BIFF Shorts: Local Portraits

Local portraits of an artist, a record-cutter, and a James Joyce scholar. 87 minutes.

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"You Will Be My Music"

Bob Williams (Dir), 44 minutes, USA, New York Premiere

Director Bob Williams, Star Paul Marinaro + Director of Photography Christopher Peppey in attendance.

An antique record cutter, some home-made recordings, and a loving son - combine to make a magical debut album that pays tribute to a father's musical dreams.

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"The Michael Groden Papers"

Godfrey Jordan (Dir), 15 minutes, Canada/Ireland/USA, East Coast Premiere

Director Godfrey Jordan, and Stars Molly Peacock and James Maynard in attendance

A celebration of renowned James Joyce scholar and Western New York native Michael Groden, who bequeathed his works to the University at Buffalo Poetry Collection, home to the world's most comprehensive collection of Joycean materials.

Molly Peacock (noted memoirist and poet, and Michael's widow whom he met at Kenmore East High School), along with James Maynard (curator of the University at Buffalo Poetry Collection) examine part of Michael's archives as they prepare to ship the material to UB.

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"You're NOT for ART!"

Lukia Costello (Dir), 28 minutes, USA, Western New York Premiere

Director Lukia Costello in attendance.

What is art, and what is an artist? This portrait of artist Sylvia Kleindinst reminds us that art-making is an innate and enduring process deeply connected to living, irrespective of fame or commercial success.