We screened almost 100 films and have selected the following for early approvals for our film festival which will screen in
April 2015.
To learn more about our January 2015 event, click here. All films will screen at Grace Lutheran, 3201 Ulloa St, San Francisco, CA.
Friday, April 24, 2015 - 5:30-8:30pm
Bayberries Have Ripened (16:25) a short film from Nepal
Dervish: a spiritual sojourn (39:01) a short film from India
- Intermission - Films resume at 6:30
Love Free or Die (cancelled)
The Illusion (2:04) a short animated film from Iran
The Complicated Race to the Wheel of Life (11:35) a short film from the Philippines
The Glorious Refuse (14:57) a short film film from Nigeria
Alyosha's Love (22:42) a short film from Russia
1-0 (1) a short from Iran
- Intermission - Films resume at 8pm
Of Boys and Planes (2:40) an animated short from Mexico
Two Men and a Cradle (55:19) a documentary from France
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 5:15-8:30pm
to be or not to be? (1:01:00) a film from Kazakhstan
Takhir Umarov is a performer of the leading role, student of the
‘’ARDI’’ Rehabilitation center (Association of Parents of Disabled
Children). In real life he dreams to become an actor. His diagnosis is
Cerebral palsy. In addition, he is wheelchair-bound and stammers. Takhir
does not have chances to realize the dream practically. All roles of this film are
performed by young people with disabilities. Every second of their lives
is given to them by incredible struggle, which enforces them to put a
question for themselves: “To be or not to be”?
- Intermission - Films resume at 6:30 pm
Brother Outsider (1:23:00) Documentary from US
Documentary on Bayard Rustin, best-remembered as the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington.
- Intermission - Films resume at 8pm
Because of Mum (12:17) an animated short from Bulgaria
Shades of Gray (6:18) an animated short from the Russian Federation
Ticonderoga (7) a short film from Canada
Coffee Talk 6 - Gay Marriage (5:06) a short from the US
Films to be shown at Worship During the Month:
These films will be judged in a special category and awarded laurels by the congregation.
Made from Clay (2:17)
Animated film with coloured clay on top of back-lit glass, a picture of
the hardness of society and a positive message to all about the power of
the Cross and the hope, love, and light of Christ Jesus. With the
incredible musical talent of Kurtis Blow Walker Hip Hop legend and
minister of the Gospel.
Any Man's Pryce (8:58)
Gifted pickpocket Christopher Pryce's life is changed forever when he
finds a Bible in the pocket of one of the people he tried to rob. Every
Man's Pryce is a unique story of redemption and transformation that will
leave you with a new perspective.
This film is written, directed and edited by fourteen-year-old Josiah Stendel.
Going Through the Motions ()
In the race from day to day, our routines – extending into every facet
of who we are as people – can pass by unnoticed. On this short journey,
Going Through The Motions exposes the need for reflection and
reformation of lukewarm Christian lives. Embrace the invitation to live
proactively.
Umudugudu! Rawanda 20 Years On (36)
Rwanda, twenty years on: former genocide killers and survivors live
together once again in former or newly built umudugudus (villages).
Haunted by their past and fearing an uncertain future, how is life
together, when your neighbour is the one who killed your family?
Christ Tempted (8:16)
A short film illustrating Christ's forty days in the wilderness where,
prior to beginning His earthly ministry, He was tempted by Satan... yet
without sin.
Once we Were Slaves (27:00)
The story of an influential event 2000 years ago from the viewpoint of two people who had a unique perspective
The Other F Word (1:04:00)
What does forgiveness really mean? Is it always essential? Or is it
sometimes unnecessary, even impossible, to attain? This feature-length
documentary explores the meaning of forgiveness, and examines its impact
on our relationships and our sense of justice. Through personal stories
of forgiveness sought, forgiveness found and forgiveness withheld, the
film provides insight into the universal nature of transgressions, and
questions whether any of us are truly able to “turn the other cheek.”
Starting Over: A Record of Faith (24:05)
Starting Over: A Record of Faith, is a short documentary about a former
drug addict, who found salvation while staying at Elmwood state prison
on drug related charges. After her release, she had a miraculous
transformation of character where she at the age of 54 she obtained her
very first job and began to give back to the community working with
developmentally disabled well with recovery centers such as Teen
Challenge. However, her life takes a drastic turn when she learns that
she has to go back to prison two years later as a result of the Federal
government seeking to prosecute her for the same crime that landed her
in Elmwood. The story is a record of her faith as she copes with the
sudden change of events and what this change will mean for her life.
