IFC's First Take to Release Twenty-Four Films Theatrically and On Demand Day and Date in 2006; New Video On Demand Cable Service Will Create a National Art House for First Run Independent Films.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- IFC (Internet Foundation Classes) A class library from Netscape that provides an application framework and graphical user interface (GUI) routines for Java programmers. IFC was later made part of the Java Foundation Classes (JFC). See JFC, AFC and AWT. See also ICF. Entertainment: --First Films for New Day and Date Initiative Announced --CSA: THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA Confederate States of America: see Confederacy. Confederate States of America or Confederacy Government of the 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union in 1860–61 until its defeat in the American Civil War in 1865. ; I AM A SEX ADDICT Any individual who habitually uses any narcotic drug so as to endanger the public morals, health, safety, or welfare, or who is so drawn to the use of such narcotic drugs as to have lost the power of self-control with reference to his or her drug use. ; THREE TIMES; AMERICAN GUN; RUSSIAN DOLLS Russian doll Noun any of a set of hollow wooden figures, each of which splits in half to contain the next smallest figure, down to the smallest ; and SORRY, HATERS IFC Entertainment announced today the creation of its new distribution banner, IFC's First Take. Launching in March, the new initiative will look to develop and provide a voice to the many critically acclaimed ac·claim v. ac·claimed, ac·claim·ing, ac·claims v.tr. 1. To praise enthusiastically and often publicly; applaud. See Synonyms at praise. 2. independent films that are shown in New York, Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , and various Film Festivals, but lost within the marketplace each year. These films will be specifically distributed both theatrically and On Demand simultaneously, ensuring that each is guaranteed a nationwide release. Unlike other Day Date concepts, IFC's First Take will use Video On Demand technology to create the first centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. destination for critically acclaimed independent films. Cable subscribers for the new On Demand service will be able to access two new independent films every month from their digital set boxes on the same day and date as their theatrical release. To help launch this new initiative, IFC also announced today that it has selected CSA (1) (Canadian Standards Association, Toronto, Ontario, www.csa.ca) A standards-defining organization founded in 1919. It is involved in many industries, including electronics, communications and information technology. : THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, executive produced by Spike Lee Noun 1. Spike Lee - United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957) Lee, Shelton Jackson Lee ; I AM A SEX ADDICT, 2005's Gotham Award winner for Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You; THREE TIMES, named as 2005's Best Undistributed Adj. 1. undistributed - (of investments) not distributed among a variety of securities undiversified - not diversified Film by the Village Voice's National Critics Poll; AMERICAN GUN, starring Donald Sutherland Sutherland or Sutherlandshire, former county, N Scotland. Under the Local Government Act of 1973, Sutherland became (1975) part of the new Highland region (now a council area). , Forest Whitaker, Marcia Gay Harden Marcia Gay Harden (born August 14, 1959) is an Academy Award-winning American actress. Biography Early life Harden, one of five children, was born in La Jolla, California, daughter of Beverly (née Bushfield), a housewife, and Thaddeus Harold Harden, a Texas ; RUSSIAN DOLLS, starring Audrey Tautou; and SORRY, HATERS, starring Robin Wright Penn and Sandra Oh Sandra Oh (born July 20, 1971) is a Golden Globe Award-winning and a three-time Emmy Award-nominated Canadian actress. She is known to American audiences for her role as Dr. , as the first films to will be distributed Day and Date. In 2006, IFC's First Take will look to distribute at least twenty-four Day Date films, with plans to develop a larger annual slate in the future. Additional films for this year will be announced in the coming weeks. This Day Date slate will supplement the traditional release schedule of IFC Films. "In an era where opening weekend grosses determine the overall success of a film, it is important that we find a way to ensure that the important independent films of our time have the support to reach a national audience," stated IFC Entertainment President Jonathan Sehring. "For over ten years, IFC has strived to provide independent film makers with a strong voice and to help expand the audience of independent film. We are doing more here than simply collapsing windows, IFC's First Take will serve the independent community by creating an electronic national art house for independent films." IFC Entertainment is the theatrical distribution and production arm of Rainbow Media, an industry leader in the delivery and production of on demand content. "Rainbow Media believes Video On Demand should connect indie in·die n. Informal 1. One, such as a studio or producer, that is unaffiliated with a larger or more commercial organization. 2. film lovers to independent cinema. Our Day Date concept is unique within the marketplace because we are not only modernizing the distribution paradigm for a film, but we are fulfilling the ultimate promise of Video of Demand. Video On Demand is the future of entertainment viewing, it is service that we have a long history of maximizing, and it is tailor-made for the Day/Date model," stated Rainbow President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Josh JOSH Joshua JOSH Job Scheduling Hierarchically Sapan. "Between the two cities of New York and Los Angeles, there is a vast country of indie film lovers who do not have access to the indie films they read about and want to see. IFC's First Take is like having a film festival in your home, and will ensure that the smaller well respected films get the marketing and distribution respect they deserve." The following information details the initial six films selected for Day Date Distribution:
-- CSA: THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
Bold, satirical and wildly funny, the film poses the question:
What would have happened if the South had won the Civil War?
Played as a straight-faced Ken Burns-style documentary with
uncanny parallels to our current society, CSA presents an
alternative modern day America as a land in which slavery is
alive and well throughout the 50 states, other non-whites and
non-Christians are relegated to reservations, the country is
in an ongoing Cold War with Canada and a Slave Shopping
Network plays on TV. In the words of Spike Lee, an Executive
Producer, the film is "eye opening and jaw dropping."
Directed by: Kevin Willmott
Produced by: Rick Cowan and Spike Lee,
Starring: Charles Frank, Evermore Johnson, Rupert Pate Larry
Peterson,
Rating: not yet rated
Festivals: Sundance 2004, Hamptons 2004
-- I AM A SEX ADDICT
This semi-autobiographical comedy details the life of an
insecure young man who becomes addicted to prostitutes, and
finds himself unable to stop even though it destroys all of
his relationships. He decides to make a film about his
predicament resulting in this very original work. The film won
of the 2005 Gotham Award for Best Film Not Playing at a
Theater Near You.
Directed by/Written by: Caveh Zahedi
Produced by: Caveh Zahedi, Thomas Logoreci and Greg Watkins
Rating: not yet rated
Festivals: Tribeca 2005
-- THREE TIMES
Taiwanese master Hou Hsiao Hsien (Flowers of shanghai, Cafe
Lumiere) has delivered one of the most rapturously beautiful
and romantic movies of the year. Told as three loves stories,
each set in a different era - a 1966 pool hall, a 1911 brothel
and present day Taipei, the film stars the same actors in all
three sections - Shu Qi and Chang Chen. The film was voted
2005's Best Undistributed Film by both The Village Voice's
National Critics Poll and Film Comment.
Directed by: Hou Hsiao Hsien
Starring: Shu Qi, Chang Chen
Rating: not yet rated
Festivals: Cannes 2005, Telluride 2005, Toronto 2005, New York
2005
-- AMERICAN GUN
A powerful series of interwoven storylines, American Gun
brings to light how the proliferation of guns in America
dramatically influences and shapes lives. A gun shop owner, an
ace student, a single mother, and a school principal are among
those profoundly affected. AMERICAN GUN is the debut film of
director/co-writer Aric Avelino,
Directed by: Aric Avelino
Produced by: IFC Productions Ted Kroeber, Forest Whitaker
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Marcia Gay
Harden, Linda Cardellini, Tony Goldwyn, Christopher Marquette,
Nikki Reed, Arlen Escarpeta, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Melissa
Leo and Schuyler Fisk
Rating: not yet rated
Festivals: Sundance 2004, Hamptons 2004, Toronto 2005
-- RUSSIAN DOLLS
Xavier hungers for everything. An aspiring novelist, his
greatest achievement is a co-credit on an over-the-top TV
soap. His romantic life is equally disappointing, consisting
of one-night stands and unfinished romances. He can seduce
beautiful, smart and successful women - but he ultimately
sabotages even the most promising encounters. A chance meeting
could be the answer to both his career slump and love life,
but Xavier's lack of direction (and will-power) threatens to
turn his good fortune into the ultimate heart-break.
Directed by: Cedric Klapisch
Starring: Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou, Kelly Reilly
Rating: not yet rated
-- SORRY, HATERS
SORRY, HATERS is a psychological thriller with political and
social undertones set in today's New York. It's a story of
anger, revenge and retribution so timely it could be true. It
begins when Ashade, a Muslim cab driver (Abdellatif Kechiche),
picks up Phoebe (Robin Wright Penn) a well-heeled professional
woman. Although Ashade and Phoebe have nothing in common, each
holds troubling urges and hidden motivations. When Phoebe
takes an interest in exonerating Ashade's brother, a series of
events are set in motion resulting in the revelation of a
devastating hidden truth. SORRY, HATERS is that rare film that
dares to capture the anxiety of a city on edge. With powerful
performances by Robin Wright Penn, Abdellatif Kechiche, Sandra
Oh and Josh Hamilton, it has the courage to ask the most
forbidden questions about who we are, and suggest some
surprising answers.
Directed by/Written by: Jeff Stanzler
Produced by InDigEnt (and IFC Entertainment Company)
Starring: Abdellatif Kechiche, Robin Wright Penn, Sandra Oh
Rating: not yet rated
Festivals: Toronto 2005
ABOUT IFC ENTERTAINMENT IFC Entertainment consists of IFC Films, IFC Productions, InDigEnt indigent 1) n. a person so poor and needy that he/she cannot provide the necessities of life (food, clothing, decent shelter) for himself/herself. 2) n. one without sufficient income to afford a lawyer for defense in a criminal case. (a digital production arm) and the new IFC Center in Greenwich Village Greenwich Village (grĕn`ĭch), residential district of lower Manhattan, New York City, extending S from 14th St. to Houston St. and W from Washington Square to the Hudson River. . IFC Films is a leading theatrical film distribution company bringing the best of independent and specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. films to theaters. IFC Films releases approximately 10 films per year, building its slate of titles from an aggressive acquisitions program and selected in-house In-house In the context of general equities, keeping an activity within the firm. For example, rather than go to the marketplace and sell a security for a client to anyone, an attempt is made to find a buyer to complete the transaction with the firm. productions. The company produced and distributed the award winning Me And You And Everyone We Know, which is currently in release across the country. Lars von Trier's Manderlay is among the upcoming releases. IFC Films is executive producing Night Listener with Hart Sharp and is currently producing After the Wedding directed by Susanne Bier bier n. 1. A stand on which a corpse or a coffin containing a corpse is placed before burial. 2. A coffin along with its stand: followed the bier to the cemetery. , which the banner will also distribute. Notable IFC films include the Academy Award winning Boys Don't Cry, Touching the Void which broke box office records to become among the top ten grossing documentaries of all time, 2003 Oscar-nominated My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Alfonso Cuaron's Y Tu Mama Tambien. IFC Films co-distributed Michael Moore's Fahrenheit Fahr·en·heit adj. Abbr. F Of or relating to a temperature scale that registers the freezing point of water as 32°F and the boiling point as 212°F at one atmosphere of pressure. 9/11. For more information and upcoming releases, please visit www.ifcfilms.com. |
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