Program: Los Hámsters

at UC San Diego

LOS HÁMSTERS

Friday, October 9, 2015 | 7 pm Food; 8 pm Movie The Loft at UC San Diego

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1. To create co-curricular opportunities in the performing arts and film that foster learning and self-discovery, as well as personal and professional skill development.

2. To supplement and enhance the academic investigation of our students through collaborative explorations in the performing arts and film.

3. To add to the artistic and cultural life of the La Jolla and San Diego communities.

ArtPower presents

LOS HÁMSTERS

Friday, October 9, 2015 at 8 pm The Loft at UC San Diego

SCHEDULE 7:00 pm

Dinner Served Menu: Mini Beef Empanadas with Spicy Aioli, Carnitas Tacos with Black Beans and Spanish Rice, Churros.

8:00 pm

Introduction by Rebecca Webb, ArtPower Film Curator and Moises Esparza, San Diego Latino Film Festival Film Curator

8:15 pm

Los Hámsters Screening [Gil González, 2014, Mexico, 71 min]

9:30 pm

Short Film Screening Los Contreras Family A comedy about a family hiding illicit activites from each other.

[Alejandro Becerril Elías, 2014, Mexico, 12 min]

2015–16 Foovie Series This season, our Foovies series explores cultural and gender identity in the context of three “national awareness” months, thoughtfully paired with deliciously prepared menus by Zanzibar at The Loft. The series is integrated into UC San Diego’s Visual Arts curriculum and offers students free tickets to each event!

ABOUT LOS HÁMSTERS (2015) Los Hámsters is a movie about the little moments in a Tijuana family’s life—told through the lens of a dark social satire. Los Hámsters reflects contemporary society rather than the city itself, replete with references to the alienating effects of social media. Family members go to such lengths to hide secrets from each other that they are completely oblivious to the drama in each others’ lives. Emerging Mexican filmmaker Gil González has crafted a comedy about family dynamics that’s describes contemporary middle class society worldwide.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS Moisés Esparza, Film Curator, San Diego Latino Film Festival Esparza graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor of arts in film studies with a concentration in psychology. Currently, he is a master of arts candidate in the television, film, and new media department at San Diego State University. He is the film curator for the San Diego Latino Film Festival and the Digital Gym Cinema in North Park.

Gilberto González Penilla, Director González Penilla was born in Tijuana, Mexico in 1983 and joined the Training Center of Cinematography (CCC) in 2007. His first short films—The Dinner, The Border of Jesus, and Smile— were screened at several international film festivals including Shorts Shorts México, Hamburg International Short Film Festival, Guadalajara International Film Festival, and Young Cinema Art in Poland. In 2013, he finished his first documentary called Conversations of a Marriage, and Love in the Times of Fires, released at the Morelia International Film Festival.

Los Hámsters is his feature film debut.

AWARDS Audience Award (Distrital Film Festival, Mexico City 2014), Press Award (Guanajuato International Film Festival, Mexico 2014

CAST Gisela Madrigal Beatriz Gisela Madrigal is an actress, known for The Chosen Ones (2015), Contrabando Mortal (1994), 7 Mujeres, 1 Homosexual y Carlos (2004), and Los Hámsters (2015).

Monserrat Minor Jessica Monserrat Minor is an actress known for Los Hámsters (2015).

Hoze Meléndez Juan Hoze Meléndez is an actor, known for Un Buen Hijo (2011), Los Hámsters (2015), and Pares y Nones (2013).

Angel Norzagaray Rodolfo Angel Norzagaray is an actor, known for Only God Knows (2006) and Los Hámsters (2015).

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DONORS 2015–16

SUPPORTER ($500–999)

Jon and Bobbie Gilbert George Clement Perkins Endowment The Weil Family Foundation

Janice Alper and Charles Kantor Ginger and Ken Baldwin Douglas Bradley Sam and Teresa Buss Bill Coltellaro and Eric Cohen Bill Michalsky Nessa O’Shaughnessy Anne Otterson Samuel Popkin and Susan Shirk

CREATOR ($10,000–19,999)

CONTRIBUTOR ($250–499)

VISIONARY ($50,000+)

Joan and Irwin Jacobs Fund of the Jewish

Community Foundation

CATALYST ($20,000–49,999)

Epstein Family Foundation Sam B. Ersan Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon of the

Galinson Family Foundation Eric Lasley and Judith Bachner New England Foundation for the Arts

PERFORMER ($5,000–9,999) Amnon and Lee Ben-Yehuda Joan Jordan Bernstein Hamburger Chamber Music Series

Endowment Fund

ADVOCATE ($2,500–4,999)

Ann Spira Cambell Michael and Susanna Flaster Ronald and Wynnona Goldman Mehran and Susan Goulian Renita Greenberg Alexa Kirkwood Hirsch Charles and Marylin Perrin Edith High Sanchez and Paul Sanchez Lee and Judith Talner

GUARDIAN ($1,000–2,499)

Joyce Axelrod and Joseph Fisch Bjorn Bjerede and Josephine A. Kiernan Maureen and C. Peter Brown Nelson and Janice Byrne Carol and Jeffrey Chang Alain Cohen and Denise Warren Ruth Covell Martha and Edward Dennis Wayne and Elizabeth Dernetz Dr. Diane Everett-Barbolla Drs. Edwin and Wita Gardiner Norman J. Goldberg and Fusako Yokotobi Pat Jacoby Liz Lancaster and Eli Shefter Marvin and Reinette Levine Barbara and Robert Nemiroff Hans Paar and Kim Signoret-Paar Clayton and Susan Peimer Anne Marie Pleska and Luc Cayet Robert and Lauren Resnik Elaine and Jerry Schneider Ruth Stern and Mort Levy Arthur and Molli Wagner Zelda Waxenberg

K. Andrew Achterkirchen Connie and George Beardsley William and Wendy Brody Patti and Brian Carlos Jeffrey C. Donahue and Gail Donahue Meg and Allan Goldstein Carol Hinrichs Barry and Helen Lebowitz Robert and Arleen Lettas Athina Markou and Mark Geyer Rod and Barbara Orth Carol Plantamura and Felix Prael Gary and Brenda Ratcliff Doug and Eva Richman Jim and Kathleen Stiven Mr. and Mrs. Eli Strich Johanna Thompson Sylvia Wechter

SPARK ($100–249)

Shirley Babior and Judith Richards Geoffrey Clow Ed and Edie Drcar Carole Leland Elaine and Howard Maltz Kate Oesterreicher Ina Page Luc R. Pelletier Stephen and Susan Shuchter Janet Smarr Ellen Speert and Paul Henry Jimmy Tran Carey G. Wall Shirley Weaver Anonymous, In honor of Jimmy Tran

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Foovie

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GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS MEDIA SPONSOR ARTPOWER STAFF DONORS Molly Clark Carolena Deutsch-Garcia Jordan Peimer Jason Smith Joanna Szu Rebecca Webb

POWERPLAYERS

PowerPlayers are an exceptional group of donors that have made a three year commitment to support ArtPower. This multi-year support is crucial to ArtPower’s continued success and growth.

Joyce Axelrod Joan Bernstein Alain Cohen Martha Dennis Phyllis Epstein Elaine Galinson Bobbie Gilbert Norman Goldberg Renita Greenberg Eric Lasley Kim Signoret-Paar Hans Paar Robert and Lauren Resnik Arthur and Molli Wagner Zelda Waxenberg Pat Weil

A portion of funding for ArtPower is provided by the UC San Diego Student Services Fee Committee.

Donor list as of 09.27.2015

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ARTPOWER STAFF

Molly Clark, Associate Director of Artistic

Planning & Education Carolena Deutsch-Garcia, Associate Director of Development John Morgan, Box Office Manager Sean Nash, Ticketing Coordinator Jordan Peimer, Executive Director Jason Smith, Production Manager Joanna Szu, Associate Director of Marketing

and Communications Rebecca Webb, Film Curator

STUDENT STAFF

Grason Caldwell, Marketing Assistant Crystal K. Chan, Film Curatorial Assistant Intern Minhtri Chu, Marketing Intern Riley Dewitt-Rickards, Production Assistant Austin Eamnarangkool, Marketing Intern Keita Funakawa, Film Curatorial Assistant Camille Latzke, Marketing Intern Aileen Liang, Marketing Assistant Joyce Liang, Marketing Intern Derrick Lieu, Marketing Intern Cliff Mann, Film Curatorial Assistant Connie Oh, Marketing Intern Kendra Quinlan, Marketing Intern Emily Small, Marketing Intern Maryanee Vargas, Marketing Intern Bryant Vu, Marketing Assistant Karen Wang, Production Assistant

2015–16 SEASON DONOR GIVING LEVELS AND BENEFITS ArtPower is committed to building a future for the arts by presenting extraordinary artists and fostering young audiences. While ticket sales represent a small part of our annual budget, donations are the most reliable way to sustain our program and expand student engagement opportunities. Donors make it possible for us to make a meaningful difference in our community and the lives of students. To make a gift or learn more about how you can help support ArtPower.

Donate online at artpower.ucsd.edu/support or call 858.534.7657 for more information.

SPARK ($100–$249) Entire gift is tax deductible • Concierge ticket purchases • Recognition in our programs • 10% off ArtPower tickets

CONTRIBUTOR ($250–$499) Entire gift is tax deductible • • • •

Concierge ticket purchases Recognition in our programs 10% off ArtPower tickets Invitation to Donor event receptions

SUPPORTER ($500–$999) Entire gift is tax deductible • • • •

Concierge ticket purchases Recognition in our programs 10% off ArtPower tickets Invitation to Donor event receptions

GUARDIAN ($1,000–$2,499) $56 not tax deductible • • • • •

Concierge ticket purchases Recognition in our programs 10% off ArtPower tickets Invitation to Donor event receptions Complimentary UCSD parking vouchers at ArtPower events

ADVOCATE ($2,500–$4,999) $95 not tax deductible • • • • •

Concierge ticket purchases Recognition in our programs 10% off ArtPower tickets Invitation to Donor event receptions Complimentary UCSD parking vouchers at ArtPower events • Reserved VIP parking at ArtPower events • Invitations to Private Home Concerts Thank You! Please return your donation to: ArtPower at UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive #0029 La Jolla, CA 92093-0029 100% of your gift will benefit UC San Diego. Per approved campus-wide policy, 94% of your gift is directed to ArtPower while 6% is directed to assist in covering other university administrative costs.

PERFORMER ($5,000–$9,999) $120 not tax deductible • • • • •

Concierge ticket purchases Recognition in our programs 10% off ArtPower tickets Invitation to Donor event receptions Complimentary UCSD parking vouchers at ArtPower events • Reserved VIP parking at ArtPower events • Invitations to Private Home Concerts • ArtPower Event Sponsor / Backstage Passes

CREATOR ($10,000–$19,999) $220 not tax deductible • • • • • • • • •

Concierge ticket purchases Recognition in our programs 10% off ArtPower tickets Invitation to Donor event receptions Complimentary UCSD parking vouchers at ArtPower events Reserved VIP parking at ArtPower events Invitations to Private Home Concerts ArtPower Event Sponsor / Backstage Passes Invitations for two to Dinner with the Artists

CATALYST ($20,000–$49,000) $320 not tax deductible • • • • • • • • •

Concierge ticket purchases Recognition in our programs 10% off ArtPower tickets Invitation to Donor event receptions Complimentary UCSD parking vouchers at ArtPower events Reserved VIP parking at ArtPower events Invitations to Private Home Concerts ArtPower Event Sponsor / Backstage Passes Invitations for two to Dinner with the Artists

VISIONARY ($50,000+) $320 not tax deductible • • • • • • • • •

Concierge ticket purchases Recognition in our programs 10% off ArtPower tickets Invitation to Donor event receptions Complimentary UCSD parking vouchers at ArtPower events Reserved VIP parking at ArtPower events Invitations to Private Home Concerts ArtPower Event Sponsor / Backstage Passes Invitations for two to Dinner with the Artists

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FOOVIE / U.S.A.

WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE? Thursday, February 4, 2016 7 pm Food; 8 pm Movie ArcLight Cinemas, La Jolla

A classically trained musical genius, chart-topping chanteuse, and Black Power icon, Nina Simone is one of the most influential, beloved, provocative, and least understood artists of our time. Featuring special guest speakers.

UPCOMING FILM EVENTS

FOOVIE / GERMANY

MAN FOR A DAY

Thursday, March 31, 2016 7 pm Food; 8 pm Movie The Loft Gender activist Diane Torr’s worldwide appearances and workshops are legendary. For the past 30 years, the focus of this performance artist’s work has been an exploration of the theoretical, artistic, and practical aspects of gender identity.

UP&COMING STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL Sunday, May 6, 2016 The Loft

In 2016, the UCSD Up&Coming Student Film Festival will be going into its 9th year! This highly-competitive festival, selected by a panel of film industry professionals, always surprises with a broad spectrum of themes and styles.

FILMATIC FESTIVAL

Saturday, May 7, 2016 Calit2 at Qualcomm Institute The first of its kind in California, the 3rd Annual Filmatic Festival takes adventurous digital media lovers on an exploration through digital films, sonic and 3D events, gaming exhibitions, interactive performances, workshops, and so much more!

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