‘Film News’ Archives

To George: A message from Andy Ditzler

This week filmmaker George Kuchar passed away. Andy Diztler — the curator of Film Love, an ongoing series of experimental film in Atlanta — knew Mr. Kuchar personally and sent this message out to his email list. I thought it was worth sharing here. Dear friends of Film Love, As some of you have heard, [Read More]

ATLFF 2011 – Terri starts it up

ATLFF 2011 – Terri starts it up

In a lively lobby at the Landmark Theater, a skinny director walks the red carpet of opening night. He's Azazel Jacobs and he's no stranger to festivals as his film Terri as well as his previous work have made the scene at many of the top film festivals around. He was excited about being in Atlanta to kick off the 35th Annual Atlanta Film [Read More]

Pleasant People experience the Slamdance Film Festival – By David Bonawits

Pleasant People experience the Slamdance Film Festival – By David Bonawits

When I was offered the chance to write about my Slamdance experience, I figured I'd approach it as a diary. I'd take notes and break up what I did each morning, afternoon and night. I'd keep a log of the films I saw and my thoughts on them. Maybe even include a lightly embellished anecdote or two for good measure. But my Slamdance experience was [Read More]