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Thursday
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May 7 + Friday, May 8
The
Handmade Magic of Helen Hill
The
Handmade Magic of Helen Hill (1970
– 2007) celebrates
the life and legacy of an extraordinary experimental filmmaker
and animator. Helen Hill’s murder (one of six in a single
day) in the wake of Hurricane Katrina prompted
civic outrage that culminated in the March Against Violence
on City Hall by thousands of New Orleanians.
A
teacher and champion of do-it-yourself filmmaking techniques
who delighted in personal expression and innovation, her whimsical
animation encouraged anyone with an idea (or a pot-bellied pig)
to put it to film. This tribute features a selection of
Hill’s experimental works and home movies along with of her
early inspirations, Lotte Reiniger’s fantastic The Adventures
of Prince Achmed with live score. Discover a remarkable
artist taken from the world too soon.
with Special
Guests Helen Hill's mother and stepfather Becky and Kevin Lewis
This
program is a collaboration of International House Philadelphia,
Philadelphia Independent Film and Video Association (PIFVA),
Big Blue Marble Bookstore and Community Screen.
Thursday,
May 7 at 7pm
The
Adventures of Prince Achmed (Die
Abenteur des Prinzen Achmed) with Live Score
dir.
Lotte Reiniger, Germany, 1926, 35mm, 72 mins, b/w with tinting
and toning, German intertitles w/ English subtitles
The
Adventures of Prince Achmed
takes its viewers on a fantastical journey through the
seductive world of the Arabian Nights. Often considered
to be the first full-length animation film, Achmed is
modern and sophisticated in its artistic technique. Director
Lotte Reiniger was a master of cut paper figures and the
level of detail and imagination throughout the film still dazzles.
Live
musical accompaniment by Ken Ulansey on sax, Jim Hamilton on
percussion, Dan Kleiman on keyboards and Phyllis Chapell on
vocals and guitar.
Friday,
May 8 at 7pm
The
Films of Helen Hill
Madame
Winger Makes a Film
dir.
Helen Hill, US, 2001, 16mm, 9.5 mins, color
Hill’s
manic love letter to independent filmmaking, Madame Winger
should inspire even the most stubborn couch potato to jump
out of his chair, grab some film and get creative! This is a
crash course in all the many delicious things that can be done
with and to a piece of film.
Mouseholes
dir.
Helen Hill, US, 1999, 16mm, 7.5 mins, color
Hill
travels through her memories, musings, and desires to come to
terms with her adored grandfather’s passing.
Tunnel
of Love
dir.
Helen Hill, US, 1996, 16mm, 4 mins, color
Journey
to an animated fairground, a live action picnic and a forest
of cocktail umbrellas to discover the meaning of love!
Scratch
and Crow
dir.
Helen Hill, US, 1994, 16mm, 4.5 mins, color
Come
fly to this enigmatic dreamscape where watermelons and teapots
fall from the sky and chickens rise up to heaven.
Your
New Pig is Down the Road
dir.
Helen Hill, US, 1999, 16mm, 5 mins, color
This
film dips into the big bag of tricks to chronicle fields and
farms. The country counterpoint to all your favorite New York
experimental films.
The
World’s Smallest Fair
dir.
Helen Hill, US, 1995, 16mm, 4.5 mins, color
A
vision in cotton candy, this is the one your dentist doesn’t
want you to see!
Vessel
dir.
Helen Hill, US, 1992, 16mm, 6 mins, color
Phantoms
and tea parties give way to a vigorous girl in a miniature adventure.
Film
for Rosie
dir.
Helen Hill, US, 2000, 16mm, 3 mins, color
A
family album for a pot-bellied pig featuring beautiful tinting,
toning and scratching.
Bohemian
Town
dir.
Helen Hill, US, 2004, 16mm, 2.5 mins, color
A
goofy assortment of artists, punks and immigrants celebrate
their Halifaxneighborhood.
Rain
Dance
dir.
Helen Hill, US, 1990, 16mm, 3.5 mins, color
A
man wanders the earth singing and frolicking with the rain.
Saturday,
May 9 from 12pm – 5pm
PIFVA
presents Super 8 Shooting, Processing, Direct Animation and
Screening
At
Scribe Video Center, 4212 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia
For more information, visit
www.pifva.org
or email contactus@pifva.org.
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