SYNOPSIS:2007 U.S. Theatrical Release! AMERICAN CANNIBAL turns reality TV on its head as it chronicles the struggle of two writer/producers to get their pitch for a brutal, all or nothing reality TV show produced. The fireworks begin when the two out of work television writers are hired by the publicity-obsessed promoter Kevin Blatt, the force behind the notorious Paris Hilton sex tape, to create a television show "where survival is just the beginning." Featuring exclusive on-set access and interviews with industry insiders such as New York Post’s Linda Stasi and The Daily Show’s Lizz Winstead, as well as a number of reality-TV veterans (Trishelle Cannatella, etc), AMERICAN CANNIBAL draws upon our reality and celebrity-obsessed culture to create a hybrid style of storytelling that resonates as both fresh and true. www.american-cannibal.com “Hilariously exposes the emptiness of this prime-time genre.” PREMIERE “Both earnest and cagey...” NEW YORK TIMES “Deliciously bizarre...” NEW YORK POST

"Hilariously exposes the emptiness of this prime-time genre." - PREMIERE

"Both earnest and cagey..."- NEW YORK TIMES

“Deliciously bizarre..." - NEW YORK POST

DIRECTOR:Perry Grebin & Michael Nigro
CAST:Gil S. Ripley, Dave Roberts and Kevin Blatt

COUNTRY/YEAR/GENRE: Color, 87min, Reality (USA, 2006)Available: All territories

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SYNOPSIS:The Blood Of My Brother takes the view gehind the scenes of one Iraqi Family's struggle to survive amidst the carnage of the growing Shia insurgency.Nineteen-year-old Ibrahim struggles to provide for his family when his older brother is shot and killed by an American patrol. With scenes of fighting and death on the streets of Baghdad, THE BLOOD OF MY BROTHER is the closest most viewers will ever come to being in Iraq; kneeling in prayer amidst a thousand Muslim worshippers, feeling the roar of low-flying Apaches, riding atop a sixty-ton tank, driving with masked resistance fighters to attack American positions, fleeing the threat of an overwhelming response, the blood in the street, a tank on fire, or the cold, distant stare of a dead Iraqi fighter.

"Harrowing...makes you rue the most indelicate of all combat euphemisms - collateral damage." - Jack Matthews, NY Daily News

"Intimate and hair-raising."- Nathan Lee, The New York Times

“Necessary viewing... Berends' film cannot be dismissed." - John Anderson, Newsda

DIRECTOR:Andrew Berends

COUNTRY/YEAR/GENRE: Color, 81min, Documentary (USA/Iraq 2006) Available: All territories

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SYNOPSIS: It has been five years since Sarah's soul mate Christopher mysteriously disappeared from Junior High. Since that time the visions she experiences and the voices she hears have grown in intensity, making her a High School outcast. Yet in spite of the social cost, Sarah continues to profess her pledge of love and virginity to Christopher as she hopes for his return. Despite her lack of popularity, high school reporter Dave is attracted to Sarah and determined to explore her fascination with Joan of Arc and the virtues of "the virgin maid." Meanwhile, dark rebel Alec desires Sarah for himself, viewing her proud virginity as a prize conquest. Sarah now finds herself caught between the memory of her first love and the forces that seek to challenge her vow...and possibly take it by force.

CAST: Sara Simmonds, Jake McDorman, Matt Vodvarka

DIRECTOR: Nathan Todd Sims

COUNTRY/YEAR/GENRE: (2005 USA, Drama, 113min) Available: All territories

SYNOPSIS: Thirty-something Lydia lives alone in a large old homestead in small town New Zealand, harboring fantasies for Christian, the boy next door. When Lydia finds the gorgeous, enigmatic and destitute Luella Miller hiding in her house, she takes pity on the young woman and allows her to stay. Luella's intense sexuality and seductive presence instantly disrupt the delicate balance of this small town. A bitter jealousy develops when Christian, like most of the men in town, falls under Luella's spell. Lydia is forced to finally confront Luella and her own feelings for Christian, leading to a shocking, tragic climax.

CAST: Sara Wiseman, Sia Trokenheim, Philip Brown, Alistair Browning

DIRECTOR: Dane Giraud

COUNTRY/YEAR/GENRE: (2005 New Zealand, Drama, 90 min) Available: All territories outside of Australasia

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SYNOPSIS:Mendy is a young Brookyln Hasid, a devout member of an ultra orthodox Jewish sect. His entire life has been spent following the strict rules of his protective, insular and repressive community.

The film is the story of Mendy's struggle to find his place in modern secular society after he leaves home to move into a SoHo apartment with Yankel and Bianca. The former is a childhood friend who left the community years earlier and now leads a hedonistic lifestyle. The latter is Yankel’s roommate, a black Brazilian woman who offers an alternative view of the secular world, one that does not involve going from one extreme to another. An emotional and honest portrait of the human condition, MENDY tells the universal story of a young man on a quest for understanding, wisdom, and love.

“A judicious examination of one man's crisis of faith.” Ben Kenigsberg Village Voice

“Excellent…a completely engaging & satisfying film debut.” George Robinson, The Jewish Week.

CAST:Ivan Sandomire, Gabriela Dias, Spencer Chandler

DIRECTOR:Adam Vardy

COUNTRY/YEAR/GENRE:Color, 90min, Drama (USA, 2005) Available: All territories

SYNOPSIS:For many Americans, winning the lottery represents the ultimate dream come true.  Rags to riches stories and their sordid flip side - tales of millions wasted by undisciplined winners - are common fodder for tabloids and TV news, but the public is rarely allowed more than a superficial glimpse into the world of instant, unexpected wealth. Millions (a lottery story) follows the lives of six different big money winners to show in detail just how dramatically a life-changing experience can deeply affect ordinary people, and provides portraits of life in very different Americas. From the farms of the Midwest and the heart of the Bible belt to the hurricane riddled retirement communities of South Florida, Millions documents the true stories of people as rich in personality as they are - or once were - in material wealth, and tells a poignant story of luck, loss and redemption.

 "3.5 Stars - Funny, warming, eccentric, fascinating." Roger Ebert, Sun Times

DIRECTOR: Paul LaBlanc
COUNTRY/YEAR/GENRE: Color, 105 Min., Human Interest (USA 2007)

SYNOPSIS:Slay Normalcy, Save the World. MONSTER CAMP is a rare and fascinating glimpse into the world of live-action role playing ("LARPing"), a real-life version of the videogame phenomenon World of Warcraft. In this award-winning doc, gamer stereotypes are simultaneously shattered and confirmed. For 48 consecutive hours-- there are no breaks, not even for sleep -- immerse yourself in a world completely unlike our own. A world built upon fantasy, chivalry, and imagination; a place where you can be anything, dress however, have almost any power. A world where software engineers, department store managers, and high school students live as warriors, sorcerers, and villains. It’s a place that lets you transform yourself, perhaps becoming the person you wish you really were. Welcome to MONSTER CAMP, the true story of NERO Seattle, one of over 60 LARPing franchises with thousands upon thousands of members (belonging to either NERO International or Alliance LARP) in North America.
"Four Stars! With enough time, Monster Camp will be as big a cult classic as Trekkies" -Film Threat

"Monster Camp is a celebration of the childlike wonder that dwells in all of us." -The Oregonian

Winner:  Best Documentary – Rome International Film Festival

Audience Choice Best Documentary – Cinequest Film Festival          

SYNOPSIS:A beautiful teenager, raised as a boy because her mechanic father was obsessed with having a son, struggles to find her own identity in Ruxandra Zenide's unforgettable festival hit. Despite her enforced short hair and oil-stained clothes, Ryna's beauty is apparent. When her mother leaves, unable to tolerate any more of her husband's abuse, Ryna defies her father and wears a dress to the town fair. This simple act of independence triggers a series of events that lead to a tragic end; and a fateful choice for Ryna.

CAST: Doroteea Petre, Valentine Popescu, Matthieu Roze

DIRECTOR: Ruxandra Zenide

COUNTRY/YEAR/GENRE: (2005 Switzerland/Romania, Drama, 93 min) Available: all territories except Switzerland, Romania, and Germany

SYNOPSIS:When Robert marries the beautiful Alice they are the 'perfect couple'. But the moment he learns his wife is pregnant, dark secrets from the past fly unbidden into the present and threaten to destroy their future. With the birth of his son he is catapulted into the abyss of losing all that he loves. Misunderstood by the people closest to him, a wall of silence grows around him. Terrified, Robert seeks help to understand what is happening to him and comes face to face with his childhood trauma.

CAST: Jesper Christensen (Casino Royale), Philip Winchester (Flyboys), and Cloudia Swann

DIRECTOR: Martina Nagel

COUNTRY/YEAR/GENRE: Color, min, Drama (United Kingdom, 2006) Available in Hi Def! Available: All except U.K.

SYNOPSIS:Needing money to send her documentary, Feminism for Dummies, to the Cannes Film Festival, struggling feminist filmmaker Gillian Black gets a technical job on an indie film. But the "art house" production turns out to be a porn flick: an X-rated adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest! When the director quits, a desperate Gillian agrees to replace him behind the camera in exchange for her finishing funds. Over a hectic weekend, she secretly researches porn movies and by Monday, she has transmuted schlock into art - or at least high class porn! Her husband Hugh, however, is convinced that Gillian's surreptitious activities are evidence of an extra-marital affair and he decides to see for himself what his wife is up to. Hugh is in for some surprises...

“A fresh and amusing send-up of pornography, funny and well done…good cast and first-rate writing.” David Brown (Producer, Jaws, Cocoon, The Player)

CAST: Kelly Hutchison, Jim True-Frost, Laila Robins, Wes Ramsey
DIRECTOR: Sarah Schenck
COUNTRY/YEAR/GENRE: 2007, USA, English, 80min, Sex Comedy

SYNOPSIS:A disillusioned and indifferent office worker, Adam Stevenson, decides to leave his job and escape to his childhood home to reevaluate his "life strategy". Upon his return, Adam is greeted by the under concern of his baby boom parents and quickly aligns with the lazy comforts of his backyard, yearning for a summer of sulk and solitude. A chance encounter at the grocery store reunites him with Mac, an unusual acquaintance from high school who acts as the perfect catalyst for Adam to turn the wheel of change and rebirth. Together the underachieving duo set out to complete a "Things To Do" list, a collection of bizarre aspirations plucked from the gaps of an incomplete adolescence.

“Reminiscent at times of cult classics like “Office Space” and “Napoleon Dynamite” yet retaining a deadpan sensibility all its own.” Justin Chang, Variety.

CAST: Mike Stasko, Daniel Wilson

DIRECTOR: Theodore Bezaire.

COUNTRY/YEAR/GENRE: Color, 85min, Comedy (Canada, 2006) Available in Hi Def! Available: All except Canada

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SYNOPSIS:A2007 U.S. Theatrical Release! When Jamie accepts an invite to spend a weekend in the country with Kathy and her friend Natasha, he never expects to sleep with both of them in one night. Worse still, when he seeks out therapeutic help to come to terms with the affair, he really doesn't expect the therapist to be Natasha's boyfriend! The West Wittering Affair is an embarrassingly funny sex comedy of errors, a story about the bed swapping and sadistic revenge of four confused, love-hungry urbanites.

"Modern comedy, in general, has desperately needed a refreshing jolt of life. The West Wittering Affair is it." FilmForward

"A smart comedy which skillfully mines the slippery slope that is casual sex and betrayal." Stage & Cinema

"An enterprising piece, funny and often quite sharp." The Observer

"Terrific performances...It had me in stitches!" Monty Python's Terry Jones

CAST: Davi Annen, Rebecca Cardinale, Sarah Coomes, Rick Bacon

DIRECTOR: David Scheinmann

COUNTRY/YEAR/GENRE: Color, 92min, Comedy (UK, 2006)

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