Telefilm Canada hosted a party to promote Canadian films in the festival, and some funding for opportunities for Canadian co-productions. Likely the only party where you could find tuna tar-tar paired with Molson Golden. Find out more about possible options: official co-production, co-venture and film production services here. Adam Roffman– of the very wonderful International Film Festival of Boston, Filmmaker Hannah Rosenzweig The Gang — Adam Roffman, Sean Flynn (Principle Pictures), David Nugent (Hamptons International Film Festival), Bryan Stamp Nice…

Actor James Franco answers some questions about playing Allen Ginsberg Holy something. Just saw Howl and was pretty blown away. The title sequence itself is gorgeous. Although pretty different, it made me think of the brilliant graphic design of Terminal Bar. Directed by 2-time Oscar winner Rob Epstein, Howl is built around Allen Ginsberg’s poem. It’s his first time directing a narrative, and he sprinkles actual “beat generation” footage throughout, and frames the film with a documentary style interview that…

When I first started making films I made it a habit to come home with some small item from the production as a memento. I’m sure you’ve all done it. Like a cricketer snatching a stump or a footballer taking his opponent’s shirt. Those first films were all so hard and so beautifully enjoyable that it felt vital that I clung onto some small piece of the divine wreckage. A crumpled envelope addressed to “no one, nowhere” from our film…

One of my favorite places to seek refuge in Park City to catch up on emails, or even just to catch my breath, is the New Frontier on Main. This digital dungeon is a great place to hang out but it’s also a place to discover new work at the convergence of film and art. I attended a day-long Digital Dive workshop at New Frontier this year. More on this in the Tools Blog soon. New Frontier artists with Shari…