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| SYRFILMFEST'12 OCTOBER 11 - 14 2012 |
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| SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR SYRFILMFEST'12! |
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At the Syracuse International Film Festival,
entries will be prescreened in their entirety by
a professional prescreening committee.
Reviews of selected films will be published in
the festival program book. This is a benefit
artists can truly appreciate - we know,
because we're artists ourselves.
SYRFILM accepts Narrative, Documentary,
Animated or Experimental films or videos.
entries will be prescreened in their entirety by
a professional prescreening committee.
Reviews of selected films will be published in
the festival program book. This is a benefit
artists can truly appreciate - we know,
because we're artists ourselves.
SYRFILM accepts Narrative, Documentary,
Animated or Experimental films or videos.
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| SYRFILMFEST'11 BEST DOCUMENTARY WINNER TO PREMIERE ON HBO 2! |
RAISING RENEE is a touching look at two sisters, Renee,
who is a mentally disabled 43-year old woman who functions
at the level of a third grader and her sister Beverly, a painter
who vows to their mother that she will care for Renee.
Filmed over the course of six years, it takes a look at Renee
and Beverly and how they change each other’s lives.
who is a mentally disabled 43-year old woman who functions
at the level of a third grader and her sister Beverly, a painter
who vows to their mother that she will care for Renee.
Filmed over the course of six years, it takes a look at Renee
and Beverly and how they change each other’s lives.
FEBRUARY 22nd 8pm on HBO 2
RAISING RENEE
Directed by Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordon (USA)
Documentary 81min
RAISING RENEE
Directed by Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordon (USA)
Documentary 81min
Over the past three years, the Syracuse International Film Festival
has evolved from an annual competitive event (SYRFILMFEST) into
an organization that creates programs for the community
throughout the year.
Looking for a way to increase awareness for these year-round
programs, SYRFILMFEST organizers spoke with Chris Kuhns,
Executive Chef at Phoebe’s Restaurant (900 East Genesee St.,
Syracuse.) Phoebe’s was about to launch a new series of Jazz
Evenings with the Bill Horace Trio featuring Syracuse University
vocal music students singing with the trio to give the students a
live performance opportunity. And SYRFILMFEST was about to
introduce its own exclusive coffee, FilmFestBlend, created and
roasted here in Syracuse by Smith’s Coffee Roasters (500 Erie
Blvd E.) The idea of combining jazz, students, and coffee seemed
interesting. So Kuhns suggested that on the Jazz Evenings in
February, March and April (Feb. 16, March 8, 22 & 29, April 19 &
26 from 8-11pm), the festival’s new FilmFestBlend coffee could be
on the menu at Phoebe’s. Patrons could enjoy the Bill Horrace
Trio, the SU student singers, FilmFestBlend coffee and help to
support SYRFILMFEST’s community-wide programs.
The SYRFILMFEST’S year-round programs include FILMTALKS
which began in October 2011. Sponsored by the Le Moyne College
Film Program and produced by The Syracuse International Film
Festival, these events bring today’s top actors, producers, and
directors to Syracuse to talk about their careers. The
Le Moyne College Performing Arts Center provides the venue.
Parking is free, and a reception following each program gives
attendees a chance to meet the star. Upcoming programs feature
the actors Giancarlo Esposito who plays Gus Fring in the tv series
Breaking Bad (February 28 – 7pm) and successful character actor
Tom Bower from Appaloosa & Crazy Heart (March 13 – 7pm).
PIXAR Vice President and SU alum Jim Morris will also be in
Syracuse for the series, appearing April 25 – 7pm at the MOST in
Armory Square. Morris is responsible for the Hollywood films Cars,
ET and the upcoming film John Carter.
Other SYRFILMFEST community programs include The RedHouse
Arts Center Series: Science & Magic in Film (Feb. 28, March 27,
April 24); screenings at the Art Rage Gallery(film festival prize-
winning films); and the popular Brew & View programs at the
Palace Theater (for details: www.artrage, www.redhouse.org,
www.palacetheater.com, www.syrfilm.com.)
Recently, RedHouse attendees watched the classic Sci-Fi film
Forbidden Planet, and shared a discussion on electronic music in
film with sound designer Doug Quin from Syracuse University.
While the SYRFILMFEST programs at the RedHouse Arts Center
and FILMTALKS have an admission, other community programs are
free, like the recent Israeli Film series at the Jewish Community
Center and the annual April visits by Pixar’s Senior Production
Director, Cynthia Slavens. Slavens, who grew up in Fayetteville,
has made four trips to meet with Syracuse City School students at
the MOST in Armory Square. This year, SYRFILMFEST organizers
plan for Slavens to add a visit to the Golisano Children’s Hospital
during her visit.
SYRFILMFEST organizers are quick to point out that in past years,
support for these community programs has come from sponsors
such as Assemblyman William Magnarelli and AmeriCU Credit Union
and community supporters like Robert & Leslie Neulander and
others. But SYRFILMFEST’S goal to raise awareness about these
programs also hopes to generate more sponsorship. And every
cup of FILMFESTBLEND coffee will help to sustain the free film
programs for the community. As Allen J. Naples (M&T Bank’s
Syracuse regional President) pointed out in his Post Standard
commentary in January, “microgiving can make more than a dime’s
worth of difference” to small, non-profit organizations who are
trying to survive and continue programs in our community.
has evolved from an annual competitive event (SYRFILMFEST) into
an organization that creates programs for the community
throughout the year.
Looking for a way to increase awareness for these year-round
programs, SYRFILMFEST organizers spoke with Chris Kuhns,
Executive Chef at Phoebe’s Restaurant (900 East Genesee St.,
Syracuse.) Phoebe’s was about to launch a new series of Jazz
Evenings with the Bill Horace Trio featuring Syracuse University
vocal music students singing with the trio to give the students a
live performance opportunity. And SYRFILMFEST was about to
introduce its own exclusive coffee, FilmFestBlend, created and
roasted here in Syracuse by Smith’s Coffee Roasters (500 Erie
Blvd E.) The idea of combining jazz, students, and coffee seemed
interesting. So Kuhns suggested that on the Jazz Evenings in
February, March and April (Feb. 16, March 8, 22 & 29, April 19 &
26 from 8-11pm), the festival’s new FilmFestBlend coffee could be
on the menu at Phoebe’s. Patrons could enjoy the Bill Horrace
Trio, the SU student singers, FilmFestBlend coffee and help to
support SYRFILMFEST’s community-wide programs.
The SYRFILMFEST’S year-round programs include FILMTALKS
which began in October 2011. Sponsored by the Le Moyne College
Film Program and produced by The Syracuse International Film
Festival, these events bring today’s top actors, producers, and
directors to Syracuse to talk about their careers. The
Le Moyne College Performing Arts Center provides the venue.
Parking is free, and a reception following each program gives
attendees a chance to meet the star. Upcoming programs feature
the actors Giancarlo Esposito who plays Gus Fring in the tv series
Breaking Bad (February 28 – 7pm) and successful character actor
Tom Bower from Appaloosa & Crazy Heart (March 13 – 7pm).
PIXAR Vice President and SU alum Jim Morris will also be in
Syracuse for the series, appearing April 25 – 7pm at the MOST in
Armory Square. Morris is responsible for the Hollywood films Cars,
ET and the upcoming film John Carter.
Other SYRFILMFEST community programs include The RedHouse
Arts Center Series: Science & Magic in Film (Feb. 28, March 27,
April 24); screenings at the Art Rage Gallery(film festival prize-
winning films); and the popular Brew & View programs at the
Palace Theater (for details: www.artrage, www.redhouse.org,
www.palacetheater.com, www.syrfilm.com.)
Recently, RedHouse attendees watched the classic Sci-Fi film
Forbidden Planet, and shared a discussion on electronic music in
film with sound designer Doug Quin from Syracuse University.
While the SYRFILMFEST programs at the RedHouse Arts Center
and FILMTALKS have an admission, other community programs are
free, like the recent Israeli Film series at the Jewish Community
Center and the annual April visits by Pixar’s Senior Production
Director, Cynthia Slavens. Slavens, who grew up in Fayetteville,
has made four trips to meet with Syracuse City School students at
the MOST in Armory Square. This year, SYRFILMFEST organizers
plan for Slavens to add a visit to the Golisano Children’s Hospital
during her visit.
SYRFILMFEST organizers are quick to point out that in past years,
support for these community programs has come from sponsors
such as Assemblyman William Magnarelli and AmeriCU Credit Union
and community supporters like Robert & Leslie Neulander and
others. But SYRFILMFEST’S goal to raise awareness about these
programs also hopes to generate more sponsorship. And every
cup of FILMFESTBLEND coffee will help to sustain the free film
programs for the community. As Allen J. Naples (M&T Bank’s
Syracuse regional President) pointed out in his Post Standard
commentary in January, “microgiving can make more than a dime’s
worth of difference” to small, non-profit organizations who are
trying to survive and continue programs in our community.
| COFFEE FOR A CAUSE |
Now available every Thursday at Phoebe's Restaurant...
the FILMFEST Blend!
A special blend of Smith's Fair Trade French Roast Coffee
(full bodied & slightly darker) available in regular and
decaf.
Try a cup this Thursday...all monies collected go directly to
SYRFILMFEST'12 to support our educational programs.
the FILMFEST Blend!
A special blend of Smith's Fair Trade French Roast Coffee
(full bodied & slightly darker) available in regular and
decaf.
Try a cup this Thursday...all monies collected go directly to
SYRFILMFEST'12 to support our educational programs.
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