3 Boys Productions announced today the program of films selected to screen at the 2011 Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival(MIFF). This year, the festival`s program comprises films from U.S. and international filmmakers selected from 238 entries. The 2011 MIFF runs September 9-10 in Melbourne, Florida at the beautiful Premiere Theaters Oaks Stadium 10.
“I`m particularly struck by the creativity in this year`s selections. These filmmakers are charged with telling compelling stories and engaging the audience and they really deliver” said Terry Cronin, the MIFF 2011 director of programming . “For 2011, we are pleased to be able to shine a light on Florida filmmakers who are making their way on the world-wide film festival circuit. We are particularly proud of the talent that has originated here in Brevard County.”
“On the heels of two sold-out showings at the Florida Film Festival, Melbourne native Andrew Kenneth G(a)y brings his feature film, A Beautiful Belly, to his hometown. Palm Bay`s Lee Thongkham brings his hypnotic feature, Tears of Remedy, for a special engagement on Friday. Orlando`s Jose Zambrano Casella will delight the horror enthusiasts with his suspenseful feature, The Sacred. MIFF alumnus Michael Baumgarten brings an after-hour s(e)xy Hollywood-produced thriller called Pretty Obsession which was co-produced by Melbourne`s Robin Krasny. And the short films will really knock your socks off, too! Whether its the dark humor of Matt Cantu`s zombie reality show The Zombie Factor or Devi Snively`s amazing short Last Seen on Dolores Street or the weather reality of Brevard County`s Chris Kridler and her short film Chasing Reality about passionate storm chasers, it`s all sure to be fun”
The films selected for the 2011 Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival are:
Features
A Beautiful Belly directed by Andrew Kenneth G(a)y
A warmly comic story of an aspiring but out-of-work children`s entertainer who gets his longtime crush pregnant on their first date: It`s engaging, entertaining, and hilarious.
Butterflies directed by Ester Brym
A feature documentary film following the lives of six young people that are prominent `weblebrities` on the video site YouTube. The film explores the new media, its power, and its future.
Pretty Obsession directed by Michael Baumgarten
A pretty eighteen year-old puts herself and her family in danger when she leads a double life as an erotic web cam model.
The Sacred directed by Jose Zambrano Casella
Five young people went on a journey, a weekend of fun, and what they found is the evil inside themselves. Sins come back to kill you!
Tears of Remedy directed by Lee Thongkham
Every teardrop comes with a story, one that endures beauty and pain, and mostly, love.
Palm Bay director, Lee Thongkham, tells a rich and enigmatic story about the power of tears.
Horror Films
Blinky™ directed by Ruari Robinson
Meet Blinky™. All he wants is a friend. The only problem is, he`s not very good at making friends.
Last Seen on Dolores Street directed by Devi Snively
In a hard-boiled town, a heartbroken woman says goodbye to an old pet and hello to a new nightmare. Sometimes, life`s a real bitch.
The Sacred directed by Jose Zambrano Casella
Five young people went on a journey, a weekend of fun, and what they found is the evil inside themselves. Sins come back to kill you!
The Zombie Factor directed by Matt Cantu
The zombie apocalypse becomes REALITY on The Zombie Factor, the most dangerous show on television.
Florida Shorts
This year`s MIFF features 18 films shot in Florida
The Adventures of Monty Moudlyn directed by Zach Hibbard
Monty Moudlyn is the friend who`s always `up`. The kind of eternal, insufferable optimist that you sometimes want to kill.
The Breakdown directed by Robby Sparks
Stress relief never felt so good!
Burial Island directed by Ray and Migdalia Etheridge
Two friends set up camp on a deserted island in the Everglades which had once been an ancient Indian burial ground. (Plus preview of The Money Trail directed by Ray and Migdalia Etheridge)
Chasing Reality directed by Chris Kridler
Storm chasing is portrayed as an extreme sport on television, but the reality is dramatically different. In this documentary, storm chasers talk about life on the road, their peculiar relationship with their cars, and the frustration, smells and miles that go into those few moments of seeing a tornado.
Follow Your Dreams directed by Sue Dontell
A man trying to follow his dream to be a singer is sidetracked by his wife`s illness. He has to set his priorities in that his wife is the most important thing in his life. The wife realizes the light is gone from her husband`s eyes in not being able to follow his dreams. She realizes the importance of following a dream as things come full circle.
The Incredible Banana directed by Paulette King
No matter how hard you think you may have it, there is always someone who is less fortunate them you.
Life Lessons directed by Paulette King
A sister saves the day for her seven year old brother
Maybe directed by Kevin Shah
An average guy Jim trys to find a girlfriend. Jim gets “Maybe`ed” every time and there seems to be no hope, till he meets Rachel. This is a light-hearted take on dating, relationships and being average. A movie inspired by true events.
Melbourne, FL: December/January:
Home directed by Craig Weinstein
A short nonfiction (mostly) collage of the filmmaker`s home of Melbourne over a winter holiday.
No Boundaries directed by Paulette King
Trusted neighbor is having an affair with her next door neighbor`s son.
The Red Shoes directed by Sue Dontell
“I cried because I had no shoes until I met someone who had no feet.` A girl learns a valuable life lesson to be grateful for what you do have rather than to be unhappy about what you don`t have. There is always someone in this world worse off than you.
Special Sneak Preview of “The Space Coast” directed by Lear Bunda
Starring Dana Snyder(Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Amber Freeman, Pat Martin, Dustin Harbin
Twilight of Youth directed by Jerald Fine
Brash, young stockbroker who despises the elderly contracts a strange virus that rapidly ages him.
Vestiges directed by Alex Sushil
Calvin Fields has an appointment with a dermatologist.
Extraordinary Shorts
Caught Short directed by Will Hall-Smith United Kingdom
A scatological romantic comedy.
Crossing Salween directed by Brian O`Malley Thailand/Ireland
In eastern Burma, a young girl named Ho Reh finds herself orphaned after the massacre of her village by the army. She must make the arduous journey to the Salween River that divides the horrors of Burma from the safety of Thailand.
Fumbling Toward Ecstasy directed by Gemma Faith Ireland
Offers comfort in its familiar Irish surroundings yet challenges stereotype, daring to explore female s(e)xuality in later stages of life.
Goliath directed by Ryan Daniel McKinney USA
After contracting HIV, a boy struggles with what is out of his control while his father tries to hold it together by looking to hold someone accountable.
Happenstance directed by Sandy Pranjic & Victoria Strehlau Canada
A cautionary tale.
Karate Wipe directed by Virginia Abramovich USA
A comedic exploration of one of the many challenges of fatherhood.
Loft directed by Gareth Chambers Ireland
A man and his pigeons live in fear of a young boy and his soccer ball…something must be done!
Manhood directed by Melanie M. Jones Canada
Forced to flee to the woods when war strikes their cozy suburban neighborhood, Midge continues her quest to turn her husband Harold into a paragon of manliness with surprising results.
Ol` One Eye directed by Brain Folan Ireland
An old man gets a new glass eye, however this is not your standard prosthetic. To his amazement he discovers that he can in fact see with his new eye.
Orange Desespoir Directed by John Banana France
What happens when a small sad orange decides to leave for the other side of the shop to meet a bunch of fun dancing pineapples ?
Rest Stop directed by Melanie M. Jones Canada
Danny must make difficult choices and live with the consequences of his actions while hitchhiking through Northern British Columbia.
Signs directed by Vincent Gallagher Ireland
There is magic in what we see every day. Sometimes we just have to look hard enough.
Festival Sponsors
The 2011 Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival sponsors include: Celebrity Level Sponsors- A Cut Above Video, Premiere Theaters Oaks Stadium 10, Treasure Coast Dermatology; Leadership Sponsors-Browning`s, The Courtyard at the Oaks, Academy Award Sponsors- Against the Grain Tattoos, Bill and Karen Slover. Food sponsors include The Courtyard at the Oaks, Flo`s Catering, Freddie D`s, Forever Soul Ichabod`s, Island Pasta, Miyako`s, Mustard`s Last Stand, Nature`s Market, Pizza Hut, Shells, Skewer`s, Taste of India, Tijuana Flats, and Tropical Smoothie. The MIFF recognizes critical support from the Space Coast Film Commission, and our patrons- Better Bodies, Victoria Buckley, Paulette King, Tommy “Tricks” Loomis, and Sky Diary. The support of these organizations will help the charity Unconditional Love, Inc. In return, sponsorship of the MIFF provides these organizations with community exposure and unique access to MIFF attendees.
About Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival
Now in its 13th Year, the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival prides itself on the promotion of independent filmmakers to the Brevard County community and as a destination for filmmakers worldwide. Each year independent films are screened to enthusiastic audiences and all the funds raised go to charity.
3 Boys Productions
In 1998, a creative group of friends (Terry Cronin, Jeff Hall, Bob Lizek,and Pat Martin) decided to form a production company to produce independent films in Melbourne, Florida. This group has evolved into publishing comic books and novels including the critically-acclaimed detective series “The Skinvestigator”. They continue to host the annual Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival and the Megacon Indie Film Expo in Orlando.
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