<p>The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), presented by UGG ® , announced today the highly anticipated lineup for the 34 th edition, which will run January 30 to February 9, 2019. The festival will feature 63 world premieres and 59 U.S. premieres from 48 countries, along with tributes with the year’s top talent, panel discussions, and free community education and outreach programs.</p>

<p>SBIFF’s Executive Director Roger Durling stated this morning, “After the tragedy last year in Santa Barbara, we questioned whether to go ahead with last year’s festival, but we came to realize the importance of film as a way for people to gather in an equalitarian way to reflect, feel and simply experience art together. SBIFF is an event that brings together a plethora of visitors - international, national and local filmmakers, Oscar contenders, vital educational programs. We have entered this year with a renewed sense of purpose and continuity with the festival and understand more than ever the important role we play in the community. As such, we have chosen to bookend our festival with two films about iconic people and places in Santa Barbara to highlight the resilience, vitality and the talent within the Santa Barbara community.”</p>

<p>Photo credits Getty Images for SBIFF</p>

<p><strong><em>OPENING NIGHT</em></strong></p>

<p><strong><em><img alt="" height="800" src="https://www.filmfestivals.com/files/images/u612/1091597500.jpg" width="533" /></em></strong></p>

<p>SBIFF 2019 will start with the Opening Night Film, presented by UGG ® , on Wednesday, January 30, at the historic Arlington Theatre with the world premiere of <strong>Diving Deep:The Life and Times of Mike deGruy </strong>directed by Mimi deGruy. <strong>Diving Deep:The Life and Times of Mike deGruy </strong>is a feature film documentary about Mike deGruy, an irrepressible biologist turned award-winning filmmaker who swam, dived and filmed in oceans around the world and in the process became the first to film many rarely seen creatures in their own oceans. He was also a passionate advocate of the ocean’s creatures and became increasingly outspoken as an environmental activist. In 2012, deGruy died tragically in a helicopter crash in Australia while filming for director James Cameron. Told through the eyes of Mimi deGruy, his wife and filmmaking partner, <strong>Diving Deep:The Life and Times of Mike deGruy </strong>celebrates deGruy’s remarkable life, career and what he passionately believed: we are destroying the ocean before we even know what’s there.</p>

<p>Following the film, the Opening Night Gala, sponsored by Amazon Studios, will take place in the beautiful outdoor Paseo Nuevo Shops and Restaurants in downtown Santa Barbara. It will feature entertainment, food, libations, and a chance to celebrate the start of SBIFF.</p>

<p><strong><em>CLOSING NIGHT</em></strong></p>

<p>The Festival will close Saturday, February 9 at the Arlington Theatre with the world premiere of <strong>Spoons:</strong></p>

<p><strong>A Santa Barbara Story </strong>directed by Wyatt Daily. The Closing Night Film is sponsored by Winchester Mystery House.</p>

<p><strong>SPOONS: A SANTA BARBARA STORY </strong>is an exploration of how one of the most significant corners of the world produced, and continues to produce, some of the most talented surfers and innovators. Deeper than all is a story of craftsmanship, work ethic, renegades and tradition. This is a film that goes beyond the time spent in the ocean to define how one spends a lifetime.</p>

<p>Following the film, SBIFF will end with a final celebration at the Closing Night Party sponsored by Amazon Studios.</p>

<p><strong><em>THE TRIBUTES</em></strong></p>

<p>SBIFF has become an important showcase for Academy Award frontrunners, many of whom have arrived as nominees and gone on to win the Oscar. The 34th SBIFF proudly celebrates some of the year’s finest work in film.</p>

<p>● The Outstanding Directors of the Year Award , sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter, will be Thursday, January 31 at 8:00pm. Honorees to be announced.</p>

<p>● The Outstanding Performer of the Year Award will be Friday, February 1 at 8:00pm. Honoree to be announced.</p>

<p>● <strong>Viggo Mortensen </strong>will receive the American Riviera Award, on Saturday, February 2 at 3:00pm.</p>

<p>● <strong>Glenn Close </strong>will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award, moderated by longtime friend, film historian, and award namesake Leonard Maltin on Saturday, February 2 at 8:00pm.</p>

<p>● <strong>Melissa McCarthy </strong>will receive the Montecito Award, sponsored by Bella Vista Designs, o n Sunday, February 3 at 8:00pm.</p>

<p>● The Variety Artisans Award s, sponsored by Variety, will take place on Monday, February 4 at 8:00pm, and will be moderated by Tim Gray. Honorees to be announced.</p>

<p>● The Virtuosos Award, presented by UGG ® , will be awarded to <strong>Yalitza Aparicio </strong>( <em>Roma </em>), <strong>Sam Elliott </strong>( <em>A Star is Born </em>), <strong>Elsie Fisher </strong>( <em>Eighth Grade </em>), <strong>Claire Foy </strong>( <em>First Man </em>), <strong>Richard E. Grant </strong>( <em>Can You Ever Forgive Me? </em>), <strong>Thomasin McKenzie </strong>( <em>Leave No Trace </em>), <strong>John David Washington </strong>( <em>BlacKkKlansman </em>), and <strong>Steven Yeun </strong>( <em>Burning </em>) on Tuesday, February 5 at 8:00pm, moderated by Dave Karger.</p>

<p>● <strong>Michael B. Jordan </strong>will receive the Cinema Vanguard Award presented by Belvedere Vodka on</p>

<p>Thursday, February 7 at 8:00pm.</p>

<p>All tributes take place at the historic Arlington Theatre with the exception of the Variety Artisans Award which will be at the Lobero Theatre, presented by Toyota Mirai .</p>

<p><strong><em>THE PANELS</em></strong></p>

<p>SBIFF has become renowned for creating smart, insightful panels that feature a who’s who in the world of filmmaking, including many Oscar contenders.</p>

<p>● Producers Panel will be on Saturday, February 2 at 10:00am, moderated by Glenn Whipp.</p>

<p>● Writers Panel will be on Saturday, February 2 at 1:00pm, moderated by Anne Thompson.</p>

<p>● Women’s Panel will be on Sunday, February 3 at 11:00am, moderated by Madelyn Hammond.</p>

<p>All panels take place at the Lobero Theatre, presented by Toyota Mirai. Panelists to be announced.</p>

<p><strong><em>EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FREE SCREENINGS</em></strong></p>

<p><strong>Mike’s Field Trip to the Movies </strong>– Named for renowned nature cinematographer Mike deGruy, Mike’s Field Trip to the Movies uses filmmaking to stimulate creative, confident, and culturally aware thinkers.</p>

<p>The program is offered to 4,000 4 th , 5 th , and 6 th grade students from throughout Santa Barbara County, and SBIFF provides free transportation to students from Title I schools. This year SBIFF is thrilled to present two critically acclaimed films: <strong>Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse </strong>with directors Peter Ramsey, Robert Persichetti Jr., Rodney Rothman and <strong>Ralph Breaks the Internet </strong>with directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston. The directors will participate in a Q&amp;A following the screenings with the students to discuss the craft of animated filmmaking. Sponsored by Montecito Bank &amp; Trust, Patagonia, Union Bank, Bentson Foundation and Volentine Family Foundation.</p>

<p><strong>Student Film Studies Program </strong>– Returning for its fifth year thanks to the generosity of Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin, the national student film studies program will bring 30 undergraduate film students from across the country for a three-day symposium with a focus on film appreciation, criticism, and analysis. Sixty college students in Santa Barbara have the opportunity to take an 11-Day Film Festival course through Santa Barbara City College.</p>

<p><strong>AppleBox Family Films </strong>– SBIFF will again screen animated feature frontrunners free to families on the weekends of the Festival with complimentary popcorn and refreshments. This year’s screenings will include <strong>Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse </strong>(10:00am on February 2), <strong>Ralph Breaks the Internet </strong>(10:00am on February 3), and <strong>Incredibles 2 </strong>(10:00am on February 9). Sponsored by Metropolitan Theatres.</p>

<p><strong>10–10–10 Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Mentorship and Competition </strong>– In October, 20 high school and college screenwriters and filmmakers were accepted after a competitive application process before beginning a series of workshops, a table read, and a casting day. Since then, the ten writer/director teams and their crews have worked with industry mentors to produce short films that will be screened on Saturday, February 9 at 2:00pm at The Arlington Theatre, with an announcement of the winning scripts and films following the screening. Sponsored by Final Draft Inc. and generously supported by Mary Beth Riordan.</p>

<p><strong>Free Public Screenings </strong>– SBIFF will again offer critically acclaimed film screenings free to the public at the Lobero Theatre presented by Toyota Mirai everyday throughout the Festival.</p>

<p><strong>Filmmaker Seminars </strong>– SBIFF will again present educational seminars that will be free to the public and will take place in the Festival Pavilion daily at 11:00am. Filmmaker Seminars are sponsored by Driscoll’s.</p>

<p><strong>Super Silent Sunday </strong>– On Sunday, February 3, SBIFF will pres ent the 1927 influential German science-fiction film <strong>Metropolis </strong>at the Arlington Theatre completely free to the public <strong>. </strong>Live accompaniment will be provided by Adam Aceto on the theatre’s Wonder Morton pipe organ. Super Silent Sunday is sponsored by Winchester Mystery House.</p>

<p><strong>Youth CineMedia </strong><em>– </em>SBIFF presents a documentary film series produced entirely by teens involved in the Youth CineMedia program. Striving to help children transition away from gang life, drugs, and alcohol and into college and careers in music, photography, and video production, the organization offers creative tools, training, and support for underprivileged and at–risk teens. Free to the public with Q&amp;A following on Saturday, February 9.</p>

<p><strong><em>FOCUS ON SANTA BARBARA</em></strong></p>

<p><strong>Santa Barbara Filmmakers </strong>– The Santa Barbara filmmaking community continues to captivate and inspire audiences with this year’s impressive lineup. Santa Barbara filmmakers provide a diverse, thought–provoking series of features and shorts.</p>

<p><strong>The “Stand Up” Award sponsored by ADL </strong>– The Santa Barbara Tri–Counties Region of the Anti–Defamation League will be sponsoring and presenting the “ <em>ADL Stand Up Award </em>” to a dramatic film in the festival that represents an important addition to the efforts of the ADL "to secure justice and fair treatment for all."</p>

<p><strong>The Tribute Awards </strong>were once again specially designed by Santa Barbara’s own Daniel Gibbings Jewelry. The award is inspired by the iconic steeple of Santa Barbara’s historic Arlington Theatre, is handcrafted in metal, and is 24 karat gold–plated, with a custom marble base.</p>

<p><strong>34th Festival Poster Unveiled </strong>- Barbara Boros has designed the SBIFF poster each year for 16 years, this year highlighting Butterfly Beach.</p>

<p><strong>Official Festival Hub </strong>– The official festival hub will again be located at Hotel Santa Barbara, returning for their 16 th year as supporters of SBIFF.</p>

<p><strong><em>2019 FILMS</em></strong></p>

<p>Below is the list of feature and short films at the 2019 SBIFF. For the complete list of films, synopses, and other special events please visit www.sbiff.org .</p>

<p><strong>20 WORLD PREMIERE FEATURE FILMS </strong>(listed alphabetically)</p>

<p><strong>Babysplitters, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Sam Friedlander</p>

<p><strong>Better Together, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Isaac Hern á ndez</p>

<p><strong>The Bird Catcher, Norway, UK - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Ross Clarke</p>

<p><strong>Cemetery Park, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Brandon Alvis</p>

<p><strong>Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Mimi deGruy</p>

<p><strong>Enormous: The Gorge Story, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Nic Davis</p>

<p><strong>Find Your Groove, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Michael Kirk</p>

<p><strong>Guest Artist, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Timothy Busfield</p>

<p><strong>Ham on Rye, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Tyler Taormina</p>

<p><strong>Here and Now (Aquí y ahora), Costa Rica - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Paz León</p>

<p><strong>Loopers: The Caddie's Long Walk, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Jason Baffa</p>

<p><strong>Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by William Conlin</p>

<p><strong>The Map to Paradise, Australia - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Danielle Ryan and James Sherwood</p>

<p><strong>Ordinary Gods, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Pascui Rivas</p>

<p><strong>Peel, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Rafael Monserrate</p>

<p><strong>Quiet Storm, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Johnny Sweet</p>

<p><strong>Silent Forests, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Mariah Wilson</p>

<p><strong>Spoons: A Santa Barbara Story, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Wyatt Daily</p>

<p><strong>Working Man, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Robert Jury</p>

<p><strong>Zulu Summer, South Africa, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Joseph Litzinger and Eric Michael Schrader</p>

<p><strong>51 U.S. PREMIERE FEATURE FILMS </strong>(listed alphabetically)</p>

<p><strong>Alone at My Wedding (Seule à mon mariage), Belgium - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Marta Bergman</p>

<p><strong>Amá, UK - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Lorna Tucker</p>

<p><strong>Angel Face (Gueule d'ange), France - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Vanessa Filho</p>

<p><strong>The Apollo of Gaza (L'Apollon de Gaza), Switzerland, Canada - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Nicolas Wadimoff</p>

<p><strong>Belmonte, Uruguay, Spain, Mexico - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Federico Veiroj</p>

<p><strong>Betrayal (Traición), Mexico - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Ignacio Ortiz Cruz</p>

<p><strong>Break (Recreo), Argentina - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Hernán Guerschuny and Jazmín Stuart</p>

<p><strong>Breaking Habits, USA - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Robert Ryan</p>

<p><strong>Celeste, Australia - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Ben Hackworth</p>

<p><strong>Crystal Swan (Khrustal), Belarus - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Darya Zhuk</p>

<p><strong>The Dead and the Others (Chuva é cantoria na aldeia dos mortos), Brazil, Portugal - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by João Salaviza and Renée Nader Messora</p>

<p><strong>Emma Peeters, Canada, Belgium - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Nicole Palo</p>

<p><strong>Ether (Eter), Poland, Hungary, Lithuania, Ukraine, Italy - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi</p>

<p><strong>Fine Lines, Hong Kong - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Dina Khreino</p>

<p><strong>Fly by Night (Fei chang dao), Malaysia - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Zahir Omar</p>

<p><strong>Freaks, USA - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky</p>

<p><strong>Helmet Heads (Cascos indomables), Chile, Costa Rica - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Neto Villalobos</p>

<p><strong>Here and Now, Israel - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Roman Shumunov</p>

<p><strong>Holy Tour (La grande messe), Belgium, France - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Méryl Fortunat-Rossi and Valéry Rosier</p>

<p><strong>I Act, I Am (Igram, sem), Slovenia - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Miroslav Mandic</p>

<p><strong>Joel, Argentina - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Carlos Sorín</p>

<p><strong>José, Guatemala, USA - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Li Cheng</p>

<p><strong>Journey to a Mother's Room (Viaje al cuarto de una madre), Spain - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Celia Rico Clavellino</p>

<p><strong>King Bibi: The Life and Performances of Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, USA - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Dan Shadur</p>

<p><strong>Land of Hope (Oma maa), Finland - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Markku Pölönen</p>

<p><strong>Land of My Children (Im land meiner kinder), Germany, Switzerland - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Darío Aguirre</p>

<p><strong>The Laps: Tasmania, Australia - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Dustin Hollick and Angie Davis</p>

<p><strong>Les Dames (Ladies), Switzerland - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond</p>

<p><strong>Metal Heart, Ireland - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Hugh O'Conor</p>

<p><strong>Murderous Trance aka The Guardian Angel, Finland - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Arto Halonen</p>

<p><strong>My Own Good (Il bene mio), Italy - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Pippo Mezzapesa</p>

<p><strong>Nose to Tail, Canada - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Jesse Zigelstein</p>

<p><strong>Not Quite Adults (Tampoco tan grandes), Argentina - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Federico Sosa</p>

<p><strong>Pause (Pafsi), Cyprus - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Tonia Mishiali</p>

<p><strong>Phoenix (Føniks), Norway - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Camilla Strøm Henriksen</p>

<p><strong>Private Album, Israel - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Kobi Farag</p>

<p><strong>Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz, Canada - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Barry Avrich</p>

<p><strong>Put Grandma in the Freezer (Metti la nonna in freezer), Italy - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Giancarlo Fontana and Giuseppe Stasi</p>

<p><strong>A Seed for Change, Greece - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Alexandros Ikonomidis</p>

<p><strong>S ı ren’s Call (Son Çikiş), Turkey - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Ramin Matin</p>

<p><strong>Tell It to the Bees, USA - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Annabel Jankel</p>

<p><strong>Two Times You (Dos veces tú), Mexico - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Salomón Askenazi</p>

<p><strong>Ulysses &amp; Mona, France - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Sébastien Betbeder</p>

<p><strong>The Unorthodox (Ha-Bilti Rishmi'im), Israel - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Eliran Malka</p>

<p><strong>Van Goghs (Van Gogi), Latvia - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Sergey Livnev</p>

<p><strong>Virgin and Extra: The Land of Olive Oil (Jaén, virgen y extra), Spain - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by José Luis López Linares</p>

<p><strong>What Have We Done to Deserve This? (Womit haben wir das verdient?), Austria - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Eva Spreitzhofer</p>

<p><strong>Wherever You Are (Ovunque proteggimi), Italy - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Bonifacio Angius</p>

<p><strong>Wild Kids, Israel - US Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Tal Pesses</p>

<p><strong>With the Wind (Le vent tourne), Switzerland, France - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Bettina Oberli</p>

<p><strong>The Young Fan (Il ragazzo più felice del mondo), Italy - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Gianni Pacinotti (Gipi)</p>

<p><strong>2019 SBIFF FEATURE FILMS </strong>(non-premieres listed alphabetically)</p>

<p><strong>Afterward, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Ofra Bloch</p>

<p><strong>Amazing Grace, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Sydney Pollack, completed by Alan Elliott</p>

<p><strong>Angel (Un ange), Belgium, Netherlands, Senegal</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Koen Mortier</p>

<p><strong>Anthropocene: The Human Epoch, Canada</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier and Edward Burtynsky</p>

<p><strong>As Needed (Quanto basta), Italy, Brazil</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Francesco Falaschi</p>

<p><strong>Ash Is Purest White (Jiang hu er nv), China</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Jia Zhang-ke</p>

<p><strong>Between the Lines, USA - *World Premiere Restoration</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Joan Micklin Silver</p>

<p><strong>The Biggest Little Farm, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by John Chester</p>

<p><strong>Carmen y Lola, Spain</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Arantxa Echevarría</p>

<p><strong>Carmine Street Guitars, Canada</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Ron Mann</p>

<p><strong>Cassandro the Exotico!, France</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Marie Losier</p>

<p><strong>Champions (Campeones), Spain</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Javier Fesser</p>

<p><strong>David Crosby: Remember My Name, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by A.J. Eaton</p>

<p><strong>Echo in the Canyon, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Andrew Slater</p>

<p><strong>The Factory (Zavod), Russia, France, Armenia</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Yury Bykov</p>

<p><strong>Fire on the Hill: The Cowboys of South Central L.A., USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Brett Fallentine</p>

<p><strong>Gatao 2: Rise of the King, Taiwan</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Yen Cheng-Kuo</p>

<p><strong>Harvest Season, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Bernardo Ruiz</p>

<p><strong>The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution, Canada</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Maya Gallus</p>

<p><strong>Hugh Hefner's After Dark: Speaking Out in America, Canada</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Brigitte Berman</p>

<p><strong>I Used to Be Normal: A Boyband Fangirl Story, Australia, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Jessica Leski</p>

<p><strong>Incredibles 2, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Brad Bird</p>

<p><strong>Inside Lehman Brothers, Canada</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Jennifer Deschamps</p>

<p><strong>Laila at the Bridge, Canada, Afghanistan</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Elizabeth Mirzaei and Gulistan Mirzaei</p>

<p><strong>The Last Prosecco (Finché c'è prosecco c'è speranza), Italy</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Antonio Padovan</p>

<p><strong>Light in the Water, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Lis Bartlett</p>

<p><strong>Maya, France</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Mia Hansen-Løve</p>

<p><strong>Mouthpiece, Canada</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Patricia Rozema</p>

<p><strong>Outdoors (Bayit Bagalil), Israel</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Asaf Saban</p>

<p><strong>The Parting Glass, Canada, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Stephen Moyer</p>

<p><strong>Ralph Breaks the Internet, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Phil Johnston and Rich Moore</p>

<p><strong>Shadow, China</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Zhang Yimou</p>

<p><strong>Sharkwater Extinction, Canada</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Rob Stewart</p>

<p><strong>Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey and Rodney Rothman</p>

<p><strong>Stockholm, Canada, Sweden, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Robert Budreau</p>

<p><strong>Take It or Leave It (Võta või jäta), Estonia</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Liina Trishkina-Vanhatalo</p>

<p><strong>The Third Wife, Vietnam</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Ash Mayfair</p>

<p><strong>This Changes Everything, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Tom Donahue</p>

<p><strong>A Thousand Miles Behind, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Nathan Wetherington</p>

<p><strong>Too Beautiful: Our Right to Fight, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Maceo Frost</p>

<p><strong>Transit, Germany, France</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Christian Petzold</p>

<p><strong>Unsettling, UK, Israel</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Iris Zaki</p>

<p><strong>Winter Flies (Všechno bude), Czech Republic</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Olmo Omerzu</p>

<p><strong>2019 SBIFF SHORTS </strong>- (listed alphabetically)</p>

<p><strong>42 WORLD PREMIERES AND 8 U.S. PREMIERES</strong></p>

<p><strong>1 in 100,000, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Benjamin Yates</p>

<p><strong>805 Strong, USA</strong></p>

<p>Produced by Ellie Vargas</p>

<p><strong>Accident (Ongelukje), Netherlands - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by David Cocheret</p>

<p><strong>Ah Gong (Grandpa), Taiwan - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Clifford Miu</p>

<p><strong>BIG DATA - “L1ZY”, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Brandon LaGanke and John Carlucci</p>

<p><strong>The Bird &amp; the Whale, Ireland - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Carol Freeman</p>

<p><strong>Birth of a Movement, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Paul Lynch</p>

<p><strong>Black Lips, Australia</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Adrian Chiarella</p>

<p><strong>Buzzer, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Albert Birney</p>

<p><strong>CC, Canada</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Kailey Spear and Sam Spear</p>

<p><strong>The Cheshire Cat Inn, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Joshua Sechrist</p>

<p><strong>The Clinic, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Elivia Shaw</p>

<p><strong>A Cohort of Guests, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Todd Sandler</p>

<p><strong>Cruisin’ Santa Barbara, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Justin Gunn</p>

<p><strong>Damage, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Matt Porter</p>

<p><strong>Definition of Resilience, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Alexis Sallee and Tomas Karmelo</p>

<p><strong>Dream Girl, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Ryan Slattery and Andrea Sanchez</p>

<p><strong>Duel of the Hearts, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Harrison Derbyshire</p>

<p><strong>Dust Devil, Australia</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Poppy Walker</p>

<p><strong>Esfuerzo, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Alana Maiello</p>

<p><strong>EZK: Beyond the Walls (EZK: Au-delà des murs), France - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Shawn Pyfrom</p>

<p><strong>The Fallen Tree, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Drew Hodges</p>

<p><strong>Fathom, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Alessio Morello</p>

<p><strong>Forgotten, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Daniel Soares</p>

<p><strong>From Water to Wind, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Casey McGarry</p>

<p><strong>The Garden Is Singing: Ganna Walska Lotusland, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Karen Kasaba</p>

<p><strong>Guns Found Here, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by David Freid</p>

<p><strong>Henrietta Bulkowski, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Rachel Johnson</p>

<p><strong>Hidden Blueprints: The Story of Mikey, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Jeremy Lee MacKenzie</p>

<p><strong>Holding, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Jesse Turk and Jon Zucker</p>

<p><strong>Inanimate, UK</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Lucia Bulgheroni</p>

<p><strong>Inlove, France</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Les Frères Lopez</p>

<p><strong>jack, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Nick Paonessa</p>

<p><strong>John Van Hamersveld - Crazy World Ain't It, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Dave Tourjé</p>

<p><strong>Jump, Australia - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Ryan O’Kane and James Conway-Law</p>

<p><strong>Last Day of School ( Paskutinis skambutis), USA, Lithuania - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Gabriele Urbonaite</p>

<p><strong>The Last Harvest, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Alexis Spraic</p>

<p><strong>Love Is Never Wasted, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Nathanael Matanick</p>

<p><strong>The Mayor, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Taylor Horky</p>

<p><strong>Mitya's Love (Mitina Lyubov), Russia - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Svetlana Filippova</p>

<p><strong>MOOSE, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Jonah Ansell</p>

<p><strong>My Brother Amal ( Amali bram) , Norway - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed Christopher Wollebekk</p>

<p><strong>My Moon, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Eusong Lee</p>

<p><strong>Near Miss, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Josh Berry</p>

<p><strong>No Traveler Returns (D'où nul ne revient), USA, Ivory Coast - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Ellie Foumbi</p>

<p><strong>Nothing Ever Good Happens in a Parking Garage, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Mike Winger</p>

<p><strong>November 1st, UK - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Charlie Manton</p>

<p><strong>Opening the Earth: The Potato King, Peru, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Eric Ebner and Aaron Ebner</p>

<p><strong>Our Last Trash, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Joanne Yue</p>

<p><strong>Reboot, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Ellen Osborne</p>

<p><strong>RETURN: Native American Women Reclaim Foodways for Health and Spirit, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Karen Cantor</p>

<p><strong>Reverence (Curtain Call), Iran - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Sogol Rezvani</p>

<p><strong>The Running Man of Pasadena, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Brett Nicoletti</p>

<p><strong>The Salty Generations, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Shaun Wolfe and Shelby Oliver</p>

<p><strong>The Sea Ranch: Architecture, Environment, and Idealism, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Peter Samis</p>

<p><strong>Second Unit: A Mockumentary, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed Ankush Khemani</p>

<p><strong>Secret Times, Belarus, UK - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Montanah Blue</p>

<p><strong>Selling Lies, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Leslie Iwerks</p>

<p><strong>Set on Intent, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Tate Larrick</p>

<p><strong>Silence (Sunyi), USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Riani Singgih</p>

<p><strong>SPIN, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Marielle Woods</p>

<p><strong>Start with Half, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Nathaniel Katzman</p>

<p><strong>Stunning, USA, Sweden</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Gustav Högmo</p>

<p><strong>Tala,, UK - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Missy Malek</p>

<p><strong>This Side Has Dreams Too, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Spencer Rabin</p>

<p><strong>Tino, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Robin Hauser</p>

<p><strong>Too Many Bodies, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Reena Dutt</p>

<p><strong>Trail Heads, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Dani Rodriguez</p>

<p><strong>Treat Yourself, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Nathan Leonard</p>

<p><strong>Trial by Fire, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Alex Astrella</p>

<p><strong>True Love / True Crime on an American Bus, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Nicholas Coles</p>

<p><strong>Tweet-Tweet, Russia</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Zhanna Bekmambetova</p>

<p><strong>VACA, Spain - U.S. Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Marta Bayarri</p>

<p><strong>The Video Shop, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Isaac Seigel-Boettner</p>

<p><strong>We Are Love, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Nick Lentz</p>

<p><strong>White Guys Solve Sexism, USA</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Christopher Guerrero</p>

<p><strong>Who You Are, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Joel Jay Blacker</p>

<p><strong>You Say Hello, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Lovell Holder</p>

<p><strong>You Think You Can’t Dance?, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Kum-Kum Bhavnani</p>

<p><strong>Zombie Debt, USA - World Premiere</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Ashly Blodgett nd independent films every day.&nbsp;</p>
