Scenes from a Film Festival: The 2016 GREAT GATSBY GALA & AWARD CEREMONY
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PIFF 2016 Nominees and Award Winners
BEST ACTOR
Zach Alden (The Shickles)
Rico E. Anderson (Dreams My Master) WINNER
LaMonica Garrett (The Duke: Based on the Memoir "I'm The Duke" by J.P. Duke)
BEST ACTRESS
Loretta Devine (1440 and Counting)
Mandy Moody (Birthday) WINNER
Yolanda Ross (Vicious)
BEST DIRECTOR
Seth Christian (Sticks)
Michael Krehan (Dreams My Master)
Linda Palmer (Last Call at Murray's)
Dax Phelan (Jasmine) WINNER
BEST FEATURE FILM
Amok
The Broken Legacy WINNER
Conference Call
The Dissection of Thanksgiving
Imperfect Sky
The Shickles
BEST DRAMA
Birthday
Kessi Blue WINNER
Silent War
BEST COMEDY
The Barry and Ro Show
Cuddle Party
The Dissection of Thanksgiving WINNER
The Shickles
BEST THRILLER
It’s in the Kitchen
Purpose
Sticks WINNER
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Go Public
Restoring Tomorrow WINNER
Ron Taylor: Dr. Baseball
BEST SHORT FILM
1440 and Counting
Birthday
Kingsland
Los Niños Sicarios
Selling Rosario WINNER
Silent War
Sticks
Vicious
BEST STUDENT FILM
Drone
The Duke: Based on the Memoir "I'm the Duke" by J.P. Duke WINNER
Purpose
HONORABLE MENTION
Go Public
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Automotive Landscape No. 1 WINNER
Sticks
Where We Begin
BEST VFX
Helio
Variable
Chrysalis WINNER
AUDIENCE AWARD
The Shickles
BEST SCREENPLAY
Byron Anderson, Quest for Light: Adventure of the Magi
Megan Breen, The Romantic
Kate Danaher, Victoria
Keith Davidson, Death of a Legend
Michael Dunker, Earth Two
Noam Friedlander, The Red
Brough Hansen, Ascent
Sundae Jahant-Osborn, No Cigarettes in Space!!
Raymond Just, Glow
Susan Keeton, We Did a Bad Thing
Emily Koopman, Long Way Home
Jonathan LaPoma and Natalia Porras Sivolobova, Land That I Love
Giorgio Litt, The Veteran's Wife
Fabian Martin, A Cool Strange
Massimiliano Mauceri, Luther's Gang
Charles Penman and Michael Graff, The Aegean Connection
Susan Polk, Carol
Kaitlin Puccio, Elle
Robert J. Rogers, Hell on Neptune
David Sabbath, The Abyss of Pain
Christian Scheid, Bring Me Home
Siovonne Smith, The Polish Medallion WINNER
PIFF 2016 Program
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Wednesday, March 2
BLOCK 1: CITY OF ROSES - 4 p.m.
PRESENTED BY THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
Automotive Landscape No. 1 (short)
Go Public (documentary)
BLOCK 2: UNDONE - 6:30 p.m.
Figs for Italo (short)
It's My Heart (short)
Amok (feature)
BLOCK 3: FINDING THE RAINBOW - 9 p.m.
Life's a Drag (short)
The Shickles (feature)
After Hours: Opening Night Gathering at Du-par's!
Du-par's is a 24-hour bar, bakery and restaurant with free parking in the back. If you would like to guarantee seating, please call in advance to reserve a table.
Happy Hour: 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m.
214 S. Lake Ave, Pasadena
(626) 405-8820
Thursday, March 3
BLOCK 4: TOLERABLE CRUELTY - 4 p.m.
The Audition (short)
Conference Call (feature)
BLOCK 5: HISTORIAS - 6:25 p.m.
Los Niños Sicarios (The Child Assassins) (short)
Cookies (short)
Vicious (short) (short)
Selling Rosario (short)
The Holy Cave (short)
400 Miles (short)
BLOCK 6: HIKE - 8:40 p.m.
The Hike (feature)
AFTER HOURS: redwhite + bluezz
Let's all meet up for delicious food, sumptuous wine, and listen to some live blues or jazz.
If you would like to guarantee seating, please call in advance to reserve a table.
8 p.m.-10 p.m.
37 South El Molino Ave., Pasadena
(626) 792-4441
Friday, March 4
BLOCK 7: YAF: YOUNG ADULT FEMALE - 4 p.m.
A Social Life (short)
The Smiffenpoofs (documentary)
Every Two Minutes (documentary)
BLOCK 8: THE PHANTOM PAIN - 5:50 p.m.
Birthday (short)
The Lake (short)
A Ghost and The Boy [With a Box On His Head] (feature)
BLOCK 9: A VIEW TO A THRILL - 8 p.m.
Drone (short)
After (short)
Lighting In The Hand (short)
Sirens (short)
The Dangle (short)
Burned(short)
Purpose (short)
AFTER HOURS: White Horse Lounge
White Horse Lounge offers a craft cocktail menu and unique dining experience that will be unforgettable.
If you would like to guarantee seating, please call in advance to reserve a table.
8 pm. Kitchen closes at 11 pm, bar closes at 2 am.
41 S. De Lacey Ave.
(626) 583-9013
Saturday, March 5
BLOCK 10: LAST CALL - 12:30 pm
Flowers (short)
Last Call At Murray's (feature)
BLOCK 11: AN IMMOVABLE FEAST - 3 pm
Angels With A Cause (documentary)
Kitchenistas Of National City (documentary)
Let Them Eat Cake (documentary)
BLOCK 12: TRUTH: 5:05 pm
The Modern Man (short)
Guilt (short)
Thicker (short)
Hush (short)
Silent War (short)
Sticks (short)
BLOCK 13: SCI-FI HIGH - 7:15 pm
Dark Specter (short)
Journeyman (short)
Variable (short)
Chrysalis (short)
Legend of Amba (short)
Helio (short)
BLOCK 14: SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES - 9:40 pm
It's In The Kitchen (short)
Flush (short)
Pareidolia (short)
El Aura Azul (short)
Zoë (short)
The Enigma Of David Ellingham (short)
Last Man After The War (short)
June (short)
Industry Party: Bring your honey to Madeline Garden Bistro!
Located in an old mansion, there is something for everyone. It’s Downton Abbey with a modern twist… see you there! There will even be a Karaoke room! 8 pm.
1030 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91106
626.795.5599
Madelinegarden.com
If you would like to have a sit down dinner, or to be sure to have a table, phone ahead and make reservations.
Sunday, March 6
BLOCK 15: WICKED RIGHTEOUSNESS - 11:15 am
Nicotine (short)
Family Unit (short)
After The Rain (feature)
Vroman’s Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena 91101
http://www.vromansbookstore.com
626.449.5320
Parking: Complimentary Parking in the lot behind the store.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Panels are free and open to the public.
THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD WITH MARK KIRKLAND: 1:00 pm
Three Time Prime Time Emmy Award Winner Mark Kirkland Presents, “The Golden Age of Hollywood” showcasing rare authentic equipment from the turn of the century when “Hollywood”, as we know it, was born.
THE FUTURE OF SCREENWRITING: 2:30 pm
The Scriptwriters Network has stepped up to sponsor and produce this fantastic panel of experts.
WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT: 4:00 pm
Jessica Ogilvie of the LA Weekly moderates.
Join Jessica and Industry leaders as we discuss an age-old yet relevant topic.
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
BLOCK 16: SWEET DISCOVERIES -1:45 pm
Rust (documentary)
The Itinerary (short)
Three Days (short)
Reservation for Three? (short)
Grandpa Arnold (short)
Climb (short)
Pony (short)
BLOCK 17: DARKEST DAY, BLACKEST NIGHT - 4 pm
The Visitor (short)
1440 And Counting (short)
Dreams My Master (short)
Ron Taylor: Dr. Baseball (documentary)
Gratuitous Violence (short)
Kingsland (short)
BLOCK 18: POWER GRRRLS! - 6:30 pm
Beauty Shot (short)
Kessi Blue (short)
Shevenge (short)
June, Adrift (feature)
BLOCK 19: BREAKING THE BOX- 8:50 pm
Vivien (short)
Winter (short)
The Strange Lives Of The Not So Destined (short)
Burning Memories (short)
The Beauty Of Disaster (short)
#3C (short)
HannaH (short)
Where We Begin (short)
Come join in the libations as we all celebrate an amazing week of film and friendship. This is a party not to be missed!
70 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 795-3999
8 pm
If you would like to have a sit down dinner, or to be sure to have a table, phone ahead and make reservations.
Monday, March 7
BLOCK 20: TEENSELTOWN - 5:30 pm
The Legend Of The Great Auk (short)
Steven Caught A Star (short)
Mariam (feature)
BLOCK 21: LALA LAND - 7:15 pm
The First Pitch (short)
Must Sell Screenplay (short)
Attack Of The Film Festivals (short)
Restoring Tomorrow (documentary)
A classic American restaurant with a California twist. Serving fresh, locally sourced seasonal food, prepared from scratch. Local. Seasonal. Delicious.
455 S. Lake Ave. 91101
626.773.7600
www.paulmartinsamericangrill.com
8 pm
If you would like to have a sit down dinner, or to be sure to have a table, phone ahead and make reservations.
Tuesday, March 8
BLOCK 22: STATE OF THE WORLD - 3 pm
Poverty, Inc. (documentary)
BLOCK 23: ROADS NOT TAKEN - 5:20 pm
Young Bull (short)
Imperfect Sky (feature)
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BLOCK 24: WISE MADNESS - 7:50 pm
I Wasn't Me (short)
The Duke (short)
Jasmine (feature)
Dupars is a bar, bakery, and restaurant open 24 hours!!
Free parking in the back.
Happy hour 10 pm - 1:45 am
214 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
626.405.8820
www.du-pars.com
If you would like to guarantee seating, please call in advance to reserve a table.
Wednesday, March 9
BLOCK 25: THE ROAD TO AWE - 3 pm
Promise Me (short)
The Shadow Forest (short)
Death On A Rock (feature)
BLOCK 26: ALL HEART - 5:30 pm
Driving The Heart (short)
Welcome To The Last Bookstore (short)
The Broken Legacy (feature)
BLOCK 27: THE BEST MEDICINE - 7:55 pm
The Barry and Ro Show (short)
Roller Coaster (short)
Cuddle Party (short)
The Dissection Of Thanksgiving (feature)
... and we're back at Du-par's:
Dupars is a bar, bakery, and restaurant open 24 hours!!
Free parking in the back.
Happy hour 10 pm - 1:45 am
214 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
626.405.8820
www.du-pars.com
If you would like to guarantee seating, please call in advance to reserve a table.
Thursday, March 10
BLOCK 28: INTERVIEWS WITH THE FILMMAKERS - 1 pm - 4:30 pm
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Linda Palmer (Last Call at Murray's) - 1:00 pm
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Libby Ward and Mark Kirkland (The Audition) - 1:15 pm
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Jordan Liebowitz (The Barry & Ro Show) - 1:30 pm
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Troy Hall (The Dissection of Thanksgiving) - 1:45 pm
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Ignacio Sepulveda (Cookies) - 2:00 pm
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Jasmin Marsters (Kessi Blue) - 2:15 pm
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Seth Christian and Kris Phipps (Sticks) - 2:30 pm
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Matthew Irving Epstein (Cuddle Party) - 2:45 pm
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Tony Gapastione (1440 and Counting) - 3:00 pm
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Miguel Garzón Martinez and Cynthia Bravo (The Broken Legacy) - 3:15 pm
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Leanne Melissa Bishop (Reservation for Three?) - 3:30 pm
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Jon Ryan and David Sullivan (Nicotine) - 3:45 pm
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Aleix Massot (The Holy Cave) - 4:00 pm
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Rob Lambert (Los Niños Sicarios) - 4:15 pm
AND...
Great Gatsby Gala & Award Ceremony
Thursday, March 10
The Speakeasy
25 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91103
7pm: Red Carpet
8pm: Award ceremony
9pm: Dancing
Guests must have a pass to get in (All-Access, Industry, Gala, Filmmaker, or Screenwriter). 21 + only.
To purchase Passes CLICK HERE!
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