Archive for September, 2009

Upcoming Fests – Shriekfest, Southwest Gay & Lesbian, plus more

Posted by Nick Nobel on September 28th, 2009

Shriekfest, the Los Angeles Horror/Sci-Fi Film Festival, runs from October 1st through the 4th. Located at the Chaplin Theater at Raleigh Studios, Shriekfest is dedicated to getting horror, thriller, sci-fi, and fantasy filmmakers and screenwriters the recognition they deserve. Along with the festival’s collaboration with Pretty/Scary, Shriekfest takes special effort to promote and encourage women [...]

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Upcoming Fests – Fantastic Fest, Scottsdale, plus more

Posted by Nick Nobel on September 21st, 2009

Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US, specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from around the world. Taking place in Austin, Texas from September 23 to October 1, primarily in Alamo Drafthouse locations around the city, Fantastic Fest is a mecca for cinephiles from around the [...]

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Jon Reiss on the changing face of film distribution

Posted by Chris Holland on September 16th, 2009

Named one of “10 Digital Directors to Watch” by Daily Variety, Jon Reiss is a critically acclaimed filmmaker who has produced and directed three feature films most recently Bomb It (Tribeca 2007) about graffiti, street art and the battle over visual public space throughout the world. Based on his experience releasing Bomb It with a [...]

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Upcoming Fests – Atlantic, AFI Latin American, Sidewalk, Global Peace, plus more

Posted by Nick Nobel on September 14th, 2009

Located in coastal Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Film Festival (September 17-26, 2009) is a celebration of film and video from the Atlantic Provinces, Canada and around the world. Known for its warm and festive atmosphere, the festival is committed to screening an inspiring and engaging collection of films and videos from Canada and the [...]

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Upcoming Fests – Temecula Valley, Chicago Underground, plus many more

Posted by Nick Nobel on September 8th, 2009

The Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival runs September 9-13, 2009. TVIFF’s tradition of presenting excellence in film and music has allowed the festival to feature emerging styles from North America and over 20 countries around the world. The festival is open to domestic and foreign films in five categories: Full Length Features, Shorts, [...]

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