How can I get tickets?
You can purchase Silver City Film Festival tickets at the Fine Arts Center Theatre on the Western New Mexico University campus Sept. 21-23, or at the Curious Kumquat,
Tickets are $5 for each of the film screenings and the presentations by film industry professionals. Film festival organizers would like everyone interested in the art of filmmaking to be able to attend all events (screenings and talks), so they are offering a special package price of $20 for all seven film screenings and presentations during the three-day festival. This is a savings of $15 off the regular ticket price for all events.

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A Piece of Pie
Pete gets a flat tire in an out-of-the-way place called Pie Town, New Mexico (a real place). He finds himself in a battle of wits with one of the locals; over a piece of pie.
Directed by Janet Davidson, who has directed episodes of TV series such as Cagney & Lacey, the screenplay was written by Scott and Paula Merrow and won the 2006
New Mexico Governor’s Cup Short Screenplay Competition. 18 min.

Black Eagle Flying Free
This music video directed by Brad Stoddard, features Black Eagle, a pow-wow drumming and singing group from the Jemez pueblo of New Mexico, performing their
2004 Grammy Award winning song “Flying Free”. Black Eagle has won many honors, including four Grammy nominations, and several Native American Music Awards.
The Album "Flying Free”" was produced by Sound of America Records. 4 min

Curandera: Maclovia
Filmmaker Rudy J. Miera presents one of a series of short documentaries on living Folk Healers practicing traditional Mexican medicine. The film recently premiered at
the Guild Theater in Albuquerque as part of the New Mexico Filmmaker¹s Showcase. This film intersperses interview and footage showing the main herbs used by
Curanderas. 18 min. 44 sec.

dahingewünscht
This short film deals with people that live closer to their books than to reality. It spotlights their common dreams which sometimes interfere with reality.
Directed by Ana Zirner; written by Jeremy Knolle/Ana Zirner; videographed by Kirsten Zeuner. 6 min. 5 sec.

Fantazmo
Fantazmo is a jaded, past-his-prime super-hero who has turned his back on the world. But a chance meeting with a substitute pizza delivery boy might be the spur he
needs to give it one more try. A film by cartoonist/filmmaker Stephen Conn. Stephen has written and directed short comedies with the improv group, “On the Wing,”
available for viewing on YouTube.com. Written by Brian Armstrong. 9 min. 49 sec.

Grande Tarantelle
Pianist Charles Blanchard collaborates with Dr. William Clark and the Mesilla Valley Concert Band in a performance of American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk’s,
“Grande Tarantelle” (circa 1865). Blanchard arranged instrumental parts for the band, and the film, directed by John McClure, documents rehearsals and an energetic
public performance at New Mexico State University. The film was produced by Bridget Kelly and videographed by John McClure, Ed Conley and July McClure. 18 min.

Hospice
Enter the world of a serial killer and his prey. The killer is both the judge and jury, with the victim being the guilty. This film was written and produced by Ken Forestal,
directed by Adrian Delira and videographed by Michael Torres and Robert Tiburi. 36 min.

100 MPG
Based on the life of Tom Ogle of El Paso, this film tells the story of the man who invented a system that enabled an ordinary V-8 engine to get more than 100 miles per
gallon of gas. This fictionalized version of Ogle¹s life tells a story of greed and sadness and explains why we do not have alternative engines and vehicles that get such
extraordinary gas mileage. Written by Dan Williams and Mark Medoff, directed by Medoff. 34 min.

Sandinista Siempre
Filmmaker Ed Haywood gives us a story of personal sacrifice and hope in Nicaragua. Sandinista members tell their stories of revolution and hope for the future of a new
Nicaragua. These stories and personal views are set against the backdrop of Daniel Ortega¹s inauguration in Managua this past January 2007. Hugo Chavez, Evo
Morales and a cast of over 300,000 Sandinistas. 40 min.

Visions of the Soul:
The George Mendoza Story.
The inspirational story of a young man¹s journey into blindness and how he was able to overcome this setback to become a world class athlete and a successful writer
and painter. Filmmaker Rajeev Nirmalakhandan is a faculty member of Creative Media Institute (CMI) of NMSU in Las Cruces. 30 min.

Urban Birds
This documentary gives us a fascinating look at a hummingbird family. Filmmaker Dennis Weller focuses close up on a mama hummingbird and her hungry brood.
4 min 10 sec.

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The Ancient Enemy
A powerful being of evil walks the land. Where it travels, only death remains. A lone warrior has tracked down the being to it’s lair to avenge his people who met their
end at the hands of it. Will he survive or end up just another victim of the Ancient Enemy. An animation by Joe Kellerman assembled by Eddie Bakshi. 6 min.

Journey to the Center of Your Mind
A reflective fantastical animated journey by Kim Godfrey, featuring fairies, spirits, animals and other magical creatures. A Bakshi School of Animation entry. 4 min.

Songbird
A middle-aged man loses his sunshine. An animation by Thomas DesJardins inspired by the opera “Omio Babbino Caro”. Completed at the Creative Media Institute of
New Mexico State University. 2.5 min.

“The Be Good Tanyas”
Human Thing
This music video is a close collaboration between Kate Brown and “The Be Good Tanyas” member Frazey Ford, who wrote the song “Human Thing” for the CD “Hello
Love.” The frames are back-lit digital photographs of drawings and background paintings. This is Kate Brown¹s first use of bead animation. 3 min. 40 sec.

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The Clay One 1 & 2 - Animation
The Clay One finds himself on yet another spiritual quest, but the evil monster queen is out to kill. Can the clay one survive this exciting journey? Let the clay consume
you. Erik Weatherbie, 16, wrote, directed and videographed this claymation feature. 9 min. 26 sec.

A Wizard’s Tale - Animation
A magical adventure story featuring wizards, fairies, animals and the dark forces of evil. Set in the forest, written and animated by 11 year
old Mikayla Pena in lessons at The Bakshi School of Animation.

Penny Park Rumble - Narrative
A film by Erik Weatherbee. Conflict and challenges at Penny Park. 3 min. 40 sec.

Phil and the Vacuum - Narrative
A comedy/horror film by Jason Adams, 16. 6 min. 44 sec.

Pancho Villa State Park - Documentary
Young Deming filmmaker Abbey Forbes, 16 yrs., begins her film with a brief history of the area in Columbus, New Mexico where the State Park is located. She shows
what the park has become today as a recreational campground with its botanical oasis and the wildlife that thrive there. 4 min. 20 sec.

The Lasagna - Narrative
Filmmaker Brian Abbott, 16, wrote and directed this comedic look at a trip to the store. Videographer: Kim Pope.
Jack¹s family is getting a little low on groceries, plus his parents are craving some Italian cuisine for dinner. Jack is sent to the grocery store where he has an adventure.
His quest for lasagna comes to a screeching halt, when he butts heads with an imposing customer. 7 min. 38 sec.

**The Bakshi School of Animation will be awarding a free tuition to one filmmaker chosen from the combined Animation and Junior Filmmaker categories.**

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Solace (Adult Content)
A film about violence and grace. Filmmaker Mara Ravins believes that even in the most volatile and desperate moments comes the unexpected invitation to grace. In this
story, grace is offered as simple human tenderness between two isolated and lonely people, as a brief redemption from the trials of the world. Videographer: Andris
Matiss. 18 min. Some nudity. No one under 18 admitted.

Unearthly Desires (Adult Content)
Filmmaker Lyla Adrienne gives us a story about the trials and hardships of a young vampire who yearns to be human again and her struggles between the compassion
she feels for life and her need to survive. She explores her longing through the love of a mortal man. Together they are faced with obstacles that might be too great for
either one to overcome. Videographer: Bob Zic. 10 min. 5 sec. No one under 18 admitted.

Girl Scout (Adult Content)
An erotic music video written, directed and videographed by Rick Gillis. Due to its content, no one under 18 will be admitted to the screening. 3 min. 40 sec.