FEBRUARY 2-5, 2012

The Garden Theatre introduces the first-ever StarLite Film Festival in 2012. This one-of-a-kind micro-budget film festival promotes the screening and development of feature length narrative films that are produced, shot, and completed for a total budget of less than $100,000.

A Schizophrenic Love Story

Showing 8pm Thursday

2011. 98 minutes. San Antonio, Texas. Directed by Glenn Levy.

A 20-something schizophrenic hermit consults his three delusions —  Mary Mother of Jesus, Einstein, and a vampire for love advice when his quirky new neighbor Lily shows up with frozen yogurt and secrets of her own.

Tickets: $5

Suicider

Showing 7pm Friday

2011. 75 minutes. Tajikistan. Directed by Rustam Shoazimov. Showing 7pm Friday

After many years of anticipation, a forester and his wife are expecting a baby. But the happy moment is interrupted by the visit from a fortune teller who presents a moral choice: tribal unity or successful life of his son. Unable to resist to the temptation of his desires, he makes his choice -- a choice which destroys not only his dreams, but also the world in which he lives and so passionately loves.

Tickets: $5

Neutral Territory

Showing 8:30pm Friday

2010. 76 minutes, Canada, Switzerland. Directed by Josias Tschanz.

Trying desperately to forget his roots, Henry is drawn back into the fray with his father when finances get the better of him. Returning with him to sell the family farm, his fiancé soon discovers disturbing secrets about his past. A childhood sweetheart, a stubborn father thick with Swiss traditions, and a desperate lawyer who'll do anything for money force Henry to decide between protecting his father or turning his back on him.

Tickets: $5

Skew

Showing 10pm Friday

2011. 83 minutes, Canada. Directed by Sevé Schelenz.

When Simon, Rich, and Eva head out on an eagerly anticipated road trip, they bring along a video camera to record their journey. What starts out as a carefree adventure slowly becomes a descent into the ominous as unexplained events threaten to disrupt the balance between the three close friends. Each one of them must struggle with personal demons and paranoia as friendships are tested and gruesome realities are revealed...and recorded.

Tickets: $5

The Wonderland Express

Showing 11am Saturday

2011. 76 minutes, United States. Directed by Greg Nichols.

Duncan builds a device that bends the bounds of physics and known science. After first testing it on his brother Charlie, Duncan's life begins to careen out of control as his best friend Ralph, his wife Sandy, and even Duncan's psychiatrist Dr. Eccelston all experience the device and begin to crave its power.

Tickets: $5

The Place Where The Last Man Died

Showing 1pm Saturday

2010. 86 minutes, Croatia. Directed by Ivan Peric.

One day Cain, a military scientist decides to wipe out the entire human race from planet Earth, by activating weapons of mass destruction. Now, he's coming out of the shelter to find the place where he will die...the place where the last man will die. Soon Cain finds out that he's not alone, and he goes in search to eliminate the other survivor and conclude his mission.

Tickets: $5

The Pact

Showing 3pm Saturday

2011. 75 minutes, United States. Directed by Matt Toronto.

Their love lives in shambles, two brothers make a pact: No women for a year! The pact holds them under an almost magical spell as they take turns trying, but failing to break it.

Tickets: $5

The Horror of Barnes Folly

Showing 5pm Saturday

2011. 89 minutes, United States. Directed by Jonathan Rach.

When a misunderstood monster stumbles into the small backwoods hillbilly town of Barnes Folly, it is up to deputy Johnson, an inept, newly transplanted cop from the big city, to ease the terrified town and bring the Monster to justice. He forms a mismatch posse, including his slightly psychic girlfriend, the town's only doctor, an odd woodsman, and Jeff, the hillbilliest of all hillbilliest, to catch the horrible, horrific, horrifying Monster.

Tickets: $5

Fast Romance

Showing 7pm Saturday

2010. 93 minutes, United Kingdom. Directed by Carter Ferguson.

Fast Romance is a romantic comedy set in Glasgow. It follows the lives of seven very different people who go looking for love and end up getting more than they bargained for. This is a light hearted look at love with a particular Scottish flavour that will touch your heart.

Tickets: $5

Jackman

Showing 9pm Saturday

2012. United States. Directed by Donald Whittier.

Jackman is a paranoid adventure that reveals the extraordinary imagination of a young man's fear just before he opens the door to his own surprise party.

Tickets: $5

Winner - Best Domestic Film

Showing 1pm Sunday

Screening of the Domestic Film Winner of the StarLite Film Festival. Film to be determined during the festival.

Tickets: $7

Winner - Best International Film

Showing 3pm Sunday

Screening of the International Film Winner of the StarLite Film Festival. Film to be determined during the festival.

Tickets: $7

Film Submission Process The StarLite Film Festival is not currently accepting submissions. All Submission guidelines appear below: SUBMISSION DEADLINES: Early Deadline - September 29, 2011 Submission Fee: $25 Without a Box Submission Fee: $20 Regular Deadline - November 9, 2011 Submission Fee: $30 Without a Box Submission Fee: $25 Late Deadline - November 22, 2011 Submission Fee: $40 Without a Box Submission Fee: $30 Late Late Deadline - November 29, 2011 Submission Fee: $50 Without a Box Submission Fee: $35 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FEATURE COMPETITION: • Entries must be Narrative Films only. Documentary films will not be accepted. • Entries must have at least 51% U.S. funding to be considered a U.S. Domestic submission. • Entries must have at least 51% funding from outside the U.S. to be considered an International submission. • Film submissions must be produced for $100,000 or less (pre-distribution budget). • Running time for all Feature Films must be between 70 and 110 minutes. • Selected films must be made available in DVD or BluRay format. • Films produced, financed or initiated by major motion picture studios are not eligible for the competition. However, any film conforming to the above guidelines and purchased by a studio after completion and submission to the StarLite Film Festival is eligible. • Film submissions in a foreign language must be subtitled in English • There will be Grand Jury Award, an Audience Award, and other special awards at the Jury's and Presidents' discretion. SUBMISSIONS: • Films must be submitted for preview on DVD (Region 1 Standard). DVD submissions are preferred. Preview screeners will not be returned. • Entries MUST include a film synopsis and a complete cast/credits list. The synopsis should be a well-written, concise description of the basic plot and premise of your film. Maximum synopsis length is 150 words for features. • You are not required to submit promotional photographs of the film with this submission (this is only necessary after a film has been accepted). But if you'd like to, please follow these specs and guidelines. • HI-RES STILLS (300 DPI, AT LEAST 3" X 5") ARE REQUIRED UPON SUBMISSION AND CAN BE SENT ON DISCS OR EMAILED TO starlite.filmfest@gardentheatre.org, OR YOU CAN PROVIDE A LINK FOR ONLINE ACCESS TO IMAGES. • The synopsis and stills may be used in the program guide and website, and will be available to distributors, members of the press, and filmmakers. • If submitting more than one film, a separate completed entry form is required for each title. • Receipt of entry for all films NOT submitted through WithoutABox will be confirmed via email. ENTRY FEES, DEADLINE, NOTIFICATION, AND SCHEDULING: • Entry fee for Films: $30.00; WithoutABox members can receive a $5 discount. • Early entry is strongly encouraged! There is an additional $5 discount if your film is submitted by the Early Deadline of September 29, 2011. Late fees apply for films submitted beyond November 9, 2011. • Submissions postmarked before November 29, 2011 will be notified of acceptance by December 15, 2011. • Films are scheduled at the discretion of the StarLite Film Festival. The StarLite Film Festival retains the right to make changes to the published schedule at any time and for any reason. Films may be screened more than once. SUBMISSIONS PACKAGE SHIPPING INFORMATION: • Submissions ONLY should be shipped to the festival office at the following address: ATTN: StarLite Film Festival Garden Theatre 160 West Plant Street Winter Garden, FL 34787 PRINT SHIPPING INFORMATION: • If your film is accepted, the StarLite Film Festival will pay for one-way, regular shipping within the U.S. for the exhibition copy of accepted films. The StarLite Film Festival will not accept C.O.D. shipments. If selected, all video masters must be received no later than January 9, 2012. Films that arrive early stand a stronger chance of receiving a press screening. Final selected films should be shipped to: ATTN: StarLite Film Festival Garden Theatre 160 West Plant Street Winter Garden, FL 34787 Email any questions to: starlite.filmfest@gardentheatre.org