Delroy Lindo on ‘UnPrisoned’ and Why He Won’t Be Put in a Box
Actor and alumnus Delroy Lindo discussed his leading role in the new television series “UnPrisoner.”
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Young filmmakers will have movies screened at Rio Theatre Saturday
Alumnus Josh Thomas, co-owner of Thomas Family Farm, discussed hosting an annual filmmaking summer camp.
Alum’s Oscar-nominated film shows transformative power of kindness
San Francisco State University alumnus Conall Jones (B.A., ’05) was floored when he learned the short documentary film he produced with the production company Smartypants was nominated for an Oscar. “Stranger at the Gate” is his proudest accomplishment to date, but the film wasn’t getting critical recognition at first. It wasn’t accepted into the Sundance, Telluride or SXSW film festivals, he says. But Jones wasn’t looking for recognition — what he wanted was people to see the film because of its powerful message.
‘Mind-blowing’ Exploratorium program turns 40
Director of Cinema Arts and Senior Curator at the Exploratorium Liz Keim, an alumna, was interviewed about her 40 years showing experimental films at the interactive museum.
Red Carpet Memorial Tribute for Director Oscar S.Williams at Caribbean Cinemas Sunday
Filmmaker Oscar Williams, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about the premiere of his film “Five on the Black Hand Side.”
Three films that transcend time ‘Rediscover History’
“Shikata Ga Nai (It Cannot Be Helped),” a 2022 short film by alumnus Kevin Kodama, discussed in an article about films of remembrance and Japanese American history.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage Presents The History of Antisemitism: “Gentleman’s Agreement” with Cecilia Peck and Claudine Stevens
Film historian Claudine Stevens, an alumna, profiled in article on recent presentation on film “Gentleman’s Agreement.”
John Lennon and Yoko Ono simulate making love – Allan Tannenbaum’s best photograph
Alumnus Allan Tannenbaum interviewed about taking a famous photo of John Lennon and Yoko Ono
One Night Only: ‘Dream with the Fishes’ Returns to the Screen
Alumnus Finn Taylor’s 1997 film “Dream with the Fishes” returns to the big screen.
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Alum Cauleen Smith wins a 2022 Heinz Award for experimental film.