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February 2004

Report from Sundance 2004

By Genevieve Butler
Brad Anderson took "The Machinist," his fourth film to Sundance in 2004.
Three films with local ties -- "War," "The Machinist" and "Foo-Foo Dust" -- join the ranks of Sundance hits at this year's festival.

Orangutan Filmmaking

By Hilary Barraford
A still from "Miracle Hose," the parody infomercial about a hoseless hose.
For director Kevin Anderton and his company Midnight Chimes Productions, the process of making a film is as off-the-wall as the comedy itself.

Mr. Write

By Rebecca Richards
Author and teacher Michael Hauge.
Michael Hauge, screenwriting teacher and author of "Writing Screenplays that Sell," offers advice for creating a great script and a successful career.

Serious Humor

By Margaret Tranggono
A still from "Pledge of Allegiance Blues."
Filmmaker Lisa Seidenberg takes on politics and religion with an activist edge and a sense of humor in her latest documentary, "Pledge of Allegiance Blues."

All It's Got

By Chris CookeA review of the local film "Everyone's Got One."

Industry News

By Chris Cooke
 Willie Garson in Jeffrey Seckendorf's "The Crux," which screens this month at the Director's View Film Festival.
"Things I Hate About You," "Rose and the Snake," upcoming fests and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for February 2004.