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62 FILMS A – Z [C] The 37th Cleveland International Film Festival PACIFIC PEARLS 10% CINEMA The Coin Bearer (Oros) Directed by Paul Sta. Ana PHILIPPINES 2012 81 minutes Thursday, April 4 Friday, April 5 4:25 PM I Code COIN04 11:50 AM I Code COIN05 Wednesday, April 10 9:10 PM I Code COIN10 In the Philippines, where gambling is illegal, families of the deceased are allowed to hold “sakla” games in order to make money during weeks-long wakes. And, in a place where poverty is prevalent, many take advantage of the license for personal gain. Makoy and his reluctant brother Abet organize these casino-style events using unclaimed cadavers, thus helping out many of the impoverished families in the slums where they live. Concocting stories of relationships for the bodies while arranging mass fraud is their only source of income. And dodging crime bosses and corrupt police is beginning to catch up to the brothers as they struggle to coexist in a world where anonymity is crucial and also elusive. Brilliantly acted and daringly directed, THE COIN BEARER is an intense look at the underbelly of a society for the desperate and a brave story of two brothers who risk everything to provide for those with nothing. Edge-of-your-seat drama and a haunting finale make THE COIN BEARER one film you won’t be able to shake. (In Filipino with subtitles) —T.W. Producers~JD Beales, Joey Abacan, Joji Alonso Screenwriting~Paul Sta. Ana, Obet Villela Cinematography~Rommel Sales Editing~Lawrence Fajardo Principal Cast~Kristoffer King, Tanya Gomez, Kristofer Martin, Diva Montelaba Print Source~Zapixel / jdbeales@gmail.com / www.zapixel.com About the Director~Paul Sta. Ana graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Philosophy. He’s produced and directed several television specials including “Project Runway Philippines” and has been nominated for several awards for his writing and directing. Filmography~“Huling Pasada” (2008), “Marino” (2009), THE COIN BEARER (2012) The Comedian Directed by Tom Shkolnik UNITED KINGDOM 2012 80 minutes Saturday, April 6 Sunday, April 7 6:20 PM I Code COME06 11:30 AM I Code COME07 “You know you’re gonna be all right?” is the last line in Tom Shkolnik’s debut film about a thirty-something Londoner attempting to get a grip on his life. While trying his hand at stand-up comedy, Ed (played subtly by Edward Hogg) meets Nathan on his way home. What begins as an honest assessment of Ed’s awful comedy, turns into a romantic tryst and burgeoning relationship. Ed is depressed about his job at a call center and can’t seem to grasp the basic concepts of successful comedy. But meeting Nathan has finally given him a promising outlook on life. THE COMEDIAN is not a silly romp through sex-crazed London; it is an intelligent depiction of a young man searching for the identity that has eluded him for his entire life. Utilizing an improvised script, the film gives an honest and fresh look at the current crop of adults (“Reality Bites” for the next generation) and their seemingly non-existent place in the world. Ed soon realizes his love for his flatmate Elisa. And his ever-drifting life sets off again on another freefall. Excellently shot and wonderfully acted, THE COMEDIAN may not be slap-stick comedy, but it reveals the pain hiding inside all clowns and wayward jokers. —T.W. Producers~Bertrand Faivre, Dan McCulloch Screenwriting~Tom Shkolnik Cinematography~Benjamin Kračun Editing~Pierre Haberer Principal Cast~ Edward Hogg, Elisa Lasowski, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Steven Robertson, Jamie Baughan Print Source~Pascale Ramonda / pascale@pascaleramonda.com / www.pascaleramonda.com About the Director~Born in Israel in 1980, Tom Shkolnik moved to London in 2002 to train as a director at the Drama Centre London. Filmography~THE COMEDIAN (2012) Community Partner:
PROGRAM UPDATES > www.clevelandfilm.org < TICKETS > Call 877.304.FILM FILMS A –Z 63 AMERICAN INDEPENDENTS GREG GUND MEMORIAL STANDING UP FILM COMPETITION Congratulations Directed by Juan Cardarelli, Eric M. Levy USA 2012 90 minutes Thursday, April 11 1:45 PM I Code CONG11 Friday, April 12 Saturday, April 13 7:40 PM I Code CONG12 11:30 AM I Code CONG13 At the Akron-Summit County Public Library (see page 42) On a road trip to visit his mother, Jim Riley proposes to his girlfriend Bridget. Not believing in the concept of marriage, she says no. Fogged by the pain of her denial, he forgets to call his mother, who’s eagerly waiting to celebrate when they arrive. In fact, they’re welcomed by a giant banner hanging from the house, congratulating them on their now non-existent nuptials. But just when he’s about to tell the truth, Jim freezes. His mom has been so depressed over the passing of his father that he doesn’t think she’ll be able to handle the bad news. So he lies. And from there things quickly go downhill. What Jim thought would be the weekend of a lifetime is now a complete disaster. Will the insanity that happens during their stay push Bridget and him further apart, or will their fake engagement bring them closer together? CONGRATULATIONS examines love’s complexities and whether it has the strength to endure when it’s truly put to the test. —E.F. Producer~Duane Andersen Screenwriting~Abby Miller, Brian Dietzen, Juan Cardarelli, Eric M. Levy Cinematography~Matthew Garrett Editing~Tony Orcena Principal Cast~Brian Dietzen, Abby Miller, Debra Jo Rupp, Kevin Rankin Print Source~Eric M. Levy / info@congratulationsfilm.com / www.congratulationsfilm.com About the Directors~Juan Cardarelli and Eric M. Levy live in Los Angeles, California. They both act, write, produce, and direct for television and film. They have also worked together on digital media projects doing architectural visualization and motion graphics under the moniker Render Guys. Collaborative Filmography~ “Happy Birthday, Harris Malden” (2008), CONGRATULATIONS (2012) Community Partner: Media Partner: The Crash Reel Directed by Lucy Walker USA 2013 107 minutes Saturday, April 13 Sunday, April 14 9:20 PM I Code CRAS13 1:30 PM I Code CRAS14 U.S. champion snowboarder Kevin Pearce was at the top of his sport in 2009 when he suffered massive head trauma while training for the 2010 Winter Olympics. What begins as a documentary of a daring and tireless athlete working to become the new face of a growing sport, quickly becomes a chronicle of a young man’s brave journey towards rehabilitation and the understanding of his own limits. Two-time Academy Award ® nominee Lucy Walker directs a brilliant and beautiful film that will open your eyes to the daring feats of today’s most extreme athletes and open your heart to the devastation that can be caused within a fraction of a second. With interviews and insights from Pearce’s close-knit family, his doctors, and snowboarding’s top talents including Shawn White, Pearce’s longtime friend and rival, THE CRASH REEL is an intimate and thoughtful look into the trials and tribulations of facing your fears on a mountain and the long journey toward recovery. While a professional snowboarder, Pearce was a hero to many; while recovering from his accident, Pearce has become an inspiration to all. —T.W. Producers~Julian Cautherly, Lucy Walker Screenwriting~Pedro Kos, Lucy Walker Cinematography~Nick Higgins Editing~Pedro Kos Print Source~The Films Sales Company / andrew.herwitz@filmsalescorp.com / www.filmsalescorp.com About the Director~Born in London, Lucy Walker had a prestigious theater career while a student at Oxford University and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to attend the graduate film program at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. She has been nominated for Academy Awards ® and Emmys, and has won dozens of film awards across the globe for her work. Filmography~“Devil’s Playground” (2002), “Blindsight” (2006), “Waste Land” (2010), “Countdown to Zero” (2010), THE CRASH REEL (2013) Community Partners: FaGowees International Cleveland Chapter
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