By Dyana Carmella
On January 28th I was privileged to attend Sundance U.S.A., a new addition to the festival which allowed audiences to feel the Sundance spirit as eight cities across the U.S. screened eight direct-from-the-festival films in one night.
Directed by “Entourage” star Adrian Grenier, Teenage Paparazzo was screened at the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles, […]

By Sally Kemper
I finally had a chance to check out some screenings. I interviewed the director and screenwriter of the short, Shimásání, Blackhorse Lowe. He proudly promoted his project, as he explained how he got a grant through the very helpful New Mexico Film Office and received a great Panavision package to shoot this black […]

By Jennifer Marino
Attended Slamdance’s Fireside Chats for a panel discussion on the “Indie Filmmakers Guide to Insurance and Legal Issues.” The Fireside Chats are a series of Slamdance panels which allow for an informal discussion between filmmakers and industry professionals. During this particular panel, professionals involved in legal, production and insurance companies assisted filmmakers with […]

By Sally Kemper
We headed over to the Sundance House at the Kimball Art Center for BMI and Sundance-sponsored Music & Film: The Creative Process Composer/Director roundtable discussion from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Some of the composers/directors included were Michael Penn/Anthony Burns, David Torn/Adrian Grenier, Craig Hazen/Leon Gast and many others. Then from 6:00 to […]

By James Thompson
As we’re in the early stages of Sundance, I have to say that Australian made Animal Kingdom is the film to see. Writer-Director David Michod grew up admiring gangster movies, so for his first feature — his shorts were previously seen at Sundance — Michod created an entertaining film […]

By Sally Kemper
With the snow steadily coming down, we headed back over to the Bing Bar where the New York Film Office representatives and J. Lee Thompson from JVC gathered to promote filming in New York with new incentive proposals. After that, we ended the night at the Riverhorse for Kodak’s party where we mingled […]

By Sally Kemper
Monday began with lots of snow and a brunch sponsored by the Utah Film Commission. I had a chance to mingle with filmmakers and film commissioners, including Drew Mayer from San Antonio Film Office. Then, I took funny pictures in front of Utah backdrops with P3’s Dyana Carmella and […]

By Sally Kemper
FujiFilm partnered up with FotoKem, Otto Nemenz, Iron Mountain and Raleigh Studios to host the 2010 Sundance Indie Moguls party. The oxygen bar, fabulous food and music were a big hit again this year. To spice things up, stripper poles and pole professionals were added. As the night went on and the drinks […]

By Sally Kemper
When we were at the Jefferson Parish party, we met Diane Cuthbert from Deluxe Toronto. She invited us to their event, so we headed to Cafe Tierigo on Main Street. I had a chance to me Shane Hurlbut, ASC (Terminator), who had the Canon 7D camera with […]

By Sally Kemper
The first day kicked off with an event held at Wahso’s Restaurant, where we were greeted by the gracious host, Cherreen Gegenheimer of the Jefferson Parish Louisiana Film Office, and representatives from co-hosting company, Louisiana Film Foundation. Guests enjoyed unbelievably-authentic Cajun cuisine and live music by the wonderful jazz band, Zenith Jazz Quartet. […]