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The Next Step: Black Filmmaking in Philadelphia
I recently attended an event with a whole host of sponsors: The Black Film Advisory Committee, Councilman at-Large David Oh, Reelblack, The Greater Philadelphia Film Office, The City of Philadelphia, Radio One and The Painted Bride Art Center. The event was called The Next Step: Black Filmmaking in Philadelphia. The idea, spearheaded by Kimberley Richards, Special Assistant to Councilman Oh, was to bring together aspiring filmmakers, with those who have experienced success in the business. And also to further examine the on-going challenges of being of color in an industry that is still primarily white. I was surprised at the turn-out. It looked to be over 200 people in attendance.…
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Free Screening Passes: Tai Chi Zero
Are you a steampunk infused, martial arts action fan? Then this is for you! Tinsel & Tine has just been authorized to give away 50 (admit two) free screening passes to TAI CHI ZERO (click for trailer). Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Time: 7:30pm (screening passes do not guarantee your seating, please arrive early, there will be a line) Where: Rave University Theater (230 S. 40th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104) Passes: Scroll down to the attached PDF. In the upper right hand corner of the frame is a little arrow in a box. Click on this, it opens the ticket/pass into a new window for printing. TAI CHI ZERO…
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Vertigo: The Artist As A Filmmaker
As I’ve mentioned before, I didn’t see many contemporary films/movies in my youth. Starting at about age 10 through my 20’s, I spent much of my viewing hours watching old movies, with Hitchcock’s Rebecca, Marnie, Vertigo & Notorious at the top of my list of favorites. Of course Alfred Hitchcock is known as the master of suspense, an even as a child I was drawn into the eerie, mysterious, dangerous qualities of these films, but it wasn’t really what fascinated me. I most certainly didn’t watch for perspective, crane shots, camera angles or filmmaking techniques. Although, I’m sure subconsciously, I responded to these aspects of the films, which we now…
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Tinsel & Tine Interview – Eric Bresler (Cinedelphia) Profiled
Before getting into Cinedelphia, a go to site of film coverage, interviews, reviews, listings, ticket giveaways, event coverage and more! I wanted to chat about Eric's film background. As I suspected, he was an aspiring filmmaker; one who took on a huge undertaking for his 2001 senior project at Drexel University (Film & Video Program)....
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CIRCUMSTANCE (Director, Maryam Keshavarz Q &A)
Atafeh and Shireen's friendship escalates to a physical expression of their fondness for each other. These girls are really too young to make judgments on their sexual orientation. This exploration may be done as part rebellion, part experimentation and part comfort...
