MEGUNICA September 23, 2008

CINEMA TUESDAYS is proud to present the U.S. Premiere of Megunica at Nike Sportswear at The Montalbán, Nike Sportswear’s unique retail and special events theatre in Hollywood. Directed by Italian filmmaker Lorenzo Fonda, Megunica follows acclaimed street artist Blu on his road trip adventures though Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Argentina. The film mixes spectacular cinematography with innovative animation. Blu’s MUTO, an animated painting film became a viral hit with over two million YouTube views in one month (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuGaqLT-gO4).


Megunica
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
7pm: Reception with food by Border Grill and music by Raul Campos
8pm: Screening + Filmmaker Q&A with director Lorenzo Fonda


Lorenzo Fonda
Influenced by skateboarding and street culture, 27-year old Italian filmmaker Lorenzo Fonda combines illustration, graphic design, cinematography and animation to create memorable, fantastical imagery. Fonda brings his unique and innovative style to music videos, short clips and commercials for companies such as Nike, Converse, and MTV. September 2008 marks the debut of his first documentary Megunica, which follows acclaimed street artist Blu on his road trip adventures though Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Argentina. For more information about Lorenzo Fonda, visit www.cerberoleso.it.

CINEMA TUESDAYS is a weekly screening series featuring innovative motion pictures and unique live events. From exclusive film premieres, stylish action films and inventive comedies to inspiring tales of urban sport and art, each event will be a fresh, not-to-be-missed experience, be it a sneak peek of an anticipated studio release, Nike-commissioned short films, a celebrated film from international festivals or the return of a seminal classic. Live filmmaker presentations, musical performances and thematic elements are only some of the surprises lined up for an unforgettable evening. CINEMA TUESDAYS takes place at Nike Sportswear at The Montalbán, Nike Sportswear’s unique retail and special events theatre in Hollywood.

Programming for CINEMA TUESDAYS is curated by Flux, a global creative community that celebrates film, art, music, design and culture. Flux is renowned for their acclaimed festivals, film events and quarterly screening series at UCLA’s Hammer Museum.

CINEMA TUESDAYS are free and open to the public. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. For more information, visit the concierge desk at Nike Sportswear at The Montalbán, Nikesportswear.com, or flux.net.

Nike Sportswear Presents The Montalbán
1615 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028

Event is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP: Flux.net/megunica

Official Website: http://www.flux.net/megunica