Big title, big movies, big impact.

UCSB's very own Israeli Palestinian Film Festival grew out of a tiny film club that met weekly to watch and discuss the latest and classics of Israeli cinema. Looking for a way to dive into the societies of Israel, beyond the news and the surface facts, was the main purpose for many of the club's initial members. Many had a solid understanding of Israeli history and current events, while many others were completely new to the culture and just looking for an approachable angle.

Whatever the cause, the club spawned a similar chapter when founder Herschel Colbert arrived in Santa Barbara. While not the film major or film buff he is often thought to be, Herschel took a liking to the window into daily life that films can bring and the healthy environment that UCSB fosters for debate and the Middle East. He wanted to show fellow students "the real Israel" that he lived in, not the one spoken of by both news media and university professors.

Israeli Palestinian Film Club joined forces with several on campus organizations and departments in Spring quarter 2007 to bring to UCSB the world's first student-organized festival dedicated to both Israeli and Palestinian cinema. The first festival spanned an entire quarter and had highlights of the composer and ensemble of the film West Bank Story and a powerful visit by director Eytan Fox and his film Walk on Water. Now planned and run by a student committee, the festival enters its fourth festival season and we are determined to make it even better.

Information

Festival admission is free, unless otherwise noted. No flash photography will be permitted during screenings. No outside food is allowed, however snacks will be available for donation.

Directions

Traveling south on U.S. Highway 101: Take the Storke Road/Glen Annie Road exit off U.S. 101 approximately 12 miles north of Santa Barbara. Turn right on Storke Road and proceed two miles to El Colegio Road. Turn left on El Colegio Road and proceed to the campus entrance.

Traveling north on U.S. Highway 101: Take the Airport/UCSB exit (Route 217) off U.S. 101 approximately eight miles north of Santa Barbara to the campus entrance.

Once you arrive on campus: Events will be held at three different spaces on the UCSB Campus. Please follow the directions below, sorted by related parking structure:

Lot 22
From Lot 22, you can access the Theater and Dance Courtyard. From the structure, the courtyard is directly across the bike path. Exit the structure, cross the bike path and make a left. The courtyard is behind the bicycle parking area.

Lot 3
From Lot 3, you can access the MultiCultural Center Theater and Lounge. For both venues, exit the lot on UCEN Rd. and walk towards the University Center/Storke tower. Entrance courtyard will be on your left.

Lot 12
Lot 12 is the closest lot to the Mosher Alumni House. Mosher is located directly opposite Campbell and Cheadle Halls off of Mesa Road.

TUES, April 27, 8pm
Nightting Peace Chalk Festival
Pardall Road

THURS, April 29, 8pm
Ajami
MultiCultural Center Lounge

FRI, April 30, 8pm
Amreeka
Mosher Alumni House's
Alumni Hall

MON, May 3, 8pm
City of Borders
MultiCultural Center Lounge

TUES, May 4, 8pm
God Went Surfing with the Devil
with filmmaker
Alexander Klein
MultiCultural Center Theater

WEDS, May 5, 8pm
Kirot
Mosher Alumni House's
Alumni Hall

THURS, May 6, 8pm
A Matter of Size
Location TBA

7pm
Dinner & Sumo Wrestling
Location TBA

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