So says Van Jones, president of the Ella Baker Center, about how imperiled our planet is if we don’t change our ways. Jones is just one of the guest experts in episode one of Big Ideas for a Small Planet called “Power,” airing April 1. This is the kickoff to the series’ second […]

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The Arts Engine organization just celebrated its 10th anniversary. In its quest to expand its scope in promoting and supporting social-issue media, the organization announced today that it is expanding its services to include DocuClub, the 14-year-old program dedicated to nurturing works-in-progress.
DocuClub was founded in ‘94 by filmmaker Susan Kaplan and the model was […]

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The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s ongoing environmental series, “Green Screens,” will present Oliver Hodge’s Garbage Warrior at the Walter Reade Theater tonight, Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. Director, Oliver Hodge, and architect, Michael Reynolds, the “Garbage Warrior,” will attend the screening.
The British documentary chronicles the maverick career of US architect, Reynolds, who […]

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Jonathan Miller, president of First Run/Icarus Films (which will change its name to Icarus Films by the fall), sends news via Facebook that three of the first four Icarus Films’ DVDs by the legendary photographer/ filmmaker/poet/journalist/designer, Chris Marker (born Christian Francois Bouche-Villeneuve) will be released to the home market this year. They are also […]

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So you’ve accomplished that Herculean of all Herculean endeavors and finished your film. Now, you’re considering your festival strategy for the coming year and wondering which festival would be the most advantageous, be it a strong regional fest, an important international festival or a smaller festival that really loves your film and wants to […]

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