"One Last Dance" Screening

Sundance 2006 World Dramatic Competitor "One Last Dance"
THIS FRIDAY, Feb. 3rd @ 5:30 pm
History Corner (200-002)
Located on the front left corner of Quad if looking from the Oval

Followed by Q&A by Director/Writer Max Makowski!

Plot Synopsis

On the surface, One Last Dance is a scintillating Singaporean crime film, but pay attention. What's bubbling beneath is a puzzle whose pieces consist of images and dialogue that, when put together, lift the viewing experience from the enjoyable to the sublime. In a country of four million, it isn't easy to hide, but in the darkest corner lurks an anonymous hit man known only as "T." He is summoned from the shadows when a red envelope, carrying the name of a man who has betrayed the gangster code, is dropped into an unmarked mailbox on a side street close to hell. After a life filled with killing, T -- a man with neither vices nor family -- decides it's time to retire after this job, to leave Singapore while there is still room to move. But in a world of darkness, shadows can play tricks on you. Things aren't always what they seem to be, and getting out may cost a heavy price. Writer/director Max Makowski returns to Sundance (The Pigeon Egg Strategy) with another cinematic riddle that's as fun to figure out as it is to watch. Featuring a fantastic ensemble collection of actors, creative cinematography, and brisk dialogue, One Last Dance merges Eastern and Western sensibilities into one dynamic film. -- Trevor Groth

The 2006 Pumpkin Pie Project

Six filmmakers, one project. You may think you know, but...

"You Don't Know Jack!"

PUMPKIN PIE PROJECT 2006

a sequential series of shorts connected by a larger theme


Saturday, February 4th
Cubberley Auditorium
7:30pm


Featuring the work of:

Andrew Keaveney, Jimmy Mosqueda,
Scott Nagle, Jeff Orlowski,
Steven Tagle, and Alan Wu

Presented by the Stanford Film Society. An Advanced Filmmaker's Workshop Production. Produced by Stephanie Adams-Santos and Tracy Vo.

For directions to Cubberley, check out: http://campus-map.stanford.edu/index.cfm?ID=03-300


Read the Plot Synopsis

Plot synopsis:

CLOSING MOVES
Director: Scott Nagle
Cinematography: Jeff Orlowski
Tobias, 75 and in failing health, struggles with his decreasing independence and long estrangement from his photographer son, while his CEO daughter is losing the battle to balance work and caring for her father. When a neighbor boy discards a camera, Tobias sees an opportunity to repair the damage.

JACK'S PHOTOS
Director: Andrew Keaveney
Cinematography: Andrew Keaveney
A girl looks at a slide show of Jack's photo album, & then falls asleep. The screen becomes the field of her dreams interwoven with photos. Woken up, she manages to bump into and talk with a stranger who knew Jack somehow, in some way. Was there no other Troy for her to burn?

NADIA
Director: Jimmy Mosqueda
Cinematography: Alan Wu
A series of dead baby jokes...without the jokes.

LAST GOOD MAN
Director: Steven Tagle
Cinematography: Jeff Orlowski
Life at Jack's Lounge is never what it seems, especially with the unexpected arrival of Audrey, a strikingly independent female patron. When young bartender Sam falls in love with this mysterious beauty, he uncovers a web of lies and deceit that he must struggle to overcome if their relationship is to survive.

LAST REGRET
Director: Alan Wu
Cinematography: Jimmy Mosqueda, Alan Wu
Jason, a hitman, is given 24 hours to hunt down and kill a target as his last assignment. During his task, Jason contemplates his relationship with his boss, Jack, as the deadline draws nearer and his efforts seem futile...

Calling All Actors!!!!

The Stanford Film Society is putting on the 2006 Stanford Student Film Festival in late May. Over 30 projects are expected to be produced, and ALL need actors and actresses of all ages, shapes, and sizes. This is a yearly event and we always attract a big and talented crowd.

The casting call takes place on Saturday the 28th (11-5pm) and Sunday the 29th (11-3pm) at Stanford University's Meyer Library, Room 184. The address is 560 Escondido Mall, Stanford, CA 94309. Here is a map: http://campus-map.stanford.edu/index.cfm?ID=03-400

We encourage you to bring material to read. We will also have various monologues at the site you can use. Each audition lasts about 5 minutes. Directors will be there in person and will also have access to all auditons later via videotape. (Yes, all auditions are taped). Headshots and resumes are strongly encouraged as leave-behinds. If you would like your headshot and information posted on our online casting forum, please e-mail them to stanfordfilmsociety@gmail.com. Each director will arrange his or her own callbacks. Please e-mail if you have any questions. Thanks and see you all at auditions!

Stanford Film Society Presents: The 2006 Film Grant Program

Due Date: Thursday, January 26 by 5PM
Contact: Tracy Vo, Tracy-Vo@stanford.edu


Want to see your film on the Big Screen?!!

The time has come for ambitious student filmmakers to apply for an SFS Film Grant. Grants range from $30-$500 and include a screening of your film at the annual Stanford Student Film Festival (SSFF) in May. Applicants may also be eligible to use SFS equipment.

Applications are DUE THURSDAY JANUARY 26 BY 5:00PM, and can be dropped in the SFS Drop Box outside the Film Society Office. The SFS Office is located in Suite 41 of the Eating Clubs Complex 419 Arguello Way, off Serra Street, behind Toyon and next door to Encina Hall.

Grants can only be applied to the completion of short films (about 15 minutes in length) that will premier at the 2006 SSFF. All applicants must be registered students of Stanford University. Films being made for class credit are ineligible. All grants are distributed in the form of reimbursements after successful completion of the film.


Full Application and Details

Learn How to Make a Documentary! Learn how to get money to make one!

Date: Thursday, Jan. 12th
Time: 6pm
Location: Meyer 184

Kristine Samuelson, Professor and Director of the Film and Media Studies Program will give a how-to talk on documentary filmmaking. She is a professional filmmaker, and has been making films for over 20 years. Don't miss this one time only event.

United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF)

Stanford Film Society was proud
to present the United Nations
Association Film Festival 2005 on
October 19-23, 2005.

SFS Board Meetings

Our board meetings currently take place in the SFS Office in the Toyon Eating Clubs, Sundays at 5pm. Anyone interested in joining the SFS is welcome to attend!

SFS Board of Directors 2006

Stephanie Adams
AFW Producer and Coordinator, SFW Coordinator

Jasmina Bojic
Faculty Advisor

Jack Conte
Equipment Manager

Natalie Farrell
Hollywood Trip Coordinator

Jason Foley
Board Member

Tim Gregory
Board Member

Jessica Guh
UNAFF Coordinator

Lisa Gunn
Screenings Coordinator

Ben Henretig
Screenings Coordinator

Lisa Kerner
Publicity Manager

Lindsay Mecca
Board Member

Tom McFadden
Screenings co-director

Jimmy Mosqueda
Co-President, SFW Coordinator

Andrew Reovan
Treasurer

Jennah Robinson
Co-President

Nahid Samsami
UNAFF Coordinator

Steven G. Tagle
Board Member

Alan Wu
SFW Coordinator

Tracy Vo
Sundance Coordinator, AFW and SFW Coordinator

Fen Zhao
Webmaster

How to get on the SFS Mailing List

Sign up for the Stanford Film Society e-mail list by sending an e-mail message with "subscribe sfs" in the body to majordomo@lists.stanford.edu.

Contact the Stanford Film Society Office

Email: stanfordfilmsociety@gmail.com
Location: 419 Arguello Way, Unit 41
No postal deliveries to this address.

Film Links

This is the begining of a list of film related web sites that we find helpful and entertaining. We are in the process of greatly expanding this list, so please send us links to your favorite film related sites!

THE Internet Movie Database
Upcoming Movie Database
Film Trailers
Yahoo! Movies and Films page

Links to film-related Stanford student webpages

Mei - featured in the 2004 Stanford Student Film Festival
The Jackalope - Justin Guerrieri's brother's film (Justin was the 2nd Assistant Director)

Links to films SFS has shown

The Sum of All Fears
The Pigeon Egg Strategy
Modulations

Stanford Film Society's Mission Statement

The Stanford Film Society believes in the power and beauty of film. Because filmmakers continually take new approaches to presenting the visual image, film has taken less than a century to grow into one of the most potent mediums for self-expression. This young art form combines technology and human imagination to create a formidable cultural force worldwide. Film not only moves us emotionally, but also alters our everyday lives as an impetus for the study and criticism of history and society.