The 20th Annual Stella Artois St. Louis International Film Festival (Sliff), which began on Nov. 10, concluded on Nov. 20. Nearly 24,000 people attended . 23,948 patrons participated in fest-related events, a 23 percent increase from 2010 and a festival record.
Awards were announced at the Nov. 20 closing-night party at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark:
Audience Choice Awards
Best Narrative Feature: .In Darkness,. by Agnieszka Holland
Best International Narrative Feature: .The Artist,. by Michael Hazanavicius
Leon Award for Best Documentary Feature: .Carol Channing: Larger Than Life,. by Dori Berinstein
New Filmmakers Forum Emerging Director Award
.96 Minutes,. by Aimee Lagos ($500 cash prize)
Interfaith Awards
Best Narrative Feature: .The White Meadows,. by Mohammed Rasoulof
Best Documentary Feature: .The Welcome,. by Kim Shelton
Midrash Awards
Best Narrative Feature: .Joint Body,. by Brian Jun ($500 cash prize)
Best Documentary Feature: .The Pruitt-Igoe Myth,. by Chad Freidrichs ($300 cash prize)
Short Film Awards
Best of Fest: .Baby,. by Daniel Mulloy
Best Local Short: .My Best Wand,...
Awards were announced at the Nov. 20 closing-night party at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark:
Audience Choice Awards
Best Narrative Feature: .In Darkness,. by Agnieszka Holland
Best International Narrative Feature: .The Artist,. by Michael Hazanavicius
Leon Award for Best Documentary Feature: .Carol Channing: Larger Than Life,. by Dori Berinstein
New Filmmakers Forum Emerging Director Award
.96 Minutes,. by Aimee Lagos ($500 cash prize)
Interfaith Awards
Best Narrative Feature: .The White Meadows,. by Mohammed Rasoulof
Best Documentary Feature: .The Welcome,. by Kim Shelton
Midrash Awards
Best Narrative Feature: .Joint Body,. by Brian Jun ($500 cash prize)
Best Documentary Feature: .The Pruitt-Igoe Myth,. by Chad Freidrichs ($300 cash prize)
Short Film Awards
Best of Fest: .Baby,. by Daniel Mulloy
Best Local Short: .My Best Wand,...
- 11/24/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
"The Legendary McClouds" and "Maintenance" scribe Joe Ballarini has been hired by Alloy Entertainment to adapt the script for a film version of Paul Watson's sci-fi novel "The Robot" reports Variety.
The story centers around two teenagers who must stop a robotic assassin from starting World War III and is set for a July 21st release.
Leslie Morgenstein and Bob Levy are producing, while no director is currently attached.
The story centers around two teenagers who must stop a robotic assassin from starting World War III and is set for a July 21st release.
Leslie Morgenstein and Bob Levy are producing, while no director is currently attached.
- 7/12/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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- 5/12/2011
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
In November it was reported by Variety that development was underway on an action-thriller called Ocean Warrior. The film is based on the exploits of Capt. Paul Watson, Greenpeace activist and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Keith Ross Leckie and Julie Allan wrote the screenplay for Ocean Warrior. It has just been announced that Ewan McGregor has been cast in the lead role.
Here is a statement from Capt. Watson from Ecorazzi
The making of this movie has been a project in Hollywood since 1981 when Tony Bill first bought the rights from me for Warner Brothers. The option rights have been purchased every year but now finally it looks promising, with a written script and serious pre-production work. Over the years a number of actors have requested to play my part including Sean Penn, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aiden Quinn, Rutger Hauer, Clive Owens etc. As of now it looks like Ewan McGregor.
Keith Ross Leckie and Julie Allan wrote the screenplay for Ocean Warrior. It has just been announced that Ewan McGregor has been cast in the lead role.
Here is a statement from Capt. Watson from Ecorazzi
The making of this movie has been a project in Hollywood since 1981 when Tony Bill first bought the rights from me for Warner Brothers. The option rights have been purchased every year but now finally it looks promising, with a written script and serious pre-production work. Over the years a number of actors have requested to play my part including Sean Penn, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aiden Quinn, Rutger Hauer, Clive Owens etc. As of now it looks like Ewan McGregor.
- 1/3/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Michelle Rodriguez is battling through sea sickness on her deep sea mission with anti-whaling crusaders, but she's determined to complete the trip as she's convinced eco-campaigning will stop her "dying young".
The Avatar actress is currently onboard a boat as part of marine conservationist Paul Watson's Operation No Compromises campaign, which aims to stamp out the killing of whales.
Rodriguez has been learning the ropes and training to drive small motorised vessels, which will be used to get close to the Japanese whaling boats.
The star admits she spent several days feeling sick after they set sail last week (ends21Nov10), but she is determined to see through her mission because she's convinced the anti-whaling campaign will help save her from the pressures of Hollywood.
She tells News.com.au, "I got to drive a tender yesterday which is the little motor ships that they drive to get in close proximity of the Shonan Maru (Japanese whaling ship).
"I will dedicate a lot of my sweat and my time and devote a big percentage of it to this, to the preservation of life because I can't sit back and not do anything knowing how wrong it is, not to care about tomorrow. If anything it's not a selfless act, I'm getting as much as I'm giving out of this.
"I really believe in balance. I really think that's the only way I'll stop myself from dying young, from being a burnt out star. That's how stars die young, you put too much energy and effort into one thing."...
The Avatar actress is currently onboard a boat as part of marine conservationist Paul Watson's Operation No Compromises campaign, which aims to stamp out the killing of whales.
Rodriguez has been learning the ropes and training to drive small motorised vessels, which will be used to get close to the Japanese whaling boats.
The star admits she spent several days feeling sick after they set sail last week (ends21Nov10), but she is determined to see through her mission because she's convinced the anti-whaling campaign will help save her from the pressures of Hollywood.
She tells News.com.au, "I got to drive a tender yesterday which is the little motor ships that they drive to get in close proximity of the Shonan Maru (Japanese whaling ship).
"I will dedicate a lot of my sweat and my time and devote a big percentage of it to this, to the preservation of life because I can't sit back and not do anything knowing how wrong it is, not to care about tomorrow. If anything it's not a selfless act, I'm getting as much as I'm giving out of this.
"I really believe in balance. I really think that's the only way I'll stop myself from dying young, from being a burnt out star. That's how stars die young, you put too much energy and effort into one thing."...
- 11/22/2010
- WENN
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