PINOY VISIONS ONLINE August 22 - October 31, 2006 www.vconline.org PINOY VISIONS kicks off its 2006 edition with the latest edition of its innovative online movie festival. Come check out the films, and during your online visit, learn more about what we have planned for this year. To see the movies, just click on the picture accompanying the program description (requires QuickTime Player). A DAY BEHIND BARS (USA, 2006) Dir.: Apollo Victoria At-risk youth take a day trip to visit prisoners of San Quentin as one of many activities coordinated by Rudy Corpuz of United Playaz, a non-profit youth organization based in San Francisco. The organizers, youth and prisoners give their viewpoints on the program and on prison issues. 5 min., color, documentary SABONG SPELL (USA, 2003) Dir.: Michelle Banta In this colorful and hypnotic short, a child is influenced by the negative behavior of the adults around her. 5 min., color, animation BEGINNING (Simula) (Philippines, 2005) Dir.: Ruelo Lozendo A worm enters a man's ear and lives inside his body. As the worm's metamorphosis unfolds, the man experiences his own transformation. Subsequently, a butterfly comes out of his ear, thus marking the "beginning" of his new being. 10 min., color, narrative TRANS ART (USA, 2006) Dir.: Maricar Camaya TRANS ART examines the role of art and performance in the lives of Dominic Madrid, a singer and performance artist, and Ryka Aoki de la Cruz, an artist and organizer of Trans/Giving, Los Angeles' only performance space for transgender, gender queer and intersex artists. 5 min., color, documentary TAWA (Philippines, 2006) Dir.: Dennis Empalmado A young man just can't wait to relieve himself. Just then... 6 min., color, narrative TAWID/GUTOM (Philippines, 2005) Dir.: John Torres In this experimental love poem/monologue, a man reminisces about a relationship and anticipates meeting his love again, both with trepidation and excitement. 3 min., color, experimental narrative All programs are subject to change or cancellation without notice. All selections are unrated; parental guidance suggested.