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May 24, 2007
6 ACM STUDENT FILMS IN SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Six ACM student filmmakers have been invited to screen their films at the
10th Annual Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) June 16-24 as part
of the ongoing Student Media Art (SMART) Exchange between ACM, Shanghai
University, SIFF, and the Hawai'i International Film Festival. Our six
globetrotters and their films are:
Jay Hubert - DAO
Ty Sanga - FOLLOW THE LEADER
Henry Mochida - CHOPSTICKS
Brian Makanoa - EVE
Russell Blanchard - A BIRTHDAY WITH GRANDPA
Tod Barnett - FUN IN THE PARK
The students will be granted full delegate status, allowing them to mix with
filmmakers, distributors and press from around the world. They will receive
Takeyama Awards from the Roy and Hilda Takeyama Foundation Fund at ACM for
their airfare. Shanghai University will provide rooms in its on-campus
hotel. The SMART Exchange Program was developed by Asst. Prof. Anne Misawa.
CALL FOR EXTRAS - THIS WEEKEND!
Jennifer Tokunaga has issued an urgent Extras Call for her film SHIN
("Truth") Saturday (5/26). Jennifer says the call time for extras is 1:00pm
and the shoot should last until 5:00pm at the latest. Although she'd like
everyone to stay for the full shoot, those who have to may leave early. No
acting experience necessary. All ages and ethnicities welcome. She needs
lots (100-200), so let all your friends know.
The shoot will be at Shingon-Shu Temple (next to McDonalds Keeaumoku),
located at 915 Sheridan Street, Honolulu, HI 96814. Parking is limited, but
the Wal-Mart parking structure is nearby. Please call Jennifer at 371-2022
or jen.tokunaga@gmail.com by tomorrow (Friday), as she needs a headcount.
PACIFIC NEW MEDIA ACTING WORKSHOP WITH CARY TAGAWA
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA, LAST EMPORER, PLANET OF THE APES)
will conduct a workshop, "The Art of Acting" June 9 and 10 for Pacific New
Media. Lots of information at www.outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm.
INTERNSHIPS #1: HAWAI'I INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
ACM students can earn internship credit (ACM 495) - Summer or Fall - as a
Hawai'i International Film Festival Intern. Get involved with film
selection, programming, artist relations, catalog writing, publicity, etc.
Information at www.hiff.org/opportunities.php
INTERNSHIPS #2: LOST
Producers of the ABC made-in-Hawai'i hit show LOST have enjoyed our ACM
interns so much they want to renew internship program for Fall. Three
credits of ACM 495 are available. Students must be willing to work one LONG
day each week in various production capacities. For information and
instructor permission, contact Asst. Prof. Joel Moffett at
moffett@hawaii.edu.
MASTER CLASS COURSE FOR FALL 2007
Just a few seats left in our newly redesigned and special "Topics" class -
HIGHLY recommended for all majors and intended majors- (ACM 385) that will
take the form of a semester-long MASTER CLASS. Asst. Prof. Konrad Ng will
put together a series of guest presentations by major filmmakers and film
screenings/discussions every Friday from 2:30-5:20. You know the high
quality of ACM Master Class offerings, which have included such luminaries
as Cameron Crowe, Justin Lin, Bryan Singer, Kal Penn, and (April 20) Roy
Disney. Now you can enjoy them and get 3 credits, too.
JOB SEARCH
Milici Valenti Ng Pack Advertising is looking for a Production
Assistant/Final Cut Pro Editor. Contact Jenni Katinszky at 535-1611 or
jenni@mvnp.com.
WORTH CHECKING OUT
Don't sit around watching reruns this summer. Check out the tremendous
collection of films at the Wong A/V Center in Sinclair Library. These films
of cinema history are just in and highly recommended:
* THE LAST MOGUL: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF LEW WASSERMAN (DVD #5212)
* HENRI LANGLOIS: THE PHANTOM OF THE CINEMATHEQUE (DVD #4778)
* BILLY WILDER SPEAKS (DVD #4777)
* A TRIBUTE TO JAMES DEAN (DVD #5256)
FESTIVALS, CONTESTS
* Monterey (Mexico) International Film Festival. Deadline June 1. www.ficmty.org
* Kyoto International Student Film and Video Festival. Deadline June 15 www.kisfvf.com
* Honolulu 48 Hour Film Project will be held July 20-25. Register your teams online at www.48hourfilm.com
* 100 Second Film Festival. Deadline July 1. 100second.ltc.org
* Shorts on the Rocks - HPU International Student Film Festival. Deadline September 8 www.shortsontherocks.org
MAKE A GIFT TO ACM
ACM welcomes donations to support our programs, which support our students.
You can make a gift online at www.uhf.hawaii.edu/acm.
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