The USC School of Cinematic Arts, The Forge, and Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services,
invite you to attend a Special Theatrical Screening of
 

RESYNATOR

2024 SXSW Audience Award Winner, Documentary Feature

Directed by Alison Tavel
Produced by Kathryn Robson, Jon Lullo, Brendan Walter, Sara Nesson,
Barbara McDonough, and Christopher Noviello

Opening Remarks by Hillary Howell, Iron Mountain Director of Archival Premium Services

Followed by a Q&A with Alison Tavel and Editor Christopher Gibson

7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 17th, 2025

The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108
George Lucas Building at the USC School of Cinematic Arts
900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Presented as part of the
Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services
Spotlight Screening Series
 

About Resynator

Inventor Don Tavel died suddenly when his daughter was ten weeks old. Growing up surrounded by mythical stories of her “genius” father, Alison’s life is consequently absent from any true connection to him. Resynator is a narrative documentary that begins when Alison rescues Don’s synthesizer prototype from her grandmother’s attic and starts a curious resurrection project that turns into an insatiable globe-trotting quest. Aided by estranged family, lost friends, fellow inventors and celebrated musicians (Grace Potter, Peter Gabriel, Fred Armisen, Gotye, Jon Anderson and more), Alison unlocks unsettling secrets and complex truths - through which a father/daughter relationship is finally born.

Provided courtesy of The Forge. Running time: 96 minutes.

About the Guests

ALISON TAVEL (Director)

Alison Tavel is a filmmaker and music archivist. Currently the Tom Petty Estate Archivist, Alison has directed numerous videos and was the archival producer for the 2021 feature "Tom Petty: Somewhere You Feel Free". Previously, Alison was a touring crew member and studio support for artists such as Grace Potter, Beck & Jenny Lewis.

CHRISTOPHER GIBSON (Editor)

Christopher Gibson has been working in Film and Television for nearly 20 years in multiple aspects including pre-production, production and post-production. He has worked on television shows like Top Chef, Hell's Kitchen, Little Big Shots and Ready to Love. In addition, he has edited shorts for the NFL, Tom Petty, Google and more, and has edited feature-length movies Yard Boys and Resynator, which won the SXSW Audience Award for Documentary Feature.

Check-In & Reservations

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The USC School of Cinematic Arts operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

This screening is free of charge and open to the public. A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.

All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

Accessibility Needs

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Executive Director, Film Programming and Special Projects, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Parking

On-campus parking at the University of Southern California is limited. We recommend buying a day pass for the Royal Street Structure, located at the intersection of Royal Street and W. Jefferson Blvd. Parking passes are $20/car. For more information about parking at USC, please visit USC Transportation Website:

https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/daily-and-hourly-parking/
https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/about-us/entrance-hours/

Contact Information

Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu