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...tO the 13th annual nevada city Film Festival!Yes, we know we’ve got something very special going on here. Every summer we put together a homegrown festival, a one-of-a-kind party, and we throw it right here in our hometown of Nevada City. Which oh-by-the-way happens to be one of the most charming and historic villages in the western United States.

We’ve been doing these shindigs for a while now: (this is our 13th go’

round), and over the previous dozen years we’ve figured out a thing or two

about how to Do it Right.

First and foremost we as always present a mind-boggling array of

remarkable films in a carefully curated set of programs that are the

heartbeat of the festival. Narrative storytelling, dramas, comedies,

documentaries, animation... “Something for everyone” as they say.

And perhaps all that amazing works such as “Night Giant”, “Slomo”,

“Délicate Gravitè”, “Kali the Little Vampire”, “William & the Windmill”, and so

many others, share in common is their creativity, their craftsmanship, and

the power to get the viewer thinking about our world (and maybe even his

or herself) in a slightly different way.

In conjunction with these programs we of course play host to a score

of brilliant up-and-coming filmmakers, actors and artists. By plane, boat

and train we get ‘em up here to the Sierra foothills so they can share and

discuss their work one-on one with the NCFF audience.

As if that all wasn’t enough, we’ll also be hosting workshops, special

programs for children, some raging after-parties and (we promise!) a cool

surprise or two. Or three!

So go ahead, stroll the gas-lit streets of Nevada City, swim at your favorite spot

along the Yuba River. But while you do, remember, it’s a special time in a special

place, where we make art into a party: Nevada City Film Festival #13!

meet the ncFF staFF Jeff Clark Executive DirectorClark began working with the festival at its inception in 2001. The same year, he began operating and renovating the Magic Theatre, one of the smallest (and finest) art house cinemas in California. A native northern Californian who moved to Nevada City from Los

Angeles in 1996, Jeffrey endorses the sentiments of Henry Miller who wrote: “… Art teaches nothing, except the significance of life.”

Jesse Locks Festival DirectorNevada City native, Jesse moved sixteen times in ten years before returning back to the Sierra Nevada Foothills. She has worked in independent publishing and music for over fifteen years. This is Jesse’s fourth year as Festival Director and seventh year with the film festival. Her favorite film is Jeremiah Johnson.

Rich Good Creative DirectorBorn in England, destined for the California landscape, Rich runs his own design company named The Indiana Experiment. A firm believer that we should always strive to do only what we love. Therefore he spends his time trying to balance a life of travel, music and design.

Zach Haller Technical DirectorWith a background in Audio Visual Production for Corporate Events and Entertainment, Zach brings together the necessary components of sound, lighting, and video to execute a live production. His expertise as an Event Technician, Technical Director, and Production Manager has led to a passion for elements and moments that bring about common positive experience and vibration.

Zoe Toffaleti Assistant Festival DirectorZoe Toffaleti grew up in Nevada City, but in 2009, she left to seek her fortune in glamorous Santa Cruz, CA. In June, she graduated from UCSC with a degree in Film and Digital Media. Diploma still hot off the presses, she moved back to Nevada City and began working as assistant festival director at NCFF.

Kelly Foley Programming AssistantKelly Foley comes to us by way of the San Joaquin Valley, Stockton to be specific. His first movie memory is of ‘My Fair Lady’. From early on Kelly has been involved in the arts - film, music, theatre - he is trained in dance and recreational therapy. Currently he is a freelance illustrator.

Romero Alves Festival Trailer Director and Motion Graphics ArtistRomero Alves is an animator originally from Brazil, who found his way to cosmopolitan Nevada City by way of Spain, Santa Cruz, and San Francisco. When he’s not visiting other planets to animate our

extraterrestrial friends, he spends quality time on Earth with his wife and son.

Videographers - David Nicholson & Camen Hodges.

Photographers - Simon Weller & Kat Alves.

Interns - Jace Manoguerra, Cedar Markia, Caitlin Morris, Sara

Olson, Oona O’Neil and Isabella Russ

We would like to say THANK YOU to our splendid volunteers! We couldn’t do it without you all. You make the Nevada City Film Festival possible and fun!

ticket inFOrmatiOnOnline: www.nevadacityfilmfestival.com

On the Phone: (530) 362-8601 Mon-Fri 10am — 5pm

In Person: August 19 - September 5 at BriarPatch

Co-op, 290 Sierra College, Grass Valley, CA or NCFF

Offices, 240 Commercial Street, Suite B, Nevada City,

CA. September 5-7 at NCFF Headquarters at the Miners

Foundry, 325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA 95959.

Individual Ticket Prices$9/GA and $7/Student (with ID), Senior (62+) & Magic

Lantern Film Society Members, for all regular screenings,

salons and workshops (unless otherwise noted)

$15 for Live Comedy Shows

$13 for Students and Magic Lantern Film Society Members

4-Day Festival Pass$99/GA or $89 for Magic Lantern Film Society Members.

Includes admission to all film screenings, special events, and

reserved seating.

NOTE: We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance

TICKET HOLDERS; Ticket holders not present 15 minutes

prior to screening may have their seat sold without refund.

All ticket sales are final. No returns or exchanges.

aBOut the FestivalThe Nevada City Film Festival is made up of a group of passionate

filmmakers and artists that have worked to create an outlet for emerging

new voices and ideas while providing audiences with a unique experience

in a picturesque location.

NCFF and its Magic Lantern Film Society are committed to serving

Nevada County and nearby regions by providing art, entertainment,

education, and culture through the medium of film and video.

In addition, we are committed to presenting creative, diverse,

independent films from around the world that would otherwise have little

or no other outlet in our region; curating and presenting film programs

and producing film festivals and other related events; and encouraging

and supporting local filmmakers and their work.

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Opening night:the gOOd, the Bad and the uglyThursday, September 5th6 pm a Miners Foundry

The Nevada City Film Festival is

starting things off with a bang

this year – the bang of a couple

of gunslingers duking it out in this

spaghetti western directed by

Sergio Leone! Clint Eastwood

stars as “The Good,” and

after seeing his squint digitally

remastered and hearing Ennio Morricone’s score on the Foundry’s

state-of-the-art sound system, you’ll be ready for your weekend at the

best fest in the (wild, wild) west. BYOP(oncho).

Plus reception following the film with DJs and a no-host full bar.

Treats and Fable Coffee will also have ice cream, treatcicles, coffee

and more for purchase before and during the film.

directOr’s spOtlight With galen pehrsOnSaturday, September 7th3:30 PM a Miners Foundry Stone Hall

Galen Pehrson is a film,

commercial, and music video

director and animator noted for

his creative visual approach and

manipulation of hallucinatory

illusions. He has directed and/or

animated videos for Death Grips

and Talib Kweli ft. Miguel. He

has designed album covers for

Vetiver, Adam Green, Turner

Cody, Hella and Devendra

Banhart. His latest animated short was featured in the Museum of

Contemporary Art’s REBEL exhibition curated by James Franco.

Pehrson’s El Gato is a collection of hand-drawn, animated vignettes,

blooming from the erotic and dark undertones in Ray’s Rebel Without a

Cause, and voiced by James Franco, Jena Malone, and Devendra

Banhart. Pehrson will share a collection of his works and answer Q&A

afterwards.

the JuryEvery year, NCFF invites distinguished members in the film industry onto

the jury to provide professional feedback and determine all the major

awards. Please meet this year’s esteemed judges.

Kimberly Chun Journalist, SF Chronicle, San Francisco

Bay Guardian

Sarah MillerAuthor & Writer, Details, Lucky, Glamour,

Mademoiselle, The Awl, Grist.org

Anne MooreProducer, Michael Moore Films

Paul NadeauFilm Critic & Blogger

and the Winner is...This year, we received hundreds of film submissions from around the

world. Our program committee narrowed those down to 60+ films to

show during the film festival. From those 60+ films, the festival directors

suggested a dozen films for award consideration to our Festival Judges.

Our Festival Judges decided the winners of Best of the Fest, Best

Documentary, Best Comedy, Best Foreign and Best Narrative.

Winner of Best of the Fest will receive a $1500 cash prize. Don’t miss the

Jury Awards, Saturday, September 7th at 5:15 pm in the Stone Hall at

the Miners Foundry.

This year’s Audience Award is brought to you by The Union Newspaper

who are helping NCFF implement our new text voting system.

That’s right, no more paper ballots, each film will be assigned its own

SMS/text message short code number that will be given out at the end

of each program. Festival-goers can than vote for the film of their choice.

The winner will receive a $500 cash prize.

Audience Awards will be announced at the “Best of the Fest”

After Party Sunday, September 8th at Ol’ Republic Brewery at 4pm.

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Filmmakers panelSaturday September 7th, 11am a The Haven

Join this year’s visiting filmmakers

for a lively discussion on the

state of independent film plus Q&A.

FREE!

cOmedy shOrts With eric Wareheim and dOug lussenhOpSaturday September 7th, 6pm a Miners Foundry Stone Hall

Eric Wareheim, actor, comedian,

writer and director, returns for

his third visit to the festival.

Wareheim, along with Tim

Heidecker, created the television

shows Tim and Eric Awesome

Show, Great Job! and Check

It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule

(starring John C. Reilly) on the

Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim.

This year he’s bringing a bag of

never before seen comedy shorts, new music videos and more. Doug

Lussenhop (The Eric Andre Show, Portlandia, Pound House) will also

show episodes from his web series Pound House. Plus a selection of

NCFF approved comedy shorts.

Best OF the Fest aFter partySunday September 8th, 4-9pm with screening at 7pm

a Ol’ Republic Brewery

NCFF wraps festivities with

an outdoor “Best of the Fest”

screening at Ol’ Republic Brewery,

where the winners of this year’s

festival will be screened along

with the NCFF Audience Choice

Award Winner. Grab a pie or a

taco from the food trucks and pint of something locally-brewed, and

enjoy the crème de la crème of independent film.

ncFF live cOmedy shOWFriday and Saturday, September 6th-7thDoors 9pm - Show 9.30pm

a Miners Foundry

$15, / $13/Students and Film Society Members / Ages 16+

FRIDAY: Featuring, Nick Rutherford (Good Neighbor), Moshe Kasher

(John Oliver’s New York Stand Up, Whitney, Chelsea Lately), and

Brett Gelman (Adult Swim, Curb Your Enthusiasm, NBC’s Go On).

SATURDAY: Featuring, Kyle Kinane (Conan, Comedy Central,

Live at Gotham), Jon C. Daly (Funny or Die, Comedy Bang Bang, Kroll

Show), Natasha Leggero (Jay Leno, Reno 911, Burning Love, Last

Comic Standing), and Neil Hamburger (Drag City).

Hosted by DJ Douggpound (Tim & Eric’s Awesome Show, Great Job!)

children’s prOgramSaturday, Sept 7, 11am a Miners Foundry Stone Hall

Feel like taking a trip around the

world? Then hop aboard a celluloid

magic carpet to take a trip all the way

from the Arctic to Mozambique, with

stops along the way to see animated

sights in Istanbul, Germany, France,

Argentina, Germany and India! Children

free, must be accompanied by an

adult. Adults $9 GA / $7 Seniors

F yOung Filmmakers music & Film prOJectSome of the most innovative,

exciting, and creative filmmakers

started out directing music

videos. This summer we worked

with local youngsters to create

videos for a few Nevada County

bands. Young filmmakers were

given a list of participating artists

and mentored by experienced filmmakers. The result is a series of truly

innovative collaborations, ranging from experimental narratives to stylized

explorations of tone. Be sure to catch these gems during our Music

Videos program on Saturday, at 6:00 PM at The Haven.

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Sunday 8th4pm

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Crystal Fairy

Filmage The Story of DESCENDENTS/ALLplus Filmmaker Q&A

Shorts from Aroundthe World plus Filmmaker Q&A

Narrative Shortsplus Filmmaker Q&A We Ride: History of Snowboardingplus Special Guests

William & The Windmillplus Filmmaker Q&A

The World According to Dick Cheney plus Filmmaker Q&A

Ol’ Republic “Best of the Fest” After Party (Start 4pm - Screening at 7pm)

Miners Foundry Stone Hall

Animation plus Filmmaker Q&A

LIVE Comedy Show (Doors 9pm, Show 930)

Children’s Program

Documentary Shortsplus Filmmaker Q&A

Director’s Spotlight: Galen Pehrson

Comedy Shorts with Eric Wareheim and Doug Lussenhop

LIVE Comedy Show (Doors 9pm, Show 930)

Haven Underground

Filmmakers Panel

Making Dazedplus Filmmaker Q&A

NCFF Young Filmmakers Music & Film Project and Music Videos

plus opening reception and DJs

at the Ol’ Republic Brewery - 124 Argall Way, Nevada City

narrative shOrtsDaydreams and phantasms, damaged families and bent friendships, escape and returning, mistakes and redemption: each makes an appearance in this year’s program of Narrative Shorts. “Chasseur” and “Night Giant” seem to occur in a mythic time of their own. “Benny” and Niki face contrasting challenges of growing up; and so in their own way do Peter and Donald in “Donald Cried.” And when credits roll for the be-boppin’ “Find Me a Daddy,” please feel free to snap your fingers.

Saturday, 1:00 PM / Miners Foundry Osborn & Woods Hall

shOrts FrOm arOund the WOrld

That the characters we encounter in these six films emerge from different corners of the earth only highlights what is common in our humanity. Fate is a common theme, whether it seems to intervene (“Retrovisor”), or tempt (“Jungesselin”). In “Lean on Me” some dry,gallows Irish humor is fully on display, while the beautiful “Délicate Gravité” presents a

breathtaking romantic interplay on the cusp between coincidence and

choice. Saturday, 11:00 AM / Miners Foundry Osborn & Woods Hall

dOcumentary shOrtsSix films that paint portraits of real people and actual events. “Slomo” is the new, chosen identity of a former doctor who has re-booted his life in a radical (and rad) way; while “Keep a Modest Head” creatively presents Jean Benoit, whose life story can literally be said to be Surreal. In “Not Anymore” the upheaval in post-Arab Spring Syria is unflinchingly portrayed; as is a glimpse into the lives of those for whom clean water is sadly not a given (“This is Normal”).

Saturday, 1:00 PM


animatiOn shOrtsThough we tend to wow our audiences by presenting the wide variety of creative techniques in today’s world of animation, the real power of these nine short films lies in their storytelling; their capacity to ignite our

imaginations. The quest for love and self-realization, resilience in the face of bigotry, journeys into the depths of the earth and beyond the pull of gravity, all exhibited here with a cast of mannequins, lint-people, clothespins and yes, “Irish Folk Furniture”.

Friday, 6:00 PM


children’s prOgram From Children’s Film Festival Seattle 2013Feel like taking a trip around the world? Then hop aboard a celluloid magic carpet to take a trip all the way from the Arctic to Mozambique, with stops along the way to see animated sights in Istanbul, Germany, France, Argentina, Germany and India! Children free but must be accompanied by an adult. Adults $9 GA/ $7/Seniors.

Saturday, 11:00 AM / Miners Foundry Stone Hall

directOr’s spOtlight With galen pehrsOn

Galen Pehrson is a film, commercial, and music video director and animator noted for his creative visual approach and manipulation of hallucinatory illusions. He has directed and/or animated videos for Death Grips and Talib Kweli ft. Miguel. He has designed album covers for Vetiver, Adam Green, Turner Cody, Hella and Devendra Banhart. His latest animated short

was featured in the Museum of Contemporary Art’s REBEL exhibition curated by James Franco. Pehrson’s El Gato is a collection of hand-drawn, animated vignettes, blooming from the erotic and dark undertones in Ray’s Rebel Without a Cause, and voiced by James Franco, Jenna Malone, and Devendra Banhart. Pehrson will share a collection of his works and hold a Q&A afterwards.

Saturday, 3:30 PM / Miners Foundry Stone Hall

yOung Filmmakers music & Film prOJect plus music videOsSome of the most innovative, exciting, and creative filmmakers started out directing music videos. This summer we worked with local youngsters to create videos for a few Nevada County bands. Young filmmakers were given a list of participating artists and mentored by experienced filmmakers. The result is a series of truly innovative collaborations, ranging from experimental narratives to stylized explorations of tone. Be sure to catch these gems during our Music Videos program on Saturday, at 6:00 PM at The Haven. Bands include NC locals The Bears, Lasher Keen, Jessica Agnew, as well as national acts such as Them Hills, Death Grips and Talib Kweli.

Saturday, 6:00 pm / The Haven

Best OF the Fest aFter partyWe will screen this year’s award-winning short films, for best Doc, Narrative, Animation, Foreign, Comedy, and overall “Best of the Fest,” in a truly festive setting: outdoors at the Ol’ Republic Brewery. We will also announce this year’s Audience Award!

Sunday, 4:00-9:00 PM / Ol’ Republic Brewery

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88 Miles to Moscow Karen Glienke15-year-old Niki is just back from a trip with her ex-con dad, and mom is eager to hear all the juicy details. Over tea and face masks, Niki gives the scoop about all the fun things that happened, but somehow fails to mention a few things, like getting off the train for a smoke, being stranded in the middle of nowhere and having to find her way back with the help of a young Russian garbage man. Indeed, when Mom learns that she met a boy, Niki’s tales of ‘Austin from Boston’ don’t quite match her adventures with the Lord of the Rings obsessed boy who wants to be her hero. But when Mom’s line of questioning takes some surprising turns, Niki must decide what her next move will be. As her world seems ever more derailed, one thing becomes clear: like all journeys worth taking, Niki’s cannot be measured in miles alone. (USA, 20min)

SAT, 1:00 PM Narrative ShortsMiners Foundry Osborn & Woods Hall

Benny Nathan FirmWith an abusive older brother, Benny must resist the urge to take his frustration out on his annoying little sister. But when the brother ignores his babysitting duties and she nearly drowns, it is on Benny to cover up the secret from their mother. His life depends on it. (USA, 15min)


Broken Up Ben TolpinBen, unceremoniously dumped, calls his friend, Katie, to avert emotional breakdown but instead makes a bad week worse. (USA, 15min)

SAT 6:00PM Comedy ShortsMiners Foundry Stone Hall

The Change Fabián RibezzoFarmers in Mozambique look for a better way to live in harmony with their surroundings. (Mozambique, 15min)

SAT, 11:00 AM Children’s ProgramMiners Foundry Stone Hall

Chasseur Christopher Soren KellySometime in the first half of the twentieth century, somewhere on the back roads of the Louisiana Bayou, the half-mad Louis Chasseur, hunts the Devil. Setting an ambush at the crossroads, he kills the musician Jedediah Graham before the man can sell his soul. Chasseur then lies in wait for the Devil. Instead, the blood-soaked Chasseur encounters the Devil’s lawyer, weaselly Mycroft Coney. What follows is a biblical battle of wills between the brutal, conscienceless Chasseur and the fast-talking Mycroft. Mycroft fights for his life as Chasseur pumps him for information on the Devil. Eventually, Chasseur gets what he wants ... and more. (USA, 15min)


Chinti Natalia MirzoyanAn ant works hard to build his dream castle out of bits of trash, never realizing he is in the shadow of greatness. (Russia, 8min)

SAT, 11:00 AM Children’s Program Miners Foundry Stone Hall

Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus and 2012 Sebastián SilvaJamie (Michael Cera) is a boorish, insensitive American twenty-something traveling in Chile, who somehow manages to create chaos at every turn. He and his friends are planning on taking a road trip north to experience a legendary shamanistic hallucinogen called the San Pedro cactus. In a fit of drunkenness at a wild party, Jamie invites an eccentric woman – a radical spirit named Crystal Fairy (Gabby Hoffmann) – to come along. What is meant to be a devil-may-care journey becomes a battle of wills as Jamie finds himself locking horns with his new traveling companion. But on a remote, pristine beach at the edge of the desert, the magic brew is finally imbibed, and the true adventure begins. (USA/Chile, 100min)

FRI, 6:00 PM Miners Foundry Osborn & Woods Hall

Délicate Gravité Philippe AndrePaul receives an emotional message from Claire. He can hear the deep sadness behind her words and believes she might commit suicide. But Paul does not know Claire. This is a message left on the wrong man’s phone. A message that will lead Paul to a brief encounter with Claire. (France, 30min)

SAT, 11:00 AM Shorts from Around the WorldMiners Foundry Osborn & Woods Hall

Donald Cried Avedisian AvedisianWhen Peter Sorenson’s last living relative passes away, he’s forced to return home. After losing his wallet and with no one else to turn to, Peter calls on his only childhood friend, Donald. What was supposed to be a quick ride turns into a long day through their awkward past. (USA, 22min)


Emilie Alla ChurikovaA not-so-silly goose saves the day when his friends are about to be cooked for Christmas dinner! (Germany, 10min)


Eyes on the Stars Mike Rauch, Tim RauchCarl McNair tells the story of his brother Ronald, an African American kid in the 1950s who set his sights on the stars. (USA, 4min)

FRI, 6:00 PM Animation ShortsMiners Foundry Stone Hall

FILMAGE: ThE STory oF DESCEnDEnTS/ALL Deedle LaCour, Matt Riggle Long before Green Day and Blink 182 inflicted punk-rock’s puncture wound on the map of mainstream music, the Descendents were at home concocting the perfect mix of pop, angst, love, and coffee. FILMAGE: The Story of DESCENDENTS/ALL follows drummer/square-peg Bill Stevenson and his ‘caffeinated retardedness’ as he pushes his rotating door of bandmates to ‘achieve ALL,’ his philosophy of going for greatness at all costs. Stevenson is a force to be reckoned with–not even grapefruit-sized brain tumors can keep him down. Interviews with Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Mike Watt (Minutemen), Brett Gurewitz (Bad Religion) and many more reveal the story of a band–if not THE band – responsible for pop-punk as you know it. But ... have they achieved ALL? Only time (or Bill) will tell. (USA, 90min)

FRI, 8:30 PM Miners Foundry Osborn & Woods Hall

Find Me a Daddy Clint WardlowBeat poet Greta Von Darkness presents a spirited rendition of her latest work to an enthusiastic crown at a hip Utah hangout. Her boyfriend, much to her annoyance, couldn’t care less. (USA, 6min)


The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Sergio LeoneBy far the most ambitious, unflinchingly graphic and stylistically influential western ever mounted, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is an engrossing actioner shot through with a volatile mix of myth and realism. Clint Eastwood returns as the “Man With No Name,” this time teaming with two gunslingers (Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef) to pursue a cache of $200,000 and letting no one, not even warring factions in a civil war, stand in their way. From sun-drenched panoramas to bold, hard close-ups, exceptional camera work captures the beauty and cruelty of the barren landscape and the hardened characters who stride unwaveringly through it. Forging a vibrant and yet detached style of action that had not been seen before, and has never been matched since, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly shatters the western mold in true Clint Eastwood style. (USA/Spain, 161min)

THU, 6:00 PM Miners Foundry Osborn & Woods Hall

hanging by a Thread Catya Plate‘Hanging By A Thread’ features characters called the Clothespin Freaks cast in a story that takes place in a distant, post-apocalyptic future in which the human race has fallen to pieces, but where a new breed may put it all back together. (USA, 10min)


I Am Sorry about What happened Jonathan KieferMistakes were made. (USA, 2min)


I Am Tom Moody Ainslie HendersonA surreal trip through the subconscious of a musician as he seeks to allay his critical self and sing. (UK, 7min)


Istanbul Idil ArThe sights, sounds and people of a vibrant city come alive to a young girl. (Turkey, 3min)


Irish Folk Furniture Tony DonoghueIn Ireland, old hand-painted furniture is often associated with hard times, with poverty, and with a time many would rather forget. In this animated documentary, 16 pieces of traditional folk furniture are repaired and returned home. (Ireland, 9min)


Jungesselin (Bachelorette) Anna LinkeThe bachelorette Stefanie is a young woman who, at 26 years old, has not yet managed to live in an environment in which she can truly be herself. At home in the back country, everybody tries to find a man for the last bachelorette in the village, who is not thrilled about this at all. At a friend’s bachelors party in the next bigger city the last bachelorette doesn’t find a man, but instead a woman, whom she finds even more fascinating... (Germany, 15min)


Kali the Little Vampire Regina PessoaKali the little vampire lives in the shadows and envies the other children’s life in the sun. One day he breaks from his isolation and discovers that he can make a difference in others’ lives. Narrated by Academy Award-winner Christopher Plummer. (France/Canada, 9min)


Keep a Modest head Deco DawsonJean Benoît, the last official member of the French Surrealist group, receives Deco Dawson’s signature visual treatment in a biography that fantastically illustrates Benoit’s formative (and highly sexual) childhood memories. Mixing interviews recorded in Benoît’s Parisian studio with Surrealist-inspired reenactments, Dawson deconstructs documentary conventions to eulogize a formidable artist. (Canada, 19min)

SAT, 1:00 PM Documentary ShortsMiners Foundry Stone Hall

Lean on Me Gavin ButlerDan is suicidal and turns to his best friend for assistance – but how far does a best friend go to help? (Ireland, 3min)


Lionfish Delusion Quique Rivera RiveraInspired by the Lionfish plague, this underwater neo-noir tells a story about greed and hierarchy in the Caribbean reefs. (Puerto Rico/USA, 4min)


Lost and Found Joan C. GratzMetamorphosing images with the appearance of sculpted wood and shifting sand summon memories of a life. (USA, 4min)


Luminaris Juan Pablo ZaramellaIn a world controlled by light, a young man who works in a light bulb factory is determined to find his own way. (Argentina, 6min)


Making Dazed Kahane CornThis Actual Reality Pictures original documentary reunites the cast of Dazed and Confused and features behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the film. A decade after the hit comedy’s 1993 release, director Richard Linklater reunited the cast — Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Parker Posey and Adam Goldberg — to celebrate the ten year anniversary of the film that helped launch their careers. Now you can watch the cast look back on the movie that changed their lives and on the decade that has passed since. With Special Guest, Editor Greg Finton. (USA, 50min)

SAT 3:30pm The Haven

A Mother’s Promise: Barack obama Bio Film Davis GuggenheimA biographical portrait of Barack Obama which introduced then Senator Obama as the Presidential candidate at the 2008 Democratic Convention. With Special Guest, Editor Greg Finton. (USA, 10min)

SAT, 8:30 PM Miners Foundry Osborn & Woods Hall

The naked Leading the Blind Wim VanackerA dissection of the human condition on a hot summer’s day blurred by alcohol, late night television and smoldering spirituality ... and suddenly everything became clear to him. (Belgium/France, 16min)


night Giant Aaron BeckumAfter being haunted by a Night Giant in the streets of Echo Park, a young man contacts a Giant Hunter to help him destroy his problem. A suspenseful deadpan comedy set in a black and white twilight zone world. (Canada, USA 8min)


not Anymore: A Story of revolution Matthew VandykeA Story of Revolution is a documentary short film that tells the story of the Syrian struggle for freedom as experienced by a 32 year old rebel fighter, Mowya, and a 24 year old female journalist, Nour, in Aleppo, Syria. The film is a 15 minute documentary short about why the Syrian people are fighting for their freedom, told through the emotional words of two powerful characters whose lives have been turned upside down and torn apart by war. (USA/Syria/Turkey, 14min)


oh, Willy… Emma De Swaef, Marc James RoelsFollowing the death of his mother, Willy returns to the naturists community where he was raised. Melancholic when facing his memories, Willy decides to run away in the nature where he finds the maternal protection of a big hairy animal. (USA, 17min)


out of Body J. Christian JensenAn unexpected look at an African-American computer scientist and dancer who conspires against death and disease in an unusual way. (USA, 5min)


#PostModemLucas Leyva, Jillian MayerTwo Miami girls and how they deal with the technological singularity. (USA, 12min)

Sat, 6:00PM Comedy Shorts Miners Foundry Stone Hall

recollections Nathanael CartonA community of tsunami survivors holds onto its existence through pictures recovered from the debris. (Japan, 13min)


retrovisor Alberto LavinLucía and Álvaro have a relationship which is not enjoying the best of times. A car accident gives their lives a shake up, which won’t only affect their future, but also the perception of the past they had. (Spain, 6min)


A Shadow of Blue Carlos LascanoA little girl sits on a park bench, but her mind takes her far away to exhilarating adventure. (France, 12min)


SlomoJoshua IzenbergDepressed and frustrated with his life, Dr. John Kitchin abandons his career as a neurologist and moves to Pacific Beach. There, he undergoes a radical transformation into SLOMO, trading his lab coat for a pair of rollerblades and his IRA for a taste of divinity. (USA, 18min)


Sun FlowerTaeho KangYoung-Hwa Kim is a single lady in her late twenties who just came to the sanatorium, five months pregnant. She doesn’t have any relationships with people, even with family or friends, and she doesn’t want to know any new people. Also, due to motor aphasia she has lost speech. She lost her sense of reality and doesn’t care about herself. Therefore, she is just living day by day with addicted habits, careless and ignorant of her pregnancy before she experiences the baby move in her belly. (USA/South Korea, 16min)


This is normalDerek WatsonEvery morning nearly half of the world’s population will wake up and walk 6km round trip on average to fetch water from open and contaminated sources. This drinking water attributes to waterborne-diseases that kill up to 2 million children every year. It is a crisis that hardly registers on the international agenda. This is normal. (USA/Zambia, 22min)


The Town Musicians of BremenMasataka HiroyasuA retelling of an old fairy tale, brought vividly to life. (Japan, 4min)


Tuurngait Paul-Emile Boucher, Remy Dupont, Benjamin Flouw, Mickaël Riciotti, Alexandre ToufailiAn Inuit child wanders away from his village, fascinated by a wild bird. His father follows his trail, determined to find him before he gets lost on the ice floe. Winner of the Seattle Children’s Hospital Jury Prize for Best Animated Film. (France, 6min)


We ride: The Story of Snowboarding Jon Drever, Orlando von EinsiedelA compelling, dramatic and stylish cinematic journey into snowboarding’s unique history and the wider cultural forces that shaped it. Half a century ago, in his garage in the suburbs of Muskegon, Michigan, a father decides to tie two basic skis together so his young daughter can enjoy riding on the seasonal snow. Fast forward to the present day and snowboarding is not only an Olympic sport, but a multimillion dollar global industry. Top riders are classed as international celebrities, competitions are world-class events and riding pushes the limits of human capability. This documentary tells the story of snowboarding through the eyes of the people who made it happen. From its origins in the culturally shifting 1960s, to its boom in the 90s, to its acceptance as a mainstream sport, snowboarding has had a roller coaster history. An archive film narrated by Jason Lee and a cast of dozens of snowboarders, We Ride: The Story of Snowboarding is the first feature film to tell the story of how this outsiders’ sport became huge. (UK, 93min)

SAT, 3:30 PM Miners Foundry Osborn & Woods Hall

directiOnsFrom Sacramento: Take I-80 east to Auburn. Exit in Auburn at Hwy 49 towards Grass Valley & Nevada City. Follow 49 about 26 miles to Grass Valley & Nevada City. Go past Grass Valley and into Nevada City. Exit Broad Street and turn left over the freeway.

From Reno/Tahoe: Take I-80 West toward Sacramento. Turn on CA-20W, exit 161 toward Nevada City/Grass Valley for 26.6.mi. Take Coyote Street Exit 186 towards Nevada City. Left on Coyote Street. Right on Broad Street.

parkingMost parking in downtown Nevada City is off street parking and metered Mon - Sat with a 3-hour limit. 4-hour Parking Lots are located at the Nevada Street Municipal Lot, Spring Street Municipal Lot, Commercial Street Municipal Lot, Miners Foundry, County Courthouse Parking (weekends only) off Washington Street and the Nevada City Veterans Hall off Cottage Street.

The Miners Foundry325 Spring Street

The Haven226 Broad Street

Ol’ Republic Brewery 124 Argall Way

Northern Queen Inn400 Railroad Avenue

The National Hotel211 Broad Street

Saturday Farmers MarketUnion Street

Curly Wolf217 Broad Street

Cafe Mekka237 Commercial Street

Treats110 York Street

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William and the Windmill Ben NaborsWilliam Kamkwamba, a young Malawian, builds a power-generating windmill from junk parts to rescue his family from famine, transforming his life and catapulting him on to the the world stage. His fame and success lead him to new opportunities and complex choices about his future, distancing him from the life he once knew. (USA/Malawi/South Africa, 88min)

SAT, 6:00 PMMiners Foundry Osborn & Woods Hall

Woody Stuart BowenEver since he was a child, Woody has dreamed of playing piano. The problem is that he only has wooden paddles for hands. Stuck in a job he doesn’t want, Woody spends his days dreaming of being a concert pianist. His dreams are big…but they’re about to get out of hand. (Australia, 10min)


The World According to Dick Cheney R.J. Cutler, Greg FintonA revealing profile of Dick Cheney, one of the world’s most controversial and powerful political figures. Award-winning documentary filmmakers R.J. Cutler and Greg Finton give us a surprisingly personal look into the life of the former Vice President from his early days in Washington to his time in the White House with President George W. Bush. (USA, 109min)

With special guest, director Greg Finton. SAT, 8:30 PM Miners Foundry Osborn & Woods Hall

Please Note: Except where specifically designated, all films screened at the Nevada City Film Festival are intended for adults. Some images, language or other content may not be suitable for all audiences, or for children under 17.

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