The jury has decided and the audience ballots are in. Here are this year’s award winners:

ARCHIE AWARD FOR BEST FIRST-TIME DIRECTOR:
Daniel Barnz for "Phoebe in Wonderland"

JURY AWARD WINNERS:
Best Feature Film: "Nothing to Lose"
director Peiter Kulijpers

Best Documentary: "Song Sung Blue"
director Greg Kohs

Best First Film: "In A Dream"
director Jeremiah Zagar

Best Director: Rahmin Bahrani for "Chop Shop"

Best American Independent: "Choose Connor"
director Luke Eberl

Best Animation Feature: "Vexille"
Fuihiko Sori

Best Animation Short: "Breakout"
Armand Demuynck

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS:

Best Documentary: "Body of War"
director Ellen Spairo and Phil Donahue

"Danger After Dark: Timecrimes"
director Nacho Vigalondo

Best Feature Film: "Universal Signs"
director Ann Calamia

FESTIVAL OF INDEPENDENTS' AWARD WINNERS:

Best Feature Film: "The New Year Parade"
Tom Quinn

Best Documentary: "First Person"
director Ben Herrold

Best Narrative: "Figure Study #7"
director Jena Serbu

Best Animation: "Hedgehug"
director Dan Pinto

Best Experimental: "AYND"
director Lindsay Kovnat

DIVE Technical Achievement Award: "In A Dream"
Also presented was the SCION First Time Director Award to Ben Herold for "First Person."

The Philadelphia International Film Festival honored Roy Disney for his five decades of cinematic magic and his lifelong commitment to The Walt Disney Company with the first Inspiration Award on Saturday, April 7 at 7:15 p.m. at the Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. This awards ceremony was a key event during the “Salute to Disney Animation” weekend of April 6-8.

Popular TV critic and film author Leonard Maltin conducted “A Conversation with Roy Disney” following the award ceremony. Maltin and Disney took the stage for a live interview, followed by an audience question and answer session.

Disney, the son of Roy Oliver Disney and nephew of Walt Disney, began his 50+ year love-affair with the film industry as an assistant film editor on episodes of the vintage TV series, “Dragnet.” Two years later, he joined his little family business-turned empire, The Walt Disney Company. After serving 36 years on the board of directors, Disney resigned from Walt Disney Productions in 2003 and currently serves as consultant and Director Emeritus for the board.

Whether it was producing, writing, editing or directing, Disney took his turn at fine-tuning all filmic crafts. He edited Disney’s True-Life Adventure featurettes, including the Oscar-winning “The Living Desert” and “The Vanishing Prairie,” worked as a camera operator on the popular Disney short, “Perri,” and served as production coordinator on the “Disneyland” TV series (also known as “The Wonderful World of Disney and “Walt Disney Presents”). Disney received his Academy-Award nominations for work as a writer and production associate on Mysteries of the Deep (1959), as a producer of “Destino” (2003), which featured the legendary collaboration between Walt Disney and artist Salvador Dali and for executive producing Roger Allers’ adaptation of Hans Christen Anderson story, “The Little Matchgirl” (2006).

The “Salute to Disney Animation” weekend kicks off on Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Prince Music Theater with a re-collaboration between Disney and the Philadelphia Orchestra. The symphonic sounds of the Philadelphia Orchestra were first heard around the world in Disney’s Fantasia. On April 6, in a reunion hosted by the Philadelphia Film Festival, an ensemble of Philadelphia Orchestra musicians will perform a live introduction to a screening of Fantasia.

The Disney weekend continues with two-Disney cartoon shorts programs including “The Disney Cartoon: Nine Decades of Magic,” on April 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the Prince Music Theater, and “Disney Cartoon Rarities,” on April 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the Prince Music Theater. Finally, Maltin will introduce “Our Gangs Silents,” a collection of silent films, with live piano accompaniment, featuring Our Gang, otherwise known as Little Rascals, on April 7 at 4:30 p.m. International House, 3701 Chestnut St.

OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION - Thursday, April 5, 10pm – 1am
The Penthouse Lounge & Grille, 460 North 2nd Street • $35 at the door (21+)
Join us, along with special guests David Wain and Paul Rudd from The Ten, for an unforgettable evening at
the swankest new spot in Northern Liberties! Featuring a “bubblegum pop” music spun by indie rock front-
man Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields, joined by DJ Jesse Fuchs. Valet parking, select open bar and
light bites served. Sponsored by Sundance Channel.

FESTINDIES OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION - Friday, April 6, 11:30pm – 2am
Kildare’s Headhouse Square, 509-511 South 2nd Street • No Cover! (21+)
Live DJ, drink specials, and complimentary appetizer buffet with your festival pass or ticket stub from the
launch of our regional filmmakers’ showcase, The Curse of William Penn. Featuring $2 Coors Light and $2
Yuengling drafts. Festival of Independents presented by DIVE.

MY FILM IS DONE... NOW WHAT? THE DOWN AND DIRTY SIDE OF DISTRIBUTION
Monday, April 9, 4-6:30pm • FORK Restaurant & Bar, 306 Market Street • FREE!
You’ve completed your film. It looks great. Then someone asks “where can I see it?” Learn the ins and outs
at this compelling panel discussion and public workshop focusing on the idiosyncrasies and evolving trends
of Film Distribution, featuring a esteemed group of experts representing a variety of public fields, including
copyright, sales, acquisitions and other strategies. RSVP required: sip@film.org.
Presented by The Greater Philadelphia Film Office, in association with
the Pennsylvania Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts..

DOCUMENTING DREAMS, DEATH, AND DESIRES - Wednesday, April 11, 5pm
Voices and Visions Bookstore, The Bourse, 4th Street, Lower Level • FREE!
Engaging discussion of featured festival documentaries, including Forever, Comrades in Dreams, and more,
hosted by Timothy Corrigan, Penn Cinema Studies, alongside fellow movie-lovers!
Presented by University of Pennsylvania.

BEYOND THE WALLS RECEPTION - Wednesday, April 11, 7:30 – 9pm
Ecco Qui, 3200 Chestnut Street • No Cover! (21+)
Philadelphia City Council Member Jannie Blackwell hosts director Rachel Libert and festival
attendees before a screening of Beyond the Walls at International House. Show your festival pass or ticket
to the film for food and drink discounts. Festival of Independents presented by DIVE.

CRUDE AWAKENING RECEPTION - Wednesday, April 11, 9-11pm
Twelve Lounge, The Bridge Cinema de Lux, 4012 Walnut Street • No Cover! (21+)
Join directors Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack for conversation and refreshments following a screening
of A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash at The Bridge. Guests limited to attendees of this screening – Present
your festival pass or ticket stub from the film for admission.
Hosted by Sundance Channel: Robert Redford presents “The Green.”

DANGER AFTER DARK: ASIAN GANGSTERS AND BEYOND - Thursday, April 12, 5pm
Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut Street • FREE!
Lively chat about Danger After Dark selections, focusing on Dirty Carnival and Exiled, hosted by Philippe
Met, Penn Cinema Studies, alongside fellow movie-lovers!
Presented by University of Pennsylvania.

FÊTE FRANÇAIS - Thursday, April 12, 9-11pm
Patou, 312 Market Street • No Cover! (21+)
Sing your way to Old City following a screening of La Vie en Rose, joined by director Olivier Dahan, and a
reception celebrating all of this year’s fabulous French film festival selections. Show your festival pass or
ticket stub from the film to enjoy drink discounts.
Hostted by Gisele Baltake and Stella Artois

OFFICIAL PARTY AND EVENTS CALENDAR
For when the show is over - Your guide to the
hottest public receptions and party spots!

2 MINUTES LATER RECEPTION - Friday, April 13, 9-11pm
Woody’s, 202 South 13th Street • No Cover! (21+)
Director Robert Gaston and company will join you (and us) for the World Premiere screening and post-party
for 2 Minutes Later, featuring drink specials for festival fi lmgoers – show up with your festival pass or ticket
stub from the fi lm to enjoy!

JUDY TOLL RECEPTION - Friday, April 13, 11:59pm - 2am
Helium, 2031 Sansom Street • $5 donation at the door (21+)
After learning all about “the funniest woman you never heard of,” celebrate with the fi lmmakers, family, and
fellow comedians, at a special after-hours post-party for festival attendees! Join director Gary Toll along
with surprise guests and featured footage of the comedian herself, plus cash bar.
Festival of Independents presented by DIVE.

SET IN PHILADELPHIA EVENTS - Saturday, April 14, 10:30am-7pm
Marvin Comisky Conference Center – Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square, 130 North 18th Street • FREE!
The annual day-long screenwriting conference and competition returns, with a series of panels on fi lm edit-
ing, creative writing, pitch sessions, and awards!
Presented by Greater Philadelphia Filmmakers and The Greater Philadelphia Film Offi ce.

FESTINDIES CLOSING NIGHT CEREMONIES - Sunday, April 15, 9:30pm - Midnight
Marbar, 40th & Walnut Street (above Marathon Grill) • No Cover! (21+)
The week-long regional showcase comes to a close with the announcement of Award Winners (featuring
Rising Star Award actor and Master of Ceremonies, Mark Webber), drink specials, and complimentary ap-
petizers with your festival pass or ticket stub from the closing night feature, The Orange Thief. Featuring $1
Marbar Lager, $2 Miller High Life, and $4 Pomegranate Martinis.
Festival of Independents presented by DIVE.

FROM PAGE TO SCREEN: RAYMOND CARVER, WALT DISNEY AND WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Sunday, April 15, 5pm • Pizza Rustica, 3602 Chestnut Street • FREE!
Engaging discussion of fi lmed literary adaptations, including festival features Jindabyne and The Disney
Cartoon: Nine Decades of Magic, hosted by Peter Decherney, Penn Cinema Studies, alongside fellow movie-
lovers! Presented by University of Pennsylvania.

SPANISH MAGIC RURALISM - Monday, April 16, 5pm
Last Word Bookshop, 39th Street between Walnut & Locust • FREE!
Lively fi lm conversation about the Spanish and Latin American Cinema Now festival section, including
Night of the Sunfl owers, hosted by Peter Decherney, Penn Cinema Studies, alongside fellow movie-lovers!
Presented by University of Pennsylvania.

SET IN PHILADELPHIA GRAND PRIZEWINNING SCREENPLAY READING
Monday, April 16, 7:30pm • Mike Lemon Casting • 413 North 7th Street, Suite 602 • FREE!
Professionally cast, unstaged reading of the Set In Philadelphia Screenwriting Competition 2007 Grand Prize
winner!
Presented by Greater Philadelphia Filmmakers and The Greater Philadelphia Film Offi ce.

FROM PERIPHERY TO CENTER IN INTERNATIONAL CINEMA - Tuesday, April 17, 5pm
Metropolitan Bakery, 4013 Walnut Street • FREE!
Spirited chat about this year’s American Masters and World Focus fi lm sections, with topics to include the
fi lms, Warchild, 12:08 East of Bucharest, hosted by Meta Mazaj and Nicola M. Gentili, Penn Cinema Studies,
alongside fellow movie-lovers! Presented by University of Pennsylvania.

CLOSING NIGHT CELEBRATION - Wednesday, April 18, 9:30pm – 1am
Top of the Tower, Bell Atlantic Building, 1717 Arch Street, 50th fl oor • $25 at the door (21+)
Following a screening of Waitress and the Closing Night Jury and Audience Awards, the festival comes to
a close with a retro, diner-style celebration featuring a rockabilly jukebox tunes, select open bar and light
bites to the backdrop of multimedia scenery and panoramic views.

The Philadelphia Film Festival is proud to bring featured filmmakers from around the world to interact with out audiences. Guests will introduce their film and will also participate in Q&A discussion afterwards. The following is a tentative list of screenings with guests.


UPCOMING GUESTS:


Wednesday April 11, 2007


2:30 pm: BIG DREAMS LITTLE TOYKO – David Boyle, Jayson Watabe; The Bridge

7:00 pm: A CRUDE AWAKENING: THE OIL CRASH – Basil Gelpke, Ray McCormack; The Bridge Theater

9:15 pm: BEYOND THE WALLS: THE ROAD TO REDEMPTION – Rachel Libert; International House

9:30 pm: SUPERHEROES – Alan Brown; The Bridge Theater


Thursday, April 12, 2007


7:00 pm: LA VIE EN ROSE – Olivier Dahan; Prince Music Theater

7:00 pm: YOU ARE HERE – Henry Pincus; The Bridge Theater

9:15 pm: BIG DREAMS LITTLE TOYKO – David Boyle, Jayson Watabe; The Bridge

9:45 pm: S & MAN – J.T. Petty, Eric Marcisak; Prince Music Theater

9:45 pm: THE LIVING AND THE DEAD – Simon Rumley; Ritz East Theater


Friday, April 13, 2007


5:00 pm: A CRUDE AWAKENING: THE OIL CRASH – Basil Gelpke, Ray McCormack; National Constitution Center

7:00 pm: JUDY TOLL: THE FUNNIEST WOMAN YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF – Gary Toll; International House

7:15 pm: 2 MINUTES LATER – Robert Gaston, Jessica Graham, Ben Sander: Prince Music Theater

9:30 pm: 30 – Curtis Pollock, Aja Shevelew; National Constitution Center


Saturday, April 14, 2007


2:30 pm: YOU ARE HERE – Henry Pincus; Prince Music Theater

4:45 pm: THE TOWN THAT WAS - Chris Perkel, Melinka Thompson-Godoy; Prince Music Theater

5:00 pm: VIVA – Anna Biller; Ritz East Theater

5:00 pm: SIGNAPORE DREAMING – Yen Yen Woo, Colin Goh; Ritz Five Theater

7:00 pm: ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Dermot Mulroney; Prince Music Theater

7:00 pm: DANTE’S INFERNO – Sean Meredith, Dermot Mulroney; Prince Music Theater

7:15 pm: THE KILLER WITHIN – Macky Alston; National Constitution Center

9:30 pm: RISING STAR AWARD PRESENTATION - Mark Webber; Prince Music Theater

9:30 pm: THE MEMORY THIEF – Mark Webber, Prince Music Theater


Sunday, April 15, 2007


12:00 pm: DANTE’S INFERNO – Sean Meredith, Dermot Mulroney; National Constitution Center

12:15 pm: THE MEMORY THIEF – Mark Webber, Prince Music Theater

2:30 pm: 2 MINUTES LATER – Robert Gaston, Jessica Graham, Ben Sander: Prince Music Theater

4:30 pm: THE KILLER WITHIN – Macky Alston; National Constitution Center

5:00 pm: THE LIVING AND THE DEAD – Simon Rumley; The Bridge Theater

5:15 pm: SIGNAPORE DREAMING – Yen Yen Woo, Colin Goh; Ritz Five Theater

7:15 pm: IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON – David Sington; Prince Music Theater

9:15 pm: VIVA – Anna Biller; Ritz East Theater


Monday, April 16, 2007


5:00 pm: IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON – David Sington; Prince Music Theater

7:00 pm: THE TOWN THAT WAS - Chris Perkel, Melinka Thompson-Godoy; International House