Online Screening and Q&A: “For Estefani, Third Grade, Who Made Me a Card” with Director Jordan Bruner

Guests Expected

Director Jordan Bruner is expected to participate in an online Q&A following the screening.

Description

In Jordan Bruner’s beautifully animated interpretation of Aracelis Girmay’s poem For Estefani, Third Grade, Who Made Me A Card, a poet receives a card with a cryptic message from a third grader. What she uncovers is a perfect little moment of beauty. This animation is part of the TED-Ed series There’s a Poem for That, which features animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life’s biggest feelings.

Join us following the screening for an insightful and educational Q&A with director and animator Jordan Bruner to learn about the making of the film and how artists can add imagery to lyrical poetry. Jordan will also be leading a interactive creativity lesson with live drawing that attendees can follow along with at home.

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

This special online event, hosted by SFFILM Education, has been put together with children, parents, and teachers in mind. It is also free and open to the public. Attendees who RSVP for this event will be sent a link via email one day in advance to register for the online session, which will be conducted with Zoom. We recommend that you download and install Zoom on your computer or mobile device in advance, and set yourself up with a free account. Attendees will have a chance to participate in the Q&A by sending in questions privately to our moderator. Registration closes around one hour before the start of the event — be sure to register early!

We look forward to continuing to experiment with virtual events like this in the coming weeks — let us know how it goes and how we can improve the experience!

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Director Jordan Bruner

Jordan Bruner is an animation director exploring human and animal experiences in colorful fantasy worlds. She has directed films for clients such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, Google, Eve Ensler, and TED. In 2013 she was the recipient of the Art Directors Club Young Guns Award. Her films have shown at festivals worldwide and her illustration work has been honored by the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration. She’s based in Richmond, VA and Brooklyn, NY.

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