Shorts Program-Daily Bites of Cinematic Excellence

Central Cinema   21st @ Union St.

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

(2010, 11 minutes, USA)
Seattle premiere- local filmmaker
Director: Eddie Winston/Sharon LaneSeattle premiere- local filmmaker

Why We Do What We Do is a trailer for a documentary about Sharon Lane, a woman who was abused in her youth, worked as a stripper in the adult  entertainment industry, had a meeting with Jesus and subsequently got out of the business. Sharon now discourages women from entering the adult  entertainment lifestyle. The complete documentary includes conversations with her mother, son, women who have worked in the business, Sharon’s mentor and college students, one of whom is her own daughter. There are also comments Sharon’s close friends and tutor. A social network has been created at http://stripperswantingout.ning.com/ to advertise the film and as a site for individuals who are dealing with trying to get out of the adult entertainment industry. (Screens with TURNING A CORNER)

Central Cinem    21st @ Union St

TOP LEFT

(2010, 7 minutes and 20 seconds, USA)

Directed by Georgio Brown and Scott Macklin

Work in progress – local filmmakers

For nearly 20 years, The Coolout Network has been the visual pulse within the body of Northwest Hip Hop, capturing the area’s coolest moments through the eyes of director Georgio Brown. The time is now for that pulse to make its way through the body of the hip hop world and for the rest of the world to discover what we already know – The Top Left is Feel-thy! (Screens with SOUNDTRACK FOR A REVOLUTION)

Central Cinema   21st @ Union St

STEPS

(2009, 3 minutes, USA)
Seattle premiere
Director: Barney Cheng
A young girl, abandoned as an infant, reflects about the steps people take each day and wonders what could have happened to her is a stranger had never “stepped” in her direction.(Screens with  ANOMALY)

(2008, 90 seconds, USA)
Seattle premiere
Director/Writer: Roy Clovis
A series of individual actions within a community help an individual on the path to success. Screens with ANOMALY)

Central Cinema 21st @ Union St

FRESH PEAS

(2010, 4 minutes 22 seconds, USA)
Seattle premiere
Director: Rebekah Meredith
A short documentary about a struggling Black farmer who find support for his produce in an unlikely place. The story follows Fresno resident, Mr. Pete Oliver, from his home on a rural farm to his second source of income – the barbershop. Along the way, we learn of Mr. Oliver’s passions and disappointments, and ultimately witness his discovery of the powerful relationship between a community and the food that they eat.(Screens with MISSISSIPPI DAMNED)

(2007, 5 minutes, Germany)
Seattle premiere
Director: Michael Douglas Hawk

Michael Douglas Hawk’s moving image works are identifiers to rhythms of life by visualizing meaningful processes. In this case “Ema – Akt auf der Treppe” from German painter Gerhard Richter is reenacted, but with reversed lighting; the woman coming down the staircase is of Black ethnicity, the staircase is very light. The movement shown is almost imperceptibly slow (near 1% of realtime). Audience advisory: contains nudity.

Central Cinema  21st @ Union St.

THE FLIGHT OF CALVIN WATERS

(2009, 22 minutes, USA)
Seattle premiere
Director/Writer: Andrew Colom
Writer/Producer: Arjun Kaul

Calvin Waters, the Mississippi Basketball Player of the Year, struggles to decide whether to go to college locally or far away. Calvin does his best to reconcile his needs with the desires of his community.

Central Cinema  21st @ Union

EMPTY SPACE

(2009, 12 minutes and 34 seconds, USA)
Seattle premiere
Director/ Writer/Producer: Rob Underhill
Every morning Mike wakes like this. Soon after, the voices in his mind wake too. Vivid recollections, situations, and each scene he acts out on a bare stage: an act of filling empty space with meaning.

PAPER OR PLASTIC

(2007, 7 minutes and 19 seconds,USA)

Director: Martin Rosete

Producers:  Anitra Thomas and Carlos E. Hernandez

In a New York supermarket a young woman is observed by someone. She feels awkward, but what she doesn’t know is that she is close to one fascinating story.

Central Cinema  21st @Union St

BEDFORD PARK AVE

(2009, 13 minutes,USA)
Director/Writer: Felix Thompson

Byron Cruz is a 15-year old Hispanic boy from Queens, New York trying to keep his head above water at school. However, the world of rules and regulations is at odds with everything boyhood stands for. Aided by his mischievous best friend Ray, Byron struggles to outwit a school system that seems set against him.  Set during the cold, blue winter months ‘Bedford Park Boulevard’ tells a real, human story, about how one mistake can ruin your life. Based on a true story it raises serious questions about the urban environment and addresses them with a touch of humanity and humor.

Central Cinema  21st  @ Union St

COMPTON IN “C” MINOR

(2009, USA)
‘Compton in C Minor’ is a meditation on the gang capital of the world from a hometown girl’s point of view.