As you can probably imagine, things are getting a little crazy around here, what with my return from SXSW and imminent departure for NYC for the Cinema Eye Honors. Apologies in advance for what may be some spotty blogging over the next week, although I will try to post info about the Full Frame and Tribeca schedules shortly.
But first, some just released news: We are lining up a truly exceptional group of presenters for the first Cinema Eye Honors for Nonfiction Filmmaking. Two-time Academy Award winner Barbara Kopple (HARLAN COUNTY U.S.A. and AMERICAN DREAM) is scheduled to present the Honor for Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Filmmaking. She will be joined by legendary documentarian Robert Drew (PRIMARY and CRISIS), Oscar winning filmmakers Alex Gibney (TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE) and Ross Kaufman (BORN INTO BROTHELS), Joe Berlinger & Bruce Sinofsky (BROTHERS KEEPER, PARADISE LOST), Annie Sundberg & Ricki Stern (DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK), Alan Berliner (THE SWEETEST SOUND), Marshall Curry (STREET FIGHT) and acclaimed editor Sam Pollard (WHEN THE LEVEES BROKE).
Thom Powers, host/curator of Stranger Than Fiction and documentary programmer for the Toronto International Film Festival, and I will serve as co-chairs and co-hosts for the event Tuesday night at the IFC Center in NYC.
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