Reflections On Screen
John Sayles Reflects On… Blues People, History & Places with Personality
Innovative filmmaker John Sayles reveals his process in conversation with Stephen Ashton
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Guadalaja Meets The Gypsy KingGuadalaja, based in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, is host to what has become one of the most significant film events in Latin America, FICG or the International Cinema Festival of Guadalajara. The Festival runs from March 19-27, 2009. [...]
AFI FEST ´08 ANTICIPATIONSAs November approaches, we are on route to the AFI and AFM in Los Angeles, via Valencia, Torino and Rome where each offers a special view of the international film scene. The adventure culminates in Los Angeles where the AFI Fest and American Film Market (which have established a partnership) take over the film scene [...]
Reflections On Screen
John Sayles Reflects On… Blues People, History & Places with PersonalityInnovative filmmaker John Sayles reveals his process in conversation with Stephen Ashton
SAYLES TURNS TO SELF DISTRIBUTIONSeminal independent filmmaker John Sayles has just finished his 16th feature film, “Honeydripper”. His first feature, “The Return of the Secaucus Seven,” made 29 years ago, was a ground-breaking low budget independent feature that became a model for future filmmakers. His films have run the gamut from the Spanish language “Men With Guns” to the woman’s story “Lianna” and the popular Oscar Nominated “Lone Star.” Nonetheless, even though he is a highly respected director and sought after screenwriter who is brought in by studios to write or rewrite, he is not satisfied with the way his own films have been distributed. Interviewed in Spain at the San Sebastian International Film Festival Sayles’ long time producer Maggie Renzie shared their strategy.