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Monday, December 22, 2008
SJFS Announces Cinema Italia 2009 Official Selection and Spring Gala, February 21 to 23, 2009
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
SJFS and Cibo di Vino - Matinee Movie Lounge Presents SJFS Cinema Room: 40 Nights of Innovative Film Programs
Monday, November 17, 2008
Michel Ocelot's Critically-Acclaimed "Azur and Asmar" Leads a Vibrant Collection of 21 Films from 7 Countries to Open the 1st San Joaquin Children's Film Festival
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
"Carol's Journey" Special Holiday Screening
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
International Call for Entries for 2009 San Joaquin Film Festival
Monday, August 4, 2008
International Call for Entries for 2009 San Joaquin Film Festival
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
"The Clown and the Führer" Leads Winning Films of 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Nominees of 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival Awards Announced
Monday, May 12, 2008
Announcing Erahm Christopher, Honoree of 2008 Inaugural Ambassador Award
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Opening Night of the 1st International San Joaquin Film Festival at the Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre and Hotel Stockton, to Feature Two Latino Films "Nonna's Trip" and "The Clown and the Fuhrer" and Rooftop Party
Friday, March 28, 2008
"The Clown and the Fuhrer" and "Love & Dance" Lead a Diverse Collection of 40 Films from 14 Countries to be Screened at Northern San Joaquin Valley's First Global Film Festival
Friday, March 21, 2008
40+ Films from Around the World to Be Announced as Official Selection of San Joaquin Valley's First Global Film Festival at Community-Media Conference
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Monday, December 22nd, 2008
Contact:
Sophoan Sorn, Founder
Email: ssorn@sjiff.org
Phone: (209) 518 9882
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
SAN JOAQUIN FILM SOCIETY ANNOUNCES CINEMA ITALIA 2009 OFFICIAL SELECTION AND SPRING GALA, FEBRUARY 21 to 23, 2009
Stockton, California, USA - The San Joaquin Film Society announces the 2009 SJFS Spring Gala and the Official Selection of Cinema Italia series, to take place February 21 to 23, 2009 at the Stockton Empire Theatre.
SJFS Spring Gala will be held on the Opening Night of Cinema Italia, on February 21, 2009, and will be an exquisite celebration featuring the highly-anticipated announcement of The Official Selection of the first 100 films of May 2009's San Joaquin International Film Festival, the California Central Valley's premier celebration of global cinema. Guests at the Gala will be treated to complimentary Italian-American appetizers and fine wine.
Experience three nights of Cinema Italia, from February 21 to 23, 2009: Opening with Silvio Soldini's "Days and Clouds," the 5-time, David di Donatello Award-nominated (Italian Oscar®) drama about a well-to-do Italian family in a time of economic hardships after the breadwinning husband is fired from his high-paying job; a retrospective screening of Ferzan Ozpetek's "Facing Windows," about a married bookkeeper's constant desire for her handsome neighbor and a friendship with a Jewish Holocaust survivor who changed her life; Agostino Ferrente's keepsake of the heart-warming, cross-cultural creation of "The Orchestra of Piazza Vittorio;" and Il Film Corto, a rare and riveting, discovery collection of six short films from rising and new Italian directors making USA and California premieres, including Andrea Lodovichetti's "Under My Garden" - winner of Spike Lee's 2008 Babelgum Online Film Festival Looking For Genius Award, about a boy's passion for insects and desire to solve a local murder mystery.
The eclectic collection share the themes of family, immigration, romance, friendship, cultural exchange, globalization, the economy, history, coming-of-age, sports, and ethical issues.
FEATURE FILMS
1. "Giorni e nuvole / Days and Clouds" by Silvio Soldini (Italy, Switzerland - 2008) Spring Gala - Opening Night
2. "La Finestra di fronte / Facing Windows" by Ferzan Ozpetek (Italy, Turkey, Portugal, UK - 2003)
3. "L'Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio / The Orchestra of Piazza Vittorio" by Agostino Ferrente (Italy - 2006)
IL FILM CORTO - ITALIAN SHORT FILMS DISCOVERY PROGRAMME
4. "Il Malato / Sick of It" by Antonello Schioppa (Italy - 2007) USA Premiere
5. "Lo Zio / The Uncle" by Duccio Chiarini (Italy, 2008)
6. "Oggi ho altro da fare / Today I Have Something Else to Do" by Antonello Schioppa (Italy - 2007) USA Premiere
7. "Sotto il mio giardino / Under My Garden" by Andrea Lodovichetti (Italy, 2007) California Premiere
8. "Voci di donne Native e Migranti / Voices of Native Italian and Migrant Women" by Rossella Piccinnio (Italy, 2008) USA Premiere
9. "Wanted in Rome" by Rossella De Venuto and Ji Un Choi (Italy, 2008) USA Premiere
Cinema Italia site: www.sjiff.org/cinemaitalia09
Ticket sales begin in mid-January 2009: www.sjiff.org/tickets
ABOUT THE SAN JOAQUIN FILM SOCIETY
The new San Joaquin Film Society (SJFS) is the home of the San Joaquin International Film Festival, California Central Valley's premier celebration of global cinema. For 2009, in addition to the international film festival in May, SJFS will launch an ambitious year of events that will include the 1st San Joaquin Children's Film Festival in January, the 1st California International Documentary Film Festival in December, the year-round Cinema Room film programs, Cinema Italia series in February, Jewish Film Week in June, Greek Cinema series in September, special events, and educational programs. SJFS is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking; and to bringing the world's best cinema to the culturally-rich, Valley communities.
For more information, visit official website at www.sjiff.org
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, December 17th, 2009
Contact:
Sophoan Sorn
Email: ssorn@sjiff.org
Phone: (please email for number)
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
SAN JOAQUIN FILM SOCIETY AND CIBO DI VINO-MATINEE MOVIE LOUNGE PRESENTS SJFS CINEMA ROOM: 40 NIGHTS OF INNOVATIVE FILM PROGRAMS
Stockton, California, USA - The San Joaquin Film Society, in association with Cibo di Vino Restaurant and Matinée Movie Lounge, proudly introduce SJFS Cinema Room: a unique exhibition partnership to present 40 nights of film programs and special events from February to November 2009 at the Matinée Movie Lounge in Stockton's Miracle Mile district.
Within the intimate settings of the Matinée Movie Lounge, SJFS will present a richly-diverse collection of films, featuring: international and award-winning narrative features from all around the world; ground-breaking documentaries; American indies; shorts programs; special screenings; selected films from SJFS festivals; and films of cultural and global significance. Select special events will include the presence of guest filmmakers, guest artists, and mixed-media showcases.
SJFS Cinema Room will launch on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 6:00PM and will carry forward with programs on select Wednesday and Thursday nights through November 2009.
Official line-up of films will be announced soon. For up-to-date program information and tickets, visit www.sjiff.org
ABOUT THE SAN JOAQUIN FILM SOCIETY
The new San Joaquin Film Society (SJFS) is the home of the San Joaquin International Film Festival, California Central Valley's premier celebration of global cinema. For 2009, in addition to the international film festival in May, SJFS will launch an ambitious year of events that will include the 1st San Joaquin Children's Film Festival in January, the 1st California International Documentary Film Festival in December, a 3-part global cinema series, the year-round Cinema Room film programs, special events, and educational programs. SJFS is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking; and to bringing the world's best cinema to the culturally-rich, Valley communities.
For more information, visit official website at www.sjiff.org
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Monday, November 17th, 2008
MICHEL OCELOT'S CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED "AZUR AND ASMAR: THE PRINCES' QUEST" LEADS A VIBRANT COLLECTION OF 21 FILMS FROM 7 COUNTRIES TO OPEN THE 1ST SAN JOAQUIN CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL, JANUARY 16-18, 2009
Stockton, California, USA - The San Joaquin Film Society (SJFS) is proud to announce the Official Selection of its inaugural San Joaquin Children's Film Festival (SJCFF09), a new film festival for kids of all ages set to open January 16 to 18, 2009 at the Stockton Empire Theatre in Stockton, California.
The festival will feature special presentations of the English-language version of "Azur and Asmar: The Princes' Quest" (presented by The Weinstein Company and GKIDS), a new, animated masterpiece by French animator Michael Ocelot. The flagship film will screen at the Opening Night Gala, and will lead a unique, vibrant, and dynamic collection of 21 feature and short films from around the world, including: nationally-acclaimed, award-winning, American documentaries "Darius Goes West" (Saturday Night Feature) and "Going on 13" (Closing Night Film); and a global collection of 18 short films, including Student Oscar® winner "Zoologic" and Festival de Cannes Short Films Corner-selected "His Good Will" and "Papiroflexia." These 21 films have screened at over 300 festivals around the world, collectively. In addition, a young filmmakers' workshop and conversations with guest artists are slated for the festival's first edition.
For detailed synopses, movie trailers, and more information, visit SJCFF09's official festival site at: www.sjiff.org/sjcff09
OPENING NIGHT GALA
1. "Azur and Asmar: The Princes' Quest" by Michel Ocelot, France
DOCUMENTARY CINEMA
2. "Darius Goes West" by Logan Smalley, USA
3. "Going on 13" by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan and Dawn Valadez, USA
A WORLD OF SHORTS PROGRAMME
4. "Abridged" by Arjun Rihan, USA
5. "American Dream" by Joseph Mann, USA
6. "The Chestnut Tree" by Hyun-min Lee, USA
7. "Colours" by Lee Chee Tian, Singapore
8. "Gyerekdalok - Nursery Songs" by Nagdolna Hegyi, Hungary
9. "His Good Will" by Cayman Grant, USA
10. "Hose" by Kevin Watkins, USA
11. "Huhu - Pole Hole" by Alexei Alexeev, Hungary
12. "Hungarian Folk Tales: The Hare-Herder" by Lajos Nagy, Hungary
13. "Jungle Gym" by David Badgerow, USA
14. "KJFG No. 5" by Alexei Alexeev, Hungary
15. "Leila" by Louise-Marie Colon, Belgium
16. "Little Jerboa" by Delphine Hermans and Siona Vidakovic, Belgium
17. "Miriam's Theatre" by Priit Tender, Estonia
18. "Papiroflexia" by Joaquin Baldwin, USA
19. "Sooner or Later" by Jadwiga Kowalska, Switzerland
20. "The World is Round" by Jadwiga Kowalska, Switzerland
21. "Zoologic" by Nicole Mitchell, USA
ABOUT "AZUR AND ASMAR: THE PRINCES' QUEST"
"Magnificent! Entrancing!"
– Variety Magazine
"Beautiful!...the movie has a terrific flair for arabesque patterning, a gemlike luminosity of surface and a handsome, classical cast of mind."
–
Nathan Lee, New York Times.
“Cinema whose every frame could be hung on an art gallery wall.”
– Financial Times
The flagship of the 2009 San Joaquin Children's Film Festival is "Azur and Asmar: The Princes' Quest," a film that received a standing ovation at its World Premiere at the 2006 Festival de Cannes and grossed $16 million at the French box office, is a story of two boys raised as brothers. Blonde, blue-eyed, white skinned Azur and black-haired, brown-eyed, dark-skinned Asmar are lovingly cared for by Asmar's gentle mother, who tells them magical stories of her faraway homeland and of beautiful, imprisoned Fairy Djinn waiting to be set free.Time passes, and one day Azur's father, the master of the house, provokes a brutal separation. Azur is sent away to study, while Asmar and his mother are driven out, homeless and penniless.
Years later, as a young adult, Azur remains haunted by memories of the sunny land of his nanny, and sets sail south across the high seas to find the country of his dreams. Arriving as an immigrant in a strange land, Azur is rejected by everyone he meets on account of his "unlucky" blue eyes, until finally he resolves never to open those eyes again. The once-beautiful child clad in gold is reduced to a blind beggar. Yet, blind though he is, little by little and step by step, he discovers a beautiful and mysterious country. Meanwhile, back in her homeland, Azur's nanny has become a wealthy merchant and Asmar has grown into a dashing horseman. Reunited but now as adversaries, the two brothers set off on a dangerous quest to find and free the Fairy of the Djinn. (99 minutes, GKIDS)
ABOUT MICHEL OCELOT
According to uniFrance: "Born on the Côte d'Azur, Michel Ocelot spent his childhood in Guinea, his adolescence in Anjou, and lives now in Paris. After studying art, he has dedicated his whole career to animated films and personal creation. Since the very beginning, all his works have been based on his own screenplays and graphic designs. He has directed a number of animated series and short films, works which helped establish his name on the festival circuit and in professional circles (for six years Ocelot has been President of ASIFA, or Association Internationale du Film d'Animation). He first reached a wider audience with his first feature-length film, "Kirikou and the Sorceress" (1998), a magical African tale..."
In his career, thus far, the world-renown Michel Ocelot has received prestigious awards from BAFTA, Annecy International Animation Film Festival, César (French Oscars®), among other accolades. Ocelot's rich portfolio includes: "Princes and Princesses" (2000); "Kirikou and the Wild Beasts" (2005); "Azur and Asmar: The Princes' Quest" (2006, 2008); and in 2007, he directed a music video for "Earth Intruders," a song recorded by Icelandic artist Björk.
ABOUT THE SAN JOAQUIN FILM SOCIETY
The new San Joaquin Film Society (SJFS) is the home of the San Joaquin International Film Festival, California Central Valley's premier celebration of global cinema. For 2009, in addition to the international film festival in May, SJFS will launch an ambitious year of events that will include the 1st San Joaquin Children's Film Festival in January, the 1st California International Documentary Film Festival in December, a 3-part global cinema series, special events, and educational programs. SJFS is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking; and to bringing the world's best cinema to the culturally-rich, Central Valley communities.
For more information, visit official website at www.sjiff.org
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MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
AWARD-WINNING FILM "CAROL'S JOURNEY" SPECIAL HOLIDAY SCREENING ON DECEMBER 11, 2008 AT STOCKTON EMPIRE THEATRE
Stockton, California, USA - The San Joaquin Film Society (SJFS) will present "Carol's Journey / El Viaje de Carol" (from Spain), winner of a Berlin International Film Festival's Crystal Bear Award, at a special, Holiday screening on Thursday, December 11th, 2008, at 7:00PM, at the historic Stockton Empire Theatre.
This event will include a special preview of SJFS's upcoming San Joaquin Children's Film Festival, which will inaugurate in the city of Stockton from January 16 to 18, 2009, and will showcase a diverse collection of films from around the world "for kids of all ages."
Tickets are now on sale online at: www.sjiff.org/tickets
The Stockton Empire Theatre: 1825 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204. Box office will open one hour prior to showtime.
ABOUT "CAROL'S JOURNEY"
Nominated for three Goya Awards (Spanish Oscars®), and selected by some of the world's leading film festivals, including San Sebastian International Film Festival®, Cairo International Film Festival®, and Montreal World Film Festival® where it was nominated for for Le Grand Prix des Amériques, "Carol's Journey," according to the US distribution company Film Movement, is a film about "Carol, a Spanish-American twelve year old girl brought up in New York, who travels with her mother to Spain for the first time in the turbulent spring of 1938, to meet her mother's family. Separated from her father, a pilot in the International Brigades involved in the Spanish Civil War, whom she adores, her arrival in her mother's native village transforms the secretive family environment. Her innocent and rebellious nature drives her to oppose a conventional world new to her. Her friendship with Maruja, the village's teacher, together with the lessons in life learnt from her grandfather and her love for local boy Tomiche will take her on an unforgettable and bittersweet journey into the world of adulthood."
Starring Claro Lago, Juan José Ballesta, Álvaro de Luna, María Barranco. Directed by Imanol Uribe. Written by Ángel García Roldán and Imanol Uribe. Drama in Spanish with English subtitles. 100 minutes.
ABOUT THE SAN JOAQUIN FILM SOCIETY
SJFS is the home of the San Joaquin International Film Festival, California Central Valley's premier celebration of global cinema. For 2009, in addition to the international film festival in May, SJFS will launch an ambitious year of events that will include two other film festivals, year-round cinema screenings, special events, and educational programs. More information will be announced. SJFS's mission is to celebrate the artistry and power of filmmaking and to bring the world's best cinema to the culturally-rich, Central Valley communities.
For more information, visit official website at www.sjiff.org
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Revised: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 2009 SAN JOAQUIN INT'L FILM FESTIVAL
Stockton, California, USA - The San Joaquin Film Society (SJFS) announces the global call for entries for feature and short films for the 2nd Annual San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF09), to be held in May 2009.
Film submissions are open to filmmakers, artists and production companies worldwide. Entry fees range from $17.00 to $55.00.
Early Deadline: Friday, November 7, 2008
Primary Deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Late Deadline: Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Selected films will become part of the Official Selection and will be screened during various events of the festival.
All information, registration, rules and regulations are available through official festival website: www.sjiff.org/sjff09
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Presented by the new SJFS - formerly San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media - the San Joaquin International Film Festival is the California Central Valley's premier celebration of global cinema. With the theme "Imagine Our World," the second annual festival will be held May 14 to 21, 2009 in Stockton, California, U.S.A. and will feature over 100 films from over 30 countries, in 60 programs and events across the multi-cultural city. Featuring: a bold collection of international and award-winning narrative features, documentaries, American indies; highlights to include cinema spotlights, tributes, and an exhilarating collection of the world's top short films; guest filmmakers, parties, and programs for all ages.
During its inauguration from June 4 to 8, 2008, the festival showcased a dynamic collection of 54 feature and short films from 18 nations, in 34 events of screenings, galas, forums, conversations with filmmakers, and cultural arts programs in six historic venues in Stockton.
For more information; and opportunities for sponsorship, advertisement, and volunteerism - visit official website at www.sjiff.org
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MEDIA RELEASE
Monday, August 4, 2008
INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 2009 SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) announces the global call for entries for feature and short films for the 2nd Annual International San Joaquin Film Festival (SJFF09), to be held in May 2009.
Film submissions are open to filmmakers, artists and production companies worldwide. Entry fees range from $17.00 to $55.00.
Call for Entries begin: Friday, August 8, 2008
Early Deadline: Friday, November 7, 2008
Primary Deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Late Deadline: Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Selected films will become part of the Official Selection and will be screened during various events of the festival.
All information, registration, rules and regulations are available through official festival website: www.sjccm.org/sjff09
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Presented by SJCCM, the international San Joaquin Film Festival is the California Central Valley's premier celebration of global cinema. With the theme "Imagine Our World," the 2nd Annual International San Joaquin Film Festival (SJFF09) will be held May 12 to 17, 2009 in multiple venues across Stockton...
During its inauguration from June 4 to 8, 2008, the festival showcased a dynamic collection of 54 feature and short films from 18 nations, in 34 events of screenings, galas, forums, conversations with filmmakers, and cultural arts programs in six historic venues in Stockton...
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MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
"THE CLOWN AND THE FUHRER" LEADS WINNING FILMS OF 2008 SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project] is proud to announce a successful completion and the winning films of its 1st International San Joaquin Film Festival - the region's premier, global film festival comprised of 54 films from 18 nations, in various events across the city of Stockton, California.
In a special segment of the finale and award ceremony on Sunday, June 7th, SJCCM honored San Joaquin-born filmmaker Erahm Christopher with its inaugural Ambassador Award.
"The Clown and the Führer / El Pallasso i el Führer" (2007) is a narrative drama from Spanish director Eduard Cortés about a famous clown invited to perform for Hitler's birthday and a planned attack that could change the history of mankind.
The winning films are as follow:
Best Narrative Film
• "The Clown and the Führer" (Spain)
Director: Eduard Cortéz
Best Documentary Film
• "To Touch the Soul" (USA-Cambodia)
Director: Ryan Goble, Producer: Teresa Hagen
Spirit of Humanity Award
• "Made in L.A." (USA)
Director: Almudena Carracedo
Best Short Film by Local Filmmaker
• "The Piano Lesson" (Canada)
Director: Erahm Christopher
Best Documentary Short Film
• "Kuna Ni Nanang" (USA)
Director: Jessica Sison
Best Narrative Short Film
• "The Golden Voice" (USA-Cambodia)
Director: Greg Cahill
Best Animated Short Film
• "My Happy End" (Germany)
Director: Milen Vitanov
Best Experimental Short Film
• "The Drift" (USA)
Director: Kelly Sears
Best Student Short Film
• "Aquarium" (USA)
Director: Rob Meyer
About the San Joaquin Film Festival
Regarded by the California Travel & Tourism Commission among its new and exciting events of Spring 2008, the 1st International San Joaquin Film Festival (SJFF08)... opened in the multi-cultural city of Stockton, California, U.S.A. from June 4 to June 8, 2008 as the region's first, global film festival, featuring: 54 feature and short films from 18 nations; 34 events of screenings, galas, forums, and cultural arts programs in six primary venues; and the presence of over 3,700 film lovers and filmmakers from near and far. Cinema spotlights included Latino and Israeli films. "Making History" was the theme of SJFF08, with films highlighting stories of human migration, human rights, and coming-of-age...
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MEDIA RELEASE
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
NOMINEES OF 2008 SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project] is proud to announce the nominated films of the 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival Awards. Winners will be selected by a dynamic jury of nine community advocates, artists, and industry professionals, and will be honored at the 1st International San Joaquin Film Festival Finale and Awards Gala on June 8, 2008 at 6:30PM, at Faye Spanos Concert Hall at University of the Pacific (Pacific). A Pre-Finale Reception will be held at 4:45PM at the President's Room at Pacific.
The nominated films are as follow:
BEST NARRATIVE FILM
• "The Clown and the Führer" (Spain)
• "Vanaja" (India)
• "The Garage" (USA)
• "Rain in the Mountains" (USA)
JURY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTING
(NARRATIVE FEATURE FILM)
• To be selected by the Jury of the Narrative Competition
BEST DOCUMENTARY
• "Rain Falls from Earth"(USA-Cambodia)
• "The Farther, the Dearer" (Northern Ireland)
• "The House on August Street" (Israel)
• "Made in L.A." (USA)
• "Saving Luna" (Canada)
• "To Touch the Soul" (USA-Cambodia)
SPIRIT OF HUMANITY AWARD
(DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM)
• To be selected by the Jury of the Documentary Competition
BEST SHORT FILM BY LOCAL FILMMAKER
• "Hem Lengths" (USA)
• "Home-School" (USA)
• "The Sidewalk" (USA)
• "The Piano Lesson" (Canada)
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
• "Broadcast Cowboy" (USA)
• "Cabbie" (USA)
• "Kuna Ni Nanang" (USA)
• "Hero, Wings Are Not Necessary to Fly" (Spain)
BEST NARRATIVE SHORT FILM
• "Aquarium" (USA)
• "Partially True Tales" (USA)
• "Sexy Thing" (Australia)
• "The Golden Voice" (USA-Cambodia)
• "Overnight, A Rose" (Taiwan)
• "Tiffin" (Malaysia)
• "Waves" (Romania)
JURY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTING
(NARRATIVE SHORT FILM)
• To be selected by the Jury of the Short Films Competition
BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
• "Jungle Gym" (USA)
• "Nazdravicko!" (Slovakia)
• "The Goat That Ate Time" (Australia)
• "My Happy End" (Germany)
BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM
• "The Drift" (USA)
• "Energy!" (Germany)
• "Kuna Ni Nanang" (USA)
BEST STUDENT SHORT FILM
• "Abridged" (USA)
• "Applications" (USA)
• "Aquarium" (USA)
• "Overnight, A Rose" (Taiwan) ...
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MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday, May 12, 2008
SJCCM TO HONOR FILMMAKER ERAHM CHRISTOPHER WITH INAUGURAL AMBASSADOR AWARD AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project] is proud to announce San Joaquin Valley-born filmmaker, Erahm Christopher, as the honoree of the inaugural 2008 SJCCM Ambassador Award. Selected by the Board of Directors of SJCCM, Erahm Christopher will be honored along with jury-awarded and audience-awarded filmmakers from around the world at the 1st International San Joaquin Film Festival Finale and Awards Gala, to be held on June 8, 2008 at 6:30PM, at Faye Spanos Concert Hall on the campus of University of the Pacific.
During the film festival, Erahm Christopher will be featured among four dynamic filmmakers in the "Conversations with Filmmakers" forum series. Christopher's forum will be held on June 6, 2008 at 10:00AM at the Pacific Theatre at University of the Pacific.
Three of Christopher's short films are part of the festival's 2008 Official Selection: EDMUND (West Coast Premiere), THE INK DRINKER (USA Premiere), THE PIANO LESSON: A COMEDIA OPERA (Central Valley premiere). For showtimes and tickets, visit www.sjccm.org/sjff08
ABOUT ERAHM CHRISTOPHER
Erahm Christopher's artistic career began after receiving an acting scholarship at Santa Clara University. During his four years at University, he acted in several plays and received the Helen Hayes award for his contributions to the theater. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles where he began acting and working part-time as a location supervisor for film and television productions. In 1999, he became an executive assistant at CBS Television and two years later was recruited to manage a small design firm in San Francisco, California. At the firm, he produced print, web and
motion graphic projects that garnered awards and much recognition.
In 2002, Christopher moved to Montreal, Canada and enrolled in Concordia University's film production program. At Concordia, he received the Michel Trudel Award, watched each of his films screen in film festivals throughout North America and graduated with honors. He went on to co-found Horizon Intertainment and began writing, producing and directing films that inspire his creativity and humanity. His films produced at Horizon have gone on to receive awards ranging from the Silver Telly to the Cine Golden Eagle. In addition, they have helped him win grants to produce films that push the creative envelope and launch programs that encourage and educate youth about how to make movies.
Currently, Christopher is in production on the third film in the award-winning TEEN TRUTH series. In just fifteen months the education films have reached an estimated 500,000 students while the speaking program has reached over 120,000 teens across North America. He plans to continue to grow the TEEN TRUTH brand and direct the Horizon¹s feature film projects in development. Ultimately, it is his hope that he will expand his audience and continue to entertain, educate and motivate viewers to think differently and make a difference.
ABOUT SJCCM AMBASSADOR AWARD
The SJCCM Ambassador Award honors an exemplary individual from the local community who: promotes cross-cultural appreciation; catalyzes the creative arts; utilizes the power of various media; and contribute to the quality of life for the greater community and beyond...
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MEDIA RELEASE
Thursday, April 10, 2008
OPENING NIGHT OF THE 1ST INTERNATIONAL SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL AT BOB HOPE (FOX) THEATRE AND HOTEL STOCKTON, TO FEATURE TWO LATINO FILMS "NONNA'S TRIP" AND "THE CLOWN AND THE FUHRER" AND ROOFTOP PARTY
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project] is proud to announce three exciting events of the Opening Night Gala of its First International San Joaquin Film Festival, to be held on June 4th, 2008, at the historic Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre and Hotel Stockton.
At 5:45PM, start the Gala with a Pre-Show entertainment of a visual arts exhibition and performances by dance artists, complete with scrumptious treats from Downtown restaurants in the theatre's foyer, co-hosted by Downtown Stockton Alliance.
At 6:45PM, enter the historic theatre for the Gala program, featuring the Opening Ceremonies and the screening of the first film, Sebastian Silva's Mexican-released "Nonna's Trip / El Viaje de La Nonna," (2007) a narrative feature about a grandmother's last wish to visit Italy with her family. The film is described as "a charmingly funny, ultimately touching story of a family united by love for their grandmother."
After the film, at 8:45PM, patrons are invited to the rooftop terrace of the historic Hotel Stockton, for the "With the Stars" Opening Night Party (catered by the new Paragary's Restaurant) - a night of glitz, glamour and live jazz. Admission includes gourmet hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets.
Patrons also have the option of remaining at the theatre for the 9:00PM screening of the second film, Eduard Cortés' award-winning "The Clown and the Führer / El Pallasso i el Führer," (2007) a fascinating drama from Spain about world-famous clown Charlie Rivel's decision to perform for Hitler's birthday, and a planned attack that could change the history of mankind.
"Nonna's Trip" (Spanish) and "The Clown and the Führer" (Catalan) will be presented with English sub-titles.
Admission: Gala, with Pre-Show and "Nonna's Trip" for $14.00 or $10.00 (senior and student); "With the Stars" Party at Hotel Stockton for $49.00; "The Clown and the Führer" for $10.00 or $7.00 (senior and student). All tickets are sold separately.
All Opening Night tickets are available via the Bob Hope Theatre's box office: Online at www.bobhopetheatre.com or Phone at (209) 337-HOPE.
For Groups of 20 or more please contact the box office at 209-337-4673 Ext. 209...
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MEDIA RELEASE
Friday, March 28, 2008
"THE CLOWN AND THE FUHRER" AND "LOVE & DANCE" LEAD A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF 40 FILMS FROM 14 COUNTRIES TO BE SCREENED AT NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY'S FIRST GLOBAL FILM FESTIVAL
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project] is proud to announce the first 40 films of the Official Selection of its inaugural San Joaquin Film Festival (Opening June 4 - 8, 2008) following a launch conference, called San Joaquin Film Festival Preview, at the Bechtel International Center at University of the Pacific. The theme of this year's festival is "Making History," with a majority of films highlighting the topics of human migration, human rights, and coming-of-age.
GALA PRESENTATIONS
The Opening Night Gala, a program celebrating Latino Cinema, will include the presentation of two feature films, one from Mexico (Latin America) and one from Spain (Latin Europe). It will be held at the Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre on June 4th with a party, titled "With the Stars", to be held on the rooftop terrace of the Hotel Stockton, following the first feature. The first feature, will be announced in the weeks to come.
1. "The Clown and The Führer" (Spain) - Opening Night Second Feature
2. "Love & Dance" (Israel) - Closing Night Feature
AMERICAN INDIE
In addition to the following USA features, SJCCM will announce the addition of up to five narrative features from the United States in May 2008.
3. "The Garage"
4. "Rain the Mountains"
5. "1906"
GLOBAL CINEMA SERIES
Global Landscape
6. "The Farther, The Dearer" (Northern Ireland)
7. "Our Father's War" (USA - Vietnam)
8. "Rain Falls from Earth" (USA - Cambodia) - PRE-FINALE
9. "Saving Luna" (Canada)
10. "To Touch the Soul" (USA -Cambodia)
11. "Vanaja" (India)
Latino Documentary Cinema
12. "Made in L.A." (USA)
13. "Guitar Holiday" (USA / Mexico)
14. "Quinceañera" (USA / Mexico)
Israeli Documentary Cinema
15. "Souvenirs" (Israel-Europe)
16. "The House on August Street" (Israel-Germany)
17. "Seeds of Summer" (Israel)
GLOBAL SHORTS SERIES
18. "The Aquarium" (USA)
19. "This Belfast Thing" (Northern Ireland)
20. "Broadcast Cowboy" (USA)
21. "Cabbie" (USA)
22. "Freefall" (USA)
23. "The Golden Voice" (USA-Cambodia)
24. "Jungle Gym" (USA)
25. "Kuna Ni Nanang" (USA-Filipino)
26. "La Tuerca" (Spain)
27. "Made in Japan" (Spain-Japan)
28. "Nazdravìcko!" (Slovakia)
29. "Partially True Tales of High Adventures" (USA)
30. "Sexy Thing" (Australia)
31. "The Sickie" (United Kingdom)
32. "Speedy" (South Africa)
33. "Tiffin" (Malaysia)
34. "Twilight of Youth" (USA)
35. "Waves" (Romania)
SAN JOAQUIN HERITAGE
SJCCM [project] strives to promote local artists and filmmakers. SJCCM is proud to announce the Youth Video Vision (YVV) program to empower youth filmmakers through workshops, sponsorship, and mentoring.
Local Films
36. "A Land Between Rivers"
37. "Hem Lengths"
38. "Home-School"
SJCCM Youth Video Vision program
39. "Saving San Joaquin"
40. "Stage Left"...
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MEDIA RELEASE
Friday, March 21, 2008
MEDIA ALERT
PHOTO AND VIDEO OPPORTUNITY
40+ FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO BE ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL SELECTION OF SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY'S FIRST GLOBAL FILM FESTIVAL AT COMMUNITY-MEDIA CONFERENCE
San Joaquin Film Festival Preview
Presented by San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media
Co-Hosted by University of the Pacific's Bechtel International Center and The Jacoby Center
WHO:
San Joaquin Cross Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project], presents the Inaugural 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival
WHAT:
Join us for a community-media conference to announce the 40+ films from around the world that will be presented at our film festival in June, along with the latest news and developments of the festival. The diverse and dynamic Official Selection of films for the 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival includes: World, US, West Coast, and California premieres; two cinema tributes of Israeli and Latino films; and a multifarious collection of films screened and/or awarded at prestigious A-festivals and high-caliber independent film festivals such as Cannes, Toronto, Berlin, Moscow, Sundance, Santa Barbara, Cinequest, Seattle, among many others around the world.
There will be a pre-program beginning at 5:40PM, featuring ballet folklorico dance performances and a light reception. The conference program will start at 6:00PM and include remarks by SJCCM and Pacific leaders; announcements and snippets of the Official Selection of films from the festival; and Q&A with festival organizers.
WHEN:
Thursday, March 27, 2008, 5:40 Pre-Program; 6:00PM-7:00PM Program
WHERE:
Bechtel International Center at University of the Pacific (Pacific)
3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, California 95211 USA
TICKETS:
Free by reservation. Reserve at www.sjccm.org/sjff08/preview.html
100 seats are available at conference, at a first-come, first-served basis.
Event is over-booked to ensure a packed facility.
[SJCCM] PRESENTERS:
Sophoan Sorn, Founder
Arlene Galindo, Event's Mistress of Ceremony
Jessica Hernandez
Shane Williamson
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Dr. Philip Gilbertson, Provost of Pacific
Dr. Robert Benedetti, Executive Director of The Jacoby Center at Pacific
Dr. David Schmidt, Director of Bechtel International Center at Pacific
CO-HOSTS:
Bechtel International Center at Pacific
The Jacoby Center at Pacific
EVENT SPONSORS:
Bechtel International Center at Pacific
Kitty Ruhstaller and Alder Bistro Catering, Cafe, Restaurant, and Tapas Bar
Marie Silva and Danzantes Studios, for Los Danzantes del Puerto Ballet Folklorico
Castellanos Family, for Gabriel Castellanos, Winner of 2007 Apollo Night, the region's biggest talent competition
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:
Regarded among the California Travel & Tourism Commission's new and exciting events of Spring 2008, The First San Joaquin Film Festival, ...will open in the multicultural city of Stockton, California, U.S.A. from June 4 to June 8, 2008 as the region's first global film festival. Retrospectively, the Stockton-San Joaquin region was a major filming destination and known in the 1960s as "Hollywood North." The multi-faceted festival will feature over 40 events of general screenings, galas, forums, and receptions in various venues across the city of Stockton, including Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre, the Stockton Empire Theatre, The Haggin Museum, Pacific Theatre at Pacific, and Faye Spanos Concert Hall at Pacific.
SAN JOAQUIN CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIA:
Founded in 2005 by Cambodian-American artist Sophoan Sorn, San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project] presents the San Joaquin Film Festival and celebrates cultural appreciation and media through productions of documentary films, community festivals, cultural arts, and educational media programs...
Goals of the SJCCM are: to strengthen the art of filmmaking in San Joaquin Valley; to nurture our cultural and artistic landscape; to serve as catalysts for creativity and imagination; to utilize the media for positive community growth; to create events to celebrate our local heritage and artists; to encourage future filmmakers in our community; to motivate the community leaders of tomorrow; and to bridge the cultural gaps.
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
PARTNERS:
The Jacoby Center at University of the Pacific, Stockton Conference and Visitor's Bureau, Stockton Arts Commission, Stockton Empire Theatre, The Haggin Museum, the Downtown Stockton Alliance, and Film Arts Foundation
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