"Local Heroes" lead film panel discussion
By June Kwitkowski
“Local Heroes”, a group of Ohio filmmakers, will lead a panel discussion at CSU’s Music and Communications building, Room 107, on Saturday and Sunday as part of the Cleveland International Film Festival.
Saturday’s discussion opens at 11 a.m. and will look at regional filmmaking to provide movie producers and directors with the ability to tell stories outside the typical “Hollywood style”.
At 1 p.m., a group of filmmakers will talk about the challenges and rewards of low budget production. They will explore the difficulties on making a low budget film and what future filmmakers can do with the creative freedom it offers.
At 3 p.m., four directors will talk about the socially conscious filmmaker. They will discuss the responsibilities that come with making a film, budget, distribution, and the differences between documentaries and fiction.
The Sunday discussion will open at noon, featuring Jeff Lipsky, director of “Flannel Pajamas” and David Wain, director of “The Ten”. They will discuss ways to promote independent films and the importance of film festivals.
At 2 p.m., the panel will feature three directors who will discuss the intersection of film and digital technology. They will discuss opportunities that new technology provides to filmmakers.
Dr. Evan Lieberman, professor of film at CSU, put together the panel discussion, which are free and open to the public.
“Programming for the festival this year is extraordinary. It is one great film after another,” Lieberman said.
CSU is involved in the festival in other ways, as many students are volunteering this year.
“I think it’s a great opportunity for our students to get experience,” Lieberman said.
The Film Festival ends Sunday.