Desert Rocks Film and Music Event Desert Rocks 2017 Program | Page 18

DOCUMENTARY SHORT
“THE NEW DIRECTION”
(33 Min., USA)
As a Fargo, North Dakota DIY music venue grows, gentrification forces it to close, leaving the regulars behind
to wonder about the costs of economic development and what the future of the music scene is. (G)
FILMMAKERS: Oscar De Leon (Director, Producer, Editor, Sound Editor, Camera Operator, Music Editor), Chris
Parsons (Producer, Assistant Director, Additional Photography, Grip), Joe Medina (Cinematographer, DP)
“WE THE PEOPLE”
(10 min., USA) (G)
FILMMAKER: Faith Liu (Director)
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
“WHEN THEY AWAKE”
(91 Min., USA)
When They Awake is a vibrant celebration of a remarkable generation of emerging Indigenous Canadian musicians, at a
moment of cultural renaissance. Boasting intimate access to all the key players, from Tanya Tagaq to A Tribe Called Red,
When They Awake is a music revolution right before your eyes. (VS)
FILMMAKERS: P.J. Marcellino (Director) Hermon Farahi (Co-Director, Cinematographer/DP, Editor) Gordon Henderson (Ex-
ecutive Producer) Susan Aglukark (Executive Producer) Tisks Wiedermann (Executive Producer) Stuart Henderson (Co-Pro-
ducer) Susanne Cuffe (Production Coordinator)
STUDENT FILMS
“THE WISP”
(22 min., USA)
A retired C-list super villain attempts to reconnect with his estranged children, but must confront his own mis-
takes and shortcomings in the process. (LV)
FILMMAKERS: Philip Tice (Co-Director, Producer, Executive Producer, Writer, Production Designer, Makeup Effects, Assistant Editor) Chris
Yee (Co-Director, Producer, Story) Rick Burtt (Lead Actor) Taylor Karin (Lead Actor) Josh Telepman (Supporting Actor) Maggie Lafemina
(Supporting Actor) Kevin Musliner (Cinematographer/DP, Editor) Ross Alexander (Original Music/Composer)