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'The Storytellers Show,' Hit Family Shorts Program from SF International Film Festival, Plays One Day Only July 14 at SF Film Society Cinema
Special Family Screening with Live Q&A via Skype with Golden Gate Award–Winning Director
6/13/2012
The Storytellers Show, the popular family shorts program from this year’s San Francisco International Film Festival, plays one time only, 10:00 am, Saturday, July 14 at San Francisco Film Society Cinema (1746 Post Street). After the screening, there will be a live Q&A from England via Skype with the 2012 Golden Gate Award winner for Best Family Film, Nandita Jain, director of Storyteller (Kahanikar).
This captivating collection of short films—seven animated, three live action—from around the world celebrates the universal tradition of storytelling that we have all come to cherish from childhood. From beleaguered little boats to soccer-obsessed boys, it is a grand tour of tales to share with the whole family. The journey takes us around the world to places known for their rich storytelling traditions including Thailand, Ireland and Eastern Europe. It is the perfect antidote to the onslaught of summer blockbusters, and, for those of you going through Harry Potter withdrawal, a chance to hear Alan Rickman’s spot-on Snape-like narration of a beautifully animated gothic love story. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Total running time 66 min. Viewing guides will be provided online with pre- and post-viewing discussion questions and activities for parents to share with their kids.
Storyteller (Kahanikar) When her grandfather can no longer remember the details of her favorite story, seven-year-old Nirmala tries recreating the fable of fishing and coconuts herself. (Nandita Jain, England 2011, 10 min)
Keenan at Sea Adrift in a small boat, two girls and their small dog while away the time singing a catchy sea shanty about hot dogs and hunger. (Jeremy Galante, USA 2010, 2 min)
Play Lunch Burdened with a lunch that’s too big to eat, a small girl leverages her assets and finds a clever way to make new friends. (Cassandra Nguyen, Australia 2010, 10 min)
Little Boat Like a nautical Red Balloon: A tiny boat wends its way across the globe, both besieged and beloved by all it encounters. (Nelson Boles, USA 2011, 4 min)
Panyee FC In the small waterbound Thai village of Kho Panyee, a group of boys is determined to pursue a love of soccer despite having no land on which to play. (The Glue Society, Thailand 2011, 5 min)
The Boy in the Bubble Alan Rickman narrates this gothic love story of a heartbroken boy who finds a magic spell to shield him from emotion forever. (Kealan O’Rourke, Ireland 2011, 8 min)
The Vacuum Kid Kyle Krichbaum is a 12 year old with an obsession. The proud owner of more than 160 vacuum cleaners, Kyle’s unusual passion has made the Michigan fifth-grader into a mini-celebrity. Now that doesn’t suck. (Katie Mahalic, USA 2011, 11 min)
The Girl and the Fox In this beautifully animated tale, a girl tracks a mysterious fox through a foreboding snow-covered wilderness. (Tyler Kupferer, USA 2011, 6 min)
Orange Ô Despair Life in the orange box seems awfully boring compared to the pineapple dance party going on across the way. How can a sad little orange make the leap to the fun side of the store? (John Banana, France 2011, 4 min)
Showtime 10:00 am only
All tickets $8. Box office opens June 19 online at sffs.org and in person at SF Film Society Cinema.
To request an interview contact hhart@sffs.org.
To request screeners contact bproctor@sffs.org.
For photos and press materials visit sffs.org/pressdownloads.
At SF Film Society Cinema, the stylish state-of-the art theater located in the New People building at 1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan) in Japantown, the San Francisco Film Society offers its acclaimed exhibition, education and filmmaker services programs and events on a daily year-round basis. For complete up-to-date information on all SFFS Cinema programming, including buying tickets, visit sffs.org/cinema.
More upcoming San Francisco Film Society programs
Continuing on consecutive Saturdays through July 21: The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Through June 14: The Wages of Fear
Opening June 15: The Woman in the Fifth
June 21: Master Class: The Politics of the Cutting Room Floor
Opening June 22: Found Memories
June 22–July 7: KinoTek: Adriane Colburn: Ways, Points and Means
Opening June 29: Corpo Celeste
Opening July 6: Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present
Also Opening July 13: Ballplayer: Pelotero
Also opening July 13: Bonsái
July 19 only: Dark Horse - Filmmaker in person - Todd Solondz’s unsettling tale of a 35-year-old man-child who hopes to add a wife to his possessions.
Opening July 20: A Burning Hot Summer The stormy relationship between a painter and an Italian film actress is seen through the eyes of another young couple in Philippe Garrel’s latest exploration of twisted emotional ties.
July 20–August 11: KinoTek: Nate Boyce, video and sculpture
Opening July 27: Sacrifice Chen Kaige’s latest is a character-driven epic of retribution and regret written in the Yuan Dynasty.
August 24: Master Class: Les Blank on Documentary
September 15–October 20: KinoTek: Brent Green, sculpture and animation
December: KinoTek: Kota Ezawa, animation
San Francisco Film Society
Building on a legacy of more than 50 years of bringing the best in world cinema to the Bay Area, the San Francisco Film Society is a national leader in exhibition, education and filmmaker services.
The Film Society presents 365 days of exhibition each year, reaching a total audience of 130,000 people. Its acclaimed education program introduces international, independent and documentary cinema and media literacy to more than 10,000 teachers and students and presents more than 100 classes and workshops annually. Through Filmmaker360, the Film Society’s filmmaker services program, essential creative and business services and funding totaling millions of dollars are provided to deserving filmmakers of all levels.
The Film Society seeks to elevate all aspects of film culture, offering a wide range of activities that engage emotions, inspire action, change perceptions and advance knowledge. A 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, it is largely donor and member supported. Patronage and membership provides discounted prices, access to grants and residencies, private events and a wealth of other benefits.
For more information visit sffs.org.
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This captivating collection of short films—seven animated, three live action—from around the world celebrates the universal tradition of storytelling that we have all come to cherish from childhood. From beleaguered little boats to soccer-obsessed boys, it is a grand tour of tales to share with the whole family. The journey takes us around the world to places known for their rich storytelling traditions including Thailand, Ireland and Eastern Europe. It is the perfect antidote to the onslaught of summer blockbusters, and, for those of you going through Harry Potter withdrawal, a chance to hear Alan Rickman’s spot-on Snape-like narration of a beautifully animated gothic love story. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Total running time 66 min. Viewing guides will be provided online with pre- and post-viewing discussion questions and activities for parents to share with their kids.
Storyteller (Kahanikar) When her grandfather can no longer remember the details of her favorite story, seven-year-old Nirmala tries recreating the fable of fishing and coconuts herself. (Nandita Jain, England 2011, 10 min)
Keenan at Sea Adrift in a small boat, two girls and their small dog while away the time singing a catchy sea shanty about hot dogs and hunger. (Jeremy Galante, USA 2010, 2 min)
Play Lunch Burdened with a lunch that’s too big to eat, a small girl leverages her assets and finds a clever way to make new friends. (Cassandra Nguyen, Australia 2010, 10 min)
Little Boat Like a nautical Red Balloon: A tiny boat wends its way across the globe, both besieged and beloved by all it encounters. (Nelson Boles, USA 2011, 4 min)
Panyee FC In the small waterbound Thai village of Kho Panyee, a group of boys is determined to pursue a love of soccer despite having no land on which to play. (The Glue Society, Thailand 2011, 5 min)
The Boy in the Bubble Alan Rickman narrates this gothic love story of a heartbroken boy who finds a magic spell to shield him from emotion forever. (Kealan O’Rourke, Ireland 2011, 8 min)
The Vacuum Kid Kyle Krichbaum is a 12 year old with an obsession. The proud owner of more than 160 vacuum cleaners, Kyle’s unusual passion has made the Michigan fifth-grader into a mini-celebrity. Now that doesn’t suck. (Katie Mahalic, USA 2011, 11 min)
The Girl and the Fox In this beautifully animated tale, a girl tracks a mysterious fox through a foreboding snow-covered wilderness. (Tyler Kupferer, USA 2011, 6 min)
Orange Ô Despair Life in the orange box seems awfully boring compared to the pineapple dance party going on across the way. How can a sad little orange make the leap to the fun side of the store? (John Banana, France 2011, 4 min)
Showtime 10:00 am only
All tickets $8. Box office opens June 19 online at sffs.org and in person at SF Film Society Cinema.
To request an interview contact hhart@sffs.org.
To request screeners contact bproctor@sffs.org.
For photos and press materials visit sffs.org/pressdownloads.
At SF Film Society Cinema, the stylish state-of-the art theater located in the New People building at 1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan) in Japantown, the San Francisco Film Society offers its acclaimed exhibition, education and filmmaker services programs and events on a daily year-round basis. For complete up-to-date information on all SFFS Cinema programming, including buying tickets, visit sffs.org/cinema.
More upcoming San Francisco Film Society programs
Continuing on consecutive Saturdays through July 21: The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Through June 14: The Wages of Fear
Opening June 15: The Woman in the Fifth
June 21: Master Class: The Politics of the Cutting Room Floor
Opening June 22: Found Memories
June 22–July 7: KinoTek: Adriane Colburn: Ways, Points and Means
Opening June 29: Corpo Celeste
Opening July 6: Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present
Also Opening July 13: Ballplayer: Pelotero
Also opening July 13: Bonsái
July 19 only: Dark Horse - Filmmaker in person - Todd Solondz’s unsettling tale of a 35-year-old man-child who hopes to add a wife to his possessions.
Opening July 20: A Burning Hot Summer The stormy relationship between a painter and an Italian film actress is seen through the eyes of another young couple in Philippe Garrel’s latest exploration of twisted emotional ties.
July 20–August 11: KinoTek: Nate Boyce, video and sculpture
Opening July 27: Sacrifice Chen Kaige’s latest is a character-driven epic of retribution and regret written in the Yuan Dynasty.
August 24: Master Class: Les Blank on Documentary
September 15–October 20: KinoTek: Brent Green, sculpture and animation
December: KinoTek: Kota Ezawa, animation
San Francisco Film Society
Building on a legacy of more than 50 years of bringing the best in world cinema to the Bay Area, the San Francisco Film Society is a national leader in exhibition, education and filmmaker services.
The Film Society presents 365 days of exhibition each year, reaching a total audience of 130,000 people. Its acclaimed education program introduces international, independent and documentary cinema and media literacy to more than 10,000 teachers and students and presents more than 100 classes and workshops annually. Through Filmmaker360, the Film Society’s filmmaker services program, essential creative and business services and funding totaling millions of dollars are provided to deserving filmmakers of all levels.
The Film Society seeks to elevate all aspects of film culture, offering a wide range of activities that engage emotions, inspire action, change perceptions and advance knowledge. A 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, it is largely donor and member supported. Patronage and membership provides discounted prices, access to grants and residencies, private events and a wealth of other benefits.
For more information visit sffs.org.
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