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Softly Goes the Engine

Softly screened on Saturday night in a 'best of' Slamdance Shorts program at Studio 1636 in Hollywood. The films were screened on a kinetic projection screen called The Engine. It was an interesting space with a seriously-indie-film audience in attendance, especially when you consider some of the dumps in LA that are called screening rooms. Afterwards DP Quyen Tran got raves and we got requests to expand the story into a series which caused nervous glances between Brian, Michael and myself.

The best part was having friends and several peeps who worked on Softly in attendance, and so thanks to y'all who hauled it to Hollywood. Next time I will book us all rooms at the Mark Twain so we can bring da noise to the funk.

More photos here.

Green Hate

I returned from Park City with a little illness swag, and had to hit the Wes Cyed Kaiser a few hours after landing back in LA. My driver-cum-witness for the trip was the ever sneaky Brian Crano. I had no idea he was snapping pix as I had a throw down with my funny doctor. The MD resisted handing over the meds until I made it clear the stuff coming out was Green, not yellow. And he actually replied 'I don't like green.' And shortly I was on my way out with the goods. I snapped a few detail pix of cabinets (best left unopened) for your viewing pleasure.

Screening Softly

Today was the last screening of Softly at the Slamdance Film Festival. Everything went very well: the projection, color, and sound was great. And the audience really loved it. Even the Q&A, led by Shorts Programmer Paul Sbrizzi, was great.

Afterwards I had brunch with the filmmakers from 'No Air House' at the Morning Ray Cafe in the Treasure Mountain Inn. They have the best food at the best prices we have found anywhere in Park City.

Later of course I ended up at the Queer Lounge sponsored by GLAAD. They offer a nice spot to chill between events, and a chance to grab a coffee or a cocktail depending on your mood. The free wi-fi is a bonus perk. Throughout the Sundance/Slamdance Festivals the Queer Lounge has been running a great promo for films at both festivals, and the Softly clips look great on the numerous flat screens.

Rock the Vote

Okay people, it's time to rock the Slamdance Vote! I mean, look at that lonely face! He needs to feel the love. Hit this Softly link and leave a ranking for the film.

Park City Poster Wars

Park City poster wars require you to constantly patrol Main Street postering & re-postering -- endlessly doing battle with the studio publicity engines who have teams hell bent on annoying you into submission. I did my best today until I ran out of staples and was forced to retreat and regroup. Tomorrow I will be back - restocked and ready to represent!

Today was the first screening of Softly. The screening was sold out and got great responses from the audience. I spoke with many people who loved the film, the music, the cinematography, and the multitude of sets. So it was a great day!

Before the Softly screening I headed to the Queer Lounge to attend a Savage Grace panel discussion with Tom Kalin, Eddie Redmayne, Christine Vachon, Howard Rodman, and Katie Roumel. The discussion was interesting, and clips lovely, and the panel very well spoken.

And here is the new Photo Album of Slamdance pix!

Off to Slamdance!

Yesterday I headed off to Park City for the Slamdance Film Festival. Softly will be screening twice so there is still time for you to come join the madness! Swag! Famous people! No? Ok, then I will do my best to keep you posted over the next nine days. Now you do your part and spike my ratings on IMDB.com.

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Slamdance Me Softly

Yes that's right! Softly has been selected to screen at the Slamdance Film Festival! In case you need me to openly brag, the festival selected under a hundred films from over 3,500 submissions. The launch/announcement party featured a glowing Jägermeister ice sculpture—a boozy beacon in the pitch dark of Jimmy's Lounge in Hollywood. Quentin joined up for cocktails to celebrate. The Slamdance extended family is warm and lively and I am really looking forward to Park City in January. I can't believe I am going to Utah on purpose.