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2023 Naples International Film Festival


NIFF 11 Year Anniversary

 
 
Art For Everybody

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

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Full Circle

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

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Geoff McFetrige: Drawing a Life

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

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Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field

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

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Immediate Family

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

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Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection

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

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The Longest Goodbye

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

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Maestra

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

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Out There: A National Parks Story

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

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Pianoforte

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

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