Saturday,
January 20

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. Showhouse II
SCRIPT WORKSHOP AND DISCUSSION
Festival founder and filmmaker Christian Vuissa will discuss the new 7-Page Script Competition and the plans of the festival to work more closely with screenwriters to advance their craft. The three filmmakers, who selected the winning scripts and made them into a short film, will screen their films and talk about the collaborative process. The writers of the scripts will also be present. Everyone is invited to participate and join the discussion.

10:00 a.m. Room B1
LDS FILM FORUM & PANEL DISCUSSION:
"Next Generation LDS Films, Filmmakers, and Audiences"
Several speakers will present papers exploring aspects of LDS Cinema. A panel discussion will follow the presentations.
Sharon Swenson (BYU Theatre and Media Arts):
"Seeing and Believing: Mormon Spectatorship"
Thomas Lefler (BYU Theatre and Media Arts):
"Considering Cinematic Forms"
Gideon Burton (BYU Studies/BYU English):
"Transcending the Legacy of Institutional Mormon Film"

12:00 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.

12:00 p.m. Room B1
Presentation: TRACY GARNER
Tracy is the writer/producer of the LDS-themed drama "The Return." After showing an earlier cut of the film at last year's LDS Film Festival, he was able to get a distribution deal with Excel Entertainment.

Tracy will talk about his experience producing a feature film and what he learned in the process, from writing a script to negotiating a distribution deal.
Website: www.seethereturn.com

12:30 p.m. Showhouse II
Special Screening: SAMUEL THE LAMANITE
Musical, 64 minutes, color, 2006
Filmmakers: Lightstone Studios, LLC
Official Website: www.likenit.com

When her choir teacher (Angela Winston) is suspended for refusing to remove "Silent Night" from her school's winter concert, Amelia (Lauren Faber) is heart-broken. Her father (Joel Dehlin) and the family housekeeper (Frank Gerrish) use the story of Samuel the Lamanite from the Book of Mormon to help teach her the importance of standing up for one's beliefs. Through the imagination of a modern-day girl, Samuel the Lamanite's prophecy is brought to life. Watch first-hand the people of Nephi as they are persecuted for their faith by the unbelievers, led by both the ruler of Zarahemla and the sergeant of the stout-hearted band of Nephite archers (George Dyer and Clayton Vance).
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

1:00 p.m. Room B1
Presentation: KIETH MERRILL
Kieth is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is a two-time Academy Award Nominee, and won an Academy Award for his feature documentary "Great American Cowboy". He also directed films for the LDS Church, including "Mr. Krueger's Christmas" (1980) with James Stewart, "Legacy" (1990) and "The Testaments: Of One Fold and One Shepherd" (2000).

He recently announced the foundation of the Audience Alliance Motion Picture Studios and will talk about his future plans as a director and producer.
Website: www.audiencealliance.com

2:00 p.m. Room B1
Presentation: CHRIS HEIMERDINGER
Chris is the writer/director of the soon to be released feature film "Passage to Zarahemla," a much anticipated adventure film that takes place in the world of the Book of Mormon.

Chris is best known as the writer of the bestselling "Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites" series. He will show clips from his film and talk about his filmmaking experience, from raising funds to releasing the final picture in theaters this spring.

2:30 p.m. Xango Grand Theatre
Feature Presentation: HARRY'S WAR
Comedy, 98 minutes, 35mm, 1981
Rating: PG
Writer/Director: Kieth Merrill; Producers: Kieth Merrill, Jack N. Reddish; Executive Producer: David B. Johnston; Director of Cinematography: Reed Smoot; Editor: Bert Lovitt; Production Design: Douglas G. Johnson; Original Music: Merrill B. Jenson
Cast: Edward Herrmann, Geraldine Page, Karen Grassle, David Ogden Stiers, Elisha Cook Jr.

Synopsis: Harry Johnson's aunt is a rich eccentric with an extensive collection of military memorabilia, who also happens to be in a fight with the IRS. When she dies of a heart attack, Harry blames her death on the IRS and takes up the fight himself. As Harry's cause gains attention and supporters, the 'war' soon escalates into a full-scale seige with Harry right in the center.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

3:00 p.m. Showhouse II
Feature Presentation: THE DANCE
World Premiere, Romantic Comedy, 81 minutes, HD, 2006
Rating: Not Rated (probably PG)
2006 Redemptive Film Festival Winner
Official Website: www.cometothedance.com
Director/Writer: McKay Daines; Based on a play by Carol Lynn Pearson; Producer: Michael Flynn; Executive Producers: McKay Daines, C. Scott Elder, Curt Burnett, Greg B. Robinson; Director of Photography: Ron Hill; Choreography: Ben Lokey; Original Music: Sam Cardon
Cast: K.C. Clyde, Kari Hawker, Michael Flynn, Frank Gerrish, Monique Lanier, Joyce Cohen, Stefania Burr, Jeff Johnson, Scott Christopher, Rick Macy, Olesya Rulin, Taggart Hurtubise

Synopsis: Three couples. One unforgettable night. The story follows the intertwined romantic stories of three couples living in the Harvard University Cambridge area and takes place in one evening.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

3:00 p.m. Room B1
Presentation: ERIC NELSON
Eric is the writer/director of the independent feature film "Pirates of the Great Salt Lake," which was entirely shot in Utah and stars Kirby Heyborne and Larry Bagby.

After a year of successful festival exposure for the film, he now plans to distribute the film in multiple theaters this spring. He will talk about his experience as an independent filmmaker and show clips and trailers from the film.
Website: www.piratesofthegreatsaltlake.com

4:00 p.m. Room B1
Presentation: KIRBY HEYBORNE
Kirby returns to the LDS Film Festival to talk about his acting career and his experience as an LDS actor in Hollywood.
Website: www.kirbyheyborne.com

5:00 p.m. Xango Grand Theatre
Feature Presentation: THE RETURN
Drama, 103 minutes, HD/35mm, 2006
Rating: Not Rated (probably PG)
Official Website: www.seethereturn.com
Director: Michael Amundsen; Writer, Producer: Tracy Garner; Director of Photography: Kenneth Garff; Production Designer: Lana Daniels; Editor: Kristy Linderholm; Composer: Rich Ragsdale
Cast: Javen Tanner, Tayva Patch, Raymond Zeiters, Joey Jalalian, Keri Hatfield, Tracy Garner, Rick Macy, Don Cosney, Steve Anderson, Bonnie Pence, Mary Daniels

Synopsis: A returning missionary anxious to reunite with his long time sweetheart-fiance, awakens from a near fatal accident with the new priority of saving his wayward mother. We screened an unfinished version of "The Return" at last year's festival. This time, we're excited to screen a 35mm print of the film.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

5:00 p.m. Showhouse II
SHORT FILM COMPETITION: BEST OF 2007
A compilation of the best short films from both Program A and Program B make up this exciting 2-hour program.
- REPRESSED MELODIES
- X-MAS CHANGE
- THE ONE ARM BANDIT
- FOOD BOY
- NAVARO
- PEACH BABY
- PAINTINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
- BY WATER, AND BLOOD AND THE SPIRIT
- PETER: MORMON FILMMAKER
- THE BOOK OF VISIONS
- ONLY THE PIZZA MAN KNOWS
- TOWARD A THEORY OF THE EVOLUTION OF THE TURKEY
- SPEAKING THROUGH GLASS
Click here for a complete list of all short films.

7:30 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.

7:30 p.m. Showhouse II
Feature Presentation: MR. DUNGBEETLE
Utah Premiere, Comedy, 85 minutes, 35mm, 2006
Rating: Not Rated (probably PG)
Official Website: www.mrdungbeetle.com

Director/Writer: Thomas Russell; Producer: Jeff Parkin; Executive Producers: Scott Howe, Tom Massmann, Clay McCaw, Craig Shapiro; Director of Photography: Travis Cline; Editor: Thomas Russell; Production Designer: Jonas Sappington; Original Music: Spencer Russell
Cast: Stan Ferguson, Alex Kirry, Clay McCaw, Bill Nelson, Jay Powell, Randy Toews
Synopsis: A troubled psychiatrist goes in search of five schizophrenics who have escaped from a local mental institution. Infiltrating their makeshift mountain outpost, the doctor comes face to face with his own fears, limitations, and forsaken hopes as he becomes acquainted with the patients and their humorously poignant struggles.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

9:30 p.m. Showhouse II
AWARD CEREMONY
The winners of the short film competition, 24-hour filmmaking marathon, and 7-page script competition will be announced at an informal come-together. Admission is free.

10:00 p.m. Xango Grand Theatre
Feature Presentation: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Utah Premiere, Drama/Thriller, 81 minutes, 35mm, 2006
Rating: Not Rated (probably PG-13)
Official Website: www.intellectualpropertythemovie.com
Director: Nicholas Peterson; Writer: Nicholas Peterson, Hansen Smith; Producer: Martin Berneman, Jenny Hinkey, Christopher Masterson, Nicholas Peterson; Executive Producer: Jim Peterson; Original Music: Jasper Randall; Cinematography: Nic Sadler; Film Editing: Peter Devaney Flanagan; Production Design: Dustin J. Cardwell
Cast: Christopher Masterson, Lyndsy Fonseca, David DeLuise, Richard Riehle, Clayton Landey

Synopsis: First rewarded, then exploited and rejected for his brilliance, young inventor Paul Hadley quickly learns that the only person he can trust is himself. His revolutionary ideas appear in journals, magazines, and even stores, credited to other inventors. Convinced that the governments and corporations of the world are spying on him and stealing his ideas, Paul disappears from the world in a cloak of anonymity and settles into a daily routine of fine-tuning his machine. He rewards his successes with brief excursions into the outside world where he meets the vivacious Jenny, a waitress at the local cafe.
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.

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