Penn Welcomes the 14th Annual Philadelphia Film Festival | April 7-20, 2004
In celebration of the 14th annual Philadelphia Film Festival and its programming at University City’s Bridge Cinema DeLux and International House, the University of Pennsylvania is offering five free events that bring film lovers and scholars together for lively conversation about varied aspects of cinema such as music, business, sociology and culture. “Film festivals are wonderful opportunities to bring together cinema from all over the globe and, during a concentrated period of time, allow society to get a macro view of varied artistic expression,” said Timothy Corrigan, Director of Penn’s Cinema Studies Department. “We were inspired to organize and host free programs to raise the level of public dialogue about cinema on our campus.” The Cine Cafes program includes: “MUSIC IN FILM” DATE & TIME: Friday April 1, 7 p.m. LOCATION: World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street) PROGRAM: Buster Keaton’s film “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” with a live score by Boister, followed by discussion. Visit www.worldcavelive.com or call 215.222.1400 for tickets. “BUSINESS of FILM” DATE & TIME: Friday, April 8, 5-7 p.m. LOCATION: 12 Lounge at the Bridge Cinema DeLux, (40th and Walnut Street) PROGRAM: Presented by Penn Cinema Studies and led by professor Peter Dechernery. The panel will feature scholars, filmmakers, and industry professionals, including Jeffrey Berg, Chairman and CEO of International Creative Management Inc. Mr. Berg is leading agent in the entertainment industry with experience in both the America and international marketplace and ICM a predominant talent and literary agency in the United State and Europe. “WOMEN IN FILM” DATE & TIME: Tuesday, April 12, 5-7 p.m. LOCATION: Living Room at the Hilton Inn at Penn, (University Square 36th and Walnut Street) PROGRAM: Presented by Cinema Studies, led by Karen Beckman. Filmmakers and scholars discuss the challenges facing women entering the world of commercial and independent filmmaking. “HOLLYWORLD? National and International Film” DATE & TIME: Thursday, April 14, 5-7 p.m. LOCATION: 12 Lounge at the Bridge Cinema DeLux, (40th and Walnut Street) PROGRAM: Presented by Cinema Studies, led by Timothy Corrigan. The panel will discuss Hollywood’s supposed dominance of world cinema, the increasing visibility of many other national cinema, and the relationship between these two forces. “FILM and our CULTURE” DATE & TIME: Monday, April 18 5-7p.m. LOCATION: Penn Bookstore Café, (36th and Walnut Street) PROGRAM: presented by Kelly Writers House, led by Blake Martin. A panel discussion and conversations with local film reviewers and writers. For updates on the Cine Cafes series, as well as further details about the presenters and planned programs, visit www.arts.upenn.edu. In addition to these programs a variety of restaurants and local businesses are offering dining specials for the duration of the film festival. Participating eateries range from quick-stops like Ben and Jerry’s to sit-down restaurants such as New Deck Tavern. For more information on these discounts and free giveaways visit www.universitysquare.biz. CONTACT: Tony Sorrentino, 215.898.2295, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rhea Lewis, 215.898.2295, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
