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El Dorado Award Bill Plympton - 2nd San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF2)
Presented by the SAN JOAQUIN FILM SOCIETY
www.SJIFF.org
2ND SAN JOAQUIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SJIFF2 May 14-23)
EL DORADO AWARD 2009
SJFS will present its inaugural El Dorado Award to Academy Award-nominated, "Indie Animation King" Bill Plympton, a world-renown artist whose artistry, creativity, and originality has made a tremendous impact on independent cinema. Join Mr. Plympton on-stage for a candid conversation about his dynamic career, and experience the Central Valley Premiere of his critically-acclaimed, new animated feature, "Idiots and Angels."
- ABOUT THE FILM
IDIOTS AND ANGELS
78 min, USA, 2008
Director: Bill Plympton
"Angel is a selfish, abusive, morally bankrupt man who hangs out as his local bar, berating the other patrons. One day, Angel mysteriously wakes up with a pair of wings on his back. The wings make him do good deeds, contrary to his nature. He desperately tries to rid himself of the good wings, but eventually finds himself fighting those who view the wings as their ticket to fame and fortune."
Film's Official Page: www.sjiff.org/sjiff09/f-iangels.html
- ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The 2nd San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF2), the flagship annual exhibition of the San Joaquin Film Society taking place May 14 to 23, 2009 - is a glorious world showcase of new and innovative works from emerging talents and seasoned international artists, presented in various venues across the city of Stockton in the heart of California's Central Valley. SJIFF2 will feature: red carpet premieres; new independent American and world films; Animania - a cinematic spotlight on animated cinema; tributes to celebrated and rising filmmakers; an exhilarating collection of the world's top short-length films from new and accomplished directors; educational programs, panels, interactive discussions; family events and programmes; a cultural family day at the museum; guest celebrities, entertainment and industry luminaries, and filmmakers from around the nation and the world; world-class galas and festive parties; and diverse programs for all ages.
- ABOUT THE SJFS
The San Joaquin Film Society, Inc. (SJFS), home of the San Joaquin International Film Festival, celebrates cinema arts, multi-cultural appreciation, and global outreach through year-round productions of festivals, films, and educational programs. For 2009, in addition to the international film festival in May, SJFS launched an ambitious year of events that includes the 1st San Joaquin Children's Film Festival in January, the 1st California International Documentary Film Festival in the Fall, year-round cinema programs, special events, and educational programs. SJFS is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking; and to bringing the world of cinema to the culturally-rich Central Valley audiences.
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
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LocationStockton Empire Theatre
1825 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
United States
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