ChathamArts 100-Mile Sustainable Cinema Film Series
Presents
NEXT TUESDAY Nov. 24th- Love Lived on Death Row, 7:00-9:00 pm
The Fearrington Village Barn, Pittsboro (Hwy 15-501, midway btw. Chapel Hill & Pittsboro) Admission at door $5 for adults/$3 for students. Cash beverage/bar available during films. Admissions proceeds benefit ChathamArts and its arts & education programs and its future Youth Documentary Arts Program at SAGE Academy.
Chatham County filmmaker Linda Booker’s documentary chronicles the remarkable story of the Syriani sibling’s journey from hate and anger to love and forgiveness for their father who murdered their mother in 1990. After 14 years of estrangement, their miraculous reconciliation led them to a campaign for his clemency that captured the nation’s attention on The Larry King Show. Prior to the film: Anoushka Brod, Mary Beth Clark, Kerstin Lindgren, Pam Smith, Jane Allen and Betty Wilson present a theatrical reading of ”For Strong Women”, a poem by award-winning author Marge Piercy presented on behalf of women who have survived violence or loss and held on to a deep capacity to love. Post screening Q&A with filmmaker Linda Booker. Visit the film’s website for more information.
“Love Lived on Death Row is an excellent model for how documentaries do more than just entertain. This outcome was evident with the quality of questions and dialogue with the [post-screening] panel members about the larger issues of the death penalty, reconciliation, forgiveness, and healing.”– Beth Davison, Associate Professor of Sociology, Appalachian State University
No Sustainable Cinema Screening in December – Peace and Happy Holidays!
COMING IN 2010
Friday January 29, 2010, 7:00 p.m. • LOOKING FOR MS. LOCKLEAR by music/comedy internet stars Rhett and Link (http://rhettandlink.com) whose web videos and “local commercials’ have garnered the attention of CNN, NPR, Forbes, The Huffington Post and the NY Times. Join us for a special screening of this award-winning documentary chronicling the filmmakers’ search for their first-grade teacher and the people they meet along the way. Filled with humor and heart, the Lumbee tribe is prominently featured in the movie, much of which takes place in Pembroke, Robeson County NC. Rhett and Link will be in attendance for Q&A and performing several songs. $10 advance tickets on sale now at http://www.chathamarts.org
Tuesday February 23, 2010, 7:00 p.m. • A NEW KIND OF LISTENING. A new documentary film by Kenny Dalsheimer. The story of a visionary director, a one-of-a-kind theater group, and a young man who could not speak, yet found the voice he had been looking for all his life. Together they prove that a small community arts project has the power to transform lives. http://www.anewkindoflistening.com
For more information go to http://www.chathamarts.org/programs/sustainablecinema09.html
Second Cinema: Rich Gurnsey / WELCOME TO CREEPYVILLE
Graphic designer Rich Gurnsey can now add animator and filmmaker to his list of titles. We had the great pleasure of having Gurnsey stop by Second Cinema to talk with us about his latest project, WELCOME TO CREEPYVILLE. We first heard of his film via our friends at filmSPARK and once we saw it, we knew we had to sit down with Rich and get WTC on the show. Check out the interview with Rich followed by a screening of WELCOME TO CREEPYVILLE.
Third Annual Ava Gardner Independent Film Festival announces dates for 2009.
Doing Your Doc: DIVERSE VISIONS, REGIONAL VOICES
filmSPARK 2009 stops by Second Cinema
Nene Kalu, co-organizer of this year’s filmSPARK event, stops by the studio to discuss filmSPARK 2009! FilmSPARK is part of SPARKcon, which is being held this Thursday, September 17th through Sunday, September 20th at ARTspace in downtown Raleigh. For more information visit them online at http://sparkcon.com/filmspark
Century Center Cinema returns for 3rd Season Saturday, September 26th!
Century Center Cinema returns for 3rd Season Saturday, September 26th!
We will continue the music theme from Carrboro’s Music Festival with the area premiere of MELLODRAMA (2008) Music Documentary by Dianna Dilworth
Trailer:
Plus, The World Premiere of the short Melting of the Globe (2009) Music Documentary Short by Nic Beery
Mellodrama explores the rising and falling fortunes of the Mellotron—the first musical keyboard to sample the sounds of other instruments from its birth in a California garage in the 1950s, through its dominance on concert stages in the 1970s, through its almost religious cult of followers in the 2000s.
Through the music of the Beatles, the Zombies, and the Moody Blues, the Mellotron became the “instant magic sound.”
Mellodrama is presented in conjunction with The Revolve Film & Music Festival
http://www.revolvefestival.com/
Melting of the Globe is a 14 minute short that follows Orange County musician Jay Manley and Fretted instrument maker Wes Lambe as they design and build a new 21 string guitar that features the best of an electric guitar and a sitar. Jay discusses how his environment inspired this instrument. Produced by Nic Beery.
Doors are at 6:30pm
Films are at 7pm, in Carrboro. NC’s Century Hall in The Century Center, Corner of Weaver Street and N. Greensboro Street.
$4.00 per person
Popcorn and soda served
Curator – Nic Beery
Visit www.CenturyCenterCinema.com for more info.
filmSPARK announces line-up and sponsor for SPARKcon 2009
filmSPARK announces line-up and sponsor for SPARKcon 2009.
RALEIGH (August 27, 2009) This year filmSPARK brings together a series of events designed to celebrate the bright and budding talent of Triangle filmmakers and provide talking points to encourage sustained film growth in North Carolina.
filmSPARK ’09 will kick off with a presentation at 7 p.m. on September 18th at Artspace in downtown Raleigh featuring North Carolina filmmaker, Chris Knight, as guest speaker. Knight will recount his tumultuous battle with VHI parent company Viacom after the media giant charged Knight with copyright infringement as a result of the posting of a clip from VHI’s “Web Junk 2.0” on YouTube. The clip featured Knight wielding a light saber and referencing Star Wars in a 2006 Board of Education campaign commercial produced by the filmmaker.
The second portion of filmSPARK will take place on Sunday, September 20th at Artspace where a roundtable event discussing “The State of Film in NC” is scheduled for 2 p.m. and the grand finale, a “Short” Film Festival, scheduled for 7 p.m. The roundtable event features guest speakers from all arenas of the local film community and includes Aaron Syrett, Director of the North Carolina Film Office, Devin and Marsha Orgeron North Carolina State University film professors, and David Fellerath, Arts Editor of the Independent Weekly. The discussion will center on the current state of the commercial film industry in North Carolina and cover topics such as the recent budget pass of the 25% film tax incentive, the Triangle as an independent film scene, local film marketing resources, and the future of film in North Carolina.
filmSPARK 2009 culminates in our annual screening and film festival. This year’s screening, the “Short” Film Festival, will feature film shorts from thirteen local filmmakers in the categories of “Freaks, Geeks, and Weirdos”, “Animate!”, and “Make Me Laugh, I Dare You”. Filmmakers whose works will be screened are: Preston Campbell, Mike Ferrell, Zach Finch, Michael Garske, Rich Gurnsey, Mike Holst, Nene Kalu, Tim Kiernan, A. J. Klingenmaier, Scott Renk, Nathan Rittenhouse, Marc Russo, and Todd Tinkham. filmSPARK 2009 is proud to be sponsored by Artspace.
About filmSPARK:
filmSPARK’s purpose is to join the Triangle’s film community in an ongoing dialogue about film production in order to inspire local filmmaker’s continued growth and presence.
About SPARKcon:
SPARKcon celebrates creativity in the NC Triangle. For 4 days, Raleigh’s Fayetteville St, public spaces, clubs and stages will be filled with art, music, dance, film, fashion, design and more.
Contact Information:
Kathy Justice (336) 202-1271/ k.l.justice@hotmail.com
Nene Kalu (919) 604-2827/ film@sparkcon.com
Second Cinema: September 2009
In this month’s episode we sit down with Producer / Director John Jackman to discuss Foundery Pictures’ film, “Wesley” ( http://wesleythemovie.com ) . Jackman is an award winning independent producer and director, and head of Foundery Pictures.
The Story behind “Wesley”
The Story
The year is 1732, a time of spiritual decline in England. The gulf between rich and poor is pronounced. Cheap methods of producing gin have created the 18th century’s version of a crack epidemic among the lower classes.
Into this world steps a self-righteous young Anglican priest named John Wesley. Having grown up believing he had to earn his way into Heaven through good works, Wesley spent a great portion of his time visiting prisons, studying the Bible and praying — all to escape the fires of Hell himself.
His rigorous self-discipline attracts the attention of General Oglethorpe, who has just been appointed governor of the new colony of Georgia. Oglethorpe invites the young Wesley to serve as chaplain of the newly settled community of Savannah. Inspired by an encounter with a native American, John and his brother Charles travel to America with dreams of evangelizing the native peoples.
uring the long journey to America, a terrible storm nearly sinks their ship, and Wesley’s confidence in his own faith is shaken. He is astounded to see the small group of Moravian missionaries calmly singing during the storm, confident in their faith.
Upon reaching Georgia, he falls in love with the beautiful young Sophy, niece of the local magistrate. But Wesley has made a commitment not to marry, and their star-crossed love affair ends in bitterness and a lawsuit. Charles fairs no better as chaplain of Fort Frederica, when he is sent home early in disgrace.
When John returns to England bereft and depressed , he finds that his brother Charles has found the spiritual solace and peace that Wesley’s heart is so desperately lacking. Through the friendship of a young Moravian missionary, John finally finds “heart religion,” the manifestation of grace that he has been searching for.
With renewed energy and deep faith, Wesley begins a revolutionary movement that will ultimately transform the face of England and the fledgling country across the Atlantic. Under his leadership, the first shelters for battered women are begun, the poor of England are empowered and transformed by saving faith, prison reforms are started, and the anti-slavery movement begins. Across the former colonies, Methodist lay preachers on horseback reach the remotest frontier settlements with the message of the Gospel.
This true story, filled with adventure and challenge, is one that is a natural for the silver screen. It contains many of the elements that make for a successful motion picture – and conveys a powerful message that is pertinent to our times.
Randall Davidson, Archbishop of Canterbury, wrote that “John Wesley transformed the outlook and even the character of the English nation.”
Below is the interview with John Jackman, the trailer to “Wesley, and a clip from the film. [“Wesley” trailer and clip © John Jackman and used with permission]
Our film for this episode comes to us from Second Cinema alum MT Maloney. Since we last spoke with Maloney, he has moved down to Georgia where he is the Associate Dean of the School of Film and Digital Media at Savannah College of Art and Design. We are pleased to bring you a Second Cinema exclusive with his 2009 Cannes Film Festival entry, “The Anchorite.”
Below is the ENTIRE episode of Second Cinema, which includes Maloney’s film, as well as a T3 update, and the above John Jackman interview. We would like to thank our guests, our filmmakers, and you for making this show possible.
[“Wesley” trailer and clip © John Jackman used with permission][“The Anchorite” © Matthew Maloney used with permission]
Second Cinema: September 2009
In this month’s episode we sit down with Producer / Director John Jackman to discuss his film, “Wesley” ( http://wesleythemovie.com ) and screen MT Maloney’s “The Anchorite” ( http://mtmaloney.com ), which just came back from the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. episode 9.09 ["Wesley" trailer and clip © John Jackman used with permission]["The Anchorite" © Matthew Maloney used with permission]
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