January 2012 Newsletter
In this Newsletter: Third Thursday | Special Screening | Filmmakers Lab | And More
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’ll be offering the “Tallgrass Experience” like never before. Make sure to check our website, facebook and twitter for the inside scoop. Consider becoming a TFA member (just $35) for freebies, discounts and member exclusive privileges.
See you at the movies!
Tallgrass Third Thursday at the Murdock begins this week with four screenings
The 2012 Third Thursday series kicks off this week at the Murdock Theater, 536 N. Broadway, with Werner Herzog’s critically-acclaimed documentary INTO THE ABYSS.
Screenings begin at 7 p.m. from Thursday, Jan. 19, through Sunday, Jan. 22. The Thursday evening screening will include a drawing for a TALLPass to the 10th annual Tallgrass Film Festival, and will be followed by the debut of the Tallgrass Cinema Salon, a group discussion following the movie lead by Tallgrass Programmers. Tickets are $10 GA, $8 students, teachers, military, seniors and TFA Members.
KPTS is media sponsor for the 2012 Tallgrass Third Thursdays at the Murdock series.
“Ranks among Wener Herzog’s finest. Suggests a cinematic equivalent of Truman Capote’s masterwork 'In Cold Blood.'” — Screen International
“Extraordinary.” — The New York Times
“Stunning.” — The Wall Street Journal
“Four Stars.” — Roger Ebert
In his fascinating exploration of a triple homicide case in Conroe, Texas, master filmmaker Werner Herzog (CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS, GRIZZLY MAN) probes the human psyche to explore why people kill—and why a state kills. As he’s so often done before, Herzog’s investigation unveils layers of humanity, making an enlightening trip out of ominous territory.
TFA, Ulrich Museum present first Special Screening of the year: INCIDENT IN NEW BAGHDAD, with Director, Subject
TFA and Wichita State University’s Ulrich Museum of Art will present an encore screening of the 2011 Tallgrass Film Festival’s Audience Award winning short film, INCIDENT IN NEW BAGHDAD on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Murdock Theater, 526 N. Broadway. Since screening at TFF, the film has been shortlisted for an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Short Subject. Both the film’s Director James Spione, and Wichita resident and Subject Ethan McCord will attend the screening and participate in a conversation and Q&A with the Wichita Eagle’s Ron Sylvester. A reception will follow from 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 GA; $8 students, teachers, seniors, military and WSU staff; and free for Tallgrass Film Association Members and Ulrich Museum members.
KMUW is media sponsor for the event, which is also sponsored by the Peace and Social Justice Center of South Central Kansas, Murdock Theater, WSU College Democrats and the WSU Young Democratic Socialists.
INCIDENT IN NEW BAGHDAD is a compelling film that focuses on McCord, former U.S. Army Specialist, the subject of a 2007 Wikileaks controversy, who witnessed one of the most notorious incidents of the Iraq War — the slayings of two Reuters journalists and a number of other unnamed civilians by U.S. attack helicopters in Iraq.
Director James Spione returns to Wichita to kickoff 2012 Tallgrass Filmmakers Lab
The 2012 Tallgrass Filmmakers Lab workshops debut on Feb. 11 with Making and Marketing An Independent Film in the Digital Age, led by award-winning Director James Spione, whose latest film INCIDENT IN NEW BAGHDAD is shortlisted for a 2012 Academy Award nomination. Spione’s first short film earned him a Student Academy Award.
Following the extraordinary trajectory of this award-winning film, Spione reveals how the power of 21st-century social media has radically transformed the creation, marketing and distribution of independent film. By comparing his previous filmmaking experience before the emergence of today's online tools, Spione's candid presentation will offer a rare and detailed behind-the-scenes look at how the interconnected power of Facebook, Twitter and Kickstarter, in conjunction with established venues like film festivals and television, helped bring his latest film from his home editing suite to an international stage
The class will be held at the Wichita Art Museum in the Howard Wooden Lecture Hall from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Advanced registration is $20 for general admission; $15 for students, teachers, military, seniors and TFA Members. Admission is $25 at the door.
On The Scene
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Congrats to Tallgrass Brewing Company — the official beer of the Tallgrass Film Festival. They’ve swept the 2011 craftcan.com awards and their Velvet Rooster earned props for Best Belgian Style. Look for the Tallgrass Film Fest logo on that beautiful can this month! - The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will present a screening of the award winning documentary THE TRIALS OF DARRLY HUNT, which screened at the 2006 Tallgrass Film Festival. Special guest Darryl Hunt will attend the screening, participate in a Q&A and sign his new book Life Interrupted: The Trials of Darryl Hunt, following the film. (7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6, Performance Hall of the De Mattias Fine Arts Center at Newman University. Free and open to the public.)
