PIFF Archive 2005 You are currently viewing a file from an archived edition of this website. The documents and information found on any archived page are only intended for research purposes only.  Be aware that the content on this page is considered out of date and is no longer in effect.  To view the current edition of this website, please go here:  http://www.plyfilmfest.org Workshops Each year, PiFF will host a variety of workshops. For its inaugural year the workshops will focus on video production, post production, acting and movement. We currently have: Rhythm in Film: The Poetic and Creative Meaning of the Gypsy Culture, Dance and Music Friday, July 22, 11:00am-1:00pm, Center Stage Dance Academy, 116 Long Pond Rd (Exit 5), $40 La Conja will provide workshops on movement and dance with a specialty on Flamenco dance and Arab and Indian dance techniques. Originally from Egypt, La Conja is a renowned Flamenco dancer, based in NYC. Conja recently toured with Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Nilos Cruz. Many students can benefit from this workshop including music, dance, literature (The letras contain Garcia Lorca poetry), and history. La Conja gives a complete program of the History of Flamenco and demonstrates through dance, cante and guitar the different components of Flamenco. Involving the students and teachers helps the students experience the poetic and creative meaning of the gypsy culture and music. This program offers an exciting learning experience for everyone. La Conja has worked for The Young Audience Program, Lincoln Center on Tour Program, The City Center Young People's Dance Series, (YPDS) and Guggenheim Work & Process Series. Don’t miss the Friday screening of Carlos Saura’s FLAMENCO at Plimoth Plantation! Acting In Front of the Camera Saturday, July 23, 1:00pm-3:00pm, PACTV, 130 Court Street, Plymouth, $15 Nora Hassan is an actress and graduate of Emerson College. Nora's latest movie is a re-make of The Longest Yard, due out in theatres this May. She was also in T for Terrorist. Nora will be conducting a hands-on workshop on acting techniques in filmmaking. Animation Production: from Soup2Nuts Friday, July, 22, 3:00pm-4:00pm, Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor, Amphitheatre $10 Carl Adams, Dir. of Development for Soup2Nuts, will discuss the creative process of making and animating award winning series for the television networks including Dr.Katz for Comedy Central and Home Movies for Cartoon Network’s ADULT SWIM . Carl W Adams is Director of Development for Soup2Nuts, an award winning animation studio located in Watertown, MA. Carl is currently the Executive Producer for an animated show called ‘O’Grady’ that he co-created. The series airs on ‘The N’, Noggin Network’s teen block. Carl began his career as an editor, story writer and director on Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist, which ran for six seasons on Comedy Central. During that time, the show won two cable Ace Awards, an Emmy (for Jonathan Katz), and a Peabody Award. Carl also produced animated segments for Cosby on CBS and was a story writer, producer and director for Dick and Paula Celebrity Special, which aired one season on FX . Carl was Executive Producer for award winning, Home Movies, an animated series for adults airing on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. He has been with Soup2Nuts for 14 years and is currently developing several new projects for Comedy Central, MTV and Cartoon Network. Special F/X: From Modeling to Pyrotechnics Friday, July 22, 6:00pm – 8:00pm and Saturday, July 23, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, $20, Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor, Amphitheatre Gary King has an extensive background in creating special effects for movies (over 60!) such as Young Frankenstein, The Towering Inferno, Logan's Run, Aliens - The Resurrection, Terminator 2, Batman 2, A Civil Action, True Lies, The Crucible, and Patriot Games. In addition he worked on over 40 TV shows such as M*A*S*H, Charlie's Angels, Tracey Takes On, as well as music videos for Janet Jackson and Duran Duran and Michael Jackson’s Superbowl “Halftime.” The Reel Deal Friday, July 22, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor, Amphitheatre, $15 Nora Hassan is an actress and graduate of Emerson College. Nora's latest movie is a re-make of The Longest Yard, due out in theatres this May. She was also in T for Terrorist. Nora will discuss the business of acting from acquiring one’s S.A.G. card to hiring an agent. This is a movie business primer for any actor!