Sat. July 4, 11:30 AM - Sat. July 4, 4:00 PM
Sun. July 5, 11:30 AM - Sun. July 5, 2:00 PM - Sun. July 5, 4:00 PM
Saturday July 4, 2015 - 11:30 AM ^Top
Fox Theatre Toronto
2236 Queen Street East - Google Maps
The Fox Theatre is the Official Media Sponsor of TBFF!
Saturday, July 4, 2015, 11.30AM - $ 12 each :
Green Zombies (3:20) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Krishna Devine - Los Angeles, California, USA
Synopsis: An ambitious sales woman stumbles upon a group of zombies who want more than brains. This same woman absent-mindedly tosses a plastic bottle into the street. The moment the bottle hits the ground, a zombie is alerted …
Website: www.greenzombiesmovie.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thegreenzombies
Twitter: @thegreenzombies
Happy Town: Surf Suit (5:49) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Fred Kroetsch - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
*Actor, Producer in Attendance
Synopsis: Cousin Jay is sick of carrying his surfboard on buses.
So he builds the worlds first wearable surf board.
Hilarity ensues
Trailer: vimeo.com/125639750
Alegria - A Humanitarian Expedition (28:44) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Christoph von Toggenburg - Switzerland, India, Nepal
Synposis: the story of an epic 3200 km solo bike ride across the Himalaya. Supporting leprosy patients and mentally destitute women, Christoph von Toggenburg survived conflicts, altitude sickness mastering more than 50 000 m altitude. His adventure changed the life of thousands in need and highlights how one person can change the world.
NB: A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to Dhulikel Hospital In Nepal. Christoph’s foundation Colour the World (which you will learn about in this documentary) recently helped to construct a section for women. Right now they try to help as many earthquake victims as possible as they are located near the epicentre of the earthquakes that happened recently. To learn more please click this Link http://www.dhulikhelhospital.org
Start Local (72:12) *World Premiere
dir. Nate Lacroix - Midland, Ontario, Canada
*Director in Attendance
Synopsis: Local filmmaker Nate Lacroix set out to discover what it really means to be ‘local’ in this feature length documentary that focuses on a small Ontario community and the people in it who support and encourage the local movement. The film examines what ‘local’ means through the words and wisdom of those who rely on their community to thrive as well as expert opinions on why adopting a more local lifestyle will improve our lives and the wellbeing of those around us.
Website: startlocalmovie.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/startlocalmovie
Twitter: @startlocalmovie
Saturday July 4, 2015 - 4:00 PM ^Top
Fox Theatre Toronto
2236 Queen Street East - Google Maps
The Fox Theatre is the Official Media Sponsor of TBFF!
Saturday, July 4, 2015, 4 PM - $ 12 each :
Saturday, July 4, 2015, 4 PM - $ 20 Two For Twenty :
Sybil and Betts - Requiem for a Friendship (42:10) *World Premiere
dir. David Bajurny - Toronto, Canada
*Director in Attendance
Synopsis: A tender and honest look into the journeys of two extraordinary women – longtime friends and artists finding hope amidst the challenges that Alzheimer’s disease brings.
Website: ehproductions.com
Trailer: vimeo.com/115111889
Walking in Two Worlds (62:27) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Bo Boudart - Menlo Park, CA, USA
Synopsis: Worlds collide in the Tongass Forest, when the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act turns tribes into corporations and sparks a lengthy logging frenzy. A story of division and redemption plays out between a Tlingit brother and sister, showing the possibility of healing both the forest and the native community.
Sunday July 5, 2015 - 11:30 AM ^Top
Fox Theatre Toronto
2236 Queen Street East - Google Maps
The Fox Theatre is the Official Media Sponsor of TBFF!
Sunday, July 5, 2015, 11.30 AM - $ 12 each :
Green Zombies (3:20) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Krishna Devine - Los Angeles, California, USA
Synopsis: An ambitious sales woman stumbles upon a group of zombies who want more than brains. This same woman absent-mindedly tosses a plastic bottle into the street. The moment the bottle hits the ground, a zombie is alerted …
Website: www.greenzombiesmovie.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thegreenzombies
Twitter: @thegreenzombies
Voyage (4:47) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Shaughn Cameron - London, Ontario, Canada
*Director in Attendance
Synopsis: A family relaxes along a secluded beach. All but their youngest son, who has been secretly planning a raft in order to sail off in search of adventure. But when his family shows little interest in his plans, he begins building the raft himself… but this proves to be much harder than he initially thought.
Trailer: vimeo.com/125765340
Twitter: @ShaughnCameron
Falling Stars (5:11) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Jared Price - Malibu, California, USA
*Director, Producer in Attendance
Synopsis: “Falling Stars” is a short documentary by Jared Price featuring Alawna Jamison and Marie Lindsey. Just as Malibu is famous for its stars, Leo Carrillo State Park is famous for its sea stars. This California beach is visited by thousands of people every year. They enjoy the beautiful location and the great diversity of marine life in its tide pools. Sea stars are often the first marine animal that children can identify, because of their vibrant colors and plentiful numbers. Known for their resilience, they can regrow damaged limbs, sometimes even entire bodies. But a new disease is decimating the population all along the Pacific Coast of North America. Ranger Marie Lindsey describes the local outbreak as it happens.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=670307443
Website: www.BeachEcologyCoalition.org
Happy Town: Surf Suit (5:49) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Fred Kroetsch - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
*Actor, Producer in Attendance
Synopsis: Cousin Jay is sick of carrying his surfboard on buses.
So he builds the worlds first wearable surf board. Hilarity ensues
Trailer: vimeo.com/125639750
Bolero For Surfing In Moravia (35:08) *North American Premiere
dir. Valerio Mendoza Guillen - Czech Republic/Venezuela
Synopsis: A trip to give a serenade: What begins as a memorable gathering of old friends among music and beautiful landscapes, derives into a crossroad where paths can only be taken alone, without any company. Bolero for Surfing in Moravia is a bitter comedy in which the spirit of the Caribbean permeates the membranes of Czech culture, while the characters of the story make a trip across the consequences of such process.
Strange Rumblings In Shangri La (54:24) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Joe (“Joe G”) Guglielmino - El Segundo, California, USA
Synopsis: Strange Rumblings in Shangri La is a mix of high performance surfing and stunning cinematography that documents our unforgettable worldwide journey in search of surfing’s own Holy Grail. From the frigid waters of Iceland to the tropical beauty of Mozambique. From dreamy French beach breaks to exotic islands off the coast of Brazil, and into deepest Indonesia. Shot in 16mm film and created in the spirit of the classic films by Bruce Brown and Jacques Cousteau, Strange Rumblings in Shangri La will take you on an adventure you won’t soon forget.
Trailer: vimeo.com/114639047
Sunday July 5, 2015 - 2:00 PM ^Top
Fox Theatre Toronto
2236 Queen Street East - Google Maps
The Fox Theatre is the Official Media Sponsor of TBFF!
Sunday, July 5, 2015, 2 PM - $ 12 each :
Voyage (4:47) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Shaughn Cameron - London, Ontario, Canada
Synopsis: A family relaxes along a secluded beach. All but their youngest son, who has been secretly planning a raft in order to sail off in search of adventure. But when his family shows little interest in his plans, he begins building the raft himself… but this proves to be much harder than he initially thought.
Trailer: vimeo.com/125765340
Twitter: @ShaughnCameron
Falling Stars (5:11) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Jared Price - Malibu, California, USA
*Director, Producer in Attendance
Synopsis: “Falling Stars” is a short documentary by Jared Price featuring Alawna Jamison and Marie Lindsey. Just as Malibu is famous for its stars, Leo Carrillo State Park is famous for its sea stars. This California beach is visited by thousands of people every year. They enjoy the beautiful location and the great diversity of marine life in its tide pools. Sea stars are often the first marine animal that children can identify, because of their vibrant colors and plentiful numbers. Known for their resilience, they can regrow damaged limbs, sometimes even entire bodies. But a new disease is decimating the population all along the Pacific Coast of North America. Ranger Marie Lindsey describes the local outbreak as it happens.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=670307443
Website: www.BeachEcologyCoalition.org
The Paddler Movie (43:42) *Toronto Premiere
dir. Carey Missler - Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
*Director in Attendance
Synopsis: “The Paddler” takes viewers on an informative journey of action and adventure through the landscapes and communities of Clayoquot Sound and the Great Bear Rainforest. Bob Purdy is the “Standup PaddleSurfing, Elder in Training” from “Paddle for the Planet”, and has been paddling his Standup PaddleSurfer every day since January 1, 2011 to “Change the Way we live on the Planet”, one paddle at a time.
News: www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-139229-1-.htm#139229
Life’s a Beach (52:58) *North American Premiere
dir. John Baker - Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom
Synopsis: A documentary exploring what turned out to be Jerry ‘Mungo’ Francis final 19 months of life, as he took a stand against consumerist society, finding himself embroiled in legal battles with local government and Network Rail, after he set up home on a Folkestone beach. Mungo’s home, built out of old pallets and recycled beach refuse, represented not only his philosophies of sustainability, but also the heart of the local community. ‘Life’s a Beach’, follows Mungo’s experiences there; his challenges and triumphs, all leading to his tragic death, which confirmed the man a local legend.
Sunday July 5, 2015 - 4:00 PM ^Top
Fox Theatre Toronto
2236 Queen Street East - Google Maps
The Fox Theatre is the Official Media Sponsor of TBFF!
Sunday, July 5, 2015, 4 PM - $ 12 each :
Green Zombies (3:20) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Krishna Devine - Los Angeles, California, USA
Synopsis: An ambitious sales woman stumbles upon a group of zombies who want more than brains. This same woman absent-mindedly tosses a plastic bottle into the street. The moment the bottle hits the ground, a zombie is alerted …
Website: www.greenzombiesmovie.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thegreenzombies
Twitter: @thegreenzombies
Happy Town: Surf Suit (5:49) *Canadian Premiere
dir. Fred Kroetsch - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
*Actor, Producer in Attendance
Synopsis: Cousin Jay is sick of carrying his surfboard on buses. So he builds the worlds first wearable surf board. Hilarity ensues
Trailer: vimeo.com/125639750
No Extras (15:01) *Canadian Premiere
dir. by Andrew Pilmer - Pasadena, California, USA
Synopsis: Frank and Michael explore a beach, a diner, and contrasting perspectives on life after a night out on the town in this philosophical comedy.
Single in South Beach (84:14) *World Premiere
dir. Alejandro Itkin - Miami Beach, Florida, USA and Argentina
*Director in Attendance
**A Special SKYPE Q&A with Hollywood Actors
Kevin Sorbo and Carlos Ponce
Synopsis: Amy, an attractive and overconfident single woman, confuses love with money and becomes a victim of the materialistic nature of South Beach. The journey through her romantic relationships starts with Nick, a down-to-earth, young architect. Amy has dreams that Nick can’t fulfill, and although she loves him, she grows tired of his inability to afford the lifestyle South Beach demands.
In her search for glamour and a dancing career, Amy meets Sam, an older, married man who lives in New York. Even though Sam provides Amy with the luxurious lifestyle she desires, she begins to feel a void for love and attention. Unwilling to let go of Sam’s financial support, Amy becomes involved in a parallel relationship with Robert, who loves her but remains suspicious of her ways and motives.
Amy’s double life reaches a point of no return, where she discovers that in South Beach, not everything is as good as it looks.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Single-in-South-Beach/165815630102290?ref=bookmarks