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Palm Springs International Film Festival 2012

It’s that time of year again to head to sunny Palm Springs for 10 days of great cinema. http://www.psfilmfest.org/    

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Starz Denver Film Festival – SDFF

Hello Denver – I’m back again to Colorado this time for the SDFF. I’ll be working at the Starz Film Center at Tivoli; word on the street is that the building will be demolished after the festival. Learn more about … Continue reading

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Papa Mau: The Wayfinder

“People who have lost their past become lost people. We should not loose our cultural past that has given us guidance…without that past we become rudderless.” One cannot fully recount the modern history of Hawai’i without sharing the story of … Continue reading

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Hawai’i International Film Festival 2010

I’m back in Hawai’i for the Hawai’i IFF 2010. I’m in charge of video inspection this year, in addition to being one of the video projectionists. I’ve compiled a list of films/shorts that I either watched and loved, or drew … Continue reading

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Mountainfilm In Telluride

I’m back home again in Telluride for Mountainfilm! This year’s festival is going to be awesome. Visit the festival site online at: http://www.mountainfilm.org/

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PSIFF 18-Jan

The Girl from Monaco La Fille de MonacoFrance, 2008, 95 Minute Running TimeUS Premiere Topics: Coming of Age, Crime, Romantic Comedy, Woman Director Program: World Cinema NowLanguage: French English Sub-Titles The beautiful isle of Monaco serves as the backdrop for … Continue reading

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PSIFF 17-Jan

Blessed Is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh USA, 2008, 86 Minute Running Time Topics: Documentary, History, Jewish Interest, Woman Director, Women Program: True StoriesLanguage: English Jan. 7 is Student Screening Day: ONLY open to students with … Continue reading

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PSIFF 16-Jan

Heaven on Earth Canada, 2007, 106 Minute Running TimeAdditional Countries: India Topics: Woman Director, Women Program: World Cinema NowLanguage: English, Punjabi English Sub-Titles Director Deepa Mehta (Fire, Water) offers up a complex and emotional drama in which Chand, a young … Continue reading

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PSIFF 15-Jan

Native Dancer BaksyKazakhstan, 2008, 87 Minute Running TimeAdditional Countries: Russia/France Topics: Crime, Drama, Environment, Seniors, Woman Director Program: World Cinema NowLanguage: Russian, Kazakh English Sub-Titles Endowed with psychic powers, Aidai can find lost souls and heal the ailing. But when … Continue reading

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PSIFF 14-Jan

The Wedding Song Le Chant des mariéesTunisia, 2007, 100 Minute Running TimeAdditional Countries: FranceUS Premiere Topics: Coming of Age, Drama, Jewish Interest, Political, Woman Director Program: New Voices/New VisionsLanguage: French, Arabic, German English Sub-Titles Karin Albou’s (Little Jerusalem) sophomore feature … Continue reading

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