Reel Films: a showcase of dramatic Alaskan talent for the discriminating film buff.

Saturday March 6th at the JACC gallery.

TWO SCREENINGS: 7 & 8:30 pm

Featuring intriguing, sophisticated and mature local films. Not recommended for children. PG-13

Happy Anniversary directed by Brice Habeger 4 minutes – “On the eve of their 40th wedding anniversary, Meg talks to her husband, Harvey, about the secret to a long-lasting marriage, but the truth is, Harvey isn’t really listening. ”

The Unfortunate directed by Paul Disdier 12 minutes “A graphically violent look at the reality of combat in America’s ‘Last Good War’ ”

Blood Red Shoes by Merrysmith Filmworks. 22 minutes; 16mm/DV, Italy/Alaska * Juneau premiere public screening. – ” The story of a pair of beautiful red Italian shoes, the very different lives of the two women who own them, and the dangerous tie that binds them all together. ”

A Klondike Tale animated film pre-production presentation by Averyl Veliz

King Salmon feature film pre-production presentation by Merrysmith Filmworks

Followed by a reception, an opportunity for sharing , learning, and teaching , a chance to try out 16mm film cameras, and opportunities for getting involved in making real local films that matter.

Free admission, donations welcome and encouraged. Popcorn and refreshments will be available.

Elizabeth Peratrovich was one of the most influential civil rights activists in Alaska History and a new PBS documentary, “For the Rights of All,” has been created to share her story. The film blends new interviews with rare historic footage and reenactments and I’m excited to see the faces and names of the many local actors and filmmakers who participated in the production.

On February 16th, Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, there will be several opportunities to see the film. In Juneau, screenings will be held at the Goldtown Nickelodeon, Captiol Building and the UAS Egan Library.

February 16th Screenings

• Goldtown Nickelodeon – 7:00pm
  This screening is free and open to the public.
• State Capitol - Butriovich/Farencamp Room – 11:30am
  This is a special screening for legislators and staff.
• UAS Egan Library – 5:30pm
  The free UAS screening will have fry bread, refreshments and a chance to meet and talk with several of the actors.

For more information about the film, please visit Alaskacivilrights.org.

Tonight is the final screening of the JUMP Society Winter Film Festival. You can join us at 7:00pm in the UAS Egan Lecture Hall.

In other Juneau filmmaking news, the Juneau Empire featured two local filmmakers in yesterday’s paper. Brice Habeger, a frequent JUMP Society contributor will be screening his short film “Happy Anniversary,” before feature films at the Goldtown Nickelodeon this month. Avery Veliz, a talented Illustrator and Animator is having an exhibit at Zephyr as part of the First Friday art walk.

• “The Short Tale of a Long Marriage” – Brice Habeger
• “Telling it Like it Was” – Avery Veliz

It’s exciting to see so many filmmakers in the news this month, keep up the good work!

Good attendance and good films last weekend, we have one more screening this Friday at the UAS Egan Lecture Hall.

JUMP Society Winter Film Festival 2010 at the Goldtown Nickelodeon

It’s time again for the JUMP Society Winter Film Festival!

Big venue change this year, we’ll be screening at the Goldtown Nickelodeon and UAS Egan Lecture Hall.

Admission is free but shows fill up fast and we recommend picking up a ticket to reserve your seat. Tickets are available at Lucid Reverie, downtown between Heritage Coffee and Commercial Signs and Printing in the Emporium Mall.

We will serve alcohol at the late shows and because of the venue change we have to limit those shows to audiences over 21 years of age.

Goldtown Nickelodeon

• Thursday, January 28th – 7:00pm
• Friday, January 29th – 7:00pm
• Friday, January 29th – 9:00pm ** 21 and Up **
• Saturday, January 30th – 7:00pm
• Saturday, January 30th – 9:00pm** 21 and Up **

UAS Egan Lecture Hall

• Friday, February 5th – 7:00pm

To all friends and filmmakers of the JUMP Society: You are invited to the premiere for “Happy Anniversary”

A short comedy about a love that goes on and on.

Synopsis: On the eve of their 40th wedding anniversary, Meg talks to her husband, Harvey, about the truth behind a long lasting marriage, and the truth is, he really isn’t listening.

TUESDAY, 26th at the GOLDTOWN NICKELODEON. Get there a little before 7:30 and the show will start at 7:45.

The program will consist of some previews, the main (4 min. long!!!!) feature, a brief overview of what went into the making of the film, then a quick Q&A with the cast and crew.

The best part is, the admission is FREE!

Bad Larry. The perennial filmmakers and avid outdoors adventurers are back in action this week with the premiere screening of “Brown Snow.”

Their latest film features the riding of Sean Fithian, Josh Rokosch, Mike Bly, Mark Rainery, Donovan Bell, Ashton Fell, Ryan Elliot, Shane Stalling, Jay Neely, Lucas Merli, and Luke Thorington.

These guys put on a great show so I hope you can make it. The film screens at Centennial Hall this Friday at 7:30pm & 9:00pm. Admission is $5 and DVDs can be purchased for $12.

There was a great article in the Juneau Empire about Wayne Fitzgerald, he will be sharing his work at 6:30 this evening at the Goldtown Nickelodeon.

• Juneau Empire – Film Designer to Share Life’s Work

Legendary title designer, Wayne Fitzgerald returns to Juneau this week to share his work and stories. Fitzgerald has a lifetime of experience in the film industry and has worked with directors such as Francis Ford Coppola, John Hughes, Martin Scorcese, Robert Redford and Orson Wells.

Fitzgerald is a three-time Emmy award winning motion picture and television title designer, his credits including Bonnie and Clyde, Total Recall, The Godfather Part II & III, Innerspace, The Fly, The Breakfast Club, The Deer Hunter, Sixteen Candles, Footloose, The Big Chill, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Ghost, Basic Instinct, Apocolypse Now, and The Graduate.

Wednesday, December 23rd, 6:30pm @ The Goldtown Nickelodeon

• Wayne Fitzgerald – IMBD

Be in a movie!

I am looking for two talented college-age actors to star in a short film, SLIGHT HANDS, about card tricks and love.

DENNY- alpha male sort of guy, slick and smooth like a hundred dollar bill, talks the talk of someone who carries world’s wisdom between his ears, tall fellow
 
CHUCK- appreciates the quieter moments of life, gets riled up about things he feels passionate about, smaller than Denny, makes alot more plans than he actually does anything

Please contact me if you are interested. bhabeger ( at ) hotmail.com