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OUTREACH AND EDUCATION AT THE 7TH ANNUAL SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL
Presented by Philip Roy Financial
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Through the Sarasota Film Festival’s Outreach and Education Department approximately 9,000 students from over 10 counties participate in various programs that offer insight into the exciting world of film. Programs are made possible by the financial support from the Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Each weekday morning, elementary school students will come to the festival grounds to view "Imaginings", a package of short family films. They will also meet visiting filmmakers, representatives from the National Film Board of Canada, and have access to behind-the-scenes exhibits at the festival.
The Story of Movies is an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum introducing students to classic cinema and cultural, historical and artistic significance of film. Created by the Film Foundation, in partnership with IBM and Turner Classic Movies, The Story of Movies helps students think contextually about the role of film and expression in American culture and helps foster creativity. The Film Festival will screen To Kill a Mockingbird and present The Story of Movies’ coinciding curriculum through a teacher’s workshop.
Visiting filmmakers will travel to area high school and college classrooms to talk with students in our Filmmakers in the Classroom program. In the "Out of the Darkness" portion of this program, the provocative issue of domestic violence is brought to the surface through the film "Battered, Bruised and Broken" and brought to life through an interactive theatre experience.
Through the Newspapers in Education edition presented by the Sarasota Film Festival, classrooms in over ten counties will receive discussion and curricular connections for students to explore the many facets of filmmaking.
The festival has established two scholarships for promising film students attending Florida universities and colleges. This year’s Gerd-Petrick Scholarship will be presented to a student at the Florida State University Film School. The Dr. John Welch Scholarship will be awarded to a student studying film at Manatee Community College.
YOUTH INVOLVEMENT AT THE FESTIVAL
Area youth become active participants within the festival community through our Young Filmmakers Showcase and Kids Jury.
Date: Saturday, February 5
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Regal Hollywood 20
FREE
Features short works by students in grades 7-12 from Manatee and Sarasota counties. The showcase will be followed by a panel discussion with the student filmmakers and the presentation of a $1,000 college scholarship.
Run Away with your Shadow, Dir. William Walker, Lakewood Ranch High School
Theory of Mind, Dir. Noah Lampert, Booker High School
Creed, Dir. Richard Bertelsen, Booker High School
There, There, Dir. Daniel Reid, Riverview High School
Heroin, Dir. John Lamensdorf, Pineview High School
Eleven: Eleven, Dir. Jason Curry, Lakewood Ranch High School
Our Utopia, Dir. Hali Gardella, Booker High School
Dos and Don’ts of Everyday iBook Use, Dir. Robert S. Pearson, Bayshore High School
Conflict, Dir. Chelsea Vance, New Gate School
The Kids Jury consists of 6 young cineastes who are currently enrolled in the
Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. These exceptional students have been selected
to watch and critique films, participate in discussions and interviews and present
the award for "Best Short Family Film".
The jury is comprised of:
-Ashley Bustetter
-Dylan de Fouw
-Michael Everett
-Rosa Flores-Soto
-Genesis Soto
-Torus Washington
The Sarasota Film Festival has picked Jennifer Monda to be the first ever Radio Disney Kidcaster for the 7th Annual Festival. She will be covering Kids Fest events and broadcasting live from the Hollywood Family Fair. Listen to Radio Disney at 1380 AM to hear Kidcaster Jennifer Monda, "the voice of the Sarasota Film Festival!"
Jennifer Monda, age 13, is a student at Sarasota Middle School. She enjoys swimming, shopping and, of course, going to the movies. She is a member of the morning News Team at her school.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Outreach and Education Department has partnered with area organizations to present various community events for Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Date: Sunday, January 30
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Mattison’s City Grille, 1 North Lemon at Main Street, Downtown Sarasota
FREE
To celebrate the Festival’s "Women’s Voices", Mattison’s City Grille will host a panel discussion of women filmmakers to be followed by a social mixer for festival-goers, women filmmakers and women winemakers.
Date: Monday, January 31
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Rowlett Magnet Elementary School, 3500 9th Street, Bradenton
FREE
Rowlett Magnet Elementary’s second annual film festival consists of films created by its talented students. Industry guests and filmmakers from the Festival will be the featured guests of honor.
Date: Tuesday, February 1
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Sarasota University Club
TICKETED ADMISSION- to order call 941-552-2065 or visit www.fsos.org.
First Step’s Dinner & a Movie celebrates director Debra Granik and her film Down to the Bone. This evening will begin with a private dinner where director Debra Granik will receive special recognition for her brave portrayal of the struggles of drug addiction. A special screening of her film, Down to the Bone, will follow at the Regal Hollywood 20 theatres.
Film: To Kill a Mockingbird
Date: Friday, February 4
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Lemon Ave, between Main and 1st Street
FREE
See the timeless classic under the stars. Open to the public. Bring lawn chairs and a blanket.
KIDS FEST
Presented by Frank Brunckhorst and People's Community Bank
Kids Fest Events consist of weekend activities that entertain and bring the magic of film to life.
Date: Saturday, January 29
Time: 11:00am–3:00pm
Location: South Links Avenue, between Main St. and Ringling Blvd.
FREE
Experience the golden age of film on the red carpet of the Hollywood Family Fair. This larger than life street fair will take the whole family back in time to the 1930’s with interactive street performers, dance troupes, foods, crafts, and games. With musical entertainment from Radio Disney and hosting by a Radio Disney Kidcaster, the event will fire up the imagination of the entire family.
Date: Saturday, January 29
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Regal Hollywood 20
TICKETED FREE
"Step in Time" for a moment and enjoy watching Disney’s classic musical, Mary Poppins. Have fun singing along with Mary Poppins and Bert as you watch the story unfold on the big screen during this special interactive screening.
Date: Saturday, February 5
Time(s): 10:00am and 2:00pm
Location: G.Wiz – The Hands-On Science Museum
TICKETS REQUIRED- Call 941-309-4949 ext. 107 for reservations.
In this audio-visual workshop, create a scratch animation film or build a soundtrack instrument! Visitors will create animations by using nails, dental tools, decals, and inks to scratch color and imprint on to film. Using scrap objects, build an instrument activated by the flickering of light and shadow across a projection screen. After the workshop, films made by participants will be spliced together and screened as a real motion picture. For ages 12 to adult.
SEMINARS
Opportunities to meet and speak with industry guests are offered through the weekend’s Filmmaker Breakfasts, daily In-Focus Discussion, and the intimate setting of "An Evening with…"
Date: January 29, January 30 and February 5
Time: 10:00am
Location: The Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Filmmakers’ Pavilion.
FREE
Get to know directors and casts from selected films over coffee and continental fare.
Date: Monday, January 31
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Regal Hollywood 20
TICKETED
An intimate film screening and conversation with one of the Festival’s distinguished artists.
Date: Saturday, February 5th.
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: People's Community Bank on Links Avenue off of Main Street
R.S.V.P with Meredith Chase at 941-365-5934
An informative seminar in a social atmosphere. Hosted by People’s Community Bank, industry professionals discuss and answer questions on investing in the film industry. A great event for both filmmakers and investors, served with cocktails.
IN FOCUS DISCUSSIONS
Moderated discussions with guest panelists and filmmakers explore themes in film, art, politics, society, and culture. Held daily in the "Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Filmmakers’ Pavilion", In-focus discussions are free and open to the public.
Date: Saturday, January 29
Time: 2:00pm
Date: Saturday, January 29
Time: 5:00pm
Date: Sunday, January 30
Time: 2:00pm
Date: Monday, January 31
Time: 5:00pm
Date: Tuesday, February 1
Time: 5:00pm
Date: Wednesday, February 2
Time: 5:00pm
Date: Thursday, February 3
Time: 5:00pm
Date: Friday, February 4
Time: 5:00pm
Date: Saturday, February 5
Time: 5:00pm
YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES
The Projections series of outdoor film screenings was developed to bring independent, international and classic films directly to Sarasota and Manatee County neighborhoods. By taking cinema out of the art-house and cineplex and into community-based cultural institutions, public parks and other settings, Projections provides access to patrons who may be unable to attend our annual Festival due to cost or location. Projections films are programmed for audiences of all ages.
The Sarasota Film Festival continues to develop strong relationships with institutions that work with at-risk and underserved youth, as well as public and private schools. Partners include ALSO Out Youth, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, First Step of Sarasota, Florida Studio Theatre Improv Troupe, Florida West Coast Symphony, FSU Film School, FSU/Asolo Acting Conservatory, Girls Inc, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Manatee Community College, Ringling Muesum of Art, Ringling School of Art and Design, Sarasota County Arts Council, School Board of Sarasota County, United Nations Development Fund for Women, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, YMCA Community Coalition for Children and Young Professionals Group of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
Contact Hans Wolgefahrt for more information about SFF's outreach and education programs at
hans@sarasotafilmfestival.com or 941.364.9514 X6#
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