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Picture Talk
For years, the Film Society has published Picture Talk, a printed bimonthly newsletter. In an effort to make the publication more timely and informative, the kind of news you looked forward to seeing in print every other month will now be coming to you weekly via email, as a part of the Film Society's email newsletter. The articles below were featured in Picture Talk.
Picture Talk newsletter print archive
Picture Talk newsletter print archive
2011-08-15
Teens Tackle Production at SFFS Young Filmmakers Camp
by Kim Nunley
The second year of the Film Society's movie-making summer camp puts youth on location.
The second year of the Film Society's movie-making summer camp puts youth on location.
2011-06-10
Celebrating a Reel Education
by Jennifer Preissel
In the era of the autodidact, the time of YouTube triumphs and iMovie masterpieces, why should a film institution care about educating the public in media? Read this article, which commemorates 20 years of San Francisco Film Society education programs, to find out.
In the era of the autodidact, the time of YouTube triumphs and iMovie masterpieces, why should a film institution care about educating the public in media? Read this article, which commemorates 20 years of San Francisco Film Society education programs, to find out.
2011-05-26
Robinson Devor Mulls the Odd Journey of Sara Jane Moore
by Michael Fox
Zoo director and SFFS fiscally-sponsored filmmaker Robinson Devor uncovers the strange history behind the Gerald Ford assassination attempt in ’70s San Francisco.
Zoo director and SFFS fiscally-sponsored filmmaker Robinson Devor uncovers the strange history behind the Gerald Ford assassination attempt in ’70s San Francisco.
2011-05-16
Park Jung-bum Offers Notes on his Unique POV
by Adam Hartzell
The director of South Korean film The Journals of Musan, a prize winner at SFIFF54, speaks about bringing cinematic light to social darkness.
The director of South Korean film The Journals of Musan, a prize winner at SFIFF54, speaks about bringing cinematic light to social darkness.
2011-04-29
Terence Stamp: A Daring Actor Gets His Due
Boyfriend of Julie Christie, friend of Federico Fellini, hit man, limey ninja, queen of the desert, star of 74 individual productions over a career that has spanned over 50 years, few leading men have reinvented themselves as often, and as successfully, as the one and only Terence Stamp.
2011-04-18
Christine Vachon: The Killer Producer
by Jason Berger
Each year, the Film Society invites an industry leader to ruminate on the intersecting worlds of contemporary cinema, culture and society. This year, indie film maverick Christine Vachon discusses her remarkable career as a producer. Join her for this year's State of Cinema Address, Sunday, April 24 at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas.
Each year, the Film Society invites an industry leader to ruminate on the intersecting worlds of contemporary cinema, culture and society. This year, indie film maverick Christine Vachon discusses her remarkable career as a producer. Join her for this year's State of Cinema Address, Sunday, April 24 at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas.
2011-04-04
Matthew Barney: Between Artist and Auteur
by Glen Helfand
Matthew Barney has changed the way we look at and make film. Among the best-known artists of his generation, Barney joins the San Francisco International Film Festival at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas Saturday, April 30 at 5:00 pm for an onstage conversation ahead of a screening of his latest cinematic creation.
Matthew Barney has changed the way we look at and make film. Among the best-known artists of his generation, Barney joins the San Francisco International Film Festival at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas Saturday, April 30 at 5:00 pm for an onstage conversation ahead of a screening of his latest cinematic creation.
2011-04-04
Serge Bromberg: All Around Whiz
by David Shepard
The tireless Serge Bromberg is an indispensible force for film restoration and preservation as well as a film programmer, filmmaker and first-rate showman to boot. Join him at the Castro Theatre on Sunday, May 1.
The tireless Serge Bromberg is an indispensible force for film restoration and preservation as well as a film programmer, filmmaker and first-rate showman to boot. Join him at the Castro Theatre on Sunday, May 1.
2011-01-31
SFFS Takes on Sundance 2011
by Michele Turnure-Salleo
ilm Society staff packed their bags and headed to Park City to work, volunteer, mingle and, of course, enjoy the films. Here are the highlights of the Film Society experience at the festival.
ilm Society staff packed their bags and headed to Park City to work, volunteer, mingle and, of course, enjoy the films. Here are the highlights of the Film Society experience at the festival.
2010-9-4
Inaugural NY/SF International Children’s Film Festival kicks off the SFFS 2010 Fall Season
by Joanne Parsont
From amazing anime to awe-inspiring adventures, the NY/SF International Children’s Film Festival offered a rare opportunity for kids of all ages to see new films from around the world that rarely make their way to the multiplex.
From amazing anime to awe-inspiring adventures, the NY/SF International Children’s Film Festival offered a rare opportunity for kids of all ages to see new films from around the world that rarely make their way to the multiplex.
2009-09-3
A letter from Crude filmmaker Joe Berlinger
by Joe Berlinger
Director Joe Berlinger discusses the production of Crude, which tells the story of the largest environmental lawsuit on the planet. 30,000 indigenous people and poverty-stricken campesinos (peasant farmers) are suing Chevron for $27 billion, claiming that Texaco created a “cancer death zone.”
Director Joe Berlinger discusses the production of Crude, which tells the story of the largest environmental lawsuit on the planet. 30,000 indigenous people and poverty-stricken campesinos (peasant farmers) are suing Chevron for $27 billion, claiming that Texaco created a “cancer death zone.”
2010-01-4
Cultural icon Steven Severin to perform Music for Silents
by Michael Read
The iconoclastic musician will perform live in accompaniment to The Seashell and the Clergyman and other provocative silent films at SF360 Film+Club, Tuesday, January 12.
The iconoclastic musician will perform live in accompaniment to The Seashell and the Clergyman and other provocative silent films at SF360 Film+Club, Tuesday, January 12.
2009-09-01
The mystery of Lucrecia Martel and The Headless Woman
by Gail Spilsbury
Martel’s enigmatic puzzle of a movie begins run at SFFS Screen at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas September 18.
Martel’s enigmatic puzzle of a movie begins run at SFFS Screen at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas September 18.
2009-9-1
Roy Andersson—and reality—elucidated
by Erik Augustin Palm
The Swedish director traces his roots and sets the stage for You, the Living’s SFFS Screen run beginning September 25.
The Swedish director traces his roots and sets the stage for You, the Living’s SFFS Screen run beginning September 25.
2009-07-01
Bring on the Bull
by Kathryn Hassanein
Like most Spaniards, filmmakers Gemma Cubero and Celeste Carrasco grew up with bullfighting held to be the quintessential symbol of masculinity and bravery in Spanish culture. Their directorial debut, Ella Es el Matador (she is the matador) challenges that deeply-rooted cultural stereotype by telling the controversial story of female matadors.
Like most Spaniards, filmmakers Gemma Cubero and Celeste Carrasco grew up with bullfighting held to be the quintessential symbol of masculinity and bravery in Spanish culture. Their directorial debut, Ella Es el Matador (she is the matador) challenges that deeply-rooted cultural stereotype by telling the controversial story of female matadors.
2009-07-01
A Chat with Richard Levien
by Jennifer Preissel
New Zealand transplant Richard Levien, a longstanding fixture of the San Francisco indie film community, has until recently been known primarily as an editor. That changed forever during this year’s San Francisco International Film Festival.
New Zealand transplant Richard Levien, a longstanding fixture of the San Francisco indie film community, has until recently been known primarily as an editor. That changed forever during this year’s San Francisco International Film Festival.
2009-07-01
Students Wrap Up the Festival the Write Way
by Joanne Parsont
The Film Society presented the second annual Schools at the Festival Student Essay Contest at SFIFF52, sponsored by the Nellie Wong Magic of Movies Education Fund.
The Film Society presented the second annual Schools at the Festival Student Essay Contest at SFIFF52, sponsored by the Nellie Wong Magic of Movies Education Fund.
2009-07-01
Thinking Green
by Ryan Prendiville
It takes money to make a film. Even in the best of times this inconvenient reality can be daunting for an aspiring filmmaker to face. At Think Like a Funder, an SFFS Film Arts Forum event held in June, filmmakers connected to get insight into the fundraising process.
It takes money to make a film. Even in the best of times this inconvenient reality can be daunting for an aspiring filmmaker to face. At Think Like a Funder, an SFFS Film Arts Forum event held in June, filmmakers connected to get insight into the fundraising process.
2009-03-01
Crossfire at the Film Arts Forum
by Kathryn Hassanein
Bimonthy networking event grapples with online distribution.
Bimonthy networking event grapples with online distribution.
2009-01-01
César Charlone Turns to Directing
by Miguel Pendás
Celebrated Oscar-nominated cinematographer César Charlone recently codirected his first theatrical feature film The Pope’s Toilet, a darkly comic farce about Pope John Paul II’s visit to a sleepy Uruguayan hamlet.
Celebrated Oscar-nominated cinematographer César Charlone recently codirected his first theatrical feature film The Pope’s Toilet, a darkly comic farce about Pope John Paul II’s visit to a sleepy Uruguayan hamlet.
2009-01-01
Opening Young Minds to the Art of Film
by Joanne Parsont
The Film Society’s Youth Education program introduces young students to the art of filmmaking in many fun and engaging ways. A look back at recent events and initiatives reveals how the program facilitates students’ awareness as filmgoers, develops media literacy and critical thinking skills and empowers them as true global citizens.
The Film Society’s Youth Education program introduces young students to the art of filmmaking in many fun and engaging ways. A look back at recent events and initiatives reveals how the program facilitates students’ awareness as filmgoers, develops media literacy and critical thinking skills and empowers them as true global citizens.
2009-01-01
San Francisco’s New Hub for Independent Filmmakers
by Kathryn Hassanein
In partnership with the San Francisco Film Commission, SFFS has opened up 2,800 square feet of natural-light filled production space free of charge for filmmakers who are awarded one-, three- or six-month FilmHouse residences.
In partnership with the San Francisco Film Commission, SFFS has opened up 2,800 square feet of natural-light filled production space free of charge for filmmakers who are awarded one-, three- or six-month FilmHouse residences.
2008-05-14
The 2008 State of Cinema Address
by Kevin Kelly
Read the complete transcript of the 2008 State of Cinema Address.
Read the complete transcript of the 2008 State of Cinema Address.
2007-05-01
The 2007 State of Cinema Address
Peter Sellars
Read the complete transcript of the 2007 State of Cinema Address.
Read the complete transcript of the 2007 State of Cinema Address.
2006-05-01
The 2006 State of Cinema Address
Tilda Swinton
Read the complete transcript of the 2006 State of Cinema Address.
Read the complete transcript of the 2006 State of Cinema Address.