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[SEXPE] Shorts in Competition: Documentary
Short Documentary, 2009, 10 min
Directed by: Tal Rosner
Plays In: Shorts: Experimental Collisions
Interests: Documentary, Music, Science/Technology
Animated power cables evoke connections to evident yet largely unseen electricity-fueled environment. Read More
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[SEXPE] Shorts in Competition: Documentary
Short Documentary, 2009, 10 min
Directed by: Tal Rosner
Plays In: Shorts: Experimental Collisions
Interests: Documentary, Music, Science/Technology
Animated power cables evoke connections to evident yet largely unseen electricity-fueled environment. Read More
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The Last Play at Shea
[LASTP] Encounters
Feature Documentary, 2009, 95 min
Directed by: Paul Crowder
Interests: *ESPN*, *NYcomp*, Documentary, Music, New York, Sports
The intersecting histories of a stadium, a team, and a music legend are examined in a documentary that charts the ups and downs of the New York Mets and the life and career of Long Island native Billy Joel, the last performer to play Shea Stadium. Set to the soundtrack of Joel's final Shea concerts, Last Play interweaves personal Joel interviews with exclusive concert footage—featuring guests like Tony Bennett and Roger Daltrey. Read More
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[LASTP] Encounters
Feature Documentary, 2009, 95 min
Directed by: Paul Crowder
Interests: *ESPN*, *NYcomp*, Documentary, Music, New York, Sports
The intersecting histories of a stadium, a team, and a music legend are examined in a documentary that charts the ups and downs of the New York Mets and the life and career of Long Island native Billy Joel, the last performer to play Shea Stadium. Set to the soundtrack of Joel's final Shea concerts, Last Play interweaves personal Joel interviews with exclusive concert footage—featuring guests like Tony Bennett and Roger Daltrey. Read More
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Legacy
[LEGAC] Discovery
Feature Narrative, 2010, 95 min
Directed by: Thomas Ikimi
Interests: New York, Thriller, War
British-Nigerian director Thomas Ikimi builds a thrilling psychological drama around an all-consuming central performance by Idris Elba (The Wire). Black ops operative Malcolm Gray is returning home after a botched mission in Eastern Europe. Holed up in a rundown Brooklyn motel room, he is torn between retribution and personal salvation as he mentally unravels. When the walls close in, his story may be all he can leave behind…. Read More
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[LEGAC] Discovery
Feature Narrative, 2010, 95 min
Directed by: Thomas Ikimi
Interests: New York, Thriller, War
British-Nigerian director Thomas Ikimi builds a thrilling psychological drama around an all-consuming central performance by Idris Elba (The Wire). Black ops operative Malcolm Gray is returning home after a botched mission in Eastern Europe. Holed up in a rundown Brooklyn motel room, he is torn between retribution and personal salvation as he mentally unravels. When the walls close in, his story may be all he can leave behind…. Read More
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Letters to Juliet
[LETTE] Galas
Feature Narrative, 2010, 105 min
Directed by: Gary Winick
Interests: Drama, Romance
In this delightful romance, a young American (Amanda Seyfried, Mamma Mia!) travels to Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet, where she joins a group of volunteers who respond to strangers' letters to Juliet seeking love advice. After answering one letter dated 1957, she inspires its author (Vanessa Redgrave) to travel to Italy in search of her long-lost love, setting off a chain of events that will bring them both a love unlike anything they ever imagined. Read More
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[LETTE] Galas
Feature Narrative, 2010, 105 min
Directed by: Gary Winick
Interests: Drama, Romance
In this delightful romance, a young American (Amanda Seyfried, Mamma Mia!) travels to Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet, where she joins a group of volunteers who respond to strangers' letters to Juliet seeking love advice. After answering one letter dated 1957, she inspires its author (Vanessa Redgrave) to travel to Italy in search of her long-lost love, setting off a chain of events that will bring them both a love unlike anything they ever imagined. Read More
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Lola
[LOLAF] Showcase
Feature Narrative, 2009, 110 min
Directed by: Brillante Mendoza
Interests: Asian, Drama, Family Issues
Two elderly matriarchs bear the consequences of a crime involving their grandsons: one is murdered, the other is the suspect. Frail, poor, but resolute, they individually traipse around to the prisons, funeral homes, and courtrooms of a stormy Manila in hopes of raising the funds necessary for the victim's burial, and the suspect's bail bond. Brillante Mendoza, named best director at Cannes for Kinatay (2009), is one of the strongest cinematic voices from the Philippines. Read More
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[LOLAF] Showcase
Feature Narrative, 2009, 110 min
Directed by: Brillante Mendoza
Interests: Asian, Drama, Family Issues
Two elderly matriarchs bear the consequences of a crime involving their grandsons: one is murdered, the other is the suspect. Frail, poor, but resolute, they individually traipse around to the prisons, funeral homes, and courtrooms of a stormy Manila in hopes of raising the funds necessary for the victim's burial, and the suspect's bail bond. Brillante Mendoza, named best director at Cannes for Kinatay (2009), is one of the strongest cinematic voices from the Philippines. Read More
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Loop Planes
[SIDEN] Shorts in Competition: Student
Short Narrative, 2010, 11 min
Directed by: Robin Wilby
Plays In: Shorts: Identity Theft
Interests: Drama, Family Issues, TFF Virtual
An amusement park summer leads to life lessons in Loop Planes. Read More
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[SIDEN] Shorts in Competition: Student
Short Narrative, 2010, 11 min
Directed by: Robin Wilby
Plays In: Shorts: Identity Theft
Interests: Drama, Family Issues, TFF Virtual
An amusement park summer leads to life lessons in Loop Planes. Read More
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Loose Cannons
[LOOSE] World Narrative Feature Competition
Feature Narrative, 2010, 110 min
Directed by: Ferzan Ozpetek
Interests: Dramedy, Family Issues, LGBT, Sexual Politics
Ferzan Ozpetek (Facing Windows, A Perfect Day) sets this playful family comedy in the picturesque city of Lecce in the deep south of Italy. Tommaso, a reluctant soon-to-be-partner in his wealthy family's pasta business, has plans to come out—and hopefully get out of his family obligation. But when his plans are thwarted by his brother, Tommaso gets stuck on the path that he was desperately trying to avoid. Read More
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[LOOSE] World Narrative Feature Competition
Feature Narrative, 2010, 110 min
Directed by: Ferzan Ozpetek
Interests: Dramedy, Family Issues, LGBT, Sexual Politics
Ferzan Ozpetek (Facing Windows, A Perfect Day) sets this playful family comedy in the picturesque city of Lecce in the deep south of Italy. Tommaso, a reluctant soon-to-be-partner in his wealthy family's pasta business, has plans to come out—and hopefully get out of his family obligation. But when his plans are thwarted by his brother, Tommaso gets stuck on the path that he was desperately trying to avoid. Read More
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The Lottery
[LOTTE] Tribeca Talks
Feature Documentary, 2010, 81 min
Directed by: Madeleine Sackler
Interests: Documentary, New York, Social Issues
The Lottery interlaces four families' stories in the months leading up to the high-stakes, low-odds lottery for one of the most successful schools in New York. Set against the backdrop of the highly politicized battle over the future of American education, The Lottery makes the case that any child can succeed. After the Movie: Director Madeleine Sackler, Joel Klein, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, former New York City Council Education Committee chair and Harlem Success Academy leader Eva Moskowitz, Harlem parent Karl Willingham, and others will lead a discussion on the issues raised by the film. Read More
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[LOTTE] Tribeca Talks
Feature Documentary, 2010, 81 min
Directed by: Madeleine Sackler
Interests: Documentary, New York, Social Issues
The Lottery interlaces four families' stories in the months leading up to the high-stakes, low-odds lottery for one of the most successful schools in New York. Set against the backdrop of the highly politicized battle over the future of American education, The Lottery makes the case that any child can succeed. After the Movie: Director Madeleine Sackler, Joel Klein, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, former New York City Council Education Committee chair and Harlem Success Academy leader Eva Moskowitz, Harlem parent Karl Willingham, and others will lead a discussion on the issues raised by the film. Read More
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Lucky Life
[LUCKY] World Narrative Feature Competition
Feature Narrative, 2010, 97 min
Directed by: Lee Isaac Chung
Interests: *NYcomp*, Death, Drama, Health Issues, Identity, NY Director
When one falls ill, a group of friends takes one last trip to the beach, desiring a meaningful farewell. Years later, as two of them plan to have a child, the trip lingers as a haunting memory. Lee Isaac Chung's follow-up to his award-winning Munyurangabo is equal parts graceful, warmly acted relationship drama and beautifully shot visual poem. Read More
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[LUCKY] World Narrative Feature Competition
Feature Narrative, 2010, 97 min
Directed by: Lee Isaac Chung
Interests: *NYcomp*, Death, Drama, Health Issues, Identity, NY Director
When one falls ill, a group of friends takes one last trip to the beach, desiring a meaningful farewell. Years later, as two of them plan to have a child, the trip lingers as a haunting memory. Lee Isaac Chung's follow-up to his award-winning Munyurangabo is equal parts graceful, warmly acted relationship drama and beautifully shot visual poem. Read More
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