Documentary Short Block - 11:00am-12:15pm - Muvico Sundial
"600 Block" (13 min.; directed by Maryann Lynch)
This is a documentary about Bask, whose works have been featured in the film 'Iron Man III'. One of his many collectors is Robert Downey Jr. His family fled the Czech Republic and eventually ended up in St. Petersburg, FL. He currently completes large scale murals decorating the city along with his creative works.
"Food for Thought, Food for Life" (21 min.; directed by Kristen Cronin)
We want our food fast, convenient and cheap, but at what cost? As farms become supersized our environment suffers and so does the quality of our food. FOOD FOR THOUGHT, FOOD FOR LIFE wants to start a revolution in the food system. This film will be a conversation starter inspiring us to think differently about what we eat, and to make changes that will positively impact our health, our earth and our communities.A driving and optimistic soundtrack by the indie band Cloud Cult punctuates interviews with such visionaries as poet Wendell Berry, chef Dan Barber, and guerilla urban gardener Ron Finley. Viewers will be inspired by the fast-paced infographics, stories of change, and left with a real-time 'what you can do right now' message.
"Woo" (20 min.; Todd Welch)
BC Woo's life long dream of becoming a successful painter is finally within his grasp. The local people of St Petersburg Florida are recognizing him as a leading sea life artist. Then suddenly he awakes in a hospital 49 days after his last memory. What he does in the next 3 years inspires a whole community of people to live life!
"Packer Pride" (14 min.; directed by Travis Bell)
Marcus Paschal is a pioneer. The documentary, Packer Pride, shows how this five-year NFL veteran found football as the outlet to escape the Ridgecrest community he is from in Largo, Florida. Now the 29-year-old is is back at his alma mater, Largo High School, as the head coach. His mission is to help past, present, and future Largo players, and anyone else in his Ridgecrest community, to find a way out. Instead of emphasizing to leave Largo in the rear view, Paschal wants to teach the importance of coming back to give back. This documentary follows Paschal as he prepares for his first season.
"Good Health Hunting" (22 min.; directed by Brian Connors)
A colorful, fast-paced look at life, death, sickness, health, nutrition, crazy people -- and an occasional sane one -- in one medical practice.