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YURI

Directed by JOHNNIE HOBBS

SHORT FILM followed by a CULTURAL WORKSHOP

A colossal yet timid black Russian weightlifter befriends an elderly Japanese shut-in and helps her de-clutter her life. In the process, he learns Ikebana, the ancient art of flower arranging, and comes to understand his place in the world. 


Filmmaker in Attendance

*Followed by a demonstration by a master of Sogetsu Ikebana, Ping Wei*


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When and where

Saturday, September 13th, 11:30 a.m. 

MIX Center Theater 201

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JOHNNIE HOBBS

Living in Los Angeles, Johnnie Hobbs is a filmmaker, voiceover and motion capture director for AAA video games “Call of Duty,” “Capcom’s Exoprimal,” and “Fallout 76.” He is also a tap dance instructor teaching at The Colburn School, AMDA and guest instructing at other institutions.

 

  • A LIFE REIMAGINED
  • YOUR NAME.
  • HAPPYEND
  • KOKUHO
  • The fox bride
  • Bara
  • How to Catch a Butterfly
  • Sayonara Raifuku Ramen
  • Round and Round
  • Itadakimasu
  • Candling

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