HollywoodNews.com: Filmmaking and the environment converge at the 3rd annual Cinema Verde Environmental Film & Arts Festival in Gainesville next week, Friday February 24th – Friday, March 2nd. The event, presented by GoGreenNation.org, features 25 environmental films, an Eco Fair, Eco Artwalk and “Vintage Verde,” a fashion show featuring recycled couture.
“We’re thrilled to be entering into our 3rd annual,” said Trish Riley, Founding Director of Cinema Verde. “We’re moving into an era that’s requiring more environmental conservation and sustainability than ever, and what better way to get the message across than presenting environmental causes in artful and entertaining ways?”
Cinema Verde is an opportunity for the community to learn more about sustainable solutions, how their decisions impact the environment and what each can do to make a difference. Film from all over the world will be shown with many directors on hand to facilitate discussions after screenings.
“We’re thrilled to be entering into our 3rd annual,” said Trish Riley, Founding Director of Cinema Verde. “We’re moving into an era that’s requiring more environmental conservation and sustainability than ever, and what better way to get the message across than presenting environmental causes in artful and entertaining ways?”
Cinema Verde is an opportunity for the community to learn more about sustainable solutions, how their decisions impact the environment and what each can do to make a difference. Film from all over the world will be shown with many directors on hand to facilitate discussions after screenings.
- 2/17/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
The 8th annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is all set to run for ten days this Feb. 11-20 in Missoula, Montana. This year, the fest will have a whopping 140 film programs, a growth that necessitates an expansion from its regular home at the Historic Wilma Theatre — where it will occupy two screens — to also feature screenings at the former Pipestone Mountaineering store.
Special events at the fest include a free opening night screening of How to Die in Oregon sponsored by HBO Documentary Films. The film, directed by Peter D. Richardson, examines the impact the legalization of physician-assisted suicide has had on the state. (In 1994, Oregon was the first state to legalize the practice.)
Also, indie rock band Yo La Tengo will perform their acclaimed live score of the films of pioneering French underwater documentary film director Jean Painlevé, something they have done for other film festivals all over the world.
Special events at the fest include a free opening night screening of How to Die in Oregon sponsored by HBO Documentary Films. The film, directed by Peter D. Richardson, examines the impact the legalization of physician-assisted suicide has had on the state. (In 1994, Oregon was the first state to legalize the practice.)
Also, indie rock band Yo La Tengo will perform their acclaimed live score of the films of pioneering French underwater documentary film director Jean Painlevé, something they have done for other film festivals all over the world.
- 1/15/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
What was once a Sundance darling is now a Gothams Award winner! Debra Granik's "Winter's Bone" won big at the 20th Gotham Independent Film Awards taking home the Best Feature and the Best Ensemble Performance awards.
It's safe to say that "Winter's Bone," which earned two Sundance prizes last January including Best Drama Film and Screenwriting, is on its way to the Academy Awards. ("Winter's Bone" Movie Review)
"The Hurt Locker" started its ascend to Oscar victory last year with its two-punch Best Feature and Best Ensemble Gotham Awards.
Here's the complete list of winners and nominees of the 20th Gotham Independent Film Awards: (Winners are highlighted)
Best Feature
Black Swan -- Darren Aronofsky, director; Mike Medavoy, Arnold W. Messer, Brian Oliver, Scott Franklin, producers (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Blue Valentine -- Derek Cianfrance, director; Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell, Alex Orlovsky, producers (The Weinstein Company)
The Kids Are All Right -- Lisa Cholodenko,...
It's safe to say that "Winter's Bone," which earned two Sundance prizes last January including Best Drama Film and Screenwriting, is on its way to the Academy Awards. ("Winter's Bone" Movie Review)
"The Hurt Locker" started its ascend to Oscar victory last year with its two-punch Best Feature and Best Ensemble Gotham Awards.
Here's the complete list of winners and nominees of the 20th Gotham Independent Film Awards: (Winners are highlighted)
Best Feature
Black Swan -- Darren Aronofsky, director; Mike Medavoy, Arnold W. Messer, Brian Oliver, Scott Franklin, producers (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Blue Valentine -- Derek Cianfrance, director; Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell, Alex Orlovsky, producers (The Weinstein Company)
The Kids Are All Right -- Lisa Cholodenko,...
- 11/30/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Big congrats goes to the producers Frederick Thornton, Laura Ragsdale, Sierra Leoni and helmer Mike Ott whose Littlerock - a film that played at the San Francisco, Torino, Vienna and AFI Fest festivals receives a pretty sweet upstart package: a one week showing at the Cinema Village, and other cash prizes including some theatrical release strategy help from the fine folks at Donna Daniels PR. Other Noms: Kati with an i Robert Greene, director; Douglas Tirola, Susan Bedusa, producers On Coal River Francine Cavanaugh and Adams Wood, directors; Jillian Elizabeth, Adams Wood, Francine Cavanaugh, producers Summer Pasture Lynn True and Nelson Walker, directors/producers; Tsering Perlo, co-director/co-producer The Wolf Knife Laurel Nakadate, director/producer Previous Winners 2009: Ry Russo-Young's You Won't Miss Me 2008: Nina Paley's Sita Sings the Blues 2007: Ronald Bronstein's Frownland 2006: Steve Barron's Choking Man...
- 11/30/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
I thought we'd take a closer look at the five films selected in the Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You category a.k.a the "fringe" titles that receive a helping hand and some extra love just by being nominated and have very little to do with batch of other films mentioned in yesterday's Gotham award nominations announcement. Previous winners in the section include 2009's You Wont Miss Me, 2008's Sita Sings the Blues, 2007's Frownland, 2006's Choking Man and 2005's I Am a Sex Addict, but this year a documentary could win with a ratio that sees three docs and a pair of narratives. I was only familiar with two of the five in Robert Greene's Kati with an i and Mike Ott's Littlerock, so logically I thought about whipping up breakdown of the section and presenting the mentioned pair and Francine Cavanaugh and...
- 10/19/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
So how do you define “independent” again?
The nominees for Ifp’s 20th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards (which some refer to as the official start to awards season) were announced moments ago.
The Gotham Awards will be held on November 29th. More here: http://gotham.ifp.org.
Here’s the list of “Independent Film” nominees:
Best Feature
Black Swan
Darren Aronofsky, director; Mike Medavoy, Arnold W. Messer, Brian Oliver, Scott Franklin, producers (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Blue Valentine
Derek Cianfrance, director; Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell, Alex Orlovsky, producers (The Weinstein Company)
The Kids Are All Right
Lisa Cholodenko, director; Gary Gilbert, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, Celine Rattray, Jordan Horowitz, Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Philippe Hellmann, producers (Focus Features)
Let Me In
Matt Reeves, director; Simon Oakes, Alex Brunner, Guy East, Tobin Armbrust, Donna Gigliotti, John Nording, Carl Molinder, producers (Overture Films)
Winter’s Bone
Debra Granik, director; Anne Rosellini, Alix Madigan-Yorkin, producers (Roadside Attractions...
The nominees for Ifp’s 20th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards (which some refer to as the official start to awards season) were announced moments ago.
The Gotham Awards will be held on November 29th. More here: http://gotham.ifp.org.
Here’s the list of “Independent Film” nominees:
Best Feature
Black Swan
Darren Aronofsky, director; Mike Medavoy, Arnold W. Messer, Brian Oliver, Scott Franklin, producers (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Blue Valentine
Derek Cianfrance, director; Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell, Alex Orlovsky, producers (The Weinstein Company)
The Kids Are All Right
Lisa Cholodenko, director; Gary Gilbert, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, Celine Rattray, Jordan Horowitz, Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Philippe Hellmann, producers (Focus Features)
Let Me In
Matt Reeves, director; Simon Oakes, Alex Brunner, Guy East, Tobin Armbrust, Donna Gigliotti, John Nording, Carl Molinder, producers (Overture Films)
Winter’s Bone
Debra Granik, director; Anne Rosellini, Alix Madigan-Yorkin, producers (Roadside Attractions...
- 10/18/2010
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
The nominees for the 2010 Gotham Independent Film Awards were announced today by the Independent Filmmaker Project. Twenty-six films were nominated across six categories. The selections were chosen by 20 film critics, journalists, and curators. The awards ceremony will be held on Nov. 29 in Manhattan. Previous winners for Best Feature include "The Hurt Locker" (2009), "Into the Wild" (2007), and "Capote" (2005).In addition to the film awards, career tributes will be given to actors Robert Duvall and Hilary Swank, director Darren Aronofsky, and Focus Features CEO James Schamus. The nominees are as follow:Best Feature "Black Swan"Darren Aronofsky, director; Mike Medavoy, Arnold W. Messer, Brian Oliver, Scott Franklin, producers (Fox Searchlight Pictures)"Blue Valentine"Derek Cianfrance, director; Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell, Alex Orlovsky, producers (The Weinstein Company)"The Kids Are All Right"Lisa Cholodenko, director; Gary Gilbert, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, Celine Rattray, Jordan Horowitz, Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Philippe Hellmann, producers (Focus Features)"Let Me In"Matt Reeves,...
- 10/18/2010
- backstage.com
Are you ready for awards season? Well too bad, because it officially started today with the announcement of the nominees for the 20th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards. The best movies of the year determined in mid-October? That's how the Gotham Awards rolls...and the (very strong batch of) nominees are:
Best Feature
"Black Swan" by Darren Aronofsky
"Blue Valentine" by Derek Cianfrance
"The Kids Are All Right" by Lisa Cholodenko
"Let Me In" by Matt Reeves
"Winter's Bone" by Debra Granik
Best Documentary
"12th & Delaware" by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady
"Inside Job" by Charles Ferguson
"The Oath" by Laura Poitras
"Public Speaking" by Martin Scorsese
"Sweetgrass" by Lucien Castai
Best Ensemble Performance
"The Kids Are All Right"
"Life During Wartime"
"Please Give"
"Tiny Furniture"
"Winter's Bone"
Breakthrough Director
John Wells for "The Company Men"
Kevin Asch for "Holy Rollers"
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa for "I Love You Phillip Morris...
Best Feature
"Black Swan" by Darren Aronofsky
"Blue Valentine" by Derek Cianfrance
"The Kids Are All Right" by Lisa Cholodenko
"Let Me In" by Matt Reeves
"Winter's Bone" by Debra Granik
Best Documentary
"12th & Delaware" by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady
"Inside Job" by Charles Ferguson
"The Oath" by Laura Poitras
"Public Speaking" by Martin Scorsese
"Sweetgrass" by Lucien Castai
Best Ensemble Performance
"The Kids Are All Right"
"Life During Wartime"
"Please Give"
"Tiny Furniture"
"Winter's Bone"
Breakthrough Director
John Wells for "The Company Men"
Kevin Asch for "Holy Rollers"
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa for "I Love You Phillip Morris...
- 10/18/2010
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
Feel like we're living in a summer of hopeless environmental disasters and faltering energy policy leadership -- the spewing Bp oil debacle, the Upper Big Branch coal mining tragedy, and the floundering climate and clean energy bill? A road map to clean energy hope has arrived in Washington, DC from the Appalachian coalfields in the long-awaited blockbuster new film documentary, On Coal River. Or, as coalfield activist Bo Webb declares: "We're on a mission to save the planet." This Thursday, June 24, acclaimed filmmakers Adams Wood and Francine Cavanaugh--and the film's celebrated coalfield activists, Judy Bonds, Ed Wiley, Debbie Jarrell and Bo Webb--will take part in a special screening of On Coal River at the Capitol Hill Visitors Center, Orientation North Theater, co-sponsored by Representatives Patrick Kennedy and Heath Shuler, and citizens group Appalachian Voices, before making their world premiere on...
- 6/24/2010
- by Jeff Biggers
- Huffington Post
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