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15th Annual Film Festival
Target Family Film Series
October 16-November 2, 2008
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In addition to hosting its annual screenwriters’ conference, the AFF will screen approximately 190 feature and short films including World, U.S. and Regional premieres.Festival Films are listed according to categories. Following are the Target Family Film Series screenings. Other categories are Marquee Screenings; AFF Presents…; Narrative Feature Competition; Documentary Feature; Comedy Vanguard Dark Matters; and Austin Screens. The Festival will also host 14 short film programs. All films are listed with writer, director and cast information as well as a short synopsis. (Pictured: All Roads Lead Home)
Target Family Film Series (Venues and Times noted beside Film Titles)
“All Roads Lead Home” (USA, 108 min.) Regional Premiere • Thu, Oct 16, 7:00PM • Bob Bullock IMAX
Writer: Doug Delaney
Director: Dennis Fallon
Cast: Peter Coyote, Peter Boyle, Vivien Cardone, Jason London, Vanessa Branch
After a tragedy, a girl’s life is changed by the appearance of Atticus, a new puppy.
“Blind Ambition” (USA, 95 min.) Regional Premiere • Sat, Oct 18, 3:00PM • Arbor
Writer: Alpesh Patel
Director: Bala Rajasekharuni
Cast: Christopher Atkins, Michelle Massey, Deep Katdare, Gulshan Grover, Soren Bowie
Sapna is a pretty, smart, fun-loving teenager who is all about celebrating life despite being legally blind.
“Familiar Strangers” (USA, 86 min.) Regional Premiere • Sat, Oct 18, 5:15PM • Arbor
Writer: John Bell
Director: Zackary Adler
Cast: Shawn Hatosy, DJ Qualls, Tom Bower, Nikki Reed, Ann Dowd
A young man returns home only to find he has to do in his father’s beloved dog and lead the family to victory in a high stakes game of donkey basketball.
“The Flyboys” (USA, 118 min.) Regional Premiere • Sun, Oct 19, 7:00PM • Bob Bullock IMAX
Writer/Director: Rocco DeVilliers
Cast: Jesse James, Reiley McClendon, Stephen Baldwin, Tom Sizemore
Two kids from a small town accidentally stow away on board an airplane owned by the mob.
“Sticks and Stones” (Canada, 90 min.) Regional Premiere • Sun, Oct 19, 3:00PM • Arbor
Director: George Mihalka
Writers: Andrew Wreggitt, Sharon Buckingham
Cast: David Sutcliffe, Alexander De Jordy, Daniel Magder, John Robinson
A Canadian peewee hockey team attempts to mend Canadian/U.S. relations in the world of amateur sport.
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Tickets: $42.00 for Film Pass for opening night, centerpiece and closing night screenings plus 190 other movies. $95.00 for Film Badge
Info Phone: 512.478.4795
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October 16-November 2, 2008Times:
Conference: October 16-19, 2008
Festival: October 16-23, 2008
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