Category Archives: Film Festivals

2011 SXSW Film Festival Preview

I’m excited to be headed to Austin on Thursday for my 11th South by Southwest. Once known primarily as a music festival, in recent years the Interactive and Film components have grown and now it’s pretty daunting for a media … Continue reading

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Interview: Jarod Neece

I met Jarod Neece back in September, where he was the incredibly gracious host of a really swell SXSW party at TIFF. He was so gracious that he also agreed to an interview, right in the midst of the pre-SXSW … Continue reading

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Inaugural Toronto Irish Film Festival This Sunday

As a born Irishman, I would be remiss if I didn’t let you know that there’s a brand-new film festival in town, and it’s about to sham-rock your world. The first annual Toronto Irish Film Festival takes place on Sunday … Continue reading

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FUTURESTATES Season 2

Last year, I was very excited by the first “season” of FUTURESTATES, a series of shorts commissioned by the Independent Television Service (ITVS) to explore the following question: ” What will become of America in five, 25, or even 50 … Continue reading

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SXSW Filmmakers, Start Your Engines!

I’m returning to Austin this March for my 11th consecutive South by Southwest and, borrowing an idea from myself, I’ve decided to solicit filmmakers ahead of time. Since I live in Canada, and the postal service can take up to … Continue reading

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