There is a great interest in starting a university-wide annual film festival. It would have the benefit of showcasing student work, drawing attention to the film scene on campus, and fostering a truly inter-disciplinary art form.
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This year the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival plans to go "Back to the Future" by honoring the 25th anniversary of the film "Back to the Future." Some of the people who created the film will be there for special events.
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My colleagues Dwight Cammeron and Ginger Jolly shared their new documentary, "Not My Son" with its first audience on Saturday, January 23rd at Woodland Park Church of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama. Over 800 people attended the standing room only event. Documentary participants from the Parents Against Violence Foundation were present to answer questions from the
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Actress Illeana Douglas will kick off the 5th Macon Film Festival (“MaGa”) on Thursday, February 18, 2010, with the special screening of “Easy to Assemble” at the Cox Capitol Theatre at 7:45 p.m. Earlier that day the Best In Show award will be renamed for Douglas’ grandfather, Academy Award-winning actor and Macon native Melvyn Douglas.
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I just received this information from Pat Rasberry with the Tupelo, MS Film Commission: Blues Documentary, “Full Moon Lightnin’” to screen at Black Box Theatre Thurs. Jan. 28 FILMMAKER JOHN C. GARDINER WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THIS SERIES OPENER….PG-13 Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 pm – Link Centre The Tupelo Film Commission is cranking
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The 2010 Deep Blues Film Festival will take place January 23rd and 30th in the St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota area. I won’t be going but I sure wish I could. The Deep Blues Music & Film events that have taken place over the last three years are the brainchild of Chris Johnson of Hudson, Wisconsin. Chris
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Opening Night of the BAMA ART HOUSE FILM SERIES! Tuesday January 19. Opening Reception with drink specials, hors d’ouevres, and desserts. 7 PM Screening of MOON (in 35 mm) at 8 PM. For more on the film: http://www.bamaarthouse.com/2009/12/moon-january-19th-8pm.html This special screening of MOON is sponsored by Creative Campus in anticipation of their upcoming event, “2010:
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