Why Are There No Sequels to Indie Films? Why?

Why Are There No Sequels to Indie Films? Why?

Before MidnightBefore Midnight

Audiences who have seen BEFORE MIDNIGHT in theaters have experienced a film that is extraordinary for two reasons: first, it’s a fantastic movie (after seeing it myself in April, I couldn’t agree more with TIME magazine critic Mary F. Pols, who said, “If I were only allowed to see one movie this year, I’d want it to be Before Midnight. If I were only allowed two trips to a theater this year, I’d see it twice”). Second, it’s an ultra-rare example of an independent film sequel – and even rarer, it is the second sequel of a film made with the creative team intact.

New York Times’s Op-Docs is Looking For Documentary Filmmakers

New York Times’s Op-Docs is Looking For Documentary Filmmakers

New York Times

Op-Docs, the New York Times’s editorial department’s forum for short opinionated documentaries is looking for opinionated documentary shorts (running 3 to 10 minutes), Documentary filmmakers in the United States are invited to apply for a new pitch opportunity at this year’s Camden International Film Festival (CIFF): The pitch will take place as part of the Camden International Film Festival’s Points North Documentary Forum running from September 26 – 29, 2013.

Rural Route Film Festival in Queens NYC Releases Full Line-Up for July 27 & Aug. 1-4

Rural Route Film Festival in Queens NYC Releases Full Line-Up for July 27 & Aug. 1-4

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The Rural Route Film Festival is back for 2013 at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York City, and kicks off with a special July 27 environmental ‘Green’ screening of director Jared Fletcher’s  “SOURLANDS” and will close with a Sunday night shorts party on August 4. 

The film lineup for the 2013 Rural Route Film Festival includes some of what the festival describes as ‘the best-but-least-seen’ new indie features, such as a fairytale space romance on the Kazakh Steppe, a Chilean western, a touching Senegalese drama, and a documentary about sub-Himalayan sisters caught in the crunch of modern China. 

János Szász's THE NOTEBOOK Wins GRAND PRIX - CRYSTAL GLOBE at the 48th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

János Szász’s THE NOTEBOOK Wins GRAND PRIX – CRYSTAL GLOBE at the 48th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

THE NOTEBOOK (LE GRAND CAHIER / A nagy füzet ) directed by János SzászTHE NOTEBOOK (LE GRAND CAHIER / A nagy füzet ) directed by János Szász

THE NOTEBOOK (LE GRAND CAHIER / A NAGY FÜZET ) directed by János Szász won the GRAND PRIX – CRYSTAL GLOBE at the 48th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival which took place from June 28th to July 6th in Czech Republic. THE NOTEBOOK is described as a fascinating and hard-hitting adaptation of the controversial first novel by Hungarian writer Agota Kristof about 13-year-old twins forced to spend the last years of the Second World War with their cruel grandmother somewhere near the Hungarian border. A FIELD IN ENGLAND directed by Ben Wheatley was awarded the SPECIAL JURY PRIZE. In the film, which takes place in England during the Civil War, a group of men flee from a raging battle but they are captured and forced to take part in a hunt for treasure supposedly buried somewhere in a field. But before they start digging, they gobble up some strange-looking mushrooms and then everything goes ‘crazy.’

"I WANT MY NAME BACK" Director Roger Paradiso Speaks on the Journey of the Sugar Hill Gang Rap Documentary

“I WANT MY NAME BACK” Director Roger Paradiso Speaks on the Journey of the Sugar Hill Gang Rap Documentary

I Want My Name Back Documentary - Sugar Hill Gang

Starring hip hop icons and pioneers, Wonder Mike and Master Gee I WANT MY NAME BACK highlights the rise and fall, road to redemption of these former members of the legendary Sugar Hill Gang. After releasing arguably the greatest Rap single and changing the face of Hip Hop history, they were the victim of identity theft as well copyright and trademark violations as a result of what is still today the highest selling song in the genre that so many have grown to love and support today. Achieving platinum status on all of their first three albums as a collective, one would assume that their legacy would have been solidified, both in theory and in financial reward. 30 years removed from the creation of Rappers Delight the duo have fought long and hard for their intellectual property and acknowledgement. The reality of their story is disheartening, yet very necessary in the education of artists and fans alike. Their battle against former label Sugar Hill Records, as well as the background to their rise, as documented by critically acclaimed director Roger Paradiso in conjunction with One Village Entertainment, a division of Image Entertainment, and part of Robert Johnson’s RLJ Entertainment is available via Video on Demand, as well as many other leading digital outlets including iTunes, Sony, Amazon and features the likes of Grandmaster Caz (The Cold Crush Brothers), Melle Mel (Grandmaster Flash), and Vinnie and Treach (Naughty by Nature).

LISTEN to Sneak Preview of Celine Dion's Track from "UNFINISHED SONG"

LISTEN to Sneak Preview of Celine Dion’s Track from “UNFINISHED SONG”

UNFINISHED SONG

A special sneak preview of the title track from the film, UNFINISHED SONG, performed by multi-platinum recording artist Celine Dion, with music and lyrics by iconic songwriter Diane Warren is now available for fans exclusively on CelineDion.com. The song will become available in its entirety on the site in coming weeks. UNFINISHED SONG is currently playing in theaters.

Melbourne International Film Festival Announces Complete 2013 Film Lineup

Melbourne International Film Festival Announces Complete 2013 Film Lineup

ALL IS LOST - JC ChandorALL IS LOST directed by JC Chandor, starring Robert Redford

The Melbourne International Film Festival announced the full list of films to screen at the upcoming festival scheduled to run from 25 July – 11 August, 2013. As announced earlier, the festival will open with Pedro Almodóvar’s I’M SO EXCITED!; and the festival will close with the Australian Premiere of ALL IS LOST – JC Chandor’s follow-up to the Oscar nominated Margin Call sees Robert Redford shine in his most physically demanding, powerful performance ever. This year the Festival is marking its halfway point with a special world premiere Centerpiece Gala screening of Tim Winton’s THE TURNING, a film adaptation of Tim Winton’s bestselling novel The Turning, which consists of 17 chapters – each featuring a different director and cast.

Thriller "A SINGLE SHOT' Gets A U.S. Release Date

Thriller “A SINGLE SHOT’ Gets A U.S. Release Date

single-shotA SINGLE SHOT starring Sam Rockwell, Photo Credit: Bob Akester Courtesy of Tribeca Film

“A SINGLE SHOT” directed by David M. Rosenthal (Janie Jones), which had its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, followed by a North American premiere at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival will be released in the US by Tribeca Film and Well Go USA Entertainment. “A SINGLE SHOT” will be released this summer beginning August 20th on cable video-on-demand platforms, as well as iTunes, Amazon Watch Instantly, VUDU, and Google Play, followed by a theatrical release in major markets nationwide on September 20, 2013.

Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Reveals Lineup of Films for 2013

Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Reveals Lineup of Films for 2013

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The Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival (CCI-IFF) running concurrently with the Comic-Con International in San Diego unveiled the lineup of films for 2013. The CCI-IFF celebrates independent film, and this year’s schedule including more international films, with submissions from Australia, Canada, Israel, and Spain, in addition to the United States. Now in its 14th year, the CCI-IFF is a juried event – the 2013 judges are: Geoff Boucher, Alex DeMille, and Kathy Najimy. 

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