KIFF: Film Fest Favorites return this weekend for one week run.
The documentary "Getting to The Nutcracker" and the drama "The Umbrella Man" have won Audience Awards from the recently concluded Kansas International Film Festival.
The winners, announced Monday, will return for regular runs on alternating days starting Friday at the Glenwood Arts, at 95th and Metcalf in Overland Park, Kansas.
"Getting to The Nutcracker" follows the students at a prestigious Los Angeles ballet school as they try out for the iconic Christmas ballet.
Find the film schedules at fineartsgroup.com
-Kansas City Star
http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/
Audience prize for Best Documentary from Kansas International Film Festival awarded to Getting to The Nutcracker
Maria Kochetkova rehearses with Eli
Guest artist, Maria Kochetkova from San Francisco Ballet, rehearsed her Sugar Plum role with the Marat Daukayev Ballet Theatre for this season's Nutcracker and Eli got to be her Prince since her male professional partner hasn't been chosen yet. Eli was nervous but Maria never knew it! His mom said "it's likely the first time Maria's Prince ever had braces..."
Also showing in these cities:
Reading Manville - Manville, NJ 11.4.14 at 7pm & 11.26.14 at 2pm
Gaslamp Theatre - San Diego, CA 11.4.14 at 7pm & 11.26.14 at 2pm
Q and A with Director after 7pm show
Reading Town Square - San Diego, CA 11.4.14 at 7pm & 11.26.14 at 2pm
Introduction or Q and A with Director at 7pm show
Tower Theatre - Sacramento, CA 11.4.14 at 7pm
Consolidated Kahala - Honolulu, HI 11.4.14 at 7pm & 11.26.14 at 2pm
Angelika Mosaic - Fairfax, VA 11.18.14 at 7pm & 11.26.14 at 2pm
Angelika Pop Up - Washington, DC 11.18.14 at 7pm & 11.26.14 at 2pm
Angelika Plano - Plano TX 11.18.14 at 7pm & 11.26.14 at 2pm
Angelika Dallas - Dallas, TX 11.18.14 at 7pm & 11.26.14 at 2pm
Tickets available through www.Fandango.com
Laemmle Press Release 9.26.14
Tickets for the Los Angeles release of Getting To The Nutcracker will be available online November 11th at 7:00 PM.
Click here: http://laemmle.com/films/38489
SamoIndie 2014 →
Getting To The Nutcracker is an Official Selection at The Santa Monica Independent Film Festival. The screening is tentatively scheduled for noon on October 4th, 2014.
THEATRICAL RELEASE
GETTING TO THE NUTCRACKER will have its bi-coastal theatrical release beginning November 7th for one week, with 4 screenings per day at both the Village East Cinemas at 189 2nd Avenue New York, NY and in California at Laemmle's Pasadena Playhouse 7 at 39 South El Molino Avenue in Pasadena.
Q and A to follow evening screening in Pasadena with director, Serene Meshel - Dillman and moderated by Debbie Allen.
More details with ticket info to follow soon.
North American Distribution
GETTING TO THE NUTCRACKER signs with GRAVITAS VENTURES for North American distribution.
In a ceremony in downtown Las Vegas this afternoon Director Serene Meshel-Dillman was awarded the prize for Outstanding Direction by a Woman Filmmaker.
Director Serene-Meshel Dillman Wins Outstanding Direction Award
Screening Time Set for Las Vegas Film Festival
Getting to The Nutcracker will have its Las Vegas Premiere Saturday, August 2nd, 3:10pm at the Scullery Theater, located in the Ogden, 150 Las Vegas Boulevard North.
Getting to The Nutcracker Official Selection Las Vegas Film Festival
Last night, in Hollywood, Director Serene Meshel-Dillman accepted the Documentary Feature Audience Award at the Dances with Films Festival closing ceremony.
Getting to The Nutcracker wins Audience Award at Dances with Films
Walking the Green Carpet at Dances with Films Festival
Director Serene Meshel-Dillman and Producer Ray Dillman are joined by Marat and Pamela Daukayev and five of our featured soloists for interviews and photographs.
Tickets for West Coast Premiere Now Available Online
Getting to The Nutcracker selected to Dances with Films Festival
Dances with Films Festival sets West Coast Premiere
Director Serene Meshel-Dillman in New York for First Time Fest
Dancers featured in the film were in attendance and joined Ms. Meshel-Dillman for the Q&A.
Pictured left to right: Adam Bernstein, Mikhael Kinley-Safronoff, Matisse Love, Serene Meshel-Dillman, Elizabeth Del Rosario, Eli Gruska, Ingrid Herbulot. Front: Atticus Boyle
Featured dancers Matisse Love, Eli Gruska, Adam Bernstein, Mikhael Kinley-Safronoff, Elizabeth Del Rosario
Elizabeth Del Rosario answers questions from the audience, with Mikhael Kinley-Safronoff
Director Serene Meshel-Dillman learning that Jill Krementz, the author of "A Very Young Dancer", and the inspiration for her film, is in the audience.
Director Serene Meshel-Dillman with PR Coordinator Natalie Fair
Photo: Brad Usry
Getting to The Nutcracker Wins Best Documentary Feature Award
This morning at the Atlanta Film Festival Awards Brunch, in Atlanta, Georgia, Director Serene Meshel-Dillman accepted the festival's award for Best Documentary Feature Film.
At noon, Getting to The Nutcracker had its World premiere at the Plaza Theatre followed by a Q&A with Ms. Meshel-Dillman.
Photo: Brad Usry
Getting to The Nutcracker secures International Distribution with Java Films
Kathryn Bonnici Head of Acquisitions and Sales Manager
