| OCR Text |
Show Thursday, January 12, 1989 Chronicle - Page Five 1989 Film Festival " i pramosaini Independent filmmakers work to be viewed Editor's note: This is the first in a three-pa- rt weekly article designed to keep the U. of U. student abreast of important happenings in the valley: By Arlene Calkins Chronicle staff writer rj premiere showcase for American independent films." The heart of the festival is the independent film com- petition. Although the festival format has changed throughout the years, the focus of recognizing American independent films has never changed.There will be 20 documentaries and 19 dramatic films competing for On Jan. 20, independent filmmakers from all over the country will converge on Park City, Utah. The filmmakers will be assembling for the eleventh annual United States Film FestivaL The festival was first held in 1978, with Robert Redford as its chairman. The Sundance Institute has been the sponsor since 1985. According to University of Utah film department instructor and independent filmmaker, Brian Patrick, this festival will offer an intensive week of films and seminars related to the world of independent filmmaking. "Film festival events such as this are usually only found in larger cities like Los Angeles, New York and Chicago," Patrick said, 'local film enthusiasts are fortunate to have such an important event take place so close to home." June Fenn, from the Sundance Institute, told a group of U. students in the U.S. Film Festival class last evening, "The festival is recognized throughout the world as the )) grand jury prizes in their categories. In addition to the jury awards, the festival will offer two new awards. This year, for the first time in the competition, the audience will get to select its festival favorite to receive an award. Another award, the Filmmakers Trophy, will be given to a filmmaker by his or her peers. Films that recent graduates might start making to showcase their talents will be some of the films entered into competition. Patrick said, 'Everything goes into the making of these films, for better or film-stude- nt worse-someti- mes worse." The average cost of one of these films is anywhere from $lmillion to $3 million. The entrants often times wear many different hats: writer, director, producer, and marketing agent. 'It's like trying to build a skyscraper upside-down- ," Patrick said. The structure of the festival is designed with the film enthusiast in mind. The events include the festival pre mieres, the competition films, seminars and personal tribute films. There is also the Discovery Program. This is a program of short narrative films produced by new filmmakers. It involves people in the arts who would like the opportunity to discover a new talent by working in film. This event is designed to give the viewer a look at what happens when someone gets his or her big chance at directing a 35mm film. For film students, this program is a must The premieres and special screenings are a group of films whicn have not, yet been released to theaters. They will be shown for the first time at the festival. Patrick said, "Most of these films, however, will be at your local - Cinematographer Emmet Sumner, (Michael McKean) and Director Nick Chapman e (Kevin Bacon) shoot Nick's movie in--th- festival's "mystery movie." . Steve Dejarnatt is the writer and director of Miracle Mile, a film presented in the United States Film Festival at Park City. theater sometime in the future." He suggests that the film-goavoid these at the festival and see something a little more obscure which will entertain, enlighten and not show up in the local movie house. Fenn said there will be three world premiere films this year for the commercial marketplace: Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story, Yosemite: The Fate of Heaven, and Dead Man Out. There will also be the world premiere of what the festival catalogue lists as "Mystery Film!" It is a sneak preview of a major motion picture. There is one other special tribute which should be mentioned at this time, as it is a hot ticket. The event is the "Salute to the Jay Ward Studio." According to the film catalogue, 'This special, two-paprogram pays tribute to the creators of the and consisfunniest television cartoons of the tently Baby Boom era. Ward to films for select the this Jay helped retrospective that features some of his best characters: Rocky, Bullwinkle, Boris and Natashia." ": Next week: What's hot and what's not. er rt best-love- d, most-origin- al r FRATERNITIES1??? f I Round Out Your College Career!!! Leadership Opportunities SCO University Scholarship Programs National Fraternities Street Social Life 583-S4C-0 : On Campus Living Fun, Brotherhood and a lifetime of memories It doesn't cost anything to come and look Orientation, Tuesday Jan. 17th, 5:30 p.m., Union Theatre Info. Greek Council 581-806- 1 270 Olpin Union |
