Friday, October 14

Mad Monster Party

7 p.m. Opening Night Film

(Ages 5 and Up)

Director: Jules Bass/United States/1967/95 minutes/Colour/Animation

Join us as we pay tribute to Bermudian film producer Arthur Rankin Jr. with a screening of his classic animated horror film. The classic monsters Frankenstein, the Mummy, Dr. Jekyll, the Creature, Dracula, the Werewolf, and the Invisible Man, are all here! After discovering the secret of destruction, Baron von Frankenstein is retiring as head of the World Wide Organisation of Monsters. He?s handpicked his mortal nephew Felix to be his successor, and his fellow monsters are less than pleased. Even though Felix politely declines to carry on this family tradition, the monsters band together and double-cross one another in comic attempts to expel Felix from the group.

Come dressed as your favourite monster - we will award prizes for the best costumes!

Costume parade at 6.30 p.m, film starts at 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 15

Empress Chung

11 a.m. - Ages 5 and Up

Director: Nelson Shin/South Korea/2005 minutes/Colour/Animation/Korean with English subtitles

Chung, the good-natured daughter of a blind man, loves her father so much that she is willing to do anything to help him regain his sight. When a sea monster makes the waters so rough the fishermen can?t fish, they offer Chung a deal. If she sacrifices herself to appease the gods and restores calm to the sea, they will give her father 300 bags of rice as an offering to Buddha, who will then restore his sight. After gathering up her courage, Chung plunges from a ship into the icy waves, and floats through the depths to the ocean floor. It is here that her real adventures begin! Wonderfully animated in a gorgeous wash of vivid colour, Empress Chung is the first film to be released simultaneously in North and South Korea.

Biff Film Academy Shorts

Phone Talk

Written and Directed by Laura Ruse

Light comedy - Samantha just wants her room left alone

Spelling Bee

Stage One Acting Camp

Cast: Clementine Keyes, Lauren Worsfold, Zachary Pettingill, Charlie Pilgrim, Jaeda Smith, Hannah Lampit

Fred Saves the World, Sort of

Written and directed by Jordan Hames

Comedy - Beware of flashing ovens

Dogs, Pigs, Pranks and More - the Best of World Short Films

1 p.m. - Ages 5 and Up

Blue Dog Blues

Director: Mair Doyle/United Kingdom/2004/5 minutes/Colour/No Dialogue

Celebrated British animation studio Cosgrove Hall serves up a comical treat with this tale about a dog, a biscuit, and an anti-scratch cone.

Little Pig is Flying

Director: Alicja Jaworski/Sweden/2004/9 minutes/Colour

Swedish with English subtitles

Little Pig learns a lot when she ventures out of the sty to follow her dream of learning to fly. In her travels through forests and meadows, she meets new friends who don?t tease her about wanting to soar like a bird.

Twelve Months

Director: Jonathan Nix/Australia/200 minutes/Colour

A young girl struggles at impossible tasks aided in her efforts by a kind giant with a calendar for a face. This is a Cinderella story with a twist based on a Russian folk tale.

Wonder Water Web

Director: Roger Blonder/United States/2005/6 minutes/Colour

This visual poem shows the inter-connected nature of the oceans and highlights our responsibility to preserve them.

St. Mathurin?s School of Practical Joking

Director: Chris Waitt/United Kingdom/2004/10 minutes/Colour

In a school where pupils attend classes in the art of peashooting, learn about the chemistry of the stink bomb and conduct experiments on the correct use of the whoopee cushion, young Stanley Robertson?s practical jokes aren?t up to school standards. However, when a humourless government official, Ms. McManners, arrives at the riotous school intent on closing it down, young Stanley gets the opportunity to prove himself.

How to Make Friends

Director: Kara Miller/United Kingdom/2004/7 minutes/Colour

One day, at the end of her tether, a mother invites two neighbourhood girls over to befriend her lonely 11-year-old son. Even she is surprised at the result in this warm, touching, funny evocation of childhood.

Flyaway

Director: Danny Oakley/U Sa/2004/11 minutes/Colour/Animation

Every dream worthwhile merits sacrifice, as demonstrated in this animated short. This film shows how a little wooden plane, despite the price it must pay, does the impossible and joins an unimaginable world.

Biff Film Academy Shorts

A Lovely Stroll Through the Park

Stage One Acting Camp

Cast: Morgan Simons, Dylan Hollis, Lauren Wolsford, Jacob Campbell

Emma and Daniel ? The Meeting (Emma och Daniel ? Mo?t)

3 p.m. Ages 10 and Up

Director: Ingela Magner/Sweden/2004 minutes/Colour/Swedish with English subtitles

When Emma?s father invites a woman and her son, Daniel, to their remote cabin in northern Sweden, the two kids take an immediate dislike to one another. Daniel can?t get over the back to basics nature of their way of life. Emma is more concerned about her father meeting someone new.

An innocent fishing trip launches Emma and Daniel on an adventure that requires them to depend on each other in order to survive. Emma and Daniel is a charming and realistic adventure story of two young people who not only survive in the wilderness but overcome their very different backgrounds to become friends.

Timothy

Director: Brad McLaughlin/U SA/2004/8 minutes/Colour/Animation

En route to see the dentist, Timothy has a frightening encounter with a furry creature. Not only does the boy learn to trust his instincts, but he finds out that eating broccoli, and dental check-ups, aren?t so bad after all.

Biff Film Academy Shorts

Grandma?s House

Written and Directed by Selita Crockwell

Family drama - Too much family can hurt

Shadows

Stage Two Acting Camp

Director: Claire Hirschberg; Cast: Zachary Stecko, Nolan Moniz, Christopher Dyer, Rebecca McLauchlan, Lindsay Bibbings, Rosie Welsh, Brian Gonzalez, Lara Hetzel, Kayla Onabowale

The Bracelet

Stage Two Camera Camp

Cast: Dalji Waldron, Azzurra Lalane, Nolan Moniz, Lindsay Bibbings, Lindsay Welsh

Teenscreen

5 p.m. - Ages 13 and Up

Little Girl Blue

Director: Anna Luif/Switzerland/2004/82 minutes/Colour

When Sandra moves to a new town she has to find her place both with the girls at school and the incredibly cute boy in her apartment building. The fact that her father and his mother were once, and still may be, in love does not help things. Does she have the courage and strength to shape her own life or will she be swept away by the crowd?

The Ones Over There and the Others

Director: Ziska Szemes/Denmark/2004/15 minutes/Colour/Danish with English subtitles

Mie is finally invited to the big party, but she does not want to take her gawky girlfriend, Sanne. She sacrifices her friendship in order to be with the popular girls. But the question is whether it is worth the price.

Biff Film Academy Shorts

Shards

Stage Two Screenwriting Camp

Written and Directed by Azzurra Lalane

Cast: Jordan Fairn, Brittany DeSilva, Siairah Minors, Carly McQueen; Voices: Christopher Dyer, Azzurra Lalane

Drunk on Love

Written and Directed by Caitlin Billing

Drama - Love lost

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Sunday, October 16

11 a.m. - Ages 5 and Up

Little Longnose

Director: Ilya Maximov/Russia/2004/79 minutes/Colour/Animation

Winner of multiple festival awards worldwide, this is the exciting tale of a special boy who saves his kingdom and himself with kindness, courage, and the help of a true friend.

Turned into a dwarf by an evil witch with sinister plans, Jacob is mocked by the people of his town - and even his mother doesn?t recognise him. But when he saves the life of a goose, a Princess appears - and together, they join together to stop the evil witch?s plan.

Biff Film Academy Shorts

Boat Load

Stage One Animation Camp

Animators: T.J. Oswald-Sinclair, David Musicant, Ethan Phillips

You Can?t Get Blood From a Snowman

Stage One Animation Camp

Animators: Kai Peters, Daniel Hetzel, Jacob Campbell, Olivia Zen-Aloush

Sunny Day in the City

Stage One Animation Camp

Animators: T.J. Oswald-Sinclair, David Musicant, Ethan Phillips, Kai Peters, Daniel Hetzel, Jacob Campbell, Olivia Zen-Aloush

From Africa to Mars - the Best of World Short Films

1 p.m. - Ages 10 and Up

Journey to Mars

Director: Juan Pablo Zaramella/Argentina/2004/16minutes/Colour/Animation/Spanish with English subtitles

A tow truck can?t take you to Mars can it? What if it is a magic tow truck? Sometimes dreams come true even when you think they are gone.

Top Shelf

Director: Marta Tesoro/Australia/2004/6 minutes/Colour/Animation

A creepy toy shop, a whiny girl and an enchanting wind-up carousel all add up to slightly scary fun!

Tracks

Director: Corrie Francis/United States/2003/2 minutes/Colour/Animation

Evening falls on the African landscape and animals prepare for the night ahead. Using fluid sand animation and a unique method of backlit collage, animator Corrie Francis creates a dreamlike vision of an African sunset. The forceful vocals of Cameroonian acapella group Iguewa Ni Mbia flow with the animation to capture the breathtaking mystery of the African savannah.

Savior

Director: Erla Skuladottir/Iceland/2003/28 minutes/Colour/Icelandic with English subtitles

Forced by her neglectful parents to spend the summer in a camp for much younger children, Kaja runs away. On her journey, she encounters the dangers of the exotic Icelandic wilderness and her deepest fears.

1 or The Dance Circle

Director: Djamihou Alade/Burkina Faso/2004/13 minutes/Colour

In a small village in tribal Africa the chief is chosen not through fighting but by dancing. The one left standing will rule either with kindness or scorn.

The War that Killed the King?s Dog

Director: Zabelle Cote/Canada/2003/3 minutes/Colour/Animation

A king and queen live blissfully in their kingdom on the hill, lounging around all day admiring the talents of their beloved dog. But their lives change when war strikes as attention gets diverted in times of crisis.

Biff Film Academy Shorts

X25

Stage One Special Effects Camp

Cast: Kai Peters, Rachel Daly, Graham Cooke, David Musicant, Aaron Moniz, Felicity Hawker

The Club

Written and directed by Cynthia Bean

Comedy - Opening a club is hard work

Fayth in Rayne

Written and directed by Jasmine Smith

Drama - Friendship is delicate

The Tenth Summer

3 p.m. Ages 10 and Up

Director: Jorg Grunler/Germany/2003/90 minutes/Colour/German with English subtitles

This is the story of one hot summer at the beginning of the sixties. In a worker?s housing estate in Germany?s Lower Rhine district, Kalli is celebrating his 10th birthday. His best present is a bright red scooter. Another big event during Kalli?s summer holidays is a secret plan he?s hatching with blood brothers Polli and Walter to start their own zoo. But there?s many an obstacle to overcome before they accomplish their dream.

Biff Film Academy Shorts

Happy Anniversary

Stage Two Acting Camp

Director: Brian Gonzalez; Cast: Mitchell Campbell, Meredith Bibbings, Nolan Moniz, Alexandra Marshall, Brittany DeSilva, Claire Hirschberg, Rosie Welsh

Stage Harmony

Stage One Acting Camp

Cast: Jaeda Smith, Seth Furbert, Olivia Zen-Aloush, Hannah Lampit, Stephanie Wright

The Perfect Crime

Written and directed by Christopher Frith

Comedy - Crime can pay

Teenscreen

5 p.m. Ages 13 and Up

Billy Boy 900 - The Vampyre Kiss

Director: Teis Syekjaer Hansen/Denmark/2004/13 minutes/Colour/Danish with English subtitles

Billy Boy has never kissed a girl before. He?s totally in love with Helena, the new girl in class, but is too shy to ask her out. When aliens crash land on earth while on a mission to monitor a human kiss, Billy Boy gets a helping hand.

Foighidinn (The Crimson Snowdrop)

Director: Simon Miller/United Kingdom/2004/15 minutes/Colour/Gaelic with English subtitles

A story of the most patient man in the world and the journeys and struggles he endures to save his true love. This fantasy film brings legends to life.

Once Upon a Jedi

Director: Ly Bolia/United States/2004/25 minutes/Colour

A film about the treacherous hallways and evil villains who inhabit the strangest place on earth ? high school. In this landscape of paranoia and peer pressure, Joe Daily imagines his classmates and teachers as different characters from Star Wars films. But he learns that you can?t dream courage - you have to live it!

Home Delivery

Director: Elio Quiroga. Spain/2005/10 minutes/Colour/Animation

Zombies, science fiction, and backwoods Maine all collide in this hilarious and terrifying short by the director of THE DEVIL?S BACKBONE and HELLBOY. Life in the Maine islands is hard enough without a plague of undead walking the streets but for one woman that is the only place to raise a baby.

Biff Film Academy Shorts

Lollipop

Written and directed by Aine Walsh

Comedy - A plastic stick is more important than you think

Assassin

Written and directed by Che? Augustus.

Crime drama - The harder they come?

Camp Crazy

Written and directed by Clare Buchanan. Comedy - Nuts come in many flavours

A Meeting of Troubled

Minds

Written and directed by Nicholas Rinehimer. Comedy - When evil geniuses meet, the blondes unite