Looking to kick back and enjoy a fresh film this week?
When it comes to movies, there's plenty to get you off the couch this week. From a master class on the possibilities of film to a new filmmakers festival, read on for the week's top film events to add to you calendar.
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Master Class with Naomi Kawase: Possibilities of Film
Naomi Kawase, director of "Sweet Bean" and "Radiance," will discuss the possibilities of film with Professor Akira Mizuta Lippit of the University of Southern California. Known for employing documentary realism in her filmmaking, Kawase has the distinction of being the first Japanese juror at Cannes and receiving the Grand Prix award at Cannes. This master class is part of the "Short Shorts Film Festival in Hollywood."
When: Thursday, January 17, 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Theatre 6.
Price: Free
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FILM SCREENING + ARTIST TALK: Jinn
Writer-director Nijla Mu'min presents her feature film, "Jinn," winner of the SXSW Special Jury Award for Writing. The film explores a 17-year-old black girl's identity crisis when her mother decides to convert to Islam. Part of Identities: A Free Film Series, this series seeks to inspire the teen artists of Venice Arts.
When: Thursday, January 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Venice Arts, 13445 Beach Ave.
Price: Free
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Short Shorts Film Festival in Hollywood
Japan House Los Angeles presents "Short Shorts Film Festival in Hollywood," showcasing Japanese and international short films. This free one-day festival presents four short films: "The Human Face," "Canaria," "Benjamin's Last Day at Katong Swimming," and "Lies."
When: Thursday, January 17, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, 6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Price: Free
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LOONEY TUNES & THE MUPPET MOVIE Matinee in 35mm
Bring your young ones to The Secret Movie Club's daytime animated double feature of Looney Tunes Masterpieces and The Muppet Movie in 35mm. You'll enjoy five Looney Tunes cartoons directed by legendary Warner Brothers animator Chuck Jones and the 1979 Muppet Movie.
When: Saturday, January 19, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Drive
Price: $20 (Adult). More ticket options available.
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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) Film Festival
The NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) presents its January film festival. Enjoy three short film programs and one feature-length film program, as well as audience Q&A with the filmmakers. There is an open bar all night and an after-party following the last program of the night.
When: Saturday, January 19, 4-11:30 p.m.
Where: South Park Center, 1139 S. Hill St.
Price: $10 (Shorts Program #1 - InFocus: Anti-Ageism); $10 (Shorts Program #2); $10 (Feature Program - Myra (Preceded by Foxy Trot)). More ticket options available.
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