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September 2019
Lou Stoumen’s New York
Lou Stoumen's New York will be on display at dnj Gallery in Santa Monica. The exhibition will feature some of Stoumen's most iconic images. About Lou Stoumen Louis C. Stoumen (American, 1917-1991), an accomplished writer, photographer and filmmaker, published 10 photography books and earned two Academy Awards for his film productions during a career that spanned more than four decades. He was well known for the deliberate use of text in his images to imply narrative and context and coined…
Find out more »International Travel Opportunity: China
Travel through Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Beijing and behold a once-in-a-lifetime view of China through the photographic arts. Enrich your global perspective and join MOPA to gain exclusive access to major Chinese Museums and visit with little-known cultural art centers. Savor these cultural elements alongside MOPA's seasoned art guides. To inquire about this trip or how to become a member, contact anbari@mopa.org or 619-238-7559 x227. Learn more about our recent trip to Berlin. To participate in MOPA’s Travel Program, interested parties…
Find out more »GI Film Festival San Diego Presents: Opening Night featuring “Take Me Home Huey”
Join GI Film Festival San Diego on Opening Night for “Take Me Home Huey”. The film documents contemporary artist Steve Maloney’s transformation of a wounded warbird, into a colorful sculpture. It was directed by Alicia Brauns, Christine Steele, Steve Maloney Admission to the opening night screening includes a hosted reception with wine, beer, small bites, and dessert following the film and panel discussion in the museum’s David C. Copley Atrium.
Find out more »GI Film Festival San Diego Presents: “Mosul”
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents the San Diego premiere of "Mosul," a documentary feature. It was directed by Daniel Gabriel. In 2014, Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city – defended by a hollow army of 65,000 soldiers and police officers – is overrun by fewer than 500 ISIS fighters. A disgraced and disorganized Iraqi Army retreats to Baghdad, while the Islamic State imposes a reign of terror on Mosul’s one million residents.
Find out more »GI Film Festival San Diego Presents: “The Whistleblower of My Lai”
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents "The Whistleblower of My Lai," a documentary chronicling the creation of a musical opera that explores the tragedy of the massacre at the village of My Lai, one of the darkest moments of the Vietnam War. This film contains a handful of graphic images. Viewer discretion is advised. Directed by Connie Field
Find out more »GI Film Festival San Diego Presents: Drama Block: Intense Stories of Service
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents a selection of shorts that includes stories of loss, survival, and resilience. International films are also featured in this lineup. Films featured in this block include: "That's Mine," "Escape by Sea," "Breaking Point," "A Soldier's Way," "REDDOG," and "Entrenched." Photo: "That’s Mine" - Directed by Amit Hay Ben Shlomo
Find out more »GI Film Festival San Diego Presents: Drama Block: Not Your Everyday Story
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents a collection of stories that highlight the unique experiences of military members and veterans. This block includes eight projects that are made by or star military or veterans. Films featured in this block include: "#3 Normandy Lane," "A Rodeo Film," "The Man I Want To Be," "Last Taxi Dance," "Polka.," "The Real Thing," "This One Step," and "Deviant." Photo: "Polka." - Directed by Andrew Brame
Find out more »GI Film Festival San Diego Presents: “The Black String”
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents "The Black String," a narrative feature film. "The Black String" follows the story of Jonathan, a lonely twenty-something, stuck in his home town working night shifts at the local convenience store. After an unexpected encounter with a mysterious woman turns his life upside down, Jonathan is stricken by illness and nightmarish visions. Paranoid and desperate, he launches on a quest across the suburbs to find the seductress who started it all. Rated R.…
Find out more »October 2019
An evening with actress Shari Belafonte
The Women's Museum of California presents an evening with actress Shari Belafonte. Join us October 8 for a conversation with Shari moderated by attorney Regina Petty. VIP reception at The Prado: 5:30-6:30 PM Event: 7-8:30 PM
Find out more »November 2019
Open Show San Diego #14
Join us for an exciting evening of live presentations and lively conversations at Open Show #14. Open Show features a curated line-up of five local visual storytellers - from photographers to filmmakers - to share their work. The evening's format encourages attendees to mingle with the artists and ask questions throughout. Oh, and raffle prizes! What's not to love? Are you (or someone you know) interested in showing work? Call for submissions are now open for Open Show #14!
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