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2001
Best of Show
Ivan
9 Mins. Documentary
Megan Holley, Richmond, VA
“Rigor
mortis is not a big deal,” is one lesson we learn from Ivan,
a professional embalmer. In this short film he talks about
the art of embalming, his own fears about death and offers
advise to the living.
2001
Rosebud Winners
Line
Of Fire
17 Mins. Comedy
Gregg Watt, Alexandria, VA
Thirteen
year old Dean Bottomly sacrifices his freedom to avoid the
wrath of the wretched Mr. Rattan. Until one day, Dean
decides to break the cardinal rule.
You
Don’t Know What I Got
96 Mins. Documentary
Linda Duvoisin, Washington DC
This
documentary explores the thoughts, ideas, convictions and
passions of five unique American Women including indie music
sensation Ani DiFranco.
I
Was A Strip Club Virgin
3 Mins. Animation
Rachel Max, Washington DC
At an
acquaintance’s bachelorette party our shoot-from-the-hip
heroine finds herself at a male strip club for the first
time.
Harvest
10 Mins. Drama
Matthew Ogens, Washington DC
A young
entrepreneur utilizes natural selection to compete in a
capitalist society in this chilling drama. You’ll never
look at e-commerce the same way again.
2001
Rosebud Nominees
Freedom
Fighter: The Story of Lian Shengde
50 Mins. Documentary
Mary Flannery, Washington DC
This powerful documentary explores the life of Lian Shengde,
a leader in the Tiananmen Square uprising.
Pottersville
22 Mins. Drama
Ben Scholle, Baltimore, MD
Jill
Bailey struggles to find her niche in the adult world.
After losing everything, she realizes none of it was worth
owning in the first place.
Big
Iron
5 Mins. Animation
Mike Fisher, Burke, VA
The
story of a futuristic “New Arizona” ranger is set to the
classic Marty Robbins ballad “Big Iron”.
Line
Of Fire
17 Mins. Comedy
Gregg Watt, Alexandria, VA
Thirteen
year old Dean Bottomly sacrifices his freedom to avoid the
wrath of the wretched Mr. Rattan. Until one day, Dean
decides to break the cardinal rule.
Aisha
32 Mins. Drama
Parine Jaddo, Washington DC
Tina,
a young American woman, romanticizes the life of Nasrine,
her free spirited Arab cousin. Nasrine struggles to embrace
her American surroundings while clinging to tradition.
You
Don’t Know What I Got
96 Mins. Documentary
Linda Duvoisin, Washington DC
This
documentary explores the thoughts, ideas, convictions and
passions of five unique American Women including indie music
sensation Ani DiFranco.
Aliens?
2 Mins. Claymation
Joshua Muntain, Capital Children's Museum, Washington DC
Does Alien Life Exist? This series of interviews offers
a candid glimpse into the popular opinion behind this perennial
question.
Harry
Potter Parking Lot
7 Mins. Documentary
Jeff Krulik, Washington DC
In the
third installment of the ‘Parking Lot’ documentary series,
the filmmaker braved a thousand Harry Potter fans when J.K.
Rowling came to Washington.
I
Wanna Babysit Lola
22 Mins. Drama
Reme Grafalda, Arlington, VA
Who
is babysitting who is the premise of this charming comedy
about a 12-year old latchkey boy and his 94-year old grandmother.
Decisions made for them, against their will, bring them
together
Dinnertime
38 Mins. Drama
John Roper, Reston, VA
This
thought provoking short film provides an intimate look into
the mind of Norman, a deeply disturbed individual suffering
from obsessive compulsive disorder.
Ivan
9 Mins. Documentary
Megan Holley, Richmond, VA
“Rigor
mortis is not a big deal,” is one lesson we learn from Ivan,
a professional embalmer. In this short film he talks about
the art of embalming, his own fears about death and offers
advise to the living.
Still
Life
94 Mins. Drama
Mike Flanagan, Baltimore, MD
Still
Life is tapestry of stories woven around four young photographers.
This bittersweet film deals with four friends whose lives
quickly unravel as they become more and more obsessed with
their work.
Full
Moon
3 Mins. Experimental
Beckie Mirsch Laughlin, New Market, MD
A short experimental film about the empowerment young women
experience as they particiate in rituals that initiate,
honor and support their passing into adulthood.
I
Was A Strip Club Virgin
3 Mins. Animation
Rachel Max, Washington DC
At an
acquaintance’s bachelorette party our shoot-from-the-hip
heroine finds herself at a male strip club for the first
time.
Faces
Of The New South Africa
43 mins. Documentary
Omar Titelbaum, Takoma Park, MD
This
documentary examines the evolution of majority rule in South
Africa, a “Rainbow Nation” still full of social and political
strife. Among those interviewd are Shantytown dwellers
and rural Zulus.
Premonition
16 Mins. Comedy
Christa Dickey, Washington DC
Premonition
is a comical suspense story about Chinese food, birthdays,
the quest for love, juju, and prophetic dreams.
To
A.
8 Mins. Experimental
Julia Nicoll, Catonsville, MD
This
film, created from found footage and hand processed 16mm
film, describes a relationship that was more about the language
of love than love itself.
41st
& Davis – The Hearing Aid
4 Mins. Comedy
Frederick Freeman, Richmond, VA
A comedy
about insecurity and social stigmas. Who wants to
be perfect?
Harvest
10 Mins. Drama
Matthew Ogens, Washington DC
A young
entrepreneur utilizes natural selection to compete in a
capitalist society in this chilling drama. You’ll never
look at e-commerce the same way again.
The
Day We Disappear
24 Mins. Drama
Carl Savillo, Centerville, VA
A dark
surreal nightmare dealing with the themes of desire, jealousy
and ultimately pursuing something that cannot be obtained
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