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DAVIDEO PRODUCTIONS HOSTS THIRD DEAF
FILM SHOWCASE IN SEGUIN, TEXAS
Seguin, Texas- Davideo Productions is hosting its third
showcase of Deaf and accessible films on August 18 & 19,
2006. This event, CINEMA FOR EVERYONE, presents films to
the Deaf Community and the general public in Seguin,
Texas at the Historic Palace Theatre on 314 South Austin
Street. Past events have successfully drawn hundreds of
people from all over the State of Texas as well as
out-of-state visitors.
The August 2006 showcase is being sponsored by the Texas
Association of the Deaf (TAD), a consumer organization
advocating the rights of Deaf and hard of hearing
Texans. Its president, Steve Baldwin, says that "TAD is
delighted and proud to sponsor this great cultural
event! CINEMA FOR EVERYONE is a unique experience." To
receive the 50% off of one year's membership to TAD,
attendees need only submit their movie ticket stubs to
their nearest TAD representative.
CINEMA FOR EVERYONE is a venue created to showcase
independent films. David H. Pierce of Davideo
Productions says "we serve as a regular theatrical
exhibitor to give filmmakers a place to show their
latest productions and get a share of the box office
receipts. The third CINEMA FOR EVERYONE film showcase
has enlisted the involvement of established companies
such as Filmquadrat-Munich , Dawn Pictures, CSD-TV, Blue
Apple Productions, and DeafHope/Mosdeux.
The film offerings are varied to suit a variety of
audiences' tastes. A German-produced 35mm feature film,
TOUCH THE SOUND, headlines the event on the 19th. It's a
documentary on Grammy-winning percussionist Evelyn
Glennie who happens to be profoundly deaf. This highly
visual film effectively demonstrates how sound is
interpreted through touch rather than hearing which is
of benefit to deaf musicians like Glennie.
Another documentary of special interest is LIVES OF DEAF
MEXICANS which was shot in Mexico and produced by Dawn
Pictures. It focuses on the educational setbacks,
communication obstacles, and limited employment
opportunities facing Deaf Mexicans. Mexican Sign
Language is used in the documentary and there are two
showings scheduled; one with English subtitles and a
special showing with Spanish subtitles for the
Spanish-speaking community.
DR. HAND and BLUE APPLE by Blue Apple Productions are
films scheduled during the children's presentation. DR.
HAND won the prestigious 2006 Telly Award and is about a
magician that goes on a journey to help a young boy's
"illness". BLUE APPLE is about students who want to take
revenge on their teacher through black magic.
Other films include NO TALKING ALLOWED by CSD-TV which
portrays a frustrated Deaf artist who cannot seem to
find a model that will pose without talking too much and
TILL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DO US PART by DeafHope/Mosdeux
whose story effectively shows that domestic violence
does not always involve physical abuse.
The event also offers a live comedy performance in
American Sign Language by Franky Ramont, an Austin,
Texas-area storyteller, performer, and actress. It will
be held at Chiro Java Internet Cafe on 114 South Austin
Street. Coffee and sandwiches will be served in this
comfortable social atmosphere. Late night socialization
will be held at The Oak Bar on 110 East Gonzales Street.
Pierce says "when people come to historic Seguin, not
only can they enjoy watching films but also joining in
the camaraderie of the patrons at these social events.
It makes the trip to Seguin worthwhile. Hope to see all
of you soon!"
Davideo Productions is a motion picture film & broadcast
television production, syndication and consulting firm
based in Seguin, Texas.
For more information about CINEMA FOR EVERYONE, please
visit www.davideo.tv
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