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SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Media Contact: Sophoan Sorn, director@sjccm.org,
(209) 298 0827
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
"THE CLOWN AND THE FUHRER" LEADS WINNING FILMS OF 2008 SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) 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), a project of SJCCM, 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.
Visit the official website at: www.sjccm.org
Video segments of "A Conversation with Filmmaker Erahm Christopher" will be available for viewing on SJCCM's website beginning on June 14, 2008.
For more information on Erahm Christopher, 2008 SJCCM Ambassador, visit www.ec-films.com
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SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Media Contact: Sophoan Sorn, director@sjccm.org,
(209) 298 0827
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
NOMINEES OF 2008 SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) 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)
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), a project of San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM), will open 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 films from 18 nations; 35 events of screenings, galas, forums, and cultural arts programs in six venues; and the presence of filmmakers and film lovers from near and far. Cinema spotlights include Latino and Israeli films. "Making History" is the theme of SJFF08, with films highlighting stories of human migration, human rights, and coming-of-age.
Visit the official website at: www.sjccm.org
For all tickets, visit: www.sjccm.org/tickets or call (209) 518-9882
For tickets to the Finale and Awards Gala and Pre-Reception, visit www.pacifictigers.tix.com or call the Pacific Box Office at (209) 946-2474
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SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, May 12, 2008
Media Contact: Sophoan Sorn, director@sjccm.org,
(209) 298 0827
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
SJCCM TO HONOR FILMMAKER ERAHM CHRISTOPHER WITH INAUGURAL AMBASSADOR AWARD AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) 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.
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), a project of San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM), will open 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 films from 18 nations; 35 events of screenings, galas, forums, and cultural arts programs in six venues; and the presence of filmmakers and film lovers from near and far. Cinema spotlights include Latino and Israeli films. "Making History" is the theme of SJFF08, with films highlighting stories of human migration, human rights, and coming-of-age.
Visit the official website at: www.sjccm.org
For tickets to other events, visit: www.sjccm.org/tickets
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SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Media Contact: Sophoan Sorn, director@sjccm.org, (209) 298 0827
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
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) 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.
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), a project of San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM), will open 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: over 44 films from 14 nations; 40 events of screenings, galas, forums, and cultural arts programs; and the presence of filmmakers and film lovers from near and far. Cinema tributes include Latino and Israeli films. "Making History" is the theme of SJFF08, with films highlighting stories of human migration, human rights, and coming-of-age.
Visit the official website at: www.sjccm.org
For tickets to other events, visit: www.sjccm.org/tickets
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SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, March 28, 2008
Media Contact: Sophoan Sorn, director@sjccm.org, (209) 298 0827
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
"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) 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 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"
Video clips from the conference will be online via SJCCM's website in early April.
Tickets for events of the festival will go on sale as early as Friday, April 4, 2008. For more information, go to www.sjccm.org/tickets
For all information, visit official website at: www.sjccm.org
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