KGEM-TV to Screen Short Films at Action on Film Festival This Weekend

KGEM-TV, Monrovia's local community television station, plans to screen films at this year's Action on Film International Film Festival, which kicks off Friday.

The following is a news release about the screenings courtesy of KGEM.

KGEM is proud to be having two screenings at the AOF Film Festival this year.

On Saturday August 16th at 8 p.m. we will be showing a conglomeration of the best short documentaries and narratives made at KGEM this year.

On August 17th at 8:30pm we will be screening the feature film debut of "In Time: The Delgado Brothers Story",a documentary about the local Monrovia band and their 50 year journey from the East L.A. Music scene to today.

The AOF Fest is taking place at the Kirkorian Theater from August 16th to August 24th, 2013. Tickets can be purchased on site upstairs at the theater or online at https://www.aoffest.com/stores.asp

If you're interested in buying tickets for the KGEM screenings, you can search the ticket page for the word KGEM and "In Time" for our screenings.

THE KGEM PRODUCERS PRESENTS 10 NEW SHORTS AND DOCUMENTARIES ACTION ON FILM FESTIVAL KRIKORIAN THEATRES MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA PLEASE JOIN US! AUGUST 16TH AND 17TH, 2013 TIMES: FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 8-10 PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH 8-10 PM REFRESHMENTS AFTER THE SHOWING!

 AUGUST 16, 2013

Title: Spirit of Flying Time: 3 minutes Producer: Jack Tossman

Synopsis: A preview of "The Spirit of Flying", a documentary in the works about flying over 20 years in the making. Title: The Waking Universe Handbook Time: 6 minutes Producer: Lance Mungia Synopsis: A brief exploration of our connection to each other and the universe we live in.

Title: Max on a Mission: A Hospice Cat's Tale Time: 8 minutes Producer: Marlene Gibb

Synopsis: Meet Max preparing for his weekly visit to Mission Hospice in South Pasadena. It's the story of how Max was found, starved, under a car in Tennessee by his owner Jeanne Johnson. How Jeanne saw the potential in this Bengal Cat and his journey to being a beloved cat serving the Hospice Community.

Title: Hula Moani: The Sweet Fragrance of Hula Time: 5 minutes Producer: Lyn Nakamura

Synopsis: A performance of "Waipi'o Påka'alana" by Hālau Hula Moani'a'ala Anuhea, a dance studio based here in LA that teaches the traditions and culture of Hawaii thru dance.

Title: GEMS of Monrovia Time: 5 minutes Producer: Angie Jackson

Synopsis: KGEM Producers highlight their films in this short of last year's Action Film Festival. They discuss their dreams and desires for making a film, the fun and frustration that goes into producing the film and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Title: GREEN CENTURY PART I: A MEANS TO AN END Time: 27:54 minutes Producer: Robert Mejia

Synopsis: A thought-provoking, four-part television mini-series that ponders human potential, the choices we've made in powering our world, and the fate of human-kind on a warming planet. Viewers are guided through the first episode of this science fantasy-style documentary from the perspectives of dual narrators Robert Tristan and KB Solomon while subject-matter experts provide commentary on human motivation, sustainability, and clean energy.

Title: Spotlight On: 1920s Jazz Time: 20 min, 17 sec. Producer: Hannah Nielson

Synopsis: A fast-paced compelling visual exploration of the Jazz age, embodying the Spirit of Jazz itself. An interview with accomplished Jazz bassist layer, Clarence Robinson, is interwoven with archival footage, live performance, a discussion of the 1920s art and society, as well as a music video in the style of avant-garde filmmakers of the era.

Title: Pullin' Teeth Time: 11 minutes Producer: Dave Gaw

Synopsis:This short takes us into the world of Reilly Dental, a family-owned and operated dental practice. Dad is senile. Mom is manipulating. Frank, the younger son, is dangerously stupid while Red, the responsible son, is just trying to keep the family business afloat, waiting patiently for his chance to become the boss. But Mom may have something else to say about that in this offbeat comedy short.

Title: Soar Together in Peace Time: 17 minutes Producers: Jack Tossman and Susan Tossman Blue

Synopsis: Highlights of the 186th Street Elementary School's 8th Annual Peace March in honor of Martin Luther King.

Title: Becoming the Solution Time: 14 minutes Producers: Community Media of the Foothills

Synopsis: Monrovia Mayor, Mary Ann Lutz, purchases her first electric vehicle, the Volt, and discovers what it entails to own and operate an electric car. Highlights interviews with various industries leaders, such as, Sierra Honda, SCE and Aero Environment the new challenges facing the auto industry in the 21st century.

On Saturday, August 17th, the 90 minute documentary will air from 8 to 10 p.m.

Title: In Time: The Delgado Brothers Time: 90 minutes Producer: Lance Mungia

Synopsis: "In Time" is a documentary feature about the musically gifted Delgado Brothers, a tight knit Latino family just one more song from fame for over 50 years since their start in the East L.A. music scene. They're often called up to jam with some of the most respected jazz and blues musicians in the world, despite the fact they've always remained a gig away from fortune of their own.