20^th ANGEL FILM AWARDS - Monaco International Film Festival

ART NOVO THEATRE - NOVOTEL - MONTE-CARLO

Friday 29^th November 2024

13:45 'OPEN PRESS & PHOTOCALL' - ART NOVO PRESS LOUNGE - NOVOTEL

FESTIVAL OPENING

Official Line - Up Nominated Films - Day & Evening Screenings

On stage Q & A sessions for all nominated cast & crew members

FESTIVAL OPENER MC PREMIERE BASED ON TRUE EVENTS SHORT FILM

15:00 'MC/France Premiere' "MUSHROOM’S QUEST" Documentary (UK) (18:32 min)

Directed by Dave Johnson; Written & Produced by Thompson; Eddie Clay Thompkins III, Oltha Brittenum Thompson;

Key Cast: Oltha Brittenum Thompson; Eddie Clay Thompkins III

Storyline: A compassionate and determined young woman embarks on a heartfelt journey across continents to discover her roots. Armed with little more than a dream and a prayer, her story unfolds against a backdrop of hidden truths, unexpected revelations, and unwavering love. Writer/Producer, Director, Cast Attending. .

15:30 'World Premiere' "KENNY" Documentary – Based On True Events (US) (10:00 min)

Directed by Stacey Stone; Written by Fiona Flynn; Produced by Diane Mellen; Edited by Stacey Stone; Composer: Madilynn May; Will & Jason Fiedtkou; Animation: Stacey Stone

Starring: KENNY

Storyline: A true story about a 72 year old man unapologetically living free his entire life.

Documentaries are all about perspective, and Kenny effectively flips the script on its subject matter, asking its viewers time to share a new perspective on an on-going American dilemma. Director, Writer, Composer Attending

15:45 'European Premiere' "PASCAL BALL" (CHINA) (15:00 min)

Written, Directed & Produced by Ai Xin; Edited by Ai Xin; DP/ Cinematography by Jinyang Li, Bencong Kang, Shan Huang, Production Design: Ai Xin

Starring: Stan (Writer); Lucy (Woman); LuLu (Nightclub dancer)

Storyline: In the neon-lit streets of Shanghai, Stan, a solitary, middle-aged film buff and writer, becomes captivated by a mysteriously alluring woman. His impulsive decision to follow her plunges him into a surreal adventure that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, altering his perspective forever. Director Attending.

16:00 'European Premiere' "HONEY ROASTED CHICKEN" (Japan) (10:40 min)

Written, Directed, Edited by Yasushi Fuluichi; Produced by Yuka Kobayashi; Cinematographer: Yasushi Fuluichi; Set Design: Akane Iwai; Executive Producer: Kazuma Kawamoto

Starring: Edoardo Sferrella "Lee"; Phil English "Rob"

Storyline: Two soldiers, pointing their guns at each other on the battlefield, lower their guns as they discuss each other's backgrounds and realize the obvious: that it is a human being they are trying to shoot." What are you trying to destroy?" This work poses the question to the soldiers. Director, Producer and Cast Attending

16:15 'European Premiere' "SLEEP CINEMA" Feature Film (JAPAN) (80 min)

Directed by Takeshi Sone; Written by ChatGPT; Producer: Katsuhiko Koshio; Music by Suno AI/p>

Starring: Haruka Dan; Yoji Minagawa. Akiko Oshidari, Nguyen Ngoc, Nhat Duy, Nguyen Hoang Ngoc Tram, Akiko Oshidari

Storyline: Yuki, who is blind, and her husband Ken, who is deaf, have kept their distance from each other. One day, they decided to participate in a clinical experiment to see if they could overcome their disabilities in the virtual reality world. Director and Cast Attending.

17:40 'MC/France Premiere' "FIVE MINUTES" Short Film (TURKEY) (5:53 min)

Written, Directed, Produced by Burçin Aksüt; Edited by Mesut Ulutaş; Cinematographer: Julio Carmenes; Sound Mix: Daniel Lewicki

Starring: Burçin Aksüt - Andrew Short - Onur Uz

Storyline: A warm-hearted thirty year old woman has a first date with someone she met online. Despite their differences, she tries very hard to make it work. Director Attending.

18:00 INTERVAL – time to get dressed up and ready for the evening screenings

THE OFFICIAL OPENING EVENING CEREMONY

19:30 Red Carpet PHOTOCALL

20:00 'European Premiere' "JUST FOR NOW" Short Film INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS (US) (30:56 min)

Written, Directed, Produced by Lea Faulkner

Starring: Lea Faulkner "Lily" - Lilit Grigoryev "Summer" - Kasha Fauscett "Ann" - Andy Hankins "Luke"

Storyline: Two struggling women are brought together by divine intervention to repair their wounds caused by the loss of their children. Director, Cast Attending.

20:55 'European Premiere' "ENESCU Skinned Alive" (ROMANIA) Epic Historical Feature Film (120 min) Inspired by True Events - A film by Toma Enache

Written, Directed by Toma Enache; Production Director: Elena Enache; Executive Producer: Elena Enache; Martha Maria Mocanu; DP/Cinematography: Roberto Stan; Set design: Cătălin Bocîrnea; Costume designer: Stefano Nicolao; Editing: Ruxandra Mihai Composer: GEORGE ENESCU Original Music by SEBASTIAN ANDRONE-NAKANISHI (S.A.N.)

Starring: Mircea Dragoman (George Enescu); Theodora Sandu (Princess Maruca); Adrian Titieni (Bernard); Manuela Hărăbor – Queen Maria (Missy); Pavel Ulici (Nae Ionescu); Cristian Șofron (critic Janor); Kira Hagi (Alice);

Storyline: George Enescu, a brilliant composer and violinist, is at the peak of his career and wants to compose an opera. He falls in love with a princess, Maruca, who inspires and challenges him. She is fascinated by Enescu and his music, she loves him passionately, but has a duty towards her husband and her two children. Destiny will release her from the chains of marriage, but will that be enough for the genius and the princess to live happily ever after? What about the opera? Will he ever compose it? Director, Producer Cast Attending

23:15 All VIP PASS HOLDERS MUST BE DOWN IN LOBBY FOR THE SHUTTLE BUSSES –TAKING US TO A MAGICAL DESTINATION TO THE NEARBY FRENCH RIVIERA BEAULIEU SUR MER – CAP FERRAT – TO PARTY THE NIGHT AWAY….