The Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival (LABRFF) Kicks Off its 7th Edition presenting “The Great Victory” the feature film debut of Brazilian Director Stefano Capuzzi Lapietra
The Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival (LABRFF 2014), presented by the LA FILM SCHOOL, will host the USA premiere of “The Great Victory” from Director Stefano Capuzzi Lapietra as the festival’s Opening Night Gala on September 14th at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood.
“Forever Nevermore” from Director Emerson Muzeli will close the festival on September 19th. LABRFF will take place at the historic Linwood Dunn Theater, The Regent Theater Westwood, and the Main Theater at LA FILM SCHOOL from September 14 – 19, 2014.
The story of Max who had a humble and troubled childhood, with difficulties and was raised by his mother and grandfather. Through judo, the boy gets involved with the principles of martial arts and tracks a path of overcoming and learning in an exciting story in search of a dream: to become an Olympic champion. Starring Caio Castro, Suzana Pires, Sabrina Sato, Tato Gabus Mendes, Moacyr Franco, Domingos Montagner, Felipe Folgosi and Tuna Dwek.
“We don’t see this kind of a project a lot in Brazil, it is an inspirational movie about an overcome story of a little boy who wants to become a Judo champion. It is a very different genre from what has been done recently in Brazil,” says Fernando Meirelles (director of City of God).
Acclaimed Brazilian classical pianist and conductor João Carlos Martins, who has performed with leading orchestras in the United States, Europe and Brazil, is responsible for the soundtrack of the movie.
“When Stefano asked me if I could write the soundtrack of “The Great Victory”, I said: I’ve never done one before, it is not my cup of tea, but when he showed me the beginning of the movie, I got very emotional and I said that I would face this challenge at the age of 73”,, said Mo. Martins.
For decades Martins has been engaged as the leading pianist at the Boston Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and other ensembles. The New York Times wrote, “Maestro Martins has lived a life of renown, challenge, tenacity and triumph sufficient to fill a lively memoir”.
After his career as a concert pianist was derailed by injuries and accidents, he successfully reinvented himself as a conductor, leading hundreds of performances worldwide including acclaimed concerts at Carnegie Hall. He is a conductor at the English Chamber Orchestra and the Bachiana Filarmonica Orchestra. He has also founded social programs for underprivileged youth in Latin America.
Stefano Capuzzi Lapietra is a young director who’s worked at Fernando Meirelles’s production company – O2 FILME,since 2008 . He has directed 7 short films, among them PHOENIX and NALU, which screened in film festivals around the world.
In 2014 he released his first feature film “THE GREAT VICTORY” – produced and directed by him, a low budget movie (U$ 500.000,00) distributed in Brazil and selected to open the 7th Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival – LABRFF 2014.
The Great Victory trailer: http://vimeo.com/95459727
Emerson Muzeli’s “Forever Nevermore” (Para Sempre Nunca Mais), a historical feature set in 1932, will close the festival. “Forever Nevermors” is entered in the narrative competition
This year’s Brazilian market will be presented September 18-19 at AKA Beverly Hills
155 N Crescent Dr – Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Two Panel discussions on the state of International markets and Brazilian production will be presented at the Main Theater of the Los Angeles Film School located at 6363 West Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90034.
The Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival (LABRFF) was founded in 2007, by journalist Nazareno Paulo and producer/filmmaker Meire Fernandes, It was the first genuinely Brazilian film festival in the California market.
Besides film competitions for narrative features, documentaries and shorts made in Brazil, it annually showcases special screenings of narratives, docs, and a package of new shorts from Brazil and the USA.
Mission LABRFF: The Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival – LABRFF is a non-profit organization, founded in 2007, dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving the best of Brazilian Culture through cinema in Los Angeles.
Official Jury
President of the Jury: Affonso Beato – Director of Photography.
Affonso Beato is an esteemed cinematographer with an award-winning international career spanning close to forty years. His most recent credits include Nights in Rodanthe, the most recent feature from George C. Wolfe with Richard Gere and Diane Lane. Beato’ s additional film credits include: “Love in the Time of Cholera”, directed by Mike Newell, produced by Scott Steindorff with Javier Barden, Giovanna Mediogiorno, Benjamin Bratt, John Leguizamo and Liev Schreiber, “The Queen” with Helen Mirren, directed by Stephen Frears, “Dark Water”, with Jennifer Conely, John C. Reilly and Tom Roth for director Walter Salles, Jr. “The Fighting Temptations”, for director Jonathan Lynn, “Dot the I” for director Matthew Parkhill, Bruno Barreto’s “View from the Top”, with Gwyneth Paltrow, Mike Myers and Christina Applegate, and Terry Zwigoff’s “Ghost World” with Scarlett Johansson and Thora Birch.
Most notably, Beato had a running partnership with acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar on such films as “All About My Mother”, which garnered a 2000 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, “Live Flesh” and “The Flower of My Secret”. Beato has also worked with director Jim McBride on repeated occasions on such films as “The Big Easy”, “Great Balls of Fire” and “Uncovered”. His other select film credits include “Price of Glory”, “Orfeu” and “Antonio Das Mortes”, which won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.Beato’s television credits include “Dead by Midnight”, “Pronto”, “The IRA Informant”, “The Wrong Man” and, most recently, the Hallmark Hall of Fame Telefilm, “Plainsong”. Originally from Brazil, Beato moved to New York in 1970, became an U.S. citizen.
Daniela Escobar, Brazilian actress
Daniela Escobar received her bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Marketing and always been passionate about cinema. She started her career in 1989 in theatre in Rio de Janeiro with Monteiro Lobato’s adaptations, Shakespeare and others.
In 1992, her first work in television was the “Você Decide” show on Globo TV. She was recognized as an actress for her stellar interpretation of the passionate Jewish girl in “Aquarela do Brasil”. She made the Brazilian people cry with her performance as Maysa, an elegant, solitary woman with a drug-addicted daughter addicted in the Tele Novelo (soap opera) “O Clone” Daniela has played many roles in cinema and soap operas in Brazil. Currently she lives in Los Angeles and partnered with the American Director Thomas Hale, opened a production company called “Element 3”. They are developing a screenplay for a full length film called “Angels in Brazil”.
Luiz Ricardo López- Artist
Luiz Ricardo López is an interdisciplinary artist who is also a native Angelino. His films have been seen in São Paulo, New York, Cannes, Los Angeles, Beijing, and most recently in India. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in World Arts & Cultures with a minor in Latin America and Portuguese. He then graduated from CalArts with an MFA in Film/Video Production and Critical Studies. His thesis film premiered at Cannes Short Film Corner and was also nominated for an IMAGEN award here in Los Angeles as well. He was a juror at the New York Indie Film Festival. He currently has some projects in development and is working on completing his film Tupí: Rebellion In The Backlands which is about Brazil’s most innovative historical avant-garde theater company founded by José Celso Martinez Corrêa.
Two Panel discussions on the state of International markets and Brazilian production will be presented at the Main Theater of the Los Angeles Film School located at 6363 West Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90034
Monday September 9
PANEL DISCUSSION / Monday September 9TH 5PM
Main Theater of the Los Angeles Film School
6363 West Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90034
The current state of the international content market
Moderator: Cida Gonçalves, President of 8STAR ENTERTAINMENT
Speakers: Vinicio Espinosa, Vice President, Latin America MGM worldwide distribution
Terry Kalagan, Director, Content and Acquistions GAIAM Vivendi Entertainment
Stephen Ross, Esquire and Former FCC Head of Cable Television Regulations
Tuesday, September 10th
PANEL DISCUSSION / Tuesday September 10TH 4PM
Main Theater of the Los Angeles Film School
6363 West Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90034
Brazilian Productions and the new TV Law
Moderator: Theodoro Fontes, Brazilian Producer and Filmmaker
Speakers: Marcelo Galvão, Halder Gomes, Luiz Carlos Amberg, Juliana Reis, Marcio Rosario, Melise Maia, Vivianne Jundi, Marcelo Lino and Eduardo Chauvet
Sunday September 14
The Great Victory-Smaller The Great Victory
Sunday, September 14th | 8:00pm
Linwood Dunn Theater 1313 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA 90028
The Great Victory (A Grande Vitória)
Narrative Competition USA Premiere
Brazil 2013 97 MIN
Director: Stefano Capuzzi Lapietra
Cast: Caio Castro, Sabrina Sato, Suzana Pires, Tato Gabus Mendes, Moacyr Franco, Domingos Montagner, Felipe Folgosi and Tuna Dwek.
Max had a humble and troubled childhood, with difficulties he was raised by his mother and grandfather. Through judo, the boy gets involved with the principles of martial arts and tracks a path of overcoming and learning in an exciting story in search of a dream: to become an Olympic champion.
Monday September 15
Regent Theater 1045 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Shorts Made In USA Special Screenings
Shorts Program 1 –Noah Hammer 3:30pm
World Premiere
USA 2013 15 MIN
Director: João Gabriel Kowalski
Producer: Helena Hilário
Cast: Perry White, Patrick De Ledebur, Ray Barnes, Gary Alan Kauffman and Joyce Patton
Noah lives in a southern society where African-American are sovereign. When he discovers that the white workers are playing the Blues he finally decides to confront his racist father Michael, and watch himself at a crossroads where when you got nothing you got the Blues.
Shorts Program 1 -The Interview (A Entrevista) Monday, 3:30pm
World Premiere
USA 2012 12 MIN
Director: Jonas Lucena
Cast: Kevin Strom, Jean Louis Darville, Manu Toigo, Ray Torres, Matt Poe
After applying for a job position with the Mafia, an ex cop will soon find out that in order to pass the interview he must first kill an innocent victim.
Shorts Program 1 – La Mime 3:30pm
World Premiere
USA 2013 5 MIN
Director: Marjorie Cohen
Producer: Peter Baxter, Ben Hethcoat, Carver Karaszewski
Cast: Ekaterina Pirogovskaya e Jean-Louis Darville
Two mimes connect through a battle that bends reality.
Shorts Program 1 – Neighbors 3:30pm
World Premiere
USA 2014 15 MIN
Director: Nika Braun
Neighbors is a UCLA thesis film, written and directed by Nika Braun. Combining elements of mother-daughter intimacy, unnatural atmosphere and shocking twists.
Shorts Program 1 – Let Me Dance 3:30pm
World Premiere
USA 2013 12 MIN
Director: Maria Rosa Fernandez
Producer: Sabrine Ferretti
Cast: Sabrine Ferretti, Patricia Mario, Mauro Blanco and Benjamin Horatio Garvis.
Nina Bulatov must pay for her ailing mother’s medical expenses by working for a law firm under the callous John Garvis, leaving little time for her true passion – dance. Her mother, as demanding as she is practical, always resented her daughter’s interest in dance. Now, out of fear of judgment and ridicule Nina keeps her dancing a secret from everyone she knows. Passion and practicality collide as Nina struggles to maintain a delicate balance.
Invoked (A Invocação) 5:00pm
World Premiere
Special Screenings – Documentary
Ireland/Brazil 2014
84 MIN
Director: Thairon Mendes & Humberto Rosa
Producer: Ciara Rose
Cast: Ciara Rose Burke, Patrick Murphy, Aaron Gibson, Lynn Larkin, Peter Willians, Craig Grainger, Paula Phelan, Chris Daly
Five young Irish decide to spend the Haloween in a hostel that is for sale in an outlying island. During the first night they play the game ASK THE GLASS and end up invoking the spirit that was in place.
Bahian Guitar: The Voice of Carnival (Guitarra Baiana, a Voz do Carnaval) 7:00pm
USA Premiere
Documentary Competition
Brazil 2014 70 MIN
Director: Daniel Talento
Producer: Rogerson Alves
Cast: Caetano Veloso, Moraes Moreira, Armandinho Macedo, Aroldo Macedo, Missinho, Luiz Caldas, Júlio Caldas, Morotó Slim, Maestro Fred Dantas, Maestro Spok, professor Paulo Miguez, radialista Perfilino Neto, luthier Elifas Santana, Jackson Dantas, Durval Lélys, Lito Nascimento e Fred Menendez.
In the beginning of the 40’s, the partners Dodô and Osmar went to see a performance by the musician Benedito Chavez named ”Benedito Chavez e seu violão elétrico”. This event was the inspiration for Dodô and Osmar to design a new instrument by inserting a pickup onto a piece of solid wood and plug to a tiny amplifier. It would revolucionise the carnival in Bahia. The instrument they created is for many considered one of the first if not the first ever electric guitar.
Brazilian Western (Faroeste Caboclo) 8:45pm
USA Premiere
Brazil 2013 105 MIN
Director: René Sampaio
Cast: Fabrício Boliveira, Isis Valverde, Felipe Abib, Antônio Calloni, Cesar Troncoso
Brazilian Western tells the story of João de Santo Cristo, a young man who leaves his life of poverty in Bahia to try his luck in Brasilia. With the help of his cousin Pablo, he becomes a carpenter’s apprentice but also gets involved in drug trafficking. This is a story of love, hate, revenge and violence, freely inspired on the song “Faroeste Caboclo”, by Renato Russo.
Tuesday, September 16
Regent Theater 1045 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
The Staff (Personal Vivator) 5:20pm The Regent Theater
USA Premiere
Brazil 2014 20 MIN
Director: Sabrina Fidalgo
Cast: Ana Flavia Cavalcanti, Marcio Rosário, Kaila Fischer, Sabrina Fidalgo, Ricardo Lopes
Rutger (Fabricio Boliveira) is an extraterrestrial being whose mission is to spend 72 hours on Earth researching on human behavior. To avoid suspicion, he disguises himself as a “documentary filmmaker” and chooses the city of Rio de Janeiro to give his first step.
Broders (Broders) 5:20pm USA Premiere
Short Competition
Brazil 2014 15 MIN
Director: André Matias
Cast: Al Danuzio, Luan Paiva, Luna Gandra, Nicole Meireles
An American soldier (JJ) and a street robber (Caio) know each other since childhood. After 8 years, they are reunited at a bus stop in São Luis of Maranhão-Brazil. Without recognizing, one robs the other.
Intimate Stories (Histórias Íntimas) 6:20pm
USA Premiere
Documentary Competition
Brazil 2013 118 MIN
Director: Julio Lellis & Breno Pessurno
Cast: Sonia Clara, Nadia Lippi, Cristina Prochaska, Léa Garcia, Valéria Monteiro
Long drama-docummentary film based on Mary del Priore best seller book ”Intimate Stories”, telling about sexuality in Brazil since its discovery from the year of 1500 to nowadays. The film entwines facts on the book subjects, told by the author herself, with Brazilian known personalities testimoning the eras and dramatic scenes using more than 60 actors in the shootings: The Church and Science influences in the shaping of brazilian society and its moral characteristics.
With:
Life In Colors (Vida Em Cores) USA Premiere
Short Competition
Brazil 2013 12 MIN
Director: Leandro Peska
Cast: Sebastião Mendes
The film focuses on the creative process of Brazilian artist Sebastião Mendes. An intimate look at his influences, techniques used in his work to achieve the ”joy of color.”
Wednesday September 17
The Regent Theater 1045 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
The Florist (O Florista) 5:40pm
USA Premiere Short Competition
Brazil 2012 19 MIN
Director: Filipi Silveira
Cast: Filipi Silveira, Eneu Fett, Loester Gregório and Natália Menoni
The world according to ”The Florist”, played by Filipi Silveira, is like a garden that has beautiful flowers and pests that need to be eliminated. Following this metaphor, we will follow a journey where the destination is the mind and motivations of an intriguing ”serial killer.” Surrounded by mystery, it nourishes within him feelings for morality in a plot full of characters double life.
With:
Shorts Program 3 – Tip Toe (Na Ponta dos Pés) 5:40pm
World Premiere
USA/Brazil 2013 9 MIN
Director: Raquel Bordin
Producer: Camila Medeiros
Cast: Asher Smith, Nicolas Piro, Robert Ditillio, Sophia Louisa, Dana Vitatoe
Tip Toe is a drama composted by two parallel stories. Daniel, a little boy that dreams of becoming a ballerina, but his father refuses to except it. Veronica, a transsexual, that faces complications with her sex-change along with the reality of the death of her childhood dream.
Shorts Program 3 –In The Shadows (Nas Sombras) 5:40pm
World Premiere
USA 2014 8 MIN
Director: Brian Frank Visciglia
Producer: Anthony Moore, Olavo Junior, Brian Frank Visciglia
Cast: Anthony Moore, David Wachs, Katina Forte, Kyle Schmidt
What seems to be a regular meal for Ryan, his wife Grace, and his best friend Paul, soon becomes a house of confessions as everyone’s secrets come to light
Shorts Program 3 – Remember Me Young 5:40pm
World Premiere
USA 2014 15 MIN
Director: Luciana Bitencourt
Producer: Helen Bowen
Cast: Joao Bounassar, Eric Aragon, Brigitte Kali, Emilie Paap, Anderson Leal
This is a short film that shows a love story of Ben and Sean. They have been friends for long time. In this long lasting relationship, Ben’s caring personality and joy for life touched Sean’s heart. Sean truly falls in love for Ben and will be in an existential conflict by falling in love for a man. This is an interesting and thought-provoking story that will call your attention and, above all, will make you think about what a true love is. Does love have sex or should one conclude that love means nothing more than just SOUL
Drops of Joy (Tarja Branca) 7:00pm
USA Premiere
Documentary Competition
Brazil 2014 80 MIN
Director: Cacau Rhoden
Cast: José Simão, Domingos Montagner, Wandi Doratiotto, Helder Vasconcellos, Hélio Leites
The documentary “Drops of Joy” emphasizes the importance of maintaining one’s playful spirit from childhood into one’s adult years. It explores how our success-driven society often leads adults to abandon this youthfulness and instead opt for a binary world where “work” and “play” must be kept separate. Its ironic title refers specifically to prescription drugs, which opens up a discussion about the over-medicalization of our lives. Ultimately, it suggests an alternative to these artificial remedies: naturally reuniting with the child within all of us, so as to live fully and freely.
With:
The Age of Innocence (Idade da Inocência)
USA Premiere Short Competition
Brazil 2012 15 MIN
Director: Ivann Willig
Cast: Marcus Caruso, Roberto Bomfim, Alessandra Lima, Juraciara Diacovo, Alexandre Reis
No guests have attended after his sixth birthday Raphael rushes out of his party and does not return. Their parents are desperate to leave their search.
Chess Game (Jogo de Xadrez) 9:00pm
Narrative Competition USA Premiere
Brazil 2014 80 MIN
Director: Luis Antonio Pereira
Cast: Priscila Fantin, Antonio Calloni, Tuca Andrada, Carla Marins, Cintia Fellicio
“CHESS GAME” (JOGO DE XADREZ) is an action thriller. A plot well elaborated, that involves political scandals, corruption and white-collar crime. Mina, Beth and Martona are locked in Talavera Bruce Penintentiary, in Rio de Janeiro. Mina (Priscila Fantin) is the brain of the group, Beth (Carla Marins) is the impulsive one, and Martona (Luana Xavier) is pure muscle. Mina controls the jail by selling drugs and goods, smuggled in by her sister, Jullienne (Cintia Fellicio). Mina is doing time for social security fraud, involving Senator Franco (Antonio Calloni).
With:
The Flirt (Flerte) 9:00pm
USA Premiere Short Competition
Brazil 2014 15 MIN
Director: Hsu Chien
Producer: Marcio Rosário
Cast: Vinicius Olive, Pedro Ramoa, Paulo Campani, Rodrigo Fonseca
At night, loving expectations are mixed with a simple flirtation. Two men meet at a club. Dominated by desire, they go to the house of one of them for a crazy night of sex. But the night is just começando. A simple flirting can be deadly?
Thursday, September 18
BRAZILIAN FILM MARKET at the AKA BEVERLY HILLS SEPTEMBER 18 – 19
Pitching sessions from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Thursday and Friday
Pitchings are ONLY for selected projects and guests. NOT open to the public however if you are a professional from the entertainment industry and is looking for opportunity to coproduce with Brazil, you are welcome to request a confirmation to participate. Please email us at filmmarket@labrff.com
PANEL DISCUSSION / Thursday September 18TH at 3PM
“Getting Your Screenplay Made”
Speakers: Stephen Crawford (literary manager from Industry Entertainment)
David DiGilio (screenwriter EIGHT BELOW, TRAVELER (tv), and the upcoming TR3N)
Matt Johnson (screenwriter INTO THE BLUE, TORQUE, and upcoming TRACERS)
Karen McCullah (screenwriter LEGALLY BLONDE, THE HOUSE BUNNY, and 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU (tv)
Location: AKA Beverly Hills located at 155 North Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210
FILM PROGRAM
The LA Film School, 6363 Hollywood Blvd – Los Angeles, CA 90028
Beyond Sight, The Derek Rabelo Story 5:00pm
USA Premiere
Special Screenings – Documentary
Brazil/USA 2013 84 MIN
Director: Bruno Lemos & Bryan Jennings
Producers: Bruno Lemos, Bryan Jennings, Faith Fay
Cast: Derek Rabelo, Kelly Slater, Bethany Hamilton, Rob Machado, Bryan Jennings
Amidst the small beautiful city of Guarapari, Brazil, Derek Rabelo¹s father prayed that his son would become a famous professional surfer. Unfortunately on May 25th 1992, his prayer seemed unanswered when Derek was born blind. Seventeen years later Derek decided that despite his blindness he still wanted to surf and that he wanted to surf Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu. Through the encouragement of his parents, best friend, and surf coach, Derek embarked on a three-year journey of grueling mental, physical and spiritual training. As Derek perseveres towards his goal of surfing Pipeline, he inspires the best pro-surfers in the world including Kelly Slater, Damien Hobgood, Rob Machado, Lakey Peterson, Taj Burrow, Laird Hamilton and more, who are featured in the film. You will learn from Derek¹s story that the best journeys in life are walked by faith, and not by sight.
With:
Forgiveness (O Perdão) 5:00pm
World Premiere
Brazil 2014 6 MIN
Director: Ricardo Rodrigues
Cast: Thuainy Campos e Sophie Campos
Young leaves his daughter under the bridge. The church will seek forgiveness, repent and runs desperately to rescue her.
S.O.S. Women Overboard (S.O.S. Mulheres ao Mar) 7:00pm
USA Premiere
Brazil 2013, 97 MIN
Director: Cris D’Amato
Cast: Giovanna Antonelli, Fabiula Nascimento, Thalita Carauta, Reynaldo Gianecchini, Emanuelle Araújo
Determined to get her ex-husband back, Adriana sabotage his honeymoon with a TV starlet. Adriana’s “partners in crime” are her sister Luiza and their maid Dialinda. These three women completely different from each other cause many troubles aboard a ship cruise, but eventually find new routes for their own lives.
A Wasted Night (Noite Perdida) 7:00pm
USA Premiere
Brazil 2012 15 MIN
Director: Filippo Lapietra
Cast: Lucci Borgatto, Alan Medina, Priscila Sol, Camila dos Anjos
Two friends reunite after a frustrated night with two girls. Both of them lie about the outcome of their dates, these lies are the trigger for a flashback that reveals what really happened that night.
City of God: 10 Years After (Cidade de Deus: 10 Anos Depois) 9:30pm
USA Premiere
Documentary Competition
Brazil 2013 71 MIN
Director: Cavi Borges & Luciano Vidigal
Cast: Leandro Firmino da Hora, Roberta Rodrigues, Seu Jorge, Alice Braga, Douglas Silva
Ten years after the release of the Oscar-nominated City of God, this new documentary explores the positive and negative impact the 2002 film has had on the lives of those in the Rio de Janeiro neighborhood.
With:
Son of Crime (Filhos do Crime) USA Premiere
Short Competition
Brazil 2014 18 MIN
Director: Daniel Ghivelder
Cast: Tuca Andrada, Adauto Luiz, Barbara Borges, Roberta Santiago, Juliana Xavier
The plot of ”Son of Crime” addresses the raw and realistically the dramatic unfolding of life boy Nathan, born and raised in Rio slum that faces a barbaric crime committed by a man, who happens to be the security chief Communities of the State. It is from this episode that we discover the true relationship between the characters. All interconnected and driven by opposite feelings. Situations of ongoing risk bypassing the movie making drama and revelations the focus of all attention. The remarkable outcome of this story is the starting point for an important debate on the future of a boy who becomes involved in a terrible situation that will transform your life forever.
Friday, September 19
BRAZILIAN FILM MARKET at the AKA BEVERLY HILLS SEPTEMBER 18 – 19
Pitching sessions from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Thursday and Friday
Pitchings are ONLY for selected projects and guests. NOT open to the public however if you are a professional from the entertainment industry and is looking for opportunity to coproduce with Brazil, you are welcome to request a confirmation to participate. Please email us at filmmarket@labrff.com
PANEL DISCUSSION / Friday September 19TH at 3PM
“Coproduction and Shooting in Brazil”
Speaker: Márcio Rosário, Producer “The Flirt”, “Son of Crime”
Location: AKA Beverly Hills located at 155 North Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210
FILM SCHEDULE
The LA Film School 6363 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Soccer Workers (Operários da Bola) 4:20pm
USA Premiere
Documentary Competition
Brazil 2014 74 MIN
Director: Virna Smith
Cast: Manoel Oliveira Lima, Mario Junio, Valdemiro de Souza, Filliphe Barros Canário
“Soccer Workers” (Operários da Bola) tells the story of different workers, from different states within Brazil, who were involved in the construction of the Arena Mané Garrincha and then participated in a soccer tournament within the new walls just for them: the Copa Solidária Operários da Bola.
Closing Night 6:00pm
Forever Nevermore (Para Sempre Nunca Mais)
Narrative Competition 115 MIN
Brazil 2014
West Coast Premiere
Director: Emerson Muzeli
Cast: Larissa Vereza, Emiliano Ruschel, Bruno Bubeux, Marcio Vitto
Brazil 1932. In a nation undergoing a revolution to free itself from dictatorship the forbidden love of Luiza and Quim develops near the war’s frontline between Minas and Sao Paulo. Luiza is a humble and dedicated countrywoman married to Domingos an impetuous Italian colonialist. Quim is a soldier of the revolution who was sent to the battlefield. Love hate and revenge emerge in this touching story filled with dramatic turns and historic events which culminate in the revelation of a major secret that has the power to transform forever into nevermore; revealing that reason is sometimes beyond comprehension.
For more information, to watch trailers and to purchase festival passes and tickets please go to http://www.labrff.com/
Sponsors: The Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival would have not been made possible without the support and dedication of its sponsors and partners. Each one of them shares with LABRFF the love for Brazilian cinema, and recognizes the importance of sharing the work and contributions of Brazilian artists and filmmakers with the widest possible audience.
PRESENTING SPONSOR Los Angeles Film School
CULTURAL SPONSOR Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles, Reconcile Foundation, MovieJar Productions, Avant Gardes, Hollywood Institute
OFFICIAL AIRLINE-Korean Airlines -OFFICIAL BEER -Stella Artois
SUPPORTING SPONSORS AKA Beverly Hills, Ignited Spaces, Beverly Hills Aesthetics, New Home Programs, Snowball Church, Supermercado Brazil, Bella Vista Pizzaria, Panela’s Brasil Cuisine, Brasilian Blow Dry Bar
VENUE INFORMATION
SEPTEMBER 14TH OPENING NIGHT GALA AT THE LINWOOD DUNN THEATER
1313 Vine Street, Hollywood CA
Complimentary parking is provided in the Academy’s lot adjacent to the Pickford Center (enter
off Homewood, one block north of Fountain). Parking facilities close 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event.
SEPTEMBER 15TH – 17TH
THE REGENT THEATER in Westwood
1045 Broxton Ave, Westwood CA 90024
SEPTEMBER 18TH – 19TH
MAIN THEATER at the Los Angeles Film School
6363 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028
BRAZILIAN FILM MARKET – BFM at the AKA Beverly Hills
155 N Crescent Dr – Beverly Hills, CA 90210
TICKET INFORMATION Festival passes are already available for purchase at www.labrff.com/index.php/tickets- and-passes/
General admission: $12.00
Student admission: $8.00
Festival Pass: $100.00 \
Provides access to all screenings, after parties, Closing Night Awards and a complimentary invitation to our Opening Night Gala Event.
VIP Pass: $80.00
Provides access to all screenings and a complimentary invitation to our Opening Night
Gala Event. NOT VALID FOR CLOSING NIGHT AWARDS.
Membership: $149.00
Provides access to all screenings, after parties, Closing Night Awards, a complimentary invitation to our Opening Night Gala Event and a credential to attend the Brazilian Film
Market (BFM).
September 8th, 2013 at 8:00pm
Opening Night Gala and After Party at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Linwood Dunn, located at 1313 Vine Street, Hollywood CA 90028. Premiere of “Buddies” a film by Marcelo Galvão followed by after party with live music performed by Brazilian musician Gu Fidelis, drinks, appertizers, and great people.
Complimentary parking is provided in the Academy’s lot adjacent to the Pickford Center (enter off Homewood, one block north of Fountain). Parking facilities close 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event.
Screenings September 9th, 10th and 11th
Please check our film guide page http://www.labrff.com/index.php/film-guide/
Closing Night Awards
September 11th, 2013
6:30pm- Closing Night Premiere – “Cine Holliúdy” a film by Halder Gomes at the Los Angeles Film School Theater located at 6363 West Sunset Blvd, Hollywood CA 90028
8:00pm -Awards Announcement
PANELS:
PANEL DISCUSSION / MONDAY SEPTEMBER 09TH AT 5PM
The current state of the international content market
Moderator: Cida Gonçalves, President of 8STAR ENTERTAINMENT
Speakers: Vinicio Espinosa, Vice President, Latin America MGM worldwide distribution
Terry Kalagan, Director, Content and Acquistions GAIAM Vivendi Entertainment
Stephen Ross, Esquire and Former FCC Head of Cable Television Regulations
Location: Main Theater of the Los Angeles Film School located at 6363 West Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90034
PANEL DISCUSSION / TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 4PM
Brazilian Productions and the new TV Law
Moderator: Theodoro Fontes, Brazilian Producer and Filmmaker
Speakers: Marcelo Galvão, Halder Gomes, Luiz Carlos Amberg, Juliana Reis, Marcio Rosario, Melise Maia, Vivianne Jundi, Marcelo Lino and Eduardo Chauvet
Location: Main Theater of the Los Angeles Film School located at 6363 West Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90034