December 6 & 7, 2008
Tickets to each program are just $5!
From its humble beginnings, Brouhaha has quietly grown to become one of the premier outlets for locally produced films and videos, the best work from film schools statewide, and a fun-filled gathering for lovers of independent film. Audiences are made up of filmmakers, film educators, local production representatives, industry organization members, and the general public, all fascinated by the scope and creativity of films screened each year representing the entire spectrum of Florida's immense talent pool. The 2008 Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase will take place on December 6 & 7, 2008.
2008 Brouhaha is sponsored in part by:
Program #1, Saturday, December 6 at 11:00 AM
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Program #2, Saturday, December 6 at 1:15 PM
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Program #3, Sunday, December 7 at 11:00 AM
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Program #4, Sunday, December 7 at 1:15 PM
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Program #1, Saturday, December 6 at 11:00 AM
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MY FOUR INCH PRECIOUS
Co-written by Adam Lucas, produced by Kevin Johnson & Iman Zawahry, Co-written & Directed by Sou Yun Sim, Florida State University, 10 min 20 sec
Sam is a lonely garbage man who discovers a dying flower which he promptly nurtures back to health. When a beautiful and very tiny woman arises from its petals, Sam will learn if size really matters.
SKUNK APE: THE LEGEND OF THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES
Written/Directed by Kevin Blosser, Produced by Tyler Billingsley, Full Sail University, 6 min 59 sec, Winner—September FilmSlam
This is a short documentary about the elusive Bigfoot of the South with a rotten odor—they call it the Skunk Ape. Shot and cut in an Unsolved Mysteries-like fashion, the filmmakers talk to eye-witnesses and top researchers in the quest for the truth.
FEAR
Written/Produced/Directed by Michael Patti, Dr. Phillips High School, 2 min 7 sec
This short video is about someone trying to cope and escape his fears, not only mentally but physically.
MINA
Written/Directed by Jose Zambrano Cassella, Produced by Adam Fraum, 12 min, Winner—May FilmSlam
Mina Blackmore is your average 12 year old. But she hides a deep, dark secret--one that could bring death and destruction to everyone around her.
THE FALL
Written/Directed by Tim Brierly & Mark Jigarjian, Rollins College, 5 min
Coming to surprise his girlfriend, Tim finds that his visit isn’t going to go as planned.
THE SÉANCE
Written/Produced/Directed by Gary Lester, UCF Southeast Center for Photographic Studies, 7 min 56 sec
When Amber Lewis contacts a medium to help explain an unusual historical artifact, she discovers unrest from the past. Sometimes it’s best to leave the spirit world alone.
ELEVATOR GERMS
Written/Produced/Directed by Chris Chatel, Ringling College of Art & Design, 1 min 58 sec
A germaphobe is trapped on an elevator with a deteriorating old man.
SNACK ATTACK
Written/Produced/Directed by Jason Figliozzi, Ringling College of Art & Design. 2 min 55 sec
A caveman struggles to obtain some meat from a very strange object.
SAM RIVERS: JAZZ MASTER OF THE MOMENT
Directed by Stephanie Rice, Produced by Lisa Mills, University of Central Florida, 14 min 16 sec
Free jazz pioneer Sam Rivers returns to New York for a revival concert in Harlem where musicians remember his kind tutelage during 1970s jam sessions held in his family loft on the Lower East Side.
A LOT
Written by Bradley Kelly, Produced/Directed by Charles Kelly, Full Sail University, 5 min, Winner—August FilmSlam
En route to reconcile an estranged relationship with his wife, a businessman is interrupted by a parking lot attendant demanding a fee.
FIRST KILL
Written/Directed by Micah Ranum, Produced by Alicia G. Dean, Florida State University, 15 min 41 sec
Rayburn is reluctant when he is sent on his first contract kill with his brutal mentor, James. Isolated in an unforgiving wilderness, the men find their identities jeopardized after the messy hit is captured by a hunter’s camera.
Program #2, Saturday, December 6 at 1:15 PM
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THE SNOW ANGEL
Co-written by Kate Shults, Co-written/Directed by James Monahan, Produced by Hurdy Gurdy Productions, University of Central Florida, 11 min 23 sec
Kate makes the most of an unfortunate event.
BATTERIES MADE EASY
Written by Paul Jones Jr, Produced by Blake Bickerstaff, Directed by Will Malone, 4 min 4 sec, Winner—February FilmSlam
Batteries-Bi-U, an exciting new do-it-yourself battery kit! Never buy batteries again, just make them! It's easy!
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
Written/Produced/Directed by Casey Sincic, Dr. Phillips High School, 5 min 43 sec
Little Red Riding Hood, the tale of a vivacious girl and her journey to grandma’s house, recreated for the screen by Casey Sincic. Starring Cameron Hay as Little Red, and Benjamin Burnley as the ferocious Wolf.
OVIEDO CHICKENS
Written/Produced/Directed by Kevin Provost, Full Sail University, 6 min, Winner—July FilmSlam
One of the many reasons Oviedo, Florida has stayed unique--despite being surrounded by modern cities--is the fact that the town has a large population of free-roaming chickens.
STARY MIASTO
Written by Grzegorz Gill, Produced by Full Sail Studios, Directed by Kenneth Nabors, Full Sail University, 15 min 45 sec
Set in Poland during the late thirties and early forties, two brothers have completely opposing stances on romance. One brother has recently lost his beloved wife to a Nazi soldier's hatred, leaving him filled with vengeance; the other is blissfully wrapped up in his love for his bride to be. Somehow a cross between the couple’s happiness and a man's spiteful urge for revenge cause things to take a turn for the worse.
EMILY IN THE CLOUDS
Written/Produced/Directed by Clayton Mitchell, Ringling College of Art & Design, 1 min 42 sec
Emily enjoys the rain when suddenly a bright sun comes out. An unusual take on a song by Garbage.
THE LIGHTKEEPER
Written/Produced/Directed by Alonso Martinez, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2 min 29 sec
A lightkeeper with a broken light struggles to save a ship.
THE VISIONARY
Written/Produced/Directed by Evan Mayfield, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2 min 5 sec
Bernard the Frog learns to wear contacts.
GNOMES
Co-written by Max Jannetta, produced by Bill Boles, Co-written /Directed by Bond Richards, Rollins College, 4 min
Max’s nightmarish fantasy manifests itself in physical form, haunting him everywhere he goes.
(YOU WILL NEVER SEE) IMANCIFI PULSIFI
Produced by Danielle Salmone, Directed by Eric Carden, University of Central Florida, 1 min 1 sec
A trailer to an epic that apparently will never see the light of day.
WHAT LIES AHEAD
Written/Directed by Nicholas Economides, Produced by Adewale Bajere, Florida State University, 7 min 52 sec
At a desolate train station in 1933, Sinclair, an African-American teenager, learns lessons about bigotry, kindness, and hope while waiting for a train.
STAYING GOLD
Written/Produced/Directed by Matt Sklar, Florida State University, 7 min 30 sec
Five married couples discuss love, sex and happiness as they enjoy their golden years.
GOOD MORNING, FIRE EATER
Produced /Directed by Alex Eastwood, 4 min 8 sec
To Be Inspired. To Escape. To Live
WELCOME TO APARTMENT PLACE LANDINGS
Written by David Sigurani, Produced by Yvonne Vairma, Directed by Jesse Chapman, University of Central Florida, 8 min 23 sec
A mock instructional video from 1994 on college orientation and a student’s first off-campus living situation.
Program #3, Sunday, December 7 at 11:00 AM
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ROCKET BABY (Part 1)
Written/Produced/Directed by Mike Chambers, 1 min 5 sec
This is a pilot and concept for a children's television show. The target audience age is one through ten. The mission of ROCKET BABY is to inspire positive social behavior in a fun fictional scenario, as well as promote strong friendship and family values.
MONSIEUR TALL AND STELLA
Written/Directed by Kristen Baker, Produced by Beatriz Gomez, University of Central Florida, 10 min 45 sec
Two imaginary friends wonder if perhaps it is time for them to move on...
“NEON LIGHTS”
Written/Produced/Directed by Daniel Scherr, Full Sail University, 4 min
This music video by the group Alma Vertical tells the tale of a young immigrant girl who has fled her war-torn country. She has traveled to America with the hope of grabbing a small piece of the American dream, but finds that life here is far more difficult than she ever could have imagined.
NORMAL KIDS
Written/Produced/Directed by David Leatherwood, Florida State University, 7 min 10 sec
Kranessa Craddock faces all the expected challenges that come with raising a family of active children, plus more. Against all odds, all five of her boys have muscular dystrophy, but they don't let their physical disabilities hold them back.
SOPHIE AND ALEX
Written/Directed by Xavier Arijs, Produced by Robert Tuscani, Full Sail University, 13 min, Winner—October FilmSlam
Sophie is a lonely girl in her teens, who lives a secluded life with her father. When the mysterious Alex shows up, Sophie recognizes the boy from one of her mother's bedtime stories and soon must make a life-changing decision.
ROCKET BABY (Part 2)
Written/Produced/Directed by Mike Chambers, 1 min 57 sec
Our diminutive hero must use his repulsor beam to protect his friend, Space Cookie, from the dastardly Space Spinach.
EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM
Written/Produced/Directed by Ben Beech, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2 min 8 sec
A royal quest for the perfect ice cream.
GOTCH YA
Written/Produced/Directed by Kelly Versaggi, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2 min 25 sec
A fun and friendly game of hide and go seek…with a twist.
AGAINST THE GRAIN
Written/Produced/Directed by Kevin Kolodinsky, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2 min 12 sec
A young Black-belt finds out that breaking the board is harder than he thinks.
TRANQUILA, MI AMOR
Written/Directed by Carla Tamma, Produced by Beatriz Gomez & Eric Carden, University of Central Florida, 8 min 30 sec
Two friends share a story about death in their childhood and rebirth in adulthood in 1960s Mexico.
MIAMI BEACH: FABULOUS FIFTIES
Written/Produced/Directed by Brooke Roberts-Webb, 11 min 37 sec
This short documentary dives into the exciting and glamorous era of the city when celebrities, show-girls and locals rubbed shoulders.
LOBO NEGRO
Co-written/Directed by Gustavo Aviles, Co-written by Pedro Collado, Produced by Rosemi Mederos, 5 min, Winner—January FilmSlam
LOBO NEGRO is a story about a Hispanic family's attempt to keep the hopes and dreams of their small son alive despite their social and economic struggles.
JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT
Co-written/ Co-produced/Co-directed by Daniel Feldman, Co-written/Co-directed by Sophia Feldman, Co-produced by Susan Feldman, 7 min 40 sec
Embracing a tradition of gutsy crafting, this movie frees the heart and mind, taking you on a journey to an ethereal world where anything is possible!
ROCKET BABY (Part 3
Written/Produced/Directed by Mike Chambers, 5 min 1 sec
The ultimate showdown between Rocket Baby and the “Spinach Meanie” himself!
Program #4, Sunday, December 7 at 1:15 PM
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VISITS
Co-written/Directed by Ken Adachi, Co-written by David C. Saint, Produced by Ling Li, Florida State University, 7 min 47 sec
In a quiet planned neighborhood, free of the pesky presence of animals, a man finds it more difficult than he expected to deal with the unwelcome arrival of an uninvited guest. His thwarted efforts lead to a revelation.
PEOPLE LIKE US
Directed by Brett Smith, Florida State University, 8 min 17 sec
On July 24, 2006, the City Council of Orlando voted to enact Ordinance 18A, making it illegal for any one individual or group to feed more than 25 homeless people at a time in downtown Orlando. Less than a year later, Eric Montanez became the first person in Florida’s history to be arrested for the crime of feeding the homeless. What followed was a community divided…
HUNTERS AND NIGHTMARES
Written/Directed by Chase Jennings, Produced by Bill Boles, Rollins College, 5 min 16 sec
A young couple takes a nightmarish journey when they discover a strange object.
THE COFFIN MAKER
Co-written/Directed by Chris Tharp, Co-written/Produced by Glenn Bain, 11 min, Winner—March FilmSlam
In this surrealistic homage to the spaghetti western, a coffin maker seeks vengeance.
THE ADVENTURES OF LARRY & TINA
Co-written/Co-produced/Directed by Jay Ahn, Co-written by Michael Jones, Co-produced by Thomas Litteer, Full Sail University, 6 min 26 sec, Winner—November FilmSlam
A music video by WAX & EOM. “He shoulda seen she was really naïve…”
FUNNY FEUDS
Written/Produced/Directed by Jamil Lahham, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2 min 25 sec
Two Eskimos compete for use of the same fishing hole – but the hole is not what they expect!
FAME AND FORTUNE
Written/Produced/Directed by Nick Pitera, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2 min 11 sec
The musical journey of an aspiring singer.
SNOW DAY
Written/Produced/Directed by Kim Hazel, Ringling College of Art & Design, 1 min 58 sec
A T-Rex struggles to save himself from the impending ice age.
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GRAVE
Written/Produced/Directed by Nick Nitkowski, Dr. Phillips High School, 12 min 35 sec
Six years ago, a man was in a car crash with two friends--he was the only survivor. Now reports are coming in about living skeletons walking around the city. An epic battle ensues…in glorious “LEGO-vision!”
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SAY CHEESE: THE HAMBURGER HARRY STORY
Directed by Erin Szwejkowski, Florida State University, 5 min 40 sec
Enter into the exciting and wacky world of hamburger memorabilia! Your tour guide: the eccentric yet charming Hamburger Harry. Be amazed by this hamburger spectacular.
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DRIVE
Written/Co-produced/Directed by Phillip Dishon, Co-produced by Heather Bradley, University of Miami, 6 min 45 sec
Howard takes Mini on a drive in the country to reconcile his infidelity and save their marriage. He has something special for her at the end of this trip, something he only shares with those he really loves.
AFTER THE STORM
Co-written/Directed by Michael Lloyd Green, Co-written by Beau K. DeMayo, Produced by Jason Ridgeway, Florida State University, 18 min 47 sec
Perry Lewis has all a middle-class man could wish for: a comfortable home, a loving wife, and an adorable 9-month old son. But when a catastrophic hurricane rips through his Florida town, Perry’s life is upturned overnight.
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