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Posted on Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 by
Wes
The PFCS is a collection of film critics based in Phoenix, AZ. Last year the PFCS was the only critics group to name “The King’s Speech” as Best Picture correctly predicting the Academy Awards.
Posted on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 by
Wes
The Independent Spirit Awards has released its list of nominees, including films that have been recognized the nation and world over for their feats in production success.
Posted on Friday, December 16th, 2011 by
Wes
It is the charge of independent films to light the torch of purpose over profit in order to sustain the often trodden upon passion that keeps films interesting and enlightening.
Posted on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 by
Wes
Slamdance Film Festival takes place from January 20, 2012 – January 26, 2012 and is always that delightfully indie…
Posted on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 by
Wes
Documentaries don’t exact draw blockbuster draw and revenue with their very centralized themes and focused audiences. The skilled documentarian is somewhat of an anomaly in the world
Posted on Monday, December 12th, 2011 by
Wes
“Southern Circuit is a unique program that brings some of best independent filmmakers and their films from around the country and the world to communities in the South. Over the years, audiences have seen more than 200 films and have engaged filmmakers in post-screening discussions in more than 50 communities across the Southern United States.
Posted on Thursday, December 1st, 2011 by
Wes
The Festival and Stagnation The film festival has become something of a homunculous in that the shapes, sizes and breadth of them never settle into one constant state.
Posted on Monday, November 28th, 2011 by
Wes
The Gotham Independent Film Awards, presented by the Independent Film Project (IFP), takes place tonight and is hosts an all star line up of the great indies of 2011. From the soulful The Descendants starring George Clooney to the loving tale of Like Crazy, Gotham’s 2011 indie awards promise to be hard fought with any [...]
Posted on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 by
Wes
Sarah Watt, most notable for her film Look Both Ways (2005) passed recently after a six-year bout with cancer. Watt was highly regarded for her break out with short film work and found her niche with Looks Both Ways.
Posted on Friday, October 21st, 2011 by
Wes
Naomi Wolf, author of The Beauty Myth and subject of the wildly well-received documentary The End of America, was arrested on permit violation charges while aiding an Occupy Wall Street (OWS) group.