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1996
Best of Show
Musical
6 Mins.
Mark Schwartzbard Arlington, VA
It's damn hard to play the harmonica with a steel plate
riveted across your mouth. This is one strange film. Horrifying
yet lyrical imagery portrays our lack of 'voice' in self-expression.
1996
Rosebud Winners
North Rt. 1
17 Mins.
Jason Farrell Washington, DC
An optimistic letter from a pathetic drifter
heading north on Route 1. A PolyAndrew dreamer takes a walk
on the wild side. Engaging and witty; a mix of 'Midnight
Cowboy' with 'Forrest Gump'.
Dr Lekki: The World Bank President
12 Mins.
Justine Schmidt Washington, DC
Born in Czechoslovakia he was a successful
economist for the World Bank, until the tragic death of
his wife and twin daughters. Devastated, he now survives
as a homeless artist. A beautifully told story that emotionally
touches our worst fears
Gunblast: Culture Clash
26 Mins.
Eddie Becker Washington, DC
An unflinching look at the heart of the
killing beast - man. Important. Disturbing. Not for the
squeamish.
Joseph Beuys in America
30 Mins.
Katrien Jacobs College Park MD
In 1974, the controversial performance artist
lectured about the integration of art and education. Rare
footage offers a fascinating glimpse at a provocative figure
Honorable
Mentions
The Congress of Wonders
23 Mins.
Paul Wagner & Ed McClanahan Charlottesville, VA
In the early 40's a young boy tags along
with his sailor-brother on a liberty excursion to a traveling
freak show. An evocative, beautifully crafted narrative
by Academy Award winning documentarian.
Popularity
5 Mins.
Ricardo Sanchez Mclean VA
Synopsis: 50's tips for '90's teens. Freshman Bob seeks
friends and popularity in this spoof of social education
films.
Down Here
25 Mins.
Peter Kent Silver Spring, MD
Homeless tunnel dwellers in NYC struggle
for survival and humanity.
Call Waiting
3 Mins.
Jamie Crausman Washington, DC
Don't answer that phone - Fate rings for
thee!
The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia
Woolf
53 Mins.
John Fuegi, Jo Francis Adelphi, MD
A candid and poignant inquiry into the life
and death of the renowned novelist and peace-activist. Eloquent
and visually stunning
1996
Rosebud Nominees
Musical
6 Mins.
Mark Schwartzbard Arlington, VA
It's damn hard to play the harmonica with
a steel plate riveted across your mouth. This is one strange
film. Horrifying yet lyrical imagery portrays our lack of
'voice' in self-expression.
North Rt. 1
17 Mins.
Jason Farrell Washington, DC
An optimistic letter from a pathetic drifter heading north
on Route 1. A PolyAndrew dreamer takes a walk on the wild
side. Engaging and witty; a mix of 'Midnight Cowboy' with
'Forrest Gump'.
Dr Lekki: The World Bank President
12 Mins.
Justine Schmidt Washington, DC
Born in Czechoslovakia he was a successful
economist for the World Bank, until the tragic death of
his wife and twin daughters. Devastated, he now survives
as a homeless artist. A beautifully told story that emotionally
touches our worst fears
Gunblast: Culture Clash
26 Mins.
Eddie Becker Washington, DC
An unflinching look at the heart of the
killing beast - man. Important. Disturbing. Not for the
squeamish.
Joseph Beuys in America
30 Mins.
Katrien Jacobs College Park MD
In 1974, the controversial performance
artist lectured about the integration of art and education.
Rare footage offers a fascinating glimpse at a provocative
figure
The Congress of Wonders
23 Mins.
Paul Wagner & Ed McClanahan Charlottesville, VA
In the early 40's a young boy tags along
with his sailor-brother on a liberty excursion to a traveling
freak show. An evocative, beautifully crafted narrative
by Academy Award winning documentarian.
Popularity
5 Mins.
Ricardo Sanchez Mclean VA
Synopsis: 50's tips for '90's teens. Freshman Bob seeks
friends and popularity in this spoof of social education
films.
Down Here
25 Mins.
Peter Kent Silver Spring, MD
Homeless tunnel dwellers in NYC struggle
for survival and humanity.
Call Waiting
3 Mins.
Jamie Crausman Washington, DC
Don't answer that phone - Fate rings for
thee!
The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia
Woolf
53 Mins.
John Fuegi, Jo Francis Adelphi, MD
A candid and poignant inquiry into the
life and death of the renowned novelist and peace-activist.
Eloquent and visually stunning
2-Ply Comply
14 Mins.
Andrew Dickson Garrett Park, MD
A man. A car. A gun. A girl. Guess what?
Erotic crime spree, with a twist.
Unfinished Road Film #3
18 Mins.
Kirk Reid and Mark Estep Arlington, VA
Synopsis: Where are we going? A hilarious and insightful
road-romp through the male psyche. Tarantino-itis!
Woman's Song
9 Mins.
John Arlotto Silver Spring, MD
Haunting and poetic imagery illustrates
this tale of a young Korean woman's awakening to freedom
and the possibilities of her new life.
Thirst
15 Mins.
Parine Jaddo Washington, DC
This visual journey alternates between the
reader's life and the writer's tale. An exotic and rich
taste of the Levant.
Que Pasa?
12 Mins.
Marie Moll & Maria Lovett Washington, DC
Synopsis: D.C. Latino youth turn cameras on themselves to
reveal their personal histories and their views about violence,
drug use and sexuality.
Capers
5 Mins.
Brother Shiloh Washington, DC
Living young in D.C. - a district of Colombia.
Can running capers keep you safe from ghetto madness?
Houdini Speaks
2 Mins
Allan Rosson Arlington, VA
Houdini - weirdly, quickly. A rare 1914
voice recording and stop-motion animation combine in a mesmerizing
vision
Coffee, Cigarettes
1 Min.
Jeff Schmale, Matt Pittroff and Jason Hubert Bel Air, MD
An avant-garde tribute to the two greatest vices.
No Clothes On: A Day in the Life of Mr.
Francois
7 Mins.
Seth T.A. Foster Baltimore, MD
A psycho-citric invasion of Baltimore animates
the life of a bored computer operator.
Menacing Beat Dream
10 Mins.
Maria Kyriacou Alexandria, VA
To escape the chaotic tedium of everyday
violence, our hero retreats into pastel oblivion.
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