It?s time we once again put science at the top of our agenda and work to restore America?s place as the world leader in science and technology.? ?Barack ObamaAward-winning filmmakers Tom Shepard and…
2009
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"It's time we once again put science at the top of our agenda and work to restore America?s place as the world leader in science and technology." -Barack ObamaAward-winning filmmakers Tom Shepard and Tina DiFeliciantonio's Whiz Kids follows the inspirational stories of three remarkable and passionate scientists who, at the age of 17, are already improving lives and our future.
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Please join film fans and artists for a powerful screening of The Least Among You and an extraordinary evening with the legendary Louis Gossett, Jr. Screening and Award Presentation occurs Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00pm at the California Theatre.With a commanding height of 6?4? and a flair for projecting quiet authority, Louis Gossett, Jr. ranks as one of the most respected African-American actors of stage, screen, and television. Known for choosing diverse and challenging roles, his effortless brilliance translates immediately, whether as a landlord, an officer or even as an alien.
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?As rewarding as a good film role can be, there is just nothing like getting up on a stage and taking an audience for a ride. You make a movie, and the audience may not see it for another 10 months. Here, you know immediately their reaction.?? Kevin Pollak
Join Cinequest 19 audiences at the California Theatre on March 4th at 7:00pm for a lively evening of exclusive, tailor made film stand-up with Kevin Pollak and a glowing tribute to his career.
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Hal Ackerman
Hal Ackerman is co-chair of the UCLA screenwriting program. Among his close mentees are Sacha Gervasi, Pamela Gray, Scott Kosar, Nicholas Griffin and many others.
His book, Write Screenplays That Sell...The Ackerman Way, is becoming the text of choice in a growing number of screenwriting programs around the country.
His play, TESTOSTERONE: How Prostate Cancer Made a Man of Me concluded its premier theatrical run in Santa Monica, CA, and won the William Saroyan Centennial Award for drama and on its way to New York.
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TRACK A: THE WRITER'S MINDSETFriday, March 6th
1:00pm - 2:30pm ? San Jose Repertory Theatre
This diverse panel of blue ribbon writers from film and television will share the secrets of their creative process from concept to rewrites and every step in between. Moderated by Barak Goldman, this high-octane panel will inform, entertain and inspire you to mine your own creative gold as we stare down the blank page with the dream of creating a good story well told.
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Cinequest 19 Films by Category
For more information on Cinequest Film Festival 19 Feature, Documentary, and Short Juries, please click here.
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INTOLERANCEFRIDAY, MARCH 6 at 7:00 p.m.
(silent, 1916) USA
With Dennis James at the Wurlizer organ.
Directed, produced and written by D.W. Griffith. Photographed by Billy Bitzer, Karl Brown. With Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Robert Harron, Miriam Cooper, Elmo Lincoln, Eugene Pallette, Margery Wilson and a cast of thousands.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 at 7:00 p.m.
THE BIRTH OF A NATION
(silent, 1915) USA
With Dennis James at the Wurlitzer organ.
Directed, produced and presented by David Wark Griffith. Scenario by David Wark Griffith and Frank E. Woods, based on the novel The Clansmen by Thomas Dixon. Photographed by G. W. Bitzer. With Henry Walthall, Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh.
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The Stanford Theatre Foundation presents: SILENT FILMS AT THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE
Two films that provoked Hollywood; one breathtaking theatre, and the Mighty Wurlitzer organ to transform your film experience.