Friday, November 2, 2018
OPENING NIGHT
Short Film preceding Opening Night Special Screening with Reception
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
LLOYD E. RIGLER Theatre, Egyptian
– Red Carpet & Reception Start: 6:00 PM
– Program Start: 8:00 PM
– Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Edward James Olmos after the screening
– Reception in the courtyard continues after the screening.
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ELI
10 min (UK, 2017)
BEST SHORT FILM NOMINEE
Director: Colin Gerrard
Writers: Colin Gerrard, Jaine Green, Christopher Gerrard
Producers: Colin Gerrard, Jaine Green
Cast: David Gant, Kathryn Henke, Naima Stevenson, Edward Scurfield, Michael Irving, Tony Wredden, Rose Riley, Liz Finch, Andras Jacobs, Mathew Wernham
A terrorist attack raises uncomfortable questions about immigration, identity and morality. When a group of disillusioned strangers encounter Eli, an elderly man, can the harrowing events torn from his past influence their future?
Notable screenings, awards and mentions:
Vancouver Film Festival, Worldfest Houston, Cine Awards Golden Eagle, Discover Film London.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/233524511″][/vc_column][/vc_row]