Just a quick reminder -- okay, I guess it's a shameless self-promotion, really. But SXSW Film starts tomorrow (Friday, March 9) and one of the first panels is "Beginners Guide to SXSW Film," which is a lot of fun even if you have been to the fest before. The panel starts at 2 pm in Austin Convention Center, Room 16Ab.
As in past years, the panel will be skillfully moderated by Agnes Varnum, Austin Film Society Director of Marketing. I'll be on the panel too -- it's my second year, as will Austin film producer Joel Heller (Winnebago Man), film writer/programmer/consultant Basil Tsiokos, and attorney George Rush.
We all have our standard tips and tricks for people who haven't been to the fest before, and in addition, we'll take questions from the audience. It's a lot of fun. So I hope you'll be there and ask us about any area...
As in past years, the panel will be skillfully moderated by Agnes Varnum, Austin Film Society Director of Marketing. I'll be on the panel too -- it's my second year, as will Austin film producer Joel Heller (Winnebago Man), film writer/programmer/consultant Basil Tsiokos, and attorney George Rush.
We all have our standard tips and tricks for people who haven't been to the fest before, and in addition, we'll take questions from the audience. It's a lot of fun. So I hope you'll be there and ask us about any area...
- 3/8/2012
- by Jette Kernion
- Slackerwood
Internet hits are the subjects of new documentaries, giving fans a chance to uncover some mysteries. Like, what is 'accoutrema'?
First posted on YouTube in 2007, the viral clip known as Iron Mic: Eli Porter vs Envy is, at first glance, a rap battle between two teenage MCs of questionable talent. But it's also much, much more. Imagine a hip-hop special of Britain's Got Talent – if Britain's Got Talent had a production budget of £4.50 and was crewed entirely by high 16-year-olds – and you're starting to understand why the clip has won 3.4m views. It's also a treasure trove of amateurish camera angles, mic feedback and inexplicable editing choices. For hip-hop fans, it's either the worst rap battle ever or the greatest, depending on your point of view, and a source of endless online musings. The idiosyncratic delivery style of the clip's star, Eli Porter, led some viewers to assume he has...
First posted on YouTube in 2007, the viral clip known as Iron Mic: Eli Porter vs Envy is, at first glance, a rap battle between two teenage MCs of questionable talent. But it's also much, much more. Imagine a hip-hop special of Britain's Got Talent – if Britain's Got Talent had a production budget of £4.50 and was crewed entirely by high 16-year-olds – and you're starting to understand why the clip has won 3.4m views. It's also a treasure trove of amateurish camera angles, mic feedback and inexplicable editing choices. For hip-hop fans, it's either the worst rap battle ever or the greatest, depending on your point of view, and a source of endless online musings. The idiosyncratic delivery style of the clip's star, Eli Porter, led some viewers to assume he has...
- 8/26/2011
- The Guardian - Film News
The Austin Film Critics Association announced its 2010 awards on Wednesday. It's hard for me to write this up as a straight news story since I'm a voting member, and I got to pick some of these awards -- Jenn is a member too this year. I'm happy to say that the movie that won Best Film is currently my favorite of the year: Black Swan. The movie also was awarded Best Director (Darren Aronofsky), Best Actress for Natalie Portman, Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography.
Another pleasant surprise is that the Best Austin Film award went to an indie documentary: Winnebago Man, which first played Austin at SXSW 2009. Director Ben Steinbauer and producer Joel Heller are both Austinites. The doc about Jack Rebney won the award against some tough competition this year. I liked this film very much when I saw it at Alamo Drafthouse this summer; you can read...
Another pleasant surprise is that the Best Austin Film award went to an indie documentary: Winnebago Man, which first played Austin at SXSW 2009. Director Ben Steinbauer and producer Joel Heller are both Austinites. The doc about Jack Rebney won the award against some tough competition this year. I liked this film very much when I saw it at Alamo Drafthouse this summer; you can read...
- 12/23/2010
- by Jette Kernion
- Slackerwood
/Film La is my attempt to highlight the coolest film screenings and events happening in Los Angeles. In today's edition, we take a sneak peek at Disneyland California's Tron: Legacy night-time weekend dance party ElecTRONica, Cinefamily's Japanese Gore Night, see Halo: Reach The Show hosted by Paul Scheer featuring Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk, and your chance to watch The Usual Suspects with director Bryan Singer, a double feature of Pet Sematary/Pet Sematary II with Director Mary Lambert., Winnebago Man at Kevin Smith's Smodcastle with Director Ben Steinbauer and Producer Joel Heller , or Box of Moonlight/Conviction double feature with star Sam Rockwell. Hit the jump! Beginning October 8th, Disney will hold a nighttime dance party/experience called ElecTRONica every Friday, Saturday and Sunday this Fall at Hollywood Pictures Backlot in Disney California Adventure park. You might recall that we posted about this on the front page in early September.
- 10/7/2010
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
Last night Smells Like Screen Spirit Executive Writer Don Simpson (Winnebago Man | Review) and I had the pleasure to attend the Winnebago Man homecoming screening at The Alamo Drafthouse S. Lamar in Austin, TX. Not only did we get to sit and enjoy the film with an Alamo Drafthouse crowd, but the filmmakers (Director: Ben Steinbauer, Producer: Joel Heller) were also in attendance to bring the documentary full-circle by introducing and holding a special Q&A after the screening. What made this Q&A so special you ask? Well, just as the Q&A was getting fired up, director Ben Steinbauer pulls out his mobile phone and calls up the legendary Winnebago Man himself, Jack Rebney. For those of you that are unaware of the man who is also known as 'The Angriest Man in the World"... Winnebago Man tells the story of an unlikely folk hero named Jack Rebney,...
- 8/23/2010
- by Dave Campbell
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
Winnebago Man – Comes Home To Austin! This Weekend Join the Austin filmmakers for the theatrical premiere of the acclaimed comedy documentary, Winnebago Man! Friday night, August 20th, and Saturday night, August 21st at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar Screenings begin at 7:30 Pm both nights, followed by Q&As with Austin filmmakers Ben Steinbauer (director) and Joel Heller (producer). The star of the film, Jack Rebney, will join the audience by phone to answer questions. Afterwards, meet the filmmakers at the Highball next door to celebrate. The film will continue its initial one week run at the Alamo Ritz Sun-Thu, with nightly screenings, also followed by filmmaker Q&As. Seating is limited. Reserve your Advance tickets for Friday & Saturday. About the film: Winnebago Man tells the story of an unlikely folk hero named Jack Rebney, an 80-year-old curmudgeon, who The New Yorker describes as a cross between John Wayne, Robin Williams and a Royal Tenenbaum.
- 8/17/2010
- by Dave Campbell
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
With the premiere of their film coming up fast, two of the producers from "Winnebago Man" joined in on the fun at the premiere of "Life During Wartime" Wednesday night in New York. Producers Malcolm Pullinger (left) and Joel Heller (middle with plaid shirt) hung out with friends Margaret Brown ("The Order of the Myths") and Sundance programming associate and "The Canal Street Madam" co-producer, Basil Tsiokos. And poking in his ...
- 7/9/2010
- Indiewire
To be frank, SXSW is still kicking our butts here at Slackerwood. We still have more reviews and features for you and we're trying to get them finished and published in the next few days. It's all wonderful stuff and you'll love it, but in the meantime, actual non-sxsw-related film news has been happening here in Austin, and for Austin movies. Some of this news is a little stale by now, but maybe you were caught up with SXSW too and missed it.
So here's a nice bundle of Austin film news, much of it good news related to distribution.
The locally shot film Artois the Goat, which premiered at SXSW 2009 and won awards at several film festivals last year, will be appearing on DVD in April. IndiePix will be distributing the charming movie about a young man pursuing love and the perfect cheese. Read Jenn's review for more info.
So here's a nice bundle of Austin film news, much of it good news related to distribution.
The locally shot film Artois the Goat, which premiered at SXSW 2009 and won awards at several film festivals last year, will be appearing on DVD in April. IndiePix will be distributing the charming movie about a young man pursuing love and the perfect cheese. Read Jenn's review for more info.
- 3/30/2010
- by Jette Kernion
- Slackerwood
Kino International, the new distribution arm of recently formed Kino Lorber, has acquired U.S. rights to Ben Steinbauer's "Winnebago Man," a documentary about Rv salesman Jack Rebney.
The film will be released in July in New York, followed by a major market roll-out and a DVD release for the holidays.
"Winnebago Man," produced by Joel Heller, Malcolm Pullinger and Steinbauer, is presented by Bear Media in association with James Payne Media.
The deal was brokered by Josh Braun of Submarine Entertainment on behalf of the filmmakers and by Donald Krim, head of Kino International and co-president of Kino Lorber.
The film will be released in July in New York, followed by a major market roll-out and a DVD release for the holidays.
"Winnebago Man," produced by Joel Heller, Malcolm Pullinger and Steinbauer, is presented by Bear Media in association with James Payne Media.
The deal was brokered by Josh Braun of Submarine Entertainment on behalf of the filmmakers and by Donald Krim, head of Kino International and co-president of Kino Lorber.
- 3/12/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Idfa founder Ally Derks (center) hanging out with a group of her friends last week in Amsterdam at a party hosted by local distributors. Right to left: producer Joel Heller (“Winnebago Man”), producer Jess Search (“The Yes Men Fix the World”), Ally Derks, former Newfest head Basil Tsiokos, Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund director Ryan Harrington, Cleveland International Film Festival Artistic Director Bill Guentzler and Debra Zimmerman.
- 12/3/2009
- Indiewire
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