OBJECT STORIES

THE SCHOOL OF FILM & PORTLAND ART MUSEUM Present
OBJECT STORIES
US 2011
DIRECTORS: VARIOUS
We all have treasured objects in our lives. Whether a humble memento from childhood or a unique work of art, the objects we hold as precious are powerful expressions of our beliefs, values, and our place in the community. This afternoon, in partnership with Miracle Theatre Group, we premiere and celebrate OBJECT STORIES, a series of short films created by eight Latino artists: Carlos Alexis-Cruz, Nathan Alvarez, Marisa Bevington, Mateo Bevington, Gerardo Calderon, Alfredo Feliciano, Lise Flores, and Ivonne Saed. Working with Film Center faculty Sue Arbuthnot and Maya Munoz-Tobon, the artists spent the fall learning hands-on filmmaking at the School of Film, then recorded and edited stories about objects from their own personal experiences, as well as stories by their friends and family members. Profiles include vignettes about a tango dancer’s shoes, a homemaker’s el molcajete, a performer’s mask, and a gallery owner’s collection of exvoros. The program also features literary readings about the personal objects held by participants in Write Around Portland, which reaches out to the under-served with creative writing workshops. The filmmakers and writers will be in attendance. (90 mins.) The project is generously supported by the MetLife Foundation, Ziba Design, and Fashion Buddha. FREE ADMISSION.