Sahkanaga

Independent
In 2002, over 300 bodies were discovered on the property of the Tri-State Crematory in the Appalachian foothills of northwest Georgia, thrusting an unassuming, tight-knit community into the international spotlight. Based on true events, this riveting thriller follows Paul, a teenager who stumbles upon the first body, who is entangled in a web of secrets and lies in the wake of an unfathomable tragedy. A FilmBuff Presentation.

Raze

Independent
Awakening after being abducted, Jamie finds herself in a concrete bunker, and she discovers that she is not alone. She and Sabrina, a fellow abductee, both soon realize that they are in a modern day coliseum where, along with 48 other women, they are condemned to kill each other in order to protect their very own loved ones. Starring Zoe Bell, Rachel Nichols, Tracie Thoms and Sherilyn Fenn.

Eating Alabama

Independent
In search of a simpler life, a young couple returns home to Alabama where they set out to eat the way their grandparents did -- locally and seasonally. But as they navigate the agro-industrial gastronomical complex, they soon realize that nearly everything about the food system has changed since farmers once populated their family histories. This thoughtful and funny documentary looks at community, the South, and sustainability, revealing a story about why food matters. A FilmBuff Presentation.

The Spectacular Now

Independent
From the writers of (500) Days of Summer, effortless charmer Sutter Keely (Miles Teller) unexpectedly falls for "good girl" Aimee Finnicky (Shailene Woodley) in this authentic and charming portrait about the perilous business of young love and growing up.

The Occupants

Independent
Lucy has a new husband, a new home and a new baby, but old ghosts won't let her be. She tries to help the tortured souls break free of their torment and move on, but soon finds these ghosts don't want her help. Presented by Fangoria

Aquarium for Your Home Presents Goldfish

Independent
Your undersea adventures await! Entertaining to watch anytime or play it in the background as a screensaver for your television. Enjoy a fun and zany aquarium tank with energetic fish swimming and having a bubbling good time. Watch and learn with them. Can you count how many times they swim through the underwater arch? Fun for the kid in all of us.

Kiss the Water

Independent
In a cottage in northern Scotland, Megan Boyd twirled bits of feather, fur, silver and gold into elaborate fishing flies -- at once miniature works of art and absolutely lethal. Wherever men and women cast their lines for the mighty Atlantic salmon, her name is whispered in mythic reverence, and stories about her surface and swirl like fairy tales. With breathtaking cinematography and expressive, hand painted animation, Kiss the Water adheres to and escapes from traditional documentary form, spinning the facts and fictions of one woman's life into a stunning film about craft, devotion, love, and its illusions.

History Rediscovered: Divide and Conquer

Independent
The third installment in Frank Capra's epic WWII Why We Fight propaganda film series, Divide and Conquer brilliantly presents the Nazi conquest of Western Europe in 1940. The documentary begins immediately after the fall of Poland in October, 1939, as Hitler prepares his formidable Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe for an assault on Denmark and Norway, the Netherlands and Belgium, and finally France. The Blitzkrieg form of "Lightning Warfare", which relies on tanks, mechanized forces and paratroops to achieve unprecedented movement, proves innovative, heavily destructive, and decisive. The highly mobile German forces quickly outflank France's vaunted Maginot Line, and in under a month and a half France capitulates. Capra highlights Hitler's diabolical political skill, with each of the Fuhrer's statements of non-aggression towards the neutral countries of Europe shown to be treacherous and false. By film's end it is clear that only Britain stands in the way of a Fascist victory.

Sun (IMAX)

Independent
From Earth, the Sun cannot be looked at with human eyes. SUN gives audiences a chance to see the Sun up close in startling high definition.

The Decade You Were Born: 1970s

Independent
If you were born in the '70s, you are part of Generation X. Your parents were Baby Boomers, part of the "Me" generation. Your decade began with Richard Nixon ... the Beatles broke up ... Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida... Jumbo jets revolutionized commercial flight ... the waterbed ... Atari's video game Pong ... the 8 track tape player ... and the disco ball became '70s icons.

In Sickness and in Health

Independent
A soon-to-be-married couple facing a potentially life-altering dilemma. With just two weeks to go before their wedding, Faith still hasn't told her fiancé her deepest secret—that she suffers from sickle-cell anemia. The timing has just never seemed right to come clean about it. Her healthy lifestyle appears to be keeping the disease in check and she's cherished the belief that Norman's love would heal her. But having lost her mother to the disease at age 40, she has no illusions about its destructive potential and doesn't want to put Norman through what her father endured. As the stress of the looming wedding brings on a few painful sickle-cell episodes, Faith reacts by pushing Norman away, which in turn triggers her sister to tell Norman about her illness. Hurt and angry, Faith calls the wedding off and, after a heart-to-heart with Faith's father about the responsibility of marrying a partner with an illness, even Norman questions his love and commitment to Faith. Can the couple overcome their fears and embrace love, with all the sacrifice that entails, and move forward with their plans?

Wake Wood

Independent
Still grieving the death of nine-year-old Alice - their only child - at the jaws of a crazed dog, vet Patrick and pharmacist Louise relocate to the remote town of Wake Wood where they learn of a pagan ritual that will allow them three more days with Alice. The couple find the idea disturbing and exciting in equal measure, but once they agree terms with Arthur, the village's leader, a far bigger question looms - what will they do when it's time for Alice to go back?

Danland

Independent
Danland picks up Dan's life just as he's cruising to the top of his game. Having spent much of his career shooting amateur adult videos in the basement of his suburban Virginia home, Dan finds himself nominated for an AVN Award. But Dan also has a quieter desire -- he's decided to stop acting in his own films, and concentrate on living a cleaner personal life; he's looking for real intimacy -- a committed relationship. Blissfully domestic for a time in a renewed relationship with an ex-girlfriend, this situation slowly unravels as Dan slides back to his old ways. Unflinching in its portrayal of the amateur porn world, "Danland" gets up close to one man's search for love and shines a light on our collective desires and fears about love and sex.

Green Chair

Independent
After she falls in love with a handsome minor, a South Korean housewife finds herself at the center of a sex scandal hounded by hungry tabloid journalists. As soon she vows to cut him out of her life, he reaches the age of legal consent. The couple then isolate themselves in an apartment away from the mob, living out their passion to their hearts' content, but sex alone can sustain a fruitful relationship... Romantic auteur Park Chul-soo directs this Sundance Grand Jury Prize nominee, an intense tale of passion, temptation and their consequences.

Blood Type: Unknown

Independent
A wannabe novelist living under the shadow of her smothering parents finds herself captured in a four centuries old secret when she attends college and falls for the bad boy with an unknown blood type.

Dead of the Nite

Independent
When a group of internet sensation ghost hunters are found brutally slaughtered in the infamous Jericho Manor, Police Detectives Jenkins (Gary Mavers) and Anderson (Joseph Millson) must piece together what happened on the fatal night by viewing the paranormal investigators video footage. With the only witness being the secretive caretaker (Tony Todd) claiming it was the ghost of killer Jeffery Heath, will the detectives discover more than they had bargained for? From ghostly happenings to breath-taking action thanks to stunt coordinator Claudio Pacifico (MI:III, Pirates of the Caribbean 4, Gang of New York), DEAD OF THE NITE will have audiences on the edge of their seat and guessing until the very end as to who, or what is slaughtering the team, and usher in the new dawn of 'psychological slashers'.

Humble Beauty: Skid Row Artists

Independent
A story about talented homeless and formerly homeless men and women who, despite a daily struggle for survival, paint and create art in the worst area of Los Angeles. It's also about the ubiquity of art in human life. People strive to make art, no matter how humble the circumstances. For four years, we followed the lives and progress of several artists from LA's Skid Row, the largest concentration of homeless people in America. Some artists find their art supplies in garbage cans and dumpsters. They draw on old paper bags. Many have joined Art Workshops led by dedicated artist-social workers and are given paint, canvases, frames, easels and the technical, creative and supportive guidance to create remarkable, often therapeutic, works of art. Many of these Art Workshop members have shown-- and sold-- their work in downtown Los Angeles galleries. Art changed their lives dramatically. One woman told us that coming to the Workshop is the only reason she has for getting up in the morning. A directionless hustler has become a known, respected painter and employed community leader. A shy immigrant who creates, in classic primitive style, riotously colorful scenes from his childhood in a tiny Mexican village has suffered a major setback - he's been admitted to art school at University of California, Berkeley, and awarded a scholarship, but can't attend due to his immigration status. One artist was a 12-year old runaway from an Indian Reservation in 1941 and has been on the streets of Skid Row ever since. There are many stories among the artists of LA's Skid Row and unimagined talent to bring to the attention of a worldwide audience.

The Grove

Independent
How does a community transform its grief and what does it mean to be a national memorial?

The Best Offer

Independent
Geoffrey Rush stars in this stylish art world thriller as Virgil Oldman, managing director of a leading auction house. A man with his own individual style, he regularly dyes his hair, never goes out without his finest leather gloves and tries to reveal as little as possible of his emotional world. One day, Oldman receives a special assignment: a mysterious young woman, who refuses to appear in person, asks him to sell her family's antiques. Not only interested in her classical paintings and furniture, Oldman becomes increasingly fascinated by the mysterious incognito woman, who will only communicate with him from behind thick walls and heavy doors. Directed by Academy Award winner Giuseppe Tornatore (Cinema Paradiso), this sumptuous and entertaining mystery of passions, neuroses and intrigue twists and turns through Vienna, Prague, Bolzano and Merano. Starring Geoffrey Rush in a superb performance, The Best Offer also features Jim Sturgess and Donald Sutherland.

6 Degrees Of Hell

Independent
In Northeast Pennsylvania, "Uncle Jack's Hotel of Horror" is besieged by a dark presence after two friends of "Uncle" Jack, Chris and Kellen, unwittingly release a deadly evil by transporting local psychic Mary Wilkins' collection of haunted objects as props for the popular tourist attraction. At the same time, a local TV ghost hunter, confronts an evil that has haunted him all his life-one he believes is responsible for his sister's death years ago.

You Can Thank Me Later

Independent
Based on a stage play by Oren Safdie, this family drama examines a controlling mother (Ellen Burstyn) through the eyes of her three deflated children (Marc Blum, Ted Levine and Amanda Plummer), each of whom has sought therapy for the grief she's put them through. Waiting at the hospital for their father to come out of surgery, the dysfunctional Cooperbergs have plenty of time on their hands -- and they use it to work through their issues.

Alien Encounters at Loch Ness

Documentary
The Loch Ness Monster has been encountered by locals since the 7th Century, but no scientific investigation has fully explained the mystery until now. Prepare for a mind blowing revelation as a well-respected and worldwide scientific expert reveals the Alien of Loch Ness.

Return Of The Moonwalker

Independent
News flash: Michael Jackson's rotting hand has been stolen from his crypt in LA! The culprits: two love-struck leather dwarves, acting on the orders of Dr. Cagliostro, a time-traveling sorcerer masquerading as the owner of a "punk circus" in Berlin. The mysterious mage's devious plan: To resurrect Michael Jackson so as to arouse the masses and start a global revolution!

The Soul Of Flies

Independent
A magic realism tale of two brothers who meet for the first time on the way to their father's funeral, who they never knew. A journey where memories are mixed with dreams, and death is just another character.

Sanitarium

Independent
SANITARIUM is an anthology that consists of three tales based on particular patients of a mental institution.

Coyote

Independent
While working for his eccentric uncle, a thirty year old social misfit befriends an illegal Mexican laborer. Together they hatch an ill-advised plan to rescue the immigrant's mother and sister who are being held captive across the border.

Arson Mom

Independent
Zoey, a cyber crime cop, and Barry, a detective, raise their son, Timmy, in a quiet suburban neighborhood. When Zoey confides in her best friend about shift work and the lack of spark in her marriage. Zoey’s mind is set in motion and when she discovers Barry is screwing around, she calls him out. Willing to give him a second chance, Zoey tries to mend her marriage. When Barry is seen again with “that” woman, Zoey gets a restraining order and sole custody of Timmy. Late one night a fire in her home tragically takes the life of her son. The evidence points to Zoey taking sleeping pills and smoking -- she’s charged with Timmy’s murder. Zoey goes to Barry for help but he’s distant and blames her. Zoey fights back, convinced she was set up to take the blame for Timmy’s death. As she fights to prove her own innocence she gets the biggest shock of all.

Sister

Independent
Simon (Kacey Mottet Klein) lives with his older sister (Léa Seydoux) in a housing complex below a luxury Swiss ski resort. With his sister drifting in and out of jobs and relationships, twelve-year-old Simon takes on the responsibility of providing for the two of them. Every day, he takes the lift up to the opulent ski world above, stealing equipment from rich tourists to resell to the local kids down in the valley. He is able to keep their little family afloat with his small-time hustles and his sister is thankful for the money he brings in. But, when Simon partners with a crooked British seasonal worker, he begins to lose his boundaries, affecting his relationship with his sister and plummeting him into dangerous territory.

Cast Alaska

Independent
Cast Alaska is not only for fishermen but fans of adventure, the great outdoors and The Last Frontier. Follow sportsmen rafting on white-water, throttling in jet-boats and drifting by wilderness and wildlife in this adventure of a lifetime.

Open Grave

Independent
A man (Sharlto Copley, DISTRICT 9, ELYSIUM) wakes up in a pit of dead bodies with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Now he must determine if the killer is among the strangers who rescued him or if he could be the killer himself.

The Rape of Europa

Independent
The Rape of Europa tells the epic story of the systematic theft, deliberate destruction and miraculous survival of Europe's art treasures during the Third Reich and WW II.

David Bromberg: Unsung Treasure

Independent
Bending musical genres and collaborating with hundreds, we take an in depth look at New York American roots musician, David Bromberg's rise to fame.

20 Feet from Stardom

Independent
The award winning crowd pleaser that pays tribute to the inspirational true stories of the backup singers who shaped some of the most iconic songs of our time. Featuring Springsteen, Jagger, Sting, Bette Midler, Stevie Wonder and more.

The Last Movie

Independent
Whispered voices, a darkened house and the sound of gunshots.
A mysterious lady in a diaphanous nightgown appears. Blood drips from her hands.
This is the opening of a classic Russian noir film which writer-director Nicholas Crawley will update for a North American audience.

Crawley is fascinated by the original which is shot in glorious black & white in classic noir style. The plot is also classic noir. -- the mysterious woman, Nastya, and her lover Pavel plot to murder of her husband Alexei.

THE LAST MOVIE is a thriller, a study in filmmaking and an exploration of a mind unraveling.

Followed by a journalist documenting the making of his film, Crawley battles his bottom-line focused producer and the intricacies of the new production. The director is determined to honour the creative elements of suspense played out in the Russian movie while making it accessible to a wide market.

Key to the film's success is the casting of the remake's leading lady -- a femme fatale who orchestrates a web of intrigue and murder. Elizabeth Seitz lands the plum role -- but it will come at a high price. Crawley encourages the actress to wind her own background and psyche into the character. And Elizabeth does.

Elizabeth moves into the house which will be the film's set. She screens and rescreens the original film. Delving deeper into the role Elizabeth becomes obsessed with the Russian model and its echoes in her life.

An eerie madness ensues that turns the making of the remake into a suspense thriller in and of itself.

Bruce Pittman has made a film in the vein of classic film noir.

The Story Of Lovers Rock

Independent
Lovers Rock, often dubbed 'romantic reggae' is a uniquely black British sound that developed in the late 70s and 80s against a backdrop of riots, racial tension and sound systems. Lovers Rock allowed young people to experience intimacy and healing through dance- known as 'scrubbing'- at parties and clubs. This dance provided a coping mechanism for what was happening on the streets. Lovers Rock developed into a successful sound with national UK hits and was influential to British bands (Police, Culture Club, UB40) These influences underline the impact the music was making in bridging the multi-cultural gap that polarized the times. The film sheds light on a forgotten period of British music, social and political history.

7E

Independent
Inside an old New York City apartment, Clyde (Brendan Sexton III) looks after his cousin (Antonella Lentini) following the death of her roommate. He begins to suspect tenants were involved after meeting Sam and Rich (James Russo, Armando Riesco) who seem overly concerned with his cousin's well being. As his exploration into the death continues, Clyde's perception of what is real and imagined becomes increasingly blurred.

Scout's Honor

Independent
It's merit badge mania when not-too-bright but very enthusiastic Tiger Scout Brandon Appleorchard (played by former SNL funnyman Chris Kattan) joins a highly competitive contest to win the position of head honcho at a scouting camp.

Fred Willard co-stars as the camp's Game Master in this kooky comedy about one man's quest to be the best. MPAA Rating: PG Color Green Films

Death Of A Saleswoman

Independent
When top-ranking plastic storageware saleswoman, Agatha Ruby, is found dead, the town and all who knew her are implicated in her murder. See if you can figure out who killed Agatha!

Inside Out

Independent
After being released from prison after serving 13 years, AJ's dreams of living a crime-free life soon come to an end when he discovers his childhood friend, Jack, has been marked for death.

Selfish Giant

Independent
An official selection at the Cannes Film Festival, The Selfish Giant is a contemporary fable about 13 year old Arbor (Conner Chapman) and his best friend Swifty (Shaun Thomas). Excluded from school and outsiders in their own neighborhood, the two boys meet Kitten (Sean Gilder), a local scrap dealer. Wandering their town with just a horse and a cart, they begin collecting scrap metal for him. Swifty has a natural gift with horses while Arbor emulates Kitten -- keen to impress him and make some money. However,ᅠKitten favors Swifty, leaving Arbor feeling hurt and excluded, driving a wedge between the boys. As Arbor becomes increasingly greedy and exploitative, tensions build, leading to a tragic event that transforms them all.

That's What I Am

Independent
THAT'S WHAT I AM is a coming-of-age story that follows 13-year-old Andy Nichol that will do anything to avoid conflict for fear of suffering ridicule from his Junior high school peers.

The Decade You Were Born: 1980s

Independent
If you were born in the '80s, your parents were the last wave of Baby Boomers. They, along with everybody else, were embracing the future with the personal computer ... It was the decade of remarkable technology ... Steve Jobs and Bill Gates became household names ... MTV broadcasted the first music video ... there was a home-video store in every neighborhood ... and Pac-Man, was the best selling arcade game of all time.

Livelihood

Independent
LIVELIHOOD is a zombie comedy that tells the tales of an 80s rock star, a corporate lackey, and an evil mother-in-law who die, only to come back to life in a world that has long since forgotten about them. It is John Hughes meets George Romero, and has been called "laugh out loud funny; even brilliant", a "comic masterpiece", and "a cult classic".

Ninja 2 Shadow Of A Tear

Independent
Fight everyone and trust no one: it's the code of survival practiced by martial arts master Casey Bowman (Scott Adkins) after his life of domestic bliss is shattered by a savage act of violence. With the help of his friend Nakabara (Kane Kosugi), the fearless American retrains his responses and elevates his battle skills to seek justice for his wife's murder. Casey stealthily tracks the man responsible on his mission of vengeance, but just when he has his prey cornered, an unexpected twist forces him to see even those closest to him as enemies. In the ultimate confrontation, Casey must reflect on his teachings to become an invisible warrior worthy of the title Ninja.

Hamilton

Independent
Chronicles two summer days in the life of a young recent family: Lena, 17, and Joe, 20, two recent and accidental parents residing in a diverse suburban neighborhood in northeast Baltimore City.
MPAA Rating: PG The Hamilton Film Group

Running Dry

Independent
"Running Dry" is the first in the series of documentaries about the water crisis by The Chronicles Group. It was filmed on location in China, India, The Middle East and The United States. It was inspired by the late Senator Paul Simon and his book "Tapped Out".

"Jim Thebaut has accomplished with Running Dry what few documenting water have even attempted. The film gets behind the headlines and superficial treatments to really grapple with the complexities of the global water crisis.

"Jim Thebaut seeks out a huge diversity of expertise from around the world, from former Prime Ministers to local activists, to expose his audience to the many facets of this universal problem. Moreover, unlike many, he is not content simply to describe the problem, but spends significant time on outlining a clear agenda for helping to solve these seemingly insurmountable issues. One comes away both informed and energized to do what one can to help."

The Decade You Were Born: 1950s

Independent
If you were born in the '50s your parents spurred the biggest story of the 20th century ... the rise of the middle class ... and millions of Americans left the cities for the suburbs to own a home of their own ... a building boom was on. This was the decade where people built bomb shelters ... if you were born in the early fifties you are a Baby Boomer, the most influential and powerful group of Americans ever born.

The Chaperone

Independent
An ex-con on the run from his criminal past, hides out from those he ratted on by chaperoning a field trip to New Orleans.

Mars (IMAX)

Independent
MARS takes viewers behind the scenes of the Mars Exploration Rover Mission revealing daily dramas, mind-boggling physics and compelling science behind the $820 million dollar NASA project.

Out Of The Fog

Independent
A geologist, Sarah Portico, journeys to a remote island to investigate an environmental mystery. Upon her arrival, she experiences strange visions, dreams that seem to predict her future, and eventually force her to confront her painful past. As Sarah uncovers the cause of the environmental mystery, she discovers her true self.

Wrong Cops

Independent
A group of bad cops look to dispose of a body that one of them accidentally shot in this hilarious ensemble comedy co-starring Marilyn Manson.

Living for 32

Independent
Living for 32 is the inspirational story of Colin Goddard, a survivor of the tragic gun shooting massacre which occurred on the Virginia Tech campus, April 16th, 2007. The winning combination of Colin's passion, charisma and optimism has commanded the attention of the American public and media since the devastating incident which left 32 dead and 17 injured. In Living for 32, Colin shares an intimate account of terror he and his classmates endured and the courageous journey of renewal and hope he chose to pursue. A FilmBuff Presentation.
MPAA Rating: Not Rated

Grace Surpasses

Independent
Grace Surpasses is a story about perseverance in a country where peace is an ancient relic and hope is a dangerous luxury. With nowhere to hide, each new day brings the potential for danger. By focusing on the experiences of one child, we get a glimpse into the day to day realities of life in Southern Sudan, where the absence of clean drinking water, public health and a consistent food supply make even the most basic necessities of life a constant struggle. grace and her family manage to thrive in the face of adversity until a personal tragedy threatens to destroy Graces hope.

Knucklehead

Independent
A con artist Eddie Sullivan (Mark Feuerstein) creates a get-rich-quick scheme by enlisting a sweet gentle giant named Walter (Paul 'The Big Show' Wight) as his unwitting accomplice.

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Independent
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster highlights the career of poster artist Drew Struzan, whose most popular works include the Indiana Jones, Back to the Future and Star Wars movie posters. Telling the tale through exclusive interviews with George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Michael J. Fox, Frank Darabont, Guillermo del Toro, Steven Spielberg and many other filmmakers, artists and critics, the journey spans Drew's early career in commercial and album cover art through his recent retirement as one of the most recognizable and influential movie poster artists of all time.

The Proper Care & Feeding of an American Messiah

Independent
The mock documentary story of a man who thinks he is a messiah. Not THE messiah, but rather a local, regionally-selected messiah for his own hometown. He's on a quest, desperately trying to raise money for a town-wide rally where he hopes to announce his deity -- and to determine his true, God-given 'special purpose' in life. Which may or may not have something to do with ailments of the lower gastrointestinal tract, but he won't be sure until he hears more or less directly from God.

A Thousand Years Of Good Prayers

Independent
Wayne Wang's intimate drama A Thousand Years of Good Prayers stars Henry O as Mr. Shi, a Chinese man who, after the death of his wife, decides to travel to the United States in order to see his estranged daughter for the first time in over a decade. Their time together is awkward at first, seeing each other only at dinner when he cooks for her. Shi spends his days taking in the strange culture, improving his language skills, and making a friend in an Iranian woman. Eventually his persistent attempts to forge a connection with his daughter lead to some buried issues bursting forth between the pair.

Chonda Pierce: Girl Talk

Independent
As the undisputed highest-selling female comedian of all time, this preacher's daughter is here to share some of her funniest stories with you and your whole family.

Boppin At The Glue Factory

Independent
He's high on heroin. He's a thief. And he's taking care of your grandma. Junkie Nurse (aka Boppin' at the Glue Factory) is the award winning comedy about a drug-addled nurse, Eric, who lands a job in a ramshackle nursing home after highjacking dope from the county hospital. He must win over the nursing home manager and avoid nosey resident Mary (Mews Small - One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, Man on the Moon) to execute his master plan of sneaking drugs from the supply closet.

Eric soon develops an enabling relationship with saxophonist/
resident Tharin (Conrad Roberts - Scorpion King, Mask of Zorro), exchanging dope for the rights to blare loud jazz after hours. As Eric charms his way into the home's drug cabinet, he inadvertently brings some light to the retiree's grim lives, throwing parties, matchmaking, and slipping the residents a few happy pills too. This sarcastic, unexpected film will leave you questioning where you just dropped your mother off to live, and how you can get in on the fun.

Desert Runners

Independent
A diverse cast of non-professional runners attempt to complete the most difficult ultra-marathon race series on Earth. Their dramatic journey takes them across the world's most picturesque yet brutal landscapes, pushing their bodies, hearts and spirits.

Kinks

Independent
Kinks is a mockumentary style feature film. The movie takes a cynical but nevertheless humorous look at two inter-racial twin sisters who appear far from alike. Inside and outside. One is white and one is dark.

Split up as children, because their parents divorced, the film starts when they finally meet again after years growing up on separate continents. On meeting it is obvious their agendas are as different as their looks. The fiercely competitive, western educated Caucasian looking Jay wants international success for her cross cultural dating show. She returns to Malaysia to produce her dream, a reality show for the American market. To succeed she needs it to be as outrageous as possible. Jay's Malaysian twin sister, Joythi, the Indian looking darker one, happens to work for Ministry of Culture and something something. She is more introverted and has to learn to stand up to her sister while desperately trying to keep her job, while in charge to establish some decency in Jay's misguided production.

Clashes are inevitable!

The story of this mockumentary feature evolves during the two weeks production of the dating show pilot.. Through the seemingly different twins, Jay and Joythi the audience will witness first hand all the bruised egos, crazy accusations and extreme cultural clashes and misconceptions between East and West but also the similarities of two sisters being eventually just humans.

Waterhole Cove

Independent
An exploration of the relationship between a caretaker in rural Maryland and the two men in her life.

Waterhole Cove tells the story of a woman and the two men in her life. When Dolly takes a job as a caretaker in rural Maryland she meets Harry, an army veteran recovering from his time served. As their bond deepens, Dolly's feelings of longing and regret about her friend Jim are brought to the forefront.

Dolly must realize how her decisions in the past are beginning to repeat with Harry, and if she ever wants to break out of this pattern, she'll have to come to terms with not only her actions but all of the dark actions of the past.

Purgatory House

Independent
Written by and starring a 14-year-old girl, this film is a living, breathing snapshot of how it feels to be a teen in today's disconnected world. Purgatory House begins where most stories end, as it chronicles the after-life journey of a lonely teen who abandons her life of turmoil and drug addiction, only to find herself caught somewhere between heaven and hell. There, she must choose whether she will accept her drab existence or finally discover within herself the power to change. Told in non-linear form, this quirky coming-of-age film stars teen writer Celeste Davis, Johnny Pacar ("Make it or Break it", "Flight 29 Down") Jim Hanks (Baby Geniuses), and Devin Witt, and features music by Natalie Merchant, Blue Oyster Cult, Violent Femmes, Grammy-nominated Eric Bazilian, and other top recording artists. Winner of 10 Film Festival Awards and 2-time PRISM Award™ Nominee, this powerful debut from director Cindy Baer has been hailed by Film Threat as "a charming, touching, clever and all-around brilliantly crafted film."

Return to Savage Beach

Independent
A hidden treasure trove on a remote Pacific island is being sought by a group of evil men who plan to use the fortune to support their criminal endeavors. Standing in the way of the bad guys are the lovely female agents of L.E.T.H.A.L.; who have the computer disc which contains the location of the treasure.

The Reunion

Independent
After the death of her father, a daughter fulfills his last wish and finds a way to bring her three brothers back together.

Legendary

Independent
A book-smart teenager joins his school's wrestling team as a way to reunite his surviving family members, who split apart after the death of his father, a college wrestling legend, 10 years ago.

Midlothia

Independent
About to move from his dead-end town, Fred (Bill Sebastian) is a no-show at his own going-away party. Instead, he takes a nighttime walk, during which he has an epiphany that makes him change his mind about leaving. His decision angers his friends (James Thomas Gilbert and Eric Reeves) and ex-fiancée (Jessica McClendon), who've endured the emotional ordeal of saying goodbye. But Fred's new insight affects them in ways they can't yet appreciate.

Best Director - Traildance Film Festival
Best Drama - Traildance Film Festival
Best of Fest - Microcinema Fest
Best Drama - Microcinema Fest
Best Actress - Jessica McClendon - Microcinema Fest
Best Supporting Actor - James Thomas Gilbert - Microcinema Fest
Best Director - Microcinema Fest
Best Editing - Microcinema Fest
Audience Award - Lake County Film Festival
Silver Jury Award - Park City Film Music Festival
Best of the Rest - DeReel Film Festival
Official Selection - AFI Dallas
Finalist - Home Brewed Film Festival
Nominated Best Actor - Bill Sebastian - Traildance Film Festival
BEST SCORE FOR A FEATURE FILM (EDWARD "TEX" MILLER) - Hollywood & Vine Film Fest
BEST ACTOR (LES MAHONEY) - Hollywood & Vine Film Fest
BEST DIRECTOR (JUSTIN BAIRD) - Hollywood & Vine Film Fest
THE GRAND JURY PRIZE - Hollywood & Vine Film Fest

Cirque du Soleil - KA Extreme

Independent
KA Extreme is the documentary describing the creation of KA by Cirque du Soleil, an epic show playing at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The program explores the journey of a remarkable and technically-demanding 30 million dollar production from rehearsals to its first public performance.

Voices In Exile

Independent
Most film and photography on Tibet is from "The West" or "Western Eye" looking in. This film 'Voices in Exile' by Tibetan and first time director Tenzin Wangden Andrugtsang, presents the Tibetan Exile Community from the rarely seen Tibetan point of view. Never before seen footage from The Tibetan Exile Community, includes, many interviews, and accounts of life in exile. Shot in black and white and color,and with English Voice Over. Parade Magazine calls The Tibetan Photo Project "Rewarding".

Big Bad Wolves

Crime
A series of brutal murders puts the lives of three men on a collision course: the father of the latest victim now out for revenge, a vigilante police detective operating outside the boundaries of law, and the main suspect in the killings - a religious studies teacher arrested and released due to a police blunder.

Last Letter

Independent
Catherine Wright struggles with a debilitating sleep disorder. Her husband, Michael, struggles to cope when their new born son lay in the wake.

Toad Road

Independent
A different kind of American independent horror film, Toad Road is a hallucinatory and hypnotic odyssey through mutating realities, drug use, urban legends, and nightmares. Stuck in a dead end town, young James kills time with his druggie friends, engaging in debauched chemical intake to the point of unconsciousness, until he meets Sara, a sweet new arrival to their group. However, Sara wants James to take her further into the world of narcotics experimentation and to introduce her to the sinister local legend of Toad Road, a spot deep in the forest that is apparently home to the Seven Gates of Hell. Writer-director Jason Banker's fiction feature debut is an enigmatic and unique fusion of improvisational realism and otherworldly, haunting rural terror..

Torrente: Lethal Crisis

Independent
Meet Torrente. He's rude, crude, lewd...and a real private dick! The four action-comedies that make up the wildly popular Torrente series (The Dumb Arm of the Law, In Marabella, The Protector and Lethal Crisis) feature the comic exploits of José Luis Torrente (Santiago Segura), a lazy, offensive and shamelessly politically-incorrect former cop who continues to "fight" crime as a private detective. Writer, director and star Segura takes no prisoners as his exasperating alter ego engages in all manner of shady outrageousness in pursuit of his own brand of justice. The Torrente series is the most successful movie franchise in Spanish film history and a box office sensation around the world. Now Torrente's antics are available in the US on digital streaming platforms for the first time.

In Lethal Crisis, the world's most uncouth private eye is framed for a crime he didn't commit in the riotous fourth installment of the Torrente series. Tossed behind bars, Torrente (Santiago Segura) devises an inspired plan to escape and seek revenge on the man who sent him to prison. "Lethal Crisis" sold more than 1 million tickets in its opening weekend in Spain, making it the biggest domestic hit in Spanish box office history.

Barricade

Independent
A father's quiet retreat to the woods with his two children turns into a fight for survival.

Torrente: The Protector

Independent
Meet Torrente. He's rude, crude, lewd...and a real private dick! The four action-comedies that make up the wildly popular Torrente series (The Dumb Arm of the Law, Mission in MarbellaThe Protector and Lethal Crisis) feature the comic exploits of José Luis Torrente (Santiago Segura) a lazy, offensive and shamelessly politically-incorrect former cop who continues to "fight" crime as a private detective. Writer, director and star Segura takes no prisoners as his exasperating alter ego engages in all manner of shady outrageousness in pursuit of his own brand of justice. The Torrente series is the most successful movie franchise in Spanish film history and a box office sensation around the world. Now Torrente's antics are available in the US on digital streaming platforms for the first time.

In The Protector Santiago Segura is more shocking than ever in his uproarious third escapade as bawdy private detective Torrente. A popular and beautiful politician plans to expose the evil-doings of a multinational corporation. Hoping to silence her, the corporation's top executives decide to hire the most incompetent detective they can find to act as her bodyguard. Naturally, Torrente is perfect for the job.

Jobriath A.D.

Independent
Seventies glam rock musician Jobriath was know as "The American Bowie." The first openly gay rock star's reign was brief, lasting less than two years and two albums. Done in by a over‐hyped publicity machine, shunned by the gay community, and dismissed by critics as all flash, no substance, Jobriath was excommunicated from the music business and retreated to the Chelsea Hotel, where he died forgotten in 1983 at the age of 37, one of the earliest casualties of AIDS. However, in the years since his death, new generations of fans have discovered his music through acts as diverse as The Pet Shop Boys, Gary Numan, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard, and Morrissey, all of whom have cited Jobriath as an influence.

Electric Purgatory

Independent
A documentary that examines the struggles of black rock musicians and the industry's ambivalence towards them.

Hired Gun

Independent
In this gritty action thriller, veteran hit man Chad (Shane Wood) encounters an ethical line he can't cross when his Russian gangster boss teams up with Arab terrorists and neo-Nazi extremists to smuggle a nuclear device into the country. Chad sets out to steal the weapon before it destroys Los Angeles and finds himself caught between the ruthless killers and the FBI. Everyone wants to find the bomb -- and nobody cares whether Chad lives or dies.

Sweet Talk

Independent
A blocked writer and a troubled young woman, at loose ends in their lives, take an unexpected journey that turns out a great deal more romantic and sensual than either suspected. Sexy, funny, provocative.

Winter Wonderland for Your Home: Snowy Scenery for Your Television

Independent
Getting into the Holiday spirit or setting a wintery mood has never been so easy. Our snowy background scenes were filmed in the rugged mountains of the Pacific Northwest. New scenes appear every few minutes and are accompanied by Christmas holiday songs such as We wish you a Merry Christmas, Away in the Manger, The First Noel, and many more. Great to play along with your own music during non-holiday times.

Trap For Cinderella

Independent
An intense thriller about a young woman who loses her identity after surviving a house fire. Is she an heiress or the victim of a cruel, elaborate hoax?

The Hunt

Independent
The Hunt is a disturbing depiction of how a lie is taken as truth when gossip, doubt and malice are allowed to flourish and ignite a witch-hunt that soon threatens to destroy an innocent man's life. Lucas is just starting to get his life back together after losing his job and facing a difficult divorce, when his life is shattered by an untruthful remark, throwing his small community into a collective state of hysteria. As the lie spreads, Lucas is forced to fight a lonely battle for his life and dignity.

Here Comes the Devil

Independent
A couple's son and daughter inexplicably reappear after being lost overnight on a desolate, cave-riddled mountainside. As the children withdraw and begin to exhibit strange behavior, their parents quickly assume something sinister happened to them. But after hearing an ominous local legend, the concerned mother and father begin to realize that their children may have fallen prey to something inhuman -- and that this dark, unstoppable evil has now returned home with them.

The Angels' Share

Independent
Winner of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize, "The Angels' Share" is a comic fable about wasted talent and what happens when we are given a chance in life. It would be hard to see Robbie as a man worthy of redemption. He's constantly watching out for a gang of thugs looking to settle a family grudge, his girlfriend is giving birth to a baby while her father offers him money to leave Glasgow, and he's serving 300 hours of community service. But when Robbie meets Harry, the gruff but benevolent man in charge of his sentence, he finds a hidden talent for Scotch whiskey -- and a new chance at life. For distillers the angels' share is the whiskey lost to evaporation each year, and that little fact makes a rare cask of whiskey the perfect target for a heist. A hilarious story about second chances, THE ANGELS' SHARE is tender crowd-pleaser from legendary filmmaker Ken Loach ("The Wind that Shakes the Barley", "Kes") and screenwriter Paul Laverty.

Beyond The Trophy

Independent
BEYOND THE TROPHY tells the story of man's obsession for POWER and how far they will go sometimes to claim the "PRIZE". "Trophy" adds a new twist to the stereotypical MOB MOVIES in that the TROPHY WOMAN in this case gets more than the normal ABUSE and monetary benefits of rolling with the Bad Boys, she gets Mr. Right. The film has twists and turns, Action, humor, the power of the Mafia, showdowns, seduction and the reality that DREAMS do come true even when it all seems impossible.

Jig

Independent
Documentary following nine 11-21 year-olds as they compete for the world title in the annual Irish Dancing Championships, Jig documents 365 days in the lives of the young dancers and their families as they aim for the top spot on the winners podium.

Sightseers

Independent
A hilarious comedy about a young couple who embark on a romantic road trip that unwittingly turns into a comedy of errors.

Norwegian Ninja

Independent
In 1984 high-ranking Norwegian diplomat Arne Treholt was tried and convicted of acting as a spy on behalf of the Soviet Union. But what if the courts got it wrong? What if the case against him was a sham? What if, dare we consider, Treholt was not a spy at all but a patriot of the highest order and the leader of a secret ninja force created by King Olva? A ninja force locked in a secret battle against all who would challenge Norwegian sovereignty? A fictionalized account of the most notorious political scandal in Norwegian history, Norwegian Ninja is a deliciously tongue-in-cheek spoof of the Cold War spy movie, with added ninja action. Because, as everyone knows, every story can be made better with ninjas. Blending historical events and actual newsreel footage of the Treholt affair with his own less-than-historical elements, writer-director Thomas Cappelan Malling creates the Rushmore of ninja films, a film that wryly questions just how truthful the truth really is. And then sends a ninja to punch the truth in the face.

City Lax

Independent
A group of inner-city kids find redemption in an unlikely sport

Mother Of George

Drama
Adenike and Ayodele (The Walking Dead's Danai Gurira and veteran actor Isaach De BankolŽ) are a Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn. Following the joyous celebration of the their wedding, complications arise out of their inability to conceive a child - a problem that devastates their family and defies cultural expectations, leading Adenike to make a shocking decision that could either save her family or destroy it. Acclaimed director Andrew Dosumnu (Restless City) captures the nuances of this unique and fascinating culture by creating a beautiful, vibrant, and moving portrait of a couple whose joys and struggles are at once intimate and universal.

Some Velvet Morning

Independent
Stanley Tucci stars as a man who surprises his former mistress (Alice Eve, STAR TREK INTO DARKESS), claiming to have left his wife. Before too long, a dark history between the two has come into focus. From Neil LaBute.

Silent City

Independent
Rosa arrives in Tokyo to learn the art of filleting fish from the famous Master Kon. Because of the difficulty communicating Rosa grows more and more lonely. Broke and desperate, Rosa starts to work as a hostess in a night club, entertaining Japanese business men. After a horrible night at the club, she ends up at the fishing pond of the restaurant where she learns to understand the fish and is finally accepted by Master Kon.

Away From Here

Independent
After surviving a six year prison term for statutory rape, a former youth minister, now registered sex offender, tries to rebuild his life in the town that tried to bury him.

Lake City

Independent
When Billy gets into trouble with a local drug dealer, he hits the road and heads to the last place he wants to go: his childhood home. Years after a family tragedy drove them apart, Billy is reunited with his mother, Maggie (Sissy Spacek) and forced to confront both their past and his dangerous situation. Critically acclaimed and beautifully acted, Lake City is a poignant and suspenseful Southern thriller

Auschwitz

Independent
With Auschwitz, controversial director Uwe Boll depicts the harsh reality of the process inside one of the most infamous Nazi death camps by using brutally realistic imagery. By shining a light on a small corner of the holocaust, Boll effectively shows us just how depraved and sadistic life in the camps could be - and how short. Auschwitz is not for the faint of heart. Boll combines documentary footage and interviews with a fictional narrative in an attempt to understand the horrors that were visited on the victims of the Nazis. Auschwitz explores humankind's capacity for evil and examines our understanding of one of the bleakest periods of our history.

Diamond On Vinyl

Independent
Charlie and Henry's recordings of imagined conversations become a dangerous game where intimacy and identity may be both real and imagined.

The Erectionman

Independent
A SXSW feature documentary, this jaunty film owes much of its appeal to its narrator, Dutch director Schaap, whose confessional style and general goofiness bring levity to an awkward topic: "erectile dysfunction" and the little blue pill that treats it.

Annie And The Gypsy

Independent
ANNIE AND THE GYPSY is a lyrical story about passion, friendship, and lost love. Artistic and romantic, Annie (Cybill Shepherd) throws a Spanish-themed dinner party filled with poetry and wine, but there is trouble before it even begins. As the pivotal experiences of her guests are shadowed by a visit from a mysterious stranger, the night grows into a bonfire of memories, visions, and redemption.

Birds of a Feather

Independent
Two cousins from different walks of life have similar aspirations: fame and fortune in the music business. However, when they both begin their careers in the industry, they quickly realize that the business isn't much different from the streets, where every bad decision could come with a life-threatening consequence. Featuring Zaytoven Dotson and Curtis Franklin, Birds of a Feather is in-depth tale of success, failure and betrayal.

Barbara

Independent
In East Germany in 1980, Barbara Wolff is a young doctor who has applied for an exit visa from the GDR and, as punishment, has been transferred from her prestigious post in Berlin to a small pediatric hospital in the country. She must weigh her absolute dedication to her patients against a potential escape to the West, and her newly found attraction to a doctor in whom she sees a kindred spirit.