SPECIAL INTEREST
7500 MILES TO REDEMPTION
Saturday 3:15 pm | The Historic Elsinore Theatre
Followed by Q & A with director Emiko Omori
& a special performance by Tinh Mahoney!
Directed by Emiko Omori
United States / Vietnam [ 30 mins. ] 2007
Documentary
Gifted guitarist and Willamette University alum Tinh Mahoney and several inmates find a redemptive liberation through a selfless act of kindness when they help to build a school in Vietnam, 7,500 miles outside the walls of the Oregon State Penitentiary.
ABDUCTION: THE MEGUMI YOKOTA STORY
Saturday 12:10 pm | The Grand Theater
Followed by Q & A with director Chris Sheridan
Directed by Chris Sheridan
& Patty Kim
United States / Japan [ 85 mins. ] 2006
Documentary / Foreign
“A Spine-tingling, narrative mastery!” – LOS ANGELES TIMES
This arresting documentary, produced by Jane Campion, follows the remarkable story of a 13-year-old Japanese girl abducted on her way home from school by North Korean spies.
AIR GUITAR NATION
Saturday 8:30 pm | The Historic Elsinore Theatre
Followed by Q & A with director Alexandra Lipsitz, producers Cedric Devitt & Kriston Rucker and reigning champ Hot LIxx Hulahan
All Ages Air Guitar Workshop & Competition Saturday 3 pm at LEFTY’s
and 21 & over AIREOKE!™ Saturday at 11 pm at LEFTY’s (see EVENTS)
Directed by Alexandra Lipsitz
United States [ 78 mins. ] 2006
Documentary
“…the film’s droll humor and wild performances are hard to resist.” –NEW YORK TIMES
CATHEDRAL PARK
Sunday 12:45 pm | The Grand Theater
Followed by Q & A with director Vincent Caldoni and executive producer C.K. Lichenstein II & including a special filmmakers’ forum with cast & crew
SALEM FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS OUR
NORTHWEST EMERGING ARTIST AWARD WINNER!
Directed by Vincent Caldoni
United States / Otisia [ 80 mins. ] 2007
Faux Documentary
CATHEDRAL PARK, a highly original film set against the backdrop of Otisia and America is this year’s Northwest Emerging Artist award winner!
COFFEE DATE
Sunday 3:00 pm | Salem Cinema
Followed by Q & A with director Stewart Wade, executive producer Antonio Brown & actors Jonathan Bray and Elaine Hendrix
OREGON PREMIERE!
Directed by Stewart Wade
United States [ 94 mins. ] 2006
Comedy / Gay Interest
“Wade challenges with humor, compassion and a sense of absurdity the tyranny of stereotypes, gay or straight, and knee-jerk political correctness.” -LOS ANGELES TIMES
INDIEKIDS FAMILY SHORTS
Saturday 10:15 am | The Grand Theater
$5 Admission to IndieKids! Bring the whole family!
Followed by a short Q & A with co-director Shawn Bowman
This 60-minute program of short films celebrates the idea that kids have an amazing capacity to create, comprehend and change the world around them. Hosted by IndieKid Films’ co-director Shawn Bowman, this set of short films by and about young people uses techniques as diverse as stop motion, animation, and live-action.
LIVE FREE OR DIE
Saturday 2:45 pm | Salem Cinema
Followed by Q & A with writer/director Gregg Kavet
OREGON PREMIERE!
Directed by Gregg Kavet
& Andy Robin
United States [ 89 mins. ] 2006
Comedy
“Paul Schneider is downright hilarious…his perfect comic timing imbues Lagrand with some comical physical characteristics that are off the chart.” –FILM THREAT
NIGHT BECOMES DAY
Sunday 7:20 pm | Salem Cinema
Showing prior to WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORYFollowed by Q & A with director Jacob Hinmon
United States [ 13 mins. ] 2007
Comedy / Drama / Short
Alex lives in a small town. In an effort to jump-start his life he turns his car into a ‘taxi’ and sets out on an adventure. As the evening goes on, and his attempts to find customers are repeatedly turned down, he must change his expectations or go home frustrated. This exploration of human nature offers a unique look into the possibilities of human connection and friendship.
RAISING FLAGG
Saturday 5:15 pm | The Historic Elsinore Theatre
Followed by Q & A with director Neal Miller & co-writer Nancy Miller
Projected with Neal’s DEx System!
Directed by Neal Miller
United States [ 102 mins. ] 2006
Comedy / Drama
“…small, funny, charming ensemble picture led by Alan Arkin…forgoes the zippy pacing of current films for a more gentle, mature and warmhearted comedy.” -PORTLAND TRIBUNE
ROMANTICO
Sunday 12:15 pm | Salem Cinema
Showing with THE FIGHTING CHOLITAS
Followed by Q & A with director Mark Becker
Directed by Mark Becker
United States / Mexico [ 80 mins. ] 2005
Documentary / Foreign
“…a beautifully executed and inspirational work of self-sacrifice.” –FILM THREAT
ROOM 314
Saturday 12:00 pm | Salem Cinema
Followed by Q & A with writer/director Michael Knowles
Directed by Michael Knowles
United States [ 100 mins. ] 2006
Drama
“…an actor’s dream. Shot in self-contained episodes, it has a vérité look and a voyeuristic atmosphere that complement the intimacy of the material.” -NEW YORK TIMES
THE LITTLE THINGS
Saturday 5:15 pm | Salem Cinema
Followed by Q & A with director Stephen Padilla & publicist Erin Crum
Directed by Stephen Padilla
United States [ 90 mins. ] 2006
Drama
“This astonishing first film by writer-director Stephen Padilla promises to be the MANHATTAN of the first decade of the twenty-first century.” –DICKENS ON SCREEN
WHERE?s MOLLY & OPENING CEREMONIES
6:15 pm Welcome of Salem Film Festival Filmmakers on Stage at The Elsinore followed by Where?s Molly
SPECIAL FILM SPONSOR - GARTEN SERVICES, INC.
Friday 6:15 pm | The Historic Elsinore Theatre
HOSTED BY KGW's LAURAL PORTER
Followed by Q & A with filmmakers Jeff & Cindy Daly
Directed by Jeff Daly
United States [ 75 mins. ] 2007
Documentary
“Rendered in truly gorgeous photography, it never stops wringing your heart.” – THE OREGONIAN
