High Seas Saga Sends Slacker from Brooklyn to Jamaica
Can a broke, white city boy from New York survive by his wits in the slums of Jamaica? That is question raised by this cross-cultural dramedy which does a decent job of offsetting the sheer panic of Max’s harrowing ordeal with some authentic flava’ of the Caribbean that tourists normally never get to see.
Up There
“Up there” captures a trade that is equal parts artistic precision and grueling labor, the film presents a painting tradition pre-dating modern advertising. A craft that today finds itself dangling precariously on the brink of extinction.
Tribeca Film Festival Moves to Your Living Room
Tribeca Film will release more than 10 titles on VOD under the Tribeca Film banner, over half of them day-and-date with the 2010 Festival
FilmThreat talks to Gary King about raising Indie $$$!
Over at the new FilmThreat.com, Phil Hall has a great interview with filmmaker Gary King today about the financing campaign for his latest film, “How Do You Write a Joe Schermann Song?” It’s a really insightful interview with a couple of ideas for those of us looking for innovative ways to raise money.
‘White Men Can’t Dance’ Announces Distribution Deal with Panorama
“White Men Can’t Dance”, directed by Peter S.Vinal, has announced a partnership/deal with PANORAMA ENTERTAINMENT to distribute the film.
BDK by Ant Marshall
Lyricist Lounge founder Ant Marshall made a documentary about one of the best to ever do it…BIG DADDY KANE.
Brooklyn’s Finest
In the course of one chaotic week, the lives of three conflicted New York City police officers are dramatically transformed by their involvement in a massive drug operation in Brooklyn’s Finest, a searing new crime drama from acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day).
Nima Fakhrara Joins Independent Film Director Luis Landivar to Compose Score For “Bushwick”
Land Varied International, led by writer/director Luis Landivar, has signed Nima Fakhrara to compose the score for the international independent film, Bushwick.
NEW BOY by Steph Green
A young African boy with a haunting back story starts school in Ireland, and finds out quickly exactly what it means to be the new kid. Winner of Best Narrative Short at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival and nominated for an Oscar.
