All Posts Tagged With: "web film"
Magnetic Baby, Episode 2
I’m way late in announcing that the second episode of Magnetic Baby, the online documentary series by David Becker and Pamela Romanowsky about glam rockers Semi Precious Weapons, is available. I was reminded to get on the stick by a great article by Shira Golding at MediaRights who interviewed the filmmakers about how things are going in their search for funding and finding an audience in the pretty much uncharted waters of vodcasting a documentary.
“The pair screened early cuts to folks at the South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festival, where they were shooting the band, and were encouraged by the positive responses. That’s when they decided to start getting the project out to audiences via podcasting. ‘Podcasting is just a very very cool, very accessible medium right now. It’s free for the viewer, and it couldn’t be easier to download and watch,’ says Becker.” Read the entire article>>
They haven’t released a 3rd episode yet so better late than never! Watch the Episodes 1 & 2>>
Cinedulce: Julieta y Ramon
One of my favorite people in NYC is filmmaker Hugo Perez. His short Julieta y Ramon is showing on WNET’s ReelNY as well as online as part of Cinedulce’s presentation of NY International Latino Film Fest shorts. I tried to embed the video but the code wasn’t working correctly so here is a link to it. Another short by Hugo, Betty la Flaca, will be on HBO Latino in August and September. It’s a riot–highly recommend!
These are narrative shorts, but he has a feature doc coming out soon and one in progress, so keep your eyes peeled for more Hugo Perez!
NY77: Plato’s Retreat
Ok, I’m late on this. Someone sent me an email earlier in the month asking me to check out VH1 Rock Docs clips for NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell, executive produced by indie doc royalty Nanette Burstein (The Kid Stays in the Picture). I don’t think VH1 needs advertising help from me and I certainly don’t want to be a mouthpiece for corporate media if I ain’t gettin’ paid for it. So, I didn’t bother to look at the clips until this weekend, and well, all I can say is WoW! This isn’t the kind of material you see very often. Very courageous for both the filmmakers involved and VH1. Maybe you can catch it on repeats, and there are more clips on ifilm. Next time, I’ll try to be more open-minded!
Jury Duty Done – SXSWclick Winners
SXSWclick announces winners! The Grand Jury Prize goes to a very funny animated short, Pierre about a lonely mouse. I was a juror for the Really Real category, and the winner there is Ubuntu.
Ubuntu
Directed by David Serota. Ubuntu is a film about the Soweto Kliptown Youth Organization (SKY) located in an impoverished area of Johannesburg, South Africa. Started by Bob Nameng in 1987, SKY is an after school program where children can utilize the arts as educational therapy. Ubuntu is a belief that through others, you become a better person. Despite seemingly impossible situations, SKY gives children the confidence that they will achieve their dreams.
Congrats to all the participants, jury duty was a pleasure. I can’t wait for SXSW 2008! B there, or b square!
The Best B-day Present
I’ve had some great birthday cakes over the years, but this one tops them all. Jamanista, you rock!
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