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Over the next month, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Robert James, director/producer, with Ondi Timoner, of Library of Dust. Synopsis: Thousands of
New Zealandthe land of the Long White Cloud, home of Middle Earth, with its lush green Shire lands contrasting with the moody volcanic ranges of Mordorhad its first taste of an unadulterated, hard-core factual film festival in September 2005. DOCNZ: New Zealand International Documentary Film Festival ( www.docnzfestival.com ) offered a formidable collection of international stories, as well as a taste of the activities and creativity percolating on these local shores. New Zealand has a strong documentary filmmaking tradition that has historically been supported by TVNZ, the state-owned
'Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey' airs April 5 on PBS' 'Independent Lens.'
The Student Academy Awards, now in its 33rd year, continues to be the best-run student film competition in the US and one of the few constants in film education. Providing four $5,000 first prizes, an additional $20,000 in awards to the second and third place winners, travel to Los Angeles, considerable press coverage, workshops and industry tours, the Student Academy Awards program is the benchmark for all other student awards. By adjudicating the cinematic production output and, by implication, the quality of the training of America's film and video programs, the Academy's program provides
A review of 'The Technique of Film & Video Editing: History, Theory and Practice, 5th Edition'