State of the Festivals May 31, 2008
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GreenCine Daily has an interesting article on the state of film festivals. Since I’ve been working on a film festival for a while now, several of the ideas are ones that I’ve been thinking about for a while. It’s fairly apparent that distribution models have to change. The current system is becoming less viable because of several factors, including the advent of home theaters, and creative solutions must be attempted.
New Red Dawn May 20, 2008
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http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=45130
Probably with Muslims instead of Russians or possibly China in a violent corporate takeover. I don’t know if that would work. It might be more interesting if Canadians invaded since their dollar is stronger than the American dollar which now gives them confidence that they can overthrow us…
Wolverines!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Random Musings… February 2, 2008
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Cold weather makes me very sluggish. Have a bunch of half written blogs I’m compiling together here…
After watching the first four seasons of The Wire last year, I must say that it’s some of the best television I’ve seen. Things get tied together in an unbelievably way. Going to wait for season five on DVD because I just would just go through withdrawal symptoms waiting a week for each episode for my fix.
Before youtube, I videotaped a Q&A with Simon Yam when he came to Baltimore, MD. Hear a small piece of that session from 2000.
Has the theory been postulated that the downturn of the market might not be attributed to an imminent recession but due to the lack quality writing… as the writers strike is still going on…
I won’t say I’m a fan of everything JJ Abrams has created but I do appreciate what he’s trying to accomplish with what he produces. Here’s a little insight into his thought processes.
Speaking of Abrams, if you’re a Lost fan, check out the mobile episodes if you havn’t seen them yet.
Sundance 2008 February 1, 2008
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Brief Sundance recap. Apparently it was especially difficult to get tix to see films this year and I was helping with the APA reception so when I was able to wait in line for tickets, I was usually denied. I was able to get into more parties/receptions than films but not any of the A-list parties. And if you’re watching a film at Sundance, make sure you have something on your iPhone (media device) in case the power goes out like it did for much of the main strip for 30 minutes on Friday night. Felt pretty sore after my 2nd time snowboarding and I ran into several people who I haven’t seen in a while. All in all, it seems like a very commercialized festival now and really not what I expected, but the people I met were generally really nice and I may do it again someday.
At least I was able to meet one of the more creative directors working today.
Check out how he takes the concept of his latest film and applies it to the trailer. Amazing…
Sundancing January 16, 2008
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Going to be at Park City on Thursday for several days of Sundancing. If you’re around Utah this weekend, drop by and say hi.
In the Pictures December 3, 2007
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Bale might take over the role of Terminator instead of the Govinator going back which may be good but McG is directing which may be bad. But who knows.
Also, there was a great article on Asian American actors on Cinematical. It’s great to see something like that on a film blog that covers mainly mainstream and independent films.
Jackie and Jet November 19, 2007
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So Jet Li and Jackie Chan are making a movie. I should be excited about this but from the footage here, it just looks like all the martial arts films from the 80’s and 90’s from Hong Kong repacked into a Hollywood film. And then Jackie speaks in the end…in English. Err….
Shaolin Dragonball Z November 19, 2007
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Anything with a nostalgic fanbase is ripe for motion picture adaptation. If you didn’t know, stuff like G.I. Joe and Knight Rider are in production. So is cult anime Dragonball Z which if you know anything about is a fairly crazy anime with crazed fans. When I first heard about this being made into a live action movie, I was so not interested in the mess that was to come. Stephen Chow is executive producing the movie and is hopefully handling the bulk of the action and effects. Now this sounds interesting.
Tribeca All Access November 7, 2007
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Tribeca All Access Call for Entries
Tribeca All Access (TAA) is a year round networking and career development forum that promotes directors and screenwriters from traditionally under-represented communities. Approximately 30 directors and screenwriters will be selected to participate in one-on-one meetings with key industry players in addition to networking and learning from dedicated panels and workshops during the Tribeca Film Festival. Program alumni receive support year-round through the TAA online forum, networking events in LA and NYC, and other customized activities.
Tribeca All Access is open to both mid-career and emerging narrative and documentary filmmakers. The program is now a recognized talent pool within the industry and an unrivaled opportunity to advance your filmmaking career.
Applicants are required to apply with a completed feature-length screenplay, documentary proposal, or documentary work-in-progress.
Apply Now! Deadline is December 03, 2007.
Visit www.tribecafilminstitute.org for complete details.
Pollution in China November 7, 2007
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China is becoming a strong economic force through low cost manufacturing and strong labor force, but there are environmental consequences to the rapid success. As they ramp up, the resulting pollution can cause health problems and the fate of the population living there becomes at risk. Also, your favorite summer blockbuster films may get delayed.
