SHORTS AT SLED ISLAND
Presented by: Show Us Your Shorts

Date: Sunday June 28th 2009
Time: 7 pm
Venue: Plaza Theatre

THE EDGE OF TOWN

The Edge of Town

Directed by Christopher Ciancimino
USA, UK / 2007 / 27 minutes
Tisch Scool of the Arts, NYU
CANADIAN PREMIERE

When the body of a woman is discovered in the woods, it triggers a series of connections between four locals and gradually reveals the cause of her death.

BIO:
Born in London, England and now living in New York City, Christopher Ciancimino Graduated from NYU Tisch Graduate Film Program 2007. He is head of Development for Oscar-winning Production company Portobello Pictures. Currently commissioned to write feature adaptation of "The Normals' by David Gilbert for Woodshed Productions.

Cast/Featuring: Jessica Healy, Ivan Martin, Will Oldham, Postell Pringle, Ivo Velon
Composer/Music: Will Oldham
Previous Screenings: Woodstock Film Festival 2008


LAST STAND IN WINDERMERE VALLEY

Last Stand

Directed by Saxon decocq
Canada/2008/36 min

Three friends, two hit men, and a thief travel down the same road to an uncertain destination.

Music: Chad Vangaleen, Smog, Ham and Cheese
Winner: Best Size Large - Show Us Your Short Festival 2009
Previous Screenings: Show Us Your Shorts 2009


HOW DO I SAY THIS? I'M GAY!
Presented by: Fairy Tales International Queer Festival
Directed by Michael Bodie
and Silas Howard
USA/2007/5 min

A college student musters the courage to come out to her mother, with the support of her musically inclined friends.
 
Previous Screenings: Fairy Tales International Queer Festival


GROWING UP VEGAS

Growing Up Vegas

Directed by Amber Beard
USA/ 2007/19 minutes
CANADIAN PREMIERE

Taylor is an isolated, withdrawn tomboy who hangs out at the local casino where her single mom, Lozzy, works as a cocktail waitress. There, Taylor meets Tony, a washed-up yet loveable Elvis impersonator, who takes her under his wing. Soon Taylor is infatuated. But what are Tony's true intentions?

Previous Screenings: Newport beach Film Festival 2009, CineVegas Film Festival 2008, WINNER Las Vegas Film Festival 2009 Best New Short


FREEDOM AT RISK
Directed by James Reickseidler
Canada/ 2007/7 minutes

The Attendant at the Communications Centre of the Earth deep
beneath the ground answers a distress call and must go the
Earth's surface to save the world from the impending launch of an
Atomic Missile by an enemy group.


I'LL BELIEVE
Directed by Sandi Somers
Canada/ 2005/3:10 minutes

A mercury-poisoned factory worker prays to God for faith,
forgiveness, and vengeance on her enemies. Adapted from the
stageplay “Pochsy’s Lips” by Karen Hines.


CITADEL
Directed by Tinu Sinha
Canada/ 2007/14:28 minutes

A surreal and nightmarish tale about two company employees, involved in corporate espionage.  When a mystery envelope addressed to their boss arrives, suspicions escalate into paranoia.  As time runs out for our white collar criminals, their anxieties give way to nightmares.
Previous Screenings: Heart of the New West: Loveletter to Halifax 2009. CSIF Surrealism on Film 2008, Silver Wave Film Festival 2008, Niagara Indie Film Fest 2008
 

ASSBACKWARDS
Directed by Hussein Juma
Canada/ 2009/7 minutes

Just because that’s the way you’ve always done it, doesn’t mean it’s the only way. Take a seat on the porcelain throne. *


MONKEY BRAINS
Directed by Tomlinson and Saxon Decouq
Canada/2008/30 sec