The North Carolina Family Film Festival is a Cultivator production for the C.S. Brown Cultural Arts Center (a 501c3 non profit organization).
This years festival will be held October 6th to Oct. 8th 2017 at Cultivator in Murfreesboro, NC and at the C.S.Brown Cultural Arts Center in Winton, NC.
In addition our Educational outreach will take place Fr. Oct 6th at public schools in the area.
All screenings will be free and open to the public (donations are welcome)
Please check back here for more information to come, like us on www.facebook.com/North-Carolina-Family-Film-Festival-234559064088/, or send us an e-mail.
7th Annual North Carolina Family Film Festival 2017
Friday October 6th
During school hours
Educational Outreach at Riverview Elementary School
Early College High School and C.S.Brown STEM High School
Friday October 6th
Doc Night at Cultivator.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mini Thor
Christopher Wagner
7min 31sec
Five-Year-Old Ashtin Gerberg is a baseball prodigy whose flowing hair and impressive talents earned him the nickname “Mini Thor.”
Different Names for Bullying
Marco Poggio
16min 15sec
The is the story of a Lakota man named Steven Gray who joined the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Like many others who oppose the pipeline’s construction, Gray wishes to defend the water source for his community and the integrity of sacred site. But Gray’s involvement in the fight includes a more subtle reason: after loosing a son to suicide as a consequence of bullying, Gray has resolved to fight all forms of bullying and oppression.
Going Sane
Zak Ciotti
66min
Going Sane explores major cracks in the mental health system
Saturday October 7th at Cultivator
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Children's Block 1
Freestyle
Anthony Williams
4min 17sec
Opposite's attract. A playful 2D pup encounters a curious new toy, a 3D basketball that unfortunately has a mind (and stomach) of it's own... animation
Out of the Heat
Emily Faulkner
2min 57sec
When summer vacation gets boring, three young sisters will go to strange lengths to get out of the heat
Step
Emily Faulkner
1min 57sec
A lone dandelion seeks attention from those around it. One day it gets it's wish. animation
KCPL's Stories on the bus: Matt de la Pena Reads Last Stop on Market Street
Eric J. Smith
11min 22sec
Watch as Matt de la Peña's award winning book comes alive! This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Peña’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.
Picnic Perfect
Cal Thacher
6min 9sec
A young girl arranges an elaborate picnic for her 92-year-old great-grandmother but for one reason or another things don't go as planned
Fred
Candy Stoer
1min 13sec
2 mice want cheese and a cat wants to dance. - animation
Chasing Rabbits
Jacob Smith
12min 27sec
Thirteen year-old Ericka suspects her mom might be a spy and launches her own espionage effort - with her best friend - to find out what's really going on.
Saturday October 7th at Cultivator
12:15 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Children's Shorts Block 2
Treasures under the Rocks
Anna Antonova
20min
After finding a legend in a book about a Queen with untold treasures, two boys decide to go on a journey into a Magical World. On there way they are meeting new friends, overcoming a lot of obstacles to find out what are the most precious treasures in all of the Land
The Witching Hour
Riley Geis
12min 29sec
On Halloween, a fearful young boy is taken by the spooky girl next door on a haunted night of mischief and adventure
Close Your Eyes...Well
Ali Albayati
11min 47sec
Hamoody is a teenager plays the violin, but he lives in a garbage dumpster with a dream that someday he will play in a concert, so his little sister seeks with the kids of the dumpster to make his dream come true.
My Little Brother
Anthony Bennett
6min 34sec
A young boy’s story of his little brother, the scary internet and a nightmare vision
Yes. We're Open
Yousef Kazemi
14min 9sec
A story about an unlikely friendship between a convenience store owner and a shy, young girl.
1:45 - 3:00 pm
Narrative Shorts
We the People: An American Portrait
Rollence Patugan
1min 58sec
We The People explores the American Spirit through the diversity of its people.
Sunday Fun Day
Maxine Eloi / Rob Underhill
8min 34sec
When all you have is your mind as company and you yearn for something much much more.
What the hell!
Sophie Galibert
4min
A man and a woman, in the middle of the desert, disagree about what cinema is. Then they start to imagine and to tell a story...
Stuck
Joe Tese
16min
First in the "Stories of Hope" series, Stuck introduces Rael Thigpen as Darren, a teen who runs away after learning that his father is being released from prison. When he finds himself locked in a church overnight with a homeless man, Darren is faced with considering a new option: forgiveness.
Zero mm
Semaa Samir
7min 57 sec
Some homeless children live in a car park and struggle for life
kids older
First Kiss
Darren Conrad
12min 45sec
On the outside, everything appears normal with the "Thaxton" Family. Nice home, nice yard, nice cars. Inside, the only thing even remotely sane is 17 year old, Kayce Thaxton. Kayce wants to invite her new crush over for dinner with the family. Will she have just one private but innocent moment with him?
Akira's Mom
Yifei Dai
7min 8 sec
A tribute to the women in my life that had to fight the battle of choosing between what they want for their children, and what the men around them want.
Saturday Oct. 7th
Docs in the afternoon
3:15p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Passing Through
Autum Mist Belk
60sec
The first in a collection of super short dance films made to provide a snapshot look into locations around the world - Wilmington, NC
Waking Dreams
Bradley Jones
19min13sec
Waking Dreams is about a disabled young man named Brad Jones who overcomes his afflictions with the power of his imagination. The story drifts between fantasy and reality, combining elements of his real life with imaginative material inspired by the works of noted science fiction author Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game).
Greg Taylor - Ghost
Gregg Jamback
29min 9sec
Greg Taylor spent 17-years in prison for a crime he did not commit. In three riveting interviews, recorded during the three weeks before the precedent-setting hearing that set him free, Greg reflects on his years in prison, the lessons he learned, and the relationships he lost. Greg Taylor was the first person to be declared innocent by the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission
Saturday Feature at Cultivator
7:00 p.m.
Announcement of our 2017 Winners
Prefilm
To and From
Kira Bursky
6min 28sec
Three artists who feel trapped in loneliness, isolation and dissatisfaction. By experiencing a severe transformation that’s deeply connected to nature, each character gradually embarks on an inward and outward journey that leads to a united path of growth.
Main feature
Torments of Love
Caroline Jules
53min 47sec
A film from Guadeloupe based on hidden love and untold feelings between two sisters in their thirties and their father
Sunday October 8th 2:00 p.m.
Dinner an a Movie at C.S.Brown Cultural Arts Center, Winton
Restoration
Jeremiah McLamb
92min
CK Erwin is a man who's lost his family as well as his will to live. But, when he takes a job as a mechanic at a small Auto Restore shop, he is soon involved with a new ragtag family who needs him every bit as much as he needs them. Especially feisty Samantha "Sam" Collins, a high school wrestler, who needs a private coach for her last shot at Finals this year.
Friday October 6th
During school hours
Educational Outreach at Riverview Elementary School
Early College High School and C.S.Brown STEM High School
Friday October 6th
Doc Night at Cultivator.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mini Thor
Christopher Wagner
7min 31sec
Five-Year-Old Ashtin Gerberg is a baseball prodigy whose flowing hair and impressive talents earned him the nickname “Mini Thor.”
Different Names for Bullying
Marco Poggio
16min 15sec
The is the story of a Lakota man named Steven Gray who joined the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Like many others who oppose the pipeline’s construction, Gray wishes to defend the water source for his community and the integrity of sacred site. But Gray’s involvement in the fight includes a more subtle reason: after loosing a son to suicide as a consequence of bullying, Gray has resolved to fight all forms of bullying and oppression.
Going Sane
Zak Ciotti
66min
Going Sane explores major cracks in the mental health system
Saturday October 7th at Cultivator
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Children's Block 1
Freestyle
Anthony Williams
4min 17sec
Opposite's attract. A playful 2D pup encounters a curious new toy, a 3D basketball that unfortunately has a mind (and stomach) of it's own... animation
Out of the Heat
Emily Faulkner
2min 57sec
When summer vacation gets boring, three young sisters will go to strange lengths to get out of the heat
Step
Emily Faulkner
1min 57sec
A lone dandelion seeks attention from those around it. One day it gets it's wish. animation
KCPL's Stories on the bus: Matt de la Pena Reads Last Stop on Market Street
Eric J. Smith
11min 22sec
Watch as Matt de la Peña's award winning book comes alive! This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Peña’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.
Picnic Perfect
Cal Thacher
6min 9sec
A young girl arranges an elaborate picnic for her 92-year-old great-grandmother but for one reason or another things don't go as planned
Fred
Candy Stoer
1min 13sec
2 mice want cheese and a cat wants to dance. - animation
Chasing Rabbits
Jacob Smith
12min 27sec
Thirteen year-old Ericka suspects her mom might be a spy and launches her own espionage effort - with her best friend - to find out what's really going on.
Saturday October 7th at Cultivator
12:15 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Children's Shorts Block 2
Treasures under the Rocks
Anna Antonova
20min
After finding a legend in a book about a Queen with untold treasures, two boys decide to go on a journey into a Magical World. On there way they are meeting new friends, overcoming a lot of obstacles to find out what are the most precious treasures in all of the Land
The Witching Hour
Riley Geis
12min 29sec
On Halloween, a fearful young boy is taken by the spooky girl next door on a haunted night of mischief and adventure
Close Your Eyes...Well
Ali Albayati
11min 47sec
Hamoody is a teenager plays the violin, but he lives in a garbage dumpster with a dream that someday he will play in a concert, so his little sister seeks with the kids of the dumpster to make his dream come true.
My Little Brother
Anthony Bennett
6min 34sec
A young boy’s story of his little brother, the scary internet and a nightmare vision
Yes. We're Open
Yousef Kazemi
14min 9sec
A story about an unlikely friendship between a convenience store owner and a shy, young girl.
1:45 - 3:00 pm
Narrative Shorts
We the People: An American Portrait
Rollence Patugan
1min 58sec
We The People explores the American Spirit through the diversity of its people.
Sunday Fun Day
Maxine Eloi / Rob Underhill
8min 34sec
When all you have is your mind as company and you yearn for something much much more.
What the hell!
Sophie Galibert
4min
A man and a woman, in the middle of the desert, disagree about what cinema is. Then they start to imagine and to tell a story...
Stuck
Joe Tese
16min
First in the "Stories of Hope" series, Stuck introduces Rael Thigpen as Darren, a teen who runs away after learning that his father is being released from prison. When he finds himself locked in a church overnight with a homeless man, Darren is faced with considering a new option: forgiveness.
Zero mm
Semaa Samir
7min 57 sec
Some homeless children live in a car park and struggle for life
kids older
First Kiss
Darren Conrad
12min 45sec
On the outside, everything appears normal with the "Thaxton" Family. Nice home, nice yard, nice cars. Inside, the only thing even remotely sane is 17 year old, Kayce Thaxton. Kayce wants to invite her new crush over for dinner with the family. Will she have just one private but innocent moment with him?
Akira's Mom
Yifei Dai
7min 8 sec
A tribute to the women in my life that had to fight the battle of choosing between what they want for their children, and what the men around them want.
Saturday Oct. 7th
Docs in the afternoon
3:15p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Passing Through
Autum Mist Belk
60sec
The first in a collection of super short dance films made to provide a snapshot look into locations around the world - Wilmington, NC
Waking Dreams
Bradley Jones
19min13sec
Waking Dreams is about a disabled young man named Brad Jones who overcomes his afflictions with the power of his imagination. The story drifts between fantasy and reality, combining elements of his real life with imaginative material inspired by the works of noted science fiction author Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game).
Greg Taylor - Ghost
Gregg Jamback
29min 9sec
Greg Taylor spent 17-years in prison for a crime he did not commit. In three riveting interviews, recorded during the three weeks before the precedent-setting hearing that set him free, Greg reflects on his years in prison, the lessons he learned, and the relationships he lost. Greg Taylor was the first person to be declared innocent by the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission
Saturday Feature at Cultivator
7:00 p.m.
Announcement of our 2017 Winners
Prefilm
To and From
Kira Bursky
6min 28sec
Three artists who feel trapped in loneliness, isolation and dissatisfaction. By experiencing a severe transformation that’s deeply connected to nature, each character gradually embarks on an inward and outward journey that leads to a united path of growth.
Main feature
Torments of Love
Caroline Jules
53min 47sec
A film from Guadeloupe based on hidden love and untold feelings between two sisters in their thirties and their father
Sunday October 8th 2:00 p.m.
Dinner an a Movie at C.S.Brown Cultural Arts Center, Winton
Restoration
Jeremiah McLamb
92min
CK Erwin is a man who's lost his family as well as his will to live. But, when he takes a job as a mechanic at a small Auto Restore shop, he is soon involved with a new ragtag family who needs him every bit as much as he needs them. Especially feisty Samantha "Sam" Collins, a high school wrestler, who needs a private coach for her last shot at Finals this year.
NCFFF 2017 - Selections (detailed program will follow soon)
Passing Through - Autum Mist Belk - 1 min
The first in a collection of super short dance films made to provide a snapshot look into locations around the world - Wilmington, NC
Duel -Autum Mist Belk - 5 min
Take eight politicians, transport them back in time to the days of prohibition, and have them solve their disagreements through dance: the result is a foot-stomping, suspender-swinging "Duel
kids
Mini Thor - Christopher Wagner
7min 31sec - doc short
Five-Year-Old Ashtin Gerberg is a baseball prodigy whose flowing hair and impressive talents earned him the nickname “Mini Thor.”
Torments of Love - Caroline Jules
53min 47sec - narr. feature
A film from Guadeloupe based on hidden love and untold feelings between two sisters in their thirties and their father
Akira's Mom - Yifei Dai
7min 8 sec - narr. short
nA tribute to the women in my life that had to fight the battle of choosing between what they want for their children, and what the men around them want.
Dancing Children - Kira Bursky
4min 13sec - video to music
A boy navigates through a checkered world finding himself tempted by the colorful dancing people. The official music video for Dancing Children by Ian Ridenhour.
To and From - Kira Bursky
6min 28sec - dance video
Three artists who feel trapped in loneliness, isolation and dissatisfaction. By experiencing a severe transformation that’s deeply connected to nature, each character gradually embarks on an inward and outward journey that leads to a united path of growth.
Picnic Perfect - Cal Thacher
6min 9sec - short short
A young girl arranges an elaborate picnic for her 92-year-old great-grandmother but for one reason or another things don't go as planned.
Freestyle - Anthony Williams
4min 17sec - animation
Opposite's attract. A playful 2D pup encounters a curious new toy, a 3D basketball that unfortunately has a mind (and stomach) of it's own...
Restoration - Jeremiah McLamb
92min 30sec - narr. feature
CK Erwin is a man who's lost his family as well as his will to live. But, when he takes a job as a mechanic at a small Auto Restore shop, he is soon involved with a new ragtag family who needs him every bit as much as he needs them. Especially feisty Samantha "Sam" Collins, a high school wrestler, who needs a private coach for her last shot at Finals this year.
Going Sane - Zak Ciotti
66min - doc feature
Going Sane explores major cracks in the mental health system
Greg Taylor - Ghost - Gregg Jamback
29min 9sec - doc short
Greg Taylor spent 17-years in prison for a crime he did not commit. In three riveting interviews, recorded during the three weeks before the precedent-setting hearing that set him free, Greg reflects on his years in prison, the lessons he learned, and the relationships he lost. Greg Taylor was the first person to be declared innocent by the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission
Out of the Heat - Emily Faulkner
2min 57sec - animation
When summer vacation gets boring, three young sisters will go to strange lengths to get out of the heat
Step - Emily Faulkner
1min 57sec - animation
A lone dandelion seeks attention from those around it. One day it gets it's wish. animation
Zero mm - Semaa Samir
7min 57 sec - narr short
Some homeless children live in a car park and struggle to survive.
First Kiss - Darren Conrad
12min 45sec - narr. short
On the outside, everything appears normal with the "Thaxton" Family. Nice home, nice yard, nice cars. Inside, the only thing even remotely sane is 17 year old, Kayce Thaxton. Kayce wants to invite her new crush over for dinner with the family. Will she have just one private but innocent moment with him?
Different Names for Bullying - Marco Poggio
16min 15sec - doc short
The is the story of a Lakota man named Steven Gray who joined the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Like many others who oppose the pipeline’s construction, Gray wishes to defend the water source for his community and the integrity of sacred site. But Gray’s involvement in the fight includes a more subtle reason: after loosing a son to suicide as a consequence of bullying, Gray has resolved to fight all forms of bullying and oppression.
Waking Dreams - Bradley Jones
19min13sec - nc short - semi doc
Waking Dreams is about a disabled young man named Brad Jones who overcomes his afflictions with the power of his imagination. The story drifts between fantasy and reality, combining elements of his real life with imaginative material inspired by the works of noted science fiction author Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game).
Fred - Candy Stoer
1min 13sec - animation
2 mice want cheese and a cat wants to dance. - animation
My Little Brother - Anthony Bennett
6min 34sec - narr. short
A young boy’s story of his little brother, the scary internet and a nightmare vision
KCPL's Stories on the bus: Matt de la Pena Reads Last Stop on Market Street - Eric J. Smith
11min 22sec - narr. short
Watch as Matt de la Peña's award winning book comes alive! This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Peña’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.
Chasing Rabbits - Jacob Smith
12min 27sec - narr. short
Thirteen year-old Ericka suspects her mom might be a spy and launches her own espionage effort - with her best friend - to find out what's really going on.
Treasures under the Rocks - Anna Antonova
20min - narr. short
After finding a legend in a book about a Queen with untold treasures, two boys decide to go on a journey into a Magical World. On there way they are meeting new friends, overcoming a lot of obstacles to find out what are the most precious treasures in all of the Land
Sunday Fun Day - Maxine Eloi / Rob Underhill
8min 34sec - narr. short
When all you have is your mind as company and you yearn for something much much more.
What the hell! - Sophie Galibert
4min - narr. short
A man and a woman, in the middle of the desert, disagree about what cinema is. Then they start to imagine and to tell a story...
Stuck - Joe Tese
16min - narr. short, eastern NC
First in the "Stories of Hope" series, Stuck introduces Rael Thigpen as Darren, a teen who runs away after learning that his father is being released from prison. When he finds himself locked in a church overnight with a homeless man, Darren is faced with considering a new option: forgiveness.
We the People: An American Portrait - Rollence Patugan
1min 58sec - video
We The People explores the American Spirit through the diversity of its people.
The Witching Hour - Riley Geis
12min 29sec - narr short
On Halloween, a fearful young boy is taken by the spooky girl next door on a haunted night of mischief and adventure
Close Your Eyes...Well - Ali Albayati
11min 47sec - narr. short
Hamoody is a teenager who plays the violin, but he lives in a garbage dumpster with a dream that someday he will play in a concert, so his little sister seeks with the kids of the dumpster to make his dream come true.
Yes. We're Open - Yousef Kazemi
14min 9sec - narr. short
A story about an unlikely friendship between a convenience store owner and a shy, young girl.
Historic Brown Hall during preparations for our 1st Annual North Carolina Family Film Festival in 2011.
