1271 / directed by Michael Warczak (Australia, Short, 3 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) Have you found Jesus yet? Friday, 3/12, 9:30 PM

Agnes Day, directed by Stryder Simms (U S A, Short, 10 mins, World Premiere, 2009) An impressionistic visual-poem set in a rural Southwest mountain village. The death of his twin sister prompts a boy's first inquiry into the nature of death and eternity.  Music by Samuel Barber. Saturday, 3/6, 7:30 PM

Ajumma!  Are You Krazy??? directed by Brent Anbe (U S A/Korea, Short, 26 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) AJUMMA! Are You Krazy? is a zany comedy that follows the misadventures of three Korean drama fanatics, Judy (Thea Matsuda), Susan (Tessie Magaoay), and Amy (Cari Mizumoto) as they try to meet their favorite Korean super star, Michael Park (Michael Hsia) as he visits Hawaii to shoot his music video. Hawaii's First Kim Chee Comedy!  Saturday, 3/13, 7pm

All Birds Whistle, directed by Roy Khalil (Lebanon, Short, 14 mins, World Premiere, 2009) A humorous tender tale of an elderly couple living a boring routine have their lives changed when their neighbor puts his canary bird in their care. In Arabic, with English Subtitles.Wednesday, 3/10, 7pm

Asbury Park, directed by Robert Andersen (U S A, Short, Student, 22 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) A moving, compelling story of a young man who returns to his hometown seeking redemption and forgiveness for the wrongs of his past. While his mother greets his return happily, he must struggle to rebuild his relationship with his brother, just as the town around him struggles to rebuild itself. Sunday, 3/7. 4:45pm 

Babylon 2084, directed by Christian Schleisiek (Germany, Short, Student, 30 mins, DC  Premiere, 2009, In German with English subtitles) A blend of Mad Max meets Water World, the post apocalyptic story of a maintenance worker, E90-1248 who is dedicated to the growth of the tower, because the water level is rising. When an accident happens, he finds himself in the bottom story of the building, a place where the outcasts are  relegated.E90-1248 becomes aware of the fact that the tower is well on its way to destroy itself and that he is the only person able to save the human race from perishing. Friday, 3/12, 9:30pm 

Back To Life, directed by Mike Salva  (USA, Animation, 2 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) The Frankenstein monster has a few things to say about being brought back to life... Sunday, 3/14, 4:30pm  

Bailout, directed by Stryder Simms (U S A, Short, 3 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) This award winning short recounts the story of two refugees struggle for survival on the hells of an economic apocalypse.  Thursday, 3/11, 7pm

Bananas!*, directed by Fredrik Gertten (Sweden, Documentary, 88 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) Juan “Accidentes” Dominguez is on his biggest case ever. On behalf of twelve Nicaraguan banana workers he is tackling Dole Food in a ground-breaking legal battle for their use of a banned pesticide that was known by the company to cause sterility. Can he beat the giant, or will the corporation get away with it? In the suspenseful documentary BANANAS!*, filmmaker Fredrik Gertten sheds new light on the global politics of food.Tuesday, 3/9, 7pm

Be All and End All, The, directed by Bruce Webb (United Kingdom, Feature, 90 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) A heartwarming and often hilarious tale of true friendship. Terminally ill teenager, Robbie, doesn't want to die a virgin, so it's up to his life long best friend, Ziggy, to find a willing girl... and by any means necessary.  Saturday, 3/6, 7:30pm

Beneficiary, The, directed by Theodore Melfi (U S A, Short, 18 mins , 2008) Three lives are tragically altered when an ordinary event ignites a chain reaction of paranoia and murder.  Saturday, 3/13, 2:30pm

Between Grass and Sky: Rhythms of a Cowboy Poem, directed by Jerry Dugan (U S A, Short, 6 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) Haunting images of the American West -- its people, its grasslands and the cattle who graze there -- echo the imagery of the poem, Grass. The poetry of Texan Buck Ramsey is well-known to lovers of cowboy poetry and it is eloquently spoken at the exhibit by three cowboy poets. Saturday, 3/13, 4:30pm

Beyond the Pole, directed by David L Williams (United Kingdom, Feature, 88 mins, mid Atlantic Premiere, 2009) Beyond the Pole is a comedy that follows two hapless friends as they set out on the first Carbon Neutral, Vegetarian, Organic expedition ever to attempt the North Pole.  Shot between Staffordshire, England and a sheet of floating sea ice off the east coast of Greenland, Beyond the Pole has been described as ‘Touching the Void’ with laughs and ‘Withnail and I’ on ice.  Funny and subversive it is the story of two men trying to find their place in the world before the end of the world.  And it asks one question of us all.  How far would you go to save the planet? Thursday,  3/11, 7pm

Beyond Words, directed by Jane Clark (USA, DCIFF Alum,   mins, Mid-Atlantic Premiere, 2009) Christina Price, a successful ballerina, gave it all up to have a family. Seven years later her identity is lost to her children and husband. As her awareness of her situation grows stronger, holding her feelings inside becomes more and more difficult as her “inner dancer” struggles to express herself. When a pivotal event breaks her silence, Christina must journey back to her truth to find happiness in the life she has created for herself. Saturday, 3/13, 4:30pm

Birthday Party, The, directed by Veronique N. Doumbe (U S A, Short, 7 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) Life can be so unpredictable. Sunday, 3/7, 4:45pm

Black Crayon, directed by Hanjin Park (U S A/Korea, Short, Student, 10 mins, DC Premiere, 2008) A boy misses his mother. Saturday, 3/13, 7pm

Black Milk (Uyuni), directed by ZAC & MAC (Spain, Short, 14 mins, US  Premiere, 2010) Uyuni, called by many 'The End of The World'. Allie and Doug have just got there. He has a proposal. She, a secret.  Sunday, 3/14, 2:30pm

Bongfen, directed by Petra Sunjo (U S A, Short, Student, 25 mins, World Premiere, 2009) Bongfen, a young woman from Cameroon comes to the U.S as a mail order bride to an American man, Sam. The whole relationship which is initially based on deceit slowly gives birth to a true friendship between these two people who, underneath the lies, share one common truth-the quest for happiness. But the question remains 'What form should happiness take? Saturday, 3/6, 12:30pm

Boomers, The, directed by Randall Blair (U S A, Short, DC Filmmaker, 35 mins, World Premiere, 2009) On his 60th birthday ClarkWestfield begins to hear what some people were thinking.  Not sure which event bothers him more, he tries to deal with both...  Saturday, 3/6, 5:30pm

Bureau-Hell (Buro-infierno), directed by Daniel Sametz (Mexico, 14 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) Juan discovers that although he's dead, things don't change that much when he has to process his pass to the 'beyond' at a bureaucratic office. Saturday, 3/6, 10pm

Calzone, directed by Vincent Dos Reis (France, Short, 11 mins, DC Premiere, 2009, In French, with English subtitles) A godfather in the Mafia comes to have dinner in a trendy Italian restaurant. Faithful to his customs, he orders a calzone. In his great surprise, he does not find egg there inside. Mad with rage, he sends his two right hands to settle the situation in the kitchen. Be terrorized, the chef and his dumb apprentice, they learn that the problem comes from the hen Nuggets which, victim of a depression, refuses to lay. Numbers of dance, theater, intimidation, everything is good to obtain the saving egg.  Tuesday, 3/9, 7pm

Canoe Pulling: A Lummi Way of Life, directed by Britney  Oldham, DCIFF Alum (U S A, Documentary, Student, 5 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) Native American values and traditions have been carried by elders. Today Lummi youth are carrying the tribe's future and dreams. A group of Native Lens Lummi youth program teenagers tell us the story of the revival of canoe-pulling culture and the importance of this generations old tradition in their lives.  Saturday, 3/6, 2pm

Cartel, The, directed by Bob Bowdon (U S A, Documentary, 98 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) For at least a generation, American public schools have been growing progressively worse. According to the U.S. Department of Education, only 35% of American high school seniors are proficient in reading. Only 23% are proficient in math. On the global stage, America ranks last in educational effectiveness among large industrialized countries despite the highest spending. ‘The Cartel' investigates what is causing this vast underachievement, and what can be done to turn things around. Saturday, 3/13, Noon

Cocoa Loco, directed by Shaka King (East Coast Premiere, Short, Student, 15 mins, World Premiere, 2009) Cocoa Loco is a short film about cocoa butter scented lotion, karmic retribution, and the strangers you call family. Sunday, 3/14, 2:30pm

Color from the Dark, directed by Ivan Zuccon (Italy, Feature, 93 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) Based a story by H.P. Lovecraft, "Color from the Dark" recounts the life of Pietro and Lucia who live on an isolated farm with Alice, Lucia's younger sister. Due to a crippling malady, Pietro is spared from going to war. One day, while drawing water from the well, Pietro and Alice accidentally free something from Earth's womb. A strange and alien color flashes underwater, at the bottom of the well, then disappears. From that moment on, a sinister glow takes hold of the whole farm, and brings them into its sick world of pain, blood and death. Friday, 3/12, 9:30pm

Crack Willow, directed by Martin Radich (United Kingdom, Feature, 89 mins, US Premiere, 2008) An exploration into the mind of a misunderstood individual.  Sunday, 3/7, 8pm

Crescendo, directed by Pierre Terrade & Didier Woldmeard (France, Short, 14 mins, World Premiere, 2009) woman live in poverty with a child and a violent dealer. this day will move crescendo in drama. Saturday, 3/13, 2:30pm

Danzak, directed by Gabriela Yepes (Peru, Short, 20 mins, World Premiere, 2008) The life of a 10-year old girl, Nina, changes dramatically when her father and Master Dancer asks her to fulfill his last wish.  Saturday, 3/6, 10pm

Digital Dilemma, The, directed by Dirk Fletcher (U S A, Documentary, Student, 17 mins, World Premiere, 2009) As a society, the switch from film to digital is complete.  Instead of a box of negatives in the attic waiting to be discovered by future generations we are recording everything that is precious to us with affordable digital cameras.  A move that without proper forethought will rob future generations of a personal visual history. Where are your memories? Sunday, 3/14, 2:30pm

Discovery, The, directed by Rodgers Dameron / DCIFF Alum (USA, Animation, Student, 5 mins, Mid-Atlantic Premiere, 2009) Two young children find the body of a dead man in the thawing snow while walking through a meadow and discover the nature of life and death. Saturday, 3/13, 2:30pm

Dive!, directed by Jeremy Seifert (U S A, Documentary, 45 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) Follow filmmaker Jeremy Seifert and his circle of friends as they dumpster dive in the back alleys and gated garbage receptacles of L.A.'s supermarkets.  In the process they uncover thousands of dollars worth of good food and an ugly truth about waste in America: grocery stores know they are wasting and most refuse to do anything about it.  Friday, 3/5, 9:30pm

Drop in the Bucket, A, directed by Lauren Shaw (U S A / Cambodia, Documentary, 23 mins, DC Premiere, 2010) This film is a timely, hopeful and lyrical tale about people who reach across international boundaries to help provide clean water in rural Cambodia. The documentary reveals the effects these wells have had on the lives of the people, as well as the complexities and challenges involved in giving. It shares the issues of hygiene, education, water testing, ownership, and ultimately the delivery of safe water. Although this story is a drop in the bucket, it is one filled with possibility, opportunity, and promise. Saturday, 3/13, 7pm

Electropolis, directed by  Allison Neil, Amanda Stocker, Adam Pockaj, Adam Trout, Dimas Mohammad, Hank Choi, Giorgio Mavrigianakis, Debbie Yu, Kevin McCullough, Jason Walmsley, Dan Seddon, Dawnson Chen, Ki Eun Suh (Canada, Animation, Student, 6 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) A walking sign, fed up with his job, dreams to dance.  Saturday, 3/13, 4:30pm

Empress, The , directed by Lyle Pisio (Canada, Animation, 9 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) Loneliness, Desire, Love, Hesitation, Miscommunication, Fear, and Loss with a touch of alcoholism for comic relief.  Friday, 3/5, 7pm

Emptiness (Mu), directed by Ria Ama (U S A/Japan, Animation, Student, 16 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2010) A painted Phoenix wills herself into the world where she encounters love, loss, longing and eventual enlightenment.  Saturday, 3/13, 7pm

Everything Is Ordinary, directed by Noelle Brower (U S A, Short, 16 mins, World Premiere, 2008) In Everything Is Ordinary, a family waits for its patriarch to die amid the petty dramas that make up their lives. Throughout, the little girl, Sarah, just wants to share her discoveries, but can't pull the adults away from their own concerns. In the end she connects with the only person able to hear her.  This beautiful lyrical work reveals how memories work and  the  details they conjure up, and take you to a place where, everything is ordinary. Sunday, 3/7 8pm

Forfeit of Grace, directed by Kane Senes (U S A, Short, Student, 16 mins, World Premiere, 2009) When a man discovers a kidnapped girl in a secluded motel, he struggles to save her and find redemption for his violent past. Sunday, 3/7, 8pm

Free Zone (Frizon) directed by Jan-Eje Ferling (Sweden, Short, 27 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) The consequences of the revelation of the secret free zone of an old married vicar.  Friday, 3/5, 9:30pm

Ghosts Don't Exist, directed by Eric Espejo (U S A, Feature, 100 mins, World Premiere, 2009) A popular ghost hunter losing faith in what he believes is about to retire, but decides to take one last case when a potential client guarantees he'll provide the proof he's been looking for.  Upon arriving at the home, the client announces that he will make good on the promise by contacting them himself from the beyond -- then shoots himself in front of them. Sunday, 3/14, 4:30pm  

Green Tunnel, directed by Kevin Gallagher (U S A, Short, 5 mins, Mid Atlantic  Premiere, 2009) A six month journey along the 2,200 mile long Appalachian Trail, condensed and reinterpreted into five minutes of stop-motion. Thursday, 3/11, 7pm

Hands, The , directed by Charise Studesville / DC Filmmaker (U S A, Short, 11 mins, DC Premiere, 2008) A daughter explores her relationship with her dying father and becomes fixated upon his hands as a representation of who he was as a man. Sunday, 3/7, 4:45pm

Heartland Transport, directed by Cody Stokes (USA, Short, 7 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) Seventeen gay and lesbian couples define marriage equality, as they take a chartered bus from St. Louis to Iowa City to be legally married. Sunday, 3/14, 2:30pm

Hey!  directed by Guy Ben Shetrit (Israel, Animation, 3 mins,  Mid Atlantic Premiere, 2008) The Sci-fi fantasy journey of a little girl and her special pet friend, a huge toad. When the girl loses her pet, she goes through different adventures while chasing him as he drifts across the sky in the form of a balloon. Friday, 3/5, 9:30pm

Hide & Seek, directed by Chun-Ming Wang (Taiwan, Short, Student, 6 mins, World Premiere, 2008) HIDES his loneliness and SEEKS friendship. Saturday, 3/6, 12:30pm.

Homeland Nation - Mescalero Apache, directed by Peter Mervis (U S A, Documentary, 45 mins, World Premiere, 2009) Fast paced documentary style exploration of modern-day Native American nations revealing a rich history, tradition and hope for the future. Saturday, 3/6, 2pm  

I Am a Man: From Memphis, a Lesson in Life, directed by Jonathan Epstein (U S A, Short, 27 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) In 1968, Elmore Nickleberry stood among 1,300 other African-American men in Memphis, Tennessee as they collectively asserted their right to be treated with dignity. Mr. Nickleberry hasn't sat down yet.  Each night, he guides his garbage truck through the  streets of Memphis Surrounded by the unique soul music that helped make Memphis world famous, 'I Am a Man' sets memories of the city's sanitation workers --  filled with love, sorrow and sometimes even laughter -- against a present-day backdrop of Mr. Nickleberry's route, life and family.  More than just history, Elmore Nickleberry offers a lesson in life.  Sunday, 3/7, 4:45pm

I Will Run (Ta Kimbia) directed by Noorjehan Bandali (U S A/Kenya, Feature, 81 mins, World Premiere, 2009) A Kenyan boy dreams of running a marathon. But he must give up his hopes to support his family; when he struggles against poverty, corruption and family pressure he finally achieves his dream, at a heavy price.  Sunday, 3/7, 2:30pm

Imaginary Friends, directed by Sasha Collington (United Kingdom, Documentary, Student, 13 mins, World Premiere, 2008) How three people's imaginary friends helped them to accept themselves. Friday, 3/5, 9:30pm

Immigrant Nation!: The Battle for the Dream, directed by Esau Melendez (U S A, Documentary, 105 mins, Sneak Preview, 2010) Immigrant Nation is the story of the modern immigrant rights movement and the struggle of single mother, Elvira Arellano, who fought against her deportation. It tells how organizations, activists, community leaders and individuals came together to oppose bill HR4437 and the anti-immigration forces.  Saturday, 3/6, 3:30pm

Infection (Infeccion) directed by Viktoriya Gruzdyn (U S A, Animation, Student, 4 mins, World Premiere, 2009) The host gets infected by the foreign species; this interference leads to a chronic wounds and even death. Friday, 3/12, 9:30pm

Into The Zone, directed by Raphael Bondy (Switzerland/Russia, Documentary, Student, 30 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) Five tourists travel to Chernobyl, visit the ghost town Pripyat, meet people who live there, report about their strong impressions and feelings. Pictures of the time before and after the catastrophic accident (1986), the concrete traces of the history are moving, let the time stand still. Thursday, 3/11, 7pm

It's Still Me!  directed by Candy Kugel (U S A, Documentary, 18 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) 'It's Still Me!' is a 17-minute guide for people with aphasia and their loved ones, in order to help them learn how to communicate with each other more effectively. It explains what aphasia is, some basic brain function, how it feels to have aphasia, and demonstrates some ways to communicate without words. Saturday, 3/6, 12:30pm

James K. Polk Was @#?!ing Awesome, directed by Adam Bertocci (U S A, Short, 6 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) An astonishingly profane tribute to our nation's greatest President. Friday, 3/5, 7pm 

Julie, Julie, directed by Liam Creighton (U S A, Short, 22 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) You've heard the adage: they just don't speak the same language. Charles and Julie Tannen are about to find out what happens when this metaphor is made literal. Saturday, 3/6, 5:30pm

Listen to This, directed by Itay Sasson, Jennifer Sarkar, Gilli Tohar, Mirna Yacoub Abu Abara (Canada, Animation, Student, 2 mins , 2009) Two musicians living on either side of a wall compete to see whose music can be the loudest. When the noise breaks the wall between them they realize that by playing together they can make something beautiful. Wednesday, 3/10, 7pm

London Eyes, directed by Matt Cloud & Alex Skinner (U S A, Short, 4 mins, World Premiere, 2009) London. Over half-a-million CCTV security cameras make it the most watched city on the planet. But who watches the watchers? LONDON EYES goes behind the cameras that survey the city's streets day and night, recording your every move. Is the reason for all these cameras really to make you more secure? Or does something sinister lurk behind them?Sunday, 3/14, 2:30pm
Love and Beans, directed by Mathew Kodath, Hernan Pereira (Honduras / India, Feature,   mins, World Premiere, 2009) A unique Dra-medy from a country that is more for their political turmoil, then their films, but this film has grossed more at the box office than any other Latino film. Love & Beans a typical story of Central American passion and the day to day lives of women who enjoy life, love and everything else. In Spanish with English subtitles. Saturday, 3/6, 10pm

Medicine Man, directed by Himkar Tak/ DC Filmmaker (U S A, Short, 20 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) Jimi, a 15 year old kid from the projects of Brooklyn, New York, journeys deep into the Adirondack Mountains in search of a fabled plant that might cure his father of paralysis.  Saturday, 3/6, 12:30pm

Method, The, directed by Rob Rafferty / DCIFF Alum / DC Filmmaker (USA, Short, 7 mins, World Premiere, 2010) A look behind the scenes at the musicians of “The Method”, named by ON TAP as one of DC’s hottest new bands. After the film, come and hear them play at the DC Music Festival. Friday, 3/5, 9:30pm

Michael Saints, directed by Katie Mahalic (U S A, Short, Student, 12 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) Three 12-year-olds battle a priest, a nun, and a sinister school janitor in order to save something they love. Saturday, 3/6, 7:30pm

Mills, The (Les Moulins) directed by Ross Morin (U S A, Documentary, 11 mins, DC Premiere, 2009, In French with English subtitles) The ghosts of a culture are still felt on the grounds of a crumbling mill town.  What is our relation to the past? Saturday, 3/6, 3:30pm

Mite (Milbe) directed by Karl Tebbe (Germany, Short, Student, DCIFF alum, 6 mins, DC Premiere, 2008) MILBE (MITE) is a short animation film about my grandmother, Oma Grete,  and gigantic house dust mites that threaten to destroy world. Friday, 3/12, 7pm

Motherhood, directed by Kevin Krutz, Brian Brennan (U S A, Animation, 4 mins, World Premiere, 2009) Motherhood is a film that deconstructs the nature of the mother-child relationship.  Saturday, 3/13, 9:30pm

My Enemy, directed by Alex Rivers, Mohammed Abu Maria, Tom Leifer (Canada, Short, Student, 11 mins, DC Premiere, 2009). Peace It Together is a filmmaking program that brings youths from Israel and Palestine to help develop understanding among the people of this troubled part of the world. Mohammad and Tom, two teenagers from Palestine and Israel use filmmaking to break down the barriers between them. In this docu-drama, they discuss the difficult issues that come between them. The more they talk, the more their friendship grows. Wednesday, 3/10, 7pm  

My First Tooth, directed by Reaves Washburn (U S A, Short, Student, 15 mins, Mid Atlantic Premiere, 2010) A young single mother must confront the tragic, violent incident in her past in order to protect her daughter from a similar fate.  Saturday, 3/13, 2:30pm

Nico's Challenge, directed by Steve Audette / DC Filmmaker (U S A/ Tanzania, Documentary, 15 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) A story of a 13 year-old boy who faces special challenges as he climbs mount Kilimanjaro, the worlds highest freestanding mountain. His goal, to raise money and deliver free wheelchairs to the people of Tanzania. This coming of age adventure has some unexpected twists that push this child to his limits just before reaching the summit at nineteen thousand feet above sea level. Saturday, 3/6, 12:30pm

No Junk Mail, directed by Chris McHugh (Australia, Short, 10 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) A pensioner with a 'No Junk Mail' sticker on his mailbox is annoyed by the appearance of pamphlets advertising a local pizza store. He complains but is met by indifference from the store owner and mounting hostility from the youth who delivered them. Tension rises. Soon it's all out war!...with a twist. Friday, 3/12, 7pm

No Pity, directed by Drew Goldsmith (U S A, Documentary, Student, 19 mins, Mid-Atlantic Premiere, 2009) A poignant exposof pity-based fundraising, as revealed through a disabled pre-teen's heartfelt appeal for respect and dignity, made by one of our youngest filmmakers, 13 year old, Drew Goldsmith. Sunday, 3/14, 2:30pm

Odysseus and the Cyclops, directed by Emily Salva (USA, Animation, 2 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) A retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Odysseus and the Cyclops animated and narrated by Emily Salva, 7 years old, DCIFF youngest filmmaker ever. Monday, 3/8, 7pm

Package, The  (Das Packet) directed by Marco Gadget (Germany, Short, 10 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2010) Sometimes bad guys just have a bad day. Klaus and Bernd, two hardened gangsters have another  job to do. This time it should be easy. All they have to do is deliver one package. However, this time, “small” things get in their way. Saturday, 3/6, 5:30pm

Pause Replay, directed by Chan-Chia Chang (U S A, Animation, Student, 6 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) It's a love story between a camera and a camcorder. I use the characteristics of these two digital machines to simulate the relationship of lovers. It’s about watching, memory, love and death.  Saturday, 3/13, 4:30pm

Poi Dogs, directed by Joel Moffett (U S A, Short, DCIFF Alum, 12 mins, World Premiere, 2009) Poi Dogs is the story of two local Hawaii teenagers who take a small step towards love by moving beyond their desires to act cool. Saturday, 3/6, 5:30pm

Popous Pane and the Kids He Loves to Hate, directed by Derrick Anthony (U S A, Short, 14 mins, World Premiere, 2009) Two brothers unaware of each others existence are brought together by their father's deception and lies. Sunday, 3/7, 4:45pm 

Postcard to Owen Sound, directed by Jen Di Cresce (Canada, Documentary, Student, 14 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) This small town would rather not dwell on an incident that brought some unflattering attention to their community. They'd rather change the subject, thank you. Monday, 3/8, 7pm

Prisoners, directed by Julio Palleiro (U S A, Short, Student, 20 mins, World Premiere, 2009) Danny Kim learns a lesson from the most unlikely source. Saturday, 3/13, 7pm

Quest for Honor, directed by Mary Ann Smothers Bruni (U S A/Kurdistan, Documentary, 59  mins, DC Premiere, 2009) Award winning  (Sundance, New Orleans) film, A woman's body is found in a field near Ranya; a woman at peril is shot in the Safe House Asuda.  Quest for Honor follows one social entrepreneur, Runak Faraj, a former teacher and tireless activist, as she works with local lawmen, Kurdish government agencies and her colleagues to investigate honor crimes and plot the eradication of honor killings and its related practices still found in the tribal regions of Kurdistan. Monday, 3/8, 7pm  

Quietly, directed by Cole Wiley/ DC Filmmaker (U S A, Short, Student, 17 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) With his world crashing down around him, a desperate teenager must resort to dangerous measures to save his mother from an abusive relationship. Sunday, 3/7, 4:45pm

Red Revenge, directed by Eunha Choi (U S A, Animation, Student, 7 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) Red Revenge is a woman revenge dream story related to her dream from childhood. Through her emotional and weird dreams she found that she becomes to be mature. It is 6minutes animation based on personal experiences and Freud's dream theory.  Tuesday, 3/9, 7pm

Right Guy, The, directed by Toni Trupia (Italy, Feature, 86 mins, US Premiere, 2009) A quiet seventy-year old widower is suddenly hurled back into the rapids of life when a desperate young Russian girls walks through his door. Friday, 3/12, 7pm

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead, directed by   (U S A, Feature, 90 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Undead is a comedy about the connection between Shakespeare, the Holy Grail and some sexy vampires. Our hero, an unemployed  theater director, is unwittingly dragged  into an ancient conspiracy, and his friend's warning--'Don't let your ex-girlfriend suck the life out of you' -- takes on a new meaning.  Saturday, 3/13, 9:30pm

Roue, directed by Taili Wu (U S A, Animation, Student, 6 mins, Mid-Atlantic  Premiere, 2009) 'ROUE' is a self-portrait project about my dream, emotions, and memories. Sunday, 3/14, 4:30pm

Rubbuds, directed by Jan Chen (U S A, Animation, 4 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) Tonight is getting a little too boring for those active RUBBUDS, they want to get out and enjoy the ride of their life time. However, who is going to enjoy the ride the most?! Saturday, 3/13, 9:30pm  

Skylight, directed by David Baas (Canada, Animation, 5 mins, World Premiere, 2009) An animated mock documentary about the ecological plight of penguins in the Antarctic, possibly foretelling cataclysmic results for the rest of the world. Thursday, 3/11, 7pm

Soap, directed by Dusty Mancinelli / DCIFF Alum (Canada, Short, 16 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) Eileen finds herself in a sticky situation when she discovers her lover dead from having slipped on a bar of soap. Saturday, 3/13, 9:30pm

Sonabai: Another Way of Seeing, directed by David Berez (U S A/India, Documentary, 29 mins, D.C. Premiere, 2009) While imprisoned by her husband for fifteen years, a woman in central India invents an entirely new art form that expresses life's joy. Although Sonabai was illiterate and untrained, her artistic vision is now globally acknowledged. Her work has been the agent of significant social and economic improvement in her region. Sonabai's astonishing story confronts us with our own choices: do we allow ourselves to be victimized by our current issues or can we use our own inner resources to find creative solutions?" Monday, 3/8, 7pm

Soul Searcher, directed by Brad Spencer (U S A, Short, 16 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) A graphic novel comes to life when a mysterious stranger enters the life of a Brooklyn bartender at the end of her rope, in this stimulating metaphysical drama. Saturday, 3/13, 4:30pm  

Spirit of a Runner, The , directed by Jessie Beers-Altman (U S A, Documentary, Student, 28 mins, Mid-Atlantic Premiere, 2009) In the world's longest race, the biggest challenge lies within. A veteran ultra-marathoner tackles the Everest of distance racing in this documentary film about the Sri Chinmoy Self Transcendence 3,100-Mile Race. Monday, 3/8, 7pm

Street Justice, directed by Donna Roman (D.R.) Hernandez (U S A, Documentary, 6 mins, Mid Atlantic Premiere, 2009) The Hood Ain't Pretty! Hashim Garrett, a 15-year old victim of senseless gang violence, was shot 6 times, partially paralyzed with 12 holes in his young body, and left for dead on a Brooklyn, New York street corner.  As he lay on the cold pavement Hashim begged God ' Please don't let me die’. Sunday,  3/7, 4:45pm

Sundowners, The , directed by Robin Seymour (U S A, Short, 15 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) A family's internal struggle comes to light when the patriarch is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Friday, 3/12, 7pm  

Tags, directed by Dominique DeLeon (U S A, Short, DC Filmmaker, Student, 13 mins, World Premiere, 2009) A young graffiti girl battles the police and a bitter rival to finish a prized piece. In some places, your name is everything.  Saturday, 3/13, 4:30pm

Ten For Grandpa, directed by Doug Karr (U S A, Short, 8 mins, DC Premiere, 2008) David Karr, husband, father, White House press reporter, film producer, powerful millionaire, defense contractor, Corporate CEO, renaissance businessman... Soviet agent? A fast paced, introspective look at the enigmatic life of a most influential ancestor. A clear-eyed, comedic take on the life of this complex character and the events surrounding his untimely demise, the film reaches to understand the forces that push an individual to immerse himself in a nefarious web of danger and infamy. Saturday, 3/6, 5:30pm

Tenure, directed by Mike Million (USA mins, DC Filmmaker, DCIFF Alum, DC Premiere, 2009) Despite his outstanding intellect, associate professor Charlie Thurber (Luke Wilson) is a chronic underachiever and has never received university tenure. Aided by his nutty best friend (David Koechner), Charlie launches a final effort to make the grade at Grey College. But a beautiful new teacher (Gretchen Mol) whose ascending star threatens to eclipse him shakes up Charlie's plans in this charming indie comedy from first time writer-director (and DC native) Mike Million.Friday, 3/5, 7pm

Test, The , directed by Antonio Chavez (U S A, Short, 8 mins, World Premiere, 2009) A Hispanic girl leaves a message to her boyfriend with the news that she is pregnant.  Dismayed, she hopes for the best outcome. Saturday, 3/6, 3:30pm  

Ticket, directed by Shaun Au (U S A, Short, 11 mins, World Premiere, 2008) Your guide to finding true love. Saturday, 3/13, 7pm

Time Machine, The, directed by Mark Kendall (USA/Honduras, Short, DCIFF Alum, Student, 11 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) THE TIME MACHINE tells the story of Wilfredo Alvarez, a Honduran man who immigrated to America 11 years ago and has been working in a small watch shop in Grand Central Terminal for the past 2 years.  In it, we explore his story, we learn about the intricate craft of watch making, and we listen to his philosophical musings on the nature of time and our relationship to it.  This inspirational story reminds us that time is a human invention and that it is ourselves who ultimately become our own watches as we navigate the universe. Sunday, 3/14, 2:30pm

Too Soon Too Late, directed by Adrianne Finelli (USA, Documentary, 12 mins, World Premiere, 2009) An experimental documentary that explores family, memory and loss.Sunday, 3/7, 8pm

Tourist, The  (El Turista) directed by Lori Chodos (Canada, Short, 8 mins, DC Premiere, 2008) Jorge just missed his flight.  He's taking his dream vacation anyway.  Saturday, 3/6, 10pm

Train, directed by Darius Clark Monroe (U S A, Short, DCIFF Alum, Student, 7 mins, Mid-Atlantic Premiere, 2009) It's late, and Carl's just off from work. As usual, he takes the Brooklyn bound F Train home. Saturday, 3/13, 2:30pm

Tucker, directed by Zia Marashi (Canada, Short, Student, 10 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) A comedy about a rapidly-aging boy and his teenaged mother who both learn to grow up. Saturday, 3/6, 7:30pm

Types in Stereo, directed by Gemal Woods / DC Filmmaker(U S A, Short, 13 mins, East Coast Premiere, 2009) Types in Stereo is about how we can exist in multiple spaces. Stereotypes make light of those things that are either generally accepted, popularly true or made myth through misinterpretation. This short film will bring us in and out of the world of stereotypes. Sunday, 3/7, 4:45pm

Ultra Violet for Sixteen Minutes, directed by David Gerson / DC Filmmaker (U S A, Short, 18 mins, World Premiere, 2009) A sixteen-minute portrait of Ultra Violet; Salvador Dali's mistress in the 60's, Andy Warhol's Factory superstar in the 70's, and a born again Mormon. Saturday, 3/13, 4:30pm

UnderCover, directed by Iman Zawahry (U S A, Short, Student.  19 mins, World Premiere, 2009) Dodging pork sandwiches and diving into pig pens, Nada Assad, an American Muslim cop, attempts to solve a pig-napping case to be promoted to detective.  Wednesday, 3/10, 7pm

We Are All Here, directed by Yonghwa Choi (U S A, Animation, Student, 2 mins, World Premiere, 2009) This is a story about the earth we live.  This is not deal with a funny subject. So, I make effort to freewheel about taking on the issue of Global Warming. Saturday, 3/6, 2pm  

What Comes Between, directed by Cecilia Araneda (Canada/Chile, Short, DCIFF Alum, 6 mins, US  Premiere, 2009) WHAT COMES BETWEEN is an examination of personal memory and loss rooted in the filmmaker's birthplace, Chile, and her departure from that country long ago. Sunday, 3/14, 2:30pm

When It Will Be Silent directed by Dan Sachar (Israel, Short, Student, 7 mins, Mid-Atlantic Premiere, 2009) In the aftermath of an apocalypse, a man's tragic loss leads him to an unequivocal decision. Sunday, 3/14, 4:30pm

Wordcutter, The  (Le Bucheron des Mots) directed by Izu Troin (France, Animation, 12 mins, US Premiere, 2009) In a country where people literally feed on letters from words gathered in trees, reading is vital not to die... of boredom. Nadal, a wordcutter, makes an encounter that is to change his life forever...Saturday, 3/13, 4:30pm

YardByrds, directed by Jason Hawkins (U S A, Short, 15 mins, World Premiere, 2009) An undercover cop tries to rip off a drug dealer in order to pay the ransom for his wife. Saturday, 3/13, 2:30pm  

Zimbabwe, directed by Anjuli Hinds (U S A / Zimbabwe, Short, Student, 16 mins, DC Premiere, 2009) Amidst the turmoil and uncertainty of a militant regime, two young children of Zimbabwe are forced into a fight they hardly understand when they are pitted one against the other during a sudden farm invasion. March 3/7, 2:30pm

 

****