Slamdance Film Review: Fake Tattoos

Opening with a confusion of racing cars and yelling to a black background, the first actual scene of Le Faux Tatouages is of brooding, angry teen Théo (Anthony Therrien) wearing a Dead Kennedys T-shirt, being carded at a convenience store while buying his first pack of beer on his 18th birthday (the scene is set in Montreal). … read more

Indie Filmmakers Assemble: Joe and Anthony Russo Return to Slamdance

(L–R) Anthony and Joe Russo will offer $25,000 to an adventurous Slamdance indie filmmaker from this year’s festival. | Photo courtesy of Slamdance

Before Joe and Anthony Russo became well-known directors by helming key episodes of Arrested Development and Community, and eventually taking the reins of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Civil War, the brothers were like most indie filmmakers—passionate, starving and driven. … read more

Critical Beatdown: Local Beat Heads Unite

Adam Terry / DJ Finale Grand created Critical Beatdown so "beat heads" of all experience levels could perform in a live setting and network. Photo: Sam Milianta

For almost a year now, Adam Terry has curated and hosted Critical Beatdown at a bar called Good Grammar in Salt Lake City. The concept was simple: to create an environment where local “beat producers, electronic musicians, beat machinists, synth wizards,” etc. can perform their work in a safe place where experimentation is encouraged and where networking happens naturally. … read more

Sustainable Filmmaking: Slamdance Polytechnic

Film-industry education at Slamdance Polytechnic 2017. | Photos courtesty of Slamdance

Slamdance Polytechnic promises to provide resources, practical information and learning opportunities together around the Slamdance Film Festival—giving those who are interested in the art of filmmaking a chance to go beyond simply viewing independent films at the festival and one step closer to successfully creating their own. … read more

Quiet Heroes: Kristen Ries and Maggie Snyder’s Legacy at Sundance

From left: Dr. Kristen Ries and Maggie Snyder, PA-C at the Mayor’s Proclamation Ceremony declaring March 29th Kristen Ries and Maggie Snyder Day. Photo credit: Torben Bernhard

Through home video, archival material and more, Quiet Heroes compellingly highlights Kristen Ries’ and Maggie Snyder’s exceptional work and compassion. … read more