In the tender Japanese family drama “Shoplifters,” from renowned master filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, Osamu and his son Shota shoplift basic necessities in order for their family to survive. Returning [...] Continue Reading
First the sweding, then more filmmaking
As a proud co-sponsor, Filmworks invites you to attend Swede Fest 18 on Dec. 2 at the historic Tower Theatre. Come check out the latest compilation of “sweded” films--short, re-imagined productions of [...] Continue Reading
Meet our 2018 festival’s local filmmakers
In an effort to support community art making and to celebrate the Central Valley’s filmmaking talent, two award-winning short films by local filmmakers were screened at our 14th Annual Fresno Film [...] Continue Reading
Streaming Surprises, Volume 18
Our “Streaming Surprises” series calls attention to good movies new and old that our board members are watching. Titles are available from various streaming services. “A Fantastic Woman” [...] Continue Reading
Volunteer Spotlight: Donna Mott
October 2018 volunteer in the spotlight: Donna Mott Occupation: Donna runs a local catering business, Ooh de Lolli Kitchen Works and Fine Edibles, that serves ice pops and other goodies at pop-up [...] Continue Reading
If I Can Festival, So Can You
There are many reasons why film festivals feel so exciting. Fresnans are fortunate, as Filmworks hosts a first-class annual festival, showcasing a wide variety of films at an affordable price. A $50 [...] Continue Reading
Featured videos: You are Inside the Cat
Our featured videos this month for Madeline's Madeline tackle the central premise of our Oct. 12 film: You are not the cat; you are inside the cat. In collaboration with the Fresno City College Dance [...] Continue Reading
A Meditation on ‘Madeline’ and Movie Mentors
October’s featured Filmworks movie, “Madeline’s Madeline,” explores the role of the mentor through the relationship between Evangeline, the director of a physical theatre troupe, and Madeline, the [...] Continue Reading