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Musical/Music-themed

An Unreasonable Woman

Directed by: Camie Bargerstock and Paula Kosowski, USA, 9 minutes, Rating: MT

Shirley Deane, now a Winston-Salem local, was born in New York City and was given her first accordion at the age of eight. At 27, she left the United States to work her way around the world playing her own brand of jazz and classical music, living a unique and unabashedly exciting life along the way. Student Film – Wake Forest University

Andrew Bird: Fever Year

Directed by: Xan Aranda, USA, 81 minutes, Rating: TN

An amazing amalgamation of concert footage, studio work and personal introspection, this film delves deep into the life of musician Andrew Bird and follows him throughout his rigorous, year-long tour across the country, ending with a concert in his hometown of Chicago. Director to be in attendance for 4/15 and 4/16 screenings

Beep Beep (Bip Bip)

Directed by: Philippe Gregoire, Canada, 5 minutes, Rating: MT

A hapless man in a parked vehicle becomes a prisoner of his girlfriend’s drowsiness, as she can’t be woken to disable the penetrating alarm beeping on her wristwatch. A hilarious, improvised dance party behind the steering wheel becomes his only escape.

Ghost of Old Highways

Directed by: Dan Bush, USA, 15 minutes, Rating: MT

This stunningly shot experimental short focuses on a Civil War-era man who is caught in a nightmarish dreamscape, commenting on the destruction done to our own people during this tragic war. Ghost of Old Highways was shot on location in the North Carolina mountains and is based on the song of the same name from the band Lovett.

Kevin

Directed by: Jay Duplass, USA, 36 minutes, Rating: TN

Filmmaker Jay Duplass’ documentary investigates the story of Kevin Gant, an inspired and beloved Austin musician who disappeared from the scene in 1995. Who is Kevin? What happened to him? And, can he get back what he lost? – All three screenings will feature a special live musical performance from Kevin Gant!

One Night Stand

Directed by: Elisabeth Sperling and Trish Dalton, USA, 74 minutes, Rating: TN

Ever imagined how much work it would take to make a 20 minute musical in a mere 24 hours? Well, that's exactly what happens in One Night Stand, a brilliant documentary that shines a light on the amazing creative process behind the minds of some of Broadway’s best. Sponsored by Bob Neill Mercedes Benz. Directors to be in attendance for screening

Queens of Country

Directed by: Ryan Page and Christopher Pomerenke, USA, 93 minutes, Rating: MT

Jolene (Lizzy Caplan) lives in a fantasy world of bygone country songs. When she discovers a lost iPod with her boyfriend (Ron Livingston), she becomes convinced that the owner is her soulmate and is thrust into a sexy, heartwarming and hilarious adventure while searching for the iPod’s true owner. Also starring Matt Walsh, Joe Lo Truglio and Maynard James Keenan. Directors Chris Pomerenke & Ryan Page, Producer Topper McDaniel and star Ron Livingston to be in attendance for screening!

Remembering Frederic: The Genius of Chopin

Directed by: Pam Howland and Daniel McKinny, USA, 63 minutes, Rating: TN

A film exploration, created by local filmmakers, of the life of Frédéric Chopin, one of the most famous pianists of all time. Through personal reflection, interviews and many beautiful journeys through Chopin’s homeland of Warsaw, Poland, this film should enlighten and enliven audiences’ knowledge of the great Chopin. Director Pam Howland to be in attendance for screening

The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best

Directed by: Ryan O'Nan, USA, 97 minutes, Rating: MT

After being dumped by both his girlfriend and his band, Alex is in a depressing rut, toiling away at his comically pathetic dead-end job. When he gets the opportunity to leave his life behind and go on a bizarre cross-country music tour with a new, eccentric friend, Alex jumps at the chance. Director/actor Ryan O'Nan and actor Michael Weston to be in attendance for screenings

The Fairy

Directed by: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon and Bruno Romy,

Belgium/France

, 93 minutes, Rating: TN

From the filmmaking team that delighted RiverRun audiences in 2009 with Rumba comes the lighter-than-air comedic fable The Fairy. A droll hotel clerk searches feverishly for an elusive fairy who owes him one more wish, using Le Havre as canvas for rendering a trove of inspired sight gags and choreographed wonders.