In a follow up to the packed house at the showing in January, Greg Chaney will be exhibiting his recent documentary, Journey on the Wild Coast, this Saturday, April 9th at 7:00 and 9:15 PM at Centennial Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under and can be purchased at the door or in advance at Hearthside Books.
Erin and Hig, the couple featured in the movie, will be in attendance and signing books after the shows.
A married couple attempt to walk, paddle and ski under their own power from Seattle to the Aleutians along the wild and remote northwest coast of North America. This documentary was filmed with a tiny hand held video camera by the adventures as they traveled through northern Washington, British Columbia and Alaska. Experience this modern adventure through their eyes as they encounter breathtaking scenery, harsh weather, amazing wildlife, starvation and danger. This modern adventure demonstrates that the most significant aspect of a journey is not reaching the final destination but how the journey changes the trajectory of the rest of a person’s life.
The Best of the Northwest Film & Video Festival is screening at the Goldtown Nickelodeon
6:30pm & 8:00pm Monday, March 28th
$7 / $5 for Seniors
The Best of the Northwest Film & Video Festival is a showcase of outstanding work from resident northwest filmmakers. The short films in this festival were selected by Kenneth Turan and represent the quality and vitality of filmmaking in the region.
The Northwest Film Festival is an annual event and JUMP Society Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their films to the program by August 1st each year.
Jon Klassen and Chris Appelhans, two exceedingly talented young gentlemen, are visiting Juneau to discuss their work, inspiration, and process during a presentation and a hands-on workshop. Klassen’s work carries with it the stark elegance of winter and is perfectly balanced by Appelhans, whose work swims in the romance and adventure of childhood summers.
Visual Storytelling Presentation
Saturday, March 12th – 7pm
Downtown Juneau Public Library
Visual Storytelling Workshop (Limited Enrollment)
Sunday, March 13th – 10am to 2pm
Douglas Public Library
Registration Required, Please call 586-3440.
“The Fantastic Mr. Fox”
A brief talk after the show by production designer Chris Appelhans
Tuesday, March 15th – 7pm
Goldtown Nickelodeon
About Jon Klassen
A Sheridan College graduate in animation, Jon Klassen received the prestigious Governor General’s Literary Award for his work on the children’s book, “Cat’s Night Out,” and is currently working full time as an illustrator.
In addition to his work in illustration, Klassen has taken on many roles as an animator. He recently worked as the art director and concept artist on U2’s music video for “I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight,” and created a BAFTA nominated short for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Klassen also worked as a set and prop designer for the Academy Award nominated film “Coraline,” and was a storyboarder and designer at Dreamworks Animation where he contributed to another Academy Award Nominated Film, “Kung Fu Panda.”
About Chris Appelhans
Chris Appelhans studied Illustration at the Art Center College of Design and has worked as a production designer on three Academy Award nominated films, “Monster House,” “Coraline,” and “The Fantastic Mr. Fox.”
In addition to his production design work, Appelhans has contributed to the Eisner Award nominated Flight Anthologies, writes a charming comic called Frank and Frank, and is curently working on a screenplay for a Robert Zemeckis production company.
Workshop Registration
If you would like to register for the workshop please contact Lucid Reverie at 586-3440. The workshop is provided free of charge thanks to the Friends of the Public Library but space is limited and seats will be reserved on a first-come first-serve basis.
