Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival 2009

A post-apocalyptic comedy.

'The Case of the Wild Hare' 48HFP Team: Cane Toad Productions Genre: Detective/Cop Produced by David Newman, Written/Directed by Samantha Goldstein In the tradition of film noir, a young detective is interviewing a mysterious new client with whom he shares the tale of a recent case involving a giant bunny. However, is he who he says he is? 'Historians' 48HFP Team: Amalgamated Grommets Genre: Superhero Produced by Tony Mingee, Directed by Mike Brueggemeyer A woman uses her mysterious powers to help others face the problems of their past. 'H.E.R.' 48HFP Team: S.K.Y Productions Genre: Sci-Fi Produced/Directed by Ken Peltan Written by Lisa Christensen What if you could engineer your perfect mate? 'El Dorado' 48HFP Team: Digital Arts Collective 2 Genre: Historical Fiction/Period Piece Produced by Allison Delaney, Xanik Xeus, Jonny McDonald, Andy Riddle, Brittney Parbs Archival footage of the survivors of the 2012 Pandemic. 'Inside the Music' 48HFP Team: Deo Volente Media Genre: Historical Fiction/Period Piece Directed by David Dietrich The scandal that rocked the music world was really just a cover-up to distract from the real issue; stolen music. 'Stare Therapy' 48HFP Team: Mercury Cinema Genre: Mocumentary Writer/Producer/Director Roman Koenig Marriage counseling with an evil eye. 'Cursed Ground' 48HFP Team: Team Team Genre: Musical or Western Produced by Rob Lewis, Directed by Josh Allard A land dispute challenges a father's sanity when a battle with the original owner turns into a struggle for his life. 'Hotel San Remo' 48HFP Team: Admanium Films Genre: Horror Directed by John Grimshaw Something isn't quite right at the Hotel San Remo. v 'Outside the Lines' 48HFP Team: DivX Genre: Detective/Cop Produced/Directed by Anna Cruz Two cops from different sides of the tracks are forced to work together to solve a caper and learn to love again. 'The Adventures of Kung Pao Master 48HFP Team: Festival City Films Genre: Martial Arts or Stoner Film Produced/Directed by Sean Dejecacion No guys. Listen... 'Backline' 48HFP Team: Savage and Emlaw Genre: Mockumentary Written/Directed by Gil Savage Healthcare in 2015. 'Touch' 48HFP Team: State of Flux Genre: Film de Femme Produced by Tim Bucklin, Written by Ashton Politanoff, Directed by Jake Seagraves While amidst her research in the middle of nowhere, a woman comes closer to her work than she ever imagined. 'Dollars to Donuts' 48HFP Team: Circus of Rituals Genre: Historical Fiction/Period Piece Produced by Chris Ernst, Directed by Derek Snyder The untold story of the worst botched robbery in the history of botched robberies. In its tenth year, the 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) is the oldest timed filmmaking contest in the world where teams of filmmakers compete to see who can create the best film in 48 hours or less. All creative work such as writing, shooting, and editing must take place within the 48-hour time period. This international contest takes place in 80 cities world-wide. The films in the 48 Hour Film Project showcase are the top 13 films from this year's San Diego 48HFP and were created between 7pm, August 14th and 7pm, August 16th, 2009. Each team drew a random genre out of a hat, and then all were assigned a character, line of dialog, and prop which had to be included in their film: "Every second counts when you only have 48 hours to make a film." Visit www.48hourfilm.com for more information about this contest and how to get involved.

The conservative son of a thrifty conman begrudgingly joins his father on the road-after being released from jail for one of his dad’s earlier crimes. His conman dad lives by the motto: The best things in life are free!

Alba is a beautiful fairytale set in the real world. Even in the darkest corners there can be a better future if only we believe and are willing to fight for it. This short cleverly combines film and animation to portray the life and dreams of a boy stricken with illness. Following his experiences we see how the sterile and sombre life in the world of a hospital explodes in to the bright colours of a brilliant world of adventure. Lost in this fantastical universe the boy confronts his fear whilst fighting for his survival and a way home.

Novgorod Duke Alexander is loved by his people. But he also has a lot of enemies. The Horde in the east and the Teutonic order and Sweden in the west plan a crusade to Russia and send a spy to Novgorod. Meanwhile, his best friend falls under suspicion, as someone tries to poison Alexander at his own wedding feast. Alexander is left with two options: to defend his people against the invaders or find the person (s) out to poison him.

A look at the wealth of talented Australians working in the American entertainment industry. The film contains interviews with actors, directors, cinematographers, screenwriters, reality stars, musicians and business leaders exploring cultural differences, community, and why Australians are achieving so much success in Hollywood.

Alma is a very talented young painter and is preparing for an art gallery exhibit of her paintings, sponsored by a very wealthy businessman. As the exhibit date looms near, she receives an unexpected visit from a woman.

Mehdi's desire for redemption from a humiliating past is symbolized by a heavy and old door which leads him on a cathartic journey resulting in the destruction of the door by a purifying fire.