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ZGI Shorts Film Festival
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The Zaki Gordon Institute is proud to present short films from the Class of 2009 and more during the ZGI Shorts Film Festival. The complete film festival experience is an exciting time with the premiere of over 20 short films, new projects from ZGI alumni, and winners of the Arizona High School Media Competition — all screening at the film festival. Presenting a first look at films directed by this year's graduates, the shorts program will also highlight, Student Films by Famous Directors. George Lucas, Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg all launched their film careers as students. Today their work inspires new filmmakers with films like Star Wars, Back to the Future, and Close Encounters. Documentaries Nurture Nature shorts film block gives a close up look at the powerful relationship between humanity and nature. Subjects include the Sea of Cortez, Lake Powell and Cornville, in Arizona. Film synopsis and schedule details will be posted one week prior to the film festival. Please note all films screen at least one time on Saturday and one time on Sunday. Premiere Pass: $35 Don't miss the opening celebration! Clearly the best value of the weekend, the Premiere Pass includes the biggest party of the weekend. This year the celebration of filmmaking will take place on the Sedona campus on Friday evening. Casino games will provide the entertainment at this "filmanthropic" event. A great excuse to dress to the nines, the school will be transformed, taking guests back in time to a magical era of the classic casino lounges and the Rat Pack. Premiere Pass holders will receive chips to play. Donations can be made for more chips and more chances to win. The person with the most chips at the end of the night is the big winner of the Amara Resort Gift Package! The evening will start at 6:30 p.m., and the winners will be announced at 9:30 pm. A wine tasting demonstration will be presented by Oak Creek Vineyards and Winery. Fabulous food provided by Reds Restaurant, Dahl & DiLuca, and the Heartline Café with live classic jazz by Eric Williams. Call 928-649-4288 to make a reservation. Film Screening Passes: One Day Screening Pass: $7 Two Day Screening Pass: $12 Saturday screenings: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday Screenings: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Screening Passes can be purchased at the door or in advance. The box office, full concessions, and the Reel Cafe serving coffee and lunch, will be open on campus starting at 9a.m., Saturday and Sunday. If you want to get your Screening Passes before the event Box Office hours are 1p.m. – 5 p.m., starting Thursday, May 14. For more information email zgi@yc.edu, call toll free 800-922-6787, or visit zaki.yc.edu. |
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