October 11, 2021
THE REAL CHARLIE CHAPLIN
DescriptionBiosContactDescription From Peter Middleton and James Spinney (NOTES ON BLINDNESS), comes a uniquely crafted portrait of iconic physical comedian Charlie Chaplin, creator of silent cinema’s loveable “tramp.” Featuring rare and never-before-heard recordings and introducing characters from Chaplin’s life who had been previously written out of the narrative, THE REAL CHARLIE CHAPLIN brings to life a...
October 11, 2021
PROCESSION
DescriptionBiosTrailerDescription Talent attending in-person screening: Robert Greene (Director). Director Robert Greene has a collaborative approach in making his films, often by encouraging his subjects to act out roles in the projects, allowing them a safe place to explore difficult issues (as in BISBEE '17 and KATE PLAYS CHRISTINE). PROCESSION chronicles six Kansas City men at...
October 11, 2021
RED ROCKET
DescriptionBiosTrailerDescription Talent attending in-person screening: Sean Baker (Director), Suzanna Son (Actor), and Simon Rex (Actor). After 20 years working in LA’s porn industry, Mikey Saber (Simon Rex) walks back into his oil refinery hometown of Texas City for a fresh start. With $22 in his pocket, Mikey begs, and eventually, convinces his ex-wife and ex-mother-in-law...
October 11, 2021
RED TAXI
DescriptionBiosDescription As protests unfold in Hong Kong, RED TAXI shows a city in upheaval through the eyes of those who must traverse the streets day and night to make a living. Screens as part of MEET THE PRESS SHORTS 3 Bios Due to ongoing safety concerns, the RED TAXI film crew remains anonymous.
October 11, 2021
PRIDE
DescriptionBiosContactDescription An aspiring writer finalizes stories for "Pride," a student-run newspaper. Over a hectic two days in the early 1990s, she puts the finishing touches on the upcoming issue. Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 4 Bios Kevin Jerome Everson is Chair of the Art Department & Professor of Art at the University of Virginia,...
October 11, 2021
PLEASURE
DescriptionBiosTrailerDescription Bella Cherry is an ambitious young woman. She arrives in Los Angeles from a small town in Sweden to pursue her dreams of stardom – in the adult film industry. A times raw and explicit, PLEASURE explores a male-dominated industry from an uncompromising female point of view. Bella is confident and determined, but also...
October 11, 2021
PLAYTIME (GIOCHI)
DescriptionBiosContactDescription North American Premiere A mother wants to play with her son. A boy wants to find out what his friend is giving a girl. A cat has disappeared. But these are only games. Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 5 Bios Simone Bozzelli wrote and directed the shorts MY BROTHER (2015) and LOIS IS...
October 11, 2021
PRAYERS FOR THE STOLEN (NOCHE DE FUEGO)
DescriptionBiosTrailerDescription Mexico Official International Feature Film Oscar® Submission Talent attending in-person screening: Tatiana Huezo (Director), Nicolas Celis (Producer), Jim Stark (Producer), Maya Scherr-Wilson (Executive Producer). Neorealism is at its grittiest in this devastating narrative debut from documentary filmmaker Tatiana Huezo (TEMPESTAD). Ana lives in the mountains of Mexico where the violence of the drug cartel...
October 11, 2021
PLAY IT SAFE
DescriptionBiosContactTrailerDescription Jonathan is out of place in his drama school. Pigeonholed and typecast in parts, Jonathan decides to demonstrate to his peers their prejudices during a class role-play exercise. Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 5 Bios Originally from Rwanda, Mitch Kalisa arrived in the U.K. as a child from Uganda. Using his own experiences...
October 11, 2021
PARIS, 13TH DISTRICT (LES OLYMPIADES, PARIS 13E)
DescriptionBiosContactTrailerDescription Adapted from Adrian Tomine’s acclaimed graphic novel, PARIS, 13TH DISTRICT weaves a breezy tapestry of modern love stories. Beautifully realized in crisp black-and-white cinematography, the electrifying, multicultural 13th arrondissement sets the stage for a panoramic tale of four young lovers. Lucie Zhang delivers a breakout performance as free-spirited Émilie, who begins a casual relationship...
