MovingMedia/DWIFF 2011 took place 6/22-26...
The Polish Times, Poland.us, AmericaJR.com, 7/6
Articles recap the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival held on the campus of Wayne State University. Highlights include the WSU 'Moving Media' competition, an industry Tech-Fair and awards presentations.
http://americajr.com/news/dwiffwinners0705.html
http://www.poland.us/strona,20,8717,0.html
http://www.michiganfilmoffice.org/cm/Content-Items/News/DWIFF%20Announces%20Honors.pdf
Dearborn Press & Guide, 6/23
Fordson movie coming to WSU
by Katie Hetrick
The Dearborn-based documentary "Fordson: Faith, Fasting, and Football" will be shown as part of the Detroit-Windsor International Film Festival at 7 p.m. Friday in the Partrich Auditorium at Wayne State University. The 99-minute movie follows four Fordson High School football players from Sept. 11, 2009 to Sept. 20 of that year as the team gears up for a game against cross-town rival Dearborn High.
http://pressandguide.com/articles/2011/06/23//news/doc4dfbb24dcf68c236380137.txt
Detroit Free Press, 6/23
Detroit-Windsor fest turns 4
by John Monaghan
The fourth edition of the Detroit-Windsor International Film Festival screens nine features and nearly 60 shorts at several locations on the Wayne State University campus starting today with a 7 p.m. showing of "1/20." The festival is also known for presenting documentaries, and the short Detroit Docs entries will screen at 7 p.m. Saturday. "The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi," which shows the jazz pianist and composer's influence beyond "A Charlie Brown Christmas," shows at 3 p.m. Saturday. A free Tech Fair, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday in Prentice Hall and the DeRoy Auditorium, will offer visitors insight into the film business.
http://www.freep.com/article/20110623/ENT01/106230333/New-Vidal-Sassoon-documentary-explores-his-cultural-significance
The Polish Times, 6/22
"Trzy Minuty at the DWIFF"
by Raymond Rolak
Among the films featured at the 2011 Detroit Windsor International Film Festival/MovingMedia Film Festival at Wayne State University is director Brian Kohne's all-Hawaiian production titled Get a Job, screening 5pm June 25 at the WSU Welcome Center.
http://comm.wayne.edu/files/polishtimes220611.pdf
The Detroit News, 6/17
"Shorts, feature films offer alternative fare"
by Tom Long
The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival will be running from Wednesday through June 26 on Wayne State University's campus featuring nine feature films and more than 60 short films, as well as hosting a Tech Fair for aspiring filmmakers on June 25. The festival will also include the ninth annual showing of the documentary festival "Detroit Docs."
http://detnews.com/article/20110617/ENT02/106170324/Shorts--feature-films-offer-alternative-fare#ixzz1PWvkalGN
The Polish News, 6/13
"Educational panels on Saturday, June 25, to highlight film festival along with features"
by Raymond Rolak
An article highlights the fourth annual Detroit-Windsor International Film Festival set for Saturday June 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the campus of Wayne State University. This year, the event includes a free Tech-Fair in Prentis Hall and DeRoy Auditorium. An opening reception, featuring film editor and Lecturer in Residence Richard Chew, will be held on Wednesday, June 22, in the Community Arts Auditorium.
http://www.polishnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2653:educational-panels-on-saturday-june-25-to-highlight-film-festival-along-with-features-&catid=63:sztukaart&Itemid=187
MovingMedia, Wayne State University's annual student film festival, is entering its eleventh year as a showcase celebrating independent work and creativity while promoting a productive encounter of diverse visual approaches.
http://movingmediafilmfestival.com/movingmedia/home.html
Inclusion in the festival is selective and determined by a panel of qualified judges from our region. As in past years, there is a juried competition, with prizes, open to students of Wayne State University and invited guest institutions.
The 2011 festival, taking place June 22-26, marks our eleventh year anniversary as well as our second year of partnering with The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival (DWIFF).
http://www.dwiff.org/
We are excited about the opportunity to bridge regional institutions, build partnerships and networks reflective of the film industry today. The festival itself offers the best of student filmmakers within our region, while the TECH FEST offers an array of classes, demonstrations and panels encompassing all aspects of movie making.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ND (6-8:30PM)
WSU COMMUNITY ARTS AUDITORIUM
OPENING RECEPTION, KEYNOTE ADDRESS & SELECTED SCREENINGS
Keynote Address: Richard Chew is the Bob Allison (Allesee) Media Professor in WSU's Dept. of Communication. Mr. Chew appears courtesy of the Visiting Artists program of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD (7PM & 9PM) Free - Registration Required
WSU PARTRICH AUDITORIUM & STATE HALL
DWIFF SCREENINGS
https://www.eventbrite.com/event/1790606753
FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH (7PM & 9PM)
WSU PARTRICH AUDITORIUM & STATE HALL
DWIFF SCREENINGS Tickets Required (visit DWIFF.org for information)
WSU DeROY AUDITORIUM
MOVINGMEDIA SCREENINGS Free and open to the public
SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH (11:30-4PM)
WSU PRENTICE HALL
TECHFAIR - Register NOW to receive information about the Free TechFair Classes Free and open to the public.
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1797366973
The TechFair features a wide spectrum of educational and professional development activities targeted to both seasoned professionals and aspiring students alike. An exhibition with leading suppliers of digital tools and techniques for digital cinema, animation, visualization and game development. Workshops cover a variety of topics, skills and tools for film and video production, animation, game development and more. We invite you to be an integral part of this unique event that celebrates the art of cinema from both sides of the screen and camera.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH (3PM, 5PM, 7PM & 9PM)
WSU PARTRICH AUDITORIUM & STATE HALL
DWIFF SCREENINGS Tickets Required (visit DWIFF.org for information)
SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH (6PM)
WSU DeROY AUDITORIUM
MOVINGMEDIA SCREENINGS Free and open to the public
SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH (TBD)
WSU PARTRICH AUDITORIUM
AWARDS CEREMONY - 48-HOUR FILM CHALLANGE Free and open to the public