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In A Dream (film)
''In a Dream'' is a documentary film by Jeremiah Zagar that premiered on March 9, 2008, at the South by Southwest film festival. Its broadcast premiere was August 19, 2009 on HBO. Synopsis ''In a Dream'' is a documentary about Philadelphia-based artist Isaiah Zagar that was filmed and directed by his son, Jeremiah. Isaiah is famous for his complex, highly detailed mosaics, which cover of South Philly with elaborate designs made from tiles and mirror pieces. These mosaics chronicle his relationship with his wife, Julia, and make him a dominant figure in the city's arts scene. Zagar reveals many personal details of his life during the film, including revelations about his childhood and the existence of an adulterous relationship that threatens to tear his family apart. Technical notes The film was shot between 2001 and 2008 and utilizes a variety of film and video formats – 8 mm, 16 mm and 35 mm as well as high definition and digital video. Soundtrack ''In A Dream'' features ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremiah Zagar
Jeremiah Zagar (; born 1980 or 1981) is an American filmmaker. He has directed the feature films '' We the Animals'' (2018) and '' Hustle'' (2022). The former was nominated for five categories at the 34th Independent Spirit Awards. He also directed the 2008 documentary '' In a Dream'', which is about his father Isaiah Zagar. Personal life Zagar was born in South Philadelphia. His father is Isaiah Zagar Isaiah Zagar (born 1939) is an American mosaic artist based in Philadelphia. He is notable for his murals, primarily in or around Philadelphia's South Street. Early life Zagar received his Bachelor of Arts from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, .... Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Zagar, Jeremiah 1980s births Living people People from Philadelphia Film directors from Pennsylvania Filmmakers from Pennsylvania Film producers from Pennsylvania Screenwriters from Pennsylvania American male screenwriters American film editors American cinemato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bibio
Stephen James Wilkinson (born 4 December 1978), better known as Bibio, is an English musician and producer. He is known for a distinct analog Lo-fi music, lo-fi sound, and for working in a diverse range of genres, beginning in folktronica and Ambient music, ambient and later stretching to include Hip hop production, instrumental hip hop, indie pop, electronica, soul music, soul, funk, and alternative R&B. He currently releases music on Warp Records, and previously released on Mush Records. Biography and career Beginnings at Mush Records (1999–2009) A resident of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands (region), West Midlands, England, Wilkinson developed a passion for experimental music during his time at Middlesex University in London from 1999 to 2003, where he studied "sonic arts". His earliest songs were mainly layered guitar compositions inspired by Steve Reich's ''Electric Counterpoint'', one of his earliest being "Cantaloup Carousel", which was originally recorded in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Documentary Films
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2008 Films
The year 2008 involved many major film events. ''The Dark Knight'' was the year's highest-grossing film, while ''Slumdog Millionaire'' won the Academy Award for Best Picture (out of eight Academy Awards). Evaluation of the year 2008 has been widely considered to be a very significant year for cinema. The entertainment agency website IGN described 2008 as "one of the biggest years ever for movies." It stated, "2008 was the year when the comic book movie genre not only hits its zenith, but also gained critical respectability thanks to ''The Dark Knight''. Animated films also proved a huge draw for filmgoers, with Pixar's ''WALL-E'' becoming not only the highest grossing toon but also the most lauded. Things got off on the right foot with the monster movie madness of ''Cloverfield''. Marvel got down to business laying the groundwork for their superhero team-up ''The Avengers'' with the blockbuster hit ''Iron Man'' and their respectable attempt at rebooting ''The Incredible Hulk''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaron Hillis
Aaron Hillis is an American writer, film critic, director, film festival programmer, and curator. Career Hillis has been active in independent film, especially within the fields of indie festivals, exhibitions, indie film distribution and programming, filmmaking, marketing, and journalism. As a film journalist, he has written film reviews and features articles and conducted hundreds of interviews with celebrities. He wrote, among others, for ''The Village Voice'', ''Vice'', ''Variety'', '' Vanity Fair'', '' LA Weekly'', ''Indiewire'', ''Filmmaker Magazine'', ''GreenCine Daily'' (editor from 2009 to 2013), and '' Spin''. Furthermore, Hillis is a frequent moderator of panels in the indie film world. Between 2006 and 2009, Hillis was the vice-president of ''Benten Films'', a boutique DVD label, founded by Andrew Grant. Responsible for acquisitions, art direction, disc production and marketing, releases include Joe Swanberg's ''LOL'' (2006), Aaron Katz's ''Dance Party USA'' and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salem Film Festival
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Big Sky Film Festival
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Full Frame Film Festival
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Philadelphia Film Festival
The Philadelphia Film Festival is a film festival founded by the Philadelphia Film Society held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The annual festival is held at various theater venues throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area. Overview The annual festival lasts for two weeks in October. The festival also holds a three day "springfest" in June. Venues have included the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the PFS Roxy Theater Prince Theater, and Landmark Ritz Theatres, the Philadelphia Film Center, PFS Bourse Theater, and the PFS Drive-In at the Navy Yard. Screening categories hosted by the festival include Centerpieces, Spotlights, Special Events, Masters of Cinema, World View, Non/Fiction, After Hours, From the Vaults, Made in USA, Cinema de France, Green Screen (Environmental films), Visions of Iran, "Sights and Soundtrack" and short films. Its Filmadelphia category, previously known as "Festival of the Independents," promotes local filmmakers. Notable members of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |