Tag Archives: Roy’s World

“The Best Part of the Story”

Posted on March 17, 2018 by robchristopher

The Los Angeles Times has just published a nice overview of Barry Gifford’s career alongside a brand new Roy story. Great stuff!

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New site! New video!

Posted on March 8, 2018 by robchristopher

Head over to Roy’s World for a new look at the project, including a brand new clip featuring Jason Adasiewicz’ music + a story from Barry Gifford!

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Cool ROY’S WORLD news …

Posted on February 26, 2018 by robchristopher

Coming soonish. For now …

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One year ago today.

Posted on February 17, 2018 by robchristopher

On 17 February 2017 Jason Adasiewicz, Hamid Drake (and, just out of frame, Joshua Abrams, Josh Berman, and Jon Doyle) convened at Electrical Audio in Chicago and, with the assistance of engineer Greg Norman, started laying down some sweet tunes … Continue reading →

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ROY’S WORLD co-producer Michael Glover Smith’s newest film screens in Chicago!

Posted on January 22, 2018 by robchristopher

Three couples from Chicago vacation for a weekend at a lakeside cabin in Michigan. And a lot can happen over the course of three days … I like to joke that Michael Glover Smith is the Robert Altman to my … Continue reading →

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A silent auction in time for New Years!

Posted on December 26, 2017 by robchristopher

See this pint glass? I produced a limited number of them as promotional items, and I’m down to my very last one. And you have the chance to make it yours! My documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago has entered … Continue reading →

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To juxtapose is to connect: Marianna Milhorat joins ROY’S WORLD.

Posted on November 29, 2017 by robchristopher

I am thrilled to announce that Chicago-based filmmaker Marianna Milhorat will be editing Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. I first came across her work earlier this year when I attended Chicago Film Archives’ annual Media Mixer at the Hideout. Drawing … Continue reading →

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A fantastic evening!

Posted on November 8, 2017 by robchristopher

I’d like to thank everyone who made the show such a success! Especially Keefe Jackson and Mike Reed, who joined the lineup late in the game and still delivered killer performances. It was an amazingly exciting evening. And thank you … Continue reading →

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“The approach is unorthodox, but so is the film-in-the-making–“

Posted on November 3, 2017 by robchristopher

Whoa! Jason and I were interviewed by legendary jazz critic Howard Reich about the film! Oh, and guess what? You can follow @RoysWorldFilm on Twitter.

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a new interview with myself and co-producer Michael Glover Smith.

Posted on November 2, 2017 by robchristopher

Check it out! In advance of the super awesome Constellation show on Saturday, WDCB’s Gary Zidek talked with us about Roy’s World. It’s also your first chance to hear Matt Dillon’s narration as well as more of Jason Adasiewicz’s cool … Continue reading →

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