16th Annual BROUHAHA FILM & VIDEO SHOWCASE

December 8 & 9, 2007

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 2007 Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase will take place on December 8 & 9, 2007.

2007 Brouhaha is sponsored in part by:

Program #1, Saturday, December 8 at 11:00 AM
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FOOBIE JESUS
Written/Produced/Directed by Katharine Leis, 6 min 52 sec, Winner--March FilmSlam

A woman believes she is receiving signs from above that her cat may be of a divine nature. Fearful of what others may think, she decides to keep this to herself.

BLACKBIRD
Written/Directed by Kirsten Strom, Produced by Kevin Magee, University of Miami, 16 min 16 sec

With dreams of becoming a blackbird to escape her neglectful mother and bullying older brother, 8-year old Avis enlists the help of her best friend, Benny, in a serious quest for transformation.

CLICK FIX
Written/Directed by Jonathan Cronk, Produced by Kelly Bahr, Valencia Community College, 8 min 55 sec

Beyond the comprehension of most people lies the rush and thrill in the ultimate gamble-- Russian roulette. CLICK FIX takes you into the dark and twisted realm of one man’s addiction.

TIME OF YOUR LIFE
Written/Produced/Directed by Matthew Loory & Chris Oakley, Lake Brantley High School, 6 min 37 sec

This documentary highlights the Lake Brantley Varsity football team as they venture down to Dolphin Stadium in Miami to take on the nationally ranked Miami Northwestern Bulls in the Class 6A state final game. Their valiant effort comes up short for the little team that could.

THE ANIMATOR AND THE SEAT
Concept/Animation by Eric Drobile, Produced by Ringling School of Art & Design, 2 min 8 sec

An animator falls prey to evil ergonomics.

THE KITE
Concept/Animation by Gwynne Olson-Wheeler, Produced by Ringling School of Art & Design, 2 min 8 sec

Chase spends the afternoon trying to fly his handmade kite.

URGENT NEWS
Concept/Animation by Jim Christopher , Produced by Ringling School of Art & Design, 2 min 9 sec

Field reporting can be a dangerous job.

WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL
Written/Produced/Directed by Trey Chace, 17 min 30 sec, Winner--August FilmSlam

Sarah’s outwardly perfect life begins to crumble as she is swept into the cruel and destructive world of anorexia.

PENGUIN: THE MUSICAL
Written/Directed by Dave Metzger, Produced by Mel Soria, Florida State University, 8 min 50 sec

A delightful fantasy about sacrifice in the name of true love. Abe is madly in love with Lilly but must find a way to tell her before she leaves to tag penguins in Antarctica.

THE TIES THAT BIND
Written by Randy Molnar, Produced by Melissa Gruver, Directed by Adam Showen, 5 min 10 sec

After suffering endless indignities and humiliations in his soulless workspace from his soulless co-workers, our hero is delivered a divine moment of clarity. The water cooler will never be the same as he proves his “power tie” is as much a symbol of virility in corporate America as a red convertible.

THE SWEET TASTE OF FLESH
Written/Directed by Sebastian Azicri, Produced by Juan Carlos Fernandez, 9 min 54 sec, Winner--May FilmSlam

There is a vampire who is only seen by those who are guilty. If you can see him, you are dead.

Program #2, Saturday, December 8 at 1:15 PM
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LITTLE PINK MEDICINE
Written/Co-produced/Directed by Carol Chiodini, Co-produced by David Guertin, 4 min 5 sec

What did you use to call your ex? That little pet name can pop up when you least expect it. Shot in Coney Island, this short reminds us that you never know what’s too personal to ask somebody.

MAKE OR BREAK: FOREVER
Written/Produced/Directed by Tim Watson, 20 min 43 sec

This documentary is the story of an Orlando hardcore band that in just two years earned a large and enthusiastic underground following. Shot, written, directed and edited by a member of their fan base, this is a first-hand look at a band that brought chaos and passion to the local music scene.

THE DENTIST
Written by Scott McClure, Directed by Matt Kessler, Travis Koch, James Mongkhonvilay, Chase Morrison, Matthew Stucker & Jonathan Perry, Produced by Full Sail Real World Education, 9 min 38 sec

The dark side of the world of a dentist.

MR. BUBBS
Written/Co-Produced/Directed by Todd Thompson, Co-produced by Smithy Sipes, John De la Rosa & Ryan Conroy, 6 min 36 sec, Winner--April FilmSlam

A stranger picks the wrong girl to kidnap one bright, sunny day in suburbia.

TAKEN
Concept/Animation by Tony Cabrera, Produced by Ringling School of Art & Design, 2 min 13 sec

A young child’s lust for a bright red balloon teaches him a lesson about greed.

ESCAR GO!
Concept/Animation by Hannah Sherman, Produced by Ringling School of Art & Design, 2 min 18 sec

What happens when the trusty steed isn’t so trusty?

PASSING THROUGH
Co-written/Co-produced by Danny Bellini & Daniel Smith, Co-produced/Directed by Craig Calamis, 11 min 52 sec, Winner--November FilmSlam

John Smith, a traveling businessman passing through his hometown, is recognized and approached by an old friend from high school.

THE HEATHENS - “DIRTY JEANS”
Written/Directed by Danny Daneau, Produced by Jon Jones & Bernie Cassar, 4 min 50 sec

Local indie folk-rock band, The Heathens, learn that the objects of their desire are sometimes better left as objects in this music video shot in Fort Christmas.

JESUS CHRIST GOES TO MARS
Written by Gabriel Rhenals, Produced by Sean Pitts, Directed by Robert Grant, University of Central Florida, 6 min 27 sec

The real story behind what went on after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

ROBERT GRANT GOES TO MARS
Co-produced/Co-directed by Anne Seabright & Brett Ryan Bonowicz, 7 min 30 sec

(A doc companion piece to the previous film.) In their senior year, film students make a thesis film. For Robert Grant, that film is JESUS CHRIST GOES TO MARS. Robert is unique in that he is a bipolar alcoholic. In the final days before shooting, he stopped taking his medications and started dressing like Jesus as preparation for his undertaking.

PROMBIES!
Written/Directed by Fredrick Snyder, Produced by Andrew Bartels, Florida State University, 7 min 6 sec

In this clever homage, a young couple deals with the issues of sex and zombies at their high school prom.

Program #3, Sunday, December 9 at 11:00 AM
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WATCHING THE WATCHMAN
Written/Produced/Directed by Phillip Dishon, University of Miami, 2 min 27 sec

In the modern sense, technology serves as mankind’s ever-attentive watchdog. This film explores just how dangerous this reliance can be as a young man’s fate becomes forever bound to the ticking hands of a clock.

A LIGHT AT THE END
Written by Paul Jones Jr, Produced by Blake Bickerstaff, Directed by Will Malone, 16 min, Winner--September FilmSlam

In the most dark and inhospitable reaches within a man, five strangers must come together if they hope to find the light at the end.

BORROWED CAMERA
Written/Produced/Directed by Christi Doucet, Daytona Beach Community College, 1 min 5 sec

Take a thrill ride with a girl, a borrowed camera, and her entourage.

ABE
Written/Directed by Khen Shalem, Produced by Erika J. Harvey, Florida State University, 8 min 6 sec

An older dog is forced to leave the loving home he knows and discovers a world that’s not accepting of animals without owners.

PEACE
Written/Produced/Directed by Anthony LaPrinzi, Lake Brantley High School, 14 min 46 sec

In a war torn future, two combatants who are the last surviving humans fight until they realize they aren’t so different in the end.

SCAVENGER HUNT
Concept/Animation by Matthew Kummer, Produced by Ringling School of Art & Design, 2 min 27 sec

A raccoon has a difficult time hunting down some trash.

RESPIRE, MON AMI
Concept/Animation by Chris Nabholz, Produced by Ringling School of Art & Design, 2 min 12 sec

A lonely child finds companionship with an unlikely friend.

PUPSOCK & WENDELL IN THE GALLERY OF DOOM
Written/Directed by Patrick Algermissen, Produced by Thomas Mumme, 13 min 10 sec

Princess Stacie has been kidnapped by the curator of an old art gallery. Her only hope is a puppet dog named Pupsock Jackson and his animated sidekick, Wendell. This spry action/comedy mixes live action, puppets, hand drawn animation, and computer graphics.

SWEAR TO ME
Written/Produced/Directed by Ali Imran Zaidi, 9 min 30 sec, Winner--October FilmSlam

IN A LAND beset by confusion, IN A TIME just like the present, ONE MAN is presented with life, the universe and everything. And he does nothing.

SALOMEOW
Co-written/Directed by Kate Shults, Co-written by Oscar Wilde, Produced by Brett Ryan Bonowicz, University of Central Florida, 5 min 20 sec

An experimental adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s “Salome” featuring an entirely feline cast. It is a retelling of the infamous death of John the Baptist, through recovered footage from some ancient, alternate cat universe.

CONFESSIONS OF AN ITALIAN AMERICAN
Written/Co-produced/Directed by Fred Zara, Co-produced by Christopher Zara & Joe Zara, Jr, 15 min 58 sec, Winner--July FilmSlam

Meet Joe Zara: son of an Italian railroad worker who came to the United States during the immigration boom of the early 20th century.

Program #4, Sunday, December 9 at 1:15 PM
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DRACULA GETS A NOSEJOB
Co-written/Produced by Kate Shults, Co-written/Directed by Chris Shields, University of Central Florida, 16 min 19 sec

The story of a vampire in need of a friend and some cosmetic surgery.

MINIMUM WAGE
Written/Produced/Directed by Christi Doucet, Daytona Beach Community College, 2 min 4 sec

A man working for minimum wage must find a way to make ends meet to get dinner.

THE BOOK DEALERS
Written/Directed by Andrew W. Jones, Produced by Alan Steadman, University of Central Florida, 7 min 45 sec

In 1893 two book dealers arrive at a prairie home to pick up their latest occult acquisition. A Steam-Punk tale inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.

A MAN IN THE ATTIC
Written/Produced/Directed by Ali Imran Zaidi, 7 min 25 sec, Winner--January FilmSlam

An American Muslim ponders, discusses and ruminates on his position in America and the decline of his people in Western civilization.

THE CLOWN WHO LAUGHS
Written by Scott McClure, Directed by Sean Chan, Jessica Harcourt, Keith MacArthur, Josh Stanford & Albert Young, Produced by Full Sail Real World Education, 10 min 30 sec

As he prepares for his world-famous knife-throwing stunt, the Clown is suddenly faced with his childhood nightmares in the form of a lifelong bully.

THE DEEP END
Written/Produced/Directed by Denyonta Fedrick, University of Central Florida, 3 min 52 sec

A young boy finds self-esteem by conquering his fears and his overprotective mother’s concerns about jumping into the deep end of his community pool.

THAT'S THE NAME OF THAT TUNE
Written/Produced/Directed by Robert & James Dastoli, University of Central Florida, 16 min 8 sec, Winner--June FilmSlam

An aging clarinet player regains his faith in the world when he meets an eager pupil.

A LEG UP
Concept/Animation by Bevin Carnes, Produced by Ringling School of Art & Design, 2 min 15 sec

Lessons are learned from a struggle with a malfunctioning leg.

END
Concept/Animation by Joe Sun, Produced by Ringling School of Art & Design, 2 min 18 sec

Florina awakens into a spirit world where she encounters her mother at the end of her journey to the afterlife.

DUPLEGGCATED
Concept/Animation by Robert Huth, Produced by Ringling School of Art & Design, 2 min 16 sec

Two brothers argue over a newly found egg for hugging rights.

IT’S A PARTY
Written by Aquil McSwain, Produced by Jen Vargas, Directed by Felix Ortiz, 5 min 27 sec, Winner--February FilmSlam

A music video in which three kids, bored with their babysitter, watch Ikon, Aquil and Chanell having a party on TV. Then they decide to have a little party of their own.

ON THE OTHER HAND
Written/Produced/Directed by Shannon Smith & Jaime Osman-Ratcliff, Daytona Beach Community College, 2 min 21 sec

Alastair Ratcliff started out in life just like any other ordinary boy until misfortune crossed his path one fateful day. With courage and a determined outlook on life, he fights to live as normally as possible despite his disability.

OLD MAN SILVER
Co-written by Thomas Bensinger, Produced by Christy Rubinstein & Allie Kenyon, Co-written & Directed by Zach Lyons, University of Central Florida, 9 min 48 sec

An elderly suburbanite, who dreams of being an old west gunslinger, must defend his neighborhood from the walking dead.

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