The Slamdance 2006 Film Festival, which runs from Jan. 19-27, 2006, in Park City, Utah, has announced the films to screen at the 12th annual festival. Festival films come from Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Cuba, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, New Zealand, Poland, South Korea, Spain, U.K. and the U.S.
The films competing in the Animated Short Competition include:* THE FLOODED PLAYGROUND (2005, 20 min., USA) Directed by Lisa Crafts.* THE LOVE TRAIN (2005, 8 min., UK) Directed by Eva Bennett.* THE BOOK OF VISIONS - World Premiere (2005, 12 min., USA) directed by Annie Poon.* THE BOY WITH NO NAME U.S. Premiere (2005, 5 min., USA) directed by Adam Smith.* VAUDEVILLE (2005, 5 min., South Korea/USA) Directed by Chansoo Kim.* LEFT AND LEAVE - World Premiere (2005, 10 min., USA) directed by Yongchu Suh.* STASIS (2005, 7 min., USA) Directed by Jason Hite.* DRAGON - World Premiere (2005, 7 min., USA) directed by Troy Morgan.
The bulk of Slamdance competition shorts will be shown in six themed blocks as the Gallery. The Gallery blocks are free to the public, and will screen at Park Citys Treasure Mountain Inn from Jan. 20 to Jan. 27, at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm daily. These short films are arranged in repeating programs approximately 60 minutes in length each, and include discussions with the filmmakers. The Gallery is open to the public, and will feature comfortable seating and digital projection. For the first time this year, Gallery shorts are in competition, eligible for the Spirit of Slamdance Award as well as the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Short.
Award-Winners will be shown at "Best Of" Screenings around the country, including the American Cinematheque's Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood in February. For details see www.egyptiantheatre.com in late January or check www.slamdance.com
Started in 1995 by a group of upstart filmmakers, Slamdance Film Festival is a year-round organization dedicated to emerging artists and their vision. Slamdance has established a unique reputation for premiering independent films by first-time directors working with limited budgets. At the same time, the festival has stayed true to its roots by being organized and programmed by active filmmakers.
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