Archive for August, 2011

C-U Biz-en-scène: 08.26.2011

Friday, August 26th, 2011

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” it’s little surprise “The Short Form” rules again with items about Jason Lindsey Photography, Michael Wiese Productions, a need for DP in Springfield, and the movies now playing/renting near you!

Illini Film & Video meets Aug. 24

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

The next meeting of Illini Film & Video will be on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 6:30 p.m., in Room 104 of the UIUC English Building on the Main Quad.

Art owner lays down the deal

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Sanford Hess of the Art Theater in Champaign, IL, offered a presentation on Sunday, August 14, 2011, outlining the possible business paths that could be taken to keep the Art running. Herein lies his proposed solution.

C-U Biz-en-scène: 08.19.2011

Friday, August 19th, 2011

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” the “Short Form” keeps a tight ship by mentioning just the facts, ma’am, in reference to such things as the Art Theater’s financial quandry and the movies now playing/renting near you!

C-U Biz-en-scène: 08.12.2011

Friday, August 12th, 2011

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” the “Short Form” reigns supreme as we gear up for Chicago Comic-Con, clam up at the mere thought of haunted Decatur, and suit up to tackle all the movies now playing/renting near you!

CLEAN SLATE :: August 2011

Friday, August 5th, 2011

C-U Blogfidential’s monthly open forum, “Clean Slate,” asks what community members would like to see the new CU Film Society accomplish!

C-U Biz-en-scène: 08.05.2011

Friday, August 5th, 2011

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” we strip it down to the basics in a “Short Form” that contains all the nutrients you need: a call for entries, a casting call, special show dates, and all the movies now playing/renting near you!

Route 66 FF 2011 gets YERT on

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

Illinois-made independents, including Champaign-Urbana-Danville productions REVOLTING, AMBER ROSE, and IN VINO VERITAS, figure prominently in the schedule for the 10th annual Route 66 International Film Festival, coming September 15-17, 2011.

“Cineaste” #3: Festivalphobia?

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

In this edition of “The Double Life of a Cinéaste,” author Tyler Tharpe scrutinizes those unfortunate moments film festivals were not kind to his motion pictures or very person.

IMC Film Fest back for 3rd year

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is now accepting submissions for the upcoming IMC Film Festival taking place September 15-17, 2011.

Foist your fear film 4 times over

Monday, August 1st, 2011

Is your newest scary movie either horrific, carnivalesque, zombietastic, or just plain freeky? Then we might have the film festivals within driving distance for you — to enter!