Props to Greg Yolen, director of the Minneapolis Underground Film Festival for supporting underground work and for deciding to screen my short "The Horses" at this year's festival. I made this film a few years ago and it has NEVER screened anywhere, despite my contention that it is my most sophisticated and haunting work. I had completely given up on the film until I got this precious email from Greg - "Congratulations! You're in the program!" The voice of God.
You can see a trailer for The Horses - as well as many other goodies - on the festival website:
Never been to an underground film festival? Thinking about it, but don't know what to wear? Here are a few guidelines to making it work for you:
1. Expect the unexpected. B-Movies, German Arthouse Noir, Experimental Home Video of a First Time Blow Job - it can happen. Be prepared.
2. Dress casual. Dress up. Wear your favorite steel-studded black satin corset with a feather boa and fedora. Don't wear anything at all. It's really up to you. As long as you don't block the screen with your traditional Native American headdress.
3. Ask the filmmakers questions. We don't bite. And we're used to hearing things like, "Was that a real crack pipe?" and "What was your childhood like?"
4. Enjoy the experience. You may not like everything you see - but we hope that at the very least, it inspires some interesting table conversations with the in-laws.
Hey, congrats! Looking forward to seeing it at MUFF which is, btw, December 4 - 6 at MCAD.
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