April 2013 Newsletter

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20th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival Recap

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Youth Camp and Teen Producers Project

April Workshops

Video Production Services Update

Microcinema at Media Arts

‘Streetside Media’ project in the front window.

R E C A P

Lining up to view some awesome films!

Artistic Director Lisa Franek and Lou Diamond Phillips

Salsa dancing at the Closing Night Party

The Closing Night Party at the Air & Space Museum

Having fun at the festival

Kate del Castillo Wonderful sponsors

Awesome volunteers!

YOUTH MEDIA & TECH CAMP

Kids in grades 1st through 8th learn about filmmaking using iMovie, GarageBand, iStopMotion, green screen and more! During a weeklong session, campers collaborate to scriptwrite, storyboard, direct, and produce original short movies. At the end of each week campers show off their work at the family screening and receive a DVD of their movie.

April 1-5 1st-3rd grade4th-8th grade

April 8-12 3rd-5th grade6th-8th grade

April 15-19 3rd-5th grade6th-8th grade

All other grades:Monday-Friday8:30 - 3:00 pm CAMP HOURS3:00 - 5:00 pm EXTENDED HOURS$195/wk

SPRING 2013 CAMP DATES:

2921 El Cajon Blvd.San Diego, CA 92104

www.mediaartscenter.orgwww.sdlatinofilm.com

SIGN UP ONLINE!www.mediaartscenter.org/mediacampor call 619.230.1938

NEW! 1st-3rd Grade Camp Monday-Friday, April 1-5AM CAMP 8:30am - 12:30 pmPM CAMP 1:00pm - 4:00 pm $140/week

SUMMER MEDIA CAMP DATES:1st – 3rd gradeJUNE 17-21, JUNE 24-289:00am-12:00pm (AM CAMP)1:00pm-4:00pm (PM CAMP)$145 Members / $155 General 4th – 6th gradeJUNE 17-21, JUNE 24-288:30am- 3:30pm$195 Members / $225 General 3rd – 5th gradeJuly 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, August 5-9, August 12-16, August 19-238:30am- 3:30pm$195 Members / $225 General 6th – 8th gradeJULY 8-12, JULY 15-19, JULY 22-26, JULY 29-AUG 2, AUG 5-9, AUG 12-16, AUG 19-238:30am- 3:30pm$195 Members / $225 General

SIGN UP ONLINE WWW.DIGITALGYM.ORG/MEDIACAMP

Since 2001, the Teen Producers Project at the Media Arts Center San Diego has produced films that have screened all over the country and on TV. Each session teaches the art of film and journalism to teens that work together to create original films about community issues and current events.



SIGN UP ONLINE!www.mediaartscenter.org/upcomingtppor call 619.230.1938

NEXT SESSION STARTS JUNE 22.

Saturdays 10am-2pm$20/Class

TEEN PRODUCERS PROJECT

APRIL WORKSHOPSmediaartscenter.org/aprilworkshops - mediaartscenter.org2921 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92104

I. VIDEO PRODUCTION Tuesdays: April 9th, 16th, & 23rd

This 3 part series (Tuesdays: April 9th, 16th, & 23rd) will provide students with the confidence to shoot, light and package their content for post - production.

You will produce, shoot and edit a short piece that you can edit, and use for your reel. We will break off into groups and you can choose from shooting a short documentary, film, music video & commercial.

II. ACTORS: CREATING A DEMO REEL Wednesday, April 24th

Actors need to get noticed & this class will show you how. The more professional you reel looks, the more interest you’ll get.

III. INTRO TO GRAPHIC DESIGN (photoshop & illustrator) Thursdays: April 11th, 18th, and 25th

Graphic Design comes in all shapes, colors and sizes. Photoshop and Illustrator are a primary tool to create work for web, print, and animation. In this course, you will learn the difference between Photoshop and Illustrator, their advantages and when to use them. Get hands on experience designing while getting an introductory taste into the world of design.

The Media Arts Center hosted the Mobile Stories Class at the Barrio Logan College Institute and had a screening at Logan Heights Library. Thank you to everyone that came out!

Special thanks to the

Join us for the opening of our new 49-seat theater in the heart of North Park. Playing the best in documentary, foreign and independent cinema. March 29 - April 4 features two films: As Luck Would Have It and K-11. Tickets on sale March 10.

As Luck Would Have ItRuntime: 95 Minutes MPAA Rating: Unrated

An out-of-work publicist who suffers an ac-cident looks to sell the exclusive interview rights to the highest bidder in an attempt to provide for his family.

K-11 Runtime: 88 MinutesMPAA Rating: Unrated

A record producer comes around after binging on drink and drugs. He finds himself in a section of the Los Angeles County Jail reserved for homosexuals, which is ruled by a transsexual named Mousey.

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MARCH, APRIL & MAY

As Luck Would Have It Synopsis: An out-of-work publicist who suffers an accident looks to sell the exclusive interview rights to the highest bidder in an attempt to provide for his family.

G-Dog (Docurama) Synopsis: Father Boyle, a Jesuit priest also known as G-Dog, is the visionary behind Homeboy Industries, the largest, most successful gang intervention and rehab program in the United States. However, when the donations and support are not coming in fast enough and Homeboy is at risk of closing its doors, Father Boyle and the young men and women from the program rally together in an effort to keep program afloat.

Vivan Las Antipodas (Docurama)Synopsis: Two pairs of antipodes, dry-land spots that lie opposite each other on the earth, are compared in this documentary. The first pair of antipodes are a ferry across a river in Entre Rios, Argentina and busy, downtown Shanghai. The second comparison is of two bleak, mountainous regions, Lake Baikal in Russia and Patagonia in Chile, and shows that the regions are actually more similar than different.

Future WeatherSynopsis: Lauduree is a 13-year-old loner, passionate about nature and obsessed with ecological disaster. Greta, her grandmother, is a fiery nurse jaded by alcohol and disappointment. When Lauduree is abruptly abandoned by her dreamer single mom, she decides to take survival into her own hands, forcing her and Greta to learn to trust each other and leap into the unknown.

Trashed Synopsis: Jeremy Irons sets out to discover the extent and effects of the global waste problem, as he travels around the world to beautiful destinations tainted by pollution. This is a meticulous, brave investigative journey that takes Irons (and us) from scepticism to sorrow and from horror to hope. Brady’s narrative is vividly propelled by an original score created by Academy Award winning composer Vangelis.

K-11 Synopsis: A record producer comes around after binging on drink and drugs. He finds himself in a section of the Los Angeles County Jail reserved for homosexuals, which is ruled by a transsexual named Mousey.

Paris Manhattan Synopsis: Alice is an offbeat pharmacist surrounded by a nice, dysfunctional family. And still single. When she meets Vincent, the perfect guy, her life seems to change for the best. But she also meets Victor. Not the perfect guy. So why does he turn her life upside down this way? Featuring a cameo performance by Woody Allen!

The Pirogue Synopsis: A group of African men leave Senegal in a pirogue captained by a local fisherman to undertake the treacherous crossing of the Atlantic to Spain where they believe better lives and prospects are waiting for them.

I Am Not a Hipster Synopsis: Based in San Diego’s indie music and art scene, exploring what it means to be creative in the face of tragedy.

March 29 - April 4Runtime: 95 Minutes MPAA Rating: Not Rated

April 23, 25, 27, 28Runtime: 92 MinutesMPAA Rating: Not Rated

April 30, May 2, 4, 5Runtime: 108 MinutesMPAA Rating: Not Rated

April 19 - 25Runtime: 100 MinutesMPAA Rating: Not Rated

April 20 - 22(Special Earth Day Engagement)Runtime: 97 MinutesMPAA Rating: Not Rated

All MOVIES take place @ Media Arts Center San Diego’s new DIGITAL GYM (located in North Park off 805 Freeway on El Cajon Blvd & 30th St). 2921 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego. CA 92104.

March 29 - April 4, April 7 - 11Runtime: 88 MinutesMPAA Rating: Not Rated

April 12 - 18Runtime: 77 minMPAA Rating: Not Rated

April 26 - May 2Runtime: 87 minMPAA Rating: Not Rated

April 5 - 11Runtime: 87 minMPAA Rating: Not Rated

General Admission: $10.50 Students & Seniors: $8.50

Buy Online: www.DigitalGym.org T. 619-230-1938 x 102

CHECK ONLINE FOR SCREENING TIMES.

Black Comedy starring Salma Hayek. Sold out at SDLFF 2013!

Edgy film starring Kate del Castillo. Sold out at SDLFF 2013!

Debuted at Sundance 2012. Locally made by SDSU alums Destin Daniel Cretton (Director) and Ron Najor (Producer)

An intense border-crossing adventure from Senegal, Africa.

Dramatic story of family, trust, and environmental preservation. Special engagement in observation of Earth Day.

Environmentally themed documentary featuring acclaimed Oscar winner Jeremy Irons. Screening as part of a special Earth Day engagement.

Part of the Docurama Series, a look at the life and work of a gang reformer.

Part of our Docurama Series, a magical study in landscape and culture.

French romantic comedy featuring a cameo from Woody Allen!

MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO’S “Digital Gym” is a multimedia lab and community space for anyone interested in new media and technologies. Digital Gym members enjoy a wide range of benefits, including free workshops and access to production equipment. Join now and take full advantage by choosing a plan that meets your interests and budget!

Access to equipment rentals, 25% discount to youth workshops & camps (including Teen Producers Project), 8 hours per month access to computer lab.

Access to equipment rentals, 25% discount to all workshops, 8 hours per month access to computer lab.

Access to equipment rentals, 25% discount to all workshops, 16 hours per month access to computer lab.

Access to equipment rentals, 25% discount to all workshops, unlimited access to computer lab, VIP invites

Access for 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 18 ($25 for each additional child) to 2 free workshops per month for kids or parents, 25% discount to all workshops and camps, first session of our popular one-on-one tech tutoring (by appointment) per family member is free, 8 hours per month access to computer lab for any family member, members only access to rent the space for a birthday party at MACSD. (Please contact us for pricing information and availability).

INFO: Julia Richardson – Program Associate – 619.230.1938 x105 – [email protected]



Access to Computers & Multimedia Production Equipment.Discounted Digital Media Workshops.Ticket discounts at MACSD’s various film series.

STUDENT -- $25 /year

BASIC -- $45 /year

PREMIUM -- $75 /year

UNLIMITED -- $125/year

FAMILY -- $175/year

ALL LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE:

LEVELS

REGISTER NOW ONLINE at: www.mediaartscenter.org/membership

MEMBERSHIP

OUR MISSIONMEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO promotes access to film and video as tools for community self-expression and social change and supports the professional development of media artists.


ph: 619.230.1938fax: 619.230.1937

[email protected] & outreach coordinator

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April 2013 Newsletter