SOFaT Filmmaker Series
Exploring the Business and Art of Theatrical Film
Presented by Coming Attractions Theaters and Southern Oregon Film and Television
The SOFaT Filmmaker Series is a recurring event bringing professional filmmakers together with local audiences to discuss the business and the art of the theatrical film.
These screenings are open to the general public. Join SOFaT as a professional or company member, a student, or a supporter and receive a discount off the price of admission. ------------------------------------------------------------Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
"Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home"
followed by a discussion and Q&A with Harve Bennett, the film's writer and producer
Varsity Theater in downtown Ashland (map)
Screening start at 6:30pm
Discussion and Q&A immediately following
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advanced at Varsity Theatre or on the day.
$2 discount for SOFaT members and students with current student ID.
Already seen it but want to attend the discussions, show up by 8:30pm and they'll let you in, space permitting.ABOUT "STAR TREK IV" (watch the trailer)
Story Summary: Intent on returning home to Earth to face trial for their crimes, the former crew of the USS Enterprise travels to Earth's past in order to save their present from a probe attempting to communicate with long-dead humpback whales.
The fourth feature film based on the Star Trek science fiction television series, it completes the story begun in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and continued in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Leonard Nimoy directed the film. Nicholas Meyer, writer and director of The Wrath of Khan, and Harve Bennett wrote the final version of the script. Principal photography started on February 24, 1986, with many real locations used as stand-ins for locations around San Francisco. Effects house Industrial Light & Magic assisted in postproduction chores, including the creation of animatronic whales. Composer Leonard Rosenman wrote the film's score.
The Voyage Home's humor and unconventional story was well received by critics, fans of the series and the general audience. It was financially successful, earning $133 million worldwide. The film earned four Academy Award nominations, for Best Cinematography, Best Effects, Best Music and Best Sound.
ABOUT HARVE BENNETT
Harve Bennett began his involvement with entertainment in radio and transitioned to film through a degree at the UCLA films school. His first many years were as a TV executive for ABC and Screen Gems, where he was involved with such productions as “The Mod Squad”, “The Seix Million Dollar Man” and “The Bionic Woman.”He was asked to help reboot the Star Trek feature film franchise after the first film met with some dissatisfaction at Paramount Studios. After reviewing all of the original series shows, he conceived of the continuation of the “Space Seed” episode, an idea which became Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Following the critical and box-office success of that film, Bennett stayed at the producing helm for the next 4 films. He also wrote Star Trek III, co-wrote Star Trek IV and Star Trek V. As sharp eye will also spot him among the cast in III and V.
Bennett left the franchise before the sixth film and finished his long and distinguished career back in television. He is now a resident of Ashland, Oregon.
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Past Filmmaker Series Screenings
Saturday, May 1st through Thursday, May 6th
A Week of Special Screenings of "Calvin Marshall"
followed by a discussion and Q&A with the film's local cast and crew.
Saturday: Director of Photography Pat Neary and 1st Assistant Director Keith Jones
Sunday: Actors Catherine Coulson and Doug Rowe
Monday: Sound Mixer Kent Romney and Line Producer Gary Kout
Tuesday: Propmaster Troy Hemmerling
Wednesday: Costume Designer Claudia Everett
Thursday: Behind-the-Scenes Video and Stills Rocky Garrotto and Anita Gomez
(Were you a part of "Calvin Marshall" and not on the schedule? Show up any night and you can join in!)
Varsity Theater in downtown Ashland (map)
Screenings start at 6:00pm
Discussion and Q&A immediately following
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advanced at Varsity Theatre or on the day.
$2 discount for SOFaT members and students with current student ID.
Already seen it but want to attend the discussions, show up by 7:30pm and they'll let you in, space permitting.ABOUT "CALVIN MARSHALL":
"Calvin Marshall" was filmed entirely in Southern Oregon in the winter of 2007. The filmmakers took full advantage of the strong crew and cast available in the region. Many SOFaT members were employed on the film.
The film enjoyed a successful festival run, premiering at the Austin Film Festival in October, 2009, and ending with a sold-out showing at the Ashland Independent Film Festival in April 2010. The film is now being released in select theaters across the country.
For more information on the film, including trailers, behind-the-scenes footage, and a theatrical dates, please visit http://calvinmarshall.com.
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Saturday, February 27th
Special Screening of "Crazy Heart"
followed by a Discussion and Q&A with the film's editor, John Axelrad
Screening starts at 6:00pm
Discussion and Q&A starts at 8:00pm
Tickets can be purchased in advanced at Varsity Theatre or on the day.
There is a $2 discount for SOFaT members and students with current student ID.
About John Axelrad:
John Axelrad recently finished editing the romantic comedy THE SWITCH for directors Josh Gordon and Will Speck. The Miramax Films movie stars Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman and will have an August, 2010 release. Before editing the Oscar nominated performances of Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal in CRAZY HEART, Axelrad cut two films for director James Gray: TWO LOVERS (with Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow) and WE OWN THE NIGHT (Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Wahlberg). Both movies premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, in 2008 and 2007, respectively. Earlier editing credits for Axelrad include James Gunn’s SLiTHER, a Universal Pictures release, and the horror/thriller THE MESSENGERS (directed by Danny and Oxide Pang) for Ghost House Pictures and Sony Screen Gems / Columbia Pictures. In 2005, Axelrad edited BOOGEYMAN for Sony Screen Gems and was an additional editor in 1999 on David Koepp’s STIR OF ECHOES, starring Kevin Bacon and Kathryn Erbe. Axelrad began his editing career mentored by some of the best editors in Los Angeles. He was assistant editor for Anne V. Coates, A.C.E. on OUT OF SIGHT, ERIN BROCKOVICH, and UNFAITHFUL. He assisted Debra Neil-Fisher, A.C.E. on UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL, and he was assistant to Bruce Green, A.C.E. on HOME ALONE 3 and WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING. In between assistant jobs, Axelrad edited several independent feature films, a move that would allow him to leave the assistant world and later graduate to editing bigger-budget projects. John studied film production at the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television.
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