Peter Jay Sharp Building 30 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn NY 11217—1486 SAT, MARCH 12 & SUN, MARCH 13 5:52 PM Film Festival NON PROFIT O R G A N I Z AT I O N U S P O S TA G E PAID B R O O K LY N ACADEMY OF M U S I C 1/18/05 BAMkids Brooklyn Academy of Music 07089_BKFF_Brochure05.qxd Page 1 Film l a v i t Fes Ages 2—1 3 SAT, MAR CH 1 2& SUN, MAR C H 13 AT BA M RO SE CI NEM AS ST BY LE TRU ND ORED ARITAB TION A SPONS RG CH EINBE OUNDA T F S E . H IF NE METL ND DIA H S. A JOSEP PHOTO FROM PLEASE, BABY, PLEASE 07089_BKFF_Brochure05.qxd 1/18/05 5:52 PM Page 3 Brooklyn Academy of Music presents the seventh annual Over 50 films from 20 countries—including many New York premieres. Start the day singing and dancing with Songhai Djeli. With food, face painters, and more fun in the lobby all day. BAMkids SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Film Festival K K K K K K K K K K at BAM Rose Cinemas In association with the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival PLAYTIME ADVENTURES*, AGES 2—5 / SHORTS PROGRAM, PG 5 10:30—11:15AM SONGHAI DJELI PERFORMS IN BAMCAFÉ, PG 1 (ALL AGES) 12—1:15PM TAINÁ: A NEW AMAZON ADVENTURE, AGES 7—12 / FEATURE FILM, PG 3 12—3PM LUNCH IN BAMCAFÉ! 12:15—1:40PM PLAYTIME ADVENTURES*, AGES 2—5 / SHORTS PROGRAM, PG 5 12:30—1:50PM WATERBOMB FOR THE FAT TOMCAT, AGES 5—8 / FEATURE FILM, PG 3 12:45—2:25PM GREAT EXPECTATIONS*, AGES 7—10 / SHORTS PROGRAM, PG 6 2:15—3:30PM ZAFIR, AGES 10—13 / FEATURE FILM, PG 4 2:40—4PM HIDE AND SEEK, AGES 5—8 / SHORTS PROGRAM, PG 7 3:15—4:45PM DARE TO BE DIFFERENT, AGES 8—13 / SHORTS PROGRAM, PG 8 SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Nicole Dreiske, Curator Suzanne Youngerman, Project Director Songhai Djeli Storyelling and Music BAMCAFÉ SAT & SUN AT 10:30AM (FOR ALL AGES) TICKETS: $5 See page 10 for ordering information Traditonal folktales from Africa and its diaspora come alive in this dynamic interactive performance of storytelling and music with Atiba Kwabena-Wilson and his music ensemble Songhai Djeli, who have performed internationally and with acclaimed artists such as Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Dinizulu Dance Company and Arrested Development. 1 10—11:30AM PHOTO OF ATIBA KWABENA-WISON K K K K K K K K K K 100—11:30AM PLAYTIME ADVENTURES*, AGES 2—5 / SHORTS PROGRAM, PG 5 10:30—11:15AM SONGHAI DJELI PERFORMS IN BAMCAFÉ, PG 1 (ALL AGES) 12—1:15PM TAINÁ: A NEW AMAZON ADVENTURE, AGES 7—12 / FEATURE FILM, PG 3 12—3PM LUNCH IN BAMCAFÉ! 12:45—2:25PM GREAT EXPECTATIONS*, AGES 7—10 / SHORTS PROGRAM, PG 6 12:15—1:40PM PLAYTIME ADVENTURES*, AGES 2—5 / SHORTS PROGRAM, PG 5 12:30—1:50PM WATERBOMB FOR THE FAT TOMCAT, AGES 5—8 / FEATURE FILM, PG 3 2:15—3:30PM KATE: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, AGES 10—14 / FEATURE FILM, PG 4 2:40—4PM HIDE AND SEEK, AGES 5—8 / SHORTS PROGRAM, PG 7 3:15—4:45PM DARE TO BE DIFFERENT, AGES 8—13 / SHORTS PROGRAM, PG 8 Ticket prices (per screening) Children (13 and under) & seniors: $6; BAM Cinema Club members: $7; Adults: $10 See page 10 for ordering information. * Meet the filmmakers after these screenings 2 07089_BKFF_Brochure05.qxd 1/18/05 feature 5:53 PM Page 5 films KATE: TAMING OF THE SHREW See a feature and a shorts program in one day! Shorts programs listed on pages 5—8 TAINÁ: A NEW AMAZON ADVENTURE NY PREMIERE! ZAFIR NY PREMIERE! AGES 7—12 AGES 10—13 SAT & SUN AT 12PM SAT AT 2PM LIVE ACTION, DIR. MAURO LIMA, 2004, 76MIN, BRAZIL LIVE ACTION, DIR. MALENE VILSTRUP, 2003, 78MIN, DENMARK IN PORTUGUESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES* IN DANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES* Fearless young Tainá uses her wits to thwart the villains threatening her beloved rainforest. The evil jungle pirates are out to steal the young animals that have been adopted as pets (or “xerimbabos”) by the children of Tainá’s village. To rescue the animals, Tainá teams up with a spirited sixyear-old girl who wants a xerimbabo of her own, and a boy who’s gotten lost in the forest with his spunky pet terrier. Young Anna’s love for a beautiful, high-spirited horse leads her to form an unlikely friendship with a mysterious child who seems to have no home. Together, the two embark on an adventure to keep the horse from being sent away forever. TAINÁ: A NEW AMAZON ADVENTURE KATE: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW NY PREMIERE! AGES 10—13 WATERBOMB FOR THE FAT TOMCAT NY PREMIERE! SUN AT 2:00PM AGES 5—8 ANIMATION, DIR. ROBERTO LIONE, 2004, 77MIN, ITALY SAT & SUN AT 12:30PM Free-thinking Kate is the daughter of a spaghetti magnate, and Petruchio needs a rich wife to pay off his debts. But Kate’s conviction that women can do anything from sword-fighting to skateboarding makes her a scandal and a big challenge for Petruchio. Italy’s first stop-motion animated feature remakes Shakespeare’s classic story with colorful paper puppets and pop tunes. In Italian with English subtitles* LIVE ACTION, DIR. VARIS BRASLA, 2004, 78MIN, LATVIA IN LATVIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES* When two mischievous sisters get stuck with crabby Aunt Una, they temporarily give up their plan to get a puppy. But grandpa gives them a brilliant idea and the girls set out to make their aunt’s dreams come true, and her stay as short as possible. WATERBOMB FOR THE FAT TOMCAT 3 ZAFIR * Subtitles read aloud by actors 4 07089_BKFF_Brochure05.qxd 1/18/05 5:53 PM Page 7 Shorts Program Screenings FANTASIA TAURINA NY PREMIERE! Playtime Adventures ANIMATION, DIR. ALEJANDRA PEREZ, 2003, 3MIN, CANADA SAT & SUN AT 10AM & 12:15PM AGES 2—5 RUNNING TIME: 68MIN CAPELITO: FILMMAKER NY PREMIERE! NO MIRRORS IN MY NANA’S HOUSE JANIE AND JEROME: LAST NOTE WORLD PREMIERE! BABY CHANGING STATION GOBLIN: SOAPBOXRACE ANIMATION, DIR. JENNIFER OXLEY**, 2005, 2MIN, USA ANIMATION, DIR. KEITH OSBORN, 2003, 1MIN, USA LIVE ACTION, DIR. BERT CEULEMANS, 2004, Janie dreams that her teddy bear Jerome conducts a concert with her as the star. One parent gets the surprise of a lifetime when he finds that a baby changing station swaps babies instead of diapers! Nonverbal. 15MIN, BELGIUM It takes some angry bees to teach a little girl and a stubborn bull to appreciate each other’s differences. Nonverbal. ANIMATION, DIR. RODOLFO PASTOR, 2003, 5MIN, SPAIN Capelito enlists his mushroom friends to create a film with a hungry purple dragon. Nonverbal. ANIMATION, DIR. ERIK CHICHESTER**, 2004, 2MIN, USA The harmonies of Sweet Honey in the Rock celebrate a girl’s discovery that the world is more beautiful seen through her nana’s eyes than through any mirror. ME AND THE GIRAFFES AT THE FUNFAIR NY PREMIERE! FOLLOW THE LEADER NY PREMIERE! Shorts Program Screenings GOBLIN: SOAPBOXRACE Great Expectations SAT & SUN AT 12:10PM AGES 7—10 RUNNING TIME: 85MIN It takes the thrills and competition of a soapbox race to prove that the love between Jonas and his sister Zoe is more important to him than pleasing his friends. Nonverbal. ANIMATION, DIR. LENNART GUSTAFSSON, 2003, CRACKING CONTRAPTIONS: THE TELLYSCOPE 6MIN, SWEDEN ANIMATION, DIR. CHRIS SADLER AND LOYD PRICE, 2002, DIARY OF A WORM WORLD PREMIERE! A little girl, two giggly giraffes, and a crocodile spend a day exploring the exciting funfair. In Swedish with English subtitles 2MIN, ENGLAND ANIMATION, DIR. GENE DEITCH**, 2005, 9MIN, USA Wallace comes up with a complex device to change the TV channel—but it’s more destructive than it is handy. ANIMATION, DIR. MANAMI ASANO AND MITSUAKI ON THE MOON A SLIPPERY TALE NY PREMIERE! Playing in the mud, eating macaroni art, and scaring squeamish girls are all in a day’s fun when you’re a little worm. FURUYA, 2003, 5MIN, JAPAN ANIMATION, DIR. ROBERT M. CHARDE**, 2004, 2MIN, USA ANIMATION, DIR. SUSANNE SEIDEL, 2004, 8MIN, GERMANY RED PLANET BLUES NY PREMIERE! A cool canine perched on a crescent moon serenades his sweetheart as they take a trip through space. A silly frog learns about the labors of love when he finds out that his new girlfriend is really just a shoe accessory. Nonverbal. ANIMATION, DIR. DAVE BROOKS, 2004, 13MIN, USA HIC! OPEN A DOOR IN THE USA WOUND ‘EM UP! NY PREMIERE! IVER NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE! LIVE ACTION, DIR. KOYALEE CHANDA**, 2003, 6MIN, USA ANIMATION, DIR. TED HEMMAPLARDH, 2003, 2MIN, CANADA LIVE ACTION, DIR. CHRISTIAN LO, 2004, 8MIN, NORWAY When a little cowboy encounters a large rattlesnake, it takes a sense of fun to untangle the messy situation! Nonverbal. Nothing can keep nine-year-old Iver from the pool today: not the cancelled lessons, not the list of rules, and especially not the bossy lifeguard! In Norwegian with English subtitles ANIMATION, DIR. JENNIFER OXLEY**, 2003, 2MIN, USA Three friends help each other around obstacles on their way up a hill to stargaze. Nonverbal. * TOMTOM AND BOO NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE! Tomtom and Boo take a magical ride in a flying jet-car into Boo’s drawings. In Japanese with English subtitles * To cure her little girl of the hiccups, a mother enlists the help of people in their multicultural NY neighborhood. Nonverbal. PLEASE, BABY, PLEASE EGGSHELL CITY: STAGE FRIGHT NY PREMIERE! ANIMATION, DIR. JENNIFER OXLEY**, 2002, 1MIN, USA ANIMATION, DIR. STUART CUNNINGHAM, 2004, A weary father pleads with his curious toddler to settle down and go to sleep. Narrated by Spike Lee. 3MIN, AUSTRALIA Little Eggbert is excited and confident about performing in his dance recital, but he’s seized by stage fright! * THE DOT ANIMATION, DIR. JOHN LECHNER* AND GARY GOLDBERGER**, 2004, 5MIN, USA Vashti hates art class until she discovers that making and understanding art can be as simple as…drawing a dot. Narrated by actress Thora Birch (American Beauty, Ghost World). CONCERT FOR A CARROT PIE NY PREMIERE! ANIMATION, DIR. JANNO PÖLDMA AND HEIKI ERNITS, 2002, 12MIN, ESTONIA ANIMATION, DIR. LIZ WHITAKER, 2003, 5MIN, ENGLAND One extra-tidy grandma, two dirty flies, one blind rabbit, and one talented orchestra of cats are all in the recipe for the perfect carrot pie! In Estonian with English subtitles Two young penguins turn their snowy home into an imaginative moon adventure. Nonverbal. ZOÉ KÉZAKO: BRONCO BABYSITTER NY PREMIERE! PINGU: PINGU’S MOON ADVENTURE NY PREMIERE! A little Martian longs to take a trip to Earth, but how is he going to get there? When a NASA rocket lands in his backyard, it takes persistence and a good sense of humor for this savvy little alien to put his plan into action. * ANIMATION, DIR. FABRIC FOUQUET, 2004, 12MIN, FRANCE ENGIE BENJY: A HORN FOR SPACESHIP NY PREMIERE! ANIMATION, DIR. LYNDON EVANS, 2004, 11MIN, ENGLAND A babysitter who dresses up as a cowgirl teaches Zoe some new tricks. Spaceship has Big Rig’s horn and won’t give it back! Engie Benjy helps Spaceship find his own unique sound. YOKO! JAKAMOKO! TOTO!: THE TRAVELLER NY PREMIERE! LISTEN, RABBIT: DADDY GOES TO LONDON ANIMATION, DIR. TONY COLLINGWOOD AND ANDREA TRAN, 2003, 5MIN, ENGLAND LISTEN, RABBIT: DADDY GOES TO LONDON NY PREMIERE! Although a stranger can’t speak the same language as the bird, monkey, and aardvark, soon they are all sharing the universal languages of song and laughter. Nonverbal. ANIMATION, DIR. NILS SKAPANS, 2004, 8MIN, LATVIA A little girl and her stuffed rabbit stow away in her father’s suitcase for a whirlwind tour of London. Nonverbal. 5 ** Meet these filmmakers after the screening Subtitles read aloud by actors *shorts programs THE DOT 6 07089_BKFF_Brochure05.qxd 1/18/05 5:54 PM Page 9 Shorts Program Screenings LITTLE DADDY Hide and Seek NY PREMIERE! LIVE ACTION, DIR. MICHAEL HORSTEN, 2004, 14MIN, DENMARK SAT & SUN AT 2:40PM AGES 5—8 RUNNING TIME: 75MIN SNOUT ANIMATION, DIR. TILMANN VOGT, 2003, 4MIN, GERMANY Sniff the Pig wakes up one morning to find his snout missing! Sniff’s roommate has some explaining to do. Nonverbal. It’s not fair! Marie can’t stop to play with her friends on the way home, but her father can talk with his as long as he wants. If running away doesn’t get his attention, what will? In Danish with English subtitles ANIMATION, DIR. TILMANN VOGT, 2003, 1MIN, USA/GERMANY A little blue lizard learns there’s more to his world than the busy bee keeping him awake. Nonverbal. THE ADVENTURES OF BIP & BAP NY PREMIERE! YOLANDA: OPEN A DOOR IN SOUTH AFRICA ALWAYS TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU ALWAYS TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU NY PREMIERE! ANIMATION, DIR. BRENT DAWES, 2003, 7MIN, ZIMBABWE An energetic monkey learns about extreme weather the hard way when he wakes up one morning to find his jungle snowed in. Nonverbal. HILLTOP HOSPITAL: SECRET BEDS NY PREMIERE! ANIMATION, DIR. PASCALE LE NÔTRE, 2003, 10MIN, WALES It’s a long, busy day for the animal doctors at the Hilltop Hospital: Gerry Giraffe is having her tonsils out and a large family of lemmings has caught cold. Every bed is occupied… or is it? THE BEEZES: CHERRIES ANIMATION, DIR. GREGA MASTNAK, 2003, 5MIN, SLOVENIA Yolanda needs to think of a clever solution when her carefree playtime causes a big mess with her neighbor. Nonverbal. The beezes will do anything to pick cherries from the out-ofreach branches, but their success yields some uncomfortable results. Nonverbal. CARROT! NY Premiere! OPEN A DOOR IN ARGENTINA: ANITA AND JUAN ANIMATION, DIR. PÄRTEL TALL, NY PREMIERE! 2003, 7MIN, ESTONIA LIVE ACTION, DIR. MIGUEL MATO, 2003, 5MIN, UK A snowman leads a hungry rabbit on a wild chase through town to keep the rabbit from stealing his carrot nose. Anita helps Juan make a kite out of some unexpected materials. Nonverbal. YOLANDA THE BEETLEBOY NY PREMIERE! ANIMATION, DIR. ALEXANDRA SCHATZ, 2003, 6MIN, GERMANY When little Gregor wakes up one morning as a beetle, he learns that even his biggest transformations won’t change how his family and friends love him. In German with English subtitles * TOBI NY PREMIERE! ANIMATION, DIR. TILMANN VOGT, 2003, 2MIN, USA/GERMANY A determined caterpillar seeks a sip from a tall, stemmed glass with comic results. Nonverbal. 2002, 10MIN, CANADA Being left-handed makes a young boy feel left out until he finds an unexpected ally in his father. In Mandarin with English subtitles THE FREAK * ANIMATION, DIR. CHRIS SADLER AND LOYD PRICE, 2002, LIVE ACTION, DIR. WENDY HARDIE, 2003, 5MIN, ENGLAND Dare to be Different CRACKING CONTRAPTIONS: THE SNOOZATRON ANIMATION, DIR. TOSHIKATSU WADA, 2003, 5MIN, JAPAN In this fast-paced caper, detectives Bip and Bap race to catch the jewel thief who has taken the girl of Bip’s dreams as hostage! Nonverbal. LEFT-HANDED NY PREMIERE! LIVE ACTION, DIR. BAOQI YE, SAT & SUN AT 3:15PM AGES 8—13 RUNNING TIME: 87MIN * BEN NEVIS’ NAP NY PREMIERE! Shorts Program Screenings 2MIN, ENGLAND Wallace has invented a machine to combat insomnia, but he doesn’t have any sheep—only long-suffering Gromit, who gets to play a fleecy part. CAPTAIN BLIGH NY PREMIERE! ANIMATION, DIR. DEREK ROCZEN, 2003, 4MIN, GERMANY Captain Bligh sails the high seas in the name of England, but it’s not easy to defend your country when all the cannonballs on your ship decide to mutiny! In German with English subtitles * BELMONDO NY PREMIERE! LIVE ACTION, DIR. ANNETTE CARLE, 2003, 11MIN, SWITZERLAND A boy visits a mysterious toyshop where he has a chance to replace his mom. But after testing his options, he discovers that nothing can replace the original. In German with translation * BLUE DOG BLUES NY PREMIERE! ANIMATION, DIR. MAIR DOYLE, 2004, 5MIN, ENGLAND To keep him from scratching an annoying itch, poor blue dog is fitted with a bulky collar that also keeps his dog treats just out of reach! Nonverbal. THE FREAK ANIMATION, DIR. ARISTOMENIS TSIRBAS, 2002, 7MIN, USA In a futuristic world where everyone is the same, one charismatic creature celebrates the things that make him different. Nonverbal. BELLYBUTTON ANIMATION, DIR. MIKE NAWROCKI, 2003, 4 MIN, USA This amusing spoof of music videos and boy bands stars the veggies from Veggie Tales singing about a little guy who’s missing a bellybutton. ZEEV’S JOURNEY ANIMATION, DIR. TODD DELMAN, 2004, 6MIN, USA A young man named Zeev is truly upset when his car is wrecked, but with the help of some wise teachers, he realizes that even if he cannot fix his car, he can change his perspective on life. STRONG HOLD NY PREMIERE! LIVE ACTION, DIR. MORTEN H. EVELID, 2004, 9MIN, NORWAY When Tom runs out of hair gel, his mom fixes up a homemade gel of sugar paste that makes his crazy hair an instant hit, especially with the pretty girl next door. In Norwegian with English subtitles * CREATURE COMFORTS: CATS OR DOGS? NY PREMIERE! ANIMATION, DIR. RICHARD GOLESZOWSKI, 2003, 9MIN, ENGLAND In this clay-animated mockumentary, assorted animals with big personalities respond to an interview about a long-running debate: which species is better, cats or dogs? LAFCADIO, THE LION WHO SHOT BACK NY PREMIERE! ANIMATION, DIR. LARRY MOYER, 1978, 24MIN, USA A young lion becomes the best sharpshooter in the animal kingdom. Tempted by promises of marshmallows and stardom, Lafcadio treks to the big city where he dazzles circus goers. But can a lion find true happiness as a celebrity? Based on Shel Silverstein’s classic story, the film features original pen-and-ink drawings from the book and a brilliant narration by the authorillustrator himself. Subtitles or translations read aloud by actors * shorts programs LAFCADIO, THE LOIN WHO SHOT BACK 7 07089_BKFF_Brochure05.qxd 1/18/05 5:54 PM Page 11 Tickets Vote for the BAMmies! YOKO! JAKAMOKO! TOTO!: THE TRAVLER Tickets on sale now! Children (13 & under) and seniors*: $7 per screening* BAM Cinema Club members*: $6 per screening* Adults: $10 per screening A SLIPPERY TALE Kids! Vote for your favorite films! BAMmies are prestigious awards for the best films in the festival! Awards include best feature film, best live action short film, and best animated short film. Voting will take place immediately after each program. *Discounted prices for children, seniors, and BAM Cinema Club members only available at the BAM Rose Cinemas box office. How to Order Tickets •Come to the BAM Rose Cinemas box office Kids only! •Call 718.777.FILM*; order via “name of movie” option and enter the short program or feature title* (day of screening use theater express code #545) •Visit BAM.org* On day of screenings, BAM Rose Cinemas box office opens at 9am. *ticket service charge Songhai Djeli $5 per person Tickets may be ordered via any of the methods listed above. If ordering via 777-FILM, “name of movie” is “Songhai Djeli” Getting to BAM By Subway & Rail Take the 2, 3, 4, 5, Q, B to Atlantic Avenue Station; the N, R, M, D to Pacific Street Station, the G to Fulton Street, the C to Lafayette Avenue or the Long Island Rail Road to Flatbush Avenue (Atlantic Avenue Station) WOUND ‘EM UP! For driving directions check BAM.org or call 718.636.4100 BAM Rose Cinemas, Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Funders Presenting sponsor: Leadership support: BAM Rose Cinemas is named in recognition of a major gift in honor of Jonathan F.P. and Diana Calthorpe Rose. BAM Rose Cinemas would also like to acknowledge the generous support of The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation, Richard B. Fisher and Jeanne Donovan Fisher, and James Ottaway, Jr. 9 BAM’s community and education programs are supported by Award No. 2003-JS-FX-0113 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs. 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