WHO:
Santa Ana College’s first Theatre Arts Motion Picture Performance class will present four short films in conjunction with the college’s Theatre Arts Department. Led by Santa Ana College theatre arts professor and professional actor Christopher Glenn Cannon, students from the Theatre Arts 255 Motion Picture Performance class launched in fall 2015 wrote, produced, directed and acted in the films. Cannon's background as an actor and performer helped him develop this new curriculum that he says reflects the demands and expectations of professional artists in the 21st century entertainment industry. All films are directed by Cannon and the screenplays are by Shane Jensen Black.
FILMS:
Jessie’s All Right (Drama): Stars Andrew Broome, Laura Garcia, Jacqueline Aguilar, Marco Garcia, Jacqueline Castro
Synopsis: Jessie used to be overweight and now he’s not, but his obsession with weight loss has turned unhealthy and takes him down a dark path that even his friends and family cannot save him from.
Boy and Girl (Drama): Stars Justin Lira, Mica Munn
Synopsis: Jake is an average college student determined to overcome heartbreak. After being dumped by his girlfriend, Jake finds himself caught up in the world of online dating and websites promising sexual encounters. He becomes so engrossed in this new and exciting cyber reality that he begins to lose the ability to see the opportunities that are right in front of him.
Mortals (Science Fiction/Horror): Stars Danny Gonzalez, Amanda Van Smaalen, J.R. Perry
Synopsis: Kris is a young professional who has just received some life-altering news when she is summoned by the reclusive owner of the multimillion dollar corporation she works for. It seems like the opportunity of a lifetime, but what Kris discovers will challenge the very fabric of what it means to be human.
Boogey (Horror): Stars Tyler Sypherd, Anthony Ramirez, Leda Valencia, Charlie Jimenez, Jose Mendoza, Alex Castaneda, Katie Sullivan
Synopsis: Nick is obsessed with an online forum dedicated to unsolved cases. Through the course of a series of strange videos posted online, he stumbles onto something dark and sinister that cannot be explained.
WHEN:
Friday, May 27, 2016
7:30 p.m.
WHERE:
The Frida Center
305 East 4th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
COST:
Tickets are $10 or $5 for students (with valid school ID). For tickets or further information, visit www.thefridacinema.org/event/el-don/.
WHY:
The Santa Ana College Theatre Arts Department is committed to the focused and disciplined education of students who are interested in acting careers or technical production careers in the entertainment industry. Its mission is to inspire a passion, love, and appreciation for the art of theatre; to assist students in developing a realistic plan for beginning a career in the entertainment industry; to provide students with fundamental theoretical knowledge and the core practical skills as used in the theatre industry today; and to prepare students for transfer to undergraduate collegiate programs.
About Santa Ana College
Santa Ana College (SAC), which turned 100 in 2015, serves about 18,000 students each semester at its main campus in Santa Ana. The college prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions, provides invaluable workforce training, and customized training for business and industry. In addition, another 11,000 students are served through the college’s School of Continuing Education located at Centennial Education Center. Ranked as one of the nation’s top two-year colleges awarding associate degrees to Latino and Asian students, the college is also recognized throughout the state for its comprehensive workforce training programs for nurses, firefighters, law enforcement and other medical personnel. SAC is one of two comprehensive colleges under the auspices of the Rancho Santiago Community College District. Visit www.sac.edu to learn more. For information about Santa Ana College’s Centennial, please visit www.sac.edu/100.
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