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Collector

(USA, 2008, 14 mins.)

Directed, written, and edited by

Dempsey Tillman

With

Brad Renfro and Matthew Boylan

Producers:

V.W. Scheich, Mark Sachen

Camera:

John Garret

ustin Sayer (Brad Renfro) suffers from a mental illness which causes vivid hallucinations. The voices in his head have caused him to isolate himself from the world and from his two year old son. After several unsuccessful attempts by visiting therapist to cure him, Justin attempts to hide his illness from a new therapist. The final performance from Brad Renfro, who passed away in 2008.

Rating:

Recommended for mature audiences.

Contemporary Arts Alliance wishes to acknowledge the partnership of Dempsey Tillman in presenting Collector.

Screening with

Narenjak

(Australia, 2008, 8 mins.)

Directed by

Mark-Alexander Hartwin

et in the middle east, amongst the 'war games' of adults, Narenjak is the story of three innocent boys who amuse themselves with their own playground version of war. When they stumble across a live grenade, their mock battle takes on a real character as they argue over what to do with their find. But their games are not the only danger...

Gaining Ground

(Germany, 2008, 20 mins.)

Directed by

Marc Brummund

young illegal immigrant couple spends their time furtively avoiding the German authorities, until the well-being of their young son dictates that they resolve their untenable situation.

Only Love

(USA, 2008, 15 mins.)

Directed by

Lev Polyakov

tragicomedy about a Dictator, a Rebel, and Love. Brimming with nonstop creative energy, this traditionally animated short is a feast for the eyes and ears with beautifully painted backgrounds and an outstanding orchestral score. Spotlight on Animation

Contemporary Arts Alliance wishes to acknowledge the partnership of Lev Polyakov in presenting Only Love.

Cigarettes and Fresh Air

(USA, 2006, 24 mins.)

Writer, editor, director Brian McDermott is scheduled to attend.

With

Arnold Kendall, Bill Armstrong, Gillian Nicoletti, Ben Kendall, Jonathon Reardon, Anne Bailis

Camera:

Juan Vicente

Set Design:

Jessica Gilpert, Mary McDermott

Music:

James Botha, Christopher Gilpert

Producers:

Brian McDermott, Jessica Gilpert

Screening Format:

BetaSP

Spotlight on the Northwest

harlie, a 75 year-old wheelchair-bound man lives in a poorly functioning assisted living facility and attends group therapy with 8 other residents of the home. One day, Charlie reveals to the group and to the young therapist what it is that he wants: to die.

Contemporary Arts Alliance wishes to acknowledge the partnership of Bryan McDermott in presenting Cigarettes and Fresh Air.

Broken Rainbow

(USA, 2008, 9 mins.)

Directed by

Chia-Chien Mai

melancholy lamb is caged in the zoo literally dying for freedom outside. In order to end his suffering and gain freedom, he tries to break the cage. However, he doesn't know something behind the door is waiting for him.

Spotlight on Animation

2095

(USA, 2007, 20 mins.)

Directed and written by

Troy Romeo

With

Jordan Rennick, Christina Cindrich, and David Schroeder

Co-Producer

Julia Stemock

man engages in a relationship with a beautiful woman, who at one time he only had the courage to admire from afar. Aloof during the day, but affectionate at night, he soon discovers that the relationship of his dreams never even existed.

Contemporary Arts Alliance wishes to acknowledge the partnership of Afterglow Entertainment in presenting 2095.

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