From: Pierce, Lisa Ann - (lisapierce) [mailto:lisapierce@email.arizona.edu]
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 2:12 PM
Subject: UA's I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN Returns with Support of LA Sponsors!
UA School of Theatre, Film & Television
I Dream In Widescreen 2012 Returns to Fox Tucson Theatre with Creative Works of
UA Senior Film Students and Support from Los Angeles Sponsors
FotoKem and Entertainment Partners
I Dream in Widescreen: BFA Thesis Films from The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts School of Theatre, Film & Television
Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Fox Tucson Theatre Doors open 6:00pm; Screening at 7:00pm
Admission: Free
(Mature content – some films contain profanity and/or gore)
I Dream in Widescreen: BFA Thesis Films from the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television in the College of Fine Arts, will return this year to the Fox Tucson Theatre downtown on Saturday, May 12, at 7:00pm. This popular film-screening event will unveil an array of thesis films written, produced, directed and acted by UA students who are about to graduate from the School, and feature members of the Tucson community. Last year’s screening attracted a record 1,000+ audience members.
The School of Theatre, Film & Television is pleased to announce that the Los Angeles-based postproduction facility, FotoKem, will return as I Dream in Widescreen's lead sponsor providing the FotoKem New Filmmaker Award. The award of $5,000 in film services by FotoKem will be presented to the winning thesis film director for his or her next film production. "The FotoKem New Filmmaker Award is tremendously significant to an emerging filmmaker," noted Lisanne Skyler, Assistant Professor. "It offers critical recognition and professional growth at a pivotal moment in a filmmaker’s career.” Walt Rose, the Director of Student Services at FotoKem, is expected to attend the screening once again to present the award to the winning student director.
Entertainment Partners, the creator of Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling software, is also supporting the event with two awards recognizing the integral role of the producer in the filmmaking process. Two student producers will each win the Entertainment Partners Award for Excellence in Producing.
“We are proud to celebrate the work of the student producers as well as the directors emerging from the School,” said Bruce Brockman, Director of the School of Theatre, Film and Television.
The School is delighted to announce that the screening competition for the FotoKem New Filmmaker Award and the Entertainment Partners Awards for Excellence in Producing will be judged by a prestigious, national panel from across the film industry. The 2012 jurors include Robert Hawk, an independent film producer, consultant, and veteran of the American independent film scene for 30 years; Jon Korn, Shorts Programmer for the Sundance Film Festival; and Zoë Elton, the longtime Director of Programming for the Mill Valley Film Festival in Northern California.
“Previous thesis films have gone on to screen at festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival and the LA Shortsfest,” said Yuri Makino, Associate Director of the School of Theatre, Film & Television. “This year's slate of films is characterized by the original voices and creative approaches the community has come to expect from the program.”
I Dream In Widescreen will take place at 7:00pm, Saturday, May 12, at the Fox Tucson Theatre, located at 17 W. Congress Street, in downtown Tucson and is made possible with support from the Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation, FotoKem, Entertainment Partners, The Loft Cinema, and the UA Hanson Film Institute.
An advance press DVD of the films will be available for review on April 20, 2012. Please contact Professor Beverly Seckinger at (520) 621-1239 or bsecking@email.arizona.edu.
**Mature Content – may contain profanity and/or gore.
About the Jurors
Zoë Elton works in film and theatre as a programmer, writer, director and educator. She is the long-time director of programming for Mill Valley Film Festival, where she pioneered the exhibition of new and digital media as Videofest director in the 80s, initiated the festival’s recent Active Cinema program, and frequently conducts interviews with festival guests such as Ang Lee, Helen Mirren, Alejandro González I–árritu and Uma Thurman, both onstage and in print. As a writer, she contributed a chapter and a cartoon to the upcoming film festival anthology Coming Soon to A Festival Near You (St Andrew’s Press, 2012), as well as a piece on American Independents for the Lonely Planet Guide to the USA. She has served on panels for the Rockefeller Foundation, the Haas Foundation’s Creative Works Fund and the Independent Spirit Awards, and is on advisory boards for Frame of Mind Films, Mendocino Film Festival and the Global Social Change Film Festival & Institute.
Robert Hawk, an independent film producer and consultant, has been a part of the American independent film scene for some 30 years. He also is a longtime advisor to film festivals and organizations, including Sundance, IFP/NY's Independent Film Week, AIFA (American Independents and Features Abroad) at the Berlin Film Festival, First Look (Tribeca Film Center/Eastman Kodak), and the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival. As Exhibition Coordinator for San Francisco's Film Arts Foundation, he founded the Film Arts Festival, a showcase for independent filmmakers of Northern California. His producer credits include: Chasing Amy, The Slaughter Rule, Ballets Russes, Prodigal Sons and Paul Goodman Changed My Life. More info at www.filmhawk.com.
Jon Korn is currently a Shorts Programmer for the Sundance Film Festival and a partner in Cinemad Presents, a distributor of new and unusual films. He is also a Shorts Programmer at Outfest, where he was Programmer for the 2009 festival. Previously, Jon worked as an Associate Programmer at AFI FEST and as Associate Creative Producer for CineVegas. He is the co-creator of the Echo Park Time Travel Mart and a Jeopardy! champion.
About the Sponsors
Established in 1963 as a motion picture film laboratory, FotoKem has become one of the most trusted full service, post production facilities in the industry. With domestic and international divisions, FotoKem provides creative and technical finishing services for commercial, television and feature productions. Catering to all major studios as well as agency clientele and corporate branding campaigns, FotoKem’s main facility works closely with its specialty divisions in Burbank, Hollywood, Santa Monica, San Francisco, New York, and Budapest to provide dedicated services for productions worldwide.
Entertainment Partners (EP), an employee-owned company, has been the leader in payroll, residuals, and production services for more than 30 years. Our accounting software and Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling programs are the industry standards. EP’s Petty Cash Card streamlines the petty cash process through credit card purchasing and online tracking/handling. The EP Incentive Solutions team is expert in navigating the complexities of localized financial production incentives. In addition, casting/payroll for background actors is handled through the legendary Central Casting division, a Hollywood icon since 1925.
Built in 1930, The Fox Tucson Theatre is known throughout the U.S. for its physical beauty and near perfect acoustics. Painstakingly restored after being empty for 25 years, the “Fox” re-opened in 2006. Today, the state-of-the-art facility offers Tucson’s most exciting year-round mix of entertainment, movies, and community events. The ongoing work of the Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation and community support ensures that this Southern Arizona treasure will continue to grow, thrive, and provide enjoyment for many generations to come.
The Jack and Vivian Hanson Arizona Film Institute (Hanson Film Institute) at The University of Arizona offers programs for students, emerging filmmakers, and media entrepreneurs who want to contribute significantly to the art and/or business of filmmaking and have an influential role in the film industry. Serving diverse, underrepresented, and new voices, the Hanson Film Institute creates and advances a dynamic understanding of the collaborative dimensions of the art and business of film. The Hanson Film Institute provides and supports educational programs, public events, and creative projects.
The Loft Cinema is Tucson’s premiere venue for art films - independent, foreign, alternative and classic narrative films and documentaries. The non-profit Loft has been named Best of Tucson by the readers of the Tucson Weekly every year since 2002, and in 2008 was one of 17 mission-driven, community-based cinemas in the U.S. invited by the Sundance Institute to join its Art House Project. The selection was based on quality of programming and involvement with the community.
About the 2012 UA BFA Thesis Films
Choke Harder
directed by Damon Mosier
written by Alex Italics
story by Alex Italics and David Neff
produced by David Neff
cinematography by John Sears
Johnny, a cocky pool hustler, meets his match when he faces off against Nikolai, a mysterious stranger who is secretly
running the same scam (fiction).
TORPEDO!
screenplay by Jessica LaBarbera
music and lyrics by David Neff
directed by Jessica LaBarbera
produced by Elizabeth O’Connor
cinematography by Brody S. Anderson
While a young sailor dreams of leaving the Navy against his father’s wishes, an unexpected threat out at sea inspires him
to change his tune (musical).
Hang-Ups**
written and directed by Sophia Sisson
produced by Elizabeth O’Connor
cinematography by Brody S. Anderson
Stuck in his dead end job, Peter's only joy in life is dreaming about his crush – if he could only work up the nerve to
approach her before it's too late (fiction).
A Wash in the Sound of Birds**
written and directed by Nicholas Watts
produced by Robbie Kocsis and Logan Smith
cinematography by Brody S. Anderson
Anty, a troubled Modster, and his punkstress Anny battle an unhinged gang and themselves in this existential story of teen
love and destruction (fiction).
Writing Crime**
written and directed by Chris Macdonald
produced by James Jefferies, Katelin Ashcraft, Caroline Duff
cinematography by Darious J. Britt
Walter Menken, a world famous writer, orchestrates a vengeful plot to steal a crime novel he co-wrote with his estranged
ex-wifeÉwith nefarious results (fiction).
Seafood Tester**
written and directed by Darious J. Britt
produced by Darious J. Britt and Caylee Scott
cinematography by Damon Mosier
In order to salvage their torn relationship, a son must confront his troubled mother with the truth (fiction).
Confessions
written and directed by Travis Kleczka
produced by Victoria Tulk, Ashley Kelton and Travis Kleczka
cinematography by Fiona Foster
In a world collapsing from a pandemic, a weary priest confronts a vindictive woman and his choice to make a sacrifice for
the common good (fiction).
The Winner
written and directed by James Wan
produced by James Wan and Stephanie Louie
cinematography by Nicholas Watts
Frustrated by an unsuccessful job hunt and a failing relationship, Roger attempts to change his destiny with a lottery ticket
(fiction).
Out of the Gutter
written, directed and produced by Mike O’Dea
cinematography by Brody S. Anderson
Faced with misguided advice, a potential perfect bowling game, and the unfamiliar territory of approaching a girl, Johnny
must collect himself to seize the night (fiction).
Half Amazed**
written by Alex Italics
directed by Nicholas Going
cinematography by Brody S. Anderson
produced by Nicholas, Lindsay, Avis, Scott & Jeanne Going, and Elaine Hugunin
A novice magician finds himself in grave danger after convincing a gullible audience that his magic is no trick (fiction).
Ship of Fools
written, directed and produced by Rory O’Rear
cinematography by John Roney
An absurdist tragedy about a man going insane due to a crushing fear of death, and the rippling effects of his madness on
his loved ones and acquaintances (fiction).
Astrocock**
written, directed and animated by Ben Riley Lane
Shela, the A.I. unit for an advanced space ship, is attempting to gain the attention of her Captain in hopes of wrangling his misguided love and affection all for herself (animation).
Racquetball**
written by Sarah Schaffer and Harrison Orr
directed and produced by Sarah Schaffer
cinematography by Damon Mosier
Penny and Ethan like playing games, but Ethan doesn't play by the rules. Penny plans to set things straight, but when Matt
shows up, three becomes a crowd (fiction).
Bombing Arizona**
directed/edited/cinematography by Ricardo Bracamonte
produced by Kayla Murray
Underground street artists in Arizona seek to express, create, and inspire, whether or not their creations are legal
(documentary).
The Highlights
written and directed by Hannah Healy
produced by Victoria Tulk
cinematography by Jesse Klein
An unappreciated electrical contractor and an aggressive businessman seek to plan the perfect bank heist, but must deal
with competing personalities, nagging wives, and a third party who is more hindrance than help (fiction).
Discombobulated**
written and directed by Sarah Talbot-Haynes
produced by Sarah and Michael Talbot-Haynes
cinematography by James Wan
Inspired by the Cinema of Transgression, this dream-like film takes its viewers deep into the subconscious mind of a
daughter trying to find peace with her deceased mother (experimental).
**Mature Content – may contain profanity and/or gore.
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