Dive into the archives.
- Filmmaker Magazine’s “25 New Faces of Independent Film”
Photo by Richard Koek  www.richardkoek.com
I was honored to be mentioned Filmmaker Magazine’s “25 New Faces of Independent Film.” Take a peek. And check out the full page photo & article in FILMMAKER MAGAZINE. (On select news stands.)
Peace
- Midnight in Paris
Beautiful journey. I wouldn’t call myself a Woody Allen fan per se but I am now…or at least I am a fan of this simple, eloquent, fun, and intelligent film. I have my critique but we can talk about that when I see you next…Check it out. Midnight in Paris
- “Somebody to Love” selected for Tribeca All Access
SOMEBODY TO LOVE is one of 12 films chosen to participate in the Tribeca All Access Program 2011. To learn more click the link for article:
http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/tribeca-all-access-program-selects-12-projects-grants-mentoring-25583
http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org
- KINYARWANDA wins Audience Award at SUNDANCE in World Dramatic Competition
Check out the official Sundance page:
http://www.sundance.org/festival/
http://www.sundance.org/festival/article/2011-competition-film-announcement/
- From “Plainfield to Sundance” KINYARWANDA will premiere at the 2011 SUNDANCE Film Festival
Honored, humbled, and proud of our entire cast and crew, as well as all those who have supported along the way. Thanks mom!
Read the official announcement:
http://www.sundance.org/festival/article/2011-competition-film-announcement/
Click here for the:Â Courier News Article
- My New Favorite Movie!
To understand the very nature of media and politics in the United States one does not have to look much further than Elia Kazan’s A FACE IN THE CROWD. I recently watched it after much time ‘planning too’ and was blown away by Kazan’s direction, the cinematography (camera placement to be precise), the performances of [...]
- Going the Distance
CONGRATULATIONS to Nanette Burstein, creator of the IFC Docu-Drama FILM SCHOOL that chronicles my 2nd year at NYU film school and has become a time capsule for my classmates. Nanette is also responsible for the groundbreaking documentary THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE about the life of legendary producer Robert Evans. Starring Drew Barrymore & [...]
- Democracy Now Presents: Michael Moore on His Life, His Films and His Activism
Hear his path to filmmaking.
“Democracy Now! special broadcast, we spend the hour with one of the most famous independent filmmakers in the world: Michael Moore. For the past twenty years, Michael has been one of the most politically active, provocative and successful documentary filmmakers in the business. His films include Roger [...]
- The Karate Kid: A 12Yr Old Black Kid Dominates the Box Office
Will Smith produced the hell out of the newest installation of the 80’s classic THE KARATE KID. He had the foresight to bring the project to Jerry Weintraub who finally agreed after much trepidation. Co-producing with a Chinese company also a smart move.  Casting Jackie Chan, his fan base–the martial arts [...]
- Read the 2010 IFP Narrative Lab Wrap-Up
Check it out:
http://independentfilmmakerproject.blogspot.com/
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