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CETI- Flamenco, Flamencostarts Oct. 5

Support a teen by donatingby Oct. 31

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The Hitachi Foundation donated $1,300 towards Media Arts Center San Diego’s Youth Media & Tech Camp scholarship campaign. This is the third year that Hitachi has supported Media Arts Center San Diego’s educaiton programming. The funding was approved by Hitachi San Diego’s employee Community Action Committee. This much needed funding will help underserved youth attend a full week of camp during 2012-2013. Participating youth, ages 9-14, learn new video production and technology skills. For more information on MACSD’s camps, please visit: www.mediaartscenter.org/mediacamp For more information on Hitachi, visit: www.hitachi-america.us

AWARD FROM HITACHI

Danah Fayman donated $5,000 towards our Youth Media & Tech Camp.THANK YOU DANAH!!

Now through Oct. 31, support a teen by DONATING ONLINE to our Teen Producers Project Fundraiser.

Lots of fun was had at our Que Viva: Cine Latino Series in Otay Ranch. Thanks to everyone who came out!

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The Adobe workspace. The VPS staff stare at this all day to help spread democracy.

The Media Arts video team is currently working with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters to produce audio recordings of the upcoming election ballot for the blind (In English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese and Tagalog!). Get out there and VOTE!

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Do you have digital photos you’d like to get feedback on? Local artist Rizzhel Javier will offer a critique session to improve your images and what your next steps could be. Advance sign-up required. Bring between 6 and 15 images on a flash drive.

Cost: $10, or just come listen for free.

10/25 6pm-8pm

JOIN US FOR OUR OCTOBER WORKSHOPS

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHYTUESDAYS 6-810/9, 16, 23

101: Natural Light 102: Creative Portraits103: Lighting Kits

About the Instructor: Rizzhel Javier is an award-winning photographer with an M.F.A. from S.D.S.U and has taught advanced photography classes at S.D.S.U. and The Museum of Pho-tographic Art.

101: Axis102: Lenses 103: Lighting

Instructor: Cy Kuckenbaker

$30/class25% off for membersregister atwww.mediaartscenter.org/diylab

CINEMATOGRAPHY101THURSDAYS 6-810/11, 18, 25

FILM MAGIC IN FLAMENCO, FLAMENCOby Lisa Franek

Every now and then, a film comes along that challenges what you think film is, and manages to reel you in until you wonder how you never thought of film in that way. Right now, that film for me is Flamenco, Flamenco. I remember when we screened it at the San Diego Latino Film Festival in 2011, and I was uncertain if anyone would see what I saw in the film, and wondered if anyone would buy a ticket. My faith in the film and our wonderful audience was fully realized when both screenings of the film were sold out. The electricity in the theater was palpable. I had never before experienced such excitement over a film with such a large group of people, and to this day, the memory of those screenings still gives me goose bumps.This month, I am once again feeling that excitement of sharing the film with San Diego audiences. While watching the film, I am overwhelmed by the sheer artistry of the dancers and musicians, the beauty and seductiveness of the Flamenco music, and the simplicity and evocativeness of the sets. But even more than that, the interactions of the performers and the camera creates a dance of such sheer poetry,

I am stunned at the genius of the makers of the film. The virtuosity of the filmmaking of Carlos Saura and graceful cinematography of Vittorio Storaro gives the film a lightness and playfulness, as the camera flows in and out of the dances. It is so effortless, you don’t even notice it. You only know that you are seeing something rare and special. Flamenco, Flamenco, for me, represents such a perfect culmination of the arts. The dancers, the musicians, the music, the visuals, and the cinematography combine so sublimely, so creatively, and so uniquely, that it becomes more than just a movie. It is art within art within art. It is a film that reaches the zenith of what is possible in filmmaking, and then kicks it up a notch by making everything look effortless, as if anyone could do it. It is subtle and relaxing, but also exciting and electrifying. This is why I love film, and this is why it moves us.I am incredibly proud to bring Flamenco, Flamenco to San Diego, and I truly hope that you will share this amazing film with us, and with your friends. Enjoy.

CALL FOR STORIES!Are you between the ages of 9-18, have a smartphone (or access to one), and interested in journalism? Sumbit your short smartphone videos to our mobilestories.org site!

Suggested Topics are: Arts Leaders Healthy Neighborhoods Bullying Land Use Curfew Community LeadersMore info can be found at MobileStories.org

Calling all Artists and Graphic Designers!For the third year in a row, the Festival is putting a call out to artists and graphic designers for its annual poster artwork. Artists and Designers are encouraged to submit work for the Film Festival Poster Competition by October 31, 2012.*Click here for Submission Form

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Flamenco, FlemencoA beautiful dance film by Spanish master Carlos Saura! Winner of the Audience Award at SDLFF 2011.

11:30am, 1:45pm, 4:00pm, 6:15pm, 8:30pm, and 10:45pm (Sat. & Sun).

@ UltraStar Mission Valley CinemaOctober 5-11

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The Teen Producers Project has been a program at the Media Arts Center since 2001.

The program strives to teach teens how to become active leaders in their community, while promoting self-esteem and leadership through self-expression.

We invite you to contribute to our Teen Producers Project Fundraiser. Your gift will help 100 kids participate in Teen Producers Project, kids who would otherwise not be able to

do so.

DONATE ONLINE NOW

SUPPORT A TEEN!

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BOULEVARD NIGHTS

PHOTO STUDIOWITH PROPS!

Craft Vendors sold some wares under a string of lights on El Cajon Boulevard.

Food from the MIHO Gastrotruck had a great set-up, selling some

amazing, organic fare.

DJ JoeMama spun some tunes in front of the Media Arts Center.

Aaron and Todd, ALMOST winners of the Homebrew competition.

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