Local Filmmakers Feature Creations

The 19th Annual Film Arts Festival of Independent Cinema showcases the work of Richmond District filmmakers.

Director Bob Sarles' documentary, "Soulsville," debuts on opening night. It explores the roots of soul music through the history of a record label that produced hits from a roster of famous stars and it contains rarely seen performance footage.

Josh Lau, Judy Sin and Kurt Tom, three teen directors from George Washington High School, present "Bus 24: The Diversity Bus."

Other films by Richmond District filmmakers include John Dilley's "Little Failures," Justin DuBois' "Los Ausentes - The Absent Ones," and Waratap Pasayadaj's "Recall."

The festival runs Thursday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Roxie Theater and Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Castro Theater. For program information, call (415) 552-FILM.