TvFILM Forum

John W. Yost Extended Interview

2011-07-29T13:46:00.002-04:00

Jon Russell and Tracy Cring Extended Interview

2011-07-28T16:45:00.003-04:00

"Orphaned" preview of new John W. Yost feature

2011-07-27T13:26:00.003-04:00

Get more info @ nameinuse.com

Last Call - TvFILM Season Finale!

2011-07-25T20:56:00.002-04:00

Here's what's on tap this Sunday for the TvFILM season finale:

Know Candy
Jon Russell Cring and Tracy Cring
Mitchell is a successful lawyer, yet bored by the tedium of his work. His life takes a turn when he follows clues from a string of mysterious text messages.

The Universal
John W. Yost
John's Dad almost died from a motorcycle accident. The Universal is an experimental narrative that uses the idea of a time-traveling motorcycle to fulfill the part of John that can never go back and warn his father. Each piece is a small piece of the bigger puzzle and it is up to the audience to fill in those gapes of space and time with their own experiences.

Project VoiceScape: Capital Region Youth Voices

2011-07-22T12:29:00.002-04:00

This week on TvFILM we feature an interview with students from Tech Valley H.S. and Youth Media Sanctuary. Please tune in to hear their thoughts on participating in the Capital Region Youth Voices. After you watch TvFILM, Sunday at 10:30pm, please go to wmht.org/tvfilm to see all of the student short films in their entirety. Here is a complete list:

Lost Rights
Antonio Pabon YMS

Head In The Clouds
Kayla Delano, John Hendricks II Tech Valley HS

Paint Me As I Am
Brianna Sorriento, Lindsy Bystroff YMS

What Would You Do?
Kate Berdan, Sarah Dwyer, Lawrence Greene, Jackie Hall Tech Valley HS

Youth Media Sanctuary: Behind The Scenes
James Eleby YMS

Unity vs. Division
Corey Doughty, Isabel Gerrain, Ben Moloney, Halle Prentice Tech Valley HS

The Have And Have Nots
Madena Henderson YMS

The Over-reactive Tendencies of Adults
Grant Beals, Rose Biggerstaff, Elizabeth Mosher Tech Valley HS

Inside Out
Matt Holland, Nate Hileman, Kaliel Williamson Tech Valley HS

Searching For The Answer
Chelsea Kereszi YMS

Please visit Youth Media Sanctuary for more info!

C. Ryder Cooley Extended Interview

2011-07-22T11:54:00.002-04:00

Sunday's Brand NEW Line-up

2011-07-18T20:29:00.002-04:00

Animalia
Bart Woodstrup and C.Ryder Cooley
Animalia is an inter-species fairytale about a girl who is disenchanted with the world and wishes she could fly. She joins the circus only to discover it is a secret military operation. She then runs away to the woods and falls under the spell of a mystical deer. When she becomes an antlered deer-creature, she finally achieves flying powers and enters an ethereal world of hybrid creatures.

Project Voicescape: Capital Region Youth Voices
This past June students from Tech Valley High School and Youth Media Sanctuary participated in Capital Region Youth Voices. This project allowed them to utilize digital media tools to create short films about stories and issues that concerned them. Tune in to hear about their experiences and to watch some of their work.

Sunday at 10:30pm only on WMHT!

Tony Grocki Extended Interview

2011-07-15T14:01:00.003-04:00

Anthony Salamone Extended Interview

2011-07-14T14:49:00.002-04:00

So Long Baby behind the scenes short

2011-07-14T13:21:00.004-04:00

Checkout this cool behind the scenes short for Joe Glickman's "So Long Baby."

TvFILM: SUPERSIZED!

2011-07-12T09:25:00.004-04:00

This week we've got 5 short films packed into one exciting episode:

So Long Baby
Joe Glickman
As both a singer and filmmaker, Mr. Glickman pays tribute to rock and roll singer, Del Shannon, in his music video, “So Long Baby.”

January 3, 2009, Gaza
Jacqueline Weaver
This short film is a reconstruction of the Gaza tunnel bombings in early 2009. The piece combines actual recorded audio from the events with a staged bombing.

Spectrum Popcorn
Anthony Salamone
Spectrum Popcorn is a short film that captures the unique flavor of a neighborhood movie theatre and the mechanics of the cinematic experience, from the popcorn machine to the projection room.

Chicken Feed
Kevin Craig West and Kathleen Carey
Deeply engrossed in her mystery novel, Mary gets annoyed with George about the daily chores.

Transmigration #1
Tony Grocki and Matt Baier
This short film takes a look at the meaning of life.

Sunday at 10:30pm!

Shira Siegel, Tyler Barhydt & Scott Terwilliger Extended Interview

2011-07-08T14:43:00.002-04:00

Learn more about Reel Adventures!

Darian Henry and Michael Mejia Extended Interview

2011-07-08T13:12:00.001-04:00

Youth FX behind the scenes short

2011-07-08T12:42:00.002-04:00

Watch this behind the scenes short from Youth FX then tune in for "The Third Rail" - Sunday at 10:30pm!

Sunday's slate of shorts!

2011-07-04T19:06:00.005-04:00

This week's episode features student filmmakers from across the Capital Region!

Reel Adventures Presents Phenomenon
Shira Siegel, Tyler Barhydt and Scott Terwilliger
A boy’s anxieties lead to a pretty strange day…at night. His strange world reveals itself to be a construct of his own worried mind. Produced from script to screen and everything in between by middle school students from all over the Capital District, this award-winning short tells a story all kids can relate to.

Youth FX Presents The Third Rail
Darian Henry and Michael Mejia
The entire adult population has been killed by a mysterious virus that only affects those 21 and over. Millions of children all across the country are forced to fend for themselves. THE THIRD RAIL follows a small group of teenagers trying to survive and find hope in this post-apocalyptic world. They band together and face challenges they never imagined while searching for some way to reclaim the lives they once knew.

Tune in this Sunday at 10:30pm!

Remember, you can watch previous episodes online at wmht.org/tvfilm!

Brenny Rabine and Kevin Craig West Extended Interview

2011-07-01T08:56:00.002-04:00

Rich Lounello Extended Interview

2011-06-30T21:07:00.001-04:00

This Sunday's Line Up

2011-06-27T20:35:00.004-04:00

Checkout TvFILM's brand new episode, this Sunday at 10:30pm! I think even Optimus Prime will be watching!

The Loop
Rich Lounello and Jeff Knight
Destiny has a way of following you. Rose and Joe are driving home from a trip in which they’re celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Car troubles force them to stop. In this detour on their road home, Rose comes to discover she could have had a different path.

The Beauty Inside
Kevin Craig West and Brenny Rabine
Lance is married to Sara, who suffers from TBI (traumatic brain injury) sustained in a car accident. The bond between them is tested as Lance has to balance his career with being Sara’s caregiver.

Michael Grant and Jon Galt Extended Interview

2011-06-23T18:04:00.002-04:00

Checkout Mike's website!

Mohamed Gardner and Imani Peterkin Extended Interview

2011-06-23T13:29:00.002-04:00

For more info on Youth FX click on grandarts.org

Season Premiere this Sunday at 10:30pm!

2011-06-21T20:34:00.004-04:00

Here are the films that will be apart of our season premiere this Sunday at 10:30pm!

Stop Motion
Michael Grant and Jon Galt
A successful animator inherits a generic disorder that robs him of his ability to move and continue his work. His mind remains intact as his body relentlessly betrays him. This experimental documentary illustrates an artist’s need to create in the face of ever-increasing obstacles.

Youth FX presents Seeds of Hope
Mohamed Gardner and Imani Peterkin
Ever since her son Eleek Williams was shot and killed on his 24th birthday in May 2006, Allison Banks has vowed not to let him become another forgotten casualty of gun violence in the inner cities of America. SEEDS OF HOPE is a short documentary film about a mother determined to turn tragedy into hope and her struggle to bring positive change to her neighborhood in the South End of Albany, NY.

Check back soon for extended filmmaker interviews and more info!

TvFILM is on Twitter!!!

2011-06-21T20:30:00.001-04:00

TvFILM's new slate of films!

2011-06-13T10:59:00.004-04:00

Youth FX presents Seeds of Hope
Mohamed Gardner and Imani Peterkin

Chicken Feed
Kevin Craig West and Kathleen Carey

Spectrum Popcorn
Anthony Salamone

Animalia
Bart Woodstrup and C. Ryder Cooley

January 3, 2009, Gaza
Jacqueline Weaver

Youth FX presents The Third Rail
Darian Henry and Michael Mejia

The Beauty Inside
Kevin Craig West and Brenny Rabine

The Universal
John W. Yost

Reel Adventures: Phenomenon
Shira Siegel, Scott Terwilliger and Tyler Barhydt

The Loop
Rich Lounello and Jeff Knight

Stop Motion
Michael Grant and Jon Galt

So Long Baby
Joe Glickman

Transmigration #1
Tony Grocki and Matt Baier

Project VoiceScape presents Capital Region Youth Voices
showcase and interview with
Tech Valley H.S. and Youth Media Sanctuary

Know Candy
Jon Russell Cring and Tracy Cring

TvFILM's season premiere is Sunday, June 26th at 10:30pm!

TvFILM Mission Re-Statement

2011-05-09T15:44:00.003-04:00

The announcement of this year’s short films and filmmakers will be coming soon. In the meanwhile, for the record, here is TvFILM’s Mission Re-Statement:

TvFILM is a showcase of upstate independent short films and a spotlight for the filmmakers who created them. We are here to nurture the regional independent film community by using the power of public media. Our goal is to bring as many short films and filmmakers as possible to our audience, through television, the web and even radio. TvFILM is NOT a contest. There are no winners or losers. Think of TvFILM not just as a television series, but as a lighthouse shining our light the brightest we can on the region's independent films and filmmakers.

OK, maybe the lighthouse bit was too much but you get the point.

TvFILM, your film on your public television station!

Stay tuned for Season 3.0 premiering on WMHT, Sunday, June 26th at 10:30pm!

THANK YOU!

2011-04-18T15:58:00.002-04:00

Thank you to everyone who submitted a short film and helped to spread the word! TvFILM Season 3 promises to be another exciting chapter of Upstate independent film!

Stay Tuned for more details and the premiere of TvFILM on Sunday, June 26th at 10:30pm!

TvFILM in FILMMAKER!

2011-03-22T13:57:00.005-04:00

TvFILM Host, Brandon Bethmann expressed some his thoughts on indie-film to the FILMMAKER magazine BLOG! Check it out!

Local 518 TvFILM Festival 01.28.11

2011-01-07T15:51:00.005-05:00

You’ve heard the expression buy local, well how about listen and watch local? If you haven’t heard some of the best local bands or watched the films of some of the most talented local filmmakers –you’re in luck because WEXT and WMHT has come together to bring you the Local 518 TvFilm Festival! We’re talking local musicians and bands like Railbird, Sean Rowe, Eric Margan and the Red Lions and Super 400! It doesn’t stop there! We’ve got some very interesting short films from the TvFilm, including “Greatest Man Alive”, “Man Out of Time”, “Intelligence” and “Against the Wind!” We also have an exclusive live performance from Matisyahu when he stopped by the Exitdome! Here’s the best part – you can watch and listen from the comfort of your livingroom. Tune in Friday, January 28th at 10pm on WMHT!

TvFILM Outtakes!

2010-08-12T14:48:00.002-04:00

Need a laugh?

Dan Masucci Extended Interview

2010-07-23T11:54:00.002-04:00

Against the Wind
In the twilight of his life, Ned reflects on his past, his remaining years, and discovers how his role in life has changed. Against the Wind is a sentimental film that shows the old truly are young at heart and that universal emotions live within us all.

fountainheadpictures.com

Michael Gaylin Extended Interview

2010-07-23T10:05:00.002-04:00

Intelligence
Deep in a military bunker, the war raging just outside and a team of U.S. soldiers interrogates three Arab detainees. One prisoner is surely a dangerous terrorist, the others innocent civilians - but will the Americans find the right one? The outcome rests on the skills of one appallingly inept interpreter. In this powerful satire of war in the post 911 world, where language and cultural differences seem hopeless barriers to understanding and peace, one simple slip of the tongue leads to increasingly absurd misunderstandings.

Daniel DeFabio Extended Interview

2010-07-22T17:28:00.003-04:00

Extreme Yoga Smackdown
In the world of competitive yoga, four yogis have risen to the highest level of the practice, but one by one they must fall. In Extreme Yoga Smackdown there can be only one poser left posing. Keep your third eye open for all the yoga action.

defabiodesign.com

bspafilm.com

Nathan Meltz Extended Interview

2010-07-22T15:39:00.007-04:00

The Chicken Coup is the life cycle of a robotic chicken in a factory farm, told in a Dada collage-meets-stop-animation style. Plenty of machine on machine and main on machine violence ensues as the chicken protagonist attempts to grow and survive within an agricultural system designed by sadists. Within the prison of the battery cage, is there any hope of escape?

Kevin Craig West and Susie Griswold Extended Interview

2010-07-22T11:08:00.005-04:00

Another Game
Self titled producer, Cornelius Jackson decides to test market Gussi Sriswold's screenplay, 'A Killer Game'. His testing leads to intentionally deadly consequences.

anothergamemovie.com

Rug City Brigade

2010-07-22T11:02:00.003-04:00

Rug City Brigade is a short interview and music video of young skateboarders in Amsterdam, NY (the carpet city). Interview includes questions of individuality and experiences dealing with local police.

Checkout some more info on Rug City Brigade and filmmaker Michael Landrio:
www.myspace.com/moodswingmedia

www.myspace.com/michaellandrio

Nick Benson and Matthew Moloney Extended Interview

2010-07-22T10:43:00.005-04:00

Man Out of Time: The Captain America Story A Man Out of Time: The Captain America Story follows the history of the super hero from his inception during WWII until his sudden death in the dawn of the new millennium. The film pulls audiences into the comic book world and explores the possibility that Captain America and his story directly reflect real-world American struggles.

Joy E. Reed Extended Interview

2010-07-15T09:40:00.001-04:00

Outcomes – Ron Nyswaner
Joy E. Reed
It’s a series of 5 documentary shorts drawn from interviews with an array of LGBTQ people residing in New York ’s Hudson Valley who have come out of the closet. The project puts a human face on a highly politicized subject; The subjects include Alix Dobkin, a lesbian musical pioneer and feminist icon from the 1970’s; Leigh Noble, a Trans mathematician; Ted Hayes, a former Baptist minister; Anise Cruzado, a Latina beautician; and Ron Nyswaner, screenwriter of the groundbreaking film Philadelphia and gay rights activist. The project was co-produced with the Kingston LGBTQ Community Center with support from the Dutchess County Arts Council.
www.ohmyproductions.net

Jacqueline Kirkpatrick Extended Interview

2010-07-15T09:38:00.002-04:00

Tape #77
Jacqueline Kirkpatrick
Tape #77 is a car ride filmed by Jon, a budding documentary maker. He is taping his life, though ironically, the audience never gets to meet him or know him. He hides behind his camera and turns it on to witness the brief moments between a couple, Rob and Mardi, as they drive to a local clinic with a decision weighing in the air. Once they reach their destination, Mardi wants to turn back. Her boyfriend is not so sure.

Sandy Creek Lodge's END CREDITS!

2010-07-06T14:20:00.009-04:00

Mr. Cring was kind enough to allow us to cut his end credits in order to allow more time for his on-air interview. Please click below to see the end credits of his short film, Sandy Creek Lodge in their entirety!

Thanks Jon!

Episode 2, so close, yet so far!

2010-06-30T09:53:00.002-04:00

I know everyone is bummed about TvFILM not being around for 4th of July weekend but we return on July 11th! Here's a sneak peak at what's in store for episode 2.

Jon Russell Cring Extended Interview

2010-06-29T11:12:00.004-04:00

Sandy Creek Lodge
Jon Russell Cring
After breaking up with her boyfriend, Jarnis takes a drive toward a new life and finds her place in a roadside motel full of character each odder than the next, forcing her into a nightmare wonderland, Alice never imagined.
http://www.extraordinaryfilmproject.com/

Angela Washko Extended Interview

2010-06-29T11:00:00.005-04:00

Washko's PR
Angela Washko
Through extreme discipline, overindulgence, power relationships, projection, and tragedy the artists generate a spectacle of excess. Skinner and Washko will play coach and athlete respectively, acting out the dynamics between a washed-up yet empowered trainer and a young and impressionable go-getter aching to live the dream. The performance strategically employs humor to deliver their message.
http://angelawashko.com

Jason Ward, John Wager, & Guy Mastrion Extended Interview

2010-06-25T09:37:00.007-04:00

Bicycle Lessons
Jason Ward, John Wager, Guy Mastrion
Two Italian and two American veterans relate intimate stories of capture and escape at the hands of Nazi's and Fascist's during WW II in Italy . Through deep personal reflection we learn of hard lessons and experiences that are chillingly relevant today.
BicycleLessonsTheMovie.com

Mike Feurstein and Jedai Stevens Extended Interview

2010-06-25T09:25:00.003-04:00

Greatest Man Alive
Mike Feurstein
Thinking back on life without a father figure, one man beats himself up over not taking his own advice from years gone by.
www.moviequestproductions.com

Nick Chase Extended Interview

2010-06-25T09:21:00.003-04:00

Eleven Ideas
Nicholas Chase
The Theory of Contamination: It says people tend to believe that the objects someone uses carry traces of that person's personality. So which would you be more likely to wear to a party: Elvis' Presley’s pants, or a jacket worn by the Boston Strangler? A tale of theft, identity, adventure and transformation, Eleven Ideas depicts three narrators' experiences with other people's things. Eleven Ideas is a work-in-progress: the enclosed film shows 2 of 11 chapters, the remainder of which are currently in production.
www.nicholaschase.net

Behind The Scenes of TvFILM Season 2!

2010-06-24T11:43:00.004-04:00

Make sure to check out the whole album on the TvFILM facebook!

The Premiere is Near!

2010-06-22T11:13:00.003-04:00

The premiere of TvFILM Season 2 is only 5 days away! Don't forget to tune in on Sunday, June 27th at 10:30pm to catch the episode. I also wanted to remind everyone that starting Sunday, extended filmmaker interviews and other information will be available on this blog so don't hesitate to check back here often!

What lies in store...

2010-06-09T11:12:00.003-04:00

Finally, the wait is over! Below is a final list of the producers and their films that will be featured in the second season of TvFILM. You can check out and get a feel for what journeys TvFILM will take you on this season and what surprises are in store.

Sandy Creek Lodge
Jon Russell Cring
After breaking up with her boyfriend, Jarnis takes a drive toward a new life and finds her place in a roadside motel full of character each odder than the next, forcing her into a nightmare wonderland, Alice never imagined.

Washko PR
Angela Washko
Through extreme discipline, overindulgence, power relationships, projection, and tragedy the artists generate a spectacle of excess. Skinner and Washko will play coach and athlete respectively, acting out the dynamics between a washed-up yet empowered trainer and a young and impressionable go-getter aching to live the dream. The performance strategically employs humor to deliver their message.

Man Out of Time: The Captain America Story
Nicholas Benson, Matthew Moloney
A Man Out of Time: The Captain America Story follows the history of the super hero from his inception during WWII until his sudden death in the dawn of the new millennium. The film pulls audiences into the comic book world and explores the possibility that Captain America and his story directly reflect real-world American struggles.

Another Game
Kevin Craig West, Susie Griswold
Self titled producer, Cornelius Jackson decides to test market Gussi Sriswold's screenplay, 'A Killer Game'. His testing leads to intentionally deadly consequences.

Rug City Brigade
Michael Landrio
Rug City Brigade is a short interview and music video of young skateboarders in
Amsterdam, NY (the carpet city). Interview includes questions of individuality and experiences dealing with local police.

Bicycle Lessons
Jason Ward, John Wager, Guy Mastrion
Two Italian and two American veterans relate intimate stories of capture and escape at the hands of Nazi's and Fascist's during WW II in Italy. Through deep personal reflection we learn of hard lessons and experiences that are chillingly relevant today.

Eleven Ideas
Nicholas Chase
The Theory of Contamination: It says people tend to believe that the objects someone uses carry traces of that person's personality. So which would you be more likely to wear to a party: Elvis' Presley’s pants, or a jacket worn by the Boston Strangler?
A tale of theft, identity, adventure and transformation, Eleven Ideas depicts three
narrators' experiences with other people's things. Eleven Ideas is a work-in-progress: the enclosed film shows 2 of 11 chapters, the remainder of which are currently in production.

Intelligence
Michael Gaylin
Deep in a military bunker, the war raging just outside and a team of U.S. soldiers interrogates three Arab detainees. One prisoner is surely a dangerous terrorist, the others innocent civilians - but will the Americans find the right one? The outcome rests on the skills of one appallingly inept interpreter. In this powerful satire of war in the post 911 1 world, where language and cultural differences seem hopeless barriers to understanding and peace, one simple slip of the tongue leads to increasingly absurd misunderstandings.

Against the Wind
Dan Masucci
In the twilight of his life, Ned reflects on his pat, his remaining years, and discovers how his role in life has changed. Against the Wind is a sentimental film that shows the old truly are young at heart and that universal emotions live within us all.

Greatest Man Alive
Mike Feurstein
Thinking back on life without a father figure, one man beats himself up over not taking his own advice from years gone by.

The Chicken Coup
Nathan Meltz
The Chicken Coup is the life cycle of a robotic chicken in a factory farm, told in a Dada collage-meets-stop-animation style. Plenty of machine on machine and main on machine violence ensues as the chicken protagonist attempts to grow and survive within an agricultural system designed by sadists. Within the prison of the battery cage, is there any hope of escape?

Extreme Yoga Smackdown
Daniel DeFabio
In the world of competitive yoga, four yogis have risen to the highest level of the practice, but one by one they must fall. In Extreme Yoga Smackdown there can be only one poser left posing. Keep your third eye open for all the yoga action.

Outcomes – Ron Nyswaner
Joy E. Reed
It’s a series of 5 documentary shorts drawn from interviews with an array of LGBTQ people residing in New York’s Hudson Valley who have come out of the closet. The project puts a human face on a highly politicized subject; The subjects include Alix Dobkin, a lesbian musical pioneer and feminist icon from the 1970’s; Leigh Noble, a Trans mathematician; Ted Hayes, a former Baptist minister; Anise Cruzado, a Latina beautician; and Ron Nyswaner, screenwriter of the groundbreaking film Philadelphia and gay rights activist. The project was co-produced with the Kingston LGBTQ Community Center with support from the Dutchess County Arts Council.

Tape #77
Jacqueline Kirkpatrick
Tape #77 is a car ride filmed by Jon, a budding documentary maker. He is taping his life, though ironically, the audience never gets to meet him or know him. He hides behind his camera and turns it on to witness the brief moments between a couple, Rob and Mardi, as they drive to a local clinic with a decision weighing in the air. Once they reach their destination, Mardi wants to turn back. Her boyfriend is not so sure.

Make sure to tune in and check out all of the short films and don’t forget that the first episode of TvFILM premieres Sunday, June 27th at 10:30 pm on WMHT!

What's Your Something?

2010-05-18T20:25:00.001-04:00

Did you know that Austin City Limits is the longest running concert music program on television? It was started way back in 1976 at the University of Texas. Fast forward thirty plus years and you need only watch the likes of The Arcade Fire, Mos Def or Pearl Jam perform live to know it’s as relevant now as it ever was. It’s just one of many amazing programs on public television (Saturdays at 11pm on WMHT). Yes, I said public television. Ok, stop snickering, I know about the SNL skits and tote bag jokes that everyone usually thinks about when you say the words “public television.” But maybe, and call me biased, as we go forward in this age of 500 digital cable channels, Netflix and social networking, maybe public television can be the one place that will give you something. You fill in the blank what that something is. My something is to help bring Upstate independent film right into your living room with TvFILM and re-define what you think independent film is in 2010!
What’s your something?

6.27.10

2010-05-11T22:51:00.001-04:00

TvFILM season 2.0 will premiere Sunday, June 27th at 10:30pm on WMHT! Stay Tuned!

Thank You!

2010-04-20T16:35:00.004-04:00

Thank you to all the filmmakers who submitted their work for season two. TvFILM needs to get its own channel, 24/7, pledge now!

LAST CALL for short films!

2010-04-12T13:36:00.003-04:00

You can still submit but hurry the deadline is this Friday, April 16th!

All the kids are doing it!

2010-02-25T11:13:00.002-05:00

Become a fan of TvFILM on Facebook!

2010-02-18T16:08:00.001-05:00

TvFILM 2.0

2010-02-14T22:09:00.001-05:00

TvFilm season two starts now, with our official call for entries!
The first time around we spotlighted 15 short films and 17 filmmakers from all over our region! We brought you everything from avatars to Madams, Adirondack fire towers to fortune cookies, animation to documentaries!
This time we want to see your film, no matter the genre or topic!
Don’t wait, you only have until April 16th to submit your film! Go to wmht.org/tvfilm for all the submission requirements!

Mission Statement

2009-08-12T14:55:00.008-04:00

Today, an independent filmmaker is a revolutionary fighter, in a prolonged popular war. This is the same war that Free Software and GNU/Linux activists fight against Microsoft; that the Slow Food movement fights against McDonald's; that independent musicians fight against the RIAA and the Apple Music Store; that Fair Trade activists fight against WalMart and the WTO; that the Zapatistas fight against the patriarchal systems of control in Mexico. There are no spoils to be had on this battlefield, and no prospect of a quick and easy victory. Yet, buoyed by belief, and by the lack of a sustainable or sane alternative, the guerilla soldiers on. In the case of feature films, the battle for an independent, personal art form is already won (thanks to the MiniDV tape and the DVD), lost (thanks to the studios and their admirers), and irrelevant, anyway. Irrelevant, because the feature film was the original art form of the twentieth century. It can't be the original art form of the twenty-first, as well.

-Alex Cox,
Director of Repo Man and Sid & Nancy

Extended Interview with Filmmaker Dan Masucci

2008-07-28T10:21:00.001-04:00

Extended Interview with Filmmaker Jeff Burns

2008-07-28T10:11:00.002-04:00

Extended Interview with Filmmaker John Yost

2008-06-24T16:04:00.002-04:00

TvFILM Episode 3 Promo

2008-06-24T16:01:00.001-04:00

TvFILM Episode 2 Promo

2008-06-19T13:50:00.001-04:00

Extended Filmmaker Interview with Ben Alpi

2008-06-12T16:18:00.005-04:00

Extended Filmmaker Interview with Eleanor Goldsmith

2008-06-12T16:11:00.006-04:00

TvFILM Episode 1 Promo

2008-06-12T15:41:00.002-04:00

TvFILM's selected short film list!

2008-06-05T13:45:00.005-04:00

Here is a list of the selected short films we will be screening this Saturday and will later be broadcast as part of the TvFILM television series.

Gather – Matt Frieburhaus
In this animated short, a representational figure transforms as it gathers from a specific being or object in a scene. Eventually, the figure is a composite from multiple aspects of its lifespan becoming less natural and more technological in the process.

Silver Lining – Ben Alpi
Joseph is on his way to work and, as usual, is assailed by bad news and bad attitudes. Luckily, this morning is destined to surprise him. A contemporary drama, Silver Lining is a short film dealing with current events and the wondrous wisdom of children.

From The Mountain Top: The History of Adirondack Fire Towers – Michael Camoin
A documentary –work-in-progress about the remaining fire towers developed in the early 1900's, which led to preserving and protecting the world's largest forest preserve. Today, these man-made structures and historic national landmarks are threatened, despite their significant and symbolic role they represent as man's greatest environmental achievement to live in balance with our natural surroundings.

The Cookies Fortune – Christian Nachtrieb & Micah Phillips
A documentary on the myth behind the fortune cookie; and some insight as to where the mysterious treat actually originated.

Seven Days of Samsara – Travis Breitenbach
A middle-aged man awakens and goes about his morning routine – washing his face, brushing his teeth, making and eating his breakfast – totally unaware that his house is on fire.

Johnny – John Yost
While driving across country, a man searches his memories for an answer to the differences between rage and love. Like with all emotions, there exists a fine line that we must all learn how to find and control.

Boxed In – Joy E. Reed
Kate is in the middle of moving out of her tiny apartment when her technically challenged mother calls for computer help. When mom ends up interrogating Kate about her life, Kate reveals a secret that shocks Mom to her foundations. Her mother furiously hangs up the phone, leaving Kate momentarily stunned. When the phone rings again, Kate is caught off-guard by the voice on the other end.

Breaking Up – Jeff Burns
Thinking that her friend can’t hear her over a bad cell phone connection, a young woman confesses something to him that may end their friendship.

Letting Go – Dan Masucci
A father struggles with his son’s growing independence in this heartfelt short film about a boy who decides to put away his security blanket.

The Unopened Door – Elizabeth Hupcey
The Unopened Door is a story about a princess who must make a choice between power and responsibility. With the help of her tutor and the secret that lies behind a mysterious door, she learns what it takes to be queen.

Sittin’ on a Million – Penny Lane & Annmarie Lanesey
Mame Faye did not exist. At least that’s what the history books would have you believe. Prostitutes and madams, no matter how popular and successful, are not part of legitimate history. But the citizens of Troy, New York insist that Mame Faye did exist. Everyone past the age of retirement has a story – funny, sordid, unbelievable – about Troy’s most famous madam.

Distractions – Kevin Craig West
As technology expands, so goes ones focus. When tragedy strikes, how does one react? Whether good or bad, karma rules.

Only 16 – Michael Chameides
Only 16, a collaboration between filmmaker Michael Chameides and several Hudson teenagers, offers a collective critique of the criminalization of youth.

Corpus – Marty Hardin
Corpus Is the Latin word for body. In his latest project, filmmaker Marty Hardin takes a look, from an artist perspective, at old and new technology and how it is used to explore the human form.

Confessions of a Conflicted Filmmaker – Eleanor Goldsmith
In this short Ms. Goldsmith has attempted to create a form of documentary, called Machinima documentary. Machinima documentary combines the techniques and language of traditional filmmaking with the interactive and per formative aspects of social software (Second Life) in order to examine some of the ethical challenges in this new hybrid non-fiction/fiction genre.

TvFILM BLOG LAUNCH!

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The TvFILM blog is live! Consider this your one stop, shopping guide to upstate NY independent filmmaking! We’re going to show or maybe even prove that you don’t have live in the Big Apple or sunny Los Angeles to make, watch or enjoy true independent cinema! Don’t believe me? Watch the television premiere of TvFILM, Thursday, June 12th at 10pm, right here on WMHT! If you can’t wait till then we have just the answer–
The TvFILM Short Film Screening happening Saturday, June 7th at 1pm, here at the WMHT Studios, Troy, NY! We’ll premiere all the short films that will later be broadcast as apart of the TvFILM television series. Come out and be the first to see some original, daring, amazing, diverse and inspiring short independent films with the filmmakers in attendance. Admission is free but seating is limited so please RSVP at tvfilm@wmht.org or call 518-880-FILM.
Oh, and keep your eye on our blog – we’re going to have some cool behind-the-scenes stuff and extra filmmaker content coming very soon.