Rockport Film Festival | Rockport, Texas

2013 Festival | Oct 31 - Nov 2

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RFF accepts short films (under 30 minutes), feature films (between 30-120 minutes), and in 2013 will be accepting entries in a short screenplay competition (10 pages or less).

Early Bird Deadline: June 1
Regular Deadline: August 1
Late Deadline: September 1

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RFF @ IFFS

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Managing Director John Aasp will be representing the Rockport Film Festival at this year's International Film Festival Summit in Austin, Texas December 2-4, 2012.

"The International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) is the largest international organization representing the film festival industry. Through collaborative efforts the IFFS provides programs that drive innovation, education, and provide a critical understanding of how film festivals play a crucial role in independent film and foster growth in the arts and cinema.

The IFFS was founded in 2002 and provides the only annual conference & symposium for film festival professionals and entertainment executives to network, learn from one another, establish partnerships, and understand the latest trends in festivals and independent film."

The International Film Festival Summit

2012 Films

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*Return to Honor* Director Michael Cloud, Producer Sharon Burns	People's Choice Award
*Trash Dance* Director Andrew Garrison	Best of Fest Award
*Man on a Mission* Director Mike Woolf, Producer Brady Dial	Best Documentary Feature
*Sironia* Director Brandon Dickerson	Best Fiction Feature
*Cat Cam* Director Seth Keal	Best Documentary Short
*The Silk* Co-Directors Nathalie Boltt and Clare Burgess	Best Fiction Short
*Caldera* Director Evan Viera	Best Animation
*Shoot the Moon* Director Alexander Gaeta	Best Student Film
*One Plastic Beach* Directors Eric Slatkin and Tess Thackara	Creative Spirit Award presented by Rockport Center for the Arts

TITLE	DIRECTOR	CATEGORY	COUNTRY
254	Will O'Loughlen	Doc Short	TX
Abide	Christopher Thompson	Fiction Short	TX
Broken Tear	Krystie Houless	Fiction Short	Lebanon
Caldera	Evan Viera	Animated Short	USA
Cat Cam	Seth Keal	Doc Short	USA
Combustion	Renaud Hallee	Exp Short	USA
Dark Vessel	Rocky Curby	Animated Short	USA
Do Over	David Fabelo	Fiction Short	USA
Double or Nothing	Nathaniel Krause	Fiction Short	USA
Election Day	Zach Wechter	Student Film	USA
Friendsheep	Jaime Maestro	Animated Short	Spain
GLOW	Brett Whitcomb	Doc Feature	TX
Hatch	Christoph Kuschnig	Fiction Short	Austria
Honk if You Miss Randy Todd	Joshua Smith	Fiction Short	USA
Little Boat	Nelson Boles	Animated Short	USA
Little Kaiju	Jon & Josh Baker	Animated Short	USA
Luminaris	Juan Zaramella	Animated Short	Spain
The Maker	Christopher Kezelos	Animated Short	USA
The Man at the Counter	Brian McAllister	Fiction Short	USA
Man on a Mission	Mike Woolf/Brady Dial	Doc Feature	TX
One Plastic Beach	Tess Thackara	Doc Short	USA
Reconvergence	Edward Tyndall	Doc Feature	TX
Return to Honor	Michael Cloud	Doc Feature	TX
Robert Box: Perfect for the Kitchen	James Reford	Doc Short	USA
Shoot the Moon	Alexander Gaeta	Student Film	USA
A Short Film About Ice Fishing	Jason Shahinfar	Fiction Short	USA
The Silk	Nathalie Boltt & Claire Burgess	Fiction Short	New Zealand
Sironia	Brandon Dickerson	Fiction Feature	USA/TX
Skunked	Chris Portal	Doc Short	USA
Splash	Herminio Cardel	Fiction Short	Spain
Trash Dance	Andrew Garrison	Doc Feature	TX
Well-Fed	Anna Moot-Levin	Student Film	USA

THANK YOU

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Rockport Film Festival would like to thank the filmmakers, sponsors, supporters and attendees who made 2012 another unforgettable year. We couldn't do it without you!

L-R: Chris Hardcastle (Cinesol Film Festival), Carla Click (Texas Film Commission), John Aäsp (Rockport Film Festival), Chris Portal (Filmmaker), Ed Tyndall (Filmmaker), Jimmy Wilden (Filmmaker), Brian Cobos (Filmmaker/Actor), Christopher Thompson (Filmmaker); photo by The Branding Arsenal

Saturday Night Feature

2012-11-03T12:59:00.000-05:00

Saturday, November 3, 7:30 pm | Man on a Mission
@ Main Street Arts

Man on a Mission
Directed by Mike Woolf, USA
Produced by Brady Dial
Documentary Feature
83m

Richard Garriott grew up thinking space travel was no big deal. After all, his father was astronaut Owen Garriott, and NASA was part of his daily life. But obstacles that hindered son Richard from going to space via NASA didn't prohibit him from pursuing other options -- options made available by Richard's own pioneering work (in the field of video game design) and, a little help from the Russians. A truly out-of-this-world story, Man on a Mission revives our innate curiosity in space travel in a time when government and private funded space programs are in flux.

Saturday Late-Night Shorts

2012-11-02T12:39:00.000-05:00

Saturday, November 3, 10:00 pm | Late-Night Short Films
@ Main Street Arts

A selection of short films we save for the last film block;)
Total Runtime: 72 minutes
(Order and runtime may change without notice)

Election Day
11m, USA, Student Film
Zach Wechter

Combustion
4m, USA, Experimental Short
Renaud Hallee

Abide
8m, USA, Fiction Short
Christopher Thompson

Dark Vessel
6m, USA, Animation
Rocky Curby

Honk if You Miss Randy Todd
10m, USA, Fiction Short
Joshua Smith

Splash
3m, Spain, Fiction Short
Herminio Cardiel

Double or Nothing
11m, USA, Fiction Short
Nathaniel Krause

Caldera
11m, USA, Animation
Evan Viera

A Short Film About Ice Fishing
8m, USA, Fiction Short
Jason Shahinfar

Saturday Matinee Shorts

2012-10-06T12:16:00.000-05:00

Saturday, November 3, 1:00 pm | Matinee Short Films
@ Main Street Arts

A collection of short films spanning animation, fiction, documentary and student films from around the world. Total Runtime: 85 minutes.
(Order and runtime may change without notice)

Luminaris
6m, Spain, Animation
Juan Pablo Zaramella

One Plastic Beach
7m, USA, Documentary Short
Tess Thackara

Little Boat
4m, USA, Animation
Nelson Boles

Skunked
14m, USA, Documentary Short
Chris Portal

The Maker
7m, USA, Animation
Christopher Kezelos

Well-Fed
7m, USA, Student Film
Anna Moot-Levin

Cat Cam
15m, USA, Documentary Short
Seth Keal

Shoot the Moon
25m, USA, Fiction Short
Alexander Gaeta

Saturday Matinee Feature

2012-10-05T13:15:00.000-05:00

Saturday, November 3, 3:00 pm | Return to Honor
@ Main Street Arts

Return to Honor
Directed by Michael Cloud, USA

Documentary Feature
115m

RETURN TO HONOR explores the life, trials and triumphs of the soldier who returns from the battlefield wounded and the efforts of a community who seeks to honor them. Follow 300 wounded soldiers from across the country as they travel to South Texas to participate in a day of fishing. What the soldiers don't expect is the overwhelming welcome they receive from the communities intent to honor them as heroes. Riding along with the soldiers, we hear candid discussion on the battles they face as they fight their new battle of returning to 'normal' life. Through their journey, we gain a greater understanding into the post-deployment life of a wounded veteran and see how a community united can plant the seeds for healing.

Saturday Happy Hour

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Saturday, November 3, 5:00 - 7:00 pm @ Wind Way Gallery

Join us for a light happy hour at Wind Way Gallery, owned and operated by 10 local Rockport artists. The gallery regularly hosts and features different visiting artists throughout the year. A great introduction to the local artists in Rockport!

203 South Austin Street, Rockport, Texas
www.windwaygallery.com

Friday Late-Night Feature

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Friday, November 2, 10:00 pm | GLOW
@ Main Street Arts

GLOW (The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling)
Directed by Brett Whitcomb, USA
Documentary Feature
76m

GLOW: The Story of The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling chronicles the rise and fall of this once successful television show through the stories of those who lived it. From the initial open-call auditions, to the grueling training with wrestling legend Mando Guerrero, to over-night success and global recognition, to the show's sudden and unexpected cancellation in 1990, the GLOW girls recall their time on the show with a mixture of heartfelt nostalgia and tearful regret over injuries and the loss of friends. For some, the show was a brief foray into acting and a short-lived adventure on the way to a normal life. For others, that time in GLOW would impact and influence their lives for years to follow. For all of the women, working on GLOW was a unique and exciting experience that will bond them forever.

Friday Happy Hour

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Friday, November 2, 5:00 - 7:00 pm @ Estelle Stair Gallery

Join us for a light happy hour at this historic Texas Landmark, which served as a general store and the first home of the Rockport Art Association. Today the venue puts on art shows and offers unique hand-made items, as well as being available for private events such as weddings, parties and more.

406 S Austin Street, Rockport, Texas
www.estellestairgallery.com

Friday Matinee Feature

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Friday, November 2, 3:00 pm | Reconvergence
@ Main Street Arts

Reconvergence
Directed by Edward Tyndall, USA

Documentary Feature
83m

What happens when a Neuroscientist, Naturalist, Poet, and Historian walk into a documentary about being alive in the 21st century? Reconvergence aims to find out. Directed by Corpus Christi filmmaker Edward Tyndall. "An epic rumination on the nature of modern human existence... a rich and exhilarating movie-going experience." - Maryland Film Festival

Friday Night Feature

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Friday, November 2, 7:30 pm | Sironia
@ Main Street Arts

Sironia
Directed by Brandon Dickerson, USA

Fiction Feature
104m

Inspired by the music of singer-songwriter Wes Cunningham, SIRONIA is the story of a talented musician who has been chewed up and spit out by the Hollywood music machine. Frustrated by his broken career, Thomas Fisher and his wife Molly impulsively pack up and move to small town Sironia, Texas to live a more authentic life and raise their first child near Molly's brother and his family. Despite the change of scenery, Thomas's deep resentment over his lost dreams gets the best of him as he struggles to find peace with his stalled career, until he remembers what he loved about music - and Molly - in the first place.

Friday Matinee Shorts

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Friday, November 2, 1:00 pm | Matinee Short Films
@ Main Street Arts

A collection of short films spanning animation, fiction, documentary and student films from around the world. Total Runtime: 91 minutes.
(Order and runtime may change without notice)

Little Kaiju
4m, USA, Animation
Jonathan and Josh Baker

254
5m, USA, Documentary Short
Will O'Loughlen

TUGS
11m, USA, Documentary Short
Jessica Edwards

Hatch
19m, Austria, Student Film
Christoph Kuschnig

The Man at the Counter
8m, USA, Fiction Short
Brian McAllister

Robert Box: Perfect for the Kitchen
5m, USA, Documentary Short
James Reford

Broken Tear
9m, Lebanon, Fiction Short
Krystie Houless

Do Over
8m, USA, Student Film
David Fabelo

The Silk
15m, New Zealand, Fiction Short
Nathalie Boltt and Clare Burgess

Friendsheep
7m, Spain, Animation
Jaime Maestro

Thursday Night Outdoor Screening

2012-10-01T13:13:00.000-05:00

Thursday, November 1, 7:30 pm | Trash Dance
@ Rockport Center for the Arts

TRASH DANCE
Directed by Andrew Garrison, USA
Documentary Feature
65m

A choreographer finds beauty and grace in garbage trucks, and against the odds, rallies reluctant city trash collectors to perform an extraordinary dance spectacle. On an abandoned airport runway, two dozen sanitation workers—and their trucks—inspire an audience of thousands.

*in the event of inclement weather, screening will be held at Main Street Arts

Red Carpet Party

2012-10-01T10:48:00.000-05:00

Thursday, November 1, 6:00 pm
@ Rockport Center for the Arts

Help us kick-off the festival in style! Chat with filmmakers, visitors and film-goers, and enjoy food and drink from a variety of local eateries. This year, Red Carpet Party Chair, Linda Malinovsky, has a night planned that film-lovers won't soon forget!

Followed at 7:30 pm by the
Outdoor Screening of Trashdance,
in Rockport Center for the Arts'
Sculpture Garden

Buy VIP Passes Now

Admission with VIP/VIP Gold Pass or $25 Thursday Only entry fee.

Sponsored by Shiner Bock/Andrews Distributing, GLOW, Grog Bar, Moondog, Poorman’s Country Club and The Shack’s | Auction Items provided by Rockport Birding and Kayak Adventures/Nikon, Essential Body Spa/The Strand, Ron Blue | Promo Items provided by The Oaks at Bentwater, Black Dog Productions, La De Da Events

Special Hotel+Fest Package Now Available!

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The following Hotel+Fest Package is only available by calling The Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay, The OFFICIAL HOTEL of the 2012 RFF.

(2) Rockport Film Festival VIP Passes Admits one person to all film blocks and festival events, including the Red Carpet Party.

(2) Night Stay in Lighthouse Inn's Bay View Suite Guests at the Lighthouse Inn may choose from 36 deluxe guestrooms or 42 spacious suites, each featuring a private balcony or patio complete with two rocking chairs to better enjoy pool or outstanding bay views. Guestroom amenities at the Lighthouse Inn include cable television, microwave and refrigerator and complimentary high speed internet access.

Offering the perfect balance of luxury and convenience, our additional amenities include dual phone lines, AM/FM CD player, Starbuck’s coffee service, upscale bath amenities, hairdryer and bathrobes.

The Captain's Suite is a full-sized one-bedroom suite, ideal for couples and groups of four. The separate master bedroom offers a king-sized bed, closet and 27-inch television, while the living area includes a sleeper sofa and television, dinner table and a 27-inch television.

$40.00 Meal Voucher for the Lovely Palm Room Bar & Grill Conveniently Located on-site at the Lighthouse Inn. Relax and enjoy the quiet ambience of the Palm Room's main dining area on the terrace facing the bay, or simply sit back and sip your favorite beverage, best enjoyed at the bar overlooking the spectacular bay.

...All for Only $399!

(plus tax)

To Book this Exclusive Hotel+Fest Package,
Please Call (361)790-8439!

The Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay

200 South Fulton Beach Road
Rockport, Texas 78382
Reservations: (361)790-8439
www.lighthousetexas.com
(Package only Book-able by Phone.)

2012 Film Schedule / VIP Passes On Sale Now

2012-09-25T14:07:00.001-05:00

Full film schedule is now posted on our Schedule page. VIP Passes ($50) are on Sale Now via our Tickets page.

VIP Gold Passes Have SOLD OUT!

2012-09-20T12:01:00.000-05:00

SOLD OUT!

Wow! We have sold out of VIP Gold Passes in the first day they were on sale! Thank you to our loyal patrons! It's sure to be a fabulous festival! Nov 1-3, 2012.

Don't fret though, the VIP Passes go on sale October 1, and will be available online and at Rockport Center for the Arts, 902 Navigation Cir, Rockport, Texas 78382.

Made Possible by

Sponsorship 2012

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Sponsorship Packet is NOW Available for Download!

Click here to learn more

2012 Preview

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Sponsor the 2012 Rockport Film Festival!

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Sponsorship Packet is NOW Available for Download!

Click here to learn more

RFF @ SXSW

2012-03-01T10:55:00.000-06:00

Rockport Film Festival Managing Director, John Aasp will be attending South by Southwest® in Austin, Texas this week to network, research festival trends and scout films. ...So put your best film forward. We may personally invite you to submit your film to the 6th Annual RFF!

2011 Award Winners

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Best Documentary Feature:
Buck, Cindy Meehl, (USA)

Best Fiction Feature:
A Schizophrenic Love Story, Dylan Ellis & Glenn Levy, (Texas, USA)

Best Documentary Short:

Fanning the Fire: Bluegrass for a New Generation, David Seay, (Texas, USA)

Best Fiction Short:

The Man Who Never Cried, Bradley Jackson, (Texas, USA)

Best Animation:

Murgi Keno Mutant, Nayeem Mahbub, (Bangladesh)

Best Student Film:

Swim, Cody Jones, (Texas, USA)

People's Choice Award:
A Schizophrenic Love Story, Dylan Ellis & Glenn Levy, (Texas, USA)

Congratulate the filmmakers by leaving a comment on their film page (linked above).

Official Merchandise | Purchase an OFFICIAL RFF T-Shirt & Receive a FREE Koozie!

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T-Shirts Kindly Provided by Rockport T-Shirt Shack & Koozies
Kindly Provided by Monroe's Carpet & Furniture.

In honor of the 5th Anniversary Rockport Film Festival, we are offering an Official RFF T-Shirt only available here! The Official RFF T-Shirt comes in a variety of sizes to accommodate men and women. Its soft-to-the-touch feel is comprised of 50% cotton, 50% poly-blend and comes pre-shrunk (though does shrink a tad in the washing machine). *T-shirt has a small, white URL on the lower lumbar area.

Your purchases helps supports our two non-profit hosts, as well as the RFF and independent cinema on the Texas Coast.