The Unquenchable Thirst for Beau Nerjoose
(96m, USA) dir. by Johnny Buell
4:00pm, Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre and
7:30pm, Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Eyedrum
This absurd tale follows an apathetic man-child, Ron, on a journey to restore the spirit of his catatonic mother. Meeting friends along the way, this ridiculous, drug-filled musical expedition uncovers not only the secrets behind his mother’s current state, but a mystery surrounding the purpose of the Universe.
THE 13TH ANNUAL AUFF IS HELD AUGUST 19 - 21, 2016 AT SYNCHRONICITY THEATRE AND EYEDRUM
Colour meBlack
(62m, U S A) dir. by Kelvin Edwards and Dorothy Lucey
6:00pm, Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Eyedrum
“Disturbed by the provocative dichotomy of the strong black female supporting a fatherless home, a Charlotte-based filmmaker explored the subject matter with people from different walks of life, in hopes of not only discovering a source, but, solution as well.”
2016 Features:
Raising Bertie
(104m, USA) dir by Margaret Byrne
12:00pm, Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
A longitudinal documentary feature following three young African American boys over the course of six years. The film offers a rare in-depth look at the issues facing America's rural youth and the complex relationships between generational poverty, educational equity, and race. The evocative result is an experience that encourages us to recognize the value and complexity in lives all too often ignored.
AUFF Rooftop Closing Party
Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 11:00 pm at Eyedrum
Join us for the Closing Party of the 13th Annual Atlanta Underground Film Festival. Come meet the filmmakers and enjoy drinks on the rooftop of Eyedrum.
Everyone is welcomed!
Love and Anger Shorts Block
9:30pm Friday, August 19, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
83 min. TRT
We Are Not Ourselves
(4m, U S A) dir. by Dominic Mercurio
The End of Everything As You Knew It. A Guide.
(15m, United Kingdom) dir. by Christian Neuman
Comedown
(11m, USA) dir. by Dillon Thomas
Fight To The Death
(7m, USA) dir. by Zachary Scott
If We Are Apart
(7m, USA) dir. By Sean Ryan Jennings
The Indestructible
(15m, Canada) dir. By Kalen Artinian
The Story
(11 min. USA) dir. By Carolyn Pender, Cameron Dingwall
Game Night
(4m, USA) dir. Cy Micah Hudson
iGirl
(5m, USA) dir. by Tara Jones
By the Horns
(4m, U S A) dir. by Brenna Powers
The Next Big Thing
(83m, USA) dir. by Brody Gusar
2:00pm, Friday, August 19, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
When Julian allows his deranged best friend Chuck to follow him around 24/7 with a camera, his life spirals out of control causing turmoil in his personal and professional life.
Deeper Understanding Shorts Block
7:30pm Friday, August 19, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
91 min. TRT
M. Maggie - Vaporize
(4m, USA) dir. by Doug Henderson
Wild Horse Resolution
(6m, USA) dir. By Ben Masters
A Tree in the Sea
(19m, United Arab Emirates) dir. by Shahir Zag
Lay in Wait
(25m, USA) dir. by Jonathan Ade
Effervescence
(14m, USA) dir. by Garret Whittington
Civil
(8m, US) dir. by Andrew Huggins
Heartbreak & Beauty
(15m, Australia) dir. by Libby Banks, Nathan Basha, Robin Bryan, Genevieve Clay-Smith
The Head Thieves
(84m, USA) dir. by Mike Hermosa
2:00pm, Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
Three brothers develop an elaborate plan to recover stolen cash and go on the run.
Hello Earth Short Film Program
9:30pm Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
87 min. TRT
Nocturnes: The Paintings of Eric Merrel
(6m, USA) dir by Alec Ernest
Cupido
(3m, Netherlands) dir. by Natali Voorthuis
Frontier Journals 07: Tree Begins Life, Indians Still Live Here
(7m, USA) dir. by Georg Koszulinski
Beyond You and I
(4m, USA) dir. By Mike Sal
Dog Bowl
(19m, USA) dir. by Gordy Hoffman
Pronghorn Revival
(7m, USA) dir. by Ben Masters
About Death
(7m, South Korea) dir. by Eunjae Lee
City Bus
(13m. USA) dir. by Lauren Hoekstra
The Edge
(17m, France) dir. by Simon Saulnier
Shell
(4m, Germany) dir. by Daniel Ahrens
Top of the City : Local Shorts Program
Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 9:30 pm at Eyedrum
87m TRT
Kiss of Death
(10m, USA) dir. by Timothy Collins and Jillian Kibler
Life After Men
(26m, U S A) dir. by Ricky Hess
The Mother Load
(7m, USA) dir. by Nicole Kemper
The Plight of the Troll
(4m, USA) dir by Mike Hale
Fenrik the Troll
(7m, USA) dir by Mike Hale
Bring Your Dog to Pike Day
(2m, USA) Parker Estopinal
Fresh Murph's 34 in 1 Men's Shower Gel
(2m, USA) Parker Estopinal
Hotel Clermont
(29m, U S A)dir. by Heather L. Hutson
Missing Mom
(85m, USA, Canada) dir. by Robert McCallum, Jordan Morris
12:30pm, Friday, August 19, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
Filmmaker, Rob McCallum hits the road with his brother, Chris, a police officer, in hopes of finding their Mom who’s been missing for almost 25 years.
Strange Phenomena Shorts Block
6:00pm Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
82 min. TRT
Death and the Maiden
(6m, France) dir. By Matthieu Di Stefano
Fatum
(22m, Poland) dir. by Radoslaw Pietruczuk
Sleep On It
(5m, USA) dir. by Nathan Breton
Mirror Lies
(5m, ÜSA) dir. by Adam Rosenberg
Knock!
(7m, Sweden) dir. by Finn Deivert
The Life and Times of Thomas Thumb Jr.
(12m, USA) dir. by Ryan Fox
Crush
(11m, USA) dir. by Christopher McKee
Poochini
(4m, U S A) dir. by Max Colson
Being Glen: A Puppeteer’s Story
(10m, USA) dir. By Xavier Jordan
The General Specific
(80m, USA) dir by Matthew Stanasolovich
4:00pm, Friday, August 19, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
The angry, young and goofy picaro who goes by the title of Alexander McHarren decides to depart academia, return home to New Mexico, travel from town to town, meet a slew of strange characters and gain an inconsiderable amount of self-knowledge.
Jig of Life Shorts Block
7:30pm Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
84 min. TRT
The Herd
(11m, USA) dir. by Colin Borden
ArachNO!
(1m, USA) dir. by Alex Mangen
Jada
(16m, USA) dir. by Doug Roland
Wolf Spirit
(9m, USA) dir. By Christopher Leary
Behind the Wall
(17m, USA) dir by Bat-Sheva Guez
Step-A-Head
(12m, USA) dir. by Jonathan Guggenheim
Damon at 86th Street
(8m, USA) dir. by Emily Sheskin
Pete Tender
(10m, USA) dir. by Luis Goyanes, Tony Perzow
AUFF Short Film Blocks:
Don't miss the 11th Annual Atlanta International Documentary Film Festival (Atlanta DocuFest), held September 15 - 17, 2016 at the Mammal Gallery!
Experiment IV Shorts Block
6:00pm Friday, August 19, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
87 min. TRT
"It’s Not The End of The World" - The Hide
(4m, Czech Republic) dir. by Marielle Tepper
Apostasy
(12m, USA) dir. by H. Paul Moon
The Snail
(7m, U S A) dir. by Kyle Kolding
The Page
(3m, USA) dir. By Giovanni Lodigiani
Reversal
(16m, USA) dir by Michael Lippert
Mob Speak Institute
(7m, USA) dir. by Daniel Mahon and Greg Peduto
City Crush
(13m, Australia) dir. Cy Mia Forrest
Riptide Rhapsody
(7m, USA) dir. by Kenton Brett and David Jarred
Dreamkeeper
(10m, USA) dir. by Whitney Stephenson
Memoirs in Symphony
(8m, USA) dir. by Emily Kaitlyn Hunter
Friday, August 19, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Missing Mom
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: The Next Big Thing
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: The General Specific
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Experiment IV Shorts Block #1
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Deeper Understanding Shorts Block #2
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Love and Anger Shorts Block #3
Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Sychronicity Theatre
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Raising Bertie
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: The Head Thieves
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: The Unquenchable Thirst for Beau Nerjoose
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Strange Phenomena Shorts Block #4
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Jig of Life Shorts Block #5
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Hello Earth Shorts Block #6
Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Eyedrum
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm: Colour meBlack
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm: The Unquenchable Thirst for Beau Nerjoose
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Top of the City : Local Shorts Block #7
11:00 pm - 1:00 am: AUFF Rooftop Closing Party
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