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update (12/9/08):  New trailer here.

“This is not the future my mother warned me about.”  In related news, Christian Bale was arrested in England for allegedly assaulting his mum.

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Lately I’ve been thinking about political ads.  Is this ad fair?  Just wondering what people think about it.

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The festival website is www.sacfilm.com

Fri, Aug 8^th
Presentation of the 2008 Film Arts Service Award 8:30pm
Jake’s Corner 9pm:  Attend the screening and filmmaker Q&A with producer Tim Comstock, Director Jeff Santo, and lead actor Richard Tyson – and learn about the Sacramento connections.  Reception begins at 7:30pm.

Sat, Aug 9^th
Running the Sahara 1:30pm + Larry Meistrich 3:30pm: Watch the movie and then listen to why Larry chose to be involved and what he is looking for in projects – includes tips for Sunday’s pitch sessions.
Sac Music Seen 7:30pm:  See how local filmmakers have interpreted the music of area bands and musicians.

Sun, Aug 10^th
Make an appointment to meet with Larry Meistrich and pitch your project.
Student Programs at 1pm & 3pm: Student filmmakers at their finest – several in attendance for Q&A.
Crazy 5pm + Gospel 7:30pm: Both films have filmmaker Q&A’s.

Tues, Aug 12^th
Twelve 7pm:  See how 12 Boston-based filmmakers made a compilation feature from 12 short films with common elements.

Wed, Aug 13^th
Capital Film Arts Alliance screenings 6:30pm:  Includes trailer competition
Sacramento Shorts 8:30pm:  With filmmaker Q&A.

Fri, Aug 15^th
Let Others Suffer 8:30pm:  A mockumentary about a documentary about a documentary – a film probably best appreciated by those who have made movies of their own.

Sat, Aug 16^th
10×10 Filmmaker Challenge 7:30pm:  Screening the 10 minute movies made in 10 days.
Dark Reel 11pm:  Mysterious deaths plague the set of a low budget pirate movie.  Filmmaker Q&A.

Sun, Aug 17^th
World Shorts 3pm:  The best films from the international pool.
Festival After-Party (to follow war eagle, Arkansas screening) at Parlare Lounge

From Sesame Street, Bert and Ernie’s take on the MOP classic anthem- Ante Up!!!

From MixCasttv.com