NewFilmmakers presents Desipina & Co.'s MiniMovieMagic, an evening of short sneakpeeks and short films that intrigue, challenge, and entertain. A panel discussion with the prestigious and talented filmmakers and others involved in the movie making magic will follow. Mingle beforehand from 6-7pm with fellow filmmakers and film lovers at a wine and cheese reception.

Date: Wednesday, February 5th, 2003
Location: Anthology Film Archives located at 32 Second Avenue
Admission: $5
Program: 6pm to 7 pm - Wine and cheese reception

7pm to 8pm - NewFilmmakers Evening Program

Keith Sicat's INTROSPECTRES 2002, Video, 16 min
Kate Engstrom's UNSAID 2002, Video, 7 min
Jiwon Shin 's LOST GIRL 2000, 16 mm, 40 min

8pm to 9pm - Panel Discussion following these Trailers and Films:

Trailer: BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM
Director/Writer: Gurinder Chadha
The runaway hit British film now hits the US! Brits exclaim, "Enormously enjoyable footy fun." "Sari and soccer delight!" "Indian girl defies all!" Join us for its trailer viewing and for a discussion with its filmmaker.

Trailer: THE GURU
Writer: Tracey Jackson (joining us for the panel discussion)
The new hollywood meets bollywood flick with Heather Graham, Jimi Mistry (of East is East), and Melissa Tomei is soon to be released in theatres around the nation. Stock up on Guru-isms at www.theguru-themovie.com and come view the trailer and talk to folks involved in the film!

Short film: NADAH
Director/Producer: Afia Serena Nathaniel
Writer: Cherien Dabis
Contact: asn2001@columbia.edu, 646-319-9257
2002, Video, 11min

Short films: IMPERFECTION
Director/Writer: Amisha Uphadya
Produced by: Ushma Parikh
Contact: amisha@aksha.com
2002, Beta, 21min