MIFF 2014 is coming up Oct. 10-11 at Premiere Theaters Oaks Stadium 10 in Melbourne, with special guests including recording artist Prita Chhabra, wrestling legend Sid Eudy, and “Ink Master” tattoo artist Jayvo Scott. And don’t forget the local premiere of “Bang Bang!” (shown above) and a great night of Bollywood entertainment.
Here’s the detailed schedule with show times and ticket links. Choose “MIFFALL” under any of the ticket links to get the all-access pass for $60. This MIFF VIP pass gets you into all the movies, events and parties for the entire weekend.
MIFF 2014 schedule
All films are R-Rated equivalent except “Real Foods, Real Kitchens”
Buy tickets: $60.00 for all-access pass (choose MIFFALL)
Friday, Oct. 10
1-3 p.m. “Filmmakers to Watch” program
Buy tickets: $5.00
Wheelchair Mary preview directed by Anthony Azar 2:00
Music to Madness trailer directed by Robert Deranian, PhD 1:54
Voice from the Grave directed by Ray and Migdalia Etheridge. A mentally challenged man gets advice from his grandmother. but there is one little problem … she’s dead. 14:25
Cheater No More directed by Sue Dontell. A man cheats on his wife for the last time. 8:00
The Trade directed by Gerald Godbout. Cousins Anthony and Frank thrive in the sex trade underworld until they catch the attention of the Russian mob. 17:59
Green from the Grave directed by Roy Garton. Sometimes, It is greener on the other side! 20:44
Us directed by Robby Sparks One couple ponders love through their observations of another. 9:25
Air Mobile Joe directed by Roger Lee Miller A faith based relief agency specializing in water purification in disaster areas. 10:08
Officer Craig and The Pregnant Woman directed by Kitty Patterson Police officer’s first assignment is getting a very pregnant woman to the hospital before the baby arrives. 10:40
SuperCakes directed by Jo Ann Johnson. Super goodness! 1:58
Reticent Fantasies directed by Kevin Shah This film is about challenging preexisting notions and breaking down stereotypes. 3:23
Seven Sisters music video by SWIMM (Le Blorr), directed by Craig Chapman. 4:28
3-5 p.m. Matinee Magic
A Trip to the Island directed by Hrant Alianak. As a writer tries to finish his newest script, it becomes a story about the regrets that he has had in his life, about past wrong decisions, and about his troubled relationship with his wife. Drama from Canada. 80:00
The Script directed by Ashay Dileep Javadekar. Two clueless men eventually realize they are unwritten characters in a film script. 26:58
Complicit directed by Gavin Hoffman. Animation from Ireland. 4:08
5-7 p.m. ‘Real Food Real Kitchens’ and reception
Real Food Real Kitchens, the series about family, food, culture and history, will open the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival for the third year in a row. This year, we will be premiering a new episode from Season 2 — an entire episode about Indian cuisine featuring some signature Indian dishes directed by Craig Chapman and featuring the culinary talents of the Imami family. All of this will be followed by a food tasting event with Indian music with dishes featured on the TV series, sponsored by Taste of India restaurant and Kingfisher beer.
Prita Chhabra
6:30 p.m. Red Carpet Welcome
The dancers from the music video and select guests will be asked to walk the red carpet for the premiere of the locally produced Prita Chhabra music video “Stronger,” directed by Steven Shea and featuring scenes from the opening of the Manav Mandir Temple.
7 p.m. Bollywood Program!
Buy tickets: $10.00 open seating (front) or $20.00 premium seating (back)
“Stronger” music video featuring international recording artist Prita Chhabra and the celebration of the new Space Coast Hindu temple — Manav Mandir Temple. Directed by Steven Shea. 5:00
Local Premiere: “Bang Bang!” directed by Siddharth Anand starring Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan. Action-romance blockbuster from India. A girl gets mixed up with a spy trying to clear his name. 160:00
10:30 p.m.* “Fright Night Friday” Horror Program
The Promotion directed by Sid Euby, AKA Sid Vicious. Inside look at pro wrestling. 16:13
It Waits directed by Robert Massetti. Demons are patient. 9:01
Jersey Shore Massacre written and directed by Paul Tarnopol. A typical weekend down the shore takes a bizarre turn as six girls and five obnoxious fist-pumpers become the unsuspecting targets of a deranged killer. 87:24
Note: Original Late Night program has moved to 4 p.m. Saturday
Saturday, Oct. 11
10 a.m. Florida Filmmakers Matinee and more
Includes Secrets of Making a Successful Short Film at 1 p.m. and Meet the Filmmakers Roundtable at 2 p.m.
“Relax and Chill”
(Film order subject to change)
Peanut Butter Sandwich directed by Sue Dontell. Seeing a homeless man, Cody learns valuable life lessons as his Dad’s haunting words echo in his mind. 14:57
My Life Was His Dream directed by Augusta Williams. A special tribute to the memory of MLK.
Life Settlement directed by Bill Ronat. A couple in crisis seek a unexpected resolution. 14:10
The Rose directed by Doug Carroll. There are plenty more fish in the sea. 2:40
Rumination directed by John Kilderry. A homeless man struggles with his reality in a letter to his son. 14:17
Sassafras in What is Metamorphosis directed by Sue Dontell. Going through life changes, Sassafras discovers the most important thing in life is being loved. 10:08
Spyglass directed by John Czere. A man finds an unusual spyglass on the beach. 13:00
The Society directed by Robby Sparks. A former member of a clandestine society is given a “choice” to rejoin. 5:16
Relax & Chill directed by Greg and Lamar Pitts. A music-video/short-film inspired by social media. 7:26
Don’t Tell Your Mother directed by Phil Lister. Barry’s new toy laser gun arrives one day, but it’s not a toy at all!! 10:22
Panis Angelicus directed by Robby Sparks. Music video portraying a man accepting God as the “Bread of Life,” performed by classical-crossover artist Misty Posey. 4:00
Love Is All We Got directed by Paulette King. Love, compassion, & kindness. Everything else is fleeting! 11:00
Chewing the Scenery directed by Steven Krimmel and Kristine Gerolaga. A couple receives distressing news about a friend from their past. 6:26
500 Miles to Taco Bell by Mortal Komband directed by Lear Bunda. Your favorite Mortal Kombat themed band, Mortal Komband, is BACK! 2:36
Mama Cougar 2 directed by Phil Lister. She’s back! 1:00
1 p.m. “Secrets of Making a Successful Short Film”
Included in Florida Filmmakers Matinee ticket: Buy tickets: $10.00
Featuring Florida filmmakers Vince Courtney, Steven Shea, Todd Thompson, and Bill Williams (from A Cut Above Video), their award-winning films, and discussion.
2:22 directed by Steven Shea. A woman awakes from a nightmare…
A(t)Tempting Escape directed by Vince Courtney & Bill Williams. Watch out if your dreams come true. 2:25
Mister Bubbs directed by Todd Thompson. A little girl has an imaginary friend.
2 p.m. Meet the Filmmakers Roundtable
Included in Florida Filmmakers Matinee ticket: Buy tickets: $10.00
Q&A will give a chance for the audience to interact with the filmmakers themselves. Followed by a special presentation by Mike Baumgarten of select scenes from “The Martial Arts Kid,” the feature film shot locally in Brevard this summer.
3 p.m. Meet Sid Eudy, AKA Sid Vicious
Buy tickets: $5.00
Meet six-time professional wrestling champion Sid Eudy, AKA Sid Vicious! Meet the champ and watch an encore performance of his film “The Promotion.”
4 p.m.* Late Night in the Afternoon
Buy tickets: $5.00
Army of Frankensteins directed by Ryan Bellgardt, A young man travels back in time, finding himself entrenched in the Civil War with an army of Frankensteins. 109:00
6:30 p.m. Red Carpet Welcome
7 p.m. VIP Fun and Festive Shorts and Awards Ceremony
Amazing Grace directed by Todd Thompson. True Love is truly blind. 9:00
Nova Road directed By Ashton Kristopher Bracciodieta. Some roads are better less traveled. 15:00
Memory directed by Steven Shea. Music video featuring Florida band Summer Day Rescue. 4:06
Click directed by Rajesh Naroth. A young boy longs for his father’s love, but the father is drowned in the worries of life. 14:04
Satellite Beach directed by Luke and Andrew Wilson. Featuring the unique journey of the Endeavour space shuttle as it travels through the streets of Los Angeles to the California Science Center, and the final move of the Atlantis space shuttle to the Kennedy Space Center, this award-winning short comedy takes you into the mind of Warren Flowers, a devoted and unlikely shuttle manager who navigates the missions on his own accord while the citizens, reporters, and officials are perplexed by his involvement. 28:00
8:45 p.m. VIP After-Party
The VIP After-Party will be held upstairs at Premiere Theaters, catered by The Courtyard at the Oaks. Entertainment by recording artists Robin & Eddy.
Remember, choose MIFFALL when you buy tickets to get the best deal – this fabulous party plus all the other programming in a $60 all-access pass!
Special thanks to Craig Chapman, Rachel Hoch, Chris Kridler, Stephanie Hill, Jim Murrish and Bill Williams, and to MIFF 2014 intern Indira Avendano.
* = new time