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One Fast Move or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur -- Coming Home -- Aug. 14 event planned for Henry Miller Library
An outdoor dinner, concert, and screening of the feature length documentary, One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur (Kerouac Films/Atlantic Records), is set for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at Big Sur's Henry Miller Library.
The movie, a seminal film about beat generation writer Jack Kerouac, was filmed in part in local Big Sur settings. The Monterey County Film Commission assisted the production company with film locations and local resources. The film features Tom Waits, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Sam Shepard and Patti Smith.
A concert by recording artists/musicians Jay Farrar and Benjamin Gibbard, who collaborated to create the film's soundtrack, will precede the screening.
Grapes of Wrath will cater a buffet dinner, promising some of the best food the coast has to offer, served by the firm's owner Dana Godbe who appears in the film and was a neighbor of Kerouac when he spent time in Big Sur.
"No doubt this will be the event of the season for the Henry Miller Library," said Magnus Torén, executive director of the Henry Miller Library. "The idea to get together to play music, share food, and present the film, One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur, has its genesis in the love of literature and music, and the urge to bring the film 'home' to Big Sur."
Attendees will enjoy the company of many people involved in making the film, such as producers Jim Sampas, Gloria Bailen, Orian Williams, and director Curt Worden, plus musicians Farrar and Gibbard.
The event will be a memorable night under the stars. The Henry Miller Library is an ideal venue for the evening, with its natural amphitheatre surrounded by redwoods, and its deep Big Sur art and literary history.
Tickets are limited, and may be purchased at: http://www.henrymiller.org/
Contact: Magnus Torén, 831-667-2574, magnus@henrymiller.org
Sponsored by: Kerouac Films / One Fast Move Grapes of Wrath Catering / Monterey County Film Commission
June 15-18: Ocean Animation Workshop a south Monterey County event, Make your own Animated Short Film! This summer learn animation from local artist, animator, and surfer, Andrew Dolan. Andrew will teach you fun and interesting things about the ocean. Then he'll teach you to use video and stop motion animation to tell your own story about the ocean. You learn the entire animation process from start to finish. 4th-grade through college-level students can then enter their completed animation short videos into the Blue Ocean Film Festival Studen Video Contest! Space is limited so sign up today! MORE INFO and www.somococat.org
Film Commission to screen a local premiere of the award winning film on Darfur,
THEY TURNED OUR DESERT INTO FIRE
Thursday, April 29th at the Irvine Auditorium at MIIS
Global Contact Films and Purebred Productions is proud to present the acclaimed film, THEY TURNED OUR DESERT INTO FIRE at the IRVINE AUDITORIUM OF MONTEREY INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES. An enlightening new documentary on the genocide that has been pervasive in Darfur. Thursday, April 29th at 7:00 pm at the Irvine Auditorium, 499 Pierce Street in Monterey.
Director, Mark Brecke and producer, Jason Mitchell will be on hand for a post film discussion.
As the first photographer to raise awareness on the Darfur crisis, Mark Brecke was invited to Capitol Hill in 2005 to give a presentation of his work to members of Congress. The train trip from San Francisco to Washington D.C. presented an opportunity to raise awareness about the crisis and became the spine for his documentary, THEY TURNED OUR DESERT INTO FIRE.
In addition to the devastation, forced displacement, and genocide, the Darfur people struggle against geo-political realities. How can they overcome the willful indifference of powerful government and media interests who find their story unimportant or merely inconvenient? With images and first-hand accounts, war photographer Mark Brecke shares his experience of the Darfur crisis with Amtrak passengers during his journey to Washington D.C. to give his presentation to congress. Their reactions, interwoven with hard facts and expert opinion, raise the central question: "Why does the public not understand this epic crisis and how can the world continue to do nothing?"
THEY TURNED OUR DESERT INTO FIRE features interviews with John Prendergast, Samantha Power, Georgette Gagnon and Representative Barbara Lee among others. The film is directed by Mark Brecke, produced by Mark Brecke, Jason Mitchell and Stacy Ransom, and edited by Jason Mitchell with an original score by Vivek Maddala.
The film has a running time of 88 minutes.
The Monterey County Film Commission works to increase economic development through the film industry, and also to support locals through employment and education related to the film industry.
This is a free screening.
To learn more go to: www.desertintofire.com
“It does a wonderful job of exposing the horrific situation in Darfur in a new and interesting manner” - National Geographic Channel International
“One of the Best films I have seen all year” - Sarah Carden, Producer of CNN/Inside Africa
“The most Sincere film made on Darfur Today” – Jennifer Clibbon, CBC News Our World
April 11: Dirt The Movie, www.dirtthemovie.org Irving Auditorium, M.I.I.S., Monterey
“That Evening Sun” film to have local premiere at Monterey’s Osio Cinemas this Friday, March 12.
Monterey County audiences get a chance to go to the local premiere screening of “That Evening Sun,” the critically-acclaimed and award-winning classic drama starring legendary actor Hal Holbrook, at Monterey’s Osio Cinemas on Friday, March 12, starting at 7:15 p.m.
American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Area Chapter, to partner with Monterey County Film Commission for its Gala on March 7, 2010 “What a Night!”
The “What a Night!” Gala on March 7 was a night to remember! “I Dream of Jeannie” star Barbara Eden joined the Monterey County Film Commission and the American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Area Chapter, for a spectacular, sold-out fundraiser at Pebble Beach that benefited both nonprofits.
Click HERE for gallery 1 photos of the Gala Event.
Click HERE for gallery 2 photos of the Gala Event.
Click HERE for gallery 3 photos of the Gala Event.
Photo: Dave Clark
The Film Commission’s 20th annual fundraiser celebrates the Academy Awards® and now benefits two worthy local nonprofits
When the red carpet rolls out this year for “What a Night!” celebrating the Academy Awards®, two local nonprofits will benefit from the fundraising event.
On this year’s Red Carpet at the Inn at Spanish Bay, you’ll meet Barbara Eden, the charming actress best known for her Golden Globe-nominated role as Jeannie in the I Dream of Jeannie TV series, co-starring with Larry Hagman. Barbara has been in 15 feature films including the hit Harper Valley PTA, and in numerous top variety and TV movies. Barbara has her own star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.
For the first time, the American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Area Chapter, will join the Monterey County Film Commission at its 20th annual salute to movie-making on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach. From the red carpet entry to the two big screens showing the live telecast of the 82nd Academy Awards® presentation, the glamorous gala will make attendees feel like they’re a part of the big Hollywood event. The black-tie evening includes champagne, hors d’oeuvres, sit-down dinner, wine, and a silent auction.
Film Commission Presents “Flying Downhill with Bode Miller: The Early Years” “Focus on Film” screening and presentation by Movie Director William C. Rogers scheduled for Jan. 20
The Monterey County Film Commission plans its next “Focus on Film” event on a winter sports theme, screening the documentary, “Flying Downhill with Bode Miller: The Early Years” at Carmel’s Sunset Center, on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m.
The film spotlights one of the legends of sports—two-time Olympic medalist and potential Vancouver Olympics contender Bode Miller--whose hair-raising downhill ski racing and biography make for a fast-paced, visual experience. The skier has won 31 World Cup competitions, six World Championships and two Olympic Silver Medals.
Prior to the screening the movie’s director, William C. Rogers, will introduce the film and give a presentation on the challenges of making the movie, and will answer audience questions. He will also be on hand to meet attendees at a 6 p.m. reception at the Sunset Center.
Tickets are $15 for the general public; $12 for members of “Reel Friends of the Film Commission,” and $7 for full-time students. Tickets go on sale Jan. 8 at the Sunset Center box office at San Carlos and Ninth Street in Carmel, or by phone at 831-620-2048 and online at www.sunsetcenter.tix.com.
The event is co-sponsored by the Monterey County Weekly, Monterey Ski and Social Club, Monterey County Young Professionals Group, and Sunset Center.
For more information, contact the Monterey County Film Commission at 831-646-0910 or email info@FilmMonterey.org.
Press ReleaseClint Eastwood’s Jazz Film “Bird”
to screen Sept. 17 in Monterey
Monterey County Film Commission and the Monterey Jazz Festival present the movie classic about jazz great Charlie Parker, and a talk by local jazz expert Bill Minor. Full event details on Charlie Parker and the Monterey Jazz Festival.
All events are open to the public. Members of "Friends of the Film Commission" will receive discounts to all film commission events. To find out how to become a "Friend of the Film Commission" or for further details on any of the following events, call 831-646-0910 or email info@filmmonterey.org.