Silverdocs: That’s a Wrap
Well, almost a wrap. I still haven’t posted my notes on the Distribution panel, but will soon. Also coming is shocking video of the brutal beard contest following the screening of Splitting Hairs, as well as an arty video farewell. But here’s some semi-final thoughts.
WHAT I LOVED: Loved the Hub. The Music Master Class was fabulous, as was Sam Pollard’s editing seminar. Also, Cat Ladies, Winnebago Man, Best Worst Movie, though I didn’t get around to writing about it, Splitting Hairs, Carmen Meets Borat, and of course, the best movie ever made, Supermen of Malegaon.
And the opening night party was pretty drinktacular, what I remember.
WHAT I DIDN’T LOVE: The Future of Public Media panel was a bit too clever for its own good.
WHAT I DIDN’T GET: I stopped by Third Coast International Audio Festival late and caught the end of a This American Life piece that I’d already heard and the begining of another that I think I’d already heard. So, any criticism is likely half-baked. But one reason I left early was that after several days at an event with so much dazzling eyeball stimulation, I wasn’t in a mood to sit in the dark and just — listen. For one thing, the experience just seemed too…dark. Strange, I know. But as much as I love audio and radio, I’m not sure this feature fits that well with a film festival. But I’m prepared to be proven wrong next year.
