HRIFF | Dec 4th 2012 Film Schedule

HENRi(USA) 2:00 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

DIRECTOR Eli Sasich
HENRi is an epic new sci-fi short film starring Keir Dullea (2001: A Space Odyssey) and Margot Kidder (Superman), about a derelict spaceship that becomes self-aware and builds itself a mechanical body in order to feel alive. Utilizing a mixture of quarter-scale miniatures, in-camera effects, and computer animation, HENRi is a completely unique and visually stunning achievement
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 2:00 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

The Other Side(South Korea) 2:00 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

DIRECTOR Sangmi Eom
For Chang and Jeon, two rural South Korean gravediggers in their 60's, work has a deeper meaning: finding life in death. But with the death of the former President, their routine is disrupted when they are called to Seoul to assist in his burial.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 2:00 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Home(Japan) 2:00 PM
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DIRECTOR Kosuke Sasaki / Megumi Iwasa
In this touching film, a father reconnects to his daughter after the death of her mother. Four months since the passing of his beloved wife, Keisuke tries to move on while his daughter Mai struggles to hold on to her memories. They both share the same pain, but can’t console each other. What does it take to rebuild their relationship?
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 2:00 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Strong Is Beautiful(USA) 2:00 PM
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DIRECTOR Dewey Nicks
The culmination of a year-long project, this dazzling short featuring Serena Williams, Li Na and current world number one Caroline Wozniacki and 40 of the biggest names in the women's tennis documented in a 600-frames-per-second Phantom camera, in temperatures over 100 degrees. The stars were captured fresh from battle in between rounds at tournaments with their signature strokes highlighted in slow motion
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 2:00 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

The Life of Eric Richards(USA) 2:00 PM
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DIRECTOR Robert Zimmerman
Eric Richards had it all: the perfect job, the perfect girlfriend, the perfect friends. Until one day, his whole world... gets even better... and better! But can he handle it? This fast-paced spoof trailer makes fun of cliche romantic comedies by turning their predictable plot upside down.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 2:00 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Brainiac(USA) 3:00 PM
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DIRECTOR Steven Wilson
An introverted inventor, attempts to charm his neighbor, by creating a mind-reading helmet that helps her see her own thoughts. He soon discovers that her manipulative ex-boyfriend has repurposed the helmet for his own insidious intentions.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 3:00 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Anti-Muse(USA) 3:00 PM
BEST ACTOR IN A SHORT FILM - JON POLITO

DIRECTOR John Goodner
Hal is ready to end it all when his inner negative voice comes to life in the form of a gruff, older gentleman - his 'Anti-Muse'. After an encounter with a depressed girl offers a chance at a new life, he must face his fears and overcome his negative thoughts. If only he can ignore the discouraging voice of his Anti-Muse..
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 3:00 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Butcher´d Meats(USA) 3:00 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

DIRECTOR Brandon Pedersen
In this charming Animated Short, we find Clarence, hungry for meat; but broke. How can he earn some cash? All he has to do stay in the ring three rounds with Paddy O'Shea.
WEST COAST PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 3:00 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Worn(USA) 3:00 PM
BEST ANIMATION

DIRECTOR Benjamin P Carow
In this sweet and well-done animated film, Arron is given a hat from the late father he never knew, to discover that when he puts it on, the hat becomes a gateway to his dad’s memories, giving him a chance to learn about the father he never knew.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 3:00 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Machinehead(USA) 3:00 PM
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DIRECTOR Micah Gallagher
Trapped in the confines of his own subconscious, a man must find freedom in Machinehead: a stop-motion animation film that follows a puppet as he travels through rooms representing different stages of intellectual and spiritual development.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 3:00 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Freakdaddy(USA) 3:00 PM
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DIRECTOR Jim Lujan
Once the coolest DJ in the land, Freakdaddy now wanders the lonely streets of Pomona, California worried that fools are trying to "steal his beats" in this haliarous and entertaining short animated film.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 3:00 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Dulce(USA) 4:15 PM
EMERGING ACTOR SPOTLIGHT

DIRECTOR Janine Salinas
When Dulce is released from prison after six years, she returns to her family's neighborhood in search of a new beginning. Clean for the first time in her life, she must find her sister Tali in hopes of mending their broken relationship and regaining custody of her daughter Lola
HRIFF PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 4:15 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Promises Are Never Far From Lies(USA) 4:15 PM
BEST MUSIC VIDEO

DIRECTOR Tim Hendrix
The Official Video for 'Promises Are Never Far From Lies' by AM & Shawn Lee is a silent neo-noir told in reverse that chronicles the demise of a detective. Filmed in a stylish, half-animated style reminiscent of Sin City.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 4:15 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Lifestyles of the Rich and Fabulous(USA) 4:15 PM
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DIRECTOR Jonathan Browning
An 80's icon spends some time on the therapist's couch. Starring Paul Dooley and Martin Mull
HRIFF PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 4:15 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Cutting Up(USA) 4:15 PM
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DIRECTOR Veronica Pinkham
Within bodybuilding culture, "cutting up" is a phrase referring to when a competitor works to shed body fat and increase muscle definition. This documentary examines the current state of muscle contests from the perspective of three female competitors.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 4:15 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Providers of Joy and Solace(USA) 4:15 PM
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DIRECTOR Brock Mullins
Meet the Providers of Joy and Solace: the longtime bartenders at Santa Anita Racetrack.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 4:15 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Wigga Please(USA) 4:15 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

DIRECTOR Josh Fong
An autobiographical video from Naomi Grossman chronicling in rap, a girl's fleeting and unlikely romance with a wigga.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 4:15 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

In The Big City(USA) 4:15 PM
EMRGING ACTOR SPORLIGHT

DIRECTOR Christina Jun
Three college students in NYC discover the advantages of having a terminal disease. They decide to exploit their new discovery for personal gain but quickly learn that their deceit can only dig them deeper into trouble.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 4:15 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Bank Roll(USA) 5:30 PM
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
BEST DRAMATIC FILM
PEOPLE CHOICE AWARD NOMINEE

DIRECTOR Doug Maguire
What would you do if your brother was accused of a crime he was guilty of committing? Six people have three days to pull off one heist, in this charming and offbeat film about Benny, a man who took his life savings to organize a plan to help his older brother escape the repercussions of his situation, with assistance from their five closest friends
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 4^th 5:30 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Dropout(Italy) 7:30 PM
AWARD OF EXELLENCE

DIRECTOR Tinto Brass
Dropout, which stars (then-and-now) real life couple Vanessa Redgrave and Franco Nero who produced and financed the film themselves, tells the tale of a couple who meet in swinging London and run away together to have a series of adventures with societies dropouts.

This premiere restoration, has unseen material from the Tinto Brass archives, and was completed in cooperation with Tinto Brass and Alexander Tuschinski, to give viewers the most complete version of the directors original vision, in the highest quality available in the world, to properly have it’s first screening in 35 years. Q&A with Tinto Brass, Alexander Tuschinski, and special guests from Tinto Brass’ 1960’s & 1970’s casts & crews on hand for a panel Q&A to follow.
WORLD PREMIERE RESTORATION
Screens with the short film: Hollow Date
Dec. 4^th 7:30 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema

Manos(USA) 9:30 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

DIRECTOR Harold P. Warren
The World Premiere of Manos: The Hands of Fate in HD: the cult classic and MST3K hit, now restored in a 2k resolution HD print that is the most pristine version ever screened of this entertaining film about a family that gets lost on the road, only to stumble upon a hidden, underground, devil-worshiping cult led by the fearsome Master and his servant Torgo.
WORLD PREMIERE RESTORATION
Dec. 4^th 9:30 PM
At The New Beverly Cinema