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In lis HHu JlS lit Jl7 il8 - 3 37 38 1 ! 40 I 41 42 44 44 45 j it 47 48 49 I 50 51 52 53 j S4 55 I 56 57 St U j j tO II jt " H '74 7 j t7 78 1 7 80 81 82 I 183 84 8S I 86 87 88 - . 90 jp" 91 : : K j 93 : 94 ; j too yaT io j Jio7 100 ioT TTo 111 riTiu 114 I j11' m " 120 121 " 122 123 124 " 12t 127 120 ' ' i 130 131 132 The Park Film seeks humor By Jane Southey OF THE RECORD STAFF When Kipp Marcus set out to write the romantic comedy "Snow Days." he had two somewhat unusual unusu-al sources of inspiration in mind. The first came from the humor he found in the "La Nina" weather patterns, pat-terns, which wrecked havoc on the east coast last winter. The second was discovered in Manhattans alternative alter-native comedy clubs. "1 love inclement weather. I love snow days. In Manhattan, it "s one of the most beautiful and romantic things." said Marcus. Growing up in Connecticut, Marcus and his older brother Adam (who directed "Snow Das") cxputuk'ed Uie pure ton that comes with an unexpected day off from school. Incorporating the comic side of weather into this film. Marcus created a plot to which he believes most people can relate. "Snow Days" is the story of a boy (James) who grows up in New England and falls in lov e with the girl next dixu (Sarah), during a series of snow days in high school. I'nfortunately for James (who is played by Kipp Marcus), his family is cursed in love - "the men leave and the women go crazy." as his grandmother explains to him at a young age. Of course, the curse comes true. While Sarah is planning her w edding to another man. James prays for snow in the hope that it mav rekindle their former love. The alternative comedy club theme added another humorous aspect to the screenplay: Having heard about these unusual gatherings. gather-ings. Marcus went out to w itness w hat went on at these clubs. As people peo-ple stood up to read diary entries. Marcus came to the conclusion that these clubs should be called "open mike therapy," rather than alternative alterna-tive comedy. He incorporated this comedy therapy into the film's script, using it as a way to bookend the story. According to Marcus (who not only wrote and starred in the movie, but produced it as well), the making ( HOLIDAY VILLAGE CINEMA & 1 By Freo Piscop Edited bv Will Shortz impressedr low ii . messiah Picard of 116 Ii ranges from 76 Shredded sxles 84 Blue pencils 96 fralernily ' "SUf Trek: -I to I 78 "Heart ami 85 Name in Ihe handshaker..' TNG." 118 Poop SouJ." 10 young front of a maybe 108 Tooli . 119 "S.N.L, pianists ' hook 98 Formal iniro- 109 Ql'i ploy " orTeria 79 A bn truck 87,. Tony-winning . duction' - III Blow away 12! Note Zfkfc 80 Crimean coaduclar 99 . It may say 112 Big India . artiH Lehmaa -Htll- 113 Watchful on 123 Fill (kv) 81 Incaruwrrva 90 Batch's pal 104 Minnetotan 1 1 4 Ntptaa in. 124 Shoe More whistle may M- 92 Rasta'a 106 Jeaa Pluto spec , Record of this film, as an independent endeavor, has involved a combination combina-tion of good luck as well as trial and error. Both Adam and Kipp Marcus are graduates of New York University Film School and experienced experi-enced in the entertainment world. Adam Marcus directed and produced pro-duced "So You Like this Girl?" (a screenplay written by Kipp Marcus), which received Best Comedy Award at N YUs Film Fest. Adam also WTOte and directed New Line Cinema s "Jason Goes to Hell" (the latest horror flick in the "Friday the 13th" series). In addition to winning playwright aw ards, Kipp Marcus has spent a fair amount of time in the acting w orld including work on Broadw ay as well as television and film. For the Marcus brothers, stepping step-ping out into the "indie" scene, however, how-ever, proved to be a new and creative cre-ative challenge. "When you sit down and tefl your parents im going to make an independent inde-pendent film.' they just collapse," said Marcus. Experience in show business is nothing new to the Marcus family. With a grandfather w ho ventured into vaudeville, a mother w ho toured Europe as a singer and an unc'e w ho acted in "Snow Days." the Marcus brothers grew up with the realities of the entertainment world in their own household. Well aw are of the inherent risks of taking on independent cinema, Marcus was nevertheless thrilled with the independent process. "There's jio greater adventure," he said. In less than four weeks, the "Snow Days" crew covered 57 locations loca-tions w ith 50 actors on board. In order to get their new movie onto the big screen, the brothers managed to throw well-known talent, lesser-known lesser-known talent, a bunch of friends in the industry and good luck into the mix. What came out of the process w as a film that held its own in the Los Angeles Film Festiv al and arrives in Park City with the promise of a good showing. Por SiA.vvce Film FesHvO No. 0116 in love and snow Bernadette Peters and Kipp Marcus star in "Snow Days." "I think the good will of the project protected it," said Marcus whose belief in superstition and karma seem to have helped this movie along. In addition to luck, the Marcus brothers' ability to network net-work has certainly paid off. After hearing agents say "she busy forever" for-ever" over and over again, Kipp Marcus w as able to reel in the big name actress in the film, Bernadette Peters, through a mutual friend. The story of how Peters ended up in her first independent film started with this friend handing over her fax number with the warning "use your judgement." . "In my judgement it seemed perfectly per-fectly reasonable to fax her the w hole screenplay," recalled Marcus with a laugh. After scrolling through the giant roll of paper that spewed from her fax, Peters agreed to meet Marcus and ultimately agreed to act in the movie. "Independent cinema is about not compromising. It's about fighting fight-ing for the people you want," he said. A great admirer of Peters. Marcus praised her "independent spirit" and talent. He is still keeping keep-ing the apple he received from Peters (w hen they first discussed the part) in his freezer for good luck. While the Marcus brothers sought out Peters for their film, they also wanted to include fresh talent in their venture. Included in the newer faces in the film is Alice Dylan w ho plays Sarah. Also on board for the "indie" ride, is the Marcus' childhood friend, David Kramer, as well as other friends from film school filling in the gaps of the creative crew. w "Our feeling was let the movie -r be a discovery," he said adding that, for most of those involved in the film, it has opened up doors in their careers. In addition to the Peters success, Marcus w as able to procure massive mas-sive amounts of free film through a friend at Universal Studios. Rather than sending off the short ends (bits of 35mm film left over from big-budget films) to be re-sold, the studio agreed to sell an entire truckload of it to the Marcus brothers broth-ers for a nominal fee. The arrival of a FedEx truck filled with film that had to be kept between 45 and 50 degrees presented its own prob a . i trrjrr Jrx- hr i anal afmnoti Mar ' NrifeCojotv TScfTMtervj Answers for January U M PI RASPS Miili Ti R IE Al I E L o I I N AJLANULBS VIP ZOLNAJLA-JR C Z A J! N. A.N.X I N R El S P I. 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A risk, which could have cost them $10,01X1, turned out for the best as a blizzard descended on the town that very evening. "One of the crew members came to me and said, 'You must have a deal with God.'" Marcus recalled. While luck has certainly been on their side, the Marcus brothers have also gone about the promotion and business side of the creative process with a well-thought-out approach. In addition to raising funds through credit cards and a limited liability account, they found a sponsor. Internet Cash. This "20-something romp" as Marcus referred to it. is meant to be hip and funny rather than "edgy." "It's about reaching for what's really important." said Marcus who believes the world is starting to shed some of its cynicism. cyni-cism. The Marcus brothers are taking their film on a multiple-festival journey in the hope that the "almighty distribution deal" w ill come through for "Snow Days." However, according to Marcus, the goal is-not money, but a chance to make mote movies in the future. "The most important thing is that the audiences come out of the movie cheering," he said. "For us it about telling more stories." he added. Given all the luck the Marcus brothers have had so far. perhaps "Snow Days" will bring not only laughter, but a little more snow our way. "Snow Days" will screen on Jan, 24 at 430 p.m. (Sundance Screening Room ), Jan. 24 at 5:30 p m. Prospector Square Theatre J, Jan. 25 at 11:30p.m. (Prospector Square Theatre) and Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. (Holiday Milage Cinema 111). . immerse yourself. -v ' e 3aT j2y l factor, tna Summon 100 1 MOV Sa Uht Car an MM 74 1 HoaMa. Hoata jr7-M7 Poor |