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January 21 Film Roundup

Liliana Greenfield-Sanders | Posted 03.23.2012

Liliana Greenfield-Sanders

I saw three very impressive films at Sundance yesterday and was reminded why I'm here.

Latino-Themed Movie Starring Gina Rodriguez to Rock Sundance Film Festival: Filly Brown

S.J. Main | Posted 03.21.2012

S.J. Main

New Latino voices. Rising talent. A directorial vision from a co-directing team of complementary talents. It could just be the recipe for a movie that packs a punch...or in the least, a really cool rhyme.

Latino Themed Movies Take the Spotlight at Sundance Film Festival: Mosquita y Mari

S.J. Main | Posted 03.20.2012

S.J. Main

Guerrero's voice represents the complexity of the immigrant. Her identity is what she titles "Xicana Urban," a result of being born in San Francisco, raised in the East Bay Area, and maintaining a tight connection with her Mexican heritage.

Remembering Adrienne Shelly

Andy Ostroy | Posted 01.01.2012

Andy Ostroy

On this day we celebrate Adrienne's life, her accomplishments and the legacy she's left behind. It is in her honor that I started the Adrienne Shelly Foundation with a singular mission: to support women filmmakers.

As He Turns 75, Thoughts on the Legacy of Robert Redford

John Farr | Posted 10.19.2011

John Farr

I saw no mention of Robert Redford's birthday amongst all the pop dreck that seems to capture people's attention these days. I am going to attempt a tribute of sorts, as I can think of few people in the entertainment field more deserving.

Sundance Announces Streaming Deals With Hulu, Netflix, YouTube And More

Posted 09.26.2011

Even if you can't make it to Utah this year for the Sundance Film Festival, don't worry: Sundance can come to you. In a press release, the Sundance...

Surprise at Tribeca Festival: Best Film on Haiti Ever

Jim Luce | Posted 07.11.2011

Jim Luce

When The Drum Is Beating is a documentary that interweaves the extraordinary story of Orchestre Septentrional's six decades of creativity with the history of Haiti.

Cultural Diplomacy and the "Oh, I Didn't Know That" Factor

Cynthia P. Schneider | Posted 05.25.2011

Cynthia P. Schneider

In a globalized world where the powers of military might and diplomatic finesse have diminished, "Oh, I didn't know that" moments of cross cultural understanding can make a difference.

The Arts as an International Force for Change

Robert L. Lynch | Posted 05.25.2011

Robert L. Lynch

World governments are increasingly excited about the economic power of the arts and the value of cultural exchange in a changing world.

Adrienne Shelly Foundation Launches Star-Studded Celebrity eBay Auction

Andy Ostroy | Posted 05.25.2011

Andy Ostroy

2010-09-20-Screenshot20100920at10.24.46AM.pngI founded ASF with a singular mission: to support women filmmakers.

Redford, Woodward and Bernstein to Discuss Collaboration on All the President's Men

Jane Levere | Posted 05.25.2011

Jane Levere

Redford is expected to discuss his key, behind-the-scenes role in the making of the film; his relationship with Woodward and Bernstein; and the film's historical significance in the post-Watergate era.

Greening Hollywood: "Globalization on Acid" Is Sleep Dealer's Theme

Paige Donner | Posted 05.25.2011

Paige Donner

"When you look at the future from the POV of the South, labor, migration, border security...all these issues, including privatization of water, waterworks, aqua terrorism loom large."