It's shaping up to be a busy summer here at Visual Communications, with the return of the summer interns' screening program, co-presented screenings, and filmmaker opportunities for one and all. Read on to see what's in store this busy July...
IT'S BACK! VC Summer Interns' Screening, #TBT July 30

After a four-year absence, Visual Communications is proud to bring back the ever-popular Summer Interns' Screening Event and Party! Organized by our stellar crop of summer interns, this year's event is entitled VC #TBT - a little "throwback," a bit "flash-forward," a lot of good fun in store. Check out the program here, and hit the links to order tickets TODAY.


 

PICTURED: Eric and Jie "eat air" and try and forget their troubles in Steven Liang's COMING HOME, part of VC #TBT July 30 at the David Henry Hwang Theatre. (Photo: courtesy the filmmaker)
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July 8: HAROLD & KUMAR Are In BIG TROUBLE

The ongoing screening series "Big Trouble in Little Tokyo" returns to the Tateuchi Democracy Forum at JANM July 8 with the "extreme, unrated edition" of the stoner classic HAROLD & KUMAR GO TO WHITE CASTLE. Enough said! Join us, won't you? Program info and ticket links can be found here.
 
July 14: VC Supports THE BLUE HOUR at Outfest 2015
Visual Communications teams up with Outfest to support the screening of Anucha Boonyawatana's THE BLUE HOUR on Tuesday, July 14. Program details and ticket link can be located here. And if you're around Outfest on Saturday, July 11, come say "hello" to our interns at the Community Organization table. They'll be happy to meet you!

VC Announces AWC 2015-16, Seeks New Submissions
Visual Communications has recently announced a call for submissions for the 2015-2016 cycle of its groundbreaking Armed With a Camera Fellowship for Emerging Media Artists. Our 2015 fellows (pictured above) encourage you to apply! Details here!
Coming in October: Grace Lee's OFF THE MENU
Not Too Soon to Say: Look for an announcement in next month's edition of "The Latest from Visual Communications" about this - we're working with longtime VC friend Grace Lee to present her latest documentary feature OFF THE MENU this fall in advance of a planned national public broadcast screening! Details coming soon...

VC Movie-Watching Recommendations for July
Looking for that special movie treat for your July 4 party? Or do you have a family night planned in the upcoming weeks? Let the Visual Communications crew help you out by suggesting just a few inspired movie-going options for download or streaming from your TV, computer, lap-top or mobile device. Watch and share with the family in good health:

ADVANTAGEOUS by Jennifer Phang (Click here for Netflix and iTunes links)
AWESOME ASIAN BAD GUYS by Stephen Dypiangco and Patrick Epino (Click here for links)
EVERYTHING BEFORE US by Wesley Chan and Philip Wang (Click here for link)
MAN UP by Justin Chon (Click here for various links)

And Finally: You GO, Girl!!!
The Visual Communications family is pleased to recognize board member Jodi Long's recent invitation as a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in the "Actor" category. Jodi will be formally inducted in a ceremony to take place in September, along with over 300 new members invited as part of the Academy's ongoing initiative to bring diversity to the organization best known for organizing the Academy Awards. Here's the full press release. CONGRATULATIONS, JODI! (Photo: Bobby Quillard)

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