2008 Program guide - Victoria Film Festival

LET OTHERS SUFFER HINDSIGHT
DIRECTOR: TODD PETERS
USA
2007 87 MINUTES DIGIBETA
PRODUCERS: MATTHEW GOSSIN, SCOTT SHELLEY
BC Premiere
When aspiring fi lmmaker Todd looks for inspiration, he turns to
Eastern European fi lmmaker Ivan Libragi and his many fi lmmaking
how-to books. Todd soon decides to make a fi lm, and hires Ivan to
fi lm a documentary about the making of an independent fi lm in
America today. Ivan and his crew follow Todd and his crew through
the fi lmmaking process. Todd’s fl awed hiring process is shown through
a series of hilarious encounters with barely-competent crewmembers.
Soon, heartache, fi rings, family drama, abandonment and apathy set
in to destroy the fi lm Todd set out to make, while creating a new work
of art and opening doors for all of the crew members.
This remarkably adept mockumentary on the fi lmmaking process
features a terrifi c ensemble cast that emulates the dynamics of many
typical low budget independent fi lms; anyone who has been on such
a fi lm crew or set will recognize these characters very clearly. With a
running commentary by the jaded Ivan Libragi, who rejoices in ripping
Todd’s fi lm apart, Let Others Suffer offers a wonderful depiction of the
near-impossibility of getting a low budget indie made today.
Screened with
THE NAUTICAL EDUCATION
Christian Laurence Ontario 2.5 minutes
The sea-life is not for everyone. You need training. No, not that kind.
Sunday • February 3 • Capitol 6 - 1 • 2:30 PM
Saturday • February 9 • Odeon • 9:30PM
DIRECTOR: PAUL HOLAHAN
USA
2007 92 MINUTES DIGIBETA
PRODUCERS: JULIE SANDOR, FRANCEY GRACE
WRITER: BROOKE PURDY
World Premiere
Desperate for cash but unwilling to earn it, Ronnie and Dina have
the one thing they can easily turn into money, a baby on the way.
Paul and Maria have plenty of what it will take to get the baby they
so desperately want but are unable to have themselves. What seems
like a perfect match soon turns into a nightmare for both couples, as
greed, ulterior motives, petty jealousies and distrust lead to unalterable
consequences. Both couples will stop at nothing to get what they
want on their own terms. With a mix of cunning, strength and
determination, both couples fi ght to the bitter end to come out on top
of this dangerous game.
Shot in southern California and told mostly in fl ashback by Dina, who
is befriended by a kindly older gentleman who patiently and quietly
listens to her tale of how she got to this point, Hindsight is a very taut
thriller that boasts strong characters with substantial depth and history,
and an extremely well-written script. As the plot, and the scheme,
develop, we learn the motivations and strategy of Ronnie and Dina as
they attempt to sell their unborn child to a couple largely blinded due
to their singular obsession. Maria refuses to see beyond the scheme,
but ultimately proves to be the most resolute of the bunch.
WORLD PERSPECTIVE
Saturday • February 9 • Odeon • 7:00 PM
Sunday • February 10 • Odeon • 1:15 PM 35