the next generation of film: a special program designed for high school and college students presented by the film society of lincoln center and the new york times september 8--10, 2000 photo: saving private ryan

box office and ticket information | calendar program description Airfare and hotel accommodations have been provided courtesy of Council Travel -- America’s Student Travel Leader The Next Generation of Film features appearances and demonstrations from Pixar (A Bug's Life, Toy Story I and II), and ILM (The Phantom Menace and about a thousand other movies including Twister and The Perfect Storm). On the homemade front, get into the indie scene with Richard Linklater (Slacker, Dazed and Confused), who will talk about the "animation software" he developed for his new feature. We'll also have a talk with Kevin Williamson, the mastermind behind I Know What You Did Last Summer, TV's "Dawson's Creek" and the Scream movies. Plus, we'll have two panel discussions, the first on how to get a foothold in the industry, the second on those film regulars, sex and violence. So come and take part in this very special weekend at the Walter Reade. And, since this program is subject to rearrangements and sudden surprise guests, pay close attention to this website and advertisements in The New York Times. program: RICHARD LINKLATER--HOMEGROWN AUTEUR Linklater, one of the finest filmmakers in America, has joined forces with Tommy Pallotta and Bob Sabiston, two fellow partners in crime from Austin, to create the "electronic paintbrush" software and hardware for his new feature, Waking Life. They’ll be here to take us through the process, show some clips, and then Rick will talk with NY Times film critic A.O. Scott about his career. We’ll follow with a screening of DAZED AND CONFUSED, Linklater’s very personal memorial to high school c. 1976, and one of the best (and most underrated) movies of the 90s. Fri Sept 8: 7

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KEVIN SMITH--IS NOTHING SACRED? Spend an afternoon with New York Times film critic Stephen Holden and writer-director Kevin Smith as they explore everything from comic books to blasphemy to finding inspiration in a New Jersey Quick-Stop. This independent-minded filmmaker will take us behind the scenes of films such as Clerks, Mallrats, and Chasing Amy. The program will end with a screening of Smith's DOGMA. Sat Sept 9: 1 BREAKING IN: HOW TO FIND A JOB IN THE MOVIE BUSINESS Panel Moderator: Stephen Holden, NY Times So you want to be in pictures? How do you do it? How do you break in? We’ve asked a group of people from around the industry to take us through the process. If you’ve got the movie bug and you’re trying to figure out what your first step is, this is a panel not to be missed. Sat Sept 9: 5 BEHIND THE SCREAMS WITH KEVIN WILLIAMSON Between the Scream movies, the runaway hit I Know What You Did Last Summer and "Dawson’s Creek," 35-year-old Kevin Williamson seems to have a lock on what kids want. He’ll join us to talk about his work and the effect it’s had, his different roles as producer and writer, and his audience. And then we can all sit back and be terrified all over again by the original SCREAM. Sat Sept 9: 7 PIXAR AND THE MAGIC OF PLASTIC The beautifully imagined world of Pixar closely resembles the one we live in, with two sizable exceptions: it’s more fun, and it’s all created digitally. The two Toy Story films and the wonderful A Bug’s Life have revitalized animation, and they’ve also had an impact on filmmaking in general: their painstakingly created gems are overflowing with wit, invention and sheer love of movies. Pixar folk will take us behind the curtain, and show us how they work their magic. Followed by a screening of the exhilarating TOY STORY II. Sun Sept 10: 2 PANEL: SEX AND VIOLENCE: CAN YOU HANDLE IT? The title is self-explanatory, and the reasons for it are obvious: just turn on the TV any night of the week, or go to any major blockbuster, and it’s a guarantee you’ll get a healthy dose of both. We’ll turn NY Times critics A.O. Scott and Chip McGrath and a panel of filmmakers loose on the subject, including American Psycho director Mary Harron and the always eloquent Paul Schrader. Sun Sept 10: 5 ILM: THE STATE OF THE ART Jim Morris will discuss the latest techniques in animation and visual effects used at Industrial Light & Magic, the film industry’s acknowledged pioneer in digital technology, with John Rockwell of the New York Times. Glenn Kiser of Skywalker Sound will show how audio post-production has evolved in recent years. Morris and Kiser will present a variety of clips from their company’s latest projects, including The Perfect Storm, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, The Mummy and SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, followed by a screening of Spielberg’s war epic. Sun Sept 10: 7