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2009
ANIMATION
APPALACHIAN
DREAMS
Saturday, 6:30pm
Fine Arts Theatre
- Lower
After an evening of vigorous dance, an exhausted clogger returns
to home and removes his shoes before heading to bed. Once the old
man retires,
the clock ticks a rhythm echoed by a wooden toy band and the shoes start
tapping. Soon the band breaks into a lively bluegrass jam, which ultimately
destroys the cabin and awakes the old man. Director/Producer/Editor: David Donar Cinematographer: Eric Rogers Cast: Bill Nichols, Ed Bolt
Animator: David Donar, Zach Inks
DÉJÀ VU
North Carolina Premiere
Friday, 9:30pm
Fine Arts Theatre - Upper
James MacAlistair and his dog Chester are enjoying a perfect summer’s day in Central Park, circa 1910. As they are about to leave, they are struck by a strong feeling of déjà vu, causing some quite unexpected events! Director/Writer/Animator: Sean Hannon
O PINTOR DE CEOS
Friday, 12:30pm
Fine Arts Theatre - Upper
From the darkness of the lost cliffs, a crazy painter marked by his past,
and his faithful assistant try to find a solution against perpetual storms.
Sea is destroying their home. A magic boiler and some tormented ghosts
will help them to find the light. Director/Producer/Writer/Editor/Animator: Jorge Morais Valle
THE
MAGISTICAL
North Carolina Premiere
Saturday, 1pm
Diana Wortham Theatre
Once upon a time a guardian called The Magistical was chosen to watch
over all living things. Hoping to preserve all precious life, The Magistical
granted immortality to the last of every type of creature. But to one
very evil Draken, the spell would have a very different meaning – by
killing all the others, she would become the last and gain immortality.
Assistant Director: Danny Oakley Co-Director: Danny Oakley, John Cernak
Co-Producer: Kim Swartz Executive Producer: Bruce Roberts, Jim Woodcock,
Peter Milhaupt Writer/Editor: John Cernak Animators: Stanley Bernstein,
Dennis Nikolaidis, Derek Cernak, Matt Thurber Cast: Ashley Summerrow,
Beth Bostic, Betsy Hamilton, Chirie Dautel, Debra Terry, Derek Cernak,
Gene Johnson, Geoffrey Holder, Lee Strickland, Megan Blake, Ray Collins,
Stanley Bernstein
THE MOUSE THAT SOARED
Friday, 1:30pm
Diana Wortham Theatre
A famous flying circus mouse reflects on his humble beginnings in this
high-altitude adventure in aerodynamics. Director: Kyle Bell Cast: Frederick
Gardner Animator: Kyle Bell
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