Saturday Oct. 1st, 1pm
Coney Island Museum, 1208 Surf Ave. @ W. 12th
St. Tickets are $6.00 go on sale 30 minutes prior to showtime.
Happy Ride, Coney Island Gary Beeber, Water Mill NY USA. Experimental, 00:07:30. A portrait of America's first amusement park, an icon of summer fun which has been evolving since the 1800s,an America that we long for, and can still participate in.
Coney Island 1945 Jeremiah Zagar, Brooklyn NY USA. Short, 00:04:00. From the forthcoming documentary feature "In A Dream". As a man reminisces on his youth in Coney Island memories transform into dreams.
Coney Island CatchLauren Wolkstein, Ellicott City MD USA. Short, 00:07:07. A grumpy old fisherman teaches his five year old grandson a lesson on independence by taking him out fishing in Coney Island, but the little boy catches more than he can handle.
Bob Mataranglo, Ocean Grove NJ USA. Animation, 00:08:11. An animated parody of one fish's view of the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade.
Deborah Matzner, New York NY USA. Documenatry Short, 00:23:00. As snows blanket Coney Island, an artist paints sideshow banners in preparation for the spring season. Through her painting, Marie Roberts invokes memories of the Coney Island of the past and hope for the venerable neighborhood's future.
Under The Roller CoasterLila Place, Brookline MA USA. Documenatry Short, 00:15:07. Built in 1925, the Thunderbolt Roller Coaster was a Coney Island icon and for forty years Mae Timpano called it home.
Dena Greenbaum, New York NY USA. Documenatry Short, 00:17:00. An artistic approach to exploring Coney Island.
Alan Weintraub , 00:03:43. A nostalgic look into Coney Island's infrastructure, 'Remnants' rediscovers the leftovers of an old tradition. A black and white document of the neighborhood, this short yearns for a past glory.
Coney Island MuseumJennifer Redfearn, New York NY USA. Documentary Short, 00:02:12. A whimsical look the historical and cultural importance of Coney Island told through an interview with Aaron Beebe, the curator of the Coney Island Museum. Aaron takes us back in time and uncovers the poetry and stories contained within the relics.
Jane Alicia Rose, Brooklyn NY USA. Music Video, 00:03:16. The Iron MerMaidens rock the Coney Island Mermaid Parade.