Dafna Lemish
See the original news at http://www.ceinet.org/content/23rd-trieste-film-festival-cei-prize-2012-milcho-manchevski
The CEI Prize assigned in the framework of the Trieste Film Festival has been awarded this year to the Macedonian director Milcho Manchevski for his multifaceted, thirty-year career in cinema productions. The CEI Prize (3.000 EUR) was presented by CEI Deputy Secretary General, Mr Zoran Jovanovic, during the awarding ceremony in Trieste on 21 January.
One of our Cinema graduates, Tommy Dunn, is the Associate Producer of "Fairy Tale Theatre: 18 and Over".
Tom received his BA in Cinema with a minor in Theater, May 2007.
Puppets! People! A dog named Mr. Weezy?!? I produced this show & couldn't be more proud. The reactions & reviews have been outstanding. We have only SIX more shows left! I cordially invite you & yours (and anyone who needs a good laugh!) to a wonderful night of theater the next two weeks. - Tommy.
Fairy Tale Theatre: 18 and Over. http://inkwelltheater.com/ftthome.html
Cineteca di Bologna Honors MCMA Graduate MILCHO MANCHEVSKI :
Cineteca di Bologna is mounting a Retrospective of MCMA graduate Milcho Manchevski's FIlms. The event began on Monday, October 17 and runs through October 20. The program features screenings and conversations with Manchevski
Here is the Schedule:
For more information about Milcho, go to http://www.manchevski.com/
Join Dean Kolb and other SIUC Mass Communication and Media Arts alums for a college-wide reception March 3 in St. Louis. The reception will be held at the Missouri Athletic Club.
You can enjoy "Arch-Madness" as well, while you are in St. Louis. The Missouri Valley Conference basketball tournament is March 3 to 6 in St. Louis.
The Dean’s National Industry Council will be meeting on March 4, prior to the basketball games.
More information on the reception will be available in the next Alumni Newsletter. For MVC tournament details visit http://archmadness.com/.
-------------------
You can now order SIUC apparel online through the MCMA website. Visit us at:
Announcement for Higher roads to Peace Conference - Note that alumna Hilla Medalia will be the Keynote speaker for this event.
Registration for "Higher Roads to Peace, The Role of Ethics in Resolving Conflicts Between Arabs and Jews" has opened. The conference will take place at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on April 5th and 6th. All conference events are free and open to the public, but those attending are asked to please register. Please visit the web site at www.higherroads.siuc.edu for the schedule of events and to register. Please forward this message and attached poster to any persons who might be interested in the conference, and please print and display the poster for your colleagues to see. Thank you. If you have any questions or problems please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope to see you in April.
Monday, April 5, 2010
9:30 AM
Campus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale
John C. Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library
Keynote Speaker: Professor Abu-Nimer
"Interfaith Dialogue in the Israel Palestinian Possibilites and Challenges"
11:00 AM
Break: Coffee in the Rotunda
11:30 PM
Keynote Speaker: Professor Brian Klug
"Being Jewish, Doing Justice and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict"
1:00 PM
Break
2:00 PM
Keynote Speaker: Professor John Pawlikowski
"Doing Inter-religious Dialogue in a Globalized World"
3:30 PM
Break
5:00 PM
Conference Dinner (Kosher and Halal selections available)
Old Main Restaurant
Second Floor Student Center SIUC
7:00 PM
Keynote Speaker: Hilla Medalia
Film Screening: "To Die in Jerusaleum"
Student Center Film Auditorium
Second Floor Student Center SIUC
9:30 PM
Wine Reception with Hilla Medalia
Film Auditorium Terrace
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
9:00 AM
A Philosophical Conversation with Professor Abu Nimer, Professor Brian Klug, Professor John Pawlikowski, Professor Tomas Kapitan. SIUE Professor Lucian Stone will moderate the discussion.
De Jarnett American Heritage Conference Room
4th Floor Morris Library
11:30 AM
Break
1:00 PM
Graduate Papers
Philosophy Department
Seminar Room Faner (Room 3061) – SIUC
3:00 PM
Break
4:00 PM
Keynote Speaker: Professor Tomas Kapitan
"The roots of violence and the prospects for peace in the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict"
John C. Guyon Auditorium
Morris Library, SIUC
A Troubled-Waters Musical as a Community Salve - By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS
Source: http://movies.nytimes.com/2009/10/05/movies/05storm.html
A big, warm hug of feel-better entertainment, "After the Storm" follows a troupe of plucky youngsters in New Orleans as they stage a benefit performance of the Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty musical "Once on This Island."
The brainchild of the writer and actor James Lecesne (and a response to his shock on seeing the post-Hurricane Katrina devastation), the performance was intended to help finance the restoration of a once-vibrant 100-year-old community center. With the help of his friends, the actor and choreographer Gerry McIntyre and the musical director Randy Redd, Mr. Lecesne drills and encourages, soothes and cajoles his inexperienced — and in many cases, still traumatized — cast members.
"I've never been in a rehearsal situation where I've seen so many people cry," remarks Gerry, and the musical, set on a Caribbean island after a storm and with obvious parallels to the young people's dislocated lives, provokes expected emotions. In wrenching video diaries, the kids discuss their hurricane experiences ("I saw my first dead body," says Grant, 17) and current living situations, many of them troublingly impermanent. Battles with insurance companies and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are the norm; psychological help is not.
Directed by Hilla Medalia with exactly the right balance of musical theater and personal drama, "After the Storm" presents a touching affirmation of the healing power of right-brain stimulation. As the gutting of our high school arts programs continues, its message is unfortunately more bitter than sweet.
Published: October 5, 2009
CARBONDALE, Ill. - The works of a Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate and filmmaker are gaining notoriety through separate articles in the New York Times' Arts Section recently.
Joe Swanberg, a May 2003 graduate in Cinema & Photography, is noted in an Aug. 19 piece, "A Generation Finds Its Mumble," discussing a new generation of American independent films. There is also a film review of the Chicago writer-director-editor's latest project, "Hannah Takes the Stairs," on Aug. 22.
The 83-minute film opened Aug. 23 in Greenwich Village's IFC Center, and is set for release in Boston, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago and a few other cities over the next few months, Swanberg said. The film is also available through Video on Demand. His first film, "Kissing on the Mouth," is available on DVD. On Aug. 28, another of Swanberg's works, "LOL," was released on DVD.
He is currently editing a new feature film, "Nights and Weekends," about a long-distance relationship.
Swanberg explains that 'Mumblecore' is a name the media adopted to "categorize a group of young American filmmakers telling small naturalistic stories about people our age."
"There is a Do-It-Yourself attitude toward filmmaking, and many of us have collaborated on each other's projects and helped out in various ways," he said. "I would describe it more as a community or social network of friends than a movement."
Swanberg credits SIUC and the Department of Cinema & Photography for instilling in him the drive to be independent and artful. The department is in the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts.
"The film program at SIUC was very influential for me," he said. "It exposed me to experimental and documentary films that most film schools bypass, and it taught me to be a self-reliant and independent filmmaker. I was always encouraged to be an artist and to express my vision, instead of focusing on the business aspect of filmmaking."
Swanberg's success is "very gratifying to the faculty and staff here," said Deborah Tudor, associate professor and chair of Cinema & Photography.
"He is emerging as a central figure in U.S. independent films Ö" she said.
Faculty recall Swanberg's "great documentary work," while a student, she said.
"He demonstrated observational skills that helped him create films like 'Hannah,' with its emphasis on the accretion of small events that make up everyday life. He was a heavily involved with the Big Muddy Film Festival while here as well, and we hope to invite him back for the festival soon."
Even though Swanberg was a student in only one of her classes - Film Production I - Lilly A. Boruszkowski, an associate professor in Cinema & Photography, distinctly recalls his work as a student. She estimates she has viewed probably 3,000 super-8 films in teaching the class many times over a 25-year period.
Boruszkowski said she refers to Swanberg's film in discussions with current students, and is not surprised at his success.
"His film was highly impressive in its maturity, thoughtfulness, courage and creativity," she said. "He braved making a film about a young woman and her unplanned pregnancy. It's unusual for a man that young to be able to sensitively and responsibly work with such material."
Boruszkowski said she could see "from that start that Joe stood out among the other students in his class, and could see his talent and potential for success."
"I'm very happy for him and look forward to having him coming back to meet with our current students and teach them about the independent filmmaking hurdles he is successfully negotiating," she said. "I think he's a real inspiration to others, and I'm am very proud that he is a graduate of our program."
"It's very exciting that Joe has accomplished so much and generated so much buzz already," said Susan Felleman, an associate professor in the department. She recalls him being a "very active, energetic filmmaker ó often around the equipment room."
CARBONDALE, ILL -- Students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Department of Radio & Television dominated an awards program honoring top student broadcasters throughout the state.
SIUC students took home 10 awards, including four first place awards, at the Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Awards banquet. SIUC alumnus and ABC Nightline's Chris Bury was the keynote speaker at the event, which was held Sept. 30 in Bloomington.
The students' work appeared on SIUC's public television and radio stations, WSIU-TV, WUSI-TV, WSIU-FM, WUSI-FM and WVSI-FM. River Region Evening Edition, a student-produced television newscast that airs at 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, also received an Honorable Mention nod for Television Newscast.
"We're very proud of our students' efforts," said Joey Helleny, a lecturer in the Department of Radio & Television. "It's always nice to be told you're doing a good job when judged against your peers. We're not surprised. We know we have good students and they have good opportunities to showcase their work."
Students receiving individual honors include:
Clint Misselhorn, Campbell Hill, junior in Radio-Television; and Brandon Thompson, graduate student, Chicago; First Place, Radio Long Form, "Sunrise Sports." Misselhorn also received Honorable Mention, Radio News Story, "Dean Dairy Farm."
Keith Crook, Carbondale, 2005 graduate from Radio-Television; First Place, Television Long Form, "Philippine Insurrection".
John Solita, Manteno, senior in Radio-Television; Honorable Mention, Television Long Form, "The Hook".
Thad Jackson, Galesburg, graduate student, Mass Communication and Media Arts; and Greg Armstrong, Ottawa, 2005 graduate from Radio-Television; Honorable Mention, Radio Live Game Sports for "Saluki Softball"
Cory Byers, Effingham, graduate student, MCMA; Honorable Mention, Television Spot, "Father Forgive Me".
Ben Johnson, Zion, Radio-Television; Honorable Mention, Television Spot, "Be More Inspired".
Christina Kullberg, Rockford, senior, Radio-Television; First Place, Radio News Story, "Wright Way Rescue".
Lindsey Moron, Milan, graduate student, MCMA; First Place, Television News Pack, "Home Schooling".
Shaping high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs is among the goals of Southern at 150: Building Excellence Through Commitment, the blueprint the University is following as it approaches its 150th anniversary in 2019.
To be eligible for the scholarships, students must be either continuing Radio-Television or Journalism students of junior standing or students transferring into SIUC as juniors in those departments. Applicants must have strong academic backgrounds and have demonstrated talent in their field of study as well as involvement in department and/or student activities. Pictured from left to right are: James Lord, Martesha Brown, Colleen Lindsay, Jennifer Methling, and Jessica Wolf. Lane Christiansen was not available for the picture.
Students of the School of Journalism will have one more scholarship available for their benefit, thanks to the generosity of SIUC alum Anne West-Lindsey.
West-Lindsey, a native of Carterville, was a journalist turned professional freelance writer whose writing credits included published articles
in more than 170 national magazines.
She graduated from SIUC in 1935 and later did postgraduate work at the University of Missouri. West-Lindsey's credits included articles published under pen names, including articles bearing the bylines of male names that were published in men's magazines.
A longtime supporter of SIUC, she founded the Friends of WSIU/WUSI-TV, receiving the Booster of the Year award in 1978. Morris Library honored her again in 1982 with the Delta Award. She also received the Distinguished Service Award from the Williamson County chapter of the SIU Alumni Association.
The Southern Illinois native and nationally published journalist continued her generous nature and love of SIUC after her passing by donating $100,000 to Morris Library. West-Lindsey also left money to fund scholarships in Journalism ($75,000) and English at SIUC and three other scholarships for Carterville High School students.
SIU Foundation