Episode 3 - Rex Bruce, DFFLA, and... Digital Art Los Angeles

08/12/09 • 10 min

Welcome to Episode 3 of “The Art of The Interview with Steven Adams” Steven interviews Rex Bruce, Director of Digital Art, Los Angeles. Instrumental in creating the happening that is now the monthly downtown Los Angeles Art Walk, Rex has curated an International Video Installation for the Downtown Film Festival Los Angeles. The premiere of this installation for DFFLA is Thursday, August 13, from noon to 10pm at the Rowan Lofts, at 5th and Spring in downtown Los Angeles. In this exhibit you will discover digital works from around the world and around the U.S. The exhibit is also open Friday, August 14, from noon 5pm and Saturday, August 15, from noon to 5pm, with a special reception just for the exhibit at the Rowan Gallery from 6p to 9pm. Downtown LA Art Walk is a Free event, from noon to 9pm, on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Links: http://www.dffla.com/events.php http://www.lacda.com/ http://www.downtownartwalk.com/ http://www.rowan-lofts.com/

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Episode 2 - Rashid Bahati, Jaymes A. Hines, DFFLA, and the Jackson 5...

Welcome to Episode 2 of “The Art of The Interview with Steven Adams” In Episode 2, Steven interviews, filmmakers and DFFLA board members Rashid Bahati and Jaymes A. Hines. Rashid Bahati is the curator of bringing in African and African Diaspora films to the festival. Jaymes A. Hines is responsible for bringing the lost film, “Jackson 5 in Africa” to DFFLA. Locked away for over thirty years, this will be the last time this film is seen theatrically for quite some time. Come enjoy a conversation that ranges from DFFLA to Negritude to the positive effects of technology, to beyond and back. “Jackson 5 in Africa” screens Saturday, August 22nd. Links: http://downtownla.bside.com/2009/films/jackson5inafrica_downtownla2009 www.dffla.com

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Episode 4 - Noel Lawrence, J.X. Williams, & DFFLA

Welcome to Episode 4 of “The Art of The Interview with Steven Adams” Meet Noel Lawrence, Film Scholar, Curator, and Archivist. Steven and Noel discuss Noel's participation in the Downtown Film Festival Los Angeles. Noel curated "City of Angles" for DFFLA. "City of Angles" is a gallery of work from artists mainly based in Los Angeles that is in the Cinema Lounge throughout DFFLA. This lounge and gallery is Free for ticket holders. On Sunday, August 16, DJ Pelau spins from 5pm to 11pm. Noel also has a short film in DFFLA, "J.X. William's L.A.", which screens Sunday, August 16 at 5pm. Steven and Noel also discuss the legendary, J.X. Williams and his impact on our lives and culture. Links: http://www.dffla.com/events.php http://www.othercinemadvd.com/ http://www.provocateurdvd.com/ http://www.microcinema.com/ hhttp://downtownla.bside.com/2009/films/jxwilliamsla_downtownla2009 http://therumpus.net/2009/08/chasing-j-x-williams-the-rumpus-interview-with-noel-lawrence/