Bonjour Monsieur Schlomi (Israel, 2003, 98 min., Hebrew w/subtitles) Directed by Shemi Zarhin Growing up is not easy for 16-year-old Schlomi. His older brother tortures him, his parents are feuding, and his girlfriend is a tease. Between the dullness of school and the drudgery of household chores, two things keep him going: the love of his elderly grandfather and the allure of his new neighbor. When his principal discovers Schlomi's hidden talent and takes him under wing, Schlomi realizes he has the power to change his life. A warm tale of innocence lost and dreams pursued. Click here to read the 2005 Program Book essay on this film. Sponsored by Coffee By Design

with The Loser Who Won (Australia, 2004, 19 min., English) Directed by Jack Feldstein This inventive animated short employs "neon-ism" to take us from Melbourne to Sydney as we follow the boffo ups and downs of one man's search for love.

and Backseat Bingo (USA, 2004, 5 min., English) Directed by Liz Blazer Who says sex ends at 65? A cut-out animated documentary about the romantic life of seniors.

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