BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY - LIBRARY THEATRE
SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER
6pm - 6.30pm
Round (Dir: Justin Edgar)
A bored security guard falls for the new cleaner (played by comedienne Jo Enright) in a charming romantic comedy set in the Rotunda.
Into_Pieces (Dir: Babis Alexiadis)
An animated dance in the city - with a difference!
The Wild Party (Dir: Rosie Kay)
Based on a jazz age poem, this dance drama combines ballet and contemporary dancers with actors in an intimate setting.
6.30pm - 7pm
Walking and Talking (Dir: Sarah Walker)
Two wheelchair users prepare for a date in this honest look at romantic expectations.
Teifi (Dir: Bag Ass)
A very beautiful animated tale of two paper boats sailing down a river. A journey of life, with a Welsh narration.
Nobody Really Knew Him (Dir: Simon Kent)
Four people discuss a man and come to the same conclusion - who was he?
Onions (Dir: Natalie Hinchley)
A farmer suffers some pesky rabbits in this amusing animation.
7pm - 7.30pm
THE OTHER CINEMAS
A lively Q&A about Birmingham's two independent cinemas, the Electric and mac. With Tom Lawes, filmmaker and owner of the Electric, and Frances Longley, mac's Communications Director. How do these venues survive in a mainstream world and what do they do? Come and find out.
7.30pm - 8pm
The Salesman (Dir: Tom Lawes)
A dark drama of persuasion, made with Birmingham School of Acting.
The City (Dir: Jordan Cadby)
A stylish animation of an anonymous figure walking through a dark and hostile city.
Doppelganger (Dir: Tal Rosner)
A daydream between real and imaginary, steel and concrete, clouds and smoke.
Fuggy Fuggy (Dir: Greg McLeod)
A tiny ninja in training rises to a number of challenges with some hilarious results. Animation.
Little Angel (Dir: David Ledsam)
Animated tale of a baby demon trying to get to heaven.
8pm - 8.30pm
BHANGRA SPECIAL
Dholicious (Dir: WV Ent)
Music video featuring Ryan Singh, a Scottish percussionist.
Birmingham's Bhangra Boys
Shown on Desi DNA, this clip looks at the history of Bhangra in Brum which was curated at exhibition From Soho Road to the Punjab.
Bol Punjab De (Dir: WV Ent)
Music video where J-Skillz go to the heartland of Bhangra.
Bhangra (Dir: Hardeep Singh)
A documentary asking young Asian people what Bhangra means to them. From UCE BIAD.
Livin' It Up (Medley) (Dir: WV Ent)
Music video featuring Notorious Jatt.
8.30pm - 9pm
The 7th (Dir: Jaspal Singh Kandola)
A young man confronts a suspicious man that has been watching him, with shocking results. This won the Screen Test Audience Award at mac.
Pianorhinoalt (Dir: Doom-O)
A nice morbid gothic music video by Doom-O.
Crush (Dir: Deborah Aston)
Starring Michael Greco (Beppe from East Enders) and set against the backdrop of the gangster world, this horror film mixes supernatural suspense with gritty, urban realism.
Girls On Film (Dir: Andy Wickett)
Ex-Duran Duran singer Andy Wickett and composer of Girls On Film introduces the delightful Candy Wicked.
9pm - 9.30pm
MUSIC HALF HOUR
1994 (Dir: Chris Keenan)
Music video for passionate local rock band My Alamo.
Freeworld (Dir: Cinecull)
Animation is mixed with live action in this video for black country band The Priory.
2030 Memory (Dir: Ben Neal)
Music video for Danish DJ legend Christian Bloch.
I'll Wait (Dir: Clusta)
New promo for Brum-based electro/ indie band Deluka.
Beautiful Today (Dir: Tim Sidwell)
Music video for upcoming young guitar band UXL.
Up Your Game (Dir: Shimm 1)
Promo for local rapper Shimm 1.
Flying (Dir: Daniel Hopkins)
Promo for dreampop cult indie band The Telescopes.
9.30pm - 10pm
PREMIERE
Cracked Glastonbury (Dir: Mark Pressdee)
Self-confessed 'Skunkrockers' the Cracked Actors, a fusion of ska, reggae, punk and rock ("one of the best unsigned bands in Birmingham" Kerrang Radio 2004) have been filmed over the past two years in a poignant rockumentary by local filmmaker Mark Pressdee. Follow the highs and lows as the band prepare to realise their dream of performing Glastonbury Festival 2005. A fun and insightful film that portrays the real underbelly and excitement for any band wanting to perform at the 'Holy Grail' of the festival scene - Glastonbury!
10pm - 11pm
CRACKED ACTORS
Meet the band and filmmakers directly after the screening as the Cracked Actors perform a live set following the film, making this Birmingham's first 'Rock and Roll' premiere! An unmissable event!
SUNDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER
6pm - 6.30pm
Who Are You? (Dir: Justin Edgar)
A young man wakes up in hospital and tries to remember how he got there, while encountering a number of strange and funny characters.
Coffee Shop Hell (Dir: Matt Sandbrook)
A quirky and funny animated tale of Scampi the Cat and John talking about life and mobile phones over a coffee.
The Chase (Dir: Chris Richards)
An animated pursuit from UCE Birmingham Institute of Art & Design.
Me Not Him (Dir: Ali Assaf)
Animated sibling rivalry from UCE BIAD.
La Foule (The Crowd) (Dir: Nigel Taylor)
A simple glance at a passing woman is enough for romance in this mix of live action and animation from UCE BIAD.
Get This (Dir: Shimm 1)
3D animated video starring and directed by multi-talented rapper Shimm 1.
Jason and the Argonauts (Dir: Lloyd Bowen)
The Greek myth rendered with animation, collage, live action and love.
6.30pm - 7pm
The Sports Widow (Dir: Deborah Aston)
A humourous vent of female frustrations about football and the power it has over men.
Spaghetti Terrestris (Dir: Jonathan Reynolds)
An animated tale of the underground spaghetti worm. Created at Light House, Wolverhampton.
Butterfly (Dir: James Melloy)
Tracey Bush is an artist who transforms old letters into butterflies.
The M Man (Dir: Greg McLeod)
Eminent scientist Dr. Myles has vanished, so this is a job for unlikely superhero M Man. Animation from Light House.
The Tempest (Dir: Jorg Muschner)
An abridged version of Shakespeare, performed by Stage 2.
7pm - 7.30pm
LOCAL SHORTS FILM CLUB
A half hour taster of the monthly film night that showcases Local Short filmmaking talent, hosted by Mark Pressdee and Nigel Amson. Featuring Johnny Watkins Walks on Water by Debbie Isitt (who made Confetti and Nasty Neighbours), along with an eclectic mix of other films. Local Shorts is supported by Creative Pathways.
7.30pm - 8pm
Happy Hour (Dir: Stuart Mills)
Brian is an artist on the edge. Audrey is a woman he vaguely knows. Only spaghetti, scooters, amateur art critics and her boyfriend can come between them...
She's So Clean (Dir: Praveen Chrispugg)
Premiere of video for local act Psychemodo who are supporting Water Aid with sales of this video.
www.wateraid.org
www.psychemodo.com
Spruce (Dir: Daniel Hopkins)
Abstract music video for Detroit-based experimental rock duo Fuxa.
Lunar House (Dir: Ruth Brooks)
A contemporary Alice in Wonderland experience at a party.
8pm - 8.30pm
HORROR HALF HOUR
The Killin' (Dir: Kevin Powis)
Three friends walk home on the anniversary of a brutal murder.
Th3ee (Dir: Stephen Reynolds)
There's trouble ahead with vampires in this amusing horror film made with Birmingham School of Acting.
The Vigil (Dir: Dieter Mittelholzer & Justin Edgar)
If you had the chance to turn back time, what sacrifice would you be prepared to make?
The Grab (Dir: Kelly Holmes & Joe Barcham)
Primal fears are realised in this short surprise.
8.30pm - 9pm
Because I Can (Dir: Ben Lister)
A stylish and intense study of power and fear in a dark world where torture is a currency.
Mr Bronski Meets Mr Evans (Dir: John & Terry Russell)
Mr Evans has come from the local school to record pop star Mr Bronski. Chaos ensues in this comic animation from Light House.
Marvellous Motors (Dir: Mark Pressdee)
Bizarre but funny musical/ cop/ drama/ comedy where a car is the centre of some zany action.
9pm - 9.30pm
The Unquiet Room (Dir: Ian & Dominic Higgins)
A highly atmospheric ghost story, stylishly made.
Kraft (Dir: Scott Johnston)
Outsider George Kraft always finds refuge in his basement workshop, but over the course of one stormy Hallowe'en night he must face up to harsh realities.
Dear Santa (Dir: Steve Rainbow)
Did you get what you asked for last Christmas?
9.30pm - 10pm
Nothing Personal (Dir: Richard Ward)
Revenge is best served with a crowbar in this slick action thriller.
Remorse (Dir: Su Erlam)
A young man remembers the love of a woman.
Lucky Number 4 (Dir: Rob Stokes)
Set in Prague, this undercover thriller evokes James Bond.
www.artsfest.org.uk