2011

Best Documentary Feature
Documentary Feature
United States
Runtime:
1 hour(s)
27 minutes
Director:
Jason M. Solomon

REIFF 2011

In 1964, after spending a one year protracted legal battle, co-club owners, Howard and Elly Solomon were finally granted a 'unique' cabaret license and the Cafe Au Go Go opened its doors on February 7. Six weeks later with mounting legal bills and depleting funds the couple were quickly going out of business. With few options, Howard and Elly made a desperate, late minute attempt to keep the club open and reached out to popular comedian, Lenny Bruce. Two days into Lenny's performance he was arrested and booked for obscenity charges, alone with Howard and Elly. THat historic arrest, and the international press it garnered would put the Cafe Au Go Go on the tnertainment world map.

Best Experimental Film
Experimental
Germany
Runtime:
14 minutes
50 seconds
Director:
Florian Krautkramer

REIFF 2011

Everything seemed to go wrong from within and without. The never-ending official arbitrariness was oppressing, the examining glance outside. But lately, resistance has formed here. With excuses and blinders, the protagonist achieved in building his own world without reacting to the events taking place. But when fate tried to force him into making a decision, he chooses again a facade constructed of lies and spectacle. Breaking legs is a silent movie. It makes room for the linguistic incapability of the protagonist, but the inter-titles try to explore this format.

Documentary Short
United States
Runtime:
12 minutes
47 seconds
Director:
Erik D. Demaine

REIFF 2011

This film documents the creative process of maestro Lino Tagliapietra, widely considered to be the world's best glass blower, through a playful nonlinear narrative.

Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
17 minutes
40 seconds
Director:
Dianne Bellino

REIFF 2011

After losing a series of menial jobs, Danny, 39, a sometimes artist, launches himself as BOBO, a children's birthday clown, and gets a gig at a large house in the suburbs where he has a moment of unexpected self-reckoning.

Animation
United States
Runtime:
2 minutes
45 seconds
Director:
Lyn Elliot

REIFF 2011

The spare buttons are forever waiting for someone to use them...time to go for a little spin.

Animation
Australia
Runtime:
7 minutes
27 seconds
Director:
Jody Cleaver

REIFF 2011

The Crocodile's Wife grows resentful of an ever-cheerful monkey; a newcomer to the riverbank. Her husband arranges a meeting between them, confident she will see the error of her judgment- but will she like him?

Documentary Short
United States
Runtime:
5 minutes
40 seconds
Director:
Lindsay Lindenbaum

REIFF 2011

A baker prepares the daily goods at his family's one hundred year-old business as he reminds us of the past, the importance of community, and to appreciate the simple things in life.

Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
20 minutes
23 seconds
Director:
Kyle Broom

REIFF 2011

Based on the detaining of Wikileaks whistle blower, Bradley Manning. A detainee in a military brig undergoes harsh treatment while he awaits trial on undisclosed charges. As his case garners public attention and resistance, the conditions of his detention worsen. He is denied access to outside information as well as to his legal council, as those holding him upgrade the punitive characteristics of his detention to what amounts to psychological torture. Under outside pressure from concerned citizens, higher authorities visit the brig to ensure the safety of the detainee and to intervene where necessary.

Documentary Feature
United States
Runtime:
1 hour(s)
26 minutes
Director:
Robert Herrera

REIFF 2011

Facing overwhelming odds and difficult competition, a newly hired, up-and-coming coach and her new recruits attempt to build a winning Division I Women's basketball program. Over the course of 4 years, things begin to unravel, but the players that remain continue to fight for success.

Narrative Short
South Africa
Runtime:
16 minutes
4 seconds
Director:
C.R. Reisser

REIFF 2011

In the spring of 2008, a shocking wave of xenophobic attacks against foreign immigrants spread across South Africa, leading to the deaths of sixty-two people and the displacement of over 40,000.

Protect the Nation is a tender and intimate look inside the struggles of a community and the consequences of greed, miscommunication and hate. When faced with the unexpected kindness of a stranger, a young boy begins to question himself. Does he have the courage to do what's right?

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