Screenings:
PAST SCREENINGS
“Sisters in Cinema”
A documentary by Yvonne Welbon
And
“White Like the Moon”
A short film by Cinewomen member Marina Palmier
November 5th, 2004
Followed by a Q&A with Write/Director/Producer Marina Palmier
"When I started film school in 1991 I only knew the name of one African American woman director -- Julie Dash." Said, documentary filmmaker, Yvonne Welbon. "I didn't know what she looked like. I'd never seen any of her films and I had no idea why or how she became a filmmaker. I learned that I was not alone. I heard over and over again, 'I didn't know there were any black women filmmakers.' So, I set out to find my sisters in cinema."
Sisters in Cinema is a seminal work that pays homage to African American women, who against all odds made history. The careers, lives and films of inspirational women filmmakers, such as, Euzhan Palcy, Julie Dash, Darnell Martin, Dianne Houston, Neema Barnette, Cheryl Dunye, Kasi Lemmons and Maya Angelou are showcased within the film. Interviews are interwoven with film clips, rare archival footage and photographs and production video of the filmmakers at work. Together these images give voice to African American women directors and serve to illuminate a history that has remained hidden for too long.
Yvonne Welbon, an award-winning independent filmmaker, originally from Chicago, attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Thereafter, she spent six years in Taipei, Taiwan, where she taught English, learned Mandarin Chinese, and founded and published a premiere arts magazine for five years.
For more on this film, please visit www.sistersincinema.com
WHITE LIKE THE MOON
Inspired by True Events
A 13-year old Mexican-American girl struggles to keep her identity when her mother forces her to bleach her skin white to fit into "Anglo" society of San Antonio, Texas in the late 1950s.
Written and directed by Marina Gonzalez Palmier (Cinewomen member)
Produced by Richard PierceThe film has received over a dozen awards and acknolegments and has screened in over 70 festivals in the US.
For more info on the film visit:
www.whitelikethemoon.com
Where: Raleigh Studios, Pickford Theater
Time: 7:30 PM
Cost: CineWomen - Free!
Non-Members $8.00 
"Amy's Orgasm" A film by Julie Davis
September 10, 2004
**Followed by a Q&A with Write/Director/Producer Julie Davis
AMY MANDELL (Julie Davis) is a 29-year old self-help author who, having been burned by men over and over, has made it her mission to convince women that they don't need men to establish their self-worth. Hence -- stay single and celibate and you will complete yourself without the help of a man. Fine in theory - but not so fine in practice for a woman whose most intimate relationship is with her vibrator, and whose professional cynicism may be the very thing keeping her from discovering what,s missing in her own life. Suffering from a deep fraud complex, Amy finds her only solace in confession, where she can truly let down her guard to the most neutral of listeners, THE PRIEST (Jeff Cesario). Little does she know the frustrations he feels as she talks about her relationship shortcomings and colorful sexual escapades. Is he falling in love with her, or simply living vicariously through this neurotic Jewish girl who frequents his booth? Despite the persistent urgings of her happily married friends DON and ELIZABETH (Mitchell Whitfield and Jennifer Bransford), Amy refuses to entertain the possibility of giving love a chance. But when Amy meets MATTHEW STARR (Nick Chinlund), a shock jock known for his sexist on-air antics, irresistible charm, and sexual prowess, she takes on the ultimate challenge. This man calls her on her fears, and recognizes the sexual repression that is driving her nuts. He is sure he can help. Despite the protests of her controlling publicist, JANET (Caroline Aaron), and her loyal fans, Amy finally throws down her guard and dares to experience the most elusive orgasm of all - love.
Amy,s Orgasm marks the follow-up to Julie Davis, feature debut "I Love You, Don't Touch Me!"
When: Friday, September 10 - at 7:30 pm
Where: The Mary Pickford Theatre @ Raleigh Studios.
5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90038
August 6th, 2004
The screening of Saved! will be followed by a Q&A with co-writer Michael Urban. We will delve specifically into the structure of screenwriting and of the film – not just “the deal” –, which is unique to every film anyway. The goal is everyone present will exit with more tools for good writing.
When: Friday - August 6th - at 7:30 pm
Where: The Charlie Chaplin Theatre @ Raleigh Studios located at 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90038 Phone: 323-466-3111
About the film: This film was at the 2004 Sundance film festival and it’s very funny and unique as it blends serious religious values against someone who chooses to rebel against them, while at the same time retaining their faith. It looks to be a great screening especially once we sit down with co-writer Michael Urban afterwards.
Synopsis Notes on Saved!:
(Caution: there are some story spoilers below)
"Good girl" Mary (Jena Malone) and her domineering best friend, Hilary Faye (Mandy Moore), are starting their senior year at the top of the social food chain at American Eagle Christian High School - that is until Mary's boyfriend tells her he thinks he might be gay. When Jesus appears to her in a vision, she heeds his message to "do everything she can to help him" and, to her horror, she ends up pregnant. Suddenly, Mary begins to question everything she's believed in, and Hilary Faye and her devoted "disciples" (including Heather Matarazzo) turn against her.
As an outcast, Mary finds herself alone until she's befriended by the school's other pariahs: Hilary Faye's cynical, wheelchair-bound brother, Roland (Macaulay Culkin); the principal's skater heartthrob son, Patrick (Patrick Fugit); and the high school's lone Jew, an exuberant rebel named Cassandra (Eva Amurri). In this sweetly subversive comedy, a group of outsiders band together to navigate the treacherous halls of high school and make it to graduation, ultimately learning more about themselves, finding faith in unexpected places, and realizing what it truly means to be Saved!
CineWomen is a non-profit 501©(3) your ticket is tax deductible
CineWomen Launches Screening Series
Cinewomen kicked off the first of their screening series at Raleigh Studios on April 2, with a tribute to filmmaker Sarah Jacobson.
In addition to her short film "I Was a Teenage Serial Killer," Jacobson wrote, directed, edited and distributed her feature "Mary Jane's Not a Virgin Anymore," which screened at Sundance in 1997.
The screening of Jacobson's work began with comments from her friend, writer/director Allison Anders. Anders is best known for her features, including "Gas, Food Lodging," "Grace of My Heart," and "Things Behind the Sun" among others. Anders shared her memories of Jacobson, who died earlier this year
Director Allison Anders fields audience questions
Anders flanked by CW VP Rose Wilson-Wuyts and CW President Wendy DeRycke
ABOUT THE SCREENING SERIES
You’ve made a movie. We can help you get it seen. Opportunities are important to any filmmaker. To promote artists working in film, CineWomen LA has partnered with Raleigh Studios, Charlie Chaplin Theater as a monthly showplace for Independent Cinema beginning August 6th.
CineWomen is commitment is to celebrate the work of both established and emerging artists. Acceptance criteria include: Director, Writer or Producer is a woman; the project has at least one complex, well-rounded female character.
Submission fee of $10.00 per tape (up to 50 min) and $15 per tape (50-90min)
CineWomen Members – Free. All screened films will be eligible for our First Annual Cine Awards. Formats Accepted: 35mm, 16mm, S16mm, DVD, Beta SP.
SUBMIT YOUR FILM FOR CONSIDERATION
To submit your film, short film, or documentary for consideration for a future screening, Click here to download the Screening Submission Guidelines.
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For more information e-mail: screenings@Cinewomen.org