Films
Past, Present and Future films presented by SDF
MARS
Directed by Geoff Marslett
2010 90 minutes
http://www.swervepictures.com/mars.htm

MARS
by Geoff Marslett

Welcome to the distant, high-tech future... okay, 2015. A new space race is born between NASA and the ESA when Charlie Brownsville (Mark Duplass, director of CYRUS and star of HUMPDAY), Hank Morrison (Paul Gordon, director and star of THE HAPPY POET) and Dr. Casey Cook (Zoe Simpson) compete against an artificially intelligent robot to find out what the heck is up there on the red planet. On the first manned mission to our galactic neighbor, this trio of astronauts experiences life-threatening accidents, severe self-doubt, obnoxious reporters, and the...

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DANCE WITH THE ONE
Directed by Mike Dolan
2011
http://www.dancewiththeone.com

Nate, a small-time pot dealer, wants out of Texas. Out of his family home-- broken and haunted by the tragic death of his mother. Out from sharing a roof with his father-- a legendary drug dealer, who is stewed in whiskey and grief. Out from the demands of constantly looking out for his lost little brother, Sitter. Out of sight-- and heading west—with, Nikki, the girl he has loved since they were children. In a misguided attempt to secure Sitter’s future and escape, Nate takes on one last big score— one that will shatter his world forever.

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ECHOTONE
Directed by Nathan Christ
2010 USA English 90 minutes
http://www.echotonefilm.com

ECHOTONE

By Nathan Christ

 

Internationally known as 'The Live Music Capital of the World,' Austin's music culture has led it to become one of the world's most sought-after destinations. As nearly two dozen high-rises pop up throughout the city amidst economic downfall, how does the working musician get along? This lyrical documentary provides a telescopic view into the lives of Austin's vibrant young musicians as they grapple with questions of artistic integrity, commercialism, experimentation, and the...

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HAPPINESS IS
Directed by Andrew Shapter
2009 91 minutes
http://www.happinessisthemovie.com

Happiness Is…
With Director Andrew Shapter in person
Saturday June 18th
7:30 PM

$8 tickets available here

HAPPINESS IS…a cinematic road trip that explores the myths and the truths of the “pursuit of happiness” in America. It is the second film from Andrew Shapter, Director of the critically acclaimed documentary, BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES. The film journeys through history – without boundaries or prejudices – in an attempt to understand what happiness truly is, in the...

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ST. NICK
Directed by David Lowery
2009 USA 86 minutes
http://www.stnickfilm.com/

ST NICK
by David Lowery

 

St. Nick is the story of a brother and sister on the run. He's eleven, she's eight. They've left their home for some unknown reason, and are living in the woods, hiding in barns and sheds, doing what they can to survive. As the bitter Texas winter sets in, they strike up residence in an abandoned country house and, for a brief, happy period, manage to escape the harsh realities of their circumstances.

STARRING
Tucker Sears, Savanna Sears, Barlow Jacobs, E. Andrew Sensenig, Laura Stone, Mara Lee Miller
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