Over the next week, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs through September 1 in New York City and through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Trisha Ziff, director/producer/writer of The Mexican Suitcase. Synopsis: The Mexican Suitcase tells the story of the
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Over the next week, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Roland Legiardi-Laura, one of the directors/producers, with Edwin Martinez, Deborah Shaffer and
Over the next couple of weeks, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work will be represented in the DocuWeek TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, August 18-24. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Kristi Jacobson, director/producer of Toots. Synopsis: Toots is a provocative, loving and unmistakably authentic portrait of legendary Manhattan saloonkeeper Toots Shor, a self
Over the next couple of weeks, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here are Joke Fincioen and Biagio Messina, directors/producers/executive producers of Dying
Over the next week, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Pawel Kloc, director/producer/writer of Phnom Penh Lullaby. Synopsis: Ilan Shickman left Israel
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Over the next month, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Maggie Betts, director/producer of The Carrier. Synopsis: Told through the eyes of an
Over the next month, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Marc Smolowitz, director/producer of The Power Of Two. Synopsis: The Power Of Two offers an
When Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint found themselves performing together in a number of Hurricane Katrina benefits shortly after the storm left New Orleans native Toussaint homeless, the two legendary musicians decided to collaborate on a new album. Filmmaker Matthew Buzzell ( Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew ) captured the process in his short documentary Putting the River in Reverse , an inspirational look at the first major recording session in New Orleans since Katrina. The production process was a challenge due to the lack of basic services such as hot water, and the problems of shooting