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Comcast 9 and 709
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Comcast 10
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KQED Life
Comcast 189
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Comcast 190
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V-Me
Comcast 191 & 621
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Comcast 192
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More from KQED
ImageMakers
This KQED-produced series showcases short films by the moviemakers of tomorrow. Each episode allows viewers to see, for the first time, works by emerging filmmakers who could be the next Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola. The films represent a wide array of genres, including some of the most creative comedies, cutting-edge animations and gripping dramas produced by independent filmmakers today.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
From The Mouths of Babes (#711H)
Duration:
29:53 CC Stereo TVG
THE RUNAWAY Germany
On his way to an important meeting, Walter bumps into a child he has never seen before. 6 year old Yuri insists on Walter taking him to school...and keeps calling him daddy. In an attempt to clear up the confusion and to get rid of the little nuisance, Walter starts a search for Yuri's mother with surprising results. Ulrike Grote directed this Student Academy Award winning film. Principal cast: Peter Jordan, Maximilian Werner and Monica Bleibtreu.
LITTLE GIRL WAITING - Mexico
Eight year old Angelica wanders around the airport looking for her parents. She corners Carlos and Ana, two strangers who have never met before, and tells them they are her parents. They both have planes to catch and don't know what to make of this strange little girl. This is writer/director Esteban Reyes first film. Principal cast: Maria Fernanda Urdapilleta, Juan Rios, Julio Casado and Ximena Rubio.
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Little Girls, Big Trouble (#601)
Duration:
28:43 CC Stereo TVPG
* The Pick-Up Artist - Germany
Olli is a playboy. He finds himself just as he did the morning before - in another strange woman's bed. As he plans to make his escape after another conquest, he comes face to face with his worst nightmare - the woman's 6 year old daughter. Little Yvonne is not happy with the unlucky love life of her mother and decides to take matters into her own hands. Produced and directed by Steffen Weinert. Principal cast: Steffen Groth, Chantal Hourticolon and Nina Weniger.
* Big Girl -Canada
A battle of wills develops between nine-year-old Josephine and her mother's new boyfriend - a "lowly" bartender. No longer the sole object of her affection, she challenges this new interloper to a winner take all competition. He may be man enough for her mother, but is he man enough to take care of them both? A bittersweet tale of modern family politics written and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. Principal cast: Samantha Weinstein, Kris Holden-Ried and Patricia Fagan.
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Weapons of Mass Deception (#609)
Duration:
29:08 CC Stereo TVG
* Underground - USA
A woman on a subway discovers she is being watched and followed by some suspicious men. Despite her attempts to lose them, they are still closing in on her. This will turn into one heart-racing commute she will never forget. What are you afraid of? Just get a ticket and hold onto your seat. Written, produced and directed by Aimee Lagos and Kristin Dehnert. The story is inspired by an unnerving experience Kristin had taking the subway in Paris. Principal cast: Anne Ramsay, Shaun Toub, Don McGovern and Dwayne Wycoff.
* The Mongoose - Germany
The German Federal Police have set up a risky undercover sting operation to stage a fake plutonium deal with a terrorist. This takes the special SWAT team to a posh hotel suite for the showdown. But as they are waiting to strike there is an unplanned turn of events. A nail-biting short directed by Philipp Osthus. Principal cast: Stefan Rudolf, Mark Zak, Mignon Reme, Stephan Schad, Sarah Maria Besgen and Henning Schimke.
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Imagine A World Without Me (#714H)
Duration:
28:17 CC Stereo TVG
SEE YOU - DENMARK
14 year old Nete's world collapses when her twin brother Noah is killed in a car accident. The family decides to move to Copenhagen to start life anew. Nete, still traumatized by her brother's death, begins classes in a new school, but the day she starts, she finds she is not the only new student. To everyone else he is just the new boy, but Nete is in total shock - because the boy looks exactly like her brother. Get out your handkerchiefs for a surprising and touching film highlighting the important connection between brothers and sisters. Written and directed by Jesper Waldvogel Rasmussen. The film was short listed for the 2009 Academy Awards. Principal cast: Coco Hjardemaal, Mikkel Juul Jensen, Henrik Birch and Julie Carlsen.
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One Life to Live (#703H)
Duration:
28:35 CC Stereo TVPG
CHICXULUB - USA
65 million years ago the Chicxulub meteor collided with the earth and erased 75% of all living species. Tonight, Ted and Maureen receive a phone call that their daughter has been hit by a car. These two tragedies begin to intertwine. Ted and Maureen are about to rediscover the power of fate. Written and directed by Malona Voigt. Chicxulub is based on the New Yorker magazine short story by T.C. Boyle. Principal cast: Joel Swetow and Susan Tierney.< br />MANON ON THE ASPHALT - France
What will flash before your eyes at the end of your life? It's a lovely spring day and Manon is on her way to a rendezvous with her boyfriend until an unexpected bump in the road has her seeing life from an entirely different perspective. As everyone gathers around the accident, Manon's thoughts wander. It must be easy to die in Paris in the springtime. Written and directed by Elizabeth Marre and Olivier Pont. The film won top prize at the Toronto Worldwide Short Film Festival in 2008, and is an Oscar nominee for Best Short Film. Principal cast: Aude Leger, Bastien Ehouzan, Yves Lecoz, Edouard Raix and Michele Leger.
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The Kindness of Strangers (#603)
Duration:
28:33 CC Stereo TVPG-L
* When Elvis Came to Visit - Sweden
On the outskirts of Stockholm a small but momentous meeting occurs between Lukas, a young man who despises immigrants, and a young boy named Elvis. Elvis and his Iranian family just moved into the flat across the hall. Lukas is annoyed with his strange neighbors and tries to keep his distance. Due to circumstances beyond his control, Lukas is forced to baby sit the young Elvis. What happens to prejudice when it is faced with the simplicity of a child? The award winning short is written and directed by Andreas Tibblin. Andreas has worked as a DJ across Europe and had previously directed music videos and commercials. Principal cast: Josef Saterhagen, Ben Solimanaznavi and Leila Hadji.
* The Passage of Mrs. Calabash - USA
An overnight train hurtles through the barren winter from Chicago to New England. A young white gas station proprietress and a retired African American astrophysics professor share a sleeper car. This unlikely couple exchange stories of love and loss and reveal their deepest secrets. Writer/Producer/Director Scott Tuft sketches a skillful meditation on the notion that sometimes only a stranger can help you with the most personal and difficult transitions. Principal cast: Katherine Cunningham-Eves and Charlie Robinson.
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Stand By Me (#704H)
Duration:
29:19 CC Stereo TVG
ROOM 10 - USA
Getting married is easy...staying married is hard. Frannie is an emergency room nurse going through a rough patch in her marriage. She hides in her work at the hospital to avoid addressing her problems at home. It's a typical night in the E.R. until an expected encounter with an old man and his dying wife challenges her beliefs and choices in life. Based on a true story. Co-directed by Andrea Buchanan and Jennifer Aniston (yes, that Jennifer Aniston, making her directorial debut). Principal cast: Robin Wright Penn and Kris Kristofferson.
WHEREVER YOU ARE -Spain
An old man relives beautiful memories of his younger years on a farm where he met the love of his life. He returns to the farm and finds a surprise waiting for him. This is writer/director Nicolas Tapia's first short film. He has worked as a production manager on films such as Sexy Beast and many of Pedro Almodovar's films. Principal cast: Lucia Jimenez, Enrique Alcides, Fernando Tielve, Maria Herze and Manuel de Blas.
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Life Is Full of Surprises (#708)
Duration:
28:28 CC Stereo TVG
THE BLOODY OLIVE - Belgium
It's Christmas Eve 1951. Werner and Mylene are looking to forward to a quiet evening when the doorbell rings. It's Sam, Werner's business partner. He has discovered than Werner has been falsifying the books and wants his money back. This is the beginning of a night full of surprises. If you like stories with twists, you'll lose track trying to count them all in this award winning tongue-in-cheek film noir. Written and directed by Vincent Bal. This story is based on a French comic strip entitled Imbroglio. Principal cast: Gene Bervoets, Veerle Van Overloop and Frank Focketyn.
LIFE'S HARD - Romania
At knife point, a thief jumps into a young woman's car while stuck in traffic to avoid the police. The frightened young woman becomes dumbstruck when the thief starts complaining about her dangerous driving. They both start arguing that each one's life is harder than the other's life. This unusual relationship takes twists and turns until it reaches a surprising climax. Written and directed by Gabriel Sirbu. The film won the Audience Prize at Aspen Shortsfest in 2008. Sirbu currently teaches film at the Romanian National Film School in Bucharest. Principal cast: Claudia Prec and Andi Vasluianu.
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Intelligent Design (#705)
Duration:
26:03 CC Stereo TVG
ONE RAT SHORT- USA
A subway rat finds himself in an amazing adventure of love and loss on a dark Manhattan night. The award winning animation was written and directed by Alex Weil (the same man who directed the classic Cars music video "You Might Think").
THE CATHEDRAL - Poland
An explorer discovers what appear to be the ruins of an ancient cathedral on the edge of an abyss. His journey at an end, he stands and waits for transformation. Tomek Baginski's Academy award nominated film is based on the Jacek Dukaj science fiction novel.
MIRAGE - SOUTH KOREA / USA
A bio-mechanic robot must fill his glass chest with water to stay alive. When his survival depends on the possible death of another, he uses his ingenuity to solve the problem. The stunning animation won a Student Academy Award for filmmaker Youngwoong Jang and took two years to complete.
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Just A Girl (#709)
Duration:
28:21 CC Stereo TVG
MISSED - England
Will is shocked when he's told that a girl who worked in his office died while away on holiday. He feels a sense of loss and regret for not having taken the time to get to know her better. The next day he's even more surprised when he sees her walking passed the window of the cafe in which he's sitting. He can now make amends, but is he too late? Written and directed by Guy Ducker. Principal cast: Jalaal Hartley, Sarah-Jane Pitts and Dan Mersh.
RIVER CHILD - Scotland
On a hot summer's day, two girls head for the river to cool off. The self-assured Janice is almost a woman. The dreamy Katie is still a child. A dramatic event by the river alters the destiny of one of the girls forever. The film won the Scottish equivalent of the Academy Award in 2008. Directed by Damian Wood. Principal cast: Gemma Houston, Sinead Carroll and Darren Russell.
PINK - Canada
Set in 1976 apartheid South Africa, a ten year old white girl attends the funeral of her black nanny, killed during a protest march. Sympathies shift swiftly in this stark examination of how politics are truly lived. Directed and edited by Ed Gass-Donnelly who made his start directing in the theater. Pink was originally created as a theater piece. Principal cast: Marian Wihak.
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Heavenly Bodies (#608)
Duration:
26:18 CC Stereo TVG
* Milo 55160 - Canada
Milo knows eternity is a long time to wait for a promotion. Milo is Heaven's loneliest bureaucrat who spends everyday the same as the day before - processing disoriented and angry "newly-deads." One day he meets an unusual boy, a "near dead" boy named Will, who is between both worlds. When Will mysteriously disappears, Milo is forced to leave his office desk and embark on a purgatorial odyssey through the afterlife. What he discovers drastically changes his life, literally, forever. Written and directed by David Ostry. Principal cast: Patrick McKenna, Alec Stockwell, Mark Caven, Graham Kartna and Anne Tager Page.
* Dad's Clock - Australia
An elaborate and imaginative animation based on the filmmaker father's quest to build a clock before he died of cancer and of a son's attempts to reconcile their distant relationship. Written and directed by Dik Jarman who is also an architect (in addition to being a puppet maker) spent two years making this film. The film is made even more personal by the inclusion of objects owned by his father (like the compass which becomes the bird's beak).
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You Sexy Thing (#706H)
Duration:
27:35 CC Stereo TVPG
PIERRE, A HOLE WITH A VIEW - USA
Vermin need love, too. Follow the trials and tribulations of a French mouse and his gorgeous new roommate. Never mind that the roommate is human. As the saying goes, one doesn't always choose who you fall in love with. A charming love story about unrequited love inspired by the classic animations from Warner Brothers and Tex Avery. The film took writer/director Dan Brown two years to complete. Principal cast: Tasha Smith and John Armstrong (voice over).
MICKEY AND MARIA - Germany
Twenty year old Maria goes to a birthday party in hopes of escaping her troubles. She has just broken up with her immature boyfriend and has become disenchanted with men and love. That is until nine year old Mickey offers her the most romantic proposal ever. Directed by Steffen Reuter. Principal cast: Stefanie Stappenbeck and Max Schmuckert.
THE AVIATRIX -USA
Anne has no friends, lives with her mother and has cancer. Her escape from reality exists in the form of The Aviatrix, an intergalactic superhero alter ego who rockets through space to fight the power of evil on distant planets. Anne's fantasy world is her only way of experiencing adventure and romance in her lonely life - until Miles shows up. Written and directed by Virginia T. Burton. Principal cast: Jessica Robertson, Nicholas Yedinak and Barbara Chisholm.
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Your Cheatin' Heart (#604)
Duration:
28:35 CC Stereo TVG
* RedBlack - England
London, 3am. A woman stands alone in the night until a cab driver sees her and offers her a lift. Their small talk turns to seduction as they navigate a dark city full of foreboding and dark possibilities. Shot over the course of a single night, RedBlack is a taut, sexy, dream-like journey with a shocking climax. Written and directed by Mal Woolford. Cast: Molly Ryman and Anthony Barclay.
* Across the Hall - USA
A quiet night takes a dangerous turn when Julian (Adrian Grenier from HBO's Entourage) receives a frantic phone call from his best friend, Peter. Peter has followed his unfaithful fiancee to a seedy motel on the other side of town. He has also checked into the room across the hall with a bottle of whiskey in one hand and a revolver in the other. What Peter doesn't know is that it is Julian across the hall with his girl friend. What tangled webs we weave... Written, directed and edited by Alex Merkin. Principal cast: Adrian Grenier (HBO's Entourage), James Oliver and Natalie Smyka.
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Bleed to Love Her (#712H)
Duration:
27:36 CC Stereo TVG
SHADOW OF A DOUBT - Denmark
Liv wants to fall in love, but choosing to love another person means having to confront your inner doubts and fears. Commitment is frightening when running away seems like an easier option for a young couple of the cusp of a big decision. Written and directed by Esben Tonnesen. Principal cast: Rita Angela, Nicolei Faber, Anders Hove and Sara Quist.
ELLIE, AFTER THE LOVE - Belgium
Would you die for love? After the death of a young man due to suspicious circumstances, a seductress is brought in for interrogation. It is soon discovered the woman has eerie connections with other men who have also died mysteriously. The detective wants to expose her secrets and understand the seductive power she has over men. The trap has been set, but by whom? Written and directed by Vincent Guillemot. Principal cast: Flora Thomas and Simon Homme.
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Love Isn't Pretty (#710)
Duration:
26:13 CC Stereo TVG
LOVE STORY - England
Why do people love people?...because they can't help themselves. A young girl asks her father, "Why do you love mommy?" As the man considers this question, he remembers the first sighting of his future wife which reveals the depth and complexity of his love for her. You know you're in love when you realize there is nothing you wouldn't do for them. Written and directed by Amit Gupta. Principal cast: Anthony Green, Shelley Conn, Colin Salmon and Alan McKenna.
ORDINARY LOVE - Germany
On the seventh anniversary of his wedding day, a police officer not only has to solve a murder case but also his marital problems. He interrogates the man suspected of murdering his own wife. He seems to push all the right buttons and quickly gets a confession. How did he do it? The investigator and the murderer share a lot more in common than at first glance. Written and directed by Oliver Dieckmann. Principal cast: Jan Gregor Kremp, Michael Mendl, Carolin Fink and Suzanne von Borsody.
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Modern Love (#607)
Duration:
26:38 CC Stereo TVPG
* High Maintenance - USA/Germany
Jane's marriage has become routine and boring. She's frustrated and unhappy. Her sex life is robotic. Fortunately, this story takes place in the future and technical advances has provided the answer - it's time for an upgrade! This film received a Student Academy Award and was directed by NYU Film student Phillip Van. Cast: Nicolette Krebitz and Wanja Mues. < br />* Turn-Off - France
The department store is a microcosm for suburban life. A married couple argues incessantly in canned goods while two people make a romantic connection in lingerie. Writer/Director Philippe Lioret asks does marriage spell the end to happiness and great sex? Cast: Veronique Balme, Bruno Bayeux, Annelise Hesme and Yvon Martin.
* Stuff - Canada
A man who has nothing. A woman who has everything - including shoes, lots of shoes. Guess what happens when they move in together - the ultimate battle of wills. Their apartment becomes a battlefield and the war between the sexes begins. Written and directed by Karl Raudsepp-Hearne. Cast: Linda Roessler and Martin Thibaudeau.
* Come - Norway
A single word reminds two old people of their youth, their love and how far they have come together. Written and directed by Marianne Olsen Ulrichsen. Principal cast: Ruth Gurholt, Thor Ivsersen, Gry Olsen Ulrichsen and John Kristian Hansen.
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Chance Encounters (#707H)
Duration:
28:35 CC Stereo TVG
ON TIME - USA / Germany
A young man sits dumbstruck in an airport terminal. His fiance has refused his offer of marriage. A traveling salesman sits next to him and offers to sell him a remarkable invention. In his suitcase is a product that will allow him to see thirty seconds into the future. A pretty outlandish claim, or so he thinks, until he witnesses it in action. Had he had this before, he could have prevented his current broken heart, but is knowing the future all it's cracked up to be? Directed by Ted Chung. Principal cast: Kai Albrecht, Peter Farkas, Sabine Krause and Greta Galisch de Palma.
GNOME - USA
A sheltered suburban wife accidentally hits a car in a bad part of town. Expecting the worst, she is shocked when three transvestites emerge from the car. She reluctantly accepts a ride home from these complete strangers. She comes face to face with her own fears and prejudices. We all play roles and wear costumes. The question is do you play the role or does the role play you? Based on a true story. Prior to directing and writing this short film, Jenny Bicks produced and wrote numerous episodes of Sex and the City. Principal cast: Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls), Joe Holt, Joey Cee and Michael Benjamin Washington.
ITSY BITSY - USA
David is having a hard time getting up the nerve to ask his girlfriend to marry him. After another sleepless night, he goes into the kitchen for a midnight snack only to find he is not alone. He discovers you can't always pick the perfect time or place to pop the question. The only thing standing between him and the love of his life is a spider . . . a Really Big spider. Written, produced and directed by David May with amazing visual effects by Paul Hargrave. Principal cast: Brett Simmons and Amanda Zarr.