Join Musician/filmmaker Neil Young and filmmaker Jonathan Demme in a rare public dialogue about their lives and artistry, and their unique collaboration creating the documentary Neil Young Journeys, which had its US premiere at the 2012 Slamdance Film Festival. In this final installment, Young and Demme discuss a future collaboration with Crazy Horse, trusting yourself and embracing failure. PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 Tweet Share

Ed Wood's Lost Film Final Curtain premiered at the 2012 Slamdance Film Festival to a completely packed house. Join Anarchy Programmer from beyond, Noel Lawrence on a journey into the "the unknown, the mysterious and the unexplainable." Executive Producers of the Restoration of Final Curtain, Jonathan Harris and Jason Insalaco, explain the origins of the film in a Q&A which followed the screening. Tweet Share

Join comic book legend Stan Lee in a rare public dialogue about his multifaceted career as a maverick pop culture artist. The discussion is led by Will Hess, one of the directors of With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story, which screened in the 2012 Slamdance Film Festival. In this first of four installments, Stan-the-Man discusses the origins of Marvel, Stephen Spielberg and the influence of comics upon young readers. EXCELSIOR! Tweet Share

"GIRLS", DISTRIBUTION DEALS, HORROR FLICKS, AND FESTIVAL PICKS...SLAMDANCE IS EVERYWHERE! June 15, 2012 – Slamdance has been the leader in discovering new talent with truly unique voices like Christopher Nolan (Dark Knight Rises) and Lena Dunham (HBO's "Girls") for nearly two decades. We'd like to take a moment to spotlight some summer success stories from Slamdance alums as we encourage the next batch of visionaries to SUBMIT to the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival. Slamdance Alum, Lena Dunham's "Girls" is a hit! Congratulations are in order to Slamdance alumnus, Lena Dunham whose short film, DEALING, premiered at the 2008 Festival. The 15-minute short about a 13-year-old art dealer introduced the world Dunham’s comic voice at the 2008 Slamdance Film Festival and paved the way for her first feature, Tiny Furniture, which earned an Independent Spirit Award in 2011 and is now part of the Criterion Collection. Lena returned to Park City in 2012 to preview her ballsy new HBO comedy “Girls” at Sundance. The 25-year-old filmmaker's new series brilliantly sums up the miseries of youth: drugs, diseases, abortions, shitty jobs, and awkward sex. Bindlestiffs sign distribution and theatrical release deal with Kevin Smith! BINDLESTIFFS, directed by Andrew Edison, won the Audience Award at the 2012 Slamdance World Premiere. Kevin Smith's Smodcast Pictures is "proud as fuck" to have acquired BINDLESTIFFS as their flagship film for the new distribution company. According to Smith, BINDLESTIFFS is “pushing the envelope in comedy in a way I fundamentally can’t anymore.” The film begins its theatrical tour in select cities this summer. Check out the new BINDLESTIFFS TRAILER presented by Kevin Smith. 'You'll laugh so hard, you'll barf your teeth out!' Chad Kinkle's Jugface has wrapped production! Chad Kinkle won the 2011 Slamdance Screenwriting Competition for his screenplay JUGFACE, which tells the story of a teen, pregnant with her brother's child, who tries to escape from a backwoods community when she discovers she must sacrifice herself to a creature in a pit. JUGFACE was picked up by Modernciné and has recently wrapped production. The film is directed by Kinkle and produced by Andrew van den Houten. The cast includes Larry Fessenden (I Sell the Dead) and Sean Young (Bladerunner). According to Kinkle, "Slamdance changed my life. Winning the screenplay award has led to the production of my first feature. It feels great, but it's hard to take in. It's a little overwhelming." Welcome to Pine Hill continues to earn top awards! WELCOME TO PINE HILL won the Grand Jury Award at the 2012 Slamdance World Premiere for its poetic and emotionally honest depiction of one man's final journey in life. "Slamdance was the perfect fit for us and our film," says WELCOME TO PINE HILL Producer, Elisabeth Holm. "Intimate, thoughtful, provocative, genuine, community-minded, fiercely independent, and fearlessly passionate, Slamdance is indeed 'by filmmakers, for filmmakers' and exactly what I love about being a part of this world." The film has continued to gain the attention of the film festival circuit receiving Jury awards in Atlanta, Sarasota and most recently, Seattle. Check out this Slamdance TV interview with writer/director Keith Miller in which he discusses his approach to DIY filmmaking. Upcoming Slamdance Alumni screenings: IN THEATERS: –Your Sister's Sister by Lynn Shelton (Alum / WE GO WAY BACK won Grand Jury Award at Slamdance 2006) @ LA FILM FEST: June 14-24, 2012 –Beasts of the Southern Wild by Benh Zeitlin (Alum / EGG at Slamdance 2005 and THE ORIGINS OF ELECTRICITY at Slamdance 2006). Watch The Origins of Electricity in the Slamdance Showcase! –Neil Young Journeys by Jonathan Demme (Slamdance 2012) –Magic Mike by Stephen Soderbergh (Alum / SPALDING GRAY at Slamdance 2010) –It’s a Disaster by Todd Berger (Alum / SCENESTERS at Slamdance 2010 and HOLIDAY ROAD at Slamdance 2012) –Gayby by Jonathan Lisecki (Spirit of Slamdance Award 2010) –Soil by Meejin Hong (Slamdance 2012) –Thumb Snatchers from the Moon Cocoon by Brad Schaffer (Slamdance 2012) –Kudzu Vine by Josh Gibson (Slamdance 2012) –Another Bullet Dodged by Landon Zakheim (Slamdance 2012) –Laura Keller by Mo Perkins (Alum and Programmer / A QUIET LITTLE MARRIAGE won Grand Jury Award at Slamdance 2009) –First Birthday by Andrew Ahn (Alum / ANDY at Slamdance 2011) –Hellion by Kat Candler (Alum / ROBERTA WELLS at Slamdance 2004) @ OUTFEST: July 12-22, 2012 –Heavy Girls by Axel Ranisch (Spirit of Slamdance Award 2012) –Solipsist by Andrew Huang (Special Jury Award for Experimental Short at Slamdance 2012) @ GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER in Chicago: June 22-28, 2012 –Be Good by Todd Looby (Alum / SON OF NONE won a Special Jury Award at Slamdance 2011) Submissions for the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival are now open. Join the ranks of these notable alums and SUBMIT TO SLAMDANCE! By Ben Hethcoat ben@slamdance.com Tweet Share

Slamdance-winning screenplay, DEAD IN THE ROOM, is now available for viewing! The short is about a screenwriters' pitch event in which a menacing writer turns the tables on an arrogant studio executive. In addition to awarding 12K in cash prizes for feature-length works, Slamdance produces the winning short each year. So, don't forget to SUBMIT YOUR SCREENPLAY! Writer, Marjory Kaptanoglu, won Slamdance's Screenplay Competition short prize with DEAD IN THE ROOM in 2010. The prize package included Slamdance producing the winning script. The short was directed by Oscar ® nominated filmmaker Adam Pertofsky. The cast includes Patrick J. Adams (Slamdance alum - Weather Girl, Suits) and Andrew Borba (The Young & The Restless). Slam programer, Nicole Arbusto was the Casting Director. DEAD IN THE ROOM premiered at the 2011 Slamdance Film Festival and has since screened in over 10 festivals winning top prizes and critical acclaim along the way. SUBMIT to 2012 The Slamdance Screenwriting and Teleplay Competition before it's too late! The WAB Extended Deadline is July 31st, 2012. Tweet

Slamdance has been fortunate to work with some of the top graphic and animation artists in the world. Festival artwork has been made by Shepard Fairey, Kii Arens, Adams Morioka, Nico Casavecchia, to name but a few. This year's Festival art is being created by Bill Sneed of Yankee Peddler. As Slamdance kicks off its festival season here is a first look at the 2013 art project and Bill's approach to working on Slamdance's Rocket to Unchartered Territory. Slamdance: How did you approach the 2013 artwork project with Slamdance? Bill Sneed: We were given the original idea of a spacecraft lifting off from Hollywood and touching down in Park City, Utah, so our job is to make that short trip as heroic as possible. The Slamdance rocket was designed to resemble a jet engine with a steering wheel, something that's fast and rugged, but also pretty dangerous. We wanted the style to follow that lead. By playing with some very two-dimensional elements and mixing it with the style of early painted movie posters, we're aiming for a scrappy Americana feel. SD: What makes the Slamdance project different from your other work...if it does? Bill: This project is going to incorporate some new techniques we've been trying to test out for a while, pushing illustration into motion in different ways, but the big challenge we're looking forward to is packing as much story and personality into a very short amount of time. SD: In your commercial work, how do you stay true to your company vision and make sure your clients always get what they want? Bill: That is the knife point of our business, but we would rather have our client walk away happy, than win a war of attrition over their logo design, project, etc. We try never to forget that the client also has to sell it up to their boss and their boss's boss and their boss's spouse. But our clients get our honest opinion, and even working within a bigger advertising strategy, we can always find a creative solution that tells their story. For balance, the one thing we absolutely do is keep a fairly healthy list of internal projects that can showcase the talents of people we work with. Those limitless projects help take the pressure off of the client directed ones. It's where we can make our mistakes, and turn those mistakes into the next epic discovery. SD: Tell us more about Yankee Peddler and its goals... Bill: We like characters and we like content, and we're always finding new ways to integrate those two. Yankee Peddler is a small company right now, but our size has enabled us to work on a wider range of projects that time and money won't permit otherwise. We're building a portfolio that better represents our sensibilities, and having that level of control keeps us passionate about the work. I don't know exactly what our company will look like in 5 or 10 years, or where the line between advertising and independent content will be drawn, but our focus has always been on using every resource possible to flush out new stories, and giving them time to let the tires catch. SD: What has been the best job you've done and why? Bill: Our favorite projects tend to be the ones that are the most creatively free, such as the "Ohio" music video. Because of the open brief, we were able to surprise ourselves with the direction and discover a deeper level to our style. I know it is a leap of faith for most clients, but the end product seems to be the most effective when we are given a basic idea and allowed to run wild. SD: Knowing what you know now and what you didn't when you first began working, how would you do things differently? Bill: If I had to be really honest, I wish I would have had the courage to take more risks early on. That doesn't mean develop an ego or grow a sense of entitlement, but I made a lot of decisions based on fear that I was not going to live up to expectations. As I have gotten older, I know that by staying in the lines, you are missing out on the best opportunities to grow, get better and mature as an artist. SD: What advice would you give someone starting out in motion graphics and design today? Bill: Learn to draw. At the very least, develop a confident style, even if it is not picture perfect. Find companies you like and foster skills that would make you an asset to those companies. Ask the hard questions about what you want to get out of this industry. Take criticism well. Get an internship right now. Seriously.Find any opportunity. School can teach you programs, companies teach you the business and urgency. But above all, work hard, then work harder and be humble. About Yankee Peddler: Yankee Peddler is a motion graphic and design company. We illustrate. We make books. We animate commercials, short films, and music videos. We take our cues from the original Yankee Peddlers. SUBMIT TO SLAMDANCE! Tweet

Los Angeles - October 4, 2012 –The Bloodline, written by Sneha Koorse, has won the 2012 Slamdance Writing Competition Grand Prize. Sneha was awarded $8,000 in cash prizes for her original teleplay at an awards ceremony hosted by the Writers Guild Of America, West last night on October 3, 2012. It’s the first time a teleplay has won Slamdance’s Grand Prize. The Bloodline tells the story of seventeen-year-old Lucy who can't get away from her overprotective parents fast enough. But what she doesn't know is they're protecting the world from her. Slamdance recognizes four categories in its Writing Competition and has established a reputation for finding production worthy screenplays. Each winner receives additional cash prizes, or in the case of best short screenplay, the option to be produced and premiere at Slamdance 2013. The top three Slamdance screenplays in each prize category are as follows: GRAND PRIZE WINNER: The Bloodline by Sneha Koorse ($5,000 Cash Prize) FEATURES: 1st Place - Chump by Jasmin Tekiner ($2,000 Cash prize, plus a certificate for legal services from Pierce Law Group, LLP) 2nd Place - The Third Sex by Sheila Sawhny & Dee Johnson 3rd Place - Call me Luke by David Carren HORROR/THRILLER: 1st Place - The Unraveling by Tobin Addington ($2,000 Cash prize) 2nd Place - Purge by David Christopher O’Neill 3rd Place - The Decent Man by Scott Robert Waldvogel & Matt DeMartini SHORTS: 1st Place - La Mime by Marjorie Cohen & Alan Kininsberg (Option to be produced and premiere at Slamdance 2013, plus a certificate for legal services from Pierce Law Group, LLP) 2nd Place - Ethan and Ian by Katrina Albright 3rd Place - Glare by A. Rouveyrol TELEPLAYS: 1st Place - The Bloodline by Sneha Koorse (additional $3,000 Cash Prize, for $8,000 total Prize Money) 2nd Place - Breaking News by Mark Hefti 3rd Place - Nurse Jackie - "Jesus Rx" by Bisanne Masoud & Tal Gonzalez Writers Guild of America, West Vice President Howard A. Rodman states, “The WGAW joins Slamdance in supporting emerging writers, and those whose work is made with an economy of means. Slamdance’s annual Screenwriting and Teleplay competition has always found writers of talent, and provided them with opportunities to expose their fine work to the larger community.” Director of Slamdance Operations Summre Garber said “It is never an easy task to go through as many submissions as we are honored to get to find the top twelve scripts. The Slamdance readers and I would like to congratulate these twelve writers for making it to the finals. We are excited about your works and seeing where you go next.” The Slamdance Screenwriting and Teleplay Competition is sponsored by the Writers Guild of America, West and Pierce Law Group, LLP. Slamdance received nearly 2,500 submissions for the Writing Competition, which strives to bring attention to the most talented emerging screenwriters and introduce them to the industry. Previous competition-winning screenplays that were acquired for production include Nicole Kassell’s The Woodsman, Joshua Marston’s Maria Full of Grace, Tim Boughn’s Neo Ned, and Nancy Kissam’s Drool that will be theatrically released by Strand. Last year’s winner Jug Face, written by Chad Kinkle, completed production this year and was directed by the script’s author. The 2010 winner 100 Bloody Acres written by the Cairns brothers was also produced this year. The success of the Slamdance Writing Competition over the past sixteen years and the writers it has discovered continues to attract the attention of industry professionals searching for the best new independent writing talent. As a year-round organization, Slamdance serves as a showcase for the discovery of new and emerging talent and is dedicated to the nurturing and development of new independent artists and their cinematic vision. The Slamdance 2013 Film Festival will run concurrently with the Sundance Film Festival, January 18-24, in Park City, Utah. Slamdance still lives by its mantra: "By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers." No other festival is fully programmed by filmmakers. Slamdance is proud to count among its alumni many notable writers and directors who first gained notice at the festival, including such cinematic luminaries as Christopher Nolan, Marc Forster, Jared Hess, Oren Peli, Lena Dunham and Benh Zeitlin. New filmmakers and writers today realize that Slamdance is a place to launch their careers. For more information, log onto www.slamdance.com. Tweet Share

November 13, 2012 –From PARANORMAL ACTIVITY to last year’s BINDLESTIFFS, Slamdance filmmakers understand what it means to Do-It-Yourself. Those DIY'ers lucky enough to wear the laurelled badge of Slamdance have trudged through the trenches and survived with war stories to share. The Festival ‘By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers’ looks for that same lace-up-your-boots mentality from its Sponsors. We’re proud to welcome back Carhartt as a Major Sponsor for the 2013 Film Festival. Here’s why: Last year Carhartt joined Slamdance in Park City as a Special Events Sponsor at our headquarters - The Treasure Mountain Inn. Within two days the crew had setup shop and built the Carhartt Backcountry Club. The space proved to be one of the most irreverent party spots on all of Main Street hosting the likes of Neil Young, William H. Macy, and a not-to-be-forgotten horde of zombie models. “In the last two years, I have been lucky enough to work with the Carhartt team to create an experience at Slamdance that strengthens the filmmaker community in Park City,” explains Festival producer, Greg Urich. “The quality, performance, and integrity Carhartt maintains as a brand mirrors that of Slamdance and makes our partnership a natural fit.” According to Tony Ambroza, Vice President of Marketing for Carhartt, “Carhartt is a brand for doers; we make workwear for tradespeople and craftspeople who use their hands to make a living. Filmmakers are hard-working, do-whatever-it-takes craftsmen who personify passion in order to produce quality work. And these men and women are a prime example of who we make workwear for." In addition to providing an events space, the Carhartt team created Slamdance branded beanies, hoodies, and coats for Slam's staff and filmmakers. We look forward to sustaining our creative partnership with Carhartt at the 2013 Festival as we continue to develop new relationships with DIY sponsors. “We are honored to join Slamdance at the Film Festival to celebrate the passion and quality of work of today’s independent filmmakers,” Ambrozia concludes. Long live the Slam Brand! Contact sponsorship@slamdance.com for 2013 Sponsorship opportunities! Connect with Carhartt: website: www.carhartt.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Carhartt Twitter: @Carhartt Tweet Share

GROUNDBREAKING FIRST TIME FILMMAKERS DEBUT IN PARK CITY LOS ANGELES - December 5, 2012 – Slamdance today announced their Narrative and Documentary Feature Competition Programs for the 19th Annual Slamdance Film Festival. The Feature Competition Programs present breakthrough films by first-time feature film directors from around the world. The 2013 Slamdance Film Festival will showcase 22 feature-length competition films – 12 Narrative Films and 10 Documentary Films, including 13 World Premieres and 7 US Premieres. With over 5,000 submissions this year, Slamdance is proud to be able to present the best of emerging filmmakers pushing the boundaries of filmmaking with innovation and unique talent. This year's festival celebrates Slamdance's true independent spirit through groundbreaking cinema. The 2013 Slamdance Film Festival will take place January 18 – 24, 2013 in Park City, Utah, at the Treasure Mountain Inn: 255 Main Street, Park City, UT 84060. “Our goal is to showcase exhilarating filmmaking with a revolutionary take on our world. These filmmakers have a tremendous ability to innovate, explore and revitalize the independent filmmaking landscape,” said Peter Baxter, Slamdance President and Co-Founder. All Access, Industry, Locals, and Student Festival Passes are available now online, and individual tickets will be available shortly. To purchase, go to: http://showcase.slamdance.com/#1598746/Passes-and-Tickets Awards will be presented to competition films in the following categories: Jury Award for Feature Doc, Jury Award for Narrative Feature, Audience Award for Feature Doc, Audience Award for Feature Narrative, and Filmmaker Award for Spirit of Slamdance. Kodak will present the Kodak Vision Award for Best Cinematography. NARRATIVE FEATURE COMPETITION PROGRAM, PRESENTED BY KODAK: The Narrative Competition is comprised of American and International productions. All 12 films are feature debuts with budgets of less than $1 million, and were programmed entirely from blind submissions. Best Friends Forever Director: Brea Grant Screenwriters: Brea Grant, Vera Miao (USA) World Premiere Harriet and Reba hit the road in this darkly comedic apocalypse tale that explores the boundaries of friendship, the danger of hipsters, and nuclear fallout. Cast: Brea Grant, Vera Miao, Sean Maher, Glen Powell, Kit Williamson, Alex Berg, Alex Fernie, Stacey Storey Big Words Director and Screenwriter: Neil Drumming (USA) World Premiere A lively drama that captures members of a once-promising hip-hop group, now in their late 30's, as they struggle with regret, disappointment, and change on Election Night 2008. Cast: Dorian Missick, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Darien Sills-Evans, Yaya Alafia, Zachary Booth, Amir Arison, Jean Grae The Court of Shards Director and Screenwriter: Jan Eilhardt (Germany) World Premiere In this experimental narrative, two disabled women fight in their own way to maintain their independent loves and lives against an overpoweringly caring family. Cast: Caroline Fricke, Silvia Giehle, Natalia Bondar, Frank Hoffmann, Doris Egbring-Kahn The Dirties Director: Matt Johnson Screenwriters: Matt Johnson, Evan Morgan, Josh Boles (Canada) World Premiere Two best friends think it would be funny to make a movie about getting revenge on the bullies at their school. One of them isn't joking. Cast: Matt Johnson, Owen Williams, Krista Madison, David Matheson, Brandon Wickens, Josh Boles, Alen Delaine, Jay McCarrol Fynbos Director: Harry Patramanis Screenwriters: Harry Patramanis, Jonathan Glatzer (South Africa) US Premiere On a lavish and remote property, within the walls of a glass house, six lives intersect and lay bare their secrets and psyches in this twisting drama. Cast: Jessica Haines, Warrick Grier, Cara Roberts, Chad Philips, Susan Danford, Sthandiwe Kgoroge, John Herbert Billy Chen Presents: GHOST TEAM ONE Directors: Ben Peyser, Scott Rutherford Screenwriters: Andrew Knauer, Arthur Pielli, Scott Rutherford, Ben Peyser (USA) World Premiere A subversive, comedic take on the found footage genre, where two roommates deathly afraid of ghosts both fall in love with a girl who believes their home is haunted. Cast: Carlos Santos, Fernanda Romero, J.R. Villarreal, Meghan Folcone, Tony Cavalero, James Babson, Scott MacArthur, Craig Stott Hank and Asha Director: James E. Duff Screenwriters: James E. Duff, Julia Morrison (USA) World Premiere In this voyeuristic love story, an Indian student in Prague and a lonely New Yorker correspond online through video letters – two strangers aching for human connection in a hyper-connected world. Cast: Andrew Pastides, Mahira Kakkar He’s Way More Famous Than You Director: Michael Urie Screenwriters: Halley Feiffer, Ryan Spahn (USA) World Premiere A struggling actress will stop at nothing to get her movie made in this sharp comedy, bolstered by absurdist touches and a bravura lead performance. Cast: Halley Feiffer, Ryan Spahn, Tracee Chimo, Jesse Eisenberg, Mammie Gummer, Michael Urie, Ralph Macchio , Natasha Lyonne, Ben Stiller Joy De V. Director and Screenwriter: Nadia Szold (USA) World Premiere An expressionistic, gritty look at the intersection of madness and love that follows a young con-artist who wakes up to discover his pregnant wife is missing. Cast: Evan Louison, Claudia Cardinale, Josephine de La Baume, Iva Gocheva, Victoria Imperioli Kohlhaas Director and Screenwriter: Aron Lehmann (Germany) US Premiere An obsessed director and his cast seek to adapt the true story of a 16th-century revolutionary when their actions behind the scenes begin to mimic the book’s subject. Cast: Robert Gwisdek, Jan Messutat, Thorsten Merten, Rosalie Thomass, Michael Fuith, Heiko Pinkowski Visitors Director: Constanze Knoche Screenwriters: Leis Bagdach, Constanze Knoche (Germany) US Premiere Three adult siblings are surprised by their parents’ announcement that they are cutting off finances in this commanding and evocative look at the oppressive results of stasis. Cast: Uwe Kockisch, Corinna Kirchhoff, Irina Potapenko, Jakob Diehl, Anne Muller, Anjorka Strechel, Bernhard Schütz, Andreas Leupold, Janusz Kocaj, Mehdi Nebbou What Isn’t There Director: Marie Jamora Screenwriters: Marie Jamora, Ramon De Veyra (Philippines) US Premiere In this lyrical exploration of love, music and expression, a self-imposed mute returns home for Christmas and the anniversary of his twin brother’s accidental death. Cast: Dominic Roco, Annicka Dolonius, Boboy Garrovillo, Dawn Zulueta, Felix Roco, Alchris Galura, Mercedes Cabral, Marc Abaya DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITION PROGRAM: The Documentary Competition is comprised of American and International productions. All 10 films are directorial debuts with budgets of less than $1 million, and were programmed entirely from blind submissions. Battery Man Directors and Screenwriters: Dusan Saponja, Dusan Cavic (Serbia) US Premiere Thanks to the powers he discovered by accident, Biba Struja has spent his entire life experimenting with electricity and proving to himself and others that it cannot harm him. Cast: Slavisa Pajkic Bible Quiz Director: Nicole Teeny (USA) World Premiere Seventeen-year-old Mikayla memorizes books of the Bible on her quest to win the National Bible Quiz Championship and the heart of JP, her quiz team captain. The film explores coming of age in the face of faith, doubt, fierce competition and teen love. Cast: Mikayla Irle, JP O'Connor, Christopher Teeny, Brandon Duffy, Rich Nelson, Rachel Dawson, Rachel Holley, Gary Irle The Bitter Buddha Director: Steven Feinartz (USA) Cult-Comic Eddie Pepitone’s life is on display in this unhinged portrait of creativity, enlightenment and rage. Cast: Eddie Pepitone, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt, Sean Conroy, Paul Provenza, Dana Gould, Marc Maron The Brotherhood of the Traveling Rants Directors: Gavin McInnes, Steve Durand, Bryan Gaynor (USA/Canada) World Premiere ‘Godfather of hipsterdom’ Gavin McInnes goes on a stand-up comedy tour with his best friend from high school and things go from bad to worse to downright catastrophic. Cast: Gavin McInnes, Steve Durand, Bryan Gaynor The Institute Director: Spencer McCall Screenwriters: Uriah Findley, Spencer McCall (USA) Is it a cult? Is it a game? Or is it a life-changing adventure? Cast: Daniel Shoup, Arye Michael Bender, Carolee Gilligan Wheeler, Garland Glessner, Michael Wertz, Kiyomi Tanouye, Geordie Aiken, Jeff Hull The Last Shepherd Director and Screenwriter: Marco Bonfanti (Italy) US Premiere Renato, the last traveling shepherd left in Milan, has a dream – get to the inaccessible center of the city to meet the children who have never seen a flock of sheep. Cast: Renato Zucchelli, Piero Lombardi, Lucia Zucchelli, Patrizia Frisoli, Hedy Krissane, Barbara Sorrentini (voice) My Name Is Faith Directors: Jason Banker, Jorge Torres-Torres, Tiffany Sudela-Junker (USA) US Premiere Faith, a 13-year-old girl who suffers from Reactive Attachment Disorder, attempts to heal from the trauma inflicted by her birthmother's lifestyle. Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde Director: Suzanne Mitchell (USA) World Premiere The inspiring journey of a remarkable cowboy who triumphs in his quest to protect wild horses and the American West. Cast: Dayton O. Hyde Where I Am Director and Screenwriter: Pamela Drynan (Ireland) World Premiere The courageous story of Gay American writer Robert Drake and his struggle to recover and return to the scene of a crime in Ireland, where, he was left for dead more than 10 years ago. Cast: Robert Drake Without Shepherds Director: Cary McClelland (Pakistan/USA) World Premiere Six bold individuals struggle to find their role in the turbulent waters of Pakistan and build a better tomorrow. Cast: Vaneeza Ahmad, Arieb Azhar, Abdullah Khan, Imran Khan, Ibrahim Waheed, Laiba Yousafzai Film stills are available for press use only and can be downloaded at: Choose Competition Program – Narrative: http://bit.ly/TOBzjl Choose Competition Program – Doc Features: http://bit.ly/RAWtHm About Slamdance: As a year-round organization, Slamdance serves as a showcase for the discovery of new and emerging talent and is dedicated to the nurturing and development of new independent artists and their cinematic vision. The Slamdance 2013 Film Festival will run concurrently with the Sundance Film Festival, January 18-24, in Park City, Utah. Slamdance continues to live by its mantra: "By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers." No other festival is fully programmed by filmmakers. Slamdance is proud to count among its alumni many notable writers and directors who first gained notice at the festival, including such cinematic luminaries as Christopher Nolan, Oren Peli, Marc Forster, Jared Hess, Lena Dunham, Behn Zeitlin, Anthony and Joe Russo, Seth Gordon and Lynn Shelton. New filmmakers and writers today realize that Slamdance is a place to launch their careers. Supporting the filmmakers beyond the festival and improving distribution opportunities for its films has become increasingly important for Slamdance. After beginning an exclusive video on demand partnership with Microsoft in 2010, Slamdance has continued to expand its year-round platform and exhibition efforts on platforms like Xbox and Zune, as well as it‟s theatrical On the Road programs in the US. On The Road programs also took place abroad in 2012 in places like Moscow and Krakow. New distribution partners will be announced at the beginning of 2013. The 2013 Slamdance Film Festival Major Sponsors include Kodak, Carhartt and The Directors Guild of America. Official Sponsors include Blackmagic Design, Different By Design, JuntoBox Films and InkHead Promotional Products. Variety is the Official Media Partner. Slamdance is once again proud to partner with sponsors who share our unique vision and support emerging artists who are pushing the boundaries of independent filmmaking. Additional information about the Slamdance Film Festival is available at slamdance.com Connect with Slamdance: twitter.com/slamdance and facebook.com/SlamdanceFilmFestival PRESS CONTACT: Annie Jeeves/Cinematic Red Ph: 323.834.9733 / Annie@CinematicRed.com Tweet Share

NO LIMITS. NO FEAR. December 7, 2012 – We blasted off the 2013 Festival season by announcing our 'Fascinating Feature Film Slate'. We're excited to introduce the 2013 Slamdance Trailer created by Bill Sneed of Yankee Peddler. How will you be getting to Park City this year? We'll be taking a rocket. No big deal. "The Slamdance rocket was designed to resemble a jet engine with a steering wheel, something that's fast and rugged, but also pretty dangerous. We wanted the style to follow that lead. By playing with some very two-dimensional elements and mixing it with the style of early painted movie posters, we're aiming for a scrappy Americana feel." - Bill Sneed Read more about Bill's approach to the project HERE. About Yankee Peddler: Yankee Peddler is a motion graphic and design company. We illustrate. We make books. We animate commercials, short films, and music videos. We take our cues from the original Yankee Peddlers. Tweet Share

SHORTS & BEYOND BOW IN PARK CITY FOR SLAMDANCE 2013 BRINGING 26 NEW WORLD PREMIERES AND 21 US PREMIERES LOS ANGELES - December 12, 2012 – Slamdance today announced their Shorts Programs for the 19th Annual Slamdance Film Festival, as well as the launch of Beyond, a brand new section. Beyond showcases bold and daring films from emerging Narrative and Documentary filmmakers, working just beyond their first features. These films include American and International productions that are either World or US Premieres, including the World Premiere of Cullen Hoback’s Terms and Conditions May Apply, featuring Margaret Atwood and Mark Zuckerberg among others. The 2013 Shorts Programs feature 67 shorts, and includes Live Action Competition, Documentary Competition, Animation, and Anarchy Shorts. The 2013 Slamdance Film Festival will take place January 18 – 24, 2013 in Park City, Utah, at the Treasure Mountain Inn: 255 Main Street, Park City, UT 84060. “Our focus is to keep innovation in filmmaking forefront by highlighting films expanding the vista of independent film,” stated Peter Baxter, Slamdance President and Co-Founder. All Access, Industry, Locals, and Student Festival Passes are available now online, and individual tickets will be available shortly. To purchase, go to: 
http://showcase.slamdance.com/#1598746/Passes-and-Tickets This year's Slamdance short film competition slate features 32 live action shorts and 10 documentary shorts programmed both in blocks and in front of features, and 19 animated films programmed in a signature animation block. A jury will present awards to short films in competition in the following categories: Narrative, Animation, and Documentary. Competition shorts are also eligible for the Spirit of Slamdance Award. BEYOND SLATE: Diamond on Vinyl Director and Screenwriter: J.R. Hughto (USA) World Premiere A very singular voyeur finds his engagement in jeopardy after his fiancee discovers his audio recordings of their lovemaking, along with a taped rehearsal of his proposal. Then into both of their lives comes an enigmatic young woman who begins an incredibly strange seduction. Cast: Brian McGuire, Sonja Kinski, Nina Millin, Jeff Doucette, Jessica Golden, Kiff VandenHeuvel, Katherine Pawlak Domestic Director and Screenwriter: Adrian Sitaru (Romania) US Premiere A bittersweet comedy about people who eat the animals they love and animals that love people unconditionally. Cast: Adrian Titieni, Gheorghe Ifrim, Sergiu Costache, Ioana Flora, Clara Voda, Dan Hurduc, Ariadna Titieni Musgo Director and Screenwriter: Gami Orbegoso (Spain) World Premiere In the rural eastern Pyrenees province of Spain, a wealthy older woman manipulates the sexual/emotional entanglements of her deceased husband's adult daughter; the tension builds to a climax of terror and violence. Cast: Meritxell Ortega, Merçe Espelleta, German Parreño, Joan Manel Chilet Terms and Conditions May Apply Director and Screenwriter: Cullen Hoback (USA) World Premiere A shocking exposé of the basic civil rights we surrender when we agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies connected to every website we visit, phone call we make, or app we use. Cast: Margaret Atwood, Danah Boyd, Orson Scott Card, Ray Kurzweil, Doug Rushkoff, Moby, Sherry Turkle, Mark Zuckerberg LIVE ACTION SHORTS PROGRAM: 37 Director and Screenwriter: Puk Grasten (USA) World Premiere In March 1964, two bystanders silently watch their neighbor's murder. They aren't the only ones. Cast: Lynn Cohen, George S. Irving, Heather Lind, Korey Jackson A Time in A Dark Cloud Director and Screenwriter: Rebecca Sgan-Cohen (USA) World Premiere A young woman desires intimacy, despite pervasive internal conflict. Cast: Emilie Sabath, Alex Thomas, James Levanas, Travis Young, Christopher Gordon, Lauren White, Joseph Pedi, Harold Hyde All You Can Eat Directors: Samy Burch, Alex Mechanik Screenwriters: Samy Burch, Alex Mechanik (USA) A food television host tours a hamburger joint and wonders how his life got so crappy. Cast: Matt Warzel, Donna Stamm, Jamie Warzel, Gray Hawks, Marty Siu Baby Blues Director and Screenwriter: Pascal Plante (Canada) International Premiere In order to meet the man she loves, Mel leaves her two young children alone in the apartment. Cast: Chloé Bourgeois, Jessy Gagnon, Félix Brière, Marc Beaupré, Martin Rouette, Dji Haché Caterwaul Director and Screenwriter: Ian Samuels (USA) An aging fisherman develops an intimate relationship with a lobster. Cast: George Murdock Donald Cried Director and Screenwriter: Kris Avedisian (USA) Returning to his hometown to retrieve his grandmother’s ashes, Peter must rely on his only local contact, estranged buddy Donald. Cast: Jesse Wakeman, Kris Avedisian, Ron Barron, Nick Riess, Jeremy Furtado, Bridget Grenier Dreemer Director and Screenwriter: Laura Dawe (Canada) International Premiere A surreal love story about a 19-year-old girl and her oppressively misguided boyfriend. Cast: Jenessa Grant, Vladimir Cubrt, Patrick Stevenson Fireworks Director: Victor Hugo Duran Screenwriter:Kevin James McMullin (USA) During the Fourth of July in South Los Angeles, a teenage boy and his brother scour the neighborhood for fireworks in order to win the admiration of a girl. Cast: Roger Cruz, Alberto Castañeda, Irene Sorto, Azucena Benitez, Edgar Vanegas, Julio Duran For Dorian Director and Screenwriter: Rodrigo Barriuso Canada (US Premiere) A father struggles with the maturation and sexual awakening of his son, a teenager living with Down syndrome. Cast: Ron Lea, Dylan Harman, Tova Smith, Victor Pereira, Jerald Bezener Gigantic Director and Screenwriter: Georgia Fu (USA/Taiwan) World Premiere What happens when two suicidal people meet and fall in love? Cast: Grace Chen 陳柏蓁, Kris Ko 柯昶宇 Glory Days Director and Screenwriter: Benjamin Rutkowski (USA) On New Years Eve, Jack, a recovering alcoholic, takes his two children on a road trip to the country. Cast: Mike Lubik, Joseph Covino, Paige Smith, Cory Nichols, Vanessa Hollingshead, Janette Martinez, Maren Uecker, Joe Lenihan Hearts of Napalm Director and Screenwriter: Andy Irvine (USA) World Premiere There are 6.8 billion orgasms every night. Ashley is just looking for one. Cast: Ashley Spillers, Alex Dobrenko Indoor Directors: Si & AD Screenwriters: Si & AD (UK) International Premiere An 11-year-old boy, unable to fly his kite alone, befriends a peculiar girl who cannot leave her caravan. Cast: Alfie Righelato, Katie Miller Josephine and the Roach Director: Jonathan Langager Screenwriters: Jonathan Langager, Joe Swanson (USA) A violin-playing cockroach falls in love with the woman whose apartment he infests. Cast: Jenna Augen, Jerry White Jr., Circus Szalewski, Jeremy Gladen, Olivia Choate, Josh Helmuth, Emelie O'Hara, *Roach by Lino Stavole Keep the Fire Director and Screenwriter: Jake Rice (USA) A behind-the-album-cover story of Kenny Loggins' classic Keep The Fire. Cast: Jake Rice, James Zimmerman, Tiffany Elle, Shaun Paul Gordon, Marco Ragozzino, David Slaughter, Joe Toppe and Bernie Gomez Lu'bba (Game) Director: Saleh Nass Screenwriters: Saleh Nass, Laila Al-Beiti (Bahrain/UAE) US Premiere A school boy is dropped off for yet another weekend football game and faces a recurring reality of life. Cast: Omar Mahboob, Mohammed Al-Beiti, Shiva Yogeswaren, Abu Baker Kahtan, Abdullah Shafiq, Haider Islam, Youssof Ahmed, Mahmood MAELSTRØM Director and Screenwriter: Tom Geraedts (UK/Netherlands) US Premiere A young woman experiences an out-of-body trip that transcends everything she has thought or done before. Cast: Sabrina Kaici Pearl was Here Director and Screenwriter: Kate Marks (USA) World Premiere A troublemaking child finds comfort in a sea of stuffed animals. Cast: Miana Abramson, Sharon Eisman, Cara Danielle Brown, Brady Allen, Sharon King, Mike McGill, Rachael Caselli, Chris Magorian Prometheus Director and Screenwriter: Tannaz Hazemi (USA) World Premiere A blind man on dialysis plays a drinking game alone. Cast: Elijah Hobbes, Dr. Amir Shahid Resurrection Slope Director and Screenwriter: Tamara Feldman (USA) World Premiere An adolescent boy performs a holy ritual to come to terms with his neglectful upbringing. Cast: Elliot Moore, Tamara Feldman, John Hawkes, David Yow, Paula Casmaer, Vanessa Campbell, Allie Paul, Nikki McCauley, Maurice Harris Rotkop Directors: Jan Roosens, Raf Roosens Screenwriters: Bert Van Dael, Sanne Nuyens (Belgium) US Premiere When an outcast's mortally ill mother throws a birthday party for him, he needs to find friends to invite. Cast: Enrique De Roeck, Marthe Schneider, Sara De Bosschere Seed Story Director and Screenwriter: William D. Caballero (USA) World Premiere The worst aspects of humanity are evoked as a single dandelion brings big change to a tiny society. Shale Director and Screenwriter: Jed Cowley (USA) World Premiere A shale pit owner and his once dutiful wife confront each other after months of separation. Cast: Walter Dalton, Sandra Seacat, Danforth Comins Spark Director and Screenwriter: Annie Silverstein (USA) While a boy waits out his father’s tryst, he is unexpectedly forced to deal with the lady-friend’s daughter. Cast: Varun Reddy, Elise Gardner, Conrad Gonzales, Amy Esacove Start the Engine and Reverse Director: Andrey Zagidullin Screenwriter: Mikhail Arkhipov (Russia) US Premiere A young couple faces the consequences of a road accident. Cast: Lubov Novikova, Egor Kharlamov Summer Suit Director: Rebecca Peniston-Bird Screenwriter: Francesca Sciacca (Australia) International Premiere 10-year-old tomboy Robbie's discovery of an old suit gives her a new sense of identity, but can it survive the trials of summer? Cast: Damian Walshe-Howling, Diana Glenn, Lucy Tyler, Bethany Whitmore, Jesse Creighton, Zac Soderstrom Suspended Director and Screenwriter: Damian Walshe-Howling (Australia) US Premiere Mother Nature provides a magical alternative to stark realities for 7-year-old Caleb, leading to impossible fulfillment. Cast: Finn McLeod Ireland, Ewen Leslie, Leeanna Walsman, Damon Gameau, Clare Bowen Sweetheart Director and Screenwriter: Eva Riley (UK) US Premiere Lou’s frustrations with her controlling sister Ashley come to a head when they become rivals in love. Cast: Jo Eastwood, Nicola Jo Cully, Iain Louden, Anthony Bowers The Devil's Ballroom Director and Screenwriter: Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken (Norway) Along his strenuous journey to the North Pole, a chance encounter forces a fearless explorer to make an impossible decision. Cast: Svein Harry Schöttker Hauge, Batzorig Chinbayar, Narmandakh Erdenee, Melinda Bokeli, Marte Tangen The Robber Director and Screenwriter: Felix Schaffert (Switzerland) US Premiere An 11-year old girl is in turmoil and struggles for words. Cast: Ella Huesler, Ursina N. Früh, Simon Grossenbacher To the Bone Director: Erin Li Screenwriters: Silka Luisa, Erin Li (USA) World Premiere A pre-teen migrant farmworker attempts to rebel against the status quo with unintended consequences for herself and her family. Cast: Naomie Feliu, Jaime Alvarez, Carlos C. Torres, Maria Elena Laas, Eliezer Ortiz Turtle Director and Screenwriter: Ian Wittenber (USA) World Premiere Sam and Jen have a unique dilemma in their relationship that pulls them closer together even as their time runs out. Cast: David Crane, Jennifer Marks DOCUMENTARY SHORTS PROGRAM: April Director: Alan Spearman (USA) World Premiere Faith, 9, created a haven in a hollow magnolia tree. Inside is a portal to the safety of her imagination. Cast: Faith Jackson, Hattie Mae Winfield Chicken & ZoeDirector: Yael Bridge (USA) Eating chicken takes on new meaning for 4-year old Zoe as she observes her first slaughter. Good Karma $1 Directors:Jason Berger, Amy Laslett (USA) Advertising guru Alex Bogusky explores the most fundamental, ever-present form of advertising – cardboard signs created by the homeless. Cast: Alex Bogusky and Dave Schiff Lollywood Director: Todd Looby (Liberia/USA) World Premiere Edwin G. Kollie, a 15 year old Liberian War Orphan, always wanted to make a Nollywood movie; so, he wrote a script, built an entire African village, cast the 30 characters needed and shot it all the next day. Cast: Edwin G. Kollie, Mulbah J. Kollie, Jerome C. Cabeen, David Barkollah, Aaron JayJay Rebel, Rebel, Rebel Director: Kyle Schneider (USA) International Premiere Despite peer rejection and total incompetence, DJ Josh Lecash’s fame and fortune expands. Cast: Josh Lecash, Katy Perry, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jeremy Scott, Jamie Clayton, Daniel Linton, Yung Skeeter, Annette Lamothe-ramos Sandwich Nazi Director: Lewis Bennett (Canada) Deli owner Salam Kahil is an art collector, a former male escort, an amateur piano player, and a sandwich maker to the homeless in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside but his true passion is talking about blowjobs. The Birdman Director: Jessie Auritt (USA) Despite the bad economy, online music sales, and gentrification, The Birdman rules the roost at his unique cluttered used music store. The Corner Garden Director: Duygu Eruçman (USA) World Premiere Can kale chips replace Cheetos? In this small garden, a group of teenagers learn to think about the food they eat in a different way. The Mercantile Director: Brian Bolster (USA) World Premiere A glimpse into a young couple’s proprietorship and preservation of an unchanged, century old business enterprise in a modern and ever-changing world. Cast: Flannery Coats, Stuart Reiswig Track by Track Track by Track Director: Anna Moot-Levin (USA) World Premiere A young sketch artist with autism journeys from the world of his imagination into adulthood. ANARCHY PROGRAM: Desert Hopes Director and Screenwriter: Michael Patten (USA) World Premiere On New Year’s Eve, an aging man tends to a litter of newborn rabbits. Cast: Victor Pagan FIX Director: Benjamin McPherson Screenwriters: Benjamin McPherson, Justin Taylor (USA) World Premiere Deep in the abandoned corridors of a sprawling subway system, a disheveled and broken man struggles to obtain the thing he desires most. Cast: Phil Ristaino, Butch Escobar, Zofie Alvarez, Arie Bender, Shawna Nygren, Ed Jackson, Janet Robinson SCI-FLY Director: Joey Shanks (USA) World Premiere A journey through time & space tells of the fight for existence using exclusively 'in-camera' effects. Shepherds, Have You Seen My Love? Director and Screenwriter: Benji Kast (USA) World Premiere A man is transported into the memories of an 18th century aristocrat. Cast: Ara Shehigian, Roxanne Kapitsa, Don Arrup, Josh Westfal, Keiichi Kondoh The Compositor Director: John Mattiuzzi Screenwriter: John Mattiuzzi, Anney Bonney (USA) World Premiere Paul Paxton, a New York City film compositor, struggles to decode his mind-body existence. Cast: John Mattiuzzi, Len Rella, Thomas Hoyt Godfrey, Rashelle Stocker, Linda Leven, Ana Berry, Marusya Panchenko, Bill Cory The War Profiteers Director and Screenwriter: Benjamin Markus (USA) World Premiere An instantaneous act of violence immediately restores peace to a war-torn city. Cast: Devin Anderson Wiley, Erik Lehman, Pascal Miller, Alexander Jordonov ANIMATION SHORTS: An Elegy for Eden Director: Jason Guy McLagan (USA) World Premiere A pixel's perspective at the moment of its death. Baboon Director:Einar Baldvin (USA) US Premiere By all accounts, it was a bad day to punch a clown in the head. Ballpit Director: Kyle Mowat (Canada) Lifeforms struggle to assert and organize themselves within a hostile environment. Bermuda Director and Screenwriter: Calvin Frederick (USA) US Premiere A hyper-psychedelic tour of a homemade, four-wall kaleidoscope. Drifters Director and Screenwriter: Ethan Clarke (USA) Three strangers acquaint on a train. Cast: Gina Napolitan, Flaminia Bonfiglio, Ethan Clarke El Delirio Del Pez Leon Director and Screenwriter: Quique Rivera (Puerto Rico/USA) Inspired by the Lionfish plague, this underwater neo-noir tells a story about greed and hierarchy in the Caribbean reefs. Gum Director and Screenwriter: Noam Sussman (Canada) The consequences of swallowing gum. Home Director and Screenwriter: Luiz Stockler (UK/Brazil) US Premiere A look at the idea of belonging and what that may or may not mean to people. I Am Tom Moody Director and Screenwriter: Ainslie Henderson (UK) A trip through the subconscious of a stifled musician as he struggles to sing. Cast: Mackenzie Crook, Jude Crook Noodle Fish Director and Screenwriter: Kim Jin man (Republic of Korea) Dreaming of another life, a small "noodle fish" begins his journey to the world outside the water to discover the secret of his world. Royal Issues Director and Screenwriter: NOMINT (UK) To celebrate NOMINT’s brand new office in London, we created a very special Diamond Jubilee gift for Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second. Shelter Director: Carl Burton (USA) A vast secret world is revealed within an attic during a rainstorm. Snail Trail Director and Screenwriter: Philipp Artus (Germany) US Premiere A snail invents the wheel and goes through a cultural evolution to get back to its origins. Sugarcoat Director: Meejin Hong (USA) US Premiere As the crayon melts, succumb to temptation. Tap to Retry Director and Screenwriter: Neta Cohen (Israel) US Premiere A surreal collection of disparate abstract sketches and an attempt to tackle some aspects of modern life. The Eater Director: Wally Chung (USA) A man has a strange experience that affects the people around him. The Jennings Account Director and Screenwriter: Sean Buckelew (USA) 10% of men age 40-60 have an age-related midlife crisis. Triangle Director and Screenwriter: Grace Nayoon Rhee (USA) US Premiere If a stranger disrupts your daily routine, the choice is to either accept him as a friend or reject him as an outsider. What is Dead May Never Die Director: François Grumelin-Sohn (Netherlands) US The movie explores and plays with various graphic codes and genres of the past audio-visual world. Film stills are available for press use only and can be downloaded at: Anarchy: http://bit.ly/X7z2SU Animation: http://bit.ly/VB79RN Beyond: http://bit.ly/XPRfJv Documentary Shorts: http://bit.ly/126eX4w Narrative Shorts: http://bit.ly/YXLfjr About Slamdance: As a year-round organization, Slamdance serves as a showcase for the discovery of new and emerging talent and is dedicated to the nurturing and development of new independent artists and their cinematic vision. The Slamdance 2013 Film Festival will run concurrently with the Sundance Film Festival, January 18-24, in Park City, Utah. Slamdance continues to live by its mantra: "By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers." No other festival is fully programmed by filmmakers. Slamdance is proud to count among its alumni many notable writers and directors who first gained notice at the festival, including such cinematic luminaries as Christopher Nolan, Oren Peli, Marc Forster, Jared Hess, Lena Dunham, Behn Zeitlin, Anthony and Joe Russo, Seth Gordon and Lynn Shelton. New filmmakers and writers today realize that Slamdance is a place to launch their careers. Supporting the filmmakers beyond the festival and improving distribution opportunities for its films has become increasingly important for Slamdance. After beginning an exclusive video on demand partnership with Microsoft in 2010, Slamdance has continued to expand its year-round platform and exhibition efforts on platforms like Xbox and Zune, as well as its theatrical On the Road programs in the US. On The Road programs also took place abroad in 2012 in places like Moscow and Krakow. New distribution partners will be announced at the beginning of 2013. The 2013 Slamdance Film Festival Major Sponsors include Kodak, Carhartt and The Directors Guild of America. Official Sponsors include Blackmagic Design, Different By Design, JuntoBox Films, Royal Purple and InkHead Promotional Products. Variety is the Official Media Partner. Slamdance is once again proud to partner with sponsors who share our unique vision and support emerging artists who are pushing the boundaries of independent filmmaking. Additional information about the Slamdance Film Festival is available at slamdance.com Connect with Slamdance: twitter.com/slamdance and facebook.com/SlamdanceFilmFestival PRESS CONTACT: Annie Jeeves/Cinematic Red Ph: 323.834.9733 / Annie@CinematicRed.com Tweet Share

Slamdance TV interviews director James E. Duff about HANK AND ASHA which made its World Premiere at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival. Tweet Share

Slamdance TV interviews director Harry Patramanis and producer Eleni Asvesta about FYNBOS which made its US Premiere at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival. Tweet Share

Slamdance TV interviews Nicole Teeny and Mikayla Irie about the documentary feature, Bible Quiz, which made its World Premiere at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival. Tweet Share

Slamdance TV interviews J.R. Hughto about DIAMOND ON VINYL which made its World Premiere at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival. Tweet Share

Slamdance TV interviews directors Scott Rutherford and Ben Peyser as well as the cast of GHOST TEAM ONE which made its World Premiere at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival. Tweet Share

Slamdance TV interviews director Cary McClelland about his feature documentary WITHOUT SHEPHERDS which made its World Premiere at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival. Tweet Share

Slamdance TV interviews Forest Whitaker about his early years as a director/producer and the upcoming partnership between Slamdance Film Festival and JuntoBox Films for the screenplay competition. Tweet Share

PARK CITY – JANUARY 24, 2013, The 19th Annual Slamdance Film Festival tonight announced the feature film and short film recipients of this year’s awards in the Audience, Grand Jury, and the Sponsored Award Categories. The 2013 Slamdance Film Festival Awards are sponsored by JuntoBox Films. The award winners were announced at the annual Closing Night Awards Ceremony at the Treasure Mountain Inn. As in previous years, juries of leading industry experts and esteemed filmmakers determined the Slamdance Grand Jury Awards for Feature Narrative, Feature Documentary, and Short Film categories. Audience and Sponsored Awards, and the Spirit of Slamdance Award are also bestowed. The feature competition films in the Documentary and Narrative Programs are limited to first-time filmmakers working with production budgets of less than $1 million. “We are pleased to be celebrating these extraordinary films from this year’s truly powerful slate of vanguard cinema,” said Peter Baxter, Co-Founder and President of Slamdance. AUDIENCE AWARDS Audience Award for Feature Documentary: MY NAME IS FAITH by Jason Banker, Jorge Torres-Torres, Tiffany Sudela-Junker Audience Award for Feature Narrative: HANK AND ASHA by James E. Duff GRAND JURY AWARDS – NARRATIVE This year’s Slamdance Narrative Grand Jury Prizes were selected by the esteemed panel of industry members Nancy Schafer, Meira Blaustein and Chris Gore. Grand Jury Sparky Award for Feature Narrative: THE DIRTIES by Matt Johnson. “Terrifyingly timely and brutally honest, ‘The Dirties’ uses film references to the extreme as dreams of youth and intense growing pains collide.” Special Mention: JOY DE V., by Nadia Szold. “Filled with humor, flawless characters and performances and a highly developed visual style, ‘Joy de V’ is a film that signals the arrival of a powerful new filmmaking talent.” GRAND JURY AWARDS – DOCUMENTARY This year’s Slamdance Documentary Grand Jury Prizes were selected by the esteemed panel of industry members Daniel J. Harris, Brian Knappenberger, and Dan Schoenbrun. Grand Jury Sparky Award for Feature Documentary: BIBLE QUIZ by Nicole Teeny. “Director Nicole Teeny's careful storytelling and her subject's passion, angst, and youthful uncertainty are captured with universal empathy.” Grand Jury Sparky Award for Short Documentary: THE BIRDMAN by Jessie Auritt. “We felt this slice-of-life portrait said a lot about the economy and changing way of life in a New York City neighborhood.” GRAND JURY AWARDS – SHORT FILMS This year’s Short Film Grand Jury Prizes were selected by the esteemed panel of industry members Sheri Candler, Eleanor Burke, and Ron Eyal. Grand Jury Sparky Award for Animation: I AM TOM MOODY by Ainslie Henderson. "For its insight and for its playful spirit." Grand Jury Sparky Award for Short Film: ROTKOP by Jan Roosens and Raf Roosens. "For its outstanding ensemble, emotional resonance and its bold portrayal of teenage alienation.” Special Mention: JOSEPHINE AND THE ROACH by Jonathan Langager. "For its richly imaginative visual style and for lead Jenna Augen." Special Mention: DONALD CRIED by Kris Avedisian. "For a standout performance, with the power to inspire empathy as well as to make you cringe." SPECIAL & SPONSORED AWARDS Spirit of Slamdance Sparky Award Presented by Actor/Director Thomas Jane: THE DIRTIES by Matt Johnson. Awarded by the Class of 2013 Slamdance Filmmakers to the film team that best embodies the creative, independent, and entrepreneurial spirit of the festival, as well as showing exceptional talent as artists. The Kodak Vision Award for Best Cinematography: Dieter Deventer for FYNBOS. “For creating a perfect visual balance between breathtaking landscapes, naturally lit settings, and simple but strong compositions that present the tense fragility of the human spirit within the story.” • Every 2013 Slamdance film will receive a complimentary 1-year Vimeo PRO account as a thanks for all of their hard work and continued creativity. • All Slamdance winners receive exclusive Slamdance Carhartt jackets courtesy of Carhartt. • The Audience Award Winner for Best Feature Narrative receives a Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling software bundle. • The Grand Jury Award Winner for Feature Narrative receives a $3,500 credit for law services from Pierce Law Group. • The Grand Jury Award Winner for Feature Doc receives a $3,500 credit for law services from Pierce Law Group. • The Kodak Award for Best Cinematography Winner receives 5,000 feet of either 16mm or 35mm film from Kodak. Film stills are available for press use only and can be downloaded at: Narrative Features: http://bit.ly/RAWtHm Documentary Features: http://bit.ly/TOBzjl Special Screenings: http://bit.ly/R43MpR Slam Collective: http://bit.ly/U7sdCr Anarchy: http://bit.ly/X7z2SU Animation: http://bit.ly/VB79RN
 Beyond: http://bit.ly/XPRfJv
 Documentary Shorts: http://bit.ly/126eX4w Narrative Shorts: http://bit.ly/YXLfjr About Slamdance: As a year-round organization, Slamdance serves as a showcase for the discovery of new and emerging talent and is dedicated to the nurturing and development of new independent artists and their cinematic vision. The Slamdance 2013 Film Festival ran concurrently with the Sundance Film Festival, January 18-24, in Park City, Utah. Slamdance continues to live by its mantra: "By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers." No other festival is fully programmed by filmmakers. Slamdance is proud to count among its alumni many notable writers and directors who first gained notice at the festival, including such cinematic luminaries as Christopher Nolan, Oren Peli, Marc Forster, Jared Hess, Lena Dunham, Behn Zeitlin, Anthony and Joe Russo, Seth Gordon and Lynn Shelton. New filmmakers and writers today realize that Slamdance is a place to launch their careers. Supporting the filmmakers beyond the festival and improving distribution opportunities for its films has become increasingly important for Slamdance. After beginning an exclusive video on demand partnership with Microsoft in 2010, Slamdance has continued to expand its year-round platform and exhibition efforts on platforms like Xbox 360 and Cinecliq, as well as its theatrical On the Road programs in the US. On The Road programs also took place abroad in 2012 in Moscow and Krakow. The Slamdance 2013 Screenwriting Competition presented by JuntoBox Films will launch on February 25th and welcome screenplays in every genre, on any topic, from anywhere in the world. Awards are given to the top three scripts in each category, with a Grand Prize of $10,000 cash and no less than $50,000 in production funds for the best feature-length screenplay regardless of category. The 2013 Slamdance Film Festival Major Sponsors include Kodak, Carhartt and The Directors Guild of America. Special Event Sponsors include Blackmagic Design and Royal Purple. Official Sponsors include Vimeo, Different By Design, JuntoBox Films, InkHead Promotional Products, InFocus and Pierce Law Group, LLP. Variety is the Official Media Partner. Slamdance is once again proud to partner with sponsors who share our unique vision and support emerging artists who are pushing the boundaries of independent filmmaking. Additional information about the Slamdance Film Festival is available at slamdance.com Connect with Slamdance: twitter.com/slamdance and facebook.com/SlamdanceFilmFestival PRESS CONTACT: Annie Jeeves/Cinematic Red Ph: 323.834.9733 / Annie@CinematicRed.com Tweet Share

Slamdance TV interviews Brea Grant and Vera Miao about their debut feature, BEST FRIENDS FOREVER, which made its World Premiere at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival. Tweet Share