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Films and Filmmakers: Tangerine by Sean Baker

October 20, 2015, 7:00 pm

Location University Hall - 1010

SponsorSchool of Communication and Media, The Film Institute and Montclair StateCostNo cost, open to the publicMore Informationhttp:/‌/‌www.montclair.edu/‌arts/‌the-film-institute-at-montclair-state/‌films-and-filmmakers-series/‌Posted InSchool of Communication and Media

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The Film Institute at Montclair State welcomes Sean Baker, writer and director, and Dean Darren, producer of the film Tangerine (2015).

Co-moderated by Professor Roberta Friedman and Brian Edwards, Coordinator for the LGBTQ Center

Co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Center and Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences

Sean Baker is a writer/director known for the Spirit Award nominated films Take Out, Prince of Broadway, andStarlet (winner of the Robert Altman Spirit Award). His latest film Tangerine (2015), shot entirely on an iPhone 5S, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and has received critical acclaim after its release in July by Magnolia Pictures. He is also one of the creators of the long running comedy television show entitled Greg the Bunny and its spin-off Warren the Ape.

Sean will also be conducting a workshop on Wednesday, October 21^st about shooting a feature film with an iPhone 5s.

The Film Institute at Montclair State is dedicated to the preservation, growth and experience of the art of film. Join us for weekly screenings and discussions!