Documentary Feature: Thieves by Law

5:00p to 7:00p SATURDAY, 11 SEPT. 2010 LYRIC 2

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.

International Short Films

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

Film/TV/Theatre Industry Professionals Panel

2:30p to 4:30p SATURDAY, 11 SEPT. 2010 BAS BLEU

Discussion Panels with Film/TV/Theatre Industry Professionals Sat., Sept. 11, 2:30 p – Bas Bleu Theatre Return of an audience favorite. Moderated discussions with plenty of interaction with the audience. Panel members include VIPs Bobby Downes (Like Dandelion Dust), Jim Barham (For the Sake of the Song), Ra’uf Glasgow (Lost TV Series), Annie Hamilton (Casting Director), Nonesuch Theatre), Justin Hunt (Absent, American Meth), Julie Pearson (film and theatre producer/writer), and Kevin Shand, the Colorado Film Commissioner.

Tickets SOLD OUT…

International Feature Film: Masquerades

2:30p to 4:30p SATURDAY, 11 SEPT. 2010 LYRIC 1

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.)

FEATURE FILM: No Limit Kids: Much Ado About Middle School

2:30p to 4:30p SATURDAY, 11 SEPT. 2010 LYRIC 2

No Limit Kids: Much Ado About Middle School (Family Feature Film) Sat. Sept. 11, 2:30 p – Lyric 2

Energetic musical about a group of middle-schoolers who form a club in an abandoned theater and discover a homeless man (Bill Cobbs, Night at the Museum) who shares their passion for musical theatre. They set out to save the old theater by putting on a modern-day version of “Much Ado About Nothing” and learn you can’t always judge a book by its cover. Also stars Lee Meriwether (Batman, “All My Children”). (90 mins.)

Documentary Short Films

2:30p to 4:30p SATURDAY, 11 SEPT. 2010 Lory Student Center (CSU)

The Time Machine (Short Film – Documentary
Shorts) Sat., Sept. 11, 2:30 p – Lory Theater (CSU)

Wilfredo Alvarez, a Honduran man who immigrated to America 11 years ago, has been working in a small watch repair shop in New York’s Grand Central Terminal for the past two years. As we explore his story, we learn about the intricate craft of watchmaking, and hear his philosophy of the nature of time and our relationship to it. (11 mins.) Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

Fulfillment (Short Film – Documentary Shorts)
Sat., Sept. 11, 2:30 p – Lory Theater (CSU)

Local filmmaker Aaron Burns introduces us to Mr. Kai-Ho Mah, an 80-year-old retired engineer and current nursing home resident who has found new fulfillment in singing and performing. (29 mins.) Producer Aaron Burns (Fort Collins, CO) available for Q&A after the screening. Meet Mr. Mah at the Great American Songbook Sing-Along on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. at Bas Bleu Theatre. Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

Violent Passion (Short Film – Documentary
Shorts) Sat., Sept. 11, 2:30 p – Lory Theater (CSU)

The men and women who participate in extreme fighting events lead unexpected lives when not in the ring. (10 mins.) Producer Christopher McKee (Fort Collins, CO) available for Q&A after the screening. Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

Denver Union Station: Portal to Progress (Short Film – Documentary Shorts) Sat., Sept. 11,
2:30 p – Lory Theater (CSU)

The rise, fall, and resurgence of the Denver Union Station parallels the history of the railroad in the U.S. From 19th century regional gateway to 21st century multi-modal hub, the station bears witness to a procession of arrivals and departures that are transforming the Rocky Mountain West. (37 mins.) Producer Jim Havey (Denver, CO) available for Q&A after the screening. Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

Prayers For Peace (Short Film – Documentary
Shorts) Sat., Sept. 11, 2:30 p – Lory Theater (CSU)

In this stop-motion animated narrative, the artist confronts the memory of his younger brother, killed in the current conflict in Iraq. The entire sequence was drawn with pastels on a slate chalkboard, and the materials used become a metaphor for the impermanence of life. (8 mins.)

Monologues, Scenes, and Emerging Talent Student Theatre

12:00p to 2:00p. SATURDAY, 11 SEPT. 2010 BAS BLEU

Monologues and Scenes

Compelling collection of fresh, original monologues and short scenes written and performed by Colorado writers and actors. Each is unique, and may well be the kernel of a full-length play or film that you’ll see in the next few years. Some pieces contain adult language, themes, and sexual situations.

Antarctica, written by Helen Hertz.

Anne, written by and performed by Shauna Earp

Choices, written by Nancy Fromhart, performed by Nancy Fromhart and Amy Sutherland

For the Love of Cheese, written by Heaven Burkes, performed by Heaven Burkes

Michael, written and performed by Jasmine Burkes

One Night Stand, written by Helen Hertz

Stalker, written and performed by Jeffrey Richardson

The V.A. Called, written by Laurie Clemens, performed by Laurie Clemens and Jason Coviello

Emerging Talent Student Theatre

The Explorati Teen Writers Boot Camp presents 2 screenplays from the 2010 camp for Colorado teens. Gretchen Adam’s A Tale of Two Prom Dates and Delaney Flanagan’s The SuperMorgans are directed by their writers and star others from the Screenplay Track. The cast: Gretchen Adam, Courtney Bell, Bell Swall-Yarrington, Delaney Flanagan, Shasta  Singley, McKinley Pugh, Lydia Funke, Gavin Norris, and Zach Wright. Produced by: Trai Cartwright, www.exploratiteens.com

Short Story Short Films

12:00p to 2:00p. SATURDAY, 11 SEPT. 2010 LYRIC 1

A Border Story (Short Film – Short Story Films)

Sat. Sept. 11, 12:00 p – Lyric 1

Unemployed Mexican worker Eliseo Gomez heads north to the US to find work so he can provide for his wife and daughter. An act of kindness strands him in the desert with little food and water, but he is still determined. His journey takes a different path when he stumbles upon a young American boy, lost and alone in the desert. (19 mins.) Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

Boundary Waters (Short Film – Short Story Films) Sat., Sept. 11, 12:00 p – Lyric 1

Abe, a stubbornly self-sufficient man who has lived all his life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, is in danger of losing his family’s land, the thing he loves the most. An encounter with an obnoxious tourist shows a reluctant Abe that maybe going it alone isn’t the answer. (36 mins.) Rated PG-13 for adult language. Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

Lychee Thieves (Short Film – Short Story Films)
Sat., Sept. 11, 12:00 p – Lyric 1

A serious yet funny tale about four Hawaiian locals who clash over an abundant lychee tree. It’s up to Keoki to break a long-standing cycle of fear and save the spiritual power of the tree. (29 mins.) Watch the video trailer on the TriMedia YouTube Channel >>

Emerging Talent Student Films

12:00p to 2:00p. SATURDAY, 11 SEPT. 2010 Lory Student Center (CSU)

Emerging Talent Student Theatre

Action/Comedy
Lunch Wars III, by Evan Schneider, Rock Canyon High School, 12th grade.
Dirty Clean, by Ryan Andrew Jones, Colorado Film School.

Animation
Evolution of Music, by Jason Smith, Mountain Vista High School, 11th grade.
A Complex Villainelle, by Billington, Ovaitt, Porter, and Forth, University of Colorado Denver

Documentary
Misunderstood, by Devyn Candelaria and Iliana Krueger, Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy, 8th grade
Synesthesia, by Yasmin Hill and Quinn Painter, Denver School of the Arts, 11th and 12th grade.

Drama
Mariposa, by Helena Long, Denver School of the Arts, 9th grade
Breadwinner, by Cornelius Murphy, Sarah Lawrence College
Half a World Away, by Jeramy Johnson, Colorado Film School

Experimental
Just a Few Things, by Mary Odbert, University of Northern Colorado. This is her 3rd year at the TriMedia Film Festival.

Horror
Empty, by Max Parr, 11th grade

Stop-Action Animation
Why Drink Tea?, by Mary Odbert, University of Northern Co

VIP CELEBRITY PARTY

Sat. 11 Sept., 10:00p to Midnight: VIP CELEBRITY PARTY at the Center for Fine Art Photography. Party with the Stars! Live Music, Cash Bar, Appetizers, and more. Early Bird Price: $25

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