Friday, March 31, 2006
METHOD FEST ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR 2006 EDITION
World and U.S.
The 8th annual Method Fest Independent Film Festival, presented by the City of
Friday March 31st – Opening Night
Method Fest opens with the
Saturday, April 1st
The festival kicks in with seminars, workshops, shorts, premieres and screenings including world premiers of “Push” starring Chad Lindberg, Chazz Palmintieri and Michael Rappaport; the south-east Asian adventure “Bangkok”; and the West Coast Premiere of “Confess”, a spy-cam spy thriller. “Debating Robert Lee” is an engrossing and surprising tale of what happens when one of the best debating teachers in the world steps into a troubled school in idyllic
Sunday, April 2nd
Method Fest continues it’s tradition of giving festival goers opportunities to meet and interact with filmmakers at the Filmmaker Brunch and panel discussion where major stars and filmmakers participate. Throughout the day, audiences will be treated to a variety of independently minded features including “Oh, Mr. Faulkner Do You Write”, which brings John Maxwell’s critically-acclaimed, one-man show to the screen; the sexy “These Girls”, based on Vivienne Laxdall’s edgy play to life, starring “Angel” David Boreanz “ from “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”, “Angel” and “Bones” fame;
Halfway Decent” with Ernie Hudson; and the Julie Harris, Ruby Dee starrer, “The Way Back Home”. The Lifetime Award Ceremony will be held prior to the film screening. The Centerpiece Film, the drama “December Ends”, is the critically acclaimed directorial debut of Lee Toland Krieger and a Centerpiece Gala will follow the event. The evening continues to rock at Indie Music Night at the Sagebrush Cantina, beginning at 9:00 p.m. until closing. Bands and acoustic acts, including some from festival films fill the stage at the well known Cantina.
Monday, April 3
The International Showcase offers a wide variety of entertaining and thought provoking entries including s special not-in-competition screening of the post apocalyptic tale of “Ever Since the World Ended”; the one-day tale of ”In a Day” from the UK; “Niagara Motel” featuring Kevin Pollack; Australia’s very sexy contribution of “The Actress” and “The Cabin Movie” a darkly comic look at relationships. Highlighting the evening, a private reception for the filmmakers and stars Monday evening at Mi Piace will follow the 7 p.m. screenings.
Tuesday, April 4
Diversity Days begins on Tuesday at Method Fest, featuring the fear-of-death quirky comedy, “Expiration Date” unspooling with a well-known Native American cast; the dark relationship drama “Tre”; “Eve of Understanding” a female road trip adventure; and “Turntable”, by acclaimed filmmaker Robert Patton-Sprull, the story of an emotionally dead DJ who seeks release through his music. Diversity Days films screen Tuesday, April 4th. The evening reception, hosted by Native Café, includes top acoustic entertainment.
Wednesday, April 5
The American Independents Showcase opnes on Wednesday with the Centerpiece film “The Gold Bracelet”, an India/US co-production. “The Gold Bracelet” is a provocative look at an Indian family and their hopes for a better life in
Thursday, April 6
“Dirt Nap,” closes Method Fest’s screenings and premieres in the evening. Directed by DB Sweeney and starring Ed Harris, John C. McGinley, Paul Hipp, DB Sweeney, and Janet Jones, “Dirt Nap” follows three regular guys through a comical road trip. This is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy of lost dreams and unappreciated treasures.
Friday, April 7
Friday evening, a gala awards ceremony at the Carlson Family Theatre at Viewpoint will close out the festival.
Shorts Program
Throughout the course of the Festival, Method Fest will screen a number of promising shorts in programs dedicated to the art and talent of short films and filmmakers. The Turning the Tables Program features the shorts “Noise”, “Intelligence”, “Serving Santino”,” Cold Comfort”, and “The Importance of Blind Dating”. The Family Matters Shorts Program includes “Big Girl”, ”Crossing”, “Dry Whiskey”, “Guilt”, “I Love You More”, and “In Order of Appearance.” The Rest In Peace Shorts Programs include “Little Lise”, “Purple Bins”, “6 Feet in 7 Minutes”, “Return to Sender”, “Hibernation”, “End of a Dog”, and “Window”. The Locals Gone Loco screenings include shorts “Livewire”, “An Enterprising Caper”, “The Big Empty”, “Take My Advice”, “Christopher Brennan Saves The World,” “The Method,” Shaolin Delivery Boy”, “Queer Eye For The Homeless Guy,” and “Stanley Marshall’s Myth”. In the Strange Days Shorts Program, “K-7,”, “Smart Card”, “Paradox,”, “Lucid”, “Cost of Living”, and “Turn” will be screened. Student Shorts at 5 Program includes “The Savior”(AFTRS), “Queen of Cactus Cove”(AFI), “Wentworth” (USC), “Lucky” (
As always at Method Fest, there are numerous opportunities to meet stars, filmmakers, and join workshops and discussions. Check www.methodfest.com for complete screening details, descriptions, times and locations. Screenings and events are held at venues throughout the
About Method Fest
Named after a famous school of acting, The Method Fest is the only major film festival in the
The Method Fest is presented by the City of
Silver reel Sponsors are Bob Smith BMW, Jet Blue Airways, D2 Development, Motion Picture and Television Fund. Auto Gallery is the Spinning Reel Sponsor.
Bronze Reel Sponsors include SAG Indie, the Screen Actors Guild, Prudential California Realty, SONY, Christie, Modern VideoFilm, Reels and Wheels, Valley of the Stars, Laemmle Theatre, and Wexler.
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