Opening Night Gala & Film
presented by The Commencment Condominiums
Thursday, October 1, 2009
6:30p – Annie Wright Great Hall
It’s time to eat, drink and talk movies. Or more importantly hang
out with movie lovers just like you and Meet the Opening Night filmmakers Mark Hug & May Charters. Great food provided by Jonz Catering and good times will be of plenty. Here is the menu for the evening:
Cilantro, Lime & Mango Chicken in Corn & Black Bean Phyllo
Smoked Salmon Mousse in Cucumber Cups
Curried Pork in Edible Spoons
Beef Negamaki Skewers
Ceviche “Shots”
Bleu Cheese Mousse in Savory Cones w/Candied Bacon “Sprinkles”
Grilled Vegetable Canape w/Balsamic Reduction
Dessert – Cheesecake Lollipops
Then it’s off to the Opening Night Films:
8:00p – Annie Wright Kemper Theater
After You
Directed by David Kellman
Comedy (3 min) – NW Film, ** Filmmaker in attendance
Amidst her attempts to leave her ex-boyfriend behind, a young woman overlooks the one remaining link they share. This hilarious short was made right here in
Lovers in a Dangerous Time
Directed by May Charters and Mark Hug
Drama (101 min) – NW Film,** Filmmakers in attendance
Childhood friends Tom and Allison reunite at a high school reunion and begin a childish romance out of a desire to go back to their youth. However, the arrangement becomes problematic when the couple is hit by the harsh realities of adulthood. This film won the Maverick Award for best feature film, as well as the jury prize for Best Canadian Feature Film at the Okanagan Film Festival.
$15 – Grand Cinema member
$17 – General Admission
Price includes food and movie
Get more information on all the Tacoma Film Festival films visit http://tacoma.bside.com/2009/films
