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films at international education week
at university of the pacific

University of the Pacific's International Programs and Services (IPS) presented screenings of six films curated by the San Joaquin Film Society, at the Pacific Theatre on November 24 and 25, 2008, in honor of an annual program called International Education Week (held this year on Nov. 17th to 25th).

This dynamic collection includes six films from the Official Selection of the 2008 San Joaquin International Film Festival in June, many of which have been honored with some of the world's top prizes, accolades and nominations for cinema.

Special thanks to the makers of these films for contributing to this program.

the films

VANAJA

Directed by Rajnesh Domalpalli
Set in rural South India, VANAJA explores the chasm that divides classes as a young 14 year old daughter of fisherman goes to the local Landlady's house to learn Kuchipudi Dance. She is pitched, however, into a tale of class, family and animus from which there is only one escape. A masterpiece, VANAJA is one of the most decorated independent films ever: Winner of Best Debut at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival, and 26 other awards worldwide, and selected at 135 film festivals around the world.

www.vanajathefilm.com
India, 111 minutes

TO TOUCH THE SOUL

Directed by Ryan Goble, Produced by Teresa Hagen
CSULB Professor Carlos Silveira, an artist educator and social activist, wants to bring a sense of joy to impoverished children in Cambodia who are affected by HIV/AIDS. He has recruited 27 American university students, joining him in art to help these children express their wishes and desires for their futures. Winner of 2007 Accolade Award Best of Show and Best Documentary at the 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival.

www.totouchthesoul.com
Cambodia and USA, 70 minutes

EDMUND

Directed by Erahm Christopher
Despite autistic tendencies, Edmund's comfortable existence turns chaotic when he decides to surprise his girlfriend with a wedding proposal. (Director Erahm Christopher is SJFS's 2008 Ambassador Award recipient.)

www.ec-films.com
Canada, 15 minutes

HERO, WINGS ARE NOT NECESSARY TO FLY

Directed by Angel Loza
Pascal Kleiman was born without arms, but this circumstance did not impede him to continue with his career as a disc jockey in techno music. A clear example that proves that will-power is stronger than any obstacle, whatever it is.

Spain, 25 minutes

KUNA NI NANANG / MY MOTHER SAID

Directed by Jessica Sison
In this day and age, when everything is documented and even cell phones have cameras, one woman has no souvenirs or photos of her beloved mother. Meet Elena Bautista - 101 Years Young on April 19, 2008. Screened at over 27 festivals, including Tribeca and Hawaii Int'l, KUNA NI NANANG won Best Documentary Short Film at the 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival

www.nanangmovie.com
USA, 5 minutes

OVERNIGHT A ROSE

Directed by Viv Koh
This is a story about Xiao Mei (14) and her grandmother (48) whose relationship is based on lies. Mei searches for love according to her high expectations of what love ‘should be’ in contrast to the immature love that she feels in all her grandmother can give her. Winner of three Epidemic Film Festival Awards and nominated for Best Narrative Short Film at the 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival.

Taiwan, 17 minutes

Films not in English will have English subtitles

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schedule

VANAJA
Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
7:00PM

TO TOUCH THE SOUL
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
7:00PM

SHORT FILMS SHOWCASE
EDMUND, HERO, MY MOTHER SAID,
OVERNIGHT, A ROSE
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
9:00PM

free admission

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