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University
An Evening With Ivan Gorsky
Director: Joe Mauceri, University of Central Florida
Synoisis: John shoots pool. So does Ivan Gorsky. John likes to gamble. So does Ivan Gorsky. Ivan Gorsky's a vampire. So goes John
Running Time: 9 minutes.
Cat's Bad Hair Day
Director: Debbie Wolfe, University of Central Florida
Synopsis: Chased by boys, teased by girls, ignored by her dad, 13-year-old Alicia is becoming a woman whether she likes it or not.
Running Time: 15:52
Automated Assets
Director: James Dastoli, University of Central Florida
Synopsis: Two automatons share a busy workday
Running Time: 3 minutes
Community College
Another Day
Director: J.R. Poli, Miami-Dade Community College
Synopsis: Another Day is a story about a young Miami-Dade PD narcotics officer who finds herself caught in love triangle with members of her department, in the aftermath of her father's death. It's about the struggle to find out what's more important; a person's career or Love.
Running Time: 29:59
Redemption
Director: Eric Ekman, Miami-Dade Community College
Synopsis: After a life of bad decisions, one man is given a chance to turn it all around, but not without consequences.
Running Time: 7:56
Spark
Director: Sarah Abbott, Palm Beach Film School
Synopsis: Jessica and Ethan are a young loving couple. They both know they are destined to be together. However, that is challenged when Jessica realizes that she is pregnant. Both have opposing beliefs on what should be done. What will their ultimate decision be?
Running Time: 10:51
High School
Urban Linguistics 101
Director: Mi-Hyun Altwork, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
Synopsis: A simple piece based solely around the importance of storytelling, "Urban Linguistics 101" is about a young schoolgirl who meets a boy who asks for help. Unable to assist him because of a language barrier, the girl decides to learn his language in order to be able to help him, as well as better acquaint herself with him. She meets with him on several other accounts, understanding a little more of what he says each time, but each time also misses what is the most important part of what he is trying to tell her.
Running Time: 14 minutes
The Recluse
Director: Jesse Newman, Lecanto High School
Synopsis: Reclusive teenager Billy Bradkins has been feeling out of place in his life. Will he ever find out who he is? Will he ever be able to see things in their true color?
Running Time: 12 minutes
Lost & Found
Director: Tony Nguyen, Design and Architecture Senior High School
Synopsis: The movie is basically about a story of two different people and how they interact with one another with connections and not by actually knowing one another. A little girl lost something that is very precious to her and so she is putting up signs. An always-busy businessman who is missing things that he needs finds items that the little girl drops just when he needs them. The point of the movie short is to show how people can connect with one another subconsciously to help one another. Also has the idea of how a man can change. The resolution of the short movie is that after finding all those things he passes by the little girl for the first time but doesn't really notice her. Later he finds a doll head on the ground and he looks at it. He picks it up and brings it to the little girl and they attach the head back onto her doll.
Running Time: 4:59
University
Woman is of the House, Man is of the Street
Director: Martha Garzon, Stetson University
Synopsis: Inequality in Latin America is still legitimized and enforced by law, religion, and tradition. An excess of male power and privilege and the corresponding low status and inferiority placement of women characterize the chauvinist Latin American society. The Documentary "Woman is of the House and Man is of the Street" explores public and private spheres in Latin America through interviews to men and women from Columbia, Cuba, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico. Filmed in Columbia and in the U.S., the video blends Latino popular culture and functioned as a mirror of Latin America's sexually segregated society.
Running Time: 15 minutes
Community College
Let's Be Frank...A Hot Dogumentary
Director: Cindy G. Castoro, Palm Beach Community College
Synopsis: A hot dog is a hugely popular culinary icon. Descendants of the immigrant frankfurter, today's hot dogs are enjoyed by millions. Although they date back to the ancient Greeks, there is controversy over its birthplace and braggin' rights. But there is no dispute over its association with baseball, Coney Island, and venders of New York City. The hot dog is a symbol of the good ole U.S.A. and whether you like yours with relish onions, mustard or ketchup, this short documentary is a mouth-watering, light-hearted treat.
Running Time: 13:13
High School
State of Confusion
Director: Mick Swigert, South Tech Chart Community High School
Synopsis: This documentary covers my experiences with the Presidential election process. It consists of interviews, b-roll and narration. Hopefully this documentary will cast a light on the importance of presidential elections.
Running Time: 3:30
University
Jack in the Box
Director: Clair Skjellerup, Digital Media Arts College
Synopsis: This animation is about the sanity in sanity and vice versa. It's about a man trapped in an insane asylum that discovers a mysterious box in the corner of his cell. As he investigates it he discovers his reflection trapped inside the box. The conclusion of the story is left open for the viewer to interpret as he/she pleases as the discovery of his trapped personality in the box is trapped in the surrounding cell as well.
Running Time: 2 minutes
High School
Peanut Butter Jelly
Director: Angel Garcia, Northeast High School
Synopsis: When making a peanut butter sandwich, the peanut butter has plans of its own...
Running Time: 2:45
University
Nike Spot
Director: Felipe Buccianti, University of Central Florida
Synopsis: Created, developed and executed in 2004 by Felipe Buccianti, this thirty second Nike spot features jogging shoes. The commercial puts emphasis on the competitive nature of joggers by pitting the jogger versus a car. It was shot entirely on MiniDV in Orlando, Florida. Post-production effects employed include colorization and film speed management.
Running Time: 00:30
High School
Watch Your Kids
Director: Cristina Oyola, Olympic Heights High School
Synopsis: Oceans, lakes, canals and pools can be dangerous places if young children do not have someone watching over them as they play in or near watery environments. We did a PSA for the Pediatric Drowning Prevention Task Force that features both video and still shots of locations where parents have to be especially careful in watching their young ones. The PSA ends with a young boy being pulled from the water as someone says the organizational slogan: Watch your kids. You'll be glad you did.
Running Time: 00:52
Please note that all films, events and venues are subject to change.
About the PBIFF
The 11th annual Palm Beach International Film Festival will be held April 20-28, 2006 at various venues throughout Palm Beach County. The PBIFF is a not for profit 501 (3)( c) charity dedicated to improving educational programs in Palm Beach County high schools, community colleges and universities and is one of the few film festivals in the world whose proceeds are channeled into film education. To date over $760,000 has been awarded over the years in the form of cash awards, scholarships and prizes to individual students and schools. This program is funded by the PBIFF, the Palm Beach County Economic Development Office and the Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission. For more information about the PBIFF please visit: www.pbifilmfest.org or call 561.362.0003.
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