THE BIG THURSDAY NIGHT RED CARPET AT DWF

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Dances With Films presents filmmakers representing EIGHT films from this year’s fest, appearing together on ONE GREEN carpet Sunday night at the Chinese Theater. From 6:00PM to 7:15PM, the directors, cast and crew, and subjects of the 8 films screening throughout the week will be together in one place, at one time, for press photos and interviews. The lineup includes features, dramas, comedies, a documentary, and a pilot, including films making their world premieres, West Coast, and L.A. premieres, as well as some multiple award-winners.
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WHEN:Thursday, June 29th
Special green carpet arrivals with EIGHT movies, talent and filmmakers
Press Check In: 5:30PM PDT
Arrivals: 6-7:15PM PDT;
BIBI Screening at 7:15PM PDT;
GLUE TRAP Screening at 9:30PM PDTWHERE:TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA, 90028.THE THURSDAY NIGHT RED CARPET FILM LINEUP:Bibi makes its world premiere Thursday, June 29.
In this psychological thriller, Vivian Ashwood (Elizabeth Paige, Modern Love) is failing to cope after a tragic loss. Struggling to raise her daughter Bibi (Judith Ann DiMinni), she turns to prescription drugs and alcohol to soothe her anxieties and depression. Soon, the lines begin to blur between Vivian’s routine nightmare and her reality. A strange man begins stalking Vivian, causing her to unravel even further. Bibi, also devastated by the loss of her sister and upset at Vivian for not protecting them both, only makes Vivian more unsure of the truth. After continuous torment, Vivian searches for a way to protect herself and Bibi from the stalker by whatever means necessary.The Girl in the Backseat makes its world premiere Saturday, July 1.
Inspired by true events, the film follows a young immigrant who is catfished and kidnapped in Los Angeles. She is then taken by force on a road trip across the state by her captor, who is part of a brutal human trafficking ring. Now she must do what she can to get into her captor’s head to find a way to escape.Glue Trap makes its world premiere Thursday, June 29.
A couple a few years into a strained relationship take a weekend trip to a friend’s cabin to recapture their romance. While finding themselves in awkward situation after situation, hurting each other’s feelings and not feeling understood or heard, it seems as though it’s all going to head toward an inevitable breakup. Then an eccentric young woman appears who had no idea anyone was staying at her family’s cabin. No problem if she crashes, right? As the couple struggles to juggle this interloper on top of their already tense dynamic, they begin to worry this obnoxious third wheel may threaten more than their relationship.Heightened made its world premiere Friday, June 23.
The dramatic comedy centers on social anxiety and OCD-riddled Nora (Sara Friedman) who returns to Maine following a mental breakdown to live with her emotionally distant parents (Sarah Clarke and Xander Berkeley). While she undergoes court-ordered psychiatric treatment, Nora’s world is further upended when she is assigned to volunteer at a local state park. Her awkward assignment actually shows promise when her anxiety subsides in the company of her new supervisor Dusty (Dave Register), who is dealing with crippling issues of his own. Maybe Nora and Dusty can help each other overcome the obstacles their socially complicated world presents to them.Katie’s Mom makes its world premiere Sunday, July 2.
KATIE’S MOM is a heartfelt comedy influenced by THE GRADUATE, but told from the perspective of a protagonist inspired by Mrs. Robinson. Set in modern-day Pasadena, California, KATIE’S MOM is about Nancy Rosenfeld (Dina Meyer (DETECTIVE KNIGHT; STARSHIP TROOPERS, SAW), a nurturing mom and recent divorcée, whose beloved Jewish/Christmas mashup holiday celebration with her adult children is derailed when she falls for Alex Rojas (Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), her daughter’s charming new boyfriend. Their electrifying affair upends her status quo and sets her on a path to becoming the woman she was meant to be.Remixed makes its world premiere Saturday, July 1.
The pilot follows Liz, pregnant and at an all-time low, who is confused about her marriage and falling back into irresponsible habits, who finds a box with a bunch of CDs her brother recorded 15 years ago before his death with instructions for her and two friends to go on a bucket list treasure hunt. While honoring the wishes of their late brother and friend, they might just find themselves going beyond checking off doing silly and embarrassing tasks sent from the great beyond to rediscovering their love for each other, and possibly addressing some unhealthy coping mechanisms too.Waiting For the Light to Change screens Wednesday, June 28.
The Grand Jury Prize winner at Slamdance this year, the thoughtful drama follows a group of high school friends reuniting for a weekend trip to a lake house after they have gone to college. The reunion sets the stage for a maelstrom of emotions for each of them as they deal with sorting through attractions to each other, as well as suppressing old resentments, jealousies and desires before they leave.You Have No Idea screens Saturday, July 1.
The audience favorite documentary focuses on a mother and family who rally around her son and their brother after he is diagnosed with Autism in the early 90s. At that time, doctors offered no practical advice for daily living and advised the mom to limit his social interactions. Rejecting these notions, she set out to provide her son with a life filled with purpose and friendship. This heartfelt film is a sweet testament to the power of love and community by profiling a determined mom advocating for her son.

ATTENDING FILMMAKERS THURSDAY JUNE 29:BIBI

Christopher Beatty (DIR/SCR/PROD)
Elizabeth Paige (CAST)
Judith Ann DiMinni (CAST)
Rick Zahn (CAST)
Logan Hunter (PROD/CAST)
Jaime Badaan (EXEC PROD)
Nik Belcevich (Co-PROD)
Nic DiPierro (Co-PROD)
Ian Ziering (friend of production)THE GIRL IN THE BACKSEAT
Nick Laurant (DIR/PROD)
Chris Marrone (Co-SCR/PROD/CAST)
Kika Magalhães (Co-SCR/PROD/CAST)GLUE TRAP
Justin Geldzahler (DIR/SCR/PROD)
Isaac W. Jay (CAST)
Alex Warheit (CAST)
Norris Guncheon (PROD/ED)HEIGHTENED
Sara Friedman (DIR/SCR/CAST)
John Hermann (PROD)
Matt Ratner (EXEC PROD)
Mitch Mitchell (CAST)
Jody McColman (CAST)KATIE’S MOM
Tyrrell Shaffner (DIR/SCR)
Meryl Branch-McTiernan (SCR/PROD)
Aakash Raj (DP)
Aaron Dominguez (CAST)
Shannon Dee (CAST)
Julia Tolchin (CAST)Clara York (CAST)
Jade Ramirez (CAST)REMIXED
Mitch Yapko (DIR/PROD)
Lauren Leon (Co-SCR/PROD/CAST)
Frank Leon (Co-SCR/PROD/ED)WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE
Linh Tran (DIR/Co-SCR)
Jake Rotger (PROD)
Joyce Ha (CAST)YOU HAVE NO IDEA
Alexander Jeffery (DIR/SCR/PROD/DP/ED)
Paul Petersen (PROD/ED)