PRESENTEDBY: APMFF.COM Plan your weekend like a Boss! Find what to see, where to go and who’s playing the scene. Every Friday Jersey Alive brings you all the entertainment at the Jersey Shore. Subscribe at APP.com or call 1-800-822-9779 Welcome to the first annual ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL Known for its extraordinary talent across all artistic genres, Asbury Park is iconic. So it is no surprise that, given the creativity that is core to our City, when we decided to do a new, weekend-long Festival we would do something completely different from other festivals around the country. Our goal with this Festival was to create a unique and community inclusive experience that showcases both extraordinary music and film talent from around the world, while also raising money that will provide K-12 music education for children throughout the City of Asbury Park. The Asbury Park Music in Film Festival (APMFF) is a partnership between the Asbury Park Press and the Asbury Park Music Foundation and, after months of planning, what was once only an idea has become a reality. In our first year we have received nearly 150 film submissions, from New Jersey to Australia. Over 60 films have been selected to screen at one of eight venues throughout the city. Additionally, because the Festival is featuring both music and film, the City will be alive all weekend with performances from local and national talent and across genres in both conventional and unconventional venues. It will truly be a Festival that brings together multiple communities to celebrate creative excellence and engages our entire City. Matthew Hockenjos Executive Director, Asbury Park Music In Film Festival I would like to thank the amazing team of people who have worked tirelessly since the beginning to make this event possible: Tom Donovan, Gina Longo, and Heidi Hickman from Asbury Park Press, Tom Gilmour of the Asbury Park Music Foundation, Tony Pallagrosi of UMT Presents, Chris Femiano of Madison Marquette, Rich Morena and Dee Pellegrino of Press Communications, and the co-producers of the event, Brad Mindich and Brandy Rand of Agent Phoenix and Tim Donnelly of Madison Marquette. Also, a big thank you to our sponsors for the tremendous support. This would not be possible without you. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor of the 2015 Asbury Park Music in Film Festival: Monmouth Medical Center. And thank you to our Associate Sponsors: Saker ShopRite Inc. and New Jersey Natural Gas. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite film, follow the APMFF on social media, and tag yourself at the event! Get ready for one jam-packed weekend of music and film at the Asbury Park Music in Film Festival 2015! ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 3 INTRODUCING THE music asbury park foundation Formerly know as the Asbury Park Musical Heritage Foundation Festival Headquarters and Exhibit space at WHERE MUSIC LIVES Available to rent for live music and entertainment events! ‘ Proceeds from this year’s festival will fund music education for the youth of our community. Please donate to the Asbury Park Music Foundation by visiting asburyparkmusiclives.org The Asbury Park Music Foundation is a New Jersey nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Where Music Lives Performance & Exhibition Center 708 Cookman Ave | Asbury Park | asburyparkmusiclives.org | 732-775-8900 4 ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 ASBURY PARK MUSIC FOUNDATION In 2011, the Smithsonian Institution selected Asbury Park as the first host city of its taveling musical heritage exhibit, “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.” From March 11 to April 17 more than 14,000 visitors enjoyed the exhibit, including 48 class trips from area elementary and secondary schools. This event, supported by partners Monmouth University and the Asbury Park Press, marked the launch of a yearlong celebration of Asbury Park’s musical heritage. As part of the celebration, noted historian and author Helen-Chantal Pike produced and edited “Asbury Park: Where Music Lives,” an anthology of essays by local musicians expert in gospel, ragtime, jazz, folk, rock and Latin/Caribbean genres; a new website was launched; a documentary was produced chronicling the experience of musicians, producers, and audience members whose extraordinary stories are an integral part of Asbury Park’s musical heritage. A group of dedicated, generous volunteers realized that the celebration had to continue for years to come; thus, the Asbury Park Musical Heritage Foundation was created, its mission being to preserve, exhibit and promote the City of Asbury Park’s rich musical heritage – past, present and future – and to contribute to the City’s revitalization by securing Asbury Park as a musical destination. Incorporated in 2011 in New Jersey, the Foundation was officially launched on April 28, 2012 at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, steps from the famed Asbury Park boardwalk, with the premier of the documentary “Asbury Park Musical Memories,” celebrating the memories of those who made, witnessed and participated in the musical history of Asbury Park. Though the foundation will always stay true to its mission, its Board of Directors has decided to take things in a new direction. At the end of 2014, the Foundation legally changed its name to the Asbury Park Music Foundation. With a new identity, they will now focus on the future of this amazing beachside community. The children are the future of Asbury Park, and we believe that music is the soul of the city. As part of this mission, The APMF helped fund a new comprehensive music program at Hope Academy Charter School, a K-8th public school of choice here in Asbury Park. Hope Academy overwhelmingly serves a low-income population, with a current 95% free and reduced lunch rate. The Music Foundation, in partnership with Lakehouse Music Academy, has thus far raised over $48,000 to help fund the music program at Hope. The Foundation also recently instituted a Hip-Hop academy, complete with a fully functional recording studio in the Boys & Girls Club of Asbury Park. In order to keep this program alive, and to institute similar programming for underprivileged youth, the Foundation must generate funding. In order to keep the ball rolling, the Foundation must continue to generate money from donors and events. It is their goal to use the Asbury Park Music in Film Festival to leverage community support and continue to fund programs in underprivileged areas of the Jersey Shore. Where Music Lives Performance & Exhibition Center 708 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park asburyparkmusiclives.org | 732-775-8900 ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 5 6 ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 Travel To Asbury Park TICKET PACKAGES By Car Punk Pass Ticket Package: $25 From North Jersey, NY area: Garden State Parkway South to exit 102 Asbury Park. Bear right off the exit to Asbury Ave./Route 66 approximately 3 miles to the Asbury Circle. Take the second exit on the right off of the circle to Asbury Ave. (The Coca Cola building will be on your right). Follow Asbury Ave. approx. 2 miles to Main Street. Make a right on Main Street and then a left on Cookman Ave. With no traffic the travel time from Lincoln Tunnel to Asbury Park is 1 hour 15 minutes. Double the punk madness on Friday night! Includes ticket to “Salad Days” screening at Paramount from 6:30-8:30PM and tickets for “Do You Remember? 15 Years Of The Bouncing Souls” screening and punk band after-party at Asbury Lanes from 9:00PM ‘til you go home… Paramount Pass: $75 From Philadelphia area NJ Turnpike north to exit 7A. Follow I-195 east approx. half hour to Rt. 18 North. Take Rt. 18 north a few miles to exit 10A (Route 66 – Asbury Park). Take Rt 66/Asbury Ave. to the Asbury Circle. Take the second exit on the right off of the circle to Asbury Ave. (The Coca Cola building will be on your right). Follow Asbury Ave. approx. 2 miles to Main Street. Make a right on Main Street and then a left on Cookman Ave. This special weekend badge grants you access to the following films and events at the Paramount Theatre: “Salad Days,” DMC Squared, Directing Music Videos & Concert Films Panel, “Take Me to the River,” “JACO,” Talking Story With Danny Clinch, and “Made in Japan.” Does not include access to VIP receptions at Paramount. From South Jersey area Garden State Parkway North to exit 100-A Asbury Park. Follow Route 66/Asbury Avenue approximately 5 miles to the Asbury Circle. Take the second exit on the right off of the circle to Asbury Ave. (The Coca Cola building will be on your right). Follow Asbury Ave. approx. 2 miles to Main Street. Make a right on Main Street and then a left on Cookman Ave. Downtown Day Pass: $20 This special Saturday badge will grant you access to all APMFF film blocks at: ShowRoom, BTII Gallery, City Council Chambers, Salt Studios, The Saint, Palette Gallery. Does not include access to films at Paramount or Asbury Lanes. Mass Transit By Train from New York City or North Jersey The North Jersey Coastal Line train schedule for NJ transit can be found at www.njtransit.com Take the train to the Asbury Park Station. Approximate time from NY Penn Station is 1 hour 50 minutes. You’ll have to change trains at least once if you’re coming from Manhattan, so listen for announcements. Bus from Port Authority, New York Academy Bus Service will bring you right to Asbury Park and let you off at either the train station or the eastern end of Downtown. Look on their website for the Commuter Schedule to Shore Points. www.academybus.com. Bus from Philadelphia NJ Transit’s 317 bus departs from the Greyhound Terminal at 10th & Filbert and arrives at the Asbury Park train station. http://njtransit.com 7 Schedule of Events FRIDAY, APRIL 10 “Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC 1980-1990” Vote - Text 342 to 51684 Music Documentary Directed by Scott Crawford Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Paramount Theatre 1300 Ocean Ave., 732-897-6500 Cost: $15.00 “Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (198090)” examines the early DIY punk scene in the Nation’s Capital. It was a decade when seminal bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Government Issue, Scream, Void, Faith, Rites of Spring, Marginal Man, Fugazi, and others released their own records and booked their own shows—without major record label constraints or mainstream media scrutiny. Contextually, it was a cultural watershed that predated the alternative music explosion of the 1990s (and the industry’s subsequent implosion). Thirty years later, DC’s original DIY punk spirit serves as a reminder of the hopefulness of youth, the power 8 FILMS To cast your vote on films, text the Voter ID number to 51684 MUSIC WORKSHOP of community and the strength of conviction. Opening film short “The Bonnaroo SuperJam with Skrillex and Friends” is a sneak peak at Skrillex’s all-star band featuring Robby Krieger of The Doors, and members of the Grateful Dead, Warpaint and Incubus. Special opening short: “Skrillex SuperJam Documentary” To Vote - Text 314 to 51684 Music Documentary Directed by Danny Clinch and Produced By: Paul Peck New genres of music form from the blending of old ones, and as artists forge deep into new territories created by technological innovation and electronic music, what will happen next remains to be seen. Much in the same way, the Bonnaroo SuperJam is an ambitious experience that pushes boundaries transversing genres, generations and expectations allowing artists to explore some of these connections and disparities in music. Featuring and introduced by Robby Krieger of the Doors! “DMC Squared” with Live Performance by Darryl McDaniels of ‘RUN DMC’ & his son Dson To Vote - Text 138 to 51684 Short Film Directed by Kevin Nulty Time: 9:00-10:30pm Location: Paramount Theatre 1300 Ocean Ave., 732-897-6500 Cost: $15.00 A short film about Dson McDaniels and his strive to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father, Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels’ of RUN DMC. “DMC Squared” focuses on the successes of ‘The King of Rock’ who was one of the front Q&A MUSIC VIDEO men, alongside Rev Run, in the biggest hiphop group of all time. Following the screening will be a brief Q&A and a live performance by DMC, Dson and TJ Mizell, son of Jam Master Jay of RUN DMC “Do You Remember? 15 Years Of The Bouncing Souls” with Band Q&A & AP Loves DC After-party To Vote - Text 026 to 51684 Directed by Jeff Alulis and Ryan Harlin Time: 9:00-10:40pm screening, 10:40pm+ punk band party Cost: $15.00 Location: Asbury Lanes 209 4th Ave., 732-776-6160 In 1987, four New Jersey teenagers wrote a punk song called “Braindead.” It was terrible. But it was also a blast. And it was enough for the members of The Bouncing Souls to turn away from the path of college and career to pursue their music. Fifteen years later, The Bouncing Souls have signed with Epitaph Records, toured four continents, and played with countless legendary punk bands, including Fugazi, Bad Brains, Green Day, Agnostic Front, The Descendents, and The Ramones. But it wasn’t always so glamorous. For years the band struggled with obscurity, homelessness, and more than its share of breakdowns (both mental and vehicular). Culled from over 400 hours of archive footage shot and collected by lead singer Greg Attonito, and over 50 hours of interviews with the band and their extended family of friends, Do You Remember? is the story of the good times and the bad, and the music that was born out of both. ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 Special opening short: “Asbury Lanes” To Vote - Text 164 to 51684 New Jersey’s Own Directed by Jacob Vernick Time: 9:00-9:15pm Location: Asbury Lanes 209 4th Ave., 732-776-6160 AP Heart DC Time: 10:40 Location: Asbury Lanes 209 4th Ave., 732-776-6160 “Salad Days” After-party - AP Heart DC - Asbury Park’s bravest punks, including members of the Bouncing Souls, rocking Washington D.C.’s finest punk rock songs. With Special Guests! The Stone Pony & APMFF Present Robby Krieger of the Doors Time: Doors open at 7:00pm Location: The Stone Pony 913 Ocean Ave., 732-502-0600 Cost: $25.00 advance/$30.00 at door Enjoy a night of music by the legendary “Doors”. Celebrate the bands 50 Year Anniversary with original member Robby Krieger and his band at The Stone Pony. Soundtrack of Our Lives Presented by Dark City Entertainment & Promotions Time: Doors open at 8:00pm Cost: $10.00 Location: Wonder Bar 5th and Ocean Ave., 732-502-8886 Asbury Park’s indie bands rule the night as acts like Creeptones, The Hive, Wyland, and The Porchistas perform the coolest movie soundtracks of all time! SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Workshop: Screenwriting Basics: Tell Your Story Before You Can Sell Your Story Presented By: Ed Ferrara Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Location: Watermark 800 Ocean Ave., 732-455-3447 Cost: $50.00 for one day workshop or $75.00 for both workshops (see Sunday schedule) Have you got a killer idea for an awesome movie but aren’t sure what to do with it? Or maybe you have eighteen unfinished screenplays mocking you from your computer’s desktop? Either way, you need to embrace the basics and find the story at the heart of your idea. In this workshop, you’ll learn about basic story structure/ development, character, conflict, and (satisfying) resolution. You’ll also discover how to develop a proper treatment and logline as key tools to help you write – and THEN sell – the best script possible! “Rye Coalition: The Story of the Hard Luck Five” To Vote - Text 460 to 51684 Directed by Jenni Matz Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: Asbury Lanes 209 4th Ave., 732-776-6160 Cost: $15.00 Directing Music Videos and Concert Films: Q&A with Experts Adam Dubin and Casey Tebo Presented By: Adam Dubin and Casey Tebo Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: Paramount Theatre 1300 Ocean Ave., 732-897-6500 Cost: $20.00 Adam Dubin and Casey Tebo are recognized as two of the best music video and concert directors. Adam co-directed the classic Beastie Boys music videos Fight For Your Right To Party and No Sleep Till Brooklyn, and Metallica’s multiplatinum selling A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica Parts 1 & 2 feature length documentary, as well as their music video Nothing Else Matters. Casey directed and edited Aerosmith’s Rock For The Rising Sun concert film/documentary, large scale events for ESPN, ABC, VH1 MTV, as well as CMT Crossroads with pop icon Katy Perry and country star Kacy Musgraves. Meet and learn from these two experts about what it takes to work with some of the largest bands and artists in the world and what makes a great music video and concert film. ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 When they signed with one of the world’s biggest record labels, New Jersey’s Rye Coalition was primed to finally get their glory, or so it seemed. Like countless rockers before them, childhood best friends started a band in a basement with a couple simple goals in mind: have fun and play good music. As one of the first bands to develop the new “emo” sound, they were at the forefront of a movement that included Shellac, Sunny Day Real Estate, Jawbreaker and Karp (with whom they later recorded a legendary 12” split). Rye Coalition’s first recording was a demo cassette tape (1994’s “Dancing Man”, self-released), backed by an East Coast tour in a beat up schoolbus long before most of them had their driver’s license. As their talent and fan base grew, they released albums on indie labels and toured the country for over ten years on bigger and bigger bills: (At- The-Drive-in, Mars Volta, Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters). Featuring: Steve Albini (Shellac), Dave Grohl (Nirvana), Tim Green (Nation of Ulysses), Jared Warren (Melvins), Allison Wolfe (Bratmobile). 9 Hard Luck Five After-party 3:00-5:00pm Location: Asbury Lanes 209 4th Ave., 732-776-6160 Featuring live performances by Rye Coalition members now playing in: The Money Shot, Sunshine and The Rain, Cold Fur. “Take Me to the River” with Director and Cast Q&A To Vote - Text 170 to 51684 Directed by Martin Shore Time: 3:30-5:30pm Location: Paramount Theatre 1300 Ocean Ave., 732-897-6500 Cost: $15.00 “Take Me to the River” is a feature film celebrating the inter-generational and inter-racial musical influence of Memphis in the face of pervasive discrimination and segregation. The film brings multiple generations of award-winning Memphis and Mississippi Delta musicians together, following them through the creative process of recording a historic new album, to re-imagine the utopia of racial, gender and generational collaboration of Memphis in its heyday. Featuring Terrence Howard, William Bell, Snoop Dogg, Mavis Staples, Otis Clay, Lil P-Nut, Charlie Musselwhite, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Yo Gotti, Bobby Rush, Frayser Boy, The North Mississippi All-Stars and many more. Q&A after the film with director Martin Shore and film stars Academy Award Winner Frayser Boy, Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads), Al Kapone and STAX Legend William Bell. PREMIERE FILM: “JACO” To Vote - Text 149 to 51684 Produced by Metallica’s Robert Trujillo with Passion Pictures (Searching for Sugar Man) and directed by Mr. Paul Marchand & Stephen Kijak. Time: 8:30-10:30pm Location: Paramount Theatre 1300 Ocean Ave., 732-897-6500 Cost: $20.00 JACO” tells the story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass guitar. Never-before-seen 8mm film, photographs, and audio recordings unveil the true story behind the legend of Jaco’s life, his music, and his heartbreaking end. Featuring Joni Mitchell, Sting, Flea, Herbie Hancock, Geddy Lee, Bootsy Collins, Santana, Wayne Shorter and more, “JACO” will leave you longing for a time when “musicians owned the music industry.” 10 ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 Jersey Shore Rock N’ Roll Tales Panel Time: 3:30-5:30pm Location: BTII Gallery 619 Cookman Ave., 347-277-9530 Cost: $20.00 Asbury Park Press reporter and Jersey Shore music historian Jean Mikle hosts a discussion about some of the faces, places and live shows that made Asbury Park famous. Opening with a never before seen preview of a film about Asbury Park’s legendary Upstage Club. Followed by a discussion with director Tom Jones and Joe Patillo about the Upstage’s impact on the Asbury Park Music scene. The event will feature a never before seen trailer for a documentary currently in production which explores the rich history of Asbury Park’s legendary “Upstage Club” and the turmoil which gripped Asbury at the time and led to the Clubs demise. The event will also feature a discussion with the film’s director, Tom Jones, and singer/songwriter Joe Petillo who was a member of the Upstage’s house band, The Distractions. They will answer questions and discuss the Upstage’s impact on the Asbury Park Music scene. DOWNTOWN DAY PASS Downtown Day Pass Have access to over 20 film and music blocks for $20.00 on Saturday! This badge will grant you access to all two hour blocks (space permitting; first come, first seated) being shown at: ShowRoom, BTII Gallery, City Council Chambers, Salt Studios, The Saint, Palette Gallery. Does not include access to films at Paramount or Asbury Lanes. “Unforgettable Fire: The Story of a U2 Tribute Band” with Director Q&A To Vote - Text 172 to 51684 Music Documentary Directed by Michelle Regina Produced By: Andrea Pappas Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The ShowRoom 707 Cookman Ave., 732-502-0472 Cost: $20.00 See all the Downtown Day Pass descriptions below: “Led Zeppelin Played Here” To Vote - Text 489 to 51684 Music Documentary Directed by Jeff Krulik Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: BTII Gallery 637 Cookman Ave., 347-277-9530 1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock. Sesame Street makes its debut...and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50 confused teenagers. Or did they? Filmmaker Jeff Krulik offers his take on an enduring Maryland legend, on the very night this concert was alleged to have taken place, January 20, 1969, during the first Presidential Inauguration of Richard Nixon. Led Zeppelin Played Here presents a mid-Atlantic version of what was happening nationwide as the rock concert industry took shape. Featuring interviews with rock writers, musicians, and fans, and several who claim they were witnessing history that night. The life of a cover band has a world of idiosyncrasies to explore. Unlike the band they are portraying, most cover bands cannot live solely off the money they make from playing their music. This film will explore the challenges Unforgettable Fire faces in their personal and professional lives while living in the shadows of one of the most established and popular bands in history: U2. This film will examine what physical features and mannerisms the band has changed in order to adopt U2’s trademark look. This trademark look is most apparent with Unforgettable Fire’s Lead Singer Tony, also known as TONO. We all have dreams and high hopes that we don’t know how to accomplish. But what is the true motivation behind these goals? If it is simply to be a rock star and stand in front of an audience who loves your music, then what is the difference in the destination between band and cover band? Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: City Council Chambers One Municipal Plz., 732-775-2100 ‘By and By’ tells the story of a fading tradition, a torn community, and a family bound to keep them both alive. At the center of the film is a powerful New Orleans gospel quartet, the Electrifying Crown Seekers, a group USA Today calls ‘the essence of Jazz Fest ... more explosive than any rock headliner.’ Set against a backdrop of post-Katrina New Orleans, ‘By and By’ is a classic family story of change vs. tradition, young vs. old, focused on a son’s unavoidable conflict: to continue the 46 year musical legacy of his father, or to strike out on his own. Powered by raw gospel music and a cast of unforgettable characters, the story of ‘By and By’ is truly timeless. Oh, Canada! Film Block Time: 10:00am-12:30pm Location: Salt Studios 658 Cookman Ave., Suite 5 732-775-9300 “Bird Doggin’!” To Vote - Text 349 to 51684 Animated Short Directed by Bram Cayne Time: 10:00-10:05am Music meets mayhem when a pet dog and a stray bird get into a fight amongst an unsuspecting struggling songwriter’s musical instruments. Will these animals destroy this man’s life or will they be his artistic salvation? “By and By: New Orleans Gospel at the Crossroads” with Director Q&A To Vote - Text 515 to 51684 Music Documentary Directed by Joe Compton ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 11 Downtown Day Pass “La vie selon Morgue” “Booze Boys & Brownies” To Vote - Text 270 to 51684 To Vote - Text 542 to 51684 Music Documentary Directed by Jean Fontaine Time: 10:10am-11:15pm Feature Film Directed by Veronica Mannion Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The Saint 601 Main Street, 732-775-9144 and strength of her dear friend after being diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s a beautiful music video shot in the stunning Highlands in Scotland, taking the audience on a journey finding the silver linings in life… Director Min Reid conceptualized the story, taking the viewer on a journey starting with the simplicity of a match strike through to a tremendously uplifting ending. “Vanaka – Still Beautiful” (Featuring J.R. Richards) To Vote - Text 504 to 51684 A filmmaker takes a curious and collusive look at his son’s endearing tribe. Life According To Morgue is a voyage into the provocative and destabilizing world of death black metal music. The documentary follows the members of Morgue for two years, painting a portrait of motivated young creators who explore violent and blasphemous themes. Far from being serial killers, they live normal lives with school and jobs. The responsibilities of adult life are slowly catching up to them. The carefree and festive nature of their youth may be drawing to an end. “Yorkville” To Vote - Text 294 to 51684 Music Documentary Directed by Amanda Macchia Time: 11:20-12:30 If you want to know one thing about Toronto, let it be what went on in Yorkville during the 1960s. In Canada’s version of Greenwich Village and Haight-Ashbury, draft dodgers mixed in with musicians, political activists, and curious Canadian youths until a presence was born that shocked and alarmed the Silent Generation as the 1960s counterculture grew. 12 Based on true events, Booze Boys & Brownies takes a peek at the last month of the year in the life of aspiring actress Vivian Lynn, a recent transplant to the City of Angels. Currently eating her way through the holiday season, Vivian dives head over feet into her one woman show in the hopes of fame and fortuneand maybe to distract herself from mooning over her ex, Luke Benjamin, a self absorbed but heartfelt spoken word poet. In this charming campy musical, Vivian, with the help of her fun, straight talking BFF Amber, navigates the silly and sometimes seedy world of Hollywood and all it’s obstacles, only to realize they’re not the biggest thing standing in her way. Music Video Selection Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Palette Gallery 716 Cookman Ave., 201-9812395 “Vanaka - Silver Girl” (Feat. Oriana Sanders) To Vote - Text 448 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Min Reid Time: 10:00-10:15am The lyrics of ‘Silver Girl’ was written by co-founder of the band ‘Vanaka’, Stacey Fergusson, when she was inspired by the courage ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 Music Video Directed by Min Reid Time: 10:15-10:30am Still Beautiful is performed by J.R. Richards as featured lead vocals for the Indie band ‘Vanaka’. This song’s lyrics emerged after the ‘Sandy Hook Tragedy’, as lyricist and co-founder of the band, Stacey Fergusson, reached to explain the tragic event to her 10 year old child. Director Min Reid felt the only way to personify such deep emotion, evolving from despair to healing was through the stunning art form of ballet. ‘Let Love Lead’. The Sandy Hook Promise have embraced and endorsed this song. “J.R. Richards - Precious Stone” To Vote - Text 377 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Min Reid Time: 10:30-10:45am This is a music video with a difference… J.R. Richards the platinum selling, multi award winning and #1 hit artist, whom was the original lead singer / songwriter for ‘Dishwalla’, is now a solo artist and producer. This song ‘Precious Stone’ was featured on ‘Criminal Minds’ and the video was shot in the morgue… very vibey and different with an awesome location! ‘Pre- Downtown Day Pass cious Stone’ is based on the Greek Mythology ‘Sirens’… check out the chance at ‘noon’… “Bob Marsiglia I’m A Changed Man” To Vote - Text 253 to 51684 Music Video Directed by George McMorrow Time: 10:45-11:00am A Cinecall Productions Film directed by George McMorrow, music written by Bob Marsiglia and arranged by Lenny Underwood. Edited by Richard Hall and George McMorrow. Inspiring, uplifting. Spreading the Good News with a New Orleans vibe. “Alagoas - Brighton” To Vote - Text 479 to 51684 Directed by Jeremiah Zagar Time: 11:00-11:15am A hybrid music video/documentary for the highly-emotional and wholly original debut single BRIGHTON by Alagoas (alagoas.us). It is an uplifting love story featuring our friends Lincoln Fishman and Hilary Costa. They’re a young couple who abandon their burgeoning careers in New York in order to start a farm and build a life for themselves in communitysupported agriculture. But just as they begin to hit their stride, the grim onset of cancer threatens to topple their dream. “The Secret City Little Darling” To Vote - Text 166 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Damian Smith Time: 11:1511:30am Set inside an automaton clock, Little Darling tells the story of the enduring love between the clock’s two characters and their frustrations with being unable to embrace after the clock becomes old and broken. When the boy stumbles upon a method to free himself from the clock’s mechanism, he must go on a dangerous adventure to save the one he loves. “The O>Matics - Horns” To Vote - Text 209 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Joey Mosca Time: 11:30-11:45am A music video for the band The O>Matics song ‘Horns.’ The O>Matics put on a concert for an audience of stuffed animals. “Joss Stone The Love We Had” To Vote - Text 441 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Anit Bashar Time: 11:45am-12:00pm This film is a quirky and passionate Australian documentary that chronicles a fan’s thirty year obsession with rock musician Todd Rundgren. The film poses the question just why isn’t he more widely known and regarded. This documentary then attempts to rectify this inexplicable mystery by providing viewers with a comprehensive list of his diverse achievements. This innovative documentary combines rare archival and historical footage with interviews with Australian rock personalities and is weaved together through numerous pop culture references and asides and an intriguing narrative by a passionate fan trying to spread the word about this unheralded rock legend. “Spent A Year There One Knite” To Vote - Text 120 to 51684 An emotional, heart-wrenching and dramatic music video. The Love We Had metaphorically visualizes the emotional loneliness of the song through depicting a storm ravishing and destroying the devastated Joss Stone’s home and possessions. Documentary Double Feature Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: BTII Gallery 637 Cookman Ave., 347-277-9530 “Todd Who?” To Vote - Text 508 to 51684 Music Documentary Directed by Ian Abercromby, Gavin Bond Time: 1:00-2:00pm ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 Music Documentary Directed by Stu Gilbert Time: 2:00-3:00pm Spent A Year There One Knite resurrects the One Knite, a ramshackle dive in Austin TX during the early 1970s, which inadvertently became the incubator for the city’s fledgling white blues scene when its laid-back, anything goes owners began allowing musicians like Stevie and Jimmie Vaughan to play for a pass of the hat. At a time when Progressive Country ruled Austin, the One Knite provided the shelter under which players soon to be known the world over could develop their craft and hone their skills. Featuring interviews with Jimmie Vaughan, Denny Freeman and Austin Chronicle writer Margaret Moser, the film offers a glimpse back into the dystopian paradise of The One Knite. 13 Downtown Day Pass “Sonny Rollins: Beyond The Notes” with Director Q&A To Vote - Text 412 to 51684 New Format Directed by Dick Fontaine Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: City Council Chambers One Municipal Plz., 732-775-2100 Director Dick Fontaine revisits the extraordinary life of the greatest saxophone player in the world - Sonny Rollins. Still resisting stereotype and compromise, Rollins celebrates his 80th birthday with Roy Haynes, Jim Hall, Roy Hargrove, Christian McBride and Ornette Coleman. Music Town Film Block capturing some incredible live performances. Asbury Park and its surrounding communities are heavily populated with outstanding venues to hear music that has great energy performed by artists with insurmountable passion for their craft. These venues afforded us wonderful opportunities to talk with artists, feel the unique camaraderie within this musical community and build relationships. These relations led to this series of intimate conversation and great live performances. Feature Film Directed by Jack Ballo Time: 1:00-2:30pm To Vote - Text 525 to 51684 Music Documentary Directed by Aja Salvatore A homeless minister stands up to a New Jersey town that is evicting him, along with 80 other people living in the wooded community of artists, musicians and innovative homesteaders. Police raids and arrests bring uncertainty to these off-the-grid residents who are staking claim to the unused public land that they have been living on for over six years. With the town closing in and eviction on their doorstep, they set out to create their own selfsustained community called Destiny’s Bridge. “Jam Sessions: Conversations With Local Musicians” To Vote - Text 426 to 51684 New Jersey’s Own Directed by Thomas DeAngelis Time: 1:00-1:30pm 14 To Vote - Text 455 to 51684 “Music in Mali: Life is Hard, Music is Good” Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: Palette Gallery 716 Cookman Ave., 201-981-2395 This film is an introduction to the premiere season of Jersey Soundtrack’s webisode series: ‘Jam Sessions’. ‘The video combines live performances with conversations giving viewers an intimate look at the talented, local musicians who live and entertain us at the Jersey Shore. Starting in 2011, our team of videographers traveld to various venues and worked long hours “Destiny’s Bridge” with Director and Tent City founder Minister Steve Brigham Q&A Time: 1:30-3:00pm ‘It’s Who You Know’ is a series of short modern doc profiles that capture the fascinating multifaceted personalities, accomplishments and quirks of people the show’s creators actually know. In this day and age of social media and ‘friends’ and reality TV, It’s Who You Know has taken the time to tell intimate stories about real people to celebrate the great assets in our lives: our relationships. Tent City Block with Director Q&A and Live Performance Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: Salt Studios 658 Cookman Ave. Suite 5, 732-775-9300 ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 “The Voice: A Song For Tent City” with Performance To Vote - Text 428 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Lisa Ferrara Time: 2:30-3:00pm Lisa was a volunteer at Lakewood, NJ’s Tent City from October of 2013 until its close and Downtown Day Pass demolishment last July. This song was inspired by the people who lived there and the experience of serving them. To this day, there is still no shelter in Ocean County for the displaced community members. As the homeless of this area continue their struggle to survive, Lisa pledges to serve as their voice. Performances by Lisa Ferrara, Nadirah Lawrence, Debbie & Paul Gangemi, and Rosemary Conte. own in her submission,’Counting Pennies’. Set to the backdrop of Asbury Park, her emotionally powerful lyrics, beautifully haunting voice, and stripped down instrumentation highlights the talent of this young artist. “Stringbean & The Stalkers – Only Human” To Vote - Text 517 to 51684 “Asbury Park’s Own” Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: The Saint 601 Main Street, 732-775-9144 A collection of music videos by local bands and videos that capture the magic of Asbury Park Music Video Directed by Michael John Hancock Time: 1:30-1:45pm “George Perris - I Will Wait For You” To Vote - Text 454 to 51684 Music Video Directed by William DeVizia Time: 1:10-1:20pm Shot entirely on location in Asbury Park, New Jersey, ‘I Will Wait For You’ is a music video by international pop sensation George Perris. Perris, the exciting, young international crossover pop crooner, teamed up with director William DeVizia to produce this stunning tribute to Jaques Demy’s The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. Stringbean is the pre-eminent Bluesman of the Jersey Shore. He is one who has always stayed true to his roots. A veteran performer and recording artist, Stringbean is now releasing his fifth CD on the long running blues label, Blues Leaf Records. The band features Sim Cain on drums, Dan Mulvey on standup bass and Joe Murphy on guitar. This is the music video for local band Stringbean and the Stalkers, featuring scenes from Asbury Park. The Brigantines combine the classic surf sounds of The Beach Boys and The Ventures with the Brit- Pop moodiness of The Smiths and The Cure. The music video for ‘Ray-Bans’ is a classic story of losing your favorite pair of sunglasses in a wave and finding them where you least expect it, just to lose them again. “Seaside Caves - Silent Signal” To Vote - Text 411 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Adam Worth Time: 2:00-2:15pm A music video for the song ‘Silent Signal’ by Seaside Caves. Shot exclusively in New Jersey. This video focuses on location and composition to aid the story told by the haunting Seaside Caves track. “The Battery Electric Dead Man’s Trunk” To Vote - Text 484 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Mike Richison Time: 2:15-2:30pm “The Brigantines - Ray-Bans” To Vote - Text 451 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Scott Faranda Time: 1:45-2:00pm “Dana Marie - Counting Pennies” The Battery Electric is an American rock band from Asbury Park, New Jersey, formed in 2012. The band line-up consists of vocalist and drummer Ron Santee, guitarist Brent Bergholm and Bassist Alex Rosen. Their loud, energetic style of back-to-basics rock ‘n’ roll included elements of garage rock, hard rock To Vote - Text 159 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Dana Rodgers Time: 1:20-1:30pm Songwriter and musician, Dana Marie, combines rich cinematography and a sound of her ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 15 Downtown Day Pass and blues rock. This is the official video for Asbury Park’s own The Battery Electric’s song ‘Dead Man’s Trunk’. killing physically and mentally here and abroad. I hope you are with me when I sing, ‘Fight the hate with the love in your heart’. “Homeless Apians - Crickets in the Cold” NYC Filmmaker’s Block To Vote - Text 203 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Jon Francis Time: 2:30-2:45pm Homeless Apians is a recycle rock trio from central New Jersey. Their DIY attitude and environmentally conscious ideology has led them to construct their own unique instruments. These include drummer Kevin Grossman’s xylophone and “Patriot Pipes” made from scrap lumber and steel conduit, bassist Cody McCorry’s “Moon Bass” made from a decommissioned washtub and sheet metal from a former furnace, and Matthew C. Brown’s “Grilltar” made from a defunct portable propane grill. Individually, they sound like trash. Literally. But when they play together, you’ll feel right at Homeless. Filmed live at the Hangar in Wall, NJ by Jon Francis. Instruments constructed by the Homeless Apians. “Danny Johnson - Connect” To Vote - Text 343 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Nathan Chojnacki Time: 3:30-3:50pm An experimental music video that uses a multitracked audio input to drive parameters of an interconnected system of 3D shapes. Each instrument and sound (scored by Danny Johnson/ Self-Help), is connected to an individual shape, group of shapes, effect, camera or edit point. The resulting video essentially creates itself when the play button is pressed and the system begins to interact with the music. “Buoyancy” To Vote - Text 463 to 51684 Short Film Directed by Mozell Miley-Bailey Time: 4:50-5:30pm “Old Money - Mothership” “Bring Em Home – Quincy Mumford & The Reason Why” To Vote - Text 413 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Nathan Chojnacki Time: 4:00-4:20pm Mothership is a strange and cerebral music video for Brooklyn hip-hop duo Old Money. Shot in Hoboken’s Nieman Leather Factory and blended with floating cityscapes. Enter the calm whispers of Ahmad Julian and Andre Oswald, the duo behind New York rap group Old Money. The two go back and forth dissecting verses on a return from the mothership, an extraterrestrial vessel of metaphor central to American Black Liberation movement. Fittingly, their voices, matched with the softly electronic dancehall sound and addicting drum-line, leave your head way up in the clouds. To Vote - Text 427 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Kyle Mumford Time: 2:45-3:00pm Singer songwriter Quincy Mumford performs ‘Bring ‘Em Home’, out of pure frustration with the war overseas and the overall hate between people. This music video shows different faces and cultures of America, both the good and the bad sides, but the ultimate message is to stop the 16 Time: 3:30-5:30pm Location: City Council Chambers One Municipal Plz., 732-775-2100 Time: 4:20-4:40pm Great Caesar, a six-piece chamber rock band from New York City. “Don’t Ask Me Why” features an interracial couple growing up in the sixties and two same-sex couples today -- two young men on the football team and two young women -- telling stories that are deeply connected and resonant across time, race, gender, and orientation. Music and athletics, two of the most significant contributors to pop culture, come together to show the power of compassion, standing up for what you believe in, and solidarity with people whose voices have been silenced. A dancer makes it into a renowned dance company only to have her chance suddenly taken away. A drummer, who’s living on the streets, struggles to keep his music alive. These bodies of music and motion and the weight of desires and dreams become exerted by forces unbeknownst and around them that unravel in a NY moment. The Experimental Block with Director Q&A and Performance Time: 3:30-5:30pm Location: Palette Gallery 716 Cookman Ave., 201-981-2395 “Great Caesar - Don’t Ask Me Why” “Cyro Baptista’s Banquet Of The Spirits - Mumakata” To Vote - Text 417 to 51684 To Vote - Text 453 to 51684 Music Video Directed by M.J. Geier New Jersey’s Own Directed by Michael Lucio Sternbach Time: 3:30-4:00pm ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 Downtown Day Pass Let The Music Play with Director Q&A and Performances Mumakata’ is a live performance by Cyro Baptista’s Banquet Of The Spirits. Filmed and recorded at Retromedia Sound Studios in Red Bank, New Jersey for a Moon Media Session (a collaboration between Retromedia Sound Studios and Asbury Park’s Moon Lasso Films), ‘Mumakata’ captures one of the world’s most exciting bands blasting out an eternal joyful noise for all. Baptista, a consummate collaborator who has worked with David Byrne, Brian Eno, John Zorn and Carlos Santana to name a few, leads the troupe in a sacred song that sounds both ancient and of the eternal now. Combining non-Western instruments, such as the Oud & Gimbri, along with the human voice, ‘Mumakata’ is a cathartic call to love, beauty and joy. “Live From The Sun” with Performance by Jon Francis and a Computer Generated Dinosaur To Vote - Text 418 to 51684 New Jersey’s Own Directed by Jon Francis Time: 4:15-5:30pm The documentary, Live from the Sun, follows the New Jersey band Karmic Juggernaut as they climb to the rooftop of an Asbury Park restaurant in summer and record a live album in front of sun-worshipping beach-goers, using their DIY solar powered studio, Sun Lab. This performance was the first time in New Jersey that a concert was powered exclusively by solar energy. Possibly the whole east coast. Maybe even the world. Performance following the screening will be a set of improvised soundtrack pieces, ranging from horror to romance, adventure to slapstick. Musicians include local improvisational legend Jon Francis, Bob Lanzetti of Snarky Puppy, and guitarist Chris Buono. Time: 3:30-5:30pm Location: Salt Studios 658 Cookman Ave. Suite 5 732-775-9300 What’s Your Thing PSA To Vote - Text 410 to 51684 Directed by Jill Lauren Quaranta Time: 3:30-3:35pm Children with a hobby are 45% less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol. This PSA promotes various hobbies, including sports, music, dance and even chess, in an effort to get more children and teens involved in something that will keep them healthy, safe and drug-free. “Music Heals Teaser” with Performance by Jody Joseph and Students Music Documentary To Vote - Text 368 to 51684 Directed by Daniel Saulnier Produced by Daniel Saulnier, Jody Joseph Bongiovi Time: 3:404:20pm Jody Joseph Bongiovi is a music teacher and mentor who has been training and inspiring her students for over twelve years. Through her own personal experiences ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 in the music industry, Jody has learned that music has a healing power which she uses to help heal and inspire her students. This docuseries centers around a select few of her students, who through Jody’s teachings, grow and learn musically spiritually, and mentally. “Taylor Tote – Superman” with Acoustic Performance To Vote - Text 495 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Kostas Lymperopoulos Time: 4:20-4:45pm This debut official music video, Superman was written and performed by Taylor Tote. The video was filmed in the Big Apple at Central Park, Columbus Circle and Time Square and in a warehouse in Paterson, NJ. “Lakehouse Student Spotlight - Zakya Kennedy” with Performance by Lakehouse Junior Pros PSA To Vote - Text 219 to 51684 Directed by Natalie Newbold, Albie Monterrosa, Ray Suhy Time: 4:50-5:30pm Lakehouse Music Academy is a progressive music school, featuring group performances and individual lessons. The program is committed to the development of comprehensive musicianship for every student, at every level, at every age. Every month a student is put in the spotlight to highlight their progress and talent. This short film celebrates November 2014’s student of the month, Zakya Kennedy. Event listings continued on page 20 17 Schedule at-a-Glance LOCATION 9:00am 5:30-6:30pm Where Music Lives 708 Cookman Ave. REGISTRATION Paramount Theater 1300 Ocean Ave. VIP Reception Asbury Lanes 209 4th Ave. FRIDAY, APRIL 10 6:30-8:30pm 9:00-10:30pm Salad Days & Bonnaroo Super Jam DMC Squared w/ Performance Bouncing Souls Documentary & Band Q&A 10:30pm++ 9:00am 10am-12:00pm AP Heart DC Salad Days After-party Showroom 707 Cookman Ave. Unforgettable Fire w/ Q&A BTII Gallery 619 Cookman Ave. Led Zeppelin Played Here City Council Chambers One Municipal Plz. By and By: New Orleans Gospel w/ Director Q&A Salt Studios 658 Cookman Ave. Oh. Canada! The Saint 601 Main Street Booze Boys & Brownies Palette Gallery 716 Cookman Ave. Music Videos Selection Screenwriter Workshop #1 10am -1pm Watermark 800 Ocean Ave. Anchor’s Bend 1300 Ocean Ave. Wonderbar 5th and Ocean Ave. Stone Pony 913 Ocean Ave. 18 Soundtracks of Our Lives (Doors Open 8pm) Robby Krieger of the Doors (Doors open at 7pm) ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 COLOR KEY: MUSIC FILM PANEL or WORKSHOP INVITE ONLY SATURDAY, APRIL 11 1:00-3:00pm 3:30-5:30pm SUNDAY, APRIL 12 6:00-8:00pm 8:30-10:30pm 10:30pm++ 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00-3:00pm REGISTRATION REGISTRATION Music Video & Concert Film Panel 3:30-5:30pm REGISTRATION REGISTRATION Take Me to the River w/ Director and Cast Q&A VIP Reception Meet and Greet Talking Story with Danny Clinch w/ Q&A Premier Film: JACO Rye Coalition: The Story of the Hard Luck Five & Band Performance 1- 5pm Made in Japan Riot on the Dance Floor & After-Party 1-5pm Documentary A Band Called Jersey Shore Double Feature Death w/ Director Rock n’ Roll Tales w/ Director Q&A Q&A Sonny Rollins: NYC Filmmaker’s Behind the Notes Block w/ Director Q&A Life on the V: The Story of V66 w/ Director Q&A Tent City Block Let The Music Play w/ Director Q&A w/ Director Q&A, Performances Performance Local Talent Showcase w/ Performances Asbury Park’s Own Music Town Asbury Underground w/ Director Q&A Last Playlist & Mason Reed Karmic Juggernaut Heartworn The Experimental Block w/ Director Highways Revisited Q&A, Performance w/ DirectorQ&A SILENT FILM SUNDAY 7-10 PM Screenwriter Workshop #1 10am -1pm Screenwriter Workshop #2 10am-1pm Awards Ceremony/ Brunch 11am-1pm Late Night with Matt O’Ree (Doors open 9pm) Jaco After Party Funk That Bass! (Doors open 9pm) ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten 527 Lake Ave. Piano Virtuoso John Colianni’s live piano accompaniment to classic silent films. No ticket required 19 Asbury Underground Downtown Day Pass Time: 3:30-5:30pm Location: The Saint 601 Main Street, 732-775-9144 “Calm Before The Storm” To Vote - Text 186 to 51684 Music Documentary Directed by Kyle Mumford In this music based documentary the band, Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why, performs live in concert as the film is intercut with interviews of the band as they depict the highs and lows of being indie musicians trying to make it. All the while, locking themselves in a cabin in the woods of snowy Vermont to do nothing but make sweet music. Special opening short: “Asbury Underground” To Vote - Text 300 to 51684 New Jersey’s Own Cinematography/Editing/CoProduction by Adam Worth Co-Producer Michael Lucio Sternbach Executive Producer Pat Schiavino The Asbury Underground festival celebrates the musical and artistic heritage of Asbury Park. Some of the area’s finest musical talents perform in local art galleries against the backdrop of the city’s blossoming art scene. Followed by a Q&A with Asbury Underground artist and founder Pat Schiavino. 20 “Life on the V: The Story of V66” with Director Q&A To Vote - Text 339 to 51684 Music Documentary Directed by Eric Green Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: City Council Chambers One Municipal Plz., 732-775-2100 In 1985, during the height of the music video craze, a free music video UHFTV channel appeared in the Boston market, only to disappear from the airwaves after 18 months. Nearly 30 years later, the fans remain and memories of this channel have formed an important place in 80s nostalgia. Life On The V: The Story Of V66 is the story of that channel, V66. “The Last Playlist” with Performance by Mason Reed Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: The Saint 601 Main Street, 732-775-9144 “The Last Playlist” To Vote - Text 381 to 51684 Feature Film Directed by Matthew Arnold Time: 6:00-7:00pm Aging record producer, Nick Silver sets out to prove he’s still relevant by curating a playlist with multiple artists instead of an album with ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 one artist. When his doctor tells him he’ll be deaf in three months, he panics and begins speaking his memoirs into a video camera in bathroom mirrors all over Los Angeles. Performance by Mason Reed Time: 7:00-8:00pm Mason Reed has a story to tell. A story filled with broken hearts, bad luck, bloody concrete, rotten chances, ghosts, devils, witches, and women your mother warned you about. When you listen to his music, you can hear something special happening. Reed has been touring nationally since 2009. This year alone he will play over 200 shows and clock over 30,000 road miles. He has opened for The Wallflowers and was featured in the “New Voices” songwriting circle at John Oates’ 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival.. Local Talent Showcase with Performances Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: Salt Studios 658 Cookman Ave. Suite 5 732-775-9300 “A Chance Meeting” To Vote - Text 532 to 51684 Short Film Directed by P.J. Bracco Time: 6:00-6:10pm A young business man, in searching for the woman of his dreams, rediscovers another lifetime love. “The Runaway” with Performance by Sheepish Wolf & Tyler Seton To Vote - Text 007 to 51684 Short Film Directed by Nick Binder of Eye Peeling Productions Time: 6:10-6:45pm Tyler, a talented young songwriter, has run away from his hometown to try to make it as a musician. He has heard that Asbury Park, New Jersey is the place to be. Tyler travels hours on Downtown Day Pass the train to visit this beachside music community. When he arrives he runs into many obstacles. At the end of the night it all pays off and he has quite the story to tell. The film features music by ‘Deal Casino’ of Asbury Park. Combs, Langhorne Slim, Shovels & Rope, Shelly Colvin, Justin Townes Earle, Robert Ellis, Bobby Bare, Jr., Nikki Lane, Phil Hummer… AS WELL AS Outlaws from the original film: Guy Clark, David Allan Coe, Steve Young, Townes van Zandt. “This New Day - Unsaid” with Performance by This New Day “A Band Called Death” with Director Q&A To Vote - Text 422 to 51684 To Vote - Text 011 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Joseph Vulpis Time: 7:00-7:45pm Music Documentary Directed by Jeff Howlett, Mark Covino Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: BTII Gallery (637 Cookman Ave.) Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was a band called Death. Punk before punk existed, three teenage brothers in the early ‘70s formed a band in their spare bedroom, began playing a few local gigs and even pressed a single in the hopes of getting signed. But this was the era of Motown and emerging disco. Record companies found Death’s music— and band name– too intimidating, and the group were never given a fair shot, disbanding before they even completed one album. Equal parts electrifying rockumentary and epic family love story, A Band Called Death chronicles the incredible fairy-tale journey of what happened almost three decades later, when a dusty 1974 demo tape made its way out of the attic and found an audience several generations younger. Playing music impossibly ahead of its time, Death is now being credited as the first black punk band (hell...the first punk band!), and are finally receiving their long overdue recognition as true rock pioneers. The music video ‘Unsaid’ is an original song written, composed, and performed by Mike Cappelluti and Dana Hembling of music duo ‘This New Day’ The Asbury Park beach and boardwalk proved to be a perfect location shoot for this video as Asbury Park has been a favorite spot for couples going through the many phases of a relationship. Filming and editing was done by Joseph Vulpis of JRV Film, music produced by Jake Antelis. “Heartworn Highways Revisited” with Director Q&A To Vote - Text 536 to 51684 Music Documentary Directed by Wayne Price Produced by Graham Leader and Brian Devine Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: Palette Gallery 716 Cookman Ave., 201-981-2395 Directly inspired by HEARTWORN HIGHWAYS, the film captures a new community of singersongwriters whose work is heavily influenced by the artists represented in the original. Like its predecessor, this film observes their intimate world during a time when folk music is experiencing a renaissance of integrity. FEATURING: John McCauley (Deer Tick), Jonny Fritz, Josh Hedley, Andrew “We Used to Cut the Grass - Tango” To Vote - Text 003 to 51684 Music Video Directed by Cody McCorry Time: 10:30-10:40pm Original arrangement of Stravinsky’s ‘Tango,’ performed by We Used to Cut the Grass and Vanguard Strings, written in six part harmony for violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, tenor and baritone saxophone. Performed and filmed at R.U.B.A. Club Studios in Philadelphia, PA, the strange yet very succinct piece is matched to the strange movements of a young man who appears to be deeply infatuated with a potted plant. We Used To Cut The Grass Time: 10:40-11:40pm A large, shifting ensemble led by Cody McCorry, performing original music and unique arrangements of everything from Roy Orbison to Igor Stravinsky, and of course a healthy amount of Frank Zappa. When we join forces with Ike Willis, we become a horn-heavy Zappa ensemble to be reckoned with. “Karmic Juggernaut Transgressions” To Vote - Text 024 to 51684 Music Video Directed by JR Skola Time: 11:40pm-12:00am New Jersey-based progressive rock outfit Karmic Juggernaut ventures into the wilderness of their home state with the SunLab, a solar-powered mobile recording studio, to record an original composition and document the journey. What you see is what you hear. Karmic Juggernaut Performs Karmic Juggernaut & We Used to Cut the Grass Time: 10:30pm+ Location: The Saint 601 Main Street, 732-775-9144 Time: 12:00-1:30am Combining elements of psychedelic and progressive rock, funk, jazz, blues, world music, and a constantly developing array of other influences, K-Juggs stands as an experiment into sonic experience. ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 21 Dining in Asbury Park Enjoy a 10% discount when you show your APMFF pass at these fine restauants. 22 300 Main Street Asbury Park 732-775-1033 1000 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park 732-455-3275 1200 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park 732-774-1400 516 Cookman Avenue Asbury Park 732-776-5900 ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Workshop: Starting Strong: Your Screenplay’s Crucial First Act (and other Problem Areas) The Stone Pony & APMFF Present “Jaco” After-party - Funk That Bass! Date: Saturday, April 11th Time: Doors open at 9pm Location: The Stone Pony 913 Ocean Ave., 732-502-0600 Cost: $15.00 advance/$20.00 at door The Stone Pony is the place where the worlds of funk and bass collide turning the legendary Pony stage into a “jam” of epic proportions for the Jaco Afterparty. Featuring genre defining musicians like funk pioneer, keyboardist Bernie Worrell (P-Funk, Talking Heads), guitarist Dean Ween (Ween),singers Bernard Fowler (Chic, Rolling Stones), Corey Glover (Living Colour, Galactic), Stax legend William Bell and Nicole Atkins, the night will be highlighted by that bass as world renowned bass players like Melvin Gibbs (P-Funk All-Stars, Rollins Band), Jack Daley (Lenny Kravitz, Joss Stone) and TM Stevens (James Brown, Tina Turner), who will bring the funk deep into the night!! With Special Guests! Presented By: Ed Ferrara Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Location: Watermark 800 Ocean Ave., 732-455-3447 Cost: $50.00 for one day workshop or $75.00 for both workshops (see Saturday schedule) You’ve finished your screenplay, but it just isn’t grabbing you the way you thought it would, but you’re having a hard time putting your finger on the problem. Or maybe you’re about to START writing your screenplay, and you want to make the most out of the time and effort you’re going to put into it. It’s time to focus on the BEGINNING. Did you know that most rejected screenplays are turned down based upon their first ten pages… or less? In this workshop, you’ll learn some tips and techniques for crafting the strongest opening possible. You’ll also learn a whole host of other traps and pitfalls to avoid as you craft your awesome, marketable script. Talking Story with Danny Clinch To Vote - Text 276 to 51684 Directed by Danny Clinch Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Paramount Theatre 1300 Ocean Ave., 732-897-6500 A Tribute to Led Zeppelin by the Matt O’Ree Band and Special Guests Date: Saturday, April 11th Time: Doors open at 9:00pm Location: Wonder Bar 5th and Ocean Ave., 732-502-8886 Cost: $10.00 Winner of the King of the Blues Award from Guitar Center 2006, 5 Time Asbury Park Music Award Winners and local blues rock legends, the Matt O’Ree Band tears down the roof at the Wonder Bar on Saturday night with special guests! The MOB will let the LED out, performing some of the classic hits by the greatest band of all time, Led Zeppelin. Cost: $15.00 Acclaimed music photographer and filmmaker Danny Clinch will show a series of short films and discuss the projects and process with his writer/ producer Tim Donnelly. Films screened will be: Bruce Springsteen: “Devils and Dust,” Pearl Jam: “Lightning Bolt,” Phish: “Specimen of Beauty”, and a series of short films for fashion designer John Varavatos including: Iggy Pop, Perry Farrell, The ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 Roots, Ziggy and Stephen Marley. Director Bio: As a director, Clinch has received two Grammy Award nominations: in 2005 for Bruce Springsteen’s “Devils and Dust” and in 2009 for John Mayer’s “Where The Light Is.” He also has directed music videos for Willie Nelson, Tom Waits, Pearl Jam, John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, The Foo Fighters, and Dave Matthews, among others. Other music documentaries and concert films directed by Clinch include 2007’s “Immagine in Cornice,” following Pearl Jam through their Italy tour, 2006’s “Skin & Bones” featuring The Foo Fighters, and several films from the Bonnaroo Music Festival. In 2011 he completed “Live From Preservation Hall: A Louisiana Fairytale,” a film that documents the collaboration between My Morning Jacket and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. “Riot on the Dance Floor: The Story of Randy Now and City Gardens” To Vote - Text 350 to 51684 Directed by Steve Tozzi Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Asbury Lanes 209 4th. Ave., 732-776-6160 Cost: $15.00 “Riot on the Dance Floor: The story of Randy Now and City Gardens” is a documentary from director Steve Tozzi, that features the stark and iconic photography of Thrasher Magazine’s Ken Salerno. It is told through an oral history format of in-depth interviews and archival footage, bringing to life the gritty story of one of New Jersey’s most infamous clubs and its larger than life promoter. Riot on the Dance Floor chronicles the rise of several different music scenes in a venue for underground music that taversed the entertainment spectrum; from the comedy of Henny Youngman to Nine Inch Nails, New Order to Nirvana. It is also the story of a music business lifer; a road warrior, part-time musician, radio host and former postal worker who went looking for a place to spin his New Wave records and ended up building an independent movement out of nothing in a dead 23 Awards Ceremony & Brunch city stuck between New York and Philadelphia. Randy’s story mirrors that of the music and Riot on the Dance Floor captures the past by following the present-day endeavors of both Randy and the bands. It is the story of the unheard underground and the collective creativity that came out of it: the artists, the writers, the photographers, the ‘zines and labels. It is the story of musical champions, underdogs and how hoards of misfit kids found an unlikely home and above all, the freedom and liberation of having complete creative control. Time: 11:00am-1:00pm Location: Anchor’s Bend 1300 Ocean Ave., 732-455-8500 Cost: Invitation Only APMFF recognizes this year’s winners in an intimate ceremony and celebratory brunch. SILENT FILM SUNDAY John Colianni: live piano accompaniment to classic silent films “Riot On the Dance Floor” After-Party Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm Location: Asbury Lanes 209 4th. Ave., 732-776-6160 Live music by bands that played and have been influenced by the infamous City Gardens nightclub. Performances by The Wait and Death in The Arena. “Made in Japan” To Vote - Text 117 to 51684 Directed by Josh Bishop Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm Location: Paramount Theatre 1300 Ocean Ave., 732-897-6500 Cost: $15.00 “Made in Japan” is the remarkable story of Tomi Fujiyama, the world’s first female japanese country music star. From playing the USO circuit throughout Asia to headlining in Las Vegas and recording 7 albums for Columbia records, Tomi’s career culminates in a 1964 performance at The Grand Ole Opry where she followed Johnny Cash and received the only standing ovation of the night. Forty years later, Tomi and her husband set out on a journey through Japan and across the United States to fulfill a dream of performing at The Opry one more time. “Made in Japan” is a funny yet poignant multi-cultural journey through music, marriage, and the impact of the corporate world on the dreams of one woman. 7-10 PM Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten 527 Lake Ave. No ticket required Cap off the Festival with a tribute to a bygone era with SILENT FILM SUNDAY. Piano Virtuoso and Jersey Shore native John Colianni improvises a live piano accompaniment to classic films of the silent era in between swinging sets of the John Colianni Trio. Colianni has shared the stage with Mel Torme’, Les Paul, and Lionel Hampton, to name a few, and can also be heard on the 2009 film soundtrack of Revolutionary Road (L. DiCaprio, Kate Winslet). There are also lengthy appearances in films “Chasing Sound!” and “Live in New York”, PBS films that document the career and gigs of Les Paul. THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS 24 ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 new. jersey. S o m e t h i n g ’ s h a p p e n i n g h e r e . The Waterfront is coming to life in Asbury Park. Distinctive new residences are being built just a block or two from the beach. And within easy walking distance of downtown’s shops, galleries and bistros. The Asbury Park Waterfront. We invite you to be a part of it. p r o u d ly p r e s e n t e d b y : AsburyParkWaterfront.com 200 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 • 732.455.3707 ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 25 MEET THE JUDGES - FILM Bill Mackanic has been a writer, pro- ducer, director and editor of video and television for close to twenty years. He now owns his own company called Mackanic Media Video Production. He produces television commercials, social media and website content, online advertising segments as well as visual training tools, event coverage, corporate and industrial videos. Bill’s key skills and abilities include Production Management, Story Development, Edit Supervision, Studio Coordination, Scripting, Community Relations, Shoots Coordination, Strategic Program Planning, Talent Relations and Budgeting. He began his education in Film and Television Studies at the American University in Washington DC and went on to receive a Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Television Production from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. Old Davy Taylor is a guitar and banjo player from Belmar, New Jersey. “Old Davy” as he is most commonly known, is the founder of the rock group Fat Cat (19671974), and has played solo gigs by the Jersey Shore since moving to Belmar in 2001. To create more opportunities for the locals (and for himself) Davy founded the Belmar Arts Council Jam Band, which still plays gigs to this day. Mr. Taylor has been a judge for the “Belmar Teen Idol” and NJ Transit Music on the Platform, a volunteer musician for seniors and community groups, and even starred as Vincent Van Gogh in an 1980’s art film. He is currently writing a memoir about a cat, and likes to blog in “Family Science Updates” and travelogues. TONY PALLAGROSI was a trumpet player in Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes as well as the Miami Horns. He toured with Bruce Springsteen as a member of the Miami Horns and founded and played in a number of seminal Asbury Park bands. Along with former Asbury Juke Carlo Novi, he later joined Adelphi Records recording artists, the legendary Charlottesville Blues Allstars, touring and performing with blues greats Delbert McClinton, Muddy Waters, John Hammond Jr., George Thorogood, Pinetop Perkins, 26 Buddy Guy and Junior Wells along with many others. Switching to the business side of music in the early 90’s, Pallagrosi became one of the talent buyers for the newly reopened Stone Pony and conceived and created the Pony’s outdoor concert area then known as The Stone Pony Landing. Working alongside Jon Bon Jovi, the two organized, in 1998, the Come Together Concert, a benefit for the family of Long Branch Police Sergeant Pat King who was gunned down and killed in the line of duty. Mr. Pallagrosi then teamed up with Bob Benjamin to co-found the Light of Day Foundation to raise money for research in finding the cure for Parkinson’s disease. He’s received letters of commendation from NJ Governor Chris Christie, the NJ State Legislature and the US Congress citing his many humanitarian endeavors. His passion for music, first as a musician and then as an entrepreneur, and his dedication to humanitarian efforts in the community at large have touched and benefited many lives. Michael Izzo has been a film critic since he could speak and at the age of 3, he began handing out business cards – “Michael Izzo, Movie Critic”. A decade later, Michael began reviewing movies for the teen section of the Daily Record, a job he held until leaving for Syracuse University in 2008. After graduating in May 2012, Michael worked for the entertainment vertical of Business Insider in New York City, and in October of that year began working as a reporter for the Daily Record. Michael manages to include film reviews and stories and find time to see at least 80 new movies per year. He is also a music critic who has an eclectic taste and has profiled many local musicians over the past few years with the Daily Record. Michael is a novice guitar player, admitting he plays at least once a week, often butchering classic tunes. “One day,” he likes to think, “I’ll be able to play a song.” Until then he will leave it up to the professionals. John Pfeiffer is a name long associat- ed with the music scene. Beginning in the late 80’s, his role as songwriter/guitarist in popular New Jersey groups (In Between Dreams and Well of Souls) was instrumental in getting them the nod for “best original group” by NJ Monthly and The Village Voice. John’s current role as a journalist for The Aquarian Arts Weekly has brought revivalist quality back to original music descriptivism in the Tri-State area. John also spent time on the board of directors for The Asbury Musical Heritage Foundation which has played host to the Smithsonian Institutes traveling musical heritage exhibit, called, “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.” Rosemary Conte has been a working artist and arts advocate in Central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore for over 40 years in roles ranging from consultant to a theater company for the physically disabled, and music consultant to indie film company Ultravision, to lending her own acting talent to Shore productions like playwright Maureen Nevin’s Ocean Mile, about the failed re-development of Asbury Park. Her lifelong training and experience as a performing jazz singer, voice teacher and performance coach has added another dimension to her long career as a clinical hypnotherapist and counselor. A poet, songwriter, reviewer, and syndicated columnist, Rosemary writes about the fields in which she has lived and worked. Her column Inside Music, can be found in the new monthly interactive magazine, NewJerseyStage.com. David Salowe is a filmmaker and educator from Monmouth County, NJ. His films have played in numerous festivals over the past few years. He also was a programming director of the 2009 Red Bank International Film Festival. In addition to his creative endeavors he is a film and video instructor at the Communications High School where he has taught and mentored hundreds of student filmmakers whose films have appeared in hundreds of festivals, nationally and internationally. Jason DeSimone has over a dec- ade of on-set experience working on feature film as well as broadcast commercial and music video content. After years of working ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 as a Production Assistant Jason began producing and directing content in early 2008 with the short film “Lipstick Bandits”. In 2010 Jason produced the short film “Tied-Up” which won “Best In Festival” at the Metropolitan Film Festival of NY and was an official selection at over a dozen other festivals that year. Shortly after “Tied-Up”, Jason began producing the music for the song “Chalk Outline” by RCA band Three Day’s Grace’s which currently has over 5 million views. In June of 2013 Jason directed a pilot episode for a TV concept featuring MTV’s Matt Pinfield, in the pilot they explored the city of Asbury Park through it’s music history. It was on this project that Jason began his relationship with the Asbury Park Music Heritage Foundation began. MEET THE JUDGES SCREENPLAY Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue are writers and producers on Golden Globe winning series, “Transparent.” Together, they wrote “The Motel Life” with Dakota Fanning, Emile Hirsch and Kris Kristofferson. The film won Best Screenplay at the Rome Film Festival. They are currently writing a feature about Mister Rogers for directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine), and a feature called “IPO Man” for Fox Searchlight, with Jason Bateman attached to star and direct. noahharpster.com/ roicommunity.org/users/micah-fitzermanblue Thank you to all our judges! ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 27 We are proud to support the Asbury Park Music In Film Festival Deal Branch 88 Norwood Avenue Deal, NJ 07723 Peter Leyman, Branch Manager 732.531.6550 myinvestorsbank.com 28 Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender Investors Bank name and weave logo are registered trademarks. © 2015 Investors Bank. 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