KNIFE playing at SXSW!

 

If you will be at SXSW, join us for the screenings of KNIFE on:

Sat., 3/10 at 2:00PM
Tue., 3/13 at 3:30PM
Fri., 3/16 at 5:00PM

See full schedule info here.

In the meantime, enjoy the trailer below and hope to see you in Austin!

Austin’s Hottest Red Carpet! March 8th at ACL Live at The Moody Theate

Austin’s Hottest Red Carpet! March 8th at ACL Live at The Moody Theater

Hi there Community Partners, Thank you for all of your support so far. We are in the final countdown to the big event and we still need your help! Can you do another push for tickets? Blog about this year’s honorees? Dig up some video or articles about this year’s honorees to share? Below is our highlights video to give folks a sense of what the evening is like, along with an article from The Society Diaries about what a cool event it will be. What else?

We still have tickets available at the $50 Friends & Family rate if you wish to make that offer – I won’t expire this link since we are so close to the show: https://www.austinfilm.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=1697

We look forward to having YOU – please send the names and email addresses for your 2 tickets (we’ll need to email Will Call instructions), and if you’ve held a raffle and haven’t yet gotten me the winner’s name/email, I’ll need ALL BY FRIDAY, MARCH 2 please.

Thank you!

Agnes

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Share Hall of Fame with Friends!

The Society Diaries called Hall of Fame “One of the best nights in Texas, hands down!” Check out Hollywood, Meet Texas & These Highlights:Chances are you’ll be watching the Oscars tonight… You can join us for the Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards for your own red carpet moment & support the Austin Film Society! Tables and tickets are still available and it’s going to be another fabulous gala & Awards show. Screen legend Angie Dickinson will attend the Texas Film Hall of Fame to accept the Star of Texas Award, given to an outstanding Texas film or television show, on behalf of the iconic Western set in Texas, RIO BRAVO. Alongside Dickinson, RIO BRAVO stars John Wayne, Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson, telling the story of the town sheriff who enlists the help of some colorful characters to fight off a ruthless cattle baron. Playing a flirtatious gambler called “Feathers,” the film was Dickinson’s break out Hollywood role, helping her win a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. Angie Dickinson has had a long and distinctive career in both movies and television. With a career spanning over five decades, Dickinson has appeared in more than 50 films, including the original OCEAN’S ELEVEN, THE KILLERS, PRETTY MAIDS ALL IN A ROW, BIG BAD MAMA, PAY IT FORWARD, THE CHASE, POINT BLANK, and DRESSED TO KILL. One of the most prominent actresses of the 1960s, Dickinson shared the screen with some of the decade’s greatest leading men – Frank Sinatra, Gregory Peck, Rock Hudson, Michael Caine, Kirk Douglas, Marlon Brando, and Robert Redford, to name a few. International acclaim came with the success of the 1970s television series Police Woman, the first hour-long show starring a successful woman, earning her three Emmy nominations and a second Golden Globe Award. Table & Tickets Available The Awards will be held at ACL Live at The Moody Theater. Tables in on the Orchestra level feature a hosted bar and seated dinner catered by W Austin are still available and seat 10. Or, you can opt for seats on the Entourage level which also include hosted bar and buffet dinner. Balcony seating includes a complimentary drink, lite bites and Awards show. Get Table or Tickets now >>

BBQ: A TEXAS LOVES STORY

Texas Independent Film Network  (TIFN) and Video Association of Dallas are proud to present a “BBQ and Beer” The Texas Theater,
March 3rd – 4:45 pm.  It will be a double feature for the month of March. In the tradition of Texas culture, TIFN will showcase two films that focus on two things that Texans have loved for decades- BBQ and Beer. First, TIFN will play BBQ: A TEXAS LOVES STORY and SOMETHIN’S BREWIN IN SHINER, a film directed by Mike Woolf.

Directed by Chris Elley and narrated by former Governor Ann Richards, BBQ: A TEXAS LOVES STORY takes viewers on a journey across the state to visit many of the different BBQ spots in Texas and the individuals behind them, from local pit masters, to a group
of University of Texas students that have formed their own BBQ club. In each city and town, Elley shows the best places for brisket and the undying enthusiasm that Texans have for BBQ.

SOMETHIN’S BREWIN IN SHINER follows the small town of Shiner, TX during the summer of 2003 as the Spoetzl Brewery was set to launch its next great beer. Filmmaker Mike Woolf captures the history of the town’s brewery as well as the small town culture. Speaking with everyone from the mayor to the fire chief, Woolf treats the audience to an often-humorous commentary on the importance of beer in Shiner, TX.

Diversity in Film

I am hooked on the columns in by  Peter Knegt in Indiwire, especially his recent post on the lack of diversity in the Oscar nominations.  I was also flummoxed by how little criticism there was for The Descendants portrayal of Hawaii.  It is one of the most ethnically diverse places in the world, which you certainly could not tell by watching the film.

Encouraging news for the underrepresented film community, however, Boy by Taika Waititi  just made its kickstarter goal and is coming to the US

I saw this film at ImagiNATIVE and found it touching and inspiring.  It brought me back to childhood escapism in the most delightful way.

Also highly recommend in limited release Andrew McLean’s On the Ice, a film that has been described as a cross between The River’s Edge and The Fast Runner.  Read Rodger Ebert’s review, he agrees.

Campania In-Felix Screening at North Texas College Film Fest

Deep within the beautiful countryside of the Campania region of Italy there is a sickness that is destroying both the natural world and the people who need it to survive. Years of pumping waste and pollution into the air and ground has made the land dangerous. Ivanna Corsale’s documentary, Campania In-Felix (Unhappy Country), takes a deep and unflinching look at the root causes of problem; implicating the government’s role in the issue as much as the mafia’s. An excerpt from the documentary will screen as part of the annual North Texas College Film Fest on Tuesday, February 28. Doors will open at 6PM and the films will begin at 7PM. The event will take place at the Texas Theatre and includes new work from the major film schools in town: SMU, UNT, and UTA. Hope to see you there.

Where are the Oscar Watch Parties in DFW?

Texas Theatre

This Sunday at 6:00p, come watch people handing out golden statues of naked men with swords on THE BIG SCREEN! FREE!

MOVIE AWARD VIEWING PARTY!

Angelika Film Center Dallas ·  Mockingbird Station
5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Suite 230
Dallas, TX 75206 ·  214.841.4712 ·

THIS Sunday, February 26, 2012
6:00 PM
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Read Christopher Kelly rationalization of why we (I included myself in this group) obsesses over the Oscars

See his homage to The Artist

Tune into KERA’s Think tomorrow (Feb 22) to hear Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker and Christopher Kelly talk Oscars with the great Krys Boyd. 1 p.m. Thursday, 90.1 FM.

North Texas College Film Festival SMU

Tuesday Feb 28th head down to the Texas Theatre for the North Texas College Film Fest. This is the annual showing of new work from the major film schools in town, SMU UNT and UTA. I know that this years show will be pretty great. All the programs will have inspiring work for all to see. So if you are looking for your talent to hire, or if you know someone who is thinking about going to a film school, this will make that case that you should stay here in town, you do not have to do to LA NY or Austin for that mater. There are really great programs here. So be there. Films will start at 7 doors open and 6 and it is rumored that there will be free pizza for starving students at 6.

Here is the SMU program

 Mary Alice

An impressionistic portrait of a young woman and her beloved rabbit.

4:10
Crew – Chad White

Dir: Chad White

Lily of the Valley

A man will endure all to find the woman he loves.
6:30

Lead actor -Chris Wegener

Assistant Director- Alyssa Evans

 Composition- Jaco Cronje

Director  Sara Nimeh

 Stronger, Faster, Better

Technology: For better or worse.

5: 27

Director: William Crouse

Be the Church

Simply going to church is boring, so do something about it.

1:03

Director: Rosalee Chan

Sprint Down Magnolia

A quirky young professional has to face one of his greatest fears and walk home from work after dark.

4:46

Starring Charleton Roberts

Miranda Parham

Adrian Escobar

AD’s     Patrick Clinton and Adrian Escobar

Gaffer  Sophia Basiliadas

Grip     Cydney Jayne Cox

Director: Graham Clark

War Stories

On the way to school an inner-city youth contemplates life in the hood while comparing it to war.

3:15

Terence Leach (Actor)

Director: Frederick Leach

Pro Tools for Beginners

An introduction to the complexities of Pro-Tools presented by technology expert Sue Ellen Darleen.

4:40

Voices – Sophia Basiliadis and Eric Poff

Director: Adrian Escobar

North Texas College Film Festival-UTA

The North Texas Film Festival is a week from today Feb 28th at the Texas Theatre starting at 6pm.

Here are the selections from UTA.

Jordan Price

Title: Fourth and Orchard
Synopsis: “A troubled boy struggles coping with his new stepbrother, but their growing relationship offers a chance for healing.”
Director: Jordan Price

Cast: Alex Alford, Joey Morris, Arianne Martin, Adam Dietrich

Year: 2011

Run time: 14:00

Michael Gonzalez 

Title: Pissgold (What is art?)

Synopsis: Art in its most decisive definition.

Director/Performer/Editor: Michael Gonzales
Director of Photography: Robbie Curtis

Year: 2011

Run Time:1:59

Chris Daniels 

Title: Konnichiwa Kid

Synopsis: The kid takes on his toughest opponent yet. Will he prevail?
Director: Chris Daniel,
Cast: Naoko Hashimoto, Rustin Rogers

Run time:03:56

Kight Haberer

Title: A Neighborly Dinner

Synopsis: A young successful couple’s relationship problems come to light at dinner when their neighbor’s sexual exploits are heard through the wall of their apartment.

Director: Kight Haberer

Cast: Adam Dietrich, Brina Palencia, Felipe Barrientos, Montanya Pierre

Running time: 7:19

 Year: 2012

VAD at ArtsPark

Come by the Video Association of Dallas’ Booth at ArtsPark Saturday March 24th from 12- 4 pm at NorthPark Center. We have and easy booth number to remember, we are Booth #1.   Business Council for the Arts and NorthPark Center present the 3rd annual ARTsPARK.  This free, one-day event features 50 arts and cultural organizations from Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties, coming together to encourage citizens to make art of part of their everyday lives.  There will be opportunities to learn a new creative skill, hone a talent, join a like-minded group, volunteer for a favorite art form and explore what makes North Texas a great place to live.

VAD staff and volunteers will be on hand with information about VideoFest 25 and the 11th Annual 24 Hour Video Race at booth #1. You will have the opportunity to buy a vintage t-shirt, Texas Show DVD, piece of Brad Oldham jewelry,  and sign up for membership.  Bart Weiss, VAD Artistic Director, will be giving demonstrations of ways to film and edit videos on your iphone or ipad.  Get a head start by reading tips on mobile aesthetics.

ARTsPARK Program

VAD Intern is Busy in 2012

If you read the VAD newsletter you will know that we our very proud of our intern, Christian Vasquez, who just got accepted into film school.  He has a lot of things going on in the meantime, like interviewing Isabella Rossellini, and working on a very special video announcement for VideoFest 25.  You can see his most recent work for the TXU Contest here.  Keep checking the blog for updates on this enterprising young man.

Interns Silviano Moncada and Christian Vasquez