[Wsuug] AIGA Presents: Helvetica

[Andrew Jaswa]

On 9/28/07, Erin Walsh <erin.walsh at dominionenterprises.com> wrote:
> AIGA is showing a documentary film "... typography, graphic design
> and global visual culture."  Thought some of you may be interested.
>
> Thanks,
> Erin
>
> > From: "AIGA Hampton Roads" <communications at aigahamptonroads.org>
> > Subject: AIGA Presents: Helvetica
> > Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:21:38 -0500
> >
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> > ___________________________________
> >
> > AIGA Hampton Roads
> > www.aigahamptonroads.org
> >
> > *******************
> >
> > AIGA October Event:
> > 10/18/2007
> >
> > Presenting, for the first time in Virginia, a one-time showing of
> > Helvetica: A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit
> > Link: http://www.helveticafilm.com/blog/2007/09/18/helvetica-the-1-
> > independent-film-in-the-country
> >
> > *******************
> >
> > About the Film
> >
> > Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography,
> > graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the
> > proliferation of one typeface (which will celebrate its 50th
> > birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way
> > type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces
> > in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid
> > discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative
> > process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type.
> >
> > Helvetica encompasses the worlds of design, advertising,
> > psychology, and communication, and invites us to take a second look
> > at the thousands of words we see every day.
> >
> > Interviewees in Helvetica include some of the most illustrious and
> > innovative names in the design world, including Erik Spiekermann,
> > Matthew Carter, Massimo Vignelli, Wim Crouwel, Hermann Zapf,
> > Neville Brody, Stefan Sagmeister, Michael Bierut, David Carson,
> > Paula Scher, Jonathan Hoefler, Tobias Frere-Jones, Experimental
> > Jetset, Michael C. Place, Norm, Alfred Hoffmann, Mike Parker, Bruno
> > Steinert, Otmar Hoefer, Leslie Savan, Rick Poynor, Lars Mller, and
> > many more.
> >
> > For more information on the Helvetica documentary, go to
> > helveticafilm.com ( http://e2ma.net/go/747200515/638992/22452896/
> > goto:http://www.helveticafilm.com ).
> >
> > What:
> > AIGA October Event
> > Helvetica: A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit
> >
> > When:
> > Thursday, October 18, 2007
> > 8:15 p.m.
> >
> > Where:
> > Naro Expanded Cinema
> > 1507 Colley Ave
> > Norfolk, VA 23517
> >
> > Cost:
> > $10 - Single Ticket
> > $36 - Group of Four (Online Only - Ends 10/16)
> > - Prices apply to Members, Non-Members, Guests and Students.
> > - Naro Ticket Books will not be valid for the show.
> >
> > ----
> >
> > To guarantee a seat, tickets may be purchased in advance through
> > the AIGA Hampton Roads - Eventbrite Online Payment ( http://
> > e2ma.net/go/747200515/638992/22452894/goto:http://
> > www.eventbrite.com/event/75576050 ) system by October 16, 2007.
> >  ( http://e2ma.net/go/747200515/638992/22452894/goto:http://
> > www.eventbrite.com/event/75576050 )
> >
> > Tickets will also be sold at the door.
> >
> > ----
> > Also... We'll be hanging out at San Antonio Sam's from 6:30 until
> > the movie starts.  If you're looking for an excuse to hang out and
> > to otherwise get your font on, come to San Antonio Sam's before the
> > screening.
> >


Oh who wants to get a group together to see this?

Andrew