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SJCCM ANNOUNCEMENT
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Media Contact: Sophoan Sorn, director@sjccm.org, (209) 298 0827
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
PRE-SCREENING OF TWO SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL '08 SHORT FILMS AT APRIL DOWNTOWN ART WALK
WHO:
San Joaquin Cross Cultural Media (SJCCM), the presenting organization of the Inaugural 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival; and the Downtown Stockton Alliance, the presenting organization of the monthly Downtown Stockton Art Walk
WHAT:
Celebrate the downtown art scene, and catch a pre-screening of two short films from the San Joaquin Film Festival '08 ("Hero, Wings Are Not Necessary to Fly" from Spain and "The Sickie" from the United Kingdom), in an intimate setting at the foyer of the Bob Hope Theatre - as part of the multi-faceted programs of the Downtown Stockton Art Walk.
WHEN:
Friday, April 11, 2008, from 5:15PM - 6:30PM
WHERE:
Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main Street, Stockton CA, 95202
SEATS:
Very Limited Seating. Free Admission.
OFFICIAL WEBPAGE:
www.sjccm.org/sjff08/artwalk.html
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SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, March 21, 2008
Media Contact: Sophoan Sorn, director@sjccm.org, (209) 298 0827
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
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), the presenting organization of 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.
PRESENTERS:
Sophoan Sorn, Founder and Director of SJCCM
Arlene Galindo, SJCCM, Event's Mistress of Ceremony
Jessica Hernandez, SJCCM
Shane Williamson, SJCCM
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, a project of SJCCM, 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) 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. SJCCM is one of six pioneer organizations of the newly formed Stockton Arts Center Alliance of arts and civic leaders, whose mission is "to promote and support arts organizations and cultural activities in the city of Stockton through the development of a cultural, visual, and performing arts center."
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
SJCCM 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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SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Contact:
Sophoan Sorn, Director (209) 298 0827
Email: sjccmedia@gmail.com
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
SJCCM TO ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL SELECTION OF THE FIRST SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL AT AN INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE AT PACIFIC
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) is proud to announce a community conference called "San Joaquin Film Festival Preview," to take place on Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 6:00PM-7:00PM at Bechtel International Center at University of the Pacific (Pacific).
This engaging event will be held: to share the latest developments of the festival; to announce the Official Selection of films; and to announce two global-cinema programs featuring Israeli and Latino cinemas. Over 40 films from several nations, will make up the diverse and dynamic selection of films to be presented at this inaugural festival in June. Attendants will have the opportunity to interact in a Q&A session with the festival organizers.
Bechtel International Center is centrally-located on Pacific's Stockton campus, adjacent to the Wendell Phillips Center on the west. Parking will be free without permit.
Admission is free with ticket; and is open to the public. There will be a light reception during the program. Space is limited. To reserve and aquire tickets, call Director Sorn at (209) 298 0827 or register online at www.sjccm.org/sjff08/preview.html .
This event is hosted by The Jacoby Center at University of the Pacific.
More information is available at SJCCM's official website at www.sjccm.org
ABOUT SAN JOAQUIN CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIA
Founded in 2005, San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) 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.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The First San Joaquin Film Festival, a project of SJCCM, 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 up to two dozen events in various venues across the city of Stockton.
The Circle of Patrons (principal partners) of SJCCM are: The Jacoby Center at University of the Pacific, Stockton Conference and Visitor's Bureau, Stockton Arts Commission, Stockton Empire Theatre, The Haggin Museum, and the Downtown Stockton Alliance.
For more information; and opportunities for sponsorship, advertisement, and volunteerism - visit official website at www.sjccm.org
Mailing Address:
San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media
P.O. Box 690341
Stockton, CA 95269
USA
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 SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Contact:
Sophoan Sorn, Director (209) 298 0827
Email: sjccmedia@gmail.com
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
SJCCM ANNOUNCES CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR INAUGURAL AMBASSADOR AWARD
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) announces the call for nominations for its inaugural Ambassador Award program.
The San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media Ambassador Award honors an exemplary artist, community advocate, and/or groundbreaking leader from the local community - who endeavors: to promote cross-cultural appreciation; to catalyze the creative arts; to utilize the power of various types of media (which may include film); and to contribute to the quality of life for the greater community and beyond. The award will be presented during the San Joaquin Film Festival Finale - Awards Gala at the Faye Spanos Concert Hall at University of the Pacific on June 8, 2008.
Nomination form and additional information are available via SJCCM's official website at www.sjccm.org
The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 21, 2008.
ABOUT SAN JOAQUIN CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIA
Founded in 2005, San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) 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.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The First San Joaquin Film Festival, a project of SJCCM, 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 up to two dozen events in various venues across the city of Stockton.
The Circle of Patrons (principal partners) of SJCCM are: The Jacoby Center at University of the Pacific, Stockton Conference and Visitor's Bureau, Stockton Empire Theatre, Stockton Arts Commission, The Haggin Museum, and Downtown Stockton Alliance.
For more information; and opportunities for sponsorship, advertisement, and volunteerism - visit official website at www.sjccm.org
Mailing Address:
San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media
P.O. Box 690341
Stockton, CA 95269
USA
• Click here to download nomination form
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SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Contact:
Sophoan Sorn, Director (209) 298 0827
Jessica Hernandez, Publicity Coordinator
Email: sjccmedia@gmail.com
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
SJCCM ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL 2008, WITH FILM ARTS FOUNDATION AS FISCAL SPONSOR
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) announces a fundraising campaign for The First San Joaquin Film Festival 2008 (SJFF2008), with the Film Arts Foundation (Film Arts) as fiscal sponsor.
SJCCM has a goal to raise $80,000. Funds will be used for festival and program expenses, productions and exhibition, marketing, personnel, and sustainment. Various benefits for sponsors include marketing presence, VIP access, public relations opportunities, and multi-media presence throughout the festival. Sponsorship packages are available online or by contacting SJCCM. All donations are tax-deductible donations through the Film Arts, and can be made online.
The first financial sponsor is the Stockton Arts Commission, with a grant of $6,000 through the City's Endowment for the Arts Award, awarded in July 2007.
ABOUT SAN JOAQUIN CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIA
Founded in 2005, San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) 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.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The First San Joaquin Film Festival, a project of SJCCM, will open in the multicultural city of Stockton, California, U.S.A. from June 4 to June 8, 2008. 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 up to two dozen events in various venues across the city of Stockton.
The Circle of Patrons (principal partners) of SJCCM are: The Jacoby Center at University of the Pacific, Stockton Conference and Visitor's Bureau, Stockton Empire Theatre, Stockton Arts Commission, and The Haggin Museum.
ABOUT FILM ARTS FOUNDATION
Based in San Francisco, California, the Film Arts Foundation is a non-profit leader in the media arts field, providing comprehensive training, equipment, information, consultations, and exhibition opportunities to independent filmmakers. Now in its thirtieth year, Film Arts has close to 3,000 members working in film, video, and multimedia, and is the largest regional organization of independent producers in the country. (Source: www.filmarts.org)
For more information; and opportunities for sponsorship, advertisement, and volunteerism - visit official website at www.sjccm.org
Mailing Address:
San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media
P.O. Box 690341
Stockton, CA 95269
USA
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, December 3, 2007
Contact:
Sophoan Sorn, Director: Phone (209) 298 0827
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
STOCKTON EMPIRE THEATRE AND PACIFIC THEATRE ANNOUNCED AS VENUES FOR SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL 2008
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) along with partnering organizations Stockton Empire Theatre, Inc. and The Jacoby Center of University of the Pacific, are proud to announce the addition of the Stockton Empire Theatre and the Pacific Theatre as venues of The First San Joaquin Film Festival 2008 (SJFF2008), opening June 4 to 8, 2008.
The Stockton Empire Theatre, the city's historic, "art-house" theater of The Miracle Mile district, will host up to nine festival events - "Movies on the Mile" - from June 6 to 8, 2008, featuring 24 to 30 international short and feature films from the Official Selection of SJFF2008. Also, SJCCM's Young Artist and Media Impact Symposium, including a premiere of a youth-made documentary, will be held at this venue.
At the Pacific Theatre on Thursday, June 5, 2008, The Jacoby Center will host four events, featuring screenings of up to 10 films from the Official Selection, and a special presentation by a guest filmmaker. The Grand Finale Awards Ceremony of June 8th at Faye Spanos Concert Hall, also made possible through a partnership with the Center, will highlight the events of the festival, honor winning filmmakers and films, and showcase a special screening of an internationally-acclaimed feature film.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The First San Joaquin Film Festival, a project of the second season of SJCCM, will be a global festival taking 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. Retrospectively, the Stockton-San Joaquin region was a major filming destination and known in the 1960s as "Hollywood North." Other festival events include an Opening Night Gala at the Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre, receptions and parties, a family festival at The Haggin Museum, screenings of international and local films, world premieres, media forums, and various interactive programs.
The Circle of Patrons (principal partners) of SJCCM are: The Jacoby Center at University of the Pacific, Stockton Conference and Visitor's Bureau, Stockton Empire Theatre, Stockton Arts Commission, and The Haggin Museum.
For more information; and opportunities for sponsorship, advertisement, and volunteerism - visit official website at www.sjccm.org
Mailing Address:
San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media
P.O. Box 690341
Stockton, CA 95269
USA
Email: sjccmedia@gmail.com
SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Contact:
Sophoan Sorn, Director: Phone (209) 298 0827
Jessica Hernandez, Publicity Coordinator: Phone (209) 430 9547
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 2008 SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL
Stockton, California, USA - San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) is now accepting worldwide submissions for The First San Joaquin Film Festival 2008 (SJFF), seeking entries of feature and short films.
Categories are: Comedy Feature; Comedy Short; Dramatic Feature; Dramatic Short; Animated Short; Children and Family Short; Documentary Short; Documentary Feature; Commercial Short; Music Video Short.
This competition is opened to filmmakers and production companies worldwide. Entry fees run from $15.00 to $49.00.
Nominated films will become part of the Official Selection and will be screened during various events of the festival. The festival's finale will feature an award ceremony with juried prizes. Entry deadline is Monday, March 17, 2008.
All information, registration, rules and regulations are available through official website: www.sjccm.org.
The First San Joaquin Film Festival, a project of the second season of SJCCM, will be an international festival taking 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. Retrospectively, the Stockton-San Joaquin region was a major filming destination and known in the 1960s as "Hollywood North." Festival events and programs include an Opening Night Gala and Inaugural Celebration, international film competition and showcases, world premieres, local filmmakers showcase, specialized media symposia, young artists forum, local short films competition, and a Grand Finale awards ceremony. Venues include Opening Night at the historic Bob Hope (Fox California) Theatre, Grand Finale at Faye Spanos Concert Hall at University of the Pacific, a family festival at The Haggin Museum, and many other historic theaters and cultural institutions across the city, yet to be announced.
For more information; and opportunities for sponsorship, advertisement, and volunteerism - visit official website at www.sjccm.org
Mailing Address:
San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media
P.O. Box 690341
Stockton, CA 95269
USA
Email: sjccmedia@gmail.com
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SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Contact:
Sophoan Sorn, Director: Phone (209) 298 0827
Jessica Hernandez, Publicity Coordinator: Phone (209) 430 9547
Official Website: www.sjccm.org
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, a project of SJCCM, 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
Mailing Address:
San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media
P.O. Box 690341
Stockton, CA 95269
USA
Official Email: sjccmedia@gmail.com
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SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Contact: Jessica Hernandez,
Publicity Coordinator (209) 430-9547
Official Website:www.sjccm.org
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR SHORT FILMS COMPETITION OF THE FIRST SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL 2008
Stockton, California - Stockton's up-and-coming documentary filmmaker Sophoan Sorn and San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) announce the call for entries for the Short Films Competition of The First San Joaquin Film Festival 2008, beginning Friday, September 7, 2007.
This competition is opened to artists, filmmakers, and residents of the counties of San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Fresno, Merced, and Sacramento. Short films must be under 15 minutes in total running time. Entry fee is $15.00 per film. Categories include: Action; Comedy; Drama; Animation; Children and Family; Documentary; Commercial; Music Video.
Nominated films will be screened during various events of the festival. Winning films will be screened at the Film Festival Finale event and each winner will receive a cash prize. Submission Deadline is Thursday, February 14, 2008.
Additional information, registration packages, rules and regulations are available through official website: www.sjccm.org.
The First San Joaquin Film Festival, a project of SJCCM (Formerly Stockton Crossing Cultural Bridges), will be an unprecedented five-day festival to take place in the City of Stockton from June 4 to 8, 2008. Events include an Opening Night Gala, the premiere of SJCCM's Mexican-American documentary film, local filmmakers showcase, a cultural family event at The Haggin Museum, two youth media symposia, premiere of two youth-made documentaries, forums for young artists and future filmmakers, special screenings of international indie films, and a short films competition. Events will be held at historic theaters and community institutions across Stockton.
Director Sophoan Sorn can be reached at (209) 298-0827
For more information; and opportunities for sponsorship, advertisement, and volunteerism - visit official website at www.sjccm.org
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SJCCM OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
(Officlal Modified Release - Originally Released Wednesday, July 11, 2007)
Contact: Jessica Hernandez,
Publicity Coordinator (209) 430-9547
Official Website:www.sjccm.org
SAN JOAQUIN CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIA PROUDLY ANNOUNCE THE FIRST SAN JOAQUIN FILM FESTIVAL, NEW DOCUMENTARY - PART OF THE SECOND SEASON.
Stockton, California - Stockton's up-and-coming documentary filmmaker Sophoan Sorn and San Joaquin Cross Cultural Media (SJCCM) proudly announce the development of The First San Joaquin Film Festival, an unprecedented five-day event that is scheduled to take place in the City of Stockton from June 4 to 8, 2008. Events include an Opening Night Gala, the premiere of SJCCM's Mexican-American documentary film, local filmmakers showcase, a cultural family event at The Haggin Museum, two youth media symposia, premiere of two youth-made documentaries, forums for young artists and future filmmakers, special screenings of international indie films, and a short films competition. Events will be held at historic theaters and community institutions across Stockton. Call for entries for the competition for short films begins September 7, 2007.
Sorn is currently directing and producing a new cultural documentary that celebrates the rich history, heritage and success stories of Mexican-American people of Stockton and San Joaquin Valley. This documentary is set for completion at the end of 2007, with reviews and pre-screenings in early 2008, and will premiere at The First San Joaquin Film Festival.
ABOUT SAN JOAQUIN CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIA
Founded in March of 2005, San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (Then-Stockton Crossing Cultural Bridges) celebrates cultural appreciation and media through productions of documentary films, community festivals and cultural arts in San Joaquin County, California. The organization is an active collaboration with local organizations, community leaders, volunteers, and the local media. During its Inaugural Season (2005 to 2006), it highlighted the cultures of Cambodians and Filipinos and the efforts of Stockton Sister Cities Association. Accomplishments included the Premiere of Sorn's first documentary "To: Iloilo and Battambang" at The Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium, creation of a unique cultural event at The Haggin Museum called "Celebrate! Cambodia and The Philippines" to bring the film "to life," and attendance for its events surpassed 3000 guests.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Founder and Director Sophoan Sorn, 22, is a multi-faceted Cambodian-American artist, entrepreneur, and community advocate. He is proficient in the arts of photography, documentary filmmaking, visual arts, and piano performance. An honor graduate of Lodi Academy High School and a former San Joaquin Delta College student, he is presently studying Motion Picture and Television at San Francisco's Academy of Art University. He was a recipient of the 2005 Stockton Arts Commission (S.A.C.) Endowment for the Arts Grant, which was a primary fund for the Inaugural Season of SJCCM. Now, he is a recipient of the 2007 S.A.C. Endowment for the Arts Grant, which benefits the Second Season of SJCCMM.
Get ready for the historical and ground-breaking Second Season of San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media.
For information in becoming a patron, sponsor, advertiser, or volunteer of The Second Season SJCCM, please visit the official website at: www.sjccm.org
Director Sophoan Sorn can be reached at (209) 298-0827.
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City of Stockton Press 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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Stockton, CA - The Stockton Arts Commission will honor individuals, organizations and business that have contributed to sustaining the arts in our community at its gala Arts Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Bob Hope Theatre. Museum Director Tod Ruhstaller will receive Stockton's Top Arts Recognition Award, also known as the STAR Award.
Tod will be recognized for his more than 20 years of work to develop the Haggin into Stockton’s premier cultural center. In addition to bringing major fine arts exhibitions and conserving and restoring the museum’s collections, the commission credited Tod with developing partnerships with area arts organizations, introducing diverse cultural exhibits and expanding the museum’s reach into the community through education, events, workshops, tours, concerts and recitals.
"I'm both honored and humbled," Tod said. "While I am extremely proud of my tenure with this institution, I also realize that the many accomplishments of The Haggin Museum over the past 22 years are not attributable to any individual, but rather to the collective efforts of a staff of talented professionals and a cadre of dedicated volunteers."
Other honorees at the awards gala will be the Downtown Stockton Alliance for the inaugural season of its Art Walk event and Maxine DalBen, owner and founder of the Harlequin House Art Center, for her decades of instruction, encouragement and mentoring of artists.
The awards gala will also recognize several anniversaries in the regional arts: Education Through Music, Inc.- Musical Chairs Children’s Concert Series (25 years); Stockton Friends of Chamber Music (50 years) and The Haggin Museum (75 years).
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a no-host bar and "Taste Of Downtown," featuring entrées and desserts from various downtown restaurants. Art curated by the Tidewater Art Center and Gallery will be displayed in the theatre's main foyer and mezzanine.
The one-hour awards presentation will begin at 8 p.m. in the auditorium and feature performances by New Dance Company, Stockton Theatre Project, WOW, Inc., singers Patricia Mercado, Patricio Piedra, Greg and Steve, Linda Tregle International Dance Company, and filmmaker Sophoan Sorn.
The event’s honorary host committee includes Marian Jacobs, Ron Berberian, Vince Perrin, Gil Dellinger, Judy Caruso-Williamson, and Maestro Peter Jaffe.
Tickets are $15, $25 and $30, and can be purchased at the Bob Hope Theatre. Call the Stockton Arts Commission at (209) 937-7488 for more information.
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Official Press Release
For Immediate Release
For Immediate Release
Contact and Registration: APSARA (209) 944-1700
PRESS RELEASE: 2006 Stockton Cross-Cultural Sharing at Civic Auditorium North Hall. September 2, 2006 at 4:00PM. Free with Registration.
(Stockton, CA) - Citizens of Stockton are cordially invited to share their personal stories of inspiration and hope at the 2006 Stockton Cross-Cultural Sharing: "Our History, Our Culture, and Our Story" - a multi-cultural event on Saturday, September 2, 2006 from 4PM to 8PM at Stockton Civic Auditorium North Hall, located at 525 North Center Street in Stockton.
The goal of this event is to create an atmosphere where individuals from various ethnic backgrounds, cultures, generations come together to share their personal stories to help enlighten, inspire, and educate each other. This event will feature guest speakers (to be announced). A special program of dance will feature vibrant Cambodian, Filipino, Hmong, Laotian, and Mexican dancers. An ethnic potluck will follow the event.
The 2006 Stockton Cross-Cultural Sharing is sponsored by American Friends Service Committee Pan Valley Institute, Asian Pacific Self-Development and Residential Association (APSARA), City of Stockton, Health Plan of San Joaquin; in collaboration with Delta Health Care, Hmong International Culture Institute, Project Voice for Immigrants, Stockton Crossing Cultural Bridges, and United Cambodian Families.
This is a free event. Attendance is limited and is by registration only. To register and for more information, please contact APSARA at (209) 944 - 1700.
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An
Invitation from Jacoby Center, University
of the Pacific
For Immediate Release
YOU
ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN STOCKTON’S
COMMUNITY SUMMIT ON CITIZEN DIPLOMACY ON
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2006 AT 9:00AM AT UNIVERSITY
OF THE PACIFIC WENDELL PHILIPPS CENTER
Sponsored
by
Stockton Sister Cities Association, Jacoby
Center for Public Service and Civic Leadership
At the University of the Pacific And Stockton/San
Joaquin Chapter of People to People
SATURDAY,
APRIL 29, 2006
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC
WENDELL PHILLIPS CENTER
9:00AM ~ 4:30PM
PARTICIPATION FREE ~ LUNCHEON $11.00
RSVP MARGARITA NOYOLA ~ JACOBY CENTER
~ 209-946-7444
ABOUT THE SUMMIT AND LUNCHEON PROGRAM
The objective of the Community Summits on
Citizen Diplomacy is to increase the public’s
awareness of the Citizen Diplomacy movement
and its positive impact on America’s
long-term security, to build the capacities
of community institutions to become more
globally engaged, to strengthen coordination
and cooperation among these organizations,
and to present to the President, the Congress,
and the American people an action plan for
the future of Citizen Diplomacy. Stockton’s
Community Summit will feature opportunities
to participate in one of four discussion
groups generating future opportunities for
linking local community institutions to
their counterparts in other parts of the
world. Participants can select between groups
focusing on health, culture, education,
and business. At the end of the summit,
each group will share their suggestions
in a plenary session. Those suggestions
approved by the entire summit will be forwarded
to the Coalition on Citizen Diplomacy in
Washington, DC for further consideration
and possible funding.
By
participating in this initiative, you join
a far-reaching community of citizens across
the country that is committed to harnessing
the power of Citizen Diplomacy and citizen
exchange to meet the challenges of the 21st
century. We believe that by engaging greater
numbers of Americans in meaningful person-to-person
encounters with citizens from around the
world, we can have a significant impact
on our national well-being.
The
Luncheon Program will celebrate the 50 years
of the Sister Cities and the People to People
programs. Excerpts from To: Iloilo and Battambang,
the documentary by Sophoan Sorn, will be
screened with commentary by the director.
The luncheon speaker will be Glenn Leppert
, Vice President for Academics and Professor,
Barclay College in Haviland, Kansas He has
authored several papers and a doctoral dissertation
on Eisenhower’s establishment of the
People to People and Sister Cities programs.
Prior to his academic career, Dr. Leppert
was pastor to churches in Salem and Portland,
Oregon. He has also taught primary and secondary
school in Oregon, Utah, Idaho and Akwang,
Nigeria. Dr. Leppert received his doctorate
in history from Kansas State University
in 2003. He completed his undergraduate
degree at Northwest Nazarene University
and master’s degrees at both George
Fox and Fort Hayes Universities.
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The
Haggin Museum Media Release
For Immediate Release
Contacts: Eddie Hargreaves, Publicity Coordinator
(209) 940-6312
Jessica Hernandez, Publicity Coordinator
– (209) 430-9547
PRESS
RELEASE: CELEBRATE! CAMBODIA AND THE PHILIPPINES
: A CULTURAL FESTIVAL AT THE HAGGIN MUSEUM
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2006 FROM 1:00-5:00PM
FREE ADMISSION
The
Haggin Museum and Stockton Crossing Cultural
Bridges (SCCB) cultural arts project invite
families to learn more about the unique
cultures of Stockton's Sister Cities at
"Celebrate! Cambodia and the Philippines:
A Cultural Festival at The Haggin Museum"
on April 1, 1-5 p.m.
The
free festival will begin in front of the
museum at 1 p.m. with dramatic performances
by Cambodian Chai Yam musicians, Mga Anak
Ng Bayan Filipino dancers, and APSARA Cambodian
dancers. Inside the museum, starting at
1:30 p.m., live performances with music,
dance, and storytelling will go on throughout
the afternoon. A fashion show will feature
traditional Cambodian and Filipino dress.
Hands-on activities will include cultural
crafts and traditional Cambodian and Filipino
games for children.
Featured
will be a special version of the SCCB documentary
"To: Iloilo and Battambang," directed
by Cambodian-American artist Sophoan Sorn,
21. SCCB celebrates cultural awareness and
exchange. Funded by the 2005 Stockton Arts
Commission Endowment for the Arts grant,
Sorn's film commemorates the Stockton Sister
Cities Association’s 2005 historic
Goodwill Tour to Iloilo City, Philippines
and Battambang, Cambodia.
The
Haggin Museum is proud to be part of this
community endeavor to promote greater cultural
understanding. Admission will be free on
this first Saturday of the month. The Haggin
Museum is located in Stockton's Victory
Park, 1201 N. Pershing Ave.
For
more information, contact Curator of Education
Susan Benedetti at (209) 940-6315 or sbenedetti@hagginmuseum.org.
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University
of the Pacific Cambodian Student Association
Media Release
For Immediate Release
Contacts: Calliyan Y, CSA President (209)
518-0885
Jessica Hernandez, SCCB Publicity Coordinator
– (209) 430-9547
PRESS
RELEASE: CAMBODIAN CULTURAL NIGHT AT UNIVERSITY
OF THE PACIFIC'S BECHTEL INTERNATIONAL CENTER
ON THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006 AT 6:00PM ;
FREE ADMISSION
STOCKTON,
CA – Cambodian Students Association
(CSA) of University of the Pacific (Pacific)
and Stockton Crossing Cultural Bridges (SCCB)
cultural arts project cordially invite you
to experience the vibrant culture of the
Royal Kingdom of Cambodia at The First Annual
Cambodian Cultural Night on March 23, 2006
at 6PM in Bechtel International Center on
Pacific Campus.
This
free event will feature APSARA Khmer traditional
dancers, Cambodian traditional music, delicious
Cambodian cuisine, guest speakers, and the
showing of the SCCB documentary "To:
Iloilo and Battambang," directed by
Cambodian-American artist Sophoan Sorn,
21. SCCB celebrates cultural awareness and
exchange. Funded by the 2005 Stockton Arts
Commission Endowment for the Arts grant,
Sorn's film commemorates the Stockton Sister
Cities Association’s 2005 historic
Goodwill Tour to Iloilo City, Philippines
and Battambang, Cambodia.
CSA
is a student-run organization that promotes
Cambodian culture through community involvement.
For more information, please call Calliyan
Y, CSA President, at (209) 518-0885.
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Stockton
Crossing Cultural Bridges Official Press
Release
Contact:
Jessica Hernandez, Publicity Coordinator
– (209) 430-9547
Email: publicity@stocktoncrossing.org"
PRESS
RELEASE: Stockton Sister Cities Association,
Stockton Arts Commission, and Stockton Crossing
Cultural Bridges Presents The World Premiere
of a Historical Documentary “To: Iloilo
and Battambang” at The Stockton Memorial
Civic Auditorium on March 2, 2006 at 6:00
PM.
www.stocktoncrossing.org
www.sophoan.com
STOCKTON,
CA – The Stockton Sister Cities Association
(SSCA) and the Stockton Arts Commission
are proud to announce the World Premiere
of a historical documentary film “To:
Iloilo and Battambang” as part of
a cultural art and documentary project titled
“Stockton Crossing Cultural Bridges”
on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 6:00 PM at
the Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium.
This documentary film commemorates the Stockton
Sister Cities Association’s 2005 Goodwill
Tour to Cambodia and the Philippines to
celebrate 40 years of friendship with its
Sister City, Iloilo, Philippines and its
first official visit to Battambang, Cambodia.
Stockton Crossing Cultural Bridges celebrates
the promotion of cultural awareness, of
cultural exchange, and citizen diplomacy.
This
project is directed by Sophoan Sorn, 21,
a young Stockton-based Cambodian-American
photographic artist and documentary film
producer. Sorn is a recipient of the 2005
Stockton Arts Commission’s City Endowment
for the Arts Award (grant) for his first
video documentation project with the SSCA.
An active member and resident artist of
the Stockton Sister Cities Association (SSCA),
Sorn makes history for the SSCA and the
City of Stockton with the production of
a film that celebrates cultural awareness
and friendship with two of Stockton’s
six Sister Cities.
The
film “To: Iloilo and Battambang”
documents the journey that the SSCA Delegation,
led by Stockton Vice-Mayor Gary Giovanetti
and SSCA President Rose Marie Dime, experienced
during their 2005 Goodwill Tour, and looks
into the lives of people in our Sister Cities
in Cambodia and the Philippines. The film
showcases insights on Cambodian and Filipino
culture, education, music, arts and lifestyle.
This will be a fun filled, memorable experience
for the whole family.
Tickets
are available online at estockton.com .
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