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Roles reverse in a quest for vengeance. In this riveting neo-noir thriller of ever-growing suspense, an aspiring writer takes justice into his own hands after his mentor robs him of his dignity. Following eight years of working as an assistant for renowned author Richard Westfield, Sydney proudly presents him with the manuscript of his very first novel. Westfield, unimpressed with his writing, criticizes the book with a complete lack of objectivity, prompting Sydney to angrily quit his job.

Season:
2013
Director:
Nyima Cartier
Cinematography:
Pierre Edelmann
Cast:
David Birkin, Olivia Ross, Paul Bandey, Belinda Low, Ann Firbank, Mark Carlisle, Mick Barber, Rodolfo Coloma, Amanda Carlson
Editor:
Peter Davies
Producer:
Etzael Garcia, Nabil Khouri, Cyril Schulmann, Thomas Triboit
Executive Producer:
Jonathan Weissler
Language:
English
Genre:
Thriller
Music:
Rael Jones

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A conflicted love-letter to a city and a woman in constant states of self-renewal. Crafting a psychologically intense drama that reveals three moments in a woman's life, director Tom Heene's haunting debut combines intimacy, eroticism, and brutally raw emotions to depict a portrait of a city and a people in a state of flux. Lila returns home from a long journey. While on the bus from the airport, she meets an Iranian visiting Brussels for the first time in forty years and commits to helping him on his pilgrimage through the city he no longer recognizes.

Season:
2013
Director:
Tom Heene
Cinematography:
Frederic Noirhomme
Cast:
Manah Depauw, Kurt Vandendriessche, Nader Farman, Felipe Mafasoli
Editor:
David Verdurme
Producer:
Tomas Leyers, Philippe Kauffmann, Vincent Tavier
Language:
French, English, Dutch with English Subtitles
Genre:
Drama
Music:
Peter Lanaerts

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A story of innocence: Not Lost. Stolen. For over 130 years, the Indian Residential School system plucked generations worth of Aboriginal children from their homes in an effort to erase their culture, and this now-unthinkable practice has finally been dramatized on screen with force, compassion, and a sharp visual design.

Season:
2013
Premiere status:
United States Premiere
Director:
Timothy Wolochatiuk
Cinematography:
Jamie Prescott
Cast:
Lyna Hart, Glen Anaquod, Ross McMillan, Rene Batson, Alicia Hamelin, Rebecca Gibson
Editor:
Rodrigo Zozaya
Producer:
Kyle Irving, David Christensen
Language:
English, French with English Subtitles
Genre:
Documentary

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Over 40 years later, their story continues. In 1970, Michael Grisby's acclaimed film, I Was a Soldier, followed three young veterans as they returned from Vietnam to the Texas heartland, documenting the cataclysmic effect of their wartime experiences.

Season:
2013
Premiere status:
United States Premiere
Director:
Michael Grigsby
Cinematography:
Jonas Mortensen
Cast:
David Johnson, Dennis Bolinger, Lamar Wyatt, Barbara Wyatt, Michelle Carlile
Editor:
Emer Reynolds
Producer:
Rebekah Tolley
Language:
English
Genre:
Documentary

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Winner - Kaiser Permanente Thrive Award An impossible dream to scale EL CAPITAN comes to life Steve Wampler had the same dream as all other rock climbers: to conquer Yosemite's El Capitan. But Steve is far different from other climbers: he has cerebral palsy. No one with his condition has ever reached the top of the terrorizing sheer wall. With the unconditional support from his wife Elizabeth and their two children, Steve sets off to do the undoable.

Season:
2013
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Elizabeth Wampler
Cinematography:
Corey Rich
Cast:
Steve, Elizabeth, Charlotte and Joseph Wampler, Tommy Thompson, Dave Lane
Editor:
Jacques Spitzer, Elizabeth Wampler
Producer:
Jacques Spitzer
Language:
English
Genre:
Documentary
Music:
Harry Manfredini

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The clever Casanova finally meets his match. This isn't your typical romantic comedy. Brian believes all relationships are doomed from the start, but during the screening of a cheesy romantic comedy called "Future Perfect," Brian meets Ashley, the only girl as cynical and callous as he is. A one-night stand turns into casual sex, which turns into dates, and before they know it-Brian is in love. Yet when Ashley disappears, leaving Brian without notice, he doesn't want to return to his comedic, bachelor life.

Season:
2013
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Michael Ferrell
Cinematography:
Paul Rondeau
Cast:
Michael Ferrell, Devin Sanchez, Chris Prine, Gregory Lay, Jamie Dunn, Jason Kravits, Tom Bartos, Candace Thaxton, Erik Saxvik, Brianne Mai
Editor:
Chris Prine
Producer:
Michael Ferrell, Chris Prine, Devin Sanchez
Language:
English
Genre:
Romance
Music:
Chris Prine

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Two brothers, two dreams, one goal: to achieve them. Sincere and humorous, Brian Titshaw's debut comedy captures the journey where nothing seems to go as planned. Space Jockey is the most talked about role in Hollywood, and the producers want to cast an unknown. And no one is more unknown than Alvin Bernstein. But in order to break into Hollywood, Alvin must first break out of the nuthouse. He finds an accomplice in his brother Tom, a recent college graduate who is uncertain about his future.

Season:
2013
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Brian Titshaw
Cinematography:
Jamie Prescott
Cast:
Barrett Doyle, Matthew Titshaw, Jonette Page, Gianfranco Svagelj, Mark Rand
Editor:
Rodrigo Zozaya
Producer:
Anshul Jain
Executive Producer:
Brian Navarro
Language:
English
Genre:
Comedy
Music:
The Extraordinaires

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The games children play are not always innocent... How does one build a future on a lifetime of failure? The deepest scars are not always the most visible ones, and the one Richard carries within him has been open ever since one evening in a barn when he was a child, and his life changed forever. Thirty years later, he has returned to that same place looking for revenge.

Season:
2013
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Jimmy Larouche
Cinematography:
Glauco Bermudez
Cast:
Marc Beland, Patrick Goyette, Normand Damour, Joelle Morin, Loeik Bernier, Dany Bouchard, Sebastien Leblanc, Martine Francke, Sebastien Ricard
Editor:
Mathieu Demers
Producer:
Patricia Diaz, Jimmy Larouche
Language:
French with English Subtitles
Genre:
Thriller
Music:
Jorane

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Follow your heart. Discover your soul. If you're looking for that festival feel-good hit, The Sapphires is pure delight! Set during the Vietnam War--and based on a true story--the tale about four vibrant and talented young Aboriginal girls plucked from obscurity to entertain the troops is brimming with Motown hits, love, humor, and spunk.

Season:
2013
Director:
Wayne Blair
Cinematography:
Warwick Thornton
Cast:
Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell, Chris O'Dowd, Tory Kittles, Eka Darville, Lynette Narkle, Kylie Belling, Gregory J. Fryer
Editor:
Dany Cooper ASE
Producer:
Rosemary Blight, Kylie du Fresne
Executive Producer:
Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Ben Grant, Tristan Whalley, Lee Soon Kie, John Sim
Language:
English
Genre:
Drama
Music:
Cezary Skubiszewski

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Three people and their pursuit of happiness. A modern existential comedy that pays homage to French New Wave directors such as Jean-Luc Godard and Eric Rohmer, The Racket Boys is also a tribute to the creative spirit, passion, and our individuality.

Season:
2013
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Brandon Willer
Cinematography:
Chris Lagarce
Cast:
Paul Haapaniemi, Dannikke Walkker, Brandon Willer
Editor:
Kiran Pallegadda
Producer:
Dannikke Walkker, Brandon Willer
Language:
English
Genre:
Comedy
Music:
Jonathan Licht
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