FLASHPOINT ANNIVERSARY SCREENING
Cinematic History. Meet Director, William Tannen!
Sunday, March 23 at 5pm
For ONE-NIGHT-ONLY, experience a rare screening of the gripping 1984 thriller FLASHPOINT, followed by an intimate conversation with retired director, William Tannen. A longtime member of the Directors Guild and Portland resident, Tannen personally reached out to us, eager to bring his film back to the big screen for the first time since its release 41 years ago. We had to say yes!
Based on the novel by George LaFountaine, FLASHPOINT is a neo-Western mystery. The film’s cinematography and performances make it a must-see, especially in a theater. But beyond its story, FLASHPOINT made Hollywood history as HBO Pictures’ first-ever theatrical release.
Tannen is thrilled to share this film with a new audience and talk about its making, its legacy, and his journey in Hollywood. Don’t miss this chance to see a classic, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and meet a true filmmaking legend!
Registration is closed.
We have received a fantastic response to this one-time screening of FLASHPOINT. Registration is now closed, but you are welcome to come to the theater and we will be releasing any unclaimed seats on Sunday at 5:00pm.
About William Tannen
WILLIAM TANNEN, Film Director
Born and raised in New York City, William “Bill” Tannen graduated from Boston University and pursued a career in advertising. He created the famous “Girl Watchers” campaign for Diet Pepsi in 1967, which won four Clio Awards, and then created his own company, Sunday Productions, to produce TV commercials. Tannen moved to Los Angeles in 1972 and continued to direct commercials all over the world, garnering five more Clios in the process.
Tannen directed his first feature film, FLASHPOINT, in 1984, and went on to direct numerous films, TV series and music videos, the latter including the Commodore’s “Night Shift” in 1985, which won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Video. Tannen has also taught director’s workshops at the EICAR International Film School in Paris, France.
About the Film
Rated: R | Language: English
Two U.S. border patrolmen find a buried 20+ year old jeep in the desert with a skeleton, rifle and $800,000. They keep the money. Suddenly, the FBI shows a lot of interest in the car.
