Poppy Jasper Film Festival

Star speaker lined up for Poppy Jasper Film Festival

admin — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 05:53:58 +0000

Morgan Hill’s Poppy Jasper Short Film Festival this week announced that noted Hollywood film composer Harry Manfredini will be its star speaker in October. “The theme for this year’s Poppy Jasper – our ninth year – is music and the movies,… Read the full article

Glory Days

twiddowson — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 20:42:13 +0000

Michael Worth is faced with the biggest decision of his life.

Should he join the army and follow the family tradition, or further his education with a scholarship and risk losing the respect of his grandfater?

Gleeful

twiddowson — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:53:31 +0000

Friday, October 12, 6:30pm, Jasper Theater at the Granada

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Director: John Bisceglie

Running Time: 02:00:00

A localized spinoff on the hit TV series “Glee” – filmed in the South County and starring actors from Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister and San Francisco.

Yakuza and the Mermaid

twiddowson — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:46:20 +0000

Friday, October 12, 6:00pm, Poppy Theater at the Granada

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Writer/Director: Chris Benker

Genre: Fantasy/Drama

Running Time: 01:01:00

When your imagination won’t leave you alone.

In The Yakuza and The Mermaid, a writer (Peter Hertsgaard) having trouble finishing a crime story meets a mysterious woman (Georgiana Avram) who literally brings his characters to life. Unfortunately, the gangster (Takumi Mitobe) in his story just wants to be left alone, even if it means killing the writer. Imagination and reality intertwine, as the writer and the mysterious woman embark on their own twisting and unpredictable romantic narrative.

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A Four Reel Films production starring Peter Hertsgaard.

Delivering the Goods

twiddowson — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:43:37 +0000

Friday, October, 12, 1:00pm, Poppy Theater at the Granada

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Director: Matthew Bonifacio

Genre: Comedy

Running Time: 01:24:00

Fun comedy about following your dreams.

In New York City, a young Italian-American guy sets out to become a chef, much to the chagrin of his father.

Mortem

twiddowson — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:32:40 +0000

Friday, October 12, 1:30pm, Jasper Theater at the Granada

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Director: Eric Atlan

Genre: Drama Noir

Running Time: 01:34:00

“Mortem” is the story of Jena, a young woman at the doors of death.

Winner of 18 International Awards. A Rainbow Melodies production

French language – subtitled in English.

The Dead Sleep

twiddowson — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:31:02 +0000

Thursday, October 11, 8:00pm, Jasper Theater at the Granada

Meet the filmmaker at a special Q&A!

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Director: Vicki de Mey

Genre: Drama

Running Time: 01:34:00

Breaking the rules took his life… Breaking them again could save hers.
“A supernatural thriller filmed in the Bay Area”

Note: Director/Producer Vicki de Mey will be attending the screening of “The Dead Sleep” on Thursday evening, Oct. 11, at 8:00 pm.

The Patient

twiddowson — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:54:42 +0000

Thursday, October 11, 5:30pm, Jasper Theater at the Granada

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Director: Edward Lau

Genre: Drama/Thriller

Running Time: 01:41:0

Shot on location in San Francisco, The Patient is a drama/thriller about a young psychiatrist who succumbs to the delusion of a patient/friend and starts to lose her mind.

Shutterbug

twiddowson — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:47:06 +0000

Wednesday, 8:00pm, Jasper Theater at the Granada

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Director: Minos Papas

Genre: Drama

Running Time: 01:30:00

The story of Alex, a photographer who looks into the sun and hurts his eyes, then sets off on a journey to discover the source of his supernatural visions. A romantic, metaphysical odyssey through the dark underbelly of New York City.

Cyprian Films, NY.

Callous

twiddowson — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:42:52 +0000

Wednesday, October 10, 8:00pm, Poppy Theater at the Granada

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Director: Joey Lanai

Genre: Drama

Running Time: 01:01:00

This once abused and fragile boy is now a single father who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders while haunted by a childhood best forgotten. Not for the faint of heart!

A Drop Dead Pictures Production.

Note: Actor/Producer Thom Michael Mulligan will be attending the screening.