The tenth anniversary Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth was held from February 22 to 29, 2008 at the Roundhouse Community Centre and Vancity Theatre in Vancouver.
Directors: Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski
Canada, 2007, 17 min
Madame Tutli-Putli boards the night train, weighed down with all her earthly possessions and the ghosts of her past. She travels alone, facing both the kindness and menace of strangers. As day descends into dark, she finds herself caught up in a desperate metaphysical adventure. Adrift between real and imagined worlds, Madame Tutli-Putli confronts her demons and is drawn into an undertow of mystery and suspense.
For students with an interest in digital filmmaking, but no access to equipment, the crew from Reel Youth will lead the class through the steps of making a digital film, from story idea and shooting to post-production. At the end of the day, students will learn the basics and create a short digital film.
Select one of our great Master or Production classes taught by talented industry professtionals. These classes take place after the screening from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.
Claymation
Using plasticine, students will create and manipulate characters for a short animated film.
Available Monday and Tuesday only.
Director: Ryan Larkin
Canada, 1972, 9 min
Sidewalk entertainers perform a visual improvisation on music. The illustration is by a young film animator who sees life with an amused and imaginative eye. His take-off point is the music, but his own beat is more boisterous than the musicians.
Screens before feature PelicanMan
Director: Anna McRoberts
Canada, 2007, 12 min
The Windfisherman lives in the windiest town in the world where he 'fishes' for things that have blown away and returns them to their rightful owners. He is the fifth generation of windfishermen, but even though it is in his blood, it’s not in his heart, at least not until he learns one of life's most valuable lessons.
www.thewindfisherman.com
Director: Anna McRoberts
Canada, 2007, 12 min
The Windfisherman lives in the windiest town in the world where he 'fishes' for things that have blown away and returns them to their rightful owners. He is the fifth generation of windfishermen, but even though it is in his blood, it’s not in his heart, at least not until he learns one of life's most valuable lessons.
www.thewindfisherman.com
*screens again at 11:45 am
Directors: Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis
Canada, 1999, 10 min
Ruby is a pig, whose life takes an unexpected turn after she witnesses the accidental death of a stranger. Oscar nominee