UPCOMING EVENTS
Narrative Feature
A drama inspired by the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner.
USA | 98 min. | Dir. Phillipe Falardeau
Friday, August 4th / 4 PM / Long Beach Public Library
***THIS SCREENING IS FREE - NO TICKETS ARE NECESSARY***
Feature Documentary / Long Island Premiere /
After Auschwitz is a “Post-Holocaust” documentary that follows six extraordinary women, capturing what it means to move from tragedy and trauma towards life. They serve as our guides on an unbelievable journey, sometimes celebratory, sometimes heart breaking but always inspiring.
USA | 82 min. | Dir. Jon Kean
Friday, August 4th / 4 PM / Bridgeworks
Feature Documentary / Long Island Premiere / Filmmaker Q&A
THE CREST
Two Irish American cousins meet for the first time in Ireland on a quest to explore their shared heritage, learn what has been passed down to them from those who came before, and surf the waters of their ancestors.
USA | 82 min | Dir. Mark Christopher Covino
Friday, August 4th / 2 PM / Bridgeworks Screening Room
Feature Documentary
GOLD BALLS
In the world of Ultra Senior tennis, octogenarians train like pros and travel like rock bands. Through the lens of this unique subculture, the film promotes discussion about what it takes to be a champion, regardless of age.
USA | 89 min. | Dir. Kate Dandel
Friday, August 4th / 1:30 PM / Long Beach Public Library
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COMEDIC SHORTS
Friday, August 4th / 11:30 AM / Bridgeworks Screening Room
Filmmaker Q&A
THE ACCOMPLICE
Arriving home from a long business trip, Jerry discovers a number of urgent messages on his answering machine from his impulsive and inept friend, Randy. Much to his surprise, Jerry is now an unwilling participant in one of Randy's boneheaded schemes.
USA | 7:24 min. | Dir. Jon Hoeg; Dir. John F. Beach
CANDICE & PETER’S SMOKIN’ HOT DATE
While cooking dinner at home, Candice & Peter get into a dispute over which wine pairs best with their meal.
USA/CANADA | 7:45 min. | Dir. Leanne Melissa Bishop; Dir. Michael P. Mason
THE CUDDLER
Samantha is a single woman with commitment issues and very specific rules on dating. Those get challenged by super-hunk David, who doesn't want to leave Samantha's bed after a night of blind-blowing, first-date sex. So Samantha must resort to bringing out "The Secret Weapon". This romantic comedy challenges sexual mores and is a cautionary tale to all men who just want a little post-coital cuddle.
USA | 7:14 min. | Dir. Rick Kellard
DOPE CRASH
When Hailee, a brilliant physics student working towards her PhD, crosses paths with Troy, a charismatic music producer who lives the party life, their worlds crash. As things heat up between them, Hailee learns that in real life - just like in physics - opposites can attract in powerful ways.
USA | 29 min. | Dir. Vered Rodriguez
THE FINGER
A guy’s simple injury has an unexpected and profound effect on his special evening with his girlfriend.
USA | 10:08 min. | Dir. Corydon Wagner
GOOD BUSINESS
A charming business man gets revenge on his ex-mother in law at dinner.
USA | 8 min. | Dir. Frank Dale Arroyo
SWIPE LEFT
Tinder meets The Hunger Games when a group of singles download a new dating app.
AUSTRALIA | 9 min. | Dir. Caroline McQuade
Narrative Feature
SAY YOU WILL
Narrative Feature
SAY YOU WILL
A recent high school graduate cares for his mother and navigates his first relationship in the wake of his fathers suicide.
USA | 95 min. | Dir. Nick Naveda
Friday, August 4 th / 11 AM / Long Beach Public Library
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Feature Documentary
FROM THE ASHES
From Appalachia to the West's Powder River Basin, From the Ashes goes beyond the rhetoric of the "war on coal" to present compelling and often heartbreaking stories about what's at stake for our economy, health, and climate. The film invites audiences to learn more about an industry on the edge and what it means for their lives.
USA | 82 min. | Dir. Michael Bonfiglio
Thursday, August 3rd / 6:30 PM / Bridgeworks Screening Room
STRAWS (opening for FROM THE ASHES)
Every year billions of plastic straws wind up in landfills, litter streets and wash into oceans. Actor/Director Tim Robbins narrates the history and story of STRAWS, and marine researchers, citizen activists, and business owners discuss how it's possible to make a sea of change, one straw at a time.
USA | 32 min. | Dir. Linda Booker
Presents
Narrative Feature
THE TRIP TO SPAIN
Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on a 6 part episodic road trip through Spain. Sampling the restaurants, eateries and sights along the way.
USA | 105 min. | Dir. Michael Winterbottom
Thursday, August 3rd / 6:30 PM / Long Beach Hotel
CAVIAR DREAMS (opening for THE TRIP TO SPAIN)
A fish-farm-to-table journey that explores the history, culture, and environmental impact of the world's most desired delicacy.
USA | 15 min. | Dir. Wei Ying; Dir. Brian Gersten; Dir. Liv Dubendorf
Feature Documentary / Long Island Premiere / Filmmaker Q&A
THE LONG WAY BACK: THE STORY OF TODD Z-MAN ZALKINS
After losing his childhood friend Bradley Nowell of Sublime to a heroin overdose, Todd Zalkins (aka "Z-Man") spirals into prescription pill addiction. His epic battle with opioid painkillers brings sharp focus to the nation's Opioid Epidemic, what experts are calling the worst drug crisis in US history. When Todd, against all odds, beats his 17-year dependency, he dedicates his life to helping others who struggle with addiction. In a twist of fate, Todd is presented with an opportunity to help Jakob Nowell, Bradley Nowell's son, in his own struggle to get clean and sober.
USA | 110 min. | Dir. Richard Yelland
Thursday, August 3rd / 4 PM / Long Beach Hotel
DOCUMENTARY SHORTS
Thursday, August 3rd / 4 PM / Bridgeworks
Filmmaker Q&A
AMERICAN PSYCHOSIS
Pulitzer-prize winning Journalist, Author and Activist Chris Hedges, discusses modern day consumerism, totalitarian corporate power and living in a culture dominated by pervasive illusion.
USA | 14:43 min. | Dir. Amanda Zackem
FOOD CITY: FEAST OF THE FIVE BOROUGHS
Matt & Lars set themselves a challenge to serve a four-course meal for eight people using only ingredients farmed, fished, or foraged from within New York City; the film follows them as they discover the surprising diversity of food the city produces.
USA | 19:58 min. | Dir. Matthew Fleischmann; Dir. Lars Fuchs
HAVEN
In a country inundated with orphans, an NGO provides temporary refuge for the children left behind.
USA | 15:29 min. | Dir. Nate Hochstetler; Dir. Gabriella Pinel; Dir. Ariana Victor
JIM’S SOLUTION
Junk Man and Environmentalist - An oximorron to the system. One man on a mission to make an junkyard environmentally friendly and educate people of thier negative impact on the waters that surround Long Island. If a junkman gets it, what is stoping the rest of us.
USA | 4:09 min. | Dir. Stefan Beaumont
LIFE & SAND
Why would a person make art that intentionally disappears? Life & Sand follows New York City sculptor / designer G. Augustine Lynas for a day on the beach.
USA | 11:19 min. | Dir. Sam Mendes
NEPAL, A LITTLE COUNTRY WITH A BIG HEART
This short documentary features the culture of the people and the natural landscapes of Nepal. This film was made possible in part by Yeti Holidays and Hidden Treasure Tours, and was produced by Altius Studio Film Group.
USA | 9:36 min. | Dir. Scott Powers
SECRET WINE OF ISRAEL
Secret Wine of Israel is an intimate portrayal of wine and the unique personalities that tend the vines in the holiest of lands.
USA/Israel | 7 min. | Dir. Talya Seppala
SOMM STATE OF MIND
One wine director prepares to take the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Exam. Is joining this elite rank of wine professionals worth the time away from her loved ones… and her sanity?
USA | 29 min. | Dir. Lani Chan; Dir. Bianca Holman
SUSTAINABLE FUTURES: SURVIVOR GIRLS
Unseen benefit of a Solar Energy installation at a sex trafficking rescue in Kolkata, India.
USA/India | 9 min. | Nicole Watson
TIPHANY
Tiphany Adams is a fitness model who shares her tragic true story of finding hope amidst her dark past. As she continues to pursue her dreams of becoming a fashion model, Tiphany recounts her life story.
USA | 5 min. | Dir. Justin Ferrato
Narrative Feature
UNLEASHED
When a cosmic event turns Emma's dog and cat into two perfect guys, Emma reconsiders her outlook on dating, hilariously works out her trust issues, and ultimately learns to love herself.
USA | 96 min. | Dir. Finn Taylor
Thursday, August 3rd / 2 PM / Bridgeworks Screening Room
Feature Documentary / New York Premiere / Filmmaker Q&A
PERFUME WAR
Perfume War is about two friends’ fight for peace. Captain Greene’s Afghanistan mission ends with a Taliban axe in his head. Miraculously he survives to see his best friend, Barb carry on his peace mission with a new strategy - perfume.
Canada | 95 min. | Dir. Michael Melski
Thursday, August 3rd / 1:30 PM / Long Beach Hotel
ANIMATED SHORTS
Thursday, August 3rd / 11:30 AM / Bridgeworks Screening Room
Filmmaker Q&A
A LITTLE GREY
A colourful story about losing your spark and finding redemption.
UK | 5:16 min. | Dir. Steve Smith; Dir. Simon Hewitt
ANGEL
The world of humans and the world of animals don't mix! Until that evening, at the masked ball organized by Eva's father in honor of his daughter.
Switzerland | 7:50 min. | Dir. Gregory Casares
CURPIGEON
A heartwarming story about the power of community support during a time of grief, this action-oriented CG-animated short film centers around a group of park pigeons and their old men pals who come together to help one of their own get through a great loss.
USA | 10 min. | Dir. Dmitry Milkin
FRUIT
What happens when 6 types of fruit are left in the dark.
Croatia | 5 min. | Dir. Ivan Mirko Senjanović
LI.LE
In the magic forest it is dark and cold; the fog so thick that not a single ray of sunlight shines through. The plants are withered and the lakes frozen, with nothing stirring anymore. A lone girl and a deer are wandering through this icy landscape. What are they looking for?
Germany | 10 min. | Dir. Natia Nikolashvili
MA’AGALIM
Official music video for Jane Bordeaux's 'Ma’agalim'. In a forgotten old penny arcade, a wooden doll is stuck in place and time.
Israel | 3:31 min. | Dir. Uri Lotan
SECOND TO NONE
A black comedy about the world’s second oldest man.
Ireland | 7:12 min. | Dir. Vincent Gallagher
THE ORCHESTRA
In a world filled with beautiful music, Vernon always seems to strike the wrong note.
Australia | 15 min. | Dir. Mikey Hill
THE WISHGRANTER
Set in a world where wishes are granted by mythical creatures that live under fountains, an apathetic Wishgranter is forced to go above ground to grant a wish of love.
USA | 5 min. | Dir. Kal Athannassov; Dir. John McDonald
Feature Documentary
JULIAN SCHNABEL: A PRIVATE PORTRAIT
A look at the personal life and public career of New York artist Julian Schnabel.
USA | 84 min. | Dir. Pappi Corsicato
Thursday, August 3rd / 11 AM / Long Beach Hotel
Feature Documentary
NEW CHEFS ON THE BLOCK
Two chefs in DC struggle to open and maintain their first restaurants. Against all odds, one becomes Bon Appetit Magazine's Best New Restaurant in America. The other is forced to redefine success. Starring Aaron Silverman of Rose's Luxury and Frank Linn of Frankly...Pizza. Featuring legendary chefs and restaurateurs Danny Meyer, Michel Richard, Mike Isabella and Washington Post food writer Tim Carman.
USA | 96 min. | Dir. Dustin Harrison-Atlas
Wednesday, August 2nd / 6:30 PM / Bridgeworks Screening Room
DRAMATIC SHORTS
Wednesday, August 2nd / 4 PM / Bridgeworks Screening Room
Filmmaker Q&A
FLUSH THE JOHN
A devoted wife and mother deals with the repercussions of her husband’s public arrest.
USA | 8:42 min. | Dir. Bianca Jamotte
THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
A high school principal discovers a dark secret within his administration and must choose to reveal the truth or keep it contained.
USA | 10 min. | Dir. Brendan Day
ROCKET
A short but mighty film about a girl who wants to race...in 1959! Follow us here to be a part of the wild ride.
USA | 29 min. | Dir. Brenna Malloy
SAYS
A young girl desperately explores the meaning of immortality.
Ireland | 8:22 min. | Dir. David Christopher Lynch
SEARCH PARTY
A mother goes to great lengths to plan her son's high school graduation party only to have things fall apart when uninvited guests show up.
USA | 9 min. | Dir. Tesia Joy Walker
SEEING HIM
In the wake of an ultimatum a middle-aged woman is forced to confront personal boundaries and a disturbing truth, but risks losing her younger lover.
UK | 8:42 min. | Dir. Chris Jones
THE SUITCASE
The ordinary life of a Boston bred baggage handler is turned upside down when he steals a suitcase that contains terrorist plans. Inspired by true events on 9/II.
USA | 21 min. | Dir. Abi Damaris Corbin
Narrative Feature
(ROMANCE) IN THE DIGITAL AGE
When the video of a once-famous emo band performing impromptu karaoke together goes viral, a door opens for the possibility of a reunion the day of the guitarist's Christmastime wedding.
USA | 85 min. | Dir. Jason Michael Brescia
Wednesday, August 2nd / 4 PM / Long Beach Hotel
Narrative Feature
HANDSOME DEVIL
Ned and Conor are forced to share a bedroom at their boarding school. The loner and the star athlete at this rugby-mad school form an unlikely friendship until it's tested by the authorities.
USA | 95 min. | Dir. John Butler
Wednesday, August 2nd / 1:30 PM / Bridgeworks Screening Room
Narrative Feature / Filmmaker Q&A
LIFE HACK
"Life Hack" is an incredibly timely ensemble comedy about digital privacy...or lack thereof. A humorous cautionary tale about cyber threats in the digital age. Staring Derek Wilson ("Preacher," "Future Man"), with cameos from Sean Kleier ("Odd Mom Out") and Devin Ratray ("Nebraska," "Blue Ruin"). Cover your webcam.
USA | 85 min. | Dir. Sloan Copeland
Wednesday, August 2nd / 1:30 PM / Long Beach Hotel
FOREIGN SHORTS
Wednesday, August 2nd / 11:30AM / Bridgeworks Screening Room
Filmmaker Q&A
THE BOY BY THE SEA
The story of an unlikely friendship. A young boy sitting by the sea, watching the stones he throws disappear beneath the surface.
The Netherlands | 7 min. | Dir. Vasily Chuprina
CROISSANT
Two strangers in the same bed. The best way to start a new relationship begins with the breakfast.
Spain | 6:29 min | Dir. Marius Conrotto
IRON HANDS
As a 12-year-old girl prepares for her final test trying out for the traditionally all-boys Chinese youth Olympic weightlifting team, she makes an unlikely connection with the gym's reclusive groundskeeper.
USA/China | 11 min. | Dir. Johnson Cheng
KASHTA
A father takes his two sons out on a trip to the desert to go hunting, but the results are not quite what he was expecting.
Qatar | 11:30 min. | Dir. AJ Al Thani
ON THE RUN
A mobile phone vibrates in the dark. The bedside lights , a hand grabs the phone . We discover the face of a man of about forty years. He observes the number that appears in the dial , clears his throat and finally answered…
France | 11:55 min. | Dir. Gianguido Spinelli
SAFEZONE
A 12 year old Syrian girl, Fatima, tells her harrowing story of escape from war as she tries to rebuild her life and pursue her dreams of music and school. Schools for refugees in Lebanon are referred to as safe zones.
USA/Syria | 8:54 min. | Dir. Jodie Livingston; Dir. Marco Bollinger
SUBMARINE
Under the imminent threat of Lebanon’s 2015 garbage crisis, Hala, a wild child inside of a woman, is the only one to refuse evacuation, clinging to whatever remains of home.
Lebanon | 20:50 min. | Mounia Akl
THOSE WHO LOVE
Six strangers in an elevator each hold a black box, containing stories of shame and violence. But what will they do when they arrive at their respective floors?
Norway | 5 min. | Dir. Jørgen Lorentzen
YUME
A young Japanese girl keeps a secret to assuage the jadedness she feels in her life.
Japan/Singapore/USA | 12:26 min. | Dir. Grace Swee
Presented By
Narrative Feature / Filmmaker Q&A
IN SEARCH OF FELLINI
In this coming-of-age adventure, Lucy (Ksenia Solo), a small-town girl from Ohio, discovers the delightfully bizarre films of the legendary Italian filmmaker, Federico Fellini and sets off on a journey across Italy to find him. Also starring Maria Bello and Mary Lynn Rajskub.
USA | 103 min. | Dir. Taron Lexton
Tuesday, August 1st / 7 PM / Long Beach Public Library
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THE WAIT AFTER THE STORM (opening for IN SEARCH OF FELLINI)
Rather than wait for a government hand out, Staten Island native, Chris Manasia, takes it upon himself to rebuild his home after Super-Storm Sandy.
USA | 9 min. | Dir. Ruben Collado
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