Thursday’s opening night film “Hello I Must Be Going” is a complete delight. Produced by Mary Jane Skalski, and directed with much attention to the material world of a dysfunctional wealthy Connecticut family. Lead Melanie Lynskey gives a terrific performance, as does Blythe Danner in one of the bigger roles …
Well, my Delta app just reminded me to check in for tomorrow morning’s flight to Salt Lake City. My Sundance app is supposedly going to assist me in making sure all of my events and films are on my schedule, but I am sure once we get settled in Park …
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Join Geoffrey Gilmore of Tribeca Enterprises, Rose Kuo of the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Keri Putnam of the Sundance Institute for a candid exploration of the state of indie film distribution and exhibition – and the ways in which festivals and institutions are playing a key …
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The Sundance announcement rollout is always a charged and emotional time. This year, I was so excited to see some of my favorite names in American narrative filmmaking listed in the lineup: Ira Sachs! So Yong Kim! Craig Zobel! Ry Russo-Young! There will be an abundance of tasty treats in …
by Merrill Sterritt
When we started Film Presence, most outreach efforts were being applied to community and grassroots screenings, but not at the theatrical level. It became clear there was a need for similar engagement around the theatrical openings of films that had tight budgets and clear audiences. This has become …
October was a month unlike any other I have had or will have again. On October 22nd, I got married at home on my family’s farm. In the weeks prior to my wedding, from October 13-17th, I helped to throw another party: the 19th edition of the Hamptons International Film …
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When you have a film with a message or call to action, theatrical distribution may not be the best strategic tool. Hear from film and media makers who eschewed traditional theatrical documentary to connect with audiences
Ryan Davis, Social Media Director, Blue State Digital
Ryan Davis is Social Media Director …