8.22.11
Information and tickets for our upcoming NYC International Filmmaker's Festival screening at Anthology this SATURDAY, can be found here: http://filmfestny.com/films.htm
6.30.11
Dot will be screening at the NYC Filmmaker's Festival from August 27-28, 3p-11p, at Anthology Film Archives in their large theater at 32 Second Ave! Stay tuned for more screening details and ticket info!
2.1.11
Director/producer Bennett Elliott and Writer/editor Robert Kolodny have just returned from the Max Ophuls Preis film festival in Saarbruken, Germany, where Dot played three times for three sold-out audiences. Initially apprehensive on whether or not the German audience would pick up on our quirky family tale, chock full of subtle humor and pop culture references, but we were pleasantly surprised when we received standing ovations on all three occasions. It was a wonderful time to network with a group of filmmakers from Tel Aviv to Paris to Berlin, and we were happy to represent our outstanding film!
In further Dot news, Dot has been chosen to be screened at the 9th Annual Garden State Film Festival in Asbury park, NJ. The festival takes place from March 31st- April 3rd, 2011. The film festival schedule is still in the works, but please check out the schedule on the festival's website at www.gsff.org, which should be up no later than Feb 20th!
11.23.10
Drop by our screening as part of the Big Screen Project in NYC! Dot will be playing sometime in the next month. We will keep you posted with the exact date, but the screening will be held at the Public Plaza behind the Eventi Hotel, at 6th Ave between 29th St and 30th St. Congrats to all of our cast and crew!
CONTENT: The content shown is eclectic ranging from the best in the arts, cinema, and new media to highlights in sports and video gaming. Our team of curators collects the best of global cultures in participation with strategic content partners such as art institutions, film festivals, ecologically and humanitarian minded not-for-profits etc. The programming will be at least 10 hours a day
VISION: The aspiration is for the Big Screen Project to become a destination continuously evolving with its audience and galvanizing Upper Chelsea with thought-provoking tapestries of contemporary media.
AUDIENCE: Audiences will come attend preannounced screenings of films or just pass through the plaza and be captivated by the quality and diversity of the content. Additionally the plaza faces the 300 room Eventi hotel and The Bar Basque, a restaurant with a 180 table capacity, which will add to the sophistication and diversity of the audience.
Contact: info@bigscreenproject or (646) 217-4730
11.19.10
Dot is screening at the Max Ophuels Preis Film Festival in Saarbruecken, Germany. If you are in the country from Jan 17-23, let us know by sending us an email at dotthemovie (at) gmail (dot) com. We'd love to meet you for a beer!
10.11.10
We have been profiled in the School of Visual Arts Visual Arts Press for the Fall 2010 issue! Article below.
Recent graduate Bennett Elliott (BRA 2010 Film and Video) received the 2010 William Arkell Memorial Scholarship for her thesis film and directorial debut, Dot, which tells the story of an eccentric, creative and lonely girl- the eponymous Dot- battling her rival in a flying-machine competition. Written by classmate Robert Kolodny (BFA 2010 Film and Video) and filled with visuals drawn from Elliott's youth and a variety of cinematic influences, the short film is a new take on a child's coming-of-stage story.
The William Arkell Memorial Scholarship, an annual $5,000 award made in support of a senior thesis project by an undergraduate film or video student working in the narrative film genre, played a key part in Elliott's ability to complete the postproduction of her film. She says, "Being awarded such an incredible grant helped alleviate the financial burden and encouraged me to continue creating art."
Though Dot spotlights Elliott's directorial skills, her true passion is producing, and she is currently wrapping up postproduction on a feature film titled The Americans. For additional information about Dot and Bennett Elliott, visit dotthemovie.com.
10.9.10
Dot has been selected for screening at the Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival in December 2010! Stay tuned for more screening details and times!
10.1.10-10.2.10
Dot will be screening in the "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" short section at the Woodstock Film Festival this weekend! Wish us luck as we compete for Best Short among many other fantastic pieces.
5.6.10
Check out coverage of 'Dot' at this year's 2010 Dusty Film and Animation Festival
