Saturday, January 28th
Screenings 11am to 11pm
Doors Open at 10:45am
11:00am ... Maurice
2010 / 20 minutes
A documentary portrait of Maurice Laroche, owner and projectionist of the 'Beverley', the last Porno Cinema in Paris (and possibly Europe, maybe even the world) still playing 35mm films. The film depicts a technician holding on to his dying Art, even against his own better judgment. 'Maurice' is an anthropological document of a man, a subculture, and a physical space that are slipping towards becoming obsolete. Winner Grand Jury Prize, Nevada Film Festival.
11:20am ... Client 9 : The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer
2010 / 117 minutes
This documentary feature takes an in-depth look at the rapid rise and dramatic fall of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. Nicknamed "The Sheriff of Wall Street," when he was NY's Attorney General, Eliot Spitzer prosecuted crimes by America’s largest financial institutions and some of the most powerful executives in the country. After his election as Governor, with the largest margin in the state's history, many believed Spitzer was on his way to becoming the nation's first Jewish President. Then, shockingly, Spitzer’s meteoric rise turned into a precipitous fall when the New York Times
1:20pm ... Intermission, 25 minutes
1:45pm ... Anderson Valley High School Film Class
2010-11 / 20 minutes
6th grade Hey, Soul Sister—Stop Frame Animation by Julia Brock
High School—The A.V.H.S. Space Program—a camera is sent into the strratosphere aboard a vessel designed by A.V. High School students. What happens? You’ll be amazed!
2:05pm ... Change over Horse Haven Ranch
2011 / 6 minutes
A documentary short about a time and place in Anderson Valley. The demolition of the old Horse Haven to be replaced by vineyards of the Rhys Winery of Santa Clara is the inspiration for both the film and subsequently several paintings by the film maker, Valley artist Rebecca Johnson.
2:15pm ... Save Hendy Woods
2011 /
15 minutes
Faced with the prospect of closure by the State Park system, the local community rallies to save this remarkable place and local treasure for the continued enjoyment of one and all. Made by renowned environmental filmmaker Heidi Knott and featuring scenes from the ‘Occupy Hendy Woods’ protest weekend and ensuing events.
2:30pm ... Guest Speakers and Discussion on the Save Hendy Woods movement, 30 minutes
3:00pm ... Intermission, 15 minutes
3:15pm ... Waiting for ‘Superman’
2010 / 111 minutes
From the Academy Award-winning Director of An Inconvenient Truth comes the groundbreaking feature film that provides an engaging and inspiring look at public education in the United States. Waiting For “Superman” has helped launch a movement to achieve a real and lasting change through the compelling stories of five unforgettable students such as Emily, a Silicon Valley eighth-grader who is afraid of being labeled as unfit for college and Francisco, a Bronx first-grader whose mom will do anything to give him a shot at a better life. Waiting For “Superman” will leave a lasting and powerful impression that you will want to share with your friends and family.
5:00pm ... Guest Panel and Discussion. Moderator—Heidi Knott, 60 minutes
6:00pm ... Intermission, 30 minutes
6:30pm ... Queen of the Sun—what are the bees telling us?
2010 / 83 minutes
A profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis that takes us us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world as they reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.
8:00pm ... Intermission, 45 minutes
8:45pm ... Will
2011 / 105 minutes
Special Market Screening of Will... A film for all the family, starring Bob Hoskins (Who Framed Roger Rabbit?), Damian Lewis (Your Highness), and Perry Eggleton. The movie follows Will, an orphaned 12 year old traveling across Europe to honor his late father’s wishes. With new friend Alek, the unlikely duo share an improbable journey, proving to themselves and the world that it’s never too late to dream. Directed By Ellen Perry. Written By Ellen Perry and Zack Anderson.
10:30pm ... Guest Speaker—Zach Anderson—Producer and Screenplay-writer for Will, 30 minutes
11pm ... End of Festival