Last night I saw a show. It wasn’t just any show. It was a statement about the future of fashion and the future of acceptance in fashion; perhaps even a redefining of fashion. In spite of the shock factor of many of the garments on the runway, there were a […]
Author: Kaylene Peoples
Ali Saam and Scott Ben-Yashar of “Welcome to the Men’s Group”
What makes this film particularly interesting is its diverse cast and roles. The complex archetypical male is portrayed by extreme characters, which I learned to love as the film played out. These characters ranged from macho to passive to A-type workaholics to a hardworking immigrant. It’s a men’s group that meets […]
AWIAFF 2018| Director Monica Azevedo Talks About “The Zone.”
Sat. Apr. 28, 12:20pm FUTURE TIMES AND GOOD OL’ DAYS – SHORTS BLOCK THE ZONE – SHORT NARRATIVE Synopsis: A young woman turns to sport hypnosis to improve her boxing skills and faces the challenge of an underground fight that may change her life. Denisse Bon; Anthony Ray Parker; David […]
AWIAFF 2018 | An Interview with “Stuck” Jillian Armenante
Sat. Apr. 28, 4:00pm THE DATING GAME STUCK – FEATURE NARRATIVE Synopsis: A down on her luck woman decides to win her ex-boyfriend back by moving in with him and his fiancé. Heather Matarazzo; Joel McHale; Felicia Day; Christina Moore; Kirsten Vangsness; Jillian Armenante, Director. Adult situations. USA “Just keep being […]
AWIAFF 2018 | “Riley Parra,” an Interview with Director Christin Baker
Sat. Apr. 28, 6:40pm MONSTERS AND GHOSTS, OH MY – FILM BLOCK (TWO SHORTS AND ONE FEATURE IN THIS SCREENING BLOCK) RILEY PARRA – FEATURE NARRATIVE Synopsis: A cop investigates the murder of a man who turns out to be an angel killed by a demon and she is reluctantly […]
AWIAFF 2018| An Interview with Actress/Stuntwoman Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez of “Pimpkillah”
Sat. Apr. 28, 8:05pm KICKIN’ ASS / TAKIN’ NAMES – SHORTS BLOCK PIMPKILLAH – SHORT NARRATIVE Synopsis: When a ruthless killer searches for her estranged sister she’s propelled into LA’s underbelly of prostitution and human trafficking leading her down the dark path of retribution. Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez; Terrence Julien; Bryan Royal; […]
AWIAFF 2018| “Perfume War,” an Interview with Barbara Stegemann
Sat. Apr. 28, 4:40pm AHEAD FOR BUSINESS, II PERFUME WAR – FEATURE DOC Synopsis: Using the corporate world, a single mom creates an unlikely weapon in the fight for world peace after her best friend, a soldier, is almost killed by a terrorist. Barb Stegemann; Capt. Trevor Greene; Michael Melski, Director. […]
AWIAFF 2018| An Interview with Windy Borman of “Mary Janes: The Women of Weed”
Fri. Apr. 27, 7:00pm AHEAD FOR BUSINESS, I MARY JANES: THE WOMEN OF WEED – FEATURE DOC Synopsis: Women are changing the face of today’s fastest growing industry – cannabis. Join filmmaker Windy Borman as she discovers how they’re also changing the world. Windy Borman; Melissa Etheridge; Betty Aldworth; Kaylene […]
AWIAFF 2018: Interview with Director Susan Kucera of “Living in the Future’s Past” Documentary
AWIAFF Screening: Fri. Apr. 27, 7:20pm EMPOWERING THE ULTIMATE MOTHER LIVING IN THE FUTURES PAST – FEATURE DOC Synopsis: Jeff Bridges presents this beautifully photographed tour de force of original thinking on who we are and the environmental challenges we face, providing original insights into our subconscious motivations, the unintended […]
AWIAFF 2018 | Interview with Director Rick Williamson of “Combat Nuns: All or Nothing”
AWIAFF Screening: Sat. Apr. 28, 6:05pm PUNCHLINES – SHORTS BLOCK COMBAT NUNS: ALL OR NOTHING – SHORT Synopsis: A nun confesses her sins to a priest, including beating up bad guys. Dot Marie Jones; Steve Apostolina; Gary Kasper; Rick Williamson, Director. Adult themes. USA Interview by Kaylene Peoples | Responses by Rick […]