Big Easy International Film Festival

2013 Big Easy International Films

FILMS STILL TRAILER

The Adventures of Keith Flippen

Directed by Shannon Kitchens

Written by Rob Cerio & Mario Campesi

One man's journey through an insane and absurd sci-fi universe based on classic adventure serials, but with a blend of modern humor. Keith Flippen won the 2012 NOLA 48 Hour Film Project and its creators are KickStarting it into a full web series.

The Alternates

Written & Directed by Hunter McGregor

Detectives (John “Spud” McConnell and Maureen Brennan) investigate the mysterious death of former Olympic gold medalist, Roman Marriott (Jeff Ramirez), at a reunion with the athletes he used to train with that didn’t make the Olympic team.

Bedcrumbs

Directed by Jennifer Levy

Written by Jennifer Levy & Marcus Ashley

The story of a woman whose subconscious shows her a truth about her relationship that she cannot see in her waking hours. Through the use of the song that inspired the story, we follow a woman who finds the truth about her relationship in a dream. Or does she?

Bury Me on the High Land (feature film)

Directed by Chris Aaron

Examines the disappearing wetlands and the people of the Mississippi River Delta. The documentary explores the impact human hands have had on the delta and follows those that struggle to save it.

Bury Me on the High Land from Treetop Media on Vimeo.

Charles Claiborne: Sojourn in Lake Charles

Written & Directed by Jace Douglas Johnson

Charles Claiborne is 262 years old. He is ageless, impervious to disease, and capable of regeneration. He longs to be with his deceased wife. His potential to unlock immortality makes him a prized possession in the world of covert intelligence. He is hiding in the swamps near Lake Charles, LA.

Church Road

Connected

Directed by Tiffany Shlain

Written by Tiffany Shlain, Ken Goldberg, Carlton Evans, and Sawyer Steele

In this funny, eye-opening, and inspiring film, Director Tiffany Shlain takes audiences on an exhilarating rollercoaster ride to discover what it means to be connected in the 21st century. After centuries of declaring independence, perhaps it’s time to declare our interdependence instead.

Dantalion

Written & Directed by David LeBlanc

Will, an abused monster actor in the film industry dreams to be back in theater. When the opportunity arises for Will to audition for Hamlet and to leave the world of film, the demon that he's currently portraying, Dantalion, begins to terrorize him mentally and physically.

Dantalion Trailer from David LeBlanc on Vimeo.

The Good Samaritan

Written & Directed by Marian Yeager

A quirky and humorous short film about a clever girl, and her curious run in with a hapless con man. This is the story of Alice and hapless con man Nick. After spotting Alice dumpster diving, Nick offers her a part in his newest con game: The Good Samaritan. The result? A surprising turn of events that Nick won’t soon forget. Never judge a diver by the dumpster.

The Good Samaritan Teaser Trailer from Marian Yeager on Vimeo.

Heads Up

Directed by Alex Merkin

Written by Ben Carlin

An edgy, comedic story of two longtime friends, partners in crime, and 'surrogate' brothers who love each other to death. When questions of trust and loyalty arise at the weekly poker game the situation erupts in an extreme way - cause NOBODY fights like siblings do!

Homelicide

Jokes on You

Directed by Michael Spencer & Catherine Laine

Written by Joe McKenna

Two apparently normal flatmates, bored on a Sunday evening, decide to act on their mischievous behavior to entertain themselves...this time resulting in consequences.

Love Scene

Written & Directed by Bethany Ashton Wolf

A fascinating glimpse into the life of VIVIEN LEIGH at the age of 22--still unknown yet on the cusp of stardom--as she embarks on her first screen test in 1935 with film director BASIL DEAN.

Love Scene Teaser from Bethany Ashton Wolf on Vimeo.

New Orleans Through the Eyes of a Lover

Directed by Jackson Hill

Written by Constance Adler

The true story of a New York writer seduced by New Orleans. She moves to New Orleans, falls in love with dark rhythms, Bayou Saint John and her Yoga instructor. Marriage follows ,then dissension and love lost.

Rainbows End

Directed by Matthew Byrne

Written by DC Simon

In this bloody comedic fantasy, Andy and Ilsa honeymooning in Ireland find themselves at a Bed & Breakfast secretly holding captive a tiny man—a leprechaun, they believe. Plotting to steal his treasure at the end of the rainbow, they become locked in a psychotic test of wills.

Reclamation

Directed by Dave Lehleitner

Written by Dave Lehleitner & Carlos Cisco

A post apocalyptic short that follows the story of Lawrence Shiftlet as he searches what's left of the world for his long lost niece. When he finally finds her, he must battle old demons and choose between family and material wealth. A little bit scifi, a little bit western, the film is sharp, epic and fun, with equal parts comedy, drama and action.

Reclamation Trailer from Adam Lee on Vimeo.

Room Service

Directed by Klaus Fried

Written by Steven Brookes

Dennis Meeks is a travelling salesman, and probably the only person who believes in the Mobitool, a naff cross between a cell-phone and an army knife. And certainly the only one who still believes in his marriage. But a night in a soulless hotel forces him to face the truth about his life and discover the real purpose of the Mobitool.

Sleeping with Siri

Directed by Marty Riemer

Written by Michael A. Stusser

Journalist Michael Stusser's hilarious and poignant exploration of both sides of the digital divide. Jumping first into every technological opportunity, he texts (in the car),Tweets, Skypes and FourSquares 24/7. For Week 2 it’s a Digital Detox, where he avails himself of the now lost icons like phone booths, paper maps, snail mail and off-line down-time.

Stalled

Directed by Shannon Kohli

Written by Meghan Gardiner

Composed entirely from quotes found in public washrooms. The story centers on a Janitor cleaning a women’s washroom. As she enters each stall, she becomes the woman who wrote the words. Each is dealing with a particular struggle and their honesty is heartbreaking.

Treading Water

Written & Directed by Katie White

When Marion's father passes away she inherits the position of caretaker of her estranged mentally unstable sister, Franny. Unable to confront her sister's issues Marion detaches allowing her husband and a therapist to find a common ground. As the strain of Franny grows overwhelming, Marion realizes she can turn and run or she can dive in.

Treading Water Trailer from Greenhouse Studios on Vimeo.

Worlds We Create

Written and Directed by Nicholas Santos

The story of a boy who walks the line between imagination and reality, and the day he realizes he may not be able to do so forever.

WORLDS WE CREATED - Trailer from Nicholas Santos on Vimeo.

You Think You Know Somebody

Directed by Giovanni Anthony Silva

Written by Greg Sandquist

A young guy thinks it's time to come out to his lifelong friend and he gets a reaction he wasn't expecting. When he comes out he is the one that is now confused and wondering what his friend might be hiding. Some times are best friends know up better then we think.

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FILMS	STILL	TRAILER

The Adventures of Keith Flippen Directed by Shannon Kitchens Written by Rob Cerio & Mario Campesi One man's journey through an insane and absurd sci-fi universe based on classic adventure serials, but with a blend of modern humor. Keith Flippen won the 2012 NOLA 48 Hour Film Project and its creators are KickStarting it into a full web series.
The Alternates Written & Directed by Hunter McGregor Detectives (John “Spud” McConnell and Maureen Brennan) investigate the mysterious death of former Olympic gold medalist, Roman Marriott (Jeff Ramirez), at a reunion with the athletes he used to train with that didn’t make the Olympic team.
Bedcrumbs Directed by Jennifer Levy Written by Jennifer Levy & Marcus Ashley The story of a woman whose subconscious shows her a truth about her relationship that she cannot see in her waking hours. Through the use of the song that inspired the story, we follow a woman who finds the truth about her relationship in a dream. Or does she?
Bury Me on the High Land (feature film) Directed by Chris Aaron Examines the disappearing wetlands and the people of the Mississippi River Delta. The documentary explores the impact human hands have had on the delta and follows those that struggle to save it.		Bury Me on the High Land from Treetop Media on Vimeo.

Charles Claiborne: Sojourn in Lake Charles Written & Directed by Jace Douglas Johnson Charles Claiborne is 262 years old. He is ageless, impervious to disease, and capable of regeneration. He longs to be with his deceased wife. His potential to unlock immortality makes him a prized possession in the world of covert intelligence. He is hiding in the swamps near Lake Charles, LA.
Church Road
Connected Directed by Tiffany Shlain Written by Tiffany Shlain, Ken Goldberg, Carlton Evans, and Sawyer Steele In this funny, eye-opening, and inspiring film, Director Tiffany Shlain takes audiences on an exhilarating rollercoaster ride to discover what it means to be connected in the 21st century. After centuries of declaring independence, perhaps it’s time to declare our interdependence instead.
Dantalion Written & Directed by David LeBlanc Will, an abused monster actor in the film industry dreams to be back in theater. When the opportunity arises for Will to audition for Hamlet and to leave the world of film, the demon that he's currently portraying, Dantalion, begins to terrorize him mentally and physically.		Dantalion Trailer from David LeBlanc on Vimeo.
The Good Samaritan Written & Directed by Marian Yeager A quirky and humorous short film about a clever girl, and her curious run in with a hapless con man. This is the story of Alice and hapless con man Nick. After spotting Alice dumpster diving, Nick offers her a part in his newest con game: The Good Samaritan. The result? A surprising turn of events that Nick won’t soon forget. Never judge a diver by the dumpster.		The Good Samaritan Teaser Trailer from Marian Yeager on Vimeo.
Heads Up Directed by Alex Merkin Written by Ben Carlin An edgy, comedic story of two longtime friends, partners in crime, and 'surrogate' brothers who love each other to death. When questions of trust and loyalty arise at the weekly poker game the situation erupts in an extreme way - cause NOBODY fights like siblings do!
Homelicide
Jokes on You Directed by Michael Spencer & Catherine Laine Written by Joe McKenna Two apparently normal flatmates, bored on a Sunday evening, decide to act on their mischievous behavior to entertain themselves...this time resulting in consequences.
Love Scene Written & Directed by Bethany Ashton Wolf A fascinating glimpse into the life of VIVIEN LEIGH at the age of 22--still unknown yet on the cusp of stardom--as she embarks on her first screen test in 1935 with film director BASIL DEAN.		Love Scene Teaser from Bethany Ashton Wolf on Vimeo.
New Orleans Through the Eyes of a Lover Directed by Jackson Hill Written by Constance Adler The true story of a New York writer seduced by New Orleans. She moves to New Orleans, falls in love with dark rhythms, Bayou Saint John and her Yoga instructor. Marriage follows ,then dissension and love lost.
Rainbows End Directed by Matthew Byrne Written by DC Simon In this bloody comedic fantasy, Andy and Ilsa honeymooning in Ireland find themselves at a Bed & Breakfast secretly holding captive a tiny man—a leprechaun, they believe. Plotting to steal his treasure at the end of the rainbow, they become locked in a psychotic test of wills.
Reclamation Directed by Dave Lehleitner Written by Dave Lehleitner & Carlos Cisco A post apocalyptic short that follows the story of Lawrence Shiftlet as he searches what's left of the world for his long lost niece. When he finally finds her, he must battle old demons and choose between family and material wealth. A little bit scifi, a little bit western, the film is sharp, epic and fun, with equal parts comedy, drama and action.		Reclamation Trailer from Adam Lee on Vimeo.
Room Service Directed by Klaus Fried Written by Steven Brookes Dennis Meeks is a travelling salesman, and probably the only person who believes in the Mobitool, a naff cross between a cell-phone and an army knife. And certainly the only one who still believes in his marriage. But a night in a soulless hotel forces him to face the truth about his life and discover the real purpose of the Mobitool.
Sleeping with Siri Directed by Marty Riemer Written by Michael A. Stusser Journalist Michael Stusser's hilarious and poignant exploration of both sides of the digital divide. Jumping first into every technological opportunity, he texts (in the car),Tweets, Skypes and FourSquares 24/7. For Week 2 it’s a Digital Detox, where he avails himself of the now lost icons like phone booths, paper maps, snail mail and off-line down-time.
Stalled Directed by Shannon Kohli Written by Meghan Gardiner Composed entirely from quotes found in public washrooms. The story centers on a Janitor cleaning a women’s washroom. As she enters each stall, she becomes the woman who wrote the words. Each is dealing with a particular struggle and their honesty is heartbreaking.
Treading Water Written & Directed by Katie White When Marion's father passes away she inherits the position of caretaker of her estranged mentally unstable sister, Franny. Unable to confront her sister's issues Marion detaches allowing her husband and a therapist to find a common ground. As the strain of Franny grows overwhelming, Marion realizes she can turn and run or she can dive in.		Treading Water Trailer from Greenhouse Studios on Vimeo.
Worlds We Create Written and Directed by Nicholas Santos The story of a boy who walks the line between imagination and reality, and the day he realizes he may not be able to do so forever.		WORLDS WE CREATED - Trailer from Nicholas Santos on Vimeo.
You Think You Know Somebody Directed by Giovanni Anthony Silva Written by Greg Sandquist A young guy thinks it's time to come out to his lifelong friend and he gets a reaction he wasn't expecting. When he comes out he is the one that is now confused and wondering what his friend might be hiding. Some times are best friends know up better then we think.