BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//B-Side Presents: Austin Film Festival 2008//iCal4j 1.0//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T123000 SUMMARY:Opening Remarks DESCRIPTION:The Austin Film Festival welcomes you to its 15th year of pan els\, films\, parties and conversation. Find out about this year’s speci al events\, last-minute additions and special guests. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/openingremarks_aff2008 UID:164714049-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T141500 SUMMARY:Film Texas: Incentives DESCRIPTION:Austin has been named the number one filmmaking city in the n ation. Find out why and learn what Texas has to offer in the way of ince ntives CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/filmtexasincentives_aff2008 UID:164715603-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T141500 SUMMARY:Austin Pitch Prep DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to give your pitch? Learn how to sell your scri pt and ensure that your first pitch isn’t your last. Be prepared for the sixth annual Austin Pitch Competition. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Austin Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/austinpitchprep_aff2008 UID:164718923-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T141500 SUMMARY:Getting the Most Out of Competitions DESCRIPTION:What can competitions do for writers? Attending the Austin Fi lm Festival is only the first step in having your work progress in the i ndustry. Learn how to make your work stand out from the rest and get the best experience possible from the festival. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Hogg Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/gettingthemostoutofcompetitions_aff20 08 UID:164974158-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T141500 SUMMARY:Shot of Inspiration DESCRIPTION:Giving up on writing is not an option. Listen to screenwritin g professionals describe their first big break. Hear motivating and insp iring stories from writers who were once in your shoes. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shotofinspiration_aff2008 UID:164974853-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T160000 SUMMARY:Finalist and Semifinalist Panel DESCRIPTION:A panel made especially for you! You have made your way throu gh the competition\, all the way to the top. This is your chance to have a special Q&A session with successful writers in the business. This pan el is for semifinalists and finalists only. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/finalistandsemifinalistpanel_aff2008 UID:164977560-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T160000 SUMMARY:Austin Pitch #1 DESCRIPTION:It’s the sixth annual Austin Film Festival Pitch Competition. Give your best pitch in 90 seconds and secure your spot in the finals a t the Pitch Finale Party on Saturday evening. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Austin Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/austinpitch1_aff2008 UID:164977830-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T160000 SUMMARY:Common Mistakes Writers Make DESCRIPTION:Having trouble with improper format\, continuity errors\, inc onsistent character arcs and slapped-together third acts? You are not al one. Get tips on how to avoid common mistakes that get your script passe d on before the second act. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Hogg Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/commonmistakeswritersmake_aff2008 UID:164979570-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T160000 SUMMARY:Beyond the Page: Expressing your Ideas in Person DESCRIPTION:Selling yourself and your screenplay in person is often as im portant as being able to write a good script. Learn what they’re looking for and just as importantly\, what you can do to help your chances of e ver seeing your dream project getting made. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/theartofthepitch_aff2008 UID:164980019-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T190000 SUMMARY:ACVB Opening Night Reception DESCRIPTION:Year after year\, the Thursday evening ACVB Opening Night Rec eption\, presented in part by the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau\, kicks off the annual festival to welcome registrants to the "#1 city to live\, work and make movies"! Besides the blossoming music and art scene \, Austin is proud to be a hub for industry screenwriters\, filmmakers a nd film lovers to meet\, mingle and get projects made.\n \nAfter you co nnect with friends from around the country and finalize your festival ga meplan\, the reception winds down in time for you to make your way to th e Opening Night Film at the historic Paramount Theater in downtown Austi n.\n \n**PRODUCERS BADGE ONLY** | Must be 21+ CATEGORIES:Party LOCATION:Mohawk URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/acvbopeningnightreception_aff2008 UID:168712669-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T204800 SUMMARY:All Roads Lead Home DESCRIPTION:When 10-year old Belle loses her mother in an automobile acci dent\, her father struggles with the loss of his wife while trying to ra ise a young girl who believes her father is partly responsible for her m other's death. Hock\, Belle's grandfather\, has trouble communicating wi th Belle since the accident\, because she reminds him too much of his da ughter. It is new puppy Atticus that will change Belle's life and the li ves of everyone around her. This is Peter Boyle’s last film\, and carrie s a strong message about animal rights. Winner of Best Feature Drama at the International Family Film Festival. Free to ages 15 and under CATEGORIES:Target Family Film Series LOCATION:Bob Bullock IMAX URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/allroadsleadhome_aff2008 UID:166221782-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T202300 SUMMARY:Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman DESCRIPTION:Julius Shulman’s place in the modernist architecture scene of Los Angeles in the middle of the 20th century cannot be undersold. As t he favorite photographer of architects and designers from Frank Lloyd Wr ight to Charles Eames\, Shulman populated his photos with human models a nd striking landscapes\, combining the organic with the synthetic\, meld ing nature with revolutionary urban design. The resulting images helped to shape the careers of some of the greatest architects of the 20th cent ury. Bricker’s fascinating portrait is a testament both to the art of th e mid-century California modernists and to a brilliant photographer who captured its indelible images. Narrated by Dustin Hoffman. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/visualacousticsthemodernismofjuliussh ulman_aff2008 UID:166263720-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T205000 SUMMARY:W. DESCRIPTION:Whether you love him or hate him\, there is no question that George W. Bush is one of the most controversial public figures in recent memory. In an unprecedented undertaking\, acclaimed director Oliver St one (2007 AFF Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Recipient) is bri nging the life of our 43rd President to the big screen as only he can. W. takes viewers through Bush’s eventful life -- his struggles and trium phs\, how he found both his wife and his faith\, and of course the criti cal days leading up to his decision to invade Iraq. \n \nOliver Stone\ , last year’s recipient of the Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award\, returns to the AFF to present his new film\, one of the most ant icipated of the fall season. James Cromwell\, who has won raves for his portrayal of the elder Bush\, will be in attendance. CATEGORIES:Opening Night Film LOCATION:Paramount URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/w_aff2008 UID:167287874-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T202700 SUMMARY:Song Sung Blue DESCRIPTION:Song Sung Blue follows the alternately inspiring and tragic l ove story of Lightning & Thunder\, a homegrown Milwaukee husband and wif e singing duo that pay tribute to the music of Neil Diamond. The film go es backstage into the personal lives of this brave couple – from their h umble beginnings over 20 years ago to the threshold of fame\, from disas ter to rebirth through to the most dramatic chapters in the lives of the se authentic American dreamers. It’s about the uniquely American ability to invent one’s self and strive for a seemingly impossible goal. It’s a bout fleeting celebrity and love and about a couple who manages to maint ain their passion for one another amid the vicissitudes of life. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/songsungblue_aff2008 UID:167441354-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T205300 SUMMARY:How to Be DESCRIPTION:A wry comedy about Art (Robert Pattinson)\, a frustrated musi cian\, undergoing what he sees as a quarter life crisis. This is not hel ped when his girlfriend dumps him and he has to move back in with his mi ddle class parents\, who are far from thrilled with the idea. Art's only friend\, agoraphobic Ronny\, is holed up in a London flat in a daze of nitrous oxide and electro music. Art discovers self-help guru\, Dr Levi Ellington\, author of 'It's Not Your Fault'. Using inheritance money\, A rt pays for Dr Ellington to move in with him and his parents becoming Ar t's full-time life coach\, shadowing him wherever he goes. How to Be is a charming comedy with a winning cast. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/howtobe_aff2008 UID:166252177-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T212100 SUMMARY:The Atom Smashers DESCRIPTION:The Atom Smashers chronicles the international competition to find a\nsubatomic particle so important it's been called "the god parti cle." Top US\nphysicists search for it using the Tevatron\, a cantankero us 40-year old\nmachine four miles long buried beneath the Illinois prai rie. They're close\nto making the discovery of a lifetime. But a new\, more powerful European\nmachine is poised to come online soon\, and when US science budgets are\nslashed\, Fermilab scientists learn that the Te vatron will close just as\nEurope's machine is scheduled to activate. Th is fantastic documentary is\nequal parts science and human drama\, watch ing its amiable characters work\nand live in and out of the laboratory\, examining the intersection between\nscience\, politics and culture on a n international scale. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/theatomsmashers_aff2008 UID:166262242-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T223500 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 9 DESCRIPTION:The Even More Fun Trip \nMigrations \nRoad To Tlacotepec CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram9_aff2008 UID:166008422-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T214500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T233000 SUMMARY:Crazy DESCRIPTION:Inspired by legendary guitar player Hank Garland\, Crazy is a story of musical genius\, passion\, and betrayal. Emerging from the Nas hville in the 50's\, Hank had established his brilliant playing in count ry\, rock and jazz. But his adversarial relationship with the Nashville Mob - those who controlled the music industry - caused him to be seen as a trouble maker. From fighting for artist's rights\, to bringing black\ , jazz musicians into the restricted\, southern music culture\, Hank ref used to compromise his pursuit for excellence. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Bob Bullock IMAX URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/crazy_aff2008 UID:166249427-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T232000 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 1 DESCRIPTION:Space \nKid Show \nThe Universe Connection \nRichard Cocksmit h and the Above Ground Pool \nEasy Pickins \nMiracle Investigators \nBel ow The Law CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram1_aff2008 UID:165969944-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T000500 SUMMARY:Max Payne DESCRIPTION:Maverick cop Max Payne (Wahlberg) is hell-bent on revenge aga inst those responsible for the brutal murder of his family and partner. His obsessive investigation takes him on a nightmarish journey into a d ark underworld. As the mystery deepens\, Max is forced to battle enemie s beyond the natural world and face an unthinkable betrayal. Screenwri ter Beau Thorne in attendance CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Paramount URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/maxpayne_aff2008 UID:166253117-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T232500 SUMMARY:Bigga Than Ben DESCRIPTION:Bigga Than Ben is a crime-fueled tale of two likeable but way ward "pieces of Moscow scum" who arrive in London intent on bettering th emselves and amassing an easy fortune. But it's not long before Spiker a nd Cobakka realize that they aren't going to get very far by obeying the law. So\, aided by the dodgy Artash and sidekick Spartak\, they learn t o shoplift and rip off banks. But soon the highs begin to fade. Spiker b adly misses his girlfriend back in Moscow\, and seeks consolation in dru gs. When he slips into serious addiction\, Cobakka finds himself forced into making some life-changing decisions. Halewood’s film\, based on a b estselling memoir\, has a visceral energy and intensity. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/biggathanben_aff2008 UID:166258616-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T232000 SUMMARY:Les Ninjas du Japon DESCRIPTION:A team of Japanese semiprofessional cyclists have traveled to Burkina Faso to compete in Africa’s most prestigious bicycle race\, the Tour du Faso. But director Giommi Giovanni’s film is not simply about t he sport of cycling. Instead he uses the race as an opportunity to explo re the stark contrasts and human similarities of lives in the developed and developing worlds. From touchstones such as the needs of a car\, the place of family\, and even bicycles themselves\, the film lyrically por trays the nature of “normal life” for both the visiting Japanese and the local Africans. It asks a pointed question: are these worlds truly inco mpatible? This film is the Documentary Feature Winner and screens for a third time on Wednesday\, October 22\, 7:30 pm at the Alamo Drafthouse Lakecreek. Click Here to add it to your calendar. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/lesninjasdujapon_aff2008 UID:166262970-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T233000 SUMMARY:Late Night Welcome Party DESCRIPTION:Opening Night wouldn't be complete without a buzz-worthy part y that hosts just arrived filmmakers\, screenwriters and registrants to the first evening gathering of the festival. Meet and mingle over drinks and conversation in the heart of downtown Austin during the Late Night Welcome Party\, where networking is serious\, but dress code is always c asual.\n \n**PRODUCERS BADGE & CONFERENCE BADGE ONLY** | Must be 21+ wi th photo ID. CATEGORIES:Party LOCATION:Mohawk URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/latenightwelcomeparty_aff2008 UID:168712853-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081016T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T005100 SUMMARY:American Swing DESCRIPTION:A story that may have only happened in 1970s New York City\, the tale of Larry Levenson and the rise and fall of his infamous swing ers’ nightclub Plato's Retreat. In 1977\, New York City was scorched by stifling heat waves\, enervated by energy crunches and inflation and hu rtling toward social unrest. Meanwhile\, swinging couples were doing th eir thing at Plato's Retreat. American Swing captures the glorious last gasp of the (mostly hetero) sexual revolution that had been birthed in the sixties and may have died on the dance floor at Plato’s. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/americanswing_aff2008 UID:166248148-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T101500 SUMMARY:Second Rounder Panel DESCRIPTION:Grab a cup of coffee and your composition notebook—you’re goi ng to hear from writers who have broken into the business and have stori es and advice to share. \nThis panel is open to Second Rounders\, Semifi nalists and Finalists only. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/secondrounderpanel_aff2008 UID:164982581-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T101500 SUMMARY:Austin Pitch #2 DESCRIPTION:It’s the sixth annual Austin Film Festival Pitch Competition. Give your best pitch in 90 seconds and secure your spot in the finals a t the Pitch Finale Party on Saturday evening. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Austin Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/austinpitch2_aff2008 UID:164982763-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T101500 SUMMARY:Roundtable: Production Companies DESCRIPTION:Get in-depth answers to your questions about the craft and bu siness of screenwriting and filmmaking. This session offers registrants exclusive access to production company executives in an informal setting . CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/roundtableproductioncompanies_aff2008 UID:164983008-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T101500 SUMMARY:McCallum High School Panel DESCRIPTION:This panel is open only to students from McCallum High School . CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:McCallum High School URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/mccallumhighschoolpanel_aff2008 UID:164983681-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T101500 SUMMARY:TV Development DESCRIPTION:Learn what it takes for your spec pilot to become a successfu l primetime television show. Discuss with television executives and prod ucers the process of developing a weekly drama or comedy. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/tvdevelopment_aff2008 UID:165722934-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T120000 SUMMARY:Agent/Writer Relationship DESCRIPTION:The what\, where and why of finding an agent. What should you look for in an agent? Hear from both writers and agents about how to ma ke the relationship work. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/agentwriterrelationship_aff2008 UID:165214805-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T120000 SUMMARY:Austin Pitch #3 DESCRIPTION:It’s the sixth annual Austin Film Festival Pitch Competition. Give your best pitch in 90 seconds and secure your spot in the finals a t the Pitch Finale Party on Saturday evening. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Austin Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/austinpitch3_aff2008 UID:165215533-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T120000 SUMMARY:Roundtable: Young Filmmakers Program DESCRIPTION:Get in-depth answers to your questions about the craft and bu siness of screenwriting and filmmaking. This session offers students exc lusive access to screenwriters and directors in an informal setting. Thi s panel is for high school students only. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/roundtableyoungfilmmakersprogram_aff2 008 UID:165216050-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T120000 SUMMARY:Getting a Writing Job DESCRIPTION:How can I get paid for my writing? Glad you asked. There is m ore than one way to break into the business. Talented writers offer guid ance for getting a writing job and beginning a career. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Hogg Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/gettingawritingjob_aff2008 UID:165216533-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T120000 SUMMARY:Shooting Your Documentary DESCRIPTION:The story is key\, even when its real. Come hear from top doc umentarians about the art of telling your story with actual people\, and what it takes to be ready for post. How do you choose who to interview\ , and what is the B roll you need to you’re your production look top not ch. Learn about all that and more at this panel. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Maximilian Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shootingyourdocumentary_aff2008 UID:165217440-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T120000 SUMMARY:The Dramatic Story DESCRIPTION:Drawing in an audience emotionally is always important\, but in a good drama it’s absolutely essential. Once they’re riveted\, you ha ve to keep things and know how to pay off at the end. Get tips on develo ping characters\, creating conflict\, and adding intensity to your work from these experienced industry professionals. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Stephen F. Austin Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/writingdrama_aff2008 UID:165218239-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T120000 SUMMARY:Tell Your Story: Terry Rossio DESCRIPTION:Find Terry Rossio by the fireplace in the Victorian Balcony. Ask questions about Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End\, Dead Man’ s chest\, The Curse of the Black Pearl\, Déjà vu\, Shrek\, The Mask of Z orro\, and Aladdin\, and join the casual conversation on the couches. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Victorian Balcony URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/tellyourstory_aff2008 UID:165505288-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T133600 SUMMARY:The Stanton Family Grave Robbery DESCRIPTION:The death of their father is the jumping-off point for this o riginal comedy about three brothers looking to reconnect. Against his wi shes\, their father is buried in Texas. The older two siblings decide to take matters into their own hands\, starting by kidnapping their baby b rother and digging up their father’s coffin to return it to Oklahoma. Th e first feature by the AFF alum Singletree crew from Norman\, Oklahoma ( AFF ’06 Special Jury Award\, For the Love of Family) is a fantastic blen d of humor and honesty that knows a lot about being a brother and a son. CATEGORIES:Comedy Vanguard LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/thestantonfamilygraverobbery_aff2008 UID:166226543-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T141500 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 6 DESCRIPTION:PAL/SECAM \nLove in the Summertime \nThe Lonely Cowboy \nLa T angente \nOutcasts CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram6_aff2008 UID:166016060-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T150000 SUMMARY:Austin Pitch #4 DESCRIPTION:It’s the sixth annual Austin Film Festival Pitch Competition. Give your best pitch in 90 seconds and secure your spot in the finals a t the Pitch Finale Party on Saturday evening. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Austin Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/austinpitch4_aff2008 UID:165218537-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T150000 SUMMARY:Roundtable: Producers DESCRIPTION:Get in-depth answers to your questions about the craft and bu siness of screenwriting and filmmaking. This session offers registrants exclusive access to producers in an informal setting. This panel is for Second Rounders only. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/roundtableproducers_aff2008 UID:165218961-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T150000 SUMMARY:Building a Script DESCRIPTION:How do you build a script from an original idea? When do you flesh out ideas and place them into outlines? What should you ask yourse lf before you get the story started? This panel will give you insight in to how writers get their feet wet and dive into a new project. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Hogg Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/buildingascript_aff2008 UID:165219708-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T150000 SUMMARY:Young Filmmakers Program Pitch Session DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by the Mobile Film School\, the student pitch se ssion gives high school students the opportunity to pitch to industry pr ofessionals. Watch the finalists battle it out and learn more about the art of the pitch. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Victorian Balcony URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/youngfilmmakersprogrampitchsession_af f2008 UID:165220159-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T150000 SUMMARY:Writing for Laughs: The Sitcom DESCRIPTION:Making an audience laugh while keeping their interest is easi er said than done. Listen to sitcom writers describe their comedic writi ng process and how they keep a sitcom storyline fresh. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Stephen F. Austin Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/writingforlaughsthesitcom_aff2008 UID:165220804-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T150000 SUMMARY:Know Your Rights DESCRIPTION:You have the right to know about setting up an LLC\, finding investors\, and approaching the holders of intellectual property rights. How do you set up your film so that you have all your legal bases cover ed? CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Stephen F. Austin Assembly Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/knowyourrights_aff2008 UID:165221184-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T154000 SUMMARY:The Skyjacker DESCRIPTION:A loner with a plan: hijack a plane\, collect ransom money\, disappear. In the Pacific Northwest of the 1970s\, just such a thing hap pened when D.B. Cooper perpetrated the most mysterious domestic hijackin g in US history. Actor/writer/director Jeff Pickett’s determinedly low-k ey and nontraditional film is a fantastic mood piece\, ruminating on lon eliness and the direction the country has taken in the last 40 years. Of special note is the strange\, almost discordant score\, which perfectly counterbalances the film’s lyrical cinematography. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/theskyjacker_aff2008 UID:166259475-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T161200 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 5 DESCRIPTION:Assault \nRed Wednesday \nLes Vulnerables \nNormal \nElla and the Astronaut \nA Convolution of Imagined Histories \nMegatron CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram5_aff2008 UID:165980727-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T163000 SUMMARY:Finalist and Semifinalist Panel DESCRIPTION:You’ve got a semifinalist or finalist script. How do you use it to your advantage? What are your next steps? Ask the questions that y ou have been dying to know the answers to.\nThis panel is open to Semifi nalists and Finalists only. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/finalistsemifinalistpanel_aff2008 UID:165221849-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T163000 SUMMARY:Austin Pitch #5 DESCRIPTION:It’s the sixth annual Austin Film Festival Pitch Competition. Give your best pitch in 90 seconds and secure your spot in the finals a t the Pitch Finale Party on Saturday evening. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Austin Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/austinpitch5_aff2008 UID:165222630-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T163000 SUMMARY:Roundtable: Writer/Directors DESCRIPTION:Get in-depth answers to your questions about the craft and bu siness of screenwriting and filmmaking. This session offers registrants exclusive access to Writer/Directors in an informal setting. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/roundtablewritersdirectors_aff2008 UID:165223063-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T163000 SUMMARY:Producers Panel #1: Indies DESCRIPTION:Talk to producers who are working with cutting edge scripts a nd filmmakers. How do you get distribution? Find out what you need to su rvive in the independent jungle. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Hogg Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/producerspanel1indies_aff2008 UID:165223454-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T163000 SUMMARY:Shot of Inspiration DESCRIPTION:Giving up on writing is not an option. Listen to screenwritin g professionals describe their first big break. Hear motivating and insp iring stories from writers who were once in your shoes.\n This panel w ill be signed by Kelly Strople & Alive! Performance CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/ashotofinspiration_aff2008 UID:165224196-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T163000 SUMMARY:Young Filmmaker Program Pitch Session DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by the Mobile Film School\, the student pitch se ssion gives high school students the opportunity to pitch to industry pr ofessionals. Watch the finalists battle it out and learn more about the art of the pitch. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Victorian Balcony URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/youngfilmmakerprogrampitchsession_aff 2008 UID:165224756-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T163000 SUMMARY:Development DESCRIPTION:Meet the gatekeepers between the writer and the production st udio. Find out what development executives look for in a spec script and what gets a script passed on to the producer. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Maximilian Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/development_aff2008 UID:165225236-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T163000 SUMMARY:Writing the Horror Film DESCRIPTION:From crazed serial killers to zombie rampages\, horror films have always been one of the most popular film genres. Learn from those i n the know how to write a horror film with all the right twists and turn s to make an audience truly scream. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/writingthehorrorfilm_aff2008 UID:165226158-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T163000 SUMMARY:Young Filmmaker Program Pitch Session DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by the Mobile Film School\, the student pitch se ssion gives high school students the opportunity to pitch to industry pr ofessionals. Watch the finalist battle it out and learn more about the a rt of the pitch. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Victorian Balcony URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/youngfilmmakerprogrampitchsession2_af f2008 UID:169436050-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T190000 SUMMARY:Film Texas BBQ Supper DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Texas Association of Film Commissions - the Austin Film Festival's Film Texas BBQ Supper is one of the most anticipa ted events of the fest!\n \nEvery Friday evening from 5-7\, awardees\, filmmakers\, writers\, and festival attendees put down their program boo ks and pick up a plate to fill up on what Austin does best - BBQ. Amidst the company of hundreds of fellow guests\, this party is a must-attend to be among some of the industry's finest. You never know who you might run into - so make sure to stock up on business cards...and napkins!\n \n**PRODUCER BADGE ONLY** | Must be 21+ with Photo ID. CATEGORIES:Party LOCATION:French Legation URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/filmtexasbbqsupper_aff2008 UID:168713161-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T185000 SUMMARY:Bart Got a Room DESCRIPTION:While Danny's father and mother independently search for love \, Danny is on his own desperate quest to find a prom date. Danny's sear ch becomes progressively more pathetic once he and his family learn that Bart\, the school's biggest dweeb\, not only secured a date for the pro m\, but got a hotel room as well. Brian Hecker’s first feature is a ligh t and breezy comedy about friendship\, family and getting that big date. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/bartgotaroom_aff2008 UID:166248652-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T193600 SUMMARY:Adventures of Power DESCRIPTION:The story of a small-town mine-worker named Power who’s obses sed with drums. Only problem is\, he’s never played them—so he has becom e an expert “air-drummer\,” a skill which so far has not earned him resp ect from his union-leader father\, or from the working-class town he was raised in. He soon discovers an underground network of people who play “air drums” competitively\, and his life and destiny change forever. CATEGORIES:Comedy Vanguard LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/adventuresinpower_aff2008 UID:166225674-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T205800 SUMMARY:Happy Go-Lucky DESCRIPTION:Just how hard is it to be happy? In the effervescent new come dy from director Leigh Sally Hawkins stars as Poppy\, an irrepressibly f ree-spirited school teacher who brings an infectious laugh and an unsink able sense of optimism to every situation she encounters\, offering us a deeply life-affirming exploration of one of the most mysterious and oft en the most elusive of all human qualities: happiness. Poppy’s ability t o maintain her perspective is tested as the story begins and her commute r bike is stolen. However\, she enthusiastically signs up for driving le ssons with Scott\, who turns out to be her nemesis – a fuming\, uptight cynic. As the tension of their weekly lessons builds\, Poppy encounters even more challenges to her positive state of mind: a fiery flamenco ins tructor\, her bitter pregnant sister\, a troubled homeless man and a you ng bully in her class\, not to mention that she has also thrown out her back. How this affects not only Poppy’s world view but also the outlook of those around her begs the question “glass half full or half empty”? CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/happygolucky_aff2008 UID:166251502-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T204400 SUMMARY:Phantom Punch DESCRIPTION:Sonny Liston\, the controversial former world heavyweight box ing champion is brought back to vivid life by actor Rhames. From his dis covery by a priest while serving time at the Missouri State Penitentiary to the infamous 'Phantom Punch' by Cassius Clay which effectively ended his career\, the movie spans the years from 1950 to Liston's mysterious and untimely death in 1971. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/phantompunch_aff2008 UID:166254407-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T203000 SUMMARY:Vampiro: Angel\, Devil\, Hero. DESCRIPTION:His name is Vampiro\, aka El Vampiro Canadiense\, aka Ian Hod gkinson – and his is one of the great\, untold stories of professional w restling. Until now. Hodgkinson has endured more bodyslams than most peo ple could survive: childhood abuse\, homelessness\, exploitation at the hands of unscrupulous promoters\, injury\, addiction\, love found and lo st and friendships shattered. Vampiro: Angel\, Devil\, Hero exposes the seamy underbelly of fame in the world of professional wrestling and trac es one man’s heart-of-darkness journey from the top rope to rock bottom and back up again – a man who is an angel to his family\, a devil to soc iety and a hero to his fans. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/vampiroangeldevilhero_aff2008 UID:166257795-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T211500 SUMMARY:100 Feet DESCRIPTION:A young woman\, Marnie Watson\, is granted early release from her prison sentence for manslaughter (killing her husband—a violent NYC cop—in self-defense) on condition she wear an electronic ankle bracelet and remain within her home\, effectively under house arrest\, for the r emainder of her sentence. Her late husband’s partner keeps tabs on her f rom a patrol car parked across the street\, hoping she’ll violate probat ion so he can send her back to prison. But the 100-foot radius her ankle bracelet allows isn't the worst of her problems. Her dead husband (now a malevolent ghost) is still in the house and intent on savage revenge. \n \n Acclaimed horror screenwriter Eric Red ( Near Dark\, The Hitcher ) will be in attendance CATEGORIES:Dark Matters LOCATION:Bob Bullock IMAX URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/100feet_aff2008 UID:166216617-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T213000 SUMMARY:Slumdog Millionaire DESCRIPTION:The story of Jamal Malik\, an 18 year-old orphan from the slu ms of Mumbai\, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. W ith the whole nation watching\, he is just one question away from winnin g a staggering 20 million rupees on India’s “Who Wants To Be A Millionai re?” But when the show breaks for the night\, police arrest him on susp icion of cheating\; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to pr ove his innocence\, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up\, of their adventures together on the road\, of vicious encounters with local gangs\, and of Latika\, the girl he lov ed and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show’s questions. Intrigued by Jamal’s story\, the jade d Police Inspector begins to wonder what a young man with no apparent de sire for riches is really doing on this game show? When the new day daw ns and Jamal returns to answer the final question\, the Inspector and si xty million viewers are about to find out… Acclaimed director Danny Bo yle ( Trainspotting\, The Beach\, 28 Days Later ) in attendance CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Paramount URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/slumdogmillionaire_aff2008 UID:166255821-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T205600 SUMMARY:Bunnyland DESCRIPTION:Johnny Tesar\, Johnny Rock\, “the last Indian on the Trail of Tears”—the subject of Brett Hanover’s fascinating portrait has as many different names as he does facets. Living in the backwoods of Tennessee\ , Johnny is an entrepreneur\, amateur archeologist\, animal lover\, and raconteur. He’s built houses\, run miniature golf courses populated by r abbits\, and claims to have discovered ancient civilizations by looking at “relics” he finds lying on the ground. But to hear the stories from h is friends and his enemies\, it is difficult to discern the real Johnny from the legend. Intimate and funny\, without ever condescending to its subjects\, Hanover’s film is a mesmerizing look into life as the story y ou tell. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/bunnyland_aff2008 UID:166262517-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T204200 SUMMARY:School Play DESCRIPTION:In this charming film\, a group of fifth graders in upstate N ew York stages a performance of The Wizard of Oz. From the daily challen ges of being a child to the realization that the end of elementary schoo l might mean the end of youth\, the film is a touching window into the l ives of five ordinary and extraordinary children. With fantastic use of music\, this film draws you in to the story of Joey\, Jeffrey\, Elizabet h\, Isabel\, and Nick. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/schoolplay_aff2008 UID:166263195-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T213700 SUMMARY:Death in Love DESCRIPTION:Death in Love depicts the effects of a Jewish woman's love af fair with the doctor in charge of human experiments in a Nazi concentrat ion camp on the lives of her sons many years later. Set in the 1990's\, parallel stories unfold revealing their tortured emotional and sexual li ves\, as her sons struggle against becoming casualties of their Mother's past. Yakin weaves a challenging narrative and creates a distinitive sh ift in his cannon. Lucas and Haas also deliver two amazing performances as the brother affected by their mother’s choices. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/deathinlove_aff2008 UID:166250469-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T213000 SUMMARY:Tree of Ghibet DESCRIPTION:DJ\, an eight-year-old child\, is suddenly accused by his aun t of being possessed by devils and then abandoned on the hard streets of Douala\, Cameroon. In order to survive he tries to join Ghibet’s gang o f child prostitutes and street kids. The film features the kids as actor s in a unique narrative combination of their stories and real life exper ience. It’s part of the project of The Traveling Film School\, a group o f filmmakers that travels the world teaching filmmaking and radical thea tre. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/treeofghibet_aff2008 UID:166257445-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T232600 SUMMARY:Jake Kasdan Presents… Zero Effect DESCRIPTION:Ten years later\, Zero Effect is as funny\, original\, and re levant as it was when Jake Kasdan first wrote and directed it. Since th en\, Kasdan has proved himself as a talented comic writer and director\, but it was the story of Daryl Zero where he first made his mark. A spi n on the private investigator tale about an eccentric investigator who d oesn’t know what to do with this time when he’s not solving crimes and h is reluctant assistant who helps him try to keep his life together. His latest case has Daryl getting personally involved and suddenly the worl d’s greatest detective does not have a clue. CATEGORIES:AFF Presents... LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/jakekasdanpresentszeroeffect_aff2008 UID:166220834-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T224500 SUMMARY:Webb Wilder's Amazing B Picture Shorts DESCRIPTION:Webb Wilder\, the 'last of the full-grown men"\, lumbers thro ugh a shadowy southern gothic underworld flush with casino cash\, traile r trash and alien invaders in this definitive black and white 'Hillbilly -Noir" comedy compilation. Webb's short THE SAUCER'S REIGN became a cult classic on the A&E Network and USA Network's Nighflight in the late 198 0's spawning a rock band\, a recording career and the two other films in cluded here (HORROR HAYRIDE and SCATTERGUN). Webb's films blend "souther n fried surrealism" (New York Daily News) with "fertile field of free-fo rm word play that reflects a literary undepinning"(Los Angeles Times) re sulting in a uniquely droll comic tone that has earned fans nationwide. CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/webbwildersamazingbpictureshorts_aff2 008 UID:166225162-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T225500 SUMMARY:Strangers DESCRIPTION:Montagues and Capulets\, meet Eyal and Rana. When an Israeli man and a Palestinian woman fall in love during the 2006 World Cup final s in Berlin\, star-crossed complications ensue. Eyal\, who came to meet his accidental girlfriend\, and Rana who came to cheer the French team\, are forced to share as apartment and spend three intensive days togethe r. Strangers offers an intelligent and complex treatment of the relation ship between politics and personalities\, and between realism and hope. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/strangers_aff2008 UID:166256203-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T224700 SUMMARY:Agent 5: A Night in the Last Life Of DESCRIPTION:A man is lost on a desolate street. He’s not sure how he got there\, but he’s got a job to do. Over the long and empty nights he seek s to complete his objectives\, all the while haunted by verdant images o f a cowboy in the woods. Soon\, this odd “agent” discovers he has outliv ed his use. Desotell’s strikingly shot play on film noir utilizes unique digital imagery and a stark existentialist narrative to turn a melancho ly eye on modern society and relationships. Agent 5 is a piece that will stay with you long after you leave the theater. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/agent5anightinthelastlifeof_aff2008 UID:166258409-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T233000 SUMMARY:Nightmare Detective 2 DESCRIPTION:Shaking with fear and fighting the urge to sleep\, Yukie\, a 15-year-old high-school student\, begs the Nightmare Detective to help h er. Thinking that he may be able to get a step closer to the mystery of his mother’s death\, he enters Yukie’s nightmares\, to confront the very nature of fear itself. The second film in the Nightmare Detective serie s again features the other-worldly\, dark hero\, Kyoichi Kagenuma\, who is cursed with the ability to enter others’ nightmares. The surreal\, un ique vision of director Shinya Tsukamoto once again warps cinematic real ity to the breaking point and takes us into a nightmare realm where noth ing can be taken for granted. The original Nightmare Detective also US p remiered at the AFF\, in 2006. CATEGORIES:Dark Matters LOCATION:Bob Bullock IMAX URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/nightmaredetective2_aff2008 UID:166219068-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T233300 SUMMARY:Danny Boyle Presents… Shallow Grave DESCRIPTION:AFF Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking awardee Danny Bo yle’s first feature film after a prolific theater and television career is this inventive and stylish thriller-noir. In Shallow Grave\, three f latmates worry that their new roommate\, who quickly moves in and locks his door behind him\, has something to hide. After a few days without contact with the mysterious man\, the trio breaks into his room and find s him dead with a cash-filled suitcase nearby. After deciding to keep t he money\, a horrible and unimaginable series of events unfolds. CATEGORIES:AFF Presents... LOCATION:Paramount URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/dannyboylepresentsshallowgrave_aff200 8 UID:166220426-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T233000 SUMMARY:Splinter DESCRIPTION:In the vein of classic creature features\, a young couple hel d hostage by an ex-convict on the run is besieged in an isolated gas sta tion by an insatiable parasite that absorbs the corpses of its victims. The creature grows more horrifying with each murder\, until the claustro phobia becomes unbearable for the three trapped protagonists\, forcing a showdown with the monster. This fantastic feature from former AFF audie nce award winner Toby Wilkins (Kidney Thieves\, AFF 2006) is a thrilling re-invention of classic horror tropes. CATEGORIES:Dark Matters LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/splinter_aff2008 UID:166272946-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T232500 SUMMARY:D Tour DESCRIPTION:A documentary focusing on Tenacious D's world tour in support of their film and soundtrack to 'Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny'. T aking a verite approach\, Konner is at the side of “The D” through the u ps & downs of a two best friends trying to entertain their loyal fans\, from back stage spats to disappointing box office. DTour is a hilarious and honest chronicle of “the greatest band in the world.” CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/dtour_aff2008 UID:166249930-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T003000 SUMMARY:Who is KK Downey? DESCRIPTION:The story of two wannabe hipsters who are sick and tired of t rying to make a name for themselves the old-fashioned way. Terrance is t rying to make it as a rock star\, while Theo dreams of getting his first book published: “Truck Stop Hustler\,” a racy look at life on the stree ts as a junkie prostitute. After a string of humiliations by both publis hers and music critics\, the two hatch a plan to turn Theo’s fictional b ook into an autobiography by having Terrance dress up as the story’s pro tagonist\, KK Downey\, and claim all the events as having happened to hi m. The first feature by five-time AFF alumni Kidnapper Films\, an acclai med Montreal-based comedy group. CATEGORIES:Comedy Vanguard LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/whoiskkdowney_aff2008 UID:166227043-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T010000 SUMMARY:Filmmakers Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Happy hour from 11PM-1AM? Now that's prime-time for mixing an d mingling in Austin. Be among the festival's filmmakers\, screenwriters and panelists who start their weekend with the intimate Filmmakers Happ y Hour. You don't have to be the man or woman behind the camera to join in - just make sure to flash your Producers Badge.\n \n**PRODUCERS BADG E ONLY** | Must be 21+ with photo ID. CATEGORIES:Party LOCATION:Ruth's Chris URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/filmmakerhappyhour_aff2008 UID:168713554-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081017T231500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T004600 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 13 DESCRIPTION:The Sleuth Incident \nThe Forecast \nAsian Cowboy \nSupply an d Demand \nThe Night the Cookie Crumbled \nCallalilly \nI Live in the Wo ods \nKirksdale CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram13_aff2008 UID:165982858-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T101500 SUMMARY:Writers Ranch\, The Austin Film Festival's Screenwriters Workshop DESCRIPTION:Launched 3 years ago\, the Writer’s Ranch is an intensive\, n onconsecutive 2-week program in which emerging screenwriters work with p rofessionals to improve and ultimately sell their scripts. Listen to las t year’s Writer’s Ranch participants and instructors talk about their ex periences during the program and find out how to be considered for the 2 009 Ranch. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/writersranchtheaustinfilmfestivalsscr eenwritersworkshop_aff2008 UID:165229366-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T101500 SUMMARY:Roundtable: Young Filmmakers DESCRIPTION:Get in-depth answers to your questions about the craft and bu siness of screenwriting and filmmaking. This session offers students exc lusive access to screenwriters and directors in an informal setting. Thi s panel is for high school students only. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/roundtableyoungfilmmakers_aff2008 UID:165230287-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T101500 SUMMARY:The Art of the Pitch DESCRIPTION:In this business\, you have to know how to pitch both yoursel f and your script. Learn how to make great connections wherever you may be and pitch your script in any setting from a meeting to a party. Start networking now and leave everyone wanting more. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Hogg Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/artofthepitch_aff2008 UID:165232780-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T101500 SUMMARY:Dialogue Finding Voice DESCRIPTION:How do you create dialogue that drives the story but feels na tural? How do you make sure that the dialogue flows with the scene and p acing of the film? Get tips from the pros and make your dialogue really say something. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/dialoguefindingvoice_aff2008 UID:165233336-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T101500 SUMMARY:Game Writing vs. Screenwriting DESCRIPTION:Can a screenwriter write games? Can a game writer write scree nplays? Where is the crossover and what are the differences? Hear the in s and outs from game writers\, screenwriters and people who do both. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Maximilian Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/gamewritingvsscreenwriting_aff2008 UID:165233614-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T101500 SUMMARY:What Gets Producers Excited? DESCRIPTION:Think you have what it takes to become the next “it” writer? Find out what successful producers are looking for in a script and learn what projects interest them the most. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Stephen F. Austin Assembly Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/whatgetsproducersexcited_aff2008 UID:165235312-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T120000 SUMMARY:Concept to Creation DESCRIPTION:Meet Whip It! screenwriter/Derby Girl author Shauna Cross and Whip It! producer Kirsten Smith. They’ll discuss the process of taking an idea from a book to a screenplay and beyond. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/concepttocreation_aff2008 UID:165216952-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T120000 SUMMARY:Young Filmmakers Panel DESCRIPTION:Here’s a panel specially aimed at students aged 9-17 but open to all. Panelists discuss how they got started in the industry\, answer questions about the craft and business of screenwriting and filmmaking\ , and offer encouragement for those beginning their journeys in the film business. NOTE: **This panel will be signed by an interpreter CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Texas Capitol Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/youngfilmmakerspanel_aff2008 UID:165237080-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T120000 SUMMARY:DIY: Independent Film DESCRIPTION:Write it\, Direct it\, Produce it. Do it. Independent filmmak ers take the reins\, executing the creation of a film from the concept t o the big screen. If you have a script and need motivation to do it your self\, this session will tell you what it takes. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/diyindependentfilm_aff2008 UID:165237374-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T120000 SUMMARY:Austin Pitch #6 DESCRIPTION:It’s the sixth annual Austin Film Festival Pitch Competition. Give your best pitch in 90 seconds and secure your spot in the finals a t the Pitch Finale Party on Saturday evening. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Austin Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/austinpitch6_aff2008 UID:165237857-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T120000 SUMMARY:Roundtable: Production Companies DESCRIPTION:Get in-depth answers to your questions about the craft and bu siness of screenwriting and filmmaking. This session offers registrants exclusive access to production company executives in an informal setting . CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/roundtableproductioncompanies2_aff200 8 UID:165239019-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T120000 SUMMARY:Manager/Writer Relationship DESCRIPTION:The what\, where and why of finding a manager. What should yo u look for in a manager? Hear from both writers and managers about how t o make the relationship work. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Hogg Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/managerwriterrelationship_aff2008 UID:165239406-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T120000 SUMMARY:Giant Steps: Technology from Script to Shoot DESCRIPTION:This panel features experts versed in computer technology. Th ey’ll address the use of comprehensive software programs Final Draft\, G orilla Scheduling and Budgeting and FrameForge 3D Studio in three key st eps in the moviemaking process: (1) idea and script creation\, (2) ident ification of script elements needed for efficient production planning an d (3) communication of visual ideas to cast and crew. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Maximilian Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/giantstepstechnologyfromscripttoshoot _aff2008 UID:165240094-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T120000 SUMMARY:Writers Who Direct DESCRIPTION:Join these filmmakers as they take you on a journey from scri pt to screen. Hear from some of the top writer/directors in the business as they discuss the peaks and pitfalls of doing it all\, and learn how you can take control of your work. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Stephen F. Austin Assembly Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/writerswhodirect_aff2008 UID:165240775-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T120000 SUMMARY:Tell Your Story: Jeff Nathanson DESCRIPTION:Find Jeff Nathanson by the fireplace in the Victorian Balcony . Ask questions about Catch Me If You Can\, Rush Hour 2 & 3\, The Termin al\, The Last Shot and join the casual conversation on the couches. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Victorian Balcony URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/tellyourstoryjeffnathanson_aff2008 UID:166485480-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T132700 SUMMARY:Song Sung Blue DESCRIPTION:Song Sung Blue follows the alternately inspiring and tragic l ove story of Lightning & Thunder\, a homegrown Milwaukee husband and wif e singing duo that pay tribute to the music of Neil Diamond. The film go es backstage into the personal lives of this brave couple – from their h umble beginnings over 20 years ago to the threshold of fame\, from disas ter to rebirth through to the most dramatic chapters in the lives of the se authentic American dreamers. It’s about the uniquely American ability to invent one’s self and strive for a seemingly impossible goal. It’s a bout fleeting celebrity and love and about a couple who manages to maint ain their passion for one another amid the vicissitudes of life. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/songsungblue_aff2008 UID:167441412-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T133000 SUMMARY:HottieBoombaLottie DESCRIPTION:Trapped in Utah with an overbearing mother and an older broth er bent on sabotaging his entire life\, teenage Ethan channels all his a mbitions into a deluded obsession with uber-hottie Madison Sweet. Meanwh ile\, his cousin Cleo seems to want to be closer than just family. A tru e labor of love for writer/director/producer/editor/star Packard\, this hilarious and sweet tale of a boy trying to find his way in the world is a far more than a coming of age story but is right in step with classic s like Better Off Dead. CATEGORIES:Comedy Vanguard LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/hottieboombalottie_aff2008 UID:166226242-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T134500 SUMMARY:Awards Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Austin Film Festival Awards Luncheon will take place on S aturday\, October 18th\, at The Austin Club. Winners in both categories of the Screenplay and Teleplay Competitions will be announced along with the winners of the Film Competition. ( Film Competitions include Narrat ive\, Documentary\, Animated\, Student Shorts and Narrative and Document ary Features.)\n\nThe Awards Luncheon will also honor Extraordinary Cont ribution to Filmmaking Award\, Distinguished Screenwriter Award and Outs tanding Television Award. Enjoy a delicious lunch\, cocktails and many f ine speeches!\n\n2008 Awardees\n\nExtraordinary Contribution to Filmmaki ng: Danny Boyle\n\nOutstanding Television Award: Greg Daniels\n\n *Ticke ts are available for purchase from badge-holders only.*\n\nCall 1.800.31 0.3378 to reserve your seat today! CATEGORIES:Party LOCATION:Austin Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/awardsluncheon_aff2008 UID:168716711-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T151500 SUMMARY:Titans of TV DESCRIPTION:What is the process of creating a TV show? How do you go from an initial idea\, to a pilot\, to creating a character bible to develop ing a multi-season story arc? Hear from the creators and writers of some of the most memorable shows of the last 10 years CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/fromconcepttothesmallscreencreatingat vshow_aff2008 UID:165240363-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T151500 SUMMARY:Breaking into Animation DESCRIPTION:Hear from creators and producers of some of the most successf ul animation from the last few years. Learn what it takes to get your st art in animation. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/breakingintoanimation_aff2008 UID:165723395-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T151500 SUMMARY:Austin Pitch #7 DESCRIPTION:It’s the sixth annual Austin Film Festival Pitch Competition. Give your best pitch in 90 seconds and secure your spot in the finals a t the Pitch Finale Party on Saturday evening. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Austin Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/austinpitch7_aff2008 UID:165724173-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T151500 SUMMARY:Roundtable: Agent/Manager DESCRIPTION:Get in-depth answers to your questions about the craft and bu siness of screenwriting and filmmaking. This session offers registrants exclusive access to agents and managers in an informal setting. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/roundtableagentmanager_aff2008 UID:165724663-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T151500 SUMMARY:Distribution Panel DESCRIPTION:More movies are being made every year\, and the number of scr eens is limited. What are the options\, new and old\, for getting your f ilm seen by an audience? Hear from executives who distribute films in a variety of venues and learn where distribution is headed. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Hogg Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/distributionpanel_aff2008 UID:165725053-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T151500 SUMMARY:Writing Comedies: PG-13 vs. R DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just gotta say &#@%$! Then again\, you don’t wa nt the MPAA breathing down your neck. Hear from top comedy writers about the tradeoffs of writing for R and PG-13 ratings. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Maximilian Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/writingcomediespg13vsr_aff2008 UID:165725798-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T151500 SUMMARY:A Conversation with Danny Boyle DESCRIPTION:Meet 2008 Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award reci pient Danny Boyle\, the legendary director and producer behind Slumdog M illionaire\, Sunshine\, 28 Days Later\, Trainspotting and A Life Less O rdinary to name a few. NOTE: **This panel will be signed by an interpr eter CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Stephen F. Austin Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/aconversationwithdannyboyle_aff2008 UID:166952805-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T151500 SUMMARY:Tell Your Story: Lawrence Kasdan DESCRIPTION:Find Lawrence Kasdan by the fireplace in the Victorian Balcon y. Ask questions about Star Wars\, The Big Chill\, Silverado\, The Accid ental Tourist and his many other films.\n\nNote: This panel has recently been added CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Victorian Balcony URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/tellyourstorylawrencekasdan_aff2008 UID:171315533-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T162200 SUMMARY:Largo DESCRIPTION:An intimate club nestled away on a busy Hollywood street\, La rgo has garnered a reputation among performers and fans alike as a place where what's on stage truly matters. More than a standard concert film \, the filmmakers bypass flashy editing\, placing its focus squarely on the musicians and comedians onstage—no self-important interviews or back stage antics here—allowing the performances to truly shine through. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/largo_aff2008 UID:166252806-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T161500 SUMMARY:The Map Reader DESCRIPTION:“You can go anywhere if you can read a map.” Teenage Michael lives a dead-end life with his mother in a small town in New Zealand. To escape\, he wraps himself in a world of maps\, dreaming of travel. Into his life come two young women: Mary\, blind since birth\, but keenly aw are of her effect on the boys in the neighborhood\; and Alison\, a frien d from school with unhappy secrets. As his life begins to hurtle out of control\, he must decide where he truly wants life to take him. Harold B rodie’s feature debut is a haunting tale of youth. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/themapreader_aff2008 UID:166259019-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T162700 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 10 DESCRIPTION:Zietek \nDrag King \nTrue Believer \nRattus \nSmokey \nArt of Displacement \nNutkin's Last Stand CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram10_aff2008 UID:165996276-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T163500 SUMMARY:Blind Ambition DESCRIPTION:Set in smalltown USA\, Blind Ambition is the story of Sapna\, a pretty\, smart\, fun-loving teenager who is all about celebrating lif e despite being legally blind. Sapna aspires to run a marathon as a trib ute to her late mother. Supported by her quirky brother Surya and eccent ric local auto mechanic Wild Bill\, she convinces the solitary teacher A utumn Milestone to be her coach. Sapna’s resilience and determination se rve as an inspiration for everyone around her facing their personal trib ulations. This film is also a romantic coming-of-age story filled with l ight-hearted humor as Sapna goes on her first date\, has her first kiss\ , goes to the movies\, and even drives a car. \n The film Blind Ambitio n will offer descriptive video services for the blind. Headsets will be distributed 30 minutes before showtime and patrons are advised to arrive early. Free to ages 15 and under CATEGORIES:Target Family Film Series LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/blindambition_aff2008 UID:166222172-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T170000 SUMMARY:A Conversation with Greg Daniels DESCRIPTION:Meet Outstanding Television Writer and five time Emmy winner Greg Daniels creator\, writer and director of The Office and King of the Hill. NOTE: **This panel will be signed by an interpreter CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Stephen F. Austin Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/aconversationwithgregdaniels_aff2008 UID:165234859-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T170000 SUMMARY:Script Reading: Comedy DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this one-of-a-kind panel featuring professional actors reading the winning script of the 2008 Comedy Screenplay Competition. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/scriptreadingcomedy_aff2008 UID:165726331-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T170000 SUMMARY:Austin Pitch #8 DESCRIPTION:It’s the sixth annual Austin Film Festival Pitch Competition. Give your best pitch in 90 seconds and secure your spot in the finals a t the Pitch Finale Party on Saturday evening CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Austin Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/austinpitch8_aff2008 UID:165726546-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T170000 SUMMARY:Know Your Rights: Post-Production DESCRIPTION:You have the right to know if you are getting a fair deal on your screenplay or film. From distribution and financial responsibilitie s to maintaining the rights to your own work\, How do you get your film seen by its audience while protecting your own future? Come hear from la wyers and filmmakers in the know about how to preserve your own intellec tual property. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Hogg Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/knowyourrightspostproduction_aff2008 UID:165726830-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T170000 SUMMARY:How Do You Do It Outside of Hollywood? DESCRIPTION:You can write from anywhere\, but what does it take to make a career outside of Los Angeles? CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Maximilian Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/howdoyoudoitoutsideofhollywood_aff200 8 UID:165727383-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T170000 SUMMARY:Action Thriller DESCRIPTION:Beware! This session features guns\, explosions and elaborate set pieces galore. A look into the action thriller. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Stephen F. Austin Assembly Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/actionthriller_aff2008 UID:165727782-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T170000 SUMMARY:Tell Your Story: Phil Rosenthal and Jake Kasdan DESCRIPTION:Find Phil Rosenthal and Jake Kasdan by the fireplace in the V ictorian Balcony. Ask questions about comedy and join the casual convers ation on the couches. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Victorian Balcony URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/tellyourstoryphilrosenthalandjakekasd an_aff2008 UID:166494746-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T171500 SUMMARY:Adapting Twilight DESCRIPTION:The record breaking Twilight series has been a landmark in th e young adult novel and is now currently in production as a major fall r elease. Come hear from screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg on the process of translating the hit novel into a blockbuster film and watch a clip from the film. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/twilightpanel_aff2008 UID:165727069-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T182100 SUMMARY:Art 365 DESCRIPTION:In March 2007\, six projects were chosen from 134 entries to receive $10\,000 to create a new body of work in one year. These Oklahom a artists receive not only funds\, but professional support from a curat or who provokes and encourages the artists to flex their creative muscle s. With vastly different projects\, a year that keeps getting shorter\, and intense installation challenges\, Art 365 documents a unique time an d artists committed to their community. Poarch and Scaramucci’s intimate access to the process of creation makes for a dramatic and intriguing s tory. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/art365_aff2008 UID:166262051-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T184100 SUMMARY:Familiar Strangers DESCRIPTION:A young man returns home after a long absence only to find he has to murder his father’s beloved dog and lead the family to victory i n a high-stakes game of donkey basketball. At least there’s the hot chec kout girl. Familiar Strangers follows Brian’s long-awaited return to his family in rural Virginia for an all-American Thanksgiving. It should be great—until his newly divorced sister trashes the turkey and Brian is p ressured into killing the one member of the family everyone loves uncond itionally—their aging & sick dog Argus. That’s kind of stressful\, espec ially since Brian suspects that his dad loves the dog more than he loves him. NOTE: Features some strong language. Free to ages 15 and under CATEGORIES:Target Family Film Series LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/familiarstrangers_aff2008 UID:166222586-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T183500 SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, Harris Malden DESCRIPTION:With its debut feature film\, the filmmaking collective know as “Sweaty Robot” has created a completely original comedy about best fr iends and the value of lifelong loyalty. Harris wears fake facial hair\, but no one in his small\, protective neighborhood has the heart to tell him it looks ridiculous. His best friend and younger brother have spent their entire lives protecting him from the impending embarrassment. But on Harris’s 25th birthday\, his best friend’s girlfriend shows up and p oints out the obvious\, creating fallout from Harris that they have to d eal with while trying to get on with their own adult lives. The guys in Sweaty Robot have a unique sense of comic timing that could come only fr om knowing and working with each other for years. CATEGORIES:Comedy Vanguard LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/happybirthdayharrismaldin_aff2008 UID:166226052-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T184600 SUMMARY:Six Gun DESCRIPTION:Some cowboys never learn. In the Texas hill country of the 1 870’s a man is losing his ranch. And it’s largely his fault. There’s s ome dirty money tied up in it all. Fights between old friends. And a b uzzard of a man steals a girl. It’s a Texas horse opera – a digital dim e novel shot in the places where the old west really was\, by people who live up the Chisolm Trail. The western has come home. With that rare indie cast of seasoned actors in their forties\, fifties and sixties th is is the tall tale that dares to ask “Why do bad things happen to funny people?” CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/sixgun_aff2008 UID:166272592-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T185600 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 4 DESCRIPTION:Career Opportunities in Poetry \nMerrily\, Merrily \nGirl Gro oming \nThe Funeral Singer \nPink Shorts \nThe Macabre World of Lavender Williams CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram4_aff2008 UID:165979910-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T194600 SUMMARY:Adam Resurrected DESCRIPTION:Adapted from the novel\, ADAM RESURRECTED is a searing journe y through the post-WWII psyche that illuminates the indistinct lines bet ween freedom and captivity\, truth and artifice\, tragedy and comedy. At the center of the story is Adam Stein\, once a popular German cabaret s tar who now\, in the early 1960s\, is living in a very different kind of three-ring circus: an experimental insane asylum in the Negev Desert in Israel. Brilliant\, manipulative\, exquisitely talented and exuberantl y free-spirited\, Adam outsmarts his doctor\, rebelliously leads his fel low patients\, philanders with the institutionʼs ravishing nurse and res ists all attempts at a cure. But when Adam encounters a young boy\, it s parks powerful memories of the events that shattered Adam when his own i dentity was blurred by a Nazi commandant. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Paramount URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/adamresurrected_aff2008 UID:166743834-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T203600 SUMMARY:Summerhood DESCRIPTION:With marvelous narration by Hollywood heavyweight John Cusack \, Summerhood chronicles a pivotal summer in the life of a 10-year-old n icknamed Fetus who falls head over heels for the camp’s local preteen be auty. Fetus and his posse have earned their title as the summer resort’s tricksters and outcasts\, as they dedicate their time and energy to sin king paddleboats and meddling with the camp public address system. Blist eringly funny and beautifully written\, Summerhood joins Meatballs and B less the Beasts and the Children in the elite cadre of the best summer c amp movies of all time. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Bob Bullock IMAX URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/summerhood_aff2008 UID:166256552-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T203000 SUMMARY:The Thacker Case DESCRIPTION:A controversial wrongful death suit in a small town is the ba ckdrop to AFF alum Brian Jun’s The Thacker Case\, the follow-up to his 2 006 festival hit Steel City. When the body of Kevin Thacker is discovere d behind the police station after he is brought in for drunk driving\, t he stories simply don’t add up to the accidental death the police claim. His parents bring a young attorney onto the case to try to find justice for their son. Jun’s feature has a new take on the classic courtroom pr ocedural\, mixing in the gritty realism of New Hollywood with a moving f amily story. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/thethackercase_aff2008 UID:166261161-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T200000 SUMMARY:This Dust of Words DESCRIPTION:Bill Rose’s latest film is part biography and part elegy for a lost life. Elizabeth Wiltsee was a promising young student at Stanford in the heady times of the late ’60s. After graduation she could have ha d anything\, but chose to live on the edges of society\, collecting lett ers of rejection from publishers and spending as much time as possible a round books. When mental illness led to homelessness\, she was taken in by a central California town\, until one day she vanished. Rose paints a haunting story of promise deferred. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/thisdustofwords_aff2008 UID:166263492-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T222300 SUMMARY:How to Be DESCRIPTION:A wry comedy about Art (Robert Pattinson)\, a frustrated musi cian\, undergoing what he sees as a quarter life crisis. This is not hel ped when his girlfriend dumps him and he has to move back in with his mi ddle class parents\, who are far from thrilled with the idea. Art's only friend\, agoraphobic Ronny\, is holed up in a London flat in a daze of nitrous oxide and electro music. Art discovers self-help guru\, Dr Levi Ellington\, author of 'It's Not Your Fault'. Using inheritance money\, A rt pays for Dr Ellington to move in with him and his parents becoming Ar t's full-time life coach\, shadowing him wherever he goes. How to Be is a charming comedy with a winning cast. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/howtobe_aff2008 UID:166252192-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T204200 SUMMARY:Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison DESCRIPTION:It was January 1968\, a year that would be saturated in viole nce and historic change. Tucked away in a gray prison cafeteria in North ern California\, isolated from the tumult outside\, hard men doing hard time witnessed the making of a legendary album that would catapult a cou ntry singer to international stardom. Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison remai ns one of the greatest live albums ever made\, and the man himself one o f America’s greatest troubadours and advocates for prison reform. Forty years later\, the album still resonates with a rawness and authenticity that few recordings have ever achieved. Cram’s film is a moving portrait of Cash as well as two inmates of Folsom who were at the show. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/johnnycashatfolsomprison_aff2008 UID:166262591-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T205500 SUMMARY:A Quiet Little Marriage DESCRIPTION:It is because they love each other that things will go wrong for Olive and Dax. Married and settled into an easy routine with their c ircle of friends\, their only stresses seem to be caring for Olive’s agi ng father and dealing with Dax’s down-and-out brother. It all changes th e night that she asks him for a baby. A Quiet Little Marriage is a film of striking emotional honesty and intensity\, harkening back to the visc eral films of John Cassavetes. Beautifully shot and cut\, and with break through performances from the film’s cast (many of whom have been featur ed on TV’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia)\, Perkins’ intelligent and deft drama signals a fantastic new voice in American indie film. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/aquietlittlemarriage_aff2008 UID:166258316-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T210200 SUMMARY:Cowboy Smoke DESCRIPTION:Joe is a suburban convenience store clerk with big dreams of becoming a cowboy. After packing his boots and moving to South Texas to learn from the real deal\, Joe’s ideal of the mythic cowboy is shattered when he finds himself holed up in a town that survives on a human smugg ling trade. His beliefs turned upside down\, Joe is ready for anything w hen approached by a mysterious fugitive offering help and advice. An epi c\, twisting\, heartfelt ride through the immigration dilemma\, Cowboy S moke forces its characters to come to their own terms with right and wro ng and\, ultimately\, what it means to be a cowboy. CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/cowboysmoke_aff2008 UID:166272471-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T210000 SUMMARY:Greg Daniels Presents… DESCRIPTION:AFF Outstanding Television Writer Greg Daniels\, co-creator o f King of the Hill and creator of The Office (US)\, has a creative biogr aphy that contains some of the best programming currently on television\ , and some outstanding examples of “the best shows you’ve never seen.” In this unique screening\, Daniels presents examples of both sides of t he Hollywood coin. He has selected some highlights from his favorite mo ments from The Office\, as well as a special screening of the pilot epis ode of Life’s Too Short. Three years into the run of King of the Hill\, Daniels created this series starring Michael McKean and Samm Levine. Th e pilot episode of Life’s Too Short never aired\, making this rare publi c screening a must for fans of Daniels’ comedy. CATEGORIES:AFF Presents... LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/gregdanielspresents_aff2008 UID:166220681-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T220000 SUMMARY:Pitch Finale Party DESCRIPTION:Quick! This is the moment you've been waiting for...after adv ancing from the mini-pitch sessions\, finalists have only 90 seconds to persuade the panel of industry judges that their idea is the next big th ing. Come out to hear passionate pleas and persuasions as writers build up their ideas and possibly land the right connection to get their dream made.\n \nTop two winners from each mini-pitch session will participat e in the Pitch Finale Party on Saturday\, October 18th. Winner will rece ive a 2009 Producers Badge and a pass for The Great American Pitchfest i n Los Angeles. Top three places will win a Final Draft screenwriting sof tware package.\n \nBadge-holders are eligible to purchase a spot in the Pitch Competition for $15 by calling 1-800-310-FEST (3378).\n \n“I was also a finalist in the pitch competition\, having made it into the top five. It turns out Terry Rossio was a judge in that round. He really lov ed it. His assistant came up afterwards and said Terry was interested in reading the script and having me talk to him more about it.”\n \n--Scot t Richter\, 2007 Teleplay Winner\n \n**PRODUCERS BADGE\, CONFERENCE BAD GE\, WEEKEND BADGE & SATURDAY LONE STAR BADGE ONLY** | Must be 21+ with photo ID. CATEGORIES:Party LOCATION:Mohawk URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/pitchcompetitionfinale_aff2008 UID:168715572-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T221500 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 2 DESCRIPTION:The Optician \nSugar \nCupcake \nStasis \nMartha \nI Kicked L uis Guzman In The Face CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram2_aff2008 UID:165973206-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T224500 SUMMARY:Visioneers DESCRIPTION:George Washington Winsterhammerman lives a comfortable life. He has a wife\, a child\, a house\, and a boat. Every day George goes to work as a level-three Visioneer with the Jeffers Corp\, the largest cor poration in the history of mankind. When people around him begin to spon taneously explode\, George tries to ignore them\, like the rest of the p opulation. But as the explosion epidemic increases\, George is told by h is doctor that the dreams he's having are a symptom of impending explosi on and is advised to stop having them. Unfortunately\, he can't\, and Ge orge is forced to face the truth in order to save himself. The Drake bro ther’s film is a perfect balance of pathos and comedy\, and Galifianakis ’s performance has an incredible human depth. CATEGORIES:Comedy Vanguard LOCATION:Paramount URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/visioneers_aff2008 UID:166225450-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T224500 SUMMARY:Shades of Ray DESCRIPTION:American-born Ray Rehman comes home one night to find his Pak istani father on his doorstep. Ray's Caucasian mother threw him out. It' s an awkward time for his father to move in\, as Ray just proposed to hi s girlfriend—who hasn't given him an answer. While trying to get his par ents back together\, Ray meets a South Asian girl of mixed descent\, jus t like him\, and must decide where his identity truly lies. Mahmood’s fi rst feature is a charming mix of comedy and pathos\, with a fantastic le ad performance by Zachary Levi (TV’s Chuck). CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shadesofray_aff2008 UID:166259315-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T232000 SUMMARY:Tom Skerritt Presents… Top Gun DESCRIPTION:Top Gun. You wore out your VHS copy back in the 80’s but thi s action classic was meant to be seen on the big screen. This year\, do 1986-You a favor and relive this bonafide 80s classic not just on the bi g screen\, but on the biggest screen in town – the IMAX - with Viper him self\, Tom Skerritt\, in attendance. Disclaimer: Goose still dies. CATEGORIES:AFF Presents... LOCATION:Bob Bullock IMAX URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/tomskerrittpresentstopgun_aff2008 UID:166221245-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T232200 SUMMARY:I’ll Come Running DESCRIPTION:A young Danish man traveling through Texas hooks up with an A ustin girl. Though passionately attracted to each other they cannot brin g themselves to develop any further connection. They part\, and she writ es her number on his arm. From that moment forward\, neither of their li ves will ever be the same. With a fantastic performance from up and come r Melonie Diaz Parson’s first feature is a unique spin on the American i ndie that utilizes its divergent locations to speak honestly about relat ionships. CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/illcomerunning_aff2008 UID:166224531-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T214500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T230500 SUMMARY:Left (Links) DESCRIPTION:Dexter has a little problem. He sees his girlfriend…everywher e. First it’s the new girl at work\, then in the street\, then everywher e. His actual girlfriend leaves him\, he is put on leave from his job\, and he checks into the hospital. There he discovers an important thing a bout himself: he can’t see left. Tan’s seriocomic film explores issues o f the nature of reality and the truth of perception. With a stellar cast including a fantastically empathetic turn by lead actor Jeroen van Koni ngsbrugge\, this dark\, but in the end truly sweet\, film will let you s ee your world in a slightly different way. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/leftlinks_aff2008 UID:166258734-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T230000 SUMMARY:Summer Child (Kesän lapsi) DESCRIPTION:Only 40 miles separate 11-year-old Svetlana’s orphanage in Ru ssia from the house in Finland where she spends her summers\, but the di sparity between the lives she leads in the two locations couldn’t be gre ater. Each year families in Finland take in orphans from Russia to give them a happy summer\, but how does that brief life change affect the chi ldren? Olsson’s vérité impression of Svetlana’s life brings you visceral ly into her world\, from the grandmother in Russia too poor to care for her\, to her kind Finnish foster family who speak almost no Russian. The film is almost overwhelmingly powerful\, and ends with a grace and sadn ess you will never forget. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/summerchildkesnlapsi_aff2008 UID:166263299-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T233700 SUMMARY:Strange Girls DESCRIPTION:Twin sisters\, unable and unwilling to talk to anyone but eac h other\, are released from a psychiatric institution after the shocking murder of their psychiatrist. Once released\, Georgia and Virginia crea te their own perverse world in their dreary apartment. Living on their o wn proves liberating at first\, but when one twin becomes infatuated wit h a boy\, the other twin tries to rein her in by any means necessary. Ma rks’s dark comedy/horror has a skewed view of the world and is one of th e most wholly original films we’ve seen all year. CATEGORIES:Dark Matters LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/strangegirls_aff2008 UID:166273049-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T002200 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 11 DESCRIPTION:Sikumi \nParts \nWestern \nAM1200 CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram11_aff2008 UID:165989786-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T002600 SUMMARY:Psycho Sleepover DESCRIPTION:Debbie has a bit of a problem: last year her boyfriend went c razy and she had to kill him with an axe. Now she’s sixteen\, a misfit a t school\, harassed by her mother\, and monitored by creepy psychologist s. What’s a girl to do? How about a sleepover with some new supposed fri ends? And how about that escaped hoard of raving psychopaths—can they co me over too? Deyoe and Gosselin return to the festival after last year’s Street Team Massacre with another outing of their unique blend of gross -out horror and comedy.\n\n \nScreens with: Zombie Gets a Date Even Zo mbies need to be social. CATEGORIES:Comedy Vanguard LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/psychosleepover_aff2008 UID:166226826-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081018T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T010000 SUMMARY:Conference Wrap Party DESCRIPTION:After 4 days of intimate panels\, networking parties\, improm ptu meetings and rendezvousing with friends from around the country\, th ere's only one way to cap off the night - the Saturday night Conference Wrap Party. Celebrate the end of another successful Austin Film Festival Screenwriters Conference and gear up a remaining 4 days of premiere mov ies and the much anticipated Centerpiece & Closing Night Films (with fir st admittance in the priority line for badge-holders).\n \n**PRODUCERS BADGE\, CONFERENCE BADGE\, & WEEKEND BADGE ONLY** | Must be 21+ with pho to ID. CATEGORIES:Party LOCATION:Buffalo Billiards URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/conferencewrapparty_aff2008 UID:168715806-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T111500 SUMMARY:"Hair Of The Dog" Brunch DESCRIPTION:Rise and shine...there's only one reason registrants are will ing to line up early for breakfast on Sunday morning - the infamous and delicious "Hair of the Dog" Brunch!\n \nGuaranteed to cure what ails yo u\, the brunch is a laid-back and appetizing feast of bottomless mimosas and hearty breakfast favorites. Perfect for those badge-holders ready f or a lazy Sunday afternoon trip back home or those gearing up for anothe r full day of panels\, first-run movies and more. Set your alarms - this party is not-to-miss!\n \n**PRODUCERS BADGE ONLY** | Must be 21+ with photo ID. CATEGORIES:Party LOCATION:Ranch 616 URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/hairofthedogbrunch_aff2008 UID:168716151-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T124500 SUMMARY:The Online World DESCRIPTION:Writing\, creating and exploring content for the web. The int erweb provides infinite options for reaching new audiences. How does tha t access translate into making a living from producing content for the w eb? CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/theonlineworld_aff2008 UID:165728654-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T124500 SUMMARY:Roundtable: Writers DESCRIPTION:Get detailed answers to your questions about the craft and bu siness of screenwriting and filmmaking. This session offers registrants exclusive access to screenwriters in an informal setting. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/roundtablewriters_aff2008 UID:165728954-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T124500 SUMMARY:Finalist and Semifinalist Panel DESCRIPTION:Congratulations! You’ve made it this far. Now it’s time to en joy your success among colleagues in a special panel produced just for y ou. Come to this Q&A session prepared with your questions for these deve lopment executives about their involvement in getting a script made. Thi s panel is for semifinalists and finalists only. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Hogg Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/finalistandsemifinalist_aff2008 UID:165729386-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T124500 SUMMARY:The One-Hour Drama DESCRIPTION:In a world of cop shows\, doctor shows and lawyer shows\, how do you make your writing stand out? With so many new outlets for dramat ic writing\, find out how writers keep up with the ever-expanding landsc ape of dramatic television. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/theonehourdrama_aff2008 UID:165729668-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T124500 SUMMARY:From Frame to Frame: Adapting Comic Books to the Screen DESCRIPTION:If this summer’s films taught us anything\, it is that the co mic book is king. From superheroes to the graphic novel\, all forms of c omic book writing have been turned into successful films in recent years . Hear about the challenges of this genre from writers who currently ada pt comic books for film. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Maximilian Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/fromframetoframeadaptingcomicbookstot hescreen_aff2008 UID:165729951-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T133500 SUMMARY:Paper or Plastic? DESCRIPTION:You may not think about it\, but somewhere in the country liv es the nation’s best grocery sacker. The film follows contestants as the y prepare for the National Grocery Bagging Competition in Las Vegas. Usi ng the competition as a backdrop\, the film delves into the lives of eig ht diverse individuals and reveals a slice of Americana often overlooked and taken for granted. Da Silva and Jacob’s fast-paced and fun film is sure to leave you smiling. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/paperorplastic_aff2008 UID:166263138-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T141500 SUMMARY:Script Reading: Drama DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this one-of-a-kind panel featuring professional actors reading the winning script of the 2008 Drama Competition. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/scriptreadingdrama_aff2008 UID:165730255-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T141500 SUMMARY:Roundtable: Filmmakers DESCRIPTION:Get detailed answers to your questions about the craft and bu siness of screenwriting and filmmaking. This session offers registrants exclusive access to filmmakers in an informal setting. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/roundtablefilmmakers_aff2008 UID:165730557-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T141500 SUMMARY:What Actors Look for in a Script DESCRIPTION:From the Oscar-worthy monologue to life-altering physical cha nges\, what do actors look for when they are reading a script for the fi rst time? Hear from both actors and writers about the challenges of deli vering your message to those who will eventually interpret it. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/whatactorslookforinascript_aff2008 UID:165730878-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T141300 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 12 DESCRIPTION:The Great Escape \nWhat I'll Miss \nBatman Rebuilt \nFresh Fr uit \nEnough \nLate \nVictor CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram12_aff2008 UID:165986308-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T141500 SUMMARY:Tell Your Story: Tim Kring DESCRIPTION:Find Tim Kring by the fireplace in the Victorian Balcony. Ask questions about Heroes and Crossing Jordan and join the casual conversa tion on the couches.\n\nTHIS PANEL HAS BEEN CANCELED CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Victorian Balcony URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/tellyourstorytimkring_aff2008 UID:166508484-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T152100 SUMMARY:The Poker Club DESCRIPTION:Adapted from the novel by Ed Gorman\, The Poker Club tells th e story of four old friends who discover a burglar in the house during t heir weekly poker night. Things take a turn for the unexpected when he is killed trying to escape. But the intruder may not have been alone. T im McCann (AFF 2005 Narrative Feature Winner for Runaway) has crafted a compelling suspense thriller about friendship and betrayal. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/thepokerclub_aff2008 UID:167466908-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T154500 SUMMARY:Movies 101: Screenwriting DESCRIPTION:This panel is intended for teachers. The screenplay is the he art of film. How do you translate a story to the screen? And how do you get students engaged in writing visual stories? CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/movies101screenwriting_aff2008 UID:165731141-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T154500 SUMMARY:Niche Projects DESCRIPTION:With an ever-expanding landscape of independent film\, how yo u get your film seen by its demographic? Learn from independent filmmake rs who have successfully found their audience and had an impact. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Hogg Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/nicheprojects_aff2008 UID:165731324-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T154500 SUMMARY:The Film Festival Circuit DESCRIPTION:Are film festivals the new distribution? How do you navigate this world\, anyway? How do you write a festival plan? What is the best way to utilize festivals to get attention for yourself and your film? In this in-depth panel\, you will learn from people inside the festival wo rld and successful fest filmmakers about making the relationship mutuall y beneficial and getting the most out of a festival experience. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Maximilian Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/thefilmfestivalcircuit_aff2008 UID:165731552-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T155300 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 8 DESCRIPTION:Chicken Cowboy \nChainsaw \nThe Inquisitive Snail \nVariation s sur Marilou \nTounge of the Hidden \nBurley \nFather \nVarmints CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram8_aff2008 UID:166009614-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T154500 SUMMARY:Tell Your Story: David Wain DESCRIPTION:Find David Wain by the fireplace in the Victorian Balcony. As k questions about Role Models\, The Ten\, Wet Hot American Summer and jo in the casual conversation on the couches. NOTE: This panel was origin ally scheduled for 11:30am but has moved to 2:30pm CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Victorian Balcony URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/tellyourstorydavidwain_aff2008 UID:166506920-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T154500 SUMMARY:Tell Your Story: Shane Black DESCRIPTION:Find Shane Black by the fireplace in the Victorian Balcony. A sk questions about Lethal Weapon\, The Last Boy Scout\, The Long Kiss Go odnight\, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and join the casual conversation on the co uches. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Ballroom URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/tellyourstoryshaneblack_aff2008 UID:166510653-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T163400 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 14 DESCRIPTION:The Aviatrix \nDeath Of An Ally \nGoobees \njean=truth \nThe Last Turn \nMidway \nSeparate Vacations \nWhen The Light's Red CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram14_aff2008 UID:165976398-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T163000 SUMMARY:Sticks and Stones DESCRIPTION:Peewee hockey players from the U.S. face discrimination when they travel to Canada to play in a tournament. It takes the stubborn det ermination of a thirteen-year-old Canadian boy to convince the Americans that shared values are stronger than political differences. They accept his invitation to come back across the border to take part in a Friends hip Game. Free to ages 15 and under CATEGORIES:Target Family Film Series LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/sticksandstones_aff2008 UID:166223343-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T164500 SUMMARY:Crazy DESCRIPTION:Inspired by legendary guitar player Hank Garland\, Crazy is a story of musical genius\, passion\, and betrayal. Emerging from the Nas hville in the 50's\, Hank had established his brilliant playing in count ry\, rock and jazz. But his adversarial relationship with the Nashville Mob - those who controlled the music industry - caused him to be seen as a trouble maker. From fighting for artist's rights\, to bringing black\ , jazz musicians into the restricted\, southern music culture\, Hank ref used to compromise his pursuit for excellence. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/crazy_aff2008 UID:166249578-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T170000 SUMMARY:Movies 101: Filmmaking DESCRIPTION:This panel is intended for teachers. With the advent of digit al technology\, access to filmmaking is greater than it has ever been be fore. Learn from teachers in the trenches on how to get kids interested in telling their stories with moving images. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Citadel Club URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/movies101filmmaking_aff2008 UID:165731852-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T170000 SUMMARY:Editors/Post-Production DESCRIPTION:From the day after shooting to final cut\, what is post-produ ction really like? Learn from editors and post-production gurus about th e process of getting your film finished on time\, on budget and ready fo r an audience. CATEGORIES:Panel LOCATION:Driskill Hogg Room URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/editorspostproduction_aff2008 UID:165732060-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T163000 SUMMARY:TBA DESCRIPTION:Check back soon! CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Paramount URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/tba_aff2008 UID:168150073-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T174000 SUMMARY:Role Models DESCRIPTION:Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott star in Role Models as Dann y and Wheeler\, two salesmen who trash a company truck on an energy drin k-fueled bender. Upon their arrest\, the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 service hours with a mentorship program. After o ne day with the kids\, however\, jail doesn’t look half bad. \n\nSurrou nded by annoying do-gooders\, Danny struggles with his every neurotic im pulse to guide Augie (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) through the trials of be coming a man. Unfortunately\, the guy just dumped by his girlfriend (El izabeth Banks) has only sarcasm to offer a bashful 16-year-old obsessed with medieval role play.\n\nMeanwhile\, charming Wheeler tries to trade in an addiction to partying and women to assist a fifth-grader named Ron nie (Bobb’e J. Thompson) in redirecting his foul-mouthed ways. It would probably help if Ronnie’s new mentor wasn’t an overgrown adolescent who se idea of quality time includes keggers in Venice Beach.\n \nOnce the center’s ex-con director (Jane Lynch) gives them an ultimatum\, Danny an d Wheeler are forced to tailor their brand of immature wisdom to their c harges. And if they can just make it through probation without getting thrown in jail\, the world’s worst role models will prove that\, sometim es\, it takes a village idiot to raise a child.\n \n Role Models is the new film from past AFF panelist David Wain\, veteran of classic comedy troupes The State and Stella. Wain\, Jane Lynch and actor Seann William Scott will be in attendance. \n\n Producers\, Conference\, and Weekend badge holders are invited to join David Wain before the film at his 2:30 pm panel at the Driskill hotel. Details here . CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Paramount URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/rolemodels_aff2008 UID:169858040-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T181400 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 3 DESCRIPTION:Passages \nFrankie \nThe Adventure \nLove You More CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram3_aff2008 UID:165978807-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T183200 SUMMARY:A Good Day to Be Black & Sexy DESCRIPTION:Good Day to Be...charts black sexuality through a set of six amusing\, interconnected vignettes that unfold in a single day in Los An geles. A hot-button\, “don’t-let-them-know-you’re-watching” constellatio n of intimate moments\, A Good Day to Be Black & Sexy seduces us with ob sessively watchable performances that make it at once familiar\, provoca tive\, and completely new and original filmmaking. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/agooddaytobeblacksexy_aff2008 UID:166250830-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T184500 SUMMARY:Tree of Ghibet DESCRIPTION:DJ\, an eight-year-old child\, is suddenly accused by his aun t of being possessed by devils and then abandoned on the hard streets of Douala\, Cameroon. In order to survive he tries to join Ghibet’s gang o f child prostitutes and street kids. The film features the kids as actor s in a unique narrative combination of their stories and real life exper ience. It’s part of the project of The Traveling Film School\, a group o f filmmakers that travels the world teaching filmmaking and radical thea tre. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/treeofghibet_aff2008 UID:166257575-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T183600 SUMMARY:The Atom Smashers DESCRIPTION:The Atom Smashers chronicles the international competition to find a\nsubatomic particle so important it's been called "the god parti cle." Top US\nphysicists search for it using the Tevatron\, a cantankero us 40-year old\nmachine four miles long buried beneath the Illinois prai rie. They're close\nto making the discovery of a lifetime. But a new\, more powerful European\nmachine is poised to come online soon\, and when US science budgets are\nslashed\, Fermilab scientists learn that the Te vatron will close just as\nEurope's machine is scheduled to activate. Th is fantastic documentary is\nequal parts science and human drama\, watch ing its amiable characters work\nand live in and out of the laboratory\, examining the intersection between\nscience\, politics and culture on a n international scale. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/theatomsmashers_aff2008 UID:166262399-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T184000 SUMMARY:Six Man\, Texas DESCRIPTION:Six Man\, Texas is a story of commitment and survival and the true significance of community. Set against the backdrop of shrinking r ural economies\, Texas's tiniest schools struggle against the pressure t o consolidate with bigger schools and shut their doors. With too few stu dents for regular 11-man football\, Texas schools like Aquilla\, and mor e than 100 others\, play a six-man version. But at Aquilla High School\, seven seniors who have played and fought together on the sidelines sinc e kindergarten have a dream—to put their town on the map and make a name for themselves. CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/sixmantexas_aff2008 UID:166270018-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T205800 SUMMARY:The Flyboys DESCRIPTION:Jason and Kyle\, recent friends from different sides of the t racks\, become embroiled in the adventure of their lives when they disco ver a mysterious airplane at the local small-town airport. The boys snea k aboard the plane for a look\, but are forced to hide in the luggage co mpartment when two strange men show up. Soon they find themselves airbor ne over the open Arizona desert. They find a bomb in the plane\, but whe n they burst into the cabin\, they find the plane empty\, and the boys m ust land the plane themselves. But their troubles are only beginning as they realize that they've foiled a heist in this high-action\, coming-of -age film. Free to ages 15 and under CATEGORIES:Target Family Film Series LOCATION:Bob Bullock IMAX URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/theflyboys_aff2008 UID:166222959-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T201300 SUMMARY:American Widow Project DESCRIPTION:On May 21\, 2007\, 21-year-old Taryn Davis lost her husband\, Michael\, to a roadside bomb in Baghdad\, Iraq. Feeling lost and alone in the new life she'd been thrown into\, she began traveling around the country to hear six other stories of love\, tragedy—and survival. She to ok this journey “because I knew that there would be other women in my sh oes who would want to hear it.” The American Widow Project is not only a bout those who made the ultimate sacrifice but also those left behind to carry on their legacy. CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/americanwidowproject_aff2008 UID:166223585-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T202000 SUMMARY:Wendy and Lucy DESCRIPTION:Wendy Carroll is driving to Ketchikan\, Alaska\, in hopes of a summer of lucrative work at the Northwestern Fish cannery\, and the st art of a new life with her dog\, Lucy. When her car breaks down in Orego n\, however\, the thin fabric of her financial situation comes apart\, a nd she confronts a series of increasingly dire economic decisions\, with far-ranging repercussions for herself and Lucy. Wendy and Lucy addresse s issues of sympathy and generosity at the edges of American life\, reve aling the limits and depths of people’s duty to each other in tough time s. Noted author and screenwriter Jonathan Raymond ( Old Joy ) in atten dance CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Paramount URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/wendyandlucy_aff2008 UID:166258160-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T204700 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 7 DESCRIPTION:Chickamauga \nThe Loneliness of the Short Order Cook \nThree Boys \nPop Art \nDanzak CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram7_aff2008 UID:166014625-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T203000 SUMMARY:Lost & Found DESCRIPTION:A rural train station in Japan is the setting for this charmi ng and sad story. The lives of the denizens of this station\, from the l ovelorn to the lonely\, all intersect in and around the lost and found d epartment. Shot with an incredible grace\, and with wonderfully subtle a nd human performances by an ensemble cast\, Miyake’s feature is a tale o f human bonds and the need for connection. This film is the Narrative Feature Winner and screens for a third time on Thursday\, October 23\, 9 :00 pm at the Alamo Drafthouse Lakecreek. Click Here to add it to your calendar. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/lostfound_aff2008 UID:166258900-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T204500 SUMMARY:Trucker DESCRIPTION:Diane Ford (Monaghan) may not look like your typical truck dr iver\, but then she didn’t come to it in a typical way\, either. Her lif e is full of long hauls\, one-night stands\, and flirting with her hands ome neighbor (Fillion). But everything changes on the day her 11-year-ol d son appears at her door. Her ex-husband is hospitalized\, and young Pe ter is stuck with her for an indeterminate period of time\, forcing her to re-evaluate the direction of her life. Mottern’s film contains a star -making performance by Michelle Monaghan (a festival favorite since Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in 2005)\, and tells a honest story of mothers and sons. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/trucker_aff2008 UID:166261495-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T203800 SUMMARY:Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman DESCRIPTION:Julius Shulman’s place in the modernist architecture scene of Los Angeles in the middle of the 20th century cannot be undersold. As t he favorite photographer of architects and designers from Frank Lloyd Wr ight to Charles Eames\, Shulman populated his photos with human models a nd striking landscapes\, combining the organic with the synthetic\, meld ing nature with revolutionary urban design. The resulting images helped to shape the careers of some of the greatest architects of the 20th cent ury. Bricker’s fascinating portrait is a testament both to the art of th e mid-century California modernists and to a brilliant photographer who captured its indelible images. Narrated by Dustin Hoffman. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/visualacousticsthemodernismofjuliussh ulman_aff2008 UID:166263843-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T205000 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 1 DESCRIPTION:Space \nKid Show \nThe Universe Connection \nRichard Cocksmit h and the Above Ground Pool \nEasy Pickins \nMiracle Investigators \nBel ow The Law CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram1_aff2008 UID:165970051-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T204500 SUMMARY:Webb Wilder's Amazing B Picture Shorts DESCRIPTION:Webb Wilder\, the 'last of the full-grown men"\, lumbers thro ugh a shadowy southern gothic underworld flush with casino cash\, traile r trash and alien invaders in this definitive black and white 'Hillbilly -Noir" comedy compilation. Webb's short THE SAUCER'S REIGN became a cult classic on the A&E Network and USA Network's Nighflight in the late 198 0's spawning a rock band\, a recording career and the two other films in cluded here (HORROR HAYRIDE and SCATTERGUN). Webb's films blend "souther n fried surrealism" (New York Daily News) with "fertile field of free-fo rm word play that reflects a literary undepinning"(Los Angeles Times) re sulting in a uniquely droll comic tone that has earned fans nationwide. CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/webbwildersamazingbpictureshorts_aff2 008 UID:166269304-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T224500 SUMMARY:Happiness Is DESCRIPTION:Happiness Is is the second film from Andrew Shapter\, Directo r of the acclaimed documentary\, Before The Music Dies. Happiness Is tel ls an insightful and provocative tale of how we pursue happiness in Amer ica as it travels across the country\, looking for answers. Along the wa y\, we hear from folks like John and Elaine Mellencamp\, the Dalai Lama\ , Austin notables Wiliie Nelson\, Alan Graham\, Pinetop Perkins\, Matthe w Dowd\, Louis Beareagle and UT Professor Brands along with best-selling authors\, comedians and lots of everyday people encountered in big citi es and small towns along the way\, all pursuing the American dream. So c ome along on this journey\, as we explore what truly makes us happy...be cause it may not be a big secret after all! CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/happinessis_aff2008 UID:166224193-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T230100 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 13 DESCRIPTION:The Sleuth Incident \nThe Forecast \nAsian Cowboy \nSupply an d Demand \nThe Night the Cookie Crumbled \nCallalilly \nI Live in the Wo ods \nKirksdale CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram13_aff2008 UID:165982947-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T225100 SUMMARY:The Stanton Family Grave Robbery DESCRIPTION:The death of their father is the jumping-off point for this o riginal comedy about three brothers looking to reconnect. Against his wi shes\, their father is buried in Texas. The older two siblings decide to take matters into their own hands\, starting by kidnapping their baby b rother and digging up their father’s coffin to return it to Oklahoma. Th e first feature by the AFF alum Singletree crew from Norman\, Oklahoma ( AFF ’06 Special Jury Award\, For the Love of Family) is a fantastic blen d of humor and honesty that knows a lot about being a brother and a son. CATEGORIES:Comedy Vanguard LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/thestantonfamilygraverobbery_aff2008 UID:166226679-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T225600 SUMMARY:Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story DESCRIPTION:"He taught the Democrats to sing the blues." -George H.W. Bus h\nHe wrote the Republican Party’s winning playbook. He was Karl Rove’s mentor. He played backup guitar for Percy Sledge. Boogie Man is a com prehensive look at Lee Atwater and his rambunctious rise to the Chairman of the GOP. Making a name for himself with his cut-throat tactics in k ey roles in the elections of both Reagan and George H.W. Bush. His poli tical strategy lead him to be characterized as the “Darth Vader” of the Republican Party\, but in spite of criticisms\, he was widely regarded a s a near-brilliant political operative who helped candidates to win. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/boogiemantheleeatwaterstory_aff2008 UID:166249048-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T230000 SUMMARY:Rock-a-fire Explosion DESCRIPTION:"The Rock-a-fire Explosion" is the story of a small town car salesman\, a struggling inventor\, and an animatronic rock band\, that q uickly becomes an eccentric portrait of childhood memories\, broken drea ms\, and the resilience of the human spirit. With the closing of Showbiz Pizza in the early 90s\, and the subsequent removal of The Rock-a-fire Explosion\, a small but determined group of fans persisted with their ho pes of reviving their fallen obsession. It wasn’t until 2007\, with the resurgence of the Rock-afire Explosion on YouTube with songs like “Miss New Booty\,” “Hey There Delilah\,” and “Love in This Club\,” that the an imatronic band found its way back into the public consciousness. Chris T hrash\, a car salesman from Phenix City\, Alabama who recently purchased a Rock-afire Explosion\, has led the charge with his inventive programm ing and clever song choice. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/rockafireexplosion_aff2008 UID:170970547-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T214500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T232300 SUMMARY:Eden Log DESCRIPTION:In a murky cave deep below ground\, Tolbiac wakes up naked an d disoriented. Pulling himself up from the mud\, he is cold and hurt\, a nd has no idea who he is\, what brought him there\, or what happened to the dead man lying next to him. Digital phantoms appear and inform him o f a paradise known as Eden Log\, a community sustained by energy drawn f rom the twisted roots of a mammoth tree. His journey propels him through a labyrinthine network of tunnels and abandoned laboratories as he disc overs that he is not the only one trapped in this tomb-like underworld. Pursued by ravenous mutants and phantoms\, he meets a female botanist wh o may provide clues to his identity\, the brutal force that rages within him\, and the vital part he plays in a project that could threaten the very existence of mankind. CATEGORIES:Dark Matters LOCATION:Bob Bullock IMAX URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/edenlog_aff2008 UID:166218593-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T234000 SUMMARY:Alphabet Killer DESCRIPTION:Megan Paige (Dushku) is an obsessive police investigator whos e commitment to the job borders on obsession. The only other aspect of h er life that receives any attention is her significant other\, who just so happens to be another detective in her department who is jockeying fo r the same promotion as Megan. They are working on one of their worst ca ses yet\, the murder of a ten-year-old girl. When Megan realizes that th is is the work of a serial killer\, she starts seeing the ghost of the m urdered girl. CATEGORIES:Dark Matters LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Ritz URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/alphabetkiller_aff2008 UID:166218203-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081019T233000 SUMMARY:Nightmare Detective 2 DESCRIPTION:Shaking with fear and fighting the urge to sleep\, Yukie\, a 15-year-old high-school student\, begs the Nightmare Detective to help h er. Thinking that he may be able to get a step closer to the mystery of his mother’s death\, he enters Yukie’s nightmares\, to confront the very nature of fear itself. The second film in the Nightmare Detective serie s again features the other-worldly\, dark hero\, Kyoichi Kagenuma\, who is cursed with the ability to enter others’ nightmares. The surreal\, un ique vision of director Shinya Tsukamoto once again warps cinematic real ity to the breaking point and takes us into a nightmare realm where noth ing can be taken for granted. The original Nightmare Detective also US p remiered at the AFF\, in 2006. CATEGORIES:Dark Matters LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/nightmaredetective2_aff2008 UID:166273395-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T160500 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 9 DESCRIPTION:The Even More Fun Trip \nMigrations \nRoad To Tlacotepec CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram9_aff2008 UID:166008517-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T181500 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 6 DESCRIPTION:PAL/SECAM \nLove in the Summertime \nThe Lonely Cowboy \nLa T angente \nOutcasts CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram6_aff2008 UID:166016139-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T191500 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 2 DESCRIPTION:The Optician \nSugar \nCupcake \nStasis \nMartha \nI Kicked L uis Guzman In The Face CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram2_aff2008 UID:165973266-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T205200 SUMMARY:I’ll Come Running DESCRIPTION:A young Danish man traveling through Texas hooks up with an A ustin girl. Though passionately attracted to each other they cannot brin g themselves to develop any further connection. They part\, and she writ es her number on his arm. From that moment forward\, neither of their li ves will ever be the same. With a fantastic performance from up and come r Melonie Diaz Parson’s first feature is a unique spin on the American i ndie that utilizes its divergent locations to speak honestly about relat ionships. CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/illcomerunning_aff2008 UID:166224588-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T205200 SUMMARY:Largo DESCRIPTION:An intimate club nestled away on a busy Hollywood street\, La rgo has garnered a reputation among performers and fans alike as a place where what's on stage truly matters. More than a standard concert film \, the filmmakers bypass flashy editing\, placing its focus squarely on the musicians and comedians onstage—no self-important interviews or back stage antics here—allowing the performances to truly shine through. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/largo_aff2008 UID:166252863-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T203800 SUMMARY:Noble Things DESCRIPTION:Struggling country singer Jimmy Wayne Collins finds himself a drift in Memphis\, Tennessee. Forced to return home to the piney woods o f Southeast Texas\, Jimmy will face his imprisoned brother\, his dying f ather and the demons he left behind. Moses and McMellen have crafted a b eautiful Texas film with honest performances from the entire cast\, part icularly from Womack in her acting debut. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/noblethings_aff2008 UID:166253639-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T202500 SUMMARY:A Quiet Little Marriage DESCRIPTION:It is because they love each other that things will go wrong for Olive and Dax. Married and settled into an easy routine with their c ircle of friends\, their only stresses seem to be caring for Olive’s agi ng father and dealing with Dax’s down-and-out brother. It all changes th e night that she asks him for a baby. A Quiet Little Marriage is a film of striking emotional honesty and intensity\, harkening back to the visc eral films of John Cassavetes. Beautifully shot and cut\, and with break through performances from the film’s cast (many of whom have been featur ed on TV’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia)\, Perkins’ intelligent and deft drama signals a fantastic new voice in American indie film. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/aquietlittlemarriage_aff2008 UID:166258328-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T201700 SUMMARY:Agent 5: A Night in the Last Life Of DESCRIPTION:A man is lost on a desolate street. He’s not sure how he got there\, but he’s got a job to do. Over the long and empty nights he seek s to complete his objectives\, all the while haunted by verdant images o f a cowboy in the woods. Soon\, this odd “agent” discovers he has outliv ed his use. Desotell’s strikingly shot play on film noir utilizes unique digital imagery and a stark existentialist narrative to turn a melancho ly eye on modern society and relationships. Agent 5 is a piece that will stay with you long after you leave the theater. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/agent5anightinthelastlifeof_aff2008 UID:166258513-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T221000 SUMMARY:The Skyjacker DESCRIPTION:A loner with a plan: hijack a plane\, collect ransom money\, disappear. In the Pacific Northwest of the 1970s\, just such a thing hap pened when D.B. Cooper perpetrated the most mysterious domestic hijackin g in US history. Actor/writer/director Jeff Pickett’s determinedly low-k ey and nontraditional film is a fantastic mood piece\, ruminating on lon eliness and the direction the country has taken in the last 40 years. Of special note is the strange\, almost discordant score\, which perfectly counterbalances the film’s lyrical cinematography. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/theskyjacker_aff2008 UID:166260332-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T224500 SUMMARY:Shades of Ray DESCRIPTION:American-born Ray Rehman comes home one night to find his Pak istani father on his doorstep. Ray's Caucasian mother threw him out. It' s an awkward time for his father to move in\, as Ray just proposed to hi s girlfriend—who hasn't given him an answer. While trying to get his par ents back together\, Ray meets a South Asian girl of mixed descent\, jus t like him\, and must decide where his identity truly lies. Mahmood’s fi rst feature is a charming mix of comedy and pathos\, with a fantastic le ad performance by Zachary Levi (TV’s Chuck). CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shadesofray_aff2008 UID:166259399-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T230200 SUMMARY:Lake City DESCRIPTION:In this searing Southern drama\, a mother and son reunite und er desperate circumstances years after a family tragedy drove them far a part. Billy and his son Clayton are on the run from his estranged wife' s drug dealer after she stiffs him and disappears. With nowhere else to go\, Billy returns to his mother's house in the Virginia countryside to hide out. As he searches for his missing wife\, he reconnects with his c hildhood friend\, now a local police officer and begins to confront his troubled past. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/lakecity_aff2008 UID:166252581-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T214500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T225500 SUMMARY:D Tour DESCRIPTION:A documentary focusing on Tenacious D's world tour in support of their film and soundtrack to 'Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny'. T aking a verite approach\, Konner is at the side of “The D” through the u ps & downs of a two best friends trying to entertain their loyal fans\, from back stage spats to disappointing box office. DTour is a hilarious and honest chronicle of “the greatest band in the world.” CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/dtour_aff2008 UID:166249988-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T214500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T231200 SUMMARY:Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison DESCRIPTION:It was January 1968\, a year that would be saturated in viole nce and historic change. Tucked away in a gray prison cafeteria in North ern California\, isolated from the tumult outside\, hard men doing hard time witnessed the making of a legendary album that would catapult a cou ntry singer to international stardom. Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison remai ns one of the greatest live albums ever made\, and the man himself one o f America’s greatest troubadours and advocates for prison reform. Forty years later\, the album still resonates with a rawness and authenticity that few recordings have ever achieved. Cram’s film is a moving portrait of Cash as well as two inmates of Folsom who were at the show. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/johnnycashatfolsomprison_aff2008 UID:166262600-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081020T232000 SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, Harris Malden DESCRIPTION:With its debut feature film\, the filmmaking collective know as “Sweaty Robot” has created a completely original comedy about best fr iends and the value of lifelong loyalty. Harris wears fake facial hair\, but no one in his small\, protective neighborhood has the heart to tell him it looks ridiculous. His best friend and younger brother have spent their entire lives protecting him from the impending embarrassment. But on Harris’s 25th birthday\, his best friend’s girlfriend shows up and p oints out the obvious\, creating fallout from Harris that they have to d eal with while trying to get on with their own adult lives. The guys in Sweaty Robot have a unique sense of comic timing that could come only fr om knowing and working with each other for years. CATEGORIES:Comedy Vanguard LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/happybirthdayharrismaldin_aff2008 UID:166226162-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T163200 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 7 DESCRIPTION:Chickamauga \nThe Loneliness of the Short Order Cook \nThree Boys \nPop Art \nDanzak CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram7_aff2008 UID:166014714-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T183500 SUMMARY:Les Ninjas du Japon DESCRIPTION:A team of Japanese semiprofessional cyclists have traveled to Burkina Faso to compete in Africa’s most prestigious bicycle race\, the Tour du Faso. But director Giommi Giovanni’s film is not simply about t he sport of cycling. Instead he uses the race as an opportunity to explo re the stark contrasts and human similarities of lives in the developed and developing worlds. From touchstones such as the needs of a car\, the place of family\, and even bicycles themselves\, the film lyrically por trays the nature of “normal life” for both the visiting Japanese and the local Africans. It asks a pointed question: are these worlds truly inco mpatible? This film is the Documentary Feature Winner and screens for a third time on Wednesday\, October 22\, 7:30 pm at the Alamo Drafthouse Lakecreek. Click Here to add it to your calendar. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/lesninjasdujapon_aff2008 UID:166263058-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T192700 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 10 DESCRIPTION:Zietek \nDrag King \nTrue Believer \nRattus \nSmokey \nArt of Displacement \nNutkin's Last Stand CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram10_aff2008 UID:165996340-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T203200 SUMMARY:Cowboy Smoke DESCRIPTION:Joe is a suburban convenience store clerk with big dreams of becoming a cowboy. After packing his boots and moving to South Texas to learn from the real deal\, Joe’s ideal of the mythic cowboy is shattered when he finds himself holed up in a town that survives on a human smugg ling trade. His beliefs turned upside down\, Joe is ready for anything w hen approached by a mysterious fugitive offering help and advice. An epi c\, twisting\, heartfelt ride through the immigration dilemma\, Cowboy S moke forces its characters to come to their own terms with right and wro ng and\, ultimately\, what it means to be a cowboy. CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/cowboysmoke_aff2008 UID:166223966-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T203000 SUMMARY:On the Count of Zero (Sifir Dedigimde) DESCRIPTION:A young girl loses a precious book she has borrowed from her teacher. The girl\, unable to remember where and how she lost the book\, is driven into depression\, and taken to a psychiatrist by her best fri end. As the psychiatrist helps the girl find the bag through hypnosis\, she unexpectedly comes across a strange man in the hypnosis world. The d oor to mysterious events is pushed ajar with the mysterious man encounte red during hypnosis\, and an thrilling chase starts in the real world. F orgotten mysterious people and events will surface as the story enters t he realms of traditional Turkish fairy-tales and the world of hypnosis. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/onthecountofzerosifirdedigimde_aff200 8 UID:166254025-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T203000 SUMMARY:The Thacker Case DESCRIPTION:A controversial wrongful death suit in a small town is the ba ckdrop to AFF alum Brian Jun’s The Thacker Case\, the follow-up to his 2 006 festival hit Steel City. When the body of Kevin Thacker is discovere d behind the police station after he is brought in for drunk driving\, t he stories simply don’t add up to the accidental death the police claim. His parents bring a young attorney onto the case to try to find justice for their son. Jun’s feature has a new take on the classic courtroom pr ocedural\, mixing in the gritty realism of New Hollywood with a moving f amily story. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/thethackercase_aff2008 UID:166261319-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T203000 SUMMARY:Trucker DESCRIPTION:Diane Ford (Monaghan) may not look like your typical truck dr iver\, but then she didn’t come to it in a typical way\, either. Her lif e is full of long hauls\, one-night stands\, and flirting with her hands ome neighbor (Fillion). But everything changes on the day her 11-year-ol d son appears at her door. Her ex-husband is hospitalized\, and young Pe ter is stuck with her for an indeterminate period of time\, forcing her to re-evaluate the direction of her life. Mottern’s film contains a star -making performance by Michelle Monaghan (a festival favorite since Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in 2005)\, and tells a honest story of mothers and sons. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/trucker_aff2008 UID:166261747-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T200000 SUMMARY:Summer Child (Kesän lapsi) DESCRIPTION:Only 40 miles separate 11-year-old Svetlana’s orphanage in Ru ssia from the house in Finland where she spends her summers\, but the di sparity between the lives she leads in the two locations couldn’t be gre ater. Each year families in Finland take in orphans from Russia to give them a happy summer\, but how does that brief life change affect the chi ldren? Olsson’s vérité impression of Svetlana’s life brings you visceral ly into her world\, from the grandmother in Russia too poor to care for her\, to her kind Finnish foster family who speak almost no Russian. The film is almost overwhelmingly powerful\, and ends with a grace and sadn ess you will never forget. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/summerchildkesnlapsi_aff2008 UID:166263409-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T213400 SUMMARY:Synecdoche\, New York DESCRIPTION:Theater director Caden Cotard's life in Schenectady\, New Yor k is looking bleak. His wife Adele has left him to pursue her painting i n Berlin\, taking their young daughter Olive with her. A new relationshi p with the alluringly candid Hazel has prematurely run aground. And a my sterious condition is systematically shutting down each of his body's au tonomic functions. Worried about the transience of his life\, he moves h is theater company to a warehouse in New York City. He directs them in a celebration of the mundane\, instructing each to live out their constru cted lives in a growing mockup of the city outside. \n\n Writer Charlie Kaufman ( Being John Malkovich\, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind ) will be in attendance to present the film\, his directorial debut. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Paramount URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/synechdochenewyork_aff2008 UID:166256972-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T210700 SUMMARY:Strange Girls DESCRIPTION:Twin sisters\, unable and unwilling to talk to anyone but eac h other\, are released from a psychiatric institution after the shocking murder of their psychiatrist. Once released\, Georgia and Virginia crea te their own perverse world in their dreary apartment. Living on their o wn proves liberating at first\, but when one twin becomes infatuated wit h a boy\, the other twin tries to rein her in by any means necessary. Ma rks’s dark comedy/horror has a skewed view of the world and is one of th e most wholly original films we’ve seen all year. CATEGORIES:Dark Matters LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/strangegirls_aff2008 UID:166273144-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T213000 SUMMARY:HottieBoombaLottie DESCRIPTION:Trapped in Utah with an overbearing mother and an older broth er bent on sabotaging his entire life\, teenage Ethan channels all his a mbitions into a deluded obsession with uber-hottie Madison Sweet. Meanwh ile\, his cousin Cleo seems to want to be closer than just family. A tru e labor of love for writer/director/producer/editor/star Packard\, this hilarious and sweet tale of a boy trying to find his way in the world is a far more than a coming of age story but is right in step with classic s like Better Off Dead. CATEGORIES:Comedy Vanguard LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/hottieboombalottie_aff2008 UID:166226257-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T222300 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 8 DESCRIPTION:Chicken Cowboy \nChainsaw \nThe Inquisitive Snail \nVariation s sur Marilou \nTounge of the Hidden \nBurley \nFather \nVarmints CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram8_aff2008 UID:166009812-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T224600 SUMMARY:Six Gun DESCRIPTION:Some cowboys never learn. In the Texas hill country of the 1 870’s a man is losing his ranch. And it’s largely his fault. There’s s ome dirty money tied up in it all. Fights between old friends. And a b uzzard of a man steals a girl. It’s a Texas horse opera – a digital dim e novel shot in the places where the old west really was\, by people who live up the Chisolm Trail. The western has come home. With that rare indie cast of seasoned actors in their forties\, fifties and sixties th is is the tall tale that dares to ask “Why do bad things happen to funny people?” CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/sixgun_aff2008 UID:166224762-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T223700 SUMMARY:Sita Sings the Blues DESCRIPTION:Sita is a goddess separated from her beloved Lord and husband Rama. Nina is an animator whose husband moves to India\, then dumps her by email. Three hilarious shadow puppets narrate both ancient tragedy a nd modern comedy in this beautifully animated interpretation of the Indi an epic Ramayana. Set to the 1920's jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw\, Sit a Sings the Blues earns its tagline as "The Greatest Break-Up Story Ever Told." CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/sitasingstheblues_aff2008 UID:166255332-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T232600 SUMMARY:Psycho Sleepover DESCRIPTION:Debbie has a bit of a problem: last year her boyfriend went c razy and she had to kill him with an axe. Now she’s sixteen\, a misfit a t school\, harassed by her mother\, and monitored by creepy psychologist s. What’s a girl to do? How about a sleepover with some new supposed fri ends? And how about that escaped hoard of raving psychopaths—can they co me over too? Deyoe and Gosselin return to the festival after last year’s Street Team Massacre with another outing of their unique blend of gross -out horror and comedy.\n\n \nScreens with: Zombie Gets a Date Even Zo mbies need to be social. CATEGORIES:Comedy Vanguard LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/psychosleepover_aff2008 UID:166273727-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081021T234500 SUMMARY:Vampiro: Angel\, Devil\, Hero. DESCRIPTION:His name is Vampiro\, aka El Vampiro Canadiense\, aka Ian Hod gkinson – and his is one of the great\, untold stories of professional w restling. Until now. Hodgkinson has endured more bodyslams than most peo ple could survive: childhood abuse\, homelessness\, exploitation at the hands of unscrupulous promoters\, injury\, addiction\, love found and lo st and friendships shattered. Vampiro: Angel\, Devil\, Hero exposes the seamy underbelly of fame in the world of professional wrestling and trac es one man’s heart-of-darkness journey from the top rope to rock bottom and back up again – a man who is an angel to his family\, a devil to soc iety and a hero to his fans. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/vampiroangeldevilhero_aff2008 UID:166257798-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T162600 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 4 DESCRIPTION:Career Opportunities in Poetry \nMerrily\, Merrily \nGirl Gro oming \nThe Funeral Singer \nPink Shorts \nThe Macabre World of Lavender Williams CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram4_aff2008 UID:165979966-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T182800 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 12 DESCRIPTION:The Great Escape \nWhat I'll Miss \nBatman Rebuilt \nFresh Fr uit \nEnough \nLate \nVictor CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram12_aff2008 UID:165986364-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T191400 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 3 DESCRIPTION:Passages \nFrankie \nThe Adventure \nLove You More CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram3_aff2008 UID:165978978-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T202700 SUMMARY:The Great Buck Howard DESCRIPTION:Law-school dropout Troy Gable answers an ad for a “personal a ssistant to a celebrity performer\,” hoping it will catapult him to a gl amorous career in the entertainment industry. Little does he know that p erformer is Buck Howard\, a "mentalist" infamous for his 61 appearances on The Tonight Show\, who has been reduced to a has-been magician in nee d of a pretty big trick to get him out of this slump. Malkovich turns in a comic performance not to be missed. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Paramount URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/thegreatbuckhoward_aff2008 UID:166251825-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T201500 SUMMARY:Lost & Found DESCRIPTION:A rural train station in Japan is the setting for this charmi ng and sad story. The lives of the denizens of this station\, from the l ovelorn to the lonely\, all intersect in and around the lost and found d epartment. Shot with an incredible grace\, and with wonderfully subtle a nd human performances by an ensemble cast\, Miyake’s feature is a tale o f human bonds and the need for connection. This film is the Narrative Feature Winner and screens for a third time on Thursday\, October 23\, 9 :00 pm at the Alamo Drafthouse Lakecreek. Click Here to add it to your calendar. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/lostfound_aff2008 UID:166258903-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T210300 SUMMARY:The Last Deadly Mission DESCRIPTION:Ever since the brutal slaughter of her parents\, Justine has lived the solitude of those who become virtually invisible. But the ear ly release of the killer stirs up both fear and pain.\nShe nevertheless succeeds in finding support and compassion in Louis Schneider\, a Crime Squad cop in Marseille\, where particularly savage and vicious murders r emain without explanation\, casting discredit on the police. Schneider\ , an incorruptible individualist\, decides to go against the opinion of his superiors and begins an investigation which will lead him to the gat es of hell. Will helping Justine lead him to some form of redemption? CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/thelastdeadlymission_aff2008 UID:168188639-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T204500 SUMMARY:The Map Reader DESCRIPTION:“You can go anywhere if you can read a map.” Teenage Michael lives a dead-end life with his mother in a small town in New Zealand. To escape\, he wraps himself in a world of maps\, dreaming of travel. Into his life come two young women: Mary\, blind since birth\, but keenly aw are of her effect on the boys in the neighborhood\; and Alison\, a frien d from school with unhappy secrets. As his life begins to hurtle out of control\, he must decide where he truly wants life to take him. Harold B rodie’s feature debut is a haunting tale of youth. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/themapreader_aff2008 UID:166259176-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T205500 SUMMARY:A President to Remember: In the Company of JFK DESCRIPTION:As Americans look to replace tarnished national ideals with n ew Presidential wisdom and honor\, this film brings to life an American President who was widely respected by his countrymen and celebrated arou nd the world. This new work is composed from four breakthrough films by Robert Drew. Kennedy is seen in close up from young Senator campaigning for the Presidency\, to an ebullient new President moving into the White House\, to a burdened President trying to solve grave problems in the O val Office. The shock of his death is seen through the faces of his comp atriots.Now these four films are edited together into an intimate histor y of how one American President struggled to bring wisdom and honor to t he office of the Presidency.\n \nLegendary documentarian Robert Drew (Primary) will be in attendance. \n\n Director's bio: Robert Drew was born in Toledo\, Ohio February 15\, 1924. His home town was Fort Thomas \, Kentucky. On his 19th birthday he became the youngest pilot in the Ar my Air Corps. He flew 31 missions in Italy\, was shot down and for three months evaded German troops. He escaped\, returned to the US to fly the first American jets.\n\n As a LIFE editor\, Drew was drawn to the cand id still picture essay. As a Nieman Fellow at Harvard he worked out theo ries for a filmmaking based on candid photography. He assembled a group of journalists and filmmakers – among them Richard Leacock\, D.A. Penneb aker\, Albert Maysles\, James Lipscomb\, Hope Ryden. Drew managed the en gineering of lightweight cameras and developed editing techniques to all ow stories to tell themselves through characters in action. \nHis first success was PRIMARY\, on JFK campaigning for the Presidency\, which lau nched American cinema verite\, some sixty Drew films and his special fil ms on JFK in the Oval Office and beyond. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Rollins Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/apresidenttorememberinthecompanyofjfk _aff2008 UID:166255034-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T200000 SUMMARY:Documentary Feature Winner DESCRIPTION: Les Ninjas du Japon \, winner of the 2008 Documentary Featur e Competition screens.\n \n http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/lesninjasdu japon_aff2008 \n\nSynopsis: A team of Japanese semiprofessional cyclis ts have traveled to Burkina Faso to compete in Africa’s most prestigious bicycle race\, the Tour du Faso. But director Giommi Giovanni’s film is not simply about the sport of cycling. Instead he uses the race as an o pportunity to explore the stark contrasts and human similarities of live s in the developed and developing worlds. From touchstones such as the n eeds of a car\, the place of family\, and even bicycles themselves\, the film lyrically portrays the nature of “normal life” for both the visiti ng Japanese and the local Africans. It asks a pointed question: are thes e worlds truly incompatible? CATEGORIES:Winner Screenings LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/documentaryfeaturewinner_aff2008 UID:166274108-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T213000 SUMMARY:Who is KK Downey? DESCRIPTION:The story of two wannabe hipsters who are sick and tired of t rying to make a name for themselves the old-fashioned way. Terrance is t rying to make it as a rock star\, while Theo dreams of getting his first book published: “Truck Stop Hustler\,” a racy look at life on the stree ts as a junkie prostitute. After a string of humiliations by both publis hers and music critics\, the two hatch a plan to turn Theo’s fictional b ook into an autobiography by having Terrance dress up as the story’s pro tagonist\, KK Downey\, and claim all the events as having happened to hi m. The first feature by five-time AFF alumni Kidnapper Films\, an acclai med Montreal-based comedy group. CATEGORIES:Comedy Vanguard LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/whoiskkdowney_aff2008 UID:166227045-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T222700 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 5 DESCRIPTION:Assault \nRed Wednesday \nLes Vulnerables \nNormal \nElla and the Astronaut \nA Convolution of Imagined Histories \nMegatron CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram5_aff2008 UID:165980730-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T223700 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 11 DESCRIPTION:Sikumi \nParts \nWestern \nAM1200 CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram11_aff2008 UID:165989895-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T225000 SUMMARY:Left (Links) DESCRIPTION:Dexter has a little problem. He sees his girlfriend…everywher e. First it’s the new girl at work\, then in the street\, then everywher e. His actual girlfriend leaves him\, he is put on leave from his job\, and he checks into the hospital. There he discovers an important thing a bout himself: he can’t see left. Tan’s seriocomic film explores issues o f the nature of reality and the truth of perception. With a stellar cast including a fantastically empathetic turn by lead actor Jeroen van Koni ngsbrugge\, this dark\, but in the end truly sweet\, film will let you s ee your world in a slightly different way. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/leftlinks_aff2008 UID:166258817-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T230000 SUMMARY:Happiness Is DESCRIPTION:Happiness Is is the second film from Andrew Shapter\, Directo r of the acclaimed documentary\, Before The Music Dies. Happiness Is tel ls an insightful and provocative tale of how we pursue happiness in Amer ica as it travels across the country\, looking for answers. Along the wa y\, we hear from folks like John and Elaine Mellencamp\, the Dalai Lama\ , Austin notables Wiliie Nelson\, Alan Graham\, Pinetop Perkins\, Matthe w Dowd\, Louis Beareagle and UT Professor Brands along with best-selling authors\, comedians and lots of everyday people encountered in big citi es and small towns along the way\, all pursuing the American dream. So c ome along on this journey\, as we explore what truly makes us happy...be cause it may not be a big secret after all! CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/happinessis_aff2008 UID:166268972-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081022T232500 SUMMARY:Bigga Than Ben DESCRIPTION:Bigga Than Ben is a crime-fueled tale of two likeable but way ward "pieces of Moscow scum" who arrive in London intent on bettering th emselves and amassing an easy fortune. But it's not long before Spiker a nd Cobakka realize that they aren't going to get very far by obeying the law. So\, aided by the dodgy Artash and sidekick Spartak\, they learn t o shoplift and rip off banks. But soon the highs begin to fade. Spiker b adly misses his girlfriend back in Moscow\, and seeks consolation in dru gs. When he slips into serious addiction\, Cobakka finds himself forced into making some life-changing decisions. Halewood’s film\, based on a b estselling memoir\, has a visceral energy and intensity. CATEGORIES:Narrative Feature Competition LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/biggathanben_aff2008 UID:166258618-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T172100 SUMMARY:Art 365 DESCRIPTION:In March 2007\, six projects were chosen from 134 entries to receive $10\,000 to create a new body of work in one year. These Oklahom a artists receive not only funds\, but professional support from a curat or who provokes and encourages the artists to flex their creative muscle s. With vastly different projects\, a year that keeps getting shorter\, and intense installation challenges\, Art 365 documents a unique time an d artists committed to their community. Poarch and Scaramucci’s intimate access to the process of creation makes for a dramatic and intriguing s tory. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/art365_aff2008 UID:166262122-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T191300 SUMMARY:American Widow Project DESCRIPTION:On May 21\, 2007\, 21-year-old Taryn Davis lost her husband\, Michael\, to a roadside bomb in Baghdad\, Iraq. Feeling lost and alone in the new life she'd been thrown into\, she began traveling around the country to hear six other stories of love\, tragedy—and survival. She to ok this journey “because I knew that there would be other women in my sh oes who would want to hear it.” The American Widow Project is not only a bout those who made the ultimate sacrifice but also those left behind to carry on their legacy. CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/americanwidowproject_aff2008 UID:166223686-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T190000 SUMMARY:This Dust of Words DESCRIPTION:Bill Rose’s latest film is part biography and part elegy for a lost life. Elizabeth Wiltsee was a promising young student at Stanford in the heady times of the late ’60s. After graduation she could have ha d anything\, but chose to live on the edges of society\, collecting lett ers of rejection from publishers and spending as much time as possible a round books. When mental illness led to homelessness\, she was taken in by a central California town\, until one day she vanished. Rose paints a haunting story of promise deferred. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/thisdustofwords_aff2008 UID:166263604-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T201000 SUMMARY:Six Man\, Texas DESCRIPTION:Six Man\, Texas is a story of commitment and survival and the true significance of community. Set against the backdrop of shrinking r ural economies\, Texas's tiniest schools struggle against the pressure t o consolidate with bigger schools and shut their doors. With too few stu dents for regular 11-man football\, Texas schools like Aquilla\, and mor e than 100 others\, play a six-man version. But at Aquilla High School\, seven seniors who have played and fought together on the sidelines sinc e kindergarten have a dream—to put their town on the map and make a name for themselves. CATEGORIES:Austin Screens LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/sixmantexas_aff2008 UID:166224952-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T201200 SUMMARY:School Play DESCRIPTION:In this charming film\, a group of fifth graders in upstate N ew York stages a performance of The Wizard of Oz. From the daily challen ges of being a child to the realization that the end of elementary schoo l might mean the end of youth\, the film is a touching window into the l ives of five ordinary and extraordinary children. With fantastic use of music\, this film draws you in to the story of Joey\, Jeffrey\, Elizabet h\, Isabel\, and Nick. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/schoolplay_aff2008 UID:166263233-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T194500 SUMMARY:Short Film Winners DESCRIPTION:The winners of the Narrative Short\, Narrative Student Short\ , Documentary Short\, Animated Short and Funniest Filmmaker in Austin co mpetitions screen.\n \nNarrative Short: Sikumi \n Narrative Student Sh ort: Danzak \n Documentary Short: Zietek \n Animated Short: Chainsaw \n Funniest Filmmaker in Austin: A New Toy CATEGORIES:Winner Screenings LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortfilmwinners_aff2008 UID:166274715-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T213400 SUMMARY:Shorts Program 14 DESCRIPTION:The Aviatrix \nDeath Of An Ally \nGoobees \njean=truth \nThe Last Turn \nMidway \nSeparate Vacations \nWhen The Light's Red CATEGORIES:Shorts Program LOCATION:Hideout URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/shortsprogram14_aff2008 UID:165976574-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T214000 SUMMARY:Two Lovers DESCRIPTION:A depressed young man’s life is turned around after he moves back in with his parents in Brooklyn and two women enter it – a beautifu l volatile neighbor trapped in an affair and the lovely daughter of a cl ose family friend. The third film from the actor/director team of Phoen ix & Gray following the acclaimed We Own the Night and The Yards (which screened at AFF 2000).\n \nWriter/director Gray’s gritty looks at New Y ork have been his trademark since Little Odessa in 1994. With his new fi lm the gangsters might be gone\, but the emotions still run high. Writ er/director James Gray in attendance CATEGORIES:Closing Night LOCATION:Paramount URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/twolovers_aff2008 UID:166247440-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T212600 SUMMARY:Bunnyland DESCRIPTION:Johnny Tesar\, Johnny Rock\, “the last Indian on the Trail of Tears”—the subject of Brett Hanover’s fascinating portrait has as many different names as he does facets. Living in the backwoods of Tennessee\ , Johnny is an entrepreneur\, amateur archeologist\, animal lover\, and raconteur. He’s built houses\, run miniature golf courses populated by r abbits\, and claims to have discovered ancient civilizations by looking at “relics” he finds lying on the ground. But to hear the stories from h is friends and his enemies\, it is difficult to discern the real Johnny from the legend. Intimate and funny\, without ever condescending to its subjects\, Hanover’s film is a mesmerizing look into life as the story y ou tell. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/bunnyland_aff2008 UID:166262520-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T222000 SUMMARY:Paper or Plastic? DESCRIPTION:You may not think about it\, but somewhere in the country liv es the nation’s best grocery sacker. The film follows contestants as the y prepare for the National Grocery Bagging Competition in Las Vegas. Usi ng the competition as a backdrop\, the film delves into the lives of eig ht diverse individuals and reveals a slice of Americana often overlooked and taken for granted. Da Silva and Jacob’s fast-paced and fun film is sure to leave you smiling. CATEGORIES:Documentary Feature Competition LOCATION:Texas Spirit Theater URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/paperorplastic_aff2008 UID:166263176-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T213000 SUMMARY:Narrative Feature Winner DESCRIPTION: Lost and Found \, the winner of the 2008 Narrative Feature C ompetition screens. \n\n http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/lostfound_aff2 008 \n\nSYNOPSIS: A rural train station in Japan is the setting for th is charming and sad story. The lives of the denizens of this station\, f rom the lovelorn to the lonely\, all intersect in and around the lost an d found department. Shot with an incredible grace\, and with wonderfully subtle and human performances by an ensemble cast\, Miyake’s feature is a tale of human bonds and the need for connection. CATEGORIES:Winner Screenings LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/narrativefeaturewinner_aff2008 UID:166274359-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T223500 SUMMARY:Bart Got a Room DESCRIPTION:While Danny's father and mother independently search for love \, Danny is on his own desperate quest to find a prom date. Danny's sear ch becomes progressively more pathetic once he and his family learn that Bart\, the school's biggest dweeb\, not only secured a date for the pro m\, but got a hotel room as well. Brian Hecker’s first feature is a ligh t and breezy comedy about friendship\, family and getting that big date. CATEGORIES:Marquee LOCATION:Arbor URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/bartgotaroom_aff2008 UID:166248784-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T234000 SUMMARY:Alphabet Killer DESCRIPTION:Megan Paige (Dushku) is an obsessive police investigator whos e commitment to the job borders on obsession. The only other aspect of h er life that receives any attention is her significant other\, who just so happens to be another detective in her department who is jockeying fo r the same promotion as Megan. They are working on one of their worst ca ses yet\, the murder of a ten-year-old girl. When Megan realizes that th is is the work of a serial killer\, she starts seeing the ghost of the m urdered girl. CATEGORIES:Dark Matters LOCATION:Dobie URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/alphabetkiller_aff2008 UID:166218301-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091123T020358Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20081023T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20081024T010000 SUMMARY:Closing Night Party DESCRIPTION:8 days and 200 movies later - this is it. The Closing Night P arty held on the last Thursday of the festival celebrates the final mome nts of another stellar year. Dedicated registrants are invited to stay o ut one last night in order to say their final goodbyes and start plannin g for next year's festival\, the 16th annual Austin Film Festival (Octob er 22-29\, 2009).\n \nTrust us on this one - this party is not to miss. You have to be there to believe it.\n \n**PRODUCERS BADGE ONLY** | Mus t be 21+ with photo ID. CATEGORIES:Party LOCATION:Starlite URL:http://aff.bside.com/2008/films/closingnightparty_aff2008 UID:168717007-aff.bside.com/2008 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR