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Port View Room @ Alaska Experience Theatre

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SCREENING AND EVENT VENUESBear ToothBT

Alaska Experience TheatreAET

Alaska Experience Theatre SmallSMAnchorage Community WorksACW

* Filmmaker will be in attendance

FRIDAY 12/5

BT 11:30 One Course Discourse Event

SATURDAY 12/6

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5:00 Emptying the Skies Doc

7:00 Animation Program Animation

9:00 No More Road Trips?* Doc

AET

12:00 Love and Pain Shorts

2:00 Listening* Feature

4:00

Made in Alaska #7* (A Fishy Tale, In the Same Boat, Aniak to Dillingham, World Beyond the World, Kaltag Alaska)

Made in AK

SM

1:30 The Barefoot Artist Doc

3:30

Short Docs (The Strong People, White Earth, The Last Free Place, Mississippi Milk, The Stick Maker, Flying Lessons with Mr. Smolin*)

Shorts

5:30 I Believe in Unicorns* Feature

7:30 Sacrifice Feature

PV 2:00 Alaska Filmmakers Forum* Event

BT

5:30 Shield and Spear* Doc

8:00 The Lookalike* Feature

10:15 Taking My Parents to Burning Man Doc

LIB

11:00 Family Films Family

1:00Made in Alaska #5 (Backing Out of Time, Crazy, Swift Water Place, Alaskan Earthquake Art)

Family

3:00 The Homestretch* Doc

4:30 Youth Homelessness in Anchorage Event

7:00 Frost/AIFF Family Drive-In Event

MU

1:00 Seeds of Time Doc

3:00 Rocks in My Pockets Feature

SUNDAY 12/7

AET

11:00 Made in Alaska #1 (The Empty Chair,* In the Same Boat) Made in AK

1:00 Shield and Spear* Doc

3:00 Global Villlage Shorts

5:00 Rocks in My Pockets Feature

7:00

Made in Alaska #2 (Daughters of Emmonak, Cradle of Storms, Tracing Roots,* Mystery of Copper River

Made in AK

SM

12:00 Secret Sharer Feature

2:00 The Lookalike Feature

4:00 ThuleTuvalu Doc

6:00 Taking My Parents to Burning Man Doc

BT

5:30 Detective Detective Detective* w/ EPIC Aurora* Made in AK

8:00 Listening* Feature

MU

12:00 Small Gauge, Great Land Event

2:00 Archive Before You Shoot Event

4:00 No More Road Trips?* Doc

6:30 The End of Film: What Next? Event

MONDAY 12/8

AET

6:00 Sacrifice* Feature

8:00 Porch Stories* FeatureSM 7:00

Made in Alaska #3 (Mystery of the Copper River, Tracing Roots,* Aniak to Dillingham, World Be-yond the World, EPIC Aurora)

Made in AK

BT

5:30 Appropriate Behavior GaylaFeature

8:00 Mala Mala Gayla Doc

MU

6:00 The Homestretch* Doc

8:00 Mr. Intangibles* Feature

TUESDAY 12/9

AET

6:00 Quebekoisie Doc

8:00 These Hopeless Savages Feature

SM 7:00 Made in Alaska #6 (The Empty Chair, Kaltag Alaska Made in AK

BT

5:30 The Ambassador to Bern Feature

8:00 I Believe in Unicorns* Feature

10:00 6 Bullets to Hell* Feature

IT 7:00 The Making of La Cebra Event

WEDNESDAY 12/10

AET

6:00 Porch Stories* Feature

8:00 These Hopeless Savages Feature

10:00 Winter Project Doc

SM

5:30 The Ambassador to Bern Feature

7:30 Mala Mala Doc

BT

5:30 Palabras Magicas Mex Doc

7:30 La Cebra (The Zebra)* Mex Feature

9:30 Mexican Consulate Reception Event

MU 6:00 ThuleTuvalu* Doc

8:00 Cold Love* Doc

ThURSDAY 12/11

AET

6:00 Love and Pain Shorts

8:00 Mixed Bag Shorts

SM

5:30 Seeds of Time Doc

7:30 Global Village Shorts

BT

3:15 Youth Film Screening Event

5:30 The Other Side ConfuciusFeature

8:00 Come to My Voice Feature

10:15 Quick Freeze Event

FRIDAY 12/12

AET

5:00

Short Docs (The Strong People, White Earth, The Last Free Place, Mississippi Milk, The Stick Maker, Flying Lessons with Mr. Smolin)

Doc

7:00 Films from Guanajuato Int’l Fest Shorts

9:00 Teacher of the Year Feature

SM

5:00 Cold Love Doc

7:00 Coney Island: Dreams for Sale* Doc

9:00 Wildlike Made in AK

BT 3:00 Divide in Concord and Cradle of Storms

Martini Matinee

SATURDAY 12/13

AET

11:00 The Barefoot Artist Doc

1:00 Secret Sharer Feature

3:00 All the Time in the World and The Strong People Doc

5:00 Alaska Grown Shorts

7:00 Animation Shorts

SM

3:00 Divide in Concord Doc

5:30 Detective Detective Detective w/EPIC Aurora Made in AK

8:00 Appropriate Behavior Feature

10:00 6 Bullets to Hell Feature

PV 2:00 SAG/AFTRA - Who We Are and What We Do Event

MU

12:00 Coney Island: Dreams for Sale* Doc

2:00 Last Stop, Flamingo with White Earth* Doc

SUNDAY 12/14A

ET

11:00 Come to My Voice Feature

1:00 Husband, Wife, and the Other Man

ConfuciusDoc

2:30 Short Films from China Shorts

SM

12:00 Last Stop, Flamingo with The Last Free Place Doc

1:30 Mr. Intangibles Feature

OO 5:00 Golden Oosikar Awards Event

Organic OasisOO

Enjoy the Fest

Opening Night Screening and GalaFeaturing: WILDLIKEFriday, December 5 @ Bear Tooth TheatrePub

Screening @ 8 PM • Gala @ 10 PM

TICKETS Tickets for films shown at the Bear Tooth are

available to purchase starting Dec. 2.Tickets for films shown at the Alaska

Experience Theatre are available the day of the screening.

Tickets for screenings at other locations can be purchased on-site 45 minutes before the screening.

INDIVIDUAl TICKET PRICES$8 Film screenings and some events

SPECIAl EVENTS$30 Opening Night Film & Gala ($15 w/

Festival Pass)$20 Golden Oosikar Awards Ceremony ($10 w/ Festival Pass)Free Family films screened at the Loussac

Library’s Wilda Martson Theatre

FESTIVAl PASS$100 Passes are sold at the Bear Tooth

TheatrePub and online. This pass will get you into all

screenings, workshops, and events during the entire 10 days of the festival.

Inlet TowerIT

BEST OF ThE FESTTue 12/16 and Wed 12/176:00 p.m. Alaska Experience Theatre

MuseumMU

librarylIB

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MOVIE DESCRIPTIONS365Directed by Greg McLeod, Myles McLeodOne Year, One Film, One Second a Day

6 Bullets to hellDirected by Tanner Beard, Russell CummingsWhen a farmer’s wife is brutally murdered by the ruthless bandit Bobby Durango and his gang of killers, Billy Rogers goes back to his old gun and starts to hunt them one by one.

A Fishy TaleDirected by Shad Selby, Tracie Hovey“A Fishy Tale” is about fighting the political machine of NOAA and the powerful salmon farm industry. Sara, an Alaska Native, exposes the health concerns of farmed fish and the environmental devastation caused by open-net fish farms.

A SummerhouseDirected by Federica Gianni Walter is an incredibly attentive kid who is ignored most of the time by his numerous family. As he roams through their big summerhouse he ends up finding an odd task for himself which leads him to a great discovery.

Alaskan Earthquake Artwork: Seward Children of 1964Directed by Kristopher PeckChildrens’ artwork preserved from the 1964 earthquake that shook Alaska.

Aniak to DillinghamDirected by Luc MehlTwo friends ski and ice-skate 250 miles between rural Alaskan villages to connect the landscapes they grew up with.

Appropriate BehaviorDirected by Desiree AkhavanFor Shirin, being part of a perfect Persian family isn’t easy. Following the announcement of her brother’s betrothal to an Iranian catch, Shirin embarks on a private rebellion involving a series of pansexual escapades.

ArenaDirected by Martin RathA hitchhiker is taken in by a remote Polish mountain community and tested by the hardened locals and the harsh environment.

Backing Out of TimeDirected by Mary KatzkeFeaturing the stories of five Alaskan family caregivers as they struggle to care for parents facing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.

Bajo el SolDirected by Aradi PalermiAn extract of myth in a tropical context. Six-year-old twin brothers portray a biblical story of fraternal envy that is still current today.

Beneath the TreesDirected by Kitty MahoneyTwo brothers are reunited at their childhood cabin and make a promise to uphold a new tradition.

Bis GleichDirected by Benjamin WolffAn unspoken connection between two elderly neighbors, who share a daily ritual but who have never actually met, deepens when they face the inevitable.

Break in RealityDirected by D.K. JohnstonBreak in Reality” is the story of one man’s struggle to suppress his anger and the consequences of bottling those feelings.

Cold loveDirected by Lonnie Dupre, Deia SchlosbergThis adventure film reveals our planet’s breathtaking world of ice and snow and the need to keep these frozen regions healthy in order for our planet to survive. Filmed in Greenland, the Arctic Ocean, Alaska and Minnesota.

Come to My VoiceDirected by Huseyin KarabeyIn a snowy Kurdish mountain village, in the east of Turkey, an old woman and her granddaughter embark on a long journey, in search of a gun to exchange for their beloved Temo.

Coney Island: Dreams for SaleDirected by alessandra giordanoConey Island, the once magnificent Playground of the World has survived many battles, but now faces its greatest enemy—corporate greed. This David and Goliath tale chronicles the courage and determination of a community to preserve the spirit and authenticity of an American Icon.

CrazyDirected by Lisle HebertThis film is titled “Crazy” not because it deals with mental illness but because the way we deal with mental illness and homelessness is crazy.

Daughters of EmmonakDirected by Samantha AndreIn the Alaska Eskimo village of Emmonak, Lenora fights to preserve her culture against the nation’s highest rates of domestic abuse and rape.

De cómo hipólito Vázquez Encontró Magia Donde no BuscabaDirected by Matias RubioHipolito Vasquez is a talent scout searching for a boy who is supposed to do magic with the football. But the magic Hipolito encounters is not what he expected.

Detective Detective DetectiveDirected by Justin Edwards“Detective Detective Detective” is a comedy about three estranged brothers hoping to reconnect by playing detectives in a live action role-playing mystery game set in the Alaska wilderness.

Divide in ConcordDirected by Kris Kaczor, Dave RegosThis is a story about an 84-year-old woman trying to take down the third largest industry in the world. Jean Hill, a self-proclaimed warrior, leads Concord, Massachusetts on America’s first environmental crusade to ban the sale of bottled water.

Emptying the SkiesDirected by DOUGLAS KASS, ROGER KASSBased on a magazine essay by Jonathan Franzen, “Emptying the Skies” chronicles the poaching of migratory songbirds in southern Europe. The film follows an intrepid squad of pan-European birdlovers who risk their lives waging a secret war against poachers, disrupting illegal trapping and freeing as many birds as possible. Jonathan Franzen is executive producer of and featured in the film.

EnfiladeDirected by David Coyleyou can’t escape the loop you can’t escape the loop you can’t escape the loop you can’t escape the loop you can’t escape the loopEntracteDirected by Marielle GautierDuring the intermission of a theatrical show, two actresses get ready in the dressing room.

Epic Aurora & Natural PhenomenaDirected by Todd SalatTake an epic journey through the skyways of Alaska with professional Aurora Hunter Todd Salat. This collection of time-lapse motion footage was five years in the making and includes northern lights displays, star trails, moonrises, cloud formations and magical mountain scenes found only in the Great Land.

EskimalDirected by Homero RamírezEskimal and Morsa work together to preserve their beloved Great Glacier facing imminent disaster brought on by the industrialized world.

Flying lessons with Mr. SmolinDirected by Homero RamírezMr. Smolin at Hamilton High School in Los Angeles proves that being an amazing teacher is both a rewarding and exciting job.

Four Brothers. Or Three. Wait...ThreeDirected by Philip BuiserThree brothers have to figure out what to do with their newly undead brother before their parents wake up.

Full-WindsorDirected by Faraday OkoroA 10-year-old boy battles his mother in order to wear his estranged father’s tie to school.

Given Your historyDirected by Molly McGlynnTwo sisters struggle to move on with their lives after the death of their mother from breast cancer.

husband, Wife, and the Other ManWang Laicheng, abandoned by his wife, finds great joy with his new wife Li Yuelan, but there’s a catch. Li Yuelan is already married to Yuan Shangju, whose persistent illness makes him unable to work. Facing disapproval from their neighbors and tension over the roles of the two husbands, this nontraditional family struggles not only to make ends meet but also to find happiness.

I Believe in UnicornsDirected by Leah Meyerhoff“I Believe in Unicorns” takes us on a road trip through the stunning and complex landscape of troubled young love. 

I Need My MonsterDirected by Stephen Baker, Howard CookWhen Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note instead, “Gone fishing. Back in a week.” What will Ethan do? He needs a monster under his bed.

In the Same BoatDirected by Elijah LawsonFilmmaker and captain of his own fishing boat, director Elijah Lawson’s documentary is about the art of fishing for wild salmon. The stark and beautiful landscape of Southwest Alaska hides the fact that Bristol Bay is a dangerous and tricky fishery.

Indian Ate the WoodchuckDirected by Brad PattulloStop motion animated bluegrass music video.

Into the Silent SeaDirected by Andrej LandinUnder desperate circumstances, and across vast distances, an intense connection is made.

Kaltag, AlaskaDirected by Daniel LevinA small village in the middle Yukon adapts to the new environment and learns to survive as it sees its native ecology decimated by the powerful trawling industry.

la CebraDirected by Fernando LeónTwo bandits mistake a zebra for an American horse while trying to align themselves with Álvaro Obregón’s troops.

last Stop, FlamingoDirected by Georg KoszulinskiThe third installment in Koszulinski’s Florida trilogy, “Last Stop, Flamingo” takes a last critical look at the Sunshine State. Early visions of Florida landscapes are revealed, from the early 20th-century Koreshan utopian community, founded by Cyrus Teed in the swamplands of Florida, to the world’s largest planned subdivision, Golden Gate Estates, which projected a population of over 400,000 residents.

le GouffreDirected by Carl Beauchemin, Thomas Chrétien, David ForestTwo travelers undertake the construction of a gigantic bridge to cross a gulf. Their courage and determination inspire a rural community nearby.

life and PerceptionDirected by Andre StamatakakosA veteran scientist delves deep into his research, becoming more and more obsessed with his work. He lies on the border of breakthrough and insanity.

listeningDirected by Khalil SullinsPenniless grad students invent mind-reading technology that destroys their lives and threatens the future of free-will itself.

look What You DidDirected by Eirin StricklandTwo men are hiding out in a roadside motel. A crime has been committed. Through watching the men interact, we begin to understand their connection. This is a story of inevitable violence and unavoidable duty. Where does love end and insanity begin?

Mala MalaDirected by Dan Sickles, Antonio SantiniNine transgender lives, two years, the island of Puerto Rico and the uprising of a liberation movement.

Mississippi MilkDirected byBrittany Retherford, David Rogers, Shanna JamesA story about Mississippi milk and one farmer’s struggle to get local product to his surrounding community. Featuring Brown Family Dairy.

Moving OutDirected by Sean McCarthyA young woman stuck in her own head recalls past failed romances while a mysterious new friend helps lead her to the one who will capture her heart.

Mr. IntangiblesDirected by Ben BoleaWhen his girlfriend dumps him and starts dating his idol, a college slacker sets out to get back the life he thought was perfect, even if it means destroying those he once loved most.

No More Road Trips?Directed by Rick PrelingerA journey from the Atlantic Coast to California made from a collection of 9,000 home movies, “No More Road Trips” reveals hidden histories embedded in the landscape and seeks to blend the pleasures of travel with premonitions of its end.

One Armed ManDirected by Tim GuineeA wealthy cotton gin executive is confronted by a former employee demanding the return of an arm lost in the gin’s machinery.

Palabras Mágicas para Romper un EncantamientoDirected by Mercedes MoncadoBy alternating present-day reminiscences with archived footage, the film becomes a contemporary frame story about Nicaragua’s past.

Porch StoriesDirected by Sarah Goodman“Porch Stories” interweaves three different stories on three porches one summer day. Emma is about to get married when a man from her past shows up throwing her planned life into confusion. Across the street, an elderly Portuguese couple argues about divorce and a musical brother/sister duo pursue their dreams without worrying about the consequences.

QuebekoisieDirected by Melanie Carrier, Olivier HigginsThe complex relations between Quebec’s aboriginal and non-aboriginal peoples.

Quince AnosDirected by Liliana TorresOn her fifteenth birthday, life reminds Vianney that it isn’t easy being different.

Reaching homeDirected by Kenneth MurphyAdjusting to life on her own, Janet’s plans for a peaceful holiday dinner are blown astray by her grown sons facing off over what should happen next for her.

Rocks in My PocketsDirected by Signe BaumaneA funny film about depression.

Ronald GottliebDirected by Engin KarabagliAn animated documentary following Ronald Gottlieb’s search for companionship in a society where everybody has very hairy legs.

Russian JackDirected by Jonathan LangBased on historical events, Jack reflects on the incidents that lead him to where he is now.

SacrificeDirected by Michael CohnDeep in the woods, four teenage boys come face to face with their own conscience.

Samantha ‘66Directed by Dan WainioA man learns about his father’s youth through a reel of Super 8 film.

SebastianDirected by Vlad MarsavinSebastian is an eight-year-old boy who lives with his grandmother in an ordinary house in an ordinary, monochrome world. But when Sebastian gets on a bike to go for a ride, the adventure into his imagination begins.

Secret SharerDirected by Peter FudakowskiA young sea captain’s life is transformed by his decision to secretly shelter a beautiful fugitive in this romantic thriller set during an epic voyage to Shanghai.

Seeds of TimeDirected by Directed by Sandy McLeod“Seeds of Time” follows agricultural pioneer Cary Fowler’s global journey to save the eroding foundation of our food supply in a new era of climate change.

Shield and SpearDirected by Petter RingbomAn artist paints a caricature of South African president Jacob Zuma that provokes a lawsuit, death threats and a massive street protest. Around this incident, “Shield and Spear” explores a constellation of stories about identity, art, race and freedom of expression in South Africa, 20 years into democracy.

Sin FrenosDirected by Pancho OrtegaJuan Carlos, a young man in love, prepares his bicycle to visit his beloved. On the way he meets his love rival, Juan Manuel. A battle begins on bicycles between the two lovers.

Six Dead Bodies Duct-Taped to a Merry-Go-RoundDirected by Kevin T. BennettToby, a stranded solider, hitches a ride with a very unusual truck driver. Toby does not realize the strange cargo the driver is hauling and what the ride may cost him.

Something ImportantDirected by NaiWei Liu“Something Important” is 2D animation, which uses an abstract montage style that combines hand-drawn elements with composited photo realistic scenes with music to express the filmmaker’s life experiences.

Speak No EvilDirected by James EldenThe only witness to a murder, a mute street vendor, enlists the help of a down on his luck private detective to bring the killer to justice.

Speed DatingDirected by Meghann ArtesDesperate to find the man of her dreams, sweet and plain Ava tries a last ditch effort, speed dating. The absurd cast of characters she meets makes her wonder if being single is not so bad after all.

Storytelling | The MovieDirected by Stefanie BlackTeenager Mary Roberts is a frequent eye witness to the crimes in her town. A rookie detective is tasked with handling her and her ‘helpfulness.’ After spending hours together in an isolated interrogation room, we learn just how many stories it takes to get to the truth.

StringsDirected by Crystal UsnA surreal, musical journey about a mother and daughter who end up in two different dimensions as the result of an ice skating accident. “Strings” deals with concepts of gravity and superstring theory, as well as the strings of the heart.

Swift Water PlaceDirected by Brice HabegerUp the Kobuk River from Kotzebue Sound beyond the village of Kiana, a team of archaeologists is building a bridge from the present to the past. A discovery brings the excavation to a sudden halt.

Taking My Parents to Burning ManDirected by Joel Ashton McCarthy, Bryant ‘Spry Bry’ BoeseBurning Man is a controversial arts festival in the Nevada desert that is notorious for dust, destruction and debauchery. It’s not your average place for a family vacation. That is until Bry decides to rip his parents from their day to day office jobs and throw them into an adventure of a lifetime.

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Teacher of the YearDirected by Jason StrouseThis documentary follows Angie Scioli and pulls back the curtain on the teaching profession and shows the nuance of teaching as performance.

The Ambassador to BernDirected by Attila SzászA fi ctional account of the 1958 attack against the Hungarian embassy in Bern. Based on a true story about the aftermath of the 1956 Hungarian revolution.

The Barefoot ArtistDirected by Daniel Traub, Glenn HolstenSlight of frame, but large in spirit and vision, Lily Yeh, a 70-year-old artist, was born in China and lives in Philadelphia. This fi lm explores two parts of the same journey: Lily’s international ventures helping to heal weakened spirits in communities around the world and a personal journey within, to repair her own fractured family.

The Cradle of StormsDirected by Bryce Lowe-White, Ben WeilandSurfer Magazine presents “The Cradle of Storms.” From Alaska to Russia, the Aleutian Islands extend through the most volatile waters in the North Pacifi c. Alex Gray, Josh Mulcoy, and Peter Devries head to the source in search of waves.

The Empty ChairDirected by Greg Chaney“The Empty Chair” is a unique story about how Japanese Americans from Juneau, Alaska were sent to prison camps during WWII and how the community stood in quiet defi ance against the immoral internment of American citizens.

The heebie-JeebiesDirected by Todd SlawsbyAfter hearing a scary bedtime story, a young boy and girl become convinced they have monsters under their beds. They may be right.

The homestretchDirected by Anne de Mare, Kirsten KellyThree homeless teenagers brave Chicago win-ters, the pressures of high school and life alone on the streets. These youth defy stereotypes and create new, surprising defi nitions of home in this tale of the extraordinary resiliency of young people struggling to grow up with no home or adult support.

The ladderDirected by Pete FitzA teenage boy, teeming with hormones, must carry a 10-foot ladder across town to reach his love’s bedroom window.

The last Free PlaceDirected by Madeline BasilOn an abandoned military base in the Colorado desert, a resourceful community of slabbers lives on the fringe of society.

The lookalikeDirected by Richard GraySadie’s death propels an exbasketball champion, a deaf beauty, a coke addict and a gossip writer into unlikely romance and a desperate quest to seal a deal.

The Mourning hourDirected by Susan CohenSet in 1950’s America, Virginia Bakely embarks on an emotional and psychological journey upon learning of the death of her husband.

The Mystery of the Copper RiverDirected by Mikhail MalakhovA century ago, the Copper River was one of the main mysteries of Alaska. Russia and Britain tried to outrun each other to map its channel and get access to its treasures. But the secret was guarded by the Ahtna, the most aggressive native inhabitants of Alaska.

The Other SideDirected by Ji Zheng“The Other Side” is the story of two male art students and their friendship with a beautiful dance student. The fi lm captures the hope and jealousy of youth and keeps the viewer engaged with beautiful scenery and paintings..

The Stick MakerDirected by curtis albucherAlfred Jaques takes us through the process of creating a handmade lacrosse stick and teaches us about the spirit of the game.

The Strong PeopleDirected by Matthew Lowe, Heather Hoglund“The Strong People” chronicles the largest dam removal in U.S. history and its eff ects on the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe of Washington State. The intricate histories of the tribe and the Elwha River weave together a story of ecological restoration and cultural integrity.

The World Beyond the WorldDirected by Paxson Woelber“The World Beyond the World” celebrates the most ancient and sublime of human pleasures: moving through a mysterious, beautiful and unknown landscape.

These hopeless SavagesDirected by Sean Christopher Lewis, Kaitlyn Busbee“These Hopeless Savages” stars Matt Dellapina (‘Safe’, ‘The Quitter’), Sean Christopher Lewis (‘God’s Country’), and MacKenzie Meehan (‘The Wolf of Wall Street’). When big news comes in for a constant bachelor, he makes it a mission to visit everyone who has shunned him for years and takes off on a roadtrip that will show him the gifts and costs of real friendship.

ThuleTuvaluDirected by Matthias von GuntenWhen the ice melts in Thule, Tuvalu drowns in the ocean. A touching portrait of people whose joint fates are intimately linked though they live at two completely distant corners of the world.

Tom in AmericaDirected by Flavio AlvesA couple fi nds they must redefi ne their future after 50 years together.

Tracing RootsDirected by Ellen FrankensteinMaster Haida weaver Delores Churchill takes on a journey to replicate a spruce root hat discovered with the Long Ago Person Found. The 300-year-old traveler was discovered in British Columbia and DNA testing discov-ered living descendants in Canada and Alaska. The project raises questions about understanding and interpreting ownership, knowledge and connection.

Un Domingo CualquieraDirected by Claudia de la CabadaIf they knock at your door, open it and expect the unexpected...it might be the cure for all your troubles.

Un OjoDirected by Lorenzo ManriqueSmoke and unhealthy air make Elio scratch his eyes. He accidentally pulls out one eye. Elio rescues it from the cat and throws the other one to see what happens.

Universal languageDirected by Kirsten RussellWhen Dan, who speaks no French has a

blackout on a one night stand with Sophie, who speaks no English, he fi nds that the only thing that can keep them together is what he doesn’t remember.

What Cheer?Directed by Michael SlavensAfter the sudden passing of his wife, Stan (Richard Kind) fi nds himself followed by inescapable grief, or rather the inescapable What Cheer? Brigade, a 20-piece band drowning out his world with ear numbing song.

White EarthDirected by J. Christian JensenA winter portrait of North Dakota’s oil boom seen through unexpected eyes.

WildlikeDirected by Frank Hall GreenMackenzie, a troubled teenage girl, is sent by her struggling mother to live with her uncle in Juneau, Alaska. Although uncle seems like a supportive caretaker and friend, the relationship turns and Mackenzie is forced to run. Lost with no one to turn to, she shadows a lone backpacker, an unlikely father fi gure with scars of his own. Together, they cross the wilderness and discover sanctuary in the last frontier.

Winter Project“Winter Project” is a documentary about backcountry snowmachining in Alaska. The fi lm touches on the Iron Dog, the gnarliest backcountry race on Earth, today’s free riding scene, snowmobile olympics (x-games) and pays special tribute to the early days of backcountry fi lming by the Landry twins of Turnagain Hard Core fi lms and the founders of Frontier Films.

Wire CuttersDirected by Jack AndersonA chance encounter proves fateful for two robots mining on a desolate planet.

Wrong Side UpDirected by Henry McComasA coming of age story about a 12-year-old boy whose fate is determined by the impending Dust Bowl as he is forced to care for his family and their farm.

ZugzwangDirected by Yolanda CentenoZugzwang in German means obligation to move. Life and chess are not so diff erent.

MOVIE DESCRIPTIONS

Board of Directors: Rich Curtner, Dean Franklin, Karen Miovas, Tony Sheppard Kristie Nelsen, Rolando Guzman

Festival Director: Laura Moscatello

Program Director: Jim Parker

Volunteer Coordinator: Rebecca Pottebaum

Animation Programmers: Rachel Weaver, Jonathan Lang, Nancy Porto

Documentary Programmers: Cindy Franklin, Will Koeppen, Jim Parker

Feature Programmers: Kelly Walters, Gita Franklin, Natalie Eleftheriadis, Justin Tapp

Shorts Programmers: Rich Curtner, George Pollock

Made in AK Programmers: Linda Beja, Jim Parker

Poster Design: Craig Updegrove

Trailers: Charlie Sears, Portal ProductionsSponsor: D.K. Johnston, Alaska Filmmakers, Modern Dwellers

Other: Kara Yancey, Visit Anchorage

Jurors: Francine Lastufka Taylor, Carole Anderson, Susan Worledge, Robert Eddy, Michael Sidney Welch, D.K. Johnston, Laurel Epps, Maija Dremaine, Charles Sears, Kevin McCoy, Alayna Cuddy, Rebecca Anowlic, Geoff Oliver, Carl Battreal, Nancy Porto, Peter Dunlap-Shol, Kelly Gwynn, Geoff Oliver, Lee Post, Darrel Gardner, Tina Adair, Gretchen Sagan, Kelly Walters, Lee Powelson 

ThANK YOU TO OUR VOlUNTEERS

DENAlI SPONSORS

ALASKA PUBLIC MEDIA

alaskapublic.org

ThANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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One Course Discourse FREELearn more about fi lming in Alaska and where the industry is headed. Panelists include: Director of “Wildlike,” Frank Hall Green, D.K. Johnston of Alaska Filmmakers, Deborah Schildt, President of the Alaska Film Group & Production Manager at Piksik, Dave Worrell, Alaska Film Production Promotion Program, Kelly Mazzei, Executive Director, Alaska Film Offi ce Alaska Filmmakers Forum FREE  Alaska Filmmakers founder D.K. Johnston will host a Q&A with the production team of AIFF’s opening fi lm “Wildlike.” Writer/director Frank Hall Green and producers Julie Christeas, Schuyler Weiss and Joseph Stephans will talk about their introduction to the fi lm industry, the creation of “Wildlike” and their experience fi lming in Alaska.For more info, contact D.K. Johnston at alaskafi [email protected] Family Drive-In FREEWatch “Bear Me Witness” by Thomas Stroppel plus a selection of family friendly shorts from AIFF. You’ll also be treated to “Frisson,” a light show from the top of the JL tower choreographed to music. Tune in to KONR 106.1 for the audio for both.

Youth homelessness in Anchorage FREEStay after the free screening of “The Home-stretch” for a discussion of the problem of youth homelessness in Anchorage. The panel consists of Josh Louwerse, Outreach Case Man-ager at Covenant House Alaska, Benita Stepp, Charlie Elder House Program Director, Amanda Metivier, Facing Foster Care in Alaska. Small Gauge, Great land: Two Alaska 16mm Productions from the Post-War EraThe Alaska Moving Image Preservation Association (AMIPA) will present two non-fi ction 16mm fi lms shot by Alaskans in Alaska, during the exuberant period following WWII that culminated in statehood. AMIPA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t corporation devoted to collecting, preserving, and providing access to Alaskan motion picture fi lm, video recordings, and audio recordings.Archive Before You Shoot: Media Management for Digital FilmmakingPresented by Bob Curtis-Johnson, Summit Day Media. Jeff Consiglio, editor on multiple Academy Award-recognized documentary fi lms, will Skype in from L.A. to discuss his media management workfl ow. Included in the

conversation will be a discussion of the digital and analog preservation technologies utilized for the recent restoration of Uksuum Cauyai (The Drums of Winter), a feature documentary listed on the Library of Congress’ National Film Preservation Registry. Also “52 Cats and 1 Kitten” makes its triumphant return to the Alaska screen.The End of Film: What’s Next?Join us for a panel discussion on the history and future of moving image preservation. The panel consists of Bob Curtis-Johnson, Summit Day Media in Anchorage, Kevin Tripp and Greg Schmitz, AMIPA, and San Francisco fi lm archivist and fi lmmaker Rick Prelinger. Youth Film Screening $4 This is an opportunity for youth fi lmmakers to show off their work and a chance for Anchorage to see what they have produced.The Making of la Cebra FREEHear Fernando León, director of the award-winning “La Cebra, discuss his fi lm and then go see the movie at the Bear Tooth the following night.

Quickfreeze Short Film Competition presented by Electric IglooMake a fi lm of your own and have it shown on the big screen! Films must include three prompts that will be announced Dec. 4. Entry fee is $20. Teams have until December 8 at 6:30 p.m. to turn in their fi lms. Visit www.electricigloocreative.com for full details.SAG/AFTRA – Who We Are & What We Do FREE At 2 p.m. learn about the benefi ts of membership for actors. At 3 p.m. talk to fi lmmakers about the advantages of using SAG-AFTRA in short or low-budget fi lms. With Brad Anderson, Seattle Local Executive Director, Abby Dylan, SAG-AFTRA National Board Member, and Ron Holmstrom, Seattle Local Board MemberGolden Oosikar Awards Presentation of the Golden Oosikars and delicious food from Organic Oasis.

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