In these turbulent times gain insight into the process of producing a short non-fiction film from the producers and filmmakers who made them.  Screening and discussion with Q&A, thoughtful questions encouraged.

Ever wondered how independent films are made or maybe you’re an aspiring filmmaker or student who is looking for strategies to take their filmmaking to the next level?  Local film professor, John Otterbacher, presents short films using non-fiction techniques though not necessarily non-fiction. One successful festival film and one never seen before!. Through ROOFTOP WARS and a mystery “Work in Progress” film we will discuss the filmmaking process from conception to distribution.  Filmmakers from both projects in attendance!

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ROOFTOP WARS (2010): A group of children steals away from their neighborhood street parade to wage a children's war on a rooftop.

Starring: Charin Alvarez, Arturo Linares, and Jose Angel Torres. Written and Directed by: Miguel Silveira. Produced by: Andrew Eick, Ericka Frederock, John Otterbacher, Chris Pluchar, David Feiferis, and Miguel Silveira. Cinematography by: Kuba Zelazek. Edited by: Thiago da Costa. Production Design: Jen K. Messer & Adri Siriwatt. Costume Designer: Golbon Eghtedari. 

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MYSTERY “Work in Progress”(2026): Local documentary short with the filmmakers in person to get feedback and answer questions about the process before the film premiers!  Audiences with good “taste” will find this “delicious” and get to be the first to ever see it!

Filming Notice:  This program will be recorded and by attending you are giving permission for your image, voice and likeness to be used in future media projects produced by Orange Chair Productions Ltd.