Thursday October 16th, 2008 | 7pm @ University Cafe, Stony Brook University (NY)
CIC is proud to present the first short film event of the Fall '08 Semester, "Six Short Films About Love", an exquisite selection of films from recent festivals. Using different means of expression and storytelling, all of these films are about the creative, destructive, or just inexplicable force of love. The screening includes masterpieces by Nash Edgerton, Jamie Cussen, Miloš Tomic, Bartosz Grudziecki, Gabriel Sârbu and Eveline Ketterings.
The screening will be followed by feedback from the audience and a drawing! The lucky winners will receive two tickets to a movie of their choice at AMC Theatres. For more information, click here. -Curator: Adela Apetroaia
Learn more about CIC's event schedule for Fall 2008, incl. upcoming workshops introducing fundamental techniques in filmmaking, which are used by all Hollywood productions and others. The entire executive committee will be at this event for discussions and provide the opportunity to sign up for workshops, trips to film festivals etc... Right after the screening, an entertaining reception with drinks and good music can be expected! Fun Time!
EVENT OUTLINE
| 7:00 - 7:15PM :: | Event Announcements for Fall 2008, incl. a quick outline of upcoming workshops. (CIC's President) |
| SHORT NO. 1 :: | Introduction to "Spider" (2007) by Nash Edgerton and screening (9min) with following discussion. |
LOCATION: Australia, 2007FORMAT: HDCAM INTRO: It seems like just an ordinary day for this young Aussie couple. Sure, they've had a bit of a row, but flowers and chocolates should patch-up all that. Then they'll be able to move on and continue on like normal - right? |
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| SHORT NO. 2 :: | Introduction to "Rock, Paper, Scissors" (2007) by Jamie Cussen and screening (18min) with following discussion. |
LOCATION: Canada, 2007FORMAT: 16mm/HDCAM INTRO: In the orange groves of Florida comedy is blossoming as three nine-year-olds embark on a quest for beer and cigarettes. |
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| SHORT NO. 3 :: | Introduction to "Spitted by Kiss" (1963) by Milos Tomic and screening (11min) with following discussion. |
LOCATION: Czech Republic, 2007FORMAT: Digital Photos INTRO: A young man, whose strongest desire is to live literally “on the street”, is attracted by a girl who walks normally and therefore sees things from a different point of view... |
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| SHORT NO. 4 :: | Introduction to "Polska Roadmovie" (2007) by Bartosz Grudziecki and screening (30min) with following discussion. |
LOCATION: Germany/Poland, 2007FORMAT: Super 16mm INTRO: Maria is looking for her old pen pal in Poland. 20 years ago she promised Janek to bring him chocolates from Germany. Her husband Christoph joins her reluctantly in her trip. While trying to find Janek’s city they meet young Agnieszka, who should show them the way to the village. |
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| SHORT NO. 5 :: | Introduction to "Life’s Hard" (2007) by Gabriel Sarbu and screening (20min) with following discussion. |
LOCATION: Romania, 2007FORMAT: BETA/DVCAM INTRO: A story about everyday life: the woman, a reckless driver, the man, a skilled driver, but awkward in a relationship with a woman, the steal, the stealth... |
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| SHORT NO. 6 :: | Introduction to "When We Were Big" (2006) by Eveline Ketterings and screening (7min). |
LOCATION: The Netherlands, 2006FORMAT: 35mm INTRO: A shocking meditation on the passing of an innocent childhood. |
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| MOVIE TICKETS :: | Feedback from the audience and a drawing! The lucky winners will receive two tickets to a movie of their choice at AMC Theatres. |
| AFTERSHOW ++ | After-show Party, Meet & Greet with CIC's executives, experimental music and more.... |
You may download the official event flyer here.