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ShoWest Panel: How Indies Got Their Groove Back
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A panel of independent film insiders at ShoWest thanks exhibitors and acknowledges marketing challenges, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Casting News: Ethan Hawke in "Staten Island"
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Production Weekly reports that Hawke's to star in the drama about three neighbors just trying to get ahead.
Film Racing: How Fast Can You Shoot?
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If you've got 12 hours, you've got time for Film Racing. And it's coming to a city near you.
2007 Independent Spirit Awards: Sunshine Sweeps
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Film Independent doles out awards for the best independent movies of the year and a Little Miss shines.
Actress McDormand Adds Two for Focus Features
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Oscar-winner Frances McDormand tackles new ground in two new films--the leading role.
Interview: Ryan Gosling Talks Mickey and Movies
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UK's The Guardian talks with the newly nominated actor about how he's found his way to Oscar and what he's doing now.
Ireland to Hollywood: Here We Come
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From film school to funding to the finished product, Irish films are making their way to the forefront of the industry.
Film Independent Honors Altman
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The director who passed away last year will have an award named after him, honoring ensemble casts and their director.
Variety, Newly Free to Access, Covers Berlin
Once an exclusive site for subscribers, Variety listens to the people, opens up and covers Berlinale.
Paste Magazine Names Powerhouses in Indie Film
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The idependent mag offers their take on the most powerful in independent film.
Casting News: Basinger Back on Screen
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She's taking on a scary version of suburbia in "While She Was Out."
Several Docs up for Year's Top Honors
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The International Documentary Association announced the short list for the awards handed out in December.
ThinkFilm Turns Five
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The company that got its start distributing films in Canada has come a long way in five years.
Year's Best Indies Named in Gotham Noms
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Awarded in New York City in late November, the Independent Film Project awards are the first of a busy season.
Cinematical Interviews Michael Apted
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The acclaimed director sat down last week with Cinematical to talk about his latest doc, "49 Up."
Indie Box Office Draws Healthy Numbers
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For the first time this fall, the independent box office does business worth looking at.
IndieWIRE Interviews Dito Montiel
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The director of "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" is candid and honest in a quick read at indieWIRE.
Short Films are In for Julia Stiles
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The actress adapts for the screen a short story from next month's Elle.
Cinematical Interviews Kirby Dick, Filmmaker
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The director of "This Film Is Not Yet Rated" talks about the MPAA and making his film.
Little Big Films Short Film Competition
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Landmark Theaters sponsors a film contest for shorts of various genres.
iklipz Launches Best Film Contest, With Prizes
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Filmmakers stand to win a Sony High Definition Camcorder if they win the contest.
Kevin Smith Fills in for Ebert
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With Roger Ebert recovering from surgery, Kevin Smith stands in.
City Lights Releases Second Controversial Film
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The relatively new studio plans to release a documentary about suicide bombers, just in time for Oscar eligibility.
Google to Feature Sundance Titles
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Google Video adds the Sundance Channel to its list of available content.
TCM's 'Edge of Outside' Honors Indie Pioneers
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Men like Sam Fuller, Nicholas Ray and John Cassavetes paved the way for today's independent film.
New York Flooded with Festivals
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There's never a day in NYC when a festival isn't going on.
Oscar Equals Success for Hoffman
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Since winning for his title role in "Capote," Philip Seymour Hoffman has seen his work schedule boom.
Docs and Shorts from Iran Find Online Home
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A new site brings Iranian films to the world, and vice versa.
Wisconsin Tax Cuts Woo Filmmakers
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In one of the boldest plans out there, Wisconsin hopes to bring movie-making to the Midwest.
Heartland Film Fest Announces Poster Contest
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The Indianapolis festival looks for artists to render their vision on a poster.
Cannes Palme d'Or Awarded
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Despite big-name hype, an underdog grabs top honors at Cannes.
New Book to Guide New Filmmakers
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A new book gives tips and tools to new filmmakers hoping to turn a profit on their film.
Paramount Latest to Unveil Indie Branch
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Paramount is the latest studio to announce plans to focus on smaller films.
Focus Features Expands International Scope
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Focus announces the creation of Focus Features International at Cannes today.
Indie Box Office: Docs Rule
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Despite a weekend of low numbers, documentaries put on a good show.
Filmmakers: Rework A Scanner Darkly Trailer
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Warner Independent Pictures offers 'A Scanner Darkly' trailer up for editing.
NY's Film Forum Goes B-List Noir
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New Yorkers get a rare chance to see some of film noir's lesser known screen gems.
Warner Independent Names Cohen to Helm
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With Gill gone, the studio's head names Polly Cohen, a senior vice president, to the top spot.
Tribeca Closes, Announces Winners
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As the film festival wraps, winners are announced.
Buscemi's Rules to Movie Making
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The actor, despite his prolific resume, is less than a household name; unless you're a filmmaker, of course.
AMC and Art-House Films Pair Up
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Nearly eighty screens across the country will be devoted to the growing art-house/independent genre.
Indianapolis Internat'l Film Festival Opens Today
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The midwest Film Festival brings over one hundred features, docs and shorts from all over the world to the Circle City.
Glickman and MPAA Embrace Indie Films
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The CEO of the ratings group plans to listen to what Tribeca filmmakers have to say to him.
Canadian Filmmakers Fuss Over Funding
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Telefilm Canada, the federal group charged with funding Canadian-based film, is under fire from filmmakers.
Worthy Re-runs at Ebert's Overlooked Festival
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Rogert Ebert picks flicks you might not have caught the first time around.
Giuliani Doc Doesn't Play Nice
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Giuliani Time takes a less-than-favorable look at the former mayor's political life.
IFC Shifts Documentaries into Focus
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The Independent Film Channel seeks to add documentaries as a pillar in their programming.
Gyllenhaal, Sarsgaard Plan for Wedding and Baby
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Two Indie staples find happily ever after together.
Cinematical Reviews Tribeca
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Two reviewers share their opinions of a handful of films screening this month at the Festival.
Focus Features Deals with Random House
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The studio and the book publisher plan on a new first-look business model for adapting books to movies.
Brooklyn Academy of Music features Sundance
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For eleven days, the Brooklyn Academy of Music will feature highlights from the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.
Gay Independent Film Flourishes
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Gay-themed 'Adam & Steve' moves into the wake left open by 'Brokeback'
9/11 Film Opens Tribeca Festival
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United 93 follows the flight of the ill-fated plane that crashed in a Pennsylvania field.
Over Seventy Films to Screen at Full Frame
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Durham, NC hosts the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival next month, screening a plethora of reality-based films.
Cinematical Interview: Jason Reitman
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The first-time feature director talks about his opinion of Nick Naylor and what it's like being the son of an established force in movies.
DV Challenge Creates Focus, Prompts Action
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Sick of jumping through hoops for established contests, one Canadian sets a challenge to himself and you--make a short, NOW.
Boston's "Open Screen" Perfect for Your Short Film
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One theater takes "Open Mic Night' to a whole different level, screening up to fifteen short films every month. No film degree required.
IndieWIRE to Relaunch Community
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After a litte tweaking and a lot of TLC, IndieWIRE will relaunch its Community site with expanded features and capabilities.
Ten Actors You Might Already Know
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A contributor at MSNBC.com highlights ten actors who manage thriving careers while escaping the buzz of tabloids and paparazzi.
SXSW Festival Screens Names and Newcomers
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Starting March 10th, Austin is the hot spot for premieres of both anticipated releases and untapped box office potential.
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