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3 things about Kartemquin Films’ THE INQUIRING NUNS

Posted on December 2, 2018 by

The Inquiring Nuns [1968] 1. They’re in a band called The Bubblegum Orgy. 2. Complaining about a rude cashier. 3. “I’m not sure why, but I’m glad you asked me.” A classic.

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3 things about Steve McQueen’s WIDOWS

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

Widows [2018] 1. The house is located one block inside the boundary of the ward. 2. “What I’ve learned from watching people like my father is, you reap what you sow.” “Let’s hope so.” 3. Inside the Golden House restaurant, … Continue reading →

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Alex Inglizian joins ROY’S WORLD

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

A sound designer takes all the elements that makes up a film’s aural atmosphere, including music, voiceover, and sound effects, and combines them into a harmonic whole. It’s an exquisitely difficult balancing act. When it’s done well, sound design expands … Continue reading →

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Eyeworks Festival of Experimental Animation is coming!

Posted on October 23, 2018 by

Co-curated by Roy’s World animator Lilli Carré, the 2018 edition of Eyeworks Festival of Experimental Animation is right around the corner. And in three different time zones! First, on Nov. 3 at REDCAT in LA; then on Nov. 10 at … Continue reading →

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ROY’S WORLD is a grant finalist!

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

I’m thrilled to announce that Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is a Roy W. Dean Grant Summer 2018 Finalist! Only 17 projects made the cut. I’ll keep you posted …

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Lilli Carré joins ROY’S WORLD

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

Since Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is centered on childhood and what it’s like to see the world from a child’s point of view, it seemed entirely fitting to include animation. So I am thrilled to announce that artist Lilli Carré … Continue reading →

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A new collection at the Chicago Film Archives.

Posted on April 14, 2018 by

I’m really excited to announce that Pause of the Clock has a new home! From the April newsletter of Chicago Film Archives: The Rob Christopher Collection consists of the original 16mm negatives and workprints for Rob’s 2015 feature film Pause of the Clock, … Continue reading →

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