March 27-28, 2010
2nd FRENCH CINEMA DAYS
Stockton Empire Theatre, 1825 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204
The State Theatre, 1307 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354

Part of SJFS World Cinema Series: The San Joaquin Film Society opens its invigorating Spring 2010 season with the 2nd Annual French Cinema Days, an illuminating SJFS World Cinema Series and captivating rendez-vous with new, celebrated, and award-winning works from France and beyond! Featuring: the New French Shorts 2010 program with new short-length films from emerging and seasoned artists making international and American premieres; a special screening of Philippe Lioret's 10-time French Academy Award-nominated drama "Welcome"; the Spotlight film presentation of "The Girl on the Train" - a captivating drama from master director André Téchiné; and the honorable presence of emerging French writer-director, Cédric Prévost, our guest artist who will fly in from Paris to join us for these two spectacular cinematic days!

In Stockton at the Empire Theatre - March 27th

2:00PM New French Shorts - View Details
4:00PM "Welcome" - View Details
7:00PM Spotlight Film: "The Girl on the Train" - View Details
9:30PM New French Shorts - View Details

In Modesto at The State Theatre - March 28th

3:00PM Spotlight Film: "The Girl on the Train" - View Details
6:00PM "Welcome" - View Details
8:30PM New French Shorts - View Details

• open festival website
• order tickets

Saturday, May 1, 2010
CINEMA AND LITERACY DAY
Stockton Empire Theatre 1825 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95204

Part of SJFS World Cinema Series: The San Joaquin Film Society, in association with the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library, celebrates the National Endowment for the Arts' THE BIG READ with Cinema and Literacy Day, a unique SJFS World Cinema Series celebrating the power of storytelling through film arts and reading. Featuring: the Spotlight Film presentation of director Ken Annakin's classic cinematic adaptation of Jack London's "The Call of the Wild" starring starring Charlton Heston; a special screening of Wes Anderson's internationally-celebrated adaptation of Roald Dahl's "Fantastic Mr. Fox" featuring the voice talents of George Clooney and Meryl Streep; and the global phenomenon "1000 Journals", with the presence of international director, Andrea Kreuzhage, our guest artist..

3:00PM "Fantastic Mr. Fox"
5:00PM "1000 Journals"
8:00PM Spotlight Film: "The Call of the Wild"

• open festival website
• order tickets

Sunday, July 25, 2010
2nd JEWISH CINEMA DAY
The State Theatre, 1307 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354

Part of SJFS World Cinema Series: Sharing contemporary Jewish experiences through film. more information to come

• visit last year's Jewish Cinema Day site

Saturday, August 7, 2010
CINEMA INDIA
Stockton Empire Theatre 1825 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95204

Part of SJFS World Cinema Series: A cultural tapestry of new cinematic wonders from Bollywood and beyond. more information to come

To be announced
2nd LATINO CINEMA DAY
Stockton Empire Theatre 1825 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95204

Part of SJFS World Cinema Series: Innovative films from one of the world’s most innovative nations. more information to come

Saturday, November 20, 2010
2nd CINEMA ITALIA
Stockton Empire Theatre 1825 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95204

Part of SJFS World Cinema Series: Celebrating the rich legacy and significance of Italian cinema. more information to come

• visit last year's Cinema Italia site

To be announced
2nd SAN JOAQUIN CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL
Stockton Empire Theatre 1825 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95204

Part of SJFS World Cinema Series: A cinematic festival for kids of all ages!

• visit last year's San Joaquin Children's Film Festival site