Noted Hollywood publicist Mickey Cottrell passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 79. He was known throughout the 1990s for his advocacy of independent film, his knowledge of queer history, and his wild blowout parties. He promoted films like Jonatha Couette's "Tarnation," Wim Wenders' "Wings of Desire," and Philip Noyce's "Dead Calm," as well as "Weekend," "Querelle," and "Earth Girls Are Easy."
Cottrell was so well-liked in the industry, and such an outsize character, that he would occasionally appear in films. In fact, he has several dozen acting credits to his name, many of them in indie queer films. He played a corpse in John Cameron Mitchell's "Shortbus," a barfly in "The Fluffer," and a mincing French aristocrat in league with demons in "Hellraiser: Bloodline." He was also the one who got to say "Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!" in Tim Burton's "Ed Wood." His first acting...
Cottrell was so well-liked in the industry, and such an outsize character, that he would occasionally appear in films. In fact, he has several dozen acting credits to his name, many of them in indie queer films. He played a corpse in John Cameron Mitchell's "Shortbus," a barfly in "The Fluffer," and a mincing French aristocrat in league with demons in "Hellraiser: Bloodline." He was also the one who got to say "Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!" in Tim Burton's "Ed Wood." His first acting...
- 2/7/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Mickey Cottrell, the PR executive who specialized in the indie film business and worked both as an actor and a producer, died on New Year’s Day at the Motion Picture & Television Fund in Woodland Hills. He was 79.
His death was confirmed by his sister, Suzie Cottrell-Smith, who told Deadline he suffered from Parkinson’s disease. Cottrell experienced a stroke in 2016 and had gone to live with his sister in Arkansas before returning to Los Angeles in 2019.
Cottrell was born September 4, 1944, in Springfield, Il, and spent part of his childhood in Monroe, LA. At age 8, he moved with his family to Little Rock, Ar, where he grew up. He attended the University of Arkansas and spent more than 30 years in the film and PR industries, co-owning multiple firms including most recently Inclusive PR, repping pics including Bill Cunningham: New York, Stones in Exile, Ballets Russes, Down to the Bone,...
His death was confirmed by his sister, Suzie Cottrell-Smith, who told Deadline he suffered from Parkinson’s disease. Cottrell experienced a stroke in 2016 and had gone to live with his sister in Arkansas before returning to Los Angeles in 2019.
Cottrell was born September 4, 1944, in Springfield, Il, and spent part of his childhood in Monroe, LA. At age 8, he moved with his family to Little Rock, Ar, where he grew up. He attended the University of Arkansas and spent more than 30 years in the film and PR industries, co-owning multiple firms including most recently Inclusive PR, repping pics including Bill Cunningham: New York, Stones in Exile, Ballets Russes, Down to the Bone,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Patrick Hipes and Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
All it takes is one stray comment to unleash the rage of sex-scene discourse. Back in February, "You" star Penn Badgley learned this the hard way. He didn't realize it at the time, of course: Badgley was simply recalling a conversation with series creator Sera Gamble, where he asked if it would be possible to reduce the number of sex scenes in the fourth season. The story was told during an episode of the actor's podcast "Podcrushed," where he explained that "Fidelity in every relationship, including my marriage, is important to me. It's got to the point where I don't want to do [sex scenes]."
Unsurprisingly, that ignited a fiery social media debate as people picked apart his use of the word "fidelity," and argued that "sex scenes are part of the job." Badgley attempted to clarify his perspective, but in typical internet discourse fashion, his additional comments just fanned the flames of controversy.
Unsurprisingly, that ignited a fiery social media debate as people picked apart his use of the word "fidelity," and argued that "sex scenes are part of the job." Badgley attempted to clarify his perspective, but in typical internet discourse fashion, his additional comments just fanned the flames of controversy.
- 4/23/2023
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
Actor Penn Badgley gained more popularity when he eventually decided to give You a chance. He has been the lead character for a few years and finds the role rewarding. The series is not his first big project.
Badgley was in plenty of other works, and his first credited role was when he was a kid. He talked about his experience as a child actor in interviews. While growing up, he received his education differently than most other children in the United States.
Penn Badgley | Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Penn Badgley began his career when he was a kid
When Badgley was a young kid, his mother encouraged him to get into acting. In Washington, he auditioned for a play at his local community theater. The experience inspired him to pursue the arts, and he wanted to do professional work at the age of 12.
As a result, Badgley’s mother...
Badgley was in plenty of other works, and his first credited role was when he was a kid. He talked about his experience as a child actor in interviews. While growing up, he received his education differently than most other children in the United States.
Penn Badgley | Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Penn Badgley began his career when he was a kid
When Badgley was a young kid, his mother encouraged him to get into acting. In Washington, he auditioned for a play at his local community theater. The experience inspired him to pursue the arts, and he wanted to do professional work at the age of 12.
As a result, Badgley’s mother...
- 3/23/2023
- by Victoria Koehl
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Penn Badgley has been in the headlines recently, and not only because Part 1 of the fourth season of “You” dropped on Feb. 9: On his podcast “Podcrushed” last week, Badgley talked about his strong dislike of filming intimate scenes — and the internet exploded with thoughts about his remarks. He also said that he’d shared his feelings with Sera Gamble, the “You” showrunner, ahead of the season. In turn, he said, Gamble had a “really positive response and they came back with a phenomenal reduction” for Season 4.
In two wide-ranging interviews for this week’s Variety cover story, which will be released on Feb. 15, Badgley spoke expansively on the subject. In our story, Badgley details how the number of sex scenes he knew he’d have to do for “You” had been a major factor in 2017 in him not wanting to play the role of serial killer/love addict Joe Goldberg.
In two wide-ranging interviews for this week’s Variety cover story, which will be released on Feb. 15, Badgley spoke expansively on the subject. In our story, Badgley details how the number of sex scenes he knew he’d have to do for “You” had been a major factor in 2017 in him not wanting to play the role of serial killer/love addict Joe Goldberg.
- 2/14/2023
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
Filmmaker Richard Glatzer, best known for co-writing and co-directing Still Alice alongside his husband Wash Westmoreland, died Tuesday from complications due to Als. He was 63.
Glatzer was first diagnosed with Als in 2011 when he began working on adapting Still Alice from a novel by Lisa Genova. As production progressed, his condition deteriorated severely, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Julianne Moore won an Oscar for her performance in the film, which tells the story of a woman suffering from degenerative Alzheimer’s.
Photos: Stars We've Lost In Recent Years
Two days before the Academy Awards ceremony, Glatzer was rushed to the hospital after suffering from respiratory problems. According to Westmoreland, he and Glatzer watched the gala event from the hospital ward.
Glatzer and Westmoreland met in 1995 and got married in 2013. During their time together, they worked on several other well-received projects including the 2001 drama The Fluffer, the 2006 family drama Quinceanera, and the 2011 Errol Flynn biopic The Last of Robin Hood.
Following...
Glatzer was first diagnosed with Als in 2011 when he began working on adapting Still Alice from a novel by Lisa Genova. As production progressed, his condition deteriorated severely, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Julianne Moore won an Oscar for her performance in the film, which tells the story of a woman suffering from degenerative Alzheimer’s.
Photos: Stars We've Lost In Recent Years
Two days before the Academy Awards ceremony, Glatzer was rushed to the hospital after suffering from respiratory problems. According to Westmoreland, he and Glatzer watched the gala event from the hospital ward.
Glatzer and Westmoreland met in 1995 and got married in 2013. During their time together, they worked on several other well-received projects including the 2001 drama The Fluffer, the 2006 family drama Quinceanera, and the 2011 Errol Flynn biopic The Last of Robin Hood.
Following...
- 3/12/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
Today is a sad day in the world of Independent Cinema. Richard Glatzer, the co-director and screenwriter of “Still Alice,” has passed away after a four-year battle with Als. Born on January 28, 1952 in Flushing Queens, Glatzer first came to prominence with his directorial debut “Grief.” The 1993 drama premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was partly inspired by his experience with the loss of his partner, Donald Ray Berry, to AIDS. In 1995, Glatzer met Wash Westmoreland and they became life partners. Their professional collaborations included “The Fluffer” (2001), “Quinceañera” (2006), which won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award, “The Last of Robin Hood” (2013) and the aforementioned “Still Alice.” The latter became the biggest success of Glatzer’s career and star Julianne Moore won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance at the Academy Awards last month. Glatzer was unable to attend the “Alice’s” world premiere at the 2014 Toronto Film Festival,...
- 3/11/2015
- by Gregory Ellwood
- Hitfix
Writer-director passed away yesterday [March 10] after a four-year battle with Als.
Still Alice co-director Richard Glatzer has died, aged 63.
Glatzer passed away on Tuesday [March 10] after a four-year battle with Als, a spokesperson confirmed in a statement released today.
His most recent film, Still Alice co-written and directed with his husband Wash Westmoreland, saw Julianne Moore win the Best Actress Oscar at last month’s ceremony.
Born on Jan 28, 1952, Glatzer grew up in Long Island and New Jersey, going on to earn a PhD in English from the University of Virginia. He met Westmoreland in 1995 and they became life partners, making four film as co-writers and directors: The Fluffer (2001), Sundance winner Quinceañera (2006), The Last of Robin Hood (2013) and Still Alice (2014).
Glatzer also worked on several hit reality TV shows, including The Osbournes and America’s Next Top Model.
He was diagnosed with Als in 2011, but continued to work as a film-maker. On set of Still Alice, he co-directed...
Still Alice co-director Richard Glatzer has died, aged 63.
Glatzer passed away on Tuesday [March 10] after a four-year battle with Als, a spokesperson confirmed in a statement released today.
His most recent film, Still Alice co-written and directed with his husband Wash Westmoreland, saw Julianne Moore win the Best Actress Oscar at last month’s ceremony.
Born on Jan 28, 1952, Glatzer grew up in Long Island and New Jersey, going on to earn a PhD in English from the University of Virginia. He met Westmoreland in 1995 and they became life partners, making four film as co-writers and directors: The Fluffer (2001), Sundance winner Quinceañera (2006), The Last of Robin Hood (2013) and Still Alice (2014).
Glatzer also worked on several hit reality TV shows, including The Osbournes and America’s Next Top Model.
He was diagnosed with Als in 2011, but continued to work as a film-maker. On set of Still Alice, he co-directed...
- 3/11/2015
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Writer-director passed away yesterday [March 10] after a four-year battle with Als.
Still Alice co-director Richard Glatzer has died, aged 63.
Glatzer passed away on Tuesday [March 10] after a four-year battle with Als, a spokesperson confirmed in a statement released today.
His most recent film, Still Alice co-written and directed with his husband Wash Westmoreland, saw Julianne Moore win the Best Actress Oscar at last month’s ceremony.
Born on Jan 28, 1952, Glatzer grew up in Long Island and New Jersey, going on to earn a PhD in English from the University of Virginia. He met Westmoreland in 1995 and they became life partners, making four film as co-writers and directors: The Fluffer (2001), Sundance winner Quinceañera (2006), The Last of Robin Hood (2013) and Still Alice (2014).
Glatzer also worked on several hit reality TV shows, including The Osbournes and America’s Next Top Model.
He was diagnosed with Als in 2011, but continued to work as a film-maker. On set of Still Alice, he co-directed...
Still Alice co-director Richard Glatzer has died, aged 63.
Glatzer passed away on Tuesday [March 10] after a four-year battle with Als, a spokesperson confirmed in a statement released today.
His most recent film, Still Alice co-written and directed with his husband Wash Westmoreland, saw Julianne Moore win the Best Actress Oscar at last month’s ceremony.
Born on Jan 28, 1952, Glatzer grew up in Long Island and New Jersey, going on to earn a PhD in English from the University of Virginia. He met Westmoreland in 1995 and they became life partners, making four film as co-writers and directors: The Fluffer (2001), Sundance winner Quinceañera (2006), The Last of Robin Hood (2013) and Still Alice (2014).
Glatzer also worked on several hit reality TV shows, including The Osbournes and America’s Next Top Model.
He was diagnosed with Als in 2011, but continued to work as a film-maker. On set of Still Alice, he co-directed...
- 3/11/2015
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Kristen Stewart and Julianne Moore in ‘Still Alice’: Family drama also to star Kate Bosworth, Alec Baldwin (photo: Kristen Stewart at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival) Kate Bosworth, Alec Baldwin, and Kristen Stewart have joined Julianne Moore in Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland’s family/crippling disease drama Still Alice, based on Lisa Genova’s novel. Julianne Moore will play a psychologist, Alice Howland, who discovers she’s in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Kristen Stewart will be her youngest daughter, Lydia, who becomes closer to Alice as a result of her illness. If all goes as planned, production on Still Alice will kick off in early March in New York City. TheWrap broke the Kate Bosworth-Alec Baldwin-Kristen Stewart Still Alice casting story, adding that Memento Films International is selling the film at Berlin’s European Film Market. Reportedly thanks to Julianne Moore’s attachment,...
- 1/29/2014
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
News
For better or for worse, there’s a lot of Duck Dynasty news. First off, after pulling its Phil Robertson merchandise, Cracker Barrel put the items back on the shelf after being on the receiving end of outrage from Duck Dynasty fans. If you were thinking of getting a meal at Cracker Barrel as a thank you for taking action, you can cancel that gesture.
Speaking of the outrage, A&E increased the security at its New York headquarters after receiving death threats and “suspicious packages” from angry fans.
Adding a bit of irony, some people pointed out that the creator of Duck Dynasty, Scott Gurney, starred in The Fluffer, which is a movie Phil Robertson wouldn’t approve. (And yes, you can find screen caps of Gurney’s nude scenes with a bit of searching.)
The suspension of Phil Robertson doesn’t mean A&E will be editing...
For better or for worse, there’s a lot of Duck Dynasty news. First off, after pulling its Phil Robertson merchandise, Cracker Barrel put the items back on the shelf after being on the receiving end of outrage from Duck Dynasty fans. If you were thinking of getting a meal at Cracker Barrel as a thank you for taking action, you can cancel that gesture.
Speaking of the outrage, A&E increased the security at its New York headquarters after receiving death threats and “suspicious packages” from angry fans.
Adding a bit of irony, some people pointed out that the creator of Duck Dynasty, Scott Gurney, starred in The Fluffer, which is a movie Phil Robertson wouldn’t approve. (And yes, you can find screen caps of Gurney’s nude scenes with a bit of searching.)
The suspension of Phil Robertson doesn’t mean A&E will be editing...
- 12/23/2013
- by Lyle Masaki
- The Backlot
Source: Jeff Reidel/GQ By now you've probably heard that Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson was suspended by A&E for antigay comments he made in GQ. In the January issue, which hits newsstands Dec. 24, the Louisianan reality star said, "Everything is blurred on what's right and what's wrong. Sin becomes fine. Start with homosexual behavior, and just morph out from there. . . . Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men." As the fallout continues, you may have missed some of the details, including how his backers are reacting or that the show creator has an ironic tie to gay porn. Read on for a look at this crazy story. The Creator of Duck Dynasty Starred in a Film About Gay Porn So, this is awkward. Scott Gurney created Duck Dynasty, and back in 2001, he reportedly starred as a gay porn star in the film The Fluffer.
- 12/20/2013
- by Annie Gabillet
- Popsugar.com
‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson most likely skipped ‘The Fluffer’ when it came out in 2001, but given the star’s recent anti-gay remarks he might want to check it out — the gay-porn-centric film stars ‘Duck’ creator Scott Gurney!
The story just keeps getting stranger. Duck Dynasty patriarch and fundamentalist Christian Phil Robertson ignited a major controversy when he made shocking racist and homophobic remarks in GQ, and now Buzzfeed has unearthed some surprising footage from a movie about gay porn — that just-so-happens to star Scott Gurney, the creator of Duck Dynasty.
‘Duck Dynasty’ Creator Stars In Gay Porn Flick 'Duck Dynasty' Phil Robertson Calls Gays 'Murderers'
To be clear, Scott did not star in an actual gay porn — The Fluffer is a movie about a gay love triangle, set against the background of the gay porn industry. The film also featured several real-life porn stars, so if you are the company you keep,...
The story just keeps getting stranger. Duck Dynasty patriarch and fundamentalist Christian Phil Robertson ignited a major controversy when he made shocking racist and homophobic remarks in GQ, and now Buzzfeed has unearthed some surprising footage from a movie about gay porn — that just-so-happens to star Scott Gurney, the creator of Duck Dynasty.
‘Duck Dynasty’ Creator Stars In Gay Porn Flick 'Duck Dynasty' Phil Robertson Calls Gays 'Murderers'
To be clear, Scott did not star in an actual gay porn — The Fluffer is a movie about a gay love triangle, set against the background of the gay porn industry. The film also featured several real-life porn stars, so if you are the company you keep,...
- 12/20/2013
- by Shaunna Murphy
- HollywoodLife
The Last of Robin Hood
Written by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland
Directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland
USA, 2013
The Last of Robin Hood depicts the last romance of Errol Flynn’s life from the not-so-tender age of 48 until his death. Who was the lucky girl? Beverly Aadland. One person’s definition of luck is most people’s definition of statutory rape—something that Flynn had some trouble with before—as Miss Aadland was under 18 at the time. This is the crux of the conundrum behind the story and what would regularly confound a filmmaker in bringing it to the screen—even Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita screenplay was rejected and reworked by Stanley Kubrick. Fortunately for the audience, Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland are no regular filmmakers (see Grief, The Fluffer, and Quinceanera). They have written and directed a film about three protagonists (Beverly Aadland, her mother Florence, and...
Written by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland
Directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland
USA, 2013
The Last of Robin Hood depicts the last romance of Errol Flynn’s life from the not-so-tender age of 48 until his death. Who was the lucky girl? Beverly Aadland. One person’s definition of luck is most people’s definition of statutory rape—something that Flynn had some trouble with before—as Miss Aadland was under 18 at the time. This is the crux of the conundrum behind the story and what would regularly confound a filmmaker in bringing it to the screen—even Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita screenplay was rejected and reworked by Stanley Kubrick. Fortunately for the audience, Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland are no regular filmmakers (see Grief, The Fluffer, and Quinceanera). They have written and directed a film about three protagonists (Beverly Aadland, her mother Florence, and...
- 9/15/2013
- by Diana Drumm
- SoundOnSight
The Man Who Loved Actresses Too Much. That's the title of my forthcoming memoirs. Because I love too many actresses I often lose track of their upcoming film projects so let's look at some recent casting notices (by recent I mean I'm sorry I didn't mention them earlier this month!) involving ladies I, and hopefully you, love.
Susan Sarandon, currently co-starring in Cloud Atlas, has been working consistently since her career peak (1988 through 1995) but her parts haven't been so great or the films have left one wanting. Can The Last of Robin Hood reinvigorate her career or spark passion in her fanbase again? The Hollywood bio film is from the indie directing team of Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland (full disclosure: I used to be friendly with Glatzer) who previously made The Fluffer and Quinceanera. It's about Errol Flynn's (Kevin Kline) affair with a 17 year old actress at the...
Susan Sarandon, currently co-starring in Cloud Atlas, has been working consistently since her career peak (1988 through 1995) but her parts haven't been so great or the films have left one wanting. Can The Last of Robin Hood reinvigorate her career or spark passion in her fanbase again? The Hollywood bio film is from the indie directing team of Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland (full disclosure: I used to be friendly with Glatzer) who previously made The Fluffer and Quinceanera. It's about Errol Flynn's (Kevin Kline) affair with a 17 year old actress at the...
- 10/31/2012
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Rose Kuo has been named executive director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, where she will replace Mara Manus, who is exiting that post after almost two years.
Kuo, a well-regarded figure in the film festival world, served as artistic director of Los Angeles' AFI Fest for three years before leaving that festival in December. She founded the festival consulting firm Festworks with former colleagues from AFI Fest and has been serving as co-director of the Santa Fe Film Festival.
Manus, who previously headed New York's Public Theater, joined the Film Society, which produces the annual New York Film Festival, in late 2008.
Her tenure was marked by controversy since budget cutbacks forced the layoffs of many long-time staff members. At the same time, she oversaw the construction of the new Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, encompassing two new theaters and an amphitheater space at the Society's Lincoln Center headquarters.
Kuo, a well-regarded figure in the film festival world, served as artistic director of Los Angeles' AFI Fest for three years before leaving that festival in December. She founded the festival consulting firm Festworks with former colleagues from AFI Fest and has been serving as co-director of the Santa Fe Film Festival.
Manus, who previously headed New York's Public Theater, joined the Film Society, which produces the annual New York Film Festival, in late 2008.
Her tenure was marked by controversy since budget cutbacks forced the layoffs of many long-time staff members. At the same time, she oversaw the construction of the new Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, encompassing two new theaters and an amphitheater space at the Society's Lincoln Center headquarters.
- 7/9/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Film Society of Lincoln Center has appointed Rose Kuo to be executive director. She replaces Mara Manus, who held the post for the last two years. The Film Society runs the New York Film Festival, which this fall kicks off by premiering the David Fincher-directed The Social Network. Among her new duties, Kuo will oversee the opening of the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, which ads two screens to Lincoln Center in 2011. Kuo has a varied resume. She produced and directed California AIDS Ride '94, was exec producer of the Sundance winner The Fluffer, and she was a [...]...
- 7/9/2010
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Rose Kuo has been named artistic director of AFI Fest, the American Film Institute's annual film festival, which is scheduled to run Nov. 1-11 in Los Angeles.
Kuo will oversee the fest's programming direction and overall artistic vision.
With experience in both festival programming and film production, Kuo has served as a programming consultant specializing in Asian cinema and has worked for the San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Mill Valley festivals.
In addition, Kuo has worked as an assistant to film editor Thelma Schoonmaker and as a camera assistant to cinematographer Haskell Wexler. She also has worked with directors Michael Mann, Paul Schrader, Ed Zwick and Martin Scorsese.
On the indie scene, she has credits as postproduction supervisor on Maggie Greenwald's "The Kill-Off" and as executive producer on Wash Westmoreland's "The Fluffer."
"Rose has a gift for spotting emerging talent as well as a deep knowledge and appreciation of world cinema," AFI Fest director Christian Gaines said.
At AFI Fest's programming department, Kuo joins new associate director of programming Shaz Bennett, who has served as a senior programmer for the past seven years. Bennett also has worked for the Los Angeles Film Festival, the San Francisco International Film Festival and spent seven years at the Sundance Institute tracking and developing projects for the summer labs and screening films for that fest.
Lane Kneedler moves into a senior programmer spot after working in the department on the past two editions of the fest.
Kuo will oversee the fest's programming direction and overall artistic vision.
With experience in both festival programming and film production, Kuo has served as a programming consultant specializing in Asian cinema and has worked for the San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Mill Valley festivals.
In addition, Kuo has worked as an assistant to film editor Thelma Schoonmaker and as a camera assistant to cinematographer Haskell Wexler. She also has worked with directors Michael Mann, Paul Schrader, Ed Zwick and Martin Scorsese.
On the indie scene, she has credits as postproduction supervisor on Maggie Greenwald's "The Kill-Off" and as executive producer on Wash Westmoreland's "The Fluffer."
"Rose has a gift for spotting emerging talent as well as a deep knowledge and appreciation of world cinema," AFI Fest director Christian Gaines said.
At AFI Fest's programming department, Kuo joins new associate director of programming Shaz Bennett, who has served as a senior programmer for the past seven years. Bennett also has worked for the Los Angeles Film Festival, the San Francisco International Film Festival and spent seven years at the Sundance Institute tracking and developing projects for the summer labs and screening films for that fest.
Lane Kneedler moves into a senior programmer spot after working in the department on the past two editions of the fest.
- 8/18/2008
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rose Kuo has been named artistic director of AFI Fest, the American Film Institute's annual film festival, which is scheduled to run Nov. 1-11 in Los Angeles.
Kuo will oversee the fest's programming direction and overall artistic vision.
With experience in both festival programming and film production, Kuo has served as a programming consultant specializing in Asian cinema and has worked for the San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Mill Valley festivals.
In addition, Kuo has worked as an assistant to film editor Thelma Schoonmaker and as a camera assistant to cinematographer Haskell Wexler. She also has worked with directors Michael Mann, Paul Schrader, Ed Zwick and Martin Scorsese.
On the indie scene, she has credits as postproduction supervisor on Maggie Greenwald's The Kill-Off and as executive producer on Wash Westmoreland's The Fluffer.
"Rose has a gift for spotting emerging talent as well as a deep knowledge and appreciation of world cinema," AFI Fest director Christian Gaines said.
At AFI Fest's programming department, Kuo joins new associate director of programming Shaz Bennett, who has served as a senior programr for the past seven years.
Kuo will oversee the fest's programming direction and overall artistic vision.
With experience in both festival programming and film production, Kuo has served as a programming consultant specializing in Asian cinema and has worked for the San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Mill Valley festivals.
In addition, Kuo has worked as an assistant to film editor Thelma Schoonmaker and as a camera assistant to cinematographer Haskell Wexler. She also has worked with directors Michael Mann, Paul Schrader, Ed Zwick and Martin Scorsese.
On the indie scene, she has credits as postproduction supervisor on Maggie Greenwald's The Kill-Off and as executive producer on Wash Westmoreland's The Fluffer.
"Rose has a gift for spotting emerging talent as well as a deep knowledge and appreciation of world cinema," AFI Fest director Christian Gaines said.
At AFI Fest's programming department, Kuo joins new associate director of programming Shaz Bennett, who has served as a senior programr for the past seven years.
- 7/10/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
COLOGNE, Germany -- Quinceanera, a teen pregnancy drama with a gay twist from directors Wash Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer (The Fluffer), will head to Berlin after its premiere in Sundance, it was announced Thursday. Quinceanera was chosen as one of nine features for the Berlin Film Festival's teen sidebar 14plus, which will open with You and Me, the story of the clash between two women, one very young and the other very old, from Chinese director Ma Li Wen.
- 1/12/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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