Fresno Filmworks' 2nd Annual World Film Festival
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
May 5, 6, 7, 2006


An Afternoon at the Oscars: 5 Oscar Nominated Animated and Live Action Short Films
Sunday May 7, 2006
3:00 pm
The Tower Theatre
815 E. Olive Avenue, Fresno
Festival passes:
$40 - Festival Pass includes all films & invitation to Opening Night Champagne Reception
$20 - Opening Night Film & Opening Night Champagne Reception
$10 - General tickets
$8 - Student & Senior tickets

The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello
The story of Jasper Morello, a disgraced aerial navigator who flees his plague-ridden home on a desperate voyage to redeem himself.
Directed by Anthony Lucas
2006, Australia; Video; 27 min.

"With its mythic qualities, the stylised narration and its haunting, other-worldly mood, Jasper Morello is a unique and remarkable addition to Australian cinema."
--Urban Cinefile
The Last Farm
In a remote valley, an old man has one last task to complete before his family moves him to a retirement home.
Directed by Runar Runarsson
2004, Iceland; Video; 15 min.
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In the shadow of urban desolation, a rag doll fights a monster that is hunting his people and stealing their souls. Best in show at Siggraph's 2005 Computer Animation Festival. Focus Feature is developing a full-length feature based on the short.
Directed by Shane Acker
2005, USA; Video; 11 min.
Our Time is Up
When a therapist finds out he has six weeks to live, he adopts a fresh method of treatment: brutal honesty.
Directed by Rob Pearlstein
2004, USA; Video; 15 min.
Six Shooter
On a train journey home through rural Ireland, an older man grieving the loss of his wife encounters a strange young character. Academy Award winner for Best Live-Action Short.
Directed by Martin McDonagh
2005, Ireland; Video; 27 min.

Advance tickets may be purchased at the following locations: Fig Garden Books in Fig Garden Village Shopping Center, The Movies located at 1435 N. Van Ness and the Tower Theatre Box Office, and all TicketMaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or at 485-TIXS

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