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OCT 26, 2007 11:33AM
FFW Festival Editor writes:
Honorary Maverick Award: Christine Vachon
Honorary Trailblazer Award: Ted Sarandos
Maverick Award For Best Feature Narrative: “August Evening”
Directed By: Chris Eska
Maverick Award Winner For Best Feature Documentary: “The Cool School”
Directed By: Morgan Neville
Honrable Mention To “Constantine's Sword”
Directed By: Oren Jacoby
And "Run Granny Run"
Directed By: Marlo Poras
Audience Award Winner For Narrative Feature: “The Living Wake”
Directed By: Sol Tryon
Audience Award Winner For Documentary Feature: “War/Dance”
Directed By: Sean Fine & Andrea Nix Fine
Very Close Second Was “Run Granny Run”
Directed By: Marlo Poras
Diane Seligman Award For Best Short: “High Falls”
Directed By: Andrew Zuckerman
Diane Seligman Award For Best Student Short: “Aquarium”
Directed By: Rob Meyer
Maverick Award For Best Short Doc: “Salim Baba”
Directed By: Tim Sternberg
Honorable Mention To “The Ladies”
Directed By: C. A. Voros
Haskell Wexler Award For Best Cinematography: “War/Dance”
Directed By: Sean Fine & Andrea Nix Fine
Maverick Award For Best Animation: “Fantaisie In Bubblewrap”
Directed By: Arthur Metcalf
Honorable Mention: “Teat Beat Of Sex”
Directed By: Signe Baumane
Maverick Award For Best Editing For A Feature Narrative: “In Search Of A Midnight Kiss”
Directed By: Alex Holdridge
Maverick Award For Best Editing For A Feature Documentary: “Constantine's Sword”
Directed By: Oren Jacoby
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OCT 12, 2007 11:29AM
FFW Festival Editor writes:
Some industry and filmmakers expected to attend the festival include: Alexie Gilmore, Amy Gossels, Brett Morgen, Christine Vachon, Dade Hayes, David D'Arcy, Donna Dickman, Doreen Ringer-Ross, Giancarlo Esposito, Gill Holland, Ira Schrek, Jason Kliot, Jeff Lipsky, John Sloss, John Sebastian, Joana Vicente, Jonathan Gray, Karen Durbin, Katie Roumel, Larry Fessenden, Leon Gast, Liz Ogilvie, Mary Stuart Masterson, Melissa Leo, Molly Thompson, Norman Reedus, Patricia Clarkson, Peter Bowen, Rick Torn, Robert Seigel, Robert Stone, Ron Mann, Ron Nyswaner, Ryan Harrington, Steven Beer, Ted Sarandos, Thelma Adams,Tom Quinn, Wendy Lidell
and many more...
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SEP 25, 2007 11:01AM
FFW Festival Editor writes:
THE LAST WINTER, by local director/actor/environmentalist and horror master Larry Fessenden has opened in select theaters to rave reviews.
Guillermo Del Toro (PAN'S LABYRINTH) says "Larry Fessenden is one of the most original voices to emerge in the horror field and THE LAST WINTER is his most accomplished work to date. He brings the Gothic trappings of the old classics to shocking new life."
The New York Times says "elegantly restrained horror ... metaphorically resonant ... Feverishly Real, Terrifying. Larry Fessenden is among the most thoughtful Americans
working on the lower-budget end of this oft-abused and mindlessly corrupted genre."
In addition to THE LAST WINTER, Larry can currently be seen in Neil Jordan's THE BRAVE one starring Jodie Foster, and he is involved either as a producer or actor in four upcoming 2007 WFF films, including TRIGGER MAN and LIBERTY KID.
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SEP 25, 2007 10:59AM
FFW Festival Editor writes:
"RACING DAYLIGHT," which was shot entirely in the Hudson Valley was written and directed by Nicole Quinn and stars David Strathairn, Melissa Leo, Giancarlo Esposito, Jason Downs, and Sabrina Lloyd. A special screening (by invitation only) is set for the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University on Wednesday September 26th.
Students and Alumni of PACE will be in attendance along with Nicole Quinn (writer/director), and key cast and crew members who will be taking part in a question and answer session after the film.
"RACING DAYLIGHT" is the story of Sadie Stokes (Melissa Leo) who has returned to the family farm to care for her catatonic Grandma (Leclanche Durand). There have always been Stokes in Cedarsville, but Sadie and Grandma are the last. When Harry (David Strathairn), a deceased Civil War soldier beckons Sadie from a mirror, Sadie begins to take on the character of her ancestor Anna, and a rich history of love and mystery unfolds.
This magical love story of hope and forgiveness is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Hudson River Valley and the historically rich Shawangunks where the film was made.
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SEP 25, 2007 10:57AM
FFW Festival Editor writes:
Opening Reception and Party, Friday, October 12, 6-8pm
East Village Collective, 8 Old Forge Road, Woodstock NY 12498
Show runs October 10-November 10, 2007
"Having photojournalistic instincts and patience allows one to wait for the right moment when photographing anything, most especially people. The 'decisive moment' is not always easily obtained without some form of patience and anticipation. I originally went to Cozumel, Mexico, to photograph Hunter for the Playboy Interview in March, 1974, at his request. I completed my assignment in 2 days, but Hunter asked me to 'hang around' for the rest of the week, so I stayed, photographing him wherever we went. In addition to the interview we went shark fishing one night which became the title of one of his later books. These photographs represent images of Hunter photographed over a week of drugs and alcohol on the island of Cozumel." (Al Satterwhite)
Presented by the Woodstock Film Festival and East Village Collective
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SEP 25, 2007 10:44AM
FFW Festival Editor writes:
Opening Reception: Sat. October 13, 4-7pm at the
Lotus Gallery, Rock City Rd., Woodstock, NY
Show runs October 10-28, 2007
In this exciting photographic exhibition which includes images taken in the late 1960s but never chronicled in the press, Elliott presents an intimate look at Bob Dylan, at home and with his family, during the years he lived in the hills of Woodstock.
Elliot Landy, renowned for his iconic portraits of '60's musical legends, is one of the first music photographers to be recognized as an artist. Co-sponsored by the Woodstock Film Festival in conjunction with the screening of Todd Haynes' "I'm Not There."
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SEP 25, 2007 10:42AM
FFW Festival Editor writes:
The Woodstock Film Festival announced today that its 8th Annual Honorary Maverick Award will be proudly presented to CHRISTINE VACHON, the pioneering, award- winning producer of unique and courageous independent films, on Saturday, October 13, 2007. The WFF celebrates its fiercely independent eighth year this October 10-14, Wednesday-Sunday, in the historic arts colony of Woodstock, New York.
Meira Blaustein, Woodstock Film Festival Executive Director said: "The Maverick Award was derived from its symbolic meaning to the Woodstock arts colony, representing an individual whose life and work is based on creativity, independent vision, and social activism. Christine Vachon's unique and courageous approach to filmmaking, coupled with her relentless support of the fiercely independent, makes her the perfect recipient of the Woodstock Film Festival Honorary Maverick Award. We were proud in 2002 to close the festival with Todd Haynes and Christine Vachon's film FAR FROM HEAVEN, and we're proud once again to close the festival with their newest and one of their most daring films, I'M NOT THERE."
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SEP 25, 2007 10:40AM
FFW Festival Editor writes:
The Woodstock Film Festival today proudly announces its full line-up of 150 fiercely independent films, panels, concerts, parties and special events, as it prepares to celebrate its eighth year, Wednesday, October 10th through Sunday, October 14th. The arts colony festival has grown at a staggering pace, receiving more than 2000 submissions this year, setting a new record. Screenings include 8 world premieres, 7 U.S. premieres, 15 New York premieres, 9 East Coast premieres and 2 North American premieres.
Festival co-founder and executive director Meira Blaustein says she is awed by the quality of filmmaking presented by the festival this year, and credits her co-programmers Ryan Werner (senior programmer), Michael Lerman and Tom Quinn for the incredible line-up. She emphasizes that the quality of films continues to grow in substance and stature.
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SEP 25, 2007 10:38AM
FFW Festival Editor writes:
The 8th annual WFF LAUNCH PARTY, held at LIBATION NYC, Tuesday, September 18th was a fabulous event. Over 300 people, including many movers and shakers from the NY indie film world and many filmmakers and cast members from the films in this year's festival line up, attended the high energy gathering, feting the announcement of this year's stellar line-up.
Animation programmer Bill Plympton (animation) and animator extraordinaire Signe Baumane hung out with Jack Polak (94) and Ina Soep (84), subjects of the Holocaust love story" Steal a Pencil for Me," showing at the festival; sponsors Doreen Ringer Ross (BMI) and Steven Hays (120db Films) shared a drink with Woodstock concerts promoter Michael Lang and indie attorneys/producers Jonathan Gray and Robert Siegel; filmmaker Larry Fessenden (whose own film premiere, "The Last Winter," was taking place two blocks away) shared a laugh with producer Gill Holland; and actor Norman Reedus ("The Boondock Saints") was flanked by friends Danielle DiGiacomo and Jordan Mattos (Indiepix), agent Rachel Sheedy and friend Amos Poe, to name a few. Sponsors Molly Thompson and Ryan Harrington of A&E Indie Fiilms, as well as press members from Brian Brooks of Indiewire to Michael Musto of The Village Voice enjoyed a drink and a chat as well. The line up was announced by senior programmer Ryan Werner and festival's Executive Director Meira Blaustein.
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Honorary Trailblazer Award: Ted Sarandos
Maverick Award For Best Feature Narrative: “August Evening”
Directed By: Chris Eska
Maverick Award Winner For Best Feature Documentary: “The Cool School”
Directed By: Morgan Neville
Honrable Mention To “Constantine's Sword”
Directed By: Oren Jacoby
And "Run Granny Run"
Directed By: Marlo Poras
Audience Award Winner For Narrative Feature: “The Living Wake”
Directed By: Sol Tryon
Audience Award Winner For Documentary Feature: “War/Dance”
Directed By: Sean Fine & Andrea Nix Fine
Very Close Second Was “Run Granny Run”
Directed By: Marlo Poras
Diane Seligman Award For Best Short: “High Falls”
Directed By: Andrew Zuckerman
Diane Seligman Award For Best Student Short: “Aquarium”
Directed By: Rob Meyer
Maverick Award For Best Short Doc: “Salim Baba”
Directed By: Tim Sternberg
Honorable Mention To “The Ladies”
Directed By: C. A. Voros
Haskell Wexler Award For Best Cinematography: “War/Dance”
Directed By: Sean Fine & Andrea Nix Fine
Maverick Award For Best Animation: “Fantaisie In Bubblewrap”
Directed By: Arthur Metcalf
Honorable Mention: “Teat Beat Of Sex”
Directed By: Signe Baumane
Maverick Award For Best Editing For A Feature Narrative: “In Search Of A Midnight Kiss”
Directed By: Alex Holdridge
Maverick Award For Best Editing For A Feature Documentary: “Constantine's Sword”
Directed By: Oren Jacoby
and many more...
Guillermo Del Toro (PAN'S LABYRINTH) says "Larry Fessenden is one of the most original voices to emerge in the horror field and THE LAST WINTER is his most accomplished work to date. He brings the Gothic trappings of the old classics to shocking new life."
The New York Times says "elegantly restrained horror ... metaphorically resonant ... Feverishly Real, Terrifying. Larry Fessenden is among the most thoughtful Americans
working on the lower-budget end of this oft-abused and mindlessly corrupted genre."
In addition to THE LAST WINTER, Larry can currently be seen in Neil Jordan's THE BRAVE one starring Jodie Foster, and he is involved either as a producer or actor in four upcoming 2007 WFF films, including TRIGGER MAN and LIBERTY KID.
Students and Alumni of PACE will be in attendance along with Nicole Quinn (writer/director), and key cast and crew members who will be taking part in a question and answer session after the film.
"RACING DAYLIGHT" is the story of Sadie Stokes (Melissa Leo) who has returned to the family farm to care for her catatonic Grandma (Leclanche Durand). There have always been Stokes in Cedarsville, but Sadie and Grandma are the last. When Harry (David Strathairn), a deceased Civil War soldier beckons Sadie from a mirror, Sadie begins to take on the character of her ancestor Anna, and a rich history of love and mystery unfolds.
This magical love story of hope and forgiveness is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Hudson River Valley and the historically rich Shawangunks where the film was made.
East Village Collective, 8 Old Forge Road, Woodstock NY 12498
Show runs October 10-November 10, 2007
"Having photojournalistic instincts and patience allows one to wait for the right moment when photographing anything, most especially people. The 'decisive moment' is not always easily obtained without some form of patience and anticipation. I originally went to Cozumel, Mexico, to photograph Hunter for the Playboy Interview in March, 1974, at his request. I completed my assignment in 2 days, but Hunter asked me to 'hang around' for the rest of the week, so I stayed, photographing him wherever we went. In addition to the interview we went shark fishing one night which became the title of one of his later books. These photographs represent images of Hunter photographed over a week of drugs and alcohol on the island of Cozumel." (Al Satterwhite)
Presented by the Woodstock Film Festival and East Village Collective
Lotus Gallery, Rock City Rd., Woodstock, NY
Show runs October 10-28, 2007
In this exciting photographic exhibition which includes images taken in the late 1960s but never chronicled in the press, Elliott presents an intimate look at Bob Dylan, at home and with his family, during the years he lived in the hills of Woodstock.
Elliot Landy, renowned for his iconic portraits of '60's musical legends, is one of the first music photographers to be recognized as an artist. Co-sponsored by the Woodstock Film Festival in conjunction with the screening of Todd Haynes' "I'm Not There."
Meira Blaustein, Woodstock Film Festival Executive Director said: "The Maverick Award was derived from its symbolic meaning to the Woodstock arts colony, representing an individual whose life and work is based on creativity, independent vision, and social activism. Christine Vachon's unique and courageous approach to filmmaking, coupled with her relentless support of the fiercely independent, makes her the perfect recipient of the Woodstock Film Festival Honorary Maverick Award. We were proud in 2002 to close the festival with Todd Haynes and Christine Vachon's film FAR FROM HEAVEN, and we're proud once again to close the festival with their newest and one of their most daring films, I'M NOT THERE."
Festival co-founder and executive director Meira Blaustein says she is awed by the quality of filmmaking presented by the festival this year, and credits her co-programmers Ryan Werner (senior programmer), Michael Lerman and Tom Quinn for the incredible line-up. She emphasizes that the quality of films continues to grow in substance and stature.
Animation programmer Bill Plympton (animation) and animator extraordinaire Signe Baumane hung out with Jack Polak (94) and Ina Soep (84), subjects of the Holocaust love story" Steal a Pencil for Me," showing at the festival; sponsors Doreen Ringer Ross (BMI) and Steven Hays (120db Films) shared a drink with Woodstock concerts promoter Michael Lang and indie attorneys/producers Jonathan Gray and Robert Siegel; filmmaker Larry Fessenden (whose own film premiere, "The Last Winter," was taking place two blocks away) shared a laugh with producer Gill Holland; and actor Norman Reedus ("The Boondock Saints") was flanked by friends Danielle DiGiacomo and Jordan Mattos (Indiepix), agent Rachel Sheedy and friend Amos Poe, to name a few. Sponsors Molly Thompson and Ryan Harrington of A&E Indie Fiilms, as well as press members from Brian Brooks of Indiewire to Michael Musto of The Village Voice enjoyed a drink and a chat as well. The line up was announced by senior programmer Ryan Werner and festival's Executive Director Meira Blaustein.