Brad Lubin is a Virginian returning home to show his work. Speaking with the producer of The Patent Clerk before last night’s final screening, he told me a little about his career and why this project was important to him. TINA: How did you come to produce this film? BRAD: I am a screenwriter by trade. Right […]
RIFF 2010 was a success. Final screenings brought a hearty round of applause for the filmmakers and volunteers alike. RIFF 2010 Winners Best Documentary: Prayers for Peace Best Short: El Cortejo Best Student Film: Me, Myself & Your Husband Best in Show: Oveja Negra Audience Choice: The Patent Clerk Congratulations and well deserved accolades to all! […]
An eclectic group of fans and filmmakers gathered at the Athenaeum this morning to glean wisdom from an experienced movie industry professional, Kelley Baker alias The Angry Filmmaker. Student filmmakers, experienced filmmakers, fans, one covert international photographer flying under the radar (ok), and yours truly settled in for the three-hour workshop. Kelley Baker never […]
An eclectic group of fans and filmmakers gathered at the Athenaeum this morning to glean wisdom from an experienced movie industry professional, Kelley Baker alias The Angry Filmmaker. Student filmmakers, experienced filmmakers, fans, one covert international photographer flying under the radar (ok), and yours truly settled in for the three-hour workshop. Kelley Baker never […]
John Miller returned to Fredericksburg with his directorial debut Making Fifty Million. After graduating from Mary Washington with a degree in theatre, John moved to New York and put his acting skills to work in off-Broadway plays, films, and television. I caught up with him after the first RIFF screening and he shared a few […]
In the sea of fans, some faces were familiar and some weren’t. Time to see who is who and put a face on the fans…………………. Mari Kelly, Fredericksburg-ite and Irish transplant was seen at last year’s RIFF. When asked for her opinion of this year’s festival and if she will be attending the entire weekend […]
A short while ago I was fortunately able to feature a discussion with Mike Salva, director of Death Row Diet. Taking a break from his busy schedule, Emmy award winning comedian, Jonathan Katz graciously answered a few questions about his career and comic style. This animated Best Short Finalist is scheduled for Saturday, Block H. […]
Friday afternoon had a good house. RIFF 2010 is off to a good start and there’s plenty of time to get your tickets and head on down. Caught up with director/writer Susan Hippen whose film Me, Myself, & Your Husband is a Best Student Film Finalist. Now in her fourth year at Tisch School of […]
This week I thought fans and filmmakers should hear from the two men most responsible for RIFF. While RIFF runs on enthusiasm and batteries supplied by many talented staff and volunteers, Director Paul Lewis and Assistant Director Ryan Poe are the visionaries who steered an idea to reality. With RIFF 2010 mere days away, they […]
Mike Salva, director of the animated short Death Row Diet, graciously agreed to be interviewed this week. This talented director and Emmy award winner Jonathan Katz teamed up to make a most entertaining film. RIFF audiences will get their chance to see this clever film in a few short weeks TINA: Death Row Diet is […]
