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Austin Film Society
1901 East 51st Street, Austin, TX 78723
phone: (512) 322-0145 ext. 205, fax: (512) 322-5192
www.austinfilm.org.
ESSENTIAL CINEMA PRESENTS 10 RESTORED FILMS FROM MILESTONE
Moves to Saturdays at Noon, June 5 to August 7, 2010
For Immediate Release
May 14, 2010
Contact: Agnes Varnum, Communications Manager, Austin Film Society
agnes@austinfilm.org or 512-322-0145 x3213
(Austin, TX) – The Austin Film Society is pleased to announce its upcoming Essential Cinema series, “A Summer of Restoration: Selections from Milestone Films.” This series provides a sampling of a wide selection of films, old and new, from the wonderful Milestone Films catalog, specializing in restoration. The series will move from its traditional Tuesday night slot to Saturdays at Noon running from June 5 to August 7 at Alamo Drafthouse Downtown (320 E 6th Street).
Because of their deep love and appreciation of cinema, Dennis Doros and Amy Heller created Milestone Films in 1990. They describe their mission: “We dedicated ourselves to discovering and distributing films of enduring artistry from both yesterday and today - films that we loved and wanted to share. Our collection now ranges from the earliest days of the cinema, to the golden age of the silents, to the postwar foreign film renaissance, to brand-new American independent features, documentaries and foreign films.”
For complete film descriptions, visit www.austinfilm.org , or reply to this message (descriptions will be posted by close of business May 14). The schedule is as follows:
June 5 - I’M GOING HOME (Je rentre a la maison) Written and directed by Manoel de Oliveira. Portugal/France, 2001, 35mm, color, 1.66:1, 90 min.
June 12 - VILLAGE OF DREAMS (Eno nakano bokuno mura) Directed and co-written by Higashi Yoichi. Japan, 1996, 35mm, color, 112 min.
June 19 - THE EDGE OF THE WORLD Written and directed by Michael Powell. UK, 1937, 35mm, B&W, 1.37:1, 81 min.
June 26 - ROCCO AND HIS BROTHERS (Rocco e I suoi fratelli) Directed and co-written by Luchino Visconti. Italy, 1960, 35mm, 1.66:1, B&W, 180 min.
July 3 - KILLER OF SHEEP Produced, written, directed, filmed, and edited by Charles Burnett. USA, 1977, 35mm, 1.33:1, B&W, 80 min.
July 10 - IT HAPPENED HERE Produced, written, directed and filmed by Kevin Brownlow and Andrew Mollo. UK, 1966, 35mm, 1.37:1, B&W, 96 min.
July 17 - THE TRIAL (Le Proces) Written and directed by Orson Welles. France/West Germany/Italy, 1963, 35mm, 1.66:1, B&W, 119 min.
July 24 - ARAYA Directed by Margot Benacerraf. Venezuela/France, 1959, 35mm, B&W, 82 min.
July 31 - SIDDHARTHA Directed by Conrad Rooks. USA, 1972, 35mm, 2.35:1, color, 85 min.
August 7 - SOUTH: ERNEST SHACKLETON AND THE ENDURANCE EXPEDITION Directed by Frank Hurley. Australia/UK, 1919, 35mm, B&W and tinted, 88 min.
Admission is FREE for new or current AFS members and $6 for non-members. Tickets may be purchased online at www.austinfilm.org . Online ticket sales close at 3 PM on the Friday before the screening for each film. Remaining tickets will be available inside the theater on the day of the screening. Reserved tickets not claimed by 11:45 AM will be made available for sale.
Austin Film Society’s Essential Cinema is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
Austin Film Society promotes the appreciation of film and supports creative media production by screening rarely seen films, giving grants and other support to emerging filmmakers, and providing access and education about film to youth and the public. Through Austin Studios, which AFS opened in 2000 in partnership with the City of Austin, AFS helps attract film development and production to Austin and Texas. Gala film premieres and the annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards raise funds as well as awareness of the impact of film on economy and community. Austin Film Society is ranked among the top film centers in the country and recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and Directors Guild of America. For more information on Austin Film Society, visit www.austinfilm.org <http://www.austinfilm.org//Page.aspx?pid=183&srctid=1&erid=616383>
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Agnes Varnum | Communications Manager
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Austin Film Society
1901 East 51st Street | Austin, TX 78723
T 512. 322.0145 x 3213 | F 512. 322.5192 | www.austinfilm.org
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Austin Film Festival
Austin Film Festival | Administration
1145 W 5th St, Suite 210, Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (512) 478-4795 / Fax: (512) 478-6205 / Toll Free: 1-800-310-FEST
www.austinfilmfestival.com/
AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL IS ACCEPTING 2010 FILM ENTRIES…
SUBMIT TODAY!
Film Categories:
NARRATIVE FEATURE
NARRATIVE SHORT
NARRATIVE STUDENT SHORT
ANIMATED SHORT
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
DOCUMENTARY SHORT
Film Postmarked Deadline:
First Deadline JUNE 2nd ($45)
Late Deadline JULY 2nd ($50)
Winners will be announced during the Awards Luncheon on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the 17th Austin Film Festival and Conference.
{WHY SHOULD YOU ENTER?}
AFF puts your film in front of the right people. In past years, film competition juries have included a mix of filmmakers, film critics, festival programmers, and representatives from major media companies such as MGM, Paramount Vantage, Adult Swim, Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. These are the people you want viewing your film. Enter the contest and give them the chance.
AFF was picked by MovieMaker Magazine as one of its “25 Festivals Worth The Fee” stating that, “…the festivals that are worth your fee and your time can make all the difference in your burgeoning career.”
Click here to see what filmmakers are saying about the Austin Film Festival.
{3 WAYS TO ENTER}
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ONLINE
Students should contact programming@austinfilmfestival.com for special discount rates and group entry fees.
Click here for official rules and guidelines.
{CONTACT}
For more information contact David Gil at 1-800-310-3378 or davidgil@austinfilmfestival.com.
Austin Film Festival | Administration
1145 W 5th St, Suite 210, Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (512) 478-4795 / Fax: (512) 478-6205 / Toll Free: 1-800-310-FEST
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THE FIRST ANNUAL HILL COUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN FREDERICKSBURG, TX
WITH A SCREENING OF "THE INHERITANCE OF WAR" FILM AND MORE...
The Hill Country Film Festival kicks off its inaugural three-day celebration of independent film and filmmakers,
Thursday, April 22 . Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Fredericksburg, Texas . the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
The Hill Country Film Festival (HCFF) blends unique artistic culture of the hill country with the independent film
world, hosting three days of feature and short independent films, parties and gatherings. Over 25 short and
feature films from all over the world will be showcased during the festival.
A highlight of the festival is the screening of the documentary "The Inheritance of War", a relatively unknown story
of personal accounts of WWII Veterans and Bataan Death March survivors. "The Inheritance of War" producer and
narrator James Parkinson dedicated his life to telling this story and is a powerful example of the passion and
determination the independent film world thrives upon.
The movie is a story close to the heart of Fredericksburg's own historic Nimitz Museum and a perfect catalyst to
bring together the culture of the hill country with that of the independent film world. Much like the story of the
WWII Veterans in "The Inheritance of War", there are so many stories that have the potential to touch so many
people, yet they remain untold if not for the perseverance of a few. HCFF has been established as an opportunity
for filmmakers and enthusiasts to recognize and pay homage to the accomplishments of film.
Official selection of films will be announced by March 26.
WHERE & WHEN:
HCFF kicks off Thursday, April 22 and runs through Saturday, April 24. Film screening dates and times will be
released in April. Films will be screened in Fredericksburg's Stagecoach Theater located at 2254 South US Hwy 87.
Thursday, April 22: Opening Night Program (1 feature)
Friday, April 23: 4 Programs (1 Program=1 feature film or series of shorts) & Speaking Engagement at The Nimitz Museum with James Parkinson, producer and narrator of "The Inheritance of War" and author of Soldier Slaves.
Saturday, April 24: 4 Programs, including Screening of "The Inheritance of War", Closing Event & Awards
ABOUT HCFF:
Set in Fredericksburg, Texas, the annual HCFF is the vision of its director Chad Mathews, an actor, screenwriter,
producer and native Texan. Having participated in the film festival circuit, Mathews came to love the camaraderie
and shared respect of those who are committed to the art of independent filmmaking.
HCFF is bringing independent film to the Texas Hill Country. The appeal of the Texas Hill Country, with its authentic
culture, picturesque setting and welcoming spirit is ideal for cultivating an annual world-class, "destination" film
festival. - Chad Mathews
CONTACT & MORE INFORMATION:
Chad Mathews, HCFF Director: hcff@chadmathews.com | www.imdb.com/name/nm1711210 | 310.770.8552
www.hillcountryff.com | www.theinheritanceofwar.com | www.nimit-museum.org
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