Internationally renowned animator Woloshen returns to VTIFF with a special animation workshop. Young and old alike will explore the multiple techniques of camera-less filmmaking and discover new ones along the way. Participants are encouraged to choose materials and tools that work effectively, then scratch, paint and collage directly on to the surface of clear leader, […]
The Days to Come (Els Dies Que Vindran) Directed by Carlos Marqués-Marcet Spain | 2019 | Fiction | 97 min Catalan w/ English subtitles Film Source: Film Factory Followed by Q&A (via Skype) with Director Marqués-Marcet The Days to Come is the third in Carlos Marques-Mercet’s dissection of intense relationships hampered by external circumstances. 10.000 Km, shown at VTIFF […]
The Chambermaid Directed by Lila Avilés Mexico | 2018 | Fiction | 102 min Spanish w/ English subtitles Film Source: Kino Lorber Sponsors: A Single Pebble Also showing: Tues, Oct 22 | 6:45PM | BB The first feature film from theater director and actress Lila Avilés, The Chambermaid concerns a hotel housekeeper named Eve (played by […]
It Must Schwing: The Bluenote Story Directed by Eric Friedler Germany | 2018 | Documentary | 115 min English, German w/ English subtitles Film Source: Studio Hamburg Sponsors: Lisa Schamberg and Pat Robins Followed by Q&A with Reuben Jackson Blue Note Records has produced some of the most famous albums in jazz history: Thelonious Monk’s […]
The Venerable W. Directed by Barbet Schroeder France | 2018 | Documentary | 100 min Burmese w/ English subtitles Film Source: Cinema Europe Sponsor: Kevin Meehan Also showing: Wed, Oct 23 | 1:45PM | BB The Swiss-French director Barbet Schroeder completes his “Trilogy of Evil” (General Idi Amin Dada: A Self Portait; Terror’s Advocate) with The Venerable W., […]
Genesis (Genèse) Directed by Phillipe Lesage Canada/Québec | 2018 | Fiction | 129 min French w/ English subtitles Film Source: Film Movement Sponsors: Lorna-Kay Peal Also showing: Mon, Oct 21 | 3:45PM | FH Philippe Lesage’s Genesis is a rarity: a coming-of-age film that explores the angst of adolescence from both male and female, and […]
A Family Tour Directed by Ying Liang Taiwan/Hong Kong/Singapore/Malaysia | 2018 | Fiction | 107 min Mandarin, Cantonese, Min Nan w/ English subtitles Film Source: Golden Scene Company Limited Sponsors: A Single Pebble The plot of A Family Tour is deceptively simple. A Chinese filmmaker living in Hong Kong travels to a festival in Taipei […]
Monos Directed by Alejandro Landes Colombia/Argentina | 2019 | Fiction | 102 min Spanish w/ English subtitles Film Source: Neon Awards/premier festivals: Sundance Film Festival – World Cinema Dramatic Jury Award Monos takes place entirely in remote mountains and jungles, where eight teenage commandos with guns and code names like Smurf, Bigfoot and Rambo watch over a […]
Nothing Fancy: Diana Kennedy Directed by Elizabeth Carrol USA | 2019 | Documentary | 74 min Film Source: Filmmakers Sponsor: A spirited group industry professionals and food enthusiasts | Anonymous Also showing Sun, Oct 20 at 4:00 pm | FH (with Q&A) Master chef, teacher and environmental activist Diana Kennedy is living proof that size […]
Family Shorts Various directors and countries of origin | 76 min Film Source: North West Film Forum Sponsors: Kids VT *Free Screening* You may book your Free tickets by clicking on the Reserve Tickets button above A special selection from the Children’s Film Festival in Seattle of contemporary short films of different styles and […]
Advocate Directed by Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaïche Israel/Canada/Switzerland | 2019 | Documentary | 108 min Hebrew, Arabic, English w/ English subtitles Film Source: Film Movement Awards/premier festivals: DocAviv Film Festival – Best Israeli Film; Hong Kong Int’l Film Festival – Jury Prize; and many more Sponsors: Peace & Justice Center of Vermont Followed by Q&A with […]
Alan Magee: art is not a solace Directed by David Wright and David Berez USA | 2019 | Documentary | 58 min Film Source: Filmmakers Followed by Q&A with director David Wright Alan Magee: art is not a solace takes the viewer on a breathtaking visual journey—an exploration of the artist’s recurring subjects, locales, and […]
The Reports on Sarah and Saleem Directed by Muayad Alayan Palestine | 2018 | Fiction | 127 min Arabic, Hebrew, English w/ English subtitles Film Source: Dada Films Awards/premier festivals: International Film Festival Rotterdam - Special Jury Award; Seattle International Film Festival - Grand Jury Prize; and many others Sponsors: Burlington-Bethlehem-Arad Sister City Program Also showing: Mon, Oct 21 […]
Give Me Liberty Directed by Kirill Mikhanovsky USA | 2019 | Fiction | 119 min Film Source: Music Box Films Sponsors: Anne Barbano and Michael George | Tom and Molly Roland Also Showing: Tues, Oct 22 | 1:30PM | FH Vic, a transport driver for people with disabilities, is having a rough day. The boss […]
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari *Closing Night Film* Directed by Robert Wiene Germany | 1920 | Fiction | 75 min English intertitles Film Source: Kino Lorber Sponsors: Lyric Theatre Company Live piano and percussion accompaniment with Randal Pierce and Colin Henkel Screening followed by Closing Night Party in the Lake Lobby sponsored by Mirabelle’s cafe […]
Presented by VTIFF & Vermont PBS Host Sponsor: Main Street Landing Directed by Vivian Vázquez Irizarry, Gretchen Hildebran, and Julia Steele Allen 54 mins | Documentary | English and Spanish w/English subtitles Followed by Q&A with director Gretchen Hildebrand*, moderated by Eric Ford, Director of Programming at Vermont PBS In the 1970s, fires […]
Presented by VTIFF Host Sponsor: Main Street Landing This is a special screening of a work in progress documentary feature by two Vermont natives and past award winners at the Vermont Filmmakers Showcase. The filmmakers would like to solicit your comments and input as well as report on the remaining financial support required to complete […]
Presented by VTIFF & Vermont PBS Host Sponsor: Main Street Landing Directed by Ray Santisteban 54 mins | Documentary Followed by Q&A with Denis Mueller*, moderated by Eric Ford, Director of Programming at Vermont PBS Broadcast date: Jan 27, 2020 In 1969, the Chicago Black Panther Party began to form multi-ethnic coalition with […]
Presented by VTIFF Host Sponsor: Main Street Landing Directed by Alex Thompson | Written by and starring Kelly O’Sullivan USA | 2019 | Fiction | 101 mins | SXSW 2019 – Winner Narrative Feature Audience Award / Special Jury Recognition for Breakout Voice Film Source: Oscilloscope Laboratories There is no official trailer for the film […]
Presented by VTIFF & Vermont PBS Host Sponsor: Main Street Landing Directed by Jacqueline Olive 86 mins | Documentary Followed by Q&A moderated by Eric Ford, Director of Programming at Vermont PBS Broadcast date: Feb 24, 2020 In Always in Season, descendants of the victims and perpetrators of lynching are working together to […]