“The arrival of a movie with as much intelligence and artistry as The Last Station should also be accompanied by the sound of trumpets. For the legions of movie lovers who lament the passing of great filmmaking, don’t give up yet. This one is for you.”
Rex Reed, New York Observer

At the conclusion of The Last Station, join the Fresno Filmworks board in welcoming visiting filmmakers and the public to the festival. Admission to the party is included with a festival pass or with general admission to the opening night film. The party, catered by The Painted Table Catering Company, will include hors d’oeuvres and champagne at M Restaurant. The group 3 Guys Playin’ The Blues will provide entertainment.

“Absolutely brilliant! Something truly special! Imaginative visuals that are paraded non-stop before the viewer’s dazzled eyes”
Peter Brunette, The Hollywood Reporter

All Users Guide for the Imaginary Friend (abridged)
Ciro Altabas, Spain, 19 min.

STAIRS
Serdar Yilmaz, Turkey, 13 min.

A HARLEM MOTHER
Ivana Todorovic, USA/Serbia, 13 min.

MANHATTAN MERMAID
Tristan Von Christann, USA, 7 min.

HUNTIN’
Mathew Gratzner & David Greathouse, USA, 8 min.

DESSICATOR
Wijnand Geraerts, Netherlands, 12 min.

PSYCHE ON MELROSE
Doug Van Bebber, USA, 12 min.

“This delicate, charming low-budget Irish film is a gem worth discovering. A thoughtful and whimsical film.”
Mark Adams, UK Sunday Mirror

“Reaffirms Haneke as the leading European filmmaker of his generation. It feels like a classic even as you are watching it for the first time.”
Scott Foundas, LA Weekly

“Only the hardest of hearts could fail to be moved by this tremendously warm-hearted, yet clear-sighted documentary by the British film-maker Beadie Finzi.”
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

“A woman’s suicide just before Passover creates complications for her loved ones in Mariana Chenillo’s warm and entertaining feature debut. It may not sound like a comedy, but Chenillo loads the scenario with more Yiddishkeit than a gross of matzo, sure to elicit laughs and knowing nods throughout the Diaspora.”
Jay Weissberg, Variety

“Riveting! A straight-ahead, enthralling story of moral courage. This story changed the world. The movie offers one revelatory interview after another.”
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

Prior to The Most Dangerous Man in America, Filmworks will honor the late local filmmaker John Kelly with a short retrospective of his work in a tribute reel directed by Steve Bryant with help from Jeff Ervin and Greg Amaro. For more than 25 years, Mr. Kelly worked as a cinematographer for countless feature films, documentaries, commercials, videos, short films and more in the Fresno area. Also at the beginning of the program, Filmworks will present its juried awards for the festival’s short film category.

Starting at 6:30 p.m., the group Raging Grannies will provide entertainment.