3:15 PM – Short Film Program #4 (Narrative Fiction)

Figure Ground – Award winning director Scott Ligon documents the process of his father's death, eventually coming to terms with it not as a tragedy but as an inevitable part of life. Figure-Ground involved a very intense filming schedule in multiple locations with coordination of a cast and crew of over 50 people. The film is a hybrid of modified live action video, composite images and painted animation, all seamlessly integrated to create a unique and distinctive look to the finished film. Scott Ligon / Reminderville, OH / 11 min.

Homecoming – Homecoming' is a short film about Ibrahim, a Nigerian man, and his American wife, Lily. After his sister's death, Ibrahim and Lily take in her son, Yakubu, but because of the tragedy of losing his mother and being uprooted, he chooses to only speak in Hausa (a northern Nigerian language) even though he can speak English fluently, thus alienating Lily. Miriam Agwai / New York / 15 min.

Tour de Seward – Kristopher Peck rides his Ultimate Wheel off the beaten path in Seward, Alaska. Watch closely as he skillfully maneuvers across challenging terrain on his custom built seatless unicycle. Filmed in October 2009, this five minute movie also captures a snapshot in time of a dynamic and ever-changing community. Historic buildings, WWII bunkers, archaic fishing boats, and abundance of natural beauty provide an intriguing backdrop for this unique guided tour. Kristopher Peck / Seward, AK / 5 min.

The Escape – Jasper, a lowly worker in one of England's filthiest prisons, serves as the hangman's assistant and cleans up the bodies of the dead. When he learns that his estranged son, William, has been imprisoned for petty theft and is set to hang, Jasper must reconnect with William and find a way to break him free. Paul Merryman / West Toluca Lake, CA / 25 min.

Nantucket - A woman that has been stuck for too long with bad company, wants to change her life style. Jerimiah Whitlock / Estes Park, CO / 10 min.

Total – 56 min.

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Filmmakers will be in attendance to participate in a Q&A after the films are shown.

NOTE: As proud as we are of all the films screening at the Estes Park Film Festival, some films may not be appropriate for small children. These films are not rated.

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