The Northampton Arts Council is excited to present YouthFilm, the fourth annual showcase of cinematic talent from local children and teenagers.

Films directed, crafted, written and starring local children and teens.

Doors open at 12PM, films run “festival style” all afternoon at the Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton

All seats $3 at the door (cash only) for people over 19, 18 and under is free.

Schedule:

12:00-12:10PM

Welcome and Introductions

all ages*

12:10-12:15: The Tale Of Mace Windu

Max Olander (10, Florence)    

A Star Wars Lego extravaganza!

12:15-12:18: Apocalypse & Sasquatch

Aidan Holloway-Bidwell and John Johnston (15, Florence)    

Apocalypse A short documentary about the end of the world.

Sasquatch Proof that the Sasquatch is real.    

12:18-12:31: The Return of the Blob    

Sam Daniel and Emmett White (11 & 12, Leeds)   

A quiet neighborhood in Leeds, MA is visited by a candy and toy eating blob from another planet. How will the kids prevail over the ever-growing menace that threatens their beloved toys and candy?!

12:31-12:33: Christmas with Dudley    

Liam and Aidan Holloway-Bidwell (12 & 15, Florence)    

An animated music video of Dudley the poodle and other poodles singing Jingle Bells.

12:33-12:36: Love You Madly    

Surya Ry and Jessie Napier (17 & 18, Amherst)    

A Valentine's Day music video for the song "Love You Madly" by Cake.

12:36-12:35

Japan

Tom Greto (10, Florence)    

A travelogue of Japan

12:45-12:49

DANCE    

Love you Madly

by Surya Ry & Jessie Napier

Andy Cavacco (18, Deerfield)    

Stop action video set to the music of Justice from the album "Cross."

12:49-12:51

Animation Demo Reel

Miles Steele (16, Amherst)    

Scenes, characters and visualizations created using the open-source Blender 3D software package.     

12:51-1:56

Express Yo Self    

Matthew Hixon and Eric Breen (17 & 16, Amherst)    

Music video for "Express Yo Self" by N.W.A.

1:56-12:59

Sovereign-Not Your Daddy's Yo-Yo        

Daniel Dietz (16, Florence)    

Not your daddy's yo-yo.    

12:59--1:01

The Quest Trailer

Jessica Hack-Chabot (16, Amherst)

Stealth. Hilarity. Menace. Action. Three sisters find themselves on an epic journey to protect the ones they love. Preview this heartwarming and mysterious film, premiering soon.

1:01-1:04

Hey Juliet

Rachel Bisiewicz and Alexis Reed (18 &18, Amherst)    

A music video to "Hey Juliet."

1:04-1:06

Take Me Back    

Ryan Donoghue (13, Amherst)

A short film that depicts the journey of two best friends through a tragic accident, with a powerful ending.

ages 13+**

1:10-1:30

Dead Enough    

Izzy Kornblatt (15, Florence)

Blob

by Sam Daniel & Emmett White

Alan learns he has just weeks to live. His family gathers around to support him and to be sure he's dead in time for his funeral.    .

1:30-1:35

Daddy's Little Girl

Saraih Martinez (17, Springfield)    

Music video to Frankie J's "Daddy's Little Girl" featuring members of the Chicopee Boys & Girls Club drama program.    .

1:35-1:40

SANDBOCS, What A Wonderful World, Trailer    

Gabriel Bernini  (14, Northampton)    

Trailer to a documentary about SANDBOCS, a group originating at JFK Middle School that aims to raise awareness about child labor in the world today.

1:40-1:43

Medicine Man        

Sydney Allen and Alisa Holm (17 & 17, Amherst)    

Music video for the song "Medicine Man" by The Hush Sound.    

1:43-2:06

We Are All Made of Stars

Eleanor Levine    (14, Amherst)

Two friends run away from their hometown in Virginia to pursue independent lives. Their friendship is tested, though, when they have to face the world outside of high school.    

2:06-2:11

To Kill        

Tom Greto and Lucas Solem   (10, Florence)

A creepy guy in the yard…

2:11-2:15

Back in Black

Barry Elkinton and Max Powers       (18 a&17, Amherst)    

Rock. An AC/DC music video.

ages 16+

2:18-2:23

How to be a Shady Assassin    

Sam Sarfaty-Jackson    (17, Whately)    

Sneaky ways to kill someone and some not so sneaky ways.    

Dance

by Andy Cavacco

2:23-2:37

America    

William Ainsworth Hird and Evan Gooden       (17 & 17, Amherst)    

A music video focused on the connected dream of 3 teenagers who must fight their way back to reality. Featured song is "America" by M83.

2:27-2:38

Cops (Life on the Edge)    

Zachary Lapierre    (16, Greenfield)    

Busting criminals, stopping drug dealers and keeping the streets safe. It ain't an easy job, but someone's gotta do it.    

2:38-2:47

Ice Cold Killer    

Matthew Hixon     (17, Amherst)    

Three boys driving through the countryside stumble upon a peculiar old building and decide to take a look around.

2:47-3:02

El Esquema    

Kyle Zesiger    (18, Northampton)    

Ysabel is trapped in an uncommitted relationship wither her husband, Gerardo. Due to their mutual infidelities, Ysabel hires the malicious help of a seductive detective, Senora Delgadillo. When plans go awry, true motives and identities are uncovered.    .

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This film is appropriate for young children. The themes and elements in this film are specifically designed for a young audience.  While there may be sadness or conflict, this film is not expected to frighten young children.  

**

This film is for older children.  It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this film may include sexuality, mild violence or profanity.

Films and Times Subject to Change

We are pleased to have many of the filmmakers introduce themselves and their films at YouthFilm2010

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Northampton Arts Council, 240 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060

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