Year: 2007

Running Time: 20:00

Writer/Director: John Arlotto

Producer: Roman Wyden

Cinematographer: James Mann

Cast: Aira Kim, Alexis Rhee, Greg Paik, James Kyson Lee, Joseph Yang

Category: Narrative Short

DEFACE is the story of Sooyoung, a faceless worker in North Korea who stays quiet and follows the rules. But when his daughter dies of starvation, he is driven to vandalize the large propaganda posters that decorate the town. Sooyoung risks his life to deface the billboards, repainting the messages to reflect a more truthful take on contemporary North Korea. But when he sees his actions lead to the arrest of local innocents, he must question what ends his rebellious actions really serve.

Screenings: Boston International Film Festival, Mill Valley Film Festival, St. Louis International Film Festival

Awards: Best Narrative Short, Austin Film Festival; Audience Choice Awards, Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival; Best Editing, Savannah Film and Video Festival

Trailer: http://www.defacemovie.com/trailer.html

After graduating from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in painting, John Arlotto moved to New York City where he worked as art director for the independent feature film, HABIT. He returned to his hometown of Silver Spring, MD to work as an editor for industrial videos for clients such as The United States Postal Service and Fanny Mae. After moving to Los Angeles he continued to work as a professional editor for reality television shows and industrial videos. In December 2006 John graduated from the Art Center College of Design with a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Film. He recently directed the short film, WOUNDED, and is currently in development on his first feature film, HEART MURMUR.

Day: Saturday, March 29

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: Independence Hall, UACCB

Admission: $5 / $4 Seniors & Students / $3 Members