VTIFF for Schools at the Vermont Film Festival
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THE VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 runs October 23 - November 1
A 30th Anniversary Celebration
This year we are once again offering a Student Matinee Series during the festival. Each film offers rich educational opportunities and every screening will include a discussion with either the filmmakers or a local professional. Supplemental study resources will also be provided for each film. See below for detailed information about the films.
Educational group rates are available for $3/ticket.
For more information or to reserve a block of tickets, email seth@vtiff.org
VTIFF for Schools is sponsored by
The John M. Bissell Foundation and by Jane Kramer.
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Breaking a Monster
Monday, October 26, 10:15am
Main Street Landing Film House
Directed by Luke Meyer
USA | Documentary | 2015 | 92 min.
Featuring post-screening Q & A with the director
Three boys from Brooklyn break into the music industry and deal with newfound fame and the demands of balancing art, careers, and growing up.
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Once in a Lifetime
Tuesday, October 27, 10:15am
Main Street Landing Film House
Directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
France | French w/ English subtitles | Fiction | 2014 | 105 min
Post-screening discussion led by UVM French Professor Meaghan Emery
An unruly, diverse class must learn to collaborate together when entered into an intermural scholastic competition.
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My Skinny Sister
Wednesday, October 28, 10:15am
Main Street Landing Film House
Directed by Sanna Lenken
Sweden | Swedish w/ English subtitles | Fiction | 2015 | 92 min
Post-screening discussion led by psychotherapist Bree Benjamin
A young girl is torn between familial bonds and seeking help when she discovers her older sister has an eating disorder.
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And one for the teachers:
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Most Likely to Succeed
Saturday, October 31, 12:45pm
Main Street Landing Black Box Theater
Directed by Greg Whiteley
USA | Documentary | 2015 | 90 min
Post-screening panel discussion led by Executive Producer Ted Dintersmith
An excellent exploration of the need for educational reform.
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