NYLA International Film Festival
2011 Films
Selections
(Following films will screen in LA)
“1095 Days” Dir. by Han Fang Pao
What is the biggest enemy in love?
Some said time would change everything.
With fear of time, we forgot to talk, to hug and to be honest to each other.
How we lost it and found it back.
“6Gun” Dir. by Hebron Simckes-Joffe
Years after the kidnapping of his child, and the murder of his wife, Silas locates and identifies the culprit as his former friend, and current gubernatorial candidate, and sets out to exact revenge. Six bullets will fire...but from which gun?
“A Porn Star Is Born” Dir. by Corey Bishop
A PORNSTAR IS BORN reveals the inner secrets of the ten billion dollar adult film industry. A beautiful young woman moves to Hollywood to become a star. Her dreams are shattered by countless rejection and a run in with the casting couch. Financial distress forces her into a secret life performing in adult films. Porn King Goldman(Peter Greene) capitalizes on her innocence and makes her the biggest contract star in years, She starts a torrid love affair with the biggest star in the history of the business. Her new love has a severe drug problem and his career is headed for ruins, She begins a relentless pursuit for stardom and to save the man she loves before its to late.
“Addictions” Dir. by Giovanni Bucci
The video is about addictions, mainly to technology, but it's open to various interpretations. Years ago the idea behind technology was to give people more free time from work and give us a better life. So nowadays, with the possibility for the majority of people to have access to electronics and hi tech, is it true that we have more spare time and a better quality of life? Or have we become addicted to the technology that surrounds us everyday and it has suck us into it? But humans get addicted really easily to a lot of things in life and this video is also a metaphor about addictions in general, about being manipulated without even realizing it or without reacting.
“Ambush” Dir. by Joseph Bauer
Who stands up for John Doe? The answer comes in the form of Old Homeless Man who, for all appearances, exists entirely outside of societal protection. A denizen of the street, this emphysema-wracked loner is targeted by a violent gang, intent on taking what little he has. Powerless until the attack begins, Old Homeless Man transforms before our eyes into the ultimate do-it-yourself-er; a grimy Samurai with the sharpest of edges. Using ingenious resourcefulness -- and unexpected resources -- this seemingly powerless man becomes a peerless freedom fighter, a man on a mission determined to make change where only the strong survive. But in the end, who is truly the attacker? And who is ambushed?
“Blackstone” Dir. by George Tunis
BLACKSTONE follows the story of one man's investigation of the gruesome and ritualistic murder of a family, as he tries to piece the fateful night together through two separate accounts. As the horrific details of the event are unveiled by the only surviving victim, and a convicted accomplice begins to reveal her motives, the man soon realizes the case may be bigger and more twisted than he ever thought possible.
“Create” Dir. by Dan MacKenzie
A young mad scientist sets out to create a pet monster within parallel worlds of an imaginary laboratory and the reality of the boy's bedroom.
“Ice Balance” Dir. by Mark Watson
A surprising woman's inspirational reaction to a frozen waterfall.
“Just Another Thing” Dir. by Jon Reno
The all original rock band, The Grayces, traverse through various realities while jamming out to their single 'Just Another Thing'.
“Me In Winter” Dir. by Oscar Karam & Joe Milan
Oscar always dreamed of breaking out of his cold weathered city and for many reasons, he was destined to live in the snow since his birth. Oscar is more than determined of finally living the dream.
“Missed Call” Dir. by Justin Wells
Missed Call is a story about a young man who wakes up one morning only to discover that he has inadvertently slept through his own wedding. Attempting to reconcile with his fiance, he leaves a series of voice mail messages for her that get more and more embarrassing, ultimately revealing his latent doubts about marriage. Eventually he discovers that he has only slept through the rehearsal, and that the wedding is the following day. Having thus 'shot himself in the foot,' he is forced to explain the content of his voice mail massages to his fiance and finally come to terms with his own commitment issues.
“Nice Guys Finish Last” Dir. by Kimberly McCullough
When a guy is so nice you wanna kill him...
Since Kori fell in love with Mike Insane as a teenager, she's been chasing bad boys. As she nears the big 3-0, she begs her best friend to set her up with a nice guy. While Kori struggles to love what's good for her, she's haunted by her dangerous past.
“No Autographs” Dir. by Bryan Buckley
The story of one refugee's survival and his return home. NBA star Luol Deng travels to the Kakuma Refugee camp in Kenya and South Sudan to visit with the refugees and spread hope. This was Deng's first trip back to Sudan since fleeing in 1992.
“Sad Robot” Dir. by David Wendl
A rusty old robot living under a stormy cloud of depression flees from a happy energetic girl who wants to cheer him up.
“Soleno I Siadko” Dir. by Paulina Guentcheva
This is a story of a father and his young son placed in an unusual situation. They find themselves alone at Christmas Eve and have to celebrate without their wife and mother. Both they try to rediscover hope and the path to each other. Pushed to the wall, mixed up and filled with contradictions, the man will recognize himself as a father figure for the first time in his life. The boy will reveal his true inner essence to his Dad and the Father in heaven.
This night is a revelation for their spirit and mind. A healing of souls and finding hope for being a family. This touching story will discover that life should not be defined, but perceived as a process
“Spoiler” Dir. by Daniel Thron
The job of coroner has changed since the worldwide infection. Tommy Rossman isn't just a collector of the dead anymore. Now he comes to make sure you're actually dead. Or to help you get there.
“Strife Heist” Dir. by Omid Shabkhiz
Two young men try to pull off a heist that goes terribly wrong.
“Stuck” Dir. by Martin W. Andersen
Jack, disoriented, awakens in horror to find himself cemented waist deep in an abandon warehouse, accused of an unimaginable crime by an unlikely abductor.
“Take A Seat: Sharing A Ride Across America” Dir. by Dominic Gill
Take a Seat: Sharing A Ride Across America' is an inspirational documentary focused on the adventurous human spirit. The film follows British adventurer Dominic Gill as he journeys across America on a tandem bicycle with the help of ten companions, all of whom are physically disabled. Gill brings viewers into the lives of his travelers and provides an expose on the every day struggles they face while they deal with disabilities like muscular dystrophy, blindness, and Parkinson's disease. Gill shows that fervor, determination and hope can transcend physical ailments and that spirits propelled by passion can ascend any apex imaginable.
“The Restaurant” Dir. by Steven Cartoccio
A waiter is sent to work in the kitchen after making a few mistakes. A comedy short made for SVA.
“The Stand-In” Dir. by Ricky Lloyd George
Todd is the mild-mannered stand-in on the big budget Hollywood film, 'Devils May Care,' directed by the brilliant Dutch auteur, Jan De Groot. When Humphrey Russell, the enigmatic, but volatile British star, leaves the set in a huff, production is forced to use Todd for a few simple shots, which puts Todd in the spotlight. Gradually he proves himself, and this could turn out to be Todd's lucky day...
1st Annual
Los Angeles
Oct. 26th 2011
Los Angeles Screenings
“Abominable” Dir. by Lamson To & Joseph Won
Up on a distant snow covered mountain, an Evil Hunter of mythical creatures sets his sights on a Baby Yeti, but is soon meets his demise when he comes face to face with Daddy Yeti.
