Month: June 2009

Trailer for the mystical martial arts film Beetle (Besouro)

The folks over at QuietEarth posted this trailer the Brazilian martial arts film Beetle (Besouro), and it looks spectacular. Has the feel of Wes Craven’s The Serpent and the Rainbow, but with kinetic martial arts added to the black magic. Directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff, Beetle features Hiuen Chiu Kuâ who also appeared in The ….

Second live Twitter chat with Food Inc. director Robbie Kenner this Thursday

The documentary Food Inc. continues to roll out across the country to audiences hungry for change. Last week, director Robert Kenner held a lively twitter chat. As the film prepares to open in additional markets this Friday, fans have another opportunity to discuss the film (at #foodinc) with Kenner. To participate, login to twitter and ….

Indie comedy Humpday screening on the roof of New Design High this Friday

This Friday, June 26th, Rooftop FIlms will present the comedy Humpday – directed by Lynn Shelton (My Effortless Brilliance) – on the roof of New Design High School on the Lower East Side, with musical guests The Antlers. The address of the screening venue is 350 Grand Street at Essex Street, New York City. The ….

Hatch Audiovisual Arts Festival 2009

The 6th Annual Hatch Audiovisual Arts Festival – a.k.a. HATCHfest – brings together luminaries in the entertainment world and groundbreaking new creative talent in a unique mentorship program. HATCHfest provides mentorship, education, inspiration and recognition to the next generation of creative innovators. The festival has garnered impressive industry and media attention, having hosted early screenings ….

The 5th annual Topanga Film Festival

The Topanga Film Festival is an open-air festival in the laid-back mountain community of Topanga, between Los Angeles and Malibu. The event showcases a broad range of short films, highlighting the work of filmmakers at different stages in their careers. The Festival’s program reflects the international and eclectic taste of its founders who go to ….

45th annual Chicago International Film Festival

The 45th Chicago International Film Festival is one of North America’s longest-running competitive film festivals. Set against the backdrop of Chicago’s beautiful skyline, this Academy-qualifying Festival presents 160 premieres representing 47 countries, and draws in more than 55,000 attendees each year. The fest is organized to encourage better understanding between cultures and make a positive ….

Big Easy Shorts Festival and Big Easy International Film Festival 2009

Taking place in New Orleans’ world-famous French Quarter, the Big Easy Shorts Festival and Big Easy International Film Festivals offers filmmakers the opportunity to share their work with a culturally rich and artistically diverse community. In its first two years, the Festival showcased some of the world’s best, most innovative short films. Now in its ….

Fantasia Fest 2009

Beyond being a rallying event, Fantasia provides an opportunity for the discovery and promotion of emerging talents. I commend the work of the organizers for making this international event possible and offering such highly-valued and eagerly-anticipated programming. Date: July 9 – 27, 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Website: www.fantasiafest.com