As I have mentioned in other posts, the pitch competition has begun to rise in popularity over the past few years, and, during the Austin Film Festival two weeks ago, I had an opportunity to hear some great pitches and catch up with some of the people behind them. Pitch: The Republic of Bensonville Author:Read more
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The Austin Film Festival has wrapped, and I have finally had an opportunity to compile the reviews and interviews from the week. First, the Film Zaire. Set on a distant planet, two researchers gather data, run tests, and maintain an outpost to bring organic life to the remote world. Immediately, the cinematic aesthetic leaps offRead more
The Austin Film Festival Short Film Blocks offered hope for Hollywood this weekend, as up-and-coming talent showcased what they could do on small budgets, absurd shooting schedules, and only a few minutes of screen time. That is why short films are so important; they afford opportunities to new filmmakers otherwise impossible, due to barriers ofRead more
With the Austin Film Festival imminent, I thought it would be appropriate to explain why there are so few truly great festivals (although the number is certainly growing) and why so many people, including myself, find so much beauty in a good film festival. “…Filmmaking is all about appreciating the talents of the people youRead more
Movie makers seem to have run out of good ideas and even the capacity to tell a compelling story.
