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Monday, February 8, 2010
The Haggin Museum presents Celtic Family Festival, celebrating 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival's Opening Night film "The Secret of Kells" with Irish music, dance, and hands-on activities
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Congratulations 2010 Academy Award Nominees from the San Joaquin Film Society
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
"The Secret of Kells," 2010 Academy Award-Shortlisted Animated Film by Irish Director Tomm Moore, is the Opening Night Film of 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival
Friday, January 15, 2010
"Walt & El Grupo" by Pacific Alumnus Theodore Thomas is the Closing Night Film of 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Oren Moverman's "The Messenger" is the Centerpiece of the 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival
Monday, November 9, 2009
San Joaquin Film Society announces Latino Cinema Day, November 14, 2009, Free Community Event
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The Haggin Museum presents Celtic Family Festival, celebrating 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival's Opening Night film "The Secret of Kells" with Irish music, dance, and hands-on activities
Published: Monday, February 8, 2010
Stockton, CA - In conjunction with the 3rd Annual San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF3), The Haggin Museum is hosting Celtic Family Festival on Saturday, February 13th, 1:30-4:00 p.m. as part of its 2nd Saturdays for Families series. (Museum is located within Victory Park at 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton, 95203)
Celebrating SJIFF3's Opening Night film, the 2010 Academy Award-nominated animated feature film "The Secret of Kells" from Ireland: This Saturday afternoon event at the museum will feature storytelling, games, dance, "manuscript" illumination and other hands-on art activities focusing on Celtic arts and culture. Music will be performed by members of the Black Irish Band.
Sophoan Sorn, creator of SJIFF, will give a special preview of the film festival, present exclusive film trailers, conduct a Q&A with the audience, and officially launch the Program Guide of SJIFF3.
All materials for the Celtic Family Festival are provided by the museum and included with regular admission: $5 adults; $2.50 ages 10-17, 65+; free for children under 10 and museum members. No reservations are necessary.
For more information, contact Curator of Education Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org.
ABOUT THE FILM FESTIVAL
This afternoon event complements the screen offerings of the 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF3). SJIFF, the annual flagship festival of the San Joaquin Film Society and California Central Valley's most prestigious festival of cinema, is: a showcase of new, innovative, and award-winning works from emerging talents and seasoned artists from the Americas and the World. SJIFF3 will take place February 19-27, 2010 in the home base of Stockton (primarily at the Stockton Empire Theatre) along with two days in Modesto (The State Theatre). The festival will features a bold collection of new films - along with guest filmmakers and luminaries, galas, and programs for all ages.
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
ABOUT THE HAGGIN MUSEUM
The Haggin Museum, Stockton's "Cultural Gem" and the oldest museum in San Joaquin County, is open Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30-5:00PM, and the first and third Thursdays, 1:30-9:00PM. For disabled access, please call the museum ahead of time at (209) 940-6300 or 940-6317.
Official Website: www.hagginmuseum.org.
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CONTACT
Lisa Cooperman, Curator of Education, The Haggin Museum
Email: education@hagginmuseum.org
Phone: (209) 940-6315
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Congratulations 2010 Academy Award Nominees from the San Joaquin Film Society
Published: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Stockton, California, USA - Founder Sophoan Sorn and the San Joaquin Film Society Board of Directors extend their congratulations and warmest wishes to the nominees and creators of nominated films of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards (The Oscars®), a presentation of the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. (for full list of nominees, visit http://www.oscar.com)
The following films and filmmakers have graced or will grace the screens of the San Joaquin Film Society.
• "The Secret of Kells," (directed by Tomm Moore) the charming Opening Night Film of SJIFF3 about family, faith and imagination is nominated for Best Animated Feature.
Details: http://www.sjiff.org/festival/f-kells.html
• Woody Harrelson's captivating role in SJIFF3's Centerpiece Film "The Messenger" (directed by Oren Moverman) has garnered him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Writers Alessandro Camon and Oren Moverman are nominated for Best Writing (Original Screenplay) for "The Messenger."
Details: http://www.sjiff.org/festival/f-messenger.html
• Israel's most critically-acclaimed film ever - "Ajami," (directed by Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani) SJIFF3's Focus Israel presentation - is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.
Details: http://www.sjiff.org/festival/f-ajami.html
• "French Roast," (directed by Fabrice O. Joubert) a favorite animated film from the Film Society's French Cinema Day of August 2009 is nominated for Best Animated Short Film.
Details: http://www.sjiff.org/fcd09/films.html
• "The Young Victoria," (directed by Jean-Marc Vallée) a special screening at SJIFF3 has garnered three nominations for Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Makeup.
Details: http://www.sjiff.org/festival/f-youngvictoria.html
Experience the Awards Buzz at SJIFF3!
Get tickets today: http://www.sjiff.org/tickets
ABOUT THE FILM FESTIVAL
The San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF), the annual flagship festival of the San Joaquin Film Society and California Central Valley's most prestigious festival of cinema, is: a showcase of new, innovative, and award-winning works from emerging talents and seasoned artists from the Americas and the World. The 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival will take place February 19-27, 2010 in the home base of Stockton (primarily at the Stockton Empire Theatre) along with two days in Modesto (The State Theatre). The festival will features a bold collection of new films - along with guest filmmakers and luminaries, galas, and programs for all ages.
ABOUT THE FILM SOCIETY
The San Joaquin Film Society, Inc. (SJFS) is the benchmark cinema arts organization in California's 400-mile Central Valley. The Film Society is home to the annual San Joaquin International Film Festival and the year-round World Cinema Series. The Film Society celebrates cinema arts, multi-cultural appreciation, and global outreach through year-round productions of festivals and educational programs.The Film Society is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking, bringing the world's best, rarest, and newest works in cinema arts and media discoveries to the Valley. The Film Society presents over 100 shows and events annually, featuring over 200 films from 40+ nations. The Film Society welcomes over 100 visiting directors, actors, luminaries and cinema arts educators; along with social events and galas, special screenings, and workshops for filmmakers and filmgoers. The Film Society's illuminating programs reach diverse and multi-cultural audiences of over 20,000 people annually.
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
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CONTACT
Sophoan Sorn
Email: ssorn@sjiff.org
Phone: (209) 423 4719
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
For still images, visit http://www.sjiff.org/downloads.html
"The Secret of Kells," 2010 Academy Award Contender by Irish Director Tomm Moore, is the Opening Night Film of 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival
Published: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Stockton, California, USA - The 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF3) of the San Joaquin Film Society, will open with a special screening of "The Secret of Kells," the multiple award-winning and Academy Award contender by Irish director Tomm Moore.
The film will screen Friday, February 19th, 2010, at 7:00PM, at the Stockton Empire Theatre (1825 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204).
More details, trailer, reviews: www.sjiff.org/festival/f-kells.html
Press kit and film stills: www.sjiff.org/downloads.html
• Sophoan Sorn, Founder, San Joaquin Film Society: “We are honored to celebrate and open the third anniversary of our flagship festival with 'The Secret of Kells,' one of the world's most celebrated and newest independent animated films. This magical, intelligent, and gloriously-picturesque film about family, faith and imagination will touch the hearts of children and adults."
THE FILM
Synopsis: "Do not miss the highly anticipated new animated masterpiece from the producers of "Kirikou and the Sorceress" and "Triplets of Belleville! Magic," fantasy and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes in this sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. Features the voices of Brendan Gleeson ("Harry Potter," "In Bruges"), Mick Lally, Evan McGuire and Christen Mooney. Young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan's determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil?" (Source: GKIDS)
"The Secret of Kells" held its World Premiere at the 2009 Berlin International Film Festival. In June 2009, at the 62nd Edinburgh International Film Festival (the oldest film festival in the world), the film became the first animated feature to win the Audience Award. It went on to win another Audience Award the 49th Annecy International Animation Festival in France, the most prestigious festival of animated cinema. The film is currently one of 20 animated features short listed for the 2010 Academy Awards. It is also a contender of the 2010 Irish Film and Television Awards for Best Irish Film. A national theatrical release in the United States is slated for March 2010.
Admission is $11.00 General, $10.00 Senior 65+ / Student, and $9.00 Member. Person. For advance tickets online: www.sjiff.org/tickets
OPENING NIGHT CO-PRESENTERS
• The Haggin Museum was founded in 1931, an art and history museum located in Stockton, has been referred to by Sunset magazine as "one of the undersung gems of California." The museum will host a pre-SJIFF event celebrating "The Secret of Kells", with the Celtic Family Festival on Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 1:30PM to 4:00PM. The museum states: "Everyone is Irish for the day at this family festival. Enjoy games, music, dance, poetry and other hands-on learning in this museum wide day of fun."
• GKIDS is the producer of the New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF), the largest festival of its kind in the country, and a distributor of award-winning filmed entertainment specializing in titles that cross over between art-house and family audiences.
ABOUT DIRECTOR TOMM MOORE
Tomm Moore is the co-founder and company director of Cartoon Saloon. Since founding the company in 1999 with Paul Young, Tomm has worked on almost every Cartoon Saloon production in various capacities including directing and designing commercials for clients including Cadburys and the Irish Independent, illustrating graphic novels and children’s books and working as animation artist on several TV series and feature film productions. Having completed his first feature film “The Secret of Kells” he is currently working on the graphic novels of the film and his new feature film “The Song of the Sea”. Tomm is a lifelong comic book and animation enthusiast.
ABOUT THE FILM FESTIVAL
The San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF), the annual flagship festival of the San Joaquin Film Society and California Central Valley's most prestigious festival of cinema, is: a showcase of new, innovative, and award-winning works from emerging talents and seasoned artists from the Americas and the World. The 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival will take place February 19-27, 2010 in the home base of Stockton (primarily at the Stockton Empire Theatre) along with two days in Modesto (The State Theatre). The festival will features a bold collection of new films - along with guest filmmakers and luminaries, galas, and programs for all ages.
ABOUT THE FILM SOCIETY
The San Joaquin Film Society, Inc. (SJFS) is the benchmark cinema arts organization in California's 400-mile Central Valley. The Film Society is home to the annual San Joaquin International Film Festival and the year-round World Cinema Series. The Film Society celebrates cinema arts, multi-cultural appreciation, and global outreach through year-round productions of festivals and educational programs.The Film Society is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking, bringing the world's best, rarest, and newest works in cinema arts and media discoveries to the Valley. The Film Society presents over 100 shows and events annually, featuring over 200 films from 40+ nations. The Film Society welcomes over 100 visiting directors, actors, luminaries and cinema arts educators; along with social events and galas, special screenings, and workshops for filmmakers and filmgoers. The Film Society's illuminating programs reach diverse and multi-cultural audiences of over 20,000 people annually.
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
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CONTACT
Sophoan Sorn
Email: ssorn@sjiff.org
Phone: (209) 423 4719
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
For still images, visit http://www.sjiff.org/downloads.html
"Walt & El Grupo" by Pacific Alumnus Theodore Thomas is the Closing Night Film of 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival
Published: Friday, January 15, 2010
Stockton, California, USA - The 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF3) of the San Joaquin Film Society, is proud to welcome home writer and director Theodore Thomas, an alumnus of Stockton's University of the Pacific, for the Central Valley Premiere of his film "Walt & El Grupo" at the festival's Closing Night Gala. "Walt & El Grupo" will screen Friday, February 26th, 2010, at 7:00PM, at the festival's southern venue, The State Theatre (1307 J Street, Modesto, California 95354). Director Thomas will be present at the screening with his wife and producing partner Kuniko Okubo.
More details, trailer, reviews: www.sjiff.org/festival/f-waltandelgrupo.html
Press kit and film stills: www.sjiff.org/downloads.html
• Sophoan Sorn, Founder, San Joaquin Film Society: “I am thrilled to get to know director Ted and his wife Kuniko, whose teamwork brought forth this intelligent, fascinating, and spirited film about the citizen diplomacy of Walt Disney and friends on their journey to South America, during a time of global uncertainties. The masterful film celebrated the magic of friendship and cultural understanding. I was elated when Ted shared with me his memories at University of the Pacific in the early 1970's. Ted and Kuniko, welcome!"
THE FILM
Synopsis: "The year was 1941, and the world was on the brink of war. In an effort to improve relations between the Americas, the Roosevelt administration called upon one of Hollywood’most influential filmmakers to embark on a special goodwill tour. Written and directed by Theodore Thomas (“Frank and Ollie”) and produced by Kuniko Okubo, the documentary "Walt & El Grupo" chronicles the amazing ten-week trip that Walt Disney and his hand-picked group of artists and filmmaking talent (later known as “El Grupo”) took to South America at the behest of the U.S. Government as part of the Good Neighbor Policy.
Little is known about this chapter in the life of an extraordinary man, one that Disney would later recall as “the toughest period I’ve had in my whole life.” Within just three short years after the phenomenal success of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” the Walt Disney Studios experienced a chain of financial challenges that ultimately led to the infamous animators strike. Also during this time, the Roosevelt administration had growing concerns about Nazi and Fascist influence in Latin America, and the rest of the world was slipping further into war. In stark contrast to these trying times, Disney and his colorful group of artists found themselves on a lively trip full of hope and discovery as they explored various South American cities, spending the majority of their time in the countries of Argentina, Brazil and Chile. The group was saddled with an unusual assignment – while gathering story material, immersing themselves in the culture, befriending local artists, meeting political leaders and attending countless functions, their journey was also a de facto diplomatic mission, and as a result, the studio produced the classic films“Saludos Amigos” and “The Three Caballeros.”
Shot on film in five countries, "Walt & El Grupo" is a tale that still resonates on both sides of the equator. The film time travels in Walt Disney’s footsteps through the use of personal letters and stunning artwork from the trip, remembrances by descendants and survivors, and extraordinary never-before-seen footage. "Walt & El Grupo" brings together an intertwined story of art and politics, the poignancy of a bygone age, and a legendary artist during one of his most trying times.
A Walt Disney Pictures release presented by The Walt Disney Family Foundation Films, in association with Theodore Thomas Productions. Executive produced by Walter E.D. Miller.
"Walt & El Grupo" held its World Premiere at the 2008 San Francisco International Film Festival, internationally premiered at the 2008 Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival in Brazil and held its European Premiere at the 2008 Rome International Film Festival. In September 2009, the film opened a theatrical run in New York City and Los Angeles.
Admission is $11.00 General, $10.00 Senior 65+ / Student, and $9.00 Member. Person. For advance tickets online: www.sjiff.org/tickets
ABOUT DIRECTOR THEODORE THOMAS
Son of legendary animator Frank Thomas, Theodore Thomas was born and raised in Los Angeles. Extended stays in India and Japan, and world travels with a camera, eventually led him to making motion pictures. A Fellow of the Sundance Institute and a recipient of a California Arts Council Screenwriting Fellowship, Ted is also a published still photographer and a musician specializing in traditional jazz.
The creative team of Theodore Thomas and his wife, Kuniko Okubo, has received critical praise and audience recognition worldwide for film work in diverse formats and genres, including feature documentaries, broadcast narratives and documentary work, and Circlevision and IMAX films. Whether writing and directing on assignment or producing one of their own films, their collaborative work is characterized by imagination, strong story sense, and an ability to give complex themes emotional resonance and context. In their hands, a film about how toys are made became a musical fantasy of two wind-up toys in search of their origins ("Where the Toys Come From," The Disney Channel). They have turned a story of grizzly bears and humans into a parable of cultural conflict ("The Grizzlies," National Geographic), captured the philosophical musings of the first men to walk on the moon ("Return from Space," Toho-Towa), and essayed the life-long friendship of two artists who created many of the most enduring moments in cinematic history ("Frank and Ollie," Buena Vista). And all of it has been done with an engaging humor, lyricism, and poignancy that has brought accolades including an Emmy, a Writers Guild Award, two more Writers Guild nominations, an International Documentary Association Award nomination, top film festival award from San Francisco, and recognition from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
(source: www.waltandelgrupo.com)
ABOUT THE FILM FESTIVAL
The San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF), the annual flagship festival of the San Joaquin Film Society and California Central Valley's most prestigious festival of cinema, is: a showcase of new, innovative, and award-winning works from emerging talents and seasoned artists from the Americas and the World. The 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival will take place February 19-27, 2010 in the home base of Stockton (primarily at the Stockton Empire Theatre) along with two days in Modesto (The State Theatre). The festival will features a bold collection of new films - along with guest filmmakers and luminaries, galas, and programs for all ages.
ABOUT THE FILM SOCIETY
The San Joaquin Film Society, Inc. (SJFS) is the benchmark cinema arts organization in California's 400-mile Central Valley. The Film Society is home to the annual San Joaquin International Film Festival and the year-round World Cinema Series. The Film Society celebrates cinema arts, multi-cultural appreciation, and global outreach through year-round productions of festivals and educational programs.The Film Society is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking, bringing the world's best, rarest, and newest works in cinema arts and media discoveries to the Valley. The Film Society presents over 100 shows and events annually, featuring over 200 films from 40+ nations. The Film Society welcomes over 100 visiting directors, actors, luminaries and cinema arts educators; along with social events and galas, special screenings, and workshops for filmmakers and filmgoers. The Film Society's illuminating programs reach diverse and multi-cultural audiences of over 20,000 people annually.
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
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CONTACT
Sophoan Sorn
Email: ssorn@sjiff.org
Phone: (209) 423 4719
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
For still images, visit http://www.sjiff.org/downloads.html
Oren Moverman's "The Messenger" is the Centerpiece of the 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival
Published: Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Stockton, California, USA - The 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF3) of the San Joaquin Film Society, is proud to announce that its Centerpiece film will be "The Messenger" directed by American filmmaker Oren Moverman, starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, and Samantha Morton. The film selected for the Centerpiece program is a cinematic story that captures the essence of humanity, power of expression, and universality of cinema arts. "The Messenger" will screen Saturday, February 20th, 2010, at 7:00PM, at the Stockton Empire Theatre (1825 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, California 95204).
More details, trailer, reviews: www.sjiff.org/festival/f-messenger.html
Press kit and film stills: www.sjiff.org/downloads.html
THE FILM
Synopsis: "In his most powerful performance to date, Ben Foster stars as Will Montgomery, a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who has just returned home from a tour in Iraq and is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Partnered with fellow officer Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson) to bear the bad news to the loved ones of fallen soldiers, Will faces the challenge of completing his mission while seeking to find comfort and healing back on the home front. When he finds himself drawn to Olivia (Samantha Morton), to whom he has just delivered the news of her husband’s death, Will’s emotional detachment begins to dissolve and the film reveals itself as a surprising, humorous, moving and very human portrait of grief, friendship and survival. Featuring tour-de-force performances from Foster, Harrelson and Morton, and a brilliant directorial debut by Oren Moverman, "The Messenger" brings us into the inner lives of these outwardly steely heroes to reveal their fragility with compassion and dignity." Written by Alessandro Camon and Oren Moverman; and photographed by Bobby Bukowski. (source: Oscilloscope Laboratories)
"The Messenger" held its World Premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and became highly-acclaimed and awarded at some of the most prestigious competitions in the world. At the Berlin International Film Festival of February 2009, the film was honored with the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay and the Peace Film Award. At the Deauville American Film Festival (France) of September 2009, it won the Grand Prize and the Critics. Woody Harrelson is nominated for the 2010 Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor.
Admission is $9.00 General, $8.00 Senior 65+ / Student, and $7.00 Member. Person. For advance tickets online: www.sjiff.org/tickets
ABOUT DIRECTOR OREN MOVERMAN
Born in Israel, Oren Moverman moved to New York to work in film in 1988 after completing four years of military service as an infantry soldier. He co-wrote Todd Haynes’ Bob Dylan biopic "I'm Not There," starring Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Richard Gere, Michelle Williams, Julianne Moore and Charlotte Gainsbourg, a Weinstein Company release. Oren also collaborated with Ira Sachs on "Married Life," a 2008 Sony Pictures Classics release, starring Rachel McAdams, Chris Cooper, Pierce Brosnen and Patricia Clarkson, and on "The Goodbye People," currently casting. Oren penned "Interrupted" about legendary director Nicholas Ray, for City Lights Pictures with Phillip Kaufman directing, and "William Burroughs' Queer" for actor/director Steve Buscemi. Both films are currently casting. Oren served as screenwriter of "Face," an Indican release, starring Bai Ling, Treach and Kristy Wu. Directed by Bertha Bay-Sa Pan, "Face" premiered in competition at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. Oren was also a screenwriter and associate producer of "Jesus' Son," a 2000 Lion’s Gate / Alliance Release. Directed by Alison Maclean, the film stars Billy Crudup, Samantha Morton, Jack Black, Holly Hunter & Dennis Hopper. "The Messenger" is his first film as a director.
ABOUT THE FILM FESTIVAL
The San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF), the annual flagship festival of the San Joaquin Film Society and California Central Valley's most prestigious festival of cinema, is: a showcase of new, innovative, and award-winning works from emerging talents and seasoned artists from the Americas and the World. The 3rd San Joaquin International Film Festival will take place February 19-27, 2010 in the home base of Stockton (primarily at the Stockton Empire Theatre) along with two days in Modesto (The State Theatre). The festival will features a bold collection of new films - along with guest filmmakers and luminaries, galas, and programs for all ages.
ABOUT THE FILM SOCIETY
The San Joaquin Film Society, Inc. (SJFS) is the benchmark cinema arts organization in California's 400-mile Central Valley. The Film Society is home to the annual San Joaquin International Film Festival and the year-round World Cinema Series. The Film Society celebrates cinema arts, multi-cultural appreciation, and global outreach through year-round productions of festivals and educational programs.The Film Society is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking, bringing the world's best, rarest, and newest works in cinema arts and media discoveries to the Valley. The Film Society presents over 100 shows and events annually, featuring over 200 films from 40+ nations. The Film Society welcomes over 100 visiting directors, actors, luminaries and cinema arts educators; along with social events and galas, special screenings, and workshops for filmmakers and filmgoers. The Film Society's illuminating programs reach diverse and multi-cultural audiences of over 20,000 people annually.
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
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CONTACT
Sophoan Sorn
Email: ssorn@sjiff.org
Phone: (209) 423 4719
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
For still images, visit http://www.sjiff.org/downloads.html
San Joaquin Film Society announces Latino Cinema Day, November 14, 2009, Free Community Event
Published: Monday, November 9, 2009
Stockton, California, USA - The San Joaquin Film Society (SJFS) finishes its acclaimed 2009 World Cinema Series with Latino Cinema Day (LCD): Set to take place Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 2:00PM to 9:00PM, at the Tillie Lewis Theatre at San Joaquin Delta College (5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95207). Contact phone: (209) 423-4719.
Admission is Free, with generous financial support from principal partner, Cultural Awareness Programs (CAP), and the Associated Student Body Government (ASBG) of San Joaquin Delta College.
Latino Cinema Day (el Día del Cine Latino) is an illuminating mini-series, featuring new and celebrated films from the Americas and exploring contemporary Latino ideas and experiences.
2:00PM - FORUM ON MEXICAN CINEMA WITH DR. MISHA MACLAIRD
Dr. Misha MacLaird, an independent film scholar and curator from Oakland, California, will give an overview of new trends, markets, and policies in Mexico's film industry over the past 15 years - from blockbuster success stories to censorship scandals.
4:00PM - MEXICAN SHORT FILMS PROGRAM
Up-and-coming filmmakers are in focus at the Mexican Short Films program, with stories of youth and the coming-of-age, including select short films from celebrated artists of Mexico’s Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC). Short film selections are:
-"La Quinceañera" by Adam Taub: "Many important events in Ana Maria’s life have been disappointing. Will her fifteenth birthday be any different? Her mother and five siblings are determined that it will be: hoping and struggling to make her Quinceañera a special day, despite a lack of support from her father." Winner of Best Documentary at Angelus Student Film Festival. (41 min., USA, México, 2007)
- "Watching it Rain (Ver Llover)" by Elisa Miller: "The film tells the story of Jonás (Diego Cataño) and Sofía (Sofía Espinosa), two teenagers who live in a town. Sofia wants to move; Jonás has to decide whether to go with her or not." Winner of the prestigious 2007 Festival de Cannes Palm d'Or for Best Short Film and the Silver Ariel at the 2008 Ariel (Mexican Academy) Awards. (14 min., México, 2006)
- "It Will Rain, and I Won't Be Yours" by Cristina Herrera Bòrque: "Hilda, an internet-savvy, young lady is approaching her thirties, and has not found the love of her life. With her best photograph, she joins an online dating service and finds the 'man of her dreams.' One night, they meet for dinner..." (21 min., CCC in México, 2009)
- "About Football" by José Ramòn Chàvez Delgado: "Marcelino's whole life has been about the game of soccer. His single mother constantly tells him stories about his estranged father, proudly regarded as 'La Pantera Garcìa' - and who was a major soccer star in the 80s. Now in his preteen years, brave and anxious - Marcelino goes in search for his father." (21 min., CCC in México, 2009)
7:00PM - SPOTLIGHT FILM: "THE WINDOW"
The Spotlight Film is Carlos Sorín‘s captivating and poetic masterpiece "The Window (La Ventana)."
Synopsis of "The Window": "It is a significant day for 80 year old Antonio. After an absence of many years, his estranged son is coming to visit. All must be perfect. There will be a toast with a very special champagne; an embrace; warm words that may finally bridge the gap between them... But before, Antonio must wait. Bedridden, he looks out his window at the Patagonian landscape and sees light and life, the past and the present, while sensing the future. He decides to secretly leave the house, unseen by his faithful caretakers, to take what might be a last walk in his fields, breathing the air, treading the earth, inhaling the scent of the land that had been his life. What could otherwise seem like insignificant memories or moments in one’s life, take a special, beautiful meaning and weight in this poetic, humanistic film." (80 min., Argentina, Spain, 2008)
Preceding the Spotlight film is Miguel Alvarez's short flm "Kid," about a coming-of-age ritual that defines the relationship between a thirteen-year-old boy and his estranged father. (13 min., USA, 2007)
All films are in Spanish and have English subtitles.
For film details, trailers and more information: www.sjiff.org/lcd09
Admission is Free. To guarantee seats, reserve tickets online at www.sjiff.org/tickets
Tickets will also be available at door. First come, first served. Advanced and reserved ticket holders have priority entry. All tickets will be held at Will-Call directly at the Tillie Lewis Theatre entry one hour before the first show of the day (1:00PM).
ABOUT THE SAN JOAQUIN FILM SOCIETY
The San Joaquin Film Society, Inc. (SJFS) is the benchmark cinema arts organization in California's 400-mile Central Valley. The Film Society is home to the annual San Joaquin International Film Festival and the year-round World Cinema Series. The Film Society celebrates cinema arts, multi-cultural appreciation, and global outreach through year-round productions of festivals and educational programs. The Film Society is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking, bringing the world's best, rarest, and newest works in cinema arts and media discoveries to the Valley. The Film Society presents over 100 programs and events annually, featuring over 200 films from 40+ nations; along with 100 visiting directors, actors, luminaries and cinema arts educators; social events and galas, special screenings, and workshops for filmmakers and filmgoers.
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
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CONTACT
Sophoan Sorn
Email: ssorn@sjiff.org
Phone: (209) 423 4719
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
For still images, visit http://www.sjiff.org/downloads.html
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