Thank you for your assistance. Aloha, Michael Haas Coordinator Political Film Society POLITICAL FILM SOCIETY Headquarters Office 2424 Maile Way Suite 639 Honolulu, HI 96815 Fax: (808) 956-6877 Coordinator Michael Haas Tel: (808) 956-7278 E-Mail: [log in to unmask] Origin and Objectives The Political Film Society was formed in 1986 to recognize outstanding achievement in raising political consciousness. The Society gives awards each year to filmmakers who present penetrating political analyses that inform the public about politics. The Society also supports the use of films for educational purposes and encourages the academic analysis of political films. The Society is an independent, nonprofit project at the University of Hawai`i. Film Awards The Society votes on awards each year in the following categories: democracy exposé Hawai`i (if a film is available) human rights peace. Eligible films include those that begin runs for at least one week in a commercial cinema in the Society's headquarters city (Honolulu). Films may be short subjects or feature films but exclude documentaries and television films; films that initially appear for sale at commercial video stores each year are also eligible for consideration. Members nominate and select the best films each year by mail ballot. HIFF Awards In addition, the Society gives an award for the best political film at the annual Hawai`i International Film Festival (HIFF), which occurs each November. The HIFF award is an any area of political concern, including but not limited to the five categories delineated above. Publications The Political Film Society has three publications: Newsletter Syllabus Series Working Paper Series. Newsletter The Political Film Society Newsletter, published at six-week intervals, contains news about activities of the Society, including recently nominated films, the latest additions to the Syllabus Series and the Working Paper Series, and the ballot for voting to select the best political films each year. Subscriptions are free to PFS members with fax numbers and E-Mail addresses; otherwise, the yearly cost is $5.00, payable to "University of Hawai`i Foundation." Mail to Political Film Society, 2424 Maile Way, #639, Honolulu, HI 96822. Syllabus Series The Political Film Society encourages the use of political film in educational institutions. Accordingly, several college instructors have contributed to the Society's Syllabus Series: #1: John W. Williams #2: Ernest D. Giglio #3: Henry S. Kariel #4: Michael Haas #5: David Whiteman & Alfred Nordmann #6: Burnet V. Davis. To obtain copies, send a $1 donation per item requested to Political Film Society, 2424 Maile Way, #639, Honolulu, HI 96822, with a check payable to "University of Hawai`i Foundation." Working Paper Series Research papers of various sorts, including those presented at panels sponsored by the Political Film Society, are available through the Society's W orking Paper Series: #1: Michael A. Genovese, Art and Politics: The Political Film as a Pedagogical Tool #2: Donald B. Morlan, Pre-World War II Propaganda: Film as Controversy #3: Ernest D. Giglio, From Riefenstahl to the Three Stooges: Defining the Political Film #4: John W. Williams, The Real Oliver North Loses: The Reel Bob Robert Wins #5: Robert L. Savage, Popular Film and Popular Communication #6: Andrew Aoki, "Chan Is Missing:" Liberalism and the Blending of a Kaleidoscopic Culture #7: Barbara Allen, Using Film and Television in the Classroom to Explore the Nexus of Sexual and Political Violence #8: Robert S. Robins & Jerrold M. Post, Political Paranoia as Cinematic Motif: Stone’s "JFK" For copies, send a $1 donation per item, payable to "University of Hawai`i Foundation." Call for Syllabi & Working Papers Members who provide syllabi and essays for the publications series will receive all copies of existing and subsequent syllabi and working papers. APSA Linkage In 1995, the American Political Science Association recognized the Political Film Society as a Related Group. The Political Film Society has sponsored panels at meetings of the Association. Becoming a Member The Political Film Society has members throughout the United States. The initial membership fee of $5.00, payable to "University of Hawai`i Foundation." Mail to Political Film Society, 2424 Maile Way, #639, Honolulu, HI 96822. Political Film Society Awards Awards for 1987 Human Rights: Matewan Peace: Platoon HIFF: The Killing Fields Awards for 1988 Democracy: The Milagro Beanfield War Exposé: A Cry in the Dark Human Rights: Cry Freedom Peace: Good Morning, Vietnam HIFF: Vietnam Awards for 1989 Democracy: The Dead Poets Society Exposé: Scandal Human Rights: Mississippi Burning HIFF: A City of Sadness Awards for 1990 Exposé: Roger & Me Peace: Dances with Wolves HIFF: Pele's Appeal Awards for 1991 Democracy: City of Hope Exposé: Guilty by Suspicion Peace: Boyz 'n the Hood HIFF: City of Hope Awards for 1992 Democracy: Bob Roberts Exposé: Hoffa Human Rights: The Power of One Peace: Grand Canyon HIFF: Midnight Express Awards for 1993 Democracy: Indochine Exposé: In the Name of the Father Human Rights: Schindler's List Peace: Heaven and Earth HIFF: Farewell, My Concubine Awards for 1994 Democracy: Rapa Nui Exposé: Quiz Show Peace: The War HIFF: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Awards for 1995 Democracy: Beyond Rangoon Exposé: Nixon Hawai`i: Picture Bride Human Rights: Murder in the First Peace: Beyond Rangoon HIFF: Bombay Awards for 1996 Exposé: Dead Man Walking Human Rights: The Ghosts of Mississippi HIFF: Six O'Clock News If you know Irwin Winkler's address, please supply it. We have a framed certificate to ship to him. Aloha, Michael Haas Coordinator Political Film Society ---- Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite http://www.sa.ua.edu/screensite