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October 15th-18th 2015Alamosa, Colorado

Adams State University

mountainsof possibility

poster design by Iris Sheil

The Southern Colorado Film Festival uses the power of film as a means of enhancing communication, enriching a sense of community and spirit, and bringing voice to important matters from across the globe. Now in our third year, we provide a venue for independent filmmakers to showcase their work and bring their creativity, viewpoints, and personality to a new audience.

This year, we are proud to showcase 20 independent films with national and international significance. Our theme is Mountains of Possibility because we want to showcase the many potential successes all around us - often just behind a challenging obstacle or limited way of thinking. By considering the opportunities all around us, we can recognize new ways forward. We are proud of this diverse selection of films and hope you enjoy them as much as we have. Thank you!

The Southern Colorado Film Festival cultivates conversation and enriches the spir-it and creativity of the San Luis Valley by providing diverse independent film programming that is relevant and which connects the issues of our region to the world.

Our Mission

MOUNTAINS OF POSSIBILITY

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over Spring Creek Pass, Colorado - photo by Danny Ledonne

Thursday, October 15th

7:00 pm - OPENING FEATURE

Landfill HarmonicDirectors: Brad Allgood, Graham Townsley

This inspiring documentary follows the famed Recycled Orchestra, a youth group from acommunity built on a massive landfill site in Paraguay, who live the motto:

“The world sends us garbage... We send back music.” (85 minutes)

Please join us after the screening forthe a reception in Richardson Hall Lobby.

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Thursday Oct 15th

7:00 pm Opening Feature:“Landfill Harmonic”

(85 min)Richardson Hall

Auditorium

8:30 pm ReceptionRichardson Hall

Lobby

Friday Oct 16th

2:00 pm Shorts Selection:“Counter Current”

(71 min)Art Building Theater 227

7:00 pm Feature:“A Sinner in Mecca”

(79 min)Art Building Theater 227

Saturday Oct 17th

2:00 pm Shorts Selection:“Love, Loss, and Life”

(51 min)Art Building Theater 227

7:00 pm Feature: “From the Land to

Your Table” (105 min)Art Building Theater 227

Sunday Oct 18th

2:00 pm Shorts Selection:“Land, Fire, and Water”

(52 min)Art Building Theater 227

7:00 pm Closing Feature: “Bringing It Home”

(52 min)Art Building Theater 227

Friday, October 16th

2:00 pm - COUNTER CURRENT - 71 minutes

May I Go BlindDirector: Leah Bedrosian Peterson

This animation illustrates survival, revenge, and heroism related to the life and murder

trial of an Armenian genocide survivor turned assassin. (11 minutes)

My Brother Was the Deviland I Am Here to Mourn Him

Director: Peter KimballAfter uncovering a family secret, a young

man travels to Iceland in search of answers.(6 minutes)

A Break in the CloudsDirector: Federica Mennella

The story and the struggle of Matteo and Rudy, two brothers who grew up in foster

care in Vicenza, Italy. (54 minutes)

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Saturday, October 17th

2:00 pm - LOVE, LOSS, AND LIFE - 51 minutes

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Friday, October 16th

7:00 pm - FRIDAY NIGHT FEATURE

A Sinner in MeccaDirector: Parvez Sharma

A daring and provocative journey to the very heart of Islam, this film tells the story about alifelong quest of finding faith and overcoming fear across two continents. (79 minutes)

June Born in MayDirector: Lauren Meyering

An incredibly squeamish girl, June, attempts to get the attention of her high school crush, Caleb, by signing up for the school blood drive where he

works. (7 minutes)

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Feast for the DeadDirectors: Abe Rosenberg,

Morgan VelasquezIn this animated poem, Georgia O’Keeffe’s spirit tells a story of life, death and rebirth shown to us through the artwork of Patricia Meek and Mor-

gan Velasquez. (5 minutes)

Notion XDirector: Derek Brown

This video chronicles the minutes, days, weeks, and months after the murder of the filmmaker’s

mother. (2 minutes)

Trouble in Cheddar BayDirector: Darren Hone

There are dire consequences when no one will eat the last cheddar bay biscuit in this art house

silent film parody. (6 minutes)

Wolf PackDirector: Ryan Dufresne

Kathrine Hill struggles with the fact that she is about to turn into a wolf on the full moon when

her biological mother shows up and changes everything in her life, forever. (21 minutes)

DesperateDirector: Alan Jackman

A freshman in college struggles with his inner demons, college bullies, the absence of his moth-

er, and an abusive father. (12 minutes)

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Sunday, October 18th

2:00 pm - LAND, FIRE, WATER - 52 minutes

Saturday, October 17th

7:00 pm - SATURDAY NIGHT FEATURE

A Bird’s Last SongDirector: Tyler Klemp

A look at a bird’s last day on Earth before anuclear explosion. (1 minute)

From the Land to Your TableDirectors: Alejandra Szeplaki, Carolina Navas Gutierrez, Paola Vieira, Alejo Hoijman, Jorge

Coira, Josué Méndez. The first documentary of its kind: seven talented directors from across Latin America capture the cultural diversity of food markets in seven countries. (105 minutes)

Rio Frio 5K on IceDirector: Danny Ledonne

It’s so cool to run down the middle of a scenic, winding river with snow-capped mountains in the

background. (5 minutes)

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CompostDirectors: Abe Rosenberg,

Morgan VelasquezThis stop motion animation depicts the process of decomposition in a fun way that is easy for all

ages to understand. (3 minutes)

Un/ConfinedDirector: Christi Bode

The community of San Luis Valley, Colorado must find a new normal amid a rapidly growingAmerican West to preserve their economy,

environment, and future. (5 minutes)

YouDirector: Kyle Peets

It doesn’t take much for me to be convinced that any kind of movement is good for me. Sometimes

the semblance of it is enough. (9 minutes)

Voices of the ValleyDirectors: Ben Waddell, Chris Quintana

Community leaders of the San Luis Valley describesocial and environmental issues that concern the health and preservation of the land. (17 minutes)

Unacceptable Risk – Firefighters on the Front Lines of Climate Change

Director: Ted Wood, Daniel GlickColorado firefighters have battled the some of the

state’s epic wildfires of the past decade.(12 minutes)

Sunday, October 18th

7:00 pm - CLOSING NIGHT FEATURE

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Bringing It HomeDirectors: Linda Booker, Blaire Johnson

Extols the many benefits of industrial hemp for the environment and human health,while revealing the obstacles to what could be a thriving industry for U.S. (52 minutes)

near San Luis, Colorado - photo by Danny Ledonne

Locations and Map:

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Richardson Hall: 208 Edgemont Blvd. Alamosa, CO 81101Richardson Hall Auditorium is located on the first floor,

straight ahead from the building’s east entrance.

Art Department: 401 Richardson Ave. Alamosa, CO 81101The Art Department Theater is is located on the second floor,

room 227 at the top of the stairs next to the Cloyde Snook Gallery.

All festival locations are on the Adams State University campus.

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Ticket Information:

Full Festival Passes and tickets for individual shows are available online through Brown Paper Tickets.

For more information, visit: www.socofilmfest.com.Tickets can also be purchased during the festival at the door.

Individual Ticket Prices:$10 for Opening Night Film + Reception

$5 for All Other Individual Programs

Festival Passes:$35 for All Festival Pass

All screenings FREE with valid ASU ID

Patrons are asked to come 15 minutes before screenings to guarantee seating and prompt showtimes.

Please silence all electronic devices during the show.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors:

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Thank You to Our Sponsors:

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Thank You to Our Sponsors:

SpeciAl Thanks:

Festival committee:

Adams State UniversityASU Common Reading Experience

ASU Community PartnershipsASU Student Life & Recreation

Alamosa Local Marketing District BoardThe Southern Colorado Film Commission

Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media

Danny Ledonne - Festival DirectorKarl Jolliff - Director of Finances

Mary Hoffman - Director of SponsorshipsO. Gustavo Plascencia - Programming Director

Mike Clifford - Technical DirectorChristina Vargas - Festival Intern

Stephen Jiron - Festival Intern

Festival Judges:Submissions:

Eric BerkemeyerPaul Echeverria

Miles EddyLeah Gose

Stephen JironScott McCumber

O. Gustavo PlascenciaAshlae Shepler

Christina Vargas

Southern Colorado Film Festival208 Edgemont Blvd. #2320Alamosa, Colorado 81101

(719) 587-7372www.socofilmfest.org

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