Sundance Goes Vintage

by Andrew Gnerre | Published May. 2, 2008 11:05

Nobody really seems sure what the word “Sundance” even means anymore. Some say it refers to a week in January in which high profile actors and moviemakers congregate to get free stuff and ink their next multi-million dollar deala, while others maintain the word signifies an independent film festival. Regardless, it is tough to deny that the word has always been synonymous with some damn good art. (No comments yet)

Harry Potter’s World Comes to a City Near You

by Melissa Rose Kimbler | Published Apr. 30, 2008 14:04

It’s really impossible to hear something like “sorting hat” or “invisibility cloak” and not feel at least a little of the allure of Harry Potter's universe. When the films brought the J.K. Rowling books to life, it was through the costuming, set design and props. In 2009, “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” will bring 10,000 square feet of artifacts from the enchanting films to 10 or more cities around the world over a five-year period. (1 comment)

Iron Man Comes Out Fighting in London

by Jennifer M. Wood | Published Apr. 25, 2008 00:04

As U.S. audiences start counting down the days until Iron Man, one of this spring's most anticipated movies, is released in theaters on May 2nd, film fans across the pond got a sneak peek at hero in action when the film premiered yesterday at the Odean in London's Leicester Square. (No comments yet)

Roger Ebert Celebrates 10 Years of Overlooked Movies

by Jennifer M. Wood | Published Apr. 22, 2008 19:04

He may be the world's best-known film critic, but the movies that Roger Ebert is most interested in celebrating at his annual Ebertfest are far from household titles. In fact, "overlooked" is the adjective Ebert himself would use to describe these films, which make up the program of the five-day fest, which kicks off on April 23rd at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign, Illinois. (1 comment)

Los Angeles United Film Festival Kicks Off

by Melissa Rose Kimbler | Published Apr. 18, 2008 10:04

At its core, the Los Angeles United Film Festival believes that a film festival can unite people from diverse backgrounds through their love of motion pictures. The LAUFF is one of three “united” film festivals that documentary moviemaker Jason Connell has founded in the past six years. (No comments yet)

Coney Island Film Festival Goes Silent

by Melissa Rose Kimbler | Published Apr. 11, 2008 00:04

The Coney Island Film Festival’s legendary opening night is probably the best indicator of the festival’s verve, with burlesque shows and sideshow performances that tinge the event with the atmosphere of a turn-of-the-century carnival. (No comments yet)

Micro-Budget Movie Fest Showcases Low-Cost Films

by Carla Pisarro | Published Apr. 7, 2008 11:04

Anyone who’s ever tried to make a movie knows how difficult the process can be. Factor in the shoestring budgets most directors have to work with and it’s that much harder for new moviemakers to break into the film scene. With that in mind, Martin Garrison founded the Micro-Budget Movie Fest, for films with budgets of $500,000 or less.
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Ann Arbor Film Festival Awards Announced

by Melissa Rose Kimbler | Published Apr. 4, 2008 09:04

Twenty-five moviemakers were honored by the jury of the 46th annual Ann Arbor Film Festival on March 30th. The three-person jury, including Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton, awarded more than $18,000 in categories ranging from experimental and documentary to narrative and animation. In addition to the financial support and prestige that they receive, the winners are also qualified for Academy Award nomination.
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Phoenix Film Festival Manages to Thrive in the Desert

by Andrew Gnerre | Published Mar. 31, 2008 12:03

With plans to celebrate its eighth birthday April 3-10, 2008, the organizers of the Phoenix Film Festival must be proud of their young fest. In the eight short years since the event began, it has become the largest film festival in Arizona, a state with a burgeoning cinema scene. (No comments yet)

16th Annual VCU French Film Festival Celebrates the Latest in French Cinema

by Carla Pisarro | Published Mar. 28, 2008 00:03

Expect an outpouring of Francophilia to sweep Richmond, Virginia this weekend, as Virginia Commonwealth University hosts its 16th Annual VCU French Film Festival from March 28 - 30. Billing itself “the largest French film festival in the world,” VCU’s fest will screen 11 current French features, along with a selection of shorts, at the historic Byrd Theatre in Carytown, Richmond’s dining and shopping district.
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Kodak at Cannes

Since 1987 Kodak has been the official partner of the Cannes Film Festival, sponsoring the Camera d’Or prize that is awarded yearly to the best feature film by a first-time director. The tradition continues in 2008 when, for the fifth consecutive year, the festival will also hand out the Kodak Discovery Prize for Best Short Film.

“Cannes draws a huge number of filmmakers from all over the world every year, which gives Kodak a great opportunity to host our customers and show them how committed we are to the industry and to motion picture innovation,” says Kim Snyder, Kodak’s president and general manager of the Entertainment Imaging Division.

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