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Hot Docs 15 – FOR GRACE

First Festival Screening – Sunday, April 26th @ 7pm Curtis Duffy is one of the most renowned chefs in the United States, and is about to embark on his biggest challenge to date: the building and opening of his new restaurant, Grace. But he finds himself amidst one of the worst times in his personal […]

The Case Against 8 – A New Doc About Marriage Equality

HBO Documentary Film presents THE CASE AGAINST 8 Five years in the making, THE CASE AGAINST 8 takes a riveting inside look at the groundbreaking Supreme Court case that overturned Proposition 8, California’s ban on same-sex marriage. With exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of both the powerhouse legal team of David Boies and Ted Olson and the […]

Capsule Review – Good Ol’ Freda

Capsule Review – <em>Good Ol’ Freda</em>

by allan tong for FILMbutton Freda Kelly had a job in the sixties that millions of girls around the world would have killed for: she ran The Beatles’ fan club. A fan, but not a fanatic, Kelly was just 17 when she landed the coveted job right before The Fab Four launched into super stardom […]

Kickstarter has raised $100 million for indie films

Kickstarter has raised $100 million for indie films

Leading crowdfunding site Kickstarter has raised over $100 million to support indie films since it launched in spring 2009. April 28, 2009 — January 1, 2013: Total pledged: $102.7 million Total collected: $85.7 million Total backers: 891,979 Funded projects: 8,567 In the past three years, nearly 900,000 people have pledged their support to an independent […]

SXSW 2011 Feature Lineup Announced!

SXSW 2011 Feature Lineup Announced!

from sxsw South by Southwest Film is delighted to present the features lineup for the 2011 Film Program. We’re excited to share all this amazing, cutting edge filmmaking talent with the world. Find the complete lineup here, or see below for the films in our Narrative and Documentary Competition sections below: NARRATIVE FEATURE COMPETITION 96 […]

SXSW 2011 Early Submission Dates

from sxsw The SXSW® Film Conference and Festival is a uniquely creative environment featuring the dynamic convergence of talent, smart audiences and industry heavyweights. A hotbed of discovery and interactivity, the event offers invaluable networking opportunities and immersion into the art and business of the rapidly evolving world of independent film. The Film Conference buzzes […]