The cast and crew of the documentary film WEST OF MEMPHIS (2012) made a splash at the Santa Barbara International FIlm Festival (SBIFF) on February, 3rd, 2012. The film had its world premier just weeks before in Sundance. Following the screening, director Amy Berg, Damien Echols, and Lorri Davis attended a Q and A.
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SUMMARY by Sundance Film Festival- "For many people, the case of the West Memphis Three has become synonymous with wrongful...
Cast of WEST OF MEMPHIS (2012) at 2012 SBIFF
photo by Benjamin Schwartz
WEST OF MEMPHIS (2012) at 2012 SBIFF- with director Amy Berg,
photo by Benjamin Schwartz
WEST OF MEMPHIS (2012) at 2012 SBIFF- with director Amy Berg,
photo by Benjamin Schwartz
WEST OF MEMPHIS (2012) at 2012 SBIFF- with Lorri Davis, Damien Echols, and director Amy Berg,
photo by Benjamin Schwartz
cast of WEST OF MEMPHIS (2012) at 2012 SBIFF
photo by Benjamin Schwartz
WEST OF MEMPHIS (2012) at 2012 SBIFF- with Lorri Davis, Damien Echols, and director Amy Berg,
photo by Benjamin Schwartz
SAMSARA (2011)- Producer Mark Magidson at SBIFF 2012
photo by Benjamin Schwartz
SAMSARA (2011)- Composer Marcello De Francisci and Producer Mark Magidson at SBIFF 2012
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Chazz Palminteri at SBIFF 2012 to promote his film film, MIGHTY FINE (2012)
photo by Benjamin Schwartz
photo still from MIGHTY FINE (2011). Andie MacDowell and Chazz Palminteri
A few weeks ago during the 27th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) I had the pleasure of sitting with the cast from Debbie Goodstein’s film MIGHTY FINE (2011) where the film held its North American premier. What started as an interview turned into a fascinating discussion about rage from the microcosm of American domestic life to the macrocosm of rage in the world at large. Her...
photo still from MIGHTY FINE (2011). Andie MacDowell and Chazz Palminteri
A few weeks ago during the 27th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) I had the pleasure of sitting with the cast from Debbie Goodstein’s film MIGHTY FINE (2011) where the film held its North American premier. What started as an interview turned into a fascinating discussion about rage from the microcosm of American domestic life to the macrocosm of rage in the world at large. Here...
THE ARTIST (2011) wins Oscar gold for 'Best Picture' (producer Thomas Langmann), Michel Hazanavicius for Best Director, Jean Dujardin for Best Actor at the 84th Academy Awards!!!
Since the film’s Cannes premiere in 2011, it has received worldwide acclaim and most recently a Golden Globe for Best Picture by a musical/comedy, Best Actor for Jean Dujardiin, a nomination for Best Picture for the upcoming Academy Awards, 2012, and has most recently cleaned the award sl...
SAMSARA (2011) by filmmakers Ron Fricke and producer Mark Magidson is the follow-up to the epic non-narrative film BARAKA (1992), which made cinematic history twenty years ago with its arresting 70mm Panavision System images filmed in 24 countries. Described by director Ron Fricke as a ‘guided meditation’ BARAKA still has people dropping their jaw at the astonishing innovative camera work and intercutting of the haunting musical score. Now, the filmmakers bring the same camera and ...
SAMSARA (2011) by filmmakers Ron Fricke and producer Mark Magidson is the follow-up to the epic non-narrative film BARAKA (1992), which made cinematic history twenty years ago with its arresting 70mm Panavision System images filmed in 24 countries. Described by director Ron Fricke as a ‘guided meditation’ BARAKA still has people dropping their jaw at the astonishing innovative camera work and intercutting of the haunting musical score. Now, the filmmakers bring the same camera and ...
The Artist (2011)…"It’s a love story and there’s a cute dog!"
French auteur Michel Hazanavicius of the film ‘The Artist’ (2011) was born 29 March 1967, and although few can pronounce his name correctly, everyone is talking about this tres talented French director. French actor Jean Dujardin calls the director ‘Michel Hazana-genius’; due to the film’s explosive worldwide success, it would appear that most agree to his work as ‘genius’ ind...
photo of: Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin
photos of cast of THE ARTIST (2011) taken on Febraury 4th, in Santa Barbara at The Arlington Theater the night Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin were given the honorary Cinema Vanguard Award.
photos by photographer Benjamin Schwartz
photo of: Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin
photos of cast of THE ARTIST (2011) taken on Febraury 4th, in Santa Barbara at The Arlington Theater the night Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin were given the honorary Cinema Vanguard Award.
photos by photographer Benjamin Schwartz
photo of: Berenice Bejo and Malcolm McDowell
photos of cast of THE ARTIST (2011) taken on Febraury 4th, in Santa Barbara at The Arlington Theater the night Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin were given the honorary Cinema Vanguard Award.
photos by photographer Benjamin Schwartz
photo of: Director Michel Hazanavicius
photos of cast of THE ARTIST (2011) taken on Febraury 4th, in Santa Barbara at The Arlington Theater the night Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin were given the honorary Cinema Vanguard Award.
photos by photographer Benjamin Schwartz
photo of: Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo
photos of cast of THE ARTIST (2011) taken on Febraury 4th, in Santa Barbara at The Arlington Theater the night Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin were given the honorary Cinema Vanguard Award.
photos by photographer Benjamin Schwartz
photo of: Berenice Bejo
photos of cast of THE ARTIST (2011) taken on Febraury 4th, in Santa Barbara at The Arlington Theater the night Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin were given the honorary Cinema Vanguard Award.
photos by photographer Benjamin Schwartz
photo of: Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin
photos of cast of THE ARTIST (2011) taken on Febraury 4th, in Santa Barbara at The Arlington Theater the night Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin were given the honorary Cinema Vanguard Award.
photos by photographer Benjamin Schwartz
photo of: Berenice Bejo
photos of cast of THE ARTIST (2011) taken on Febraury 4th, in Santa Barbara at The Arlington Theater the night Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin were given the honorary Cinema Vanguard Award.
photos by photographer Benjamin Schwartz
photo of: Jean Dujardin
photos of cast of THE ARTIST (2011) taken on Febraury 4th, in Santa Barbara at The Arlington Theater the night Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin were given the honorary Cinema Vanguard Award.
photos by photographer Benjamin Schwartz