Once again our annual Jewish Latino Film showcase is coming back to San Diego featuring film favorites from the recent Latino Film Festival. San Diego Latino Film Festival brings the best of Jewish Latino films to San Diego County from May 2012 to July 2012. The Jewish Latino Film Series is a four- month celebration of films by Jewish Latino filmmakers and about the Jewish Latino experience. There will be one screening of each film at 7:00PM, May 30, June 6, June 27 and July 11.

Click here to purchase tickets!

Films to be presented include past festival favorites:

“My First Wedding / Mi Primera Boda” 6PM (RECEPTION)
on Wednesday May 30, 2012 at Cinepolis Del Mar
12905 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA ( *$29, $25 for members, includes reception)

Jewish-born but now secular Adrian (Daniel Hendler) and Catholic-born but now quasi-secular Leonora (Natalia Oreiro) have finally reached their wedding day. Instead of embracing matrimony, Adrian spends the hours leading up to the ceremony trying to avoid disaster. Hilarity ensures in director Ariel Winograd’s winning romantic comedy about the politics of the proverbial “Big Day.”

“Salsa Tel Aviv”
on Wednesday June 6, 2012 at AMC Otay Ranch 12 Theater
2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA

Vicki (Angelica Vale), a Mexican salsa dancer and single mother, flies to Israel dressed as a nun to follow her boyfriend. On the plane she meets Yoni (Angel Bonani), a young Israeli scientist on his way back home from a research trip. During the long flight, a strange and amusing friendship develops in this charming romantic comedy from Israel.

“Anita”
on Wednesday June 27, 2012, at Edwards Cinema San Marcos
1180 West San Marcos, 92069

This heart-warming film tells the story of a young woman with Downs syndrome (Alejandra Manzo) who lives a happy, routine life in Buenos Aires where she is meticulously cared for by her mother Dora (Academy Award-nominee Norma Aleandro). One tragic morning in 1994, everything changes when Anita is left alone, confused, and helpless after the nearby Argentine Israelite Mutual Association is bombed. As Anita wanders the city, she learns not only to care for herself but touches the lives of those around her.

“Dos Hermanos”
on Wednesday July 11, 2012, at Museum of Photographic Arts
1649 El Prado, 92101

Marcos and Susana, both in their sixties, are brothers and sister. Their lifestyles and temperments are completely different, but they feel obligated to mend their tatterted relationship due to the death of their mother. When Susana sells the flat in chich Marcos shared with their mother before her death, he is forced to move to a small Uruguayan bathing resort. Here, the two siblings must rediscover their family bond and start living again.

General admission for all films are $12 (* with the exception of Cinepolis Del Mar) and for Members $10. For more information call 619-230-1938 x 102 / lfranek@mediaartscenter.org or visit on-line to view trailers, purchase series passes, and read more about the films at: www.sdlatinofilm.com

Youth (ages 9-14) are invited to join us for the return of our successful and fun Summer Youth Media & Tech Camps! Each session explores various elements of filmmaking and media production and students create something new everyday. Our program includes demonstrations, creative collaboration, and hands-on projects. Students can sign-up for multiple weeks and choose from two different tracks!

Visit MACSD FLICKR to see our YMTC Campers in action or watch videos from past camps.

2012 SUMMER CAMP DATES:

Nine Week-Long Sessions

June 25 – August 26

Week 1: June 25-29
Week 2: July 9-13
Week 3: July 16-20
Week 4: July 23-27
Week 5: July 30-Aug 3
Week 6: Aug 6-10
Week 7: Aug 13-17
Week 8: Aug 20-24
Week 9: Aug 26-30

Time: Monday – Friday

8:30 – 3:00 pm CAMP HOURS
3:00 – 5:00 pm EXTENDED HOURS

Cost: $185 per camper
$140 with Membership/Sibling Discount
* $35 for Extended Care (optional)

TWO NEW TRACKS!

Blue Track: Media Makers

Perfect for first time students!

Projects include:

*Animation with iStop Motio
*Comic Book Creation w/ Garage Band
*Blogging with Tumblrr

Red Track: Filmmakers

Great for continuing students!

Video Projects may include:

*News Reporting like on TV
*Documentary Filmmaking
*Short Films with Green Screen

JOIN THE FAMILY MEMBERSHIP AND GET DISCOUNTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Click here to join.

ABOUT OUR CAMPS

Our media camps teach campers, age 9-14, how to collaborate with each other using media and technology arts, while engaging with others in an increasingly connected world.

Learning these basic media tools in a fun, collaborative environment provides our youth with the skills to utilize the newest media technologies in a positive and productive way.

TYPICAL DAY FOR CAMPERS

8:20 am Drop Off
8:30 am Camp Begins!
8:45 am Learning Activities
10:15 am Break
10:25 am Learning Activities
12:15 pm Lunch
12:45 pm Learning Activities
2:30 pm Clean Up
2:45 pm Daily Recap
3:00 pm Pick Up

EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS

3 – 5:00 pm – Introduction to new innovative programs!

Hear what previous campers have to say!

“The kids loved their time at the center and learned valuable skills. They produced stop motion animation films, created a web page, and posted videos on YouTube. All in all an awesome experience” – William

“This is a super fun camp!” -Sydney

“I just love what you guys are doing and can’t wait until Carter has a chance to participate again.” – Kristen

Contact
Julia Richardson, Program Associate
julia@mediaartscenter.org
619.230.1938 Ext. 105

Scholarships:
Need-based scholarships are available. APPLY NOW!!!
For more information on scholarships opportunities please contact Ethan van Thillo at info@mediaartscenter.org , (619) 230-1938 x 101

May is almost here! It’s already time to start preparing for the Summer Workshops. Whether
you are a graphic designer ready to advance your skills or a budding film maker ready to
make your mark, our Digital Gym has workshops to guide you down your path.

SIGN UP TODAY

Cost: $30 per class. 25% off for members

Tuesdays in May (6-8 pm)
May 8th, May 15th, May 22nd

Final Cut Pro 100 (Beginner Series)

101: Intro to Final Cut Pro
-Basic navigation in Final Cut Pro
-Importing footage

102: Basic Editing Techniques
-Editing tools & keyboard shortcuts
-Multiple angle and transition techniques

103: Workflow & Exporting
-Managing your workflow
-Exporting your edit

About the instructor: Terrence Borden received his MA in Television, Film, and New Media from
San Diego State University. He has worked on various projects as an editor, ranging from corporate
videos to commercicals to documentaries. He has taught editing at Southwestern College and SDSU,
and currently teaches at the MAAC Community Charter school, teaching Multimedia to at-risk youth.

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Thursdays in May (6-8 pm)
May 10th, May 17th, May 24th

Storytelling 100 (Beginner Series)
Every great film begins with a great Story!

101: What is story?
-Narrative vs. Dramatic structure
-What is plot? What is story?

102: Genres in Filmmaking
-Documentary styles
-Fiction styles

103: Emerging Story Forms
-New trends in storytelling formats & platforms
-Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, iPads as mediums for story

About the instructor: Cy Kuckenbaker was the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship for
filmmaking in 2004 and was a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Lithuania from 2000-02.
He received his MFA in filmmaking from the California Institute of the Arts. His film
The Orphans premiered at New York’s Museum of Modern Art in 2006 and went on to screen
at the Pompidou in Paris, the Los Angeles Int., Calgary Int., Edmonton Int., and the Viennale
film festivals. He financed his first feature film Bush League by working for the U.S. State Dept.
in Iraq for 21 months. Filmed in Malawi, Africa Bush League premiered in 2010 at the Vancouver Int.
Film Fest and won Best Doc Feature at the New Jersey Int Film Fest in 2011. His doc short
INDENTURED screened at several human rights film festivals in 2010 and 2011 and screened for
the House Armed Services Committee in the U.S. Congress and at the U.S. Pentagon. Cy is currently
a community college professor in San Diego, CA.

SIGN UP TODAY

Cost: $30 per class. 25% off for members

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Info/RSVP:

Ethan van Thillo
Executive Director ethan@mediaartscenter.org
(619) 230-1938 ext. 101

¡Celèbrate! begins with the engaging film seminar “Jews in Mexican Cinema”, on May 9th at 7:30pm, part of SDLFF and SDJFF’s upcoming Jewish Latino Film Showcase. Tickets are only $10! For more information

For more information, contact Monica Bauer at 858.565.6896 / mbauer@adl.org.

Spring Youth Media & Tech Camps @MACSD (April 2-20)

Hear what others have to say!
“The kids loved their time at the Center and learned valuable skills.  They produced stop motion animation films, created a web page, and posted videos on youtube.  All in all an awesome experience.” – William

“This was one of the funnest camps I’d been to this summer.”
-Angelica

“I just love what you guys are doing and can’t wait until Carter has a chance to participate again.” -Kristen

@ 2921 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
Off 805 freeway in North Park
(619) 230-1938

Watch Videos from Past Campers Here!

Contact Tina Clarke Education & Outreach Directortclarke@mediaartscenter.org (619) 230-1938 ext. 103 FOLLOW US

Thank you to our sponsors:

2012 PREMIO CORAZON AWARD WINNERS

Best Narrative Feature: El Infierno
Best Documentary Feature: El Lugar Mas Pequeno
Special Jury Prize (Documentary Feature): Unfinished Spaces
Best Animated Feature: Pequenas Voces
Best Narrative Short: Maddoggin’
Best Documentary Short: Walt Disney Square
Best Experimental Short: La Huida
Best Student Film: Nani
Best Local Film: El Abuelo
Best Animated Short: Prita Noire

Audience Award Winner (Narrative Feature): El Cuento Chino

Audience Award Winner (Documentary Feature): Paraiso for Sale

Jury Statements for the winning documentaries:

EL LUGAR MÁS PEQUEÑO (THE TINIEST PLACE)
Is selected as Best Documentary for the way it expertly uses the tactile tools of cinema to powerfully transport us through time into the memory and loss of a people struggling to resurrect their lives. It is at once a powerful condemnation of the violence suffered by the Salvadoran people and a poetic contemplation of life after turmoil.

UNFINISHED SPACES
A Special Jury Prize is given to Unfinished Spaces for its original, dynamic and captivating approach to telling the history of the Cuban revolution. With clear direction, the film illuminates in a tangible way the relationship between art and architecture, and the enormous value of culture and arts in any society.

Documentary Competition Jury Members:
1. Marcela Goglio – Curator, Latinbeat!, Film Society of Lincoln Center
2. Edwin Martínez – Filmmaker (“To Be Heard”)
3. Guillermo Vázquez – Executive Director, Puerto Rico Film Society

Narrative Feature Jury:
Gina Rodriguez: star of Filly Brown
Carmen Marron: director of Go For It!
Laura Castaneda: chair of Radio, TV, and Film Department, City College

Thank you all for your continuous support of Cine Latino and international cinema these past 9 days! Let’s get out of the rain and watch some movies today!

TODAY (Saturday, March 17th) is sure to be a blast as well. Screenings all day including JUAN OF THE DEAD

(Cuban Zombie Film!) UN CUENTO CHINO, starring Ricardo Darin, and the charming, food-infused film CANELA.

Plus, our Closing Celebration at 4th and B! Enjoy the great Latin flair of ORQUESTRA BINACIONAL DE MAMBO!

Tickets are STILL available for all screenings and can be purchased at ULTRASTAR HAZARD CENTER box office.

Canela (7:00PM)

Un Cuento Chino (7:30PM) – Starring Ricardo Darin!

Special Guests for March 17

Manolo Travieso (TV’s Rob)

Jon Huertas (TV’s Castle)

Luis Ortis (Latino Public Broadcasting)

Anayansi Prado (Paraiso For Sale)

Juan of the Dead (8:000PM) – Cuban Zombie film!

Mamitas (8:30PM)

Films Showing TODAY, Saturday-March 17th:

El Sueno de Ivan (Spain, 11:30AM)

La Revolucion de Juan Escopeta (Mexico, 12:00PM)

Papirosen (Argentina, 12:30PM)

El Mundo Extrano Shorts (Shorts, 1:00PM)

Amador (Spain, 2:00PM)

Pequenas Voces 3D (Colombia, 2:30PM)

Captains of the Sand (Brazil, 3:00PM)

Cine’Gay Shorts (Shorts, 3:30PM)

Las Malas Intenciones (Argentina/France/Germany/Peru, 4:30PM)

La Mujer de Ivan (Chile, 5:00PM)

Paraiso For Sale (USA, 5:30PM)

Perdida (Mexico, 6:00PM)

Canela (Mexico, 7:00PM)

Un Cuento Chino (Argentina/Spain, 7:30PM)

Juan of the Dead (Cuba, 8:00PM)

Mamitas (USA, 8:30PM)

El Infierno (Mexico, 9:30PM)

Adios Mundo Cruel (Mexico, 10:00PM)

Gordo Calvo y Bajito (Columbia, 10:15PM)

La Espera (Chile, 10:30PM)

*****AFTER THE FILMS!*****

Closing Party – SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012

9:00 PM – 1:30 AM

4th and B

345 B St

San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

(619) 231-4343

Tickets are $25 for party OR $30 for party ticket + one closing night film. Entrance includes one hour hosted drinks (10:00PM-11:00PM).

Option 1: PARTY ONLY ($25) | Buy ticket

Option 2: PARTY + 1 FILM TICKET ($30) | (choose one of four films: 7:00PM Canela, 7:30PM Un Cuento Chino, 8:00PM Juan of the Dead, 8:30PM Mamitas.

The 4th & B will be the place to see and be seen! Entertainment abounds, and is topped off with a VIP Meet & Greet! Proceeds benefit MACSD’s Teen Producers Project! Saunter into the swanky 4th & B, to latin flair of Orquesta Binacional de Mambo while dancing up a storm! Or, if you’ve left your dancing shoes at home, relax with festival friends and a beverage as we wind downanother fabulous festival and look forward to next year’s new lineup of films, music, and art.

Don’t forget Five Star Tours will be providing FREE transportation this year! Five Star Tours shuttles will be at the Five Star Tours for tonight’s party (March 17) from 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. making trips every 20 to 30 minutes to and from the hotels. The bus seats 56 passengers at a time!

Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the UltraStar Box Office

UltraStar Mission Valley- Hazard Center:

7510 Hazard Center Drive #100

San Diego, CA 92108

Tickets for the movies are $10.00, for general audience, and $8.00 for Students, Seniors, Military & MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO Members (ID required). Purchase tickets at www.sdlatinofilm.com (until 12:30pm) or AT THE BOX OFFICE ALL DAY TODAY/TONIGHT!

2012 San Diego Latino Film Festival Sponsors:

Major Sponsors: Harrah’s Rincon Resort and Casino, Leichtag Foundation, U-T San Diego, Vida Latina- San Diego, Enlace, City of San Diego Comission for the Arts & Culture. Showcase Sponsors: Nickelodeon, Neighborhood House Association, San Ysidro Health Center, AeroMexico, KPBS, County of San Diego, Amtrak, Azteca America San Diego 15, El Latino Newspaper, VeneMovies. Screen Sponsors: Bank of America, National Endowment for the Arts, Think Blue San Diego. Gala Sponsors: Macys, Stella Artois, Double Tree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, Vida Latina – San Diego, San Diego Magazine, Univision. Film Sponsors: McDonald’s, San Diego Toyota Dealers, Diego 99.3 FM, Latino Public Broadcasting, Radio Latina 104.5 FM, New York Life Insurance, Mujer Actual, Hispanic Lifestyle, KSDY-LD, Para Todos, TijuaNEO, El Informador, Elwiri, Frontera San Diego. Official Spanish-Language Television Sponsors: Telemundo 33, Univision KBNT 17. Official English-Language Television Sponsor: ABC10. Official Spanish-Language Radio Sponsors: La Invasora 99.7 FM, Pulsar 107.3 FM. Official Spanish-Langauge Online Sponsor: SanDiegoRed.com, Hispanic Lifestyle. Transportation Sponsor: 5 Star Tours. Official Magazine Sponsor: Giving Back Magazine. Official Hotel Sponsor: Double Tree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley. Education Sponsor: San Diego State University. Newspaper Sponsors: El Mexicano, San Diego City Beat. Award Sponsor: Vivioptal.

Wow! Last day of the festival is already here and it’s going to be amazing.

Master filmmaker Arturo Ripstein returns to San Diego Latino Film Festival with his latest film,
LAS RAZONES DEL CORAZON!

Final screenings for crowd favorites JUAN OF THE DEAD & LA OTRA FAMILIA.

PLUS, an encore screening of UN CUENTO CHINO, starring Ricardo Darin!

Sunday’s Highlights include:

Ella y El Candidato (7:00PM) – director and stars in person!

Mosquita y Mari (7:30PM) – Recently screened at Sundance Film Festival 2012

SPECIAL GUESTS, SUNDAY, MARCH 18 

Arturo Ripstein (Las Razones del Corazon)
Paz Alicia Garciadiego (Las Razones del Corazon)
Rocio Verejo (Ella y Candidato)

Regina Vergara (Ella y Candidato) 

Las Razones del Corazon (8:00PM)

Bonsai   (8:30PM)

Films Showing TODAY, SUNDAY, March 18th:

La Leyenda de la Llorona (Mexico, 11:30AM) – Director in person!

Mi Primera Boda (Argentina, 12:00PM)

Extraterrestre (Spain, 12:30PM)

Hecho En USA II (Shorts, 1:00PM) – Director in person!

Un Cuento Chino (Argentina/Spain, 2:00PM) – Starring Ricardo Darin!

Post Mortem (Chile, 2:30PM)

Reportero (USA/Mexico, 3:00PM) – Director in person!

Captive Beauty (Columbia/USA, 3:30PM)

Ocean Blues (Mexico, 4:30PM)Gordo Calvo y Bajito (Columbia, 5:00PM)

Found Memories (Brazil, 5:30PM)

Agnus Dei: Cordero de Dios (Mexico, 6:00PM)

Ella y El Candidato (Mexico, 7:00)

Mosquita y Mari (USA, 7:30PM)

Las Razones del Corazon (Mexico, 8:00PM)

Bonsai (Chile, 8:30PM)

Juan of the Dead (Cuba, 9:30PM)

La Otra Familia (Mexico, 10:00PM) – starring Jorge Salinas & Ana Serradilla

La Vaca (Guatemala, 10:15PM)

El Rumor de Las Piedras (Venezuela, 10:30PM)

Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the UltraStar Box Office

UltraStar Mission Valley- Hazard Center:

7510 Hazard Center Drive #100
San Diego, CA 92108 (off 163 Freeway & Friars Rd)

Tickets are $10.00, for general audience, and $8.00 for Students, Seniors, Military & MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO Members (ID required).  Purchase tickets online at www.sdlatinofilm.com (until 2:00PM) or ALL DAY at UltraStar Box Office.

2012 San Diego Latino Film Festival Sponsors:

Major Sponsors: Harrah’s Rincon Resort and Casino, Leichtag Foundation, U-T San Diego, Vida Latina- San Diego, Enlace, City of San Diego Comission for the Arts & Culture. Showcase Sponsors: Nickelodeon, Neighborhood House Association, San Ysidro Health Center, AeroMexico, KPBS, County of San Diego, Amtrak, Azteca America San Diego 15, El Latino Newspaper, VeneMovies. Screen Sponsors: Bank of America, National Endowment for the Arts, Think Blue San Diego. Gala Sponsors: Macys, Stella Artois, Double Tree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, Vida Latina – San Diego, San Diego Magazine, Univision. Film Sponsors: San Diego Toyota Dealers, McDonald’s, Diego 99.3 FM, Latino Public Broadcasting, Radio Latina 104.5 FM, New York Life Insurance, Mujer Actual, Hispanic Lifestyle, KSDY-LD, Para Todos, TijuaNEO, El Informador, Elwiri, Frontera San Diego. Official Spanish-Language Television Sponsors: Telemundo 33, Univision KBNT 17. Official English-Language Television Sponsor: ABC10. Official Spanish-Language Radio Sponsors: La Invasora 99.7 FM, Pulsar 107.3 FM. Official Spanish-Langauge Online Sponsor: SanDiegoRed.com, Hispanic Lifestyle. Transportation Sponsor: 5 Star Tours. Official Magazine Sponsor: Giving Back Magazine. Official Hotel Sponsor: Double Tree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley. Education Sponsor: San Diego State University. Newspaper Sponsors: El Mexicano, San Diego City Beat. Award Sponsor: Vivioptal.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012
9:00 PM – 1:30 AM
4th and B
345 B St.
San Diego CA 92101 (map)
(619) 231-4343

Entrance includes one free drink ticket (Stella or Tequila Alderete), live music w/ 18-piece mambo orchestra, DJ, chance to mingle with special guests y mas!

Attend one of the must-see screenings on Closing Night! 4th & B will be the place to be afterwards, with music, dancing, and more! Come down to the hip downtown club, 4th & B, and enjoy the great Latin flair of ORQUESTRA BINACIONAL DE MAMBO while dancing up a storm!  Or, if you’ve left your dancing shoes at home, relax with festival friends and a beverage as we wind down another fabulous festival and look forward to next year’s new lineup of films, music, and art.

FREE transportation from movie theater to 4th & B provided by FIVE STAR TOURS. All night. Park your car at UltraStar Hazard Center, watch movie, and then let FIVE STAR TOURS take you to the party!

Closing Night Ticket Prices:
Option 1: PARTY ONLY ($25) | Buy ticket
Option 2: PARTY + 1 FILM TICKET ($30) | (choose one of four films: Canela – 7pm, Juan of the Dead – 8:00pm, Mamitas – 8:30pm, Un Cuento Chino – 7:30pm)

Closing Night Sponsors Include: