Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg talk with MNFF Artistic Director Jay Craven. Recipients of the VTeddy Award for Sustained Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking, Stern and Sundberg relate experiences and stories from their long and fruitful collaboration as directing and producing partners in the world of independent filmmaking.
A stunning recounting of the dramatic story of the Boston Marathon terrorist attacks through the emotional experiences of individuals whose lives were forever changed by them. From the events of the day to the death-penalty sentencing of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the documentary features surveillance footage, news clips, home movies and exclusive interviews with survivors and their families, as well as first responders, investigators, government officials and reporters from the Boston Globe, whose coverage won a Pulitzer Prize.
Recorded 8/27/17. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third] Producer: MCTV
[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]Join actors Michael Murphy and M. Emmet Walsh for conversation and coffee in a lively exchange with host Jay Craven.
Recorded 8/26/17. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third] Producer: MCTV
[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]Join a wide ranging discussion on the current state of independent film distribution. Featured panelists: Nancy Gerstman, Co-President and Co-Founder of Zeitgeist Films and longtime independent film distributor, and Beth Levison, founder of Early Bird Films, multiple Emmy and Peabody award-winning producer and Middlebury College grad. Hosted by Lloyd Komesar.
Recorded 8/26/17. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third] Producer: MCTV
[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]As part of our tribute to the legendary director, Robert Altman, join Allan Nicholls, Altman’s top collaborator on “Nashville” and numerous other films, and actor Michael Murphy, an essential member of the Altman tribe, for a special event with MNFF Artistic Director Jay Craven, joined by Bob Neimi, Altman scholar and professor at St. Michael’s College, following the screening of Nashville.
Recorded 8/26/17. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third] Producer: MCTV
[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]The prolific actor M. Emmet Walsh joins host Jay Craven following the screening of Blood Simple for a lively Q&A about the making of the Coen brothers’ first film.
Recorded 8/25/17. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third] Producer: MCTV
[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]Acclaimed journalist and author Dick Lehr joins host Jay Craven to discuss his time on the essential Spotlight investigative team at the Boston Globe and the process of writing his riveting non-fiction work.
Recorded 8/25/17. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third] Producer: MCTV
[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]On-stage conversation with investigative reporter Dick Lehr, who talks with MNFF Artistic Director Jay Craven about the making of Black Mass from his heralded book.
Recorded 8/25/17. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third] Producer: MCTV
[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]On-Stage Conversation with actor Michael Murphy, who talks with host Fred Strype about his experiences working with director Woody Allen.
Recorded 8/25/17. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third] Producer: MCTV
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