Venue, Thursday 8:00 PM
LOCATION
UPSTAIRS - Southern Accent Restaurant, 595 Markham Street, 1 block west of Honest Ed’s
From The 50 Yard Line
Director, Douglas Lantz, USA
The film “From the 50 Yard Line” presents the football field not only as a sports venue but also as a stage for the marching band. The viewer goes on an exciting adventure through band camp, auditions, the marching season, and the regional and national competitions. Another layer delves into the misconceptions about the marching band, showing “band nerds” in a whole new light. This documentary film is part music video, part reality show, part drama, and full-on entertainment.
Website www.fromthe50yardline.com
Letting Go
Director, Dan Masucci, USA
When a nine-year old decides that he’s ready to put his ‘blanky’ away, it’s his father who has a hard time letting go…
The Will
Director, Patrick Kiernan, USA
A middle-aged woman brings her new boyfriend to meet her group of friends who have known each other for the last 20 years and who meet each Friday afternoon and evening at one of the friend’s home. The new boyfriend gets to know the established group of friends through the unique method in which one of the friends approaches the creation of his Will and the reactions and emotions this approach puts all of them through. From laughter to anger to sadness and back again to laughter, this short film is about the importance and non-judgmental durability of true friendship.
Website: www.serenus-ent.com
Black Bridge
Director, Kevin Doherty, CAN
The story of a close-knit group of “headbanging” friends who all have an equal passion for Heavy Metal music, partying and experimenting with the occult. When the mutilated body of 12 year-old Mikey Gay (brother of the Hellrats’ feared, trouble-making gang-leader Vinny) surfaces in Sammy’s “Satanic Enshrined” bedroom, they become prime suspects in the murder. Did one of the teenagers take their interests in Black Magic a little too far? Or was Mikey murdered at the hands of someone else? This coming of age tale represents a different side of the 80’s that has never been chronicled until now…
Website www.kevindohertyfilms.com/
Trailer youtube.com/watch?v=YCaht4Uzf7o
