Director Jason Reitman Previews Juno
Jason Reitman has experienced first-hand how film festivals can aid a young filmmaker. His breakthrough film, Thank You For Smoking, was catapulted to success on the festival circuit. His new film, Juno, was featured as the 30th Starz Denver Film Festival’s Big Night event.
In this episode, Reitman discusses the importance of film festivals, the nature of comedy, and why Juno was a project that he simply had to work on.
Posted on November 11, 2007 // 1 Comment »
Take30 with Actor Seymour Cassell
In this episode of Take30, actor and Starz Denver Film Festival veteran Seymour Cassell recalls memorable moments of past years. Among those was his role in presenting the first John Cassavetes Award.
These Take30 episodes were produced and aired on Martini Radio.
Posted on November 11, 2007 // No Comments »
Take30 with Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper
In this episode of Take30, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper discusses the impact the Starz Denver Film Festival has on Denver. Hickenlooper states that it not only increases awareness about art and film in Denver, but also reinforces the Denver brand and gives a boost to the city’s economy.
These Take30 episodes were produced and aired on Martini Radio.
Posted on November 10, 2007 // No Comments »
Go Behind The Scenes at the Starz Denver Film Festival
Months before the red carpet is rolled out and movie fans from across the country converge on the 30th Starz Denver Film Festival, a dedicated crew is busy screening hundreds of films, eventually narrowing the field down to the movies that will be shown during the event.
Leading this charge is Brit Withey, who serves as Program Director for the Denver Film Society. His duties include searching out deserving films at other festivals, reviewing the films that are submitted for inclusion, and deciding which films fit best into the Starz Denver Film Festival format. In this episode, Withey gives us an inside peak at the process and tells us which are the must-see films this year.
Posted on November 6, 2007 // No Comments »
A Critic’s Tips for an Enjoyable Festival Experience
Robert Denerstein has been a professional film critic for 27 years and has attended countless film festivals as both a critic and fan.
As anyone who has experienced the overwhelming feeling of leafing through a film festival guide knows, the advice of an industry professional is always welcome when crafting a viewing schedule. Whether this is your first Starz Denver Film Festival or you’re a seasoned veteran, Denerstein offers up five general tips for getting the most out of your movie-going experience.
Posted on November 6, 2007 // No Comments »
Get a Sneak Peak at This Year’s Big Events
In addition to uncovering the best new independent films, part of the film festival experience is the accessibility to the glamorous side of the film industry. At the 30th Starz Denver Film Festival, there will be no shortage of red carpets and celebrity sightings.
Britta Erickson, the Festival’s Media and Industry Relations Director, previews this year’s red carpet events, high-profile cocktail receptions, and other special programs.
Posted on November 6, 2007 // No Comments »
Ron Henderson on 30 Years of the Starz Denver Film Festival
Since 1978, the Starz Denver Film Festival has presented Colorado with the best independent, foreign, and art films from around the world. The upcoming installment commemorates the Festival’s 30th Anniversary.
Ron Henderson, founder and Artistic Director of the Starz Denver Film Festival, sits down with noted film critic Robert Denerstein to reminisce about the films, directors, and actors that made the Festival’s first 30 years great and give us a preview of what the 2007 Starz Denver Film Festival will offer.
Posted on October 30, 2007 // No Comments »
