FILMMAKER PANELS PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE KAREN BLACK, GARRY BROWN, DOUG JONES, JEFF LIPSKY, STEPHEN NEMETH, NEVILLE PAGE
LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS STARRER “TRANSPARENCY” ADDED TO DALLAS IFF LINEUP
DALLAS, TX, April 6, 2010 – DALLAS International Film Festival (April 8 - 18) announced Amber Heard as the first recipient of the DALLAS Shining Star Award. The lineups for the DALLAS IFF Talk/Show panels and Film Industry Speakeasy panels with stars, filmmakers and industry veterans such as Karen Black, Garry Brown, Doug Jones, Jeff Lipsky, Stephen Nemeth and Neville Page were also announced along with the addition of Raul Inglis’ TRANSPARENCY starring Lou Diamond Phillips.
Heard will receive the DALLAS Shining Star Award prior to the screening of her film THE JONESES on Saturday, April 10 at The Angelika Film Center. The award was created with an eye toward celebrating actors, filmmakers and film artists who have delivered exceptional performances or works on film in their brief careers as well as exhibiting the potential for greater achievements to come.
Heard will be seen in two films screening at DALLAS IFF: Derrick Borte’s THE JONESES and Matthew Leutwyler’s THE RIVER WHY. Last year, she starred in Nelson McCormick’s remake of THE STEPFATHER with Penn Badgely and made a memorable cameo in Ruben Fleischer’s hit horror-comedy ZOMBIELAND opposite Jesse Eisenberg. The prolific actress broke out in 2008 starring in David Gordon Green’s PINEAPPLE EXPRESS and Jeff Wadlow’s NEVER BACK DOWN. Prior films include Nick Cassavetes’ ALPHA DOG, Niki Caro’s NORTH COUNTRY and Peter Berg’s and Josh Pate’s FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. Upcoming projects include Bruce Robinson’s THE RUM DIARY with Johnny Depp, John Carpenter’s THE WARD, and Marcos Efron’s AND SOON THE DARKNESS, which she co-produced. Heard is currently at work on Patrick Lussier’s DRIVE ANGRY opposite Nicolas Cage.
“We couldn’t have found a better person to receive the inaugural DALLAS Shining Star Award,” said DALLAS IFF Artistic Director James Faust. “Amber has put together an incredible string of films in a few short years, and is obviously just getting warmed up. We know that we’ll be able to proudly say we were among the first to officially recognize what was on the horizon for Amber Heard.”
DALLAS IFF also announced the 2010 slate of Talk/Show filmmaker panels presented by The Studios at Las Colinas held at the Nasher Sculpture Center and Film Industry Speakeasy panels presented by the Texas Film Commission at the patio at Central 214 in the Hotel Palomar.
Free to the public, the panel participants are a diverse collection of film legends, veterans and personalities including noted actors like Karen Black (FIVE EASY PIECES, AIRPORT 1975) and Doug Jones (HELLBOY, PAN’S LABRYNTH); special “creatures” effects master Neville Page (AVATAR, STAR TREK); producers Stephen Nemeth (CLIMATE REFUGEES, FIELDS OF FUEL) and Garry Brown (“Prison Break”); and film distribution legend and film director Jeff Lipsky (SenArt Entertainment, FLANNEL PAJAMAS).
Justin Muller, Head of The Studios at Las Colinas said, “DALLAS IFF has built a reputation for putting together an amazing slate of film discussions on hot-button issues and film industry talks that go beyond the typical ‘How to make movies?’ approach. The Studios at Las Colinas shares an enthusiasm for that innovative and exciting approach to education and moviemaking and we are pleased to support this series of panels.”
Another late add to the DALLAS IFF slate of films is Raul Inglis’ TRANSPARENCY. The action thriller follows the events after an ATF bust uncovers more than the agents bargained on. The film stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Estella Warren and Deborah Kara Unger. Phillips will appear at DALLAS IFF with the film.
DALLAS IFF Talk/Show panels presented by Justin Muller and The Studios at Las Colinas:
Saturday, April 10
11:00AM
NAVIGATING THE SEAS OF FILMMAKING AND DISTRIBUTION SEAS: How to make your movie, get it seen, and make a living at it.
A comprehensive, deep discussion of the process of making your film and making a living by doing it. We’ll look at the issues and hurdles independent filmmakers have to deal with today - financing, packaging, and selling a feature film.
MODERATOR: John Wildman (DALLAS IFF)
GUEST: Mark Anker (WME Independent)
GUEST: Aaron Hillis (Benten Films)
GUEST: Jeff Lipsky (SenArt Entertainment)
GUEST: Doug Mankoff (THE JONESES, BEFORE THE RAINS)
1:00PM
THE WEB AND FILMMAKING: Is filmmaking and creativity wasted on the web?
The explosion of affordable consumer grade cameras coupled with sites like YOU TUBE, or BREAK saw the rise of a plethora of would-be web impresarios, each shooting, posting, and reposting minute long clips with the goal of becoming viral video superstars. These short, one-off viral mega hits have driven interest in original content for the web, yet with the exception of a few stand outs, sustainable success with serialized content has proven elusive. With the introduction of a new wave in technology – from hi-def, web-based players to cheaper higher quality cameras - as well as an increasing savvy on the part of web-viewers we may be approaching a watershed moment. Is the web a viable outlet for creative, original content? Is there a market for a web series with high production values or will the net be forever dominated by videos of dancing kittens, crazy karaoke, and over medicated toddlers? What role does niche programming play in creating a web-based phenomenon? Is it possible to make a living with content designed specifically for the web, and, if that is the case will we one day wake up in a world where television is obsolete?
MODERATOR: Matt Bolish (DALLAS IFF)
GUEST: Joy Gohring (Date A Human.com)
GUEST: Justin Muller (“Dream Factory”, The Studios at Las Colinas)
GUEST: Nicholas Robinson (Vuguru)
GUEST: Jessica Rose (“Lonely Girl 15”)
GUEST: Tina Santomauro (Atom.com)
3:00PM
CALL TO ACTION DOCUMENTARIES: Do they make a difference?
In the past decade, documentary films have been finding their way into our megaplexes in increasing numbers. With film such as Louie Psihoyos’s THE COVE or Michael Moore’s FAHRENHEIT 9/11 grossing millions in box office revenue, docs have successfully moved from the film festival circuit and specialty theater screenings and into a place of national awareness. But for many documentary films and filmmakers, the purpose of the work is not simply to generate revenue and entertain, rather to inspire, to indict, or otherwise shine a light onto topics, people, and issues they deem relevant. By what process, if any, can a filmmaker use the goodwill (or ill as the case may be) to influence the world outside of the theater after the credits have rolled? How can a film motivate an audience to transform from passive consumers of entertainment to become educated, concerned individuals and is a call to action documentary a failure if it does not ultimately lead to this transformation?
MODERATOR: Chris Vognar (Dallas Morning News)
GUEST: Melina McKinnon (TOREY’S DISTRACTION, Filmanthropy)
GUEST: Alison Ellwood (CASINO JACK)
GUEST: Stephen Nemeth (CLIMATE REFUGEES)
Sunday, April 11
11:00AM
CREATURE FEATURE: Breathing life into movie monsters
In a world where whole planets can be constructed on a computer screen it seems like we are entering a period where anything we can imagine is possible. But before the digital landscapes of AVATAR and the blood soaked battlefields of THE LORD OF THE RINGS creature effects were the sole purview of a select fraternity of artists. As digital technology becomes an even more powerful force in shaping the imaginary worlds of the movies, the role of the creature effects makeup artist may be in a state of flux. Join us for a conversation on the state of the art as we discuss the changing landscape of creature effects, the future of the business, and the role of the physical effect in an increasingly digital world.
MODERATOR: Mark Walters (BigFanBoy.com)
GUEST: Rob Hall (LAID TO REST)
GUEST: Doug Jones (HELLBOY, LEGION)
GUEST: Clay Liford (EARTHLING)
GUEST: Neville Page (AVATAR, STAR TREK)
1:00PM
BOOK TO SCREEN: Adaptation beyond the page, the real challenges.
As long as there has been a film industry, there have been adaptations of previous works. Plays, novels, poems, short stories, comic books, and lately even earlier films have all been repackaged for contemporary audiences. Looking beyond the art of interpreting the written word from one medium to another – from novel to screenplay for example – what are the mechanics of creating a fully realized world on screen that had previously existed in the hearts and minds of possibly millions of individuals. What are the challenges in recreating the magic or inspiration from the original work to the screen whether it be casting the perfect hero to crafting a space faring fighter plane? How do creators, be they writers, directors, actors, and editors deal with the very delicate business of both “staying true” as well as properly exploiting a very different medium.
MODERATOR: Robert Wilonsky (The Dallas Observer)
GUEST: Dayan Ballweg (THE TORTILLA CURTAIN)
GUEST: Will Clark (Lord Vishnu’s Love Handles)
GUEST: Tim McCanlies (ALABAMA MOON, IRON GIANT)
3:00PM
MUSIC IN THE MOVIES: What’s Driving the Drama?
Music can make or break a film. How many of the great films lack an equally powerful score (Try imagining STAR WARS without John Williams, or VERTIGO without Bernard Herrmann)? Music is a tool that when used in concert with image can invoke powerful emotions that go far beyond words on a page, emotions that hit us deep in our core. But in recent years some motion pictures have been criticized for leaning too heavily on music. Instead of underscoring action, film music is used as a form of short hand, telling the audience “be scared,” “feel bad,” or “fall in love.” As we assess the role of music in film today, what does it say about a film and their audiences when scores turn into cheat sheets, and compositions become crutches? Where can we find a balance between too much and too little?
MODERATOR: Robert Wilonsky (The Dallas Observer)
GUEST: Bubba Kadane (Bedhead)
GUEST: Justin Rice (HARMONY AND ME)
GUEST: Peter Rosen (A SURPRISE IN TEXAS)
GUEST: Neil Truglio (WE ARE THE SEA)
Film Industry Speakeasy Panels presented by the Texas Film Commission:
Monday, April 12
11:30AM
A Conversation with Karen Black
MODERATOR: Chase Whale (Gordon and the Whale)
*Guests interested in attending this luncheon must RSVP to lstabler@dallasfilm.org. This luncheon is a special presentation by Women In Film.Dallas
5:30PM
Are JR and Sue Ellen Back? The new film revival in Dallas.
Why are so many projects shooting here and what you can do to be next?
MODERATOR AND GUESTS: TBD
Tuesday, April 13
5:30PM
A Conversation With Garry Brown
MODERATOR: Paul Salfen (944 Magazine)
Wednesday, April 14
5:30PM
Why Are You Being So Dumb About Your Movie?
A Frank Discussion of Film Festivals, Self Promotion, and Standing Out
MODERATOR: John Wildman (DALLAS IFF)
GUEST: Christian Gaines (Imdb/Withoutabox)
GUEST: Heidi Van Lier (CHI GIRL)
Thursday, April 15
5:30PM
Film Festival Coverage
Criticism and Coverage from the film festival front lines - What matters and what doesn’t?
MODERATOR: Peter Simek (D Magazine)
GUEST: Todd Gilchrist (Cinematical)
GUEST: Jen Yamato (Movies.com)
GUEST: Kim Voynar (Movie City News)
The DALLAS International Film Festival will run April 8 – 18, 2010. Passes and tickets are currently on sale both via online (www.dallasfilm.org
THE DALLAS FILM SOCIETY
The Dallas Film Society celebrates films and their impact on society. A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, The Dallas Film Society recognizes and honors filmmakers for their achievements in enhancing the creative community, provides educational programs to students to develop better understanding of the role of film in today's world, and promotes the City of Dallas and its commitment to the art of filmmaking. The annual DALLAS International Film Festival, to be held April 8 -18, 2010, is a presentation of The Dallas Film Society. In addition to producing one of the largest festivals in the Southwest, The Society produces numerous year round events, screening series and partnership programs with arts organizations around the city. For more information, visit www.dallasfilm.org
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