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13th
ANNUAL
JAMES RIVER
FILM FESTIVAL
Virginia’s
Festival
for the
Independent-
Minded |
ALL ADMISSIONS FREE
UNLESS NOTED; DONATIONS ENCOURAGED
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 John
Huston’s
Let There Be Light
(1946, B&W, 50 min.)
with Jim Collier’s
Tears of Joy
(2002, color, 13 min.)
11 am, Richmond Public Library, Main Branch
Free Admission
Commissioned by the Department of War to shoot a 3-part series during
WWII, Huston’s last installment was suppressed by the Pentagon
for nearly 40 years. Let There Be Light deals with traumatized
GIs and the miracles worked by psychoanalysis and hypnosis in an experimental
program at a hospital in NJ at the very end of the war. After a screening
at the Pentagon, a general exclaimed, “He made an anti-war film”
to which Huston responded, “If I ever make a pro-war film, take
me out and shoot me.” A truly uplifting and unique documentary.
Richmonder Jim Collier’s Tears of Joy combines multiple
stories of Virginians’ rehabilitation and recovery in homage
to the human spirit. Mr. Collier will discuss his film following the
screening. |
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 Experimental
Animation Workshop with Martha Colburn
2 - 5 pm, Plant Zero Art Center
Admission $25 (Registration limited to 10 people.)
CLASS IS FULL
This workshop will examine a number of handmade techniques and conceptual
approaches utilized by experimental animator and festival guest, Martha
Colburn. Beginning with the very basics of animation technique, Colburn
and the class will explore how to find a personal signature/vision
through the manipulation of found imagery and simple materials. Handmade
special f/x such as working with glass and acetate will also be demonstrated.
Participants are requested to bring personal photos, images or collages
to animate.
 Note:
Class size limited to 10 people! E-mail jere@rmicweb.org
to reserve a spot. $25/person fee includes Super 8 film and use of
equipment. |
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Reception:
Meet the Guests
6-7:30 pm, Plant Zero Art Center
Free Admission; Cash Bar
Sponsored by the Virginia Film Office and the Virginia Production
Alliance
The public is cordially invited to meet festival guests: producer/animator
Ray Harryhausen, composer/guitarist Gary Lucas, experimental animator
Martha Colburn, filmmaker David Williams, and members of world jazz
ensemble Hotel X over hors d’oeuvres and drinks. |
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James River
Film Festival Juried Competition Finalists
8 pm, Plant Zero Art Center
Admission $5
Sponsored by the Virginia Film Office and the Virginia Production
Alliance
Annually the James River Film Festival hosts a national competition
for original short films (30 minutes or less) in any genre (narrative,
experimental, documentary, animation), juried by Richmond area filmmakers
and professionals. Join us for this premiere screening of our jury’s
selections and the announcement of cash award winners (up to $2,000!).
Plus this year’s audience will vote for their favorite film
to select a $100 Audience Award prize!
This
show is always one of the highlights of our festival. The 2006 jury:
Jim Collier (advertising; film production, Virginia State University)
Jere Kittle (web design; filmmaker), Kevin Gallagher (programmer,
Project Resolution), Sonali Gulati (filmmaker; film professor, Virginia
Commonwealth University), and Todd Raviotta (filmmaker; film professor,
Maggie Walker Governor’s School and Virginia Commonwealth University).
The
Winners are:
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| 1st
Place $800 |
Carhenge
- Davis Liban |
| 2nd
Place $500 |
Themes
- Dan Boord/Luis Valdovino |
| 3rd
Place $300 |
Know
What You Mean - Lyn Elliot, $100
Audience Award |
| Merit
Award $100 |
Go
Barefoot - Matt Meindl |
| Merit
Award $100 |
Yellow
- Rini Keagy |
| Virginia
Award $100 |
La
Bas - Studio 108 |
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Other
Finalists: |
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Arrowhead
- Christopher Holmes |
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Monster
and the Peanut - Franklin Rho |
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