Feb. 5-7: IMC Film Festival Schedule

FULL SCHEDULE WITH HIGHLIGHTS

The IMC is pleased to announce our second annual IMC Film Fest!  This celebration of the art of cinematography will once again highlight local and regional artists, giving them an opportunity to share their work and connect with other artists, community members, and organizations.  We’ve received a record number of submissions and expect a big turn out this year!

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Healthcare: Local and Global Perspectives
On Friday night, we will open the festival with a discussion on the healthcare system, touching on both local and global aspects of this complex and timely issue.  The UCIMC has close ties the Gesundheit! Institute (http://www.patchadams.org/), a non-profit organization founded by Patch Adams in 1972.  Several IMC members work closely with the project and we now have an AmeriCorps serving at the UCIMC who is working directly with Patch and Gesundheit!  Don't miss the opportunity to view global healthcare systems from a new perspective:

"Clownin' in Kabul" (Directors Enzo Balestrieri & Stefano Moser, 2002) will show from 6:00pm - 6:55pm

"Salud" (Connie Field, 2006) will show from 7:00pm - 8:33

From 8:33 -9:15 join our discussion on healthcare and learn more about what the Gesundheit! Institute is doing in our community.

CU on Film & Behind the Lens: Locally produced Films

9:15-9:33 "Celeste Above" (Johnny Robinson, 2009)
A dramatic short film, shot here in CU by local artist and filmmaker Johnny Robinson.

9:35-9:45 "On Seeking Levity" (David Witzling, 2009)
Short scene from daily life. Learn more about the director at: http://www.frametheweb.com/index.html

9:45-10:00pm Exclusive footage from Burma from IMC member Danielle Chynoweth

10:01 – 10:22 “A Series of Exchanges” Justin Jach, 2009
This documentary on Brazilian street graffiti, was shot by then-UIUC student Justin Jach.

10:23 – 10:25 “Te Verde,” performed by Guia Rivera, Directed by Greg Spero, 2009.
“Te Verde" blends cultures and talents, showcasing Guia Rivera’s Spanish lyrics paired with a tea ceremony at the Japan House at UIUC.

10:30-12 “The Show” LIVE at the UCIMC with host Ray Morales and special guest emcees: blink tha boss, Rob Killa and jay moses performing a round-robbin, freestyle-like, exchange.

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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2010: Local, Artistic, Independent Films and LIVE Performances

7-8:30 “Act Your Age,” Robin Christian Peters, 2009
Urbana-Champaign based director Robin Christian Peters (of Dreamscape Cinema) presents a compelling drama-comedy about an aspiring actor who goes to elaborate lengths for his role in a Broadway-bound play. Visit: http://www.actyouragemovie.com/ to watch the trailer.

8:31-8:40 "Prodigal," Thomas Nicol, 2009
A short but suspenseful narrative about a "Prodigal" son a family conflict.

8:41-8:54 "As Ever, Stan," Alex Schwarm, 2009
In this narrative period drama, a young woman anxiously awaits the return of her husband, a POW during WWII. Based on actual events from his own family history, director Alex Schwarm has created a compelling short film. http://www.aseverstanmovie.com/

8:55- 9:04  "ABQ," David Witzling, 2006-2008
ABQ offers an unusual blend of abstract images and sounds - 1950's pop culture paired with psychedelic imagery, afro pop and more heighten the senses in this artistic short. http://www.frametheweb.com/index.html

9:05 – 9:15 “8 Vignettes”  
Composer and cinematographer Vin Caliano's semi-autobiographical short film. Don't miss these films, as they precede Calianno's live performance!

9:30-10:30 Vin Calianno Live Performance:  "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"
Local artist and composer Vin Calianno has composed a new score for "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari," a German expressionism film from 1921. Hear a live performance of Calianno's score as the original footage is projected. Not to be missed!  See more of Calianno's work at: http://www.dangercleveland.com/

10:45-10:49 “The Bay Swimmers,” D. Jesse Damazo 2009
Director D. Jesse Damazo offers a glimpse into the experience of swimming in the experience of San Francisco Bay swimmers.

10:50 – 11:10 Bill Brown's "Roswell" 1994

Bill Brown presents breathtaking landscapes while he tells the whimsical story of a teenage space boy who stole and crashed his fathers' U.F.O.

11:10 – 11:14: "Music Video for a Pop song," L. Ashwyn Collins 2008
An experimental look at the concept of the music video.

11:20 –close: Matt Harsh & DJ Belly: Live DJ/visual Performance

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SUNDAY: People’s Potluck, People’s Documentaries

6-6:35 Welcome to People's Potluck
6:35- 45 Chicago Indy Media “Fred Hampton Jr.”

6:45-8:20  “Un Poquito de Tanta Verdad,” Jill Freidberg 2007

The title of this documentary translates to "A Little Bit of So Much Truth." This documentary chronicles the struggles of the people of Oaxaca as they take over local media outlets in the struggle for social justice.

8:35-10:00 Democracy 101: Pittsburgh G20 Protests and the Police Occupation of Pitt University (documentary produced by Chicago IMC members)

All events are FREE!