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1 6 7 2 0 1 6 S X S W F I L M P R O G R A M G U I D E Fe s t i v l F v o r i t e s FESTIVAL FAVORITES FILM FESTIVAL Morris from America Director/ Screenwriter: Chad Hartigan USA | 90 MIN English and German with English Subtitles Morris from America centers around 13-year-old Morris from America centers around 13-year-old Morris from America Morris, an African American boy who has just relocated with his single father in Heidelberg, Germany. Morris, who fancies himself the next Notorious B.I.G., is a complete fish-out-of- water in his new home, but then he meets the rebellious, hip Katrin, and instantly falls in love. As Morris navigates the typical roller coast ride of early adolescence – first love, acceptance among peers, complex relations with parents – in this completely unique setting, he faces unexpected challenges and inspiring triumphs, in this endearing, heartfelt coming-of-age story. Producers: Adele Romanski, Sara Murphy, Martin Heisler, Gabriele Simon , Executive Producers: Michael B. Clark, Alex Turtletaub , DP: Sean McElwee , Editor: Anne Fabini , Principal Cast: Markees Christmas, Craig Robinson, Carla Juri Monday, March 14 | 7:30 PM Topfer Thetre t ZACH Wednesday, March 16 | 2:15 PM Almo Ritz 1 Chad Hartigan Chad Hartigan's first film, Luke and Brie Are on a First Date premiered at the Hamptons on a First Date premiered at the Hamptons on a First Date International Film Festival. His second feature, This is Martin Bonner, premiered at This is Martin Bonner, premiered at This is Martin Bonner the 2013 Sundance Film festival. It won the Audience Award for Best of NEXT. In 2014, it won the John Cassavetes Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards. A24 lisar@a24films.com Hunt For The Wilderpeople Director/ Screenwriter: Taika Waititi NEW ZEALAND | 2016 | 101 MIN Raised on hip-hop and foster care, defiant city kid Ricky gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside. He quickly finds himself at home with his new foster family: the loving Aunt Bella, the cantankerous Uncle Hec, and dog Tupac. When a tragedy strikes that threatens to ship Ricky to another home, both he and Hec go on the run in the bush. As a national manhunt ensues, the newly branded outlaws must face their options: go out in a blaze of glory or overcome their differences and survive as a family. Equal parts road comedy and coming-of-age drama, director Taika Waititi masterfully weaves lively humor with emotionally honest performances by Sam Neill and Julian Dennison. Producers: Carthew Neal, Leanne Saunders, Taika Waititi, Matt Noonan , Executive Producers: James Wallace, Charlie McClellan , DP: Lachlan Milne, ACS , Editors: Luke Haigh, Tom Eagles, Yana Gorskaya , Music: Lukasz Buda Samuel Scott Conrad Wedde , Principal Cast: Julian Dennison, Sam Neill, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House, Oscar Knightley, Rhys Darby, Stan Walker, Cohen Holloway, Mike Minogue, Troy Kingi Saturday, March 12 | 1:00 PM Vimeo Theter Taika Waititi Taika Waititi (Director/Writer/Producer) is an award-winning actor, director and writer best known for his hit feature films Boy, Eagle vs Shark, and What We Do in the Shadows. The Orchard Dan Goldberg dgoldberg@theorchard.com Newtown Director: Kim A. Snyder DOC | USA | 2016 | 83 MIN Filmed over the course of nearly three years, the film-makers use unique access and never before heard testimonies to tell a story of the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting of schoolchildren in American history. Newtown documents a traumatized community fractured by grief and driven toward a sense of purpose. Joining the ranks of a growing club to which no one wants to belong, a cast of characters interconnect to weave an intimate story of community resilience. Producers: Maria Cuomo Cole, Kim A. Snyder , Executive Producers: Nick Stuart, CarolAnne Dolan, Regina K. Scully, Mara Sandler, Jamie Wolf, Sally Jo Fifer, Lois Vossen , DPs: Derek Wiesehahn, Naiti Gámez, Jake Clennell , Editor: Gabriel Rhodes , Music: Fil Eisler, Collaborating Composers Sunday, March 13 | 12:00 PM Prmount Thetre Tuesday, March 15 | 2:30 PM Almo Lmr D Wednesday, March 16 | 2:30 PM Stellite Venue: Mrches Kim A. Snyder Kim A. Snyder's most recent film, Welcome to Shelbyville (2011), was nationally broadcast to Shelbyville (2011), was nationally broadcast to Shelbyville on Independent Lens. With over a dozen short documentaries, her most recent, Duke Riley Goes to China premiered at the Palm Riley Goes to China premiered at the Palm Riley Goes to China Springs Int'l Shortfest. Kim's directorial debut feature documentary, I Remember Me was I Remember Me was I Remember Me theatrically distributed by Zeitgeist Films. K A Snyder Productions contact@newtownfilm.com