giurata) Directed by Laura Bispuri ITALY, SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, ALBANIA, KOSOVO minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 11:45 AM I Code SWOR04 7:15 PM I Code SWOR05 Identity and gender issues abound in Laura Bispuri s SWORN VIRGIN. But this intriguing drama is hardly your typical film about sexuality. Hana grew up in the mountains of Northern Albania. To avoid an arranged marriage and to counter secondclass citizen status in her brutally chauvinistic village, she adopts the Kanun code of honor and agrees to live life as a celibate man named Mark. She cuts her hair, binds her breasts, and wears men s clothing. By his mid-30s, Mark is miserable. He flees the mountains and ends up on the doorstep of his adoptive sister, Lila, in Italy. Lila fled the same village years earlier to marry and have a daughter. With Lila s help, Mark/Hana (played with soft-spoken grace by Italian actress Alba Rohrwacher) embarks on a search for self. The film is based on the novel by Elvira Dones, whose research included interviewing sworn virgins in Albania. Bispuri favors quiet visual storytelling over noisy dialogue and exposition, weaving strands of Mark/Hana s past and present into a memorable character study. (In Albanian and Italian with subtitles) C.O. Producers~Marta Donzelli, Gregorio Paonessa, Maurizio Totti, Alessandro Usai, Dan Wechsler, Michael Weber, Viola Fügen, Sabina Kodra, Robert Budina Screenwriting~Francesca Manieri, Laura Bispuri Cinematography~Vladan Radovic Editing~Carlotta Cristiani, Jacopo Quadri Principal Cast~Alba Rohrwacher, Flonja Kodheli, Lars Eidinger, Luan Jaha, Bruno Shllaku, Ilire Celaj, Drenica Selimaj, Dajana Selimaj, Emily Ferratello Print Source~Strand Releasing / nathan@strandreleasing.com / strandreleasing.com About the Director~Laura Bispuri was born in Rome in SWORN VIRGIN has won several awards, including the Nora Ephron Prize at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it was praised for its beautifully nuanced vision. Filmography~SWORN VIRGIN (2015) Tanna Directed by Bentley Dean, Martin Butler AUSTRALIA, VANUATU minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 1:40 PM I Code TANN05 7:25 PM I Code TANN06 On the remote Pacific island of Tanna, covered in rainforest and shadowed by an active volcano, young warrior Dain and maiden Wawa have fallen in love. One day Dain s father is brutally attacked by the Imedin, a neighboring tribe, and now war threatens. To secure lasting peace, the tribal elders promise Wawa as a bride to an Imedin warrior. Dain and Wawa cannot accept this arrangement, even knowing it is the law and the only way to avoid bloodshed. The lovers flee in defiance of tradition, setting off a furious chase and a series of events that endanger everyone. Based on a true story and performed for the cameras by members of the Yakel tribe, TANNA is a cinematic experience of rare beauty. Breathtakingly filmed on location, this powerful story immerses you in a world that is exotic and startling, yet achingly familiar. Here is the eternal story of individual happiness at war with tradition and society, performed as you have never seen it before. (In Nauvhal with subtitles) C.R. Producers~Martin Butler, Bentley Dean, Carolyn Johnson Screenwriting~Bentley Dean, Martin Butler, John Collee in collaboration with the people of Yakel Cinematography~Bentley Dean Editing~Tania Michel Nehme Principal Cast~ Mungau Dain, Marie Wawa, Marceline Rofit, Chief Charlie Kahla, Albi Nangia, Lingai Kowia, Dadwa Mungau Print Source~Visit Films / info@visitfilms.com / visitfilms.com About the Directors~Martin Butler studied politics and economics at Oxford University. In 1981 he migrated to Australia and spent the next 25 years producing award-winning documentary reports. In 2009 he teamed up with Bentley Dean. Dean is a writer, award-winning cinematographer, and director. He and his family lived among the tribes featured in this film. Collaborative Filmography~ Contact (2010), TANNA (2015)

157 I FILM 157 Tell Spring Not to Come This Year Directed by Saeed Taji Farouky, Michael McEvoy AFGHANISTAN, UNITED KINGDOM minutes Tuesday, April 5 Thursday, April 7 2:00 PM I Code TELL05 4:15 PM I Code TELL07 TELL SPRING NOT TO COME THIS YEAR follows a group of young soldiers in the Afghan National Army in 2014, around the time NATO troops began to withdraw from the region. With the burden now lying solely on their shoulders, these courageous young men feel the pressure to succeed. Although the realization of doing it alone certainly weighs on them heavily, they are happy to see outside forces leave. They initially welcomed the assistance, but over time resented the attitudes of their allies, witnessing their arrogance and mistreatment of their citizens on many occasions. The images we often see of war don t tell the whole story. This impactful documentary tackles it from an extremely personal perspective and gives us a chance to hear it from the Afghans themselves. It presents an all-encompassing view of their experiences, from the boredom of downtime, to the terrifying reality of battle. For Americans, the war in Afghanistan has somewhat faded. But as the film clearly demonstrates, the fight against the Taliban is still very much alive for these soldiers and the people they bravely protect. (In Dari with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Saeed Taji Farouky, Michael McEvoy, Elizabeth C. Jones Cinematography~ Saeed Taji Farouky Editing~Gareth Keogh Print Source~Tourist with A Typewriter / touristwithatypewriter.com About the Directors~Saeed Taji Farouky is a director, photographer, and cinematographer based in the United Kingdom. His work has appeared on Reuters, BBC News, and Al-Jazeera. Michael McEvoy is a director and producer who also resides in the UK. In 2015 he produced a television documentary called Frontline Fighting: Battling ISIS. Collaborative Filmography~TELL SPRING NOT TO COME THIS YEAR (2015) Community Partners: International Services Center International Institute of Akron Thank You For Playing Directed by Malika Zouhali-Worrall, David Osit USA minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 11:45 AM I Code THAN08 6:15 PM I Code THAN09 When Ryan Green s one-year-old son, Joel, was diagnosed with cancer, doctors said he had four months to live. The unfathomable news hit Green and his family hard. Instead of living each day burdened by the inevitable outcome, they decided to make every moment count. For Green, his therapy came in the somewhat unlikely form of video games. As a game designer, he found a creative way to express his feelings. He channeled his family s experience into an extremely profound game called That Dragon, Cancer. His wife and sons got involved, too, lending their voices and likenesses to the project. Joel defied the odds his doctors had set for him; in the film, he s reached the age of five. However, as the game comes together, Joel s health starts to rapidly decline. THANK YOU FOR PLAYING is a unique and intimate look at a family dealing with terminal illness. Like Green s brilliant game, the documentary is a touching tribute to a life cut way too short. E.F. Producers~Malika Zouhali-Worrall, David Osit Cinematography~David Osit Editing~ Malika Zouhali-Worrall, David Osit Print Source~Kinematic Films LLC / info@thankyouforplayingfilm.com / thankyouforplayingfilm.com About the Directors~David Osit is a filmmaker and composer who studied at the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies at the University of Michigan. He later received an M.F.A. in Social Documentary Film from the School of Visual Arts in New York. Malika Zouhali-Worrall is an award-winning British/Moroccan filmmaker based in Brooklyn, New York. She holds an M.F.A. in International Affairs from the Paris Institute of Political Studies. Collaborative Filmography~THANK YOU FOR PLAYING (2015) Community Partners: Chagrin Documentary Film Festival Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland This film is part of a multi-platform project featured in Perspectives. (see page 45)

158 158 Those People Directed by Joey Kuhn USA minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 11:10 AM I Code THOS08 7:15 PM I Code THOS09 Sunday, April 10 5:00 PM I Code THOS10 At first glance, Charles, Sebastian, and their friends live in a world far removed from most of us. They reside in rooms lined with priceless works of renaissance art and in buildings that overlook sweeping vistas of Central Park. But there s something hiding beneath the sheen of their haute culture. Sebastian, whose father swindled millions from the masses in a Madoffstyle scheme, is now known as the son of the most hated man in New York. His father s former colleagues, the press, and his neighbors all equally shun him. Charles may be the only person who loves Sebastian, always putting Sebastian s needs before his own, even though he clearly doesn t return Charles affections. But when Tim, a handsome older nightclub pianist from Lebanon, enters Charles life, he has his first real opportunity for happiness. Only his lingering obsession with Sebastian stands in his way. Notably influenced by Brideshead Revisited, this gentle romance features remarkable panoramas of wintery New York and wonderful close-ups of its breakthrough cast in outstanding performances. C.P. Producers~Joey Kuhn, Kimberly Parker, Sarah Bremner Screenwriting~Joey Kuhn Cinematography~Leonardo D Antoni Editing~Sara Shaw Principal Cast~ Jonathan Gordon, Jason Ralph, Haaz Sleiman, Britt Lower, Meghann Fahy Print Source~The Film Collaborative / jeffrey@thefilmcollaborative.org / thefilmcollaborative.org Tickled Directed by David Ferrier, Dylan Reeve NEW ZEALAND minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 8:40 PM I Code TICK08 3:50 PM I Code TICK09 David Ferrier, an effervescent TV personality from New Zealand, happens upon a video of competitive endurance tickling one of the more bizarre sports to arise since the explosion of the internet. While searching for a subject to interview, he stumbles upon a mysterious website that produces tickling videos owned by Jane O Brien Media. He sends a message and is immediately subjected to vicious homophobic attacks that persist for weeks. Convinced there s more to the story, Ferrier begins investigating the company behind the coerced laughs. What he finds is unnerving a deep-rooted conspiracy of corruption and abuse that takes him from Hollywood to Wall Street and even Muskegon, Michigan. It turns out Jane O Brien s tickling empire is just the beginning. By the end of Ferrier s investigation, no one is laughing. A twisting labyrinth of obsession, manipulation, and cruelty, Ferrier s film is highly respectful of his subject matter while deeply critical of the people in power behind it. C.P. Producer~Carthew Neal Cinematography~Dominic Fryer Editing~Simon Coldrick Print Source~Magnolia Pictures / dmccarthy@magpictures.com / magpictures.com About the Director~Born in 1982 in Taraunga, New Zealand, David Ferrier is a reporter and journalist. Ferrier attended Bethlehem College before being featured in Nightline, 3 News, and Short Poppies. He also works as a freelance writer and investigator. Filmography~TICKLED (2015) About the Director~Joey Kuhn was born and raised in New York City, where he currently works. He graduated from Brown University, studying art and semiotics. He also holds an M.F.A. from New York University s graduate film program. Filmography~THOSE PEOPLE (2015) Sponsored by:

159 I FILM 159 Too Late Directed by Dennis Hauck USA minutes Monday, April 4 8:15 PM I Code TOOL04 Presented on 35mm film At the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque (see page 52) Private investigator Mel Sampson (Academy Award nominee John Hawkes) is tasked with tracking down the whereabouts of a missing woman from his own past. With this familiar setup, TOO LATE takes the spine of the classic private eye genre and tears it to pieces, weaving it back together into a tapestry of southern California and the menagerie of eccentric personalities and lost souls who inhabit it. From the desolate, overgrown Radio Hill to the ritzy penthouse of The Beverly Hilton, the film presents a sprawling view of Los Angeles that ranges from the undiscovered to the iconic. Filmed in the 35mm Techniscope format, the story of TOO LATE unfolds across five acts, each comprised of a single 20-plus minute uncut shot roughly the same length as an entire projected film reel making TOO LATE the perfect vehicle for a 35mm exhibition resurgence. Written and directed by native Clevelander Dennis Hauck, and featuring a stellar ensemble cast, TOO LATE tells the story of a missing woman, but paints the portrait of a lost man. Vanishing Angle Producers~Alexandra Barreto, Taylor Feltner, Dennis Hauck Screenwriting~Dennis Hauck Cinematography~Bill Fernandez Editing~David Heinz Principal Cast~John Hawkes, Vail Bloom, Joanna Cassidy, Jeff Fahey, Robert Forster Print Source~Vanishing Angle / Foe Killer Films / Info@vanishingangle.com / foekillerfilms@mac.com / Toolatemovie.com About the Director~Dennis Hauck was born in Cleveland, raised in Atlanta, and lives in Los Angeles. A director and producer of multiple short films, TOO LATE is his first feature film. Filmography~TOO LATE (2015) Traders Directed by Rachael Moriarty, Peter Murphy IRELAND minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 1:50 PM I Code TRAD31 8:30 PM I Code TRAD01 If you ever find yourself in a fight to the death, take my advice: Go for the throat, says Harry. It s a dog beat dog world out there after the latest financial crisis, and those who were bloodthirsty in their quest for making money are now looking for a new sport in the Irish film TRADERS. When the company Harry (Killian Scott) and Vernon (John Bradley from Game of Thrones) work for loses billions in the stock market and goes belly-up, the friends are just two out of a throng of unemployed former businessmen looking for ways to continue their standard of living. Vernon, ever the enterpriser, concocts an idea: two people meet anonymously, bring their life s savings, and fight to the death winner takes all; these participants are known as Traders. Not since Fight Club has such an allegory for the anger in how the world s financial industry gets away with murder been played out with such blows. Deftly shot mixing brutality with humor, TRADERS is an engaging and confident punch to the throat. T.W. Producers~Stuart Switzer, Libby Durdy, Rachel Lysaght Screenwriting~Rachael Moriarty, Peter Murphy Cinematography~Peter Robertson Editing~Joe McElwaine Principal Cast~Killian Scott, John Bradley, Nika McGuigan, Peter O Meara, Barry Keoghan Print Source~MPI Media Group / twieneke@mpimedia.com / mpimedia.com About the Directors~Rachael Moriarty and Peter Murphy have been working together for over 20 years, writing, directing, and producing short films and television. Collaborative Filmography~TRADERS (2015)

160 160 Trapped Directed by Dawn Porter USA minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 12:00 Noon I Code TRAP06 6:20 PM I Code TRAP07 Dawn Porter s TRAPPED just received the Special Jury Prize for U.S. Documentary at Sundance. The film streamlines the abortion debate by taking viewers inside clinics that face closure due to increasingly restrictive laws. Porter journeys to Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas to talk with clinic owners and employees about encroaching legislation that makes it more difficult to operate the centers. Because of TRAP laws (Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers), a host of clinics have closed in recent years. Closing the clinics will not stop abortions, argues Gloria Gray, director of a women s center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Women will still get abortions, but they are not going to be safe and legal. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case (Whole Woman s Health v. Cole) brought by a center in Texas challenging that state s HB2 law, which led to the shuttering of more than 20 clinics. A decision is expected in June, and Porter s film emphasizes it could be one of the most important reproductive rulings since Roe v. Wade, which happened 43 years ago. C.O. Producer~Marilyn Ness Cinematography~Chris Hilleke, Nadia Hallgren Editing~ Sari Gilman, Katie Flint Print Source~Trilogy Films / info@trappeddocumentary.com / trilogy-films.com About the Director~Dawn Porter was a lawyer before turning to filmmaking. She is a graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center and worked as an attorney at Baker & Hostetler before becoming director of News Standards and Practices at ABC News. She is the founder of Trilogy Films and, in addition to her documentaries, has worked as an executive producer on the narrative features Serious Moonlight and The Green. Filmography~ Gideon s Army (2013), Spies of Mississippi (2014), TRAPPED (2016) Trenk, the Little Knight (Der kleine Ritter Trenk) Directed by Anthony Power AUSTRIA, GERMANY minutes Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 11:30 AM I Code TREN09 3:50 PM I Code TREN10 Trenk has big big dreams of being a knight, and he has all the courage and dedication necessary to be the best knight ever. He just doesn t have the size. Or age. Or any of the general skills necessary to be the best knight ever. TRENK, THE LITTLE KNIGHT is a hopeful knight s tale about a boy with a dream and maybe just the means to accomplish the impossible. Motivated by the possibility to overthrow his evil lord, little peasant boy Trenk sets into town to vie for knighthood and the chance to defeat the local dragon. But he can t do it alone. With the help of his pet Piggeldy, Sir Hans, Momme Mumm, and Sir Hans daughter, Thekla (who has knight dreams of her own), Trenk just might be able to ascend to knighthood after all. Charismatic and fun for the whole family, TRENK, THE LITTLE KNIGHT is a pleasant reminder that bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry are not size restrictive. T.W. Producers~Corinna Mehner, Gisela Schäfer Screenwriting~Gerrit Hermans Art Director~Michael Hülse Editing~Dieter Riepenhausen Print Source~Global Screen GmbH / info@globalscreen.de / globalscreen.de About the Director~Anthony Power was born in Waterford, Ireland and studied art and design in WRTC, graduating with a degree in Graphic Design and Communications in Filmography~ Die Abrafaxe Unter schwarzer Flagge (2001), TRENK, THE LITTLE KNIGHT (2015) Community Partners: Rocky River Public Library A Special Wish Foundation Cleveland Chapter Community Partners: Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio Preterm

161 I FILM 161 Uncle Howard Directed by Aaron Brookner USA, UNITED KINGDOM minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 8:30 PM I Code UNCL05 5:10 PM I Code UNCL06 Hidden in The Bunker, the famous New York den of legendary literary icon William Burroughs, was a gold mine of film and photos archived by filmmaker Howard Brookner. When Howard s nephew, Aaron, discovered and unearthed this treasure, he started an amazing journey to reconstruct and celebrate his uncle s life and work. Known for the acclaimed 1983 documentary, Burroughs: The Movie, Howard was a fascinating cultural figure who swirled among the most influential artists of the day and compulsively documented everything. UNCLE HOWARD inevitably becomes much more than a loving nephew s tribute to family. Featuring the likes of Andy Warhol, Frank Zappa, Allen Ginsberg, Jim Jarmusch, and Madonna, the film is a glorious look at an epoch where culture rebelled, minds exploded, drugs flowed, the revolution was televised, and AIDS reared its ugly head. Gay, beautiful, talented, and fearless, Howard left a history of these times that is a joy to behold. Narrated by both family and the famous, UNCLE HOWARD is Aaron s gift to his uncle s legacy and to us. C.R. Producer~Paula Vaccaro Cinematography~André Döbert, Gregg de Domenico Editing~Masahiro Hirakubo Print Source~The Film Collaborative / jeffrey@thefilmcollaborative.org / thefilmcollaborative.org About the Director~Aaron Brookner was born in A director and scriptwriter, his feature film debut The Silver Goat was the first film made for ipad exhibition. He produced the restoration of Burroughs: The Movie for the Criterion Collection. Filmography~ The Silver Goat (2011), UNCLE HOWARD (2016) Community Partner: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Unseen Directed by Laura Paglin USA minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 11:15 AM I Code UNSE02 6:20 PM I Code UNSE03 (w/filmforum) Monday, April 4 12:10 PM I Code UNSE04 The 2009 arrest and subsequent trial of Anthony Sowell gripped the city of Cleveland and the nation. Having kidnapped, raped, and murdered 11 women from the Mount Pleasant neighborhood, Sowell then buried his victims bodies within the floorboards, walls, and grounds of his home where they were eventually found by police. These circumstances led to a media blitz that asked how an unemployed ex-convict could so easily get away with such horrible crimes for so long. UNSEEN is a documentary that works to set the record straight on that very topic, including interviews with family members of the victims and the courageous women who managed to escape. In each of the survivors stories, going to the police resulted in being dismissed or half-heartedly investigated all because the women were drug addicts. Intense and agonizing, UNSEEN gives an unflinching and unapologetic look at a system of justice that has clearly lifted the blindfold and judges books based on covers. How many women died in the house of horrors because of a discriminatory attitude towards the poor and drug addicted? Unfortunately, we may never know. T.W. Producers~Laura Paglin, Christopher S. Rech Cinematography~Kahlil Pedizisai Editing~Nels Bangerter Print Source~Creative Filmmakers / lpaglin@en.com / creativefilmmakers.org About the Director~Laura Paglin is a Cleveland filmmaker whose films have won awards at festivals around the world, including Sydney, Chicago, Columbus, and Sundance. Filmography~ The Nightowls of Coventry (2004) 27th CIFF, Facing Forward (2011) 35th CIFF, UNSEEN (2016) Media Partner: Community Partner: The Links, Incorporated

162 162 Valley of Love Directed by Guillaume Nicloux FRANCE minutes Monday, April 4 2:30 PM I Code VALL04 Wednesday, April 6 9:10 PM I Code VALL06 At the Cedar Lee Theatre (see page 53) Two of France s busiest and most beloved performers Isabelle Huppert and Gérard Depardieu team up for a drama about connecting with the beyond. The two movie stars play two movie stars, aptly named Isabelle and Gérard. In VALLEY OF LOVE, they are a long-divorced couple who journey to Death Valley in California at the request of their mostly estranged adult son Michael, who committed suicide six months earlier. On the eve of his death, he wrote his parents letters with specific instructions of when to arrive and where to go in the national park, promising to return briefly. Seeking some sort of spiritual salve for their grief and guilt, Isabelle and Gérard agree to meet up at a sprawling ranch-resort, unsure of what awaits them in the vast desert landscapes. They try to navigate the daunting heat and the awkwardness of their relationship, while hoping for some closure with their son. Huppert and Depardieu have more than 300 acting credits between them, but they had not worked together on screen since starring in Loulou in It s an endearing reunion. (In French with subtitles) C.O. Producers~Sylvie Pialat, Benoît Quainon, Jean-Baptiste Dupont Screenwriting~ Guillaume Nicloux Cinematography~Christophe Offenstein Editing~Guy Lecorne Principal Cast~Gérard Depardieu, Isabelle Huppert, Dan Warner Print Source~Strand Releasing / nathan@strandreleasing.com / strandreleasing.com About the Director~In addition to writing and directing several films across multiple genres, Guillaume Nicloux is a novelist and teaches at La Fémis (France s leading film school) in Paris. Filmography~ Les enfants volants (1991), La vie crevée (1992), Faut pas rire du bonheur (1995), Le poulpe (1998), A Private Affair (2002), Hanging Offense (2003), The Stone Council (2006), The Key (2007), Holiday (2010), The Nun (2013), The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (2014), VALLEY OF LOVE (2015) Ville-Marie Directed by Guy Édoin CANADA minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 5:00 PM I Code VILL04 9:25 PM I Code VILL05 Wednesday, April 6 9:15 AM I Code VILL06 A suicide on the streets of a downtown Montréal borough unites the stories of a diverse cast of characters in Guy Édoin s VILLE-MARIE. Witness to the tragedy, asthmatic architecture student, Thomas, misses the airport arrival of his mother, Sophie (Monica Bellucci), a European film star shooting a semi-biographical film under the direction of her onetime lover, Robert. Meanwhile, two paramedics, Pierre and Benoit, take the nearly lifeless body to an understaffed community hospital, where emergency room nurse, Marie, puts in countless hours of overtime rather than spend nights at home alone. In the aftermath of the tragedy, each character is haunted by his or her own troubled past. And as family secrets are concealed and revealed, none of their futures seems promising either. Scenes from the hyper-stylized film-within-a-film and its equally melodramatic score heighten the emotional tension, while the various narratives continue to intersect in this altogether gripping drama. (In French with subtitles) E.B. Producer~Félize Frappier Screenwriting~Guy Édoin, Jean-Simon Desrochers Cinematography~Serge Desrosiers Editing~Yvann Thibaudeau Principal Cast~ Monica Bellucci, Pascale Bussières, Aliocha Schneider Print Source~Films Boutique / contact@filmsboutique.com / filmsboutique.com About the Director~Born in Saint-Armand, Quebec, writer-director Guy Édoin studied screenwriting at l Université du Québec à Montréal and film at l Université de Montréal. Filmography~ Wetlands (2011), VILLE-MARIE (2015) Sponsored by DEBBY GOLD in honor of Scott Sanders and Brenda O Reilly, two EDC angels who inspire me to disturb the universe.

163 I FILM 163 Vinyl Generation Directed by Keith Jones CZECH REPUBLIC, USA minutes Thursday, March 31 Saturday, April 2 4:30 PM I Code VINY31 9:30 AM I Code VINY02 Sunday, April 3 3:10 PM I Code VINY03 In the 1980s, communism ruled the land in Czechoslovakia. The totalitarian regime was paranoid about dissenters and often went to extreme measures to silence them. The media was a propaganda machine, and nonconformist literature and art were banned. Communists looked down on Western influences; therefore rock musicians and their fans were the subject of harassment and persecution. But as history has proven, turbulent times are often the catalyst for prolific creativity. Despite the oppression, a generation of youth found inspiration in the alternative culture. This led to a shift in opinion and politics, later spawning a revolution. Punk rock became a powerful means of communication for the rebellion, along with a variety of visual art forms. They effectively used these mediums to call for freedom. Of course, it wasn t easy, considering they had to go to great lengths to keep it all a secret. Twenty-five years later, key players in the movement discuss their experiences while reflecting on the scary similarities of Vladimir Putin s current reign in Russia. VINYL GENERATION is a compelling look at underground culture and its strong impact on changing the political landscape of our world. (In English and Czech with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Jeffrey Brown, Gary K. Griffin, Barbara Kopple Cinematography~Gary K. Griffin Editing~Andrew L. Wills Print Source~Jeffrey Brown / jefe@ufopictures.tv About the Director~Keith Jones is an American documentary filmmaker who resides in Prague, Czech Republic. In the mid-2000s, he served as the program director for Music on Film, Film on Music, a festival dedicated to films about music. Filmography~ Punk In Africa (2012), VINYL GENERATION (2016) The Violators Directed by Helen Walsh UNITED KINGDOM minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 9:40 PM I Code VIOL31 5:05 PM I Code VIOL01 Sunday, April 3 11:20 AM I Code VIOL03 Living in a Cheshire housing estate has given 15-year-old Shelly a ferocious will to survive. And she will need it. Her abusive father, whom she and her brothers testified against, is being paroled. Raising her youngest brother has fallen exclusively on her, and petty theft helps pay the bills. When Finnegan, a local crime boss, becomes obsessed with her, he offers Shelly all the things she longs for. Simultaneously, she is befriended by Rachel, a strange young girl from an affluent area who is fixated on Shelly and her plight. Both want to be Shelly s savior and possess her for themselves. Shelly knows the costs of accepting either offer, but time is growing short. Finnegan is becoming increasingly desperate and devious in his efforts to seduce her. Rachel now seems to be following her everywhere. As the decisive moment arrives for Shelly, events in THE VIOLATORS take another unexpected and shocking turn. Will they crush her spirit, or have the streets forged a will strong enough to triumph over the unthinkable? C.R. Producers~David A. Hughes, David Moores Screenwriting~Helen Walsh Cinematography~Tobin Jones Editing~Kyle Ogden, David A. Hughes Principal Cast~Lauren McQueen, Brogan Ellis, Stephen Lord, Liam Ainsworth Print Source~Red Union Films / info@redunionfilms.com / redunionfilms.com About the Director~Helen Walsh was born in 1977 in Warrington, England. She left school at 16 to live in Spain and write. Upon returning to the UK she attended Liverpool University. She is the Somerset Maugham Award-winning author of four highly acclaimed novels. Filmography~THE VIOLATORS (2015) Community Partners: SVU Czech and Slovak Society of Arts and Sciences Cleveland Zygote Press

164 164 Walls (Muros) Directed by Pablo Iraburu, Migueltxo Molina SPAIN, MOROCCO, USA, MEXICO, SOUTH AFRICA, ZIMBABWE, PALESTINE minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 4:00 PM I Code WALL05 7:00 PM I Code WALL06 (w/filmforum) After the iconic fall of the Berlin Wall, one might assume the world would ve moved away from the idea of using such structures for exclusion. But as evidenced by politicians and presidential candidates, the debate over walls is still very much alive. Directors Pablo Iraburu and Migueltxo Molina bypass the politics and instead focus on the human side of the issue. WALLS tells the intimate stories of lives affected by division on the borders of Spain and Morocco, Mexico and the United States, and South Africa and Zimbabwe. It s in situ reporting spotlights a woman who smuggles to support her kids, a young couple desperately plotting to cross the border, and a group of men who find that life on the other side isn t what they dreamed. For balance, the film also talks to border guards, who, despite their opinions on the issue, believe they re simply doing their job. From afar, it s easy to argue over the moral implications or usefulness of such barriers. Alternatively, this staggering documentary finds the heart of the matter directly on the frontlines. (In English, Spanish, and Arabic with subtitles) E.F. Producer~Marga Gutiérrez Cinematography~Pablo Iraburu Editing~Migueltxo Molina, Pablo Iraburu Print Source~Autlook Films / youn@autlookfilms.com / autlookfilms.com About the Directors~Pablo Iraburu and Migueltxo Molina are documentary filmmakers who are part of the production company, Arena Comunicacion Audiovisual. They have over 20 years of experience in the industry. Iraburu is also a lecturer at Spain s University of Navarra, while Molina works as a camera operator for the television channel, Discovery Max. Collaborative Filmography~ Pure Vida (2012), WALLS (2015) We Go On Directed by Andy Mitton, Jesse Holland USA minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 5:10 PM I Code GOON31 11:30 PM I Code GOON01 Saturday, April 2 1:25 PM I Code GOON02 A lot of people ponder what happens to us when we die. For lonely video editor, Miles, though, the uncertainty has become an obsession. He spends his days terrified of everything around him. He s afraid to drive, and his only friend seems to be his mother. His neuroses certainly aren t helping him in the romance department either. After his aunt s death, Miles uses the money she left him to place an ad in the local paper. It offers a $30,000 reward for anyone who can prove the existence of an afterlife. He receives a flood of responses, mostly from wackos and people desperate for a buck. However, a few promising leads are mixed in with the fakes. Miles, along with his skeptical mother, meet with each of them, initially spurring disappointment. But, just when they re about to quit, they stumble onto something that makes them wish they d never started the journey in the first place. WE GO ON switches between psychological thriller and horror film, borrowing the best elements from each genre. It s smart and substantive and also just plain scary. E.F. Producers~Richard King, Irina Popov, Logan Brown, Arnie Holland, David Lester, Marius Haugan Screenwriting~Andy Mitton Cinematography~Jeffrey Waldron Editing~Andy Mitton, Jesse Holland Principal Cast~Annette O Toole, Clark Freeman, John Glover, Giovanna Zacarías, Jay Dunn, Laura Heisler Print Source~Untethered Films, LLC / andymitton@gmail.com About the Directors~Jesse Holland and Andy Mitton are filmmakers based in Los Angeles, California. They both studied theater at Middlebury College in Vermont. Their 2010 collaboration, Yellowbrickroad, won Best Feature at the New York City Horror Film Festival. Collaborative Filmography~ Yellowbrickroad (2010), WE GO ON (2016) Community Partner: Global Ties Akron

165 I FILM 165 We Monsters (Wir Monster) Directed by Sebastian Ko GERMANY minutes Thursday, April 7 Friday, April 8 1:50 PM I Code MONS07 9:20 PM I Code MONS08 Paul and Christine know their separation has devastated their 14-year-old daughter, Sarah. But enough to drive her to murder? Sarah and her girlfriend, Charlie, run into the woods after a fight. Chasing them, Paul finds Sarah alone at the edge of a huge dam. She confesses she has just pushed her friend to her death. Torn between the horrors of the confession and the crime s discovery, her parents opt to conceal the killing and maintain an appearance of normalcy. To what lengths will they go, however, as things slowly fall apart? Charlie s father is frantic at her disappearance, and the police are circling. More disturbing, Sarah knows the power this secret and her parents guilt gives her. But there is another secret here, one that may be fueling a sinister game of revenge and manipulation. WE MONSTERS grips you from the start, slowly and mercilessly escalating the tension. It travels a dark and twisting road that ends where you d least expect. (In German with subtitles) C.R. Producers~Roswitha Ester, Torsten Reglin Screenwriting~Marcus Seibert, Sebastian Ko Cinematography~Andreas Köhler Editing~Nicole Kortlüke Principal Cast~Mehdi Nebbou, Ulrike C. Tscharre, Janina Fautz, Marie Bendig, Ronald Kukulies Print Source~Pluto Film Distribution Network / daniela@plutofilm.de / plutofilm.de About the Director~Sebastian Ko was born in 1971 in Walstrode, Germany. He studied directing at Filmuniversitat Babelsburg Konrad Wolf in Potsdam and has worked as an assistant director and film critic. Filmography~ Ladybug (2006), WE MONSTERS (2015) Wedding Doll (Hatuna MeNiyar) Directed by Nitzan Gilady ISRAEL minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 12:00 Noon I Code WEDD04 6:20 PM I Code WEDD05 Hagit, a vibrant young woman with a mild mental deficiency, is a wistful romantic who dreams of the day she ll walk down the aisle. In this tale as delicate and intricate as her own life, Hagit works at a toilet-paper factory and uses scraps to create paper dolls wearing wedding dresses. Hagit s driving desire is for independence, a yearning made even more palpable as she s kept on a tight leash by her well-intentioned but overbearing mother, Sarah, who often confines her to a tiny apartment. But when Hagit begins an affair with Omri, the factory owner s son, suddenly their hidden meetings on the soaring ledges of Isreal s stunning Negev desert unlock a world of possibilities in her mind. Things are less simple for Omri, whose brutish friends taunt his feelings. As the factory faces financial crisis and its closing looms, the self-reliance so cherished by Hagit begins to crumble along with Omri s prospects of staying in the city. With an uncertain future, Hagit s extraordinary determination in WEDDING DOLL is a stirring story of resiliency in the face of whatever heartbreak may lie ahead. (In Hebrew with subtitles) N.D. Producer~Nitzan Gilady Screenwriting~Nitzan Gilady Cinematography~Roey Roth Editing~Tali Goldring Principal Cast~Roy Assaf, Aryeh Cherner, Assi Levy, Moran Rosenblatt, Avi Ger Print Source~Outsider Pictures / paul@outsiderpictures.us / weddingdollthemovie.com About the Director~Nitzan Gilady was born in Be-re Sheba, Israel and currently lives in Tel-Aviv. He is a graduate of the Academy of Arts Circle in the Square in New York and a senior lecturer at The Academy Institute of Holon. Filmography~ The Last Enemy (1999), In Satmar Custody (2003), Jerusalem Is Proud To Present (2008) 33rd CIFF, Zenman Mishpacha (2012), WEDDING DOLL (2015) Community Partners: Mandel JCC Cleveland Jewish FilmFest Our Lady of the Wayside

166 166 What Is Classic Rock? Directed by Daniel Sarkissian CANADA, USA minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 4:40 PM I Code ROCK02 9:15 PM I Code ROCK03 While the title of the movie may make its intentions crystal clear, the answer to its question is a lot more complicated. What exactly is classic rock? Is it a genre? Is it a radio format? What criteria are involved in determining if something fits the bill? For some, the term defines a period of hard rock usually associated with the 1970s; legendary acts like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Deep Purple being prime examples. Others are more loose about it, excluding contemporary rock but including grunge, which after three decades of existence is now considered vintage. Director Daniel Sarkissian set out to explore the intricacies of the topic, interviewing musicians from such bands as Megadeth, Guns N Roses, Twisted Sister, KISS, The Doobie Brothers, The Guess Who, Styx, Billy Talent, and many others. He also chats with radio DJs who do their best to explain the ambiguous phrase. In the process, the documentary presents a comprehensive history of rock, all the way back to its roots in blues and country. In the end, Sarkissian finds that tags and definitions aren t really important; it s how the music makes you feel that matters most. E.F. Producer~Daniel Sarkissian Cinematography~Daniel Sarkissian Editing~Daniel Sarkissian Print Source~Daniel Sarkissian / d.sarkissian@mztv.com About the Director~Daniel Sarkissian is a Canadian filmmaker and actor from Toronto, Ontario. In 2013 he graduated from Ryerson University with a B.F.A. in Film Studies. That same year, he won the Festival Choice Award at the Trinity University Film Festival for his short, Loraine. Filmography~WHAT IS CLASSIC ROCK? (2015) Community Partner: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum What Would Beethoven Do? Directed by Jonathan Keijser USA, CANADA minutes Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 6:20 PM I Code BEET08 3:45 PM I Code BEET09 Sunday, April 10 9:20 AM I Code BEET10 Classical music doesn t exactly have a reputation for being hip. For too long it s been seen as a stuffy genre for intellectuals. WHAT WOULD BEETHOVEN DO? follows a number of renegades, from composers flirting with modern mediums, to young musicians dedicated to changing the narrative, to a man who s bringing turntablists and orchestras together. These innovative individuals are breaking the stereotypes, hoping to take classical music to a whole new audience. They re also changing the face of the genre; the perception of classical music being performed only by old white men is no longer true. Spotlighting female composers and musicians from a wide variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds, this documentary captures the rise of an exciting revolution happening from within. With insight from such notable artists as Bobby McFerrin, Benjamin Zander, and Eric Whitacre, the film makes a passionate and convincing case for the importance of classical music in a new age. It will certainly appeal to fans of the genre. But, more importantly, it s bound to attract some new ones. E.F. Producers~Jonathan Keijser, Veronica An, Sabrina Skau, Daniel Beresh Cinematography~Arjun Kamath, Jonathan Keijser, Sabrina Skau Editing~Jeffery Glaser, Jonathan Keijser Print Source~Wire Walker Studios / prints@wirewalkerstudios.com / wirewalkerstudios.com About the Director~Jonathan Keijser is a musician and filmmaker from Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada. He studied classical double bass at McGill University s Schulich School of Music and later earned an M.F.A. from the University of Southern California s School of Cinematic Arts. He runs a nonprofit music theater company called Music Theatre Montréal. Filmography~WHAT WOULD BEETHOVEN DO? (2016) Sponsored by: Media Partner: Community Partners: Cleveland Orchestra Rainey Institute

167 I FILM 167 Why Me? (De Ce Eu?) Directed by Tudor Giurgiu ROMANIA, BULGARIA, HUNGARY minutes Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 9:20 PM I Code WHYM05 4:10 PM I Code WHYM06 WHY ME? is a fictionalized account of Romanian prosecutor, Christian Panait, whose real-life story earned heavy media coverage following his suicide in In the film, his last name has been changed to Panduru; however, the structure of the events remains mostly intact, with some minor tweaks. As a rookie on the job, Christian was eager to snag an important case. There s no doubt he got what he wanted, but the complicated circumstances surrounding it were likely not part of his wish. The case he was given involved corruption charges against one of his senior colleagues. Christian felt immense pressure from his peers to go lightly on one of their own. When he pushed against their demands, he found himself in a dangerous situation. A vicious smear campaign emerged against him, questioning his sanity and erupting into a full-blown conspiracy. Tudor Giurgiu s brilliant adaptation is masterfully shot and extremely well-acted. Though Christian s fate may already be known to some, Giurgiu s thriller is seething with suspense. In the end, the film will leave you with one very important question: What is the truth worth? (In English and Romanian with subtitles) E.F. Producer~Oana Giurgiu Screenwriting~Loredana Novak, Tudor Giurgiu Cinematography~Marius Panduru Editing~Lemhényi Réka Principal Cast~Emilian Oprea, Mihai Constantin, Andreea Vasile, Dan Condurache, Liviu Pintileasa Print Source~Heretic Outreach / ioanna@heretic.gr / heretic.gr About the Director~Tudor Giurgiu is a producer/director from Romania who served as the President of TVR, Romania s public television network, from 2005 to He currently runs a production company called LibraFilm. Filmography~ Love Sick (2006), Of Snails And Men (2012), WHY ME? (2015) Winnetou s Son (Winnetous Sohn) Directed by André Erkau GERMANY minutes Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 5:15 PM I Code WINN04 2:15 PM I Code WINN05 Max, also known as the Chief, is an enthusiast of Native Americans of the Old West. The chubby, bespectacled ten-yearold dresses in beaded vests and leather trousers, sleeps on the floor, and spouts a slew of honorable proverbs by which he lives his life. While away at a camp devoted to embodying the Native American lifestyle, Max discovers that the young stage actor who plays the son of Winnetou (the famed Apache hero of Karl May adventure stories) has been injured. Despite his mother s concerns, Max resolves to try out for the role he was born to play. With the help of his melancholy friend, Morten whom Max dubs Lone Wolf and his ne er-do-well father, Max embarks on a rigorous physical and mental training regime to defy all the odds against him. Populated with a cast of kooky characters, André Erkau s WINNETOU S SON is a fun family film about living to your fullest potential. (In German with subtitles) E.B. Producer~Ingelore König Screenwriting~Anja Kömmerling, Thomas Brinx Cinematography~Ian Blumers Editing~Anke Berthold Principal Cast~Lorenzo Germeno, Tristan Göbel, Christoph Letkowski, Alice Dwyer, Uwe Ochsenknecht, Armin Rohde Print Source~Global Screen / info@globalscreen.de / globalscreen.de About the Director~Born in 1968 in Dortmund, Germany, writer-director André Erkau trained as an actor before studying film direction at the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne. Filmography~ Selbstgespräche (2008), Arschkalt (2011), Das Leben ist nichts für Feiglinge (2012), WINNETOU S SON (2015) Community Partner: Shore Cultural Center

168 168 Women in Oversized Men s Shirts (Kvinner i for store herreskjorter) Directed by Yngvild Sve Flikke NORWAY minutes Thursday, March 31 Friday, April 1 11:30 AM I Code WOME31 7:15 PM I Code WOME01 Saturday, April 2 9:15 AM I Code WOME02 Trine, a budding Norwegian artist, has come up with the perfect idea for her breakthrough exhibition. Nine months pregnant, Trine will video stream the birth in a cage in front of a live audience while she wears a wig and Victorian-era garb. How could she not be catapulted to the top of the art world? Agnes will be Trine s midwife, and until the baby is born, Agnes hires Trine for part-time factory work. But Agnes has a secret, and, alone in her office she pines to see her estranged son, Kåre. Kåre is a rapidly rising author who s splitting his time between his wife and his girlfriend, Sigrid, who s half his age. Yngvild Sve Flikke s zany triptych of three unrelated women and their happenstance encounters is brimming with vibrant characters and unconventional wisdom. The empowering WOMEN IN OVERSIZED MEN S SHIRTS is a bright comedy that doesn t need men to tell its story. (In Norwegian with subtitles) C.P. Producer~Yngve Sæther Screenwriting~Gunnhild Øyehaug, Yngvild Sve Flikke Cinematography~Marianne Bakke Editing~Jens Christian Fodstad Principal Cast~ Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Hallvard Holmen, Henriette Steenstrup, Anne Krigsvoll Print Source~Norwegian Film Institute / stine.oppengaard@nfi.no / nfi.no About the Director~Yngvild Sve Flikke was born in Trondheim, Norway in She has worked for NRK, the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, since She won major awards with her 2005 television series, DumDum Boys 5 Men, 5 Songs. Filmography~WOMEN IN OVERSIZED MEN S SHIRTS (2015) Community Partner: Vasa Order of America: Nobel Monitor Lodge 130 The Wrong Light Directed by Josie Swantek Heitz, Dave Adams USA minutes Saturday, April 2 Sunday, April 3 6:15 PM I Code WRON02 2:00 PM I Code WRON03 THE WRONG LIGHT begins as a positive spotlight on Mickey Choothesa and his nonprofit, the Children s Organization of Southeast Asia (COSA), which aims to rescue young females from the deplorable sex trade in Thailand. He tells the filmmakers about his start as a war photographer, capturing images in the heat of battle. The horrors of war were less jarring to him than the fate of trafficked girls, he explains. Dubbed Uncle Mickey by the kids at COSA, Choothesa is heavily involved in their lives, providing education and shelter to those he deems at-risk. On paper, this seems like a slam dunk for an inspiring film about a man making a difference. But, as interviews with the girls and their families unfold, an unfortunate truth begins to emerge: Mickey isn t who he seems. It becomes clear his intentions are far from pure, his mission less noble than previously presented. Ironically, his program is exploitative the very thing he claims to fight against. This shocking documentary uncovers a wolf in sheep s clothing, whose selfish actions are undermining the effort to end human trafficking. (In English, Thai, and Mien with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Susan MacLaury, Josie Swantek Heitz Cinematography~Dave Adams Editing~Chris Tuss, Matt Cascella Print Source~Shine Global Inc / info@shineglobal.org / shineglobal.org About the Directors~Dave Adams is a cinematographer and director from Brooklyn, NY. Producer/director, Josie Swantek Heitz, resides in Washington, D.C. and is a graduate of The Catholic University of America. They are the co-founders of the creative media company called Run Riot Films. Filmography~THE WRONG LIGHT (2016) Community Partner: IPM (International Partners in Mission)

169 R I FILM 169 Yallah! Underground Directed by Farid Eslam CZECH REPUBLIC, GERMANY, UNITED KINGDOM, EGYPT, CANADA, USA minutes Thursday, April 7 Saturday, April 9 12:00 Noon I Code YALL07 8:30 PM I Code YALL09 They say the pen is mightier than the sword and, for a number of young Arab artists, it s a concept they hold dear. They d been struggling for years to be heard. Then when the Arab Spring began in 2009, the freedom to express themselves finally became a reality. They d grown tired of the violence in the region and looked to their creative talents to help enact true reform. Though their protests successfully toppled some regimes, things still remain rocky as their countries try to forge a path towards a successful future. YALLAH! UNDERGROUND chronicles a young generation of liberal Arab musicians and visual artists who are melding the traditions of their past with the styles, sounds, and technologies of today. Spotlighting talents in Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, and Israel, the film captures their excitement about the tides of change, along with their frustrations with those who refuse to let old habits die. Using art as their weapon, these amazing young men and women are waging a battle against the old cultural guard. (In English and Arabic with subtitles) E.F. Producers~Farid Eslam, Dana Wilson, Dina Harb Screenwriting~Farid Eslam Cinematography~Prokop Soucek Editing~Jakub Vomacka Print Source~I Mediate / servicing@imediate.fr About the Director~Farid Eslam is a German-born filmmaker who moved to the Czech Republic after high school. He studied at the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. Filmography~ Istanbul United (2014), YALLAH! UNDERGROUND (2015) Sponsored by: You Carry Me (Ti mene nosiš) Directed by Ivona Juka CROATIA, MONTENEGRO, SLOVENIA, SERBIA minutes Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 11:10 AM I Code YOUC06 6:00 PM I Code YOUC07 The stories of three strong women converge in YOU CARRY ME. Their connections are seemingly loose. But in a world where everything is ultimately intertwined, the events of their lives will have a profound impact on each other. The most obvious threads holding them together are their jobs on a television soap opera. Ives is a producer, who is nearly driven to madness due to the stress of taking care of her Alzheimer s-afflicted father. Natasa is a pregnant bigwig, harboring a deep secret while dealing with her unfaithful boyfriend. Lidija is a secretary with two young kids (one of which, Dora, is excellently played by Helena Beljan). Their father has lived a life of crime, but is trying incredibly hard to stay straight for his children; he s trouble, but also endearing in his efforts. Thanks to a terrific script and extremely thorough character development, this emotionally charged film will stick with you. We are tangled together in the web of life and, regardless of outside appearances, it s always a little messy. (In Croatian with subtitles) E.F. Producer~Anita Juka Screenwriting~Ivona Juka Cinematography~Mario Oljača Editing~Vladimir Gojun Principal Cast~Lana Barić, Vojislav Brajović, Helena Beljan, Goran Hajduković, Nataša Janjić, Nataša Dorčić, Sebastian Cavazza, Filip Križan Print Source~4Film / office@4film.hr / 4film.hr About the Director~Ivona Juka is a Croatian filmmaker who is a member of the European Film Academy. She was selected as one of five students to participate in the Academy s Cinema of Tomorrow conference. Filmography~ Facing the Day (2006), YOU CARRY ME (2015) Community Partner: Fashion Week Cleveland Community Partners: FireFish Festival Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach

170 170 Shorts Programs The CIFF is programmed each year by extending invitations to films viewed by our programmers at other festivals. In addition, we accept submissions by filmmakers from around the world. For the 40th CIFF, an international Call for Entries platform was broadcast to filmmakers and film schools between June and December Filmmakers submitted 3,185 films, surpassing last year s record of 2,065 films by over 50%. We convened two volunteer-driven Selection Committees, consisting of 134 people who are representative of our audience. These committees divided up feature films (defined by a running time of 45 minutes or longer) and short films (defined by a running time of less than 45 minutes). Three committee members reviewed each submitted film. The committee members scored the films based on specified criteria and on how the films might be received by our audience. The committee members also provided written evaluations, which are shared with filmmakers upon request after the Festival. Those short films with the highest scores were reviewed by a Programming Committee for final determination. Our programmers made the final decisions about feature films. The process was very competitive. Also, our programmers spent a number of years putting the pieces in place for the CIFF to become an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences qualifying festival. This means our award-winning films in the short categories of animation, documentary, and live action are sent along to the Academy Awards for nomination consideration without the standard theatrical run, provided the films otherwise comply with Academy rules. Our 35th CIFF award winner for Best Animated Short Film, THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR. MORRIS LESSMORE, won the Academy Award for that category in Our 36th CIFF award winner for Best Live Action Short Film, CURFEW, won the Academy Award for that category in Audience Awards Shorts Audience Choice Awards Program Sunday, April 10 1:40 PM I Code AUDS10 Approximately 90 minutes ONE SCREENING ONLY CIFF patrons determine the winners of these awards by casting ballots throughout the 40th CIFF. The award for Best Short Film Overall is accompanied by a $1,000 cash prize. Audience Choice Award for Best Animated Short Film Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary Short Film Audience Choice Award for Best Live Action Short Film Comedy Audience Choice Award for Best Live Action Short Film Drama Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film Overall In addition, a Programmers Choice Award will be presented. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

171 I FILM 171 Jury Awards Jurors Shorts Jury Awards Program Sunday, April 10 11:25 AM I Code JURY10 Approximately 90 minutes ONE SCREENING ONLY Our three jurors select winners of the awards listed below. The shorts are screened and the filmmakers are recognized during this special program. Each award is accompanied by a $1,000 cash prize. Best Animated Short Award* sponsored by Reminger Co., L.P.A. Best Comedy Short Award sponsored by David K. Ream Best Documentary Short Award* sponsored by Jules and Fran Belkin Best International Short Award sponsored by MP Star Financial Best LGBT Short Award: Given in Celebration of the Life of Nikki Babbit sponsored by Jan and Harold Babbit Best Live Action Short Award* sponsored by Anne Bloomberg and Alan Gordon Lipson & Judy Harris Best Ohio Short Award sponsored by Ulmer + Berne Best Student Short Award sponsored by MP Star Financial Best Women s Short Award sponsored by Jinny and John Johnson The Clover and Maggie Award: In Celebration of Life sponsored by Barbara Hawley and David Goodman The Spalding and Jackson Award: In Celebration of Joy sponsored by Marcie Goodman and John C. Williams *These award winners will quality for nomination consideration in the short films competitions of the annual Academy Awards. Jim Crutchfield Deena Epstein Carla O Day Jim Crutchfield is a former president and publisher of the Akron Beacon Journal and a former member of the Cleveland International Film Festival Board of Directors. He is a current member of the Board of Directors of The Nightlight cinema in Akron and a former member of the Akron Art Museum Board of Trustees. Until recently he served on the Board of Trustees of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, which has sponsored the CIFF in Akron for the past several years. A longtime journalist, he also worked for newspapers in Pittsburgh, Detroit, Long Beach, California, and Philadelphia. He served as the press secretary for former U.S. Senator Carl Levin of Michigan. Deena Epstein recently retired as senior program officer at The George Gund Foundation where she managed the Foundation s arts grantmaking and communications for more than two decades. She received the Cleveland Arts Prize s 2014 Robert Bergman Award, which recognizes an individual whose life and activities communicate the joys, excitement and deep human relevance of the arts to broad segments of the Northeast Ohio community. Prior to joining The George Gund Foundation, she worked as a reporter and columnist for The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Dr. Carla O Day serves as Medical Director of the Department of Emergency Medicine at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. She is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University, where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical honor society. Dr. O Day is board certified in Emergency Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. In 2014 she was named physician of the year by the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants and was recently inducted into the St. Luke s Honor Society. She has spent more than ten years in various capacities on the Ohio State Medical Board. Dr. O Day is active in civic and cultural organizations in Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland International Film Festival (where she served on the Board of Directors) and the Rape Crisis Sing Out Community Chorus.

172 172 PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 93 minutes Thursday, March 31 11:45 AM I Code SHRT31 Friday, April 1 2:15 PM I Code PROG01 Alex & Sylvia Christian Lachel, USA, 9 min. Little Sticker Michael Jackson Chaney, USA, 5 min. Fragile Storm Dawn Fields, USA, 10 min. Cuddle Party Matthew Irving Epstein, USA, 14 min. Chau, Beyond the Lines Courtney Marsh, USA, 34 min. Modern Love Nicolas Beauchemin, Canada, 21 min. A successful scientist is faced with a new challenge when she s called to take over her grandmother s bakery in ALEX & SYLVIA LITTLE STICKER focuses on a couple trying to come to terms with their tragic loss a terrified young woman struggles to escape the clutches of an older man in FRAGILE STORM CUDDLE PARTY finds a couple attending an intimacy workshop in an effort to stave off what appears to be an inevitable divorce the life of a teenage Vietnamese boy disabled by Agent Orange is documented in the Oscar -nominated CHAU, BEYOND THE LINES MODERN LOVE is the story of a young man who is hoping to discover love using a new blind date app. 95 minutes Thursday, March 31 2:00 PM I Code PROG31 Friday, April 1 5:10 PM I Code GRAM01 The Evolution of a Gen-X Music Purchaser Jack Marchetti, USA, 8 min. The Escape (Die Flucht) Carter Boyce, USA, 5 min. The Interpreter Kevin Kerwin, USA, 4 min. Where We Begin Mitsuyo Miyazaki, USA, 20 min. Out of the Bag Aidan Bradbury-Aranda, USA, 14 min. Enemies Within Selim Azzazi, France, 27 min. We Are Happy Matt Winn, United Kingdom, 17 min. THE EVOLUTION OF A GEN-X MUSIC PURCHASER is a wild ride through one man s lifetime experience in acquiring the music he loves a plastic figure tries to break out of his routine in THE ESCAPE (DIE FLUCHT) THE INTERPRETER documents the journey of a former interpreter and refugee of the Iraqi war as he and his family settle in the U.S. a portrait of infinite love expressed through movement and sound is on display in WHERE WE BEGIN OUT OF THE BAG follows a group of artists who are finding new ways to use plastic in their art while reminding us of the need to consider plastic s true global impact in the war on terror there are always ENEMIES WITHIN WE ARE HAPPY finds two couples lives turned upside down after a fateful dinner party. 95 minutes Thursday, March 31 4:10 PM I Code GRAM31 Saturday, April 2 9:25 AM I Code SHRT02 Madam Black Ivan Barge, New Zealand, 12 min. A Broken One Yifu Zhou, USA, 6 min. Everyone Has a Place Dennis Scholl & Marlon Johnson, USA, 26 min. Remember My Story Nathanael Matanick & Anthony Cruz, USA, 22 min. Beat Around the Bush Brianne Nord-Stewart, Canada, 13 min. The Bespoke Tailoring of Mister Bellamy Alexander Jeffery, USA, 16 min. A glamour photographer must fabricate a story after he accidentally runs over a child s beloved pet in MADAM BLACK A BROKEN ONE finds a broken creature helping a broken man to fulfill one of his greatest wishes a groundbreaking collaboration of jazz, gospel, and vocals (featuring the ever talented Wynton Marsalis) is documented in EVERYONE HAS A PLACE REMEMBER MY STORY is the tale of Zoe and her challenging life in the foster care system three women are on a mission to live life to the fullest in BEAT AROUND THE BUSH a quiet man with a secret talent is featured in THE BESPOKE TAILORING OF MISTER BELLAMY. Alex & Sylvia Enemies Within Madam Black

173 I FILM 173 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM 6 95 minutes Friday, April 1 11:25 AM I Code SHRT01 Saturday, April 2 3:45 PM I Code PROG02 Golden Kai Stänicke, Germany, 3 min. Group B Nick Rowland, United Kingdom, 26 min. Reinventing the Reel Michael Gorlick, Canada/USA, 20 min. Golden Shot Gökalp Gönen, Turkey, 9 min. How I Didn t Become a Piano Player Tommaso Pitta, United Kingdom, 18 min. Grounded Alexis Michalik, France, 19 min. GOLDEN is a tale of being different and growing up a rally driver attempts a comeback in GROUP B REINVENTING THE REEL explores the challenges facing the LGBT community when it comes to dealing with the film industry rusty machines look to the sky and choose to risk it all in GOLDEN SHOT HOW I DIDN T BECOME A PIANO PLAYER is the comedic tale of a young boy and his quest to find his hidden talent an airline worker will go to great lengths to assist a grieving traveler in GROUNDED. 95 minutes Sunday, April 3 9:15 AM I Code SHRT03 Monday, April 4 1:55 PM I Code GRAM04 For Wanda Nathaniel Carter, USA, 17 min. Taking Flight Brandon Oldenburg, USA, 6 min. That Little Drive Thing Yoann Luis, France, 10 min. The Train Asher Grodman, USA, 10 min. Not Sophie s Choice Matt Holt, United Kingdom, 7 min. Everything Will Be OK Patrick Vollrath, Austria/Germany, 30 min. Ross & Beth Hamish Bennett, New Zealand, 15 min. FOR WANDA documents a son s touching journey to say goodbye to his mother who took her own life after years of depression and substance abuse three generations rediscover the joys of the Radio Flyer in TAKING FLIGHT THAT LITTLE DRIVE THING finds a tormented father trying to deal with a recent discovery featuring Eli Wallach in his final on-screen performance, THE TRAIN tells of a young man reluctantly taking some time from his day to meet his girlfriend s grandfather a troubled middle-aged couple try to break some bad news to their ten-year-old daughter in NOT SOPHIE S CHOICE EVERYTHING WILL BE OK is the Oscar - nominated story of a divorced father and his disturbing day out with his eight-yearold daughter the story of a humble farming couple and an unlikely savior are shared in ROSS & BETH. 95 minutes Sunday, April 3 4:00 PM I Code PROG03 Monday, April 4 11:50 AM I Code PROG04 City of Roses Andrew Kavanagh, Ireland, 9 min. Shabu-Shabu Spirit Yuki Saito, Japan, 11 min. Where I Wanna Be Savannah Cannistraro, USA, 8 min. Invisible Zofia Pregowska, Poland, 22 min. On the Run Gianguido Spinelli, France, 12 min. Best Man Wins Stéphane Dumonceau, USA, 20 min. Stutterer Benjamin Cleary, United Kingdom, 13 min. The true story of a suitcase full of letters and their 60-year journey is told in CITY OF ROSES SHABU-SHABU SPIRIT depicts a father hoping for the best as he evaluates his daughter s would-be husband a young mother spends her final days with the love of her life in WHERE I WANNA BE INVISIBLE documents the life of Krystyna, an elderly Polish poet a husband finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time in ON THE RUN BEST MAN WINS showcases an award-winning chef preparing a once in a lifetime dish for a close friend a young man with a speech impediment but an eloquent inner voice must face his demons in his search for love in the Oscar -nominated STUTTERER. How I Didn't Become a Piano Player Taking Flight Best Man Wins

174 174 PROGRAM 7 PROGRAM 8 PROGRAM 9 95 minutes Sunday, April 3 8:10 PM I Code GRAM03 Monday, April 4 9:20 AM I Code SHRT04 Every Day Gabe Spitzer, USA, 12 min. I, Destini Nicholas Pilarski & Destini Riley, USA, 14 min. Pardon the Intrusion Louise Galizia, United Kingdom, 19 min. Vinu The Elephant Keeper James Corbin, Arkava Banerjee & Eshika Fyzee, India, 8 min. Day One Henry Hughes, USA, 25 min. Edit>Undo Daniel Clements, Canada, 17 min. EVERY DAY is the powerful story of 86- year-old Joy Johnson, competing in her 25th straight NYC marathon a young person grapples with the effects of having a loved one incarcerated in I, DESTINI PARDON THE INTRUSION is the story of an elderly woman and the stranger who changes her life the life of an elephant mahout living in the jungles of South India is presented in VINU THE ELEPHANT KEEPER DAY ONE is the Oscar -nominated tale of a female U.S. Army interpreter s first day in the field in Afghanistan EDIT>UNDO demonstrates how challenging relationships can be in the age of computers and social media. 94 minutes Monday, April 4 4:15 PM I Code SRTS04 Tuesday, April 5 11:30 AM I Code PROG05 In Memory Karen Oliveros, USA, 12 min. Eggplant Yangzi She, USA, 8 min. Taste of Life Medoo Ali, Iraq/United Kingdom/USA, 6 min. Contrapelo Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, Mexico/USA/ United Kingdom, 19 min. The Talk Joe Otting, USA, 9 min. Rosa These Storms Sean Leonard & Hannah Gregg, USA/Guatemala, 11 min. Not the End César Esteban Alenda & José Esteban Alenda, Spain, 29 min. The story of a beloved street performer who tragically took his own life is documented in IN MEMORY EGGPLANT is the odd tale of Durian, who was born with facial expressions that work the opposite of everyone else s a mother remembers her son in TASTE OF LIFE CONTRAPELO is the riveting story of a proud Mexican barber who will be forced to make a grueling moral decision a father and daughter prove the old saying that the truth hurts in THE TALK ROSA THESE STORMS documents the story of a young Guatemalan woman who shows us all what it means to follow your dreams and dare to fly David will relive the day he met Nina, the love of his life, in NOT THE END. 95 minutes Monday, April 4 8:20 PM I Code INDY04 Tuesday, April 5 9:15 AM I Code SHRT05 Blitz Faraday Okoro, USA, 9 min. Pale Blue Alex Burunova, USA, 17 min. Warning Labels Jennifer Morrison, USA, 14 min. The Land Erin Davis, USA, 22 min. Three Fools Peter Hausner & Snobar Avani, Denmark, 7 min. Mandala Guan Xi, China, 21 min. Roksana Shaina Pakravan, USA, 5 min. A father and son have a chess duel to settle the score in BLITZ PALE BLUE is an unsettling psychological tale of a woman struggling through a very difficult pregnancy Two CDC workers discover that love may be life s greatest hazard in WARNING LABELS THE LAND documents a new trend towards creating parks where children can participate in more adventurous play three creatures look for a better life in THREE FOOLS MANDALA is the story of a young artist trying to overcome a devastating loss by succumbing to the request of a Tibetan monk a young woman must try to control her obsessive nature when meeting a new potential suitor in ROKSANA. Edit>Undo Contrapelo Pale Blue

175 I FILM 175 PROGRAM 10 PROGRAM 11 PROGRAM minutes Tuesday, April 5 4:10 PM I Code GRAM05 Wednesday, April 6 11:30 AM I Code PROG06 Struck Bibo Bergeron, France, 13 min. The Orchestra Mikey Hill, Australia, 15 min. Mothers Rayka Zehtabchi, USA, 10 min. Entelechy Ariana Delawari, USA, 10 min. Twisted Stuart Bowen, Australia, 6 min. It s Better in Italian Jordan Ledy, USA/Italy, 40 min. Two anti-heroes with supernatural powers meet for a date in STRUCK THE ORCHESTRA finds Vernon living in a world filled with beautiful music where he always seems to strike the wrong note an Iranian mother must decide whether to spare the life of her son s killer in MOTHERS ENTELECHY is a docu-musical about climate change and changing the dream two rivals will battle for love in unexpected ways in TWISTED IT S BETTER IN ITALIAN documents the world of vocal doppelgangers who dub English movies into Italian. 90 minutes Wednesday, April 6 9:20 AM I Code SHRT06 Thursday, April 7 5:00 PM I Code GRAM07 The Girlfriend Experience Mark Kunerth, USA, 7 min. Thunder Road Jim Cummings, USA, 13 min. Painting the Stars Yannis Christoforou, Greece, 12 min. Aria for a Cow Dan Lund, USA, 7 min. More Than God Kev Cahill, Ireland, 9 min. Luca Chun-Yi Hsieh, Taiwan, 34 min. 2nd Life Jake Alexander McAfee, USA, 8 min. A broken-hearted young man turns to the internet in search of THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE THUNDER ROAD finds a grieving son trying desperately to say goodbye to his beloved mother the life of a renowned artist who continues to paint movie posters for theater facades in Greece is documented in PAINTING THE STARS ARIA FOR A COW is the animated tale of a bovine diva demanding to be treated with respect a pious doctor finds himself in a very unexpected situation in MORE THAN GOD LUCA is the story of a man who travels to Taiwan, where he will be forced to face some tough questions after the loss of his love a man demonstrates he is willing to pay whatever price is necessary to start anew in 2ND LIFE. 97 minutes Wednesday, April 6 4:20 PM I Code GRAM06 Thursday, April 7 11:35 AM I Code SHRT07 Selling Rosario Michael Winokur & Iana Simeonov, USA, 16 min. Waiting for the Sun Christopher Eadicicco, USA, 9 min. Carlo Ago Panini, Italy, 12 min. I Love You, Dad Eric Normington, USA, 10 min. Happy Hour Martin Rodahl, USA, 16 min. The Answers Michael Goode, USA, 8 min. May 4: Our Place in History Dustin Lee, USA, 26 min. SELLING ROSARIO is the tale of a young girl, a migrant labor camp, and a risky plan a soldier suffering from PTSD will make a first visit to a therapist in WAIT- ING FOR THE SUN CARLO is hiding a very big secret in his closet and needs to be careful a phone call between father and son snowballs out of control in I LOVE YOU, DAD HAPPY HOUR finds the past and present colliding for a marketing executive facing one of the toughest days of his career in the end, a man finds he may finally get all THE ANSWERS MAY 4: OUR PLACE IN HISTORY revisits a pivotal day in American History that will forever be remembered for the events that took place at Kent State University. With generous support from: CHRIS S.W. and LAURA WATILO BLAKE Struck Painting the Stars May 4: Our Place in History

176 176 PROGRAM 13 PROGRAM 14 PROGRAM minutes Thursday, April 7 2:00 PM I Code PROG07 Friday, April 8 11:15 AM I Code SHRT13 Opt Out Steve Utaski, USA, 3 min. Winter Light Julian Higgins, USA, 28 min. Death Loves Life Clara Lehmann & Jonathan Lacocque, USA, 5 min. The Bad Boy of Bowling Bryan Storkel, USA, 19 min. The Parker Tribe Jane Baker, USA, 25 min. Separated Benjamin Freiburger, USA, 14 min. How far will they go to prevent an OPT OUT an aging college professor confronts two trespassing hunters launching a chilling game of cat and mouse in WINTER LIGHT DEATH LOVES LIFE finds an adolescent grim reaper falling in love the history of professional bowling is explored through the life of the controversial Pete Weber in this ESPN 30 for 30 short doc, THE BAD BOY OF BOWLING Mary Jo finds growing up is a bit challenging in her complex family in THE PARKER TRIBE SEPARATED is the story of two toy robots sharing an adventure as they try to find a way to stay together. 95 minutes Friday, April 8 3:40 PM I Code GRAM08 Saturday, April 9 9:15 AM I Code SHRT09 A Most Suitable Applicant Krystal White, USA, 3 min. Listen Hamy Ramezan & Rungano Nyoni, Finland/Denmark, 13 min. The Story of Percival Pilts Janette Goodey & John Lewis, Australia/ New Zealand, 8 min. A Minor Problem Martha Elcan, USA, 3 min. Ave Maria Basil Khalil, Palestine/France/Germany, 14 min. Life After Pi Scott Leberecht, USA, 30 min. Carry On Rafael Haider, Austria, 24 min. A young man is asked some unexpected questions in A MOST SUITABLE APPLI- CANT LISTEN finds a foreign woman trying to make the police understand she has reason to fear for her life a man falls in love with his stilts in THE STORY OF PER- CIVAL PILTS A MINOR PROBLEM finds a detective arriving at the scene of a hitand-run where he ll gather some needed evidence a family reluctantly seeks assistance from a convent of nuns in the Oscar -nominated AVE MARIA LIFE AFTER PI is a haunting look at Rhythm & Hues Studios, which went bankrupt just weeks before winning an Oscar for their stunning visual effects work the touching story of an elderly couple and their aging donkey is told in CARRY ON. 95 minutes Friday, April 8 1:25 PM I Code PROG08 Saturday, April 9 11:20 AM I Code PROG09 The First Session Ryan Logan, USA, 6 min. Plein Soleil Fred Castadot, Belgium, 24 min. Ode to Love Matthew Darragh, Ireland, 7 min. The Chop Lewis Rose, United Kingdom, 16 min. The Way of Tea Marc Fouchard, France, 21 min. The Gnomist Sharon Liese, USA, 21 min. Two women seek help from an unconventional therapist in THE FIRST SESSION PLEIN SOLEIL is the story of a man who becomes far too distracted by an important meeting to remember what matters most a man stranded on a desert island falls hard in ODE TO LOVE THE CHOP is the comedic tale of an out-of-work kosher butcher who finds a new job in an unexpected place a convenience store owner will try to teach a young man a valuable lesson in THE WAY OF TEA THE GNO- MIST documents the sudden appearance of fairy homes along a walking path and the impact they have on the community. Death Loves Life Ave Maria Ode to Love

177 I FILM % PROGRAM AFTER HOURS PROGRAM 1 AFTER HOURS PROGRAM 2 91 minutes Thursday, March 31 7:20 PM I Code TENS31 More Than God Kev Cahill, Ireland, 9 min. Golden Kai Stänicke, Germany, 3 min. B. Kai Stänicke, Germany, 15 min. A Most Suitable Applicant Krystal White, USA, 3 min. Reinventing the Reel Michael Gorlick, Canada/USA, 20 min. That Little Drive Thing Yoann Luis, France, 10 min. The First Session Ryan Logan, USA, 6 min. The Parker Tribe Jane Baker, USA, 25 min. A pious doctor finds himself in a very unexpected situation in MORE THAN GOD GOLDEN is a tale of being different and growing up a shy, insecure woman imagines the disaster her relationships are becoming in the ever so plastic B. a young man is asked some unexpected questions in A MOST SUITABLE APPLI- CANT REINVENTING THE REEL explores the challenges facing the LGBT community when it comes to dealing with the film industry THAT LITTLE DRIVE THING finds a tormented father trying to deal with a recent discovery two women seek help from an unconventional therapist in THE FIRST SESSION Mary Jo finds growing up is a bit challenging in her complex family in THE PARKER TRIBE. 93 minutes Friday, April 1 11:40 PM I Code AFTR01 Saturday, April 9 10:20 PM I Code NIGH09 At The Nightlight (see page 55) Saturday, April 9 10:40 PM I Code ASHR09 At the Akron Art Museum (see page 55) We Interrupt This Broadcast Kurt Raether, USA, 6 min. Between Ward Crockett, USA, 19 min. The Unforgiven Jason Piccioni, USA, 8 min. Mamie Momie Nicolas Berry, France, 20 min. Wrapped Florian Wittmann, Roman Kälin & Falko Paeper, Germany, 5 min. Career Girl Fortunato Procopio, USA, 9 min. Zelos Thoranna Sigurdardottir, USA, 15 min. Killer Friends Zach Noe Towers & Tina Carbone, USA, 11 min. WE INTERRUPT THIS BROADCAST finds a night shift security guard at a museum re-enacting a classic radio drama when things start to get strange a woman restoring an old house starts to have nightmarish experiences in BETWEEN THE UNFORGIVEN is the tale of a cynical angel who is forced to confront his own skepticism when challenged by the devil an elderly woman must deal with a burglar in MAMIE MOMIE WRAPPED demonstrates how the smallest of organisms can change the world the frightening experiences of an impossible pregnancy and motherhood is visited upon an unsuspecting woman in CAREER GIRL ZELOS tells the tale of a woman, her family, and the clone she hopes can help her overcome a rival Scott is one of those friends who just needs to die in KILLER FRIENDS. 95 minutes Saturday, April 2 11:30 PM I Code AFTR02 The Hole German Tejada & Daniel Martin Rodríguez, Peru, 14 min. Foodfellas Reuben Guberek, USA, 13 min. Evil Nature Darin Beckstead, USA, 2 min. Indigo Grey: The Passage Sean Robinson, USA, 6 min. The Cask Ryan Leeder, USA, 14 min. Blight Brian Deane, Ireland, 15 min. Watch Out Joshua R. Stewart, USA, 11 min. A Split Ticket Alfred Thomas Catalfo, USA, 20 min. A grieving man will go to great lengths to protect his place in the life of his departed love in THE HOLE FOODFELLAS tells the story of the rise and fall of a fast food legend a man is pitted against a genetically altered pumpkin in EVIL NATURE INDIGO GREY: THE PASSAGE finds a young boy discovering a mysterious gas mask, which gives him a glimpse into an alternate reality a modern adaptation of an Edgar Allan Poe tale is featured in THE CASK BLIGHT is the story of a young priest who has been sent to battle dark supernatural forces a young woman finds herself trapped in a snowbound home and confronting an unexpected intruder in WATCH OUT A SPLIT TICKET takes place in 1947 when newly-minted Congressmen John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon face a surprising and fateful decision. The First Session Wrapped Blight

178 178 AFTER HOURS PROGRAM 3 AFTER HOURS PROGRAM 4 ANIMATED PROGRAM 96 minutes Friday, April 8 11:40 PM I Code AFTR08 Traveler Simon Brown, USA, 5 min. Stripper Wars Giancarlo Loffredo, USA, 7 min. A King s Betrayal David A. Bornstein, USA, 8 min. Gear Joseph Ksander & Kevin Adams, USA, 8 min. Lend a Hand for Love John Alan Thompson, USA, 14 min. Lila & Valentin Adrien Lhommedieu, France, 18 min. Scythe Jim Rothman, USA, 15 min. Tuning Oscar Mikel Alvariño, Spain, 21 min. TRAVELER finds a group of friends about to teleport across the universe in a newly developed craft Kayoz, one of the Flying Angels, is an elite exotic dancer who s about to surprise everyone in STRIPPER WARS A KING S BETRAYAL is the story of a donkey who is brutally betrayed Mazzy will need the help of her robot friend to escape in GEAR LEND A HAND FOR LOVE is the tale of two hands that decide to break free a man will try to save his wife from her coma in LILA & VALENTIN SCYTHE tells the tale of a serial killer known as The Grim Reaper, who has escaped from prison a man fears a potential ghost from his past in TUNING OSCAR. 95 minutes Saturday, April 9 11:30 PM I Code AFTR09 Death in Bloom Dael Oates, Australia, 11 min. Bricks Neville Pierce, United Kingdom, 10 min. The Mediator Graham Phillips & Parker Phillips, USA, 15 min. O Negative Steven McCarthy, Canada, 15 min. Aden Gary H. Lee, USA/Taiwan, 11 min. Takanakuy Austin Kolodney, USA, 11 min. Reality+ Coralie Fargeat, France, 22 min. A woman tries to figure out the perfect way to go in DEATH IN BLOOM BRICKS finds a stockbroker paying to have a new wine cellar built in his basement a cowboy seeks to resolve a dispute between a boy and an Indian in THE MEDIATOR O NEGATIVE is the chilling tale of a man trying to feed his companion s addiction a man tries to stay one step ahead of nefarious forces in ADEN TAKANAKUY is the tale of a family decking the halls and one another a future with brain implants that allow you to become someone different is featured in REALITY+. 88 minutes Sunday, April 3 6:05 PM I Code ANIM03 Alex & Sylvia Christian Lachel, USA, 9 min. Aria for a Cow Dan Lund, USA, 7 min. Eggplant Yangzi She, USA, 8 min. City of Roses Andrew Kavanagh, Ireland, 9 min. The Escape (Die Flucht) Carter Boyce, USA, 5 min. Carlo Ago Panini, Italy, 12 min. Golden Shot Gökalp Gönen, Turkey, 9 min. Taking Flight Brandon Oldenburg, USA, 6 min. The Orchestra Mikey Hill, Australia, 15 min. The Story of Percival Pilts Janette Goodey & John Lewis, Australia/ New Zealand, 8 min. A successful scientist is faced with a new challenge when she s called to take over her grandmother s bakery in ALEX & SYLVIA ARIA FOR A COW is the tale of a bovine diva demanding to be treated with respect EGGPLANT is the odd tale of Durian who was born with facial expressions that work the opposite of everyone else s The true story of a suitcase full of letters and their 60-year journey is told in CITY OF ROSES a plastic figure tries to break out of his routine in THE ESCAPE (DIE FLUCHT) CARLO is hiding a very big secret in his closet and needs to be careful rusty machines look to the sky and choose to risk it all in GOLDEN SHOT three generations rediscover the joys of the Radio Flyer in TAKING FLIGHT THE ORCHESTRA finds Vernon living in a world filled with beautiful music where he always seems to strike the wrong note a man falls in love with his stilts in THE STORY OF PERCIVAL PILTS. Lend a Hand for Love O Negative The Story of Percival Pilts

179 I FILM minutes COMEDY PROGRAM Saturday, April 2 1:40 PM I Code COME02 Opt Out Steve Utaski, USA, 3 min. I Love You, Dad Eric Normington, USA, 10 min. The Girlfriend Experience Mark Kunerth, USA, 7 min. Cuddle Party Matthew Irving Epstein, USA, 14 min. Twisted Stuart Bowen, Australia, 6 min. The Talk Joe Otting, USA, 9 min. Not Sophie s Choice Matt Holt, United Kingdom, 7 min. Edit>Undo Daniel Clements, Canada, 17 min. The First Session Ryan Logan, USA, 6 min. The Chop Lewis Rose, United Kingdom, 16 min. How far will they go to prevent an OPT OUT a phone call between father and son snowballs out of control in I LOVE YOU, DAD a broken-hearted young man turns to the internet in search of THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE CUDDLE PARTY finds a couple attending an intimacy workshop in an effort to stave off what appears to be an inevitable divorce two rivals will battle for love in unexpected ways in TWISTED a father and daughter prove the old saying that the truth hurts in THE TALK a troubled middle-aged couple try to break some bad news to their ten-year-old daughter in NOT SOPHIE S CHOICE EDIT>UNDO demonstrates how challenging relationships can be in the age of computers and social media two women seek help from an unconventional therapist in THE FIRST SESSION THE CHOP is the comedic tale of an out-ofwork kosher butcher who finds a new job in an unexpected place. 94 minutes DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM Sunday, April 3 1:45 PM I Code DOCU03 Unslut: A Documentary Film Emily Lindin, Canada/USA, 39 min. Vinu The Elephant Keeper James Corbin, Arkava Banerjee & Eshika Fyzee, India, 8 min. Every Day Gabe Spitzer, USA, 12 min. Out of the Bag Aidan Bradbury-Aranda, USA, 14 min. The Gnomist Sharon Liese, USA, 21 min. UNSLUT: A DOCUMENTARY FILM is from The Unslut Project and questions why the sexual shaming of girls and women is still so prevalent the life of an elephant mahout living in the jungles of South India is presented in VINU THE ELEPHANT KEEPER EVERY DAY is the powerful story of 86-year-old Joy Johnson, competing in her 25th straight NYC marathon OUT OF THE BAG follows a group of artists who are finding new ways to use plastic in their art while reminding us of the need to consider plastic s true global impact THE GNOMIST documents the sudden appearance of fairy homes along a walking path and the impact they have on the community. FAMILY PROGRAM 1 97 minutes Recommended for all ages Sunday, April 3 11:30 AM I Code FAMS03 Saturday, April 9 11:30 AM I Code AFAM09 At the Akron Art Museum (see page 55) Checkers the Cat Katie Cirincione, USA, 2 min. Crayons Giovanna Sarquis, USA, 8 min. Tiny Town Howard Cook & Stephen Baker, USA, 9 min. Meeting Superman Hannah Stockmann, Germany, 12 min. Daisy Chain Galvin Scott Davis, Australia, 6 min. Dreaming of Peggy Lee James Everett, United Kingdom, 11 min. Taking Flight Brandon Oldenburg, USA, 6 min. Play Date Paige Morrow Kimball, USA, 15 min. Stick Man Jeroen Jaspaert & Daniel Snaddon, United Kingdom, 28 min. Stop-motion animation by a local student is featured in CHECKERS THE CAT CRAYONS finds a father becoming frustrated with his young son s persistent coloring an ice-cream man is called on to become a hero in TINY TOWN MEETING SUPERMAN is the story of a young girl who makes a surprising new friend a little girl named Buttercup Bree will use her DAISY CHAIN to bring new light to the playground DREAMING OF PEGGY LEE is the story of a young girl with a dream and her efforts to pursue it despite her limitations three generations rediscover the joys of the Radio Flyer in TAKING FLIGHT PLAY DATE is the tale of a young girl who finds a new friend hiding in her backyard an animated version of the popular children s book is featured in STICK MAN. I Love You, Dad The Gnomist Stick Man

180 180 FAMILY PROGRAM 2 THE NEXT WEBISODE OHIO PROGRAM 1 95 minutes Recommended for all ages Saturday, April 9 1:40 PM I Code FAMS09 Taking the Plunge Thaddaeus Andreades, Nicholas Manfredi, Elizabeth Ku-Herrero & Marie Raoult, USA, 7 min. Love is a Sting Vincent Gallagher, Ireland, 18 min. Raspberry Galaxies Noah Sterling, USA, 5 min. The Escape (Die Flucht) Carter Boyce, USA, 5 min. Foos Your Daddy Luke Patton, USA, 8 min. Violet Maurice Joyce, Ireland, 8 min. Aria for a Cow Dan Lund, USA, 7 min. Animation vs. Minecraft Alan Becker, USA, 16 min. The Gnomist Sharon Liese, USA, 21 min. TAKING THE PLUNGE is what a young man is forced to do when his proposal plans go awry a struggling children s book writer is inspired by an unexpected house guest in LOVE IS A STING RASPBERRY GALAXIES reveals a surprising truth about our galaxy a plastic figure tries to break out of his routine in THE ESCAPE (DIE FLUCHT) FOOS YOUR DADDY finds a father and son playing one final game before the boy heads off to college a young girl despises her reflection in the animated VIOLET ARIA FOR A COW is the animated tale of a bovine diva demanding to be treated with respect the stick figures are back and discover something new in ANIMATION VS. MINECRAFT THE GNOMIST documents the sudden appearance of fairy homes along a walking path and the impact they have on the community. Love is a Sting 78 minutes CIFF s first-ever Web Series program!* Thursday, March 31 9:30 PM I Code NEXT31 Saturday, April 9 9:35 PM I Code NEXT09 Peter from SingleDumb Jared Newmark & Alexandra Kern, USA, 3 min. I Love You from This American Life Videos 4 U Bianca Giaever, USA, 7 min. Connecticut from The Adventures of Jamel: The Time Traveling B-Boy Scott Ross & Jayson Musson, USA, 9 min. Part 1 Mountain Jane Doe from The Dead Unknown Michael I. Schiller, USA, 15 min. The Paper Pusher in a Skirt from Whatever, Linda Matt Eastman, Canada, 7 min. Escape from Eat Our Feelings Emma Jane Gonzalez, Sasha Winters, Doug Anderson & Dylan Marron, USA, 12 min. The Above from Field of Vision Kirsten Johnson, USA/Afghanistan, 9 min. Little Men from Age of Insecurity Adriano Valentini, USA, 13 min. If Moms Talked to Each Other the Way They Talk to Their Kids from The BreakWomb Megan Grano, USA, 3 min. An optimistic, single twenty-something woman goes on horrific NYC dating adventures in SINGLEDUMB in VIDEOS 4 U a filmmaker finds people who have something they need to say and helps them say it THE ADVENTURES OF JAMEL follows a naïvely optimistic B-Boy, who is accidentally catapulted back in time THE DEAD UNKNOWN is the story of America s Jane and John Does and the thousands of families left in the dark about their loved ones fates WHATEVER, LINDA is a dramedy about one woman who takes on Wall Street two Brooklyn twenty-somethings, stumble through life one meal at a time in EAT OUR FEELINGS FIELD OF VISION pairs filmmakers with developing and ongoing stories around the globe young men and women in L.A. scrutinize the anxieties of modern life in THE AGE OF INSECURITY hang out with moms who do comedy, or comedians who do motherhood, in THE BREAKWOMB. *Additional webisodes available to CIFF members only in the CIFF website screening room. To become a CIFF member, see page minutes Tuesday, April 5 9:15 PM I Code OSHT05 Just Keep Going Chelsie Corso, USA, 6 min. Wind in the Trees Steven Abriani, USA, 9 min. Minimum Wage Joey Ally, USA, 14 min. My Mom s Motorcycle Douglas Gautraud, USA, 6 min. Aftermath Zac Titus & Jake Olson, USA, 6 min. One on One Jake Thomas, USA, 11 min. Making Morning Star Steven Bognar & Julia Reichert, USA, 37 min. A refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo who dreams of running in the Olympics is the subject of JUST KEEP GOING WIND IN THE TREES finds a mother desperately searching for her daughter who has run away from home to face her troubling thoughts a case of mistaken identity will lead to a surprising interaction in MINIMUM WAGE MY MOM S MOTORCYCLE documents the circuitous route by which a mother came to own her son s motorcycle an American veteran teeters on the edge in the gripping AFTERMATH ONE ON ONE is the tale of a newspaper reporter trying to make a difference in the life of a runaway teenager a close look at the creative process and the making of a new opera is documented in MAKING MORNING STAR. Aftermath

181 I FILM SHORTS PROGRAMS 181 OHIO PROGRAM 2 OHIO PROGRAM 3 PLAYLIST 89 minutes Wednesday, April 6 9:40 PM I Code OSHT06 A Way Out Jason Tostevin, USA, 14 min. Once Upon a Dream Erin Brown Thomas, USA, 3 min. Draw Hard Jon Nix, USA, 20 min. Goodbye, Ohio Michael Wendt, USA, 15 min. Amanda and the Hare Emily Mills & Jared Hopkins, USA, 12 min. Noia Kel Lind, USA, 12 min. From the Ground Up: Grassroots Against Cancer Damien Campbell, USA, 13 min. A WAY OUT finds an aging gangster ready to call it quits aerial choreography and a haunting musical tale are on display in ONCE UPON A DREAM DRAW HARD documents the life of Cleveland artist and legend John G. before a young woman moves away to NYC, she meets her former lover one last time in GOODBYE, OHIO AMANDA AND THE HARE introduces us to Cleveland-based artist Amanda Louise Spayd and her gothic bunny dolls known as Dust Bunnies Graham fears the entire world is watching him in NOIA FROM THE GROUND UP: GRASSROOTS AGAINST CANCER documents the work of Prayers From Maria, an organization inspired by the death of seven-year-old Maria McNamara. 94 minutes Thursday, April 7 9:35 PM I Code OSHT07 The Tiger John Urbano, USA, 15 min. Early October Dustin Lee, USA, 8 min. All It Takes Drew Dickler & Jake Hochendoner, USA, 17 min. Cart Tiffany Laufer, USA, 8 min. Tiny Out Loud Andrew Ina, USA, 12 min. Twin Falls Nathan Hippenmeyer, USA, 13 min. Molly Becca Gleason, USA, 21 min. THE TIGER documents the life of former Panamanian Featherweight Champion, Ismael Laguna Meneses known as El Tigre Colonense a ballplayer struggles to hold on to his professional dream in EARLY OCTOBER ALL IT TAKES explores the opiate epidemic in Lorain County, Ohio a woman gets a much needed lift from an unexpected source in CART TINY OUT LOUD documents Stephanie Rond s gender gouging street art and dollhouse art galleries a young boy s adventure in the woods blurs the lines between fantasy and reality in TWIN FALLS MOLLY finds three girls living up to a promise after the passing of their close friend. 71 minutes CIFF s first-ever Music Video program! Sunday, April 3 7:00 PM I Code PLAY03 At the Beachland Ballroom (see page 52) Monday, April 4 6:30 PM I Code PLAY04 I m Not Coming Back Husky Wayne McCauslin, Germany, 4 min. Through My Street Rio Wolta Piet Baumgartner, Switzerland, 5 min. Angle Boogie General Elektriks Drew Tyndell, USA, 4 min. Crazy Heart Scott McFarnon Floyd Russ, USA/United Kingdom, 5 min. Dagner Dan Freeman and the Serious Michael Fragstein, Germany, 4 min. Killing Me Someone Jesse Smith and The Holy Ghost Rob Montague, USA, 5 min. To My Surprise James Kris Merc, United Kingdom, 4 min. World Series Machine Gun Kelly Charlie Zwick, USA, 7 min. Perfect World Allen Stone Stefan Hunt, Australia, 3 min. Down Here John Grant Lisa Gunning, United Kingdom, 5 min. Melted Rainbow mr. Gnome Sam Meister, USA, 4 min. Speech of Foxes Gem Club Ben Phillippo, USA, 4 min. Underflow Emma Louise Dylan Duclos, Australia, 4 min. Ain t Your Girl Bixel Boys & Poupon Pavel Brenner, USA, 4 min. Something About You Lucius Mimi Cave, USA, 4 min. The Trouble With Us Chet Faker feat. Marcus Marr Kinopravda, Hungary/Spain, 5 min. A Way Out Tiny Out Loud I m Not Coming Back

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186 186 CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEES Shorts Programming Committee Mark Smith, President Chris S.W. Blake, Vice President of Strategic Planning Nancy Callahan, President-Elect and Vice President of Development William E. Koeth, Vice President of Finance Kevin Poor, Vice President of Marketing Kate O Neil, Secretary Joe Arezone Cheryl Bailey Jules Belkin Frank Bird III Anne E. Bloomberg John J. Boyle III Robert Bryan William Busta Hon. Joe Cimperman, ex officio Pat Cirillo Tom Cook John Davies Timothy J. Downing Lauren Rich Fine Char Fowler Scott Gaines Debra S. Gold Lynn Gottlob Dean Ilijasic Jinny Johnson Gretchen Corp Jones Sawssan Khoury Lisa King Lisa Kreiger Gregg Levine Toby Devan Lewis Alan Gordon Lipson Joyce Martin-Fyfe Todd Mesek Njeri Nuru-Holm, Ph.D. Sarah Rathke David K. Ream Ivan Schwarz, ex officio Roy Turnell Beth Yates Our volunteer program is sponsored by: Volunteers Steven Aring Mary Ann Arnold Caroline Auger Jerry Bajbus Ryan Balas Leah Barmasse Brook Benko Julia Biars Jacob Edward Black Michael Bratanov David Budin Pat Caine Gene Canton James Catullo George Chan Patricia Chan Anna Chanakas Sherri Ciccarelli Barbara Cicerchi Eileen Coan Amy Collins Marc Copfer Lisa Curland Jacquie Davis Samantha DeGrandis Randy DeMuesy Marissa DeSantis Raymond Dessoffy Mark Destino Leanne Dormer Roberta Duchon Theo Eiben Kelly Evans Our applause goes to the more than 1,000 volunteers who tirelessly offer their services, skills, and smiles to make the CIFF feel like home. We couldn t do it without you. All lists are as of February 22, 2016 JoAnn Granke Christopher Johnston Paul Sloop Kim Yanoshik Screening Committee Michael Ferry Eddie Fleisher Eileen Fleisher Michael Fluellen Holly Foster Melinda Franco Cassandra Franklin Kathy Fredrick Kenneth Frisof Melissa Gardner Amanda Gedeon Ashley Gomes Lynn Gottlob Dennis Hansen Rita Hanuschock Susan Harnden Patti Hart Tom Hart Samira Hassan Ursula Hays Barb Hilovsky Daniel Hinze Mike Hoffman Barbara Howell Peter Huston Becky Ivcic Patricia Jagodnik Michelle James Kyle Johnson John Kachurek Tim Keller Garrett Komyati Lauren Kotmel Jennifer Lee Joni Lewanski Beth Lewin L.A. Lyles Andrew Marquard Richard Marshall Rick Mayor Christine McBurney Linda McCoy Maggie McMullen Pat Metzler George Michaels W. Niambi Middleton Lynn Milliner Kathryn Mills Jason Mingus Oksana Moissis Greg Nachman Jackie Nachman Jody Nappier John Nappier Loresa Novy Clair O Brien Jim Ockuly Rachel Ockuly Kathryn O Connor Brandon Olsen Nia Owen Pratik Patel Kathi Penn Bill Peterson David Phillips Ronald E. Pitts Mario Pollard Amy Preneta Dee Price Bridget Rehner Jack Ricchiuto Michele Ricco Dawn Roche Clint Rohrbacher Ken Rubenstein Michelle Ruggiero Andrew Schaeffer Marianne Scherry Brittany Schultz Ronald Shoda Jill Dunmire Siddiq Paul Silla Elaine Skirvin Cigdem Slankard Cynthia Sotelo Marilyn Stano Jason Stone Marlene Stoneman Mike Strauss Barbee Thomas Fran Veliconia Jane Warner Roger Warner Gina Washington Laura Weiss Krissie Wells Loy Wiley Ralph D. Howard, One of our most beloved volunteers, Ralph D. Howard, passed away on November 14, Ralph dedicated over a decade of service to the Festival, among countless other organizations throughout Cleveland. From his Albert Einstein hair to his emphatic fist thump when validating parking tickets, he is remembered by so many of the staff and patrons of the Festival. Ralph frequently carried a bag of photographs and memorabilia recalling the people and events that shaped his remarkable life; we feel honored to have been a part of it. In tribute to his memory, we are presenting the Ralph D. Howard Memorial Volunteer Award for the fourth year. This honor recognizes a CIFF volunteer who, like Ralph, continues to strive toward selflessness to the community. Previous recipients of this award are: 2015 I Mario Pollard 2014 I Sandra Beasley 2013 I Vladimir Swirynsky

187 I FILM 187 CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL EXECUTIVE STAFF 40th CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL STAFF Debby Samples Dzioba Marketing Director Allie Freeman Development Assistant Marcie Goodman Executive Director William Frank Guentzler Artistic Director Debbie Sheepie Marshall Office Manager & Membership Director Mallory Martin Director of Programming & Projection Beth Steele Radisek Special Projects Director Patrick Shepherd Associate Director Gail Sullivan Financial Consultant To Our Families and Friends: We miss you! We haven t seen you in a while, but we think about you all the time. Thank you for being there for us even when we re not there ourselves. Thank you for your patience and understanding, for your love and support. Thank you for always greeting us with, WELCOME HOME! CLEVELAND CINEMAS/ TOWER CITY CINEMAS STAFF SAMMY (8) AND GILDA (6) CAN T BELIEVE THE CIFF IS TURNING 40! 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Forman, President Jackie Koral, Vice President Kenneth Young, Director of Operations David Huffman, Director of Marketing Nikki Zimmerlin, Event Coordinator & Group Sales Ron Fleming, Facility Maintenance Coordinator Russ Jarjabka, Concessions Manager Kev Boycik, Administrative Services Manager Jeff Belter, General Manager, Tower City Cinemas Mercedes Arnau, First Assistant Manager, Tower City Cinemas William Slate, Assistant Manager, Tower City Cinemas Rebecca Green, Assistant Manager, Tower City Cinemas James Carter, Assistant Manager, Tower City Cinemas Greg Braun, Assistant Manager, Tower City Cinemas Aaron Spears, House Manager, Cedar Lee Theatre Nick Petersen, General Manager, Capitol Theatre Liz Waski, General Manager, Cedar Lee Theatre Sean Denny, General Manager, Chagrin Cinemas Courtney King, Security Team Carlos Demore, Security Team Derrick Paris, Security Team Kasey Kirksey, Security Team Khyo Mason, Security Team Marie Abdelnour Mike Alayamini Raymond Allmond Megan Anderson Linda Aring Keithan Auk Jamie Ausperk Nigel Avilés Jerry Bajbus Terry Banks Andi Barnett Anna Barth Rhonda Bauman Madison Bender Jomo Benn Brenda Benthien Elise Bigley Gail Bisesi Kathie Blakeman Pat Bland Chastity Bolling Elena Bonomo Hilary Bovay Bary Bowser Eddie Boyte Jay Bravo Alex Brian Alyssa Brown Mary Brown Jessica Calanni Noelle Celeste Cynthia Chambers Missy Chambless Lauren Chapman Olympia Christides Dennis Cistrunk Debbie Collins Suzanne Conway Jack Conyers Danielle Coppola-Smith P.J. 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194 194 MENTOR MAYFIELD HEIGHTSH NORTH OLMSTED CPR IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THE 40 TH CIFF STRONGSVILLE INDEPENDENCE D MACEDONIA FAIRLAWN We hope you visit our expert technicians at our booth on Fridays + Saturdays located in the Tower City Cinema Lobby from 11:00-7:00PM to charge your battery during the show and to receive a free tempered glass installation for extra protection. COME SEE US AT OUR BOOTH & FREE TEMPERED GLASS S INSTALLATION TION CHARGE YOUR OUR BOOTH FRIDAYS + SATURDAYS CANTON WW. OM

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196 196 Ticket Prices Members $14.00 Non-Members $16.00 Students/Seniors (65+), in-person and w/current ID only $ or More Great Savings! Placing a large ticket order? Now you can automatically save $2 off the price of every ticket when your order contains 10 or more tickets. Members $12 per ticket for 10 or more Non-Members $14 per ticket for 10 or more Not valid for Opening Night Gala tickets or in combination with any other discount offer or discount code. Gift Certificates Give the gift of film with a Cleveland International Film Festival Gift Certificate! Gift certificates can be purchased year-round online (under the Support Us tab at by phone ( ), in-person at the CIFF business office (2510 Market Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113), and during the Festival at the Film Festival Box Office located in the lobby of Tower City Cinemas. They can be redeemed online, by phone, in-person, or by mail for tickets, merchandise, or membership. Opening Night Film and Gala Film, Party Members $ Non-Members $ Seating Policy at Tower City Cinemas General admission seating for ticket holders, which is limited to 100 spaces per screening, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Passholder seating is also limited to 100 spaces per screening and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Passholders and ticket holders must arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start of any screening for admission. Theater personnel may refuse to permit late seating. Seating policies at Film Festival neighborhood locations vary. Important Exchanges will be subject to a $4.00 processing fee per order. Please note, exchanges are not always possible. No refunds except in the case of a cancelled screening. The last day for refunds is April 10, All films are subject to change. No one under age ten will be admitted, except to Family Films. All children must have a ticket. No Tower City Cinemas or Cleveland Cinemas discount tickets, coupons, or passes will be accepted. Sold Out? Nope Just on Stand By! Only a portion of the tickets to any film are sold in advance so we can save room for our passholders. Therefore, even for crowded films, we can often accommodate many patrons just before showtime. Numbered Stand By tickets are sold beginning one hour before showtime, outside the theater lobby. (Be aware that a line sometimes forms earlier than this.) Then just before the film begins, Stand By ticket holders are admitted, in numerical order, on a space-available basis until the theater is full. Those who cannot get in receive a replacement voucher or refund. Cash or vouchers only; no checks or credit cards accepted. Hint: buy your tickets early or, better yet, become a passholder-level member to avoid Stand By! Questions? Contact the Box Office Call tickets@clevelandfilm.org How To Buy Tickets For Members only: Tickets go on sale Friday, March 11, 2016 at 11:00 AM via all four options below. For the general public: Tickets go on sale Friday, March 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM via all four options below. NOTE: Orders received on or before March 22, 2016 will be mailed; otherwise, tickets will be held at the Film Festival Duke Desk (Will Call) at the entrance to Tower City Cinemas. Please bring your credit card or other identification when picking up your order. 1 Online Ticketing System Purchasing tickets is easy on our secure website, Use our online shopping cart to purchase all of your tickets at once. A handling fee of $4.00 is added to each order. Tickets will be sold on the day before the screening until 12 Midnight. 2 Phone via FILM (toll-free) Toll-free calls will be directed to the Film Festival Box Office. A handling fee of $4.00 is added to each order. Tickets will be sold on the day before the screening until 10:00 PM, Sunday-Thursday, and until 12 Midnight, Friday-Saturday. 3 U.S. Mail Order forms can be found on page 197 of the 40th CIFF Program Guide. A handling fee of $4.00 is added to each order. Orders should be mailed to the CIFF business office (see address below). 4 In-Person at the Film Festival Box Office Tower City Cinemas at Tower City Center (230 W Huron Road, Cleveland, OH 44113) For Members only Store hours between March 11 and March 17 are as follows: Monday Saturday, 11 AM 7 PM Sunday, 12 Noon 5 PM For the general public Store hours between March 18 and March 30 are as follows: Monday Saturday, 11 AM 7 PM Sunday, 12 Noon 5 PM Store hours between March 31 and April 10 are as follows: Sunday Thursday, 8:30 AM 10:00 PM Friday Saturday, 8:30 AM 12 Midnight No handling fees! Cleveland International Film Festival Business Office 2510 Market Avenue Cleveland, OH Please mail ticket orders to this address.

197 I FILM 197 Name(s) Address City State Zip Address CIFF Membership # Phone Charge my: Cardholder s Name MasterCard Card # VISA Exp. Date AmEx Discover Signature Check (made payable to CIFF) enclosed Hold in Will Call Security Code Mail by March 22nd Please bring your credit card or other identification when picking up your order at the Duke Desk (Will Call). Price Overview (see page 196 for details) Film Tickets Members $14.00 Non-Members $16.00 Students/Seniors (65+), $14.00 in-person and w/current ID only Film Tickets 10 or More Orders containing 10 or more tickets will receive a discount of $2 off the price of every ticket. Not valid for Opening Night Gala tickets or in combination with another discount offer or discount code. Members (for 10 or more) $12.00 Non-Members (for 10 or more) $14.00 Opening Night Gala (see page 58) $175 = $ $200 = $ CIFF Memberships See page 19, visit or call FILM, ext. 10 for details. Film $25 = $ (w/current ID only) Film $60 = $ Film $160 = $ Film $300 = $ $600 = $ Executive $800 = $ Movie $1,200 = $ *Includes Film Festival all-access pass Questions? Contact the Box Office Call tickets@clevelandfilm.org Film Title Date Ticket Code Qty x Price = Total 1 x = 2 x = 3 x = 4 x = 5 x = 6 x = 7 x = 8 x = 9 x = 10 x = 11 x = 12 x = 13 x = 14 x = 15 x = 16 x = 17 x = 18 x = 19 x = 20 x = 21 x = 22 x = Gift Certificate Code: Less $ Discount Code for $2 savings on every ticket: Less $ Memberships, Opening Night $ Tax-Deductible Challenge Match Donation $ Handling Fee $ 4.00 TOTAL $ For Office Use Only Order Date Initials Store Phone Web Mail Confirmation Number Date Printed Initials Date Mailed File in Will Call $140,000 Challenge Match In celebration of the 40th Cleveland International Film Festival, we are presenting our annual Challenge Match. Our generous support provided by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, which is funded by the residents of Cuyahoga County, must be matched annually. Your tax deductible contribution can ensure our success!

198 198 Country List FILMS LISTED UNDER COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, PRODUCTION, SETTING, OR SUBJECT NOTE: Feature Films are in ALL CAPS A, B Afghanistan The Above TELL SPRING NOT TO COME THIS YEAR Albania SWORN VIRGIN Antarctica* ICE AND THE SKY Argentina THE MEMORY OF WATER OUR LAST TANGO PARABELLUM PAULINA Australia Daisy Chain Death in Bloom HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD LOOKING FOR GRACE ODDBALL The Orchestra Perfect World The Story of Percival Pilts TANNA Twisted Underflow Austria Carry On CHUCKS Everything Will Be OK A GOOD AMERICAN PARABELLUM TRENK, THE LITTLE KNIGHT Belgium THE ARDENNES BROTHER CAFÉ DERBY CLEAR YEARS PARADISE TRIPS PARASOL Plein Soleil Bosnia and Herzegovina OUR EVERYDAY LIFE Brazil LANDFILL HARMONIC PAULINA Bulgaria WHY ME? C, D, E Canada Beat Around the Bush CLOSET MONSTER Edit>Undo ENDORPHINE FEBRUARY HOW HEAVY THIS HAMMER LE MIRAGE Modern Love MY INTERNSHIP IN CANADA O Negative OUT TO WIN The Paper Pusher in a Skirt Reinventing the Reel RIVER SLEEPING GIANT SNOWTIME! Unslut: A Documentary Film VILLE-MARIE WHAT IS CLASSIC ROCK? WHAT WOULD BEETHOVEN DO? YALLAH! UNDERGROUND Chile THE MEMORY OF WATER THE NEW MAN China HOOLIGAN SPARROW HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD I AM SUN MU Mandala Colombia BETWEEN SEA AND LAND Croatia THE HIGH SUN YOU CARRY ME Czech Republic EVA NOVÁ HOME CARE ŠIŠKA DELUXE VINYL GENERATION YALLAH! UNDERGROUND Denmark GOLD COAST Listen LONG WAY NORTH LOUDER THAN BOMBS MEN & CHICKEN MOTLEY S LAW Three Fools Ecuador HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD Egypt YALLAH! UNDERGROUND Estonia 1944 THE FENCER Ethiopia RIGHT FOOTED F, G, H, I Finland 1944 BUNNY THE KILLER THING THE FENCER Listen France ALL ABOUT THEM THE ANARCHISTS APRIL AND THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD Ave Maria BABAI CHRONIC Enemies Within Grounded THE HERE AFTER HOUSE OF TIME ICE AND THE SKY L ATTESA Lila & Valentin LONG WAY NORTH LOUDER THAN BOMBS MA MA Mamie Momie THE MEASURE OF A MAN NOTES ON BLINDNESS On the Run ONE FLOOR BELOW PARISIENNE PAULINA Reality+ Struck SUMMERTIME That Little Drive Thing VALLEY OF LOVE The Way of Tea Germany Ave Maria B. BABAI BECK S LAST SUMMER DER BUNKER Dagner ENCLAVE Everything Will Be OK THE FENCER Golden HEIL I PROMISE YOU ANARCHY I m Not Coming Back KAFKA S THE BURROW Meeting Superman THE MEMORY OF WATER MORRIS FROM AMERICA ONE FLOOR BELOW OUR LAST TANGO SONITA SWORN VIRGIN TRENK, THE LITTLE KNIGHT WE MONSTERS WINNETOU S SON Wrapped YALLAH! UNDERGROUND Ghana GOLD COAST Greece CHEVALIER Painting the Stars Guatemala Rosa These Storms Hungary DEMIMONDE LIZA THE FOX-FAIRY The Trouble With Us WHY ME? Iceland HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD India CECILIA THE NEW CLASSMATE PARCHED Vinu The Elephant Keeper Iran SONITA Iraq Taste of Life Ireland Blight BROTHER City of Roses Love is a Sting MOM AND ME More Than God Ode to Love TRADERS Violet Israel ATOMIC FALAFEL BLUSH ORIENTED PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW RABIN IN HIS OWN WORDS WEDDING DOLL Italy ARIANNA Carlo IN SEARCH OF BALANCE It s Better in Italian L ATTESA SWORN VIRGIN J, K, L, M Japan DOGLEGS LA LA LA AT ROCK BOTTOM Shabu-Shabu Spirit Jordan ORIENTED Kenya ANTHROPOCENE Kosovo BABAI SWORN VIRGIN Laos RIVER Macedonia BABAI ŠIŠKA DELUXE Mexico CHRONIC Contrapelo FROM AFAR I PROMISE YOU ANARCHY SCHERZO DIABOLICO WALLS Montenegro YOU CARRY ME Morocco WALLS N, P, R, S, T Netherlands LITTLE GANGSTER PARADISE TRIPS SCHNEIDER VS. BAX New Zealand HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE Madam Black Ross & Beth The Story of Percival Pilts TICKLED Nigeria FIFTY Norway ANTHROPOCENE HERE IS HAROLD LANDFILL HARMONIC LOUDER THAN BOMBS RETURNING HOME STAYING ALIVE WOMEN IN OVERSIZED MEN S SHIRTS Palestine Ave Maria SPEED SISTERS WALLS Paraguay LANDFILL HARMONIC Peru The Hole HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD Philippines RIGHT FOOTED Poland BODY CHEMO EMBERS THE HERE AFTER Invisible Romania ONE FLOOR BELOW WHY ME? Russia CELESTIAL CAMEL Samoa HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD Serbia ENCLAVE A GOOD WIFE THE HIGH SUN YOU CARRY ME

199 I FILM 199 NOTE: Feature Films are in ALL CAPS Slovakia EVA NOVÁ HOME CARE Slovenia THE HIGH SUN ŠIŠKA DELUXE YOU CARRY ME South Africa WALLS South Korea I AM SUN MU IN SEARCH OF BALANCE OFFICE Spain MA MA THE MEMORY OF WATER Not the End The Trouble With Us Tuning Oscar WALLS Sweden EVERY FACE HAS A NAME GOLD COAST THE HERE AFTER ONE FLOOR BELOW Switzerland ANTHROPOCENE SONITA SWORN VIRGIN Through My Street Taiwan Aden Luca Turkey Golden Shot U United Kingdom AAAAAAAAH! ANTHROPOCENE Bricks The Chop Contrapelo Crazy Heart DOUGH Down Here Dreaming of Peggy Lee Group B How I Didn t Become a Piano Player THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT Not Sophie s Choice NOTES ON BLINDNESS THE ONES BELOW ORIENTED PARCHED Pardon the Intrusion THE REFLEKTOR TAPES Stick Man Stutterer Taste of Life TELL SPRING NOT TO COME THIS YEAR UNCLE HOWARD THE VIOLATORS We Are Happy YALLAH! UNDERGROUND Uruguay THE NEW MAN PARABELLUM USA 2nd Life THE 4TH 91% The Above ACCIDENTAL COURTESY: DARYL DAVIS, RACE & AMERICA THE ADDERALL DIARIES Aden Aftermath Ain t Your Girl AKRON Alex & Sylvia All It Takes Amanda and the Hare Angle Boogie Animation vs. Minecraft The Answers THE ANTHROPOLOGIST Aria for a Cow THE ART OF BURNING AN ART THAT NATURE MAKES: THE WORK OF ROSAMOND PURCELL The Bad Boy of Bowling THE BAD KIDS A BEGINNER S GUIDE TO SNUFF BELIEVELAND The Bespoke Tailoring of Mister Bellamy Best Man Wins Between BEYOND LAUGHTER & TEARS: A JOURNEY OF HOPE Blitz A Broken One BURIED ABOVE GROUND THE C WORD CAN YOU DIG THIS Career Girl Cart The Cask Chau, Beyond the Lines Checkers the Cat CHESHIRE, OHIO COLLECTIVE:UNCONSCIOUS COMING THROUGH THE RYE Connecticut Contrapelo COUNTRY: PORTRAITS OF AN AMERICAN SOUND Crayons Crazy Heart Cuddle Party DADDY DADDY DON T GO Day One Death Loves Life DEEP TIME DESERT MIGRATION DOGLEGS Draw Hard Early October Eggplant EMBERS Entelechy EQUALS Escape The Escape Every Day Everyone Has a Place Evil Nature The Evolution of a Gen-X Music Purchaser FEBRUARY FIRST GIRL I LOVED The First Session THE FITS FIVE NIGHTS IN MAINE FOLLOW Foodfellas Foos Your Daddy For Wanda Fragile Storm From the Ground Up: Grassroots Against Cancer FRONT COVER GALA & GODFREY Gear The Girlfriend Experience The Gnomist GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM A GOOD AMERICAN GOOD LUCK SOUP GOOD OL BOY Goodbye, Ohio Happy Hour HENRY GAMBLE S BIRTHDAY PARTY HERE COME THE VIDEOFREEX HOOLIGAN SPARROW HOW HE FELL IN LOVE HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD HUNKY DORY I AM SUN MU I, Destini I Love You I Love You, Dad If Moms Talked to Each Other the Way They Talk To Their Kids In Memory IN PURSUIT OF SILENCE IN SEARCH OF BALANCE INDIAN POINT Indigo Grey: The Passage The Interpreter It s Better in Italian THE JAZZ LOFT ACCORDING TO W. EUGENE SMITH JIM BROWN S AMER-I-CAN DREAM Just Keep Going Killer Friends Killing Me Someone KING JACK A King s Betrayal KINGS, QUEENS & IN-BETWEENS KRISHA LACE CRATER The Land LANDFILL HARMONIC LEFT ON PURPOSE Lend a Hand for Love Life After Pi A LIGHT BENEATH THEIR FEET Little Men Little Sticker LO AND BEHOLD, REVERIES OF THE CONNECTED WORLD LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED? MAD MADTOWN Making Morning Star May 4: Our Place in History The Mediator Melted Rainbow MILES AHEAD Minimum Wage A Minor Problem Molly MOM AND ME MORRIS FROM AMERICA A Most Suitable Applicant Mothers MY BLIND BROTHER My Mom s Motorcycle NEWTOWN Noia NUTS! Once Upon a Dream One on One Opt Out Out of the Bag OUT TO WIN Pale Blue PARCHED The Parker Tribe Part 1 Mountain Jane Doe Peter Play Date PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW Raspberry Galaxies Reinventing the Reel Remember My Story RESILIENCE RIGHT FOOTED Roksana ROMEO IS BLEEDING Rosa These Storms Scythe SEED MONEY: THE CHUCK HOLMES STORY Selling Rosario Separated Something About You Speech of Foxes SPEED SISTERS A Split Ticket Stripper Wars Takanakuy Taking Flight Taking the Plunge The Talk Taste of Life THANK YOU FOR PLAYING THOSE PEOPLE Thunder Road The Tiger Tiny Out Loud Tiny Town To My Surprise TOO LATE The Train TRAPPED Traveler Twin Falls UNCLE HOWARD The Unforgiven UNSEEN Unslut: A Documentary Film VINYL GENERATION Waiting for the Sun WALLS Warning Labels Watch Out A Way Out WE GO ON We Interrupt This Broadcast WHAT IS CLASSIC ROCK? WHAT WOULD BEETHOVEN DO? Where I Wanna Be Where We Begin Wind in the Trees Winter Light World Series THE WRONG LIGHT YALLAH! UNDERGROUND Zelos V, Z Vanuatu HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD TANNA Venezuela FROM AFAR Zambia HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD Zimbabwe WALLS *We Know

200 200 Film Index FILM TITLE PAGE FILM TITLE PAGE FILM TITLE PAGE 2nd Life THE 4TH % A, B, C AAAAAAAAH! The Above ACCIDENTAL COURTESY: DARYL DAVIS, RACE & AMERICA THE ADDERALL DIARIES Aden Aftermath Ain t Your Girl AKRON Alex & Sylvia , 178 ALL ABOUT THEM All It Takes Amanda and the Hare THE ANARCHISTS Angle Boogie Animation vs. Minecraft The Answers ANTHROPOCENE THE ANTHROPOLOGIST APRIL AND THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD.. 70 THE ARDENNES Aria for a Cow , 178, 180 ARIANNA THE ART OF BURNING AN ART THAT NATURE MAKES: THE WORK OF ROSAMOND PURCELL ATOMIC FALAFEL Ave Maria B BABAI The Bad Boy of Bowling THE BAD KIDS Beat Around the Bush BECK S LAST SUMMER A BEGINNER S GUIDE TO SNUFF BELIEVELAND The Bespoke Tailoring of Mister Bellamy Best Man Wins Between BETWEEN SEA AND LAND BEYOND LAUGHTER & TEARS: A JOURNEY OF HOPE Blight Blitz BLUSH BODY Bricks A Broken One BROTHER DER BUNKER BUNNY THE KILLER THING BURIED ABOVE GROUND THE C WORD CAFÉ DERBY CAN YOU DIG THIS Career Girl Carlo , 178 Carry On Cart The Cask CECILIA CELESTIAL CAMEL Chau, Beyond the Lines Checkers the Cat CHEMO CHESHIRE, OHIO CHEVALIER The Chop , 179 CHRONIC CHUCKS City of Roses , 178 CLEAR YEARS CLOSET MONSTER COLLECTIVE:UNCONSCIOUS COMING THROUGH THE RYE Connecticut Contrapelo COUNTRY: PORTRAITS OF AN AMERICAN SOUND Crayons Crazy Heart Cuddle Party , 179 D, E, F DADDY DADDY DON T GO Dagner Daisy Chain Day One Death in Bloom Death Loves Life DEEP TIME DEMIMONDE DESERT MIGRATION DOGLEGS DOUGH Down Here Draw Hard Dreaming of Peggy Lee Early October Edit>Undo , 179 Eggplant , 178 EMBERS ENCLAVE ENDORPHINE Enemies Within Entelechy EQUALS Escape The Escape , 178, 180 EVA NOVÁ Every Day , 179 EVERY FACE HAS A NAME Everyone Has a Place Everything Will Be OK Evil Nature The Evolution of a Gen-X Music Purchaser FEBRUARY THE FENCER FIFTY FIRST GIRL I LOVED The First Session , 177, 179 THE FITS FIVE NIGHTS IN MAINE FOLLOW Foodfellas Foos Your Daddy For Wanda Fragile Storm FROM AFAR From the Ground Up: Grassroots Against Cancer FRONT COVER G, H GALA & GODFREY Gear The Girlfriend Experience , 179 The Gnomist , 179, 180 GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM GOLD COAST Golden , 177 Golden Shot , 178 A GOOD AMERICAN GOOD LUCK SOUP GOOD OL BOY A GOOD WIFE Goodbye, Ohio Grounded Group B Happy Hour HEIL HENRY GAMBLE S BIRTHDAY PARTY THE HERE AFTER HERE COME THE VIDEOFREEX HERE IS HAROLD THE HIGH SUN The Hole HOME CARE HOOLIGAN SPARROW HOUSE OF TIME HOW HE FELL IN LOVE HOW HEAVY THIS HAMMER How I Didn t Become a Piano Player HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD AND LOVE ALL THE THINGS CLIMATE CAN T CHANGE HUNKY DORY HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE I, J, K, L I AM SUN MU I, Destini I Love You I Love You, Dad , 179 I PROMISE YOU ANARCHY ICE AND THE SKY If Moms Talked to Each Other the Way They Talk To Their Kids I m Not Coming Back In Memory IN PURSUIT OF SILENCE IN SEARCH OF BALANCE INDIAN POINT Indigo Grey: The Passage The Interpreter Invisible It s Better in Italian THE JAZZ LOFT ACCORDING TO W. EUGENE SMITH JIM BROWN S AMER-I-CAN DREAM Just Keep Going KAFKA S THE BURROW Killer Friends Killing Me Someone KING JACK A King s Betrayal KINGS, QUEENS & IN-BETWEENS KRISHA LA LA LA AT ROCK BOTTOM LACE CRATER The Land LANDFILL HARMONIC L ATTESA

201 I FILM 201 INDEX NOTES: Feature Films are in ALL CAPS The complete 40th CIFF Festival Schedule is on pages FILM TITLE PAGE FILM TITLE PAGE FILM TITLE PAGE LEFT ON PURPOSE Lend a Hand for Love Life After Pi A LIGHT BENEATH THEIR FEET Lila & Valentin Listen LITTLE GANGSTER Little Men Little Sticker LIZA THE FOX-FAIRY LO AND BEHOLD, REVERIES OF THE CONNECTED WORLD LONG WAY NORTH LOOKING FOR GRACE LOUDER THAN BOMBS Love is a Sting LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED? THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT Luca M, N, O, P, R MA MA MAD Madam Black MADTOWN Making Morning Star Mamie Momie Mandala May 4: Our Place in History THE MEASURE OF A MAN The Mediator Meeting Superman Melted Rainbow THE MEMORY OF WATER MEN & CHICKEN MILES AHEAD Minimum Wage A Minor Problem LE MIRAGE Modern Love Molly MOM AND ME More Than God , 177 MORRIS FROM AMERICA A Most Suitable Applicant , 177 Mothers MOTLEY S LAW MY BLIND BROTHER MY INTERNSHIP IN CANADA My Mom s Motorcycle THE NEW CLASSMATE THE NEW MAN NEWTOWN Noia Not Sophie s Choice , 179 Not the End NOTES ON BLINDNESS NUTS! O Negative ODDBALL Ode to Love OFFICE On the Run Once Upon a Dream ONE FLOOR BELOW One on One THE ONES BELOW Opt Out , 179 The Orchestra , 178 ORIENTED OUR EVERYDAY LIFE OUR LAST TANGO Out of the Bag , 179 OUT TO WIN Painting the Stars Pale Blue The Paper Pusher in a Skirt PARABELLUM PARADISE TRIPS PARASOL PARCHED Pardon the Intrusion PARISIENNE The Parker Tribe , 177 Part 1 Mountain Jane Doe PAULINA Perfect World Peter Play Date Plein Soleil PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW RABIN IN HIS OWN WORDS Raspberry Galaxies Reality THE REFLEKTOR TAPES Reinventing the Reel , 177 Remember My Story RESILIENCE RETURNING HOME RIGHT FOOTED RIVER Roksana ROMEO IS BLEEDING Rosa These Storms Ross & Beth S, T SCHERZO DIABOLICO SCHNEIDER VS. BAX Scythe SEED MONEY: THE CHUCK HOLMES STORY Selling Rosario Separated Shabu-Shabu Spirit ŠIŠKA DELUXE SLEEPING GIANT SNOWTIME! Something About You SONITA Speech of Foxes SPEED SISTERS A Split Ticket STAYING ALIVE Stick Man The Story of Percival Pilts , 178 Stripper Wars Struck Stutterer SUMMERTIME SWORN VIRGIN Takanakuy Taking Flight , 178, 179 Taking the Plunge The Talk , 179 TANNA Taste of Life TELL SPRING NOT TO COME THIS YEAR THANK YOU FOR PLAYING That Little Drive Thing , 177 THOSE PEOPLE Three Fools Through My Street Thunder Road TICKLED The Tiger Tiny Out Loud Tiny Town To My Surprise TOO LATE TRADERS The Train TRAPPED Traveler TRENK, THE LITTLE KNIGHT The Trouble With Us Tuning Oscar Twin Falls Twisted , 179 U, V, W, Y, Z UNCLE HOWARD Underflow The Unforgiven UNSEEN Unslut: A Documentary Film VALLEY OF LOVE VILLE-MARIE Vinu The Elephant Keeper , 179 VINYL GENERATION THE VIOLATORS Violet Waiting for the Sun WALLS Warning Labels Watch Out The Way of Tea A Way Out We Are Happy WE GO ON We Interrupt This Broadcast WE MONSTERS WEDDING DOLL WHAT IS CLASSIC ROCK? WHAT WOULD BEETHOVEN DO? Where I Wanna Be Where We Begin WHY ME? Wind in the Trees WINNETOU S SON Winter Light WOMEN IN OVERSIZED MEN S SHIRTS World Series Wrapped THE WRONG LIGHT YALLAH! UNDERGROUND YOU CARRY ME Zelos The 40th CIFF Program Guide is published by the Cleveland International Film Festival Design: Pam Cerio Design Cover Concept: Brittyn DeWerth Cover Design: Brittyn DeWerth Printing: Hess Print Solutions

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