Go to
www.slamdance.com for all SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL INFO
Thank you Peter, Margot, Drea and Wally for allowing us to cover
SLAMDANCE and share our experience with our young readers.
You make everyone at SLAMDANCE feel welcome! Drea Clark,
Exec. Producer of SLAMDANCE told us that SLAMDANCE programming is
based on credits vs. connections to make it as pure as possible.
She knew of Elliott Lester's talent but allowed the unbiased panel
to pick the movies and was proud that his movie Love is the Drug
was picked on merit alone. Thanks Wally for inviting us to
see your son Antonio perform at SLAMDANCE. (pics coming)
Good luck to your all. See you next year!
Wed. Jan. 25
THE PREMIERE OF THE FOUR
EYED MONSTERS VIDEO PODCAST Episodes 5,6,7 (pics coming )
The media world we live in is
changing. Movie attendance is down, time-shifting television and
skipping movie ads is the norm, and the daily usage of sites like
MySpace is skyrocketing. This is becoming the new discovery
mechanism. Online-social-networking is the new word-of-mouth. Web
2.0 is democratizing the marketing and distribution of films and
the most important aspect of all of this is that mainstream
audiences are ready for independent content. Ladies and gentlemen
we have a media revolution on our hands.
DATE: Wednesday, January 25, 2006
TIME: 8:30 PM
SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Call to see if
you can get tickets at SLamdance Office 435-649-9627
LOCATION: The Sitting Room Theater /
Treasure Mountain Inn
ADDRESS: 255 Main Street, Park City
Visit the Four Eyed Monsters Press
Page -
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(See Press Release below)
Tuesday Jan. 24 We would like to
have everyone look at the Trailer by a young man we met at
Sundance last year named Beto "Mooncricket" Lopez from Stockton
CA. This young man is a professional break dancer that goes
to his local community center and helps kids get off the street,
drugs and away from gang-fighting by teaching them break dancing.
He has put together the most amazing and most complete documentary
about the history of break dancing ever done called the B-Boy
Connection. He needs funding to finish the archiving
of dancing pictures to complete the movie. SLAMDANCE HAS ACCEPTED B-BOY CONNECTION but Beto needs to
complete it. Anyone wishing to help Beto, a very talented,
professional and generous young filmmaker, please contact him at:
mooncricketfilms@yahoo.com
"Thanks for everything you have been
doing to support. Here is the trailer. it is the old one but you
can show them this link. Thank you. Blessings, Beto "Mooncricket" Lopez, Mooncricket Films
http://www.myspace.com/mooncricket
http://www.theb-boyconnection.com/trailer/trailer.html
Sunday Jan. 22, 2006
"LOVE IS THE
DRUG" World Premiere was
amazing sitting with Director Elliott Lester known for his
acclaimed commercials and music videos for Hilary Duff, Jason Mraz,
Kiley Dean and who was nominated for an MTV Music Video Award for
his work on Jessica Simpson's video "With You.," Alpine
Production and Investors who where so gracious and genuine,
Writers Wesley Strick & Steve Allison who told a true to life tale
of the pressures and struggles of teens, Cast of Daryl Hannah,
John Patrick Amedori (from "The Butterfly Effect" and
"Unbreakable"), Jonathon Trent from ("Smile"), Lizzy Caplan, DJ
Cotrona, Henny Wade, and Bruce A. Young, who are not just a
wonderfully talented group of young actors that made this film so
moving, and did a marvelous true to life job on these
characters, but are also sincere caring young adults with good
values.
Daryl Hannah told me that she was so happy to support this amazing
group of young actors on this project and showed her support by
coming to SLAMDANCE. She is also going to see a short docu
her uncle has shot called "Who Needs Sleep."
 The
Director Elliott Lester is a very talented director that made this
movie one that should be seen by everyone in all theatres.
It reminds me of the educational, true to life "Hustle and Flo" at
Sundance last year with believable actors that took you right into
the world of teens, drugs, difficulties teens that don't fit in
have and the pressures parents put on their kids.
Jonathan Trent and his
fellow young cast all told me about how they could relate to the
teen characters in this movie. Jonathan told us about going
to Malibu HIgh and how the "In KIds" were not the Jocks but
the "druggies and partyers" who had rich families and parents that
wanted them to go to Big Colleges as they had and put so much
pressure on their kids that made them want to escape as Troy the
star quarterback, son of a big CA construction company owner who
wanted his son to go the school he went to in Love is the Drug.
Great job Jonathan for staying away from drugs in high school,
college and following your dream responsibly. It shows in
your genuine character. Jonathan mentioned to me that this
kind of pressure and competition is very common in teens today. He
also expressed to me that the Star Quarterback, Troy, rich kid
with the cuttest girlfriend, the "In Crowd" friends really only
wanted to be like the introverted/not fitting in well/lacking
social skills/low self esteemed Jonah because Jonah was pure and
innocent. Jonah and Troy wanted to reverse roles but each did not
find their place of security and true happiness. This really
compels all of us adults to get more involved in teens' lives and
give them opportunites to feel self worth, learn good values and
learn to build positive relationships built on trust, respect and
honor.
This company of actors,
producers, investors, and writers was a real honor to be
invited to dinner with and talk on a personal level. THank
you Shea Kerry Production Executive that keeps everyone taken care
of with such genuine concern and welcomed me into the family of
Alpine Pictures Inc. Brothers Ryan and Rolland Carroll have
put together a wonderful team of producers that are loyal to them
and look to them as mentors. The investors on this film felt that
all their needs were taken care of and were part of a loving
family. They really cared about this project and visited the
filming in LA.
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Red Carpet Arrivals
for SLAMDANCE Opening Ceremonies
January 20, 2006
Notable attendees:
Larry Clark (Kids, Bully), Jeremy Renner (North Country,
S.W.A.T.), Sally Kirkland (The Sting), Jenny Wade
(Rumor Has It, Feast), Joey Kern (Grind, Cabin Fever),
Jonathan Trent (Smile), Traci Dinwiddie (The Notebook, All
the Real Girls), John Patrick Amedori (The Butterfly Effect,
Unbreakable), Melissa Leo (Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, 21
Grams), Christian Camargo (“Ghost Whisperer”), Andrea
Powell (Runaway Jury, Legend of Bagger Vance), Rob Pinkston
(“Punk’d”), Ray Santiago (Meet the Fockers, Pinero), and more…
SLAMDANCE OPENING CEREMONIES is a cocktail event celebrating the talent
represented in the 12th annual Slamdance Film Festival, taking place before the
screening of Slamdance’s opening film, Wassup Rockers directed by revered
indie filmmaker Larry Clark (Kids, Bully). Traci Dinwiddie,
(the Notebook), John Patrick Amedori, (The Butterfly Effect),
Christian Camargo, (Ghost Whispere), Rob Pinksont, (Punk'd), Ray
Santiago, (Meet the Fockers).
We were so pleased to cover the
Opening Ceremonies Red Carpet Interviews with actress Sally Kirkland,
Actor/Director Chrispin Glover as well as interviewing the Festival
President Peter Baxter,
we will keep you updated on all exciting SLAMDANCE events and news. Thanks to volunteer photographers
Rebecca Moore and Website/Newsletter Editor Denise.
According to Peter Baxter,
President of SLAMDANCE, "The SLAMDANCE Film Festival runs in compliment with the Sundance Film Festival so
that all filmakers get a chance to meet each other at both festivals.
Slamdance also supports the filmakers throughout the year." This is
why SLamdance is really helping the small independent film makers that might not
make it into the Big Festivals the first year to be seen, be in contact with
industry professionals and have a chance to also be picked up.
There is
an aire of professionalism, respect, relaxation, appreciation and courtesy at
this Festival that reminds me of Sundance Film Festival in the 80s when I
volunteered. When Mr. Redford would call me on the phone by name and
ask me to do something. We were
very impressed with the Red Carpet Opening Gala, and most of the actors mentioned how nice everyone was at SLAMDANCE and in Utah.
Crispin Glover has filmed many movies in Utah
and really loves the production crews, the low cost, the locations and the
people of Utah.
Sally Kirkland is a well known actress from
"The Sting," here
with Director Van FLecher of their movie "Neo Ned" at SLAMDANCE with
Cary Elwes, Gabrielle Union and Jeremy Renner. This movie is about an
Aryan brother in a mental institution who falls for a black woman.
Sally was very gracious
to all Press as she told of her first film days in the 60s when she starred in
the original Lies and Videotape movie before Sundance's version in the 80s,
and it was way before its time.
This Director of "Abduction the Megumi Yokota
Story" tells us how much
this "Elizabeth Smart" type story of a 13 yr old Japanese girl that is abducted
by Korean Spies touched all of Asia but was not so well publicized in the US.
Many young filmmakers
gave young people advice to just grab a camera and go for your dream for all
young filmakers to be out there.
This female director, on the left, had no budget on her last movie and is
back with her movie and cast here very appreciative to SLAMDANCE.
Narrative Competition Features
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Directed by Zak Hilditch (91 minutes)
When a young woman named Emma takes the spare
room of a sharehouse, a war of possession
erupts around her.
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Directed by Andrew H. Leman (47 minutes)
HP Lovecraft's celebrated tale of supernatural
horror brought to life as a 1920s silent film.
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Directed by Erica Dunton (77 minutes)
Two strangers find love when looking for it,
was the last thing on their minds.
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Directed by Todd Rohal (96 minutes)
In the confusion following a massive power
outage, an awkward demolition derby driver
vanishes – leaving behind his friends, family
and pregnant girlfriend to solve the mystery.
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Directed by Jeanette Wagner (85 minutes)
After five years, a father and daughter
reunite, only to find that their new-found
relationship is less than perfect.
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Directed by Elliott Lester (96 minutes)
The summer after high school graduation was
supposed to be unforgettable...but for five
friends their's is one they only wish they
could forget. After a wild party takes a
tragic turn, the group soon discovers that it
just takes one summer for facades to crack and
lives to fall apart.
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Directed by Paul Gordon (81 minutes)
A young man in search of a girlfriend, a young
female bicycle messenger in search of
enlightenment, and a teenage girl weary of
small town life, all find themselves riding
the same motorcycle.
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Directed by Tim Skousen (84 minutes)
Young, fantasy/sci-fi aficionado Gavin Gore
and his friends stumble onto some huge
footprints in the woods, while two of his
dim-witted neighbors hatch a scheme to profit
from the situation.
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Directed by Gregg Bishop (95 minutes)
SAMUEL NORTH escapes from Hell to track down
the person who murdered him, but the
Netherworld sends a team of REAPERS
(unstoppable Bounty Hunters from Hades) to
bring him back.  |
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Directed by Theodore Bezaire (80 minutes)
A twenty-five year old office worker leaves
big city life behind, retreating to his
childhood home to reexamine life while
resolving regrets.
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Directed by Lynn Shelton (80 minutes)
23-year-old actress Kate is a nice girl who
can't say no. Adolescence has robbed her of
her bearings and her boundaries. Can a surreal
confrontation with her 13-year-old self redeem
her? A funny and tender depiction of a young
woman's struggle to face up to herself.
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Special Screening Features
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Directed by Heather Courtney (74 minutes)
Video letters carried across the U.S./ Mexico
border interweave the lives of several women to
tell an intimate story of those left behind in
post-NAFTA Mexico.
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Directed by Debra Eisenstadt (Slamdance 2002 Alumni,
DAY DREAM BELIEVER) (80 minutes)
When an on stage rape scene sparks an offstage
affair the line between reality and fiction
becomes blurred in this modern day drama about
life in the theater and the politics of sex.
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Directed by Heidi Van Lier (Slamdance 1999 Alumni –
CHI GIRL) (89 minutes)
An unromantic comedy about a 30-year-old
loser…with OCD, fears of being dumped, and slight
agoraphobia…who has his worst day ever as he tries
to find the girlfriend who dumped him, locked him
out of his apartment, and started him on a string
of painful adventures... including, getting
high-speed... [ more]
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Directed by Van Fischer (Slamdance 1999 Alumni -
BLINK OF AN EYE) (97 minutes)
An Aryan Brother (Jeremy Renner, CLASS ACTION,
LORDS OF DOGTOWN) falls in love with a black girl
(Gabrielle Union, BRING IT ON, HONEYMOONERS) who
claims the soul of Hitler is trapped inside her.
Also with Sally Kirkland (THE STING), Cary Elwes
(THE PRINCESS BRIDE), Steve Railsback (THE
STUNTMAN)
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Directed by Sam Lee (85 minutes)
THE PERFECT LIFE follows five Harlem teenagers
over the course of two years, after reuniting with
the filmmaker - who was also their second grade
teacher.
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Directed by Larry Clark (115 minutes)
A group of East Los Angeles Latino Rocker
Skateboarder teens skate through the wilds of
Beverly Hills on a journey that changes their
lives forever. OPENING NIGHT FILM
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Documentary Competition Features
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Directed by Chris Sheridan and Patty Kim (85 minutes)
Academy Award-winning director of "The Piano" Jane
Campion presents this haunting story of a 13-year-old
Japanese girl abducted by North Korean spies.
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Directed by Jacob Septimus, Anthony Howard (89 minutes)
Two filmmakers struggle to infiltrate an exclusive
underground bike club.
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Directed by Alexander Heuken, Michaela Liechtenstein (60
minutes)
Do You Remember Me? tells the story of Amnuy, a Thai
woman who has to make a choice between keeping her
youngest daughter or giving her away to save the
child’s life. Amnuy, her husband and their youngest
daughter are HIV-positive. They live isolated from
everyone else in a small village in the... [ more]
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Directed by Robin Muir, Rory Muir (82 minutes)
Why can't a man stand and perform? Follow six unique
subway performers as they struggle to earn a living
and defend their right to perform in New York City's
underground. Among those you'll meet are the Mercury
Man, a struggling actor who stands motionless for
hours at a time; Julio, a Colombian... [ more]
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Directed by Philippe Diaz (87 minutes)
The story of the unjust war the international
community waged against civil war stricken Sierra
Leone.
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Directed by Bob Hercules & Cheri Pugh (80 minutes)
The story of Auschwitz survivor Eva Kor whose
controversial decision to forgive the Nazi
perpetrators caused a firestorm of criticism.
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Directed by Sam Wainwright Douglas, Paul Lovelace (87
minutes)
After 40 years of unpredictable live shows, drug
addictions & breakdowns, psychedelic folk rock
legends, The Holy Modal Rounders survived one of the
strangest careers in music. With appearances by former
Rounders drummer, playwright/actor Sam Shepard, Dennis
Hopper, John Sebastian of ‘The Lovin’... [ more]
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Directed by Katarina Peters (111 minutes)
Destiny Stroke � an autobiographical document about
an amazing couple � and the healing powers of love
and music.
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Directed by Jake Clennell (75 minutes)
A remarkably candid look at the complex relationships
between men and women in Japan's adult entertainment
industry: clubs for women staffed by young male hosts.
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Press Releases
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FOUR EYED MONSTERS ANNOUNCE SELF
DISTRIBUTION THROUGH NEW WITHOUTABOX, INC. INITIATIVE
PARK CITY, UTAH - (January 23, 2006) – Trend-setting
filmmakers, Susan Buice and Arin Crumley, of the cult hit,
Four Eyed Monsters, announce today that their film
has been chosen for the launch of
Withoutabox's new division called the Distribution Lab,
designed to facilitate a filmmaker's ability to self
distribute films. Withoutabox, Inc. is best known for its
signature International Film Festival Submission System,
which boasts a network of more than 75,000 filmmakers in 200
countries and over 1,800 film festivals.
Arin Crumley feels, "the digital media revolution is making
it possible for distribution to be automatic, a non-issue,
just a click of a button, so filmmakers can get back to
making films. We are glad to be a part of Withoutabox, who
is taking distribution in that direction."
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Above: Arin Crumley & Susan Buice
(directors of "Four Eyed Monsters), David Straus from
Withoutabox, and Jacques Thelemaque (director of the
Sundance '06 short "Transaction," the feature film
"The Dogwalker" and a staffer at Withoutabox).
Photo provided by Withoutabox
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Crumley and Buice have built an audience base for their film
with a video podcast series chronicling the creative
struggles of filmmaking, their personal relationship, their
journey on the film festival circuit, and eventually
building have built a relationship with that audience
through the video podcast. The podcast has been downloaded
through
iTunes or
Myspace over 150,000 in a two month period.
Susan Buice said, "With an average of 50,000 downloads per
episode of the Four Eyed Monsters video podcast
there is an obvious demand for our feature film to be
released. Rather then hand over all of our hard work,
building a fan base, to a distribution company, we plan to
sell directly to our audience . We will use any proceeds to
get out of the credit card debt we incurred from making the
film and hopefully build a budget for our next film, which
is already in progress.
The Distribution Lab is a new system, used by filmmakers,
to self distribute independent films. The Lab provides
filmmakers with expertise and infrastructure to distribute
films using a suite of pioneering distribution techniques
such as Demand Ticketing, Social Network Marketing, Active
Audience, Fractured Rights, Perpetual Catalog Management,
Pay-to-Play Accounting, and more. The Lab will leverage
online social networks such as MySpace and Audience - a new
proprietary product from Withoutabox – to provide a
discovery mechanism for an intimate connection to be
established with a core audience that will support films in
their release. The
Lab also provides for DVD and downloadable distribution.
"Four Eyed Monsters is a natural fit for the Lab," said
David Straus, CEO of Withoutabox. "Arin and Susan are
extremely talented as filmmakers , savvy self-promoters,
committed to holding onto their rights, and they've already
used Withoutabox successfully to manage their festival
run."
| Straus and Neulight will discuss more details of the Lab
in a distribution panel sponsored by the Queer Lounge
Tuesday at 2:30pm, then again during a Slamdance / Four
Eyed Monsters event at 8:30pm Wednesday, January 25,
2006 at the Treasure Mountain Inn, 255 Main St., Park
City, Utah.
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For More Information on Four Eyed Monsters,
to set up interviews, receive an EPK-DVD, view digital press
kit and photos, or any other inquires please contact Katie
Rosin at 917-562-5670 or
krosin(at)kampfirefilms.com.
For More Information on Withoutabox,
contact Jeanette Liang, Media Representative at 818-703-9202
or
Jeanette(at)popculturepr.com. |
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