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Premiering at the 2015 International Gasparilla Film Festival

A local director was asked to tell the story of Oloibiri Island, the site of the first oil well drilled in Nigeria.

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BAY AREA TALENT: Gary Rivera - Sound Designer / Westend Ernie Sample - Composer, Music Score / Sample Music Mike Tyson - Special Effects Pauls Peterson - Editor / Thread Mike Barnitt - Sound Man, Sound Mixer / Bilagaana Recording Matt Perrin - Colorist / Color Wave Frank Jiannetti - Graphics / Title Design Ryan Grosjean - Assist Camera, Camera Operator Karen Logan- Set Assistant

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INDULGE IN FILM On behalf of our Board of Directors, tireless staff and generous volunteers, it is my honor to welcome you to the 9th Annual Gasparilla International Film Festival!

Now in its ninth season, GIFF has emerged as an anchor event for Tampa Bay, rallying our community around the love of film and the art of storytelling. Last year’s festival captured more than 15,000 attendees from 980 cities around the world. This year should prove an even bigger success, not just in record-breaking attendance but in film quality and quantity.

As President of GIFF, I am proud of the festival we have created for you all to experience and enjoy. GIFF continues to be one of the fastest-growing film festivals in Florida and this year’s program vows to go even further. There truly is something for everyone… from documentaries to features to FREE classic family films at our first-ever Family Day. We believe in the power of film to entertain, educate and inspire.

Don’t just sit back and watch; take advantage of the unique opportunity that GIFF provides by engaging in dialogue with the stars, filmmakers and industry experts behind the films you will see.

We invite you to “Indulge in Film” with us and get ready to binge on six days of independent film, industry panels and red carpet parties.

Best,

Rachel Feinman Rachel Feinman, President Gasparilla International Film Festival

M O R E TH A N M O V I E S: A B O UT Q&A As a festivalgoer, you get the unique opportunity to have Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and actors. These sessions are among the most fascinating and rewarding aspects of the festival experience. Directors, producers, screenwriters, and actors discuss all of the details of the filmmaking process: the original idea for the story, the production details and challenges, the meaning of the film’s subtleties, future projects and anything and everything you want to ask. Be sure to stay after the films and discover this one-of-a-kind interactive experience with filmmaking.

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Dates and showtimes are subject to change. Please visit www.gasparillafilmfestival.com for the most current info.

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BOARD MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS RACHEL MARKS FEINMAN, President

ELIZABETH FENDRICK

Partner, Hill Ward Henderson

Member, SAG-AFTRA

MICHAEL CICHON, Vice-President

JOE RESTAINO

VP Merrill Lynch

MISHA LIVERPOOL, Secretary

MARGARET MCCORMICK

Merrill Lynch

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KEVIN AMBLER

Marketing Director Suncoast Safety Council

Law firm of Kevin Ambler, PA

DAVID MITCHELL, Treasurer

JONATHAN J. ELLIS

Senior VP Synovus Bank

GREGORY FIRESTONE

Mediator and Director of USF Conflict Resolution Collaborative

DALE GORDON

Hillsborough Film & Digital Media Commission

JOSEPH ALEXANDER Partner, Lieser Skaff Alexander

EVAN SMITH

Caroline & Evan Photography

Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick

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TOM GORDON

RYAN O’NAN

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ROBERT (ROB) STERRETT

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Dates and showtimes are subject to change. Please visit www.gasparillafilmfestival.com for the most current info.

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HOW TO FEST TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE For films and parties, visit GASPARILLAFILMFESTIVAL.COM and select “ATTEND”. Then, choose your film or event and you will be directed on how to purchase tickets.

TICKET/PASS PICK UP Patrons who order tickets online can go directly to the “Cheng Gang Movie Hang” GIFF Box Office.You must have a photo ID, or have your purchase receipt.

For all films, you must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the film screening, and be seated prior to show time. If you are not seated when the film starts, your seat will be released to our rush line.

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DAY OF SHOW SALES If you haven’t ordered online and wish to purchase a ticket for a film that day, please go to the “Cheng Gang Movie Hang” GIFF box office (at the theater of the screening) to purchase in person.

Regular Film Screenings $12 and Special Screenings $15.

WAIT LIST/RUSH LINE SALES For SOLD OUT films, show up (at the theater of the screening) before the start time. A dedicated rush line will be available. At 5 minutes prior to film screening we will start selling tickets on an available seat basis. We accept cash only for these tickets.

PASSES FILM PASS HOLDER PROCEDURE Pass holders receive front of the line privileges. All film screening passes ADMIT ONE to film screenings only, and do not guarantee a seat. You must be seated 15 minutes prior to the screenings. If you are not seated prior to the film screening, you can wait in the rush line for an available seat if available.

Passes are for films only and do not include parties. Event tickets are available for purchase on our website (subject to availability).

EXCHANGES There are no refunds. Tickets may be exchanged for another screening based on availability at the “Cheng Gang Movie Hang” GIFF box office.

PARTIES Opening Night VIP Party and The Big Party require hard tickets! Tickets may be purchased online or at the door (if available). A film screening pass does not cover admission to parties. Must be 21+.

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FESTIVAL DETAILS TUESDAY, MARCH 24

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION: Tampa Theatre 5:30pm • VIP Reception • $55 online pre-sale / $65 at door (if available) • Includes pre-film reception taste of area restaurants, complimentary beer & wine, and access to film.

Must be 21+, business-casual attire suggested.

FILM SCREENINGS: Channelside Cinemas 11am - Midnight

8:00pm • $15 (film only) • Opening night film “The Surface”. Does not include VIP reception. Doors open 7:30 PM. AFTER PARTY: Anise Global Gastrobar 10pm - 12am • Drink specials No cover charge.

Must be 21+

THE BACARDI PARTY: Suite 203, Channelside Bay Plaza • 9pm to 1am • Free Admission with Film Ticket or Pass. $10 Cover otherwise.

Cash bar, featuring Cuba Libres and specialty Mojitos along with Cuban singer Carlos Varela and other performers.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 FILM SCREENINGS: Channelside Cinemas 11am - Midnight

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 RIBBON CUTTING WITH MAYOR BOB BUCKHORN AND SPECIAL GUESTS: Channelside Cinemas 3:30pm FILM SCREENINGS: Channelside Cinemas 5pm to Midnight AFTER PARTY: Hablo Taco, Channelside Bay Plaza Suite 127 9pm to midnight • Drink specials No cover charge.

Must be 21+

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

THE BIG PARTY: Channelside Bay Plaza Waterfront suite 123 • 10pm - 2am • $65. Must be 21+.

Includes New Amsterdam Signature Cocktails, Beer, Wine, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Featuring DJ Fresh.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 FILM SCREENINGS: Channelside Cinemas, 11am - 8pm SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION FAMILY FUN DAY: Channelside Bay Plaza, 11am - 4pm

FILM SCREENINGS: Channelside Cinemas 5pm - Midnight INDUSTRY PANEL: Women in Film, Channelside Cinemas, 6:30pm

FREE FAMILY FILM SCREENINGS: Channelside Cinemas, 11am - 6pm AWARDS: Channelside Cinemas, 4:30pm

AFTER PARTY: Splitsville, Channelside Bay Plaza Suite 120 9pm - midnight. • Drink specials No cover charge.

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CLOSING NIGHT FILM: Channelside Cinemas, 6:30pm

VENUE INFORMATION

FILM TAMPA BAY FILMMAKER LOUNGE

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Tampa Theatre 711 N Franklin Street Downtown Tampa tampatheatre.org

Channelside Cinemas, Hablo Taco, Splitsville, and Parties at Channelside Bay Plaza 615 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602 channelsidebayplaza.com

WRAP PARTY: Channelside Cinemas, 7pm to 10pm • No cover • Cash Bar. Must be 21+.

Channelside Cinemas Wed & Thursday / 5pm - 10pm Friday & Saturday / Noon - 10pm Sunday / Noon - 4pm Filmmaker Happy Hour • Complimentary food & drinks.

Wed thru Saturday / 5pm - 7pm Presented by Tampa International Airport. *Filmmaker credentials required

Dates and showtimes are subject to change. Please visit www.gasparillafilmfestival.com for the most current info.

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INDUSTRY PANELS From the Celebrity to the digital evolution of film distribution, the GIFF panels provide some of the top industry players sharing their perspectives on some of the newest trends in the entertainment business. These panels are free and open to all film festival patrons.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 FILM TAMPA BAY #4 THEATER FOR THE LOVE OF MOVIES / WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY • 6:30PM – 7:30PM Inspiration, perspective, and adulation for the movies from unique women in the film business. Discussing what drives them, how they got into the business, the successes and failures, while empowering others to embark on this amazing journey.

Leslie Cohen (HBO), Lulu Wang (Posthumous, Touch), Bernadette Burgi (Posthumous, Errors of the Human Body), Diane Phelps (Parker, Dolphin Tale), Mary Rachel Dudley (In Lieu of Honor, Turtle Tale), Lea Rinaldi (Esto Es Lo Que Hay, Traveling At Night With Jim Jarmusch), Dale Gordon (WIFT Tampa) to moderate.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 FILM TAMPA BAY #4 THEATER THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS 11:00AM - 12:00PM Child actors, parents, and artist managers discuss the secrets to success both financially and mentally breaking through to work as a child actor. Discussing pitfalls, advice, and how to succeed in the biz.

Cinda Snow (Snow Entertainment) and her daughter Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect 2, Dial a Prayer), Noah Schnacky (Disney 365, Robodoc) and his father Lance, Brandon Larracuente (Turtle Tale, Bloodline), Avery Rath (Sex Ed, Albion: Rise of Danann) and her father, Mike. Paul Wilson (Big Stone Gap, Citizen Verdict) moderates.

BREAKDOWN SERVICES - THE ACTOR’S RESOURCE 12:45PM - 2:15PM Breakdown Services is the preferred online resource as the primary distributor of casting breakdowns and is used by the majority of CSA Casting Directors. Jason Teresi discusses the value and significance of utilizing Breakdown services as a tool- not only get the audition, but to help an actor’s chances in securing the role.

BREAK A LEG! • 2:30PM - 3:30PM Casting directors, agents, and managers talk casting do’s and don’ts. Discussing how to audition, create the right headshot, control your Internet exposure, and making strides to be a working actor. Going into that casting call requires more than just a good audition.

Laray Mayfield CSA (Gone Girl, House of Cards, The Social Network), Cinda Snow (Snow Entertainment), Jackie Burch CSA (The Hunger Games, The Breakfast Club, Die Hard), Kelly Paige (Level Talent Group), and Traci Danielle (Brevard Talent Group) Moderated by Sabyn Mayfield (Bound, Sisters).

FILM FINANCE IN THE 21ST CENTURY 4:30PM - 5:30PM Through Crowd-funding, Digital direct Internet distribution, Video on Demand, Foreign sales and the old school models, panelists discuss both the new and old formulas in film finance and distribution for feature films. What works, what doesn’t, and what may the new model for financing and distributing a film in the 21st century.

Experiment, Turtle Tale), Trent Dion Soto (Among the Discarded, Born and Raised), Joe Restaino (Sex Ed, Chu and Blossum), Jim Valdez (Ghost Squad, Loopers), Chris Charalambous (Head of Acquisitions, Freestyle Releasing), Larry Rupp (VP, Suncoast Credit Union), Moderated by Paul Cohen (FSU Torchlight, Paper Peace Project).

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 FILM TAMPA BAY #4 THEATER FILM IN FLORIDA • 11:00AM - 12:30PM So you want to shoot in Florida? Discussing the incentives, the undiscovered talent, the locations, and the sun shining 250 days a year!

Dale Gordon (Hillsborough Film Commissioner), Mitch Glazer (Great Expectations, Scrooged), Kelly Paige (Film Florida) William Grefe (Impulse, Death Curse of Tartu) Curtis Graham (Oloibiri, The Investigator) and Aaron Moorhead (Spring, Resolution) Moderated by Larry Rupp (VP, Suncoast Credit Union).

MEET THE CASTING DIRECTORS, AGENTS, AND MANAGERS • 1:00PM - 2:30PM From the casting and talent representative perspective: An informal setting where panelists and festival attendees mix and mingle for an insider’s point of view.

All Industry Panels held at

Randall Emmett (Lone Survivor, King of California) Christopher Saint Booth (Spooked, Dead Still), Luc Campeau (The Steam

LET YOUR “TEXT” BE HEARD! VOTE FOR THE FILM YOU JUST DISCOVERED.

TEXT “KEYWORD” # TO 22333 (1) Worst • (2) Not Good • (3) OK • (4) Good • (5) Awesome

Questions/Comments/Concerns?

Text GIFF <Your message> to 22333 (Be sure to include your contact information in the message).

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AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS Each film will have a unique “Keyword”, which will be provided to you after each screening. Add a number (1-5) to the Keyword to rate the film you just saw.

At the end of the festival, votes will be tallied and our Audience Choice Winners will be announced at our Awards Ceremony on Sunday.

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Rules/Disclaimers: There is no fee to vote. Your standard messaging rates apply. Only one vote per phone number will be tallied.

Privacy: We do not receive or keep records of your phone number. We WILL NOT SPAM You. You will not receive any additional communication from us after you vote, except for a confirmation reply.

Dates and showtimes are subject to change. Please visit www.gasparillafilmfestival.com for the most current info.

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THE GRAND JURY The Grand Jury which recognizes films in Narrative, Documentary and Shorts Programs Competitions gives a ranking award to the best from the independent film community this year.

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PHILLIP SIPIORA

Film & Theater Critic

English Professor

Lauren Wissot is a freelance film and theater critic, a contributing editor at Filmmaker magazine, and an award-winning short filmmaker who has published an erotic memoir with Random House sub-imprint Nexus Books. She is also the programming consultant for the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival and a member of the Bermuda International Film Festival’s international advisory board. She blogs at www.beyondthegreendoor.blogspot.com

Phillip Sipiora is a Professor of English and Film Studies at the University of South Florida. He is the author and editor of four books. He has also published approximately three dozen scholarly essays. He has lectured nationally and internationally on twentieth-century literature and film. In addition, he is the Editor of The Mailer Review.

He is currently working on a book length project on Ida Lupino.

STACEY SCHROEDER

LESLIE COHEN

Film & Television Editor

HBO Film Programming VP Leslie Cohen is the Vice President of Film Programming at HBO, celebrating 20 years with the network in 2014. She is responsible for the acquisition of Spanish language films and series for HBO Latino as well as acquisition of films from the major studios for both HBO and Cinemax. Previously at HBO, Leslie worked on the launch of HBO’s international ventures in Asia and Central Europe. She has also performed financial forecasting and deal analysis in HBO’s strategic planning group. Leslie serves as a Board Member of the Picture House Regional Film Center in New York and an Advisory Board Member for Florida’s Gasparilla Film Festival. She earned her BA degree in English at Dartmouth College and an MBA from New York University. She is originally from Tampa, but resides in New York with her husband and two children.

Stacey is currently editing FOX’s comedy series, THE LAST MAN ON EARTH for producers Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Will Forte. Other recent works include FX’s YOU’RE THE WORST, IFC’s GARFUNKEL & OATES, and HBO’s EASTBOUND AND DOWN. In addition to television her credits include several feature-length comedies, dramas, and documentaries. She was an assistant editor to Bill Kerr on the feature film Grudge Match. Stacey began her career as an editor working at several commercial post production companies in New York City. She studied production at the University of Florida after graduating from River Ridge High School in New Port Richey, FL. She currently makes her home in Los Angeles where she takes every opportunity to look at the Pacific Ocean and say “Not as nice as the Gulf...”

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GREGG PERKINS

Associate Professor at The University of Tampa Gregg Perkins is an artist and writer whose artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally. His writings have appeared in Coterie, New Art Examiner, ArtUS, TimeOut Chicago, and Artforum.com. His film Cannon Falls was screened at the Dallas, Sarasota, SoundUnseen and Wisconsin Film festivals. He has taught art and art history at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In addition, he has been a guest faculty at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago. Currently, Perkins is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Communication Department at The University of Tampa.

STEVE PERSALL

Tampa Bay Times Movie Critic

Florida Film Critics Circle & Southeastern Film Critics Society Joe began as a freelance journalist based in Tampa, Florida. His vast coverage of the local, national, & international film industry led to his work appearing across the globe in respected print and online publications. Joe’s reviews, interviews, and op-eds were regularly featured in The Tampa Tribune, CraveOnline.com, ShockYa.com, and Examiner.com. He also appears on a plethora of local radio and television shows, along with serving on multiple film festival grand juries and panels, discussing his knowledge of film. As Vice Chairman of the Florida Film Critics Circle and voting member of the Southeastern Film Critic Association, let’s just say the guy sees just about everything that hits the big screen. Currently, Joe is a script writer for one of the longest running shows in television history.

A founding member of the Florida Film Critics Circle, Persall was practically born into a career as a movie critic. He was conceived behind a drive-in theater, in a house that was part of his father’s deal to manage the place. Persall grew up in projector booths and behind concession stands, reading the works of Pauline Kael and Vincent Canby like other kids read comic books. After 16 years of teaching high school social studies and stringing for the St. Petersburg (later Tampa Bay) Times, Persall accepted the movie critic position in 1993, currently making him Florida’s longest-tenured journalist on that beat. He’s a founding member of the Florida Film Critics Circle, and also a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association.

His commentary on all things cinema is heard weekly on Tampa Bay’s Eagle 107.3 and WWBA-820 AM, and internationally onRadioIo.com, along with occasional television appearances on four local stations.

Dates and showtimes are subject to change. Please visit www.gasparillafilmfestival.com for the most current info.

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OPENING NIGHT

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 | 8:00PM | TAMPA THEATRE Doors Open 7:30pm

WRITER PRODUCER & TALENT IN ATTENDANCE

Opening Night STELLA ARTOIS VIP OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION Join us as we celebrate the Opening Night of GIFF 2015 and “Feast” on unlimited food samplings from area restaurants along with complimentary Stella Artois Beer and Dark Horse Wine. Mingle with filmmakers, directors, producers, and stars while you walk the Red Carpet. Enjoy the Opening Night Film immediately after the reception.

AFTER PARTY: Anise Global Gastrobar Meet us at the GIFF Opening Night After Party, just a few blocks north of the Tampa Theatre, where you’ll enjoy drink specials and live music. No cover charge.

OPENING NIGHT SPONSOR

THE SURFACE 90 MIN | USA | DRAMA | SOUTHEASTERN PREMIERE DIRECTED BY: Gil Cates Jr. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jim Kacmarci CAST: Sean Astin, Chris Mulkey, Mimi Rogers, Jeff Gendelman The Surface is the compelling story of Mitch (Sean Astin) and Kelly (Chris Mulkey), two strangers, both at the end of their rope, who suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan. As they confront the secrets and sorrows that brought them there, they find inspiration in one another’s struggle to survive.

Beautifully shot on the vastness of Lake Michigan and around the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, The Surface is about how even on the darkest days there’s light, and tomorrow’s a new day. Writer/Producer and Milwaukee native Jeff Gendelman persevered for 18 years to bring this soulful drama to the screen. Under the confident direction of Gil Cates, Jr., and the deft cinematography of Jimmy Sammarco, the film examines how someone you don’t know can accidentally become your guardian angel.

IN ATTENDANCE: Sean Astin, Chris Mulkey, Jeff Gendelman, Gil Cates, Jr., Jimmy Sammarco (Director of Photography and Co-Producer).

Sean Astin is an American film actor best known for his film roles in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy, Memphis Belle, 50 First Dates, Toy Soldiers, The Goonies.

Chris Mulkey is an American film actor who recently co-starred with Tom Hanks in Captain Phillips and has also starred in many TV shows including CSI, Boardwalk Empire, The Mentalist, Saving Grace and 24.

GIL CATES, JR.: DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT The Surface chronicles the struggle of individuals as they fight back against fate, the elements, and their own worst natures to find a spark of hope and friendship in darkness.

This in many ways, represents the journey many of us go on in life, and for me, the making of this film. I was instantly attracted to the story’s themes. I read a handful of scripts and I don’t expect that every time I start turning the page, I will like the material.

But when I finished reading The Surface, I couldn’t stop thinking about these characters that Jeff had created. The journey they go

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on is extraordinary, and yet it is universal in theme. Out of their desperation comes a bond that neither man sees coming, a bond that keeps them working toward survival even when it seems impossible. Shooting the film on Lake Michigan in Milwaukee was as important a part of this journey as anything. The city and the lake have their own personalities that bring a unique atmosphere to the story, and we were glad to be able bring global eyes to the importance of preserving this unique environment. We hope you enjoy the film.

Dates and showtimes are subject to change. Please visit www.gasparillafilmfestival.com for the most current info.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 | 6:30PM | 36O REALTY THEATRE #2 Awards Ceremony Starts at 4:30pm

CLOSING NIGHT DIRECTOR PRODUCER & TALENT IN ATTENDANCE

PREGGOLAND 109 MIN | CANADA | COMEDY, DRAMA | TAMPA PREMIERE DIRECTED BY: Jacob Tierney EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: John Chui, Raymond Fortier, Robert Mitchell CAST: Sonja Bennett, James Caan, Danny Trejo, Paul Campbell, Laura Harris Preggoland tells the story of Ruth, a 35 year-old woman who pretends to be pregnant to fit in with her friends. Although she initially tries to come clean, the perks of pregnancy are too seductive to ignore and she soon finds herself living a lie.

IN ATTENDANCE: Sonja Bennett, writer/star and Dylan Collingwood, Producer

Closing Night BEST OF FEST Missed out on the best film during GIFF? Don’t worry, GIFF will screen up to 2 of the best films starting at 11am on Sunday, March 29th. Be on the lookout for the films selected to show Best of the Fest on Saturday of the Fest.

AWARD CEREMONY Join in as we announce the winners of the GIFF film competition. Both the Grand Jury and the Audience Choice Awards will be announced in this special ceremony. Sunday, March 29th, 4:30pm at the Lieser Skaff Alexander Theater 1.

Wrap party to follow.

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SATURDAY NIGHT FROM 10PM TO 2 AM Presented by New Amsterdam Vodka. “Indulge” in complementary New Amsterdam Vodka signature cocktails along with heavy hors d vours, Stella Artois beer, and Dark Horse wine. Come party with filmmakers and stars as DJ Fresh entertains the most anticipated event of the year.

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DIR: MARK RASO | 96 MIN | USA | THRILLER

DIR: MOUNIR CHAKOR | 108 MIN | USA | DRAMA/THRILLER | WORLD PREMIERE

DIR: LUCAS LEYVA | 90 MIN | USA | DRAMA

A young struggling artist inherits a house where she encounters a series of bizarre dreams then later finds a diary and mysterious prophecies of a psychic from a century ago who lived in that house and to her shock learns that the age-old prophecy might have been written specifically to warn the artist of her impending death.

American Hostage pulls back the curtains on a terrorist plot centered on a group of terrorists holding two American soldiers hostage on U.S. soil, demanding the release of all prisoners of Guantanamo Bay. With tensions high, domestic and personal issues, emotions between the terrorists collide, which sets the story into a downward spiral.

A collection of shorts from the Borsct Film Festival that is held semi-annually in Miami and whose mission is to commission and showcase films by emerging artist that tell Miami stories going beyond the typical portrayal of a beautiful but vapid party town, forging the cinematic identity of the city.

SAT MAR 28 | 11:40PM | THEATRE 1

THUR MAR 26 | 7:00PM | THEATRE 3

THUR MAR 26 | 11:20PM | THEATRE 1

FILM TEAM IN ATTENDANCE

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DUTCH BOOK

DEAD STILL

CUT BANK DIR: MATT SHAKMAN | 93 MIN | USA | THRILLER

DIR: PHILIP ADRIAN BOOTH | 94 MIN | USA | SCI-FI | FL PREMIERE

DIR: JAMES REPECI | 76 MIN | USA | DRAMA | WORLD PREMIERE

Dwayne McLaren (Liam Hemsworth) dreams about escaping small town life in Cut Bank, Montana, with his vivacious girlfriend. When Dwayne witnesses an awful crime, he tries to leverage a bad situation into a scheme to get rich quickly but finds that fate and an unruly accomplice are against him. Thrust into the middle of a police investigation spearheaded by the local sheriff (John Malkovich), everything goes from bad to worse in this all-American thriller.

Upon the death of his great grandfather, Brandon Davis a wedding photographer inherits an antique camera famous for taking Victorian death photography. After photographing his subjects they start to die from horrible, bizarre deaths.

When Will’s father, Billy, becomes indebted to a dangerous bookie, Will launches a scheme to pay off the debt. But when a rival bookie gets suspicious, and an unstable salesman grows desperate, the whole con is exposed. With everyone jockeying for the loot, Will has to con them all, resulting in an explosive conclusion of betrayal, and new beginnings.

WED MAR 26 | 11:30PM | THEATRE 2

WED MAR 25 | 9:45 PM | THEATRE 2

SAT MAR 28 | 7:15 PM | THEATRE 1 DIRECTOR IN ATTENDANCE

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FURY: THE TALES OF RONAN PIERCE DIR: KEVIN MCCARTHY, EDWARD PAYSON | 114 MIN | USA | THRILLER/HORROR | NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE

GIRLS NIGHT

ILLUSIONS

DIR: LINDSEY COPELAND | 87 MIN | USA | COMEDY | FL PREMIERE

DIR: NICHOLAS NAYLOR | 94 MIN | USA | SCI-FI | WORLD PREMIERE

Inspired by our favorite dark & twisted graphic novels, FURY is a pulsating tale of vigilante justice.

Fueled by a tragic past, and the recent abduction of his wife McKenzie, detective Ronan Pierce systematically unchains his rage on a city full of psychopaths, gangs, corruption and the unrivaled evil-doings of the Luna Cartel.

Kacey, Shay, Ida, Shannon and Tina were the best of friends in college. Now two years after graduation they rarely see each other. To remedy the situation the girls get tickets to see their favorite band, The Field Effect, and come together for a night out in Boston. But when Shannon loses the tickets the group must back track her steps to find the missing tickets and make it to the show before it’s too late.

Does life seem unreal? Alexandra Myers suffers from a common ailment…nightmares. For a diagnosed schizophrenic life is challenging. One day, Alexandra wakes to find her best friend dead.

Detectives are convinced she’s the killer. Are her visions real or illusions? Murders pile up as she deals with her apparition, tries to convince everyone she’s not crazy, and proves her innocence.

FRI MAR 28 | 11:30PM | THEATRE 1

THURS MAR 26 | 9:00PM | THEATRE 2

THURS MAR 26 | 11:00PM | THEATRE 2

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Dates and showtimes are subject to change. Please visit www.gasparillafilmfestival.com for the most current info.

Narrative Feature COMPETITION

Juried competition featuring the best US Narrative Features.

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JOE’S WAR

KING’S GAMBIT

LAKE LOS ANGELES

DIR: PHILL FALCONE | 120 MIN | USA | DRAMA | FL PREMIERE

DIR: JOSEPH SAYER | 88 MIN | USA | DRAMA/SCI-FI | WORLD PREMIERE

DIR: MIKE OTT | 85 MIN | USA | DRAMA

Upon his return home former Marine Sergeant Caruso attempts to seamlessly fall back into his normal life. In an attempt to regain control of his life and return to his old self Joe enlists the help of new friends and the aid of a therapist.

“King’s Gambit” is the story of Bryce Wheeler, a newfound “Herald” whose job in life is to control the balance of the world by manipulating events using a mystic journal. Bryce inherited the journal from his recently deceased father and comes to find that the power he has been trained for his whole life is harder to control than expected.

“Francisco, a middle-aged Cuban exile working at a holding house for illegal immigrants crosses paths with Cecilia, a 10 year old Mexican girl who has crossed the border without her family. When Cecilia ends up on her own, she turns the desert into a fantastical world - creating characters and stories to make the hopelessness of the empty landscape a survivable habitat.

FRI MAR 27 | 10:45PM | THEATRE 3

FRI MAR 27 | 12:30PM | THEATRE 3

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SAT MAR 28 | 3:45PM | THEATRE 2

MILWAUKEE

LISTENING

LEAVES OF THE TREE

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DIR: ANTE NOVAKOVIC | 96 MIN | USA | DRAMA/FAMILY | WORLD PREMIERE

DIR: KHALIL SULLINS | 98 MIN | USA | THRILLER | FL PREMIERE

DIR: TORRE CATALANO | 109 MIN | USA | COMEDY/DRAMA

A mythical tree shrouded in religious lore leads Patrick (A once powerful patent lawyer for a Pharmaceutical firm sidelined by a life threatening disease) on a journey to discover the secret of the tree’s medicinal leaves. “The Tree” intersects faith, doubt and belief for all those that come into contact with its unique ability to heal.

LISTENING is a psychological thriller about penniless grad students who invent mind-reading technology that destroys their lives. They risk everything to invent telepathy, but open a Pandora’s box of new dangers. When it falls into the wrong hands, friends are forced against each other in a battle over the privacy of our minds and the future of free will itself.

After being cheated on by her boyfriend, Chris finds the perfect weekend isolation at a friend’s cabin.

Chris’ friends decide to support her—crashing her solitude and turning her peaceful getaway into a radical exploration of societal constraints on sex and relationships. Torre Catalano’s debut feature brilliantly captures views on monogamy and its sustainability in modern relationships and how they change as we grow into who we become.

FRI MAR 27 | 11:30PM | THEATRE 2

SAT MAR 28 | 7:40PM | THEATRE 2

FRI MAR 27 | 5:45PM | THEATRE 1 DIRECTOR IN ATTENDANCE

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OLOIBIRI

ERROR IN THE MENAGE

PEMBROKE CIRCLE

DIR: CURTIS GRAHAM | 110 MIN | CANADA/NIGERIA | THRILLER

DIR: JASON MORILLO | 70 MIN | USA | DARK COMEDY

DIR: MAX ROUSSEAU | 79 MIN | USA | DRAMA/THRILLER | TAMPA-BAY PREMIERE

Based on True Events. A story about the 1st oil well drilled in Nigeria and how the impact has affected a small Nigerian Delta Village( Oloibiri) and the lives of those involved.

After discovering her boyfriend’s secret fantasy, Tiffany and her newly appointed friend, Angelica set out to expose Nick’s obscenity with a website dedicated to him. All they need are a few embarrassing pictures. With a plan in motion, the girls get more than they bargained for.

Grace is a typical, American teenager with a “normal” family, but when her father, Leigh, invites a timid but attractive Spanish-speaking housekeeper named Mariela into their home, the family’s perfect façade begins to crumble and Grace’s own repressed horrors come to light.

SAT MAR 28 | 11:00AM | THEATRE 2

SAT MAR 28 | 5:45PM | THEATRE 3

FRI MAR 27 | 1:00 PM | THEATRE 1

Dates and showtimes are subject to change. Please visit www.gasparillafilmfestival.com for the most current info.

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12 AM

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The Last Time You Had Fun 9:30 (82 min)

PRIVATE EVENT 7:15 (93 min)

Q&A Filmmakers

Shorts Program 1 5:00 (99 min)

SAMPLE MUSIC #3 (299 Seats)

Q&A Director Q&A Director, Producer, Writer, Talent

Dutch Book 9:45 (76 mins)

Q&A Director, Producer

Posthumous 7:30 (94 mins)

Love at First Fight 5:30 (98 mins)

360 REALTY #2 (302 Seats)

Q&A Director, Producer, Writer, Dead Still Talent Director’s Cut 11:30 (94 mins) Q&A Director

The Break In 10:30 (82 min)

Force Majeure 8:15 (120 min)

Q&A Director

Histories del Canal 6:00 (106 min)

LIESER SKAFF ALEXANDER #1 (286 Seats)

WEDNESDAY MARCH 25

As a festivalgoer, you get the unique opportunity to have Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and actors.

These sessions are among the most fascinating and rewarding aspects of the festival experience.

Directors, producers, screenwriters and actors discuss all of the details of the filmmaking process: the original idea for the story, the production details and challenges, the meaning of the film’s subtleties, future projects and anything and everything you want to ask. Be sure to stay after the films and discover this one-of-a-kind interactive experience with filmmaking.

MORE THAN MOVIES: A B O UT Q&A

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Q&A Director, Co-Producer, Writer, Talent

The Surface 8:00 (90 Mins)

RED CARPET ARRIVALS Doors Open

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VIP OPENING NIGHT PARTY 5:30

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4 PM

TAMPA THEATRE (1400 Seats)

TUESDAY MARCH 24

FILMS FILM TAMPA BAY #4 EDUCATION

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FEATURE

Ben’s at Home 7:20 (70 min) Q&A Director

Somos Mari Pepa 5:15 (100 min)

360 REALTY #2 (302 Seats)

Q&A Director, Talent

American Hostage 11:20 (108 min)

Q&A Director, Producer, Talent

Illusions 11:00 (94 min)

Girl’s Night Living is Easy 9:00 (87 min) with Eyes Closed 9:20 (108 min) Q&A Director & Talent

Q&A Director

The Challenger 7:15 (95 min)

Q&A Director

Somewhere in the Middle 5:00 (90 min)

LIESER SKAFF ALEXANDER #1 (286 Seats)

PANEL

FILM TAMPA BAY #4 EDUCATION

SHORTS

Q&A Filmmakers

Traveling at Night with JJ 9:00 (50 min) Q&A Director Shorts Program 3 - Local 10:15 (122 min)

Q&A Director

Q&A Filmmakers Industry Panel 1 - Women in Film Borscht 6:30 7:00 (90 min)

Shorts Program 2 5:30 (53 min)

SAMPLE MUSIC #3 (299 Seats)

THURSDAY MARCH 26

SPECIAL EVENT

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The Fury 11:30 (114 min) Q&A Director, Talent

Slow West 9:45 (84 min)

The Strongest Man 7:45 (99 min)

Q&A Director

Milwaukee 5:45 (101 min)

Q&A Director

Wildlike 3:30 (104 min)

Q&A Director

Oloibiri 1:00 (110 min)

Q&A Director, Producer

Among the Discarded 11:30 (48 min)

LIESER SKAFF ALEXANDER #1 (286 Seats)

Q&A Producer, Director

Listening 11:30 (98 min)

Q&A Directors

Spring 9:00 (109 min)

Q&A Director, Talent

The Poet of Havana 6:45 (100 min)

Q&A Director

Piano: An Odyssey 4:45 (85 min)

15 to Life 2:45 (83 min)

The Rise & Rise of Bitcoin 12:45 (96 min)

360 REALTY #2 (302 Seats)

FRIDAY MARCH 27

Q&A Director

Joe’s War 10:45 (120 min)

Q&A Director

Venice 8:50 (74 min)

Q&A Director

Tango Glories 6:30 (117 min)

Q&A Director, Executive Producer

Althea 4:30 (83 min)

Sand Dollars 2:40 (80 min)

Q&A

Kings Gambit 12:30 (105 min)

SAMPLE MUSIC #3 (299 Seats)

FILM TAMPA BAY #4 EDUCATION

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Lake Los Angeles 3:45 (85 min)

Q&A Director & Talent

Esto Es Lo Que Hey 1:30 (111 min)

Q&A Director, Talent

Error In the Menage 11:00 (70 min)

360 REALTY #2 (302 Seats)

Q&A Director, Writer, Prod.

Adaline 11:40 (107 min)

Kurt Cobain 9:10 (132 min)

Cut Bank 7:15 (93 min)

Q&A

The Well 11:45 (95 min)

Q&A Directors

Posthumous 9:45 (94 min)

Q&A Director, Writer, Talent

Leaves of the Tree 7:40 (96 min)

Q&A Director, The Record Man Talent 5:00 (107 min) Eadweard Q&A Director 5:30 (104 min)

X/Y 2:45 (111 min)

Q&A Director, Producer

Portend 1:00 (78 min)

Set Fire to the Stars 11:15 (97 min)

LIESER SKAFF ALEXANDER #1 (286 Seats)

Q&A Filmmakers

Shorts Program 6 11:30 (85 min)

Q&A Director

Call me Lucky 9:15 (106 min)

Q&A Filmmakers

Shorts Program 5 7:30 (78 min)

Q&A Director

Pembroke Circle 5:45 (79 min)

Q&A Director, Exec. Prod., Talent

When the Ocean Met the Sky 3:30 (104 min)

Q&A Director

Paraíso 1:15 (105 min)

Q&A Filmmakers

Shorts Program 4 11:00 (118 min)

SAMPLE MUSIC #3 (299 Seats)

SATURDAY MARCH 28

Industry Panel 6 - Film Financing in the 21st Century 4:30 - 5:30

Industry Panel 5 - Break a Leg! 2:30 - 3:30

Industry Panel 4 - Breakdown Services - The Actor’s Resource 12:45 - 2:15

Industry Panel 3 - There’s No Business Like Show Business 11:00 - 12:30

FILM TAMPA BAY #4 EDUCATION

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NOON

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AWARDS CEREMONY (90 min)

Best of Fest 1:00 - 3:00

LIESER SKAFF ALEXANDER #1 (286 Seats)

FREE FAMILY SCREENING The Goonies 5:00 (114 min)

FREE FAMILY SCREENING Ghost Squad 3:15 (XX min)

Q&A Filmmakers

College Shorts 11:00 (97 min)

SAMPLE MUSIC #3 (299 Seats)

Animation Panel Riley Animation Moderated by Kevin Riley 3:00 - 4:00

Industry Panel 7 - Film in Florida 11:00 - 12:30

FILM TAMPA BAY #4 EDUCATION

#GIFF2015 #GASPARILLAFILM

CLOSING NIGHT FILM Preggoland 6:30 (109 mins) Q&A Director, Talent

Miracles Out of Nowhere 4:00 (76 min)

High School Competition (3 hours)

FREE FAMILY SCREENING Toy Story 11:00 am (81 Mins)

360 REALTY #2 (302 Seats)

SUNDAY MARCH 29

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Narrative Feature COMPETITION

Juried competition featuring the best US Narrative Features.

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SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE

POSTHUMOUS

DIR: JEFF PRUGH | 78 MIN | USA | DRAMA/THRILLER | WORLD PREMIERE

DIR: LULU WANG | 94 MIN | USA | COMEDY/DRAMA

DIR: LANRE OLABISI | 90 MIN | USA | COMEDY | FL PREMIERE

Shortly after Mallorie returns to her childhood home, her clairvoyant grandmother, Birdie, summons a spirit from her past. When August finds Mallorie sleepwalking and envisioning things, he demands that they hire a caretaker. With no such luck, a few sleepless nights, and a frustrated boyfriend, Mallorie must uncover Birdie’s darkest secrets before the massive Victorian home overtakes her sanity.

A modern day fairy tale of an artist whose work skyrockets in value when he is mistakenly thought to have killed himself. The artist decides to keep up the charade by pretending to be his own brother, but the entire plan is put in jeopardy when he befriends a reporter and they begin to show each other the true value of life, art and love.

“SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE is an improvised ensemble piece about a love quadrangle that falls apart. It’s told in segments, like a jigsaw puzzle that allows the audience to piece the film together as it progresses.“

THUR MAR 26 | 5:00PM | THEATRE 1

WED MAR 25 | 7:30PM | THEATRE 2

SAT MAR 28 | 1:00PM | THEATRE 1

SAT MAR 28 | 9:45PM | THEATRE 2 DIRECTOR IN ATTENDANCE

DIRECTOR IN ATTENDANCE

SPRING

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THE LAST TIME YOU HAD FUN

DIR: AARON MOORHEAD & JUSTIN BENSON | 109 MIN | USA | SCI-FI/THRILLER

DIR: KENT MORAN | 95 MIN | USA | ACTION/DRAMA | WORLD PREMIERE

DIR: MO PERKINS | 82 MIN | USA | COMEDY | FL PREMIERE

“Evan is a young American fleeing to Europe to escape his past. While backpacking along the Italian coast, he meets and instantly connects with the enchanting and mysterious Louise. A romance begins to bloom between the two — however, Evan soon realizes that Louise has been harboring a monstrous, primordial secret that puts both their relationship and their lives in jeopardy.“

With the help of legendary boxing trainer Duane Taylor (Michael Clarke Duncan), struggling Bronx auto mechanic Jaden Miller (Kent Moran) must turn to boxing to save he and his mother (S. Epatha Merkerson) from living on the streets.

When Clark and Will meet Alison and Ida in a wine bar, the foursome set out for an all-night adventure to have the most fun that four decidedly dysfunctional adults are capable of having.

WED MAR 25 | 9:30PM | THEATRE 3

THUR MAR 26 | 7:15PM | THEATRE 1

FRI MAR 27 | 9:00PM | THEATRE 2 DIRECTOR IN ATTENDANCE

THE STRONGEST MAN

THE WELL

WILDLIKE

DIR: KENNY RICHES | 99 MIN | USA | COMEDY

DIR: TOM HAMMOCK | 96 MIN | USA | HORROR | FL PREMIERE

DIR: FRANK HALL GREEN | 104 MIN | USA | DRAMA/THRILLER

An anxiety-ridden Cuban man fancies himself the strongest man in the world. In a quest to recover his most beloved possession, a stolen bicycle, he finds and loses so much more.

17-year-old Kendal (Haley Lu Richardson) can barely recall when her Oregon valley was still lush, and society at large has dried up and blown away. When a greedy water baron lays claim to the last resources, Kendal must decide whether to hide or fight.

Mackenzie is sent to live with her uncle in Juneau, Alaska. The relationship turns and Mackenzie is forced to run. Trying to make her way back to Seattle alone to find her absent mother. Lost and with no one else to turn to, she shadows a loner backpacker.

SAT MAR 28 | 11:40 PM | THEATRE 2

FRI MAR 27 | 3:30PM | THEATRE 1

FRI MAR 27 | 7:45PM | THEATRE 1

Dates and showtimes are subject to change. Please visit www.gasparillafilmfestival.com for the most current info.

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Documentary Feature COMPETITION Juried competition featuring the best US Documentary Features.

FILM TEAM IN ATTENDANCE

ALTHEA

15 TO LIFE: KENNETH’S STORY

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AMONG THE DISCARDED

DIR: NADINE PEQENEZA | 83 MIN | CANADA | DOCUMENTARY

DIR: REX MILLER | 83 MIN | USA | DOCUMENTARY

DIR: TRENT DION SOTO | 48 MIN | USA | DOCUMENTARY | WORLD PREMIERE

“The United States is the only country in the world that condemns children to die in prison. This is the story of one of those children, now a young man, seeking a second chance in Florida. 15 to Life: Kenneth’s Story follows Young’s struggle for redemption, revealing a justice system with thousands of young people serving sentences intended for society’s most dangerous criminals.“

Althea Gibson, a truant from the rough streets of Harlem, emerged as a most unlikely queen of the highly segregated tennis world of the 1950’s. Her fame as Wimbledon and US Champion thrust her unwillingly into the glare of the early Civil Rights movement and brings her story into a much broader realm of the American story.

On his 44th birthday, artist Trent Dion Soto voluntarily joined the homeless population, on L.A.’s notorious Skid Row for 30 days in an attempt to foster positive change upon the community. Trent’s goal was total immersion, as he wanted to live as they did, with zero outside assistance. Through Trent’s eyes, and personal interactions, you will experience, first-hand, the cheers, tears, struggles and dangers of the homeless epidemic via this raw, emotional expose.

FRI MAR 27 | 2:45PM | THEATRE 2

FRI MAR 27 | 4:30PM | THEATRE 3

FRI MAR 27 | 11:30 PM | THEATRE 3

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CALL ME LUCKY

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THE PIANO: AN ODYSSEY

THE RISE AND RISE OF BITCOIN

DIR: BOBCAT GOLDWAITH | 106 MIN | USA | DOC

DIR: MICHELLE CAMERON | 85 MIN | USA | DOC | FL PREMIERE

DIR: NICHOLAS MROSS | 96 MIN | USA | DOC | FL PREMIERE

From director Bobcat Goldthwait, an inspiring and triumphant portrait of comedian Barry Crimmins, who survived childhood abuse to become an influential political satirist and activist.

An epic road-trip adventure of two friends transporting a family piano up the East Coast of the US, paves the way for a series of enchanting musical encounters and the unexpected opportunity to come to terms with a complex family past.

A computer programmer becomes fascinated with the digital currency Bitcoin, and through his involvement in the Bitcoin community, we learn about the impending global impact of this amazing new technology.

FRI MAR 27 | 4:45PM | THEATRE 2

FRI MAR 27 | 12:45PM | THEATRE 2

SAT MAR 28 | 9:15PM | THEATRE 3

Film Sponsored by Gasparilla Interactive Festival

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DIR: LÉA RINALDI | 50 MIN | FRANCE | DOC

DIR: LÉA RINALDI | 111 MIN | FRANCE | DOC | WORLD PREMIERE

DIR: BRETT MORGEN | 132 MIN | USA

“Travelling at night with Jim Jarmusch” is in the form of an intimate and intriguing portrait of director Jim Jarmusch, at work on the set of his latest film, Only Lovers Left Alive (starring Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston, John Hurt, Mia Wasikowska)

Through Los Aldeanos’ daily life, the movie draws up an intimate and modern portrait of the new artistic Cuban revolution, at the time of the old Castro regime transition.

Kurt Cobain, lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of Nirvana, remains an icon twenty years after his death. KURT COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK is a raw and visceral journey through Cobain’s life and his career with Nirvana through the lens of his home movies, recordings, artwork, photography, and journals.

THUR MAR 26 | 9:00PM | THEATRE 3

SAT MAR 28 | 12:30PM | THEATRE 2

SAT MAR 28 | 9:10PM | THEATRE 1

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MIRACLES OUT OF NOWHERE

DIR: RON CHAPMAN | 100 MIN | CANADA/CUBA | DOC | WORLD PREMIERE

DIR: MARK MOORMANN | 107 MIN | USA | DOC

DIR: CHARLES RANDAZZO | 78 MIN | USA | DOC | FL PREMIERE

Enter the world of internationally renowned Cuban musician Carlos Varela, one of the most influential and well-loved artists of his time. Discover how he was influenced by his country, politics, and people and how he has influenced them in return.

Before there was a “music business” there was Henry Stone, “The Record Man”. From distributing records out of his ‘48 Packard to establishingTK Records as the largest independent label of the 1970s, his chart topping artists included KC and the Sunshine Band, and led to the birth of Disco.

Miracles Out of Nowhere tells the improbable story of the band KANSAS and the miraculous ride from their gutted school bus, to signing with music mogul Don Kirshner, to touring with QUEEN, fights with Steven Tyler, and recording some of the biggest albums and songs of their era that eventually led them to global super-stardom.

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SAT MAR 28 | 5:00PM | THEATRE 1

SUN MAR 29 | 4:00PM | THEATRE 2

Dates and showtimes are subject to change. Please visit www.gasparillafilmfestival.com for the most current info.

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World Showcase COMPETITION

Juried competition featuring the best International Documentary & Narrative Features.

LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED

FORCE MAJEURE

LOVE AT FIRST FIGHT

DIR: RUBEND OSTLUND | 120 MIN | SWEDEN | DRAMA

DIR: DAVID TRUEBA | 108 MIN | SPAIN | COMEDY/DRAMA

DIR: THOMAS CAILLEY | 98 MIN | FRANCE | COMEDY/ROMANCE

A family on a ski holiday in the French Alps find themselves staring down an avalanche during lunch one day; in the aftermath, their dynamic has been shaken to its core, with a question mark hanging over their patriarch in particular.

Spain, 1966, a high-school English/Latin teacher, Antonio, drives to Almeria in hopes of meeting his hero, John Lennon. Along the way, Antonio picks up two runaways.

Between his friends and the family business, Arnaud’s summer looks set to be a peaceful one, until he runs into Madeleine, as beautiful as she is brusque, a concrete block of tensed muscles and doomsday prophecies.

WED MAR 25 | 8:15PM | THEATRE 1

THUR MAR 26 | 9:20PM | THEATRE 1

WED MAR 25 | 5:30 PM | THEATRE 1

FILM DIRECTOR PRODUCER & TALENT IN ATTENDANCE

SLOW WEST

SET FIRE TO THE STARS

THE BREAK-IN

DIR: ANDY GODDARD | 97 MIN | UK | DRAMA

DIR: JOHN MACLEAN | 84 MIN | USA | ACTION/THRILLER/ WESTERN

DIR: MARCUS OVNELL | 82 MIN | SWEDEN | DRAMA/THRILLER | WORLD PREMIERE

An aspiring poet in 1950s New York has his ordered world shaken when he embarks on a week-long retreat to save his hell raising hero, Dylan Thomas.

At the end of the 19th century, sixteen-year-old Jay Cavendish (Kodi Smit-McPhee) journeys across the American frontier in search of the woman he loves. He is joined by Silas (Michael Fassbender), a mysterious traveller, and hotly pursued by an outlaw along the way.

A married couple have dinner and discuss their future, they go to bed but soon they realize that someone is in the house. The crisis that follows this incident brings the couple closer together, but brings the relationship to a clash when reality comes knocking on the door. A movie about love and living with a secret.

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DIR: KYLE RIDEOUT | 104 MIN | CANADA | DRAMA | FL PREMIERE

DIR: LUKAS HUFFMAN | 104 MIN | CANADA | COMEDY/DRAMA

Heartbroken and cynical after he’s dumped by his girlfriend, Ben makes the unusual decision never to leave his house again, revealing in the struggles that follow the extent to which social media shapes our personal lives.

A complex portrait of Eadweard Muybridge, the father of motion pictures, whose searing jealousy of his young wife eclipsed his genius, leading to one of the most infamous legal cases in history. Starring Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries), Michael Eklund (Bates Motel), Torrance Coombs (Reign) and Christopher Heyerdahl (True Blood).

Three estranged brothers must journey to a remote location in order to receive their inheritance due to a stipulation in their parents will.

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Five shorts spanning a century on lives impacted by the Panama Canal.

Carmen and Alfredo have a wonderful life in Ciudad Satélite, a middle-class suburban area in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, and one of México City’s suburbs.A great opportunity for professional advancement requires them to move into the noisy and stressful Federal District (México City proper). Relationships there are cold and calculating as a result of the stress and competition typical of major cities and this change has a major impact on the couple.

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DIR: ISRAEL CÁRDENAS & LAURA AMELIA GUZMÁN | 80 MIN | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | DRAMA

An older European woman becomes enchanted with a young Dominican woman who must struggle to make ends meet. Love brings a flow of entanglements in a drama which unfolds like palm trees in an irresistible storm.

FRI MAR 27 | 2:40PM | THEATRE 3

Alex, a 16 year old teenager living with his grandma has various plans to occupy himself during the summer. He also becomes aware that his grandma is increasingly dependent on him.

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DIR: HERNÁN FINDLING | 117 MIN | LATIN/ARGENTINA | COMEDY/DRAMA | FL PREMIERE

DIR: KIKI ÁLVAREZ | 74 MIN | CUBA | DRAMA

Psychiatrist Ezequiel Kaufman has been offered a four-year residency at a prestigious clinic. But first he must present a clinical case study and he finds the perfect one in 85-year-old Fermin, who expresses himself through lyrics and song titles.

Mónica, Violeta and Mayelín work in a beauty salon.

On payday they go out to buy a dress for one of them, starting an unexpected journey into the depths of the Havana nightlife. At dawn, exhausted and penniless, they start dreaming of opening a beauty shop of their own which they will call Venecia.

FRI MAR 27 | 6:30PM | THEATRE 3

FRI MAR 27 | 8:50PM | THEATRE 3

GIFF MOBILE WEB APP X/Y DIR: RYAN PIERS WILLIAMS | 111 MIN | USA | DRAMA

A group of friends living in New York, caught between “generation X and Y,” struggle to forge and sustain emotional relationships and human connections in a society reliant on modern technology.

SAT MAR 28 | 2:45PM | THEATRE 1

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IS THAT ON THE MENU? | DIRECTOR: JIM WEBB | USA | 5 MIN

SEPTEMBER SKETCH BOOK | DIRECTOR: RONNIE CRAMER | USA | FLORIDA PREMIERE | 8 MIN

This light hearted spoof is all about the three (Andrews Sisters style) singers, asking if the guys who just came in to the diner are... ‘on the menu’.

TEETERING | DIRECTOR: MATTHEW BODA | USA | 3 MIN

September Sketch Book is an experimental film created by Ronnie Cramer using old school animation; over 5,400 drawings made with felt-tip pen and paper. The film is abstract in nature, with sequences based on flags from around the world. The soundtrack includes SFX and music, also by Cramer.

A charming yet troubled young man longs for love but can’t stop reliving the past...

A LIGHT SKIP INTO FLIGHT | DIR: IAN EDWARD WEIR | USA

MILKING IT | DIRECTOR: FREDGY NOËL | USA | FLORIDA PREMIERE | 10 MIN

An experimental nature music video by filmmaker and musician Ian Edward Weir. Take a hypnotic journey, watching creatures both big and small take flight. Filmed throughout Florida’s many beautiful parks and nature reserves.

Milking It, is a dark romantic comedy--a story that follows a presumably motherless woman in her early 30s who seduces men with the sole purpose of befriending their moms.

NOBODY’S DARLING | DIRECTOR: ZACHARY TAYLOR, ERICA SILVERMAN | USA | FL PREMEIRE | 12 MIN Two souls cling to each other for a night, but can’t stop the sun from rising.

When two best friends discover they’re dating the same guy, a harmless threesome turns into a fierce competition. | USA | 27 MIN

A young journalist and her friend investigate a letter they find in a lost wallet, that was written by a woman to her lost love, over fifty years ago.

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BANANAS | DIRECTOR: BEN PETRIE | CANADA | WORLD PREMIERE | 12 MIN The genetic blueprints of a bonobo and a human being are 98.3% identical.

One bright young ape jumps the gap and moves to the city in search of enlightenment.

LUNA & LARS | DIRECTOR: ANNA ZLOKOVIC | USA | FLORIDA PREMIERE | 8 MIN

THREE | DIRECTOR: LUCAS OMARG | USA | 22 MIN

THE WALLET | DIRECTOR: RAFAEL G. SIERRA

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Luna & Lars chronicles the mournful romance of two puppets, awakened by night to dance in the tiny toy theater in which they live. This lovely union soon transpires into a cruel waltz – one corrupted by selfishness and yearning for the redemptive powers of love.

BOUND | DIRECTOR: SABYN MAYFIELD | USA | FLORIDA PREMIERE | 20 MIN Ravaged by a childhood in which they could only trust each other, adult siblings, Monica and Will struggle to find out what it really means to be family.

MAR 26

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IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE | DIRECTOR: RON SILL | USA | 15 MIN

BREASTLESS IN AMERICA | DIRECTOR: KENNY STRAWN | USA | WORLD PREMIERE | 5 MIN

After a ship collides with the Mathews Bridge, a dedicated team puts themselves at great risk to save the day, save the bridge. To them, this one was personal—they did it all for the people of Jacksonville who will never know any of their names.

Ribbons walks and research matter when breast cancer is your battle. What happens when you’ve almost won? A growing wait list of survivors live minus one or both breasts, lacking the means for reconstruction. Feeling disfigured, depressed, less than whole... they long for closure from their disease.

WE THREE WITCHES | DIRECTOR: JOE DAVISON | USA | 14 MIN

WILD & PRECIOUS | DIR: CUSI CRAM | USA | 18 MIN

Three lonely middle-aged witches drink a potion to become young and beautiful, but they get more than they expected.

Sparks fly when a wayward grandmother returns for a funeral and it falls upon the shoulders of her young granddaughter to reach out and ask the questions no one has ever dared to.

GREATER GOODE | DIRECTOR: JORDAN WALL | USA | 12 MIN After a botched mission resulting in the massacre of his team, Sgt Goode escapes the enemy, only to discover the real enemy may be closer to home.

Confined in a room with his superior officer, a cat and mouse game ensues with secrets revealed and painful truths rising to the surface.

1013 | DIRECTOR: CLINT MOURINO | USA | WORLD PREMIERE

DOWN IN FLAMES: THE TRUE STORY OF TONY “VOLCANO” VALENCI DIRECTOR: WILLIAM J. STRIBLING | USA | TAMPA PREMIERE | 29 MIN

World famous fire-eater Tony “Volcano” Valenci plans to shock the world by attempting the impossible: blowing fire while skydiving. One truly original idea unites them, with a highly suggestive winning blow.

IN LIEU OF HONOR | DIRECTOR: COCO BERMUDEZ | USA | WORLD PREMIERE | 39 MIN “Frank Chapman…a man and soldier. He finds himself surviving another day...a day all too familiar that tortuously repeats itself with the stench of failure.

Each step spirals him out of control. He might be back home, yet he was left behind...somewhere in a desert of painful illusions.”

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When Charlie (Modern Family’s Rico Rodriguez) and his family move to a warmer climate for the sake of his father’s (Matthew Modine) illness, he finds himself between losing his father - and a conflict with a vicious bully at school.

CLORO | DIR: MARCELO GRABOWSKY | BRAZIL | 18 MIN

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Inspired by recent events, 10-13 follows a seasoned police Sergeant, Michael Rodriguez as he deals with his internal reflections, external conflicts, daily battles and struggles on the streets and in his home.

MAR 26

GUESTS | DIRECTOR: MARK COLUMBUS | USA | 12 MIN

Under the blinding sun Clara struggles to see her family and the reality that surrounds her.

KIRI’S PIANO | DIR: FRANCE BENOIT | CANADA | 15 MIN Kiri’s Piano is the story of one woman’s sacrifice during World War II. When forced relocation and internment take away her husband, her home and her family’s simple fishing life, Kiri’s once joyful piano music turns bitter. But her piano proves a powerful ally in her quest to retain her personal freedom.

THE INTERVIEW | DIR: MARIO BUSTO | USA | WORLD PREMIERE

| 13 MIN

A writer struggles to find ideas after promising a script he hasn’t written.

PAPER PEACE PROJECT | DIRECTOR: BRITTANY HUCKABEE | USA | 17 MIN A New York documentarian, a couple of unique art therapy practitioners, a group of enthusiastic FSU film school students and a troop of hesitant collegiate student veterans unite for a weekend for an innovative experience with remarkable results.

POSTHUMOUS | DIR: NOAH DEBONIS | USA

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Facing the foreclosure of her family’s small-town bed and breakfast, a young girl capitalizes on the chance visit of a famous but forgotten author whose ultimate fate may very well determine the family’s fortune.

MAR 28

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BURNT GRASS | DIRECTOR: RAY WONG | CANADA | FLORIDA PREMIERE | 12 MIN

MERIDIANS | DIRECTOR: BLAKE RICE | USA | WORLD PREMEIRE | 9 MIN

Sally and Jack, a young couple in the city, discover a strange phenomenon in their backyard that duplicates organic life. Sally quickly envisions its wild possibilities, while Jack suffers its consequences.

An acupuncturist forms a primal bond with her female patient after years of treatment.

ODESSA | DIRECTOR: SEAN MICHAEL TURRELL | USA | WORLD PREMIERE | 15 MIN In a post-secession Texas, a desperate mother makes a perilous border crossing to save her child’s life.

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Based on the short story, “Crack It Gives You Wings”, Anonymous follows a young man as he recounts his life growing up in a crack house.

BLONDE | DIRECTOR: JOANNA STRANGE | USA | FLORIDA PREMIERE | 20 MIN CHRISTIAN CASHMIR | USA | FLORIDA PREMIERE | 17 MIN

A steampunk action/adventure. Ireland, 1895. When Molly’s grandfather is killed and his inventions stolen, Molly seeks to regain what is rightfully hers.

Kansas, 1905. An unwitting postal clerk discovers a mysterious box containing Molly’s grandfather’s most powerful invention. After years of hunting, a battle for the ultimate weapon ensues.

NOSTALGIC | DIRECTOR: RONALD ELTANAL | USA | FLORIDA PREMEIRE | 11 MIN An aging scientist must decide whether to give in to early-onset dementia, or to take an experimental drug, which locks him into his memories, unable to form new ones.

1954 | DIRECTOR: GARY GRANT | USA | WORLD PREMIERE | 23 MIN

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NARCISSIST | DIRECTOR: ERIC CASACCIO | USA | TAMPA PREMIERE | 17 MIN An honest genuine writer discovers the painful truth of a handsome and charming, yet manipulative and toxic love interest.

HOLE | DIRECTOR: MARTIN EDRALIN | CANADA | FLORIDA PREMIERE | 15 MIN A daring portrait of a disabled man yearning for intimacy in a world that would rather ignore him.

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DIRECTOR: AURRY TAN, MICHEAL YATES, SHARON HUANG | USA | WORLD PREMIERE | 5 MIN

An insecure luchadora must learn to accept her flaws when she faces a terrifying opponent in the biggest match of her life.

DORIAN | DIRECTOR: JON SAMS | USA

THE MAN BEHIND THE BEARD | DIRECTOR: MARISOL MARIN

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A discouraged photographer has lost the attention of his only friend to a new admirer. Now he finds himself struggling to control his unraveling reality.

I FOUND SOMEONE | DIRECTOR: ERIN OBRIEN O’ BROTHER | DIRECTOR: ALEX WILLIAMS

MY GIRL ROSE | DIRECTOR:JORDAN LEWIS | USA | TAMPA PREMIERE | 14 MIN Racial tension runs high in 1969 Lakeland, FL. Rose and Jude find themselves propelled into a relationship over a common cause: fighting for an integrated prom at their recently desegregated high school. As they grow closer, they learn that not everyone is as open to change and equality as they are.

ONE LEFT TURN | DIRECTOR: GLENN PACK | USA | FLORIDA PREMIERE | 18 MIN Two young men try to impress a pair of high school girls only to tragically alter the lives of an innocent elderly couple.

UNDER THE MANGO TREE | DIRECTOR: LAUREN LINDBERG, DEVYN BISSON, JULIANNA MADDEN | USA | 22 MIN

After being forced into a brutal war against their own communities, excombatants and victims of the Lords Resistance Army unite within Grassroots Reconciliation Group in order to heal the wounds of their past.

THE FALL | DIRECTOR: COLTON SLAGG TREASURE MAN | DIRECTOR: CHRISTIAN FERNANDEZ APOCALYPSE RADIO | DIRECTOR: DAVID WEINSTOCK WELLSPRING | DIRECTOR: ASHLEY EAKIN TIMELINE | DIRECTOR: NICK PAUQUETTE

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FLORIDA STATE’S 1ST SEMINOLE | DIRECTOR: RYAN WATSON | USA | 25 MIN The exceptional story of Justin Motlow, the first Seminole Tribe of Florida member to make the Florida State Seminoles football team. Watch Justin’s journey unfold in a documentary short told by his family, friends and coaches.

“Florida State’s First Seminole,” will change the way you see the native people of Florida and perhaps the future of Seminole football.

MAR 29

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