TCFF080802-0364, photo by tcfilmfest
And the winners are…
Best American Historical Document
"Trouble the Water"
Special Jury Prize for Amazing Non-Fiction Film Construction
"Bigger, Stronger, Faster*"
Special Jury Prize for Non-Fiction Filmmaking
"Pray the Devil Back to Hell"
Best Non-Fiction Film by a New Filmmaker
"The Youngest Candidate"
Best Documentary
"Body of War"
Firefighters Award for Excellence in Humor
"Hamlet 2"
Audience Award, Best Non-Fiction Film
"Body of War"
Audience Award, [...]
Madonna, photo by tcfilmfest
TCFF co-founder John Robert Williams reports:
Its "M" day today. Saturday. Ever since Michael told Doug and me about this hook up with Madonna late last winter, it's been ramping up to today. Other outlets are whipping up the frenzy. We (the board) still don't know what she's going to do, want to [...]
TCFF080801-0177, photo by tcfilmfest
Our Friday photos are live and online. This Detroit Free Press article had a little bit of Michael's thoughts about having Phil Donahue at the festival:
An appearance by Phil Donahue, who is making his feature documentary debut with "Body of War" (6 p.m. Thursday, noon Saturday), is a special treat for Moore, [...]
Singing in the Rain, photo by tcfilmfest
Traverse City Film Festival founder John Williams reports on Thursday…
TCFF4 has now found its stride. The amazing army of TCFF volunteers is nothing short of a miracle. The effort, passion and energy at every venue is a credit to this wonderful town. Where else could this
happen?? If you are [...]
first panel discussion, photo by tcfilmfest
Remember, you can't see it all, and that is OK. There was so much going on during the full day of the festival, that 16 photographers still couldn't cover it all.
The Michigan Film Panel on Wednesday was the first of five panel discussions begins at the City Opera House during [...]
TCFF2008, photo by Gary L Howe
Before we get to John Williams latest post, note that the woman above is Italian director - and new TCFF board member Sabina Guzzanti. Also pictured are festival co-founder and author Doug Stanton (far right) and our intrepid insider blogger, John Robert Williams…
Wednesday, 6:30pm
Live! From my hammock!
I have just dashed [...]
Opening Night, photo by tcfilmfest
Christine Lahti, now a board member for the festival, presents Michael Moore with a new University of Michigan cap before a full house at the opening film, Vicky Christina Barcelona, at the State Theatre on Tuesday July 30, 2008. (Image by Gary L Howe)
TCFF co-founder John Robert Williams' latest report is [...]
Movie Central, photo by Alan Newton
TCFF co-founder John Robert Williams reports:
Its 9:30 Monday night… my boys and I are at the Open Space. We've just been laughing our asses off at "Hamlet 2". We snuck a preview for the volunteers at Lars. Darn the sound is soooo good over there! Hamlet 2 is a 4 [...]
Before I begin writing, I thought I would introduce myself as one of the newest additions to the TCFF blogging team. My name is Katy Gwizdala, and I will be beginning my final year at Michigan State University in the fall, where I am majoring in English and Film Studies with concentrations in Studio Art [...]
There's so much going on during the festival, one person couldn't possibly cover it all. Fortunately, we have two new writers joining us for the week. Katy Gwizdala and Ariana Barile are both full-time volunteers on our publicity team this year, and between their various studies in film and journalism, will have a lot to [...]
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