2023 Naples International Film Festival
Documentary
Art For Everybody
2023, NR, U.S., Documentary, 99 min
Florida Premiere
Filmmakers in Attendance
Juried Film
Director: Miranda Yousef
Producers: Morgan Neville, Tim Rummel
Both celebrated and disparaged for his kitschy signature settings, Thomas Kinkade rocketed to popularity in the ’90s. Yet beneath his pristine public persona were demons that would drive him to alcoholism, scandal and death from an overdose in 2012. After discovering a trove of his unseen and unexpectedly dark paintings, Kinkade’s daughters launched an investigation into their father’s true personality.
Friday, October 27, 6pm
Saturday, October 28, 3:15pm
Documentary
Full Circle
2023, NR, U.S., Documentary, 103 minutes
Florida Premiere
Juried Film
Director: Josh Berman
Producers: Conor Smith, Roy Tuscany
Writers: Thomas Crandall, Josh Berman, Conor Smith
Cast: Trevor Kennison, Barry Corbet
Trevor Kennison and Barry Corbet each suffered devastating spinal cord injuries, 50 years apart. But injury didn’t stop them; Kennison became a remarkable sit-skiing athlete, and Corbet became a disability leader and activist. A heartwarming portrayal of resilience and reinvention, Full Circle tells their parallel stories, highlighting the way they hold on to their zeal for life.
Saturday, October 28, 6:15pm
Sunday, October 29, 11:15am
Documentary
Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life
2023, NR, U.S., Documentary, 81 minutes
Florida Premiere
Director: Dan Covert
Writers: Erik Auli, Dan Covert, Amy Dempsey, Tara Rose Stromberg
Cast: Geoff McFetridge, Spike Jonze, Sofia Coppola, Sarah DeVincentis
The artwork of Geoff McFetridge has been featured everywhere, from your Apple watch to worldwide galleries and the side of buildings. What sets him apart is his quest for balance as a father, ultramarathoner and designer. Deeply thoughtful and illuminating, this documentary delves into McFetridge’s life and the universal questions of what makes a fulfilling life.
Friday, October 27, 12:15pm
Sunday, October 29, 6:45pm
Documentary
Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field
2023, NR, U.S., Documentary, 100 minutes
Florida Premiere
Filmmakers in Attendance
Director: Michael Selditch
Producers: Donald Zuckerman, Samuel J. Paul, Michael Selditch
Cast: Patricia Field, Kim Cattrall, Lily Collins, Sarah Jessica Parker, Darren Star, Michael Urie, Vanessa Williams, Bresha Webb
Happy Clothes is a candid, fly-on-the-wall glimpse into the extraordinary life of Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning costume designer Patricia Field, whose unique vision has impacted fashion and popular culture for nearly six decades. When she opened her clothing store in 1960s New York City, the odds were stacked against her — but she quickly proved herself as a savvy businesswoman and creative genius.
Friday, October 27, 7:30pm
Sunday, October 29, 11:30pm
Documentary
Immediate Family
2023, NR, U.S., Documentary, 102 minutes
Filmmakers in Attendance
Director: Denny Tedesco
Producers: Jack Piatt, Greg Richling, Jonathan Sheldon
Cast: Carole King, James Taylor, Linda Rondstadt, Keith Richards, Don Henley, David Crosby, Jackson Browne, Lyle Lovett, Phil Collins
Immediate Family follows the rise of legendary session musicians Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Waddy Wachtel through the 1970s and onward, chronicling their star-studded collaborations and hit songwriting. The group worked with some of rock’s most iconic voices — including Carole King, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Keith Richards, Stevie Nicks and more.
Friday, October 27, 3:15pm
Sunday, October 29, 6:30pm
Documentary
Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection
2023, NR, U.S., Documentary, 110 minutes
Filmmakers in Attendance
Director: Randy Martin
Producer: Andy Streitfeld
Writer: Randy Schmidt
Cast: Olivia Newton-John, Carol Burnett, Carnie Wilson, Cynthia Gibb, Kristin Chenoweth, Cubby O-Brien, Belinda Carlisle
As the No. 1 American musical act of the 1970s, The Carpenters produced a string of pop music masterpieces. But behind closed doors, Karen Carpenter’s quest for perfection resulted in low self-esteem, a disheartening love life and a very public battle with anorexia nervosa — the eating disorder that resulted in her untimely death at the age of only 32.
Friday, October 27, 2pm
Saturday, October 28, 4:30pm
Documentary
The Longest Goodbye
2023, NR, Canada and Israel, Documentary, 87 minutes
Director: Ido Mizrahy
Producers: Paul Cadieux, Ido Mizrahy, Nir Sa’ar
Writers: Ido Mizrahy, Nir Sa'ar
Social isolation affects millions of people — even Mars-bound astronauts. A savvy NASA psychologist is tasked with protecting these daring explorers from the emotional turbulence of intergalactic adventure.
Friday, October 27, 12pm
Sunday, October 29, 3:30pm
Documentary
Maestra
2023, NR, U.S., Documentary, 88 minutes
Florida Premiere
Juried Film
Director: Maggie Contreras
Producers: Maggie Contreras, Neil Berkeley, Emma West, Melanie Miller, Lauren Lexton
Cast: Mélisse Brunet, Tamara Dworetz, Zoe Zeniodi, Ustina Dubitsky, Anna Sułkowska-Migoń
In the male-dominated world of orchestral conducting, five incredible women are breaking the glass ceiling and taking center stage. Filmmaker Maggie Contreras’ directorial debut follows the inspiring work of five women who gather in Paris to partake in La Maestra, the only competition in the world for female conductors.
Saturday, October 28, 11:45am
Sunday, October 29, 1:15pm
Documentary
Out There: A National Parks Story
2023, G, U.S., Documentary, 75 minutes
Filmmakers in Attendance
Director: Brendan Hall
Producers: Anthony Blake, Graham Raubvogel, Sandra Tan
Writer: Brendan Hall
Cast: Gary Stellpflug, Jack Gladstone, Julia Michalski, Q.T. Luong, Jim Hall
A young filmmaker sets out on a 10,000-mile exploration of the U.S. national parks with his childhood friend, documenting conversations with the people they meet along the way. Featuring the stunning visuals of our sweeping American landscape, this film is a love letter to the National Park Service and its adoring supporters.
Friday, October 27, 5:15pm
Saturday, October 28, 12pm
Documentary
Pianoforte
2023, NR, Poland, Documentary, 91 minutes
Polish with English Subtitles
Director: Jakub Piątek
Producer: Maciej Kubicki
Writer: Jakub Piątek
Cast: Leonora Armellini, Michelle Candotti, Alexander Gadjiev, Eva Gevorgyan, Hao Rao, Marcin Wieczorek
Every five years, contestants flock to the legendary International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland. Out of 160 preliminary pianists, only 12 make it to the final. Pianoforte follows an eclectic group of young musicians from around the world who have spent their childhood preparing for this once in a-lifetime opportunity.
Friday, October 27, 3:45pm
Sunday, October 29, 5pm