Buffalo Infringement Festival Buffalo Infringement Festival
Audition Day / Summer ShortsPresented by Arlington Place Film Co.
Other Featured Short Films By Other Film Makersinclude - Not Really Morning People By Renee Rutgrink - From Denmark / Australia Life In 3D by Jerry Mackay - Boxed Out by Sarah Ruchalski 'Summer is Short' '''Seems like I've been playing catch-up since this thing started, but the most ridiculous delay thus far is my review of "Summer Shorts" a series of short films presented @ Staples by Scott Kurchak. The first in a round of presentations was this past Monday, including the premiere of Scott's first film "Audition Day." I've known there's some serious film talent here in Buffalo, but most of what I've been familiar with is the more left-of-the-dial stuff produced by the folks attached to Squeaky Wheel. Looks like there's room for some product with a different vibe. Two of the three other films were from Buffalo artists; "Life in 3D" which features a young man looking incredulously at his life in Buffalo from a not-so-different persective, and "Boxed Out" an hilarious look at being outsourced by technology. Both were well-executed, well-paced, nicely framed, funny, and cute (and I don't mean in a disparaging way). "Audition Day"'s debut was marred ever-so-slightly with some technical problems which resulted in poor resolution of the film. Still, highly digestible. This was a "longer" short, which outlined the preparations of a young actress for an audition. Possible (probable?) obstructions to her success were explored in a sequence of "what if" scenarios, many of which were LOL funny. Wistful, sweet, too; again, more than a worth-see. Fortunately, an opportunity to catch things both today @ 8 pm, tomorrow @ 5:30 at the above venue. I'm certain the technical problems have resolved. The film was literally hot of the presses as it was rushed to its debut. Seen immediately before/after "Summer Shorts" is "Rag Doll", a more abstact 5 minute film that allows the audience to endure being on the receiving end of a rather aggressive haircut. Posted by chris uebbing'''
Monday, July 30, 7-8 PM Audtion Day WORLD PREMIERE Thursday, August 2, 7:30-8:30 PM Saturday, August 4, 8-9 PM Sunday, August 5, 5:30-6:30 PM See The Preview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhEu_sjfWVE Attach:Auditionday2.jpg Renee Rutgrink After completing a law degree, and a bachelor of Arts in Literature atthe University of Western Australia, Renée Rutgrink undertook the PostGraduate diploma programme at VCA SCHOOL OF FILM AND TELEVISION,majoring in documentary production. Her graduating film, SECURITY, wasselected to screen at the school's opening night graduation screeningand both her student films are currently licenced to the AUSTRALIANCENTRE FOR THE MOVING IMAGE for exhibition and have screened at shortfilm festivals internationally. Following graduation, Renée undertooksix months professional development around the world - from anindependent filmmaker in New York, to office runner for MichaelWinterbottom in London. She briefly returned to Perth and completed afunded short documentary BEATTY PARK, before returning to Europe towork for Zentropa productions, the company behind films such asDOGVILLE, DANCER IN THE DARK, AFTER THE WEDDING, ITALIAN FORBEGINNERS and WILBUR WANTS TO KILL HIMSELF. She is currently employedas an editing assistant at Zentropa, is crazily trying to learn danishand involved at different stages of production on a number of newprojects. Jerry MacKay Writer/director Jerry MacKay is the cofounder of Littleflick Pictures, a production company started with his wife/producer Beth. Life In 3D is one of ten shorts from their upcoming feature-length collection "Release The Funny", which will premiere in Buffalo this fall. Sarah Ruchalski Sarah Ruchalski is a producer for Full Circle Studios; “Boxed Out” is her directorial debut. Co-written with Michael Capece and shot in high definition, “Boxed Out” proved to be a very exciting challenge. She plans on directing more films in the future. |