News Release
Advisory: Film Festival to be Announced on Thursday
(March 24, 2008) -
Media Contact: Sophoan Sorn, director@sjccm.org,
(209) 298 0827
MEDIA ALERT
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SAN JOAQUIN CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIA AND UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC PRESENTS
San Joaquin Film Festival Preview: A Community-Media ConferenceWHO: San Joaquin Cross Cultural Media (SJCCM), the presenting organization of the Inaugural 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival
WHAT: Join us for a community-media conference and program to announce the 40+ films from around the world that will be presented at our June's film festival, along with the latest news and developments of the festival. The diverse and dynamic selection of films for the 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival includes World, US, and West Coast premieres, including two cinema tributes of Israeli and Latino films, and a selection of films screened and/or awarded at the following prestigious festivals: Cannes, Toronto, Berlin, Sundance, Cinequest, and more.There will be a pre-program beginning at 5:40PM, featuring ballet folklorico dance performances and a light reception. The conference will be from 6:00PM - 7:00PM and will include remarks by Pacific and SJCCM leaders; announcement and snippets of the Official Selection of films from the festival; and Q&A with the Board of Directors of SJCCM.
WHEN: Thursday, March 27, 2008, 5:40 Pre-Program; 6:00PM-7:00PM Program
WHERE: Bechtel International Center at University of the Pacific3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, California 95211
TICKETS: Free by reservation, Available at www.sjccm.org/sjff08/preview.html100 seats are available at conference, at first-come, first-served basis. Event is over-booked to ensure a packed facility.
PRESENTERS: Sophoan Sorn, Founder and Director of SJCCMArlene Galindo, SJCCM, Event's Mistress of CeremonyJessica Hernandez, SJCCMShane Williamson, SJCCMCO-HOSTS: Bechtel International Center at University of the PacificThe Jacoby Center at University of the Pacific
SPECIAL GUESTS: Dr. Philip Gilbertson, Provost of University of the Pacific (Pacific)Dr. Robert Benedetti, Executive Director of The Jacoby Center at PacificDr. David Schmidt, Director of Bechtel International Center at Pacific
EVENT SPONSORS: Kitty Ruhstaller and Alder Bistro Catering, Cafe, Restaurant, and Tapas BarMarie Silva and Los Danzantes del Puerto Ballet FolkloricoGabriel Castellanos, Teen Award Winner of 2007 Apollo Night
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Regarded among the California Travel & Tourism Commission's new and exciting events of Spring 2008, The First San Joaquin Film Festival, a project of SJCCM, will open in the multicultural city of Stockton, California, U.S.A. from June 4 to June 8, 2008 as the region's first global film festival. Retrospectively, the Stockton-San Joaquin region was a major filming destination and known in the 1960s as "Hollywood North." The multi-faceted festival will feature over forty events of general screenings, galas, forums, and receptions in various venues across the city of Stockton, including Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre, the Stockton Empire Theatre, The Haggin Museum, Pacific Theatre at Pacific, and Faye Spanos Concert Hall at Pacific.
SAN JOAQUIN CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIA: Founded in 2005 by Cambodian-American artist Sophoan Sorn, San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media (SJCCM) presents the San Joaquin Film Festival and celebrates cultural appreciation and media through productions of documentary films, community festivals, cultural arts, and educational media programs. SJCCM is one of six pioneer organizations of the newly formed Stockton Arts Center Alliance of arts and civic leaders.Goals of the organization are: to strengthen the art of filmmaking in San Joaquin Valley; to nurture our cultural and artistic landscape; to serve as catalysts for creativity and imagination; to utilize the media for positive community growth; to create events to celebrate our local heritage and artists; to encourage future filmmakers in our community; to motivate the community leaders of tomorrow; and to bridge the cultural gaps.SJCCM actively collaborates with arts and cultural organizations, community leaders, and San Joaquin Valley's multicultural community. During the Inaugural Season (2005-2006) when it was formerly Stockton Crossing Cultural Bridges, SJCCM focused on the heritage and history of Cambodians and Filipinos linked through the Stockton Sister Cities program. SJCCM was launched to the community in cultural festivals during the Spring of 2006 with over 3000 people in attendance. The Northern San Joaquin Valley, comprised of the California counties of San Joaquin and Stanislaus, is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic region of over 1,000,000 people. The city of Stockton serves as the seat of San Joaquin County and the largest city of the region. In Stockton alone, there are over 75 different ethnic groups represented. This region is growing - economically, culturally, and artistically.
SJCCM PARTNERS: The Jacoby Center at University of the Pacific, Stockton Conference and Visitor's Bureau, Stockton Arts Commission, Stockton Empire Theatre, The Haggin Museum, the Downtown Stockton Alliance, and Film Arts Foundation
