As part of our LINDA VISIONS programming, Visual Communications (VC) presents FOR LINDA, an in-person showcase of short films from our 2003-2005 Digital Slam series, honoring Linda Mabalot and her legacy at VC.

The VC Digital Slam challenge was a short film series introduced in 2003, running until 2005, which invited all members of the Visual Communications community to create a 30-second video piece reflecting VC’s belief that compelling stories can be told without the extravagance of time or money. As an effort to maintain inclusivity and encourage artistic creativity, all submissions were accepted as long as participants followed the two main rules of the challenge: 1.) The Digital Slam piece had to be 30 seconds or less, and 2.) submitted by the proposed deadline. Every year coincided with a specific theme each Digital Slam entry had to incorporate into their films, but many filmmakers dedicated their submissions to Linda.

Linda Mabalot was the beloved Executive Director of Visual Communications from 1984 to her passing in 2003. She was a filmmaker, mentor, and community leader, remembered for her wild laugh and spontaneous energy. Her values and regenerative spirit are still prevalent today in VC’s mission. To honor the 20th anniversary of Linda’s passing, these films are “For Linda”.

Join us on Thursday, June 29 @ 6PM at the Far East Lounge for a walk down memory lane and to celebrate Linda’s everlasting spirit. FREE ADMISSION. Light refreshments will be provided. Capacity is limited. Learn more about Linda Visions HERE.

PARKING

Far East Lounge does not have a parking lot. The nearby parking garages are Aiso Parking Garage, City of Los Angeles, Lot 7, and Japanese Village Plaza.

Aiso Parking Garage (101 N. Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
$1.00 per hour for the first 2 hours
$3.00 for the 3rd hour
$1.50 each 15 minutes
$14.00 daily maximum
$3.00 flat rate after 5pm 

City of Los Angeles, Lot 7 (140 N. Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
CASH ONLY
Monday – Friday (after 5pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC): $7.00 flat rate
Saturday – Sunday (8am-8pm): $7.00 flat rate 

Japanese Village Plaza Parking (121 S. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
$3.00 each 20 minutes
$15.00 daily maximum
$10.00 before 10am 

Accessibility
Handicap parking is available at all parking locations.

Stay tuned for more Linda Visions programming (last Thursday of the month)!
This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org.