Sundance Films...screenings available on Internet! Filmmakers pact agreement!

Although independent (sometimes downright quirky) flicks often sell-out - and tend to be popular at film festivals - it's still a tough row-to-hoe when it comes to pacting a distribution deal with the majors.

To combat that problem - and rustle up a bit of exposure for the fledgling projects - Sundance Film Institute has launched a project for simultaneous screenings on a handful of the largest video sites on the web such as Apple (iTunes), Google (YouTube), Amazon.com, Netflix, Hulu, and Rainbow Media (SundanceNow).

The filmmakers will retain the rights to their films pursuant to the novel terms of a non-exclusive screening agreement.

There is another plus, too.

The artists will share in a percentage of the Ad revenues and garner fees from rentals and purchases, too.

See 'ya at the movies online!

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Sundance Film Festival...Robert Redford to screen flicks across pond in London! A gamble?

 



In a bid to spread the good word about the wonders of celluloid and Independent film (now a major U.S. export overseas) and its ability to touch and inspire the human spirit, officials at Robert Redford's "Sundance Film Festival" announced ambitious plans to launch a version of the Utah-based fest overseas in the heart of London.

The much-ballyhooed cultural reach is slated for an ceremonious unveiling next year (to run April 26th thru the 29th).

In addition to an eclectic string of thought-provoking insightful movies, Redford's "baby" is known for, there will be a stimulating calendar of events that range from live stage performances, to industry panels on a myriad of filmmaker topics, and insightful one-on-one interviews with high-profile celebs on the independent film landscape.

"It is our mutual goal to provide the U.K. with the very best in current American Independent Cinema, to introduce the artists responsible for it, and in essence help build a picture of our country that is broadly reflective of the diversity of voices not always seen in our cultural exports," the respected actor underscored in a press release in recent days.

Will there be as keen an interest in Sundance "picks" (which usually set filmmaking trends) across the big pond as there is on these shores?

News at 11!

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From heartthrob to respected film director!

New York Times Arts & Leisure Weekend! Robert Redford! Ryan Gosling! Rufus Wainright!

Rufus Wainright

If you're a civilized person residing in the Western Hemisphere - and if the arts are of particular interest - you are probably an avid reader of the New York Times.

I can't tuck in to bed on Sunday evening without having read the weekend edition!

No wonder!

The daily is chock full of features on the Arts which are supplemented with - dazzling publicity stills, informative in-depth interviews, critiques, and compelling editorials - just for starters.

Now for icing on the scrumptious cake!

The New York Times is celebrating 10 years of Arts & Leisure this weekend with an eclectic gang of journalists, legends of film, theatre, music, books, television, opera, you name it.

January 6th through January 9th - readers will have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with a handful of the high-profile personalities they've been reading about in the creative field at the much-ballyhooed arts event.

Here is a run-down on the schedule:

January 6th

Kevin Spacey
Actor
Film/Theatre

6 - 7:15 P.M.

Katie Couric
Interviewed by Gail Collins
Media

8 - 9:15 P.M.

January 7th

Sir Tim Rice (& Friends)
Performers
Music/Theatre

6 - 7:15 P.M.

Trent Reznor
Interviewed by Jon Parelles
Music

8 - 9:15 P.M.

January 8th

Annie Proulx
Interviewed by Patricia Cohen
Books

NOON - 2:15

Julie Taymor
Interviewed by Patricia Healy
Books

2 - 3:15 P.M.

Robert Redford
Interviewed by Janet Naslin
Film

4 - 5:15 P.M.

Ina Garten
Interviewed by Alex Mitchel

6 - 7:15 P.M.

Rufus & Martha Wainwright
Moderated by Helena Ryzik
Music

8 - 9:15

January 9th

Will Shortz
10 - 11:15

Ryan Gosling & Michelle Williams
Moderated by Dave Itznoff
Film

NOON - 1:15 P.M.

Lang Lang
Interviewed by James Barron
Music

2 - 3:15 P.M.

Boardwalk Empire
Steve Buscemi & Paz De La Huerta & Michael Shannon
Terence Winter (Co-Creator)
Moderated by Charles McGrath
Television

4 - 5:15

James Levine
Interviewed by Daniel Wakin
Opera

6 - 7:15 P.M.

Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer
Moderated by Patricia Healy
Music/Theater

8 - 9:15 P.M.

VENUE

The Times Center
242 West 41st Street
New York, New York
10018

Tickets & Info:

ArtsAndLeisureWeekend.com

888.NYT.1870

General Admission
$30 (per event)

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