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APRIL 28 — MAY 1FREDERICKSBURG | TEXAS

Hill Country Film Festival | 1 | www.hillcountryff.com

Welcome to Fredericksburg, Fritztown Cinema and the 2016 Hill Country Film Festival.

Thank you for joining us for the 7th annual festival in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

This year’s schedule of screenings, panel discussions and events has something everyone will love. Whether you are looking for a foreign �lm experience or an outlandish American comedy, to gain industry advice or to meet the next “big” �lmmaker, Fredericksburg is the perfect town to complement that experience.

The Hill Country Film Festival is our signature celebration so each year at this time we are powerfully reminded of why our �lm society was formed in the �rst place: to encourage discovery through visual storytelling. Our goal is to create experiences that

educate, inspire and engage throughout the year. We accomplish this by hosting the festival and other events including:

• Film Affäre, an annual fundraiser that pairs food, �lm and lively discussion

• Film Camp, a week-long camp teaching �lmmaking and producing a student-made short �lm, delivered in partnership with Fredericksburg ISD Community education

• Indie Film Series, a free monthly screening showcasing the best of independent �lm, hosted in partnership with Fritztown Cinema

Our all-volunteer staff commits time and energy into making sure that �lm remains a vibrant part of our culture and community. For that, I am extremely thankful to them.

We are grateful for the generous sponsors, donors and �lm society members who share our commitment to supporting �lm as an art form. None of this would be possible without you.

And �nally to our movie-goers and out-of-town guests, thanks for spending the weekend with us. We hope you enjoy your time at the festival and we encourage you to take in a museum or art gallery, hike Enchanted Rock and explore Main Street. We know you’ll fall in love with all that Fredericksburg has to offer.

Happy movie watching!

Welcome

Chad MathewsExecutive Director

Hill Country Film Festival | 2 | www.hillcountryff.com Hill Country Film Festival | 3 | www.hillcountryff.com

2016 SCHEDULE

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Fritztown Cinema – 2254 US Hwy 87 S., Fredericksburg

Auslander Restaurant & Biergarten – 323 E. Main St., Fredericksuburg

West End Pizza Company – 232 W. Main St., Fredericksburg

Nimitz Museum – 340 E. Main St., Fredericksburg

Pedernales Cellars – 2916 Upper Albert Rd., Stonewall, TX

LOCATIONS

THURSDAY, APRIL 28

2 P.M. BLOCK 1 - Shorts Theater 1

2:30 P.M. BLOCK 2 - Shorts Theater 3

4:15 P.M. BLOCK 3 - Feature: Daylight Come Theater 1

4:45 P.M. BLOCK 4 - Feature: The Book of Life (Special Screening)

Theater 3

6 P.M. Filmmaker Welcome*presented by GoFred

The Tasting Room VIP Lounge by Pedernales Cellars

7:45 P.M. BLOCK 5 - Feature: The Last Picture Show (Special Screening)

Theater 1

9:30 P.M. Opening Night Party (all ages) Auslander Restaurant & Biergarten

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

8:30 A.M. - 7 P.M. VIP Lounge Open* The Tasting Room VIP Lounge by Pedernales Cellars

9 A.M. Breakfast Panel Discussion* - An Actor's Journey presented by TCU Schieffer College of Communication

Theater 3

10 A.M. BLOCK 6 - Shorts Theater 1

10:15 A.M. BLOCK 7 - Shorts Theater 3

12:15 P.M. BLOCK 8 - Feature: Nathan East: For the Record Theater 1

12:45 P.M. BLOCK 9 - Feature: Some Beasts Theater 3

2:30 P.M. BLOCK 10 - Feature: TOWER Theater 1

3 P.M. BLOCK 11 - Feature: Dependent's Day Theater 3

4:45 P.M. BLOCK 12 - Feature: MAD Theater 1


7 P.M. BLOCK 14 - Feature: Cut to the Chase Theater 1


9 P.M. Friday Night Party (all ages) West End Pizza Company

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

8:30 A.M. - 7 P.M. VIP Lounge Open* The Tasting Room VIP Lounge by Pedernales Cellars

9 A.M. Breakfast Panel Discussion* - Film Festivals in an Ever-chaning Industry: presented by TCU Schieffer College of Communication

Theater 3

10 A.M. BLOCK 16 - Shorts (Student Films) Theater 1

10:15 A.M. BLOCK 17 - Shorts Theater 3

12:15 P.M. BLOCK 18 - Feature: Bear with Us Theater 1

12:45 P.M. BLOCK 19 - Feature: Interwoven Theater 3

2:30 P.M. BLOCK 20 - Feature: Stereotypically You Theater 1

3 P.M. BLOCK 21 - Feature: Rwanda & Juliet Theater 3

4:45 P.M. BLOCK 22 - Feature: Transpecos Theater 1

5:15 P.M. BLOCK 23 - SHORTS Theater 3

7 P.M. BLOCK 24 - Feature: A Song For You: The Austin City Limits Story

Theater 1


9:00 P.M. Closing Night Party and Awards* Admiral Nimitz Museum Ballroom

SUNDAY, MAY 1

11 A.M. Sunday Send-off and Panel Discussion* Pedernales Cellars

All Access badges, day passes and individual tickets (as available) can be purchased at Fritztown Cinema – Thursday, April 28 – Saturday, April 30.

The Tasting Room VIP Lounge by Pedernales Cellars is located adjacent to Fritztown Cinema.

On the following pages, film listings provide the title, country of origin, genre, run time and director for each film.


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BLOCK 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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BLOCK 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

BLOCK 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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BLOCK 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

BLOCK 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

BLOCK 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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SCREENPLAY FINALISTS . . . . . . . . . 37

Chad Mathews, Executive DirectorAmy Miskovsky, Festival DirectorGary Weeks, Programming DirectorWade Lee, Society Director----------------------------------------Natalie Burge, Creative DirectorErik Collins, Script Competition DirectorLee Higgins, Public Relations Director Jason Miskovsky, Director of OperationsNoelle Newby, Development Director

William F. Reed, Technical Director/ProgrammerAnderson William, Assistant Technical DirectorRachel Higgins, Production AssistantBrad Kammlah, Q&A ModeratorJuanita Lee, Volunteer CoordinatorMary Kate Piotrowski, Merchandise CoordinatorApril Soechting, CopywriterSteve Soechting, Production AssistantMatt Ward, Programmer

The Hill Country Film Society (HCFS) is a nonprofit organization, which encourages discovery through visual storytelling. We create experiences that educate, inspire and engage.

Our goal is to provide more meaningful, interactive experiences like summer film camp, outdoor screenings, filmmaker guest lectures and more. We rely on members to help us achieve our mission and ensure the future of film as a part of our vibrant, creative culture.

Visit hillcountryff.com/film-society to learn more.

HCFF staff

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THE AUSLANDER

Bar open 11 a.m. – midnightRestaurant open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Closed Wednesdays

Enjoy live music, great food and one of the largest beer selections in the Texas Hill Country.

323 East Main Street, Fredericksburg

Join us Thursday, April 28 at 9:30 p.m. for the HCFF Opening Night Party

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 | 2 P.M. BLOCK 1 | THEATER 1 | SHORTS

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Block 1 — adult themes, language, violence

Joseph’s Reel UK | Drama | 15 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Michael LaversWhen an elderly man is allowed to relive one day of his life before passing away, he must choose between a beautiful memory and a heart-wrenching admission. Starring BAFTA winner Robert Hardy.

Perry’s GrindUSA | Drama | 18 minutes | World PremiereDirected by Dan CurtisPerry’s a loner, used to being abused. It takes meeting the wrong people in the wrong places to make Perry value what he’s had right in front of him all along. (Texas Film)

This Time It’s ShoppingUSA | Comedy | 4 minutes Directed by Chek WingoA peculiar customer interrupts a gift store owner’s quiet day. Is she really shopping, or is this some kind of game?

The ListenerUK | Drama | 23 minutesDirected by Michael GilhoolyIn a dystopian society where every home is eavesdropped on by a Listener, civilians are warned that straying from the path will only lead to a place in the tower. Jeremy, a lonely subservient Listener, �nds himself on the brink of a promotion just as he meets a beguiling new colleague who challenges his loyalty to the Directorate. As they grow closer Jeremy must decide what he values most: following the path or saving his friend.

Rip It Up and Start AgainIreland | Comedy | 6 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Stephen RyanWith pen and paper, a quiet, retiring man reaches out to his one true love. But writing the perfect love letter is only half the battle.

RivaUSA | Drama | 12 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Christopher WiegandLed by a mysterious compass, a homeless woman embarks on a perilous journey to �nd healing for her broken hands. (Texas Film)

SweepUSA | Drama | 13 minutes Directed by Spencer GillisA tense chance encounter at a local recycling center leads to an instant friendship – which in turn leads to a bitter moment of reckoning.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 | 2:30 P.M.BLOCK 2 | THEATER 3 | SHORTS


JackdawUSA | Drama | 15 minutesDirected by Travis Champagne A father mourns on the one year anniversary of his wife’s disappearance. (Texas Film)

Of Her I DreamNorway | Drama | 25 minutesNorth American PremiereDirected by Katarina Gellin Freya must return from London to her small Norwegian village when her beloved mother Anne is dying of cancer. There, she has to face her grieving, estranged stepfather and �nd a way to connect with him – or lose both parents forever.

The ChickenGermany | Drama | 15 minutesDirected by Una GunjakAs a present for her 6th birthday, Selma gets a live chicken. When she realizes the animal is going to be killed to feed the family, she decides to save it and set it free, unaware of the high stakes such action will lead to.

VindicationUSA | Drama | 26 minutesDirected by Jarod O’Flaherty Caught in the crosshairs of a criminal investigation, Derek Taylor recalls the details of his involvement to a suspicious detective. (Texas Film)

About a MotherRussian Federation | Animation | 8 minutesTexas Premiere Directed by Dina VelikovskayaThis story is about a mother who has given so much that it looks like she has nothing left ... but the life opens up the new opportunities.


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THURSDAY, APRIL 28 | 4:15 P.M.BLOCK 3 | THEATER 1 | FEATUREpresented by Lemi Shine

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Block 3 — adult themes, violence

Daylight ComeUSA | Documentary | 77 minutesDirected by Evan VetterFollowing decades of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two American women struggle to help a group of Congolese women rebuild their lives amidst the scars of sexual violence and poverty. As their Western ideas create new challenges, Daylight Come begs the question: in the face of tremendous suffering, can one person really make a difference? Offering a new voice in the story being told about Congo, Daylight Come reveals hope can still be found no matter how long the night.

HCFF Notes: Filmmaker Evan Vetter will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening. Vetter is a 2015 HCFF alum – Times Like Dying.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 | 4:45 P.M. BLOCK 4 | THEATER 3 | FEATURE presented by Fritztown Cinema

The Book of LifeUSA | Animation | 95 minutes Directed by Jorge R. GutierrezFrom producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. The Book of Life is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between ful�lling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, The Book of Life encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future. (Special screening/out-of-competition)

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 | 7:45 P.M. BLOCK 5 | THEATER 1 | FEATUREpresented by Pedernales Cellars

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Block 5 — adult themes, violence, language, brief nudity

The Last Picture Show USA | Drama | 126 minutesDirected by Peter BogdanovichIn tiny Anarene, Texas, in the lull between World War II and the Korean Con�ict, Sonny (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane (Jeff Bridges) are best friends. Enduring that awkward period of life between boyhood and manhood, the two pass their time the best way they know how — with the movie house, football and girls. Jacy (Cybill Shepherd) is Duane’s steady, wanted by every boy in school, and she knows it. Her daddy is rich and her mom is good looking and loose. It’s the general consensus that whoever wins Jacy’s heart will be set for life. But Anarene is dying a quiet death as folks head for the big cities to make their livings and raise their kids. The boys are torn between a future somewhere out there beyond the borders of town or making do with their inheritance of a run-down pool hall and a decrepit movie house — the legacy of their friend and mentor, Sam the Lion (Ben Johnson). As high school graduation approaches, they learn some dif�cult lessons about love, loneliness and jealousy. Then folks stop attending the second-run features at the movie house and the time comes for the last picture show. With the closure of the movie house, the boys feel that a stage of their lives is closing. They stand uneasily on the threshold of the rest of their lives. (Texas �lm; Special screening/out-of-competition)


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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 | 10 A.M. BLOCK 6 | THEATER 1 | SHORTSpresented by KIND Bars


The SecessionUSA | Comedy | 13 minutes Directed by Jay HubertA story about two Texas boys, a secession and egg rolls. (Texas Film)

CowboysSpain | Dramedy | 20 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Bernabé RicoMartin is a �nished actor, both professionally and personally. He’s divorced, has no friends and a son he hasn’t talked to for more than a year. But one �ne day he’ll get a working offer his agent will not let him pass: to be companion of a 5-year-old boy in a costume contest at the amusement park.

Speed DatingUSA | Comedy | 11 minutesDirected by Meghann Artes Desperate to �nd the man of her dreams, sweet and plain Ava tries a last ditch effort, speed dating. But the absurd cast of characters she encounters makes her wonder if being single is not so bad after all.

Promise MeUSA | Drama | 8 minutesDirected by Kevin Machate Promise Me is an emotionally charged social drama in which a once �ourishing woman, now at the end of her life, struggles to ensure that her recently reconciled son does not make the same mistakes that she did. (Texas Film; Machate’s screenplay for Promise Me won the Best Short Screenplay at the 2015 Hill Country Film Festival)

Hello CharlesUSA | Dramedy | 7 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Hamish Grieve 30 year old George gets a visit from his imaginary childhood friend Charles at the lowest point in his life.

The GiftUK | Drama | 13 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Gabriel Robertson To celebrate his eleventh birthday, a young boy selects his gift – knowing little that his choice will change the world.

AestasCanada | Drama | 20 minutesDirected by Guillaume ComtoisA man returning from a business trip saves a teenage girl from drowning. She disappears a few moments later leaving the man quite shaken. His girlfriend tries to cheer him up, but she disappears too, when the teenage girl suddenly comes back.


FRIDAY, APRIL 29 | 10:15 A .M . BLOCK 7 | THEATER 3 | SHORTSpresented by Sun Radio


The Usual SilenceUSA | Drama | 5 minutes | World PremiereDirected by Samuel Z. P. Thomas An everyday Joe with his everyday problems happens upon a man experiencing true grief. Whether he can help or not, he won’t walk away unchanged. (Texas Film)

The BoxGermany | Horror | 15 minutesDirected by Sascha Zimmermann Hannah, a young woman, wakes up locked in a dark wooden box. She has no clue how she got there. She pleads for her freedom. All she wants is out of the box until she watches through a small crack while a gruesome surgery takes place just feet away. When she notices a number in her box and it suggests she is next, she panics. She begs and pleads to no avail. For what happens outside of the box, determines her fate. The Box is a dark twisted tale of capture for profit.

Tea ManUK | Comedy | 4 minutesNorth American PremiereDirected by Tom Nicoll The Tea Man wakes up from a bad night and a bad dream. The only way he can shake it is with a nice cup of tea. He grabs a cup, milk, sugar, but wait, no tea bags! Lucky he has an emergency stash... Is he too into tea?

SkålFrance | Sci-fi | 15 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Benjamin Cappelletti And if tomorrow... in one night... all the planet’s water disappeared? Would you share your water reserves? But... with whom? And why? A range of choices that a young YouTube celebrity will have to suddenly and brutally confront.

Honor StudentUSA | Drama | 9 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Aaron B. Koontz A middle aged woman with nothing left to give meanders through a day just like any other, or so she thought. (Texas Film)

Ave MariaState of Palestine | Dramedy | 15 minutesDirected by Basil Khalil The nuns of the Sisters of Mercy Convent, in the middle of the West Bank wilderness, have their daily routine of silence and prayer disrupted when a family of Jewish settlers come knocking at their door for help after crashing into the convent wall. (Nominated for a 2016 Academy Award®)

Three DalmatiansNorway | Drama | 15 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Ingrid Stenersen Three single mothers in a small Norwegian town bemoan the lack of single men in the village – until the day that three hunky new cops arrive, setting the woman on the road to crime.

PicawalicoUK | Animation | 10 minutesDirected by Malcolm Morrison An impossibly tiny man lives his absurd life in devotion to his mother. (Texas Film)

The VisitorUSA | Drama | 5 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Bennett Pellington Two men argue over the events of a murdered loved one in a prison psych ward.


We are delighted to be this year’s home of the Hill Country Film Festival. It’s like one big, movie-lovin’, Hill-Country-proud, pumped up, happy family up in here. Thank you for joining us and please make yourself at home*.

*Making yourself at home is most quickly achieved by visiting the concession stand for movie-viewing staples, as well as, artisan pizzas, sub sandwiches and local snacks and visiting the bar for local beer and wine selections (if you’re over 21, of course).

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 | 12:15 P.M.BLOCK 8 | THEATER 1 | FEATUREpresented by Haberdashery

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Block 8 — adult themes

Nathan East: For the RecordUSA | Documentary | 85 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Chris GeroNathan East: For the Record is a documentary �lm that takes viewers behind-the-scenes as one of the most in�uential bass players in modern music recorded his debut solo album. His long-awaited solo album spent four weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Album chart and 34 weeks in the top position on smoothjazz.com. For The Record also chronicles Nathan’s three decade plus career from when he hit the road at age 16 with Barry White, his session and touring work across musical genres and membership in the legendary jazz quartet Fourplay. The �lm features interviews with many of the musicians he’s worked with including Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, Vince Gill, Herbie Hancock, Don Was and more.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 | 12:45 P.M.BLOCK 9 | THEATER 3 | FEATURE

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Block 9 — adult themes, language

Some Beasts USA | Drama | 89 minutes Directed by Cameron Bruce NelsonLiving in an insular farming community, Sal Damon, a modern-day Thoreau, seeks solace from a past relationship in Appalachia. After his neighbor dies and he discovers a feral child living on the lam, he must reconcile his place in a world that lives outside of the law.

HCFF Notes: Director, Cameron Bruce Nelson will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 | 2:30 P.M. BLOCK 10 | THEATER 1 | FEATUREpresented by Lemi Shine


TOWER USA | Documentary | 93 minutes Directed by Keith MaitlandNearly �fty years ago, a gunman rode the elevator to the twenty-seventh �oor of The University of Texas Tower and opened �re. TOWER, an animated and action-packed documentary, shares the untold story of that day — when the worst in one man brought out the best in so many others. (Texas Film)

HCFF Notes: Director Keith Maitland and producer Hillary Pierce will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 | 3 P.M.BLOCK 11 | THEATER 3 | FEATURE

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Block 11 — adult themes, language, brief nudity

Dependent’s DayUSA | Comedy | 89 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Michael David LynchClaimed as a ‘dependent’ by his successful bread-winning girlfriend Alice, Cam struggles to prove himself as he stumbles through different jobs and life’s obstacles in the hopes to live out his Hollywood dream and �nally rise to the occasion. Dependent’s Day is a hilarious, heartfelt, authentic relationship comedy about the adventures of being in love and making it work.

HCFF Notes: Writer/Director Michael David Lynch and Producer Kristine Lynch will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.


FRIDAY, APRIL 29 | 4:45 P.M. BLOCK 12 | THEATER 1 | FEATURE

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Block 12 — adult themes, language

MADUSA | Dramedy | 82 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Robert G. PutkaAfter a late-in-life divorce, and compounded by bi-polar disorder, Mel �nds herself in a psych ward. Her two daughters, Connie and Casey, facing varying problems of their own, would rather dodge the responsibility than care for her. Personal grievances, both petty and pointed, bubble to the surface.

HCFF Notes: Producer Mark Reeb will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening. Reeb is an HCFF alum – Happy Voodoo and People Food.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 | 5:15 P.M.BLOCK 13 | THEATER 3 DOCUMENTARY SHORTS presented by John & Kathi Lopez


Reclaiming PakistanUSA | 8 minutesDirected by Lisa DonatoA civil rights activist, Mohammad Jibran Nasir, sparks a social revolution after almost 140 children were killed in the Peshawar Army School tragedy. A short documentary that sheds light on the consequences of extreme religion and terrorism in Pakistan and offers hope to the nation’s seemingly bleak reality. Narrated by Pakistani actress Fawzia Mirza, the �lm features interviews from founders of the organization Pakistan for All, including activist Sabeen Mahmud, who was fatally shot four months after production of this �lm.

The Texas SunUSA | 6 minutesDirected by Ted FisherIt’s good to have friends in high places. Enemies? Not so much. (Texas Film)

Bunee: The Boy from Constanța USA | 15 minutesDirected by Bunee TomlinsonAfter spending the �rst six years of his life in the dreadful Romanian orphanage system of the 1980’s and 1990’s, a young boy searches for something to drive him in his new world and discovers that �lmmaking could be the engine for his personal growth.

Good Times at the Schützen VereinUSA | 14 minutes Directed by Erik McCowanTexas dance halls are more than a two-step destination. For some, they aim to keep an old tradition alive. (Texas Film)

The Night’s Watch: Protecting the Dark Skies of TexasUSA | 12 minutes | World Premiere Directed by Jeffrey BurasAs the night sky in the heart of Texas is threatened by light pollution, meet the astronomer �ghting to keep the skies dark. (Texas Film)

Even the WallsUSA | 27 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Sarah Kuck & Saman MaydaniEven the Walls is a short documentary about the members of a public-housing neighborhood grappling with the forces of gentri�cation. Traveling throughout the changing landscape of a once tight-knit community, and weaving in and out of personal vignettes, the �lm explores the diversity of experiences had while living in Yesler Terrace. Unable to say goodbye to their homes or to each other, the residents of Seattle’s Yesler Terrace continue life as usual, taking care of the neighborhood children and tending their gardens. But time is running out. Over the next few years, developers will be transitioning their public-housing neighborhood to mixed-income, mixed retail. While some have already chosen to leave, others are still deciding what they will do next. Even the Walls collects what evidence is left of more than seven decades of carefully cultivated human connectivity. (Texas Film)

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 | 7 P.M.BLOCK 14 | THEATER 1 | FEATUREpresented by Lemi Shine

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISEDBlock 14 — adult themes, language, violence, brief nudity

Cut To The ChaseUSA | Thriller | 86 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Blayne WeaverMax Chase (Blayne Weaver) has always been on the wrong side of the law, but his younger sister Isobel (Erin Cahill) always bails him out… Until the day she disappears. Isobel’s abusive boyfriend (Luke Sexton), the district attorney (Patrick Kirton) and the city’s crime boss known as “The Man” (Lance Henriksen) are all suspects in her disappearance. Fearing for the life of his innocent sister, Max dives back into the world of his dark past while being pursued by The Man’s loyal enforcer (Patrick Day). Max’s only ally is a manipulative yet captivating criminal (Lyndie Greenwood), who is also on the run from The Man. Max will do whatever it takes to �nd his baby sister.

HCFF Notes: Filmmaker Blayne Weaver will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening. Weaver is a 2013 HCFF alum – 6 Month Rule.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 | 7:30 P.M. BLOCK 15 | THEATER 3 | SHORTSpresented by Shiner Beers

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Block 15 — adult themes, language, violence, nudity

ÁrtúnIceland | Drama | 21 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Guðmundur Arnar GuðmundssonArnar, a boy from a small town has never kissed a girl, travels with his best friend to a city to see if girls there smoke cigarettes and are easy to make out with. (Guðmundsson is a 2015 HCFF alum — Whale Valley)

The Girlfriend ExperienceUSA | Comedy | 7 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Mark Kunerth When a broken-hearted guy tries to get over his recent break-up, he gets more than he bargained for.

The Trouble with LucieFrance | Drama | 11 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Lionel Kaplan Lucie is an actress, but she wanted to be a director. She goes reluctantly to one of many casting calls. After the usual questions, her conversation goes wrong with the casting director, and turns into hostility. Until reality meets �ction. Or maybe it’s the other way round.

Breaking the CurseUSA | Drama | 16 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Craig NighTwo 30 something guys, swapping stories of conquest on just another Friday night out, soon admit they have been lying to each other for months. The faithful bartender sends them to Igor the Russian Master, who explains they must break their curse to �nd Lady Luck again. They visit a Gypsy, dance their way out of a gay bar and make a fat lady sing, and in the end, discover more than they bargained for. (Texas Film)

The RunGermany | Thriller | 25 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Stefan Najib Martin is a teacher at a local high school. He thinks of himself as a good educator, but his own son, Bastian, begins to rebel against him. One day both drive to school together and get into a �ght over Bastian going on a camping vacation with his buddies. Soon after, Bastian’s classmate Tom starts to shoot people in their school. Martin can stop the killing by volunteering to drive an escape car for Tom. During the escape, a harsh psychological duel begins between the teacher and the crazed student.

AmyUSA | Dramedy | 13 minutesDirected by Jacob Chase A pair of ex-lovers spend a spontaneous afternoon together that could either lead to rekindled love or further heartbreak. Starring Alex Karpovsky and Troian Bellisario.


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SATURDAY, APRIL 3010 A.M. | BLOCK 16 | THEATER 1 STUDENT SHORTSpresented by Lemi Shine


A Night in the ShowBrazil | Dramedy | 19 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Gabriela BrigagãoA comic and a starlet receive news that their theatre will be closed in order to be replaced by a new building. This is their last show.

Mr. Pastor JonesUSA | Documentary | 12 minutes Directed by Lizette BarreraPortrait into the life of a once San Antonio street thug and his life as he tries to rebuild it. (Texas Film)

SnacktimeUSA | Animation | 7 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Jo Anne Adams, Lacey Hasson & Matt SveumSnacktime is the story of Winston, a mischievous little spirit who is awakened from a deep sleep ravenous for treasure! He locks his hungry eyes on an ancient temple high in the Andes Mountains �lled with all the riches he could desire. But, with an angry guardian protecting the loot and a pompous conquistador who’s come to steal it, getting a decent meal might be harder than he thought.

The BrickUSA | Drama | 8 minutes | World PremiereDirected by Raymond ZrikeA mysterious man carries a brick to his apartment. (Texas Film)

Newbie NewsboyUSA | Animation | 2 minutes Directed by Caitlin InzinnaIt’s Pip’s �rst day on the job as a newsboy! However, a mysterious force keeps him from delivering his next newspaper. (Texas Film; Inzinna is a 2014 HCFF alum — Flight of the Soul)

ShineUSA | Drama | 6 minutesDirected by Landon Van Alstyne Grieving the loss of a loved one has taken a toll on a depressed songwriter. A request to watch her nephew allows her to witness the hope that a new life brings. If you can see new souls as anchors to old, your heart can rest in hope.

My Stuffed GrannyUK | Animation |10 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Ef�e PappaLittle Sofía loves her grumpy granny, even though she is always hungry and eats what little food they can buy. Her pension is the only thing keeping her and her father alive. To what extremes will they go to once granny is no more?

FidelityGermany | Drama | 24 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Ilker ÇatakIstanbul 2014 – a tensed environment with demonstrations due to political repression. Asli, a young modern woman, gives shelter to a political activist who got into a �ght with the cops. The police investigate the case and end up questioning Asli and her family. The situation escalates as she is not willing to cooperate.


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Panel Discussions presented by TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication

9 a.m. | Breakfast Panel Discussion | Fritztown Cinema

An Actor’s JourneyAn in depth look into the craft, career and life of an actor.

PanelistsTrish Avery – SAG-AFTRA DFW Local Executive DirectorRebekah Downs – previous HCFF best actress award winnerPeggy Schott – Austin-based actressBlayne Weaver – New York-based actorGary Weeks – Atlanta-based actor

9 a.m. | Breakfast Panel Discussion | Fritztown Cinema

Film Festivals in an Ever-Changing IndustryAn exploration of �lm festivals and their relevancy in our culture and industry.

PanelistsJessica Christopherson – Fort Worth Film CommissionerBears Fonté – Other Worlds Austin Sci-Fi Film FestivalChad Mathews – Lone Star Film Festival & Hill Country Film FestivalMark Reeb – Crested Butte Film Festival

11 a.m. | Sunday Sendoff Panel Discussion | Pedernales Cellars

A Writer’s JourneyA conversation on the screenwriting process.

PanelistsClint Bentley – DallasNT Bullock – New OrleansRuss Nickel – Los AngelesBlayne Weaver – New York

Panel Moderator — Tricia Jenkins, Ph.DTricia Jenkins is an associate professor in Film, TV and Digital Media at Texas Christian University. She holds a Ph.D. in American media studies from Michigan State University and is the author of The CIA in Hollywood: How the Agency Shapes Film and Television, now in its second edition from the University of Texas Press.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 30 | 10:15 A.M.BLOCK 17 | THEATER 3 | SHORTS


FrontmanUSA | Drama | 18 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Matthew Gentile When an emotionally self-destructive rock star starts to lose his hearing, his personal and professional lives begin to unravel.

Career GirlUSA | Dramedy | 9 minutesDirected by Fortunato Procopio & Johanna WattsOn the morning of the biggest meeting of her life, Monica wakes up with an unexpected problem. The TreatmentGermany | Thriller | 6 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Marvin Meiendresch The Treatment tells the story of isolated patient Linus. More and more a rigid routine consisting of meals, exercise, lulling music, irritating smoke and examinations by his only attachment �gure Dr. Frei causes him suffering. One day Linus notices the massive door to his room has been left ajar and he takes the chance to escape. What he sees outside makes him question: Is he really who he believes he is?

Black and BlueUSA | Drama | 20 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Cc Allen A college-bound girl’s life is altered when her brother is drafted into service during the Vietnam War. As the family’s new breadwinner, she endures the reality of war and the volatile effect it has in her small town.

KapunkaIsrael | Comedy | 12 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Tal Greenberg When Israeli law pushes Shmulik’s back to the wall, he decides to take matters into his own hands. What he can’t foresee is the comical farce his life will become when everything turns topsy-turvy.

Putting the Dog to SleepUSA | Drama | 12 minutes | World PremiereDirected by Taylor WashingtonA bereaved man copes with a burdensome past and realizes he is inextricably linked to it. (Texas Film)

The Red ThunderSpain | Comedy | 6 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Alvaro RonSarah (Allie Grant, “Weeds”), a nerdy teenager, needs her mom’s brand new car to go on a date with Danny (Miles Heizer “Parenthood”), the boy she is in love with. Her mom, Dr. Thun (Karen Strassman, “Silicon Valley”), an absent minded podiatrist, is concerned about Sarah driving by the dangerous streets of downtown Los Angeles. She tells her daughter she may need her car if one of her patients has an emergency, but Sarah doesn’t buy it. After all Dr. Thun is just a podiatrist... Sarah receives a message from Danny asking if she is going to pick him up and she decides to disobey her mom and steal the car. Little does she know the vehicle is actually part of a secret Dr. Thun keeps, and this discovery will change Sarah’s life forever...

The FlyUK | Drama | 6 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Olly Williams A getaway driver waiting outside a bank robbery has three nerve shredding minutes to get through before his crew returns. All he has to do is focus…

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 | 12:15 P.M.BLOCK 18 | THEATER 1 | FEATURE


Bear with UsUSA | Comedy | 94 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by William Stribling Bear with Us is a modern farce about a guy who attempts to propose to his girlfriend in the most romantic way possible, but his plan starts to fall apart when a ravenous bear stumbles upon their charming cabin in the woods. It’s a total comedy of errors that takes a close look at just how far we’ll go to preserve our relationships.

HCFF Notes: Co-writer Russ Nickel will be in attendance for Q&A following the screening.

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InterwovenUSA | Drama | 88 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by VW ScheichStarring Academy Award® winner Mo’Nique (Precious), Interwoven is a drama exploring the human condition and the search for connection. Inspired by true stories of people struggling with love, loss, addiction, homelessness, and suicide, Director VW Scheich weaves together 13 captivating stories to create one compelling tale of how strangers can impact our lives in unimagined ways, thus revealing the fragile ties which bind us all, as everyone searches for their meaning of life.

HCFF Notes: Filmmakers VW Scheich and Uyen Le will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening. Scheich and Le won Best Feature Screenplay at the 2014 festival.



Stereotypically You USA | Comedy | 83 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Benjamin CoxWhen Charlie Carroll (Aaron Tveit) quits his job and his girlfriend on the same day, it seems as though he’s �nally found freedom. But after a quick dip in the dark waters of the NYC dating pool, Charlie begins to wonder if he’s made a mistake. He’s not equipped for single life. In fact, Charlie might not be equipped for life in general. With no job and no love, Charlie is forced to go on a journey of self-discovery so intense that he begins to suffer from surreal hallucinations, �ashbacks and fantasies. Will he �nd “the one?” Or did that ship already sail, taking with it his only hopes for relationship sanity?

HCFF Notes: Filmmaker Bonnie Edwards will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 | 3 P.M. BLOCK 21 | THEATER 3 | FEATUREpresented by Goodwill Industrites of Central Texas

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Block 21 — adult themes

Rwanda & JulietUSA/Canada | Documentary | 87 minutes Texas PremiereDirected by Ben ProudfootRwanda & Juliet is a feature-length documentary that follows Ivy League professor emeritus Andrew Garrod to Kigali, Rwanda, where he mounts Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with Rwandan college students from both Hutu and Tutsi backgrounds. Twenty years have passed since the 1994 Genocide that left 1,000,000 Tutsis dead. Predominantly orphans, the cast of young Rwandans, led by a stunning, strong headed Juliet, tackle their country’s past and their own future as hopes, expectations, pasts, personalities and cultures collide as opening night approaches.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 | 4:45 P.M. BLOCK 22 | THEATER 1 | FEATUREpresented by Sun Radio


TranspecosUSA | Thriller | 86 minutes Directed by Greg KwedarFor three Border Patrol agents working a remote desert checkpoint, the contents of one car will reveal an insidious plot within their own ranks. The next 24 hours will take them on a treacherous journey that could cost them their lives.

HCFF Notes: Co-writer/producer Clint Bentley will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.


SATURDAY, APRIL 30 | 5:15 P.M.BLOCK 23 | THEATER 3 | SHORTSpresented by Barrel + Brine Food Co.


MarathonUSA | Drama | 14 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Lauren Smitelli A young woman sti�ed by her future, sets out to �nd someone from her past. She soon realizes that the journey she’s embarked on might be more complicated than she imagined.

Food FirstGermany | Drama | 11 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Pol PonsarnauFood �rst, then morals! A comedy about two couples in a stylish Berlin Tapas restaurant. Tension grows with each dish. All seems lost when the question “who waters your plants?” comes on the table.

EligemeSpain | Drama | 9 minutes | Texas Premiere Directed by Carlos MuñozA young couple �ees from the chaos and the monotony of the big city to spend a few days together in a country house. What appears to be an idyllic getaway ends when he honestly tells her how he feels. She, completely shocked, will try to �nd the truth that was hidden behind her love for a long time.

The Holy CaveSpain | Comedy | 15 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Aleix Massot Carlos is just another regular teenager in high school with just one friend, Juan, the classic nerdy guy. He’s in love with So�a, the girl of his dreams. But, when all of a sudden, Angel, the hottest guy in school starts dating her, he works out something, along with Juan, that changes his entire life.

MercyUSA | Drama | 19 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Mylissa Fitzsimmons An agoraphobic woman wants to lose her virginity on her birthday. When an opportunity presents itself at her door she decides nothing will stop her from getting her birthday wish. (Fitzsimmons is a 2014 HCFF alum — Long Way Home)

Roadside AssistanceUSA | Thriller | 7 minutesDirected by Bears FontéA mysterious woman stranded by the side of the road hitches a ride with a passing stranger – neither of them is who they seem. (Texas Film; Fonté is a 2013 HCFF alum — The Secret Keeper)

PactUSA | Sci-� | 8 minutesDirected by Zach Endres Two loners contemplate ending their lives for the sake of an overpopulated Earth. (Texas Film)

I Am FairyAustralia | Comedy | 3 minutesDirected by James VinsonA woman �nds a fairy in her backyard.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 | 7 P.M. BLOCK 24 | THEATER 1 | FEATUREpresented by Pedernales Cellars

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Block 24 — language

A Song for You: The Austin City Limits StoryUSA | Documentary | 96 minutesDirected by Keith MaitlandPacked wall to wall with the greatest music from Texas and beyond, including performances from Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ray Charles, Townes Van Zandt, Johnny Cash, Lightnin Hopkins, Beck, Alabama Shakes, My Morning Jacket and Radiohead, A Song for You: The Austin City Limits Story is music to the ears of fans everywhere. This �lm highlights the PBS series’ evolution through pivotal bookings, proving that after 40 years and 800 performers, ACL is more relevant now than ever before. Featuring interviews with dozens of artists and fans, and untold insights from long-time producer Terry Lickona, a musical institution himself, A Song for You transcends the television show and gives audiences a front-row seat and backstage pass to the greatest performances of the longest running music show in television history. (Texas Film)

HCFF Notes: Austin City Limits producer Leslie Nichols will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.


SATURDAY, APRIL 30 | 7:30 P .M . BLOCK 25 | THEATER 3 | SHORTSpresented by Lemi Shine


SolematesUSA | Drama | 1 minute | Texas PremiereDirected by Bryce Dallas HowardTold from the perspective of shoes, this film tells the story of a couple’s journey through life – the ups, the downs, the passion and the dedication it takes to share your life with the one you love. Solemates was created by actress/writer/director/mother Bryce Dallas Howard as part of Canon’s Project Imagination. PositiveUSA | Drama | 21 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Paul Merryman When an unfaithful husband learns that he’s HIV positive, he backtracks through his affairs to discover the origin of his infection. Wasted BeautyUSA | Drama | 17 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Martin Paves A beautiful young girl has lost everything and she has nothing except a dream. Through her eyes, we see just how dangerous a day of dreaming on the streets of Hollywood can be.

Love is a Four Letter Word: Worth Seven PointsUK | Comedy | 5 minutes North American PremiereDirected by Tim Beckmann & John Schwab One party in a relationship has finally plucked up the courage to express his unhappiness. But that conversation will take an unusual shape. As our couple begin an emotionally charged and brutally honest game of Scrabble, both will get more than they bargained for.

The PresentGermany | Animation | 4 minutesDirected by Jacob Frey Jake spends most of his time playing video games indoors until his mum decides to give him a present. Military Men: Seize the Snow Mountain Castle Sweden | Animation | 5 minutes | World PremiereDirected by Philip Helander & Gottfrid Helander A group of American soldiers are on a special mission to stop the Nazis from getting nuclear weapons.

The UnforgivenUSA | Drama | 8 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Jason Piccioni Trapped in purgatory, a cynical angel is assigned to save the soul of a low level criminal. But when the devil shows up, he is forced to confront his own skepticism. We Can’t Live Without CosmosRussian Federation | Animation | 15 minutes Texas PremiereDirected by Konstantin BronzitTwo cosmonauts, two friends, try to do their best in their everyday training life to make their common dream a reality. But this story is not only about the dream. (Nominated for a 2016 Academy Award©)

The Weight of Blood & BonesUSA | Western | 15 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Chris EksteinKip Duane (Jason Patric) resolves to keep his bounty hunter past behind him and away from his wife and young son Buck (Noah Hardin). Buck is no stranger to his father’s legend and boasts that he is not afraid to shoot a man. Kip warns that the dead are “just blood and bones;” it’s the feeling that comes after the killing that “takes something from you, sure as the life you took away.” Meanwhile, Espada, (Danny Trejo) the brother of an outlaw hunted down by Kip, arrives with a vendetta and threatens to kill a man every hour until Kip faces him. Uncle Gus (Marc Boone Junior) witnesses Espada’s murdering spree in the saloon and rides to Kip’s homestead to warn him. Later Buck witnesses the powerful duel as Kip kills Espada and his gang reluctantly, only to be murdered in a surprise ambush. The tragic death of his father, and the look in his eyes marks Buck forever and sets him on a path of vengeance.

WrappedGermany | Animation | 4 minutes | Texas PremiereDirected by Roman Kaelin, Falko Paeper & Florian Wittmann The deterioration of one is the foundation of another one’s life. The world with its never-ending interplay of eating and being eaten, takes on new dimensions when the unexpected forces of nature clash with the existing structures of our society. What was believed to be forever, melts away in the course of time. The only constant is change.


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