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9/7/10 Mitten Movie Project
Tuesday Septtember 7th 2010
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Location Main Art Theatre - Royal Oak
118 N. Main Street
Royal Oak, MI
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9/7/10 MITTEN MOVIE PROJECT
INDEPENDENT SHORTS – PROGRAM NOTES
Main Art Theatre, Royal Oak, MI - 7:30 p.m.
Pre-sale tickets $8 by e-mailing mangilc@yahoo.com , Door $10
...The Mitten Movie Project is a monthly film festival dedicated to screening independent films the first Tuesday of every month at the Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak. Presale tickets are available for $8 by e-mailing mangilc@yahoo.com. Tickets at the door are $10 (cash only). A pre-screening reception starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Art lobby where moviegoers can mingle with the directors, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts. After the screening, a Q&A session will be conducted with the filmmakers in the theatre. An afterglow party will be held on the Memphis Smoke deck (100 S. Main Street) -- across the street from the Main Art Theatre -- to end the night’s activities. To submit a film for consideration in the festival, visit facebook.com/mittenmovieproject for submission and technical guidelines. Submission is free. Screeners may be sent by DVD or online link. The Main Art Theatre is located at 118 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, MI.
FINAL LINEUP. Total running time: 1 hour, 36 minutes. In order of screening:
SNIPPY PSA (01:05) (Michigan) (2010) Snippy gives valuable tips for enjoying a fun time at the movies. Written, directed and animated by Tom Gurisko and John Mollon. www.snippyworld.com
CRUSTY DOG PSA - Directed by John Ridgeway (00:53) (Michigan) (2010) After spending six days in Florida with his sister, and having hinted to her over and over again about bathing her “Precious Little Pup,” the director decided to make that hint to her in a way that only a filmmaker could . . . “WASH YOUR DOG, MARILYN!!!”
RESTORATION DOGS [trailer] – Manxman Films (03:05) (California) (2009) Set in London 1671. During a plot to steal the crown jewels, something goes horribly wrong in this transformative parody of Quentin Tarantino's cult classic, “Reservoir Dogs.” Directed by Chase White. Written by Mark Finnell. Produced by Tina Gloss (Still Me) and Mark Finnell. This is a trailer of a yet-to-be produced feature film. For information on the proposed Michigan production of this film, visit www.restorationdogs.com
FROM HERE TO THERE [trailer] – Imemine Media in Assoc w/ Skylight Visions (00:59) (Michigan) (2010) After failing another attempt at cracking a major scientific discovery, wannabe time traveler and socially abandoned engineer, Alex Benton, along with a silly friend and an off kilter neighbor, stumble upon an energy ball capable of teleporting things across the room. Directed by Ryan Falcheck.
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THE ART OF POWER [trailer] – Directed by Nathanael Sherfield (02:00) (Michigan) (2010) A suspense thriller about three unassuming young adults living in Washington D.C. whose lives are thrust into a twisted saga. All three will be forced to face the greatest challenge of their lives while finding out what power truly means. Starring Scott Norman and Erin Nicole. www.artofpowermovie.com
R.E.M. [experimental] (06:30) (Michigan) (2009) Trapped in a state of dreaming. Created by Ryan Lauer and Chris Licata.
“DEVIL KILLER” by Young Fuol [music video] – WhiteWood Films (03:16) (Michigan) (2010) Promo music video for WhiteWood music artist Young Fuol's upcoming mixtape, “Devil Killer.” Directed by Tommie Green. www.myspace.com/therealyoungfuol ; www.youtube.com/whitewoodent
BEHIND GLASS THEY CRY [narrative] – Directed by Mare Costello (03:50) (California) How a vigilante and a hippie rescue the hopeless and helpless. Starring Mare Costello, Tara, and Twizzle.
PEEPING TOM [narrative] – Day to Day Films (02:14) (Michigan) (2010) An unlucky peeping tom gets what he deserves. Directed by Thomas Novell.
THE HAPPY ENDING – Prophetic Visions (01:53) (Michigan) (2010) Welcome to the White Lotus, an all Asian massage parlor. Get ready for a Happy Ending! Directed by Edward Ruedemann. Starring Jib Namprachan and Trevor Washburn.
FACTORY 2 [animation] – Electric Otto’s Funk Factory (02:00) (Michigan) (2010) Behold! The Super Robot: Robo Robb! www.electricottosfunkfactory.com
AND THE WINNER IS . . . [narrative] - Directed by Travis Seppala (22:38) (Michigan) Roshaun begins dating Sarah who turns out to be the daughter of his roommates’ boss, Mr. Pearl. Mr. Pearl doesn't like his daughter's choice of boyfriend, and devises a plan to break the two up by putting Roshaun to the ultimate test -- inviting him to the company camping trip. Starring Roshaun Page, Mella, Johnathan Alderman, Dennis Lee, Jr., and Will C. Fox.
“SLOW CURVE” by The Muggs [music video] – Directed by Jeffery T. Schultz (03:03) (Michigan) (2010) Nationally acclaimed THE MUGGS of Detroit team up with local filmmaker, Jeffery T. Schultz, for their first music video. The result is non-stop, multi-layered contemporary visuals that align lock step with The Muggs’ retro influences, creating a modern psychedelic experience. www.schultzstudioz.com
BARE WITNESS [narrative] – Knagen Films – Directed by Jeffery T. Schultz (16:47) (Michigan) (2010) A short tale of repentance, death and hope about a man struggling with his past failures and how they affect others with deadly results. Told entirely without dialogue. Written by Jeffery T. Schultz and Daniel Mahoney. Produced by and production designed by Jennifer Atanasovski. Starring Daniel Mahoney, Jaidyn Mansfield and John Anton. www.knagenfilms.com
WAR [animation] – Electric Otto’s Funk Factory (03:14) (Michigan) (2010) Can the bad music monster be stopped!? www.electricottosfunkfactory.com
“CITY KIDS” [music video] – Zelda and the Unibrows (04:20) (Michigan) (2005) Directed by Joseph C. Krause. Make sure to hide your faceplate. www.facebook.com/unibrows
PUZZLED [narrative] – Blood & Guts Productions (09:11) (Michigan) (2010) When Emily, an elderly widow, runs out of puzzles to complete, she receives a strange package on her front porch. Little does she know that it comes with a deadly surprise. Some puzzles are never meant to be finished. Directed by Stephen Corron. www.bloodgutsproductions.com WARNING: Violence not suitable for young children.
THE STRIPPERS GUIDE TO FIGHTING TERRORISM [narrative] - (03:25) (California) (2010) Directed by Michigan native, Ken Kuykendall. Written by Sam Tripoli. Starring Taylor Vixen and Matt Iseman. The ultimate guide to helping strippers stay sexy while securing our boarders and defending our freedoms. Pole dancers are our last line of protection for the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. WARNING: Some sexual content not suitable for young children.
SUMMER SPEED [experimental] - Poverty Art Productions (04:45) (Michigan) (2010) Directed by Adam Leideker. Summer always goes by so fast. www.myspace.com/daysaverfilm
