Archive for August, 2012
Posted on Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 by
Wes
IFP’s Filmmaker Conference gives emerging and established writers, directors, producers, and creators the opportunity to explore the art and business of 21st century storytelling.
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Posted on Monday, August 13th, 2012 by
Wes
The New York Film Festival is heading into its 50th Anniversary celebration with style! They have announced their closing film and it definitely lives up to the hype of this event, check out the release below: With the 50th New York Film Festival just 50 days away, the Film Society of Lincoln Center has made [...]
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Posted on Friday, August 10th, 2012 by
Wes
Moviehouse’s Animation Evolution series will feature quite the diverse lineup of animation as it showcases the changing tides of the medium. The series takes place at Sternberg Park on August 13, 2012 at 8 PM. Below are some of the films featured, visit the event webpage for the full list of films: Fishtank Fantasy by [...]
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Posted on Thursday, August 9th, 2012 by
Wes
We came across a compelling Indiegogo project that is in its final hours but needs a bit of help to be completely funded. The LGBT conversation has begun going strong over the past few years, and films like this are a testament to the ongoing push for tolerance both within and outside of the LGBT [...]
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Posted on Thursday, August 9th, 2012 by
Wes
The Blue Water Film Festival (BWFF) announced recently the two winning students of its Video Public Service Announcement Contest. Steve Rhein, a 2012 graduate of St. Clair High School and St. Clair TEC and Juleana Cain, a senior at St. Clair High School and St. Clair TEC have both won $5,000 scholarships to attend the [...]
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Posted on Thursday, August 9th, 2012 by
Wes
The L.A. Times, critically-acclaimed publication and sponsor of our very own IndiePix Unlimited, is expanding its events for movie lovers with a new, free Indie Focus Screening Series at the Laemmle NoHo 7 theaters starting Aug. 22 with “Robot & Frank.” Starring Oscar nominee Frank Langella as an aging jewel thief who turns his annoying robot caregiver into an accomplice, “Robot [...]
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Posted on Wednesday, August 8th, 2012 by
Wes
The Accolade is unique; it is an awards competition, not a traditional film festival. Awards go to those filmmakers, television producers, videographers and new media creators who produce fresh, standout productions. It is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices. The Accolade invites entries from filmmakers, television producers, videographers and new media creators for its [...]
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Posted on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 by
Wes
It is no secret that the liquid assets of the independent film industry are fairly underwhelming compared to its Hollywood counterpart. In order to trump raw dollars and cents, those choosing to call themselves independent directors, producers, and distributors must continually innovate their approach in order to stay on the cusp of growing standards of [...]
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Posted on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 by
Wes
Milwaukee Film Festival announced recently the focus of their Passport Program, Chinese films! Passport: China will spotlight eight films— both documentary and fiction— made by both Chinese and foreign filmmakers. All are set in mainland China, and explore a number of historical and contemporary themes. Also featured will be a panel discussion on “Chinese Cinema in [...]
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Posted on Monday, August 6th, 2012 by
Wes
IndieWire and Camden International Film Festival are teaming up to provide a cash prize to one lucky filmmaker during their Points North Pitch contest. Read the full press release below: The Camden International Film Festival has made a mark as one of the leading regional documentary film festivals in the United States, not only screening [...]
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