Ronnie Hein, has taken over his son Michael J. Hein's brainchild, The New York City Horror Film Festival, since Michael passed away in 2011. Michael founded the film festival 13 years ago and he did everything in the realm of filmmaking: working as a Producer,...
Meet the People at The Audience Awards: Lynn-Wood Fields
INTRODUCING LYNN-WOOD FIELDS, FILMMAKER RELATIONS FOR THE AUDIENCE AWARDS 1. Who are you? My name is Lynn-Wood Fields, Filmmaker Relations 2. What’s the best part about working for The Audience Awards? I like to laugh and create and there is a lot of that going on at...
Meet the People at The Audience Awards: Calvin Koepke
INTRODUCING CALVIN KOEPKE, FRONT END DEVELOPER FOR AUDIENCE AWARDS 1. Who are you? I’m a fairly normal, quiet, extremely contemplative person. I was born in Missoula, and I don’t see myself moving anytime soon. I am married to my wife Tanya, and we are just getting to...
Tips For Filmmakers: Michael Moore on Making Movies
Michael Moore has made quite the career for himself as one of the most recognizable and unapologetic documentarians of the last two decades. His films range from his 1989 debut Roger & Me, the Academy Award-winning Bowling for Columbine, and Fahrenheit 9/11, which...
Breaking: Robin Williams Found Dead
Sad news today: BREAKING: Actor Robin Williams died Monday August 11 at approximately 12:02 pm, the Marin County Sheriff’s announced tonight. According to the police statement, they are investigating the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia. Oscar winner and comedian...
Sunday Confessional: Craziest Thing You’ve Done in a Theater?
Confess your cinematic sins to me, my child. Blessed are those who tell Mundee Morning your dirty little secrets. Your secret is safe with me ... and the Internet. This week's confession topic: what is the craziest thing you have ever done in a movie theater? Movie...
Meet the People at The Audience Awards: Kaitlyn Gillespie
Introducing Kaitlyn Gillespie, our intern who helps develop short film competitions. 1. Who are you? My name is Kaitlyn Gillespie. I am a student at the University of Montana and an intern for The Audience Awards. While working at The Audience Awards, I have been able...
Meet the People at The Audience Awards: Farley Walker
Introducing Farley Walker, blogger for AudNews. 1. Who are you? I’m Farley Walker, a marketing and communications consultant who works mainly with wineries and nonprofits, and I recently started blogging for AudNews. 2. What's the best part about working for The...
“54 Film Favorites From a Lifetime of Film” from Film Critic Kenneth Turan
"Film criticism is not only a guide of how to perceive film, but it’s a way of getting to know yourself." - Kenneth Turan I recently attended a Q & A discussion featuring Kenneth Turan and his new book Not to be Missed: Fifty-four Favorites From a Lifetime of...
Sam Berliner is Making a Difference as Director of Seattle Transgender Film Festival “Translations”
“When you strip it all down, we are all simply people who want to love and be loved. I really believe that film helps audiences remember that.” Transgender filmmaker and Translations festival director, Sam Berliner, is an inspiring leader in the LGBTQ community. His...