Docs In Progress is proud to partner with Montgomery College to present a special community event right here in Silver Spring: the Silver Spring Stories Festival.
Silver Spring is the home of Docs In Progress. It is also home to a vibrant community with many stories to tell. Many of which have been captured by Docs In Progress students. As part of our programs, Docs In Progress cultivates community partnerships which enhance the work of emerging documentary filmmakers and also connect them to the civic life of Silver Spring, Maryland where Docs In Progress is headquartered. To spotlight these partnerships, Docs In Progress invites you to join us for a one night film festival Silver Spring Stories.
Whether you are a filmmaker, a community activist, government official, local business owner, nonprofit staffer, or simply a Silver Spring resident or fan, please join us for this special free event to network with neighbors and make new friends as you watch short documentaries produced by adults and youth from Docs In Progress production classes. These productions focus on individuals and institutions from throughout Silver Spring.
WHEN? Friday, July 23, 2010 6:30 pm Reception 7:00-8:30 pm Screening and Discussion with the Filmmakers and Subjects of the Films
WHERE?
Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center (Lecture Hall 101) 930 King Street Silver Spring, MD 20910 Click for directions.
NOTE ABOUT PARKING: Because this is a summertime, you can park in the garage on King Street which is just behind the Cafritz Arts Center. You do not need a permit. Make sure to enter King from Georgia Avenue.
WHAT'S SCREENING?
Tonight's festival will feature eight works by adult students in our Documentary Production classes and youth who participated in our 2010 Summer Documentary Filmmaking Camp. All of the short documentaries are about people and places from Silver Spring. You will also have a chance to hear from many of the filmmakers and subjects of these films.
Meet Me in the Garden by Peter Johnsen, Melissa Grance and Henrik Gronhaug Kathy Jentz, Editor and Publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine showcases how it is possible to cultivate a colorful garden in the midst of an urban suburb like Silver Spring.
Silva Shoe Repair by Alison Michel, Lillie Paquette, and Ty Robbins Jorge Escobar came to the U.S. from Guatemala more than a decade ago and brought with him his skills as a cobbler. A reflection on the immigrant experience and the importance of small local businesses in the current economy.
A Civic Center Comes to Silver Spring by Mario Starks and Susan Harris A look at the vision behind the Silver Spring's new civic center as recounted by Reemberto Rodriguez, Director of Silver Spring's Regional Center, ahead of the civic center's opening this summer.
A Dreamland for Dogs by Sage Eriacho, Lily Montgomery, and Paloma Zegarra Schmidt Living Ruff is more than just a pet store. It has become a community center for Silver Spring's dogs, cats, and the people who love them. Produced as part of the 2010 Summer Documentary Filmmaking Camp.
Velatis: Behind the Sweetness by Sky Eriacho, Michelle Smilansky, and Zack Werb While it is a relative newcomer to downtown Silver Spring, this caramel factory and shop has been producing its treats since the 1860s. With more than 20 varieties of caramels, Velatis harkens back to the days of the local candy store. Produced as part of the 2010 Summer Documentary Filmmaking Camp.
Somewhere to Skate in Silver Spring by Dana Cook, Conor James, Simon Kienitz Kincade, and Paul Munger Skateboarding is a popular activity which provides recreation and a way to develop sportsmanship for many local youth. Yet it is still largely misunderstood and there are few places locally for skateboarders to practice their sport legally. Produced as part of the 2010 Summer Documentary Filmmaking Camp.
Art in Action: Tom Block by Violeta Balan, Lisa Wilson, David Wade, and Joan Susie Silver Spring-based artist Tom Block uses his art to bring to light worldwide human rights issues. This is a profile of Block's artistic vision long before he organized this year's Amnesty International Human Rights Arts Festival.
Dance is the Answer: Knock on Wood by Marchon Jackson, Rachel Rozycki, and Noelle Galos The Knock on Wood Tap Studio has continued to redefine conventional tap dance with a diverse student body of all levels and age groups who come together with a shared passion for dance.
Although admission is free, you can help underwrite some of the costs involved in putting it on by making a tax-deductible contribution to Docs In Progress.
Location : Cafritz Center at Montgomery College, Lecture Hall 101, 930 King Street Silver Spring, MD Contact : Adele Schmidt, Director of Programs and Services, adeleATdocsinprogressDOTorg or 301-789-2797
“Screening work can often be a nerve wracking and vulnerable experience but Docs in Progress has given me a new dose of inspiration to finish this film to the best of my ability.”
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