maui film festival 2015 program guide
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Festival Program for the 2015 Maui Film Festival taking place June 3-7, 2015 in Wailea and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.TRANSCRIPT
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A MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR DAVID Y. IGE AND
LT. GOVERNOR SHAN S. TSUTSUI
On behalf of the people of Hawai‘i, we send ourwarmest aloha to all of the participants, attendeesand supporters of the 2015 Maui Film Festival.
Each year, the Maui Film Festival brings our community together to celebrate the diversity of theAloha State. This year’s festival opens with the presentation of the 2015 Female Rising Star Awardto Teresa Palmer and the 2015 Male Rising StarAward to Scott Eastwood, son of actor and director,Clint Eastwood.
We congratulate all of the film makers whose workwill be shared during this film festival and express a sincere mahalo for their contributions to the advancement of the culture and the arts in Hawai‘i.Their pieces of work have attracted visitors fromaround the world and have portrayed Maui as arenowned vacation destination.
We commend the Board of Directors, staff, volunteersand supporters of the MMaauuii FFiillmm FFeessttiivvaall for theircommitment and dedication towards ensuring theFestival’s ongoing success. For the past 16 years, theMMaauuii FFiillmm FFeessttiivvaall has raised awareness aboutHawai‘i’s multiculturalism and shared our alohaspirit with thousands worldwide. We are confidentthat the MMaauuii FFiillmm FFeessttiivvaall will enjoy another successful year and hope everyone shares and enjoys in this wonderful event.
With warmest regards,
A MESSAGE FROM THEHAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY
On behalf of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, thestate’s tourism agency, we are pleased to welcome you to the Hawaiian Islands and hope you enjoy participating in this year’s Maui Film Festival.
This is an incredible event that showcases some of the best that the Hawaiian Islands have to offer –breathtaking scenery, contemporary culture andworld-class cuisine. Every year, we are amazed bythe creativity, resourcefulness and vision of the talented filmmakers and artists. The Hawaiian Islands have become one of the world’s most soughtafter film and production locations, bringing together visitors and kama‘a-ina to be a part of thisexciting event of storytelling.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the unique culture and distinct landscape that Maui has to offer.Discover the beauty of Wailea, take a drive down thewinding road of Hana, and be sure to visitHaleakala National Park.
Mahalo to the organizers, sponsors, volunteers andall those who make the Maui Film Festival a successevery year. Mahalo,
Ronald WilliamsChief Executive OfficerHawai‘i Tourism Authority
Shan S. TsutsuiLt. GovernorState of Hawai‘i
David Y. IgeGovernorState of Hawai‘i
A MESSAGE FROM MAYORALAN M. ARAKAWA
Aloha Ka-kou,
On behalf of the people of Maui County, it is mypleasure to welcome you to the 2015 Maui Film Festival at the Celestial Cinema in Wailea and theCastle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.
The Maui Film Festival has earned acclaim from national and international media, drawing moviefans and film industry professionals alike to the enchanting shores of Maui. This year’s festival willlive up to its reputation of presenting captivatingfilms and renowned artists, events, panels and more,here on one of the world’s most beautiful islands.
It is my sincere hope that this year’s Maui Film Festival inspires and entertains you, and I am deeplygrateful for the organizers, sponsors and volunteerswho plan and host this premiere event. They are to becommended for their commitment and dedication tothe art and industry of filmmaking.
Mahalo a- nui loa,
Alan M. ArakawaMayor, County of Maui
A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Aloha,
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development ispleased to welcome you to the 2015 Maui Film Festival.
Now in its 16th year, the Maui Film Festival continues to showcase cinema under the stars for filmfans and film makers on the most beautiful island inthe world.
We in Maui are honored to share our aloha and richcultural diversity to welcome and embrace visitorsfrom around the globe. The Maui Film Festivalbrings that all together as we become one ‘ohana(family) under the silver screen.
Thank you to Barry and Stella Rivers, their staff, and the hundreds of volunteers who pour themselvesinto creating a memorable and meaningful event foreveryone who participates. The films you will see willtake you on a journey of discovery and inspiration.You will forever remember being touched by themagic of Maui.
E komo mai - welcome,
Teena RasmussenDirector, Office of Economic Development
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Like the Maui Film Festival itself, the evocative cover photographs of an evening
under the stars at the Celestial Cinema and the Seaside Cinema andstunning Taste of Wailea that servesas the cover shots for this 15th anniversary Maui Film Festival EventProgram, is a work of beautiful collaboration between photographer Randy Jay Braun andthe Moon. To view morevisit: www.randyjaybraun.com
Arriving in Hawai‘i in 1982 with adegree in anthropology and apassion for photography, Braunbegan to capture on film the richcultural diversity of the people ofthe Islands. Often consulting withcultural authorities, Braun createsawardwinning sepiatoned,handcolored portraits that conveythe essence of ancient Hawai‘i.
William Lebeda is a graphic designer, animator and directorwho has worked in the field of entertainment design for 20 years.
Currently he is Creative Director of Picture Mill, a Hollywoodbased digital design studio. Most recently William and his team have been responsible for the titles sequences in many of the blockbuster filmsloved around the world.
Barry Rivers, founder and directorof the Maui Film Festival, producedand directed television and film for20+ years prior to starting theFestival. The hula images on the front cover are from SoundWaves,a special on Hawaiian Music hostedby Kenny Loggins that he wrote,produced and directed.
Cover photos by Randy JayBraun. Trailer Design by WilliamLebeda. SoundWaves images byBarry Rivers. Used with permission.
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Letters to the Festival ......................................................6 & 7
E Komo Mai Welcome and Cast & Crew ...............................13
FestivalataGlance ......................................................18 & 19
Rising Star Tributes to Scott Eastwood & Teresa Palmer .............................. 23 & 25
Opening Night (June 3) Celestial Cinema ...................27 & 29
Navigator Tribute to Colin Farrell ....................................... 39
Lights! Camera! Passion! Award Presentation toLouie Psihoyos ......................................................................45
Thursday Night (June 4) Celestial Cinema ..................41 & 45
Shining Star Tribute to Adam Driver.....................................51
Friday (June 5) Celestial Cinema ..................................53 & 55
Saturday (June 6) Celestial Cinema.............................63 & 65
Rainmaker Tribute to Laura Dern .........................................71
Sunday (June 7) Celestial Cinema ...............................73 & 75
Taste of Summer Opening Party at Grand Wailea ..............79
Taste of Chocolate ................................................................81
Taste of Wailea ...........................................................82 & 83
Letters from the State & County Film Commissioners .......88
Filmmakers Panels | Intimate Conversations ....................89
Showcase Cinema at the MACC ..............................91 thru 115
Short Films .........................................................117 & 121 & 125
ToesintheSand Cinema.....................................................129
Frequently Asked Questions ...............................................131
Ticket & Passes & Event Information .................................135
Advertiser Index with Website Links ........................136 & 137
He ha‘aheo ko mākou i ke kāko‘o aku i nā nani o ko kākou ‘āina.
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Several years ago, I received an oval granite touchstonesandblasted and engraved withthis question: "What WouldBuddha Do?"
Regardless which room thisstone has occupied, whether inour home or in the Festivaloffice — and believe me it canbe more than a little unnervingto see it on the bedroom nighttable when you're about tomake love, or on the windowsill of the bathroom as you'reabout to take care of business,or inside the freezer next tothe Ben & Jerry's, or on top ofthe television while CNN iswhizzing around the globecovering humanity's latestinhumanity or triumph — thissimple piece of granite hasreminded me every day to takeaction personally andprofessionally to support thehighest aspirations in all of us.
The stone suggests timeless,timely, constant and yet everchanging answers thatseem all the more important in light of recent world events.
Feel free to substitute anyenlightened being of yourchoice, past or present, for the Buddha. For me, the valueof the stone is not in itsreference to Buddha but in the implications of its question.Am I willing to contemplatethe challenge it poses to mycore values and to mydecisions at work?
I have often said that, at theend of the day, the Maui FilmFestival is about turningdarkness into light. From thefirst moment that light shineson any Festival screen, wehave one primary mission — to turn the "reel" world into a way of being in the “real”world that respects theintegrity and beauty of boththe natural order and therealm of human interaction.For this reason, the granite
cornerstone of this Festival'sprogramming philosophy canbe summarized in one phrase:lifeaffirming storytelling.
Put another way, the 16thannual Maui Film Festivalcelebrates entertainment thatenlightens.
In the film industry, which ispart of global media culture, alltoo often the lowest commondenominator of our collectivewisdom (or lack thereof) notonly passes for entertainmentbut also generates recordbreaking box office numbers.Every year we are challengedto identify the films that aspirehigher. I am pleased to reportthat, in celebration of its 16th‘Birthday/Birthyear’, theFestival staff has put togetheranother ‘jewel box’ festivalthat truly sparkles and shines.
With the hard work behind us,we prepare now for the purepleasure of five days of greatfilmmaking by talentedfilmmakers, an AList ofhonorees worthy of a walkdown the red carpet at theAcademy Awards®, SpiritAwards or Toronto, Sundanceand Telluride film festivals and— Maui being the birthplaceand home of Pacific RimCuisine — exceptionalunforgettable culinarycelebrations to boot!
On behalf of the entire MauiFilm Festival ‘ohana (family),and with a special nod to thefestival’s übertalented codirectors, Stella Rivers andWendy and Ben Goodman —welcome to the 2015 Maui FIlm Festival!
Enjoy the Ride!
Barry RiversFounder & Director
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Scott Eastwood is a third generation, native Californian,born in the waterfront city of Monterey. Even thoughhe was born in California, Scott grew up in both California and Hawaii, dividing his time between hismother (Jaclyn) and his father (Clint). From an earlyage, Scott was always active, and when he wasn'tplaying Pop Warner Football, he was surfing, fishing,or doing some other outdoor activity.
After graduating high school, Scott enrolled at SantaMonica City College, doing everything from parkingcars to working construction, as he pursued a careerin acting. He eventually graduated from Loyola Maymount University with a degree in communications. For the past several years, Scott has been traveling the world, living life, shooting movies, andsurfing exotic beaches. He's been very fortunate tohave great friends and a large family, all of whom haveplayed a role in making him the individual he is today.
In Vanity Fair magazine’s March 2013 Oscar edition,Scott was singled out as one of Hollywood’s “RisingStars.” Building on this honor, Scott has landed rolesin several highprofile films, including SUICIDE SQUAD,from DC Comics, and director David Ayer, along withthe asyetuntitled Oliver Stone film about EdwardSnowden. This April 2015, Scott can be seen as bullrider “Luke Collins” in THE LONGEST RIDE, an adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel, starring opposite Britt Robertson and Alan Alda. Scott’s otherrecent films include the World War II movie, FURY,alongside Brad Pitt and Shia LaBeouf, as well as theindependent features, DAWN PATROL and WALK OFFAME. Scott also had a lead role in Lionsgate’s TEXASCHAINSAW 3D, as well as TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE.Scott’s other films include, INVICTUS, GRAN TORINO,FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS, CARMEL, AN AMERICANCRIME and Lionsgate’s swimming film, PRIDE, alongside Bernie Mac and Terrence Howard.
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Teresa Palmer is becoming one of the most globally recognized actresses, bringing her talents to the USand worldwide from Adelaide, Australia. She hasstarred in many major films including Summit Entertainment's box office hit WARM BODIES with NicholasHoult and John Malkovich, based on the popular novel,as well as Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg's I AMNUMBER FOUR with Dianna Agron and Alex Pettyfer.
This year, she will star in Warner Bros. highly anticipated remake of the 1990’s hit film POINT BREAKopposite Edgar Ramirez and Luke Bracey and the crimethriller TRIPLE NINE, starring as part of an allstar castwith Kate Winslet, Casey Affleck, Chiwitel Ejiofor, andWoody Harrelson, among many others. She also recently shot Lionsgate’s THE CHOICE, starring withBenjamin Walker. The film is based on the popularnovel from highly acclaimed author Nicholas Sparks(THE NOTEBOOK) and will be released early next year.
Palmer recently starred in the tumultuous love storyTHE EVER AFTER, which she also cowrote and produced with Mark Webber, CUT BANK, starring opposite Liam Hemsworth, and the Australian film KILLME THREE TIMES. She recently shot Terence Malick’sKNIGHT OF CUPS with Christian Bale and MESSAGEFROM THE KING with Chadwick Boseman.
Her additional film credits include PARTS PER BILLIONwith Josh Hartnett and Rosario Dawson; the 1960’s period drama LOVE AND HONOR starring with LiamHemsworth; the Australian thriller WISH YOU WERE
HERE with Joel Edgerton; Relativity Media's 80's comingofage comedy TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT withTopher Grace and Anna Faris; Jon Turteltaub's THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE for Jerry Bruckheimer Filmsand Walt Disney Pictures with Nicolas Cage; AdamShankman's comedy BEDTIME STORIES with AdamSandler; DECEMBER BOYS with Daniel Radcliffe; andRESTRAINT with Stephen Moyer.
Palmer was awarded the 2011 Australians in Film Breakthrough Award, commending the level of success shehas already garnered in her young career. She wasnamed one of Australia's 'Stars of Tomorrow' by ScreenInternational and first caught the attention of audiences worldwide with her leading role in, 2:37, anAustralian independent film that screened to acclaimat both the Cannes Film Festival in 'Un Certain Regard'and at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Australian Film Institute nominated Palmer as Best Actress for her complex portrayal of a high school student with a dark secret in the film. Beyond her actingpursuits, she has also segued into working behind thecamera as a director, writer and producer developingboth features and documentaries.
Additionally, she is the global face of Artistry Cosmetics(Amway) and has done several advertising campaignswith them that have been seen worldwide. She also started a health and wellness blog calledYOURZENLIFE.com with her friend, actress PhoebeTonkin. Palmer resides in Los Angeles, California.
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John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks and Paul Giamatti, star in this unconventional, inspirational and brilliantly cinematic portrait of Brian Wilson, the mercurialsinger, songwriter and leader of The Beach Boys. Complemented throughout by the era defining catalog of Wilson's music, the film intimately examines the personal voyage and ultimate salvation of an icon whosesuccess came at extraordinary personal cost, yet alwaysmanaged to infuse lives around the world with its harmony and joy.
120 min. PG13
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Directed By:Bill Pohlad
Executive Producers: Jim Le9owitz, Oren Moverman, Ann Ruark
Producers:Bill Pohlad, Claire Rudnick Polstein, John Wells
Screenwriters: Oren Moverman, Michael A. Lerner, Brian Wilson
Cinematographer: Robert D. Yeoman
Editor: Dino Jonsäter
Music:Atticus Ross
Cast: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti
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Look at Saturday Night Live as a living time capsule, encompassing decades of American politics, media,tragedy, and popular culture with an irreverent edge in this terrific and insightful doc. Archival footage is interwoven with stolen moments and exclusive commentary from SNL legends, journalists, hosts, musical guests, crew and others influenced by the comedy giant. Live From New York! captures what has enabled SNL to continually refresh itself over nearly 800 episodes and keep America laughing for 40 years.
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Colin Farrell will be the 2015 Maui Film Festival Navigator Award recipient. The Maui Film FestivalNavigator Award honors a film artist for carving apath of distinction through the turbulent waters ofthe entertainment industry without sacrificing theirfundamental commitment to excellence. The awardwill be presented at the Celestial Cinema located atthe Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course on ThursdayJune 4, 2015. Tickets and passes are available atwww.mauifilmfestival.com.
“Colin Farrell is a chameleon who constantly createsoneofakind characters that send pitch perfect pebbletobouldersized ripples through whateverstory his performance is helping to tell,” said Riverswho added “In short, Colin is a cinematic force of nature and, for that reason, the Maui Film Festivaltakes great pride in honoring him with its 2015 Navigator Award.” Farrell was recently seen in thefilm adaptation of “Miss Julie” starring opposite
Jessica Chastain and directed by Liv Ullmann. In 2013Farrell was seen in the Disney film “Saving Mr.Banks” with Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson. In2009, Farrell won a Golden Globe for his role in “InBruges.” Farrell is currently shooting the second season of the HBO drama “True Detective” starringopposite Rachel McAdams and Vince Vaughan andrecently wrapped the independent film “The Lobster” starring opposite Rachel Weisz.
His other past work includes “Seven Psychopaths,”“Winter’s Tale,” “Dead Man Down,” “Total Recall,”“The Way Back,” “London Boulevard,” “FrightNight,” “Horrible Bosses,” “Ondine,” “Pride andGlory,” “Cassandra’s Dream,” “Miami Vice,”“Alexander,” “The New World,” “Ask the Dust,”“The Recruit,” “A Home at the End of the World,”“Phone Booth,” “Minority Report,” “Daredevil,”“American Outlaws,” “SWAT,” “Intermission” and“Tigerland”.
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Directed By: Jon Long
Executive Producer: Chip Burgess
Producer: Jon Long
Screenwriter: Jon Long
Cinematographer: Mike Parenteau
Editors: Mike Parenteau, Kelly Morris, Jon Long
Cast: Tony Hawk, Kelly Slater, Nyjah Huston, Kelia Moniz, Robbie Maddison,
Annie Boulanger, Ron Kauk, Kai Lenny, Danny Way
Celestial Cinema � Thursday, June 4 � 8:00 PM
THE SEARCH FOR FREEDOM is the story of a cultural revolution grounded in embracing the moment and doing what makes us feel the most alive. Through the eyes of the pioneers and top practitioners of surfing,snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, and more, we experience an uprising that has changed the face of recreation. We discover how an electrifying new worldcame about through pure energy and imagination and the infinite possibilities of selfexpression available to anyone willing to drop in. This is the first film of its kind to explore the human stories behind the nowmassive Action Sports movement. At its heart, this is a story about living in the present and the freedom that comes to us when we do so.
92 min UnratedCelestial Cinema Thursday, June 4 8:00 PM
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The Maui Film Festival Lights! Camera! Passion! Award honors a
director for their heartfelt personal and professional and heartfelt
commitment to make movies that both matter and celebrate the
triumph of the human spirit over seemingly insurmountable
challenges.
“While more than proud to announce each year’s Maui Film
Festival honorees, every few years there’s someone whose vision
and passion uniquely align with the Maui Film Festival’s passionate
commitment to activism and original cinema with a bedrock
commitment to compassionate storytelling and lifting both the
spirit and aspirations of Humankind,” said Rivers.
“This year, that person is Academy Award winning documentary
filmmaker Louie Psihoyos who is uniquely deserving of this year’s
‘Lights! Camera! Passion!’ Award. All of us at the Maui Film
Festival take great pride in presenting it to him.”
Academy Award®winning director Louie Psihoyos is the
Executive Director of the Oceanic Preservation Society (OPS), and
is widely regarded as one of the world’s most prominent still
photographers. He has circled the globe dozens of times for
National Geographic and has shot hundreds of covers for other
magazines including Fortune Magazine, Smithsonian, Discover,
GEO, Time, Newsweek, The New York Times Magazine, New York
Magazine, Sports Illustrated and Rock and Ice. His work has also
been seen on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic
Television and the History Channel. His imagination, wit and iconic
imagery have helped illustrate a wide array of complex subjects
and is carried over to his filmmaking.
Psihoyos’s first documentary film, The Cove, has won over 70
awards globally from festivals and critics, including the Oscar® for
Documentary Feature in 2009. The Cove touches many with its
unflinching examination of a dark subject and its ability to reveal
the humanity and compassion in each of us. Its underlying themes
transcend the slaughter of dolphins in Taiji to address the larger
picture of the threat our entire world faces due to human impacts.
Utilizing stateoftheart equipment, Oscar®winning director Louie Psihoyos (THE COVE) assembles a team ofactivists intent on showing the world neverbeforeseen images that will change the way we understand issues ofendangered species and mass extinction. Whether infiltrating notorious black markets with guerillastyle tactics, or working with artists to create beautiful imagerywith unexpected animal subjects, RACING EXTINCTION will literally change the way you see the world. Louis Psihoyos 'Lights! Camera! Passion! Award Presentation precedes film.
90 min. Unrated
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Directed By: Louie Psihoyos
Producers: Olivia Ahnemann, Fisher Stevens
Screenwriter: Mark Monroe
Cinematographers: John Behrens, Shawn Heinrichs, Sean Kirby, Petr Stepanek
Editors: Geoffrey Richman, Lyman Smith, Jason Zeldes
Music: J. Ralph
Cast: Louie Psihoyos, Leilani Münter, Heather Rally, Shawn Heinrichs, Paul Hilton, Travis Threlkel
Celestial Cinema � Thursday, June 4 � 10:00 PM
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ADAM DRIVER can currently be seen in Noah Baumbach’sWHILE WE’RE YOUNG. The film, which also stars Ben Stiller,Naomi Watts, and Amanda Seyfried, revolves around a middleaged couple (Stiller and Watts) whose career andmarriage are overturned when a disarming young couple(Driver and Seyfried) enters their lives. WHILE WE’REYOUNG premiered at the 2014 Toronto International FilmFestival and was released by A24 Films.
Driver will next star in Saverio Costanzo’s HUNGRY HEARTS,which will be released by IFC Films in 2015. The film premiered at the 2014 Venice International Film Festival,where Driver won the Volpi Cup Award for Best Actor for hisperformance. He will also star alongside Michael Shannon,Joel Edgerton, and Kirsten Dunst in Jeff Nichols’ MIDNIGHTSPECIAL, which will be released by Warner Bros. on November 25th, 2015.
Driver recently wrapped production on Martin Scorsese’supcoming film SILENCE, which also stars Andrew Garfieldand Liam Neeson. Earlier this year, Driver wrapped production on J.J. Abrams’ highlyanticipated STAR WARS:EPISODE VII with Harrison Ford and Oscar Isaac. The film isscheduled to be released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on December 18th, 2015.
Last Fall, Driver starred in Shawn Levy’s dramatic comedyTHIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU alongside Jason Bateman,
Connie Britton, Tina Fey, and Jane Fonda and opposite MiaWasikowska in John Curran’s critically acclaimed TRACKS.He was seen in the Coen brothers’ 2013 Academy Award andGolden Globe nominated film INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS alongside Oscar Isaac. In 2012, Driver appeared in StevenSpielberg’s Academy Award nominated LINCOLN withDaniel DayLewis, which went on to make $275 million worldwide. He also starred in Noah Baumbach’s FRANCESHA alongside Greta Gerwig and appeared in Clint Eastwood’scritically acclaimed J. EDGAR with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Driver is currently in production on the fifth season of HBO’shit series GIRLS, in which he stars opposite Lena Dunham.Driver plays “Adam Sackler,” Hannah’s (Dunham’s) mysterious, striking, and eccentric onagain, offagain boyfriend. Driver’s performance in GIRLS garnered him 2014 and 2013Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in aComedy Series. Additionally, in 2013 the show won a GoldenGlobe Award for Best Television Series – Comedy or Musicaland a BAFTA Award. GIRLS received a Golden Globe nomination in that same category in 2014 and also Emmynominations for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2012 and2013. In 2012, the show also won a Peabody Award and washonored as one of AFI’s Television Programs of the Year.
Driver graduated from Juilliard in 2009 and is the cofounderof the nonprofit organization AITAF (ARTS in the ARMEDFORCES, Inc.)
Friday, June 5th � 7:30 p.m. � Celestial Cinemafollowed by LLeeaarrnniinngg ttoo DDrriivvee
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Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley and Academy Awardnominee Patricia Clarkson help each other understand that its never too late to begin a new adventure in this feelgood, coming of (middle) age comedy about a fieryManhattan author, whose husband has just left her for ayounger woman, and a softspoken Sikh taxi driver fromIndia, on the verge of an arranged marriage, whose unlikely friendship awakens them to the joy, humor, and love in starting life anew.
105 min. R
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Directed By: Isabel Coixet
Executive Producer: Gabriel Hammond
Producers: Dana Friedman, Daniel Hammond
Cinematographer: Manel Ruiz
Editors: Keith Reamer, Thelma Schoonmaker
Screenwriter: Sarah Kernochan
Music: Dhani Harrison, Paul Hicks
Cast: Ben Kingsley, Patricia Clarkson
Celestial Cinema � Friday, June 5 � 8:00 P.M.
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All Benny wants to do is be more confident, stopthinking so much and fall in love. When he has achance encounter with Jordan, a woman obsessedwith the notion of fate and a magical kind of love, he may finally have the opportunity. That is, if he canget out of his own way and out of his head. “PretendWe're Kissing” is a film for all of those who don't think their love life resembles a romantic comedy.
78 min. Unrated
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Directed By: Matt Sadowski
Executive Producers: Mark Montefiore, Sean Buckley
Producers: Peter Harvey, Matt Sadowski
Screenwriter: Matt Sadowski
Cinematographer: Joshua Allen
Editor: Jorge Weisz
Cast: Dov Tiefenbach, TommieAmber Pirie, Zoe Kravitz
Celestial Cinema � Friday, June 5 � 10:00 PM
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MR. HOLMES, starring Ian McKellen and Laura Linney, is a new twist on the world's most famous detective. In 1947,an aging Sherlock Holmes returns from a journey to Japanafter a search for a rare plant with powerful restorativequalities. Back in his remote seaside farmhouse, Holmesfaces the end of his days tending to his bees, grapplingwith the diminishing powers of his mind and relying uponhis housekeeper's young son to work on the unsolved case that forced him into retirement, while searching foranswers to the mysteries of life and love.
103 min. PGScreening courtesy of Cohen Media Group
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Directed By: Bill CondonProducers:
Iain Canning, Anne Carey, Emile ShermanScreenwriters:
Jeffrey Hatcher, Arthur Conan Doyle (Characters), (Based on the novel "A Slight Trick of the Mind" by Mitch Cullin)
Cinematographer: Tobias A. Schliessler
Music: Carter Burwell
Cast: Ian McKellen, Milo Parker, Laura Linney, Hattie Morahan, Patrick Kennedy, Hiroyuki Sanada
Celestial Cinema � Saturday, June 6 � 8:00 PM
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In a world of tradition a little risk can and does changeeverything in this romantic drama following Sabine, Academy Award winner Kate Winslet, a strongwilled andtalented landscape designer chosen to build a special garden at King Louis XIV's new palace at Versailles. To do so, and alongside becoming professionally andromantically entangled with the court's renowned landscape artist André Le Notre (Matthias Schoenaerts),she must challenge gender and class barriers to create her masterpiece.
117 min. R
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Directed By: Alan Rickman
Executive Producers: Ray Cooper, Zygi Kamasa, Norman Merry
Producers: Andrea Calderwood, Gail Egan, Bertrand Faivre
Screenwriters: Jeremy Brock, Alison Deegan, Alan Rickman
Cinematographer: Ellen Kuras
Editor: Nicolas Gaster
Music: Peter Gregson
Cast: Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Stanley Tucci, Matthias Schoenaerts
Celestial Cinema � Saturday, June 6 � 10:00 PM
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Laura Dern has proven to be one of the great actresses of her generation showing that she
is capable of great depth and range, touching audiences and critics alike with her moving and
heartfelt performances. In 2010, in celebration of their family legacy in film and television,
Dern, her mother Diane Ladd and father Bruce Dern were awarded with the first ever
“Family Star Ceremony” on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recently, Dern costarred in Fox Searchlight’s “Wild” for which she earned her second
Academy Award nomination for. The film, directed by JeanMarc Vallée, is Nick Hornby’s
scripted adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling 2012 memoir and tells the inspiring story
of Cheryl Strayed (Reese Witherspoon) who makes the impulsive decision to try to walk the
1000mile Pacific Crest Trail alone in a search for meaning in her life after being traumatized
and shattered by the death of her mother (Dern).
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Paige Alms grew up on the island of Maui, where the spirit of Aloha was planted in her heart. The water quicklybecame a part of her everyday life, taking up the sport of surfing at age 9. With Paige’s fearlessness and perseverance, along with one of the world’s best big wave surf spots in her backyard, it was inevitable that she’d begin to conquer these monsters.
Today, at age 26, Paige has become Maui’s big wave ambassador, living her humble life dedicated to her passion. Most recently in 2014 Paige was nominated for the Billabong XXL Women’s Performance Award, being one of the few who has successfully paddled into the wave at Jaws. Alongside her incredible accomplishments,Paige leads her life with a shining heart, smile, and spirit,one we were grateful for the opportunity to document.
99 min. Unrated
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Producer: Josh Walker
Screenwriters: Devyn Bisson, Eric McEntee
Cast: Paige Alms
Celestial Cinema � Sunday, June 7 � 8:00 PM
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A Special Maui Film Festival encore presentation! Planetary is a provocative view of several continents from around the world and from the expanse of space.All of it described by an AList of cosmically conscious creative contributors.
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Directed By: Guy Reid
Executive Producers: Paul Hawken, Stephen Apkon
Producers: Guy Reid, Steve Watts Kennedy, Christoph Ferstad
Screenwriter: Steve Watts Kennedy
Cinematographer: Christoph Ferstad
Celestial Cinema � Sunday, June 7 � 10:00 PM
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New in 2015! Taste Of Summer Opening Night PartyNew in 2015! Taste Of Summer Opening Night Party
Taste of Summer Opening Party Oceanside at Grand Wailea.Co‐Hosted by
Good…Good…Good Vibrations will lift your spirits and put you in the perfect mood for singer/songwriter, musical genius and leader of the legendary Beach Boys, Brian Wilson’s biopic
LOVE & MERCY, which will follow the Taste of Summer at the Celestial Cinema.
MENUGrilled Flatbreads, Prosciutto, Humble Fog, and Wild Ramps Maui Company Burrata, Roasted Tomato, Fresh Picked Basil
Hamachi Tartar, Grapefruit Ginger Jus Gremolata Kaffir Lime Crusted Ahi with a Sunchoke Puree
Tako Carpaccio, Wasabi Sea beans Hawaiian Snapper Ceviche, Finger Lime
Roasted Local Beets, Quinoa, Surfing Goat Feta Crispy Pork Belly with Kimchi Fried Rice
Coconut Porter Short Rib, Housemade Pickles, Hawaiian Sweet Roll Tomahawk Ribeye Carving Station
Oyster Raw Bar / Poke Bar
FOR THE SWEET TOOTH Lavender Scented Pineapple Saute served
with Vanilla Chevre Ice Cream Coconut Rice Pudding; with Basil Syrup, Lilikoi Foam, Mango
Panna Cotta; with Peach Gelee, Cherry Pearls White Chocolate Mousse; with Pistachio Cake, Raspberry
Caramelita Chocolate Tart; with Exotic Banana Mousse
Live Music by AhTim, an incredible Maui musician who will bring Israel Kamakawiwo’ole and Gabby Pahinui among others to life!
Wednesday, June 3 � 5:00p.m. 7:00p.m. $170 thru June 2nd / May increase thereafter / $195 at the door, if available
Event Open to All Ages! Must be 21 & Over for Alcohol Consumption. Photo I.D. Required.*Each Taste of Summer ticket includes Wednesday Night’s Celestial Cinema Double Feature & Tributes
Taste of ChocolateTaste of Chocolate
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Co‐Hosted by
Maui Film Festival’s overthetop event for lovers of chocolate! Dress up and experience the extraordinary flavors and sensual experience known as the Taste of Chocolate.
Menu:Action Station 1 Chocolate Filled Donuts
Freshly made Donuts, filled to order with Milk Chocolate CustardChocolate Grand Marnier Dipping Sauce
Action Station 2 Mmm Mmmm MmmmmJAFFA cakes (molten) � Raspberry Vodka Coulis
Action Station 3 Holy Crepes!Chocolate Crepes � Flambeed Bananas � Chocolate Baileys Gelato
Action Station 4 OMG!Chocolate Chevre Cheesecake � Liquid Nitrogen Sour Apple Sorbet
Action Station 5 Chocolate FountainHomemade Strawberry Marshmallows � Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies � Coconut Cake
Vanilla Shortbread Buttons � Fresh Pineapple, Strawberries and Banana
Station 6 Buffet HeavenChocolate Strawberry � Red Velvet Cake Pops � Mini Boston Cream Pies
Boozy Chocolate Tubes: Peppermint Schnapps, Rum, Grand MarnierLemon Meringue Crème Brûlée � Raspberry White Chocolate Trifle
Banana Cream Pie � Better than S.x Chocolate ParfaitWalnut Brownie Morsels � Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart
Station 7 – Savory SustenanceChocolate Tagliatelle Pasta, Toasted Walnuts, Parmesan, Truffle, Bitter Cocoa
Parsnip Veloute, Cocoa Nib Cream, Smoked Honey
Live Music: Joe Cano & Friends
Friday, June 5 � 8:00pm10:00pm$170 thru June 4th / May increase thereafter / $195 at the door, if available
Event Open to All Ages! Must be 21 & Over for Alcohol Consumption. Photo I.D. Required.*Each Taste of Chocolate ticket includes Friday Night's Celestial Cinema Double Feature.
OFFICIAL BEVERAGES:
BRIAN ETHEREDGE & CHRIS KULIS
Capische? � Le Poisson Crudo, Coconut, Lime,
Line Caught Fish� Garden Tortellini, Big Island Mushroom,
Garden Veg, Piave
GARY JOHNSON
Joe's Nuevo Latino� Charred Octopus, Micro Salad,
Ink Tostada, Olive Aioli� Scallop Ceviche, Meyer Lemon Compressed
Cucumber, Fresno Chili
TYLUN PANGKo- at The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
� Seafood LaulauLomi Lomi Tomato & Ogo with
GarlicSoy Coconut Sauce� Keanae Lilikoi Chiffon Cake
Featuring Maui Cheese Company’s Fromangina
MICHELLE FABIANI
Fabiani’s� Gnocchi Gorgonzola, Butternut Squash,
Chicken & Wilted Baby Spinach� Assorted Mini Macaroons
Salted Caramel & Lilikoi
DAN BADER
Ruth’s Chris Steak House� BBQ Shrimp
� Sweet Cream and Berries.
CAMERON LEWARK
Spago� “6 day” Heritage Pork Belly
Brined, Smoked and Sous Vide Pork Belly withWild Ramps and Whistle Pig Rye Green Apples
� Spago Noodle Bar
MARCUS LAGE
Tommy Bahama� Tommy Bahama Island Style Kampachi Poke
White Soy, Yuzu, Fresh Coconut, Inamona, BonitoShavings, Crispy Nori
� Pina Colada Cake PopsVanilla Cake, Myers Dark Rum, Diced Pineapple,
White Chocolate Mousse, Toasted Coconut
PHILLIP NESTOR
Mulligan’s on the Blue� Mini Fish & Chips
Jalapeno Tartar Sauce, Malt Vinegar� Irish Curry Veggie Wrap
Mango Pineapple Chutney
PETER MERRIMAN
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman � Fresh Gnocchi with Pork Sausage
� Burnt Maui Pineapple and Cashew Salad.
SPECIALTY WINES BYSOUTHERN WINE
AND SPIRITS
The culinary artists of Wailea’s resort hotels and restaurantspresent a special evening of food and wine on the manicured
lawns overlooking Maui’s most spectacular sunset view.
Join us for this annual celebration
of fine food and libations. ______________
Saturday June 6
4:30 – 7:00 p.m.______________
Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf CourseLeadbetter Private Golf Academy
______________$170 thru June 5, may increase thereafter
$195 at the door, if available(You must be 21 or Over to attend the
Taste of Wailea. Photo ID required.)Ticket price includes admission to Saturday
Night’s Celestial Cinema Double Feature
Music by ManaBrasil
Free shuttles to this spectacular location from all Wailea Resort hotels & Wailea
Special Event parking area
MMAAUUII FF II LLMM FFEESSTTIIVVAALL PROUDLY PRESENTS:
TTAASSTTEE OOFF WAILEA
MMEEDDIIAA PPAARRTTNNEERR::
CRAIG DRYHURST
Four Seasons Resort Maui-Duo� Keahole Lobster Slider, Canadian Bacon,
Spicy Maple Mayo, Clover Sprouts� Fried Jidori Chicken, Kale Chop Salad,
Milk & Honey Dressing
MICHAEL LOFARO
Humuhumunukunukuapua‘a� Sour Poi Dumpling
Salmon Belly Gravlox, Onion Jus� Foie Gras and CTC Croquette
Maui Gold Pineapple, Cereal Milk Jam
MATTEO MISTURA
Matteo’s Osteria� Muscoli Ripieni (A Cinque Terre Classic in Maui! )
Slowstewed Stuffed Mussels In Haiku HeirloomTomato Spicy Pomodoro Sauce
� Insalata, Sopressata di Polpo, Octopus “Salami” WithSicilian Salad of Fennel, Arugula, Oranges, & Pine Nuts
� Cannoli RicottaMascarponeChocolate StuffedCrispy Pastry Shell, Kula Strawberry Coulis
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Line Caught Fish� Garden Tortellini, Big Island Mushroom,
Garden Veg, Piave
GARY JOHNSON
Joe's Nuevo Latino� Charred Octopus, Micro Salad,
Ink Tostada, Olive Aioli� Scallop Ceviche, Meyer Lemon Compressed
Cucumber, Fresno Chili
TYLUN PANGKo- at The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
� Seafood LaulauLomi Lomi Tomato & Ogo with
GarlicSoy Coconut Sauce� Keanae Lilikoi Chiffon Cake
Featuring Maui Cheese Company’s Fromangina
MICHELLE FABIANI
Fabiani’s� Gnocchi Gorgonzola, Butternut Squash,
Chicken & Wilted Baby Spinach� Assorted Mini Macaroons
Salted Caramel & Lilikoi
DAN BADER
Ruth’s Chris Steak House� BBQ Shrimp
� Sweet Cream and Berries.
CAMERON LEWARK
Spago� “6 day” Heritage Pork Belly
Brined, Smoked and Sous Vide Pork Belly withWild Ramps and Whistle Pig Rye Green Apples
� Spago Noodle Bar
MARCUS LAGE
Tommy Bahama� Tommy Bahama Island Style Kampachi Poke
White Soy, Yuzu, Fresh Coconut, Inamona, BonitoShavings, Crispy Nori
� Pina Colada Cake PopsVanilla Cake, Myers Dark Rum, Diced Pineapple,
White Chocolate Mousse, Toasted Coconut
PHILLIP NESTOR
Mulligan’s on the Blue� Mini Fish & Chips
Jalapeno Tartar Sauce, Malt Vinegar� Irish Curry Veggie Wrap
Mango Pineapple Chutney
PETER MERRIMAN
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman � Fresh Gnocchi with Pork Sausage
� Burnt Maui Pineapple and Cashew Salad.
SPECIALTY WINES BYSOUTHERN WINE
AND SPIRITS
The culinary artists of Wailea’s resort hotels and restaurantspresent a special evening of food and wine on the manicured
lawns overlooking Maui’s most spectacular sunset view.
Join us for this annual celebration
of fine food and libations. ______________
Saturday June 6
4:30 – 7:00 p.m.______________
Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf CourseLeadbetter Private Golf Academy
______________$170 thru June 5, may increase thereafter
$195 at the door, if available(You must be 21 or Over to attend the
Taste of Wailea. Photo ID required.)Ticket price includes admission to Saturday
Night’s Celestial Cinema Double Feature
Music by ManaBrasil
Free shuttles to this spectacular location from all Wailea Resort hotels & Wailea
Special Event parking area
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Four Seasons Resort Maui-Duo� Keahole Lobster Slider, Canadian Bacon,
Spicy Maple Mayo, Clover Sprouts� Fried Jidori Chicken, Kale Chop Salad,
Milk & Honey Dressing
MICHAEL LOFARO
Humuhumunukunukuapua‘a� Sour Poi Dumpling
Salmon Belly Gravlox, Onion Jus� Foie Gras and CTC Croquette
Maui Gold Pineapple, Cereal Milk Jam
MATTEO MISTURA
Matteo’s Osteria� Muscoli Ripieni (A Cinque Terre Classic in Maui! )
Slowstewed Stuffed Mussels In Haiku HeirloomTomato Spicy Pomodoro Sauce
� Insalata, Sopressata di Polpo, Octopus “Salami” WithSicilian Salad of Fennel, Arugula, Oranges, & Pine Nuts
� Cannoli RicottaMascarponeChocolate StuffedCrispy Pastry Shell, Kula Strawberry Coulis
A MESSAGE FROM THEMAUI FILM OFFICE
Aloha,
With the 16th Maui Film Festival upon us, it’s timeonce again to celebrate films and filmmakers fromaround the globe who inspire us, take us on an exploration of the human mind through the art ofcinema, and bring culture, fantasy, and adventure to Wailea and it’s world-class resorts. Enjoy a varietyof films under starry Hawaiian skies at the CelestialCinema, and the newest venue, the Seaside Cinema,as well as the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
On behalf of the Maui County Film Office, we applaud and congratulate festival owners andfounders, Barry and Stella Rivers, and their entireteam, who work year round to bring such an amazing event to Maui. So kick off your slippahs, sit back, relax, and get ready for a spectacular festival in 2015!
Aloha,
Tracy BennettFilm Commissioner, County of Maui
A MESSAGE FROM THEHAWAI‘I FILM OFFICE
Aloha mai Ka-kou
Welcome to the 16th annual Maui Film Festival, one ofthe best film festivals on planet earth. For those who knowthis festival, you know exactly what I'm talking about.For those attending for the first time, prepare to beamazed. You are about to experience the most eclectic, life-affirming, inspired collection of films amidst the most breathtaking backdrop and technologically advanced venue ever.
Where else can you share the magic of movies under a perfectly cinematic night sky with the majestic mountHaleakala- towering over you and the shining blue Pacific behind you. It's almost sensory overload. Almost... In my book, it's perfection.
We are forever grateful to Barry & Stella Rivers for creating the gift that is this festival. And to the hardworking Maui Film Festival 'Ohana for all you do year-after-year to bring this celebration of cinema tolife, offering the most inspired opportunity for film enthusiasts to bask in the aura of such creative energy.
The Maui Film Festival is a critical partner in buildingHawai'i's film industry. The festival sets the perfect stageand opens doors for the industry's key decision makers sothey can see firsthand all that Maui and the Hawaiian Islands have to offer the world as a pre-eminent filmingdestination. And with the recent increase in the state's production tax credit, which provides 25% for productions taking place on Maui and the other Neighbor Islands, Hawai'i is poised and ready to take on the world.
E nanea i na- ki'oni'oni (enjoy the movies!)
Aloha,
Donne DawsonState Film CommissionerHawai'i Film Office hawaiifilmoffice.com
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Get a rare glimpse into the compassion and bravery that drivesLouis Psihoyos, the Academy Award winning director of THE COVEand most recently the director of RACING EXTINCTION. Risking hislife, and potentially his freedom, Louie travels Earth to protectspecies in danger of being lost forever while simultaneously spreading word about the breakthroughs now available to turnthings around. The solutions are there. The question is whetherHumankind has the willpower to take on the challenge posed bythe possible 6th Great, this one Humanitydriven, Extinction.
Moderator: Rick Chatenever, Journalist & Screenwriter
Mei Court �� Wailea Beach Marriott ResortSaturday, June 6 �� 10:30 A.M.
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Four filmmakers — three of them with films honored with a Celestial Cinema Big Screen Debut, and the other one of the producers of a major end of the year studio release — share a treasure trove of production stories and insights to reveal the realdeal about producing and directing films where The Forces of Nature always have a costarring role and many of the best athleteson Earth stretch the limits of human endeavor while pulling off formerly unimaginable feats of freedom and woosh!
PanelistsDevyn Bisson, THE WAVE I RIDE
Jon Long, THE SEARCH FOR FREEDOMLaura Zeman, THE SEARCH FOR FREEDOM
Chris Taylor, POINT BREAK 2
Moderator: Tracy Bennett, Maui Film Commissioner
Mei Court �� Wailea Beach Marriott ResortSaturday, June 6 �� 11:45 A.M.
Please Note: All panelists on all panels subject to change.
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Changing the world was never easy. Still ain’t. But the filmmakerssitting on this panel — each in their own, focused, beautiful, evenstoney ways — are using all the tools in their personal and professional toolboxes to grab the wheel and drive head on intosome of most important and buzzy issues of the day. Crowdfunding/ Crowdsourcing, Medical Marijuana, growing genuine cosmic consciousness for the Earth’s place in the knows universe amongthem, they work to change the dominant paradigms of mainstreammedia with a tsunami of brilliant, original, well produced and directed independent documentaries.
PanelistsTimon Birkhofer, CAPTIAL C
Christoph Ferrand, PLANETARYMikal Jakubal, ONE GOOD YEAR
Guy Reid, PLANETARYModerator: Jay April, CEO, Akakū:
Maui Community Television
Mei Court �� Wailea Beach Marriott ResortSaturday, June 6 �� 1:00 P.M.
OONNCCEE UUPPOONN AA TTIIMMEEWho doesn’t love a great story well told? Not us. We love ‘em. Andat the end of the day are very clear that we are in the ‘story’ —rather than ‘show’ — business. This eclectic group of independentfilms (with more filmmakers also on the panel not yet confirmed atpress time) provides a fresh journey through the looking glass intoa world where money may be limited but heartfelt, quirky and memorable movie moments live long and healthy cinematic lives.
PanelistsMax Sadowski, PRETEND WE’RE KISSING
Michael Toubassi, TEAMWORKKyle Rideout, EADWEARD
Special Surprises..
Moderator: Rick Chatenever, Journalist & Screenwriter
Mei Court �� Wailea Beach Marriott ResortSaturday, June 6 �� 2:15 P.M.
Proudly Presented by:
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Directed By: Carlos MarquesMarcetExecutive Producers:
Mayca Sanz, Pau Brunet, Danielle Schleif, Daniel Hammond, Gabriel Hammond
Producers:Tono Folguera, Sergi Moreno, Jana Diaz Juhl
Screenwriters: Carlos MarquesMarcet, Clara Roquet,
Natalia Tena (Additional Dialogue), David Verdaguer (Additional Dialogue)
Cinematographer: Dagmar WeaverMadsen
Editors: Juliana Montañés, Carlos MarquesMarcet
Cast: Natalia Tena, David Verdaguer
This beautifully acted and executed love story — mostly told through videochat sessions, text messages, Facebook updates and the occasional phone call —about an artist who moves to Los Angeles for a year,leaving behind her boyfriend in Barcelona, movingly explores the challenges of long distance relationships.Sensitive, sensual and sexy — its opening scene will stay with you long after you've left the theater. Promise.
In English and Spanish with English subtitles.99 min. R
Castle Theater � Thursday, June 4 � 8:00 PM
Capital C
Directed By:Timon Birkhofer, Jørg M. Kundinger
Producers:Timon Birkhofer, Jørg M. Kundinger
Screenwriter:Jørg M. KundingerCinematographer:Jørg M. Kundinger
Editor:Jørg M. Kundinger
Cast: Zach Crain, Jackson Robinson, Brian Fargo
Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Crowdfunder and hundreds ofother websites, have been lifechanging for tens of thousands of artists, musicians, filmmakers, techies, inventors and passionate firsttime and serial entrepreneurs over the last decade. This is the first feature length documentary dedicated to the crowdfunding (r)evolution. It focuses on the hopes anddreams as well as the fears and pitfalls of three independent creative artists and inventors in makingtheir way in this overwhelmingly complex Digital Age. In short, it's a don't miss movie for millennials and anyone else from 8 to 80 with a big idea and the rocket fuel to see it thru!
87 min. Unrated
Castle Theater � Friday, June 5 � 8:00 PM
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Directed By: Ami Canaan Mann
Executive Producers: Jon Avnet, Arianne Fraser, Rodrigo García,
Ksana Golod, Lawrence Greenberg, C.C. HangProducers: Molly Hassell, John Jencks
Screenwriter:Ami Canaan MannCinematographer: Duane Manwiller
Editors:Lauren Connelly, Mako Kamitsuna
Cast: Katherine Heigl, Ben Barnes, Clea DuVall,
Emily Alyn Lind, Sheryl Lee
Variety, the film industry's 'bible', review of this sweethearted country music seasoned love story favorablycompared to the the Academy Award winning ONCE andBEGIN AGAIN. We couldn't agree more. The simple truthis that two musicians, played by Katherine Heigl and BenBarnes, both down on their luck — she: a crashed musiccareer in her wake, and he: a barely surviving itinerantmusician — find both each other and love, when theymost need it and least expect it. It's a perfect at any filmfestival 'find' Enjoy!
90 min. Unrated
McCoy Theater � Sunday, June 7 � 7:30 PM
Eadweard
Directed by: Kyle Rideout
Producer:Josh Epstein
Screenwriters:Josh Epstein, Kyle Rideout
Cinematographer: Tony Mirza
Editor:Elisabeth Olga Tremblay
Music:Anna Atkinson, Andrew Penner
Cast:Sara Canning, Michael Eklund, Andrew Wheeler, John Innes, Torrance Coombs, Andrew McIlroy, Jay Brazeau, William C. Vaughn, Jordana Largy,
Charlie Carrick, Kett Turton, Christopher Heyerdahl,Aleks Paunavic, Jonathon Young, Jodi Balfour
In the second half of the 19th century, Eadweard Muybridge, the father of motion pictures, embarks onan obsessive project to record on film "the motion oflife" in all of its abundance. His epic quest is eclipsedonly by the depth of his jealousy over his beautiful,young wife Flora. As the project progresses, his paranoiaover her fidelity consumes him, until questions ariseabout his son's paternity, causing him to erupt.Writer/director Kyle Rideout and cowriter Josh Epsteincaptivate with an intimate, poignant portrait of a manwhose maniacal insecurities and blazing genius sprangfrom the same searing source.
104 min. Unrated
McCoy Theater � Friday, June 5 � 8:00 PM
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Directed By: Brad Allgood, Graham Townsley
Executive Producers: Alejandra Amarilla, Rodolfo Madero, Belle Murphy
Producer: Juliana PenarandaLoftus
Coproducer: Jorge Maldonado
Cinematographers:Neil Barrett, Brad Allgood
Editor: Brad AllgoodComposer:
Michael A. Levine
A beautiful story about the transformative power ofmusic, which also highlights two vital issues of our times: poverty and waste pollution that makes clear that where not only can trash is recycled and turnedinto energy for some. It is also a world where trash canbe turned into musical instruments that, in the hands of children from a small village built on a trash dump inParaguay, are capable of making music that sets thehuman spirit free to soar well beyond their, and your,wildest dreams and expectations. Magic is alive and lives in music!
84 min. PG
Castle Theater � Sunday, June 7 � 5:00 PM
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Directed By:Roger Allers
Executive Producer: Gary Tarn
Screenwriter: Kahlil Gibran
Cinematographer: Gary Tarn
Editor: Gary Tarn
Music: Gary Tarn
Cast:Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, John Krasinski
In THE PROPHET, BAFTAnominated director and composer Gary Tarn takes Kahlil Gibran's classic noveland spins it into a cinematic exploration of love, life and loss. An intimate narration, performed by the British actress Thandie Newton, is integrated into Tarn's minimal score for orchestra, guitar, cello and synthesiser. This fictional text is juxtaposed againstfootage shot on the filmmaker's solo travels to Lebanon, Serbia, New York, Milan and London. Finding beauty in the everyday, the film leaves space for each viewer to find their own meaning : an uninhibited eye observing the world through the lens of poetic wisdom.
84 min. Unrated
Castle Theater � Friday, June 5 � 5:30 PM
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Editor: Gretta Wing Miller
In the remote backwoods of Northern California, three generations of pot farmers have built a thriving alternative culture around the state's most valuable cash crop. 'One Good Year' is the story of the everydaylives of four marijuana growers and their unique way of life behind the Redwood Curtain.
80 min. Unrated
Castle Theater � Wednesday, June 3 � 8:00 PM
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Directed By:Jim Lounsbury
Executive Producers:Sam Eather, Behren Schulz, Jim Lounsbury
Producer: Behren SchulzScreenwriter: Jim Lounsbury
Cinematographer: Anthony Jennings
Editors:James Sutton, Scott Walmsley
Cast: Eamon Farren, Claire van der Boom, Anna Torv,
Dustin Clare, Rhys Muldoon, Chris Haywood, Rodger Corser, Heather Mitchell, Rainee Lyleson
Based on memories, 'Love is Now' is the intriguing yetmysterious drama chronicling a summer of love for experienced photographer Audrey (Claire van derBoom) and aspiring snapper Dean (Eamon Farren). Propelled by new love and Audrey's free spirit, the couple embarks on a formative country adventure following the Australian Harvest Trail where they discover significantly more than they ever expectedalong the way.
97 min. Unrated
McCoy Theater � Friday, June 5 � 5:30 PM
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Directed By: Daniel Glick
Executive Producer: David GrubinProducers:
Daniel Glick, Gabriel BacaCinematographer:
Michael GordonCast:
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Jimmy Santiago Baca, a petty thief and a drug dealer,sentenced to five years in Arizona State Prison taughthimself how to read and write and discovered a passionfor poetry that ultimately saved his life. Travel deep into the life and mind of a man whose early life was dominated by sadness, rejection, anger and pain, andthrough the power of poetry — finally found his place to stand.
86 min. Unrated
McCoy Theater � Sunday, June 7 � 5:00 PM
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Executive Producer: Sev OhanianProducers:
Paul Bernon, Sam SlaterScreenwriters:
Chris Modoono, Gil ZabarskyCinematographer:
Tom CampbellEditor:
Bryan GaynorMusic:
Cormac BluestoneCast:
Kate Flannery, Emily Wilson, Marc Evan Jackson
The story of Ethan Collins, a severely depressed, foulmouthed elementary school teacher whosewife's recent departure has left him questioning his life and teaching his students that "mommies are liars." When he is put in charge of the school play as punishment for his bad performance, Ethanrewrites the script to be about his marital problemsand puts on an unforgettable show for the parents,school board, soon to be exwife and the Maui FilmFestival would add anyone who likes to laugh untilthey cry!
80 min. Unrated
Castle Theater � Sunday, June 7 � 7:30 PM
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Producer: Andrea Roa
Screenwriter: Megan Mercier, Kris Swanberg
Cinematographer:Dagmar WeaverMadsen
Editor: Zach Clark
Music: Keegan DeWitt
Cast: Cobie Smulders, Anders Holm, Gail Bean
A delicate and beautiful story about a 30yearoldChicago highschool teacher and one of her students who both discover they're pregnant around the same time. Through it all this deftly toldtale remains utterly downtoearth, smallscale andwarmhearted in the best ways. This is an accomplished piece made by and about women that has'juice and is well deserving of special consideration in the indie marketplace as a true and rare gem. Thefilm also features brilliant performances by CobieSmulders, Anders Holm, Gail Bean and Elizabeth McGovern and is directed by Kris Swanberg.
90 min. R
Castle Theater � Wednesday, June 3� 5:30 PM
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Directed By:Leah Wolchok
Executive Producers: Deborah Shaffer, Regina K. Scully, Bruce Sinofsky
Producer: Leah Wolchok
Cinematographer: Kirsten Johnson
Editors: Nels Bangerter, Scott Stevenson
“Cartoons either make the strange familiar or the familiar strange,” says Bob Mankoff, the subject ofVery SemiSerious. Mankoff would know; he’s the cartoon editor of The New Yorker, which has been aliving museum of America’s best cartoons for 90years. Very SemiSerious delivers an endearing history of the magazine’s storied cartoons and gives its audience a view of the world through thequirky and imaginative lens of cartoonists, a distinctbreed of people indeed. The film goes behind thescenes with Mankoff as he dives into the process ofcreating, selecting and publishing the magazine’s brilliant cartoons. It also offers a delightful parade ofcharacters as it introduces the colorful minds behindthe art — such people as Mort Gerberg, GeorgeBooth, Roz Chast and countless others who put theirpride on the line by submitting cartoons to the magazine that rejects hundreds each week. VerySemiSerious is a lesson in the power of humor, which can be a harmful weapon, a soothing antidote, a psychologist of humanity or an artifact of cultural zeitgeist.
87 min. Unrated
Castle Theater � Thursday, June 4 � 5:30 PM
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Executive Producers: Randie Kamuela Fong, Jamie Mililani Fong
Producers: Ty Sanga, Vince Keala Lucero, Caleb Lucero
Screenwriter: Ty Sanga
Cinematographers:Vince Keala Lucero, Todd Fink, Greg Doi Jr.
Editor: Seong Kyu Whang
Music: Ryan Gonzales, Matthew Honda
Cast: Jeremy Soares, Bruce Blankenfeld, Lita Blankenfeld,
Nai‘a Blankenfeld, Tia Brown, Chad Kālepa Baybayan,Fred Cachola, Daniel Inouye, Hardy Spoehr,
Laura Thompson, Myron Thompson, Nainoa Thompson, Elisa Yadao, Patricia Zell
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Born in 1924, Pinky Thompson grew up in Hawaii during a time when one was punished for being Native Hawaiian. After almost losing his life in the battlefields of Normandy in World War II, Pinkybrought his fierce energy to the arena of social service and began changing lives back in Hawaii. He needed to change public systems to rehabilitatethe dignity, confidence and social engagement ofHawaiians. This fearlessness and investment in thegreater good brought him to the steps of Congress.His tenacious work brought credibility and respect to the Hawaiian voice. Pinky fostered new methodsof policy collaboration and community testimony. He elevated a new generation of Hawaiian leaders to represent the vibrant cultural identity and valuesystem of the Hawaiian people.
76 min. Unrated
Castle Theater � Sunday, June 7 � 3:00 PM
The Bad Boy of BowlingDirected By: Bryan StorkelPete Weber is the selfdeclared ‘bad boy ofbowling’ and the first rock star of the sport.This short documentary tells the story ofthe past, present and future of bowlingthrough the eyes of its most colorful andcontroversial character, Pete Weber.
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
McCoy Theater – Sunday, June 7, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
BoatsDirected By: Justin DecIs there anything more worthy of lampooningthan bottom linefeeding studio executivesunapologetically infecting a oncetrustedmovie studio with their whitecollar charmand misguided enthusiasm. In Boats, a groupof suits brainstorm a new CGI franchise whilespoofing committee thinking and corporatesycophancy.
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 8:00pmprecedes Capital C
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
McCoy Theater – Sunday, June 7, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
CheeseDirected By: Hannah CheesmanJamie's no cheese connoisseur. And themacho cheese monger at Global Cheeseknows it. So when Jamie buys some cheesefor a party, she's unwittingly drawn into amacho superiority contest. Challenged tostand her ground, this is a cheese shopfaceoff between oldguard patriarch andnewgeneration feminism.
Celestial Cinema – Friday, June 5, 10:00pmprecedes Pretend We’re Kissing
DonationDirected By: Paul EmersonAh the things we do for love. Beth learnsthat matters of the heart can get a littlewonky when donating blood is involved.
Castle Theater – Thursday, June 4, 5:30pmprecedes Very SemiSerious
McCoy Theater – Friday, June 5, 5:30pmprecedes Love is Now
El BesoDirected By: Carlos G. DavilaDaniel just wants an honest, sober appraisalof how he kisses. Ale is unconvinced. Is akiss between friends ever 'just a kiss'?
Celestial Cinema – Friday, June 5, 8:00pmprecedes Learning to Drive
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
McCoy Theater – Sunday, June 7, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
Green ThumbDirected By: Phil LorinA short film about two busy parents whodiscover their child's fascination with horticulture.
Castle Theater – Wednesday, June 3, 8:00pmprecedes One Good Year
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
McCoy Theater – Sunday, June 7, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
GrowthDirected By: Mishka KornaiAn exploration of the universality of growing up through the eyes of those whohave experienced it first hand.
McCoy Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Family Friendly Short Film Showcase
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 5:30pmprecedes Kahlil Gibran: The Prophet
The GunfighterDirected By: Eric Kissack In the tradition of classic westerns, a narrator sets up the story of a lone gunslinger who walks into a saloon. However, the people in this saloon can hear the narrator and the narrator may just be a little bit bloodthirsty.
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
Isola del GiglioDirected By: Tom SchroederSunday morning on the long curve ofCampese, Isola del Giglio. Impressions of the Italian island in the form of a sketchbook.
McCoy Theater – Sunday, June 7, 7:30pmprecedes Jackie & Ryan
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The Looking PlanetDirected By: Eric Law Anderson During the construction of the universe, a young member of the Cosmos Corps ofEngineers decides to break some fundamental laws in the name of selfexpression.
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
McCoy Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Family Friendly Short Film Showcase
McCoy Theater – Sunday, June 7, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
Red Earth CallingDirected By: Jennifer JessumThe raw, wild dance choreography of RedEarth Calling tells the story of a young manwho gets lost in the desert and becomesentranced by the spirit of the land. He isbeing called back to his roots, to the earthof which he is made.
McCoy Theater – Friday, June 5, 8:00pmprecedes Eadweard
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
Tango UnderpantsDirected By: Miranda Edmonds
and Khrob EdmondsCarolyn, a young Australian backpacker,travels to Buenos Aires where she discoversnot only the wonders of the tango but alsothe vital importance of the right underwear.
Castle Theater – Thursday, June 4, 8:00pmprecedes 10,000 Km
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
Tea With the DeadDirected By: Gary Gill After he finishes processing a body, an Irishembalmer pours cups of tea for himself andthe corpse.
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
Team WorkDirected By: Michael ToubassiThere's no 'I' in team, but there is one in 'I hate you!'
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 8:00pmprecedes Capital C
Ubah!Directed By: Joe BerlingerThis short film takes you inside the life ofthis upandcoming model, whose life hasnot always been picture perfect.
McCoy Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Family Friendly Short Film Showcase
McCoy Theater – Sunday, June 7, 3:00pmplays in Family Friendly Short Film Showcase
Castle Theater – Sunday, June 7, 5:00pmprecedes Landfill Harmonic
Une Passion D'or et de FeuDirected By: Sebastien PinsA beekeeper shares his worries about thefuture of his apiary school. A passion ofgold and fire which definitely helps our environment to keep on living.
McCoy Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Family Friendly Short Film Showcase
McCoy Theater – Sunday, June 7, 3:00pmplays in Family Friendly Short Film Showcase
McCoy Theater – Sunday, June 7, 5:00pmprecedes A Place to Stand
The World of TomorrowDirected By: Don Hertzfeldt A little girl is taken on a mindbending tourof her distant future.
Castle Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pmplays in Short Films for Grownups Showcase
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UPCOMING FESTIVALS
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UPCOMING FESTIVALS
June 15-19,2016June 14-18,2017June 13-17,2018June 12-16,2019June 11-15,2020
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Fly AgainDirected By: Igor MerkTeam of professional Acro Paragliding Pilots travels to Hawaiiin pursuit of a personal dream. In search of new landscapesand unique aerial playground around the world they arestunned to find the majesty and beauty of Hawaiian Islands.As they travel across the islands they meet Daniel. Daniel is ayoung athlete, outdoorsman who had a dream that he had tosurrender due to his spinal cord injury. Inspired by Danielspirit the team decided to fulfill his dream and get him flyingagain. In the end it was not about personal journey but thepeople they got to meet!Experience the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands thru a birdseye view of a Professional Paragliding Pilot.
McCoy Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pm plays in Family Friendly Short Film Showcase
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The GnomistDirected By: Sharon LieseWhen fairy homes mysteriously appear in a suburban forest,three women, driven by unquelled curiosity about the originof this whimsy, find that believing in magic is the medicinethey need to overcome their personal struggles andtragedies.
Desperate to find connection and relief from loneliness, the gnomist embarks on a secret mission to handcraft and install miniature homes on a walking trail that is suddenlytransformed into an enchanting forest. The secret gnomistbecomes a catalyst for transformation: bringing hope to agrieving mother, inspiring a bullied 12yearold girl and restoring strength to an injured woman. When the gnomist'sidentity is unexpectedly revealed, the forest changes forever.
Castle Theater – Wednesday, June 3, 5:30pm precedes Unexpected
McCoy Theater – Friday, June 5, 3:00pm plays in Family Friendly Short Film Showcase
Live, Breath, HulaDirected By: Lauren Kawana
A portrait of one of the most captivating voices to come outof Hawai'i, musician and kumu hula Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu, anartist who obsessively challenges the concepts of traditionalHawaiian music and dancethousands of miles from hishomeland in Oakland, CA.
Castle Theater – Sunday, June 7, 3:00pm precedes Visions in the Dark: the Life of Pinky Thompson
Toes-in-the-Sand CinemaToes-in-the-Sand Cinema
ToesintheSand CinemaSaturday, June 6 � 8:00 PM
A Complimentary Community Screening
Peter PanThe 1927 silent film classic PETER PAN continues
the Festival’s tradition of complimentary community screenings
courtesy of the Festival and Wailea Resort Association.
Tickets: FREE screening.
No ticket necessary.
Note: This venue will only be screening
films on Saturday June 6th.
Location: Wailea Beach
between Four Seasons Resort and Grand Wailea Resort
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsWHERE IS THE CELESTIAL CINEMA?The Celestial Cinema is at the WaileaGold & Emerald Golf Course, on the amphitheaterlike slopes of the golfcourse driving range.
WHERE DO I PARK FOR CELESTIAL CINEMA? Parking for Celestial Cinema is at theWailea Special Event Lot. From there,you take our complimentary shuttle service. The only parking available at the Gold and Emerald Course is for patrons with reservations to Gannon’sRestaurant and/or Maui Film FestivalWailea 2015 VIP Patron Passholders.
IS THERE A SHUTTLE SERVICE? A free shuttle, courtesy of Akina AlohaTours, will take festival attendees to andfrom the Celestial Cinema and SpecialEvent venues. Celestial Cinema shuttlesrun continuously starting at 6:15 pm.Opening Night Reception shuttles beginat 5:15pm. Taste of Wailea shuttles beginat 4:15 pm. All shuttles will return to theSpecial Event Parking Lot at the end ofeach Special Event and Celestial CinemaFeature Film.
Return shuttles will drop off guests atWailea resort properties and the WaileaEvent Parking Lot upon request.
For guests staying in Wailea Resorts,complimentary shuttle service from thehotel main entrance (side entrance atthe Fairmont Kea Lani) is available to Celestial Cinema and all events exceptFilmmakers Panels, Filmmaker’s Brunchand Soirée at Spago.
There is no shuttle service to Maui Artsand Cultural Center.
WHERE IS CELESTIAL CINEMA WILL CALL? Celestial Cinema Will Call is at the ticketing counter in the lobby of Gannon’s Restaurant and the Gold &Emerald Golf Course Pro Shop. The shuttle buses will drop you off right in front of it.
WHAT IS A GOOD NIGHT TO BRINGMY KIDS TO THE FILMS?Parents are urged to research films for appropriateness for their children.
Kids 12 & under are FREE for Saturday(June 6) at Celestial Cinema for MR.HOLMES, and only $10 for Thursday(June 4) for SEARCHING FOR FREEDOM& for Sunday (June 7) for THE WAVE IRIDE.
Tickets for kids 10 and under are $10 forall other nights at Celestial Cinema andCastle Theater, although this is notmeant to imply that the films are necessarily appropriate for children. Children’s tickets must be purchasedby phone or at the door.
HOW IS SEATING ARRANGED AT THECELESTIAL CINEMA? Seating at Celestial Cinema is on thegrass, and is arranged on a first comefirst served basis. To make things morecomfortable, please feel free to bring
your own low back beach chairs, blankets, and pillows or towels to sit on.You may also rent a low back beach chairfor $5 per night. Rentals require a $15 deposit refunded upon return of chair.
Special arrangements available for persons with disabilities.
Special seating available for patrons dining at Gannon’s Restaurant before attending Celestial Cinema and/or MauiFilm Festival Wailea 2013 VIP PatronPassholders.
CAN I BRING FOOD OR BEVERAGESTO CELESTIAL CINEMA?No. Outside food, beverages, or coolersare not allowed. Thank you for your understanding.
ARE FOOD AND BEVERAGES AVAIL-ABLE AT THE CELESTIAL CINEMA? Yes. Gannon’s Restaurant prepares amouthwatering array of options for saleat the Celestial Cinema. Nightly offeringswill include salads, wraps, sandwiches,and delicious hot dinners, including vegetarian options. Snack items rangingfrom popcorn to candy will also be available. Celestial Cinema is an alcoholfree venue. Soft drinks and bottledwater will be available.
Maui Film Festival is proud to offer recycling bins in which to place your cans,cardboard, plastic and glass containers.
HOW DO I PAY FOR FOOD AT CELESTIAL CINEMA? Scrip, purchased with cash, is the currency used at Celestial Cinema for foodand beverages. There is an ATM on site.
HOW DO I GET TICKETS FOR THE TRIBUTES? Tributes are ticketed with the film thatthey precede. See our film guide atmauifilmfestival.com for specifics.
IS FOOD AVAILABLE AT THE MAUIARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER? Yes, delicious food prepared by localrestaurants and caterers will be availablein the Yokouchi Founders’ Court. Call theMACC Box Office for specifics regardingtime and menu at 808242SHOW.
WHAT IS THE ATTIRE FOR FILMSAND EVENTS?
Attire for films is casual. Evenings can be cool at Celestial Cinema and SeasideCinema. Bringing a sweater or lightjacket will guarantee your comfort forthe evening. Attire for all Special Eventsis "Resort Wear", including the Taste ofWailea, our signature event.
ARE MINORS ALLOWED AT SPECIALEVENTS? The Taste of Wailea is restricted toguests 21 and over. Please bring I.D.if you are attending Taste of Wailea. Minors are allowed at all other festivalscreenings and events.
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS? Tickets are available for sale on our website at MauiFilmFestival.com. Selectpasses and tickets are also available at
our kiosks at Whole Foods Market inKahului May 20th – June 7th and at theShops at Wailea from May 27th – June 7th.
For a complete list of locations pleasevisit our Ticket Sales Location page.
IF I ORDERED PASSES OR TICKETSOVER THE PHONE OR WEB, WHEREDO I PICK UP MY TICKETS?All Passes are available for pickup at theWill Call at the first film or event thatthey include. All Film and Event Ticketsare available for pickup at that eventWill Call.
To pickup your purchases, you mustbring the credit card used and photo ID.
Tickets & Passes purchased prior to June1st can be picked up at the Maui Arts &Cultural Center Box Office on June 2nd.
Call MACC Box Office for hours at 808242SHOW.
After June 2nd, Rising Star Passes,McCoy Theater and Castle Theater Tickets will be available at MACC Box Office the day after purchase.
After June 2nd, Celestial Passes and Celestial Cinema single tickets will beavailable at Celestial Cinema willcall theday after purchase. Hours 6pm 10pm.
After June 2nd, Shooting Star, Twilight,Comet, Stardust & Cosmos Passes will be available for pickup at the willcall ofCelestial Cinema and/or the first SpecialEvent that the pass includes.
After June 2nd, Special Event Tickets willbe at the event willcall which opens halfan hour prior to event start time.
After June 2nd, Single Film Tickets willbe at the screening location willcallwhich opens as follows: Celestial Cinemaat 6pm & MACC during regular hours.Call MACC Box Office at 808242SHOW.
Special arrangements for pick up ofmultivenue passes & gift purchases canbe made by [email protected].
WILL TICKETS BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR?Celestial Cinema will have door ticketsavailable for $25 each, which grants entryfor the entire evening. Celestial Passeswill also be available at the door for $92 –good for 4 admissions on any night.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center will havedoor tickets at $15 per film.
Special Events will have door ticketsavailable unless the event is sold out.Please check our Special Events page onthe website prior to event for status.
CAN I TAKE PICTURES AT THE FILMSAND EVENTS? Use of video cameras is strictly prohibited at all Maui Film FestivalWailea venues.
2015 Ticket, Passes & Event InformationCELESTIAL CINEMAWailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course Amphitheater$24 advance$25 at the door.
Celestial Cinema tickets are sold by the day, not by the film. Each ticket includes admission to films screening that evening.
Kids 12 & Under FREE on Sat 6/6 at Celestial Cinema, $10 on June 4 & 7.
Available by phone and at the door. Parents please use your discretion when choosing family films.
Castle Theater & McCoy TheaterMaui Arts & Cultural Center$13/Advance. $15/Door.
Kids 12 & Under at MACC:$10 at any film.
Available by phone and at the door. This is notto imply that all films are appropriate for youngaudiences. Parents use your discretion whenchoosing family films.
Filmmakers Panels & Intimate ConversationsSaturday, June 6th Wailea Beach MarriottResort & Spa $12 advance per panel $15 at the door per panel
Taste of Summer Opening PartyWednesday, June 3rd 5:00pm - 7:00pm Grand Wailea Resort & Spa $170 thru 6/2 $195 at door if available
Taste of ChocolateFriday, June 5th 8:00pm - 10:00pm Four Seasons Resort Maui $170 thru 6/4 $195 at door if available
Taste of WaileaSaturday, June 6th 4:30pm - 7:00pm Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy $170 thru 6/5 $195 at door if available
MULTI-USER FILM PASSESRising Star PassMulti-user Family & FriendsPass Valid for 4 Films at MACC $54 pre-sale $60 at the door
Celestial Cinema PassMulti-user Family & FriendsPass Valid for 4 Celestial Entries. $88 pre-sale $92 at the door.
EXCLUSIVE INDIVIDUAL USER PASSES:Shooting Star PassAll Films at MACC & Celestial CinemaPLUS Film PanelsPLUS Priority Celestial & MACC Entry.This pass not valid at Seaside Cinema.$230 thru 6/2 may increase thereafter Value: $265
Twilight PassAll Shooting Star Pass Benefits PLUS Taste of Summer Opening Party$375 thru 6/2 may increase thereafter Value: $460
Comet PassAll Shooting Star Pass Benefits PLUS Taste of Chocolate.$375 thru 6/2 may increase thereafter Value: $460
Stardust PassAll Shooting Star Pass Benefits PLUS Taste of Wailea.$375 thru 6/2 may increase thereafter Value: $460
Cosmos PassAn A-List Pass that includes all Shooting Star Benefits, PLUS All Festival Culinary Arts Special Events & Filmmakers Brunch $775 thru 6/2 may increase thereafterValue: $900
VIP PATRON PASSESGalaxy Pass ($1,500. SOLD OUT)
Big Bang PassA Special Saphire Circle Patron Pass that includes All Benefits of a Cosmos Pass PLUS an Invitation to the Private 2015 Soirée at Spago,Saturday Filmmakers Brunch at Longhi's VIPSeating at All Festival Venues, Access to the Festival's Special Big Bang Patron PassholdersShuttle to Special Events & Screenings. Includesa tax-deductible contribution benefit of $1,000.$2,400 thru 6/2 Value: $3,000
Infinity Pass (SOLD OUT)
INPERSON TICKET PURCHASEWhole Foods Maui Market May 20 June 7 8:00am 9:00pm
The Shops at WaileaMay 26 June 7 10am 8:00pm
Wailea Resort Concierge DesksMay 27 June 7 (Resort Guests Only)
Wailea Gold & Emerald Pro Shop May 27 June 7
Maui Arts & Cultural Center June 3 – June 7 10am8pm. *MACC Films and Rising Star Pass Only
Tickets ordered over the phone or onlinewill be available for pick up at individualevent willcall. “Will Call” windows open 1/2 hour prior to the event. Tickets are notavailable for willcall pick up on the sameday of purchase.
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE SPECIAL EVENT PARKING LOT ON WAILEA IKE DRIVE
Celestial CinemaRuns continually from 6:15pm
Taste of Summer Opening PartyRuns continually from 5:15pm
Taste of Chocolate No shuttle from Special Event Lot Parking Shuttle service available from Wailea BeachPublic Parking Lot from 7:45pm
Taste of WaileaShuttle runs continually from 4:15pm
Maui Film Festival Wailea Resort Shuttle schedule:Available to Wailea Resort guests from thefront entrance of most resorts. Kea LaniShuttle service is at the side entrance.
FESTIVAL PARKINGWailea Special Event Parking Lot is locatedat the top of Wailea Ike Drive. When approaching Wailea from Piilani Highway(Hwy 31), as you make the right hand turnon to Wailea Ike Drive, the lot will be onyour left. A free shuttle, courtesy of AkinaAloha Tours, will take festival attendees toand from venues.
Celestial CinemaThere is NO Festival Parking in Gannon'sRestaurant Lot. All parking for the Celestial Cinema will be at the Wailea Resort Special Event Parking Lot.
Taste of Summer Opening Party Valet Parking at Grand Wailea Resort
Taste of Chocolate Wailea Beach Parking Lot. No Parking at Four Seasons.
Taste of WaileaSpecial Event Parking Lot. No Parking at Gannons
Castle Theater & McCoy Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Ample onsite parking. No shuttle service available.
IMPORTANT DETAILS,PLEASE TAKE NOTE. On rare occasions, screenings, personal appearances and panelists are subject tochange or cancellation. It’s always a goodidea to check the Maui Film Festival’s website for updates, special screenings and more!
No coolers, bottles, outside food or beverages are allowed at any Festival venues. Food and beverages are availablefor purchase onsite at the Celestial Cinema,which is an alcoholfree venue.
No Refunds. No Exchanges. Rain or Shine.Lost, Stolen and/or Damaged FestivalPasses, Special Event Tickets, Film PremiereTickets, and Filmmakers Panel Tickets cannot be replaced.
Please place your cans, cardboard, plastic,and glass containers in our recycling bins.Green Is Good!
TICKET AND PASS PICK UP• To pickup your purchases, you must bring the
credit card used and photo ID.• Tickets & Passes purchased prior to June 1st
can be picked up at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office on June 2nd.
• Call MACC Box Office for hours at 808242SHOW.• After June 2nd, Rising Star Passes, McCoy Theater
and Castle Theater Tickets will be available atMACC Box Office the day after purchase.
• After June 2nd, Celestial Passes and CelestialCinema single tickets will be available at Celestial Cinema willcall the day after purchase. Hours 6pm 10pm.
• After June 2nd, Shooting Star, Twilight, Comet,Stardust & Cosmos Passes will be available forpickup at the willcall of Celestial Cinema and/orthe first Special Event that the pass includes.
• After June 2nd, Special Event Tickets will be atthe event willcall which opens half an hourprior to event start time.
• After June 2nd, Single Film Tickets will be at thescreening location willcall which opens as follows:Celestial Cinema at 6pm & MACC during regularhours. Call MACC Box Office at 808242SHOW.
• Special arrangements for pick up of multivenue passes & gift purchases can be made byemailing [email protected].
GENERAL INFORMATION:• Please be advised that rain or shine, and
without exception, all Pass and Ticket sales arefinal and no refunds or exchanges will be made.
• If lost, stolen or destroyed, Passes and Ticketswill not be replaced.
• Maui Film Festival staff and volunteers workyearround to ensure that a good time is had byall. That said, festival management, either directly or through its volunteers and staff, reserves the right to refuse admission to, and/or remove from any Festival Screening, Panelor Special Event, anyone whose actions aredeemed troublesome and/or dangerous to otherFestival attendees, guests, volunteers or staff.
• The Festival exists thanks to many people’s efforts and many filmmaker’s support. TheMaui Film Festival takes the protection of theintellectual property rights of each filmmakerand distributor seriously. The Festival expectsand insists that all Festival attendees will honorboth the spirit of this commitment and all lawsthat exists to penalize unauthorized recordingwith any device of and images or sound of MauiFilm Festival projected film screening. Any andall individuals not honoring this request will beimmediately ejected from the venue as well asforfeit, without compensation, all rights provided by any ticket or pass they may havepurchased or provided in exchange for servicesrendered. Thanks, in advance, for yourcompliance and understanding.
• Film, Panel, Tribute and Special Event schedules subject to change without notice. Checkwebsite for updates.
PLEASE NOTE: Cameras and recording deviceswill not be allowed in Festival Event venues.
• A separate confirmation letter will be sent foreach order you have placed.
• Detailed information available on our websiteat www.mauifilmfestival.com
Mahalo for your support of The Maui Film Festival!
2015 Ticket, Passes & Event Information
Advertiser DirectoryAdvertiser DirectoryAkaku .............................................132http://akaku.org
Aloha Akina Tours .........................120http://www.akinatours.com
Andaz Maui at Wailea ....................54http://maui.andaz.hyatt.com
Art to Print......................................98http://a2phawaii.com
Big Island Bees..............................104http://bigislandbees.com
Blue Ginger .....................................87http://www.blueginger.com
C. S. Wo ...........................................66http://www.cswo.com
Capische? .........................................14http://www.capische.com
Central Maui Animal Clinic ...........130http://www.westmauianimalclinic.com
Collections.....................................104http://www.collectionsmauiinc.com
Destination Resorts........................47http://www.drhmaui.com
Elite Physical Therapy ....................97http://elitephysicaltherapy.com
Fabiani's .........................................90http://www.fabianis.com
Flatbread Pizza..............................128http://flatbreadcompany.com
Fleetwoods .....................................42http://www.fleetwoodsonfrontst.com
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea .............................52, 80, 84http://www.fourseasons.com/maui
Free Surf Magazine ........................33http://freesurfmagazine.com
Gannon's .........................................49http://www.gannonsrestaurant.com
Getty Images ..................................60http://www.gettyimages.com
Grand Wailea Resort ..........26, 67, 78http://www.grandwailea.com
Hawaii Film Office ..........................24http://filmoffice.hawaii.gov
Hawaii Life ......................................50http://www.hawaiilife.com
Hawaii Public Radio.......................110http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org
Hawaii Tourism Authority ...............6http://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org
Hawaiian Airlines....................20 & 21http://www.hawaiianairlines.com
Hawaiian Moons ...........................104http://www.hawaiianmoons.com
HHawaii Media ..............................123http://hhawaiimedia.com
Home Remedies............................100http://www.creativehomeremedies.com
Homeworld.....................................66http://www.homeworld.com
Hotel Wailea ....................................17http://www.hotelwailea.com
Hui Noeau.......................................112http://huinoeau.com
Joe's Nuevo Latino .........................85http://bevgannonrestaurants.com/joes
KAOI Radio Group..........................116http://kaoifm.com
Kissed by Maui ..............................126http://kissedbymaui.com
Kula to Kuau ...................................113http://www.kulatokuaumaui.com
Lance Holter..................................104http://www.lanceholter.com
Lance Ogata D.D.S...........................31http://www.drogata.com
LeTarte ..............................................4http://letarteswimwear.com
Longhi's ........................................124http://longhis.com
Lumeria Maui ................................133http://lumeriamaui.com
mBloom ..................................58 & 59http://www.mbloom.com
Mana Foods.....................................72http://manafoodsmaui.com
Matteo's Osteria.............................56http://wp.matteosmaui.com
Maui Arts & Cultural Center...........16http://mauiarts.org
Maui Film Office .............................22http://www.filmmaui.com
Maui No Ka Oi Magazine................62http://www.mauimagazine.net
Maui Ocean Center.........................32http://www.mauioceancenter.com
Maui Printing Company ...............96http://www.mauiprinting.com
Maui Thing .....................................101http://mauithing.com
Maui Upcountry Coffee ................112http://www.mauiupcountry.coffee
Maverick Events .............................92http://www.maverickeventsinc.net
MEDB .............................................105http://www.medb.org
Mesh Yoga ......................................69http://meshyoga.com
Mikel ...............................................34http://www.mikeljewelry.com
Advertiser DirectoryAdvertiser DirectoryModern Luxury Hawaii ..................70http://www.modernluxury.com/modernluxuryhawaii
Monkeypod ....................................48http://www.monkeypodkitchen.com
Mulligan's on the Blue ...................90http://www.mulligansontheblue.com
Nick's Fishmarket..........................105http://www.nicksfishmarketmaui.com
OfficeMax Services Center ...........102http://www.officedepot.com
Oils of Aloha ...................................93http://oilsofaloha.com
Old Lahaina Luau ..........................126https://oldlahainaluau.com
On Maui! ..........................................35http://www.onmauimag.com
Ono Gelato......................................94http://onogelatocompany.com
Outdoor Living ..............................69http://www.outdoorliving.com
Pacifica Hawaii Salt........................112http://www.pacificahawaiisalt.com
Paia & South Shore Fish Market ...44http://www.paiafishmarket.com
Paia Surf House..............................112http://www.paiasurf.com
Paia Youth & Cultural Center .......133http://www.pyccmaui.org
Paradise SelfStorage ...................122http://www.storagemaui.com
Pau Vodka........................................61http://www.haliimailedistilling.com
Pi'iholo Zipline ..............................109https://piiholozipline.com
Picture Mill ....................................130http://www.picturemill.com
Praise Genius ...................................12http://www.praisegenius.com
Private Chef Services of Maui ......134http://www.privatechefsmaui.com
Randy Jay Braun............................124www.randyjaybraun.com
Red Door Photography ................108http://www.reddoorpd.com
Rising Sun Solar......................36 & 37http://risingsunsolar.com
Rivers to the Surf ...........................97http://www.riverstothesurf.com
Ruth's Chris Steak House...............46http://www.ruthschris.com
Sarento's on the Beach.................105http://www.sarentosonthebeach.com
SERVCO Lexus Maui .......................76http://www.servcolexusmaui.com/?utm_source=MauiFilmFestival&utm_medium=Ebook&utm_campaign=MauiFilmFestival
SERVCO Subaru Maui.....................68http://www.servcosubarumaui.com
Spago ..............................................64http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/finedining/3686
Sports Insurance ...........................118www.sportsinsurancehawaii.com
Stella Artois.....................................77http://www.stellaartois.com
Stella Rivers Art.............................127http://www.stellarivers.com
Sunrun.....................................36 & 37http://solarpanels.sunrun.com
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui...28 & 74http://www.fairmont.com/kealanimaui
The Hollywood Reporter ...............30http://www.hollywoodreporter.com
The Maui News .............................106http://www.mauinews.com
The Shops at Wailea .........................5http://theshopsatwailea.com
The Works Creative Group ............38http://www.theworkscreativegroup.com
Thee Salon & LEIA L&I ....................57http://theesalonmaui.com
Tommy Bahama..............................40http://www.tommybahama.com/TBG/Stores_Restaurants/Wailea.jsp
Tracy Bennett .................................88http://www.filmmaui.com
Variety .............................................10http://variety.com
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa..15http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hnmmcwaileabeachmarriottresortandspa
Wailea Community Association....114http://wailearesortassociation.com
Wailea Golf LLC ................................8http://www.waileagolf.com
WHERE Hawaii................................86www.wheretraveler.com/classic/us/ha/hawaiianislands
Whole Foods Market Maui ...........119http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/maui
WireIMAGE .....................................60http://www.wireimage.co
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