The young independent film artist community of Monterey Bay, HARA Motion Picture Conservatory, in association with Left Coast Productions and Access Monterey Peninsula, are hosting preview screenings of 6 short narrative films. The films are produced by HARA Motion Pictures with cinematography and production resources by Left Coast Entertainment. Since the beginning of the year, professional artists have mentored local high school students in HARA training classes for acting and directing, writing and producing, and all behind-the-scenes crew positions through hands-on experience making original films. Each of the 5-minute short films focus on dramatic plots with a surprise twist; as many shorts must have to compete in film festivals. The students are excited for the opportunity to share their work with the community this August in preparation for their screenings in October at the Carmel Art & Film Festival. The evening will be the first screening of the first cut of their films. Audience feedback is encouraged for students to continue their artistic process.
Discovering Agent Taylor is a fun adventure-drama about a girl, Carly, who must learn to accept herself and find her inner power when she is thrown into one of her craziest dreams.
One Last Dance is a narrative drama about a young ballet dancer who experiences the loss of his legs and his one love. He must learn that love, like life, doesn’t have to die completely.
Next Chapter is a unique split-screen drama of past and present, about a girl who finds empowerment in herself after leaving an abusive relationship.
It’s A Process is a narrative drama about a young high school girl, Mari, who must accept the death of a friend in order to find acceptance of herself.
Love Letter is a narrative drama about two friends who drift apart, and only life’s greatest lesson, told through a letter, will bring them closer than ever.
Jane, A Preview is a collection of scenes woven together as a preview of next summers feature-film production in which a young girl learns that there is a spark in each of us that no one can destroy.
When: Friday, August 24, Sunday August 26, screenings at 6pm & 8pm every evening.
Where: AMP Studios, 2200 Garden Road, Monterey CA 93940
Cost: $10 adults/ $5 students cash-only at the door. (All proceeds go to student scholarship fund)
Why: To celebrate the arts and support student educational filmmaking in Monterey Bay.
Students, Get Involved: Apply for the Winter 2012 Season Feature Film Production Intensive, limited to 18 students, first come, first serve (alumni priority).
Event Information: Visit www.haramotionpictures.com
HARA Motion Picture Conservatory Mission:
HARA is a unique after-school film training program which provides Monterey Bay high school students with trade skills through hands on experience producing original films in order to prepare them for a sustainable career in the collaborative arts.
Media Inquiries: Mike Buffo, 323-945-3979, mike@haramotionpictures.com
(Brittney is on maternity leave.)
