Congratulations to Tracy Droz Tragos and Andrew Droz Palermo (they are cousins) for their success at Sundance. They are pictured here with the three primary subjects of their documentary. Winner of the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary: Rich Hill, directed by Tracy Droz Tragos and Andrew Droz Palermo If you ever find yourself traveling down […]
Rich Hill Competing at Sundance
Via Missouri Film News Congrats to Mid-Mo native Andrew Droz Palermo ,co-director of the Mo-filmed 2014 Sundance Film Festival documentary competition entry Rich Hill. The city of Rich Hill is located in Bates County off Highway 49, south of Kansas City. Sundance description: “Filmmaking cousins Tracy Droz Tragos and Andrew Droz Palermo embark upon an […]
KC Star Looks at Production Community
In KC filmmakers find ways to thrive, but loss of tax incentives could hurt Local filmmakers, distributors and exhibitors believe the talent and infrastructure are in place to put Kansas City on the map as a player in the industry. However, the question on everyone’s mind is whether their passion and determination can overcome the […]
22nd St Louis International Film Festival Opens November 14
Now in its 22nd year, the Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) is one of the largest international film festivals in the Midwest. This year’s SLIFF will be held Nov. 14-24, 2013. SLIFF’s main venues are the Hi-Pointe Theatre, Tivoli Theatre, Plaza Frontenac Cinema, Webster University’s Winifred Moore Auditorium, Washington University’s Brown Hall Auditorium […]
Gone Girl May Receive Tax Credit for Filming
Via Southeast Missourian – 20th Century Fox’s production of the feature film “Gone Girl” in Cape Girardeau could result in a state tax credit of $2.5 million for the studio under a state program designed to increase Hollywood’s activity in Missouri. The tax credits the studio could benefit from will come through the Department of […]
Citizen Jane Film Festival Opens October 4th
The 6th Annual Citizen Jane Film Festival returns to Columbia October 4-6. Film Festival passes and tickets go on sale September 15th. Film schedule and ticket information at Festival Genius. From the Festival blog, the Opening Night film… I’m so excited about opening night film at CJFF this year I can’t stand it. Maidentrip is […]