Sundance 2006

Listen to Wim Wenders and Sam Sheppard

On the occasion of Don't Come Knocking screening in Sunadance? listen to Wim Wenders and Sam Sheppard in a centerpiece panel recorded at the 2006 Festival The panel was moderated by Screen International editor.
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A treat for your iPod or MP3 player.

Interview with Kirby Dick

Industry Editor Sandy Mandelberger sat down with veteran documentary filmmaker Kirby Dick, whose lastest film, THIS FILM IS NOT YET RATED, is one of the most talked about at the Festival. The film is an eye-opening investigation into the secret works of the Motion Picture Association of America, the official ratings board for films that are released in theaters.

Interview With Rex Bloomstein

Industry Editor Sandy Mandelberger sat down with documentary director Rex Bloomstein, whose film KZ screened in competition in the World Documentary section. KZ tells the story of the notorious concentration camp Mathausen, but in a new light....focusing on the present day residents and tourists who visit the memorial. How the lessons of history are passed down (or forgotten) is at the heart of Bloomstein's film.

Geoffrey Gilmore Interview

As the Sundance Film Festival kicks into high gear, Filmfestivals.com Industry Editor Sandy Mandelberger (SM) has an intimate tete-a-tete with Sundance Festival Director Geoffrey Gilmore about this year’s event.
SM: What remains the biggest challenge for you in keeping the Festival fresh and a place for new discoveries?

Sundance Dailies online

You will be able to watch about 40 video segments edited from Sundance Channel, they will be delivered daily during the Sundance Film Festival, January 20 - 29.  Each day's package will include: One or two segments (3-4 minutes) from Sundance Channel's "Festival Dailies" show. A two minute clip from each evenings feature film, a series of films that have been selected in previous Sundance Film Festivals.
A brief clip from each evening’ short film, a series of shorts that have been selected in previous Sundance Film Festivals.

First timers to Sundance

First Time Filmmakers coming to Sundance Several dozen of the features were directed by novice filmmakers. Ditto with the shorts. Actually, the shorts first-timers number is quite a bit higher. they include: List of filmmakers