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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Jim Marrs to attend Philadelphia Independent Film festival ... June 24, 2010
Breaking:
Jim Marrsdiscusses Bird's Eye View as part of the Philadelphia Independent Film festival 7pm @ Media Bureau.
(Alien abduction & Gov't secrecy)
(With other screenings planned)
#PUFF" /via @PUFForum #uff
Posted: freeRADlab
Jim Marrsdiscusses Bird's Eye View as part of the Philadelphia Independent Film festival 7pm @ Media Bureau.
(Alien abduction & Gov't secrecy)
(With other screenings planned)
#PUFF" /via @PUFForum #uff
Posted: freeRADlab
Monday, June 21, 2010
Who Killed Chea Vichea? #Piff2010 #PUFF #uff #PhilaIndie
Posted: Philadelphia Independent Film festival
/ Philadelphia Underground Film Forum.
Screening's:
Media Bureau - Saturday ~ 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Random Tea Room - Friday ~ 6:00pm -
Ruba - Sunday ~ 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Amy Leonard
freeRADlab
Title: Who Killed Chea Vichea?
Bradley Cox's unsettling documentary Who Killed Chea Vichea? follows the investigation of the murder of Chea Vichea, leader of a Cambodian worker's rights union. A champion of justice and the humane treatment of laborers in Cambodia's extensive production industry, Chea Vichea was shot and killed on the Chinese New Year in 2004 in front of a newsstand on the street. Amid demands for justice from Vichea's many supporters, Cambodian police arrested two men alleged to be the culprits despite considerable evidence to the contrary. The political nature of the arrests raise disquieting suspicions about the Cambodian government, giving followers of Vichea little hope of justice or reconciliation in the future. Meanwhile, two men serve a 20-year prison sentence for a murder they likely did not commit while Vichea's family mourns the unresolved murder of a beloved brother, husband, and father.
Featuring interviews with Vichea's family and supporters as well as family and friends of the men convicted for his murder, Who Killed Chea Vichea? weaves a disturbing tale of corruption, injustice, and unanswered questions. Through investigative-reporting style filmmaking, Bradley Cox unveils a nation in sociopolitical turmoil despite reassuring claims to the contrary made by numerous international ambassadors. Under threat of death or incarceration by the government, many Cambodian citizens fear to speak out against this and other injustices occurring in their country.
Who Killed Chea Vichea? speaks to an international audience about human rights and democracy. It provides excellent insight into a disturbing situation, developing a compelling story that calls viewers to action against corruption and injustice around the world.
Movie site: http://WhoKilledCheaVichea.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WhoKilledCheaVichea#!/group.php?gid=76083065273
Twitter: http://twitter.com/RGarella
TRT: 56 min
Language: English / Khmer
/ Philadelphia Underground Film Forum.
Screening's:
Media Bureau - Saturday ~ 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Random Tea Room - Friday ~ 6:00pm -
Ruba - Sunday ~ 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Amy Leonard
freeRADlab
Title: Who Killed Chea Vichea?
Bradley Cox's unsettling documentary Who Killed Chea Vichea? follows the investigation of the murder of Chea Vichea, leader of a Cambodian worker's rights union. A champion of justice and the humane treatment of laborers in Cambodia's extensive production industry, Chea Vichea was shot and killed on the Chinese New Year in 2004 in front of a newsstand on the street. Amid demands for justice from Vichea's many supporters, Cambodian police arrested two men alleged to be the culprits despite considerable evidence to the contrary. The political nature of the arrests raise disquieting suspicions about the Cambodian government, giving followers of Vichea little hope of justice or reconciliation in the future. Meanwhile, two men serve a 20-year prison sentence for a murder they likely did not commit while Vichea's family mourns the unresolved murder of a beloved brother, husband, and father.
Featuring interviews with Vichea's family and supporters as well as family and friends of the men convicted for his murder, Who Killed Chea Vichea? weaves a disturbing tale of corruption, injustice, and unanswered questions. Through investigative-reporting style filmmaking, Bradley Cox unveils a nation in sociopolitical turmoil despite reassuring claims to the contrary made by numerous international ambassadors. Under threat of death or incarceration by the government, many Cambodian citizens fear to speak out against this and other injustices occurring in their country.
Who Killed Chea Vichea? speaks to an international audience about human rights and democracy. It provides excellent insight into a disturbing situation, developing a compelling story that calls viewers to action against corruption and injustice around the world.
Movie site: http://WhoKilledCheaVichea.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WhoKilledCheaVichea#!/group.php?gid=76083065273
Twitter: http://twitter.com/RGarella
TRT: 56 min
Language: English / Khmer
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Announcing the Panels and Speakers this week... #Piff2010 #PUFF #uff #PhilaIndie
Film makers and Festival supporters,
PUFF, Philadelphia Underground Film Forum, is the sponsor of these events. All events will take place in Northern Liberties and are walking distance!
All events are FREE with festival badge and will sell out! If you would like to attend and do not have a badge, please get there early!
regards,
Benjamin Barnett
Festival Director
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
June 23 - 27, 2010
Programming is still going on! We believe we have accomodated EVERYBODY and their requests. That was a tall order. We believe that because of this we were able to get more than 17 film makers here to represent their movies. Thank you.
We have a great variety of speakers for this years festival. As of this writing, many (42 and counting) film makers have commited to speak and discuss their films. We will be posting to this blog this week as it unfolds but have laready been discussing via Twitter at PhilaIndie and on Facebook as you know. We will have many provacative discussions including journalist Jim Marrs , Actor / Philosopher Mark Borkowski , Director DAVID WHITNEY, Musician Chuck Treece, and many more... Panels will include http://Film.org on the future of film, an Animation discussion, and more!
PUFF, Philadelphia Underground Film Forum, is the sponsor of these events. All events will take place in Northern Liberties and are walking distance!
All events are FREE with festival badge and will sell out! If you would like to attend and do not have a badge, please get there early!
regards,
Benjamin Barnett
Festival Director
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
June 23 - 27, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Progamming still going on .. Attempting to get everybody the spots they want.
Hello Festival goers and movie makers,
It's coming down to the wire and we'll be working into the night. Many of you have contacted us about better days and we are doing the best we can. For those of you wishing certain slots and explaining that you can come in during those days, we are putting you at the top of the programming list.
Remember, if you plan to attend as a film maker, please let us know. Many of you are on panels and or doing demonstrations already. Let us know if you are interested as their are many people who would love to hear your story ... So you better make them good!
See you at the festival,
Benjamin Barnett
Festival Director
It's coming down to the wire and we'll be working into the night. Many of you have contacted us about better days and we are doing the best we can. For those of you wishing certain slots and explaining that you can come in during those days, we are putting you at the top of the programming list.
Remember, if you plan to attend as a film maker, please let us know. Many of you are on panels and or doing demonstrations already. Let us know if you are interested as their are many people who would love to hear your story ... So you better make them good!
See you at the festival,
Benjamin Barnett
Festival Director
Monday, May 24, 2010
Ok, getting ready to post...
Official selections for the Philadelphia Independent Film festival are almost ready to be posted. Were actually logging all information. We'll be emailing shortly. Thanks for the patience!
Benjamin Barnett
Philadelphia Independent Film festival
June 23 - 27, 2010
Posting for the festival via Twitter: Philadelphia Independent
Posting for the festival via the web: Festival website
Benjamin Barnett
Philadelphia Independent Film festival
June 23 - 27, 2010
Posting for the festival via Twitter: Philadelphia Independent
Posting for the festival via the web: Festival website
Friday, May 21, 2010
Official selection weekend has commenced! Stop by the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival studio!
Of course we'll be mailing the considerations this Monday as planned but of course we have begun the selection process. If you want to stop by the studio for some insight, please do so at:
Philadelphia Independent Film festival
725 N 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Please note: By being posted for discussion / review on this blog does not mean a film have been accepted. Our film forum, PUFF, has had regular discussions and we post them as is. It certainly means we screened your movie ;)
We do plan to post as many reviewes of movies that will screen during the fest!
As usual, we are shocked by the overall style, craftsmanship, and story telling, of the submissions. The range of submissions in our opinion shows people are experimenting with film and that Actors all over the world are going for it. We have experienced a large amount of fantastic use of cinematography. Overall, our thought is that with the proliferation of affordable camera equipment, we are seeing better film making, not worse.
We have a fantastic festival in the works which includes a healthy use of roundtables, discussions, demonstrations, and more.
Check the website and the blog for ongoing discussions!
Thank you ... more soon.
Benjamin Barnett
Festival director
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
June 23 - 27, 2010
Philadelphia Independent Film festival
725 N 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Please note: By being posted for discussion / review on this blog does not mean a film have been accepted. Our film forum, PUFF, has had regular discussions and we post them as is. It certainly means we screened your movie ;)
We do plan to post as many reviewes of movies that will screen during the fest!
As usual, we are shocked by the overall style, craftsmanship, and story telling, of the submissions. The range of submissions in our opinion shows people are experimenting with film and that Actors all over the world are going for it. We have experienced a large amount of fantastic use of cinematography. Overall, our thought is that with the proliferation of affordable camera equipment, we are seeing better film making, not worse.
We have a fantastic festival in the works which includes a healthy use of roundtables, discussions, demonstrations, and more.
Check the website and the blog for ongoing discussions!
Thank you ... more soon.
Benjamin Barnett
Festival director
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
June 23 - 27, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Screening: Eagles in the Chicken Coop by Brent Florence. #PUFF #PhilaIndie
Posted: Philadelphia Independent Film festival / Philadelphia Underground Film Forum.
Lisa Spiller
freeRADlab
Screening Title: Eagle in the Chicken Coop.
Brent Florence's 97-minute feature Eagles in the Chicken Coop is an innovative take on the coming of age story, told in mocumentary form. The film, told from the point of view of an investigative documentarian, explores the tension between the filmmaker and the industry as it follows the story of two young filmmakers and their struggle to shoot their first feature-length film. As Armondo (Kenny Luper) and Bill (Brent Florence) struggle to find themselves as writer/director/producers, they are met with opposition every step of the way from Nameless Studios, their satirically shallow production company. While Armondo ad Bill are out to create a heartfelt and meaningful first feature, Nameless Studios are expecting a made-for-TV mature movie. As a result, their production of The Lone Rancher becomes a battlefield as they fight to take artistic liberties while still upholding their contract, which mandates that they include a sex scene every five minutes and lands them with an impossible cast list.
Eagles in the Chicken Coop brings the least glamorous facet of the film industry to light. Because film is such a public art form, the wishes of those closest to the film can be overlooked, becoming secondary to the general audience's reception of the final product. Although executed humorously, the mocumentary provokes serious thought.
END
TRT: 97 min
English
Lisa Spiller
freeRADlab
Screening Title: Eagle in the Chicken Coop.
Brent Florence's 97-minute feature Eagles in the Chicken Coop is an innovative take on the coming of age story, told in mocumentary form. The film, told from the point of view of an investigative documentarian, explores the tension between the filmmaker and the industry as it follows the story of two young filmmakers and their struggle to shoot their first feature-length film. As Armondo (Kenny Luper) and Bill (Brent Florence) struggle to find themselves as writer/director/producers, they are met with opposition every step of the way from Nameless Studios, their satirically shallow production company. While Armondo ad Bill are out to create a heartfelt and meaningful first feature, Nameless Studios are expecting a made-for-TV mature movie. As a result, their production of The Lone Rancher becomes a battlefield as they fight to take artistic liberties while still upholding their contract, which mandates that they include a sex scene every five minutes and lands them with an impossible cast list.
Eagles in the Chicken Coop brings the least glamorous facet of the film industry to light. Because film is such a public art form, the wishes of those closest to the film can be overlooked, becoming secondary to the general audience's reception of the final product. Although executed humorously, the mocumentary provokes serious thought.
END
TRT: 97 min
English
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Screening - My Kidnapper by Mark Henderson and Kate Horne #PUFF #PhilaIndie
Logged: Philadelphia Independent Film festival / #PUFF
My Kidnapper.
My Kidnapper is an exceedingly well-executed example of the newly emerging genre of self exploratory documentaries following the story of seven tourists kidnapped by Columbian guerilla fighters (ELN) seeking media attention for human rights violations in the region. Mark Henderson, the director and producer, was also the kidnap victim that the narrative follows. It's an interesting take on Stockholm syndrome: liberated kidnap victims feel the need to return to their captors (with whom they have developed a warped species of friendship) in order to find solace.
My Kidnapper blurs the line between victim and kidnapper. Henderson does this by leading us back and forth, through a visual and narrative experience, from his view and that of the Kidnapper. The personalities of the ELN and the reasoning behind their deeds are revealed, creating a controversial look into the minds of a militant human rights group for the viewer.
Yes, the kidnap victims had their basic rights taken from them, but is that somehow justified in this narrative? Or was the entire ordeal just a contradiction to the freedom that the ELN were fighting for?
See you at the Festival.
TRT: 82:46
English / Spanish
My Kidnapper.
My Kidnapper is an exceedingly well-executed example of the newly emerging genre of self exploratory documentaries following the story of seven tourists kidnapped by Columbian guerilla fighters (ELN) seeking media attention for human rights violations in the region. Mark Henderson, the director and producer, was also the kidnap victim that the narrative follows. It's an interesting take on Stockholm syndrome: liberated kidnap victims feel the need to return to their captors (with whom they have developed a warped species of friendship) in order to find solace.
My Kidnapper blurs the line between victim and kidnapper. Henderson does this by leading us back and forth, through a visual and narrative experience, from his view and that of the Kidnapper. The personalities of the ELN and the reasoning behind their deeds are revealed, creating a controversial look into the minds of a militant human rights group for the viewer.
Yes, the kidnap victims had their basic rights taken from them, but is that somehow justified in this narrative? Or was the entire ordeal just a contradiction to the freedom that the ELN were fighting for?
See you at the Festival.
TRT: 82:46
English / Spanish
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
PUFF: Screening tonight in freeRADlab ... festival screeners.
People of the globe,
The Philadelphia Independent Film festival are screening films tonight via the selection team. Be shocked, surpised, curious, scared, sad, happy, etc. If you are interested to take part, please contact us and come through the studio tonight. We are located at 338 Brown Street, Philadelphia. Call: 215 592-1242.
See you in the studio.
Benjamin Barnett
Festival Director
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
June 23 - 27, 2010.
The Philadelphia Independent Film festival are screening films tonight via the selection team. Be shocked, surpised, curious, scared, sad, happy, etc. If you are interested to take part, please contact us and come through the studio tonight. We are located at 338 Brown Street, Philadelphia. Call: 215 592-1242.
See you in the studio.
Benjamin Barnett
Festival Director
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
June 23 - 27, 2010.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival UPDATE 02 02 2010
Hello,
February is upon us and we are enjoying these winter months. We have been hard at work with our Festival planning and have some updates. We'll be keeping to our weekly posting schedule through February at this point. Of course you will see Tweets and Facebook posts happening as the week goes by as well. Hopefully you feel informed. Let us know if you have any ideas or comments about the fest.
Festival entries: SUBMIT Online now!!!
The Without A Box (WAB) link is up (since last week actually!) You can now submit online. If you would like to continue to send us submissions via the mail, please do so! Call us with any questions: 215 592-1242 (USA)
A few people have gotten in touch already to book their stay during the fest ... We are looking to get early bird Hotel arrangements hooked up by April 1st. This would be a fest first so we are excited to make it happen! Stay tuned! Keep us posted with favorite hotels and we will try to help best accommodate your stay.
PUFF: Philadelphia Underground Film Forum
We've been having great screenings / discussions during the PUFF. We are screening weekly here in the studios as well as discussing via the PUFF web pages and the film makers. See the site for links / updates... Thank you for the support as always!
Next up is Tribeca Film fest entry, Cropsey. A scary (horror?) documentary that will keep you on the edge of your seats. Get ready.
SXSW: Will it happen?
Stay tuned for #PUFF unfestival news at the SXSW Film festival in Austin (March). We will hopefully have upto 8 movies screening there and are working on setting a 2 day event up. Let us know if you are interested in taking part.
And finally, we are sad to hear, as it has been reported, that it appears the film fest landscape has changed (once again) in Philadelphia with the postponing of the content cool Cinefest in April. We expect to see them back next year as planned.
That's it for now.
See you at the Festival,
Benjamin Barnett
Festival Director
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
June 23 - 27, 2010
February is upon us and we are enjoying these winter months. We have been hard at work with our Festival planning and have some updates. We'll be keeping to our weekly posting schedule through February at this point. Of course you will see Tweets and Facebook posts happening as the week goes by as well. Hopefully you feel informed. Let us know if you have any ideas or comments about the fest.
Festival entries: SUBMIT Online now!!!
The Without A Box (WAB) link is up (since last week actually!) You can now submit online. If you would like to continue to send us submissions via the mail, please do so! Call us with any questions: 215 592-1242 (USA)
A few people have gotten in touch already to book their stay during the fest ... We are looking to get early bird Hotel arrangements hooked up by April 1st. This would be a fest first so we are excited to make it happen! Stay tuned! Keep us posted with favorite hotels and we will try to help best accommodate your stay.
PUFF: Philadelphia Underground Film Forum
We've been having great screenings / discussions during the PUFF. We are screening weekly here in the studios as well as discussing via the PUFF web pages and the film makers. See the site for links / updates... Thank you for the support as always!
Next up is Tribeca Film fest entry, Cropsey. A scary (horror?) documentary that will keep you on the edge of your seats. Get ready.
SXSW: Will it happen?
Stay tuned for #PUFF unfestival news at the SXSW Film festival in Austin (March). We will hopefully have upto 8 movies screening there and are working on setting a 2 day event up. Let us know if you are interested in taking part.
And finally, we are sad to hear, as it has been reported, that it appears the film fest landscape has changed (once again) in Philadelphia with the postponing of the content cool Cinefest in April. We expect to see them back next year as planned.
That's it for now.
See you at the Festival,
Benjamin Barnett
Festival Director
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
June 23 - 27, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
#PUFF Screenings ... NIGHTMARE- Fri 15th & Sat. 16th
Horror! for your delight .. this friday and Saturday night!
This coming Friday and Saturday #PUFF is screening NIGHTMARE. Fangoria calls this movie: A Surreal Shocker! ~ Fangoria. See the Bloody Blog review of this psychosexual thriller here: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dylan Bank and Morgan Pehme talk about the surreal horrors of NIGHTMARE on IMDB and Fangoria!
Here's the Nightmare - 4 out of 5 Skull review ...
See you at the Forum.
Benjamin Barnett
Philadelphia Independent Film festival
Festival Director
This coming Friday and Saturday #PUFF is screening NIGHTMARE. Fangoria calls this movie: A Surreal Shocker! ~ Fangoria. See the Bloody Blog review of this psychosexual thriller here: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dylan Bank and Morgan Pehme talk about the surreal horrors of NIGHTMARE on IMDB and Fangoria!
Here's the Nightmare - 4 out of 5 Skull review ...
See you at the Forum.
Benjamin Barnett
Philadelphia Independent Film festival
Festival Director
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