AFI’s FIFTH ANNUAL MUSIC DOCUMENTARY SERIES presented by Audi WEDNESDAYS AT 8:00 PM, APRIL 5 – MAY 11, ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD Crooning, rapping, head-banging, jamming–the energy of a live set, the complexity of the creative process, the enigmatic essence of a rock god or goddess. Celebrate the power of music on six consecutive Wednesdays this spring–April […]

That’s the title of Caveh Zahedi’s most recent biographical pic. I started reading Zahedi’s blog today. It’s really interesting. His discussions with Mark Cuban and open letters are both scary and eye opening. As independent filmmakers and DIY-ers his blog is an important peephole into film distribution and its constant changes today.

Not to be completely boring – but here’s yet another festival slate. Check Full Frame in Durham, NC. It’s that time of year. Fest runs April 6 – 9.

Well, Hot Docs posted their online catalog today. The fest runs April 28 – May 7 in Toronto, Canada.

Brian Newman has an excellent article today in indieWIRE about non-profit media arts support organizations. His blog here.

In NY?? Go see a selection from the ND/NF Classics: Documentaries from 20 Years of New Directors/New Films March 27 – 31. Looks fab. There are also some docs in their main program.

I just got a call from AIVF. They’re calling all their members looking for money. They’re switching over their board, have a new exec director and putting everything online. They are in financial crisis. If 1/3 of the exsisting AIVF members donate $50 they will generate their operating budget for the next 2 months. It’s […]

Last night I went to what is for me some of the best entertainment possible – Charles Phoenix’s Retro Disneyland Slide Show featuring other peoples slides of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Now I know how the train video watchers feel (see The Station Agent). I sat there for two hours literally enjoying every single […]

Tribeca has been busy all week announcing their large lineup. Most of it is here.

I just heard about this cool thing. It’s an issue-film competition for US residents between the ages of 18 and 26. Looks great for students. Film Your Issue!