Flyover Film Festival

The 14th annual Flyover Film Festival kicks off at the Speed Cinema from July 25-28. Presented by the Louisville Film Society and the Speed Cinema, this year's lineup features a vibrant mix of indie gems, insightful documentaries, and captivating short films. Many of the screenings will be followed by discussions with the filmmakers.

Tickets to all screenings are $8 for Louisville Film Society and Speed members, $12 for general admission.

Schedule:

12:30pm: Under the Southern Cross: The Art and Legacy of Henry L. Faulkner
Directed and produced by Jean Donohue

There's been much said about Henry Faulkner's life as a colorful local character, artist and lifelong friend of Tennessee Williams, yet, are we appreciating Faulkner for what is most important? With recent research, we're finding that Faulkner may be a much more important figure in the larger gay historical narrative. Under the Southern Cross finds Henry's place in this narrative.

An unflinching and loving look at painter and poet Henry L. Faulkner, the most documented queer man in the history of Kentucky, this film brings into view a range of conversations about American culture, history and rebellion against the dominant narrative about what is normal, natural and beautiful in our sexuality and identity. At the same time, the film explores the life and work of a brilliant artist who was an intimate friend of Edward Melcarth, Tennessee Williams and Jamie Herlihy. 2024, U.S., DCP, 109 minutes. Recommended for 17+.

Followed by a post-screening discussion with director Jean Donohue.

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3:15 pm: Shorts Program and Q&A

Various Directors

Running time: approximately 90 minutes. Recommended for 17+

Featuring:

Dash, Age 92, Snowboarder
Directed by Cheryl Hess
In this poetic micro documentary, shot on expired 16mm film, an aging snowboarder reflects on his relationship with the mountain. 3 minutes.

And Then They Came for Me . . .
Directed by Donna L. Lawrence
This film was produced for the recently opened Liberation Pavilion in the National Museum of WWII, New Orleans. Set in a space that evokes the annex where Anne Frank, her family, and the Pels family hid from Nazi captors for two years, the story is told through the "voice" of Anne Frank, enveloping sound design, and impressionistic imagery that suggest the conditions in the outside world that forced Anne Frank and her family into hiding. 7 minutes.

Homecoming
Directed, written, and produced by Ashlee Mello
Homecoming follows recording artist Michael McArthur on the final 24 hours of tour as he returns for an intimate show in his hometown. With McArthur as a vessel, viewers are invited to reflect on their own connection to home. More than a reflecting or revisiting of roots and relationships, home is also a settling within us, an alignment with creation that offers freedom. Home is finding that you were always there from the beginning, born to do the whisper that grew into a shout; and if you can tend to it in the consistency of the ordinary, nurture it against all adversity, that settling might bloom into the extraordinary. Home is a collection of moments carried through our everyday. 17 minutes.

The Looming Cloud
Directed and written by Matthew Tyler
After their mother's death, three siblings navigate grief in the age of social media. This short film world premiered at Sundance Film Festival. 17 minutes.

Run Totti Run
Directed and written by Shad Bradbury
This animated short film is a story about a dog, Totti, and the special bond he shares with his owner, Tomo. 18 minutes.

Sack Race With Knives: The Curious Art of Kevin Titzer
Directed and produced by Jordan Barclay
Embark on a journey with sculpture artist Kevin Titzer in this short film. Challenged to craft a monumental art installation within a mere two weeks at the University of Southern Indiana's Pace McCutchan Gallery, Titzer's race against time becomes an intriguing narrative. Filmmaker Jordan Barclay captures Titzer's quest as he returns to his hometown of Evansville, Indiana. He navigates the local landscape, delving into hoarders' trash, scouring dumpsters, and exploring flea markets to unearth materials that assemble into a room-sized, interactive installation. The result is a unique creation, inviting tactile exploration and thoughtful examination. 25 minutes.

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5:30 pm: Chaperone
Directed by Zoe Eisenberg

"Chaperone is a compelling watch and a striking debut feature from Eisenberg."—Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Alliance of Women Film Journalists

Misha Miyamoto, 29, lives alone in the house her grandmother left her, has held the same job since high school, and likes her life as is: simple. Unfortunately, her satisfaction disappoints everyone around her. Her boss can't fathom why she won't take a promotion, her lack of ambition dissuades potential love interests, and her parents push her to sell her estate since she has no interest in starting a family. These pressures leave Misha isolated and sick of justifying her choices.

When an earnest 19-year-old mistakes Misha for a fellow student, she finds solace in his lack of expectation and begins a relationship with him. But as their relationship grows, so does Misha's reckless behavior. Winner of Grand Jury Award for Breakouts, Slamdance. 2024, U.S., DCP, 103 minutes. Recommended for 17+.

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