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September 11 -18, 2008

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2DC Shorts FIlm Festival 2008 • September 11-18

An advertising supplement to the Washington City Paper



September 11-18 • DC Shorts FIlm Festival 2008 3

Thank you for supporting the 2008 DC Shorts Film Festival, now celebrating our fifth incredible year. This year, we

are pleased to showcase 103 films and 6 screenplays from 8 different countries. DC Shorts’ amazing growth and

success have earned us the reputation as “one of the most influential film festivals” from Moviemaker Magazine!

Over 650 films and screenplays were submitted to the festival this year. The judging process began all the way back in May with teams

of judges rating each film’s style, content, originality, and technical merits. Recommendations were then sent on to a team of executive

judges, who viewed the 200 top scoring films to create the final cut. The final decisions were difficult and often heavily debated — all so

DC Shorts can present the very best films to you!

DC Shorts has always been proud to feature truly independent films and filmmakers. In this age of digital video and home computers

— and most recently the addition of high-definition technology — the ability to create films has become accessible to everyone. Our

festival proves that great film is no longer just from Hollywood, it’s from everyone and everywhere.

So butter up that popcorn, get nice and comfy and enjoy the movies! Remember not to rush out of the theater after the screening —

many showcases have a Q & A session with the filmmakers, who are visiting DC from around the globe.

Vote for Films!

DC Shorts has always presented

awards. This year, we have expanded

our competitions to offer even

more awards with incredible prizes

of cash and products. You help to

determine the Audience Awards by voting with

your phone! After each screening, you place your

vote using the first phone-based ballot system used

by a film festival. It is free, easy -- and explained on

page 5.

This year, we are offering awards in the following

categories:

· Filmmaker’s Favorite

. Best Original Song (PReSenTeD By gIBSOn)

. Best Cinematography (PReSenTeD By FujIFIlM)

. Best HD Film (PReSenTeD By WASHIngTOn CITy PAPeR)

· Festival Director’s Favorite

· Best Female Director

· Best local Film

. Best First-Time Director

. Diversity Award (PReSenTeD By veRIzOn)

. Audience Awards (YOU DECIDE)

Vote for a Script!

We are very proud to present our second

Screenplay Competition. Watch six scripts

read live by actors and the screenwriter —

we have dramas, comedies and more! At the

end of the show, vote for your favorite script.

The winner will receive $1000, plus another $1,000

when the film is completed. Plus, you can see the

final movie next year at DC Shorts 2009! This is a

unique competition — no one else in the country

presents scripts in this way. Be an important part in

the production of a film with a single vote!

Vote for Music!

Music is as important to a film as great writing

or beautiful camera work. That is why we are

celebrating the music of film through two special

contests. With OurStage.com, we held two online

competitions in August — one to determine the

Best Original Song from one of the films, and one to

choose three bands which will entertain you at the

various parties and events all weekend long!

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now

at dcshorts.com Simply

follow the link on dcshorts.com, and select the

shows you wish to see. Tickets are also available

at landmark’s e Street Cinema’s box office during

normal business hours. As in year’s past, we expect

to sell out most shows — so purchasing your tickets

early is encouraged.

All-Access VIP Passes allows the bearer entry into

every screening (all week long), the Opening night

and vIP parties, entry to the special seminars and

screenplay competition, and access to the Filmmaker

lounge. The $125 pass is available through

September 10 at dc13shorts.com

The DC Film AllianceThe DC Film Alliance , which organizes the DC

Shorts Film Festival, is a non-profit group that

serves and strengthens the media arts in the

greater Washington DC region by bringing together

filmmakers and the public to participate in diverse

film, video, television, and multimedia programs.

Visit the area’s most complete calendar of film

events, screenings and activities at dcfilm.org

Thanks!

Vote!

Tickets

Welcome!


DC Shorts FIlm Festival 2008 • September 11-18

An advertising supplement to the Washington City Paper4

Parachute12:00 • DRAMA • u S A

A young boy witnesses a man engaged in an extramarital affair and decides to confront him, leading to an unlikely friendship.DC PrEMIErE

Just In Case1:00 • COMeDy • u S A

The dangers of laziness in the face of global destruction.

Niña QuebradaBroken Girl23:00 • DRAMA • u S A

A teenage girl runs away from Mexico for the promise of better life, but finds herself in the nightmarish world of child prostitution. DC PrEMIErE

The Confession3:40 • COMeDy • IRelAnD

A young man nervously confesses his sins, but the priest is more interested in gossiping than granting absolution. DC PrEMIErE

Funniest Fed 200712:00 • DOCuMenTARy • u S A

The stand-up comedy competition featured over 30 contestants — all of whom work as federal employees in the DC area. LOCAL FILMMAkEr

Happily Ever After4:15 • exPeRIMenTAl • u S A

Is there ever really a happy end? What happens when the last page is turned? DC PrEMIErE

Showcase 1THIS SHOW rUNS 2 HOUrS AND INCLUDES ALL OF THE FILMS LISTED BELOW

PrESENTED AT LANDMArk’S E STrEET CINEMA ON:

Thursday, September 11@ 7:00pm Filmmaker Q&ASunday, September 14 @ 4:30pmWednesday, September 17 @ 9:30pm

Hold On12:20 • DRAMA/COMeDy • FRAnCe

Max hears a desperate plea for help from a man contemplating suicide when he answers a phone he finds in a park.US PrEMIErE

Smack Dem Christians Down4:30 • MuSICAl • u S A

Right-Wing evangelical hypocrites receive their comeuppance at the hands of singer-songwriter.WOrLD PrEMIErE

Cute Couple14:00 • COMeDy • u S A

zach and Kendra are the cutest couple in the neighborhood, until Tim and Tammy move in. DC PrEMIErE

Tortilla6:45 • DRAMA • MexICO

A man returns to Mexico to visit his mother’s grave and realizes a truth that will influence his future. DC PrEMIErE

Die kola HeldenThe Cola Heroes6:00 • COMeDy • u S A

Two lovers must deal with an age-old problem: he loves Coke and she loves Pepsi. WOrLD PrEMIErE - LOCAL FILMMAkEr

Irish Twins19:40 • DRAMA/COMeDy • u S A

On the eve of their father’s funeral, Seamus and Michael gather at a local pub to confront the past. DC PrEMIErE

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Showcase 1 is presented by Verizon. verizon promises a dependable network wherever you are. This American broadband and telecommunications business strives to offer the best service possible, whether it be your Internet, Tv, phone, or bundles.

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OPENING NIGHT PArTYyour ticket to the 7:00 Friday screening

is your pass for the Opening night roof-top extravaganza held after the show!

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Om15:15• DRAMA/COMeDy • u S A

The lives of yoga students and a racing bike messenger collide in a tragicomedic film noir.

No regrets,No remorse7:00 • MuSICAl • AuSTRAlIA

A magical love triangle forms during the wake of Connor’s uncle.DC PrEMIErE

Posting8:00 • DRAMA • u S A

Anne confesses to Bill that she has been posting nude photos on the internet as a way to feel young again.WOrLD PrEMIErE - LOCAL FILMMAkEr

PATH18:00 • COMeDy/DRAMA • u S A

A Manhattanite must decide if it’s worth staying in his relationship, even if it means traveling to new jersey.DC PrEMIErE

Uno Degli UltimiOne From The Past11:30 • DOCuMenTARy • ITAly

An elderly Italian peasant offers anecdotes and advice, proving himself a wise and profound man of the earth.DC PrEMIErE



Friday, September 12 @ 7:00pm Filmmaker Q&ASaturday, September 13 @ 3:00pmSunday, September 14 @ 7:00pm

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How to Vote for your Favorite Films!

VOTE! Get out your

cell phone. you have 30 minutes after

each showcase to vote!

Call

202-747-3469

Type in 3 codes,

each followed by

the pound (#) sign.example:

5800#5808#5860#

The replacement Child23:00 • DRAMA • u S A

Todd returns to his backwoods hometown to find a friend’s illness worsening amid spiritual beliefs.DC PrEMIErE

A Land Called Paradise3:45 • MuSICAl • u S A

In December 2007, over 2,000 American Muslims were asked what they wished to say to the rest of the world. WOrLD PrEMIErE

PismoThe letter15:00 • DRAMA • CAnADA

After being wounded in battle, a Russian soldier discovers a new battle upon returning home. DC PrEMIErE

The Inquisitive Snail14:00 • COMeDy/AnIMATeD • u S A

luke dispatches his new pet to spy on the inhabitants of the small town. DC PrEMIErE

Zombie Jesus12:30 • COMeDy • CAnADA

A woman returns to town to mend the relationship with her devout father, but zombie jesus has his own plans.DC PrEMIErE

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Grandma’s Funeral8:15 • COMeDy • unITeD KIngDOM

In preparing for grandma’s funeral, a mother and two daughters bond over fond memories. WOrLD PrEMIErE

Diva7:15 • DRAMA • FRAnCe

A cross dresser leaves his hometown with a broken heart and seeks to find himself in Paris. DC PrEMIErE

Flight Of The Dart6:45 • DOCuMenTARy • u S A

A pointed look at the Washington, DC’s Dart community. WOrLD PrEMIErE - LOCAL FILMMAkEr

D. Mark:Hip-Hop Artist4:00 • MOCKuMenTARy • geRMAny

A portrait of a hip hop artist who struggles with the backlash of cultural misunderstanding. US PrEMIErE

Speed Dating14:30 • COMeDy • u S A

After accidentally hitting Mr. Hot Super-Attentive guy with her car, Kate decides to take an aggressive plunge into the dating world. DC PrEMIErE

Back To Fuschia2:30 • exPeRIMenTAl • unITeD KIngDOM

love, conflict, deception and sex…all in under three minutes. DC PrEMIErE

Hollywood Jerome10:30 • DRAMA • u S A

A boy idolizes Hollywood gangsters, whose strong and violent solutions to problems appeal to his unguided and difficult life. DC PrEMIErE

Shop & Save6:00 • COMeDy • u S A

When a woman thinks she sees a celebrity out shopping, she has lots of questions! DC PrEMIErE

La TangenteThe Tangent12:30 • DRAMA • FRAnCe

A young man offers a woman a ride, and they set off on a journey with no plans and no direction. DC PrEMIErE

Check Please5:00 • COMeDy • u S A

Meeting her boyfriend’s parents for the first time could not have gone any better for julie. Then the check comes. DC PrEMIErE

All roads Lead Away7:45 • DRAMA • u S A

A couple that has lost everything travels in search of a new start. LOCAL FILMMAkEr

English Language (With English Subtitles)19:00 • DRAMA • unITeD KIngDOM

An offbeat comedy about love and communication...or lack thereof.DC PrEMIErE

Selling Hopkins8:20 • COMeDy • AuSTRAlIA

An unlikely bond forms between a lonley man and a sales woman.DC PrEMIErE


Friday, September 12 @ 7:00pm Filmmaker Q&ASaturday, September 13 @ 3:00pmSunday, September 14 @ 9:30pmTuesday, September 16 @4:30pm

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Showcase 3 is presented by The Washington City Paper. Washington City Paper is a general-interest publication and an online destination for local urban dwellers. It specializes in features rather than news, with an emphasis on urban issues and politics, arts and entertainment, restaurants, and the peculiar pros and cons of city life. In addition, City Paper publishes comprehensive film, theater, music, gallery, dance, and museum guides and a large classified advertising section.






Nasuh8:00 • exPeRIMenTAl/AnIMATeD • u S A

The story of a lecherous bath-house worker who overcomes his carnal desires when hit by a spiritual revelation. DC PrEMIErE

A Letter to Colleen8:36 • DRAMA • u S A

Andy london has been haunted by the events of his 18th birthday for years. DC PrEMIErE

Headache8:00 • exPeRIMenTAl • u S A

A character lost in a world that may or may not be reality; a world in which his thoughts cause the nature of his life to change.LOCAL FILMMAkEr

Some Enchanted Evening5:00 • COMeDy • u S A

Alexander graham Bell intrudes upon a romantic encounter.DC PrEMIErE

Waiting21:05 • DRAMA • u S A

A middle-age businessman fights with his conscience as he waits for his car to be repaired. DC PrEMIErE

The List5:05 • DRAMA • u S A

A young woman finds herself being interrogated for espionage by the CIA.

The Art of Stalking14:05 • DRAMA • u S A

Feeling that the object of his affection is in danger, a protective but misguided young man takes matters into his own hands.DC PrEMIErE

The Trouble with Summer7:04 • COMeDy • u S A

love conquers all...plus accessories. DC PrEMIErE - LOCAL FILMMAkEr

The Professional Interview15:00 • COMeDy • u S A

Paul attempts to shine during his first real professional job interview, despite the arguing HR department. DC PrEMIErE

ring-Around-a-rosie10:00 • DRAMA • AuSTRAlIA

Debauchery. Decadence. Transcendence. Rosie explores the insatiable desire of being and feeling human. US PrEMIErE

Balaton Monks13:00 • COMeDy • HungARy

After Andrew is dumped by his girlfriend, his friends take him camping, vowing celibacy. DC PrEMIErE



Saturday, September 13 @ Midnight Filmmaker Q&AMonday, September 15 @ 9:30pm

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4 ADULTS ONLY...The films in Showcase 4 are intended for mature audiences only.

Showcase 4 is presented by Gibson. The home of gibson electric guitars today is “gibson uSA,” built in 1974 in nashville specifically for the production of gibson’s les Paul guitars. gibson is proud to sponsor the Best Original Song Award.

BEST

ORIGINAL SONGWant to hear the songs that competed for the “Best Original Song” award? visit dcshorts.com and click on our Music page.


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Through the Lens2:00 • exPeRIMenTAl • u S A

A boy looks through the viewfinder to see his own dream through the lens. DC PrEMIErE

Harold and Burns13:00 • COMeDy • u S A

Harold babysits a cute, fluffy rabbit whose insatiable appetite creates one big bunny of a problem.DC PrEMIErE

The Spinach Inquisition10:00 • COMeDy • u S A

A man finds out that he has spinach in his teeth after making the biggest presentation of his career. US PrEMIErE - LOCAL FILMMAkEr

En Pos De DiosUpon God15:00 • DRAMA • MexICO

Facing the opportunity to steal a sandwich after losing his lunch money, a boy tries to escape from images of god’s wrath. US PrEMIErE

Corner Delancey8:00 • DRAMA/AnIMATIOn • u S A

As a mysterious illness enters the life of an illustrator, he explains his relationship with his son over the years. DC PrEMIErE

Surrendering Seamen1:45 • COMeDy • unITeD KIngDOM

When one amateur seaman won’t help out another, an unexpected personal threat is the answer.US PrEMIErE

A Day’s Work14:00 • DRAMA • CzeCH RePuBlIC

Anna’s day begins badly when she takes her son to work and culminates in a unique glimpse into her inner world.

Well-Founded Concerns15:00 • COMeDy • u S A

A germophobe lives in total hermetic isolation, until a devastating plague hits the outside world. DC PrEMIErE

No Parking3:45 • COMeDy • u S A

A man’s anger at a parking ticket disappears when he realizes the officer writing his tickets is a beautiful woman. DC PrEMIErE

Limpiando SaposChasing rats13:45 • DRAMA • eCuADOR

In the midst of a civil war, Anita joins the Colombian guerrilla to protect her younger brother. DC PrEMIErE

Tough Crowd8:45 • COMeDy • u S A

jihad, a young Muslim college student, follows her dream of becoming a stand up comic. WOrLD PrEMIErE

CU@ED’S13:00 • COMeDy • u S A

A couple meets for the first time in a coffee shop after chatting online, and things go from bad to worse.DC PrEMIErE


Friday, September 12 @ 9:30pm Saturday, September 13 @ 6:00pm Filmmaker Q&ASunday, September 14 @ 2:00pmMonday, September 15 @ 7:00pm

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Showcase 5 is presented by Zipcar. zipcars live in your neighborhood! Drive MInIs, vWs, cars that haul and more. By the hour or day. Includes gas, insurance, and parking. Simply reserve online, walk a block and drive away.



The DC Film Alliance , which organizes the DC Shorts Film Festival,

is a non-profit group that serves and strengthens the media arts in

the greater Washington DC region by bringing together filmmakers

and the public to participate in diverse film, video, television, and

multimedia programs. Visit the area’s most complete calendar of film events, screenings and activities at dcfilm.org


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The Proposal10:00 • COMeDy • u S A

A woman desperate to get married, finds a wedding ring hidden in her hotel room. DC PrEMIErE

Little Hands6:45 • DOCuMenTARy • u S A

What are the social repercussions and implications of specified gender? DC PrEMIErE

Sadie’s Waltz15:00 • DRAMA • u S A

A young woman suffers her father’s abuse until a strange vision shows her an unexpected path to liberation.DC PrEMIErE

Yesterday Today Was Tomorrow4:30 • exPeRIMenTAl • u S A

The story of where a young woman has been, and what she hopes and dreams for in the future.DC PrEMIErE

The Bad News Bearer9:30 • COMeDy • u S A

A man delivers terrible news to people who don’t want to hear it, on behalf of people who don’t want to give it. LOCAL FILMMAkEr

Trip15:00 • DRAMA • unITeD KIngDOM

A father tries to do the right thing by his two daughters but chooses the worst way to go about it.

La Grande MenzognaThe Big Lie14:00 • COMeDy • ITAly

Bette Davis invites famed Italian actress Anna Magnani to coffee and confrontation. US PrEMIErE

Thorn In Your Side5:00 • DOCuMenTARy • u S A

The San Francisco Trans March is both a protest against the violence and a celebration of the community’s strength and spirit.DC Premiere • loCal filmmaker

The Wife Says Hello3:40 • COMeDy/AnIMATIOn • u S A

A man goes to the drug store late at night to buy some personal items. LOCAL FILMMAkEr

Huey4:15 • DRAMA • u S A

An artist’s intricate craftsmanship allows him to detach himself from his haunting memories. worlD Premiere • LOCAL FILMMAkEr

ku klux kornea8:00 • COMeDy • u S A

A white mail clerk can’t tell any of his ethnic coworkers apart.DC PrEMIErE

Bloom13:00 • DRAMA • u S A

The only things standing between a Rent-A-Cop and true love are the guard dogs on a used-car lot.DC PrEMIErE

I’m No Stud10:00 • COMeDy • u S A

Two daughters bring along their significant others when they go to visit their parents. DC PrEMIErE



Friday, September 12 @ 9:30pm Saturday, September 13 @ 6:00pm Filmmaker Q&ATuesday, September 16 @ 7:00pm

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Showcase 6 is presented by Comcast. Comcast is the country’s largest provider of cable services, and is expanding its cable operations to deliver digital services, provide faster Internet and IP-enabled phone service, as well as develop and deliver innovative programming.


September 11-18 • DC Shorts FIlm Festival 2008


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Desperately Primping Flora6:45 • COMeDy • u S A

Flora races desperately to prepare herself for a blind date. WOrLD PrEMIErE

The Aviatrix10:00 • DRAMA/SCIFI • u S A

A daring superhero exists in the mind of Anne, a young woman battling cancer. DC PrEMIErE

Offbeat14:10 • COMeDy/DRAMA • u S A

A police officer is severely lonely, until he pulls over a caring psychiatrist. worlD Premiere • loCal filmmaker

Stolen Youth13:30 • DRAMA/HORROR • unITeD KIngDOM

A delinquent’s rampage on a small town is not as horrifying as the secret he discovers. DC PrEMIErE

Boyfriend Latte8:00 • COMeDy • CAnADA

A woman wants a boyfriend that is honest, smart and very hot, but can woman and coffee have a lasting relationship? DC PrEMIErE

Seen But Not Heard9:30 • DOCuMenTARy • u S A

The emerging activism concerning HIv/AIDS and African American women. DC PrEMIErE

Viola: The Traveling rooms of a Little Giant9:00 • exPeRIMenTAl • u S A

viola steps outside of her own world to reach out for an adventure.DC PrEMIErE

rebel Song14:30 • DRAMA • unITeD KIngDOM

A woman and two men play out their broken lives amongst the swaying trees and singing hymns of love, lust and murder.DC PrEMIErE

Lil’ Italy5:30 • COMeDy/AnIMATIOn • u S A

These gangsters fight for what was truly important: lunch money, candy, and an extra five minutes of recess.DC PrEMIErE

Attack of the Hot Female Alien Man Eaters8:00 • SCIFI • u S A

Two super hot female aliens search earth for meat and men.DC PrEMIErE - LOCAL FILMMAkEr

The Last Yoghurt16:00 • COMeDy • unITeD KIngDOM

A childish couple argues late at night over who deserves the last yogurt more.US PrEMIErE


Thursday, September 11 @ 9:30pm Saturday, September 13 @ 9:00pm Filmmaker Q&AMonday, September 15 @ 4:30pmTuesday, September 16 @ 9:30pm

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Showcase 7 is presented by Akridge. With over 12 million square feet of projects, Akridge knows how to excel in commercial real estate development, construction, leasing and management.



Celebrate with the Filmmakers!Opening Night Party • The Penthouse at Carroll Square @ 9:30pm A ticket stub from Showcase 1, 7:00pm on Friday, September 11 is required for entry. no exceptions.

Filmmaker/VIP Party • gibson guitar @ 9:30pm Access for filmmakers and vIP pass holders only. vIP passes on sale at dcshorts.com until September 10.

Saturday Night Midnight Madness • Bar louie @ 11:00pm Open to all!


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Signerz15:00 • MOCKuMenTARy • u S A

Three street sign holders go head-to-head in a street-corner competition for permanent advertising space.DC PrEMIErE

Cargo13:30 • DRAMA • u S A

Inside a container ship headed to the uS, a frightening journey takes a turn for eight Colombians.DC PrEMIErE

Exit Strategy7:30 • COMeDy • unITeD KIngDOM

As a husband secretly plots his wife’s funeral, he forgets one thing.DC PrEMIErE

Coons15:00 • DRAMA • u S A

On a seemingly innocent joyride, Rich is faced with a choice between family and the life of an innocent teen.

Freedom on the rocks10:00 • DOCuMenTARy • u S A

The only gay bar in jerusalem is a melting pot for jews and Palestinians alike. DC PrEMIErE

The Collinwood Campaign15:00 • COMeDy • CAnADA

Two bumbling junior advertising executives must deliver the pitch of a lifetime. WOrLD PrEMIErE

Escape7:45 • DRAMA • u S A

A robber is fascinated with the images he finds on a stolen camera.DC PrEMIErE

Detachment6:30 • exPeRIMenTAl • unITeD KIngDOM

An exploration of the psychological depths of an individual’s experience of eye surgery. US PrEMIErE

La Gordiranfla16:00 • COMeDy • MexICO

Francisco wakes up to discover that he has lost his business, which he must recover in order to get back his wife. DC PrEMIErE

The Third Parent6:00 • DOCuMenTARy • u S A

A look into the relationship between Ariana and Marcello, her five year old non-verbal autistic brother.

No regrets No remorse7:00 • COMeDy/MuSICAl • AuSTRAlIA

A magical love triangle forms during the wake of Connor’s uncle.



Thursday, September 11 @ 9:30pm Saturday, September 13 @ 9:00pm Filmmaker Q&AWednesday, September 17 @ 7:00pm

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Showcase 8 is presented by the Downtown BID. The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) is a tax-funded nonprofit that works to revitalize the city’s urban core. The District covers a 138-block neighborhood near the u.S. Capitol to the White House where property owners tax themselves to make their community cleaner, safer and more vibrant. The tax is used by the BID to purchase services and capital improvements that supplement those provided by the city.


September 11-18 • DC Shorts FIlm Festival 2008

Hear it fromthe Filmmakers!

Listen to messages about the movies from the

filmmakers themselves!

Call 202-747-3469Type in the 4-digit code next to each listing (5xxx#)

Want to leave a message back? just press 0#

CALL!


DC Shorts Film Festival 2008 • September 11-18


Capture Claus13:00 • COMeDy • u S A

A boy hopes to prove the existence of Santa Claus to his non-believing family. DC PrEMIErE

How My Dad killed Dracula13:47 • COMeDy • u S A

On Halloween night, a father recounts the harrowing tale of how he fought and killed Dracula. DC PrEMIErE

A Nice Cup of Tea11:15 • COMeDy • CAnADA

A man attempts to brew a cup of tea as a series of bizarre occurrences prevent him from completing his task. DC PrEMIErE

L’amie De ZoeZoe’s Friend2:10 • FAnTASy/AnIMATIOn • u S A

zoe dreams of one day seeing her space friend, Maho, again.DC PrEMIErE

Hot Dog5:50 • COMeDy/AnIMATIOn • u S A

A dog yearns to join the fire company, despite his incompetence. DC PrEMIErE

Hounded: A Love Story5:30 • DOCuMenTARy • u S A

Some people love one dog. Some, a few dozen. DC PrEMIErE

Mistletoe8:21 • COMeDy • u S A

When young Billy falls for his teacher, he learns a lesson about love from an unexpected friend. WOrLD PrEMIErE

First Bass15:20 • COMeDy • u S A

Abbey sneaks out to a baseball game instead of practicing for her final cello recital. DC PrEMIErE

Gator Armstrong Plays With Dolls13:00 • COMeDy • u S A

A boys’ club holds an election for president. DC PrEMIErE

Spreading Holiday Joy from Lumpy and Waddles2:05 • COMeDy • u S A

lumpy and Waddles set off to share their kind of joy during the holiday season. DC PrEMIErE

La PennaThe Pen11:30 • DRAMA • ITAly

A pen passes through the hands of three men belonging to different social classes. WOrLD PrEMIErE - LOCAL FILMMAkEr

Family FilmsTHIS SHOW rUNS 1 HOUr AND 45 MINUTES AND INCLUDES ALL OF THE FILMS LISTED BELOW


Saturday, September 13@ 1:00pm Filmmaker Q&AWednesday, September 17 @ 4:30pm

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DC Shorts, in association with Target, is proud to present a complimentary

selection of films from around the world, appropriate for the whole family.

Films are appropriate for children 8+.

Presented by

A FrEE EVENT

This event is FrEE of charge. Tickets will be distributed at:Target Columbia Heights Saturday, September 6 • 10:00am to 12:00pmDC Shorts booth at Arts-on-Foot Saturday, September 13 • 11:00am to 1:00pm

Tickets are available on a first-come basis only.



September 11-18 • DC Shorts Film Festival 2008 13

The NoteDRAMA

A man in love with the same woman his whole life has never had the courage to tell her.

ShivaCOMeDy

A widowed woman searches for love visiting the homes of the recently departed.

Two Lines and a StickCOMeDy

Two women discuss the fate of a young girl.

Taco MaryCOMeDy

An atheist sees the virgin Mary in his taco.

Geronimo’s Last rideDRAMA

jerome, a ten-year-old boy, learns the significance of his name through his grandfather’s story of a little-known car chase.

Last DragDRAMA

ella, a strange and angry manic depressive, jockeys to get people in her life to give her cigarettes.

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Screenplay Competition

PrESENTED ON:

Saturday, September 13 @ 7:00pm Filmmaker Q&A uS navy Memorial Heritage Center 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, nW (above Archives Metro)

DC Shorts is very proud to present our second Screenplay Competition.

85 scripts from around the country were reviewed and the top six will be

performed in front of a live audience. The winning script — selected by the

audience and festival judges — will win $1,000 to begin production of the film,

$1,000 when the film is completed, and a screening at DC Shorts 2009.

last year’s Screenplay Competition winner, “The Spinach Inquisition” can be seen

in Showcase 5

Make a lunch date with some of your favorite films! For three days, we will

screen an hour of selected films in a specific genre. And to make lunch even

easier, we have teamed up with Q’doba for a special lunch box. Stop by the

restaurant for a prepared lunch and make your lunch hour a mini-retreat!

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There are a limited number of seats,

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basis. We suggest arriving at the

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Free Lunch ShowsTHIS SHOW rUNS 1 HOUr. SCrEENINGS ArE NOT APPrOPrIATE FOr CHILDrEN.


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Buy Your Tickets Now!

Tickets are on sale now at dcshorts.com Simply follow the

link on the homepage, and select the

shows you wish to see. Tickets are

also available at landmark’s e Street

Cinema’s box office.

All-Access VIP Passes allows the

bearer entry into every screening

(all week long), the Opening night

and vIP parties, entry to the special

seminars and screenplay competition,

and access to the Filmmaker lounge.

The $125 pass is available through

September 10 at dcshorts.com

As in year’s past, we expect to sell out

most shows — so purchasing your

tickets early is encouraged.

Where is Everything?

All DC Shorts

venues are located within a 6

minute walk from each other, and

within a few blocks of major Metro

stations.

All films are screened at:

Landmark’s E Street Cinema

Corner of 11th Street and e Street nW

2 blocks from Metro Center, and 4

blocks from gallery Place stations

Screenplay Competition held at:

US Navy Memorial

701 Pennsylvania Avenue nW

Above the Archives/Penn Quarter/

navy Memorial Metro station

Carroll Square

Corner of 10th and F Street nW

Metro Center & gallery Place Metro

Gibson Guitar

709 g Street nW

gallery Place Metro

Bar Louie

701 7th Street nW

gallery Place Metro

Clyde’s of Gallery Place

701 7th Street nW

gallery Place Metro

Tickets Venues

E STREET CINEMA

US Navy Memorial

Carroll Square

Clyde’sGibson

FBI

GALLERY

VERIZONCENTER

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Thursday, September 18 @ 12:00, 4:30, 7:00 & 9:30pmScreenings held at landmark’s e Street Cinema

We will present two showcases (one at 12:00 and 7:00; the second at 4:30 and

9:30pm) of the award winners and audience favorites. This is a great way to see

the highlights of an amazing week in a single sitting. Check dcshorts.com for

titles of films to be screened.

Friday, September 12 @ 1:00 and 3:00pmSeminars held at landmark’s e Street Cinema

DC Shorts is proud to bring reknowned filmmaker, the “Angry Filmmaker,” Kelley

Baker to our festivities for two complimentary classes. Space is limited, and

seating priority will be given to filmmakers in competition. RSvP at dcshorts.com

Making the Extremely Low Budget Feature @ 1:00pm

In this workshop Kelley will walk through the entire process from scripting

through post production. How to get the most for very limited resources, asking

the right questions to get free stuff, and working in an atmosphere where people

share your vision and put in very long hours for no money, and enjoy it!

Guerilla Marketing and Self Distribution of Your Film @ 3:00pm

Independent filmmaking is alive and well, it’s independent distribution that is

dead. Kelley walks though different ways to get an audience to turn out for your

screenings.

DC Shorts Interns and StaffAlex HolmesEliza HamiltonErica LemasterHaley McGuireJesse GoldbergKacie GauthierLiza GiposovaRachel KafkaRoxanne HarbitterSarah HanSean HonickTaylor Amato

DC Film Alliance BoardAndrea EllisChristian OhClaire CarlinJackie StevenJon GannJulianne BrienzaKim RobertsMia RenaudTiffany deLisio

Film & Script JudgesA. Albert RoessAl LefcowitzAnne DelaneyAnne PiersonAnne StewartArlene JM GrantAthena Mison FulayBahram ZandiBen KeanBen LuBenjamin MuftiBeth VernaleoBrian Wilbur GrundstromCalder StembelCara LewisCarol HarrisonCatriona L. Guadalupe Walsh

Cecelia GolembekChris GarlockColleen CrinionCourtney BellCynthia MendozaCynthia PowellDani Williams JonesDave NuttycombeDavid GreerDavid RiphagenDavid ZaidainDavina JohnsonDean HamerDeirdre BagleyDennis BodewitsDina MacWilliamDonnajean WardEd ShovarElizabeth KennedyEmily ToddEreni RoessEric CrossleyEric EspejoErica PenttilaEvette JacksonFelicia OlandGlen CourtGuillermina SchinderHanna TsegayeHarrison GradyInge Loes ten KateJad MeouchyJames AndrewsJane FoxJenn LaVistaJes TherkelsenJim O’LoughlinJoanna BerkmanJoe FloodJohn PetersJon MillerJordan SparksJoseph J. Zito

Julie BohnKate DorrellKate FarquharKathy ZarateKen EngKevin RowanKimberly EdwardsLena DiawLeslie BaldwinLinda WeirMagda Jean-LouisMartha MullenMary AndersMegan KimballMelinda McMullinMerah BairdMichael OlandMichele ChaffeeMiles EarlNatalia ThomleyNick AndersNikky LowryPamela O. BrownParis WardPolly BryanRavi KhanaSam KeanSilvia SanchezSnezana RadjenSohini BaligaStacy KaplowitzStephen EgtsSusan GentiloTerry BandyThaddeus JohnsonTheresa MurzynVincent E. SlattWalter CrawfordWayland WilliamsWendy PondYi ChenYoav GabbyeZhibo Lai

Special ThanksAmy AustinChris PetrilliGene CowanJackie LawJasmine WhiteLaine KaplowitzLaura GrossLora MoinkoffPatrick CalderPerry SmithSarah ArmstrongSherry SchwechtenTim Gable

The DC Shorts Film Festival is funded in part by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, an agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Thanks!Best of DC Shorts

Free Seminars




Thursday, September 11

7:00pm e Street Cinema

SHOWCASE 1


SHOWCASE 7


SHOWCASE 1


SHOWCASE 8

9:30pmCarroll Square

OPENING NIGHT PArTY

Friday, September 12


SHOWCASE 2


SHOWCASE 5

1:00pmFlashpoint

kELLEY BAkEr ON“FEATUrE FILMMAkING”

Seminar for Filmmakers

3:00pmFlashpoint

kELLEY BAkEr ON“INDIE DISTrIBUTION”Seminar for Filmmakers


SHOWCASE 3


SHOWCASE 6

9:30pmGibson Showroom

FILMMAkEr/VIP PArTY

Saturday, September 13


SHOWCASE 3


SHOWCASE 6


SHOWCASE 8

Midnighte Street Cinema

SHOWCASE 4

1:00pmE Street Cinema

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SHOWCASE 2


SHOWCASE 5


SHOWCASE 7

Midnighte Street Cinema

SHOWCASE 4

7:00pmUS Navy Memorial

SCrEENPLAY COMPETITION

MidnightBar Louie

AFTEr PArTY

Sunday, September 14

11:00amDCTV kIDS AWArDS

PReSenTeD By DCTv


SHOWCASE 5


SHOWCASE 1


SHOWCASE 2


SHOWCASE 3

11:00amClyde’s of gallery Place

AWArDS BrUNCH

Monday, September 15

12 NoonE Street Cinema

ArAB/ISrAELI FILMS


SHOWCASE 7


SHOWCASE 5


SHOWCASE 4Tuesday, September 16


LATIN FILMS


SHOWCASE 3


SHOWCASE 6


SHOWCASE 7Wednesday, September 17


ANIMATION

4:30pm E Street Cinema

FAMILY FILMS


SHOWCASE 8


SHOWCASE 1Thursday, September 18


BEST OF DC SHOrTS: SHOW A


BEST OF DC SHOrTS: SHOW B


BEST OF DC SHOrTS: SHOW A


BEST OF DC SHOrTS: SHOW B

Schedule of Films and Events

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