Miami Short Film Festival M IAM - 1 BEACH
City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Program and Cultural Arts Council'-
Fiscal Year 2011/12 Cultural Affairs. Grant Agreement
This Grant Agreement is entered into this 27th day of September 2011 between the City of Miami Beach,
Florida .(the City), and (Grantee).
Article I I Grant Description
1. Grantee: Miami Short Film Festival
Grant Contact: William Vela
Address: 2977 MacFarlane Road
City, State, Zip: Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Phone, fax, e-mail: 305.586.8105, Paola (a -miamishortfilmfestival.com
2. Grantamount: $.12,950 50% of base award paid upon execution of this Agreement.
Remaining 50% $2,000 Fresh Air Fund paid upon completion of Project
and submission and approval of Final Report.,
3. Project description: See Exhibit 1, attached hereto
4. Itemized budget: See Exhibits 2 -A Project Budget and 2 -B Grant Budget, attached hereto
5. Contract execution deadline: November 15, 2011
6. Expenditure. deadline: September 30, 2012
7. Project completion date:
8. Final Report deadline: Must be postmarked or delivered no later than 45 days after Project
completion date. /2A
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this 3 day of A16V &-?"6 n._ 2011.
Herrera Bower, mayor �^ J
Sig ture •�
Attest:
STATE OF FL RID , COUNTY OF MIAMI- DADE
Robert Parcher, City Clerk
(Grantee's Corporate Seal Here)
The f regoing instrument was acknowledged before me
this day of 0 " 0.r 2011, by
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corporation. He /She is personally known to me or has
produced � as
identification..
GRANTEE:
Federal ID #: 20- 3202047 _
Signature o otary Publi
BY: _ William Vela
Printed Name of Organization's Authorized Representative
(City Attorney Approval Here) Notary Name:
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APPROVED AS TO Notary Public Sta d Notary P NC, of Florida
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Article II / General Conditions
11. Parties The parties to this Agreement are the Grantee listed in Article i, and the City of Miami Beach, a .
municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of.Florida (City). The City has delegated the
responsibility of administering this Grant to the City Manager or his authorized designee; who shall be the City's
Cultural Affairs Program Manager.
2. Project Description The Grantee may only use the Grant for -the purposes that are specifically described
inthe Project Description, attached hereto as Exhibit No. 1. All expenditures will be subject to the terms of this
Agreement, and as specified in the itemized Grant Award Budget, attached hereto as Exhibit 2 -B. A mandatory
dollar for dollar ($1 to $1) match is applicable to all Grant programs_ Grant applicants must demonstrate
this match through cash, other matching grants and /or In -Kind contributions not in excess of 25% of the
total cash roject budget. Line item Chan es to said Bud et.shall not exceed ten percent 10% per category,
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and shall, in no event, exceed the total amount of Grant funds. Notwithstanding . the- preceding sentence,
amendments to the itemized. Grant Award Budget in Exhibit 2 -13 shall not be permitted without the prior written
consent of the Cultural Affairs Program Manager. Said requests shall be made in advance of the project's
commencement, in writing, detailing and justifying the need for such. changes..
3._ Reports This Grant has been awarded with the understanding that the described Project will enhance
and develop the City's cultural community. To demonstrate that the Grant is fulfilling, or has fulfilled, its purpose,
the Grantee must supply the Cultural Affairs Program Manager with a written Final Report documenting that the
Grantee has fulfilled all' requirements. This report must be received by the Cultural Affairs Program Manager
within 45 days of the Project's completion date. Grantees completing their Project. by the end of the Fiscal Year,.
or September 30, 2012, must submit their final reports no later than November 15, 2012. New Grant awards
will not be released 'until all Final Reports for previous years' funding are received..'.
4. Amount of Grant and Payment Schedule The total amount of the Grant is specified in Article 1 -2 (subject
to the restrictions therein) and the Byron Bonus is contingent upon use of the Byron Carlyle Theatre. In awarding
this Grant, the City assumes no obligation to provide financial support of any type whatsoever in excess of the
total Grant amount. Cost overruns are the sole responsibility of the Grantee. The Grant funds will only be
supplied to the Grantee following the Mayor and City Commission's approval of the award, and exec, ution of this
Agreement by the parties hereto.
5. Program Monitoring and Evaluation The Cultural Affairs Program Manager may monitor and conduct an
evaluation of the Project .under this Grant, which may include, with or without limitation, visits by City
representatives to observe the Project, or Grantee's programs, procedures,,and operations, or to discuss the
Grantee's programs with Grantee's personnel. The Grantee agrees to utilize the standardized Audience Survey
adopted by the-Cultural Arts Council to obtain specific feedback from program participants.
0. Bank Accounts and 'Bonding Monies received pursuant,to this Agreement- shall be kept in accounts in
established Miami -Dade County banks or savings and loan associations whose identities shall be disclosed in
writing to the Cultural Affairs Program Manager with the identity and title of individuals authorized to withdraw or
write checks on Grant funds. .
. Accounting sand Financial Review Funded activities must take place within the City's fiscal year for
which they are. approved (October 1 - September 30).The Grantee shall.keep accurate and complete books
and records of all receipts and expenditures of Grant funds, in conformance with reasonable accounting
standards. These books and records, as well as all documents pertaining to payments received and made in
conjunction with this Grant, including, without limitation, vouchers, bills, invoices, receipts and canceled checks,
shall be dated within the fiscal year for which they are approved and retained in Miami -Dade County in a secure
place and in an orderly fashion by the Grantee for at least two (2) years after the Expenditure Deadline specified
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in Article 75. These. books, records, and documents may be examined by the City, and /or its authorized
representatives, at the Grantee's offices during regular business hours and upon reasonable -notice.
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Furthermore, the City may, at its expense, audit or have audited, all the financial records of the Grantee,
whether or not purported to be related to this Grant.
8. Publicity and Credits The Grantee must include the City of Miami Beach logo and the following credit -
line in all publications related to this Grant: City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs :Program, Cultural Arts Council
Failure to do so may preclude future grant funding from the City in the same manner as if Grantee defaulted
under this Agreement, pursuant to Article II -12.
9. Liability and Indemnification The Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers,
employees, agents and contractors, from'any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorneys' fees and
costs of defense, which the City or its officers, employees, agents and contractors may incur as a result of
claims, demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to, or
resulting from the performance if this Agreement by the Grantee or its officers, employees, agents, servants,
partners, principals or contractors. Grantee shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith and shall
investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the City, where applicable,
including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorneys' fees which may issue
thereon. Grantee expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement,
or,otherwise provided, shall in no way limit its obligation, as set forth herein, to indemnify, hold harmless and
defined the City or its officers, employees, agents and contractors as herein provided.
'If the Grantee is a government entity, this indemnification shall only be to the extent and within the
limitations of Section 768.28 Florida Statute, subject to the provisions of that Statute whereby the Grantee entity
shall not be held liable to pay a personal injury or property damage claim or judgment by any one person which'
exceeds the sum of $100,000, or any claim or judgment or portions thereof, which, when totaled with all other
claims or judgments paid. by the government entity arising out of the same incident or occurrence, exceed the
sum of $200,000 from any and all personal injury or property damage claims, liabilities, losses or causes of
action which may arise as a result of the negligence of the Grantee entity.
10. Assignment The Grantee shall not be permitted . to assign this Grant, and any purported assignment
will be void, and shall be treated as an event of default pursuant to Article 11 -12.
11. Compliance with Laws The' Grantee agrees to abide by and be governed by all applicable Federal,
State, County and City laws, including but not limited to Miami -Dade County's Conflict of Interest and Code of
Ethics Ordinance, as amended, which is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein, and Chapter
2, Article VII of the Miami Beach City Code, as amended, which is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set
forth herein.
12. Default/Termination Provisions In the event the Grantee shall fail to comply with any of the provisions
of this Agreement, the Cultural Affairs Program Manager may terminate this Agreement and withhold or cancel
all.or any unpaid installments of the Grant upon giving five (5) calendar days-written notice to the Grantee, and
the City shall have no further obligation to the Grantee under this Agreement. Further, in the event of:
termination, the Grantee shall be required to immediately repay to the City all portions of the Grant which have
been received by the Grantee, as of the date that the written demand is received.
In the event that-this Grant is terminated, the following provisions will also apply:
a. For first -time violations - Grantee shall be required to submit a final report with documentation of
expenditure of all Grant funds already received (first.half) up to the termination date.
Additionally, Grantee will be ineligible to apply and /or receive a grant in the subsequent City fiscal year.
However, Grantee will be allowed to apply for grants in future fiscal years.
b. For more than first -time violations - Any compliance infractions ,beyond first -time violations will" be
considered by the Cultural Affairs Program Manager, on a,case -by -case basis. As part of his consideration, the
Cultural Affairs Program Manager shall obtain the recommendation 'of the Cultural Arts Council, but the final
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decision as to whether Grantee may be allowed to apply for future grants shall remain 'Within the sole discretion
of the City.
- Any uncommitted Grant funds which remain in the possession or under the control of the Grantee as of
the date of the Expenditure Deadline specified in Article 1 -5 must be returned to the City within fifteen (15) days
after the Expenditure Deadline. If such funds have been committed but not expended, the Grantee must request
in writing from the Cultural Affairs Program Manager an extension of the Expenditure Deadline which, if
approved, shall be for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
Grant funds which are to be repaid to the City pursuant to this Section are to be repaid upon demand by
delivering to the. Cultural Affairs Program Manager a certified check for the total amount due; payable to the City
of Miami Beach, Florida.
These provisions shall not waive or preclude the City from pursuing any other remedies that may be
available to it under the. law.
13. Indulgence Will Not be Waiver of Breach The indulgence of either party with'regard to any breach or
'failure to perform any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of the provision or
any portion of this Agreement either at the time the breach or failure occurs, or at any time throughout the term
of this Agreement.
14. Written Notices Any written notices required under this Agreement will be effective when delivered in
person or upon the receipt of a certified letter addressed to the Grantee at the address specified in Article 1 -1 of
this Agreement, and to the City when addressed as follows: Gary Farmer, Cultural Affairs Program Manager,
City of Miami Beach Dept. of Tourism and Cultural Development, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach,
Florida 33139 -1819.
15. Captions Used in this Agreement Captions, as used in this Agreement, are for convenience of
reference only and' should not be deemed or construed as in any way limiting or extending the language or
provisions to which such captions may refer.
16.. Contract Represents Total Agreement This contract, including its special conditions and exhibits,
represents the whole and total agreement of the parties. No representations, except those contained within this
agreement and its attachments, are to be considered in construing its terms. No modifications or amendments
may be made -to this Agreement unless made in writing signed by both parties, and approved by appropriate
action by the Mayor and City Commission.
Article III / Miscellaneous Provisions
17. The Grant awarded herein is the result of an extensive , public review process, which found that the
Grantee is performing .a public purpose through the programs, projects, and /or services recommended for
support. As such, use of Grant funds for any program component not meeting this condition will be considered a
breach of the terms of this Agreement and will allow the City to seek remedies including, but not limited to, those
outlined in this Grant Agreement.
18. The Grantee also accepts and agrees to comply with the following Special Conditions:
The Grantee hereby agrees that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights. Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
2000d et seq.) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, handicap, or sex.
The Grantee hereby agrees that it will comply with City of Miami Beach Human Rights Ordinance as-
codified in Sections 62 -31 through 62 -66. of the City Code, and as amended from time to time, prohibiting
discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations on account of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, financial status, or,age.
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The City endorses the clear mandate of the Ame�eans With Disabilities:Acfi of 1990 (ADA) to remove
barriers, which prevents qualified individuals with disabilities from enjoying the same' employment opportunities
that are available to persons without disabilities.
The City also endorses the mandate of the. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 504 and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability and requires that Grant recipients provide equal access and equal
opportunity and services discrimination on the basis of any disability.
19. GOVERNING LAW AND EXCLUSIVE VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, , the laws of the State of
Florida, both substantive and remedial, without regard to principles of conflict of laws. The exclusive venue for
any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be Miami-Dade. County, Florida, if in State court, and the U.S.
District Court, Southern District of Florida, if in federal court. BY ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT,
GRANTOR AND GRANTEE EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS EITHER PARTY MAY ;HAVE TO A TRIAL BY
JURY OF ANY CIVIL LITIGATION RELATED TO, OR ARISING OUT OF, THIS AGREEMENT.
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Exhibit 1 / Revised Project Description
Organization:.Miami Short Film Festival
Completely describe Project approved by the Grants Panel and in a separate narrative detail all revisions to
the Project based upon the City Commission approved award. Please be as specific as possible; name of
event, specificdates, venues, times, artists, etc.- Use extra page if necessary.
Proiect t- description as approved by Grants Panel
The Miami short Film Festival is the first of its kind in South Florida to dedicate its entire focus to the
screening of shod films to the diverse audience of Miami Beach, Miami -Dade County, and indeed, South
Florida. MsFF serves as a launching point for original scripts, new cinematography and film techniques,
innovative perspectives and unique pieces of true emotion and expression caught on film.. MsFF is a
dedicated contributor to the cultural arts, economy, and education of all of Miami -Dade. County's
municipalities, focusing this y ear's events in Miami Beach, allowing for an increase in the vitality, vibrancy
and quality of life for all residents and visitors. Through its focus on promoting visual arts in Miami Beach
for the enjoyment, education, cultural enrichment, and benefit of the target audience — residents and
visitors of Miami Beach. The Miami short Film. Festival will convey a message to the rest of the world
synonymously. identifying Miami Beach. with world class entertainment.
Project description continues as Attachment A.
Proiect description as revised (if applicable ) based upon the City Commission approved award:
Changes to projects awarded under the Artistic Disciplines program must still adhere to the requirement that the work
is new or has never before been presented in Miami Beach.
The Miami short Film Festival is the first of its kind in South Florida to dedicate its entire focus to the.
screening of short films to the diverse audience of Miami. Beach, Miami -Dade County, and indeed, South
Florida. MsFF serves as a launching point. for original scripts, new cinematography and film techniques,
innovative perspectives and unique pieces of true emotion and expression caught film..MsFF is a
dedicated 'contributor, to the cultural arts, economy, and education of all of Miami -Dade County's
municipalities, focusing this y ear's events in Miami Beach, allowing for an increase in the vitality, vibrancy
and quality of life for all residents and visitors. Through Jts focus on promoting visual arts in Miami Beach
for the enjoyment, education, cultural enrichment, and benefit of the target audience residents and
visitors of Miami Beach. The Miami short Film Festival will convey a message to the rest of the world
synonymously identifying Miami Beach with world class entertainment.
MsFF provides residents and visitors of Miami Beach an enjoyable series of events. The Festival attracts
visitors and tourists the world over with publicity and advertisements placed throughout the city, as well as
in the Miami Beach Visitors Bureau, Coral Gables Cultural Calendar, The Greater Miami Convention &
Visitor Bureau, The Miami Herald, EI .Nuevo Herald, The Sun Sentinel Telemundo, Univision, the New
Times, other local media, hotel publications, as well as on -line publications. Advertising in major national
and international airlines magazines, international magazines and newspapers positively affects the influx,
of tourists to Miami Beach and Miami -Dade County.
Revised Project Description continues as Attachment B..
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Exhibit 2 -A: Project Budget / Revised Total Project Budget
Name of organization: Miami Short Film Festival
Date(s) of Project:
Attach a copy of the total Project budget or list cash expenses and cash revenues
specifically identified with your program, project or events. Round off all numbers to the
nearest dollar
EXPENSES REVENUES
CASH IN -KIND . ,CASH IN -KIND
Personnel artistic 5,000 5,000 Admissions 33,000
Personnel - technical 3,000 7,000 Contracted services
Personnel - administration 25,00025,000 Tuitions
Outside artistic fees /services 34,000 34,000 Corporate support 60,000
Outside other fees /services 8,000 Foundation support 5,000
Marketing /Publicity 28,450 5,000 Individual support
Space rental 18,500 5,000 Government grants 25,000
Utilities 2,300 2,300 Federal
Equipment rental 8,500 8,500 State 1,500
Office supplies
Other Costs: (Itemize below) Other Contributions (Itemize below)
O utside Technical . 8,000 Sony Entertainment . 10,000
Printinq 4,000_ Citibank 10,000
Supplies /Mats 4,100
Utilities 2,300
InCounty Travel 300
Out -of- County Travel 1,950
City of Miami Beach Grant Award 12,950
Fresh Air Fund 2,000
Total cash expenses 144,500 Total cash revenuesl44,500
Total in -kind expenses 47,700 Total in -kind revenues 47,700
Total project expenses 192,200 Total project revenues 192,200
CASH & IN -KIND CASH & IN -KIND
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Exhibit 2 -B: Project Budget / Revised Grant Award Budget
Name of organization: Miami Short Film Festival
Dates) of Project: November 14 - November 19, 2011
Grant Award: $12 + $2,000.00 Fresh Air Fund
Directions: Identify and itemize cash expenses to be paid from Grant award funds. Grant awards may only
be spent within budget categories declared below. Line item 'changes to said Budget shall not exceed ten
percent (10 %) per category, so long as said expenditures do not exceed the total amount of Grant funds
Grant Expenses
Personnel — artistic Equipment Rental
(NOT administrative)
Personnel — technical Space rental (Performance
Related Only) 7,000
Outside artistic fees
Marketing /Publicity 2 Total Other Costs (itemize
Below)
Printing 3,000
Description. Amount
Postage
TOTAL (must equal grant award): $12,950
FRESH AIR FUND..... .................. 2
Grant requirements
Grant funds must be spent within budget categories agreed upon in grant agreement.
All publications associated with City of Miami Beach cultural grant support must include the City of Miami ;
Beach Logo and the following byline: "City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council."
„ Allowable Grant Expenditures as Relates to Grant Project: .
• Artistic and technical fees directly related to the proposed program or event
Production costs related to the proposed program, project or event
Honoraria.
• Equipment rental and expendable materials
• Marketing
Publicity
•. Equipment _rental and personnel necessary to provide program accessibility as mandated by the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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Grant Use .Restrictions (grant funds may not be used towards):
• Remuneration of City of Miami Beach employees for any services rendered as part of a project
receiving a grant from Cultural Affairs grants programs
Administrative salaries f or fees
• "Bricks and mortar" or permanent equipment; unless the purchase .price is less than the cost of
rental.
• City 'of Miami Beach services (permit fees, off duty police, electricians, insurance, etc.)
• Debt reduction
Indirect or general operating costs related to the operation of the organization (Cultural Anchors .
excluded from this restriction)
• Travel or transportation
• Insurance Fees (Cultural Anchors excluded.from this restriction)
• Social /Fun.draising events, beauty pageants or sporting events
• Hospitality costs including decorations or affiliate personnel with the exception of artists
• Cash prizes
• Lobbying or propaganda materials
• Charitable contributions
+ Events not open to the public; unless the. event serves to specifically benefit City of Miami Beach
government and has been previously approved as such be the Cultural Affairs Program Manager
Required supporting materials for final reports submitted within 45 days upon completion of grant
project:
• Copies of all receipts, invoices and - expenditures of grant monies. CATEGORIZE ALL
RECEIPTS, INVOICES AND CANCELLED CHECKS (front and back'copies), ETC.
ACCORDING TO THE GRANT BUDGET (i.e. - all artists payments, separate from
advertising payments). Invoices AND checks must be dated within the 2011 A 2 Fiscal
Year
Proof of logo and credit line in project publications and advertisements
• Proof of-performance(s), such as programs, brochures and flyers.
ATTACHMENT A
ORIGINAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Miami short Film Festival is the first of its kind in South Florida to dedicate its entire focus to the
screening of short films to the diverse audience of Miami Beach, Miami -Dade County, and indeed, South
Florida. MsFF serves as a launching point for original scripts, new cinematography and film techniques,
innovative perspectives and unique pieces of true emotion and expression caught on film. MsFF is a
dedicated contributor to the cultural arts, economy, and education of all of Miami -Dade County's
municipalities, focusing this y ear's events in Miami Beach, allowing for an increase in the vitality,
vibrancy and quality of life for all residents and visitors. Through its focus on promoting visual arts in
Miami Beach for the enjoyment, education, cultural enrichment, and benefit of the target audience -
residents and visitors of Miami Beach. The Miami short Film Festival will convey a message to the rest
of the world synonymously identifying Miami Beach with world class entertainment.
MsFF provides residents and'visitors of Miami Beach an,enjoyable series of events. The Festival attracts
visitors and tourists the world over with publicity and advertisements placed throughout the city, as well
as in the Miami Beach Visitors Bureau, Coral Gables Cultural Calendar, The Greater Miami Convention &
Visitor Bureau, The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, The Sun Sentinel, Telemundo, Univision, the New
Times, other.locaa media, hotel publications, as well as on -line publications. Advertising in major
national and international airlines magazines, international magazines and newspapers positively affects
the influx of tourists to Miami Beach and 'Miami -Dade County.
Organizations such as the University of Miami, Miami Museum of Science and Paanetarium, Miami Dade
College and many film industry professionals collaborate in the production and presentation of the.
Festival. In addition, MsFF collaborates with organizations such a's Latino ArtBeat, The Gay and Lesbian
Film Festival, One Water, Irreversible Magazine; student film organizations, and the Fort Lauderdale Film
Festival. Each of these organizations represents the diverse audiences that the Festival attracts. Pre and
post festival activities are organized to attract visitors and tourists to the Festival including Pre- Festival
Nights, Seminars, Opening, Awards and Closing Ceremonies.
Pre Festival Events
October 23, 2011 (subject to venue availability) 6:00 — 8:00pm
An, integral component of the 10th anniversary celebration is a "Beach shorts" Night. The. Festival would
host a free screening of selected Festival winning shorts as well as present a sneak- preview of this year's
Festival, at the North Beach Bandshell, located at 7275 Collins Avenue. Capacity would only be limited
due to seating availability. Films selected would be family friendly with an international flair, allowing for
wider participation from the community.
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November 6, 2011 = 4:00pm — 6 :00pm Kickoff Party and Poster Unveiling ,@ Lincoln Road Art Center
Miami short. Film Festival Week
The 10th edition of.the Miami short Film Festival is scheduled to run November 14 November 19,
2011. While it is premature to identify the movies to be screened as submissions will be open through
September 15, 2011, two distinct programs will.be screened each night.of the.Festival at the Colony
. Theater, located at 1040 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.
November 14, 2011— 7:OOpm — 8:30pm Opening and Red Carpet @Colony Theater
Screenings will be presented at the historical COLONY Theater.
Ticket price is set at $10 per person
November 14, 2011— 8:30pm — 10:00pm (8 -10 films)
November 15, 2011- 6:30pm — 8:00pm (8 -10 films) and 8:30pm — 10:00pm _(8 -10 films)
November 16, 2011— 6:30pm — 8 :00pm (8 -10 films) and 8:30pm — 10:00pm (8 -10 films)
November 17, 2011— 6:30pm — 8:00pm (8 -10 films) and 8:30pm — 10 :00pm (8 -10 films)
November 18, 2011 — 6:30pm - B:OOpm (8 -10 films) and 8:30pm — 10 :00pm (8 -10 films)
November 19, 2011— 6 :30pm — 8:00pm (8 -10 films)
November 19 - 8:30pm — 10:00pm Awards Ceremony
November 19, 2011- 10:00pm — 1:OOam Closing Party
Artistic collaborations.are an integral component of the Festival and will be present in -the form of
Question and Answer sessions after each of the screenings with directors, producers, or actors,
moderated by the Festival Programming Director. Additionally, a workshop featuring presentations of
the latest filming and /or editing techniques presented by directors and /or producers who attend the
festival. The Miami Beach location and date of the seminar will be determined based on availability of
thespeaker(s).
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ATTACHMENT B
REVISED PROJECT DESCRIPTION AS SUBMITTED FOR CMB CULTURAL PRESENTERS
The Miami short Film Festival is the first of its kind in South Florida to dedicate its entire
focus to the screening of short films to the diverse audience of Miami Beach; Miami
Dade County, and indeed, South Florida. MsFF serves as a launching point for original
scripts, new cinematography and film techniques, innovative perspectives and unique
pieces.of true emotion and expression caught on film. MsFF is a dedicated contributor
to the cultural arts, economy, and'education of all of Miami -Dade County's
municipalities, focusing-this y ear's events in Miami Beach; allowing for an increase in
the vitality, vibrancy and quality of life for all residents and visitors. Through its focus on
promoting visual arts in Miami.Beach for the enjoyment, education, cultural
enrichment; and benefit of the target audience _ residents and visitors of Miami Beach.
The Miami short Film Festival will convey a message to the rest of the. world
synonymously identifying Miami Beach with world class entertainment.
MsFF provides residents and visitors of Miami Beach an enjoyable series of events. The
Festival attracts visitors.and tourists the world over with publicity and advertisements
placed throughout the city, as well as in the Miami Beach Visitors Bureau, Coral Gables
Cultural Calendar, The Greater Miami Convention &Visitor Bureau, The Miami Herald, El
Nuevo Herald, The Sun Sentinel, Telemundo, Univision, the New Times, other local
media, hotel publications, as well as on -line publications. Advertising in major national,
and international airlines magazines, international magazines and newspapers positively
affects the influx of tourists to Miami. Beach and Miami -Dade County.
Organizations such as the University of Miami, Miami Museum of Science and
Planetarium, Miami Dade College. and many film industry professionals collaborate in
the production and presentation of the Festival. In addition, MsFF collaborates with
organizations such'as Latino ArtBeat, The Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, One Water,
Irreversible Magazine, student film organizations, and. the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival.
Each of these 'organizations represents the diverse audiences that the Festival attracts.
Pre and post festival activities are organized to attract visitors - and tourists.to the
Festival including Pre - Festival Nights, Seminars, Opening, Awards and Closing
Ceremonies.
Miami short Film Festival Week
The 10th edition of the Miami short Film Festival is scheduled to run November 14 -20,
2011. With the exception of Opening Night and the Awards Ceremony Night (Closing),
two distinct programs will be screened each night of the Festival at the Colony Theater,
located at 1040 Road in Miami Beach.
November 14; 2011— 7:30pm — 9:30pm — Opening and , Red Carpet @ Colony Theater
Screenings will be presented at the historical COLONY Theater.
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Ticket price is set at $12 per person
November 12, 2011- Official Kickoff party @ Vagabond 30 Northeast 14th Street
Miami, FL 33132
November 13, 2011- 2:00pm - Tomorrow's Filmmakers Today — Miami Beach
Cinematheque
November 13, 2011— 2:00pm —.Tell Me a Story Miami Children's Museum
November 14, 2011 - 7:30pm - Opening Night (9 films)
November 15, 2011— 7:30pm (8 films) and '9:30pm (8 .films)
November 16, 2011— 7:30pm (8 films) and 9 :30pm (9 films)
November 17, 2011— 7 :30pm (8 films) and 9 :30pm (7 films)
November 18, 2011 — 7:30pm '(9 films) and 9:30pm (8 films)
November 19, 2011- 7:30pm Awards Ceremony, Best of Fest
November 19, 2011- 10:000m — 1.00am Closing Party @ Lincoln Center
Following is a Fist of movies to be screened:
Colony Theater: Monday, November 14, 7:30 pm.
Opening Night: The Glorious Crew
The Miami Short Film Festival has always attracted some of the best short films the
world has to offer. Many of the films went on to win an Academy Award, or were best
shorts at Sundance and the Be'rlinale. Tonight we have handpicked a selection of short
films, which were screened at the festival and range from brilliant animations to
heartbreaking dramas. We called their directors THE GLORIOUS CREW. Come and meet
them.
THE LETTER
Directed by Matvei Zhivov, Russia /Canada, 2007, 17 minutes, Narrative
After spending nearly three years as a partisan fighter in the wilderness, Stepan is
heavily wounded and rescued by the advancing regular army in the bitter spring of
1944. Healed and sent home, the battle for Stepan is hardly over. Best film at the'Miami
International Film Festival 2007, Barbados Film Festival 2007 and IIFC 2008.
APROP
Directed by Aitor Echeverria, Spain, 2007, 35mm, 6 minutes, Experimental
Sleep becomes interrupted by the familiar touch of body. A finger brushes
across a back as.a sigh sends the invitation for play. When closely, everyday
body movements are an extraordinary dance.
GOD OF LOVE
Directed by Luke Matheny, USA, 2010, Red One Camera, 18 minutes, Narrative
A love- struck, lounge- singing darts champion finds his prayers are answered -- literally -
when 'he mysteriously receives a box of Love - inducing darts. Last year's winner at the
Academy Awards!
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SHORT TERM 12
Directed by Destin Cretton, USA, 2009, 22 minutes, Narrative
Brad William Henke (Choke, Sherry Baby, World Trade Center) is Denim, the supervisor
for a residential facility housing 15 kids who are all affected by child abuse and neglect
in unimaginable ways. Inside the gates of Short Term 12, fights and blow -ups happen
daily and Winner jury prices in short filmmaking at Sundance Film Festival 2009.
Winner, grand jury prize, Seattle International Film Festival. Winner of grand jury prize,
Cinevegas.
FRANKIE
Directed by Darren Thornton, Ireland, 2007, 12:07 Minutes, Narrative
Frankie is 15 and preparing for fatherhood he is-determined to be th.e best dad ever, but
as his day goes on, he starts to realize how impossible this will be for -him. Winner of the
Best Short Film at the 2008 Berlinale Film Festival and the Miami Short Film Festival
LIGHTHEADED
Directed by Mike Dacko; USA, 2009, 5 minutes; Animation
Lightheaded is a journey -we take with temperature sensitive, candle creatures who
sacrifice what they know to become who they are. :Winner of the 'Bodega International
short Film Festival 2011, London Children Film Festival 2010, Rhode International
Film Festival 2009, FirstGlance Film Festival Hollywood 2010 and Miami Short Film
Festival 2009.
GRISEN
Directed by Dorthe Warno Hogh, Denmark 2008, 23 Minutes, Narrative
Is personal freedom more important than religious rights? An epic debate staged over a
tiny painting in a bare hospital room. Nominated for the Academy Award this - clever
short won the Miami Short film Festival in 2008, and snapped the audience awards at
the The Warsaw Film Festival and the H'amptons Film Festival.
THE SCREEMERS/ LOS GRITONES
Directed by Roberto Perez Toledo, Spain 2010, 2 minutes, Narrative
Be careful. what you scream. Spanish with English Subtitles.
CHICORY 'N' COFFEE
Directed by Dusan Kastelic, Slovania, 2008, 9 minutes, Animation
Based on a poem from Iztok Mlakar , the film is a love storybetween a man and woman,
The story turns on a small deception - since they were married, instead of the real thing,
the wife has always made Chicory (a cheap substitute for Coffee) for her husband.
Winner of twenty awards at international film festivals.
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DAY, 2: COLONY THEATER: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15th, 2011, 7:30PM
BREAKING GLASS
They are hipsters and rebels, misfits and prophets: for the characters of those films, rule
breaking is sometimes a style and often a revelation. From meeting the real life Dude
behind.Jeff Bridges' iconic portrayal in the Big Lebowski to a young man, whose act of
defiance and his source of happiness is to reach to the past, we Learn that breaking
through to the other side can be done in many ways." Running time 88 minutes.
LUNCHTIME
Directed by Fujii Satoshi, JAPAN, 14 :58 Minutes, Narrative
It's lunchtime and in a cafe along the river, the editor of a woman's magazine, short on
ideas for her new column, pops in for a bite. There she encounters four characters,
entangled in a secret and her voyeurism might jest help her writing block.
THE HOUSE GUEST
Directed by Josh Crockett, USA, 2 :24 Minutes, Narrative
Two single galas in the city plan a short film. This hilarious and refreshing take on surfing
your friend's couch, packs a punch in a short time.
RUMBLESEAT
Directed by Michael Roberts, USA, 5:50 Minutes, Animation
Rockabilly meets Wild West in this pulp animation, told from the rumbleseat of a
ghostly hot rod. A young man revisits the most memorable moments of his life in a
strange world of sinister phantasms and red -eyed drunks..lndie rockers The Sadies
provide the soundtrack.
THE DUDE
Directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, USA, 18:51 Minutes, Documentary
Jeff Doud is the real life prototype of the Dude, irrimorta,lized by the Cohen Brothers in
the Big Lebowski.
.LITTLE 'HORSES
Directed by Levi Abrino, USA, 17 :30 Minutes, Narrative
Dave, a divorced small town postal worker, tries to win his family back by. getting his son
a pony as an 8th birthday present. A witty, mature and sharply observed tale of co-
parenting and the tug -of -war between two dads for their son's love and approval.
FEEL THIS
Directed by 'Rob Lambert, USA, 5:17 Minutes, Music Video
The. story of two brothers raised by a single mother, told in two different time lines
reflects the innocence of youth mirrored against.the harsh realities of decisions made
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for fast money. The Harp, beat -box and spoken word are used as the soundtrack in this
gritty tale set in Los Angeles.
AM COMING OVER
Directed by Sam Handel, USA, 24:55 Minutes, Narrative
In an eccentric, mountain town, a borderline neo- Luddite struggles to maintain and
share a fragile state of enlightenment
DAY 2: COLONY THEATER: TUESDAY, NOV 15th 2011, 9.30PM
OUR SECRET LIVES
,We all.have our secrets, fiercely protected or often conveniently forgotten. From an
Iranian girl, who has an affair with a married man, to the hilarious unraveling of "a British
couple during a country wedding, .when hidden truths are revealed, they destroy or
liberate us. Running time 99 minutes.
WISH SOMEONE WAS WAITING FOR ME
Directed by Babak Amini, Iran, 16 Minutes, Narrative
Maryam; a 26 -year old girl and a nurse is taking care of an elderly woman. in Teheran.
She is also having an affair with the old woman's son, who has a wife and children of his
own. Their secret is about the blown when Maryam discovers she is 3- months pregnant
and her, lover asks her to have an abortion.
HIDDEN DRIVEWAY
Directed by Sarah Goodman, Canada 5:18 Minutes Narrative
Hidden Driveway is about the relationship of two brothers baffled by the mysterious
world of their parents. Two brothers sitting at a park bench receive a phone call from
their mother asking them to come for a family meeting. The long'way home reveals
deep anxieties about their family and their, relationship to each other.
PAPER FLOWER
Directed by Brent Green, USA, 20:30, Narrative
Asuka and Michi are childhood friends growing up in Tokyo. When they each experience
heartbreaking losses, they are forced to decide how much of themselves they are willing
to 'give and reveal, in order to find true love
FORWARD BLINDLY
Directed by Joey Liew, USA 3:04, Music Video
Leiandorus enters a surreal world, where.they are transformed into faceless beings
marching blindly forward.
DEEP BLUE
Directed by Kazuhito Nakae, JAPAN 20:00 Narrative
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Shot in a cinema verite.style, the film follows a-woman, who left her strict and Buddhist
parents when she was 20 -years old and now returns home to attend her grandmother's
introduce her little son to his grandparents to her.'- Shot with non- actors, the film is a
fascinating incite into Japanese culture.
LIBRARY OF DUST
Directed by Ondi Timoner and Robert James, USA 16:20, Documentary
Thousands of corroded copper urns, containing the cremated remains of unclaimed
psychiatric patients, were discovered in the Oregon State Hospital. The hospital was
where'the 1975 "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was shot and the. reality was every
bit as disturbing as the fictitious ward. The local press and a State Senator in an
unprecedented collaboration, vowed to change the deplorable conditions of the
hospital. What they didn't expect to find was a storeroom full of human ashes.
TOOTY'S WEDDING.
Directed by Frederic Casella, UK 18 :30, Narrative
A young couple's marriage hilariously hits the rocks during a weekend wedding in the
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DAY 3: COLONY THEATER, WEDN, NOVEMBER 16th, 2011
THE LATIN FILES
Mexico and Venezuela -have witnessed the birth of a vigorous and dynamic generation
of young filmmakers. This new age of cinema is challenging many of the traditional .
representations of the two countries. Beautiful cinematography, often shot on 35mm,
combine with strong statements to reflect the political and social changes,.experienced
in recent decades. Tonight we honor.,the rich cinematic traditions and groundbreaking .
new talent of Mexico and Venezuela. Running time 89 Minutes.
MEXICO
EPILOGO /EPILOGUE
Directed by Carlos Correa Reynoso, Mexico, 2009,16:00 minutes, Narrative
When. the routine Manuel has followed -for years is interrupted, he has to go.out into.an
unknown world and try to adapt. A heart- breaking meditation on the meaning of life.
Spanish with English subtitles.
CORAZON DE PERRO /PERRO'S HEART
Directed by Ismael Nava AlejosMexico, Mexico, 2010, 11:00 minutes, Narrative
Silvano is an alcoholic in his thirties, and -a Taibele is a young prostitute. One day, when
their paths cross, they discover that life has other flavours. But ambition, a gun and an
opportunity prove to be a violent combination. Spanish with English subtitles.
LOS.DI:AS EN VERANO /SUMMER DAYS ARE LONGER
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Directed by Aina Calleja, Mexico, 2010,'10:00 minutes, Narrative
Carmen and Jorge are married`with two children. A visit to the pool, a ride in the car, a
heated argument, reveal that they need silence to keep them together.
Spanish with English subtitles..
LA MINA DE ORO /THE GOLDEN MINE
Directed by Jacques Bonnavent, Mexico, 2010, 11:00 minutes, Narrative
.At fifty something, Betina finds love over the Internet. She leaves her monotonous life
behind to go meet her virtual fiance on the other side ofthe country.
Spanish with English Subtitles
IVAN
Directed by Marcos Villasenor. Mexico /UK, 2011, 2:52 Minutes, Music Video '
When singer Leika Mochan starts preparing a soup, the kitchen comes alive, setting the
stage for adventure and romance between a Carrot and her suitors, a pair of
Cucumbers. Music video for the song'lvan', from the album 'Kaleidojismos'. Spanish.
VENEZUELA
CARACOLES Y CASCABELES
Directed by Gustavo Rondon Cordova, Venezuela 2010, 14:00 minutes, Narrative
Ramiro is a strong fisherman, who wants to teach his daily work to, his eight -years old
son, Jonah. Jonah has started behaving in an odd way and rather than help, is more
interested in collecting shells on the beach. Ramiro discovers the reason for this
behavior and makes Jonah confront'his own fears. Spanish with English Subtitles.
CEONTROP,ETA /CYCLE
Directed by Alex Mendez, Venezuela, 2011, 7 :08 minutes, Narrative
Through a. downpour in the middle of the night a couple travels a deserted highway.
Unexpectedly, the headlights of their car illuminate what appears to be a crime scene: a
man is dragging a body on the asphalt. Centripetal is a story full of fear and bad
decisions and the only way forward is to start all over again. Spanish with English
subtitles.
LA SOJA
Directed by Gabriel Eduardo Lacruz Salas, Venezuela, 2011; 17 minutes, Narrative
In the highlands of Venezuela, a pregnant Mercedes, fed up with her drunken husband,
decides to take her two kids and hit the dusty road to freedom.
Spanish with English Subtitles:
DAY 3: COLONY THEATER, WEDN NOVEMBER 16th, 2011; 9:30PM
DON'T LOOK DOWN
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By noW we realize that our modern families have changed forever. Our films 'tonight will,
show you an arranged marriage and how that works out for the young and a girl,
who gest in trouble for kissing a girl at school. What's important is that our heroes
search for happiness in unique ways and unembarrassed, they never look down.
Running time 78 minutes.
BABY STEPS
Directed by Natalia Leite, USA 2011, 13:23 minutes, Narrative
Sam, a reckless tomboy living .in San Francisco's Mission District, takes one baby step .
towards growing up after visiting her newly born niece. English.
PARK
Directed by Liz Cambron, USA 2011, Minutes, Narrative
This is the story of a young girl, who has been worn down by neglect, she's bored and
willing to do anything to getout, but what she really needs is someone.to love her.
CARTOONS
Directed by Ken Kwek, Singapore 2011,,8:42 minutes, Narrative
When a kindergarten principal finds a series of morbid cartoons drawn by her star, pupil,
she summons the child's mother to school to investigate the source of the boy's
troubles. English.
ARRANGED MARRIAGE
Directed by Narasimhan Krishnamachari, India 2011, 12 :00 minutes, Narrative
Can love be arranged? English.
VICTORIA
Directed by Katherine Marmion, Australia 2011, 3:33 Minutes, Music Video
A cute, quirky look at unrequ.ited love. English.
STRETCH
Directed by Arturo Cubacub, USA 2011, 3:37 Minutes, Experimental
'I stretched my mind so open that I felt a crack. 'This short subject piece is a sensual
representation of an internal transformation process catalyzed by the shedding of one's
former identity. Featuring the electronic ballad, 'S T RE T C H' by Sarah Weis. English.
THE GIRL AND THE FOX
Directed by Tyler Kupferer, USA 2011, 5:30 Minutes, Animation
A young girl must track a mysterious fox through foreboding wilderness. English.
THE PRINCESS AND THE MAIDEN
Directed by Ali Scher, USA 2011, 18:00 MinutesUSA, Narrative
Little .Emmy Adams kisses a girl on the playground and is left feeling isolated and alone. .
The Grand High Council of Fairy Tale Rules and Standards led by Bernard (Julian Sands)
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sends her a heter- normative fairytale to set her down the: "right path of life. With the
help of fairy godmother and rogue fairytale narrator, Hammond (David Anders), Emmy
searches for herself amidst this musical fairytale. English.
DAY 4: COLONY THEATHER: THURS NOV 17th, 2011— 7:30PM
MOMENTS OF INSANITY
We all do crazy, silly strange and many times regrettable things in life. Sometimes the
-effects are irreversible like the aristocratic avian couple's decision ih "The Birds
Upstairs and sometimes we are given a chance to redeem ourselves like in the very
precise short "Last Resort". These intense moments; might feel crushing when they are
happening, yet they are true revelations of character in retrospect.
THE BIRDS UPSTAIRS
Directed by Christopher Jarvis, USA, 2011, 8:30 minutes, Animation
Frustrated attempts to bear children overwhelm the lives of an. aristocratic, avian couple
in the early nineteenth century.
THE MIRROR
Directed by Sebastien Rossignol; France, 2011, 15:00 - Narrative
After a horrible accident, that leaves her disfigured and fleeing the media pressure,
famous actress Vera Bella decided to take some rest at a secret ocean side manor. A
place she hasn't been in a long time...
LIKE YOU WANNA BE /BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Directed by Jonny Diaz, USA 2011, 4:42 — Music Video
The Board of Governors follows a producer around until he records their demo. The
video was shot in 4 hours on Canon 5D.
SANG FROID
Directed by Martin Thibaudeau, Canada 2011, 4:32 - Narrative
An exhausted mother.brings her terrified son at the hospital, where a misunderstanding
reveals his true nature.
PROFILE
Directed by Timo Pierre Rositzki, Germany 2011, 7:10 - Narrative
'Profile' is a short film about the dark side of social networking websites.
A VOO DO AVERSRUZ
Directed by Clara Izabela Pistor, Brazil 2011, 15:29 - Narrative
In an act of desperation, Lauro, the owner of a failing mattress store, decides to start
aparallel business using the mattresses at night when the store is closed. Opening the
shop'sdoors to various odd figures
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SIS
Directed by Deborah Haywood, UK 2011,
When Lauren and -Amy hear there is a man who "likes children" living in the area, they
decide to track him down to show.him their handstands.
LAST RESORT/ ULTIMO RECURSO
Directed by Barney Elliott, Peru 2011, 8 :55 - Narrative
Without any further options, Cesar resorts to desperate measures.' But when an ironic
twist of fate foils his plan - in the heat of panic.- Cesar must decide whether to flee or to
help.
BULL UNDER MY SKIN
Directed by Nicolai Aass, Norway, 2011, 3:30 minutes, Music Video
A dark and mysterious man explores his own demons through a hardcore stripping
routine. Fueled by music and driven by hate.
DAY 4: COLONY THEATER: THURS NOV 17th, 2011
THE EXTASY OF LIFE
Sit back and experience the ecstasy of life. It's not always pleasant, yet it's always
profound. Every film is a revelation, from the poetic rendering of voodoo and, Haiti in
Achante to the technically marvelous, yet remarkably human Worlds Apart. Running
time 80 minutes.
Achante
Directed by Emily McMehen, UK 2011, 30 :00 minutes, Documentary
An atmospheric portrait of Voodoo, the film reveals four communities in the south of
Haiti. It parallels the Voodoo creation story with the historical creation of the free nation
of Haiti. Featuring an original score by acclaimed musician Nick Zammuto, with
voiceover by Max G. Beauvoir, a houng'an and internationally recognised authority on
Voodoo.
SLEEPING WITH FRANK
Directed by Lily Baldwin, USA 2011 4:25, Experimental
Sleeping With Frank shows a slice. of a morning in Queens, NY. A couple readies for the
day. Wake -up, get dressed, eat breakfast. The tableaux are familiar: cozy, rote, intimate
and distant.
SPLIT SCREEN: A LOVE STORY
Directed by 1W Griffiths, UK 2011, 2:,25 min, Narrative
Shot entirely on the Nokia N8 mobile phone. Winner of the Nokia Shorts competition
_2011.'The screen is split down the middle. On the left we witness the world through the
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eyes of a woman. On the right we see the world through the eyes of a man. Although
they live thousands of miles apart, their lives seem to be. inextricably linked.
LUNA
Directed by Raul and Rafael Cardenas, Mexico 2010, 8 min, Animation
In a busy city full of motorized beings controlled by time, a little girl named Zoe will
discover a beautiful moon in the middle of the chaos. Spanish with English subtitles
A FINGER, TWO DOTS, THAN ME
Directed by David Holechek, USA 2011, 7:40 min, Experimental -
A spoken -word piece, based on a popular poem by modern beat poet Derrick Brown,
the film takes a dramatic look at death, life and love through the eyes of Brown, who
has performed around the world as a headliner and with bands such as the Flaming Lips
and the Cold War Kids.
JUST GOT MY PASSPORT /Llego Mi Pasaporte
Directed by Efren Gonzalez, USA 2011 5:28 min.. Music Video
Boris (lead singer) gets his US' passport and explodes with joy in song
MY SASHA
Directed by Markus Kaatsch, Germany 2011,14:00 min, Narration
A film about young and old love in a simple, drawn in a lose and touching drama.
Weightless the film glides along on passion and approaches the painful realization of
having missed an important moment.
WORLDS APART
Directed by Michael Zachary Huber, USA 2011, 9 :04 min, Animation
Part science fiction, part thriller and part cautionary fairytale, Worlds Apart
encompasses the universal themes of innocence, friendship and the possible fate of
humanity. Winner of Route 66 Festivals.
DAY 5: COLONY THEATHER: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER .18th, 2011 — 7:30PM,
THE GOLDEN YEARS
The Golden Years are not dull: busy running their own business or meeting UFOs, these
shorts are poetic and unique like the golden girls and boys in them.
TEAMWORK
Directed by Soo Yun Hong, Korea 2011 11:10 minutes
An ailing grandmother and her granddaughter relive an experience they shared ten
years ago at the grandmother's. deathbed; their own way to say goodbye.
COMMON GROUND
Directed by Hollie Fifer, Australia 2011,.13:46 minutes
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Uncle Bob Randall teaches Hollie how to feel the connection to Mother Earth at a time
when -she needs to be listened to the most.
THE HIDDEN SISTER
Directed by Zina Brown, USA 2011, 5:00 minutes
Elemental Goddesses are summoned in a mysterious, erotic, and fantastic ritual of
dance and dreams. Music is'Shine' by Kai Altair.
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CARTA A JULIA
Directed by David Gonzalez R�Idiez, Spain 2011, 6:55 minutes
She writes a letter to Julia.
BUSY
Directed by Felix Von- Seefranz, Germany 2011, 15:00 minutes
Mrs. Schmitt is probably the busiest woman in Berlin. She's constantly on the run
between meetings and phone calls, till one day her world collapses.
_EXTINCIiN II.- LA CUADRATURA DE LO C'RCULOS
Directed by Fernando Uso Fornies, Spain 2011,11:15
Life is too.precious to be wasted in quarreling
FJORD
Directed by Skule Eriksen; Norway 2011, 24:00, Documentary
Fjord is a personal interpretation of the landscape in- Naeroyfjord in Western Norway,
included in UNESCO's world heritage list in 2005. The film is poetic and rhythmic,
following the shifting light and the turn of the seasons in this unique and dramatic
Landscape. The film- has no dialogue or commentary.
DAY 5: COLONY THEATHER: FRIDAY; NOVEMBER 18th, 20,11 — 7:30PM
HEROES
Heroes come in all shapes and forms: some want to fly, some just to keep their hair on.
Some have supersonic hearing and others want to connect. From the streets of Iraq to
the school lunchroom, tonight we celebrate heroes.
MATCH
Directed by Kate Kerfroyland, USA 2011, 11:15, Narrative
Two sisters draw straws on who will give her kidney to her mother
LUNCH
Directed by Avis Richards, USA 2011, Documentary
As nation -wide funding for school cafeterias rapidly decreases and high- calorie, low-
nutrient meals have become order of the day, our nation's children are being afflicted
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by a slew of diet -based diseases. In LUNCH, a revealing short documentary, director Avis
Richards investigates the causes and the consequences of "growing in a junk -food
culture."
SAMI'S COCK
The entire Iraq war is explained in a story about a' man and his cock. Rooster, that is
Sami's Cock is a animal parable written by an Iraqi writer in Baghdad. An international
cast from the shows Entourage, Prison Break, Angel, Dexter, 24, and Ugly Betty
performs it!
IL RUMORS DELLA NEVE
Directed by Andrea Marini, Italy 201.1, 9:33 Minutes, Narrative
Today the world is contaminated by the daily hustle 'and. bustle and the stress is _
generated by small, imperceptible, but always more present noises that surround us.
The resulting distraction may make us Iose'sight of the truly important things in life.
FALLING
Directed by Nic Weinfeld, USA 2011, 4:50 Minutes, Music Video
An Epic attempt to bring heaven down to earth. Born and raised in Silver Spring,
Maryland, JudaBtue is a group of five friends who realize that the passion for music and
spirituality can be meshed and amplified through the monitors of a high energy rock
concert.
BENNY
Directed by Huay -Bing Law, USA'2011, 15:20, Narrative
An overweight teenager revisits a friend from his past - now a personal fitness,trainer..
LE NID
Guilbert'has a big problem: He's loosing'his hair. Today is a big day; he has an
appointment with a professor of.medicine specializing in hair loss. This meeting will
change the course of his life.
HEZARFEN
Directed by Chung -Yu HUANG, Taiwan 2011, 3:18, Animation
Hezarfen' is` a historical Turkish character. The story takes place in 1632 in Istanbul,
where he will attempt the first flight of the human being
'GENEVIEVE GOES BOATING
Directed by Lucy Gray, USA 2011, 17:05, Narrative
Molly cannot think of a way to finish her latest play. Instead she writes a story about her
sister when they were children. Genevieve and her Father build a boat just her size. But
she is afraid to sail in it. She takes - -her imaginary friends for imaginary rides. Narrated by
Tilda Swinton.
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Post Festival Events
TBA, 2012 (subject to venue availability) 6:00 — 8:00pm
An integral component of the 10th anniversary celebration is a "Beach shorts Night:
The.Festival would host a free screening of selected Festival winning shorts as well as'
present a sneak- preview of this year's Festival at the North Beach Bandshell, located at
7275 Collins Avenue. Capacity would only be limited due to seating availability
(approximately 1,500).
Artistic collaborations are an integral component of the festival and will be present in
the form of Question and Answer sessions after each of the screenings with directors,
producers, or actors, moderated by the Festival Programming Director. ' Additionally, a
workshop featuring presentations of the latest filming and /or editing techniques
presented by directors and /or producers who attend the Festival. The Miami Beach
location and date of the seminar will be determined based on availability of the
speaker(s).
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