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Animal instinct takes over in this lush, exotic thriller.

When man encroaches too far upon nature, nature answers with a deadly snarl in this beautifully photographed thriller from Oscar-nominated director Ashvin Kumar (Little Terrorist, Cinequest 2004).

Season:
2009
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Ashvin Kumar
Cast:
Javed Jaaferi, Ankur Vikal, Nandana Sen, Saleem Ali Zaidi, Tarun Kumar
Editor:
Ashvin Kumar
Producer:
Ashvin Kumar
Executive Producer:
Dr. Vijay Mallya, Mohammed Juma
Language:
English
Genre:
Suspense
Music:
Matt Robertson

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Without a story to unite us together, we have nothing.

Struggling with the recent suicide of his wife, writer Seth Farber is haunted by the pervasive, unwarranted guilt of provoking his wife to her self-murder. Leaving him grappling to find his passion and his voice once again. Tormented by his unfinished, long-overdue first novel and approaching deadlines, Seth begins a coincidental relationship with a woman who attempts to help him regain his ambition in life.

Season:
2009
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Sam Neave
Cast:
Darrill Rosen, Marjan Neshat, Amy Redford, Annie Parisse, Paul Sparks, Emily Cass McDonnell, Louis Cancelmi
Editor:
Anna Holtzman
Producer:
Rick Edrich
Language:
English
Genre:
Drama
Music:
James Lavino

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Light and love triumph in an inspirational visual testimony to breaking down walls and instilling hope.

The resonant strum of a guitar, beat of a bongo drum, and crisp powerful voice of optimism echo through piles of burning trash and hungry scavengers; in a place known as home to many, the city landfill of Managua, Nicaragua.

Season:
2009
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Matt Katsolis
Editor:
Matt Katsolis, Russell Brownley, Kasey Kirby
Producer:
Brad Corrigan
Executive Producer:
Scott Dever
Language:
English, Spanish (w/ English subtitles)
Genre:
Documentary
Music:
Brad Corrigan

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An American in Rome looking for love.

On a journey to discover their identities, The Eternal City renders a thoughtful and evocative portrayal of three ?twenty-somethings? who instead discover a passion for one another.

Season:
2008
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Arianna De Giorgi, Jason Goodman
Cinematography:
Francesco Di Giacomo
Cast:
Joe Iacovino, Giulia Steigerwalt, Jason Goodman, Pablo Gasparri, Miriam Candurro
Editor:
Arianna De Giorgi, Jason Goodman, Giampiero Gramigna
Producer:
Arianna De Giorgi, Jason Goodman
Executive Producer:
Daniela Remiddi, Laura Remiddi, Gabriele De Giorgi
Language:
English, Italian w/ English subtitles
Genre:
Comedy
Music:
Jason Goodman

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Welcome to America.?

Behind today?s cold statistics and political rhetoric on illegal immigration lie basic human needs and desires for economic opportunities that don?t exist south of the border. But for many who manage to make it to the U.S., the American dream is all too often a cruel and empty illusion.

Season:
2008
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Andrew James
Cinematography:
Andrew James
Cast:
Eli Gabriel, Lupe Barrera, Will Cohen, Lindzey Haase, Juan Villegas, Brenda Acosta, Nibaldo Diaz, Gabby Klawitter, Merced Arcei, Guy Adams
Editor:
Andrew James
Producer:
Jolyn Schleiffarth, Andrew James, Mike Reynolds
Co-Producer:
Holly Tuckett, Bill Gillane
Executive Producer:
Jolyn Schleiffarth
Language:
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Genre:
Drama
Music:
Mike Reynolds

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When you?re all alone and your only sister?s about to get married, the whole world seems like it?s going to the dogs. Patrick is a reclusive and somewhat strange nerd who has always driven his younger sibling Marilyn a little crazy. When she shows up for a visit at his house in the woods with a small surprise in tow, namely her fiancé Ryan, Patrick freaks out and tries everything to undermine the relationship. When his snide remarks and bad behavior fail to quash the romance, he sets out, ineptly and hilariously, to murder Ryan--but fate has something else in store.

Season:
2007
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
David Hewlett
Cinematography:
James Alfred Menard
Cast:
David Hewlett, Paul McGillion, Kate Hewlett
Editor:
Jason Schneider
Producer:
Jane Loughman, John G. Lenic
Composer:
Tim Williams
Language:
English
Genre:
Unassigned

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Mao Zedong?Cultural Revolution chairman, Communism icon, ?red menace.?

To those facets, The Passion of the Mao now adds ?funny guy.? In this rollicking documentary, the life and times of the People?s Republic of China dictator are examined to dispel many of the misconceptions regarding Mao, as well as to shed new light onto the many contradictions.

Season:
2005
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Lee Feigon
Cast:
Narrated by Aaron Freeman
Editor:
Neal Gold
Producer:
Lee Feigon
Composer:
Adam Frick
Language:
English and Chinese with English subtitles
Genre:
Unassigned

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Like most immigrants, Arjun Singh brought his family to America with the hope of creating a better life. So far, his wishes have been realized, and the future looks promising. One dream remains: the marriage of his daughter, Simrun, to a promising family friend.

Season:
2005
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Kavi Raz
Cast:
Kavi Raz, Archana Puran Singh, Arsh Singh, Mehr Hassan, Sonny Mandal, Joseph Whipp, Ari Barak, Inder Dadlani, Ellen Geer
Editor:
Chris Worland, Omi Vaidya
Producer:
Kavi Raz
Executive Producer:
Kavi Raz
Language:
English
Genre:
Unassigned
Music:
Peter Carl Ganderup, Micky Narula, Aman

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Set in the rainy environs of Oregon and Washington, Punk Love is the story of two forlorn lovers, searching for that elusive Hollywood Ending to the story of their dreams.

Season:
2005
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Nick Lyon
Cast:
Chad Lindberg, Emma Bing, Max Perlich, Robert Blanche, Sherilyn Lawson, Betty Moyer
Editor:
Nick Lyon
Producer:
Nick Lyon, Luca Callori
Executive Producer:
Nick Lyon, Luca Callori
Composer:
Miles Mosley
Language:
English
Genre:
Unassigned

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Best friends Dunkin and Jay have little to live for in Los Angeles. Dunkin is tired of the monotony of his aimless existence and is suffering from a chronic stomach disease. Jay has just been dumped by his fiancé. With nothing else to anticipate at home but the next cocaine-induced high, Dunkin and Jay journey on a whim to exotic Colombia.

Season:
2006
Premiere status:
WORLD PREMIERE
Director:
Ryan Byrne
Cast:
Terrance Bergeron, Ryan Byrne, Ana María Medina, Diana Angel, Giovanni Franco
Editor:
Tom Gould
Producer:
Vica Cortes, Alexandra Reyes
Executive Producer:
Ryan Byrne
Language:
English and Spanish with English subtitles
Genre:
Unassigned
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