ATHFEST FILMFEST 2011 - JUNE 22-26

In association with this year's ATHFEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL, Ciné presents a series of music films and local productions with special guest filmmakers in attendance for Q&A

BEST OF THE FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL -- SAT 6/25

ROCK DOCS:

- ATHENS BURNING -- FRI 6/24 + SAT 6/25
- THE SECRET TO A HAPPY ENDING -- WED 6/22 + SUN 6/26
- DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS GO-GO BOOTS EPISODES -- WED 6/22 + SUN 6/26
- FIREWALL OF SOUND -- THU 6/23 + SAT 6/25
- GIRLS ROCK! -- SAT 6/25

ATHENS PICTURE SHOW:

- SHORT FILM PROGRAM -- THU 6/23 + FRI 6/24
- ATHENS TEENSCREEN -- SAT 6/25 + SUN 6/26
- SPROCKETS MUSIC + VIDEO SHOW ENCORE -- FRI 6/24 + SAT 6/25

FULL LINEUP OF FILMS BELOW -- DAILY SHOWTIMES HERE

THE FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL - SATURDAY JUNE 25

THE FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL To celebrate their 20th year of collecting forgotten VHS tapes, Joe Pickett (The Onion) and Nick Prueher (Late Show with David Letterman) return to Athens with a special "Best of the Fest" lineup from their acclaimed touring showcase of odd and hilarious found videos, accompanied by their unique observational commentary. 20 years of regrettable exercise videos, 20 years of insulting training videos, 20 years of forsaken home movies -- all in a one-of-a-kind, one-night-only celebration of video obscurities and live comedy at AthFest.

SHOWTIMES: DOORS @ 8:30p | SHOW @ 9:00p - SATURDAY 6/25

ADMISSION: $10 GENERAL or $8 w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND

ATHENS BURNING

ATHENS BURNING [ 2011, 108min, Dir: Andrew Haynes, NR ] A new, locally produced documentary centered around the history of the Georgia Theater in Downtown Athens. The film opens with the burning of the historic theater in summer, 2009, and chronologically covers the history of the Athens Music Scene from the 1970's through the present. Featuring interviews and performance footage from notable artists and musicians who performed at the venue over the decades, the film also documents the catastrophic fire, the fundraising efforts from the local community, and the re-construction of the theater.

OFFICIAL SITE: spherevibefilms.com

SHOWTIMES: 9:30p - FRI / SAT 6/24-25 | FOLLOWED BY FILMMAKER Q&A

ADMISSION: $9 GENERAL or $5 w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND

THE SECRET TO A HAPPY ENDING

THE SECRET TO A HAPPY ENDING [ 2010, 101min, Dir: Barr Weissman, NR ] A film about the redemptive power of rock-and-roll, documenting the Drive-By Truckers and their congregation of fans as they explore tales of human weakness and redemption. Filmmaker Barr Weissman followed the band during three critical years of touring and recording -- years in which the band struggles to overcome the trauma of divorce and survives a near breakup. The film features band interviews, behind-the-scenes footage on the road and in the studio, and legendary live performances. Reflective of the band's roots in Alabama and Georgia, the film explores the changing American South -- its tangled past and strange beauty.

OFFICIAL SITE: thesecrettoahappyending.com

SHOWTIMES: 9:00p - WED 6/22 - AND - 7:00p - SUN 6/26

ADMISSION: $9 GENERAL or $5 w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND

THE DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS: GO-GO BOOTS EPISODES

GO-GO BOOTS EPISODES [ 2011, 60min, Dir: Jason Thrasher, NR ] A series of mini-documentary films related to the various themes and influences the band explores on their current album, "Go-Go Boots." Written and produced by Patterson Hood, the eight episodes are a video companion, showcasing select stories, live performances, and songs from the album. A must see for any true Truckers fan.

OFFICIAL SITE: drivebytruckers.com

SHOWTIMES: 7:30p - WED 6/22 - AND - 5:30p - SUN 6/26 | FOLLOWED BY FILMMAKER Q&A

ADMISSION: $5 GENERAL - FREE w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND

FIREWALL OF SOUND

FIREWALL OF SOUND [ 2010, 63min, Dir: Devin DiMattia ] An in-depth look at the independent music industry in a state of transition, with the Internet acting as both a blessing and a curse. Featuring interviews and insight from from a wide variety of musicians, band managers, bloggers, record store owners, label executives, DJs, and music critics, including Athenians Julian Koster (Neutral Milk Hotel, The Music Tapes) and Bertis Downs (manager, R.E.M.), Mac McCaughan (Superchunk, Merge Records), Perry Wright (Prayers & Tears, The Mountain Goats), Roberto Lange (Helado Negro, Savath & Savalas), Nathan Rabin & Josh Modell (The A.V. Club), Ken Shipley (Numero), Ryan Catbird (The Catbirdseat), and more.

OFFICIAL SITE: firewallofsound.com

SHOWTIMES: 7:30p - THU 6/23 - AND - 5:30p - SAT 6/25 | FOLLOWED BY FILMMAKER Q&A

ADMISSION: $5 GENERAL - FREE w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND

GIRLS ROCK! - SATURDAY JUNE 25

GIRLS ROCK! [ 2007, 90min, Dir: Arne Johnson, Shane King ] At Rock 'n' Roll Camp, girls ranging in age from eight to 18 have one week to select a band, an instrument they may have never played before, and write a song. In between, they are taught by indie rock chicks such as Carrie Brownstein from Sleater-Kinney various lessons of empowerment from self-defense to anger management, and at the end of the week, all the bands perform a concert for over 700 people. What happens to the girls as they are given a temporary reprieve from being sexualized, analyzed and pressured to conform is truly moving and revolutionary.

Presented by Girls' Rock Camp ATH, the D.I.Y., self-empowering music camp for girls ages 9-15, whose staff will hold an audience discussion and mini instrument instructions following the movie screening, and will also sign up volunteers and gear loan donors for their 3rd Annual summer camp week (July 25-30th).

OFFICIAL SITE: girlsrockmovie.com

SHOWTIMES: 2:00p - SAT 6/25

ADMISSION: $5 - PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ATHENS GIRLS ROCK CAMP

ATHENS TEENSCREEN

ATHENS TEENSCREEN FILMFEST - A diverse lineup of short movies made by the next generation of Athens filmmakers including:

ABULIA [ Dir: Cleburne Workmaster ] A psychological drama that blurs the line between dreams and reality

ALONE IN THE DARK [ Dir: Myles LoParco ] A group of teens soon come to regret their decision to hold a seance at school after hours.

CREEP [ Dir: Myles LoParco ] This film takes us through the development and the end of a relationship.

FIVE SMOOTH STONES [ Dir: Roxzane Mims ] A film about bullying and how the tables can be turned using kindness.

I LOVE YOU 5 [ Dir: Rachel Morgan and Samantha Martin ] A music video for Never Shout Never that uses the street and a lot of chalk.

PAPER PLANES [ Dir: Chris Marbut ] Take a ride with us. This fanciful film takes us on a journey into creativity.

REOCCURRING NIGHTMARE [ Dir: Chris Marbut ] A young man is destined to forever re-live a day he does not even remember.

ROSE COLORED GLASSES [ Dir: Raleigh Lumpkin ] A girl looks enviously on at another girl's relationship ... completely missing what is right in front of her.

THE THEIF [ Dir: Mason T. Jones + Evan Shireffs ] There is a theif among a group of friends. We think we know who it is ... or do we?

SHOWTIMES: 7:30p - SAT 6/25 - AND - 4:00p - SUN 6/26 | FOLLOWED BY FILMMAKER Q&A

ADMISSION: $5 GENERAL - FREE w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND

ATHENS PICTURE SHOW: SHORTS PROGRAM

ATHENS PICTURE SHOW: SHORTS PROGRAM - A showcase of short movies made by Athens area filmmakers, including:

A LADY CAN LIVE THROUGH ANYTHING [ 16min, Dir: Justin O'Neal Miller ] Alan takes Claire on her very first date and expectations from both sides collide to create an interesting situation.

BLATON [ 2min, Dir: Andrew N. Shearer ] A special movie about love, guns and boogers.

FRAT MONSTER [ 5min, Dir: Bryce Colquitt ] A comedy about Larry, a maternal figure, and his unconventional solution to put an end to an infamous fraternity boy's voyeurism.

A GHOST STORY [ 4min, Dir: David Oster ] -A guy is in love with a girl, but unfortunately for him he has died and has become a ghost. The ghost devises a plot to end her new relationship with another man making sure the girl is together with him for eternity; but things don't go according to plan.

GOOD LIFE [ 12min, Dir: Chris White ] - The Girl’s tenth birthday. A perfectly lovely dinner at a downtown restaurant with her father. Presents, candles, cake. Tonight though, it is she who will take care of him.

HATCH [ 16min, Dir: Jordan Reyes + Benjamin Roberds ] A horrible tale of culinary decay and sacrifice in the face of justice and painful census statistics.

JUST BECAUSE IT'S WEIRD: STANDUP COMEDY IN ATHENS, GA [ 9min, Dir: Matt Burns ] A docu-mentary showcasing the currently thriving stand-up community in Athens, with interviews and performances.

MARTYRDOM [ 8min, Dir: Nicholas Widener + Christof Pryor ] The pangs of romance and loss haunt a young man as he takes a look back on a previous relationship in search of a reason it went awry.

ROMAN [ 6min, Dir: John Prescott ] - Roman, a professional killer and cook, interrogates a low level thug to find the where-abouts of his bosses daughter, Celia DeLuca.

SCOPE [ 13min, Dir: Tim Barrett ] A man tries to rescue his kidnapped wife, and throughout his action-filled journey, he must widen his scope to fulfill his objective.

THE SHOCKINGLY SURPRISING HISTORY OF THE VW BEETLE [ 16min, Dir: Blissenbach ] The history and entertainment of the Volkswagen Beetle.

TORTURE DE LA MORT [ 9min, Dir: David Goehring and Darien LaBeach ] -Brian White is just a regular guy who's life seems to be dominated by paranoia. What is making him so scared? Who are those white kids? And...no...they wouldn't....would they?

SHOWTIMES: 9:00p - THU 6/23 - AND - 7:00p - FRI 6/24 | FOLLOWED BY FILMMAKER Q&A

ADMISSION: $5 GENERAL - FREE w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND

SPROCKETS MUSIC + VIDEO SHOW

SPROCKETS MUSIC + VIDEO SHOW - An encore presentation of this year's compilation of music videos in competition for the awards for Best Music Video and Audience Choice, including Akron/Family, Captain #1, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Dead Confederate, Dodd Ferrelle, Haley Bonar, Hot Ham N Cheese, Jay Gonzalez, Jenny Lewis, JZP Feat Elite tha Showstoppa, L.A. The Mad Titan, Lera Lynn, Lovett, MisFortune500, Mona, Reeks of Failure, Reptar, Sea Wolf, Senryu, The Athens Band, The Orkids, The Swank, Tragey Called Truth, Wedge

OFFICIAL SITE: filmathens.net/sprockets

SHOWTIMES: 12:00 MIDNITE - FRI / SAT 6/24-25

ADMISSION: $5 GENERAL or FREE w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND