This year’s festival will be held at the Premiere Theaters Oaks Stadium 10 in Melbourne, Florida October 18-20. Thursday night we start off with a blast from the past by showing films from MIFF’s 20 year history. Join us in the festivities which include a retro themed costume contest!
The rest of the weekend doesn’t disappoint with great films, a plethora of filmmakers and talent, and MIFF favorites, Real Food Real Kitchens on hand to whet the appetite and Robin and Eddy to keep us mellow. This year’s special guest is Andy Sipes, a well-known producer, editor, actor and art director. He is also the writer, of MIFF’s feature comedy of the year, Supercon.
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All Proceeds to benefit The No Limits Academy.
All programs are R-rated equivalent except Real Foods Real Kitchens.
MIFF 2018 SCHEDULE with SHOWTIMES and TICKETING LINKS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018
Opening Night Retro Night
50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s COSTUME CONTEST
7:00 pm
Admission $10
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Under the Bridge – directed by Terry Cronin
The horror that started it all.
Action News – directed by Tom Mumme and the Attic
Open Your Eyes to the News from the very first MIFF 1999! 13 9:39
Blame it on Florida – directed by Glenn Przyborski
In the heady days of 1969, two girls come to Brevard county and learn to surf. 15:00
Tiny Warrior – directed by Robby Sparks
The winner of 2012’s filmmaking challenge.
Dudley and the Toykeeper’s Chest – directed by Patrick Algermissen
The story of Dudley the lamb – the only toy created by the world’s finest toy mender. 15:00
Death in Charge – directed by Devi Snively
When Death comes to visit all bets are off. 14:54
Prita Chhabra: Stronger – directed by Steven Shea
A popular cultural inspirational music video filmed in Brevard County. 4:30
The Shardai Cousineau – Story directed by Paulette King
The amazing story of a wonderful young woman.
Mr. Bubbs – directed by Todd Thompson
Every kid has an imaginary friend.
A(t)tempting Escape – directed by Bill Williams
Fantasies can become reality!
MIFF 20th Year Documentary – directed by Lear Bunda and Eric Emerick
A look back at the MIFF, its history, and its meaning for the future. 20:00
Writer’s Block – directed by Robby Sparks
The winner of our 2015 Dynamic Duos contest- Inspiration is everywhere!
Feeling for Two – directed by Stacy Torkelson
Friendship and loss intertwine to shape who people become. 5:05
Pupsock & Wendell and the Sky Pirates – directed by Patrick Algermissen
Can Pupsock & Wendell rescue the princess? 5:04
Fiend Fatale – directed by Steven Shea
Five cloned sisters- a vampire, a zombie, a werewolf, a demon, and a mermaid! 13:00
Gynecologist – The Musical: directed by Andy Byrd
An unsuspecting patient is in for the surprise of her life! 7:32
Pizza Bro – directed by Lear Bunda
Let’s order a pizza, bro!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
Matinee Magic
2:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Admission $5
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Before Oblivion – directed by Ferenc Rakoczy (Switzerland)
Memories are delicate. 11:00
Heartless Angler – directed by Takayuki Ogawa (Japan)
The man pretended to go to the office and went fishing to the river instead. 11:40
Leprosy – directed by Alimohammad Eghbaldar (Iran)
On his wedding night, the groom drags his bride to hospital to figure things out. 14:32
” “ – directed by Markus Lerchbaum (Austria)
A refugee girl struggles with puberty, family problems and self-doubts. 7:21
In Her Image – directed by Nikoloz Kevkhishvili (Georgia)
A desperate mother descends into the labyrinth of virtual reality to rescue her son. 19:54
Nena & Dave Stewart – Be My Rebel directed by Virgil Widrich (Germany)
Adults need the inner child to bring about change! 3:45
Fixed – directed by Ding Jie Ng (Singapore)
Once Upon a Dream – directed by Anthony Nion (France)
Literally, the girl of his dreams! 13:25
The Wish – directed by David Li (Canada)
A blind girl catches a thief in her home red-handed. 9:51
Eat Up! – directed by Kavivarmen Vigneswaran (Malaysia)
Karina dreams of making a name for herself in competitive food eating. 21:12
Real Food Real Kitchens
5-7 pm
Admission $25
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Join us in the theater for more fun culinary exploration of traditional family recipes with Real Food Real Kitchens! This year they will screen two episodes from New York City: Italian and Mexican! Then join us upstairs to taste local chef’s interpretations of the recipes from the episodes!
Watch Real Foods Real Kitchens on Amazon Prime, Facebook Watch, and Youtube!
Comedy Feature
7:00 pm
Admission $10
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Supercon – directed by Zak Knutson
*Special Guest: writer, Andy Sipes
A rag-tag group of former TV stars and comic book artists, who make their living working at conventions, decide to steal the loot from a crooked promoter and an overbearing former TV icon. 100:00
Fright Night Friday Horror/Sci-fi show
9:00 pm
Admission $10
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Whiteqube: Design Flaws – directed by Steven Shea
Lose your mind as a young woman uncovers a horrifying secret. 3:16
Midnight Man – directed by Brendan Jackson Rogers
A father fights to protect his daughter when a mysterious figure invades their home. 8:07
Crib – directed by Bradley Fowler
Brooke investigates a haunting voice she hears through her baby monitor. 4:30
Death Van – directed by Michael Enzbrunner (Canada)
Space-rock duo tours through a miniature world inhabited by surreal creatures. 6:07
Distortion – directed by Gregory Papinutto (France)
When Dianne awakens from the euphoric haze of the rave, things aren’t quite right. 23:39
The Dark Hunger – directed by Anthony Williams
They took away his memory and his life, but gave him something worse in death. 15:00
Street Dykes – directed by Haven Nutt
A journey to find the infamous street dykes of Louisiana. 8:10
Intruders – directed by Vincent Ferrari
Two home intruders break into a house and discover a dark secret. 10:27
Repercussion – 4:21 directed by Negin Homayounpour (Iran)
A family is watching a war movie suddenly, they experience the same events. 4:21
The Edge of Madness – directed by Chris Alonso
Amidst depression and addiction, a young man is faced with what he thinks is the answer. 13:40
Door to Purgatory – directed by Alexandra Balda
Hanna finds herself in the midst of inexplicable paranormal forces. 13:06
SATURDAY OCTOBER 20
Florida Filmmakers Matinee
9:00 am
Admission $10
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The Last Will and Testament – directed by Curran Ellis
When a mother’s will has been written, her family will never be the same. 4:01
Cause of Death: Homicide – directed by Ray & Migdalia Etheridge
Karen is convinced that her stepfather murdered her mother. 24:45
Orlando in Heaven – directed by Barry Eager
Filmed at the Gleason Auditorium at Florida Tech. 3:43
Masters of War – directed by Arminio Stephano Rivero
A combination of real speeches given by U.S. Presidents when threatening war. 5:19
The Winding Trail – Story of a 48 Year Old Bike Shop – directed by Austin Roghella
The bond and trials of two store owners as the beach towns of Brevard transform over almost 50 years. 13:00
Surviving Cancer – directed by Kelli Mondshein
A documentary of the filmmaker’s grandfather and his life-long battle with cancer. 4:34
The Case Against Mr. Sheppard – directed by Luis Miguel Leal
A detective’s interrogatory reveals the mystery behind history’s most famous deaths. 12:19
Sanity Lost – directed by Dannie Pritchard
A student plays a frustrating game of tag between their keys and a library book. 5:38
Sur’vi – directed by Stephen Wise
A woman comes across a young orphaned girl and must take her to safety. 12:00
Believe Then See – directed by Mike Tran
A reluctant son and his mother move into a new house and are introduced to an old ghost. 15:00
Slingin’ Paint – directed by Phil Lister
A look at a scale modeler and his body of work. 9:31
Dress Code – directed by Laura M. Johnson
Cathryn sets forth to dismantle the high school dress code. 5:49
A Silent Morning – directed by Juan Pantoja
A story about grieving. 6:31
The Dollyrots: Mermaids – directed by Steven Shea 3:30
To Learn the Piano with Closed Eyes – directed by Ace Patel
An autistic young girl decides to join her school band . 10:38
Hollywood Hurts – directed by Justine Renee
Is the glamour of Hollywood a facade hiding a dark secret? #metoo 4:56
The Green Dragon Rises – directed by Aaron Chung
A young woman who tries to be a kung-fu warrior is faced with a challenge. 3:39
Kids News – directed by TL Westgate
A true story of a small town newspaper written by kids and the remarkable woman who touched their lives. 14:00
Paper Love Story – directed by Annika Ciul
Everything is perfect, until his teacher rips the fantasy away. 5:05
A Face in the Crowd – directed by Dale Metz
He wanted to be more than just another face in the crowd but his desires lead to addiction. 11:54
Meet the Filmmakers Round-table and Q&A
12:30 – 1 pm
Lunch Break
1-2 pm
SPECIAL GUEST: Andy Sipes presents “Writing for Hollywood”
2 – 3 pm
Florida Filmmakers & More (Continued)
3 – 5 pm
Admission $5
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Carpool – directed y Dan Portnoy
Two women traveling to work, talk about the tyranny of the urgent but what is it they do? 5:35
Ask God – directed by Sue Dontell
A young boy loses his faith when his dad dies and turns to drugs. 29:44
Hollywood Girl: The Peg Entwhistle Story – directed by James Pomichter
Based the on tragic suicide of film actress & Broadway star, Peg Entwistle. 25:00
Katie Garibaldi: Unhappy Holiday – directed by Anna Haas
A tears-in-your-beer holiday song.
Je Suis (I am) – directed by Faith Strongheart
A working mother struggles to find balance. 9:28
Father and Father – directed by Michael Baumgarten 9:54
The Cassie Confession – directed by Robert Mann 13:42
The Magic of Reading – directed by Claudia Moysett
A young boy escapes his boredom by unlocking the magic of reading. 3:31
Are You My Mother? – directed by Archangel Delapaz
A prehistoric egg is washed on the beach of a small beach town. 22:34
Partners – directed by Haley Monson
A pickle jar redefines its purpose through a funky friendship 3:27
Team Turner Talent Red Carpet Social Media Extravaganza
5:30 pm
Red Carpet Reception
6:00 pm
VIP Program and Awards
7:00 pm
Admission $20
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Tie Up Loose Ends: A special filmmaking competition
The Model – directed by Eddie Craig 5:00
The Model – directed by John Granger / Bob Brown 5:00
Conquer the World – directed by Kaiser Tangso (Australia)
While playing the mobile game Conquer the World, two teenagers find a dead body. 12:21
Zona – (Iran)
A man is called to court by a woman who claims pregnancy after being with him. 20:00
Perception – directed by Kevin James O’Neill
A couple visit a special forest where magical things happen. 7:08
Open Up – directed by Savannah Berube FSU
A shy golem must overcome his fear of opening up to others. 2:15
JR Root – directed by Jonathan Frazier
A look into the life of horse behaviorist and professional cowboy, JR Root. 5:30
Bombshell – directed by Ryland Carlin
A young mermaid searches for the perfect bra with her scallop friend’s help. 2:08
The Hobbyist – directed by George Vatistas
A mysterious druggist visited by a man who winds up getting more than he bargained for. 8:37
Christmas in Vietnam (Preview) – directed by Thomas Mumme
Terry Cronin Sr. MD reports a story of an unforgettable Christmas in 1967. 3:35
O Holy Knight – directed by Robby Sparks
The premiere of a locally-produced unforgettable Christmas story!
VIP After-Party and Awards
8:45 pm
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Party at the Oaks upstairs catered by the Courtyard at the Oaks and featuring entertainment by recording artists Robin & Eddy and the Secrets (VIP ticket holders, All Access ticket holders, and filmmakers only)
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