Festival Countdown: Film Spotlight #1
Category: Hamptons Film Festival
From now until Opening Day of the 2008 Hamptons International Film Festival, we will be featuring some of the films that will be presented at the week-long, East End festival.
Today's selection comes from HIFF's Spotlight Films category.

Photo: hamptonsfilmfest.org
The Black Balloon(Australia, 2008, 97 mins) United States Premiere
Director: Elissa Down
Screenwriters: Elissa Down, JimmyJack
Producers: Tristram Miall
Editor: Veronic Jenet, ASE
Cinematographer: Denson Baker, ACS
Music Composer: Michael Yezerski
Cast:
Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Gemma Ward, Erik Thomson, Toni Collette
Synopsis:
All Thomas wants is a normal adolescence but his autistic brother, Charlie, thwarts his every opportunity. Will Thomas, with the help of his girlfriend, Jackie (Gemma Ward), accept his brother?
Screening:
Thursday, October 16th | 9:00pm | Ross School
Saturday, October 18th | 1:00pm | United Artists Cinema 2
The Hamptons International Film Festival opens on October 15th.
Related Articles:
Hamptons Film Fest. Announces Lineup
Comments
I don't know how I missed this one on my list of must see films at the festival this year. I'm adding it for sure. Thanks.
I'd be interested to know what films are on your list to see this year. I find it a challenge to sort through them all and appreciate "previews" like this.
I'd be interested to know what films are on your list to see this year. I find it a challenge to sort through them all and appreciate "previews" like this.






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