09 TFF Local Lens



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Rating: NR
Length: 85 minutes
Year: 2009

The third of three 2009 TFF Best of the Fest special showings! Don't miss a second chance to see some of this year's best local festival films.

Greenspoke
Well-meaning scientists create a genetically modified organism with a promise to combat climate change. A beautiful Japanese student and a weary vehicle emissions technician get entangled in the unforseen consequences.

After You
Admist her attempts to leave her ex-boyfriend behind, a young woman overlooks the one remaining link they share. This hilarious short was this year's TFF opening night short selection, and was made right here in Tacoma.

The Day My Parents Became Cool
Director Steve Edmiston collaborated with actual Washington high-school students in virtually every aspect of production. The result is a comedy about what happens when a 1000-year-old comet causes adults worldwide to assume every teen trend in image and attire.

Plunge
Plunge is the story of a girl who knows what she wants but doesn't know how to get it. She learns to maneuver her way through the backyard structure of her neighborhood to understand the best way to get her wish.

It Don't Rain on Sunny Days
A chronic underachiever, Jason Feldman's life is forever altered one morning when he wins the state lottery. After buying a flashy new car and quitting his crappy job, Jason takes his fiancee to the local pawnshop and buys her the biggest ring in town. Will this be the new beginning he's always dreamed of? Or, just another opportunity lost?