FEB 2 TUES 7 PM
AN EVENING WITH GEORGE KUCHAR
George Kuchar was and is one of the most prolific filmmakers at work today, with over 200 works to his credit. Tonight the Film Center welcomes him as he introduces and discusses a wide range of his older and more recent works. "[Kuchar’s films] were my first inspiration…the pivotal films of my youth, bigger influences than Warhol, Kenneth Anger, even THE WIZARD OF OZ."—John Waters. Co-presented by QDoc: Portland Queer Documentary Film Festival. Kuchar also visits the School of Film for conversations with filmmakers
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Time:
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Whitsell Auditorium
Description:
FEB 4 THUR 7 PM
CHICANO ROCK! THE SOUNDS OF EAST LOS ANGELES
US 2009
DIRECTOR: JON WILKMAN
This film traces 60 years of rich Chicano musical history from its epicenter in East Los Angeles. From the pachucos of the 1940s through the rock and soul 60s and the tejano hits of today, East LA has been a vital artistic hotbed that this film explores skillfully and soulfully. (60 mins.)
FOLLOWED BY
TILL THE LAST DROP…MY HEART
MEXICO 2006
DIRECTOR: BETO GÓMEZ
Mexico’s rich tradition of female vocal music is explored in this tender love letter to the county and its traditions. (90 mins.) Sponsored by Miracle Theatre Group.
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Time:
4:00pm - 5:50pm
Location:
Whitsell Auditorium
Description:
FEB 5 7 FRI 7 PM, SUN 4:30 PM
MUSICA SURFICA
AUSTRALIA 2009
DIRECTOR: MICK SOWRY
This visually stunning film explores the connection between experimental music and surfing and surfer and violinist Richard Tognetti explores these connections in wild and evocative settings. (46 mins.)
FOLLOWED BY
LEONARD COHEN LIVE AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT, 1970
US 1970/2009
DIRECTOR: MURRAY LERNER
A historic performance is captured here as Leonard Cohen, freshly awoken at 3AM is sent onstage at the Isle off Wight and proceeds with practically no preparation, to offer a dazzling perfomace of poetic brilliance and quiet intensity. Not to be missed by fans of Canada’s brooding Poet Laureate of Melancholy. (64 mins.)
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Time:
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Whitsell Auditorium
Description:
FEB 6 SAT 7 PM
TRUE STORIES
US 1986
DIRECTOR: DAVID BYRNE
Don’t miss David Byrne’s oddball loveletter to Middle America, as he jons the inhaitants of a fictionl Texas burg in their sesquecentennial “Celebration of Specialness”. Featuring Splalding Gray, a young John Goodman and music by Talking Heads. (89 mins.)
FOLLOWED BY
STOP MAKING SENSE
US 1984
DIRECTOR: JONATHAN DEMME
No band characterized ’80s new wave sounds and styles more than the Talking Heads. Director Demme’s expertly filmed concert film, photographed over three nights of performances, captures the band, particularly frontman David Byrne, at the pinnacle of their creativity. (88 mins.)
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Time:
1:30pm - 3:20pm
Location:
Whitsell Auditorium
Description:
FEB 5 7 FRI 7 PM, SUN 4:30 PM
MUSICA SURFICA
AUSTRALIA 2009
DIRECTOR: MICK SOWRY
This visually stunning film explores the connection between experimental music and surfing and surfer and violinist Richard Tognetti explores these connections in wild and evocative settings. (46 mins.)
FOLLOWED BY
LEONARD COHEN LIVE AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT, 1970
US 1970/2009
DIRECTOR: MURRAY LERNER
A historic performance is captured here as Leonard Cohen, freshly awoken at 3AM is sent onstage at the Isle off Wight and proceeds with practically no preparation, to offer a dazzling perfomace of poetic brilliance and quiet intensity. Not to be missed by fans of Canada’s brooding Poet Laureate of Melancholy. (64 mins.)
For more info visit us at www.nwfilm.org
Time:
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Whitsell Auditorium
Description:
FEB 7 SUN 7 PM
INTANGIBLE ASSET NUMBER 82
AUSTRALIA 2009
DIRECTOR: EMMA FRANZ
This debut film follows respected Australian drummer Simon Barker on a quest to meet and learn from Korean Shaman Kim Seouk-Chul, whose skill at the hjook,a Korean wind instrument, causes him to be granted the unique governmental title of Intangible Asset #82 (90 mins.)
For more info, visit us at www.nwfilm.org
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Time:
All day event
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Description:
The Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA) and the Oregon Producers Alliance (OPA) are proud to present their third seminar of the series NW Film Financing. Focusing on Distribution and led by Gary Rubin, president and founder of First Independent Pictures, who has over twenty years of experience in the motion picture and television businesses and has held an array of positions that cross the entire gamut of distribution, acquisitions/ production and management.
More information at www.OMPA.org, or Eventbrite.com.
Register now at http://nwff3distribution.eventbrite.com/
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.
2010 Festival dates: February 11-27, 2010.
Location:
NW Film Center
Description:
Drawing an audience of over 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare.