Wow, it was just amazing to go back after 20 years away! Like a waking dream in some ways.
Thanks to the excellent work by the guys at shOUT, the auditorium was completely packed, standing room only. Thanks to all my friends and professors who came, and I was especially pleased to see so many students from other campuses make the trip!
I’ll have much more to share in the future, and I filmed the whole thing with a great crew out of Indianapolis. More soon!
From Wabash College:
‘shOUT (Wabash College gay and Straight Alliance Club), has invited Andrea James to give a talk at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 29. Her talk, “Identity, Gender, and Sexuality: Experiences from the Past Looking Into the Future” will take place in Korb Classroom in the Fine Arts Center.
James is a Wabash alumnus, class of 1989. While at Wabash she majored in English, Latin, and Greek. James received her masters from University of Chicago in English Language and Literature. She is the co-founder of Deep Stealth Productions, which focuses on issues related to gender. The organization also works to provide accurate and positive portrayals of transgendered people. She has appeared in many Hollywood productions such as Transamerica, Casting Pearls, Middle Sexes, and has also directed various films such as Coming Out and Becoming You. She is a strong activist for transgendered rights.
Her talk is free and open to the public.
http://www.wabash.edu/news/displaystory.cfm?news_ID=6330
If you’re in the area, I hope to see you there!
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Shot on my recent return to Indiana.
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Shot on my recent return to Indiana.
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Calpernia snapped this after we finished secondary filming on our new short “Transproofed” yesterday. Now that it’s all in the can, we are going to lock picture and start on finalizing effects and color correction. “Transproofed” will premiere in 2009.
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Snapped in my front yard.
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From Wabash College:
‘shOUT (Wabash College gay and Straight Alliance Club), has invited Andrea James to give a talk at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 29. Her talk, “Identity, Gender, and Sexuality: Experiences from the Past Looking Into the Future” will take place in Korb Classroom in the Fine Arts Center.
James is a Wabash alumnus, class of 1989. While at Wabash she majored in English, Latin, and Greek. James received her masters from University of Chicago in English Language and Literature. She is the co-founder of Deep Stealth Productions, which focuses on issues related to gender. The organization also works to provide accurate and positive portrayals of transgendered people. She has appeared in many Hollywood productions such as Transamerica, Casting Pearls, Middle Sexes, and has also directed various films such as Coming Out and Becoming You. She is a strong activist for transgendered rights.
Her talk is free and open to the public.
http://www.wabash.edu/news/displaystory.cfm?news_ID=6330
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Reminder: ”Casting Pearls” plays tonight in Washington D.C. at the Reel Affirmations festival!
Date: Wednesday, 10/22/2008
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: 6th & I Synagogue
Tickets: $10
There’s a nice write-up by Randy Shulman of Metro Weekly
The gem of this collection is Casting Pearls (∆∆∆∆∆), featuring actress Calpernia Addams (Transamerican Love Story) as she undergoes a series of auditions for roles, some humiliating, some moronic, none especially worthwhile. Brilliantly played by Addams directly into the camera, it is a terrifically funny jab at Hollywood stereotypes.
Metro Weekly: Funny Girl
http://www.metroweekly.com/feature/reel_affirmations_2008/?id=167
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I mentioned that I had some new Dolce & Gabbana glasses sent by a reader, and here they are. I’ll get a shot of the sides soon. They are crazy intense! Thanks, Tracey!
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I planned to take lots of pictures at the Miss Bienestar 2008 pageant, but I forgot to bring by spare camera battery, and it died after 3 shots!
Miss Bienestar 2008 had some of the most impressive costumes I have ever seen, all with a theme of Central and South American pride. And I have seen a lot of amazing outfits in my day!
Bienestar is a grass-roots, non-profit community service organization established in 1989. Bienestar originated as a direct result of neglect and non-existent HIV/AIDS services for the Latino community. Since our establishment, Bienestar has evolved into a multi-service, multi-center agency, offering services throughout Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego.
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