Encounter Point, which was co-directed and edited by TEC alum Julia Bacha, is having its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in May. TEC alum Ned Jaszi was the assistant editor. Encounter Point follows a civilian group that is trying to promote a grassroots, non-violent solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Manhattan, Kansas wins at SXSW
Manhattan, Kansas, the class project of the May/June 2005 six-week course, was runner-up for the Audience Award in the Emerging Filmmakers section of the SXSW film festival. The film also received rave reviews; the Austin Chronicle said of the film, "It's everything a personal documentary can and should be."
Manhattan, Kansas to premiere at SXSW
Manhattan, Kansas, the class project of the May/June 2005 six-week course, is premiering at the SXSW festival on March 10. Directed by Tara Wray and edited by Edit Center alum Cindy Lee, Manhattan, Kansas is the Opening Night Selection of the Emerging Filmmakers section of the festival. Alum Lilah Bankier was the supervising editor on the film, alum JJ Evans was the associate editor, and alum Andy Pang was the assistant editor.
The Squid and the Whale nominated for Best Original Screenplay
The Squid and the Whale was nominated today for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The film was edited by Tim Streeto, who is currently teaching the six-week class at The Edit Center. Tim's next film, The Great World of Sound, is the project of the January/February 2006 class.
Murderball, Street Fight nominated by Best Documentary
Both Murderball and Street Fight were nominated today for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Murderball was edited by TEC Instructor Geoff Richman, who was assisted by TEC alum Stephen Walker. Street Fight was co-edited by TEC instructor Rachel Kittner, who was assisted by TEC alum Matt Hamachek.
Half Nelson purchased at Sundance
Half Nelson, starring Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps, was acquired by ThinkFilm on the last day of the Sundance Film Festival. For just under $1 million, ThinkFilm purchased worldwide rights to director Ryan Fleck's first feature, on which TEC alum Chad Beck was Associate Editor and TEC alum Cindy Lee was Assistant Editor.
How to Eat Your Watermelon opens at Film Forum
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (And Enjoy It) , written and directed by Joe Angio, opens at Film Forum this week to rave reviews. Mr. Angio will be talking about the film to six-week students this week at The Edit Center. How to Eat Your Watermelon was onlined at Final Frame by Will Cox, who was assisted by TEC alum Matt Jacobs.
"Dominick Dunne" premieres on Court TV
Edit Center alum David Kausch just finished editing the season premiere of the Court TV series, "Dominick Dunner's Power, Privilege and Justice." The episode is entitled "Mystery in the Mountains," and it premieres this week on Court TV's cable channel.
Red Doors to be distributed by Polychrome Pictures
Red Doors, the project of the July/August 2004 six-week class, has been purchased for distribution by Polychrome Pictures, in association with Warner Bros. Home Video. Additionally, CBS and Paramount Network TV have commissioned a one-hour pilot script based on Red Doors to be written by TEC alum Jane Chen with Geogia Lee and Mia Riverton.
Room nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards
Room, the project of the May/June 2004 six-week class, has been nominated this week for two prestigious Independent Spirit Awards: The John Cassavetes Award, given to the best feature made under $500K, as well as the award for Best Female Lead. Room was edited by TEC Instructor Pete Beaudreau, who was assisted by TEC alum Riva Marker.