M.A. Tiesengaâs transitions in dappled light on the LA River (photo by David Haskell)
Calling all friends and friends of the LA River.
October 22, at nightfall,
we celebrate 25 years of one of LAâs
most cherished interdependent film collectives,
the Echo Park Film Center.
Weâll screen three short films produced
with these sacred waters in heart,
produced by EPFC, Clockshop, and Living Earth,
and hold a collaborative performance
featuring dancer ameia camielle smith
with piano music by moki kawaguchi, aka lionmilk.
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RSVP for the pin drop,
or if youâve joined us on the LA River for previous
gatherings then you already know
where the great arroyo willow grows.
This is a donation-based gathering, open to
and for all, and setting up along the river is
tough on our bodies so please donate
if you can.
Pull up early to hang out, ride a bike, read a
book, whatever fills your cup.
Bring a blanket, snacks,
an extra layer, a pup, a friend, and
anything youâd like to feel cozy.
Solar-powered film and music begin at 6p.
More info coming soon!
Echo Park Film Center (established 2001) and the EPFC Collective (launched 2022) provide all-ages community film/video workshops, screenings, resources and residencies in Los Angeles and around the world. Welcome to our cinematic revolution!
After 20 glorious years at 1200 N. Alvarado Street, Echo Park Film Center returned to our itinerant roots as the EPFC Collective, a diverse group of artists, activists and educators dedicated to sharing film/video resources, partnering with arts/education/social justice organizations, and continuing to support the creation and exhibition of heartfelt, handmade movies around the world. âLa Famigliaâ is growing and changing in beautiful ways and we invite you to join us on this cinematic journey!
Coming from all walks of life, Collective members include award-winning filmmakers and animators, community and university educators, art school grads, self-taught filmmakers, queer and BIPOC artists, film industry professionals, social justice activists, and EPFC youth film program alumni.
Ameia Smith is a seedkeeper and performance artist telling stories about plants and people. she is inspired by the mundane and miraculous everyday choreographies of love, sovereignty, and care.
Mokichi Kawaguchi, aka Lionmilk, is a pianist, composer, and producer.
Born in LA, he grew up listening to his motherâs classical radio in the morning, to his brotherâs hip hop CDs during the day and his fatherâs jazz records in the evening. From the thriving underground electronic music scene to the expansive local jazz community, his work reflects the cityâs ever changing tendencies.
Moki has released music with Leaving Records and Stones Throw.
