Friday,
January 19

Tickets for all events are available beginning Monday, January 8, at 801-225-ARTS, online at scera.org or at the door. Click here for admissions information.

10:00 a.m. Room B1
Presentation: DAVE HUNTER
Dave is the founder of Halestorm Entertainment, Halestone Distribution, and Stone Five Studios. He will talk about Stone Five's new studio and sound stage in Provo, and the future plans of his new production company. Dave has been a guest at the LDS Film Festival since its inception, and has worked with many of the emerging LDS filmmakers, including Jared Hess and Ryan Little. He has been a driving force in the LDS filmmaking community for the last five years.
Website: www.hstorm.com

11:00 a.m. Room B1
Presentation: JAMES HUNTSMAN
James is one of the partners of Asgaard Entertainment, and has produced several feature films in 2006, including the Utah production "Together Again for the First Time."

Before becoming a film producer, he served as Vice President for the multi-national Huntsman Corporation. He will talk about his experience as a film producer and show clips from his films. He is joined by Jeff Parkin, the writer/director of "Together Again."
Website: www.asgaardentertainment.com

12:00 p.m. Room B1
Presentation: SCOTT GARNER / ANNE SWARD HANSEN
Scott is a representative of SAGIndie and Anne Sward Hansen is SAG's Branch President in Utah. They will talk about the different low-budget agreements that SAG offers to independent filmmakers and how producers can benefit from them. Anne is also on the SAG National Low Budget Committee and a tireless advocate for actors and filmmakers in Utah. This is a highly educational presentation that offers many insights for filmmakers who have never worked with SAG before.
Website: www.sagindie.com

12:00 p.m. Showhouse II
Special Screenings:
YARD SALE / THE WAR WITHIN THE WAR

Yard Sale
Documentary, 26 minutes, color, 2006
Filmmaker: Brad Barber
Official Website: www.yardsalemovie.org

Brad Barber navigates the eclectic and sometimes bizarre collage of family heirlooms on display at yard sales, asking the sellers and patrons how they decide what to get rid of and what must be preserved. As Barber ties in his feelings about his own family and sentimental possessions, what results is a personal look at the nature of attachment, family history, and an intriguing attempt at discovering what's really worth holding on to.
Official selection at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival

The War within the War: Tales from the 222
Documentary, 45 minutes, color, 2006
Filmmaker: Brady Tuckett
Official Website: www.majorscaleproductions.com

In 2005, the Triple Deuce National Guard Battalion was called to service in Iraq. While fighting against the Insurgency, they encountered another powerful enemy to conquer that does not come from any specific country, but resides within ourselves. Armed with an ancient weapon known to have saved the lives of thousands throughout time, the men and women of the Triple Deuce will change the way we look at war forever. Behind the obvious bombings, destruction, and brutality of war, there is a battle being fought that abounds with miracles, compassion, and charity.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

12:30 p.m. Xango Grand Theatre
Feature Presentation: RETURNING WITH HONOR
Utah Premiere, Drama, 61 minutes, mini-DV, 2006
Rating: Not Rated (probably PG)
Official Selection Sun Valley Spiritual Film Festival and Trail Dance Film Festival
Official Website: Returning With Honor
Director/Writer/Producer: Samuel Adams; Cinematography: Ross Bernillo, Lucas Rylander, Keegan Garrity, Samuel Adams, Gabe Camacho; Original Music: Joel Adams, Eric Whitemyer's Band, Kristin Abegglen
Cast: Samuel Adams, Anna Adams, Tim Adams, Katy Adams

Synopsis: The true story of a returned missionary, who came home sick with evolved forms of diseases, stumping doctors who later claim it's all in his head. He leaves on his bike to continue finding himself and the answers to his many questions.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

1:00 p.m. Room B1
Presentation: MICHAEL FLYNN / MCKAY DAINES
Michael is the producer of "The Best Two Years," and McKay has written and directed several films, including the romantic comedy "Dream Weaver." They have teamed up to produce a minimum of 20 highly emotional "Capra-esque" dramatic films over the next five years with the first four films being released starting in 2007. Their film "The Dance," which is based on an award-winning play by Carol Lynn Pearson, premieres at the festival.

They also just finished principal photography for "Heber Holiday," a light comedy set in Utah, starring K.C. Clyde, Torrey DeVitto, and Erin Chambers. Michael and McKay will show clips from their films and discuss their experience in the film industry and their plans for the future.
Website: www.cometothedance.com

2:00 p.m. Room B1
Presentation: ROB DIAMOND / KELS GOODMAN
Rob is the writer/director and Kels the producer/DP of "Tears of a King: The Latter Days of Elvis Presley," a dramatic theatrical motion picture about Elvis' final hours - his struggles against his personal weaknesses and his spiritual quest, especially his studies with missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the marginal notes he wrote in his own copy of the Book of Mormon.

Rob and Kels will talk about the process of making "Tears of a King" and show clips from the film.
Website: www.tearsofaking.com

2:30 p.m. Xango Grand Theatre
Feature Presentation: AMERICAN GRACE
Utah Premiere, Drama, 88 minutes, HD, 2006
Rating: Not Rated (probably PG-13)
IMDB Link: American Grace
Director/Writer/Producer: Curtis Taylor; Co-producer/Assistant Director: Stan Zenk; Executive Producers: David Scott, Forrest Heath, Sherrie Heath, Vernon Simpson, Tom Busi, Derrell Roberts, Fred Burnhardt; Director of Photography: Roland "Ozzie" Smith; Editors: Stan Zenk, Curtis Taylor; Original Music: Chandler Pratt
Cast: Richard Dutcher, Michael Sorensen, Ryan Sevy, Jeremy Tristan, Garrett Vander Leun, Courtney Nolen, Chandler Pratt, Loem DeLong, Candice Szczepankowski, Angelina LeBard, Chad David

Synopsis: Richard Dutcher co-stars in this film based on real-life events in 1973. Shot by Emmy-winning cinematographer Ozzie Smith, the story revolves around five LDS high school seniors who face a life-or-death crisis when a drug dealer seeks revenge for the actions of an LDS cop (Dutcher). Within a matter of hours they each face a terrible question: How far will they go to save a friend? Set on the night that "American Graffiti" premiered in George Lucas's hometown, this film is shot mostly on location and includes over 300 vintage cars and wall-to-wall music. As the film transports you back in time, you'll remember that when it comes to being a friend, some things never change.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

2:30 p.m. Showhouse II
Special Screenings:
FIRE ON ICE / SISTERZ IN ZION

Fire on Ice: The Saints of Iceland
Documentary, 28 minutes, color, 2006
Filmmaker: Ethan Vincent
Official Website: www.fireonice.is

The little known story of the Icelanders that converted to the LDS Church between 1855 & 1915 and their emigration to the United States and settlement of Spanish Fork, Utah, the first Icelandic settlement outside of Iceland.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

Sisterz in Zion
Documentary, 58 minutes, color, 2006
Filmmaker: Melissa Puente
Official Website: www.sisterzinzion.com

What happens when New York City meets Provo, Utah? A group of diverse Young Women, converts to the LDS Church, find out when they attend Especially For Youth (EFY) in Utah for a week. This ground-breaking documentary explores questions of conversion, culture, and the power of faith.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

3:00 p.m. Room B1
Presentation: RYAN LITTLE / ADAM ABEL
Ryan and Adam are the founders of Go Films, the company that produced the international indie-hit "Saints and Soldiers." In 2006, they produced two much-anticipated films, "Outlaw Trail" and "Forever Strong." Ryan and Adam will show clips from their new film "Forever Strong" and talk about their film production philosophy.

"Outlaw Trail" is one of the feature films showing at the festival.
Website: www.gofilms.net

5:00 p.m. Xango Grand Theatre
Feature Presentation: THE SASQUATCH DUMPLING GANG
Utah County Premiere, Comedy, 84 minutes, 35mm, 2006
Rating: Not Rated (probably PG)
Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival
IMDB Link: The Sasquatch Dumpling Gang
Director/Writer: Tim Skousen; Producers: Jeremy Coon, Kevin Spacey, Dana Brunetti, Mark Kassen, Adam Kassen, Randy Holleschau; Director of Photography: Munn Powell; Editors: Jeremy Coon, Tim Skousen; Production Design: Cory Lorenzen; Original Music: John Swihart
Cast: Jeremy Sumpter, Justin Long, Carl Weathers, Rob Pinkston, Joey Kern, Addie Land, Hubbel Palmer, Steven Tobolowsky, Jon Gries

Synopsis: Young, fantasy/sci-fi aficionado Gavin Gore and his friends stumble onto some huge footprints in the woods. A local cop, reporter, and a renowned Sasquatch authority investigate while two of Gavin's dim-witted neighbors hatch a scheme to profit from the situation.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

5:00 p.m. Showhouse II
Short Film Competition: PROGRAM A
A compilation of short films by LDS filmmakers. Drama, comedy, animation, documentary and experimental films are all represented in this impressive line-up:
- REPRESSED MELODIES
- X-MAS CHANGE
- ALTARS OF LIGHT
- THE ONE ARM BANDIT
- FATHERS AND SONS
- BATTLE BRIGADES
- FOOD BOY
- NAVARO
- SURPRISE PARTY
- BY WATER, AND BLOOD AND THE SPIRIT
- ONLY THE PIZZA MAN KNOWS
- TOWARD A THEORY OF THE EVOLUTION OF THE TURKEY
- THE LETTER WRITER
Click here for short film synopses.

7:30 p.m. Xango Grand Theatre
Feature Presentation: OUTLAW TRAIL
Adventure, 90 minutes, 35mm, 2006
Rating: Not Rated (probably PG)
Crystal Heart Award Winner, Heartland Film Festival
IMDB Link: Outlaw Trail
Director: Ryan Little; Writer: David Pliler; Producers: Adam Abel, Ryan Little; Executive Producer: Brad Pelo; Cinematographers: T.C. Christensen, Geno Salvatori; Editor: John Lyde; Production Designer: Lana Daniels; Original Music: J Bateman
Cast: Ryan Kelley, Arielle Kebbel, Dan Byrd, Brent Weber, Bruce McGill, James Gammon, James Karen, Brian Peck, Rick Macy, Steve Anderson

Synopsis: The story of Roy, a young man (Ryan Kelley, "Mean Creek" and "Stolen Summer") who is a direct descendent of the legendary Butch Cassidy. Unlike the rest of his family, however, young Roy is not ashamed of this black mark on the family name. Quite the contrary! Roy cherishes this family connection and, even more troublesome to his elderly uncle (James Gammon), becomes convinced that Butch Cassidy didn't really die. He becomes determined to find out the truth about this uncle who he never really knew!
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

7:30 p.m. Showhouse II
Short Film Competition: PROGRAM B
A compilation of short films by LDS filmmakers. Drama, comedy, animation, documentary and experimental films are all represented in this impressive line-up:
- WRINKLES
- PEACH BABY
- PAINTINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
- THE WAY IT SHOULD BE
- PETER: MORMON FILMMAKER
- CHAOS THEORY
- JOEL AND HIS FLYER
- ABOVE AVERAGE
- CHAINED
- SPEAKING THROUGH GLASS
- HELAMAN'S SONS
- THE BOOK OF VISIONS
- THE REUNION
Click here for short film synopses.

10:00 p.m. Xango Grand Theatre
Feature Presentation: TRACKER
Action/Thriller, 78 minutes, mini-DV, 2007
Rating: Not Rated (probably PG)
Director: Brian Brough; Writers: Brittany Wiscombe, Steven A. Lee; Producers: Brian Brough, Steven A. Lee, Brittany Wiscombe; Editor: Alex Bryant; Production Design: Lee Andrews; Art Director: Jennifer Lee
Cast: Noah Sunday, Anne Mangum, Chris Coppel, Lillith Fields, Chris Kendrick

Synopsis: Tracker is an adventure thriller centered on the growing hobby called geocaching (following GPS coordinates to find hidden items), that takes the characters on a complex hunt as they race against time to save the life of a loved one.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

10:00 p.m. Showhouse II
Feature Presentation: THE HAUNTING OF MARSTEN MANOR
Drama/Thriller, 85 minutes, DV, 2006
Rating: Not Rated (probably PG)
Official Website: www.arcadianpictures.com
Director/Director of Photography/Editor: David Greenlaw Sapp; Producers/Writers: David Greenlaw Sapp, Julie Sapp; Executive Producers: Doug Bean, Steve Glover, David Cottrell; Original Music: Julie Sapp
Cast: Brianne Davis, Christine Woods, Ken Luckey, Julie Sapp, C. Thomas Howell, Ezra Buzzington, Janice Knickrehm

Synopsis: Jill, a girl angry about being blind and struggling with her faith, unexpectedly inherits an old mansion from her estranged aunt (Janice Knickrehm, "Halloween 6"). She and her friends go there to check it out. On the way they have a strange encounter with the creepy Hank (Ezra Buzzington, "The Hills Have Eyes"). At the house, unnerving things start happening and Jill starts "seeing" things. Her friends become concerned about her sanity, leaving Jill feeling even more isolated and under the spell of the force in the house. But when Jill disappears, it's too late for her friends to stop what is already in motion. The ghost that brought Jill to the house and a soldier from the past (C. Thomas Howell) are going to reveal their secret, forcing Jill to face her greatest fears, changing her forever.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

Pre-Film: Drifter
Drama/Comedy, 26 minutes, color, 2007
Filmmaker: Jeffrey Nicholson

Former insurance salesman of the year, Bob Driscoll (Ashley Clark) is at the end of his rope. Just when things couldn't get any worse, a mysterious Drifter (Marshall Bell) decides to tag along for the ride.

Wednesday, January 17
Thursday, January 18
Saturday, January 20