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The Santa Ana Library is now offering a free movie streaming service

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The Santa Ana Public Library has launched a new online streaming movie and video service called Kanopy that’s free for anyone who has a library card.

Kanopy has over 30,000 documentaries, classic movies, indie films, children’s favorites and more. The movies can be streamed on a computer, mobile device or Roku. This service is specially geared for students, teachers and library users and a perfect way for residents to enjoy their time while at home.

Each user will receive 10 play credits per month. Once you press play on a video and a play credit has been used, you will have three days to view it as many times as you like without using another play credit. Play credits will reset back to 10 on the first day of each month.

Sign up here https://santaana.kanopy.com/ with a Santa Ana Public Library card.

Don’t have a library card yet? Get a free online card here: https://sapl.tlcdelivers.com:8486/onlineBorrowerRegistration.html

For more information on library services, please visit: https://www.santa-ana.org/library.

La Biblioteca de Santa Ana Ofrece Servicio Gratuito de Transmisión de Películas

La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Ana ha lanzado un nuevo servicio de transmisión de películas y videos en línea que es gratuito para cualquier persona que tenga una tarjeta de biblioteca.

Kanopy tiene más de 30,000 documentales, películas clásicas, películas independientes, favoritos de los niños y más. Las películas se pueden transmitir en una computadora, dispositivo móvil o Roku. Este servicio está especialmente diseñado para estudiantes, maestros y usuarios de la biblioteca y es una manera perfecta para que los residentes disfruten de su tiempo mientras están en casa.

Cada usuario recibirá 10 créditos de uso por mes. Una vez que presione iniciar en un video y se haya utilizado un crédito, tendrá tres días para verlo tantas veces como desee sin utilizar otro crédito de reproducción. Sus créditos se restablecerán a 10 el primer día de cada mes.

Regístrese aquí https://santaana.kanopy.com/ con una tarjeta de la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Ana.

¿Todavía no tienes una tarjeta de biblioteca? Obtenga una tarjeta en línea gratis aquí: https://sapl.tlcdelivers.com:8486/onlineBorrowerRegistration.html

Para obtener información sobre los servicios de la biblioteca, visite https://www.santa-ana.org/library.

Frida Cinema to present ‘Home for Mom’ on Sunday, Feb. 23, through a City Arts Grant

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The first in a series of events at The Frida Cinema funded through the City of Santa Ana’s Investing in the Artist grant program will take place on Sunday, Feb. 23.

The Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble will present a free screening and performance of “Home for Mom,” a digital musical series about three families facing the challenge of making end-of-life choices with laughter, tears and love.

The event will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at The Frida Cinema, 305 E. 4th Street #100, Santa Ana. Seating will be first-come, first-served. For more information on The Frida Cinema event, click here.

The Investing in the Artist grants distribute small but impactful funds to emerging and established artists and arts organizations/cooperatives serving as a catalyst to further their work while living and creating in Santa Ana, resulting in a more vibrant local art scene.

The Frida Cinema is one of the new grantees and is collaborating with four arts organizations on a series of events.

For more information on the Investing in the Artist Grant please visit: https://www.santa-ana.org/cd/arts-culture-office/grants-and-funding-opportunities/investing-artist-grant.

Night of the Demons film to play at the Frida Cinema on August 30

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Bonus Night Presentation of NIGHT OF THE DEMONS W/ Director Announced at Horrible Imaginings

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Aug. 15, 2018 – Horrible Imaginings Film Festival will add a special bonus night to their already-packed festival lineup on Labor Day Weekend. Director Kevin Tenney will make a guest appearance at The Frida Cinema on Thursday, August 30th at 8:00 PM for a special 30th Anniversary presentation of his cult classic film NIGHT OF THE DEMONS. Entrance will be included for all Horrible Imaginings passholders.

Night of the Demons (U.S.) — Ten teenagers decide to hold a party in an abandoned funeral parlor on Halloween night. Not a good plan — as every horror fan instinctively knows. But if you insist on this venue, you really shouldn’t hold a past life séance as one of your party games. The teens awaken an evil force that keeps them from leaving and turns their party into… you guessed it… a living hell! Continue reading→

The Santa Ana Parent Union’s next Movie Night will feature Waiting for Superman, on 7/27

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The Santa Ana Parent Union is hosting their next free Movie Night on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., at El Zocalo Restaurant, located at 301 N. Tustin Ave., in Santa Ana. The featured movie will be “Waiting for Superman.”

Waiting for ‘Superman’ is the highly acclaimed documentary directed by Davis Guggenheim and produced by Participant Media about the serious challenges facing the American education system. Despite increased spending and politicians’ promises, our public-education system, once the best in the world, routinely forsakes the education of millions of children and is buckling. Continue reading→

Free outdoor screening of The Sandlot at Fairhaven Memorial Park set for July 15

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Enjoy a free screening of “The Sandlot” on Saturday, July 15 at 8:00 p.m. at Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary Santa Ana, located at 1702 E Fairhaven Ave., in Santa Ana.

Whether it’s your first time seeing this classic, or your tenth, pack a picnic, a blanket, and enjoy a movie under the stars in front of our Historic Mausoleum. The event area will open at 7:30 p.m. Continue reading→

Free Santa Ana Parent Union Movie Night set for this evening at El Zocalo Restaurant

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The Santa Ana Parent Union will be screening the movie Won’t Back Down at their free “Movie Night” this evening, June 29, 2017, at El Zocalo Restaurant, located at 301 N. Tustin Ave., in Santa Ana.

The movie “Won’t Back Down” is about two determined mothers­, one a teacher, who look to transform their children’s failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children. Continue reading→

The Santa Ana Library will screen a documentary about migration from China on 2/25

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City of Santa Ana

Community: The Santa Ana Public Library Presents / La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Ana Presenta: Reunification – A Film by Alvin Tsang

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2017

The Santa Ana Public Library Presents: Reunification, A Film by Alvin Tsang

SANTA ANA – Presented in partnership with the ‘Memories of Migration’ grant project, a special screening of the breakthrough film Reunification will be presented at the Santa Ana Public Library as a free presentation for patrons of all ages on Saturday, February 25 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The event will take place in Meeting Room A, on the second floor of the library building. Continue reading→

The 7th O.C. Film Fiesta opening tonight at the Bower’s with a Juan Gabriel Tribute

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2016

Contact: Victor Payan, Director, e: victor@masamedia.org, ph: 619-701-0073

7th OC Film Fiesta Kicks Off Thursday, Oct. 13 with Juan Gabriel Tribute, Stars, Music and more

Festival line-up includes Guatemalan Oscar pick, Korean 80’s retro, Bolivian spotlight, Ariel Award-winning documentary and Piñata Protest performance

Actor CARLOS YORVICK (Hasta que te conocí) and Mexican director TERESA SUAREZ (¿Qué le dijiste a Dios?) will be among the guests at 7th OC Film Fiesta Opening Night Celebration and Juan Gabriel Tribute this Thurs., Oct. 13 at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana.

(Santa Ana, CA) The 7th OC Film Fiesta kicks off this Thurs., Oct. 13 at the Bowers Museum with stars, mariachis, a tribute to Mexican music legend Juan Gabriel, and a special partnership with the Bowers Museum’s Thirsty Thursday happy hour that includes admission to the new Virgen de Guadalupe: Images in Colonial Mexico exhibit and a tequila and wine tasting. Continue reading→

The 7th OC Film Fiesta opens Oct. 13 at Bowers Museum

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Victor Payan, Director, victor@masamedia.org, 619-701-0073, www.ocfilmfiesta.org

September 9, 2016

7th OC Film Fiesta Opens Oct. 13 at Bowers Museum

2016 Fest Features Juan Gabriel Tribute, Bolivian Spotlight, Guatemala’s IXCANUL, Female Icons of Silent Cinema, Great Docs, Pop Up Screenings and Parties!

(Santa Ana, CA) The OC Film Fiesta returns Thurs., Oct. 13 at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana with a celebration featuring a tribute to Mexican music legend Juan Gabriel with special guests, admission to the new Virgen de Guadalupe: Images in Colonial Mexico exhibit, the Bowers’ Thirsty Thursday happy hour, and a festive afterparty at the Green Parrot Villa. Early Bird Festival Passes are available online at www.ocfilmfiesta.org.

Now in its 7th the OC Film Fiesta is a cinematic celebration of Orange County’s diversity and multicultural heritage. This year’s festival runs from Oct. 13-29 and features a stellar line-up of amazing feature films, award-winning documentaries, stunning animation and fun Pop Up Community Screenings. Continue reading→

Watch Dirty Dancing under the stars for free at Fairhaven Memorial Park

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Join Johnny and Baby and ‘have the time of your life’ at Fairhaven Memorial Park’s free screening of “Dirty Dancing” on Saturday, July 16 at 8:15 p.m.

Whether it’s your first time seeing this classic, or your tenth, pack a picnic, a blanket, and enjoy a movie night under the stars. The event area will open at 7:30 p.m. Continue reading→

Writer/director Josefina López to speak at the Santa Ana Library on March 5

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community: Santa Ana Public Library Welcomes Writer/Director Josefina López / Santa Ana le da la Bienvenida a Josefina López

In honor of International Women’s Month, the Santa Ana Public Library will host a very special speaking engagement in March with writer, director Josefina López.

Josefina López is best known for authoring the play and co-authoring the film Real Women Have Curves. She is an activist who has spoken out on topics such as Chicano theater, women’s history issues, and minority representation in cinema. She has earned numerous awards and accolades for her work and she is the Founder and Artistic Director of CASA 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights. Continue reading→

Landfill Harmonic to screen at Calle Cuatro’s Frida Cinema on Feb. 7

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City of Santa Ana

Community Alert: “Landfill Harmonic” On Historic Calle Cuatro

EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF “LANDFILL HARMONIC” ON SANTA ANA’S HISTORIC CALLE CUATRO

Final Film in OCCTAC’s Latino Music Film Series at Frida Cinema!

Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center (OCCTAC) Fresh off the film festival circuit, “Landfill Harmonic – A Symphony of the Human Spirit” will be screened on Sunday, February 7 at 2 p.m. at The Frida Cinema, located on Santa Ana’s historic Calle Cuatro at 305 E. 4th St., Santa Ana, CA 92701.

Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center (OCCTAC) is proud to present this exclusive screening in collaboration with The Frida Cinema. This is the third and final film in OCCTAC’s Latino Music Film Series, presented with grant assistance from the Santa Ana Arts & Culture Commission, which funds projects and special events with the intent of enriching and invigorating the Santa Ana arts and culture landscape. Continue reading→

OC Film Fiesta screens Bolivian sensation “Olvidados” this Saturday at The Frida Cinema

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Olvidades

City of Santa Ana

Community Alert: OC Film Fiesta Screens Bolivian Sensation “OLVIDADOS” this Saturday at The Frida Cinema

Bolivian Consul Marco Antonio Valverde Carrasco was at the Santa Ana City Council meeting last night to invite the public to join Bolivian stars Carla Ortiz and Bernardo Peña in person for a special OC Film Fiesta fundraiser screening of OLVIDADOS (FORGOTTEN), Bolivia’s official entry to the Oscars, this Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Frida Cinema, located at 305 E. 4th St. on Santa Ana’s historic Calle Cuatro. This special OC Premiere screening will be the film’s only showing in Orange County! This special screening will be preceded by a 6pm VIP reception and followed by a special Q&A by Bolivian star Carla Ortiz and Bernardo Peña.

Multi Ariel Award-winner Mexican filmmaker Carlos Bolado (Tlatelolco; Colosio: The Assassination) directs an international cast featuring Carla Ortiz (Los Andes No Creen en Dios), Damian Alcazar (El Infierno), Rafael Ferro (Guapas), Bernardo Peña (Cielito Lindo) and Tomás Fonzi (Botineras) in this important film about the CIA-backed Operation Condor, which resulted in the abduction, torture and execution of countless men and women in Latin America in the 1970s. OLVIDADOS has won four Maya Awards and was Bolivia’s Official Entry to the Foreign Language Film category for the 87th Academy Awards. Continue reading→

The Santa Ana Library will screen the Book of Life movie on Nov 4

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The book of life movie

City of Santa Ana

Community Alert: Screening of The Book of Life in Celebration of Day of the Dead / En celebración del Día de los Muertos: La película del Book of Life

In celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) the Santa Ana Public Library proudly presents a special screening of the film The Book of Life (2014). The Book of Life is a 20th Century Fox production that depicts the world of the Latin-American tradition of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through its colorful characters and music.

This animated film features the voices of a cast of A-List actors: Diego Luna, Zoe Saldaña, Channing Tatum, Christina Applegate, Kate del Castillo, Danny Trejo, Ice Cube, Ron Perlman, and many more! Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, The Book of Life encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future. The film, rated PG-13, can be enjoyed by the whole family. Continue reading→

Film Fiesta to present the silent film Ramona with a live score this Sunday

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Ramona

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 14, 2015

Contact: Victor Payan, Film Fiesta Director, victor@ocfilmfiesta.org, 619-701-0073

Film Fiesta Pulls Out Stops for Lost Dolores del Rio Silent Film “Ramona” With Live Score Sunday at 1pm

Award-winning Composers David Spear and Joseph Julian Gonzalez Lead Performance of Their New, Original Score

(Santa Ana, CA) The Film Fiesta is proud to take you back to 1928 this Sunday with the OC Premiere of this lost Dolores del Rio silent classic RAMONA with a new original score written and performed live by award-winning composers Joseph Julian Gonzalez (Misa Azteca) and David Spear (Ballet Robotique, The Rainbow War). This special screening takes place on Sunday, October 18 at 1pm at the Frida Cinema, located at 305 E. 4th St. in downtown Santa Ana’s historic Calle Cuatro.

In 1928, an emerging Hollywood starlet named Dolores del Rio took the nation by storm when she starred in Edwin Carewe’s silent film adaptation of RAMONA, Helen Hunt Jackson’s beloved tale of romance in Old California. Over the ensuing years, copies of the movie disappeared, and this important piece of film history was thought to be lost forever. Then, in 2010, a single print was discovered in a film archive in the Czech Republic. The film has been restored and preserved by the Library of Congress, and the intertitles were translated back into English. Continue reading→