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1 2 2 N r r t i v e S p o t l i g h t s x s w. c o m NARRATIVE SPOTLIGHT FILM FESTIVAL Slash Director/ Screenwriter: Clay Liford WORLD PREMIERE | USA | 2016 | 100 MIN Neil is an introverted, questioning high school freshman. His main social outlet is the steamy erotic fan fiction he writes about Vanguard, the brawny, galaxy-hopping hero of a popular sci-fi franchise. When his stories are exposed in class Neil is mortified, but the fearless, effortlessly cool Julia comes to his defense. An erotic fan fic writer herself, Julia pushes Neil to publish his stories to an online "adult" forum, where they quickly grab the attention of the site moderator, Denis. When Neil is invited to present his work at a comic con live- read event, he has to face the fact that Denis' interest in him may be more than simply professional… perhaps like his own feelings for Julia. Producers: Brock Williams, Jason Wehling , Executive Producers: Randy Sinquefield, Jesse Lyda, Louis Black , DP: Ellie Ann Fenton , Editors: Bryan Poyser, David Fabelo , Music: Curtis Heath , Principal Cast: Michael Johnston, Hannah Marks, Michael Ian Black, Missi Pyle, Jessie Ennis, Peter Vack, Sarah Ramos Sunday, March 13 | 4:15 PM Topfer Thetre t ZACH Monday, March 14 | 5:15 PM Stellite Venue: Mrches Tuesday, March 15 | 7:45 PM Almo Lmr D Saturday, March 19 | 11:00 AM Topfer Thetre t ZACH Clay Liford Clay Liford has written and directed three features, including Wuss (SXSW 2011, AFI Wuss (SXSW 2011, AFI Wuss 2011 Audience Award Winner) and Earthling (SXSW 2010). His comedy short, My Mom Smokes Weed, has played over forty festivals, Smokes Weed, has played over forty festivals, Smokes Weed including the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. As a DP, Clay has shot 20 features, including the award winning films St. Nick and St. Nick and St. Nick Gayby. Boxcar Films Brock Williams brock@boxcarfilms.com Shovel Buddies Directors: Simon Atkinson, Adam Townley Screenwriter: Jason Hellerman WORLD PREMIERE | USA | 2015 | 85 MIN Jimmy's (Alex Neustaedter) best friend Sammy has died of leukemia leaving behind one final wish: ensure his body is buried in his favorite football jersey. Jimmy and his friends, including his ex-friend Dan (Kian Lawley), his little brother Lump, and his crush Kate (Bella Thorne) join the adventure of a lifetime as they spend one unforgettable night fulfilling their friend's final request. Producers: Brian Robbins, Matt Kaplan, Dean Schnider, Ali Itri, Benjamin Forkner, Larry Shapiro, Brin Lukens, Don Dunn , Executive Producers: Brett Bouttier, Shauna Phelan, Bella Thorne, Jason Hellerman , DP: Jason McCormick , Editors: Brendan Walsh, Jonnie Scarlett , Principal Cast: Bella Thorne, Kian Lawley, Alex Neustaedter, Anton Starkman, Philip Labes, James C. Burns, Jenny Cooper Monday, March 14 | 5:00 PM Topfer Thetre t ZACH Wednesday, March 16 | 8:15 PM Stellite Venue: Almo Slughter Saturday, March 19 | 10:45 AM Almo Lmr D Simon Atkinson, Adam Townley Si & Ad have worked as a directing duo for over a decade, meeting as in-house designers at Virgin Records. They have enjoyed a prolific career in music videos and commercials, developing their penchant for intricate films which never let the technique get in the way of being touching, charming and filmic. Shovel Buddies is their debut feature film. Buddies is their debut feature film. Buddies Awesomeness Films Matt Kaplan jakek@awesomenesstv.com Suntan Director: Argyris Papadimitropoulos Screenwriters: Argyris Papadimitropoulos, Syllas Tzoumerkas NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE | GREECE | 2016 | 105 MIN Greek and English with English Subtitles Kostis is a 40-year-old doctor that finds himself in the small island of Antiparos, in order to take over the local clinic. His whole life and routine will turn upside down when he meets an international group of young and beautiful tourists and he falls in love with Anna, a 19-year-old goddess. Suntan is a coming-of- middle-age film that explores growing up through a youth never lived. Producer: Phaedra Vokali , DP: Christos Karamanis , Editor: Napoleon Stratogiannakis , Principal Cast: Makis Papadimitriou, Elli Triggou, Dimi Hart, Hara Kotsali Friday, March 11 | 8:00 PM Almo Lmr A Sunday, March 13 | 9:00 PM Stellite Venue: Almo Slughter Tuesday, March 15 | 7:00 PM Almo Ritz 1 Friday, March 18 | 11:00 AM Almo Lmr C Argyris Papadimitropoulos Argyris Papadimitropoulos was born in Athens, in 1976. In 2003 he directed his first short Pendulum, which won awards in Greek and International festivals. In 2008, Argyris made his first feature film Bank Bang, which became a major commercial and critical hit. In 2011, his second feature Wasted Youth was chosen to open the 40th Rotterdam FF. Visit Films Ryan Kampe info@visitfilms.com