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MEDIA RELEASES
• May 14, 2008 / / Read: NOMINEES OF 2008 SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
• May 12, 2008 / / Read: ANNOUNCING ERAHM CHRISTOPHER, HONOREE OF 2008 INAUGURAL S.J.C.C.M. AMBASSADOR AWARD
• April 10, 2008 / / Read: OPENING NIGHT OF THE 1ST INTERNATIONAL SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL AT BOB HOPE (FOX) THEATRE AND HOTEL STOCKTON, TO FEATURE TWO LATINO FILMS "NONNA'S TRIP" AND "THE CLOWN AND THE FUHRER" AND ROOFTOP PARTY
• March 28, 2008 / / Read: THE CLOWN AND THE FUHRER" AND "LOVE & DANCE" LEAD A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF 40 FILMS FROM 14 COUNTRIES TO BE SCREENED AT NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY'S FIRST GLOBAL FILM FESTIVAL
• March 21, 2008 / / Read: 40+ FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO BE ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL SELECTION OF SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY'S FIRST GLOBAL FILM FESTIVAL AT COMMUNITY-MEDIA CONFERENCE
• December 3, 2007 / / Read: EMPIRE THEATRE AND PACIFIC THEATRE ANNOUNCED AS VENUES FOR SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL
• November 1, 2007 / / Read: INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 2008 SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL (translated in 9 languages)
• October 23, 2007 / / Read: 2008 SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AT BOB HOPE (FOX) THEATRE, FAYE SPANOS CONCERT HALL, THE HAGGIN MUSEUM
• July 10, 2007 / / Read: STOCKTON ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES GRANT RECIPIENTS
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
"THE CLOWN AND THE FUHRER" LEADS WINNING FILMS OF 2008 SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project] is proud to announce a successful completion and the winning films of its 1st International San Joaquin Film Festival - the region's premier, global film festival comprised of 54 films from 18 nations, in various events across the city of Stockton, California.
In a special segment of the finale and award ceremony on Sunday, June 7th, SJCCM honored San Joaquin-born filmmaker Erahm Christopher with its inaugural Ambassador Award.
"The Clown and the Führer / El Pallasso i el Führer" (2007) is a narrative drama from Spanish director Eduard Cortés about a famous clown invited to perform for Hitler's birthday and a planned attack that could change the history of mankind.
The winning films are as follow:
Best Narrative Film
• "The Clown and the Führer" (Spain)
Director: Eduard Cortéz
Best Documentary Film
• "To Touch the Soul" (USA-Cambodia)
Director: Ryan Goble, Producer: Teresa Hagen
Spirit of Humanity Award
• "Made in L.A." (USA)
Director: Almudena Carracedo
Best Short Film by Local Filmmaker
• "The Piano Lesson" (Canada)
Director: Erahm Christopher
Best Documentary Short Film
• "Kuna Ni Nanang" (USA)
Director: Jessica Sison
Best Narrative Short Film
• "The Golden Voice" (USA-Cambodia)
Director: Greg Cahill
Best Animated Short Film
• "My Happy End" (Germany)
Director: Milen Vitanov
Best Experimental Short Film
• "The Drift" (USA)
Director: Kelly Sears
Best Student Short Film
• "Aquarium" (USA)
Director: Rob Meyer
About the San Joaquin Film Festival
Regarded by the California Travel & Tourism Commission among its new and exciting events of Spring 2008, the 1st International San Joaquin Film Festival (SJFF08)... opened in the multi-cultural city of Stockton, California, U.S.A. from June 4 to June 8, 2008 as the region's first, global film festival, featuring: 54 feature and short films from 18 nations; 34 events of screenings, galas, forums, and cultural arts programs in six primary venues; and the presence of over 3,700 film lovers and filmmakers from near and far. Cinema spotlights included Latino and Israeli films. "Making History" was the theme of SJFF08, with films highlighting stories of human migration, human rights, and coming-of-age...
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MEDIA RELEASE
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
NOMINEES OF 2008 SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project] is proud to announce the nominated films of the 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival Awards. Winners will be selected by a dynamic jury of nine community advocates, artists, and industry professionals, and will be honored at the 1st International San Joaquin Film Festival Finale and Awards Gala on June 8, 2008 at 6:30PM, at Faye Spanos Concert Hall at University of the Pacific (Pacific). A Pre-Finale Reception will be held at 4:45PM at the President's Room at Pacific.
The nominated films are as follow:
BEST NARRATIVE FILM
• "The Clown and the Führer" (Spain)
• "Vanaja" (India)
• "The Garage" (USA)
• "Rain in the Mountains" (USA)
JURY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTING
(NARRATIVE FEATURE FILM)
• To be selected by the Jury of the Narrative Competition
BEST DOCUMENTARY
• "Rain Falls from Earth"(USA-Cambodia)
• "The Farther, the Dearer" (Northern Ireland)
• "The House on August Street" (Israel)
• "Made in L.A." (USA)
• "Saving Luna" (Canada)
• "To Touch the Soul" (USA-Cambodia)
SPIRIT OF HUMANITY AWARD
(DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM)
• To be selected by the Jury of the Documentary Competition
BEST SHORT FILM BY LOCAL FILMMAKER
• "Hem Lengths" (USA)
• "Home-School" (USA)
• "The Sidewalk" (USA)
• "The Piano Lesson" (Canada)
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
• "Broadcast Cowboy" (USA)
• "Cabbie" (USA)
• "Kuna Ni Nanang" (USA)
• "Hero, Wings Are Not Necessary to Fly" (Spain)
BEST NARRATIVE SHORT FILM
• "Aquarium" (USA)
• "Partially True Tales" (USA)
• "Sexy Thing" (Australia)
• "The Golden Voice" (USA-Cambodia)
• "Overnight, A Rose" (Taiwan)
• "Tiffin" (Malaysia)
• "Waves" (Romania)
JURY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTING
(NARRATIVE SHORT FILM)
• To be selected by the Jury of the Short Films Competition
BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
• "Jungle Gym" (USA)
• "Nazdravicko!" (Slovakia)
• "The Goat That Ate Time" (Australia)
• "My Happy End" (Germany)
BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM
• "The Drift" (USA)
• "Energy!" (Germany)
• "Kuna Ni Nanang" (USA)
BEST STUDENT SHORT FILM
• "Abridged" (USA)
• "Applications" (USA)
• "Aquarium" (USA)
• "Overnight, A Rose" (Taiwan) ...
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MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday, May 12, 2008
SJCCM TO HONOR FILMMAKER ERAHM CHRISTOPHER WITH INAUGURAL AMBASSADOR AWARD AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project] is proud to announce San Joaquin Valley-born filmmaker, Erahm Christopher, as the honoree of the inaugural 2008 SJCCM Ambassador Award. Selected by the Board of Directors of SJCCM, Erahm Christopher will be honored along with jury-awarded and audience-awarded filmmakers from around the world at the 1st International San Joaquin Film Festival Finale and Awards Gala, to be held on June 8, 2008 at 6:30PM, at Faye Spanos Concert Hall on the campus of University of the Pacific.
During the film festival, Erahm Christopher will be featured among four dynamic filmmakers in the "Conversations with Filmmakers" forum series. Christopher's forum will be held on June 6, 2008 at 10:00AM at the Pacific Theatre at University of the Pacific.
Three of Christopher's short films are part of the festival's 2008 Official Selection: EDMUND (West Coast Premiere), THE INK DRINKER (USA Premiere), THE PIANO LESSON: A COMEDIA OPERA (Central Valley premiere). For showtimes and tickets, visit www.sjccm.org/sjff08
ABOUT ERAHM CHRISTOPHER
Erahm Christopher's artistic career began after receiving an acting scholarship at Santa Clara University. During his four years at University, he acted in several plays and received the Helen Hayes award for his contributions to the theater. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles where he began acting and working part-time as a location supervisor for film and television productions. In 1999, he became an executive assistant at CBS Television and two years later was recruited to manage a small design firm in San Francisco, California. At the firm, he produced print, web and
motion graphic projects that garnered awards and much recognition.
In 2002, Christopher moved to Montreal, Canada and enrolled in Concordia University's film production program. At Concordia, he received the Michel Trudel Award, watched each of his films screen in film festivals throughout North America and graduated with honors. He went on to co-found Horizon Intertainment and began writing, producing and directing films that inspire his creativity and humanity. His films produced at Horizon have gone on to receive awards ranging from the Silver Telly to the Cine Golden Eagle. In addition, they have helped him win grants to produce films that push the creative envelope and launch programs that encourage and educate youth about how to make movies.
Currently, Christopher is in production on the third film in the award-winning TEEN TRUTH series. In just fifteen months the education films have reached an estimated 500,000 students while the speaking program has reached over 120,000 teens across North America. He plans to continue to grow the TEEN TRUTH brand and direct the Horizon¹s feature film projects in development. Ultimately, it is his hope that he will expand his audience and continue to entertain, educate and motivate viewers to think differently and make a difference.
ABOUT SJCCM AMBASSADOR AWARD
The SJCCM Ambassador Award honors an exemplary individual from the local community who: promotes cross-cultural appreciation; catalyzes the creative arts; utilizes the power of various media; and contribute to the quality of life for the greater community and beyond...
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MEDIA RELEASE
Thursday, April 10, 2008
OPENING NIGHT OF THE 1ST INTERNATIONAL SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL AT BOB HOPE (FOX) THEATRE AND HOTEL STOCKTON, TO FEATURE TWO LATINO FILMS "NONNA'S TRIP" AND "THE CLOWN AND THE FUHRER" AND ROOFTOP PARTY
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project] is proud to announce three exciting events of the Opening Night Gala of its First International San Joaquin Film Festival, to be held on June 4th, 2008, at the historic Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre and Hotel Stockton.
At 5:45PM, start the Gala with a Pre-Show entertainment of a visual arts exhibition and performances by dance artists, complete with scrumptious treats from Downtown restaurants in the theatre's foyer, co-hosted by Downtown Stockton Alliance.
At 6:45PM, enter the historic theatre for the Gala program, featuring the Opening Ceremonies and the screening of the first film, Sebastian Silva's Mexican-released "Nonna's Trip / El Viaje de La Nonna," (2007) a narrative feature about a grandmother's last wish to visit Italy with her family. The film is described as "a charmingly funny, ultimately touching story of a family united by love for their grandmother."
After the film, at 8:45PM, patrons are invited to the rooftop terrace of the historic Hotel Stockton, for the "With the Stars" Opening Night Party (catered by the new Paragary's Restaurant) - a night of glitz, glamour and live jazz. Admission includes gourmet hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets.
Patrons also have the option of remaining at the theatre for the 9:00PM screening of the second film, Eduard Cortés' award-winning "The Clown and the Führer / El Pallasso i el Führer," (2007) a fascinating drama from Spain about world-famous clown Charlie Rivel's decision to perform for Hitler's birthday, and a planned attack that could change the history of mankind.
"Nonna's Trip" (Spanish) and "The Clown and the Führer" (Catalan) will be presented with English sub-titles.
Admission: Gala, with Pre-Show and "Nonna's Trip" for $14.00 or $10.00 (senior and student); "With the Stars" Party at Hotel Stockton for $49.00; "The Clown and the Führer" for $10.00 or $7.00 (senior and student). All tickets are sold separately.
All Opening Night tickets are available via the Bob Hope Theatre's box office: Online at www.bobhopetheatre.com or Phone at (209) 337-HOPE.
For Groups of 20 or more please contact the box office at 209-337-4673 Ext. 209...
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MEDIA RELEASE
Friday, March 28, 2008
"THE CLOWN AND THE FUHRER" AND "LOVE & DANCE" LEAD A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF 40 FILMS FROM 14 COUNTRIES TO BE SCREENED AT NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY'S FIRST GLOBAL FILM FESTIVAL
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project] is proud to announce the first 40 films of the Official Selection of its inaugural San Joaquin Film Festival (Opening June 4 - 8, 2008) following a launch conference, called San Joaquin Film Festival Preview, at the Bechtel International Center at University of the Pacific. The theme of this year's festival is "Making History," with a majority of films highlighting the topics of human migration, human rights, and coming-of-age.
GALA PRESENTATIONS
The Opening Night Gala, a program celebrating Latino Cinema, will include the presentation of two feature films, one from Mexico (Latin America) and one from Spain (Latin Europe). It will be held at the Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre on June 4th with a party, titled "With the Stars", to be held on the rooftop terrace of the Hotel Stockton, following the first feature. The first feature, will be announced in the weeks to come.
1. "The Clown and The Führer" (Spain) - Opening Night Second Feature
2. "Love & Dance" (Israel) - Closing Night Feature
AMERICAN INDIE
In addition to the following USA features, SJCCM will announce the addition of up to five narrative features from the United States in May 2008.
3. "The Garage"
4. "Rain the Mountains"
5. "1906"
GLOBAL CINEMA SERIES
Global Landscape
6. "The Farther, The Dearer" (Northern Ireland)
7. "Our Father's War" (USA - Vietnam)
8. "Rain Falls from Earth" (USA - Cambodia) - PRE-FINALE
9. "Saving Luna" (Canada)
10. "To Touch the Soul" (USA -Cambodia)
11. "Vanaja" (India)
Latino Documentary Cinema
12. "Made in L.A." (USA)
13. "Guitar Holiday" (USA / Mexico)
14. "Quinceañera" (USA / Mexico)
Israeli Documentary Cinema
15. "Souvenirs" (Israel-Europe)
16. "The House on August Street" (Israel-Germany)
17. "Seeds of Summer" (Israel)
GLOBAL SHORTS SERIES
18. "The Aquarium" (USA)
19. "This Belfast Thing" (Northern Ireland)
20. "Broadcast Cowboy" (USA)
21. "Cabbie" (USA)
22. "Freefall" (USA)
23. "The Golden Voice" (USA-Cambodia)
24. "Jungle Gym" (USA)
25. "Kuna Ni Nanang" (USA-Filipino)
26. "La Tuerca" (Spain)
27. "Made in Japan" (Spain-Japan)
28. "Nazdravìcko!" (Slovakia)
29. "Partially True Tales of High Adventures" (USA)
30. "Sexy Thing" (Australia)
31. "The Sickie" (United Kingdom)
32. "Speedy" (South Africa)
33. "Tiffin" (Malaysia)
34. "Twilight of Youth" (USA)
35. "Waves" (Romania)
SAN JOAQUIN HERITAGE
SJCCM [project] strives to promote local artists and filmmakers. SJCCM is proud to announce the Youth Video Vision (YVV) program to empower youth filmmakers through workshops, sponsorship, and mentoring.
Local Films
36. "A Land Between Rivers"
37. "Hem Lengths"
38. "Home-School"
SJCCM Youth Video Vision program
39. "Saving San Joaquin"
40. "Stage Left"...
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MEDIA RELEASE
Friday, March 21, 2008
MEDIA ALERT
PHOTO AND VIDEO OPPORTUNITY
40+ FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO BE ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL SELECTION OF SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY'S FIRST GLOBAL FILM FESTIVAL AT COMMUNITY-MEDIA CONFERENCE
San Joaquin Film Festival Preview
Presented by San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media
Co-Hosted by University of the Pacific's Bechtel International Center and The Jacoby Center
WHO:
San Joaquin Cross Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project], presents the Inaugural 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival
WHAT:
Join us for a community-media conference to announce the 40+ films from around the world that will be presented at our film festival in June, along with the latest news and developments of the festival. The diverse and dynamic Official Selection of films for the 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival includes: World, US, West Coast, and California premieres; two cinema tributes of Israeli and Latino films; and a multifarious collection of films screened and/or awarded at prestigious A-festivals and high-caliber independent film festivals such as Cannes, Toronto, Berlin, Moscow, Sundance, Santa Barbara, Cinequest, Seattle, among many others around the world.
There will be a pre-program beginning at 5:40PM, featuring ballet folklorico dance performances and a light reception. The conference program will start at 6:00PM and include remarks by SJCCM and Pacific leaders; announcements and snippets of the Official Selection of films from the festival; and Q&A with festival organizers.
WHEN:
Thursday, March 27, 2008, 5:40 Pre-Program; 6:00PM-7:00PM Program
WHERE:
Bechtel International Center at University of the Pacific (Pacific)
3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, California 95211 USA
TICKETS:
Free by reservation. Reserve at www.sjccm.org/sjff08/preview.html
100 seats are available at conference, at a first-come, first-served basis.
Event is over-booked to ensure a packed facility.
[SJCCM] PRESENTERS:
Sophoan Sorn, Founder
Arlene Galindo, Event's Mistress of Ceremony
Jessica Hernandez
Shane Williamson
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Dr. Philip Gilbertson, Provost of Pacific
Dr. Robert Benedetti, Executive Director of The Jacoby Center at Pacific
Dr. David Schmidt, Director of Bechtel International Center at Pacific
CO-HOSTS:
Bechtel International Center at Pacific
The Jacoby Center at Pacific
EVENT SPONSORS:
Bechtel International Center at Pacific
Kitty Ruhstaller and Alder Bistro Catering, Cafe, Restaurant, and Tapas Bar
Marie Silva and Danzantes Studios, for Los Danzantes del Puerto Ballet Folklorico
Castellanos Family, for Gabriel Castellanos, Winner of 2007 Apollo Night, the region's biggest talent competition
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:
Regarded among the California Travel & Tourism Commission's new and exciting events of Spring 2008, The First San Joaquin Film Festival, ...will open in the multicultural city of Stockton, California, U.S.A. from June 4 to June 8, 2008 as the region's first global film festival. Retrospectively, the Stockton-San Joaquin region was a major filming destination and known in the 1960s as "Hollywood North." The multi-faceted festival will feature over 40 events of general screenings, galas, forums, and receptions in various venues across the city of Stockton, including Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre, the Stockton Empire Theatre, The Haggin Museum, Pacific Theatre at Pacific, and Faye Spanos Concert Hall at Pacific.
SAN JOAQUIN CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIA:
Founded in 2005 by Cambodian-American artist Sophoan Sorn, San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) [project] presents the San Joaquin Film Festival and celebrates cultural appreciation and media through productions of documentary films, community festivals, cultural arts, and educational media programs...
Goals of the SJCCM are: to strengthen the art of filmmaking in San Joaquin Valley; to nurture our cultural and artistic landscape; to serve as catalysts for creativity and imagination; to utilize the media for positive community growth; to create events to celebrate our local heritage and artists; to encourage future filmmakers in our community; to motivate the community leaders of tomorrow; and to bridge the cultural gaps.
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
PARTNERS:
The Jacoby Center at University of the Pacific, Stockton Conference and Visitor's Bureau, Stockton Arts Commission, Stockton Empire Theatre, The Haggin Museum, the Downtown Stockton Alliance, and Film Arts Foundation
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MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
2008 SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AT BOB HOPE (FOX) THEATRE, FAYE SPANOS CONCERT HALL, THE HAGGIN MUSEUM
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) is proud to announce three historic venues for The First San Joaquin Film Festival 2008 in the city of Stockton:
- Opening Night will be held at the Bob Hope (Fox California) Theatre on Thursday, June 4, 2008
- A family festival at The Haggin Museum on Saturday, June 7, 2008
- Grand Finale at the Faye Spanos Concert Hall at University of the Pacific on Sunday, June 8, 2008
Other theaters and cultural institutions, along with other events across the city, will be revealed.
The First San Joaquin Film Festival... will be an international festival to take place in the City of Stockton, California, U.S.A. from June 4 to June 8, 2008. Stockton is represented by over 75 ethnic and language groups, at the heart of the world's breadbasket - the Central Valley. Festival events and programs include an Opening Night Gala, international film competition and showcases, world premieres, local filmmakers showcase, specialized media symposia, local short films competition, and a Grand Finale awards ceremony.
For more information; and opportunities for sponsorship, advertisement, and volunteerism - visit official website at www.sjccm.org ...
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CITY OF STOCKTON MEDIA RELEASE
Parks and Recreation Department
6 E. Lindsay St.
Stockton, CA 95202
http://www.stocktongov.com/parks
Phone: (209) 937-8206
parks@ci.stockton.ca.us
July 10, 2007
Deena Heath, Director
Stockton Arts Commission
209-937-7488
deena.heath@ci.stockton.ca.us
STOCKTON ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES GRANT RECIPIENTS
STOCKTON – Recipients of 2007-2008 City Arts Endowment Grants were recognized at the Stockton City Council meeting Tuesday, July 10, 2007.
Individual artists receiving funds through the Stockton Arts Commission for upcoming projects include Erahm Christopher, Sophoan Sorn and John Vaughn. Arts organizations receiving grants include Dance for Power, Hivu Nui Polynesian Dance Group, KUDOS Children’s Theatre, New Dance Company, St. John’s Chamber Orchestra, Stockton Symphony, Tidewater Art Gallery and the Valley Concert Band. Additional organizations and events receiving funding for arts-related projects include the California Transplant Donor Network, Downtown Stockton Alliance and Family Day in the Park.
The City Arts Endowment, which is administered by the Stockton Arts Commission, was established by the City Council in 2000 to support projects and events developed by local artists, educators and arts organizations. Approximately $50,000 has been awarded annually.
For additional information, contact the Stockton Arts Commission at (209) 937-7488.
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