Sandesh Kadur, a National Geographic filmmaker, shared his journey of discovering his passion for wildlife filmmaking and encouraging others to use their phones to capture powerful images and stories that can inspire people to care for the natural world.
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Relive the coastal cowboy experience at the “Break-A-Wave” documentary premiere
According to Busch, the idea for Break-A-Wave stemmed from the Covid-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, rodeo team members weren’t allowed to formally gather in the rodeo arena, so they took to the public Pismo beach to practice. From there, the idea grew to host a competition on the beach.
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“Playing in Unison”: A new documentary about the history behind the Performing Arts Center
On April 23, the Foundation of the Performing Arts Center hosted a red carpet premiere for the Performing Arts Center’s (PAC) new documentary, “Playing in Unison.” The night included a few surprises for the guests in attendance, including a new fundraising campaign and an “enchanted oasis” for students and staff to enjoy. There were many […]
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R.A.C.E. Matters SLO presents film “Restrictions Apply”
R.A.C.E. Matters San Luis Obispo (SLO) is in the production of filming a short documentary film titled “Restrictions Apply.” “The documentary is about the no longer enforceable racially restrictive language that exists in property deeds all over the United States, including in San Luis Obispo,” said Executive Director of R.A.C.E. Matters SLO and film producer […]
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SLO photographer brings documentary of historic perseverance, nature
In 2017, four surfers suddenly found themselves caught in the worst storm Iceland had seen in 25 years. After capturing their life-threatening journey on camera, Chris Burkard came back to his hometown to share their story on the big screen. An award-winning photographer and documentarist, Burkard held an exclusive screening of the documentary “Under an […]
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A student-made documentary inspired CSU libraries to stop using the phrase ‘illegal alien’
Cal Poly is one of 23 California State Universities to change policies surrounding language used to describe undocumented people. The move was prompted by “Change the Subject: A documentary about labels, libraries, and activism” that is coming to campus Feb. 4.
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23 years later, her case is still open: Kristin Smart podcast set to release this summer
It happened in 1996 — a Cal Poly freshman went missing. Her investigation has been ongoing for the past 23 years. To this day, it is unknown what happened to Kristin Smart. Orcutt resident Chris Lambert has lived on the Central Coast his entire life. His interest in Smart’s case was sparked at a young […]
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John Coltrane: A prophet on the woodwind
In only 30 minutes Coltrane drags the listener through the totality of human experience.
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Cal Poly professor’s documentary hits international film festival
Sky Bergman first filmed her 99-year-old Italian grandmother cooking lasagna and going to the gym because she felt the acts were so impressive that people needed to see them to believe them. As Bergman approached the age of 50, she began to reflect on her life using her grandmother as a guide to “gracefully move […]
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Documenting life: The career of Henry Horenstein
He possesses a strong energy, one that even at age 69, is still full of life and curiosity
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Cal Poly lecturer’s film on giant pumpkin growers hits SLO Film Festival
The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival kicks off Thursday night, featuring something a little bit different.