CLAIFF Music Videos in Competition

Screening as part of the evening VIDEOS MUSICALES

The North Door
Friday, May 6th, 2016

Free for CLAIFF19 Badge and Pass Holders
$5 Cover for general public
Open to ages 18+

Doors open and full program begins at 9:00pm

 

CLAIFF Music Videos in Competition at 10:00pm

	Ella (Her) Shireen Alihaji Music by: El-Haru Kuroi 4 min, Color, USA, 2015 Spanish with English subtitles ELLA pays homage to working class women, whose jobs are to look after, provide care, and even raise other peoples children, as well as being responsible for general house cleaning and maintenance for their own families. Texas Premiere www.elharukuroi.com Print Source: El-Haru Kuroi, ehk.sas@gmail.com
	Mel ge’ gi’ nut Epit (Strong Woman Song) Naomi Condo Music by: Francis Desroches, Melissa Girvan, Naomi Condo 5 min, Color, Canada, 2015 Mi’kmaq The Strong Woman Song has been revamped to grab the attention of our younger generations to draw attention and awareness to the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women. The video highlights young Mikmaq women from Gesgapegiag. World Premiere www.wapikoni.ca/movies/mel-ge-gi-nut-epit-strong-woman-song Print Source: Christian Morissette, distribution@wapikoni.ca
	Mi encuentro (Found) Angela Rosales Challis Music by: Los Hermanos de los Andes 4 min, Color, Bolivia, 2015 Spanish Filmed on a 16mm Bolex in Cochabamba, Bolivia, MI ENCUENTRO uses colorful double exposure to highlight creative choreography. Regional Premiere www.vimeo.com/user24080685 Print Source: Angela Rosales Challis, chalinachallis@gmail.com
	Strut Destiny Mata Music by: Pink Leche 3 min, Color, USA, 2015 English With strutting, a dancing skeleton, giant silver ponchos, and pink streamers everywhere, Strut gives us a peek into a typical night out with Pink Leche! Austin Premiere www.facebook.com/pinklechemusic Print Source: Destiny Mata, destiny.mata@gmail.com
	This Cannot Be Michael Beserra Music by: Irene Diaz 5 min, Color, USA, 2016 English Two high school girls develop feelings for each other and negotiate young love, heart break, and family expectations. Regional Premiere www.elefantecollective.tumblr.com Print Source: Elefante Collective, elefantecollective@gmail.com
	Valle Moreno (Inland Empire) Deladeso, Jacbo Maschill Music by: QUITAPENAS 5 min, Color, USA, 2015 Spanish An oasis of palm trees and cactus deserts mix with lo-fi vibes to make the perfect summer music video. Texas Premiere www.quitapenasmusic.com,www.grimehaus.com Print Source: Richie Velazquez, Jesse Carranza – grimehaus, grimehaus@gmail.com