It is with mixed emotions that I write to inform you, my dear documentary festival lovers, that Amy King (pictured right with Sky Sitney), that bright, friendly face of Silverdocs who I so look forward to seeing each June and on the festival circuit scouting projects during the year, is taking a hiatus from the film world. If you recall those fabulous reusable shopping bags our swag came in this year or that Silverdocs was the first doc fest to go carbon neutral here in the U.S. AND if I tell you that Ms. King spearheaded those efforts, you might not be surprised to hear that she has taken a position with an environmental company at Dupont Circle, Ground Zero of Washington lobbyists. She will use her mighty marketing skills in service of an issue she is passionate about, which is a wonderful way to transition from one project to another, so I wish her much luck in her efforts and am crossing my fingers for her success.

Amy promises that she will still find her way in and around film circles, and dropped hints about a possible new film project on the horizon. Stay tuned for updates at her indieWIRE blog!