NewFilmmakers NY to Screen REHEARSALS, THE WAY OF GLASS and More, 5/22

On Wednesday, May 22nd, NewFilmmakers presents the Documentary REHEARSALS, a Short Film Program, and the feature THE WAY OF GLASS.

6:00 PM Documentary Series

Cody Clarke REHEARSALS (2012, 73 minutes)
An experimental doc in which fly-on-the-wall footage of the lives of sixteen aspiring actresses from NYC is collaged to form a day in the life of one aspiring actress, each 'playing' an aspect of the same woman.

7:15 PM Short Film Program about relationships

Bea Soong TU-NA HOUSE (2012, 9 minutes) Miu Mui mourns the loss of her best friend.

Dan Shapiro THE PUSSY (2012, 10 minutes)
A young man attempts to prolong a selfish lifestyle with his boyish charm.

Bryce Richardson CLOSING SHOP (2012, 15 minutes)
After a woman signs the contract selling off her business she asks the buyer's attorney out for a drink.

Tara Eve Davies COLOUR ME BRIGHT (2012, 7 minutes) Valentine's Day only amplifies the glamorous ugly world we live in.

Livia Aranha CHRISTIE (2012, 7 minutes)
A man's denial of reality and a struggle to forget someone you love.

Irina Varina A MEMORY (2012, 6 minutes) Sometimes all we have is a memory.

8:15 PM Special Program

Fei Xiang EDGE OF DESTRUCTION (2012, 30 Minutes)
They say that China has no science fiction movie. They also say that action movie must need wires. And they always say that visual effects means big budget. Now, Edge of Destruction will prove them wrong. It is a low budget student production combined with science fiction, action and many Chinese elements. You will see Magical cracking and healing of Small Goose Pagoda, Parallel Universe, Mysterious Alphas, Tai Chi, and Particle Weapons.

8:45 PM Feature Presentation

Daniel Berg THE WAY OF GLASS (2012, 68 minutes)
An adaptation of 'Franny and Zooey' by J.D. Salinger, The Way of Glass looks at a college girl in the midst of a spiritual breakdown. Her brother and mother attempt to help her while the family grieves the loss of their eldest son.

NewFilmmakers screens at Anthology Film Archives on the Lower East Side at 32 Second Avenue & 2nd Street. NewFilmmakers LA screens at the AT&T Center, 1139 S Hill Street, and has become a leading showcase for new films in Hollywood. Many features screened at NewFilmmakers are now available on NewFilmmakers Online. New York Admission is $6 for the whole evening and tickets are available at the Anthology Box Office the night of screening. Additional information is available on our website at www.NewFilmmakers.com.