NOVAC Helping to Build a Knowledgeable Film Community
By: Chris Henson The film industry in New Orleans, and in Louisiana in general, is booming. But it is not only the major studio productions coming to the Crescent City. Independent filmmaking has also exploded in the area. Organizations like New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC) help promote, encourage, and expand film knowledge and practice...
Oscar Night New Orleans Pre-Party
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but what is arguably the biggest night of the year for film buffs is approaching – the 2012 Academy Awards. Whether film is your life, you enjoy hitting up the local theaters once in a while or you are a sucker for Red Carpert fashion (hello, me!) there’s a good chance that you’re...
Follow the Leader: Interview with FosterBear Films
Photo: Lizzie Ford-Madrid Tell me more about your company DAVID: FosterBear Films is a co-operative. Its four filmmakers that respect the shit out of each other, making dreams manifest while paying the bills by doing what we love. As passionate New Orleanians, its important to us to share whatever tools we have and success we enjoy...
Award-Winning Filmmakers Bill and Turner Ross present Tchoupitoulas
By: Patricia Alexander As someone who is fascinated with the culture of New Orleans, I wasn’t going to miss the opportunity to hear a talk by the award-winning filmmakers Bill and Turner Ross who are scheduled to release their new documentary, Tchoupitoulas, this March. On Tuesday, January 10, the filmmakers presented to a public audience...
5th Annual New Orleans Middle East Film Festival Gets Rolling This Weekend
No one can deny that the New Orleans film industry is on the rise, but the city also has a vibrant film community that appreciates and showcases films from around the world all year long. The New Orleans Film Festival, which was just held in October, boasted an impressive lineup of international films and earlier...
