Note: All three films on this page are presented as one program on the following dates/times: SAT, 16 Nov | 1:00 pm | GLIDERPORT | Calistoga SUN, 17 Nov | 10:00 am | CADILLAC THEATER | Napa
American Mustang An artful blend of nature documentary and character-driven narrative, the majestic wild horses of the American West are revealed as never before. The wonder in a girl’s eye pulls us into the drama that unfolds on hundreds of millions of acres of public land. With battle lines that have long been carved into the landscape and players that are deeply entrenched, the subtle choreography that has evolved over thousands of years captivates us. The intricate dance between a man and a wild horse presents lessons for us all, even the battle-hardened special interest groups fighting for the place of the American Mustang. FILM INFO: RUN TIME: 68 min DIRECTOR: Monty Miranda PRODUCER: Henry Ansbacher SCREENWRITERS: Alison Eastwood, Julia Putnam, Luke Neubert, Jim Neubert
About the filmmaker Monty Miranda has directed hundreds of television commercials through his Denver-based company Incite Films for clients ranging from McDonalds to TIVO. Monty’s feature film directorial debut, Skills Like This, won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2007 SXSW Film Festival.
Herd In Iceland
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RUN TIME: 28 min DIRECTOR: Lindsay Blatt, Paul Taggart PRODUCER: Lindsay Blatt
For over 1,000 years, Icelandic law has made it illegal to import horses. For that reason, Icelandic horses are a pure breed, isolated by oceanic borders. During the summer months, the horses live a remote and wild existence, grazing in the highlands and raising their young. Every September, they are rounded up by local farmers and directed across the rugged terrain to reunite with their owners. Beautifully shot and full of compelling stories, co-directors Lindsay Blatt and Paul Taggart’s Herd in Iceland is magical. About the filmmaker
THE WHINNIES! BEST OF EQUINE FILM
The Whinnies! Best of Equine Film is a traveling collection of films that celebrate, inspire, inform and advocate the horse/human partnership. Accompanying the screenings and exhibited during the festival in the lobby of the Cadillac Theater @ 500 First Street is Equinality: Equine Photographic Art by Tara Arrowood.
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THE WHINNIES! Best of Equine Film
Lindsay Blatt earned a BFA in Photography from Pratt Institute. Her work has been exhibited at numerous institutions including at the Steuben Gallery and the Hammerstein Ballroom. In 2008, the Brooklyn Arts Council awarded Lindsay a grant for her large-format photo essay on Brooklyn’s shoe repairmen. As a photo editor she has worked at The New York Times, Newsweek, Vogue, The Daily Beast, and UNICEF.
Through Their Eyes (a preview of a work-in-progress film) Through Their Eyes tells the story of the invisible wounds our veterans bear and how horses--who have faithfully served us for thousands of years--are helping them to heal. The unseen wounds of war are just as debilitating and devastating as the visible ones. And now, equine therapy is being increasingly used with veterans to help them heal from the psychological effects of warfare. By their sheer presence, horses are able to bring people into the present where all true healing takes place. The film tells the story of how horses have the ability to restore a person to balance. FILM INFO
About the filmmaker
RUN TIME: 7 min DIRECTOR: Suzanne Warren
Suzanne Warren has been a producer, writer, and director for the past twentyseven years. She is a perfectionist with a passion for details and is devoted to telling engaging and compelling stories that move people and make a difference.
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