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August 25, 2009

Jeff Lipsky's Long Path To Directing

August 25, 2009/ tedhope

On Episode Two of Christine & Ted Talk To Directors At Sundance, Jeff Lipsky tells of his longgggg path to directing:

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#Sundance: the perfect place to discover something new about yourself — & about #indiefilm! #KrisSwanberg's #Unexpected tells the story of a high school teacher who finds herself pregnant at the same time as one of her students. Funny, understated, totally real. We are so glad to count it among the #films that #SFFSsupports. Just two more screenings at #Sundance15: 1/30 at 12:15p at the Eccles Theatre and 1/31 at 3:00p at Redstone Cinema 7. Both showtimes currently have waitlists, but who knows — you might just have some Unexpected luck. #SFFSatSundance
#Sundance: the perfect place to discover something new about yourself — & about #indiefilm! #KrisSwanberg's #Unexpected tells the story of a high school teacher who finds herself pregnant at the same time as one of her students. Funny, understated, totally real. We are so glad to count it among the #films that #SFFSsupports. Just two more screenings at #Sundance15: 1/30 at 12:15p at the Eccles Theatre and 1/31 at 3:00p at Redstone Cinema 7. Both showtimes currently have waitlists, but who knows — you might just have some Unexpected luck. #SFFSatSundance
The #RossBrothers' gorgeous & immersive #doc #Western screens just three more times at #Sundance! Tickets are still available for the 1/30 Salt Lake City Library screening at 3p & waitlists are open for the 5:30p show at The Marc tomorrow and for the 10a show at Holiday Village Cinema 4 on 1/31. #Sundance15 #SFFSatSundance #SFFSsupports #WesternFilm
The #RossBrothers' gorgeous & immersive #doc #Western screens just three more times at #Sundance! Tickets are still available for the 1/30 Salt Lake City Library screening at 3p & waitlists are open for the 5:30p show at The Marc tomorrow and for the 10a show at Holiday Village Cinema 4 on 1/31. #Sundance15 #SFFSatSundance #SFFSsupports #WesternFilm
Writer/director #ChloéZhao & actors #JashaunStJohn & #JohnReddy before the premiere of their amazing feature #SongsMyBrothersTaughtMe at #Sundance! #Sundance15 #SFFSatSundance #SFFSsupports
Writer/director #ChloéZhao & actors #JashaunStJohn & #JohnReddy before the premiere of their amazing feature #SongsMyBrothersTaughtMe at #Sundance! #Sundance15 #SFFSatSundance #SFFSsupports
#ChloéZhao's debut feature #SongsMyBrothersTaughtMe premieres TONIGHT at #Sundance! This moving & sensitive #film portrays modern day life on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation & explores the bond between a brother & sister as they come of age on their own terms. No fear if you're missing the premiere! Other showtimes with available tickets include: 1/29 at 3:30p at the Eccles Theatre & 1/30 at 6p at the Tower Theatre. #Sundance15 #SFFSatSundance #SFFSsupports #WomenInFilm
#ChloéZhao's debut feature #SongsMyBrothersTaughtMe premieres TONIGHT at #Sundance! This moving & sensitive #film portrays modern day life on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation & explores the bond between a brother & sister as they come of age on their own terms. No fear if you're missing the premiere! Other showtimes with available tickets include: 1/29 at 3:30p at the Eccles Theatre & 1/30 at 6p at the Tower Theatre. #Sundance15 #SFFSatSundance #SFFSsupports #WomenInFilm
The #FilmSociety's Michele Turnure-Salleo with supported #filmmaker #ChloéZhao at the #SFFS & #SFFC #Sundance15 party last night. Zhao's #film #SongsMyBrothersTaughtMe premieres TN at 5:30p at the Library Center Theatre! #Sundance #SFFSatSundance #SFFSsupports #WomenInFilm
The #FilmSociety's Michele Turnure-Salleo with supported #filmmaker #ChloéZhao at the #SFFS & #SFFC #Sundance15 party last night. Zhao's #film #SongsMyBrothersTaughtMe premieres TN at 5:30p at the Library Center Theatre! #Sundance #SFFSatSundance #SFFSsupports #WomenInFilm
#SFFS & SF Film Commission #Sundance15 Party Rating:👍👍! Judged by SFFC Executive Director Susannah Robbins & SFFS Executive Director Noah Cowan. Thanks to our hosting sponsors Kenneth Rainin Foundation & Dark Horse Wine & everyone who joined us! More pics to come.
#SFFS & SF Film Commission #Sundance15 Party Rating:👍👍! Judged by SFFC Executive Director Susannah Robbins & SFFS Executive Director Noah Cowan. Thanks to our hosting sponsors Kenneth Rainin Foundation & Dark Horse Wine & everyone who joined us! More pics to come.
#SciFi fans, if you're anywhere near #ParkCity, beam yourselves over to #Sundance & see the premiere of #JenniferPhang's haunting #Advantageous. The #film plays at 5:45p at the Library Centre Theatre. (Near) future screenings with available tickets include 1/27 at 6p at the Sundance Mountain Resort Screening Room, 1/29 at 12:15p at the Eccles Theatre & 1/31 at 3:30p at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. Proud to support Phang through our #FilmHouse residency program. #SFFSatSundance #SFFSsupports #WomenInFilm #Sundance15
#SciFi fans, if you're anywhere near #ParkCity, beam yourselves over to #Sundance & see the premiere of #JenniferPhang's haunting #Advantageous. The #film plays at 5:45p at the Library Centre Theatre. (Near) future screenings with available tickets include 1/27 at 6p at the Sundance Mountain Resort Screening Room, 1/29 at 12:15p at the Eccles Theatre & 1/31 at 3:30p at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. Proud to support Phang through our #FilmHouse residency program. #SFFSatSundance #SFFSsupports #WomenInFilm #Sundance15
These #womeninfilm are truly glowing examples of "Why Female Filmmakers are Good Investments!" Panelists Julie Parker Benello, Angela Lee, Grace McPhillips, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Michele Turnure-Salleo & Jennifer Phang. #SFFSatSundance
These #womeninfilm are truly glowing examples of "Why Female Filmmakers are Good Investments!" Panelists Julie Parker Benello, Angela Lee, Grace McPhillips, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Michele Turnure-Salleo & Jennifer Phang. #SFFSatSundance
ATTN #Sundance: hear Michele Turnure-Salleo, Director of #Filmmaker360 at #SFFS, & other inspiring #WomenInFilm discuss female #filmmakers as smart investments in today's industry from 1-2:30p at the Gallery at the Sundance House. If you're in #ParkCity, you won't want to miss this talk! #Sundance15 #SFFSatSundance
ATTN #Sundance: hear Michele Turnure-Salleo, Director of #Filmmaker360 at #SFFS, & other inspiring #WomenInFilm discuss female #filmmakers as smart investments in today's industry from 1-2:30p at the Gallery at the Sundance House. If you're in #ParkCity, you won't want to miss this talk! #Sundance15 #SFFSatSundance
The women behind #Unexpected! Director #KrissSwanberg w/ producer Andrea Roa, co-writer Megan Mercier & cinematographer Dagmar Weaver-Madsen at their #Sundance15 world premiere & #SFFS/#KRF funded film. #SFFSsupports #womeninfilm
The women behind #Unexpected! Director #KrissSwanberg w/ producer Andrea Roa, co-writer Megan Mercier & cinematographer Dagmar Weaver-Madsen at their #Sundance15 world premiere & #SFFS/#KRF funded film. #SFFSsupports #womeninfilm

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  • #Sundance envy? No need, #SF! Much to see @SFSketchfest. Stoked to laugh w @3StillStand tmr >> http://t.co/dxbNqlUlS7 http://t.co/BbZujzCWPZ
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  • RT @ThePlaylist: Sundance Review: Intimate And Gorgeous 'Western' http://t.co/Ovp5Eote3P http://t.co/RLU5ysszTm
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  • #TBT: #Sundance #FilmFestival founder #RobertRedford & #SFFS Board Member #SidGanis palling around at #SFIFF 52 http://t.co/0sg9wwUST1
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  • RT @SF_FilmSociety: Can't wait for #SFIFF? See #films from the #SFFS fam @SFSketchfest & @SFIndieFest >> http://t.co/sGv96j8Ozi http://t.co/SbDMJzC3pH
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2014 Fall Season Preview: Festivals, Artist Residencies and More
2014 Fall Season Preview: Festivals, Artist Residencies and More
about 5 months ago

The San Francisco Film Society just announced the array of programs comprising its 2014 Fall Season!

Newly Launched: SFFS Producers Initiative
Newly Launched: SFFS Producers Initiative
about 6 months ago

A good day to be an independent producer, we just launched the SFFS Producers Initiative - a new suite of filmmaker services designed to support and assist talented emerging producers! 

See More SFIFF: An Evening with Richard Linklater - Video!
See More SFIFF: An Evening with Richard Linklater - Video!
about 6 months ago

In anticipation of this Friday's release of Boyhood with the filmmaker returning to SF for a round of Q&As, watch the onstage interview with Richard Linklater and Parker Posey and Boyhood Q&A from An Evening with Richard Linklater at the 57th San Francisco International Film Festival!

SFIFF57 Wraps!
SFIFF57 Wraps!
about 8 months ago

The San Francisco Film Society wrapped its 57th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24–May 8) with 263 screenings of 168 films from 56 countries, which were attended by over 300 filmmakers and industry guests from over 20 countries. Over 15 days, SFIFF57 showed 74 narrative features, 29 documentary features and a total of 65 short films.  See all the highlights and photo galleries!

In Focus: Sara Dosa on The Last Season
In Focus: Sara Dosa on The Last Season
about 8 months ago

SFFS is proud to have hosted the premiere of our very own Sara Dosa's documentary, The Last Season, at SFIFF57! Read on to hear the story behind the film.

SFIFF57 Golden Gate Award and New Directors Prize Winners
SFIFF57 Golden Gate Award and New Directors Prize Winners
about 8 months ago

Last night, the 57th San Francisco International Film Festival announced the winners of the juried Golden Gate Award and New Directors Prize competitions at an event held at Rouge | Nick’s Crispy Tacos. This year the Festival awarded nearly $40,000 in prizes to emerging and established filmmakers from 13 countries around the globe!