Ilene Marder
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From Zoetrobes, Kinetoscobes and Phantoscopes to our 21st century 3-D spectaculars, we have always been fascinated with the moving image and the stories they could tell. About us.
From the quality of this year’s films and the number of acquisitions, Sundance 2011 was a huge success!
It’s been said that Park City, Utah is a cross between Woodstock and Rodeo Drive…
Sundancing continues with receptions, parties and great films, including GUN HILL ROAD.
WOODSTOCK’S LARRY BEINHART IS A HAPPY MAN TODAY….
Sneak Peak of what you might be seeing in theaters this year…
I’ve seen some amazing films at Sundance so far, but the most important,I think is THE LAST MOUNTAIN.
Gregg Araki’s KABOOM is surely one of the trippiest movies I’ve ever seen, even without the high altitude wooziness….
Hudson Valley Films & People Star at Sundance!
I can’t end my Sundance Journal without a word or two about Billy Bob…..
Three cheers for our very good friend and Ulster County resident Melissa Leo who was nominated today for a Best Actress/Academy award for her amazing performance in Frozen River. I saw her last night and she was poised for a trip to the top of the world!!!
One of the key themes of the 25th SFF is “Where the next begins…”. And it’s true. Everything that is, was and can be in independent film is showcased here…and this year feels very special.
I’m finally getting used to the high altitude…they say it takes three days to acclimate and to be careful about drinking alcohol during that time, but with all the parties, I don’t think anyone heeds the advice….
Early morning screenings were near empty as Park City celebrated the inauguration today of Barack Obama with dancing, and TV screens,in the streets…..
Friday night was the first, real, action-packed night in Park City, marking the end of the first full day of screenings. From Thursday to Friday, the number of people roaming Main Street multiplied ENORMOUSLY, as is someone had air-dropped another thousand people onto the streets….
Arrived! January 16, 2009
Beautiful sunny weather in Park City and a great, unusual, opening night film kicked off day one in indie heaven….
So, I’m off to Sundance…. land of every indie filmmakers’ hopes and dreams, not to mention the great parties. This is my third trip to Park City to promote the Woodstock Film Festival, and, yes, see some awesome films. I am traveling again with WFF Director & co-founder Meira Blaustein. We will be there one week, to help celebrate our 10th Anniversary coming up this fall, to score some great films & contacts FOR WFF, see old friends and make new ones, which is really easy as most everything is unbelievably crowded and everyone is trying to make that all important connection that will change their lives….
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