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2011 Princeton Student Film & Video Festival

Wednesday July 20, 2011

& Thursday July 21, 2011

7:00 p.m. both nights

Community Room of the

Princeton Public Library

65 Witherspoon Street

FREE ADMISSION

The screenings are intended for a teen and adult audience.

Princeton Student Film and Video Festival 2011

2011 Official Selections:

WEDNESDAY JULY 20, 2011

Frankenstein Scene by Sam Cutler-Kreutz A remake of the first scene of the classic 1931 film. “Frankenstein.” Genre: Feature TRT: 5:30
Beard by Anna Mae Whistler A man shaves off his beard but the beard feels incomplete. “Everybody belongs somewhere.” Genre: Animation/Comedy/Music Video TRT: 2:09
The Unexpected Gift - DMZ Documentary by Jeong Woo Ha The DMZ is a special place of ecological diversity that cuts across and divides a peninsula still wounded by a deadly civil war, yet it is a shared natural treasure for all Koreans. Genre: Documentary TRT: 7:40
The Signal_exe. by Bryan Scuteri An unusual Internet signal alters teenagers’ behaviors. Genre: Comedy TRT: 8:00
Memory Lane by Maxwell C. Blackriver and Robb Paniconi A boy walks through an antique shop full of old memories and treasures and finds one of his own. Genre: Personal Narrative. TRT: 5:00
City #3721 by Ho Tak Lam A time-lapse video providing a sense of how cities worldwide are becoming more similar to one another and how people are moving faster; but are they living better? Genre: Experimental/Environmental/Music Video TRT: 3:26
Inconclusive by Justin Ho “There is no moment, every moment is gone, every moment no longer exists, time steals that from us. What happens now is what we envy later.” Genre: Personal Narrative TRT: 6:25
Swings by Jibran Mieser A silent short/slow motion film about a group of friends re-living their childhood days on a playground and trying to time a synchronized jump on swings. Genre: Silent Film TRT: 2:51
Baptism by Fire by Craig Surko A young solider enlisted in the army during the Vietnam War comes to terms with his decisions and actions he made in order to survive. Genre: Feature TRT: 9:30
Flight of the Valkyrie by Matthew Bluhm A young boy discovers his imagination is more dangerous than he thought while playing in a junkyard. Genre: Animation TRT: 6:30
Gum Glut Morning by Tim O’Connor She said, “Jesus had a twin, who knew nothing about sin.” She was laughing like crazy at the trouble I’m in. Genre: Feature TRT: 7:18
Long Live the Duke by Matt Brailey It’s been 2 years since Hank ran over the family dog. In an effort to protect his son Charlie, he had the dog stuffed, and continues to treat it like it is still alive but fears Charlie will find out. When Grandma makes a surprise visit, his secret becomes much harder to keep. Genre: Comedy TRT: 9:00


THURSDAY JULY 21, 2011
Live Green by Victoria Kohl A first-person point of view PSA (Public Service Announcement) on all of the little things you can do daily to live “green.” Genre: PSA/Environmental/Music Video TRT: 4:45
A Small Awakening by Joonas Makkonen After a boy sees a dead flower coming back to life he starts to wonder about things concerning life and death. Genre: Feature TRT: 7:34
Four by Justin Schrimmel A humorous look at the inner workings of a child’s mind as he tries to do his work in class. Genre: Animation TRT: 3:06
Higher Ground: Medical Marijuana in the Garden State by Jessica Corry A report on the bill passed into law in New Jersey in 2010 legalizing medical use of marijuana and the reaction of patients and their families waiting for the bill to go into effect. Genre: Documentary TRT: 14:44
Babysitting by Maria Todd Is there a monster hiding under the bed? Genre: Thriller TRT: 1:00
When the Ocean Meets the Sky by Charlie & Warren Heller "A speedbump on the journey to self-discovery." Genre: Comedy TRT: 2:30
Acordarse by Gem Aludino “To remember a brighter time.” Genre: personal narrative. TRT: 3:40
Acceptance by Gina LoPinto “Just because you can’t see or talk to someone every day doesn’t mean they cease to exist.” Genre: Feature TRT: 17:00
The Tiger Beat Monologue by Travis Maiuro A former child star tries to make a comeback. Genre: Comedy/Mock-u-mentary TRT: 7:57
Julie-O by Jake Oleson and Will Politan Brannon Cho is a gifted cellist who finds escape for his busy life by playing the music he loves by way of an abandoned building in an isolated location. His music resonates against graffiti walls and reminds us that beauty can be found in the strangest places. Genre: Music Video TRT: 5:00
No Unicycles in the Gym by Alex Ketchek A persistent unicyclist tries to enter a gym where unicycles are forbidden. Genre: Animation/Comedy TRT: 2:37
The Thing in the Lake by Tim O’Connor An eager student’s research turns to obsession. Genre: Feature TRT: 5:55

princeton public library

The Princeton Student Film & Video Festival is sponsored by the Princeton Public Library.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

Johnson and Johnson Inc

Join us for the after-festival party both nights of the Princeton Student Film & Video Festival in the library café with cool treats (ice cream & sorbet) courtesy of the bent spoon, 35 Palmer Square West, Princeton, NJ.

AVFF2011 Selections from the PSF&VF will be screened on Friday July 22 & Saturday July 23 at the 2011 ARTIST VISIONS FILM FESTIVAL in Lambertville, NJ.

2011 tshirt

For more information about the festival please contact:

Susan Conlon - Teen Services Librarian & Princeton Student Film & Video Festival Coordinator

Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street Princeton, NJ 08542

Telephone: (609)924-9529 ext. 247 E-mail: sconlon@princetonlibrary.org

2010 Princeton Student Film & Video Festival

Official Selections

WEDNESDAY JULY 21, 2010

140 Seconds - Alex Winchell

Two teenagers fulfill their dreams of entering a local film festival, armed only with an old camera, some good friends, and a robot pirate.

Genre: Comedy. Running time: 2:40

Small Fry - Kevin Chu

A small fish goes on the adventure of a lifetime.

Genre: Animation. Running time: :45

The Sandman - David Scala

A mother tries to ease her terminally ill son in his final days with a classic bedtime story. Genre: Dramatic Narrative. Running time: 9:15

Blind Painter - Alessia Arregui

A blind painter draws and paints images from nature based on his memories. Genre: Abstract. Running time: 3:10

Liberty – A Film – Craig Surko

A documentary about musician Nathaniel Liberty, who works in the Harry Partch Institute at Montclair State University.

Genre: Documentary. Running time: 6:25

I Was a Power Ranger - Henry Basta and Jay Karolenko

The band “Sharpened Crayons” pick up a cape and a guitar to play a nostalgic song about childhood super-heroes.

Genre: Music Video. Running time: 4:33

Note to Self - Claudia Confoy

A boy wrestles with his inner demons.

Genre: Dramatic Narrative

Running time: 6:22

Whistle Pop - Daniel Ardura

A child accepts candy from a creepy stranger.

Genre: Feature

Running time: 2:52

Heirloom - Jolisa Brinson

Two sisters with a strained relationship are reunited at the funeral of their grandmother, and sparks fly over two very different gifts she has left to them. Genre: Dramatic Narrative. Running time: 20:01

Out of the Abyss - Kyle Garvey

Two lads awake to find themselves in the midst of an absence of what was, namely, their lives. Genre: Comedy/Sci-fi. Running time: 3:15

West Virginia Slims - Travis Maiuro

An eccentric, hopeless romantic waits patiently for the love of his life. Genre: Narrative Feature. Running time: 7:40

Case – Charlie and Warren Heller

A disgraced former athlete is forced to deliver briefcases for the mob.

Genre: Crime Thriller/Comedy

Running time: 12:48

THURSDAY JULY 22, 2010

Missed the Boat - Valentina Feldman

Two Tyrannosaurus Rex pack for a cruise.

Genre: Animation. Running time: 1:29

The Boardwalk in Asbury Park - Paul Marvucic

A look on a summer day at the historic boardwalk in Asbury Park, NJ.

Genre: Music Video. Running time: 1:50

Pineapples mhmmm - Henry Basta and Jay Karolenko

A story about the lengths two 20-year olds will go to in order to help their childhood icon get over a phobia. Music can help solve problems… kind of.

Genre: Comedy. Running time: 7:31

A Girl in Glass - Melinda Morgan

Laura, a quiet and misunderstood girl and at odds with her mother’s expectations for her, is changed by a visit from a young gentleman. Inspired by the story “A Portrait of a Girl in Glass” by Tennessee Williams. Genre: Dramatic Narrative. Running time: 9:50

Super Bowl 44 - Ben Smallzman

Two clay men make a million dollar bet on the outcome of the Super Bowl, and the loser resorts to dangerous actions to pay the debt.

Genre: Animation. Running time: 7:13

3:54 a.m. - Gem Aludino

A young man reflects on happier times but realizes that life only moves in one direction. Genre: Abstract. Running time: 2:20

Skid Row: Life in the Shadows - Brad Shutack

A documentary about the lives of some of the residents of the streets of downtown Los Angeles. Genre: Documentary. Running time: 12:19

Super Fresh Love - Brooke Basta

It is possible to fall in love in the supermarket. An animated music video featuring the band “Sharpened Crayons”.

Genre: Animation. Running time: 3:42

Corrugated Hearts - Billimarie Robinson

By resisting a universal upgrade, Jake finds himself in the midst of a battle between individuality and love.

Genre: Abstract. Running time: 6:16

Enamour -Justin Ho

enamour- to inspire with love; captivate; charm.

Genre: Dramatic Narrative. Running time: 20:37

Foursquare Day - Jeremy Teicher

Leo Cooper, a shy fourth-grader, makes new friends on the playground – and he encounters new adversaries too – when he plays Foursquare after school for the first time. Genre: Comedy. Running time: 7:17

Tinnitus - Tim O'Connor

Sometimes you’ve just got to get rid of that horrible buzzing in your ears.

Genre: Experimental. Running time: 3:08

THANKS!

We received 95 entries this year for the PSF&VF and the films selected represent this creative and outstanding work -- thank you to all of the student filmmakers for sending films for consideration!

Princeton Student Film & Video Festival 2010

The Princeton Student Film & Video Festival is in its 7th consecutive year and it is sponsored by the Princeton Public Library. The mission of the festival is to encourage and support the work of youth filmmakers in a range of genres and styles, with the opportunity and a venue for the filmmakers to show their work to a broad audience. The festival is open to high school and college students (or home-schooled, unschooled or not in school) ages 14-24 from Princeton and all points beyond, both near and far. There is no cost to enter. The festival screening dates are set for July 21 & 22, 2010 at the Princeton Public Library in downtown Princeton, New Jersey.

Trailers for the festival, edited by Mary Conlon:

Wednesday night | Thursday night

The screenings are free and open to the public and are intended for a teen and adult audience.

Filmmakers with selected films with be invited to provide a short Q&A after their film, and they will be provided with custom festival t-shirts.

The festival will close each night with a party, with ice cream and sorbet, courtesy of the bent spoon, Princeton, NJ.

Artist Visions Lambertville NJ This year a selection of films from the Princeton Student Film & Video Festival will also screen at Artist Visions Film Festival, a new, first-year festival in nearby Lambertville, New Jersey, July 23 & 24, 2010.

They are highlighting work from students in Hunterdon County, NJ and Bucks County, PA, with some of the short film selections screening at the Princeton Student Film & Video Festival.

Festival Documents:

FESTIVAL FLYER

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

CALL FOR ENTRIES FLYER

ENTRY FORM

GUIDELINES

News article about the 2010 Princeton Student Film & Video Festival:

Princeton Student Film and Video Festival Looking to Delight Viewers in Its Seventh Year

Town Topics, July 21, 2010

2009 Princeton Student Film & Video Festival

Two nights of original short films by students in high school and college - or not in school - up to age 24.

The festival is in the Community Room of the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ. Admission is free, both nights at 7:00 p.m. The screenings are intended for a teen and adult audience. Cool treats provided courtesy of the bent spoon.