"Eleven Minutes" acquired by here! Films

This just reported on Indiewire by Brian Brooks"

here! Takes "Eleven Minutes"

Michael Selditch and Rob Tate's doc "Eleven Minutes" has been acquired by here! Films for worldwide rights the company announced Thursday. The film chronicles fashion designer and "Project Runway" winner Jay McCarroll's year-long journey while preparing his first independent runway show for New York's Fashion Week in Bryant Park, and the subsequent selling of his line to stores. here! acquired the film from Selditch and Tate and here!'s sister company Regent Releasing and here! Networks will distribute the film day-and-date in theatres and on the cable network starting February 20. 

News from Maryanne Galvin:

Maryanne has had a number of films screened at RIIFF over the years. Her last film at the Fest was "What's Going on UP There?

She reports that her latest work has been getting a fair amount of coverage in the Boston media. The film's title: "Interrogate This."

To see the coverge, following these links:

Three Takes on Virtual Filmmaking
Mon, 12/01/2008 - New England Film

New technologies allow filmmakers to manage projects, from preproduction through post, without seeing the whites of their collaborators’ eyes.

By Mike Sullivan

http://newenglandfilm.com/magazine/archives/2008/12/virtual

and

#2 Interrogate This
Local Action
The Boston Globe
Questions in a time of terrorism
Psychologist/filmmaker explores the ethics of interrogating suspects

by Joel Brown on Dec. 7, 2008

http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/articles/2008/12/07/

questions_in_a_time_of_terrorism/




To learn about Maryanne and her work, click here: http://www.mgproductions.biz/about-maryanne-galvin

News from Marc Mangum and "The Adventures of Food Boy"

Marc, the producer/writer of the film "The Adventures of Food Boy" which screened at RIIFF 2008 (as part of our KidsEye™ Screenings) just sent us an update on what is happening with his film:

"I don't think I ever told you about our distribution and some other awards we won after RIIFF. Among the awards we won was Best Indie Feature for Kids 8-12 from Kids First.

"We did our own theatrical release which was very small, but a good experience. We signed a DVD distribution deal with Gaiam and they released our DVD in October in the US and Canada. The DVD is now available in many stores and online, and will be expanding into Wal-Mart and other retailers in Q1 of 2009.

"On the international side, we've already licensed the movie in Germany, Russia, Australia and several other territories. The movie will have its Asian TV premiere on Disney Channel Asia this weekend, and it will be on Disney Channel Australia early next year.

"We really appreciate the support of your festival, and look forward to working with you on future projects."

Here's a link to where people can buy the movie from our official website:
http://www.neoflix.com/store/COL70

And here's some additional nice news: Parenting magazine recently called The Adventures of Food Boy "Deliciously offbeat fun!"

News from Kevin Sheridan of "Leaving Barstow"

Kevin writes that "Leaving Barstow" has had an excellent run on the Festival circuit. Here's what happened before and after this wonderful film, directed by Peter Paige, played RIIFF:

1. Newport Beach Film Festival - Audience Award
2. Breckenridge Film Festival - Best Supporting Actress
3. Rhode Island International Film Festival - Grand Prize Best Actor
4. Nevada City Film Festival - Audience Award Best Film, Jury Prize Best Feature
5. Big Bear Film Festival
6. Temecula Valley Film Festival
7. Red Rocks Film Festival
8. Indie World Fest Brazil
9. Eugene Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature
10. Mammoth Film Festival - Best Drama, Best Picture
11. Hell's Half Mile Film Festival
12. Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - Special Screening

Coming up:

Myrtle Beach Film Festival
Palm Springs International Film Festival

News from Evan Richards, the writer/director of 2007's Best Feature / Grand Prize winner "In A Day".

IFC Films has picked up "In A Day" for their festival direct program!

Here's the link to the page and new trailer. Check it out!

http://ifcfilms.com/viewFilm.htm?filmId=1297

"In A Day" premieres December 10th on VOD!