Fairfax Documentary Film Fest

11th Fairfax Documentary Film Festival

April 9, 10 & 11, 2010
Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 7pm tickets $10

Fairfax Theater, Broadway, Fairfax

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FRIDAY APRIL 9TH 7:30 pm, tickets $10

"Hidden Bounty of Marin: Farm Families in Transition" by Steve Quirt and Ellie Rilla reveals the depth of commitment and passion of the cattle, dairy, and sheep ranchers, oyster farmers, cheese makers, and vegetable producers who work against the threat of large agribusiness to provide us with high-quality local and organic food.

"Frequent Flyer" by Gabriel Leigh provides the non-fiction version of Up In The Air, looking at the people who collect miles and live in the virtual world of airports and airplanes. The result is a view into these idiosyncratic flyers, revealing how miles and points have become both a world currency and an odd obsession for those who have figured out ways to earn them in the millions.

"New American Soldier" by Emma Cott and Anna Belle Peevey follows three immigrant soldiers through their Army training and deployment.¬İBy offering service to this nation and pursuing their goal of US citizenship, the documentary reveals these immigrants' dream of becoming an American and their sacrifice in our current wars.

"Inside Story" by Jacob Simas examines the recent revival of The San Quentin News. Shot within the walls of California's oldest prison, the film explores the unique challenges faced by inmate editors and reporters working behind bars to turn out the "front page."¬İ

"Fairfax Doc Fest Challenge 2010" a preview of the entries to this year's competition.

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SATURDAY APRIL 10TH 7:30 pm, tickets $10

"The Wrecking Crew" by Denny Tedesco. Known within the music industry as THE WRECKING CREW, these talented young studio musicians played on virtually every pop hit out of Los Angeles in the 1960s with their influential 'West Coast Sound'. Artists such as The Beach Boys, Sonny and Cher, The Byrds, The Righteous Brothers, Nancy Sinatra, and the Fifth Dimension topped the pop charts by hiring these amazing musicians to record their tracks. They were the 'Wall' in Phil Spector's 'Wall of Sound'. Together they created the soundtrack of a magical era.

"Fairfax Doc Fest Challenge 2010" a preview of the entries to this year's competition.

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SUNDAY APRIL 11TH 1st showing 2pm, 2nd showing 6pm with judging and awards, tickets $10

"SCREENING AND RESULTS OF THE FAIRFAX DOC FEST CHALLENGE 2010" a competition featuring short documentaries submitted by local filmmakers of all ages. The Challenge is a favorite event of the Film Festival and is fun for those who participated in making films and for viewers who get to see some remarkable local talent.

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The winners of the 2009 Fairfax Short Doc Film Challenge:

AUDIENCE FAVORITE:

FAIRFAX YOU KNOW
directed by Harris Cohen, with John MacLeod My Nguyen, George Rosenfeld, Michael Daly (the rapper)

JURIED PRIZES:

First place THE ART OF FAIRFAX by Terry Romine

Second Place MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR by Gary Scozzofava and Arn Battaglene

Third Place BARBER SHOP by Howard Slater (director), Will Karevoll (camera and editor), and Michael Slater

Fourth Place THE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE directed by Wayland Bell, with Zach Hoylman, Nash Holcomb, Michael Beuttler, Dylan Redford

The Prizes: