Nicola Gentili, Program Director of the Film and Video Project at International House and Administrative Coordinator for the Center for Italian Studies discusses the diverse body of work from European filmmakers with Film Studies professors from the University of Pennsylvania. Chris Emmanouilides, Director of Programming for Banyan Productions leads a discussion about the current state of documentary, animation and experimental media making in the Philadelphia region. Local media makers will talk about process, production and being an independent in the Delaware Valley. Sponsored by the Philadelphia Film and Video Association. Saturday, May 5, Noon Join origami artist Ann Howell for a fun demonstration.
Participants can create their own origami crafts as well.
Wednesday, May 9, Noon Penn Professional Staff Assembly Book Group meets. Using a wide range of historical and contemporary materials, Crane demonstrates how the social significance of clothing has been transformed. A Texas Expatriate Nurtures Her Culinary Roots in Paris. A reception follows the signing. Pay homage to everyone's favorite aardvark with coloring, crafts, sweet treats and more.