tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71434465190791183282009-09-02T19:20:01.009-07:00B-Sidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17620091394353039875noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143446519079118328.post-17891857727264917782008-06-05T14:58:00.001-07:002008-06-05T14:58:32.927-07:00New York United Film Festival is where art and creativity come together to create a united film community. NY United showcases films that reflect a wide range of topics and experiences. The focus is to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, thus creating a "United" showcase of creative energy and talent.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7143446519079118328-1789185772726491778?l=nyunitedff.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>B-Sidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17620091394353039875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143446519079118328.post-89573654721738132272007-10-16T11:46:00.001-07:002007-10-16T11:46:28.224-07:00<p class="style25" align="left">The <strong><em>N</em></strong><em>ew </em><strong><em>Y</em></strong><em>ork </em><strong><em>U</em></strong><em>nited </em><strong><em>F</em></strong><em>ilm </em><strong><em>F</em></strong><em>estival </em> is where art and creativity come together to create a united film community. The festival showcases films that reflect a wide range of topics and experiences. The focus is to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, thus creating a "United" showcase of creative energy and talent. In addition to film, the festival promotes entertainers, artists, musicians, photographers, and critics. This is a film festival for everyone, a place where art and community converge. </p> <p class="style25">A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, filmmaker Jason Connell and his production company <strong>Connell Creations </strong> founded <strong><em>N</em></strong><em>ew </em><strong><em>Y</em></strong><em>ork </em><strong><em>U</em></strong><em>nited </em><strong><em>F</em></strong><em>ilm </em><strong><em>F</em></strong><em>estiva</em>l, and recently completed their first feature film <strong>"Strictly Background" </strong><span class="style51">(<a href="http://www.strictlybackground.com/" target="_blank">www.strictlybackground.com</a>) </span>. This heartfelt and compelling award-winning documentary is based on the trials of 10 movie extras trying to make it big in Hollywood. Its highly-anticipated NYC premiere will take place on the festival's closing night. </p> <p class="style25">Another NYC premiere is lined up - the critically acclaimed documentary about 1980's arcade games, "<strong>Chasing Ghosts" </strong><span class="style51">(<a href="http://www.chasingghoststhemovie.com/" target="_blank">www.chasingghoststhemovie.com</a>) </span>, which will screen on opening night. This film has been a fan favorite on the festival circuit and was an Official Selection at Sundance. T he complete schedule will be posted online in November 2007, with plenty of amazing short films from all over the world. </p> <p class="style25">Although he now lives in L.A., Connell continues to run <strong><em>T</em></strong><em>ulsa </em><strong><em>U</em></strong><em>nited </em><strong><em>F</em></strong><em>ilm </em><strong><em>F</em></strong><em>estival </em>- now entering its 5th year - and recently launched <strong><em>L</em></strong><em>os </em><strong><em>A</em></strong><em>ngeles </em><strong><em>U</em></strong><em>nited </em><strong><em>F</em></strong><em>ilm </em><strong><em>F</em></strong><em>estival </em>in April of 2007. The rich tradition of screening humorous, touching, and sometimes provocative films is reaching more people than ever. This is one film festival you won't want to miss! </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7143446519079118328-8957365472173813227?l=nyunitedff.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>B-Sidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17620091394353039875noreply@blogger.com0