Microcinema Schedule

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Come watch beautiful images dance upon a screen in your own neighborhood.  Shows begin promptly @ 8PM and are $5 (unless otherwise noted). The EPFC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Sell your TV and come to the cinema.

In the EPFC Video Gallery Beginning Friday, April 1: STOP THE LOOP!
Take a journey with EPFC Youth Class Alumnus Matt Weathers as he explores his past and present work in this delightfully innovative new short film. Program runs continuously during EPFC store hours during the month of April. FREE!

Wednesday, April 2 – INTRO TO DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATION – 7:30 PM
Join the students of the EPFC Spring 2008 Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking Class for the world premier of five unique short docs created over an 8-week period. FREE EVENT!

Thursday, April 3 – CINEMA OF THE PARANORMAL: HELLO, MR. SPLITFOOT – 8 PM
Hello, Mr. Splitfoot is a cinematic séance commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Fox sisters’ first contact with the otherside, an event that sparked the birth of Spiritualism in America. This program of contemporary and historic films offers an eerie exploration of the borderland between the living and the dead, probing psychic and paranormal phenomena. Come and see the spirits, journey to the astral plane, or enter an ecstatic state! Films by John Cannizzaro, Brook Hinton, Catherine Hollander, Chelsea Spear, and Debra Stratman. Curated by Andrea Richards. FILMMAKERS AND CURATOR IN ATTENDANCE!

Saturday, April 5 – SENIORS DIGITAL DROP IN – 11 AM – 1 PM
EPFC invites neighborhood seniors ages 60+ to join us for our FREE Introduction to Digital Filmmaking Workshop. Learn how to use digital cameras and basic computer editing software to make your own movie in a relaxed and informal setting. All materials and equipment provided by EPFC. No previous filmmaking experience necessary.

Saturday, April 5 – FILM CRASH PRESENTS – 7 PM
Film Crash is a bi-monthly exhibition featuring new works by local indie filmmakers. This month’s presentation will focus on filmmaker Matthew Harrison. $10 admission for this event.
FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE!

Sunday, April 6 – INTRODUCTION TO AFTER EFFECTS – 1 – 5 PM
New class! This one-day seminar will introduce After Effects to those of you who want to learn how to set your graphics in motion and add special effects for your videos. The workshop will be fine tuned for individual needs; you’ll learn the basics of file management, managing the timeline, and keyframes. We'll also go over text paths, alpha channels, and more! Instructor: Sara-Kaye Larson. Tuition is $60/$50 EPFC Members. Class size is limited; call or email to reserve a spot.

Thursday, April 10  - INDIE DOCUMENTARY NIGHT: CHASING THE DREAM – 8PM
Chasing The Dream examines the personal lives and ongoing efforts of a group of artists struggling to “make it” in the entertainment industry. Determined to pursue their careers full-time in spite of the adversity they face, these individuals have made a vow to continue their fight to win big or at least die trying. FILMMAKER A.J. SHEPARD IN ATTENDANCE!

Sunday, April 13 – INTRODUCTION TO FINAL CUT PRO – 1 – 5 PM
Calling all interested adults (ages 20+) looking to learn the beauty and grace of digital editing! All equipment and materials provided by EPFC. Instructor: Alex Ward. Class limited to 5 students; tuition is $60/$50 for members. Call or email to reserve a spot.

Sunday, April 13 – WORKS IN PROGRESS: DOCUMENTARY – 7 – 10 PM
An informal monthly workshop/lecture series for new and established filmmakers working on documentary films… Everyone welcome! $5 suggested donation.

Thursday, April 17 – THE KING OF KONG: A FISTFUL OF QUARTERS – 8 PM
A middle-school science teacher and a hot sauce mogul vie for the Guinness World Record on the arcade classic, Donkey Kong. INTERACTIVE GIANT JOYSTICK FUN PROVIDED BY MACHINE PROJECT! FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE! www.billyvssteve.com

Friday, April 18 – POLITICAL FILM NIGHT: LOOSE CHANGE FINAL CUT– 8 PM
Loose Change Final Cut is the third installment of the documentary that asks the tough questions about the 9/11 attacks and related events. This movie hopes to be the catalyst for a new independent investigation, in which the family members receive answers to their questions, and the true perpetrators of this horrendous crime are prosecuted and punished.

Sunday, April 20 – ADVANCED FINAL CUT PRO – 1 – 5 PM
This one-day workshop is recommended only for students who have taken EPFC’s Intro to Final Cut Pro or have previous experience with the program. All equipment and materials provided by EPFC. Instructor: Don Burton. Class limited to 5 students; tuition is $60/$50 for EPFC members. Call or email to reserve a spot.

Sunday, Apr 20 – WORKS IN PROGRESS: NARRATIVE – 7 – 10 PM
An informal monthly workshop/lecture series for new and established filmmakers working on narrative films… Everyone welcome! $5 suggested donation.

Monday, Apr 21 – SUPER COOL FILM NIGHT (WITH CHIPS) – 7 – 10 PM
NEW PROGRAM! Calling all teens interested in getting together to watch movies and learn more about film history. Programmed by a group of young film enthusiasts and EPFC youth film class participants, Super Cool Film Night (With Chips) includes classic and genre-defining film screenings, discussion and refreshments. This event is free and open to all teens 14 to19 years old. Come meet your fellow cinefiles! FREE EVENT!

Thursday, April 24 – 16mm NIGHT: GEMS FROM THE ARCHIVES - 8 PM
Film collector Russell Harnden is back with another screening of Gems From The Archives, a film series devoted to obscure, outdated, and orphaned films drawn from his personal collection of cartoons, educational films, industrial films, and other odd footage. Once again, a sampling of those wonderful educational films from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s will be pulled from the vault and screened for an evening that’s sure to stimulate your mind and make you laugh at the same time. Join us and watch as everyday office furniture takes on the employees (You And Office Safety), the pork industry goes berserk (Two With Bacon), and creepy men lurk in the local movie theater (The Dangerous Stranger). There will be many more great titles as well. These sorts of “ephemeral films” often provide startling and entertaining examples of 20th Century attitudes, frequently provoking the question “What were they thinking?" So be sure to join us for what will be a fun and “educational” evening! CURATOR IN ATTENDANCE!

Friday, April 25 – HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL MONTHLY SCREENING – 7:30 pm
HollyShorts is an organization devoted to showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe, advancing the careers of filmmakers through screenings, networking events, and various panel and forums. The HollyShorts Film Festival showcases the top short films produced 30-minutes or less. $10 admission for this event. Refreshments provided. FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE! More info: www.hollyshorts.com

Sunday, April 27 – VISION QUEST– 1 – 5 PM
Having trouble finding an idea for your next film? The Vision Quest workshop teaches you how to seek out and harness creative ideas or "visions.” Based on a common practice among California Indians, the class examines the concept of the Vision Quest, challenges ideas of when and where artistic vision can happen, and explores techniques for how these visions are best sought out. Instructor: Lee Lynch. Tuition: $60/$50 EPFC Members. Call or email to reserve a spot.

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