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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 PAPER AIRPLANE, 4 PM DIRECTED BY ZHAO LIANG Free With the breakdown of China's socialist systems, which provided jobs and security, disenfranchised youths are falling into new lifestyles that sometimes involve the underworld of drugs. With his camera rolling in houses, on the streets, and inside rooms of government-sponsored programs, Zhao Liang follows a group of young addicts through their attempts at rehabilitation. 2001, China, color, video, in Mandarin with English subtitles, 77 minutes. STUDENT FORUM, 6 PM Free Students from area colleges and universities present their digital works. Program length 90 minutes. Schools participating include: University of Minnesota, MusicTech, St. Cloud State, St. Olaf College, MCAD and MCTC. Mix Tape Genius Directed by Chuck Olsen from MCTC A tongue-in-cheek video about the musical sub-culture of mix tapes. 11 minutes. Father Knows Best? Directed by Catherine Gray from Minneapolis College of Art and Design On the way to meet his girlfriend's father for the first time, a young man's serendipitous stop at a bar begins a string of surprises. Inspired by Billy Wilder's comedic notions, this film plays with expectations, sexuality and even, Shakespeare. 8 minutes. Hollow Directed by Aryan Amon from MusicTech A brief look into the life of a young man as he experiences loss and renewal. Music composition and videography by Ryan Amon 5 minutes. Subway Directed Jamason Chen from the University of Minnesota Digital video images of subways in Shanghai with sounds from New York City. 2 minutes. Vision of Water Directed by LeeAnn Ilminen from St. Cloud State Experimental film including visual fantasy, personal poetry, electronic music that come together to create a dark, mystic atmosphere out of natural images. 6 minutes. Mom, Dad, Baby A simple and touching piece about a young couple's predicament. 8 minutes. And Then There Were Breakers Directed by Victoria Bergmann from Musictech A fast paced exploration of the world of break dancing. Videography and sound design by Victoria Bergmann. 3 minutes. Thirteen-Twelve Directed by Andrea Lehmann from the University of Minnesota A short digital documentary that gives viewers an inside look at life in a Minneapolis boarding house. 10 minutes. ...9,10… Directed by Anthony Clune from St. Olaf College Sometimes I wish I were a fish because they have a memory of mere seconds. 4 minutes. ALONG THE RAILWAY, 8 PM DIRECTED BY DU HAI-BIN Free This film has received accolades for its direct approach in documenting people leading a fringe existence along the railway of Baoji, in Shaanxi Province. To the filmmaker, Baoji is a microcosm of modern Chinese society. 2001, China, color, video, in Mandarin with English subtitles, 120 minutes. Related Links: Info on Along the Railway An interview with Du Hai Bin and info on the film POST-SCREENING PARTY, 10 PM-3 AM FIRST AVENUE NIGHT CLUB, 701 FIRST AVENUE NORTH, MINNEAPOLIS Free with Ticket Voucher Along the Railway attendees receive a voucher for free admission to the post-screening party to mingle with visiting filmmakers. Valid state ID required. Under age 21 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.