The 2010 Awards

Vince Bell Live Performance One Man’s Music: A Monologue With Song

2:00p to 3:30p SUNDAY, 12 SEPT. 2010 BAS BLEU

REPRISE: Thieves by Law

2:00p to 3:30p SUNDAY, 12 SEPT. 2010 LYRIC 1

Thieves By Law (Documentary Feature)

For the first time ever, former heads of Russia’s criminal under–world share their story with the world. It’s a fascinating and disturbing look at how they transformed themselves from thugs into reputable businessmen and came to influence Russia’s economy, using their vast wealth to build a powerful political base. In Russian & Hebrew; subtitled in English. (Israel /90 mins.) Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material.

REPRISE: Masquerades

2:00p to 3:30p SUNDAY, 12 SEPT. 2010 LYRIC 2

Masquerades (International Feature Film)

Algerian villager Mounir’s longing for prestige is sabotaged by his headstrong, narcoleptic sister Rym, whom the village is sure will end up a spinster. When he returns from town drunk and announces that he’s found her a suitor, the tale snowballs until the suitor has become a rich, blonde Australian. The village begins preparing for the wedding – but without a bridegroom in sight. In Arabic; subtitled in English. This is co-presented by the Global Film Initiative and is part of the Global Lens 2010 film series. For more information, visit www.globalfilm.org. (Algeria / 90 mins.)

Great American Songbook Sing-a-Long

12:00p to 1:45p SUNDAY, 12 SEPT. 2010 BAS BLEU

The Great American Songbook Sing-Along

Kai-Ho Mah, the star of the documentary Fulfillment (see p. 7), is an 85-year-old man who has been conducting standards sing-alongs at his nursing home for years. This event brings him to the stage at the Bas Bleu Theatre, along with three fellow standards lovers and professional musicians:

David Wohl, pianist/composer; www.davidwohlmusic.com

Cythnia Vaughn, singer/singing teacher; www.magnoliamusicstudio.com

Paul Santanachote, singer/band leader; www.srithairestaurant.com

Come sing along with them for an afternoon of good old-fashioned fun!Produced by: Trai Cartwright, www.craftwrite.com.

International Short Films

12:00p to 1:45p SUNDAY, 12 SEPT. 2010 LYRIC 1

Documentary Feature: Absent

12:00p to 1:45p SUNDAY, 12 SEPT. 2010 LYRIC 2

Absent (Documentary Feature)
Sun., Sept. 12, 12:00 p – Lyric 2

From Justin Hunt, the award-winning director of American Meth, comes this documentary exploring how and why a father’s absence can be so devastating to not only a child, but a family, community, and eventually society itself. One man can make a world of difference. (90 mins.) Producer Justin Hunt (Chandler, AZ) available for Q&A after the screening.

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LA Comedy Shorts Late Night Film Shorts

10:00p to 11:45p SATURDAY, 11 SEPT. 2010 LYRIC 1

15 Seconds (Short Film – LA Comedy Shorts & International Shorts) Sat., Sept. 11, 10:00 p – Lyric 1 & Sun., Sept. 12, 12:00 p – Lyric 1

A man with the power to rewind time by 15 seconds decides to use this gift to overcome his shyness and impress the fetching waitress at his favorite café. But he accidentally rewinds at the wrong time. (UK / 8 mins.) Rated PG-13 for adult language. Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

Traffic Signals (Short Film – LA Comedy Shorts)

Sat., Sept. 11, 10:00 p – Lyric 1

A guide to road rage for the hearing-impaired. (4 mins.) Rated R for strong language.

The Big Sayanora (Short Film – LA Comedy
Shorts) Sat., Sept. 11, 10:00 p – Lyric 1

After the 2008 market crash, Wall Street employee Chris Gold finds his life in a downward spiral, losing his job, his house, and his wife. With nothing left to lose but his car, Chris leaves the city and the repo man behind in search of “something actual.” (15 mins.)  Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

Jones’ Good Ass BBQ and Foot Massage (Short Film – LA Comedy Shorts)
Sat., Sept. 11, 10:00 p – Lyric 1

Chef Jones has a plan for his BBQ restaurant, but it might be an acquired taste. (2 mins.) Rated PG-13 for adult language.

Expiration (Short Film – LA Comedy Shorts)

Sat., Sept. 11, 10:00 p – Lyric 1

A lonely man and an aging carton of milk. What could possibly go wrong? (USA / 3 mins.) Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

Frank Dan Coolo: Paranormal Drug
Dealer (Short Film – LA Comedy Shorts)
Sat., Sept. 11, 10:00 p – Lyric 1

In the annoyingly sparkly future-scape of Neo-Mega-Ultra Tokyo, reporter Holly Malone tracks a murderous urban legend. This comedy features a goofy blend of computer generated overkill, cartoon physics, and stop-motion monsters. (8 mins.) Rated R for strong language and drug references.

Rimshot (Short Film – LA Comedy Shorts)

Sat., Sept. 11, 10:00 p – Lyric 1

Dr. Benson, a frustrated psychologist and would-be comic, discovers the answer to his dreams in Patient 13, who has a very peculiar psychological problem. The story of their strange friendship during this emotional journey is a testament to both the tenderness of the human heart and the lax standards in the medical system. (13 mins.) Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

Bun in the Oven (Short Film – LA Comedy
Shorts) Sat., Sept. 11, 10:00 p – Lyric 1

Five very pregnant women in a music video taken to its logical raunchy extreme. (4 mins.) Rated R for strong language and sexual content.

The Depostion of Lou Bagetta (Short Film –
LA Comedy Shorts) Sat., Sept. 11, 10:00 p – Lyric 1

For longtime mobster Lou Bagetta, an unexpected visit is never good news, so when a peaceful night at home is interrupted by a visit from a fellow gangster, Joey Gusto, it comes down to a battle of the wits. Fortunately for Bagetta, Gusto doesn’t have too many. (19 mins.) Rated R for strong language and explicit violence. Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

Blood From a Stone (Short Film – LA Comedy
Shorts) Sat., Sept. 11, 10:00 p – Lyric 1

Before the Jason Bourne trilogy made action cinema take itself more seriously, there was a time when muscle-bound men of action would break arms, sever limbs, and spit one-liners without ever hesitating to muse about rules, consequences, or ethical behavior. This tongue-in-cheek film pays homage to macho action films like Cobra, Commando, and Snakeeater. (8 mins.) Rated R for explicit violence. Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

International Feature Film: My Tehran for Sale

10:00p to 11:45p SATURDAY, 11 SEPT. 2010 LYRIC 2

My Tehran For Sale (Feature Film)
Sat., Sept. 11, 10:00 p – Lyric 2

The authorities ban Marzieh’s theatre work and, like all young people in Iran, she must lead a secret life to express herself artistically. At a rave, she meets Iranian-born Saman, now an Australian citizen, who offers her a way out of Iran. Filmed “under the radar” on location in Tehran last year, this film shines a light on a generation of young urban Iranians struggling for cultural freedom. In Farsi and English; subtitled in English. This is co-presented by the Global Film Initiative and is part of the Global Lens 2010 film series. For more information, visit www.globalfilm.org. (Iran /96 mins.)

Evening of One-Act-Plays

7:30p to 9:30p SATURDAY, 11 SEPT. 2010 BAS BLEU

Original Theatre: An Evening of One-Act Plays

Sat., Sept. 11, 7:30 p – Bas Bleu Theatre

Colorado writers. Think of it as an evening of theatrical short stories, and possibly a taste of bigger things to come by these talented artists.

The Price of Amontillado

A play for radio by Kathryn Gould (based on “The Cask of

Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe). The imagined origins of Poe’s

famous feud lie in a tale of class struggle and forbidden romance.

Cast: Narrator: T. David Rutherford; Edward Montresor: Anthony

Bianco; Frederico/ Mason: Rick Padden; Fortunato: Paul Neal Rohrer;

Luchesi/ Old Montresor: Don Kraus; Eliza/ Signora Luchesi: Kathryn

Gould. Music/ Sound FX: John Paul Sharp; directed by T. David

Rutherford.

Bad Actress

Written and directed by Joshua Michael Dorsey. After a night

of mistakes and heavy drinking, a miserable filmmaker and his

sardonic companion hold auditions for a film. World Premiere. Cast:

Brooklyn: Bailey Sargeant; Marcus: Jesse Lee Hortenstine; Virginia:

Logan Nicole.

Heart of Gold Rush

Written by Shauna Earp. Fast-paced comedy set in the 1920s.

While making a silent film, a director tries to get to the heart of the

film and his lead actress. Cast: Virginia: LeighAnn Gould; Stan: John

Campbell.

Go Away, Come Closer

Written by Megan Heffernan. Comedic take on a young married

couple experiencing the give and take of relationships before

and after kids. World Premiere. Cast: Marie: Megan Heffernan; Joe:

Anthony Nuccio. Directed by Megan Heffernan.

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