So a few months ago I submitted my short documentary about political blogger (and radio co-host), Steve Benen, to the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival. I heard nothing and assumed I did not make the cut. Well I just got an email that begins...Dear FilmMaker,
Congratulations once again on your selection to the 2008 Philadelphia Independent Film Festival.
"Once again?" This is the first I've heard of it, but yay! And Kasten Searles, the lovely and talented artist who won this year's collage challenge, lives in Philadelphia and is part of Lacunae, the band that did all of the music for the film!
So I guess I'm going to Philly, where I'll get to see Kasten, my cousin Mike and his kin and my friend and fellow SXSWer Barnabas. I'll also get to see some films, meet some filmmakers, tour historical sites of the American Revolution, and Emily will finally get to check out the Mutter Museum! W00t!
Unfortunately, it means I'm going to have to miss this year's political blogger bar-b-que and hamburger summit at North Beach, which falls on the same weekend. :(
For those of you in the Philadelphia area (Kasten), my film will play at 9pm on Friday June 27th at the Arbol Cafe -- 209 Poplar Street. An outdoor venue, apparently.