Film Branch
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The Film Branch was established in 2010. This branch is currently chaired by Jamie Fleming. It provides an additional opportunity for filmgoers in the Valley to come together and enjoy the art of film and filmmaking. Scheduled in upcoming months as part of the 75th Anniversary celebration are four retrospective films from 1939.
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Film Branch Screenings
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Film Branch 2014 Schedule
We are
very excited to present a series of programs this year that celebrate the
artistry of film, beginning with 1939, our 75th anniversary year. The programs
for March, June, and August should all be great fun, as well as informative and
inspiring. And in November during the Ojai Film Festival we'll be presenting a
very special feature film from 1939.
March 22, 7:00 PM Special Screening
Our March 22 program will celebrate the Golden Age of Hollywood with a screening of the film that won the first Oscar for special effects. Can you guess what it is? No, it's not GONE WITH THE WIND even thought the burning of Atlanta is a terrific scene. No, it's not WIZARD OF OZ which is one long special effects extravaganza! Hint: Tyrone Power and Myrna Loy fall in love in rain-drenched India.
The film is THE RAINS CAME (1939), special effects directed by Fred Sersen. Our focus will be on how the special effects of earthquake, rain, flood, and the ensuing destruction were achieved. We'll take apart several scenes to show how the use of matte painting, miniatures and optical printing created unforgettable award winning special effects.
Please join us on Saturday, March 22 at 7:00 PM as we kick off with music, dance, and a very special film screening of THE RAINS CAME celebrating the OAC's 75th anniversary. This is going to be a great year for film in Ojai!
Coming soon...
In June the program will focus on orphan films, films that were lost or in such poor condition that they have not been seen for decades. And the August program will be Ojai's first Home Movie Day! Expects will be on hand to evaluate those old cans of 8mm and 16mm home movies you've been too afraid to look at! And if your film is in good enough condition, we'll have projectors available to screen the films! Preservation experts from the Academy have agreed to make this all possible!
March 22, 7:00 PM Special Screening
Our March 22 program will celebrate the Golden Age of Hollywood with a screening of the film that won the first Oscar for special effects. Can you guess what it is? No, it's not GONE WITH THE WIND even thought the burning of Atlanta is a terrific scene. No, it's not WIZARD OF OZ which is one long special effects extravaganza! Hint: Tyrone Power and Myrna Loy fall in love in rain-drenched India.
The film is THE RAINS CAME (1939), special effects directed by Fred Sersen. Our focus will be on how the special effects of earthquake, rain, flood, and the ensuing destruction were achieved. We'll take apart several scenes to show how the use of matte painting, miniatures and optical printing created unforgettable award winning special effects.
Please join us on Saturday, March 22 at 7:00 PM as we kick off with music, dance, and a very special film screening of THE RAINS CAME celebrating the OAC's 75th anniversary. This is going to be a great year for film in Ojai!
Coming soon...
In June the program will focus on orphan films, films that were lost or in such poor condition that they have not been seen for decades. And the August program will be Ojai's first Home Movie Day! Expects will be on hand to evaluate those old cans of 8mm and 16mm home movies you've been too afraid to look at! And if your film is in good enough condition, we'll have projectors available to screen the films! Preservation experts from the Academy have agreed to make this all possible!
