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THE AWKWARD SHOPPER Short Fiction – 3 min. – World Premier Standing in line at the grocery store behind this guy would make you change check-out lanes. In this darkly funny short, the obscurity of his purchases get over-the-top ridiculous as he has one last thing to say before checking out. Friday, Nov. 4 at 1:30pm (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 9:30pm (Masonic Lodge) |
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BATHING & THE SINGLE GIRL Short Fiction – 11 min. – 64 Festivals/15 Awards This raw & irreverent comedy has been accepted by 25 film festivals winning Jury, Audience, and Best Debut Film awards. Writer, Director, and Lead Actor Christine Elise McCarthy plays a single woman in her thirties who decides to broaden her boyfriend requirements after experiencing an extended romantic drought. Friday, Nov. 4 at 10:00am (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11:30am (Masonic Lodge) |
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THE CORTEGE (EL CORTEJO) Short Fiction – 14 min – Foreign/Subtitles – 300+ Festivals/70+ Awards Capi is the oldest gravedigger in the cemetery, and working around the daily suffering of others is draining his life away. His last hope for salvation lies in Marta, a widow that brings flowers to her husband’s grave. A multi-awarding film for its acting, direction, writing, and anything else it could possibly win. Friday, Nov. 4 at 10:00am (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11:30am (Masonic Lodge) |
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DOLLS FACTORY Short Fiction – 11 min. – Foreign – 133 Festivals/16 Awards If Tim Burton has a Spanish twin, it may be director Ainhoa Menendez. Anna works a monotonous job of putting eyes in dolls all day long. After a small accident happens in her tiny apartment she finds her life tail spinning out of control. Easily one of the best artistic designs of any ACF Film with an engaging story that doesn’t need the use of dialogue. Friday, Nov. 4 at 10:00am (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10:00am and 11:30am (Masonic Lodge) |
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EASY STREET Short Fiction – 24 min. – 6 Festivals / 3 Awards – WRITER / DIRECTOR IN ATTENDANCE Only recently completed it has already been accepted into 6 film festivals, and just won the Audience and Best Actor Awards at the Reel to Reel Film Festival. There are North Carolina ties to the cast and crew of this comically absurd, yet socially relevant film about a young lawyer interviewing for a job with the country’s most eccentric and intimidating Federal Judge. Friday, Nov. 4 at 3:30pm (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 3:30pm (Masonic Lodge) |
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ERROR 0036 Short Fiction – 13 min. – Foreign/Subtitled In the year 2057, Jorge wakes up for just another day of work in the city of Madrid. The technology of the times make life incredibly easy and efficient unless you have to ask customer service for help with a locked door. This painstakingly funny comedy with great special effects will have you in fear of what the future holds. Friday, Nov. 4 at 3:30pm (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 3:30pm (Masonic Lodge) |
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A FINGER, TWO DOTS THEN ME Narrative Short – 8 min – 13 Festivals/5 Awards – FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE This uplifting poem delivered over striking visuals of death, life and love was named one of the five greatest love poems ever by Poetry Slam Founder Marc Smith. The beat poet, Derrick Brown, has performed around the world for the last decade both as a headliner and with bands such as the Flaming Lips and the Cold War Kids. Friday, Nov. 4 at 10:00am (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11:30am (Masonic Lodge) |
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GHOST OF OLD HIGHWAYS Short Fiction – 16 min. – BEN LOVETT IN ATTENDANCE Director Dan’s Bush film, “The Signal”, was purchased on it’s opening night at the Sundance Film Festival and played in theaters worldwide. On “Ghost of Old Highways”, he teams up with Co-Writer/Star/Composer Ben Lovett for the tale of a man trapped in a fractured purgatory dreamscape of the Civil War. Filmed near Cold Mountain, local actors were cast and local businesses housed/fed the crew of this intense film with incredible cinematography. Friday, Nov. 4 at 1:30pm (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 9:30pm (Masonic Lodge) |
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THE HONEYMOON SUITE Short Fiction – 12 min. – 4 Festivals/1 Award Award-winning UK writer/director Sam Leifer already has several international commercials, films, and BBC series under his belt. With “The Honeymoon Suite” he showcases the deft comedic skills he’s developed over the years. This hilarious story about the clumsy start to an Orthodox arranged marriage is full of great performances and dry British humor. Friday, Nov. 4 at 3:30pm (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 3:30pm (Masonic Lodge) |
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ME OR THE DOG Short Fiction – 14 min. – Foreign – 3 Festivals (including Cannes) This British comedy certainly knows where to put the drama as it follows a man who thinks his dog Dudley is talking to him. Dudley’s advice isn’t exactly helping his relationship. UK director Abner Pastoll’s film features rising star Edward Hogg (next seen in Roland Emmerich’s Shakespeare thriller, Anonymous) and the voice of British comedian Martin Clunes. Friday, Nov. 4 at 10:00am (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11:30am (Masonic Lodge) |
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MEN OF PERSUASION WNC Short Fiction – 13 min. – World Premier – FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE This rich dark comedy from writer/producer Jaime Parker and director Paul Schattel is a great example of the filmmaking and acting talent right here in WNC. A distressed woman ready to end it all. Two specialists with the skills to handle the situation. Should just be another day on the job… unless they let their personal issues get in the way. Friday, Nov. 4 at 1:30pm (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 9:30pm (Masonic Lodge) |
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MUGS Experimental Short – 4 min – 105 Festivals/16 Awards Filmmaker Ronnie Cramer morphs 100 of your favorite celebrity mug shots into each with a soundtrack that nearly hypnotizes you. This blend of technology and pop culture is so entertaining that we all agreed every audience would love it. This film is out of competition. Friday, Nov. 4 at 3:30pm (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 3:30pm (Masonic Lodge) |
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ON HIGH WNC Animated Short Fiction – 2 min. – World Premier – FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE A true heart-warming Christmas themed animated short set during Christmas. In this animated Holiday tale, an ornament comes to life, and sees something on the Christmas tree that he must have. Local filmmaker Katie Damien combines great editing with classic animation in this fun, sweet adventure of the pursuit of love. Friday, Nov. 4 at 10:00am (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10:00am and 11:30am (Masonic Lodge) |
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THE SECRET FRIEND Short Fiction – 15 min. – 73 Festivals/17 Awards A reclusive, elderly widow lives a mundane existence until daily phone calls from a stranger change everything. Outstanding writing and cinematography compliment one of the best performances of ACF that is given by Viola Harris. Friday, Nov. 4 at 12:00pm and 3:30pm (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 3:30pm and 6:00pm (Masonic Lodge) |
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25 CENTS FOR LOVE Short Fiction – 6 min. – World Premier A beautiful doll-like girl sits motionless in a park holding a sign reading “25 Cents for Love”. An innocent boy pays her 25 cents, and a whirlwind romance begins. Just as they fall in love the payment expires and a villain steps up with 25 cents of his own. These lovable characters are sure to delight audiences of all ages. Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10:00am (Masonic Lodge) |
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WAITING FOR YESTERDAY Animated Short Fiction – 8 min. – Foreign – World Premier It took a lot of work for writer/director/animator Patrick Junghans to complete this poignant animated film, and the end result proves it was definitely worth it. Through unique, expressive animation this story of a depressed man struggling with the haunting memories of his deceased wife leaves a deep impression long after it ends. Friday, Nov. 4 at 3:30pm (Masonic Lodge) / Saturday, Nov. 5 at 3:30pm (Masonic Lodge) |