SDFF 2012—The Evening Class Interview With Program Director Jason Perdue

In their Fall 2011 issue, Moviemaker proclaimed the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival (SDFF) as one of the "can't miss cool fests of 2011" and SDFF wears that laurel proudly, continuing to bring independent film to West Sonoma County for their fifth edition, which kicks off March 29 and continues through April 1, 2012. "Community is key at this doc fest," writes Moviemaker, "which serves as a catalyst for strengthening the local film community, developing an independent moviemaking program for nearby youth and eventually launching a year-round series of cinema screenings, salons and works

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SFSFF: NAPOLÉON (1927)—The Evening Class Interview With Charles ("Charlie") Tabesh

I first met Charles ("Charlie") Tabesh, the Senior Vice President of Programming for Turner Classic Movies (TCM), when Tabesh and Robert Osborne attended the 2007 summer edition of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival (SFSFF). Not only was Osborne on hand to introduce Camille (1921), but—on behalf of TCM—he accepted SFSFF's commendation to TCM for their continuing contributions to the silent film genre.At that time I asked Charlie Tabesh to talk about TCM's commitment to the silent film genre and he replied: "As far as the silent film programming and why we do it and why it's important to

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Abel Gance, Carl Davis, Charlie Tabesh, Jeff Mosino, Kevin Brownlow, Patrick Stanbury, Robert Osborne, SFSFF, TCM,

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SFIAAFF 2012—YouTube Clips of In the Family Q&A

My thanks to Michael Hawley for uploading his footage of the recent Q&A session for Patrick Wang’s In the Family at the 30th edition of the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAFF).Part One:Part Two:

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SVFF: SODA SPRINGS (2012)—The Evening Class Interview With Jay Pickett

With the inaugural Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF) less than a week away, Festival Director Sabina Dana Plasse has announced the festival's full schedule. Included among SVFF's slate of dramatic features is Soda Springs (2012), co-produced, co-written and starring Idaho native Jay Pickett, whose handsome performance as prodigal son Eden centers the film. Soda Springs is solidly directed by Michael Feifer and sports Jeffrey D. Smith's accomplished cinematography of Idaho's beloved sagebrush desert country. There isn't a single dishonest note in any of the film's performances, including a he

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Catrine McGregor, David Stevens, Duane Stephens, Gary Hollie, Henry Darrow, Jay Pickett, Jeffrey D. Smith, Michael Bowen, Michael Feifer, Sagebrush, Steve Fulton, SVFF, Tom Skerritt, Victoria Pratt,

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THE FORGIVENESS OF BLOOD (2011)—The Evening Class Interview With Joshua Marston

In his sophomore feature The Forgiveness of Blood (2011), Joshua Marston continues his immersive style of American independent filmmaking, positioning his penetrating narratives within the cultural context of foreign locales. His first film Maria Full of Grace (2004) was set in Colombia and made a star out of its lead actress Catalina Sandino Moreno, earning her multiple accolades, including a Best Actress nomination at the Academy Awards®. His follow-up feature situates itself in Albania and explores the threat ancient traditions pose to modern youth. Winner of the Silver Bear for Best Sc

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Catalina Sandino Moreno, Domenico Procacci, Ilire Vinca Celaj, Joshua Marston, Refet Abazi, Sindi Laçej, Tristan Halilaj,

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