The SFF Forum at Metro
This year's series of free, moderated panel discussions brings visiting filmmakers, industry leaders and film critics together in a dialogue about the art of filmmaking. With food and beverages readily available at the ever dapper Metro Coffee & Wine, this is a must-attend for all cineastes wanting a unique experience beyond the darkened theater.
Momentary Insights: The Art of Short Filmmaking
Saturday, April 14 - 11:30am-1:00pm
Film Festival 101: A Quick Guide to the SFF
Saturday, April 14 - 1:30pm-3:00pm
Florida Perspectives: Focus on Local Filmmakers
Sunday, April 15 - 1:30pm-3:00pm
Finding My Voice: Meet the Students in SFF's Screenwriting Program
Monday, April 16 - 6:00pm-7:30pm
Following this discussion, stick around for Jazz Jams & Other Jelly Rolls: A Free Avant-Garde Music Event, starting at 8:00pm
State of the Art: Women and Film
Thursday, April 19 - 11:30am-1:00pm
Foreign Film: Challenges in the American Marketplace
Friday, April 20 - 11:30am-1:00pm
The Shape of Things to Come: Architecture, Development and Design on Film
Saturday, April 21 - 11:30am-1:00pm
Dawn of the Docs: Real Life on Film
Saturday, April 21 - 1:30pm-3:00pm
Supporting Sponsors
Denby Smothers
The Governor's Office of Film and Entertainment
The Awards Press Conference
Metro Coffee & Wine
711 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota
Saturday, April 21 - 4:00pm-6:00pm
Be among the first to know as we announce the winners of our three juried competitions and student scholarships, not to mention the winners of the 2007 Audience Awards, presented by dkVOGUE, which you helped to select! Wine tasting courtesy of Premier Beverage.
Book Readings and Signings
Meet Acclaimed Director Norman Jewison
Date: Friday, April 20
Time: 2:30pm
Where: Selby Public Library, Geldbart Auditorium
FREE!
In his candid and witty autobiography, Mr. Jewison recalls how for over forty years he has been one of Hollywood’s preeminent storytellers.
This Terrible Business Has Been Good to Me reveals the little-known details of life on the other side of the camera. With honesty, humor, and unflappable spirit that have made him one of Hollywood’s best-loved and most successful directors, Mr. Jewison will read and sign copies before receiving the Director's Award at the Sarasota Film Festival's Tribute Dinner the following night.
Meet National Bestselling Author Ethan Canin
Date: Saturday, April 21
Time: 12:30pm
Where: Selby Public Library, Geldbart Auditorium
FREE!
Reading from the acclaimed short story collection,
The Palace Thief, Mr. Canin will read excerpts from the beautiful and wrenching "Batorsag and Szerelem," which Canin has adapted into
Beautiful Ohio, the Closing Night Film of the Sarasota Film Festival. The story recalls the gradual revelation of a family's painful secrets and one brother's quiet secret, which is the most painful and insidious of all. Mr. Canin will provide insight into both the contemporary literary scene and the art of adaptation for Hollywood.
Sarasota News & Books will be selling copies of T
his Terrible Business Has Been Good to Me and
The Palace Thief at both readings.
Kodak Workshop: "Stop By. Shoot Film."
Presented by Kodak Motion Picture Film
Dates: Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20
Times: 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Where: Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 Theaters
Free and open to the public – Reservations required
Designed for anyone interested in discovering how fun and easy it is to use motion picture film. "Stop By. Shoot Film." is a hands-on opportunity for you--the producer, director, videographer, student, or film fan--to experience the ease of capturing beautiful images on Super 16mm film with professional instructors. This 90 minute experiential learning opportunity is brought to you by Kodak Motion Picture Film. Sign up for this event at the SFF Box Office or register online at
http://www.kodak.com/go/stopbyshootfilm.
