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Special Events
SEMINAR- Saturday, July 22, 4:00 - 6:00 pm,Wang Center Theatre
Making an Anti-Hollywood Movie for Under $40 Grand
Sponsored by The Village Voice
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Are you a filmmaker who wants to make your own independent film? Are you afraid of how much it
will cost or lack the courage to just do it? This informal seminar will open your eyes to this possibility,
from inception through post-production. Veteran indie filmmaker John Putch recounts how he has
done just that with his latest production called Mojave Phone Booth screening July 23 at 9:30 pm.
His award-winning independent films include: Valerie Flake, Pursuit of Happiness (Closing Night, 2002
Stony Brook Film Festival) and Bachelorman. In addition to countless hours of TV episodes and
movies-of-the-week, Putch’s latest TV project was the $20 million remake of The Poseidon Adventure,
which aired on NBC last fall.
Join John for a candid, eye-opening session filled with real answers and insight on how he made
Mojave Phone Booth for a fraction of the cost of a Hollywood film. Guests include co-writer/producer
Jerry Rapp.
The seminar is included with your Festival Pass purchase.
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An Evening with Alan Alda
Friday, July 28 at 7:30 pm Main Stage, Staller Center
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The Stony Brook Film Festival is delighted to welcome the Stony Brook
Southampton Writers Conference and an Evening with Alan Alda.
Writers Conference faculty and participants will be
in attendance for this special event, as long-time
Conference participant Alda discusses his recent
memoir, as well as his life as an actor, director and
screenwriter.
Alan Alda starred for eleven years in the television series, M*A*S*H,
for which he won 5 Emmy Awards. He wrote (or co-wrote) twenty
episodes and he was the first person to win Emmy Awards for acting,
writing, and directing for the same series. In addition to his Emmys,
Alda has won the Writer's Guild Award twice and received the coveted
Humanitas Award for writing the "Dreams" episode of M*A*S*H
(from a story by Alda and James Jay Rubinfier). His memoir, Never Have Your Dog Stuffed, was published
by Random House in September, 2005.
Mr. Alda has earned international recognition as an actor, writer and director. His distinguished film
career includes The Aviator, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Everyone Says I Love You, Same Time Next Year,
California Suite, The Seduction of Joe Tynan (which he wrote), as well as The Four Seasons, Sweet Liberty,
A New Life and Betsy’s Wedding (all of which he wrote and directed).
On Broadway, Mr. Alda has starred in numerous award-winning productions including Glengarry Glen
Ross, QED, Jake’s Women, The Apple Tree, The Owl and the Pussycat, Purlie Victorious and Fair Game for
Lovers. His illustrious and diverse television career as an actor, director and writer is highlighted by his
current role as Arnold Vinick in The West Wing, the all-time classic Hawkeye Pierce in M*A*S*H, host
for long-running and award-winning Scientific American Frontiers on PBS, and many guest and recurring
roles. His work on the small screen has earned him 31 Emmy nominations, 3 Director’s Guild
awards, 6 Golden Globe awards, 7 People’s Choice Awards and in 1994 he was inducted into the
Television Hall of Fame.
One of the most versatile performers of his generation, Mr. Alda had the rarest of distinctions this
past year as he was nominated for an Oscar (The Aviator), a Tony (Glengarry Glen Ross), an Emmy (The
West Wing), as well as making The New York Times bestseller list!
The Stony Brook Southampton Writers Conference, an annual July event held at the Stony Brook
Southampton Campus, features readings, lectures, and lively discussions with many distinguished
authors, including E. L. Doctorow, Billy Collins, Frank McCourt, Marsha Norman, Amy Tan, Garry
Trudeau, Bharati Mukherjee, and Roger Rosenblatt, among others. For more information on the
Conference, please call 631-287-8349. Visit them on the web.
An Evening with Alan Alda is included with your Festival Pass Purchase.
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Join us as we welcome back Terry Green, director, and Anna Marie Crovetti, executive producer,
(2002 Grand Prize Winners – Almost Salinas) with the East Coast premiere of their newest film,
Heavens Fall. An Opening Night champagne and dessert party in Staller Center’s Art Gallery will
follow the screening. Cast and crew of the film will also be on hand to start the 2006 Stony Brook
Film Festival off with a celebration.
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Back by popular demand after the rousing introduction of this event in 2005! Keep the night going
with a spectacular Asian buffet provided by the Wang Center’s own Jasmine eatery. The beauty of the
outside patio and gardens provide a perfect backdrop. Mingle with filmmakers, actors and guests
while enjoying great food, exotic drinks, live music and the ambiance of Staller Center’s wonderful
neighbor.
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Always a highlight of the Festival! Following our Closing Night film, Aurora Borealis, the Festival will
bestow both Jury and Audience Choice Awards on the winning feature and short films. Join us in the
Staller Center Art Gallery for drinks and hors d’oeuvres as we bring back our winning filmmakers and
special guests to enjoy this exclusive party. Toast the filmmakers, guests and audience at the Stony
Brook Film Festival’s finale.
A Special Event Presented by Stony Brook
University Center for Wine, Food, and Culture
Sapore d'Italia:
A tasting of Italian and Italian
American wines and foods
Sunday, July 23, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Wang Center Chapel
Price: $30 per person
Reservations: Call Ginny Clancy at 631-632-9404
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The flavors of Italian
cuisine have astonishing
cultural depth,
persisting today in the craft of winemakers in
both Italy and the United States. Join us to
experience a variety of delicious food and wine
pairings from some of the finest authentic producers,
ranging from Italy’s Castello di Banfi to
Long Island’s Diliberto Vineyards. Note: age 21
and over, please. The Center has a 48-hour
cancellation policy.
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Sponsored by National Endowment for the Arts
