The "aime comme moi" Milonga at Tango Berretin

Premiere Screening of "Oh My, What a Night!" March 18th in Portland

2011-03-16T15:25:00.000-07:00

We are very pleased announce the premiere screening of the newest Tango Silent Film, “Oh My, What a Night!” in Portland OR at Tango Berretín. So many members of the Portland Tango Community (over 60 people!) were involved with the production of this wonderful film and it means so much to us to be able to share it with all of you!

Friday March 18th at Tango Berretín - 11pm

During The “aime comme moi” Milonga

6305 SE Foster Rd. Portland, OR

Film Screening at 11pm sharp

Drop-in Beginners Tango Lesson 8pm

Dancing 9pm-1am

$10 for Dancing and Film - $5 for Film only

The Film:
“Oh My, What a Night!” (Episode #3 of the Tango Silent Films Project)
Runtime 11.5 minutes
Description: Follow our hero, Buddy St. Cloud, and his fellow silent film characters as they navigate through the rich and sometimes confusing culture of tango, learning just what it takes to get a dance. “Oh My, What a Night!” is a short silent film with an Argentine Tango soundtrack in the style of 1920’s “two-reelers” that’s full of laughs, surprises and fun.

Watch the trailer for "Oh My, What a Night!"

The Dance:
The film will be screened during a very special Tango Silent Films themed “aime comme moi” Milonga Argentine tango social dance party). Come dressed up in vintage-esque attire if you like and take part in the zany spirit and mad-capped fun of the tango film world that we are creating. Costumes are option, of course, but if you’re looking for ideas, read our blog post on film costumes at http://tangosilentfilms.com/blog/2011/01/costumes-guide-for-appearing-in-tango-silent-films/. If you are new to Argentine tango, Joe Leonardo will be offering a wonderful beginner’s class this evening from 8 to 9pm.

Flyer for the Portland premiere

For more information about the Tango Silent Films project, visit tangosilentfilms.com.

Friday, April 16, 2010 Short Film Screening at The “aime comme moi” Milonga

2010-04-11T10:55:00.001-07:00

Joe Leonardo and his incredibly dedicated cast and crew have completed the 2nd TANGO SILENT FILM, a 10-minute tango-related silent film that is guaranteed to bring much laughter, smiles and surprise.

We had a blast making it and are very proud of the hard work we put in. This film was made possible by the support of the Portland tango community and we very much want to share it with all of you. It will be shown this Friday during at the milonga at Berretín, just a brief diversion from a great night of dancing. Here’s the info:

Premiere Screening of
"The Private Lesson"

a new short film by Joe Leonardo

Description: "Two very different women vie for the attention of a very egotistical tango teacher..."

During the "aime comme moi" Milonga
at Tango Berretin
6305 SE Foster Rd. Portland OR

Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11pm sharp

Please email Joe with any questions/comments?

Joe Leonardo
hardroadtango.com

Friday, January 15, 2010 Short Film Screening at The “aime comme moi” Milonga

2010-01-13T13:51:00.001-08:00

During the month of December, Joe Leonardo completed his first film project, and because it is tango-related he would like to share it with the whole community. It will be shown this Friday during at his milonga, just a brief diversion from great night of dancing. Smiles and laughter guaranteed. Here’s the info:

Public Screening of
"A Christmas Present for Hannah"
a short film by Joe Leonardo

Description: "A heartwarming holiday tale, combining old-school silent film aesthetic with modern ideas about giving and creativity and timeless humor."

During the "aime comme moi" Milonga
at Tango Berretin
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 11pm

Please email Joe with any questions/comments?

Joe Leonardo
hardroadtango.com