Editor’s Note: The below blog piece originally ran in January. Sam Now is screening tonight, Thursday, April 6, in Los Angeles at the Glendale Laemmle and in New York tomorrow, Friday, April 7 at the Village East. See showtimes on the film’s website.
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Film Independent Fellow Reed Harkness began to lay the groundwork for his acclaimed 2022 documentary Sam Now way back in 1997. His intent then, as an 18-year-old, was merely to document some adventures with his 11-year-old half-brother Sam on Super 8mm footage. Little did he know that 25 years later he’d have an entire nonfiction feature, starring Sam and other members of his family, let alone one racking up awards on the film festival circuit.
In order to fully realize his vision, Reed teamed up with childhood friend Jason Reid in 2015 to serve as editor/producer and participated in the Film Independent Fast Track program in 2020 and the Documentary...
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Film Independent Fellow Reed Harkness began to lay the groundwork for his acclaimed 2022 documentary Sam Now way back in 1997. His intent then, as an 18-year-old, was merely to document some adventures with his 11-year-old half-brother Sam on Super 8mm footage. Little did he know that 25 years later he’d have an entire nonfiction feature, starring Sam and other members of his family, let alone one racking up awards on the film festival circuit.
In order to fully realize his vision, Reed teamed up with childhood friend Jason Reid in 2015 to serve as editor/producer and participated in the Film Independent Fast Track program in 2020 and the Documentary...
- 4/6/2023
- by Kristopher Hewkin
- Film Independent News & More
Gravitas Ventures has acquired North American rights All About Sex, the first directorial feature for up-and-comer Dakota Gorman, who wrote the comedy, which is loosely based on her own experiences battling depression and the general anxieties that accompany aging youth. Gorman also stars alongside Natalee Linez, Emma Deckers, Dillon Lane, Matt Angel and Chris Costanzo.
The generational film follows the lives of three mid-20’s friends — Sage (Gorman), Casey (Linez), and Morgan (Deckers)– caught in the grip of quarter-life crises as they meander through the messy, embarrassing and confusing pitfalls that come with “adulting”.
All About Sex hails from Salt & Light Films in association with Warrior Woman Productions. Nicole Rio and Kelly Bumford produced, while Carlos George and Ken Johnson served as executive producers. Myriad Pictures will distribute the film internationally and will present the film to international buyers at EFM.
Gorman is currently in pre-production on her next directing project,...
The generational film follows the lives of three mid-20’s friends — Sage (Gorman), Casey (Linez), and Morgan (Deckers)– caught in the grip of quarter-life crises as they meander through the messy, embarrassing and confusing pitfalls that come with “adulting”.
All About Sex hails from Salt & Light Films in association with Warrior Woman Productions. Nicole Rio and Kelly Bumford produced, while Carlos George and Ken Johnson served as executive producers. Myriad Pictures will distribute the film internationally and will present the film to international buyers at EFM.
Gorman is currently in pre-production on her next directing project,...
- 1/26/2021
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s your daily dose of an indie film, web series, TV pilot, what-have-you in progress — at the end of the week, you’ll have the chance to vote for your favorite.
In the meantime: Is this a project you’d want to see? Tell us in the comments.
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey
Logline: Fred Beckey is the original American “Dirtbag” climber whose name has evoked mystery, adulation and vitriol since the 1940s. The groundbreaking life story of this rebel athlete is told for the first time in this exclusive documentary film.
Elevator Pitch:
Hailed as one of the most prolific, influential climbers of all time, Fred Beckey shattered records with an unparalleled string of superhuman first ascents. He is the prodigal “Dirtbag” climber: defined as one who forgoes the pursuit of material comforts and defies societal norms in order to pursue a nomadic mountaineering lifestyle.
Still obsessed...
In the meantime: Is this a project you’d want to see? Tell us in the comments.
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey
Logline: Fred Beckey is the original American “Dirtbag” climber whose name has evoked mystery, adulation and vitriol since the 1940s. The groundbreaking life story of this rebel athlete is told for the first time in this exclusive documentary film.
Elevator Pitch:
Hailed as one of the most prolific, influential climbers of all time, Fred Beckey shattered records with an unparalleled string of superhuman first ascents. He is the prodigal “Dirtbag” climber: defined as one who forgoes the pursuit of material comforts and defies societal norms in order to pursue a nomadic mountaineering lifestyle.
Still obsessed...
- 7/28/2016
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Bam: Beer and Movie Fest, Portland’s first annual beer and theater pub festival, was co-created by local film buff Jacques Boyreau (Jboy Promo), Aaron Mesh (screen editor for Willamette Week) and Beer Northwest Magazine, in an effort to showcase Portland’s theater pubs and craft beer. It will run from February 10 – 27.
There’s bringing Alien, Big Trouble in Little China, Raging Bull and more to the Portland big screen along with some of your favorite beer.
And here’s the press release for Sonicsgate: Requiem For A Team.
“Sonicsgate: Requiem For A Team,” the critically acclaimed documentary chronicling the true story of the Seattle SuperSonics’ tragic demise, has been selected for the Beer And Movie Fest (Bam) in Portland, Oregon. “Sonicsgate” will screen at the Bagdad Theater & Pub (3702 Se Hawthorne Blvd.) on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7:15 P.M.
Bam is a two-week, four-venue, 50-film screening festival in Portland from Feb.
There’s bringing Alien, Big Trouble in Little China, Raging Bull and more to the Portland big screen along with some of your favorite beer.
And here’s the press release for Sonicsgate: Requiem For A Team.
“Sonicsgate: Requiem For A Team,” the critically acclaimed documentary chronicling the true story of the Seattle SuperSonics’ tragic demise, has been selected for the Beer And Movie Fest (Bam) in Portland, Oregon. “Sonicsgate” will screen at the Bagdad Theater & Pub (3702 Se Hawthorne Blvd.) on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7:15 P.M.
Bam is a two-week, four-venue, 50-film screening festival in Portland from Feb.
- 2/3/2010
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
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