tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13526309832790986012024-02-09T06:06:06.333+11:00Indie Film Nationpetermirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01108209536145345141noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-36671017425524337732010-09-09T22:43:00.000+10:002010-09-09T22:43:07.917+10:00Video Podcast #038 - Michael Goi (director/DOP) of Megan Is Missing (2009)Interview with industry veteran, Michael Goi, director and cinematographer who's career has spanned over twenty years in television and film.
Goi has worked on programs like The Mentalist, My Name is Earl, Life on Mars, Invasion, Private Practice and Witless Protection. Recently he wrote, directed and produced the feature film Megan Is Missing (2009)
Click here to download the showAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-83086733308510643852010-09-02T12:00:00.000+10:002010-09-02T12:00:29.281+10:00Video Podcast #037 - Charlie Hill-Smith (Director) of Strange Birds in Paradise
Interview with Charlie Hill-Smith (Writer/Director) of Strange Birds in Paradise: A West Papuan Story (AUS) feature documentary about the people of West Papuan as they daily to struggle being under Indonesia rule, but Hill-Smith underpins this documentary with their West Papuan music that gives them hope.
Strange Birds in Paradise is playing festival around the world and will be available for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-16837019057245571322010-08-15T12:41:00.000+10:002010-08-18T12:41:25.017+10:00Video Podcast #036 - Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of Melbourne Underground Film FestivalInterview with Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of the Melbourne Underground Film Festival (MUFF) discussing this year's festival program and his new documentary, Heart of Lightness (AUS).
MUFF runs from the 20th to 28 August 2010 at the Elsternwick Classic Cinemas, Shed 4 @ Docklands, 1000 £ Bend.
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-70829341657833499692010-08-10T23:34:00.001+10:002010-08-10T23:49:25.876+10:00Video Podcast #035 - Ben Andrews (founder) of This Is Not A Film FestivalNew addition to the Indie Film Nation Team, Peter Miranda, steps from behind the camera and interviews Ben Andrews (founder) of This Is Not A Film Festival.
A new monthly short film screening night in Melbourne, Australia to be held on Tuesday nights at 1000 ₤ Bend in Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne.
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-61846798551040266342010-07-27T00:55:00.002+10:002010-08-10T23:35:36.960+10:00Video Podcast #034 - Daniel Roberts (actor) DreamlandInterview with Daniel Roberts (actor) in Ivan Sen's Dreamland (2010), Australian dramatic feature film which is a mystical and incredible cinematic journey through the Nevada desert on man's quest for answers.
Daniel Roberts delivers a truly remarkable performance without uttering a line of dialogue. The journey behind the making this film is worth the view.
Dreamland will be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-27629953973674137152010-07-21T10:14:00.000+10:002010-07-21T10:14:20.585+10:00a clip for the movie buffs
35mm from Pascal Monaco on Vimeo.
Can you identify the 35 Movies referenced in this clip, I reckon I can identify about 15 at the moment maybe it'll take a few views.
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-61383976440227181182010-07-01T22:57:00.007+10:002010-07-01T23:30:57.797+10:00The Horseman (2008) gets theatrical release down underThe Horseman (2008) has finally secured a theatrical run in Australia after successfully playing the international film circuit during 2009. Steven Kastrissios (writer/director/co-producer/editor) collected a swag of awards and the film was picked up DVD/Blu-ray release in the USA, UK and a number major international markets.
Jon Lucas caught up with Steven Kastrissios during the Melbourne Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-10364196237826325942010-05-30T10:44:00.002+10:002010-05-30T10:53:43.210+10:00Dennis Hopper (1936-2010)The iconic Dennis Hopper passed away earlier today, he'll be remember for some of the most incredible performance in cinema history. His portrayal of Frank Booth in Blue Velvet (1983) and Howard Payne in Speed (1994) stand out as two of the greatest cinematic villains to grace the silver screen.
Hopper's film credits are long and impressive collection of roles. The one film that will Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-91152357843867153692010-05-28T18:05:00.005+10:002010-05-28T18:37:32.656+10:00Podcast #093 - Clare Stewart (Festival Director) of Sydney Film FestivalInterview with Clare Stewart, the Festival Director, of Sydney Film Festival as we discuss the programming and official competition sections of the festival. We learn some of the guests attending and the jurors of this year's festival.
Sydney Film Festival (SFF2010) has launched one of the most useful iPhone apps for this year's festival which allows patrons to navigate the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-44573246511726061102010-03-29T18:38:00.002+11:002010-03-29T19:18:04.541+11:00B.I.K.E. (2005) now online to watchb.i.k.e (2005), USA, feature documentary has recently been released online by Snag Films to watch for free. An exploration of the Black Label Bicycle Club (USA) and the attempt by Anthony Howard, co-director, to become a club member. A bicycle club that acts more like an outlaw motorcycle gang. They tall bike joust and live anti-materialism lifestyle. b.i.ke. delivers an Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-71454841633950055672010-03-27T00:22:00.001+11:002010-03-27T00:23:01.206+11:00Podcast #092 - Christopher Holland (author) of Film Festival SecretsLatest News
B-Side has the carpet pulled out from under them
'At The Movies' demise - Roger Ebert gives a stinging comments about the demise of the program
Tribeca Film Festival goes virtual
Hot Docs announces line up
SXSW Final Audience Award Winners
In FocusInterview with Christopher Holland, author, Film Festival Secrets and consultant for independent filmmakers. Film Festival Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-35604190120118978882010-03-20T13:01:00.001+11:002010-03-24T16:26:04.670+11:00Video Podcast #033 - Tim Daly (Private Practice) Jason Ritter (The Dry Land)
Interviews with Tim Daly, actor on Private Practice and co-president of The Creative Coalition discussing the coalition plus Jason Ritter on his latest role in The Dry Land (USA) dramatic feature film that had it's world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-42723975233998668882010-03-10T12:21:00.002+11:002010-03-26T21:52:33.980+11:00Video Podcast #032 - Adam Busch (co-director) & cast of Drones (USA)Interview with Adam Busch (co-director) and cast members: Jonathan Woodward, Samm Levine, Marc Evan Jackson of Drones (USA) dramatic feature film recorded on the red carpet at the Slamdance Film Festival.
Check out the official Drones site for future screenings and release dates.
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-79238075100822915632010-03-03T10:58:00.004+11:002010-03-26T21:53:15.230+11:00Video Podcast #031 - Joseph Gordon Levitt (Producer) of HITRECORD.ORGInterview with Joseph Gordon Levitt aka Regular Joe (Producer) of HITRECORD.ORG (new collaborative internet project) and actor from Sundance Film Festival smash hit, HESHER along with Regular Joe's co-producer, Jared Geller.
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-40068101615284705642010-02-24T23:35:00.001+11:002010-03-26T21:54:15.964+11:00Video Podcast #030 - Ondi Timoner (Director) of We Live In Public (USA)
Interview with Ondi Timoner (Writer/Director) of We Live In Public (USA) documentary feature film that is being released around the USA on the 1st March 2010. Ondi discusses the theatrical release, the distribution strategy and the effect of winning the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival 2009.
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-40998665721544061792010-02-19T19:41:00.001+11:002010-02-19T19:44:32.614+11:00IFN Video Podcast #029 - Pete Schlatter from G-TechSue Lawson gets all technical on this edition of the show chatting to Peter Schlatter from G-Tech about their latest range of hard drive products and the importance of protecting that data.
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-74658771967546844032010-02-18T18:03:00.003+11:002010-02-18T18:57:36.752+11:00IFN Video Podcast #028 - Morgan Spurlock (Juror) @ SundanceFrom the streets of Park City Utah our coverage of the Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals featuring an interview with Morgan Spurlock discussing his role as one of the juror of the documentary competition program at Sundance and the feature of distribution.
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-48961310617741499772010-01-21T09:19:00.001+11:002010-01-21T09:23:51.788+11:00IFN Podcast #091 - Sundance Preview with Ondi Timoner (Director) of We Will Live In Public
Preview of the Sundance Film Festival with Mike Anthony Smith and Bruce Himmelblau as they break down this year's festival and look at the other events around Park City like Slamdance and Tromadance.
While we interview Ondi Timoner (Director) of We Will Live In Public (USA) feature documentary that won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance last year and will be on the juror of this year's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-4095812777253109542010-01-17T08:19:00.003+11:002010-03-24T16:29:56.024+11:00IFN Podcast #90 - Jamin Winans (Director) of InkNews
Palm Springs International Film Festival announces awards and Mariah Carey acceptance speech is worth a watch.
SXSW announces opening night film, Kick-Ass
Rumour - Top Gun sequel (Oh Nooooo)
Troma DVD giveaway to enter send an email to contact@indiefilmnation.com or visit the blog for more information on the titles
In Focus
Interview with Jamin Winans (Writer/Director) of Ink (USA) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-7146946498622671532010-01-04T17:53:00.000+11:002010-01-04T17:53:38.270+11:00Huge Troma DVD Collection Giveaway!In the spirit of the New Year, we are giving away an entire collection of Troma Films (22 * DVD) along with Lloyd Kaufman's Make Your Own Dawn Movie 5 DVD Box Set.
(1) Angel Negro (Director's Cut)
(2) Beware Children at Play
(3) Blood Sucking Freaks (Director's Cut)
(4) Class of Nuke'em High (Director's Cut)
(5) Chopper Chicks in Zombietown
(6) The Chosen One
(7) Drawing Blood
(8) Hellblock 13
(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-80527809212147688462009-12-31T19:42:00.002+11:002009-12-31T19:57:23.872+11:00IFN Podcast #89 - Steven Sheil (Director) of Mum & Dad (UK)
Interview with Steven Sheil (Writer/Director) of Mum & Dad (UK) a feature horror film that is currently on release on DVD (rental/purchase) and online (iTunes, Netflix) around the world.
Mum & Dad shocked audiences at the Slamdance Film Festival early this year. Mum & Dad is great horror film that pushes the envelope on violence and I got a chance to catch up with Steven Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-52328464439178735642009-12-10T21:51:00.002+11:002009-12-10T22:00:50.097+11:00Slamdance announces competition lineup
The 16th annual fest runs Jan. 21-28 in Park City, Utah. The event, which runs concurrently with Park City’s Sundance Film Festival, additionally will mount its first Filmmaker Summit this edition. The full competitive lineup follows. All are U.S. films unless noted otherwise.
NARRATIVE COMPETITION
“Cummings Farm” (Andrew Drazek) Comedy about three couples who try group sex at a lakeside Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-76936534630480175722009-12-04T09:09:00.002+11:002009-12-04T09:12:39.381+11:00Sundance announces 'out of competition' film programsPREMIERES
To showcase the diversity to contemporary independent cinema, the Sundance Film Festival Premieres section offers the latest work from American and international directors as well as world premieres of highly anticipated films. Presented by Entertainment Weekly.
Abel / Mexico, USA (Director: Diego Luna; Screenwriters: Diego Luna and Agusto Mendoza)–A peculiar young boy, blurring Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-21168047233032538422009-12-03T13:47:00.000+11:002009-12-03T13:47:25.356+11:00Sundance announces the US/World Documentary & Narrative CompetitionU.S. DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION
This year’s 16 films were selected from 862 submissions. Each film is a world premiere.
Bhutto (Directors: Jessica Hernandez and Johnny O'Hara; Screenwriter: Johnny O'Hara)—A riveting journey through the life and work of recently assassinated Benazir Bhutto, former Pakistani prime minister and a polarizing figure in the Muslim world. World Premiere
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352630983279098601.post-18202268897974938332009-11-27T12:58:00.001+11:002009-11-27T13:00:39.136+11:00Asia Pacific Screen Awards Winners AnnouncedThe winners in the third annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards are:
BEST FEATURE FILM
Samson & Delilah
Australia
Produced by Kath Shelper
JURY GRAND PRIZE
Director of The Time That Remains, Elia Suleiman
Palestinian Territories / France / Italy / Belgium / UK
Director of Darbareye Elly (About Elly), Asghar Farhadi
Islamic Republic of Iran
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR
Masahiro Motoki for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0