Windrider Forum “Evening of Angelus Set”
by John Priddy

We are all looking forward to our 6th annual Windrider Forum during Sundance this year.  We will once again collaborate with longstanding partner,  Angelus Film Festival, for another great kick off event,  Monday evening January 25th, at the Mountain Vineyard.  “Discovering the independent voices that create stories around universal themes that resonate with all of us, is what Angelus is all about,” said Angelus Director Monika Moreno.  Angelus filmmakers are so excited to come to the Windrider Forum each year, to not only share their work, but to have the opportunity to take in the world renowed Sundance Film Festival, said Moreno.

“The Angelus Student Film Festival honors future filmmakers as they explore and create works that respect the diginity of the human person. Angelus winning films reflect values such as REDEMPTION, SPIRITUALITY, DIGNITY, TOLERANCE, EQUALITY,DIVERSITY, HOPE, and TRIUMPH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT.”

Here is the schedule for the opening night event. Screenings are free and open to the public.

“Evening with Angelus” screenings”
 

Monday evening, January 25th
6 p.m Mountain Vineyard

Patrick Peyton Excellence in Filmmaking Award – $10,000

On the Road to Tel-Aviv

Khen Shalem – Florida State University, Jordan Valley College and Tel-Aviv University

When passengers boarding a bus to Tel-Aviv balk at sharing the ride with a Palestinian woman who they believe may be a terrorist, a young woman and her fiancé must make a fateful decision.

Triumph of the Spirit Award sponsored by The Peter Glenville Foundation – $5,000

Kavi

Gregg Helvey – University of Southern California

An Indian boy is forced to work as a modern-day slave in a brick kiln. He must choose to either accept what he’s always been told, or fight for a different life.

Audience Impact Award sponsored by Fujifilm – $2,500

Desert Wedding

Alexandra Fisher – University of California, Los Angeles

Some roads lead to the rest of your life.

Outstanding Documentary Award sponsored by Priddy Brothers – $3,000

Waiting for a Train: The Toshio Hirano Story

Oscar Bucher

The engaging and heartfelt true story of Japanese emigrant, Toshio Hirano, whose life was transformed by the music of country legend Jimmie Rodgers.

Tuesday morning, January 26th

Director’s Choice Award

Joburg

Thabo Wolfaardt – University of California, Los Angeles

A young newspaper vendor struggles to care for his ailing brother. A pregnant woman discovers a terrible secret about her fiancé. At the height of their desperation, these two worlds collide in a life-altering event.

Tuesday, January 26th-Friday January 29th

Sundance Films, Class Sessions and Panel discussions with Sundance filmmakers.

Saturday, January 30th @ 6:00pm

Thank You Host Home Evening and Spirit of Windrider Award Presentation to Producer, Ralph Winter

Feature Film Presentation-

After the Storm 

with Filmmaker Hilla Medalia and Producer/Subject James Lecense

“A big, warm hug of a feel-better entertainment” Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times

• Winner Crystal Heart and Audience Award, Heartland Film Festival.
• Gold Winner 2008 Student Academy Award
• Winner Crystal Heart Award, Heartland Film Festival