2010 Events Schedule

Sean Donnelly Animation Showcase and Q&A (80 minutes)
7:30 p.m., March 26

Guest filmmaker Sean Donnelly will screen an overview of his work as a professional animator and discuss his techniques as well as the ins-and-outs of life as an animator. This showcase is family-friendly and is absolutely free to attend. No ticket required for entry.

Kindergarten through Eighth Grade (24 minutes)
9:30 a.m., March 27

Fried Night by Michael and Sammy McCrary, Shreveport, La. A midnight French fry addiction turns into a condiment nightmare.

Communication Arts High School by Nicholas O’Malley, San Antonio, Tex. A young filmmaker crafts a video essay using stop-motion animation.

Wesley's Worlds by Wesley Ruby, Temecula, Calif. A young boy’s fascination with books transports him to imaginative worlds.

Sparks in the Night by Ben Kadie, Bellevue, Wash. This homage to 1940s film noir follows Detective Leon Sparks into a black-and-white-and-neon underworld of undersized lawbreakers.

High School Documentary and Music Video (68 minutes)
10 a.m., March 27

Go Hard or Go Home by Paul Schoen, New Orleans, La. The documentary explores how two New Orleans graffiti artists got involved in the art form.

The Maze by Jack LeBien, Graham Hamaker, Mandeville, La. Members from A Living Soundtrack, a New Orleans-based band, discuss their experimental and collaborative approach to music-making.

ADHD by Nora Klein, Seaford, N.Y. One family steps in front of the lens to discuss the challenges a 12-year-old faces in managing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A War Story, A Love Story by Matthew J. Evans. A married couple celebrating their 60th anniversary revisits memories of the Korean War.

Ron Geffen: Music Producer by Tyler Silver, New York, N.Y. An entrepreneurial music producer tours his professional music studiod.

Shawn Harris: Personal Trainer by Tyler Silver, New York, N.Y. Fitness gets a full workout in this profile of a 26-year-old personal trainer.

Skateboy of New Orleans East by Justin Lain, New Orleans, La. A young skateboarder discusses his passion for a sport that’s changed his attitude about post-Katrina New Orleans.

As the Blade Drops by Sarah Devlin, New Orleans, La. This music video uses animation to showcase the talents of the band Smiley with a Knife.

Untitled 2 by Chris Breault, Metairie, La. A boy ponders his many connections to his surroundings in this short experimental work.

Doctor Dog by Jessica Farizo, Braithwaite, La. This short documentary profiles an animal clinic owner who works closely with his community and cares for stray animals.

Text in a World of Written Words by Erin Newson, Mandeville, La. The short experimental film uses found images and digital text to provoke a response to New Orleans’ Marigny neighborhood.

Patience by Erin Levins, New Orleans, La. This music video for Eva Frishberg’s original song “Patience” explores sadness and personal hardship.

Life at 8 Frames per Second by Jesse Haycraft. This experiment in motion extracts the emotion and energy from a high-school celebration for the New Orleans Saints.

Robinson Film Center’s Educational Programs Showcase
11:15 a.m., March 27

This out-of-competition program highlights some of the short work produced through the Robinson Film Center’s summer camps and the Lights! Camera! Learning! education initiatives in Bossier and Webster parish schools.

Animation Workshop with Sean Donnelly (50 minutes)
12:30 p.m., March 27

Guest artist and animator Sean Donnelly demonstrates how to create an animated film using stop-motion techniques. The workshop is free and open to the public. Seating is limited to 135.

High School Narrative Films, Program 1 (46 minutes)
1:30 p.m., March 27

The Complex by Alex Fjellberg Swerdlowe, Weston, Conn. In the aftermath of the Great Depression, a man’s life and business affairs are thrown into turmoil by a factory fire and an unresolved murder.

In Dreams by Daniel Bogran, Metairie, La. Reality blurs when a young man attempts to recall a past dream.

Hidden by Sheldon Walker, Greenwich, R.I. A brother tries to prove his dead sibling’s innocence in a crime.

Subconscious Crimes by Chris Beacham, Ponchatoula, La. A young man sets up a video camera at night to investigate whether or not he commits crimes in his sleep.

High School Narrative Films, Program 2 (38 minutes)
2:30 p.m., March 27

The Reaper's Yarn by Russell "Landon" Skipper, Carriere, Miss. A wandering stranger challenges three teenagers to seek out and destroy Death in this martial arts showcase.

The Weirdest Thanksgiving by Rachael Weinstein, Jefferson, Tex. Part comedy and part puppetry, this short transforms the holiday bird into something fruity and funny.

Dance for Your Life by Ryan Dents, New Orleans, La. Drawing from the mood and colors of German Expressionism, this short is part drama, part murder mystery.

Reality by Jesse Haycraft, New Orleans, La. In this exercise in suspense, a man returns to his woodland cabin to discover a mysterious stranger lying outside.

The Avatar v. The Vegeta by Russell "Landon" Skipper, Carriere, Miss. This special effects-driven work parodies a host of anime characters, all played by the filmmaker.

Winners’ Showcase and Awards Presentation
3:15 p.m., March 27

This showcase will replay the festival’s prize-winning entries and distribute cash prizes for awards in the following categories: Best in Festival, Special Jury Award, Best Drama/Narrative Film, Best Actor and Best Actress.