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[gkfi]

Hooray for the undeniable H force.

?Shooting Stars' at Camelot

http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080824/EVENTS16/808240325/-1/newsfront

Palm Springs ShortFest debuted an element of movie-making Saturday it hadn't shown off before.

Stars. Real, glamorous stars.

Jessica Biel and Kirsten Dunst walked down a press line in front of the Camelot Theatres to promote their short films screening in the festival's ?Shooting Stars? program, also featuring films with actors or directors such as Matthew Modine, Tony Shaloub and Kate Hudson.

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Dunst, who starred with former Palm Springs resident Tobey Maguire in the ?Spiderman? movies, wore a grayish mini-dress over short shorts as she arrived to support her 13-minute film, ?Welcome.?

Dunst, who made her directorial debut with ?Welcome,? opted to direct because she felt it was time to take that step after growing up as a film actress.

?My friend Bryce (Dallas Howard) had done it, and Gwyneth Paltrow and a lot of people I really care about had done it,? she said. ?It was a nice platform to start my ? hopefully ? directing career.?

[hamlet]

I looked at some of the pics, and it looked like Kirsten  was having a good time. But, I probably did not go further than her smile---- and she can probably always fool me with her smile.  But, I hope she did have a great time.  Still, not exactly sure what  things she was doing at the fest, but I am sure she got something accomplished.  Harmony force is not particilarly impressive right now even when I kind of cheat. I think maybe it would be better for me to be silent until predictions come true... this would avoid much confusion. 

hamlet

[kforab]

YES, Kiki looks much happy - maybe also because her work as director was much appreciated by public and professionals. So this looks like that her career like director will be a big success. I hope we will still see her in many movies and not only behind the camera.

If Kiki was smiling much this is showing for sure that she feels good - no matter if because of her CAL friends, her family or a special man. The important thing for me is only that she is happy  thats all and thats what I whish her for every day, evey night and every moment of her life. 


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Even if the chance is only about 0.0001% I still hope to meet one day Kiki   

[gkfi]

Celebs Shine At Palm Springs Short-Fest

http://www.kesq.com/Global/story.asp?S=8892112

Kirsten Dunst showcased her directoral debut, "Welcome."

"It's kind of a dark comedy," says Director, Kirsten Dunst. "I got to learn from some really great people."
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"I still want to act, but I really want to direct too," says Dunst.

[kforab]

So the first steps for her new job is done.... whishing her good luck 

[gkfi]

Here Kirsten has made into another short films program.

THE AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE AT THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE PRESENTS:
4TH ANNUAL FOCUS ON FEMALE DIRECTORS

This shorts program celebrates cinema pioneers, actresses-turned-directors, cutting-edge animators, music video helmers, documentary filmmakers, festival darlings and the brightest stars emerging from film school.

-- Kirsten Dunst's Welcome (USA, 2007, 13 min). Winona Ryder stars in this haunted house story for Glamour Magazine's "Reel Moments" short film series.
-- Isabella Rossellini's Green Porno (USA, 2008, 3 min). A unique look at the sex life of bugs.
-- Patricia Riggen's Family Portrait (USA, 2004, 28 min). A Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner, this documentary from the director of Under the Same Moon revisits two people who were photographed by Gordon Parks in 1968 for Life magazine.
-- Amy Axelson and Kimberly M. Wetherell's Why We Wax (USA, 2007, 20 min). A funny, yet incisive documentary about getting rid of the hair down there.
-- Nicole Mitchell's Zoologic (USA, 2007, 4 min). A 2008 Student Academy Award winner about a very fussy zookeeper.
-- Lana Kim and Andy Bruntel's C'mon Baby (USA, 2008, 3 mins). A stop-action animated video for former Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus.
-- Ioana Uricaru's The Sun and the Moon (USA, 2007, 13 min). A meditative, atmospheric portrait of a distant culture, shot in gorgeous black and white.
-- Myna Joseph's Man (USA, 2007, 15 min). Two sisters explore their sexuality in this student film by one of Filmmaker Magazine's 25 New Faces of Independent Films 2008.

Source: www.americancinematheque.com

[kforab]

seen at http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/48015/

The 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival (August 6-9), presented by Royalty Rope Events, will open in Hollywood on Thursday, August 6, with a special spotlight on award-winning cinematographer Darren Lew. The event will showcase three of Lew?s most celebrated short films: ?Bugcrush,? directed by Carter Smith (The Ruins), ?Streak,? directed by Demi Moore, and ?Welcome,? directed by Kirsten Dunst. The announcement was made today by Festival Director Daniel Sol.

[With a resume consisting of over 11 notable short films, as well as a reel of commercials for Madison Avenue?s biggest brands, Darren Lew is one of Hollywood?s fastest-rising cinematographers. Most recently Lew teamed with Ashton Kutcher?s Katalyst Media and Myspace Celebrity to shoot a slew of famous personalities making pledges of service to President Barack Obama. Directed and produced by Demi Moore, the video featured Cameron Diaz, Eva Longoria Parker, Sean ?Diddy? Combs, George Lopez, Ashlee Simpson, Courteney Cox, and Dakota Fanning, among many others, and was broadcast on the Oprah Winfrey show.] ***

?On the heels of last year?s festival, which featured the likes of David Lynch, Paul Haggis, Josh Brolin, Jessica Biel, and David Arquette, we are honored to spotlight one of Hollywood?s fastest-rising cinematographers,? said Sol. ?Darren signifies what HollyShorts is all about. He goes out of his way to give first-time filmmakers access to his services, and it?s definitely time he gets recognized for his excellent work and efforts in this business.?

The Darren Lew HollyShorts Opening Night Spotlight will include the following short films, photographed by Lew: ?Bugcrush,? directed by Carter Smith (The Ruins) was the Sundance ?06 Grand Jury Prize winner for Short Filmmaking and official selection Cannes Film Festival ?06. ?Bugcrush? stars Josh Caras (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2), Donald Cumming (The Favor), Eleonore Hendricks (Creative Nonfiction) and David Tennent (The House is Burning). ?Bugcrush? is the story of Ben (Caras), a small-town high school loner, whose fascination with Grant (Cumming), a dangerously seductive new kid, leads him into something much more sinister than he could have ever imagined.

?Streak,? directed by Demi Moore (Charlie?s Angels: Full Throttle, Ghost, A Few Good Men). Part of Glamour Magazine?s Reel Moments project, ?Streak? stars Brittany Snow (Hairspray), Rumer Willis (The House Bunny), Sarah Wright (The House Bunny) and Madeline Zima (A Cinderella Story) and tells the story of a high school senior, Baylin (Snow), who?s been feeling a little claustrophobic. With graduation just around the corner, she realizes she has very little in common with her so-called best friends. One day at the gym she hits it off with free-spirited Drea (Willis). Soon Baylin?s new friendship takes her on a lucky streak she won?t soon forget.

?Welcome,? directed by Kirsten Dunst (Spiderman, Marie Antoinette, How to Lose Friends & Alienate People), also part of Glamour?s Reel Moments, stars Winona Ryder (Edward Scissorhands), John Hawkes (American Gangster) and Lexi Jourden (Two and a Half Men). The short tells how Bill (Hawkes), Cynthia (Ryder) and their daughter Alice (Jourden) move into a new house and find themselves confronted by an unexpected occupant. However, as they decide what to do, the young family learns that sometimes, living peacefully means learning how to get along with anyone?or anything?

Darren Lew is one of Hollywood?s fastest-rising cinematographers. He has worked on projects with such recognizable creative artists as photographer Annie Leibovitz, director/DP Lance Acord (Marie Antoinette), art director Fabien Baron, feature director Ben Younger (Boiler Room), documentarian Albert Maysles, and Vogue photographer Steven Meisel.

His commercial work includes clients such as Nike, Lacoste, Versace, Stella McCartney, Estee Lauder, Volkswagen, Rolex, Canon, Dr. Pepper and GMC. He served as the Director of Photography on Glen Luchford?s ?Dark Yellow,? which took home the top prize for short films at the 2008 Jackson Hole Film Festival, Jennie Livingston?s short ?Who?s The Top,? and doc ?Through The Ice,? Ranier Judd?s short film ?Remember Back, Remember When.? Lew is also in production on Kirsten Dunst?s and Jacob Soboroff?s new documentary, ?Why Vote,? which is being produced by Participant Media.
Lew is represented by the Endeavor Agency.

The HollyShorts opening night event will also feature several additional acclaimed short film projects and awards. HollyShorts is currently accepting submissions for the 5th Annual Festival.

Filmmakers can submit now by visiting hollyshorts.com or by submitting on Withoutabox directly at withoutabox.com. All submissions must be 30 minutes or less. Categories include Live Action, Animation, Documentary and Music Video. HollyShorts also has a discounted category for student projects. Deadlines to submit U.S. and International short films for the 2009 HollyShorts Film Festival are:

? April 17, 2009 ? Official deadline
? May 15, 2009 ? Late deadline
? June 5, 2009? Withoutabox.com extended late deadline

The 4th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival took place August 7-10, 2008 in Hollywood with top honors of Best Short Film going to ?Bloom? directed Lance Larson. Larson was awarded $2000 VFX package courtesy of Clifton Post for his next project. The Best Student Short honors went to David Jibladze, for his short film ?Beholden.? Jibladze took home a 5-day HVX-200, HD Camera rental package courtesy of Martini Crew Booking. Over $25,000 in prizes were awarded. The submission link and complete information regarding eligibility and entry rules for the 2009 HollyShorts Film Festival are available on the HollyShorts Film Festival website.

About HollyShorts
HollyShorts (hollyshorts.com) is an organization devoted to showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe, advancing the careers of filmmakers through screenings, networking events, and various panel and forums. The HollyShorts Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30- minutes or less. For more information, please visit hollyshorts online.

[gkfi]

Nothing to do Monday night? The Jane Hotel now has a lockdown on Monday nights. Aside from the lounge being gorgeous (it’s from the same boys who did the Bowery Hotel), Mondays have turned into a movie night by Up the River NY’s Andrew Simkiss and Matt Creed for the pretty young things. Last night’s screening included short films “Copper on the Chopping Block” and “Welcome” directed by Kirsten Dunst starring Winona Ryder that was completed in 2007. Some things are worth revisiting.

Source: fabric magazine

[kforab]

seen at http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-16-2009/0005061456&EDATE= :

KUTZTOWN, Pa., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Haydenfilms 4.0 Online Film Festival Awards Ceremony is part of this year's 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival being held in Los Angeles from August 6 through 13. The Haydenfilms ceremony is on Friday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. (PDT) at the Laemmle Sunset 5 Theater at 8400 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.


The 5th HollyShorts Film Festival will showcase more than 140 of the world's best and brightest short films, videos and webisodes of 30 minutes or less at high-profile venues throughout Hollywood. There are also numerous receptions, Q&A sessions, networking events, panels and forums.


The festival kicks off with an Aug. 6 opening night celebration at Hollywood's Directors Guild of America Theatre with a special award showcase of three shorts shot by acclaimed cinematographer Darren Lee and directed by Demi Moore, Kirsten Dunst and Carter Smith. Opening night also will mark the special presentation of the HollyShorts and Haydenfilms Indie Film Visionary Award to Eli Roth.....

[gkfi]

Hollywood, CA—The 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival (August 6-13, 2009) kicks off on Thursday August 6 with a special opening night celebration at the DGA Theatre in Hollywood.  HollyShorts will present Eli Roth (Inglorious Basterds) with the inaugural HollyShorts Indie Film Visionary Award during the festival’s opening night celebration. With the honor, HollyShorts will screen for the first time in the U.S. Roth’s Director’s cut of Cabin Fever on Friday August 7 at Laemmle’s Sunset 5 during a special filmmakers showcase presented by Haydenfilms.

The HollyShorts opening night celebration will also honor acclaimed cinematographer Darren Lew. The event will feature a showcase of three top short films that Lew has shot including:

*”Streak” Directed by Demi Moore (Bobby)
*”Welcome” Directed by Kirsten Dunst (Spider-Man)
*“Bugcrush” Directed by Carter Smith (The Ruins)

5th Annual HollyShorts Schedule at a Glance (August 6-13, 2009)

* HollyShorts 2009 Opening Night Celebration (Red Carpet), Thursday August 6 DGA Theatre, 7920 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90046.  Confirmed talent includes Demi Moore, Kirsten Dunst, Rumer Willis, Julie Benz, Eli Roth, Jason Biggs, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and many others.

Source: http://www.hotindienews.com/2009/08/05/106251

[kforab]

Hi gkfi,

Thx for the information - hope to see soon some nice pics 

[gkfi]

You're welcome, kforab!
Found a blog posted by someone who attended the Hollyshorts opening night, thought I would share it.

HollyShorts Film Festival 2009

On Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending the opening night red carpet & ceremony of The HollyShorts Film Festival at the Directors Guild of America. It was so much fun! Opening night was dedicated to the work of cinematographer Darren Lew. (He is a well respected film and commercial cinematographer.) In addition to presenting Mr Lew with an award, the festival screened three of his most recent short films; "Streak," Directed by Demi Moore, "Welcome," Directed by Kirsten Dunst and "Bug Crush," Directed by Carter Smith. All three films were really good. And as a bonus there was a Q&A with the directors and the Cinematographer after the screenings. It was fascinating to hear Demi Moore, who is stunning in person, discuss her set backs and triumphs as an independent short film director. And it was mind boggling to hear Kirsten Dunst tell the story of how she lost her crew and location (and got them all back) all on the first day of shooting. Ah independent filmmaking!

Source: http://giovannicortez.blogspot.com/2009/08/hollyshorts-film-festival-2009.html