THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
OPENING NIGHT EVENTMansion House Inn, 9 Main Street, Vineyard Haven 5:30 -7:30 pm, Opening Reception - Roof Top of Mansion HouseRooftop cocktails at the historic Mansion House in Vineyard Haven. Toast the sunset rooftop with gorgeous 360-degree marina views and live acoustic music from Phil DaRosa. Hors d'oeuvres catered by Zephyrus and local restaurants. Champagne and wines provided by Boisset America and IDOL vodka. Pellegrino Waters also available. Premiere screening at the Capawock Theater to follow.
8:00 pm The Owl and the Sparrow Post-screening Q&A with Director Stephane GaugerLocation: Capawock Theater
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
8am -10am - Interviews with the Filmmakers sponsored by Plum TVLocation: Black Dog Beach set, Vineyard Haven Harbor
2:00 p.m. "Into The Wild"Director: Sean PennDrama, USA, 140 min. Location: Capawock Theatre, Main St.
2:00 p.m. "Hula garu" (a.k.a. Hula Girls)Director: Sang-il LeeComedy/Drama, Japan, 108 mins.Location: Vineyard Playhouse, Church St.
4:00 p.m. Vitus - An Excellent Film for Families!Director Fredi M. MurerFamily Drama, Suisse, 123 mins.Location: Vineyard Playhouse, Church St.
4:00 p.m. "Mon Meilleur Ami", (a.k.a. My Best Friend)Director: Patrice Leconte; Comedy, France, 94 mins., Not-RatedLocation: Capawock Theatre
7:00 p.m. "Direktoren for det hele" (a.k.a. The Boss of It All) Introduced by MV humorist Marty Nadler; Director: Lars Von Trier; Comedy, Denmark, 99 mins., Not-RatedLocation: Capawock Theatre, Main St.7:00 p.m. Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of IstanbulIntroduced by singer/songwriter Kate TaylorDirector: Fatih Akin Documentary, Turkey, 90 mins..Location: Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring St.
7:00 p.m. AmuWriter/Director: Shonali BoseDrama, India/USA, 102 mins.Location: Vineyard Playhouse, Church St.
9:00 p.m. Ten CanoesDirector: Rolf De Heer; Comedy/Drama, Australia, 90 mins.Location: Capawock Theatre, Main St.
9:00 p.m. International ShortsA compilation of world class shorts from the 2007 Berlin Film Festival:
- DeCroche (aka Pick Up) - Written and directed by Manuel Schapira, France
- The Girl Who Swallowed Bees - Written and Directed by Paul McDermott, Australia
- Mei - Written and directed by Arvin Chen, USA/Taiwan
Location: Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring St.
9:00 p.m. 12:08 East of BucharestDirector: Corneliu PorumboiuComedy, Romania, 89 mins.Location: Vineyard Playhouse, Church St.
9pm - 12am - Evening Event: Friday Night Party at Che LoungeChe's Lounge, Main Street, Vineyard Haven Duck into our Parisian hideaway to the sounds of Balkin & Buddha Bar Beats by DJ Di. Sweet bites and killer coffee by Scottish Bake House. Wine bar & Zentini cocktails provided by Boisset America. Pellegrino Waters also available. Tickets: $15
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
10 am - Morning Event: Daily Dose Coffee ChatBelushi-Pisano Gallery,18 State Road (on the corner of State & Main), Vineyard Haven - All Access Passholders Only.
1:30-5:00 pm - Ballyhoo "Music on Main"Live Bluegrass music at the Bowl and Board, Main Street, Vineyard Haven
2:00 p.m. Opal Dreams - GREAT FOR FAMILIESIntroduced by Geraldine Brooks, Australian Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalistDirector: Peter CattaneoFamily Drama, Australia, 86 mins.Location: Capawock Theatre, Main St.
2:00 p.m. Think Globally, Shot Locally ForumShorts and "works-in-progress" presented by Island filmmakersFacilitated by Liz Witham and Ken WentworthLocation: Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring St.
2:00 p.m. Cinema16: European Short ProgramCompilation of countries & themes, 60-75 mins.Selected films:
- Man Without a Head: Juan Solanas' Cannes Jury Prize winner
- Rabbit: Critically acclaimed and BAFTA nominated animated film by Run Wrake
- Je t'aime John Wayne: European Short Film winner and BAFTA nominated film by Toby MacDonald
- WASP: Oscar and BAFTA winner by Andrea Arnold World of Glory: Recognized as one of the world's most important short films by Roy Andersson
- Fierrot Le Pou: Cannes Award Winner and festival favorite by Matthieu Kassovitz
Location: Vineyard Playhouse, Church St.
4:00 p.m. An Arctic Tale - GREAT FOR FAMILIESPost-screening Q&A with National Geographic Film Executive Katie EvansNarrator: Queen LatifahDocumentary, Arctic, 96 mins.Location: Capawock Theatre, Main St.
4:00 p.m. Bill Plympton Animation Workshop with Bill PlymptonFREE BILL PLYMPTON drawing to each attendee!Location: Vineyard Playhouse, Church St.
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Main Street Art Gallery StrollTake a break from film and enjoy the fine art scene of downtown Vineyard Haven - several galleries will be offering refreshments.
5:00pm - 6:00pm - Meet DEEP WATER Director Louise OsmondLouisa Gould Fine Arts Gallery, Main St.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. A Home for Us AllProduced & Directed by: Liz Witham & Ken WentworthPresented by Film Truth Productions in partnership with Island Affordable Housing FundLocation: Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring St.
7:00 p.m. Deep WaterPost-screening Q&A with Director Louise Osmond Documentary, British, 93 min.Location: Capawock Theatre, Main St.
7:00 p.m. East of HavanaPost screening Q&A with Directors Jauretsi Saizarbitoria & Emilia Menocal Documentary, Cuba, 82 mins.Location: Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring St.
7:00 p.m. Grbavica, (a.k.a. Land of My Dreams)Director: Jasmila ZbanicDrama, Bosnia, 107 minsLocation: Vineyard Playhouse, Church St.
9:00 pm "Manda Bala", (a.k.a. Send A Bullet)Post screening Q & A with Producer Jared Goldman Documentary, Brazil, 85 mins. (Not Rated - warning some violent scenes)Location: Capawock Theatre, Main St.
9:00 p.m. OffsideDirector: Jafar PanahiComedy/Drama, Iran, 93 Min.Location: Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring St.
9:00 p.m. PaprikaIntroduction by Island cartoonist Paul Karasik and author of "I Shall Destroy All the Civilized Planets: The Comics of Fletcher Hanks".Anime Fantasy, Japan, 90 mins.Location: Vineyard Playhouse, Church St.
EVENING EVENT - 9:00-midnight The Oyster Bar, Oaks Bluff (Circuit Ave)Dance to the rhythms of high-life, juju, rumba, samba, salsa, and reggae blended with authentic Senegalese ethnic rhythms. Music extravaganza led by the irresistible energy of master West African rhythm guitarist and drummer Mamadou Diop - MV International Film Fest and PLUM presents MAMADOU a world-class music and cultural experience. Snacks provided by The Oyster Bar, a tasting of mixed drinks and wines of the world provided by Boisset America, IDOL vodka. Pellegrino Waters also available
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
10 am - Morning Event: Daily Dose Coffee ChatBelushi-Pisano Gallery,18 State Road (on the corner of State & Main), Vineyard Haven - All Access Passholders Only.12:00 p.m. Paris je t'aimeRomance, France, 120 Mins.Location: Capawock Theatre, Main St.
12:00 p.m. Mei man ren sheng (a.k.a. "Singapore Dreaming")Directors: Colin Goh and Yen Yen WooDrama, Singapore, 105 mins.Location: Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring St.
12:00 p.m. Live Earth - SOS Short Films ProgramIntroduction by Vineyard Energy Project representativeShorts, Global Warming - approx. 90 mins.Location: Vineyard Playhouse, Church St.
2:00 p.m. C.R.A.Z.Y.Director: Jean-Marc ValleeComedy/Drama, Canada, 127 mins.Location: Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring St.
2:00 p.m. "Kan shang qu hen mei" (a.k.a. "Little Red Flowers")Director: Yuan ZhangDrama, China, 92 mins., Not Rated (Good Choice for Familities)Location: Vineyard Playhouse, Church St.
2:30 p.m. Son of Rambow: A Home MovieDirector: Garth JenningsComedy, British, 95 mins.Location: Capawock Theatre, Main St.
4:00 pm Kargaran mashghoole karand (a.k.a. "Men At Work")Director: Mani HaghighiComedy, Iran, 75 minsLocation: Vineyard Playhouse, Church St.
4:30 p.m. War Dance Introduced by Wendy Taucher, Artistic Director of The YardDirectors: Sean Fine and Andrea NixDocumentary, Uganda, 105 mins.Location: Capawock Theatre, Main St.
4:30 p.m. Cama Adentro (a.k.a. Live-In Maid)Director: Jorge GaggeroComedy, Argentina, 83 mins.Location: Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring St.
Closing Night - Classic Martha's Vineyard Beach Bash 6-8 p.m. Live Music at the Black Dog Tavern Beach, Vineyard HavenBeach and lounge with a cocktail on the beach or on board the classic Black Dog Tall Ship The Alabama while grooving to the Caribbean rhythms of the Beetlebung Steel Drum Band. Light bites from island chefs and cocktails sponsored by Bossiet America. Stella Artois Beer. Pellegrino Waters also available. Special solar lighting provided by Vineyard Alternative Heating of Vineyard Haven.
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