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Land (2021)

Directed by Robin Wright

Cinematography by Bobby Bukowski

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Luce (2019)

Directed by Julius Onah

Cinematography by Larkin Seiple

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Green Book (2018)

Directed by Peter Farrelly

Cinematography by Sean Porter

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Wonderstruck (2017)

Directed by Todd Haynes

Cinematography by Edward Lachman

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Palestinian and Israeli Directors Discuss Why U.S. Distributors Shy Away from Their Documentary: The Reasons Are 'Completely Political'

"No Other Land" is a Palestinian-Israeli documentary that sheds light on the Israeli government's displacement of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, gaining recognition at prestigious events and film festivals. Despite international distribution, it faces challenges finding a distributor in the U.S. Directed by a collective of Palestinian-Israeli activists, the film has been praised for its critical perspective on Israeli policies. The filmmakers aim to reach a broader audience to prompt change and raise awareness about the situation in Masafer Yatta. The documentary's journey, from winning awards at the Berlin Film Festival to facing controversy in Germany, highlights the ongoing struggles faced by the filmmakers in shedding light on the plight of Palestinians. Despite the international attention brought by the film, the situation in Masafer Yatta has worsened in recent months, with increased demolitions and illegal settlements by Israeli settlers. The filmmakers hope that the film will inspire action and support for the Palestinian cause. An Oscar nomination for "No Other Land" would further amplify its message and bring greater awareness to the ongoing conflict in the region. The filmmakers urge viewers in the U.S. to watch the film and take action to support their cause. In conclusion, "No Other Land" serves as a powerful reminder of the need for coexistence and understanding between Israelis and Palestinians. The filmmakers hope that the film will spark conversations and inspire meaningful change in the region. #News #BaselAdra #BerlinFilmFestival #CineticMedia #Completely #Directors #Discuss #Distributors #Documentary #Israel #Israeli #Israeligovernment #Israelimilitary #Israelipolicies #MasaferYatta #NewYorkFilmCriticsCircle #Palestinian #PalestinianIsraeli #political #Reasons #Shy #U.S #YuvalAbraham https://tinyurl.com/2y2v8tgl

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Watch Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston & Laurence Fishburne on a Road Trip in Richard Linklater's Poignant & Funny 'Last Flag Flying' (Trailer)

Watch Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston & Laurence Fishburne on a Road Trip in Richard Linklater’s Poignant & Funny ‘Last Flag Flying’ (Trailer)

      “You know what amazes me about you?” “Could be anything I’m a pretty amazing guy.” “You turned the keys to your bar to the guy who used to sleep on your pool table and then you jump in your car you drive me to hell and gone and you don’t even know where we’re going.” In the comedy-drama ‘Last Flag Flying’ thirty years after they served together in Vietnam, a former Navy Corps medic Larry…

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International Film Festival Summit | Austin, Tx | Day 1, December 8, 2013

Day one of the International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) is in the books.  This is an exciting opportunity afforded me by South Texas Underground Film.  I’ve been able to meet, brainstorm, learn from and with, and share an “Austin City Limits” cocktail…

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Greetings from Sundance. I'll be posting photos from here but quickly check out the article I wrote and photographed for Interview about behind-the-scenes scouting star Ellie Burrows:

As the Sundance Film Festival revs up this week, the usual hype about the hottest new actors and filmmakers is hard to avoid. Less often, though, do film fans hear about someone like Ellie Burrows—even though she and her firm, Cinetic Media, have been integral in getting no fewer than ten films to this year's Sundance screen. Burrows spends her days discovering films and developing new distribution strategies for them. Burrows is a tracker; her job is to woo filmmakers and aid in their development. Sometimes this means "tipping" programmers at film festivals to certain films that she has seen and liked.

In the world of selling films, Cinetic founders John Sloss and Bart Walker are authorities; Sloss is fond of stating that they must always be Switzerland, as neutrality is imperative when working with entities that have competing interests, so that Cinetic is able to find the best venue and home for a film as market paradigms continuously shift.  

Burrows grew up in Los Angeles to a family well entrenched in the entertainment business: her grandfather was legendary playwright Abe Burrows and her father is famed television director James Burrows (who created and directed Cheersand directed all of Will & Grace). From them, she says, she learned that "when you love what you do there is always effortlessness in it." Yet despite her connections, Burrows began her career as most in the entertainment business do—as a lowly assistant, first at William Morris, then at This is That Corporation, where she was ultimately promoted to creative executive. 

Eventually, a year away working under the tutelage of a Shaman, whom she credits with teaching her the importance of living in a state of total awareness, provided a fresh start. Burrows developed sensitivity to filmmakers' needs, an ability to soothe artists' insecurities, and a knack for immediately recognizing talent. This year, Burrows scouted two of the films Cinetic will be taking to Sundance, including Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, which will be an event piece at the festival.