In class tonight, we’ll be screening Paul DeNigris’ The Falls in preparation for his presentation NEXT Wednesday night. We’ll also take a look at MCC Art Instructor Joanne Caroselli’s’ Tony, Tony Stick Around. These independent digital films give you an idea of what is possible in contemporary independent film production.
Ross Ingle will then talk about how he uses streaming media on his website for his music. He’ll talk technical and aesthetics. We’ll also discuss the final student projects, the Michael Dean DVD and upcoming presentation and prepare for the end of semester!
And, from my home town, an exciting event this fall! Farm Technology Days will be held in late September. Ironically, in a meeting last night we were discussing how technology requirements are rising in every (academic) area. I see now I was terribly short-sighted. Obviously, it isn’t just limited to academia!
- Century City Film Festival, Century City, CA
April 30, 2004 – Regular Deadline - Hollywood Film Festival, Beverly Hills, CA
April 30, 2004 – Regular Deadline (Documentary) - HypeFest, Los Angeles, CA
April 30, 2004 – Late Deadline - InFACT Theatrical Documentary Showcase, Los Angeles, CA
April 30, 2004 – Late Deadline - International Science Film Festival, Boulder, Colorado
April 30, 2004 – Earlybird Deadline - New Orleans Film Festival, New Orleans, LA
April 30, 2004 – Regular Deadline - Swiss American Film Festival, New York, NY
April 30, 2004 – Earlybird Deadline - VISIONFEST, Brooklyn, NY
April 30, 2004 – Late Deadline - 2004 Great Lakes Independent Film Festival, Edinboro, PA
May 01, 2004 – Regular Deadline - Breckenridge Festival of Film, Breckenridge, CO
May 01, 2004 – Regular Deadline - Cinema Paradise Film Festival, Honolulu, HI
May 01, 2004 – Earlybird Deadline - Malibu Film Festival, Santa Monica, CA
May 01, 2004 – Regular Deadline - Ojai Film Festival, Oak View, CA
May 01, 2004 – Earlybird Deadline - Silver Lake Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA
May 01, 2004 – Late Deadline - Wine Country Film Festival, Glen Ellen, CA
May 01, 2004 – Late Deadline - Reel Women Int Film Festival, Burbank, CA
May 02, 2004 – Regular Deadline - Boston International Film Festival, Dorchester, MA
May 03, 2004 – WAB Extended Deadline - International Documentary Association Awards, Los Angeles, CA
May 13, 2004 – Regular Deadline - The Raindance Film Festival, London, United Kingdom
June 15, 2004 – Regular Deadline
Source: Without A Box.
“You might as well fall flat on your face as lean over too far backward.”
James Thurber (1894 – 1961)
Occupation
“Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn’t have to do it himself.”
A. H. Weiler (1909 – 1943)
New York Times Film Critic
The Sundance Instititue has posted PDFs of Past Sundance Festival Selections. The PDFs are an alpha list of all films and directors. The lists are not separated by entry category nor do they contain other production data. They are also not “text” PDFs so the data cannot easily be imported BUT the summary is now out there.
Previous Sundance Winners can be found on Indie Internet Movie Database (Indie.IMDB.com). The entry page has the Grand Jury Prize but the link to the year, (2004 winners, for example) contains the full list.
My own Searchable Sundance is getting very close. I’ve been databasing like crazy and I’m nearing the point of being able to get it up on my site. This database will let you look at things like:
- How many films has Steve Buscemi brought to Sundance?
- How many documentaries has Nancy Schreiber shot?
- Which films were in dramatic competition in 1987?
- Who was on the jury in 2002?
It will have all of the data from the last 20 years … should be a valuable resource, no?
“In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.”
Bertrand Russell (1872 – 1970)
English Author and Mathematician
“The most dangerous strategy is to jump a chasm in two leaps.”
Benjamin Disraeli (1804 – 1881)
British Politician
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Application deadlines are upon us! Tomorrow is the deadline for the 19th Annual Sundance Independent Producers Conference. While it has a steep registration fee ($650), it offers the opportunity “to explore the issues of independent producing and to apply them to your own projects. It is committed to helping filmmakers find resources to develop their films and to enhance their options for production and distribution.” Right behind it is the application deadline for the Feature Film Program on May 1st. The Feature Film program includes the Screenwriters Lab and Filmmakers Lab. It’s amazing to look at the Lab Projects produced to date. Some of the films include: The Laramie Project, Down to the Bone, Three Seasons, and Reservoir Dogs. Better get cracking! |
“College isn’t the place to go for ideas.”
Helen Keller (1880 – 1968)
U.S. Educator
“I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn’t learn something from him.”
Galileo Galilei (1564 – 1642)
Italian Astronomer
Artist Joan Waters was chosen to create an installation for the Burton Barr Library in Phoenix. A combination of metal sculpture and painted canvas, the installation promises to be a sensory explosion of color, texture, light and form.
Waters will also build a public installation at Mesa Community College. Awarded an Innovative Project Grant, the permanent installation will be a metal sculpture at the southeast entrance of the campus consisting of organic shapes and welded pillars.
Finally, Waters will be traveling to Baltimore, Maryland for the installation of a welded sculpture at the office of Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma, a group of physicians, psychologists, social workers and human rights advocates who help survivors of torture and trauma. Begun in 1994 as a non-profit group, working to alleviate the suffering of those who have immigrated to this country after experiencing the horror and trauma of war and human rights abuses. The installation is part of Art Connection at Maryland Institute of Art (Waters’ alma mater).
Finally, Waters will also has an exhibit opening at Northern Trust Bank on May 6. As an art instructor, it’s been very exciting to track Waters’ art career and track her progress. It helps me be certain that what I’m telling the students is valuable.
“Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.”
Jules Renard (1864 – 191)
French Dramatist
“When you have given nothing, ask for nothing.”
Albanian Proverb
More exciting news! Director Paul DeNigris (who was born and raised in New York but currently resides in Peoria, Arizona) is coming to MCC on Wednesday, May 5 to talk about his digital film The Falls. Featured in the Phoenix Film Festival, the film was shot in New York with two (2) Canon XL1s, the film boasts over 300 visual effects shots done with Adobe After Effects. An extensive article on the post production is very informative and can be read at Film Festival Today.
“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.”
J. R. R. Tolkien (1892 – 1973)
English Author
“In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.”
John Churton Collins (1848-1908)
English Literary Critic
Well, I’m quite excited. Michael Dean is coming to MCC to lecture on Do-It-Yourself Marketing for media artists, visual artists and performance artists. He’s got a handy DVD that shares a lot of economical and effective ideas. It’s called D.I.Y. OR DIE. He’s also written several books for budget-minded artists including $30 Film School, $30 Music School and the soon-to-be-released $30 Writing School. If you’re a visual artist in the Phoenix Metro Area, send an email for details.
“The graveyards are full of indispensable men.”
Charles de Gaulle (1890 – 1970)
French Leader
“The average man, who does not know what to do with his life, wants another one which will last forever.”
Anatole France (1844 – 1924)
French Novelist
Thank God it’s Friday! The best thing about some weeks is that they END! I’m feeling a bit like Hans Nyberg Ice Climbing in the Pyrennes … hanging on for dear life. He’s got an amazing site full of QuicktimeVR Panoramas from around the world. He’s also got a new product, the Panorama Backpacker so you can travel the world from the comfort and safety of your computer chair … or plan an exciting journey. Today, I’m thinking this would be a fun thing to do.
“There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.”
Henry Kissinger (1923 – )
Former U.S. Statesman
“Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists, unless laughter can be said to remedy anything.”
Kurt Vonnegut (1922 – )
U.S. Author
