The Alexandria Film Festival is pleased to bring you Satellite Screenings during the festival. These screenings are free with no tickets required.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
TORPEDO FACTORY ART CENTER – TARGET GALLERY
105 N. Union Street
ANIMATION SHOWCASE
2:00pm – repeating on the half hour until 5pm
PENNIPOTENS
Based on a Flemish fairytale first recorded by Edmund Dulac in 1916. Out of spite, a mother repeatedly tries to kill her beautiful daughter, although her attempts are always secretly foiled by her beloved ugly daughter.
(Animation, 18m, USA) Animated by: Heather Freeman.
BOT
After bringing to life his 19-foot tall robot invention (Bot), evil scientist Dr. Leonardo Van Uitvinding prepares to take over the world. He soon struggles with his very own creation when he realizes that his robot wasn’t born evil.
(Animation, 4m, USA) Animated by: Mustafa Lazkani.
MR. ATSE IN PURSUIT OF AN ASCENDING CAREER
Mr. Atse is bored with his mundane life and decides to look for a position with advancement opportunities. He responds to a vacancy promising upward mobility.
(Animation, 6m, The Netherlands) Animated by Mira Chendler.
Sponsored by the Torpedo Factory Art Center
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
YOUR DOG’S BEST FRIEND
2000-A Jefferson David Highway
LUCKY DOG
4:00pm
Founded in 2009, Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is a Washington, DC based non-profit working to find homes for shelter dogs. Many of the dogs are rescued from high kill shelters in rural North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Maryland. Lucky Dog tells the story of the all-volunteer organization that has saved more than two thousands dogs.
(Documentary, 18m, USA) Director: Ryan Praetzel.
Special Guest: Ryan Praetzel. Q&A with audience.
Sponsored by Your Dog’s Best Friend
