The last thing one would expect to hear or read about a film festival is racial/religious profiling, particularly an international festival which honors “a different country each year.” Yet, that’s the scuttlebutt being reported about Worldfest.
The incident occurred Satruday, April 20, before the morning master class, Indies: The New Reality. All accounts agree about how things started, which, as an attendee I can vouch for their authenticity. The stories diverge on content and motivation once we were all back in the room. The accounts include written statements from Mike Rudd and Hunter Todd (in full below). I also interviewed several other eye witnesses who wish to remain anonymous. As of this writing the woman who was profiled is deciding whether or not she wants to come forward with a statement.
What I Witnessed
The class was scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. For one reason or another...
The incident occurred Satruday, April 20, before the morning master class, Indies: The New Reality. All accounts agree about how things started, which, as an attendee I can vouch for their authenticity. The stories diverge on content and motivation once we were all back in the room. The accounts include written statements from Mike Rudd and Hunter Todd (in full below). I also interviewed several other eye witnesses who wish to remain anonymous. As of this writing the woman who was profiled is deciding whether or not she wants to come forward with a statement.
What I Witnessed
The class was scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. For one reason or another...
- 4/26/2013
- by Aeryk Pierson
- Obsessed with Film
Houston, Texas is best known for oil and cowboys. Like most things, there is way more than meets the stereotype. My favorite Houston secret is Worldfest, a nine day international independent film festival held every April.
What is so great about it? It’s a point of pride for Houstonians because it is the oldest in the world. It was founded in August 1961 as Cinema Arts, and International Film Society. It became the international film festival it is today in April 1968. In all of this time it has been under the care of founder Hunter Todd. His goal was to create a quality film festival for independent filmmakers.
Meh, who cares how old it is. If it’s last power doesn’t impress you, here’s a short list of some of the filmmakers discovered at Worldfest:
Steven Spielberg George Lucas Ridley Scott The Coen Brothers Oliver Stone David Lynch
Pretty sweet,...
What is so great about it? It’s a point of pride for Houstonians because it is the oldest in the world. It was founded in August 1961 as Cinema Arts, and International Film Society. It became the international film festival it is today in April 1968. In all of this time it has been under the care of founder Hunter Todd. His goal was to create a quality film festival for independent filmmakers.
Meh, who cares how old it is. If it’s last power doesn’t impress you, here’s a short list of some of the filmmakers discovered at Worldfest:
Steven Spielberg George Lucas Ridley Scott The Coen Brothers Oliver Stone David Lynch
Pretty sweet,...
- 4/15/2013
- by Aeryk Pierson
- Obsessed with Film
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