WELCOME TO NODANCE
YEAR SIX - PARK CITY January 18th-24th, 2003


NODANCE - YEAR 6 - HEADQUARTERS
Main Street Mall – 2nd Floor
333 Main Street
  (across from Egyptian Theater)
2nd Floor
11 am – 7 pm

THEATER 1
Main Street Mall – 2nd Floor
333 Main Street (Across From Egyptian Theater)
Seats: 130
Screen from DVD-projection & PAL Digi-Beta
All screenings are free of charge.
The Nodance Film Festival celebrates the alternative digital film culture, with an emphasis on first-time filmmakers and digital filmmaking. Held annually in Park City, Utah, Nodance holds the distinction of being the world’s first DVD-projected film festival. This is the sixth year of the festival.

 
MIKE FIGGIS RETROSPECTIVE .

The independent Nodance Film and Multimedia Festival, the world‚s first DVD-projected film festival has
invited over thirty Feature films, Shorts, Music Videos and Documentaries to screen as part of it‚s seven day event, January 18-24th, 2003. Returning to its headquarters on Main Street in Park City, Utah, Nodance celebrates the best in alternative digital film.

From “Stormy Monday” to “Timecode,” Academy-award nominated director Mike Figgis has cut a path in cinema that weaves color and light to form a multilayered tapestry of design and ideas. His prolific body of work in digital video and film challenge an audience to think beyond the conventional, seeking out connections to the story within the art.

The Mike Figgis Retrospective occurs throughout the course of the festival, and will feature the opening night film "Flamenco Women," followed by "Timecode," then closing with “Hotel.” *Mr. Figgis will also take part in a roundtable discussion on Tuesday January 21st, 2003 at 6pm in the Nodance HQ.
*In Attendance

OPENING NIGHT FILM Title: FLAMENCO WOMEN by Mike Figgis SATURDAY January 18th, 2003 7:00 pm – Theater 1 Main Street Mall – 2nd Floor Oscar-nominated director Mike Figgis (“Leaving Las Vegas”) celebrates the true spirit of Flamenco in this raw and vivid look at the most expressive of Spanish dances. Using both color and black and white photography, Figgis paints an unforgettable portrait that combines all three elements of Flamenco style: singing (canta) guitar (toque) and the dance itself (baile). Experience the pounding rhythms, flashing guitars and fiery footwork as the day of the performance approaches. Enjoy a rare and intimate look at the women whose passion is the heart of Flamenco in this highly acclaimed documentary: Flamenco Women. (52 minutes)

TIMECODE by Mike Figgis Who do you want to watch? You are looking at a movie screen split into four parts. You will see a tale of sex and power, captured by four different cameras. You will witness a story told in real time, without any edits. You will experience the first movie ever told in four dimensions. TUESDAY January 21st, 2003 8:00 pm – Theater 1 Main Street Mall – 2nd Floor

 
CLOSING NIGHT FILM
HOTEL - by Mike Figgis*
7:00 pm – Theater 1
Main Street Mall – 2nd Floor

Synopsis: While a Dogme British film crew are shooting a version of “The Duchess Of Malfi” in Venice, the producer of the film is involved in the attempted murder of the director. After stealing control the film, and winning the leading lady, the producer discovers the secrets of the hotel catacombs.
Shot digitally on a five-week improvised shoot in Venice that included many technical innovations such as the single DV camera-mounted “Fig Rig,” and wireless sound mini-disc recorders.
Film features: Salma Hayek, John Malkovich, Lucy Liu, Burt Reynolds, Julian Sands, David Schwimmer, Rhys Ifans, and Saffron Burrows.
Preceded by: THE FIG RIG (dir. Sheri Roman) – 9 min.
*In attendance
This film closes the Mike Figgis retrospective.

 
COMPETITION FEATURES
Title: MOLE
*World Premiere
Synopsis: A NYC reporter enlists the help of a tunnel expert to explore and interview homeless residents in the abandoned subway tunnels. After an altercation with a deranged tunnel dweller, they find themselves in a struggle with the dark, themselves, and the mysterious legend of the Mole People.
Running Time: 81 min
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Director: Richard Mauro
Writer: Richard Mauro
Producer: Matt Suchomski & Gill Holland
Web URL: www.molethemovie.com
Shooting Format: Digital Video
SUNDAY January 19th, 2003
5:00 pm – Theater 1
MONDAY January 20th, 2003
1:00 pm - Theater 1

Title: THE WAR EFFORT
*World Premiere
Synopsis: The first comedy to rip into the patriotism fad during the early days of The War on Terrorism. THE WAR EFFORT documents the lives of knee-jerk patriots who strive to keep the Evil-doers and Terrorists from winning, while greed and delusion push them into their own war for media attention.
Running Time: 98 min
Genre: Comedy
Director: Bob Cesca
Writer: Bob Cesca
Producer: Tara Donnon
Web URL: www.the-war-effort.com
Shooting Format: Digital Video
SUNDAY January 19th, 2003
1:00 pm - Theater 1
TUESDAY January 21st, 2003
3:00 pm - Theater 1

Title: THE LAST AMERICAN
*World Premiere
Synopsis: "The Last American" is the story of Kev and his reluctant journey from Hard Core Street Punk to Super-Salesman. Armed with a bowl of cereal, a remote control, and his middle finger, Kev wages war against his own fate and anyone else who comes knocking at the door. Who would have thought that the great American battle would be fought over a used couch?
Running Time: 68 min
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Director: Audie Harrison
Writer: A.J. Pfeifer, Audie Harrison
Producer: A.J. Pfeifer, Peter Browngardt & Audie Harrison
Web URL: www.thelastamerican.com
Shooting Format: 16mm
TUESDAY January 21st, 2003
5:00 pm - Theater 1
WEDNESDAY January 22nd, 2003
1:00 pm - Theater 1

Title: THE WARRIOR AND HIS PEACE
Synopsis: Mujahid is a radical Muslim summoned to commit an act of terror in the wake of September 11th. When he receives a call from his estranged father pleading for him to stop, he must decide between the truth of his faith or terror.
Running Time: 15 min
Genre: Drama
Director: Phillip Montgomery
Writer: Phillip Montgomery
Producer: Phillip Montgomery
Shooting Format: 16mm

Title: EVELYN
Synopsis: A dark, twisted comedy about a lonely dead girl who tries
to bring herself back to life in order to make new friends in the neighborhood.
Running Time: 9 min
Genre: Comedy
Director: Brad Peyton
Writer: Brad Peyton
Producer: Jim Mauro
Web URL: www.buzztaxi.com
Shooting Format: 35mm

Title: SCHMELVIS: SEARCHING FOR THE KING'S JEWISH ROOTS
Synopsis: From Graceland to the Holy Land, this offbeat documentary searches for the real-life ancestry of the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley. Orthodox Jewish Elvis impersonator Dan Hartal and Rabbi Reuben Poupko travel on a bizarre odyssey from Memphis to Israel to trace Elvis' roots following up on a 1998 Wall Street Journal article exposing the King's improbable lineage.
Running Time: 76 min
Director: Max Wallace
Producer: Evan Belloff
Web URL: www.schmelvis.com
Shooting Format: Digital Video
TUESDAY January 21st, 2003
11:00 am – Theater 1

"Same Ol' Road" - Dredg (dir. American Mcgee)
Playing with competition feature “The Last American”
TUESDAY January 21st, 2003
5:00 pm - Theater 1
WEDNESDAY January 22nd, 2003
1:00 pm - Theater 1