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Derrick Lemons
Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival
The flagstaff mountain film festival took place from Wednesday October 9th to Sunday October 13th. The festival was held at multiple venues including Theatrikos, the Orpheum, fire creek, Flag bike Revolution. Each venue showed a variety of films from documentaries to journal stories. Each of the films was submitted and reviewed, then specifically selected by the festival to be shown.
During the festival I was able to volunteer as a house manager for the Flag Bike Revolution venue. I worked three nights including an after party for VIP members. During those three nights I partially got to experience the effort and stress that the festival demands to be put on. Ron Tuckman worked with me the first night in which we showed three films. During the session, I had to play various trailers for sponsorship names as well as manage the projection. The first night went smoothly, and we sold out the entire house. The second night I was on my own, I had the knowledge of what I was supposed to do, but beyond my control the show had a few hiccups. Primarily one of the films was a corrupt file. As we worked to play the file, we had to resort to plan D and play a different film. This was unfortunate due to the corrupt file had to be removed from the festival picks as it did not play completely. The third night went as planned selling out completely again. The popularity of the venue was incredible, as there were more people than chairs, and the merchandise of the bike shop that was on the walls, added to the tone of the films. The third night the films all worked accordingly, and over the three nights the venue brought in several hundred dollars in tickets, and beverage sales. The films I found that were most popular included the environmental films as well as rock climbing films. Not only were they cinematographically the best films, they involved more emotion that the other films did.
On Friday night of the festival there was a VIP party held at my venue for anyone who purchased a week long pass. The party was immediately after the showing that night, making it difficult to evacuate to venue and setup for the party. Having had technical difficulties this made it incredibly hard, due to the another film causing us to go over the time limit. Therefore we had to push the party back approximately 10 minutes. It was hardly noticeable because we luckily had no one show up exactly at the time the party began, however it was a great learning experience for me on how to manage time and make critical decisions incase problems occur.
During each session I was able to watch the films as they played, and then at the end I counted the votes and ballots of the films. I was able to see each person’s opinions of each film rather than just an average vote. On the first night in my opinion were the best rated films at my venue. Although short the first film was rated around a 3 and a 2 of 4 by everyone. The second film was rated mostly 3’s as it was a documentary about English offwidth climbers. And finally that night was a film named “north of the sun” which earned a perfect 4 out of 40 votes from those who watched it. The film was environmental, athletic, and personal which made it such an exceptional film. It featured two men who lived upon a beach for 9 months, and survived off of things they found on the beach. At the same time they actively cleaned up the trash on the beach. Its use of cinematography and documentation made it a big hit among the audience. The Film was able to involve so many aspects it was a prime example of the film festival.
Overall my impression of the film festival was that it was very well constructed. The directors and People who contributed to its creation spent a lot of time, and put a lot of effort into the festival for the entertainment of many. They were not making large amount of money but rather just enough to cover cost of the festival. They made conscious efforts to thank their sponsors and everyone who viewed the films. Many of the venues were donated which helped bring attention to them. Flag Bike Revolution likely gained customers that attended the festival, and the other venues have probably done the same. The Film Festival unites countries through its variety of films; it unites the town, and creates multiple activities within the city of flagstaff.
Eat Your Heart Out (Short)
When Douglas Adams hits puberty his childhood love of space is challenged by his new found interest in women. Which one will win? Breasts or the moon? Enjoy this comedic and quirky coming-of-age tale
Butoyi (short)
Bukuru and Butoyi are twins. Butoyi is a brillant student. However, while her brothers go to school, she has to help her mom in daily tasks. This animated short sheds light on the limitations of girls in many cultures.
Awards:
Festimaj 2013 (France) => Mention Spéciale
TALES FROM THE ORGAN TRADE is a gritty and unflinching descent into the shadowy world of black-market organ trafficking: the street-level brokers, the rogue surgeons, the impoverished men and women who are willing to sacrifice a slice of their own bodies for a quick payday, and the desperate patients who face the agonizing choice of obeying the law or saving their lives.
Fifty years ago, it was the stuff of science fiction – a dying patient resurrected with a transplanted body part. Today, it is an everyday miracle. Every year, tens of thousands of human organ transplants are performed around the globe. Most transplanted organs come from cadavers or relatives of the patient. But demand for this organ far exceeds the supply. So thousands are bought and sold on a black market that flourishes in dozens of countries where the rule of law is hostage to the dollar sign. International organizations monitoring the situation estimate – conservatively – that black market transplants generate over $500 million a year.
With unprecedented access to all the players, the film explores the legal, moral and ethical issues involved in this complex life and death drama. What would any of us do if put in the position of having to buy or sell an organ? For each party, the stakes could not be higher.
This is not a black and white story of exploitation, but rather, a nuanced and complex story that compels you to explore your own moral and ethical beliefs. This is a world where the villains often save lives and the medical establishment, helpless, too often watches people die. Where the victims often walk away content and the buyers of organs - the recipients - return home with a new lease on life.
The drama unfolds in Philippine slums; in villages, where nearly every man has sold one of his kidneys for the price of a laptop; in neglected shards of the former Soviet Empire, where criminal gangs tease donors with promises of vast sums of cash; and in places like Philadelphia, where a craigslist ad urges an unemployed hustler into an operating room and a twenty thousand-dollar payoff.
At the core of TALES FROM THE ORGAN TRADE is the anatomy of a single black market operation. The recipient is a Canadian man who can’t wait for a legal transplant at home. The transplant surgeon is a glib and defiant fugitive Turkish doctor dubbed “Dr. Frankenstein” by the international media. The assisting surgeon is a distinguished Israeli physician who sees no evil in paying for human organs. The prosecutor is a crusading Canadian working for the European Union. The donor is a beer-loving woman from a fledgling Eastern European republic who willingly sold her kidney, saved another human being’s life and is now at the center of the world’s most notorious organ trafficking case.
From Manila to Istanbul, from Colorado to Kosovo, from Toronto to Tel Aviv, the film brings to the screen a compelling cast whom fate has brought together where the gift of life meets the shadow of death.
Tailings is a short documentary film about radioactive contamination in rural New Mexico.
Just outside the snowy, crumbling town of Grants, New Mexico, is a 200-acre pile of toxic uranium waste, known as tailings. After 30 years of failed cleanup, the waste has deeply contaminated the air and water near the former uranium capital of the world. While those in town want the prosperity that new uranium mining would bring, the 200 residents who live near the tailings pile have had enough of the uranium legacy. TAILINGS is a cinematic, Gasland-esque investigation into the little-known conflict that is a grim reminder of the past, and a timely notice for the future of nuclear energy.
Awards:
Santa Fe Independent Film Festival - Best New Mexico Short Film
Guitarists the world over should pay close attention to this startling documentary. As the various woods that go into the creation of some of the world’s best guitars become rarer, bordering on extinction, the possibility that acoustic guitars will be forced to change on a fundamental level is becoming increasingly likely.
Enter Greenpeace and some of the most famous guitar-makers in the world (Taylor, Martin, Gibson amongst them), working together to convince the understandably distrusting Native Americans who control the last remaining Sitka Spruce forest, to change their working methods before it’s too late. They face an uphill struggle however, with the Native American owners of the forest having to consider their own needs as well as those of the music industry.
Like a modern twist on a classic tale and offering more intrigue and tension than most political thrillers, Musicwood is filled with striking and emotionally affecting imagery of the desolation being visited upon a once great forest that at a time stretched from California to Alaska. With the aid of a musical heartbeat, provided by the likes of Kaki King and Turin Brakes, it’s impossible not to be drawn into the struggles of all involved.
“Growing Cities” is a documentary film that examines the role of urban farming in America and asks how much power it has to revitalize our cities and change the way we eat. Filmmakers Dan Susman and Andrew Monbouquette grew up with one another in Omaha, Nebraska, the city that inspired their decision to take their trip across country. Though their hometown is surrounded by America’s most fertile farmland, only fraction of a percent of that land is used to grow fresh produce. Omaha, as with so many other cities across America, is filled with fast food restaurants and very few places that offer fresh, healthy food. On top of that, upon returning there after college, the filmmakers find their hometown is making laws against residents growing food in their own backyards. They wonder why their city, which was born out of agriculture, is running away so quickly from its farming roots. And, more importantly, what would the consequences be for its future generations?
Pursuing this question, the filmmakers set out to discover how other cities are feeding themselves. They meet urban farmers, policy makers, and everyday citizens who are challenging the way this country grows its food, one vacant city lot, rooftop garden, and backyard chicken coop at a time. Along the way they learn this grassroots movement takes many forms—from those growing food in their backyards to make ends meet; to educators teaching kids to eat better; to activists seeking a meaningful alternative to industrial farming, and more.
Awards:
indieWIRE Project of the Month (May 2012)
The thought of making positive change in this world is often followed by a frustrating and sometimes disheartening “How?” Gregg asked himself this same question for many years, until one day, at lunch with his friend Deia Scholsberg, it hit him. He had all the right tools, and was recently given a huge leg up in connections by being named an Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic. Gregg combined his passion for adventure, his deep interest and education in wildlife biology, and three seconds of courage to found Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation (ASC). Based on the idea that those who recreate in natural areas have a responsibility to protect them, ASC facilitates partnerships between adventure athletes and researchers. Collecting scientific data on expeditions around the world, ASC has projects from Everest to Kilimanjaro. The organization is becoming more and more successful through each expedition they connect a scientist to.
Beneath the success, however, lies the reality of day to day life. In this story we hear how Gregg struggles to balance the responsibility he feels toward the environment with the relationships he holds dear. We’ll follow Gregg during one difficult expedition where he realizes that relationships are what give us the courage to make change in the first place
Awards:
Mountainfilm Festival Telluride (2013) - Moving Mountains Award
Just before the Bush administration shut the White House door, they offered a parting gift to the energy industry. On December 19, 2008, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) auctioned off hundreds of thousands of pristine acres surrounding Utah’s treasured national parks for oil and gas exploitation. Environmental groups protested, but one University of Utah student stepped across the proverbial “line in the sand”.
Tim DeChristopher entered the BLM auction, was offered bidder’s paddle #70, and by the time he put his hand down, had won 22,000 acres of glorious red-rock for 1.8 million dollars with no intention to pay or drill. After Salt Lake City’s six o’clock news, thousands knew his name. Patrick Shea, a former Director of the Bureau of Land Management, offered to represent him, “pro-bono”, should he need it.
Bidder 70 is Tim DeChristopher’s story. It’s the story of a young man fed up with corporate control of his government; it’s the story of the power of individual choices and their consequences. It’s the story of a principled young man and the bravery of his commitment to a livable world.
On February 9, 2009, the new Obama administration’s Secretary of Interior, Ken Salazar, confirmed DeChristopher’s opinion and invalidated the entire auction because of the land’s “proximity to landscapes of national significance” and because proper regulations weren’t followed in the auction. Nevertheless, on April 1, 2009, Tim was indicted on two federal felonies with penalties of up to ten years in prison and fines of $750,000.
Outrage at his indictment and delight with his brilliant monkey-wrenching quickly turned Tim into a climate-justice folk-hero. Bidder 70 follows Tim as he maneuvers legal purgatory over two years and nine trial postponements. With the threat of prison looming, DeChristopher stepped up his activism and matured into a charismatic, ingenious, non-violent climate justice leader. After one postponement, he placed an ad on craigslist to find a qualified candidate to run against Salt Lake City’s four-time incumbent “blue dog” Democratic congressman, Jim Matheson. On a tiny shoe-string budget, his “citizen’s candidate” forced a run-off in Salt Lake’s Democratic Primary.
On February 28, 2011, hundreds of supporters marched and danced in the streets of Salt Lake City as Tim’s trial began. Judge Benson disallowed all Tim’s lawyer’s defense motions including where the land was located and that the auction was illegal. After five-days, DeChristopher was found guilty on both counts. His sentencing was set for July 26, 2011. Instead of quietly backing down, Tim rushed to D.C., where he was the keynote speaker at Power Shift 2011, a national gathering of 10,000 energized students. The next day, he led hundreds of students into the Department of Interior for the first “Occupation” of 2011. On July 26th Tim was sentenced to two years in federal prison, immediately handcuffed and removed from the court in chains. In solidarity, his supporters sat down in the busiest intersection in Salt Lake City, blocked traffic and trains, and refused to move. Twenty-six supporters were arrested.
DUK COUNTY is a moving story about a bold, five-day mission to deliver eye-care in a remote and war-torn region of South Sudan—the world’s newest country. The film chronicles the miraculous work of Dr. Geoff Tabin and Dr. Alan Crandall; two eye-surgeons committed to eradicating preventable blindness in Africa, and John Dau, one of the original Lost Boys of Sudan and a visionary for peace in South Sudan’s precarious new independence.
Awards:
Norman Vaughn Indomitable Spirit Award - MOUNTAIN FILM AWARDS (WORLD PREMIERE)
Moving Mountains Award - MOUNTAIN FILM AWARDS (WORLD PREMIERE)
Brainerd is a short documentary about the World's Largest Ice Fishing Competition in Brainerd, Minnesota. The film profiles a group of contestants as they compete against 10,000 other anglers trying to catch the biggest fish and win a brand new truck.
The 15 minute film steps into the lives of a solitary fisherman who is addicted to the sport and visits a family with 3 generations of dedicated ice fishermen.
Mike Smith is a lifetime outdoors man. He gained an Interest in Ice Fishing simply because he couldn't stand being stuck inside the house all Winter. There is rarely a day too cold or a storm too large to prevent him from Ice Fishing.
The Whiteman family is much the same. From Grandpa Gary all the way to 9-year-old Nick, Ice Fishing has become a part of their everyday life.
In the film, both groups compete alongside 10,000 ice fisherman at Gull Lake, on the outskirts of Brainerd, Minnesota. They brave the 20-below-zero temperatures and sit on a bucket for 3 hours hoping to hook a prize fish.
But the film explores how the sport of Ice Fishing is much more than just fishing. Ice Fishing is a symbol of the Middle American classic family values that Minnesotans model so well. It is a calm, patient sport, focused more on being with loved ones and in nature more than anything else.
For people like the Whitemans, it's all about bringing family together. In the film they explain how they've been a part of the competition for 20 years, and more often than not, none of them catch a fish. But what is so charming about their family is that none of them seem to care. For them it's all about getting together, no matter what the weather.
With a picturesque view of classic Middle America Minnesota, Brainerd gives an intimate look at a side of American culture not often seen. Shot on RED camera, the outright beauty and simplicity of the Minnesotan countryside is plain to see.
BLOOD BROTHER – a documentary feature directed by Rocky’s longtime friend Steve Hoover traces Rocky’s story of working in the village of Tamil Nadu, India since five years to present. The film illustrates his commitment to the children and their families who face life and death situations on a daily basis.
This film has won the following awards:
Sundance 2013 Grand Jury Prize
Sundance 2013 Audience Award
Hot Docs 2013 Audience Award
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Audience Award, International Section
Atlanta 2013 Audience Award for Best Feature
Milano Film Festival Awards Best Documentary
Big Sky Documentary Festival Best Feature
Thin Line Documentary Festival Audience Award
NOMINEE - Cinema for Peace Most Valuable Documentary of the Year
NOMINEE - Milano Film Festival Awards Best Editing
AfterEffects highlights the impact that a small but generous, American non-profit like the Northern Arizona Volunteer Medical Corp (NAVMC) can make in the tragic landscape of post-earthquake Haiti. Flagstaff, Arizona is ranked #4 in international cities that send volunteers to the Haiti relief effort . Witness a heartfelt journey as NAVMC volunteers venture to Haiti, generating sustainable support for two orphanages, while providing widespread medical aid in the disaster stricken aftermath of this small caribbean island nation. Travel from the comforts of a small mountain town to the chaotic streets of Port au Prince and beyond, where strength and resilience emanate from the smiles of orphaned children and solidarity among colleagues pulsates within an urgent medical need.
French singer ZAZ was singing on a street corner in Montmartre, a cabaret ensemble, was even in a latin rock band. Ever since her breakthrough two years ago she has given dozens of concerts in front of thousands of fans. But she‘s never sung at an altitude of 4800 meters. Her dream is a concert on Mont Blanc. Unplugged of course, only accompanied by her guitarist Benoît and Mathieu on the contrabass. But before they can play on the top of Europe all three musicians must ascend the mountain. Being quite green alpinists this is not an easy feat, not to mention the contrabass which has to be carried all the way up as well... Accompanied by a group of mountain guides headed by the Swiss alpinist Dani Arnold they set out.
"Ice" examines the motivations of recreational ice climbers who attended the largest ice climbing event in North America, the Ouray Ice Festival in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.
The film also explores how dedicated "Ice Farmers" cultivate acres of frozen waterfalls each night to make this location unique in the ice climbing world.
This film has won the following Awards:
Winner - Best Documentary Short, Independence Film Festival 2013
Finalist - Best Documentary Short, Phenom Film Festival 2013
Finalist - Best Adventure Film, Breckenridge Festival of Film 2013
Alex Honnold has become known as the boldest soloist of his generation. In this dangerous game, how does he balance pure ambition with self-preservation? From highball boulder first ascents to 5.13 free solos, from far-flung trad climbing adventures, to speed records on The Nose, Honnold wrestles with this question in preparation for his biggest adventure yet - the Yosemite Triple. In under 19 hours he climbs Mt. Watkins, El Cap, and Half Dome, 95% of it free solo.