Prize Fest 2018 Program Book

OCTOBER 3-7, 2018 s h r e v e p o r t, L O U I S I A N A

WELCOME TO PRIZE FEST! THIS FEST HAS THREE COMPONENTS FILM PRIZE: See 20 short films made by filmmakers from northwest Louisiana and across the country. All of the shorts were filmed in and around Shreveport. You vote for the $50,000 grand prize winner!

FOOD PRIZE: Five local chefs and 12 celebrity chefs tickle your taste buds with tastings, mixology, and more. The local chefs compete in a live cooking battle on Friday evening where one chef wins $5,000!

MUSIC PRIZE: Five local bands will play the Discovery Showcase Thursday. One band will win $2,500 cash and a spot to play as the opening act for Saturday’s concert with Superchunk and Bully.

LET THIS PROGRAM BE YOUR GUIDE This program is packed with info on events, including a map, dates, times, and locations of all Prize Fest experiences. Check out film posters and plots, chef and musician bios. Take a look at and appreciate our generous sponsors who made this festival a reality.

Thank you for coming and VIVA LA PRIZE FEST!

SEE ALL 20 FILMS AND VOTE Now that you have your pass and program book, you can attend screenings of the films competing for the $50,000 Louisiana Film Prize!

The 20 films are shown in two different groups called Teal Slate and Orange Slate. Decide which slate to see first, find a screening time, and get in line!

Once you have seen a slate, get your pass punched by ushers as you exit the theater. After you have seen both slates, take your punched pass to the voting booth to cast your ballot!

CHEER LOCAL CHEFS COOKING LIVE Five local chefs will give it their all in Food Prize Battle for the Golden Fork - a Chopped-style live competition where chefs are given secret ingredients and must make a dish from scratch in just 40 minutes! Bring the noise, watch masters at work, and be closer to the action than you’ve ever been before!

LISTEN AND GIVE LOCAL BANDS CASH On Thursday night, you can help local bands walk away with even more cash in their pocket. When you arrive at the Discovery Showcase, be sure to get a Token. Each Music Prize Token is worth $5 to bands.

Drop that Token in the “Bread Jar” of the band you want to give to, and the band with the most Tokens will have their Bread Jar doubled!

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Make the Most of the Festival

There are many ways to enjoy the many offerings of Prize Fest.

In order to get the most out of your time with us, please use the table of contents below to locate the schedule of events and their descriptions to plan out your experience!

Table of Contents 4. Festival Map and Venue Addresses 8. Overview Schedule of Events 14. Food Prize Events, Chefs, and Information 18. Music Prize Events, Bands, and Information 26. How to Vote in Film Prize and Sample Ballot 28. Descriptions of the 20 Film Prize Films 33. Film Screening Locations and Times 34. Nominees for Best Actor and Actress 36. Meet the Prize Fest Judges 38. Sponsor Ads (These guys made it possible!)

51. Sponsor Logo Spread (Superbad!)

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Schedule of Prize Fest Events Wednesday, October 3 Food: Come and Get It! Food & Wine Experience

Remington Suite Hotel (6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)

Come and Get It Ticket, Pro Pass, or VIP Platinum Required Join us for an evening of food, wine, and spirits prepared and presented by our Celebrity Chef Judges, mixologists and sommeliers. Also, cheer on the Golden Fork Chefs as they team up with the Celebrity Chefs to make “One Pot” of something amazing for our Come and Get It crowd!

Music Prize U: Industry Meetup [FREE] Bears on Fairfield (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Free to the Public!

Industry producers, and heavy hitters talk music with the public at this free Prize Fest event. Musicians and music lovers alike are invited to listen to music-focused panel discussions and participate in a listening and critique session of local artists.

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Thursday, October 4 Food: Demonstration Lunch with Chef Elana Horwich & Chef Barclay Dodge

Remington Suite Hotel (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

Demo Lunch Ticket, Pro Pass, or VIP Platinum Pass Required Watch and learn from superstar Elana & Barclay as they prepare two incredible Italian dishes. Wines will be paired with the lunch.

Food: Sip & Snack Mixology Sessions

Remington Suite Hotel (5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Sip & Snack Ticket, Pro Pass, or VIP Platinum Pass Required Learn the secrets of mixology and snack on delectable treats by local chefs with live music by That Girl DJ.

Film: Screenings

Robinson Film Center and Nouveau (Begin 6:00 p.m.)

Film, Combo, Pro, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass Be the first to see the Top 20 films competing for the $50,000 cash prize. The 20 films are broken up into two slates of 10 films each. You must see all 20 films to vote!

Music: Locals Showcase and Prize Fest Opening Party Artisan’s Court, 512 Texas Street (6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.)

Music, Combo, Pro, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass

Five bands play in downtown Shreveport. Join the filmmakers, judges, and VIPs in kicking off the 2018 Prize Fest.

Friday, October 5 Film: Screenings

All Venues (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Film, Combo, Pro, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass Watch the Top 20 films competing for the $50,000 cash prize.

You must see all 20 films to vote!

Top 20 Filmmakers on the Red Carpet [FREE] Festival Central (5:00 p.m.)

The Top 20 filmmakers walk the red carpet.

Food: Battle for the Golden Fork [FREE]

Food Prize Tent at Prize Fest (7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

Watch five local chefs battle it out in the outdoor kitchen as they race the clock to create a culinary concoction from a mystery basket of ingredients. The winner, picked by the Chef Judges, will win a cash prize and the coveted Golden Fork!

Downtown Food Crawl

All Over Downtown (8:00 p.m.)

After the Battle, you’ll be hungry and thirsty. We’ve got you covered with a Downtown Food Crawl. Hop on the FREE big white trolley around downtown to 13 different locations for special drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Pick up a FOOD CRAWL Map at the Golden Fork competition and use it for a chance to win prizes throughout the night.

Saturday, October 7 Film Prize: Screenings

All Screening Venues (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Film, Combo, Pro, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass Watch the Top 20 films competing for the $50,000 cash prize.

The 20 films are broken up into two slates of 10 films each.

You must see all 20 films to vote!

Film Prize U: Industry Panel Discussions [FREE] Robinson Film Center, Upstairs (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

Industry producers and heavy hitters talk film with the public at this free Prize Fest event. Filmmakers and film lovers alike are invited to listen and engage with panelists and judges during these film-focused panel discussions.

Gospel BrunchFest with Regina Charboneau

Remington Suite Hotel (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

BrunchFest Ticket, Pro Pass, or VIP Platinum Pass Required Regina Charboneau (aka The Biscuit Queen), is back with her world-famous biscuits and more. Chicken and waffles and biscuits, oh my! And, did we mention there will be a Gospel Choir? Hymn not required.

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Saturday, October 6 (continued) Filmmaker Interviews [FREE]

Festival Central Tent (2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

See and hear the filmmakers talk about their project’s inspiration, creation, and stories from their Film Prize sets!

Music: Mainstage Extravaganza [All Ages]

Artisan’s Court, 512 Texas Street (7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.)

Music, Combo, Pro, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass An epic lineup as indie rock legends Superchunk, the amazing Bully, and the Music Prize 2018 winner take the stage.

Big Exhale Prize Fest Toast

Artisan’s Court, 512 Texas Street (10:00 p.m.)

All Pass Types Come celebrate the biggest, baddest barbaric YAWP as we bring home the final night of Prize Fest festivities. I am the Prize. You are the Prize. We are the Prize. VIVA LA PRIZE FEST!

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Food Prize Year 4!

This year, Food Prize reaches for culinary awesomeness and joins its rightful place at the table of Prize events by bringing four incredible days of local and celebrity chefs cooking for your culinary pleasure. It’s a non-stop festival of food and drink like none other in the entire region.

Who can attend Food Prize?

Each Food Prize event is ticketed separately, but there are two events open to the general public. However, if you simply must do it all, you can buy a Pro Pass or VIP Platinum Pass which gets you into all four nights along with all the film and music events!

Local Chefs Compete for the Food Prize Golden Fork Award

Five local chefs will compete for culinary stardom. Four chefs advanced by creating exemplary meals for the Food Prize’s Society of the Golden Fork Dinner Club. One chef advanced to the finals by being the Shreveport Times Peoples Choice.

Jessica Comegys

Jessica Comegys is the owner of Caspiana Catering. She offers meal prep services featuring made-from-scratch dishes in her Shreveport kitchen using local seasonal vegetables, sprouted whole grains, pasture-raised meats, and sustainably sourced seafood.

Eleazar Mondragon

Eleazar was born and raised in Mexico where he was inspired by family cooks. He began culinary school at BPCC in 2010, then Le Cordon Bleu in 2011. Eleazar is co-owner of Ki Mexico with his brother where many family members also work.

Jacob Dowlen Mouser

Jacob’s eclectic style reflects the many adventures his career has taken him on, be it catering for the film industry, traveling with cirque du soleil, or working in restaurants. Currently Sous Chef at Frank’s Napoletana, he’s never felt more at home.

John Strand

John is the owner of Accents Personal Chef Service.

Strand specializes in fine dining, weekly prepared meals and catered events. With over 32 years of experience, Chef Strand guarantees an unforgettable culinary experience wherever you are.

Kristi Tift

Kristi Tift is this year’s People’s Golden Fork Chef, and the owner and chef behind Bossier City’s Retro 521. Her father was a chef, so she grew up working in his cafe. At first she avoided the restaurant life, but quickly came to realize she wanted to share her ideas and finished good eats with others.

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Meet the Food Prize Judges Regina Charboneau

Regina has worked as a camp cook in the bush of Alaska, created restaurants in San Francisco, and been chef de cuisine on a set of luxurious railway cars.

Her nightclub Biscuits & Blues won multiple WC Handy awards.

Barclay Dodge

Originally from Aspen, cooking quickly became a deep love of Chef Dodge’s.

Restaurants were one of the few places that would employ the youth. For the last twenty-five years, he has traveled and cooked between Aspen and other parts of the country and globe. He developed a great reputation and clientele and the community is always curious as to what is next for the talented chef.

Erik Harrelson

Erik hails from San Francisco. He honed his skills at acclaimed Bay area establishments, including Gary Danko, Cavalo Point, Daniel Patterson’s Plum in Oakland, and Bar Agricole. Before breaking out on his own, he was the corporate chef for Tyler Florence’s restaurant group and Test Kitchen project.

Harrelson now consults privately internationally for restaurants and resorts.

Elana Horwich

Born to parents who defrosted, Elana began cooking as a young child because the kitchen was the only place in the house her mother couldn’t find her. She spent five years in Italy learning to cook from an Italian mamma in a Tuscan villa. In 2010, she returned to Los Angeles, and founded the Meal and a Spiel cooking school out of her parents’ kitchen, and now travels the country teaching people how to make phenomenal food, easily.

Josh Harmon

Joshua Harmon is an Eater chef of the year and was named one of 17 chefs to look out for in the US by Zagat. Born in Tennessee, raised in Texas and California, he blends together his love and skills for Asian and southern like they were born for each other. Starting first as a temporary chef at Kitchen LTO, Joshua transformed the since-revamped eatery into one of Dallas’ most exciting dining destinations.

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Music Prize Turns 6!

Music Prize began in 2013, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than continuing to bring local, regional, and national musicians to the stage once more in a fantastic, beautiful way that downtown Shreveport hasn’t seen in decades. By attending Music Prize, you are a making local (and indie) music history!

Who can attend Music Prize?

Anyone of any age with a Music Pass, Combo Pass, Pro Pass, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass may attend Music Prize events.

Tickets are on sale at the Box Office at Tipitina’s Music Co-Op (700 Texas Street).

Locals Showcase Prize Fest Opening Party at Artisan’s Court

Thursday, October 4, Doors at 6:00 p.m.

The first night of Music Prize is incredibly special. Five local musicians will compete for your vote for the Music Prize trophy! The winner will also play Saturday night with Superchunk & Bully!

Ghost Foot

Ghost Foot is a two piece from Shreveport, LA in the style of old school garage band punk. With Jacob Disedare on guitar/vocals and Dacoda Montana on drums/vocal, the songwriting has a good amount of folk-like sensibility with fuzzed out rock-n-roll.

Good Spirits

Brandon Pruiett (guitars, keys, vocals), Luke Wharton (guitars), Derek Henry (drums, vocals), & Chris Spickerman (bass) make up Good Spirits from Shreveport, LA. Catchy vocal hooks, ambient guitars, solid groovy bass and drums gives them a spacey indie alt rock vibe.

The Joanitones

The Joanitones are a multi genre and multi generational band from Shreveport comprised of Joanie Nerrettig (vocals/guitar), Steve Benton (bass/vocals), Kyle Martin (guitar), Marc Miller (drums/vocals). Their sound is groovy, melodic, hypnotizing, relaxing, and ear catching.

Ricky Latt & Tipsey the Band

Tipsey is the house band for Shreveport’s Artipsy and Bon Temps Coffee Bar. A 9-piece artillery equipped with poets and recording artists, the eccentric, urban Tipsey provides a high energy, interactive show. You’ll definitely dance the night away whether you’re tipsy or not!

Logan & The Legendaries

Logan & the Legendaries is a LA rock and roll band from all over the northern part of the state. Playing songs written by front man Logan Lewis, the Legendaries are comprised of a revolving cast of band members from exceptional regional bands.

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Mainstage Extravaganza at Artisan’s Court [All Ages]

Saturday, October 6. Doors at 7:00 p.m.

Come make indie music history. Featuring two of the most amazing bands playing on the music fest and club scene.

Do not miss this! Music Prize VIP Room and bar will be open!

Superchunk

Perhaps no band was more emblematic of the true spirit of American indie rock during the 1990s than Superchunk, the pride of Chapel Hill, NC. Following the D.I.Y. ethic to the letter, the bandmembers operated solely by their own rules, ignoring all passing trends by sticking to their trademark sound -- typified by the buzzing guitars and high, impassioned vocals of frontman Mac McCaughan -- and rejecting all major-label advances in favor of the unlimited freedom afforded by owning their own company, the highly successful Merge Records.

Bully

Fronted by Alicia Bognanno, Bully was born in 2013. Bognanno was an engineer who had cut her teeth working at Electrical Audio in Chicago. Together with guitarist Clayton Parker and Reece Lazarus on bass, they made a debut album, received unanimous critical acclaim and Bognanno became a point of intrigue. The success propelled the band into an exhaustive touring cycle with spots on huge festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapallooza, Pitchfork Music Festival and ACL and a late night appearance on Conan.

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Meet the Music Prize Judges Heather Boyd

As an LA native and going to many concerts at a young age, music has always been a huge part of Heather’s life. She currently works at INgrooves as their music licensing manager, pitching their global roster of artists to music supervisors, producers, directors, and marketing companies for use within commercials, television shows, films, and video games.

Chris Finney

Chris has 25 years experience in audio and music production. His skills range from record production to studio design, as well as nearly every form of audio engineering and education. His goal in the recording studio is to facilitate the creative process and the creation of historically significant and endlessly enjoyable recordings.

Jeff Gage

Jeff a writer, editor, and critic from Dallas, Texas. You can find his bylines in publication such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, Vice, LA Weekly, Village Voice, and Texas Monthly.

Chris Trovero

Chris is a manager and consultant from Los Angeles, helping shape the the careers of many up and coming bands. He has worked as a marketing director for Epitaph, Warner Bros., and Interscope Records where he worked with bands like Weezer, New Found Glory, My Chemical Romance, and more.

Chris Riemenschneider

Chris is longtime music critic and reporter for the Star Tribune and has contributed articles to a wide variety of newspapers and music publications.

He has been attending shows and events at First Avenue for decades and has rubbed elbows with the great and not-so-great who have graced the stages of the Main Room and the 7th Street Entry. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters.

Reid Wick

Reid serves as the Recording Academy’s senior membership and project manager. Wick served as administrator for the MusiCares Hurricane Relief and Music Rising programs. Wick also worked at Loyola University College of Music as marketing communications manager, concert series producer and instructor for the Music Industry Studies Program. Wick also co-owned STR Digital Records, which produced over 25 critically-acclaimed releases.

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Guests with a Film, Combo, Pro, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass can see the films and vote for the $50,000 winner. You must see ALL 20 SHORT FILMS by seeing screenings of both the Teal and Orange slates. Get your pass punched by an usher as you exit a slate. Take your badge to the voting booth and cast your ballot!

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VOTING for the Film Prize Winner In order to vote, you must have a Festival Pass and you must see all 20 short films. The 20 films are divided into 2 programs of 10 films each. These programs are “Orange Slate” and “Teal Slate.”

Once you have seen one slate of films (you may watch them in any order you choose), get your Festival Pass punched by an usher immediately after the screening and before you leave the venue. You must have been present at the venue for the entire screening. No late entries will be permitted and those leaving early will not be allowed to have their pass punched.

A brief intermission will accompany each slate after the first five films have been shown for nature calls and concession purchases.

After you have seen both slates and you have had your pass punched, you may cast your ballot at an Official Film Prize Ballot Station. One person. One Ballot. One vote.

All Louisiana Film Prize ballot results are tallied and certified by Heard McElroy and Vestal, an independent auditing firm.

YOU MUST SEE ALL 20 FILMS TO VOTE! ONE PERSON. ONE BALLOT. ONE VOTE.

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Orange Slate

An unlikely friendship rises out of tragedy in awkward (and comical) circumstances at a funeral.

Directed by Jacob McSharma, Jaya McSharma Written by Jaya McSharma Produced by Jacob McSharma, Jaya McSharma Starring Jaya McSharma, Melissa Munds

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Orange Slate

A disintegrating couple find themselves in the presence of a monster, whose effects no one else can see. Only through acceptance can they transcend their fate.

Directed by Hugo Christian Written by A. Ripley LaGrone Produced by A. Ripley LaGrone, Garrett Kruithof, Heath Lemme, Hugo Christian Starring Jhemma Ziegler, Garrett Kruithof, Bill Stinchcomb

Daisy Does Daisy

Teal Slate

Approaching 40 years old, Daisy Green wants to have a baby and will go to great lengths to make her dream come true.

Directed by Jency Griffin Hogan Written by Alexander Jeffrey Produced by Hogan Productions Starring Jency Griffin Hogan, John Daniel

Divulge

Orange Slate

Real women’s stories of survival blend together into an eerie experimental tale of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Directed by Haven Nutt Written by Haven Nutt Produced by Haven Nutt, Chris Hopkins Starring Haven Nutt

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Esmeralda

Orange Slate

Wilbur Goodnight on a quest from Chicago to profess his love at a local poetry slam for his grade school crush whom he hasn’t seen in over two decades.

Directed by Paul Petersen, Rachel Emerson Written by Paul Petersen Produced by Paul Petersen Starring Paul Petersen, Rachel Adams, Paul Kolker

Fat Animal

Orange Slate

A high strung actress and her easy-going husband await the results of a home pregnancy test.

Directed by Kalah Roberts Written by Kalah Roberts Produced by Rodney Hill Starring Kalah Roberts, James Harlon Palmer

Funky Butt

Orange Slate

A shy young girl spends time with her eccentric grandpa while her mother is away for work. Together, they embark on an adventure with a magical cornet that makes people dance.

Directed by Jonnie Stapleton Written by Jonnie Stapleton, Domenico Grasso, Mike Nicholas Produced by Jonnie Stapleton, Domenico Grasso, Mike Nicholas Starring Isaac Clay, Tierra Rorls, Penelope Richards, Idella Johnson

Girl Steals Painting

Teal Slate

On July 4th, 1958, Debbie arrives at a lavish mansion in New Orleans to reclaim an Edgar Degas painting that she believes to be rightfully hers.

Directed by Alexander Jeffery Written by Paul Petersen Produced by Paul Petersen, Alexander Jeffery, Jacki & Doug Alexander, Tanya & Kevin McMaster Starring Elizabeth Stenholt, Rex Austin Barrow, Clayton Bolding

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Gloria

Teal Slate

A teen raised in a southern home in the mid-1960s risks everything to crossdress for the first time after receiving an invitation to an underground party.

Directed by Camille Schmoutz, Christine Chen Written by Camille Schmoutz Produced by Christine Chen, Camille Schmoutz, Jennifer Carsillo Starring Connor Benedict, Summer Jones

The Honeypot

Teal Slate

On a night out, a group of women meet two interesting individuals — a flirty, overconfident man, and…his mommy.

The pair invite the women to a surprise, late-night audition for the director’s latest film. Two of them take the bait.

Directed by Melissa Munds Written by Melissa Munds Produced by Melissa Munds, Megan Colvin, Josh Munds Starring Melissa Munds, Jessica Willis, Johnny Walker, Karen KK Birmingham

Lilac Ocean Pumpkin Pine

Orange Slate

Sadie James has always loved smells. Well, specific scents – those of lilac, ocean, pumpkin, and pine. She loves them so much she opened a candle shop in their honor. Then, against a ticking clock, she chases down their origins.

Directed by Sarah Phillips Written by Sarah Phillips Produced by Laetitia Leon, Sarah Phillips, Elizabeth Izzo Starring Laetitia Leon, Elizabeth Izzo, Terrance Clowe

Not Your Ordinary Hero

Teal Slate

A lonely voice over artist struggles to find his voice in an ever-changing world.

Directed by Christine Chen Written by Christine Chen Produced by Christine Chen Starring Mike Martindale, Raylee Magill, June Griffin Garcia, Jeff Pearson

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Oysterman

Teal Slate

Two brothers attempt to repair a fractured relationship by teaming up for an oyster eating contest. Based on a true story. Kind of.

Directed by Travis Bible Written by Travis Bible Produced by Colby Doler, Kemerton Hargrove Starring Andrew Dewitt, Kemerton Hargrove

Sad Man’s Club

Orange Slate

A nine-to-fiver is sick and tired of his daily routine until a co-worker invites him into a secret club… that turns his world downside up! Office Space meets Fight Club in this short comedy… about depression!

Directed by Chris Alan Evans Written by Chris Alan Evans Produced by Colby Doler, Taylor Bracewell, Peggy Bayard, B. Pat Green Starring Alexander Jeffery, Josh Martin, Keith Rushing, Chris Rager

Sammy Dees: Car Salesman Extraordinaire

Orange Slate

After a successful car salesman career in the 90s, the legendary Sammy Dees must face the changing times or lose his once-famous car dealership.

Directed by Josh Munds Written by Josh Munds Produced by Josh Munds, Jacob McSharma, Megan Colvin Starring Jeremy Smith, Terence Pennywell, Finch Nissen

Sparky & Butch

Orange Slate

Sparky & Butch, two former detectives, aren’t enjoying the quiet life of retirement. Unable to give up their powers of deduction, the duo may find themselves running afoul of the law.

Directed by Kyle Kleinecke Written by Lorraine Portman Produced by Kyle Kleinecke, Lorraine Portman , Holly Rice Starring Ted Ferguson, Richard Folmer, Marlyn Mason

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Sweetie Pie

Teal Slate

A woman returns to her dying mother’s home to make arrangements before her death, forcing them both to confront old wounds.

Directed by Garrett Kruithof Written by Garrett Kruithof Produced by Garrett Kruithof, Nina Leon, Dodie Brown, Jeremy Spring Starring Nina Leon, Lucia Scarano, Julie Moss

War Paint

Teal Slate

The true story of a soldier fighting through the heat and hell of the Vietnam War in the early 1960’s.

Directed by J.C. Doler, vTaylor Bracewell Written by Samuel F. Brantly Produced by Taylor Bracewell, Danny Zanelotti, Gary L. Blake Starring J.C. Doler, Alex Dafnis, Chris Alan Evans, Eric Kirton, Paul Petersen

Warrior Spirit

Teal Slate

A veteran is trained by his wife to box to overcome his mental struggles and discovers that not all battles are fought with hands, but with the heart.

Directed by Finch Nissen Written by Danny Zanelotti Produced by Danny Zanelotti Starring Danny Zanelotti, Eva Ceja, Greg Washington

Who is Martin Danzig?

Teal Slate

An old man is being forced to retire from the only job he’s ever known. As a final gift, he gets to meet his much younger replacement and learns to accept his future – with the fate of humanity in the balance.

Directed by Michael Baker Written by Michael Baker Produced by Michael Baker Starring Walter Koenig, Kevin Page, Alana Gay

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Film Prize Screening Start Times Thursday

Robinson Film Center 6:00p

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Friday

Orange

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3:15p

Orange Teal

Orange

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9:30p Teal

Orange Teal

9:15a Orange

Teal Orange

12:15p

Saturday

Teal

Teal

Orange Teal

3:15p

Teal Orange

Orange

3:30p Orange

Teal Orange

6:15p

Orange Teal

Teal

6:30p

9:30p

Orange

Teal

12:30p

9:15p

Teal Orange

Orange

9:30a

9:00p

Orange

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9:15p

6:00p

Teal Orange

Orange

6:30p

3:00p

Teal

Teal

6:15p

12:00p

Orange

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3:30p

9:00a

Teal Orange

Orange

12:30p

9:00p

Orange Teal

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12:15p

6:00p

East Bank Theater

Teal

9:30a

3:00p

Scottish Rite

Orange

9:15a 12:00p

Central Artstation

Orange

9:15p 9:00a

Crystal Stairs

Teal

6:15p 9:00p

Nouveau Theater

Teal

Orange

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Teal Orange

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Audience Choice: Best Acting Awards Film Prize is excited to continue the audience award for best actress and best actor. One lead from each film is selected and you will be able to vote for one actress and one actor on your voting ballot. The winning performers will win $1,000 cash!

Nominees for Best Actress

Laetitia Leon

Daisy Does Daisy

Lilac Ocean Pumpkin Pine

Sweetie Pie

Jaya McSharma

Melissa Munds

Haven Nutt

#BrownBridgetMD

The Honeypot

Divulge

Kalah Roberts Fat Animal

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Nina Leon

Jency Hogan

Elizabeth Stenholt Jhemma Ziegler Girl Steals Painting

Creatura

Nominees for Best Actor

Connor Benedict

Isaac Clay

Andrew Dewitt

Gloria

Funky Butt

Oysterman

J.C. Doler

Ted Ferguson & Richard Folmer

Alexander Jeffery

War Paint

Sad Man’s Club

Sparky & Butch

Walter Koening

Mike Martindale

Paul Petersen

Who is Martin Danzig?

Not Your Ordinary Hero

Esmeralda

Jeremy Smith

Danny Zanelotti

Sammy Dees: Car Salesman Extraordinaire

Warrior Spirit

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Meet the Film Prize Judges Carlos Aguilar

Originally from Mexico City, Carlos was chosen as one of six young film critics to partake in the first Roger Ebert Fellowship organized by the Sundance Institute and Indiewire in 2014. Aguilar’s work has appeared in publications such as Indiewire, MovieMaker Magazine, and Variety Latino.

Kevin Arbouret

Kevin is a writer, director, and producer whose career has been about expanding the idea diversity in filmmaking. He is not only a rising AfricanAmerican writer/director with a penchant for classic storytelling, but one who is defying stereotyped expectations.Recently, Arbouet has been named one of the “25 Screenwriters To Watch” by MovieMaker Magazine.

Sharon Lee Badal

Sharon is vice president of filmmaker relations and shorts programming for Tribeca. She has been with the festival since its inception in 2001 and has produced special projects for Tribeca since 1999.

Jessica Bergren

Jessica is from Minnesota, where she produced feature-length films including Cold November and Strange Nature. She assisted “the oldest emerging filmmaker” Al Milgrom in the completion of his documentary The Dinkytown Uprising and coordinated for Tosca Musk’s A Cinderella Christmas.

Xander Berkeley

Xander made his big screen debut as Christopher Crawford in the cult classic Mommy Dearest. He is known for his television roles of Sheriff Thomas McAllister on the crime drama The Mentalist, George Mason on the political thriller series 24. His notable film roles include Todd Voight in Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Trevor Lyle in Candyman. Xander is currently starring as series regular “Gregory”on the AMC hit show The Walking Dead.

Kimberley Browning

Kimberley is a filmmaker and founder and Festival Director of the Hollywood Shorts Film Festival, which launched in 1998 in Los Angeles.

She also serves as an Associate Short Film Programmer at the Tribeca Film Festival. She is the Executive Producer of HBO Access, producing the television pilots developed as part of HBO Access 2016 Screenwriting and Directing Fellowship programs.

James Brunzell

Jim started working on film festivals in the 2000’s and is the Program Director for the All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF) in Austin, TX. He is also the festival director for the music/film/art festival Sound Unseen in the Twin Cities, MN, which was named “One of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World for 2016” by Moviemaker Magazine.

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Milan Chakraborty

Milan Chakraborty is a 15-year veteran of the film industry. He started his career at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, where he performed detailed reviews of 10 feature film productions with budgets ranging from $5 - $200 million. In 2008, Milan left the big studios to focus on independent films, and has produced 13 features. He was recently an Executive Producer for Assassination Nation, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

Rob Hunter

Rob Hunter started writing about movies eleven years ago -- with a news article titled “Ryan Reynolds Wants to Eat Your Brains!” -- and he hasn’t looked back since. (That’s a lie. He had to look back to see what his first piece of movie-writing was.) Film School Rejects is the online site he calls home and where he currently serves as Chief Film Critic, and his real home is in California.

Annie Jeeves

Jeeves founded Cinematic Red in 2012 to further bridge the publicity and producing worlds. Previously she spent four and a half years as head of the Film Division at Fifteen Minutes. With a lengthy background as both a talent & film publicist with expertise in award campaigns, independent film unit publicity, film festival, theatrical and DVD releases, she oversaw all aspects of the campaigns personally.

Linda Olszewski

Linda joined Shorts International in January 2006 to oversee acquisitions of the Oscar Shorts Theatrical/VOD/iTunes releases. She has served on over 100 international film fest juries and panels throughout the world, offering distribution deals and Oscar qualification.

Mark Rabinowitz

Mark is the IndieWire.com co-founder and has been a journalist, critic, publicist and producer for over 20 years and has written on film and TV for CNN.com, Paste Magazine, Screen International, Variety and many others.

He is currently serving as a member of the the Louisville Film Commission, focusing on improving and expanding Louisville’s overall film and TV industry.

Shawn Quirk

Shawn is an independent filmmaker and festival programmer. Since 2011, Shawn has been the Program Director for the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival. In 2017, he served as Jury President for the Festival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie. He has been a panelist speaker at the Krakow Film Festival, REGARD, and the Quebec City Film Festival.

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