Carol Wilder, associate dean and chair of the School of Media Studies opens the 8th annual "Mixed Messages" showcase of student films. Wilder introduces mixed media artist and musician, Laurie Anderson, who describes her experience as an artist-in-residence at NASA and relates this to the mysteries and frustrations of the artistic process, writ large. Following Anderson are a succession of student films: Elizabeth Fraller, "Numbers" (video 4 min.); Michiko Okamoto, "The Ace of Hearts" (12 min.); Anezka Sebek, "Dyke TV" (15 min.); Esther Kreider-Verhalle, "Memorials," (audio only, 11 min.); Roberto Minervini, "The Empty Field" (6 min.); Sara Lazarovic, "Two Ladies" (5 min.); John Plenge, "Aliens Delight at the Destruction of My Dishwasher" (audio only, 6 min.); Didem Yilmaz, "Seeking the Sultan" (15 min.).

Inscription: "The New School Department of Media Studies and Film Presents; The 8th annual graduate student showcase; mixed messages 2004/An evening of outstanding works selected by a panel of distinguished jurors, Mixed Messages celebrates the Department of Media Studies and Film Program's focus on theory, design, and practice across media./hosted by laurie anderson Performance artist and musician; film; audio; multimedia; video/Department of Media Studies and Film The New School 70 5th Ave New York, NY."

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