[ IDIWS09 ] Program

I Dream in Widescreen
The School of Media Arts 2009 BFA Thesis Films

Friday May 15, 2009 | 7:30 pm screening
The Tucson Music Hall, Downtown Tucson >> map it
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Airplane Peanuts
Written and Directed by Sheldon Smith/Co-directed by William Goldstein

A comedy about the daily struggle of a few unlikely comedians.

An Afternoon with Grandma
Written and Directed by Kendall Anlian

Four year old Aimee never guessed that being a "lady" meant playing with toys.

Destination: Heaven
Written and Edited by Thomas Erickson/Directed by William Goldstein

They were brothers in arms…when they were alive.

Ellipsis
Written and Directed by George Oliver

A murderer searches for a purpose to her actions.

Holiday Justice
Written and Directed by Patrick O’Rourke

It was supposed to be his last job. Kill the priest. Get paid. But for Johnny Chino, things don't always go as planned...

The Inheritance
Written and Directed by Ariela Stern

After his father’s death, Rob uncovers myst clues to his past and heritage in an old apartment holding historical artifacts.

It’s American!
Written and Directed by Antonio Baca

How far must one man go to rectify his manhood?

Metamora
Written and Directed by Keisha Richardson

A Star leaves its home in space in search of adventure on the planet below, but finds the grass isn’t always greener on the other side in this silhouette animation piece.

Omega 3000
Written and Directed by Rockie Stephens

Henry’s dreams of an otherworldly squirt gun are thwarted by a she-devil in pigtails.

Sui-Sci-Fi Musical
Written and Directed by Scott Silver

When all is felt to be lost, a familiar old face comes to save Billy from making the worst decision of his life in this genre-bending musical satire.

The Wind and Hills
Written and Directed by Joseph J. Toretti/Edited by Patrick O’Rourke

Is life better lived playing it safe, or should we risk it all for those we love? A jaded warrior must decide when he bumps into a young would-be dragon-slayer.

MUSIC VIDEO
Conceived and Directed by Chelsea Coles

Holy Rolling Empire: Bipolar Bear Mania
A toy society, awoken from slumber, starts a revolution against a world run by evil in this fantasy-inspired music video for Tucson Holy Rolling Empire.

COMMERCIALS
conceived, produced and directed by Rhys Stover:

Snickers Saves: Blow Dart
A conveniently placed Snickers bar saves the day when an employee accidentally launches a blowdart at his boss.

Glade: Dirty Living Room
The fresh scent of Glade helps a man convince his girlfriend that he has done his share of the household cleaning.

Monster.com: Coffee Pot
An overzealous office employee goes too far in celebrating his company’s quarterly earnings.