• April 30, 2014
• Film Festivals

Today, I did something that I’ve never before done in my 20+ years of festival-going: I forgot my press pass at home. I make a point of never taking...

• April 29, 2014
• Film Festivals

Today was a day of rampant indecision. I couldn’t decide what to see. Screening times conflicted, and there wasn’t enough time between certain films to grab something to eat…...

• April 27, 2014
• Film Festivals

Ah, I love a day filled with awesome documentaries! And, happily, today was just such a day. After some commuting hiccups (I’ve moved to a new place since last...

• April 26, 2014
• Film Festivals

Hooray! Time to finally start seeing some documentaries! My work schedule this spring has been such that attending any pre-festival screenings was impossible (which pained me greatly, because I...

• April 26, 2014
• Film Festivals

It seems like just yesterday I was writing about Gideon’s Army and my 2013 Hot Docs experience drawing to a close, yet here it is: time for the 2014 festival...

• April 21, 2014
• Film Festivals

SEATTLE — April 21, 2014 — The Seattle International Film Festival announced today that the Opening Night Film for its 40th annual Festival will be Jimi: All Is By...

• September 10, 2013
• Film Festivals

Today was my first multi-screening day at the festival, and I’m pleased to report I made it through unscathed. Annoyed, frustrated, tired and disappointed, sure, but unscathed. Much to...

• September 10, 2013
• Film Festivals

OMG. What the hell is going on at the Scotiabank Theatre this TIFF?! It’s a complete MADHOUSE. Wall-to-wall people, rampant disorganization, not nearly enough volunteers, lineups all over the...

• September 8, 2013
• Film Festivals

To say that I’m happy to be taking a week off to attend TIFF 2013 would be an understatement. In addition to my annual festival-going excitement, this year’s fest...

• June 13, 2013
• Film Festivals

SEATTLE (JUNE 9, 2013) – The 39th Seattle International Film Festival, the largest and most highly attended festival in the United States announced the winners of the SIFF 2013...

• May 4, 2013
• Film Festivals

Wait. WHAT? Hot Docs has already announced its prize winners for this year’s fest. With two days of screenings left! Again, I ask, how can the audience award be...

• May 4, 2013
• Film Festivals

Today was my final day at Hot Docs 2013, and I’m pleased to report that it ended on a high note. It’s always nice when your final screening is...