2005 Agenda Overview: Tuesday, September 20th 7:30 - 9:00 AM, Mural Room Restaurant
Buffet Breakfast
Generously sponsored by NATURE/WNET and Canon U.S.A. 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Festival Office Open 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sony Video Library Open 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Exhibit Floor Open 8:30 - 9:30 AM, Forum Room
Finalist Screenings
Forces of Nature
(Finalist: Achievement in Sound)
Graphic Films, National Geographic, 40 min.
It is one thing to contemplate the immense power of nature; another to experience these forces first-hand. This film showcases the awesome spectacle of earthquakes, volcanoes, and severe storms in larger than life images and sounds. Audiences will learn what is being done to predict and prepare for these events. Ride of the Mergansers
(Finalist: Short)
Steve Furman, 11 min.
The Hooded Merganser is a rare and reclusive duck found only in North America. Every spring, in the Great Lakes region, the wary hen lays and incubates her eggs in a nest high in the trees. Just 24 hours after hatching, the tiny ducklings must make the perilous leap to the ground below to begin life in the wild. his age-old rite is rarely observed by humans. Ride of the Mergansers is a heartwarming blend of natural history, humor, and suspense. You'll be entertained, educated, and inspired - and leave with a newfound appreciation of the phrase "leap of faith." 9:00 - 10:00 AM, Theater
Finalist Screening
Nile: Of Crocodiles and Kings
(Finalist: Limited Series)
BBC Natural History Unit, 50 min.
The Nile flows from the heart of Africa through lands with spectacular wildlife, landscape and history each as rich as the river is long. It unites worlds of mountain, jungle, swamp and desert. The ancient Egyptians built their civilization on the banks of this magical, God-given river, their lives depended upon it, but they were also at its mercy; they lived in fear of the failure of the river's annual flood, of drought, famine and plague. In the first of three epic stories see the nature of the Nile through the eyes of the ancient Egyptians. 9:00 - 10:30 AM, Seminar Room
Market ReportÖif we build it will they come?
Fueled by amazing advances in production and distribution, HD3D and large format markets are exploding; museum consortiums, HD theatre networks, and satellite/cable cinema distributors are springing forth. HD-DVD distribution is around the corner with broadband delivery will not be far behind. By 2006, analog may be a broadcast memory. Where do we stand, and what does it mean to the independent filmmaker? 9:00 - 10:30 AM, Workshop Two
Macrophotography Production Techniques
If you missed yesterdayís session, it is not too lateÖ
Close-up cinematography provides unique opportunities to produce creative and dramatic shots with great emotional impact. Macro or micro cinematography directs the viewer to new types of subject matter and situations requiring special techniques and perspective. Hands-on tips from experienced masters of the genre. 9:30 - 10:30 AM, Forum Room
Finalist Screenings
Massive Nature: The Crossing
(Finalist: Achievement in Sound)
BBC Natural History Unit, BBC WW, Animal Planet, 29 min.
On the plains of Africa an army is on the march. Over a million wildebeest are heading across the Serengeti Plains. They face danger every step of the way. But they're heading for a massive confrontation at the Mara River. It's the perfect place for a surprise attack and the predators are taking their places. Devil's Teeth
(Finalist: Short)
Roger Teich, 10 min.
The only sea urchin diver at the Farallon Islands off the coast of California; his dreams of, and frequent encounters with Great White Sharks; his past shooting downers and getting Hepatitis C; and finding transcendence in unlikely places. This is a parable about finding freedom when your insides are messed up, how to deal with illness and fear, and a child's tale about staring into the monster's yellow eyes. Chronic illness and pain aren't choices we make, but jumping into black water with big white sharks is a choice urchin diver Ron Elliott makes, with great beauty. 10:00 - 10:30 AM, Workshop One
Apple: Advanced Tips for Final Cut Pro 5
Extra tips for the Final Cut Pro user. Final Cut Pro 5 works with virtually any format, from DV and native HDV to fully uncompressed HD while offering you more creative options and technical control than ever before. 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Theater
Finalist Screening
Nile: The Great Flood
(Finalist: Limited Series)
BBC Natural History Unit, 50 min.
The Nile flows from the heart of Africa through lands with spectacular wildlife, landscape and history each as rich as the river is long. It unites worlds of mountain, jungle, swamp and desert. The ancient Egyptians built their civilization on the banks of this magical, God-given river, their lives depended upon it, but they were also at its mercy; they lived in fear of the failure of the river's annual flood, of drought, famine and plague. 10:30 - 11:30 AM, Forum Room
Finalist Screening
Wildlife On One, Series 31: Capuchins - The Monkey Puzzle
(Finalist: Animal Behavior)
BBC NHU, BBC Worldwide, Animal Planet, Discovery, 49 min.
Capuchins are the brainiest monkeys in the world, yet strangely those in captivity appear to be much smarter than those in the wild. "Wildlife on One" sets out to discover why. The journey reveals capuchins that are capable of making flint knives, sees monkeys using poker counters like 'monkey money' and witnesses individuals who can cooperate in extraordinary ways. The answer to the Monkey Puzzle is revealed in the jungles of Brazil by a discovery that's rocking the scientific world - wild capuchins are filmed for the first time using hammers and anvils living in a society based entirely on the ability to use tools. 11:00 - 11:30 AM, Workshop One
Apple: Introducing Final Cut Pro 5
Final Cut Pro 5 works with virtually any format, from DV and native HDV to fully uncompressed HD while offering you more creative options and technical control than ever before. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Theater
Finalist Screening
Nile: Searching for the Source
(Finalist: Limited Series)
BBC Natural History Unit, 50 min.
The Nile flows from the heart of Africa through lands with spectacular wildlife, landscape and history each as rich as the river is long. It unites worlds of mountain, jungle, swamp and desert. The ancient Egyptians built their civilization on the banks of this magical, God-given river, their lives depended upon it, but they were also at its mercy; they lived in fear of the failure of the river's annual flood, of drought, famine and plague. 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Seminar Room
Technology of Image Origination
Just when you thought things were quieting down, there is still new technology to consider. Tapeless cameras, the latest flavors of HD, and HDV just open the box of creative possibilities. Technology itself has become a component in the creative process. Users critique the tools available, with a mind toward what isóor should beólooming on the horizon. 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Forum Room
Finalist Screenings
The Sloth: Hardly a Deadly Sin
(Finalist: Newcomer)
Jeri Ledbetter, 28 min.
Enjoy a delightful, slow-motion romp with the world's most charming, yet least understood mammal. This entertaining film will provide a new view of the remarkable sloth and its curious adaptations. In today's hectic world, this deliberate creature- slow of movement and fond of sleep- can teach us much. But as man encroaches ever farther into New World jungles, their future is in doubt. Meet the sloth; you will fall in love. Under Their Skin
(Finalist: Newcomer)
Will Clark and Melissa Pentecost, 24 min.
This film takes a wry and often hilarious look at the most despised animal in New Zealand and people that benefit fom it...dead or alive! Brushtail possums were brought to New Zealand in the Nineteenth Century to establish a fur trade. These marsupials took too well to their new environment and now they infest the bush. Their voracious appetite for rare plants has led to their status as Public Enemy Number One. We meet a fascinating group of individuals whose lives revolve around this animal: for hate, love, or for profit. 12:00 - 12:30 PM, Workshop One
Apple: Introducing Motion 2
Nothing like your old-school motion graphics system, Motion 2 ushers in a new paradigm, offering true film-quality output, GPU accelerated real-time performance and an astounding tool set that lets you create advanced motion graphics with drag-and-drop ease, startling clarity and unprecedented color fidelity. 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Theater
Finalist Screening
Hot Rocks: Geology of Civilization - Risky Rocks
(Finalist: Earth Sciences)
The Open University, BBC4, The Science Channel, 50 min.
Earthquakes created a network of cracks in the ground that have had a huge impact on human history. These faults are pathways for materials to rise to the surface that can bring life or death. They are behind everything from catastrophic volcanoes to natural health spas and valuable mineral deposits. Filmed in Greece, Turkey and Jordan. 12:30 - 1:30 PM, Forum Room
Finalist Screening
Miracle Planet II: The Violent Past
(Finalist: Earth Sciences)
NHK Enterprises, NHK, The Science Channel, Tele Images International, National Film Board of Canada,
Telepool,46 min.
Our planet Earth was born out of chaos and disaster- and completely by chance. The first episode of "Miracle Planet II" transports us to that breathtaking genesis, the violent past that created the fragile conditions for life itself. 12:30 - 2:00 PM, Workshop Two
Brinkman Fellowship Status Report 1:00 - 1:30 PM, Workshop One
Apple: Introducing Soundtrack Pro
Meet the next indispensable addition to your professional workflow. Sample-accurate and nondestructive editing in an intuitive interface make Soundtrack Pro is the must-have tool for pro audio engineers and sound designers alike. Enjoy more than 50 effects from Logic Pro and over 5,000 Apple Loops. 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Theater
Finalist Screening
Deadly Love
(Finalist: Editing)
National Geographic Television & Film, 53 min.
The intriguing realm of arachnid society is a tangled web of sex and predation. From the notorious black widow and tarantula, to the trap door and wolf species, spiders use a fascinating array of hunting weaponry and ingenious courtship strategies with the aim of gaining food, mates and ultimately survival. Macro-photography lets viewers meet the spiders up close, detailing enormous fangs that deliver deadly venom. When a female gets hungry, a swift death may await suitors that do not impress. 1:00 - 2:30 PM, Seminar Room
Untangling the Web
How to adopt filmmaking storytelling traditions to this global, always on, increasingly pervasive mode of communication--and in the context of nature-related, environmental storytelling, the power of the Internet to influence change in an audience's behavior. Innovative storytelling has merged with online gaming to create one of the most compelling market and paradigm shifts of our time. 2:00 - 2:30 PM, Workshop One
Apple: Introducing DVD Studio Pro 4
Showcase your HD content in HD resolution with DVD Studio Pro 4. Distributed network encoding allows you to quickly convert your source materials to a wide range of industry formats. Create professional-quality DVDs right away, developing more sophisticated commercial projects as your expertise grows. 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Forum Room
Finalist Screening & Anatomy
NATURE: Deep Jungle: New Frontiers
(Finalist: Limited Series, Web Presentation)
Nature WNET, Granada Wild, 57 min.
Using laser beams, global positioning systems, infrared and thermal imaging, high speed and motion sensitive cameras, scientists are able to create 3-D virtual maps of jungles, track forest elephants, capture Sumatran tigers on film, prove the existence of a legendary moth, light up the largest bat migration on earth, and reveal the secrets of moonwalking birds. This series was a huge success - from ratings to critical acclaim - for NATURE and PBS. Find out why in the Anatomy session following the screening. Followed by an Anatomy of the Production with NATURE/WNET and Granada
Filmed in the rainforests of 14 countries, Deep Jungle follows researchers as they climb more than 200-foot-high jungle canopies, confront bizarre species, unravel mysteries of animal behavior, and probe archeological sites that harbor clues about lost civilizations. Accomplished with a remarkable element of fearlessness and the inventive use of cutting-edge technology, the miniseries contains an array of unforgettable moments, including the very first film footage of the Sumatran tiger in the wild, an encounter with a previously unknown spider the size of a Frisbee, and several astonishing glimpses of primate behavior that are both chilling and revealing. 2:30 - 3:30 PM, Theater
Finalist Screening
When Animals Attract
(Finalist: Editing)
National Geographic Television and Film, 43 min.
Producing an hour network Special in just four weeks was a first for National Geographic Television. A well organized team worked around the clock, pulling footage from hundreds of films from Geographic's library as well as global stock footage houses. Perhaps the greatest challenge was editorial. To take an age old subject-courtship and mating throughout the animal kingdom-and make it fresh, entertaining, and sexy, yet appropriate for all audiences, was no small feat. 3:00 - 3:30 PM, Workshop One
Apple: Advanced Tips for Final Cut Pro 5
Extra tips for the Final Cut Pro user. Final Cut Pro 5 works with virtually any format, from DV and native HDV to fully uncompressed HD while offering you more creative options and technical control than ever before. 3:00 - 4:30 PM, Workshop Two
Panasonic Camera Workshop 3:30 - 4:30 PM, Theater
Finalist Screening
The Year Without Summer
(Finalist: Earth Sciences)
Cicada Films, Discovery US, Discovery International, France 2, 50 min.
Almost two hundred years ago Mount Tambora in Indonesia exploded. It was the most deadly volcanic eruption in human history, wiping out 120,000 people. Across the other side of the planet, the dying began a year later when hundreds of thousands of Europeans and Americans starved. For the first time, two experts on opposite sides of the planet investigate: one to search for bodies beneath the volcano, the other to find out whether this explosion really plunged the world into instant climate change. How could that happen, and could it happen again. 4:00 - 4:30 PM, Workshop One
Apple: Introducing Final Cut Pro 5
Final Cut Pro 5 works with virtually any format, from DV and native HDV to fully uncompressed HD while offering you more creative options and technical control than ever before. 4:00 - 5:30 PM, Seminar Room
Crossing Boundaries: Crafting the Coproduction
From style and substance to contracts and deliverables, coproductions have inherent challenges. Tighter budgets have made international partnership an economic necessity despite the often divergent tastes of the partners. From content reversions to deliverable requirements, veterans discuss what the independent producer must consider to make a viable, and profitable, deal. 4:30 - 5:30 PM, Theater
Finalist Screenings
Meerkat Manor (Episode 2)
(Finalist: Animal Behavior)
Discovery Networks International, Oxford Scientific Films, 24 min.
Viewers meet the Whiskers, a remarkable family of meerkats living on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. This fascinating series takes viewers into their world with an intimate portrait of family life, meerkat-style. Jeff Corwin Unleashed: Man and Nature
(Finalist: Childrenís)
Popular Arts Entertainment, Spectrum Productions, Discovery Kids Channel, 21 min.
Jeff examines the give and take relationships between humans and animals and reveals some unusual connections in the struggle to co-exist. Witness man and nature's dependency on one another, and uncover the hidden treasure in Moroccan goat droppings, see how man-made tunnel systems help koalas survive, and learn how people deal with pesky laundry-stealing monkeys. 4:30 - 5:30 PM, Forum Room
Finalist Screening
NATURE: The Good, The Bad, and The Grizzly
(Finalist: Environmental, People & Animals)
Moore and Moore Productions, NATURE WNET, 57 min.
After a decades-long comeback, the grizzly bears of Yellowstone National Park appear to be thriving. Should they now be removed from the protection of the Endangered Species Act? This question has provoked one of the most emotionally charged wildlife controversies in America today. Discover the complex issue of grizzly bear management and conservation from ranchers, conservationists, and government officials who share their stories and insights. 6:00 - 7:30 PM, View Terrace
OUT OF AFRICA Reception
Sponsored by Canon U.S.A., Granada International,
NATURE-WNET, NHK, Sony Electronics 7:30 - 9:00 PM, Forum Room
World Premiere Screening
The Queen of Trees
An intimate high definition portrait by Mark Deeble and Victoria Stone. The extraordinary story of how an African fig tree and its relationship with a microscopic insect, provide for a cast of creatures ranging from ants to elephants. Followed by filmmaker Q&A.
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