PSIFF 16-Jan

Heaven on Earth

Canada, 2007, 106 Minute Running Time
Additional Countries: India
Topics: Woman Director, Women
Program: World Cinema Now
Language: English, Punjabi English Sub-Titles

Director Deepa Mehta (Fire, Water) offers up a complex and emotional drama in which Chand, a young bride, leaves her home in India for Ontario, her new husband Rocky, and his very traditional family. As the clash of cultures between India and Canada becomes more apparent, Chand and Rocky must make some hard decisions.

DIRECTOR: Deepa Mehta
Producer: David Hamilton
Editor: Colin Monie
Screenwriter: Deepa Mehta
Cinematographer: Giles Nuttgens
Music: Mychael Danna
Principal Cast: Preity Zinta, Vansh Bhardwaj, Gick Grewal, Geetika Sharma, Yanna McIntosh
Filmography: Water (2005), Bollywood/Hollywood (2002), Earth (1998), Fire (1996), Sam and Me (1991)
World Sales: Maximum Film



Bart Got a Room

USA, 2008, 80 Minute Running Time
Topics: Comedy, Coming of Age
Programs: Valley Views, World Cinema Now
Language: English

Danny Stein wants what most of the guys at his school want on prom night: a little action from a hot girl. But with the clock ticking and viable girls getting snatched up, Danny's search for the perfect date becomes more desperate, and more hilarious.

DIRECTOR: Brian Hecker
Producer: Tony Shawkat, Jai Stephan, Galt Niederhoffer, Ed Hart Celine Rattray, Reagan Silber, Daniela Lundber
Editor: Annette Davey, Danny Rafic
Screenwriter: Brian Hecker
Cinematographer: Hallvard Bræin
Music: Jamie Lawrence
Principal Cast: William H. Macy, Steven J. Kaplan, Cheryl Hines, Alia Shawkat
Filmography: Debut Feature
World Sales: Cinetic Media, New York