FEBRUARY 2003 NEWSLETTER
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FEBRUARY 2003 NEWSLETTER |
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Exposure -
Oscar Nods - Upcoming Releases -
Pickups - In other News
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EXPOSUREIn 2003, Woodstock celebrates its one hundred
year anniversary as a place of dreams and ideas for art, political philosophy
and alternative lifestyles. To honor and build on these traditions, the
Woodstock Film Festival is pleased to launch the new program,
EXPOSURE,
featuring panels, think tanks, live concerts and thought-provoking films from
around the world that emphasize social, political and environmental concerns. At this frightening time when the U.S. is on the verge of war, it's more important than ever to stimulate dialogue and positive resolution through the power of film. |
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OSCAR NODSWe wish to congratulate the following films and filmmakers for their recent Oscar nominations. FAR FROM HEAVEN(U.S Premiered at Woodstock Film Festival) Actress in a Leading Role - Julianne Moore Cinematography - Edward Lachman Music (Score) – Woodstock’s own Elmer Bernstein This is the fourteenth Academy Award nomination for Elmer Bernstein. He was previously nominated for: “The Age Of Innocence,” “Trading Places,” “Gold,” “True Grit,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Return Of The Seven,” “Hawaii,” “To Kill A Mockingbird,” “Walk On The Wild Side,” “Summer And,” “The Magnificent Seven,” and “The Man With The Golden Arm.” Writing (Original Screenplay) – Todd Haynes
SPELLBOUND
WHY CAN'T WE BE A FAMILY AGAIN? Documentary Short Subject - Roger Weisberg and Murray Nossel
FAIT
D'HIVER Short Film (Live Action) - Dirk Beliën and Anja Daelemans Congratulations also to advisory board members for the following nods. Executive Producer John Sloss for “Far from Heaven.”
Executive
producer Peter Saraf for “Adaptation” which received nominations for United Artist President Bingham Ray for “Bowling for Columbine”, which received a nod for best Documentary Feature – Michael Moore and Michael Donovan
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 "America So Beautiful"
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UPCOMING RELEASESCheck your local theater for these films which appeared at the Woodstock Film FestivalAmerica So Beautiful opens in Los Angeles. Check americasobeautiful.com for dates and times.“If ever there was a timely movie that struck a chord so well with current events and sentiments and not only illustrated its point, but found that illustration to be one of the most important and pertinent messages of the day, this is it.” (aintitcoolnews.com) Lee Hirsch’s Amandla, opens February 19th in New York at the Film Forum then nationwide. Nina Gilden Seavey's The Ballad of Bering Strait opens February 19th in New York City at Loews State and City Cinemas Village East. The film Opens February 21st in Los Angeles at the Laemmle Sunset 5. The WFF was proud to screen Gus Van Sant’s Gerry in 2002. This breathtaking film starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, opens February 14th in NY at the Angelika Film Center and in Los Angeles at the Nuart Theater.Coming in March Down and Out with the Dolls - the dolls which world premiered at the 2001 Woodstock Film Festival are coming to U.S. theaters in March 2003......Ain't rock n roll a bitch! |
 "Washington Heights"
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Washington Heights (WFF-2002) has been picked up for distribution by MAC Releasing and opens in theaters on May 9th . Read the complete story in indiewire. ON THE LITTLE SCREEN So Many Women, So Little Hair (WFF-2002) Jon Rubin’s quest for beauty has its U.S. Television Premiere Valentine’s Day at 9:45 PM on Cinemax. AT THE VIDEO STORE King Midas, which world premiered at the 2001 WFF will be available on home video and DVD Tuesday, Feb. 4th. Check your local Blockbuster, Hollywood Video, West Coast Video, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy and Camelot stores. |
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IN OTHER NEWS United Artists has closed a deal for worldwide rights to "Pieces of April," one of the hottest titles on the market at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. UA President Bingham Ray announced the deal late Thursday here in Park City. The competition film, which stars Katie Holmes, Patricia Clarkson, Oliver Platt, Derek Luke, and Sean Hayes, is an InDigEnt film screening in competition at Sundance. It is the directorial debut of writer Peter Hedges ("What's Eating Gilbert Grape," "About a Boy"). InDigEnt made news at last year's Sundance with its award wins and sales of "Personal Velocity" to UA and "Tadpole" to Miramax. Read the Full Story @ indieWIRE.com |
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WGA ANNOUNCES NOMS The scores for these 2 films can be listened to on Ryan’s website at www.ryanshore.com THE QUALITY OF MERCY, which screened at the 2002 WFF is a quarterfinalist in the Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival. A clip of “The Quality of Mercy” will be available online at http://www.chryslermdff.com for four weeks between January 16th and February 20th for the View, Vote & Win competition. During this period, you will have the opportunity to select your favorite ten films, determining an Audience Winner. |
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Susan Leber is currently producing "Down to the Bone" in the Woodstock / Kingston, New York region. The script, which won the Screenwriting Prize at the Nantucket Film Festival and was work shopped at the Sundance Lab tells the story of a woman struggling to balance the needs of her family with her own needs, fears and desires. The Director Debra Granik's short "Snake Feed" (also shot in Ulster County) won the Sundance Jury Prize in 1998. Producer Susan Leber's first film "Margarita Happy Hour" premiered at Sundance and played the Woodstock Film Festival in 2001. Co-producer Anne Rosellini was a programmer at the Seattle film Festival and was director of Acquisitions at Atom Films. For information about shooting your next film in the Hudson Valley Catkill region, contact the Woodstock Film Commission at 845 679-4265 or visit us online at http://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com/woodstockfilmcommission.htm |
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Woodstock Film Festival director of development, Laurent Rejto will be available for contact at South by Southwest from March 7-11. For contact info, check the festival registry . Rejto recently published the novel "The Reluctant Adventure," now available through Amazon, Farmhouse Films and select bookstores. "This terrifying war-time tale is told though the eyes of a narrator too young and full of life to be terrified. The Reluctant Adventurer is a story of love, friendship, and adventure; it is warm and humorous and informative and just a bit magical....not unlike the work of Gabriel Garcia Marquez." (Greycore Press) |
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The 4th annual "Fiercely
Independent" Woodstock Film Festival will be held September 17-21 2003 in
Woodstock NY and will celebrate new voices of independent filmmakers with great
films, seminars, workshops, concerts, parties and good people in a relaxed,
receptive community surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscapes in the
world. Early Bird deadline: April 15 2003. Final deadline June 15 2003.
Awards are presented for Specialty programming includes: Focus on Music and Exposure - an Exploration of Movies that Matter. For additional info visit the WFF 2003 entry form |
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Markertek.com,
America's largest video/audio supply house, and a presenting sponsor of the 2003
Woodstock Film Festival was recently honored with
a 2002 Videomaker Best Product of the Year
Award for: Best Turnkey Editing
System Over $6,000 |
