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The Fifth Annual Vassar FilmFest
Presented by the Vassar Club of Washington, DC

Saturday, October 17, 2009
New This Year:  Family Program 9 to 11 am
Festival Program: 1 pm to 7 pm
Emily Lenzner '92 and Libby Richman '92, Moderators
 Scroll to bottom of page for detailed schedule

Letelier Theatre
3251 Prospect Street NW
 Washington, DC 20007
In the heart of Georgetown on Prospect Street, just off Wisconsin Avenue.
 Underground parking is available.
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Showcasing Films by Vassar Alumnae/i, Faculty and Members of the Class of 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: 9 AM - 11 AM
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Monsters vs. Aliens
Damon Ross '94, Vice President, Dreamworks Animation
Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, and Seth Rogan star in this family favorite about a young woman who turns into a giant monster after being hit by a meteorite from outer space. Taken to a secret compound, she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years and joins the motley crew to fight the aliens and save the world.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM: 1 PM - 7 PM
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Dancing Across Borders
Directed by Anne H. Bass '63
Sokvannara 'Sy' Sar was a dancer on the streets of Cambodia until he caught the eye of filmmaker Anne Bass. Overcome by Sy's natural talent and raw charisma onstage, Bass felt compelled to nurture his gift by helping him come to America to train in classical ballet. Dancing Across Borders follows Sy's transformation as he faces the challenges of a Cambodian folk dancer adjusting to the strict laws of Western ballet culture.

SHORTS:
Dreamscapes
Edited by Emily Williams '90
Stunning documentary of artist Mira Lehr '56, who studied with Robert Motherwell, James Brooks, Roberto Juarez, and James and Nieves Billmyer. The film features appearances by art critic Irving Sandler and Morley Safer of 60 Minutes.
Morning
 Directed by Bat-Sheva Guez '03
Sets designer Kathy Singer '05
 In Morning, Guez mingles dance and film as she collaborates with the Brooklyn-based modern dance company everything smaller to bring cinematic storytelling to dance.
Welcome to Eden
 Directed by Erin Condy '99
This animated short follows the humorously metaphysical misadventures of two scientists on the maiden voyage of the first light-speed capable rocket ship.
 Diorama
 Directed by Ben Kalina '98
Eleven year-old Izzy and her mom, Caroline, live a modest existence while Caroline struggles to get by as a musician, playing gigs and waiting for a breakthrough. For weeks Izzy has been asking her mom for the $10 she needs to go on a science class field trip to a wild animal exhibit, but when Caroline gets fired from her last regular gig and can't come up with the money, Izzy is left to figure out how to get into the museum on her own.

Run For Your Life
Directed by Judd Ehrlich '93
Ehrlich's documentary about the life and times of New York Marathon founder Fred Lebow, which debuted at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, tells the story of how Lebow took the NYC marathon from a small, unknown race and turned it into the worldwide, celebrated event that it is today.

SPECIAL PREVIEW SCREENING:
 Walk The Fish
 Directed by Kathleen J. Man, Assistant Professor, Vassar College, Drama and Film Department
Produced by Caitlin Burke '08

STUDENT SHORTS:
Baller Education - Directed by Eliot Weisberg '09
Who's His Daddy - Directed by Katama Martellucci '09

SUGGESTED PRICING:
Family Program only - Adults - $25
Family Program only - Children - $5
Festival Program with reception - $100
Festival Program for students with valid ID - $25

Festival Program Pass includes panel discussion with the filmmakers, reception and Family Program special screening of Monsters vs. Aliens.
Prospective Vassar students admitted without charge.
Advance purchase suggested.
The Letelier Theatre is a generous sponsor of the 2009 Vassar Club of Washington DC Film Festival.

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To REGISTER by mail, make checks payable to the Vassar Club of Washington DC/FilmFest
CLICK HERE for a PDF Registration Form that you can print and mail
Mail checks to: Vassar Club of Washington DC
c/o AAVC, 161 College Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Persons paying by credit card may also call or FAX to 301-299-4855
9:00 a.m. Monsters vs. Aliens
1:00 p.m. Dancing Across Borders
2:00 p.m. Shorts Program
3:00 p.m. Run For Your Life
4:45 p.m. SPECIAL PREVIEW SCREENING: Walk the Fish
5:30 p.m. Student Shorts
6:30 p.m. Festival Reception