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SLAMDANCE: On The Road brings ANARCHY and EXPERIMENTAL shorts to the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles.

In support and celebration of some of Slamdance's experimental and underground filmmakers, we are excited to partner with Downtown Independent for our On The Road: Los Angeles on May 11th at 7pm.

Here's the lineup:


If you attended the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival this past January, chances are one of the worldly gals in the Slam office took your prints and gave you a thorough strip search. Hopefully all have recovered from the irreverence 2013 wrought (we still are). Browse through these mugshots of the most notorious members of the independent filmmaking community, the 2013 Slamdance filmmakers, programmers, and staff.



(Want to save an image? Just right click it, yo.)

It only took us a few years to catch up to the interplanetary phenomenon known as Instagram. Ironically enough, the day we set up our account, Instagram announced its new terms and conditions, stating that advertisers “may pay [Instagram] to display your username, likeness, photos (along with any associated metadata) . . . without any compensation to you.”

How is it that an application, which has already established a database of 100 million users, is able to claim the people’s copyrights simply by changing its terms and conditions with one notification email? Apparently, it’s not uncommon among social media sites.

Coincidentally, Slamdance programmed filmmaker Cullen Hoback’s documentary Terms and Conditions May Apply for the 2013 Festival, before any of this happened, which addresses the very subject.

What are we doing about it?
In the Slamdance style, we’re getting a little rebellious by bombarding the scene. To get involved, all you have to do is post a photo via your Instagram app between January 14-January 24, 2013 that shows us your fearless response to these new policies and parades your independent artistry. For extra credit, strap on your SlamTie (Slamdance Logo) and show us where you think a little Slamdance is needed. Photoshop, print, or display your SlamTie on your phone, then caption your photo with @Slamogram #slamdance2013. To encourage your expression, we are giving away two Slambrand T-shirts! Keep in mind - just because you don’t win a tee doesn’t mean we won’t give you a shout-out – Slamdance staff will be going through their favorites every few days and sharing your photos as your artwork.

Consideration dates run January 14, 2012 – January 24, 2013. Two winners will be chosen - 1 with the most ‘likes’ and 1 chosen by Slamdance staff. And remember: Slamdance is run democratically, so it won’t be one sole person making the call. Winners will be notified via Instagram and Twitter.

- Follow @Slamogram on your Instagram app.
- Upload a photo with your Instagram app between January 14, 2012-January 24, 2013 that is specifically relative to subject matter as noted above
- Caption your photo @Slamogram #Slamdance2013


By entering the contest (captioning a photo @Slamogram #Slamdance2013), participants agree that their work may be shared by @Slamogram.

Happy Slamming!
Click HERE to download your SlamTie.

By Mandy Wilson
@jellowaitress

NO LIMITS. NO FEAR.

December 7, 2012 – We blasted off the 2013 Festival season by announcing our 'Fascinating Feature Film Slate'. We're excited to introduce the 2013 Slamdance Trailer created by Bill Sneed of Yankee Peddler. How will you be getting to Park City this year? We'll be taking a rocket. No big deal.




"The Slamdance rocket was designed to resemble a jet engine with a steering wheel, something that's fast and rugged, but also pretty dangerous. We wanted the style to follow that lead. By playing with some very two-dimensional elements and mixing it with the style of early painted movie posters, we're aiming for a scrappy Americana feel."
- Bill Sneed

Read more about Bill's approach to the project HERE.

About Yankee Peddler: Yankee Peddler is a motion graphic and design company. We illustrate. We make books. We animate commercials, short films, and music videos. We take our cues from the original Yankee Peddlers.



November 13, 2012 –From PARANORMAL ACTIVITY to last year’s BINDLESTIFFS, Slamdance filmmakers understand what it means to Do-It-Yourself. Those DIY'ers lucky enough to wear the laurelled badge of Slamdance have trudged through the trenches and survived with war stories to share. The Festival ‘By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers’ looks for that same lace-up-your-boots mentality from its Sponsors. We’re proud to welcome back Carhartt as a Major Sponsor for the 2013 Film Festival. Here’s why:

Last year Carhartt joined Slamdance in Park City as a Special Events Sponsor at our headquarters - The Treasure Mountain Inn. Within two days the crew had setup shop and built the Carhartt Backcountry Club. The space proved to be one of the most irreverent party spots on all of Main Street hosting the likes of Neil Young, William H. Macy, and a not-to-be-forgotten horde of zombie models.


“In the last two years, I have been lucky enough to work with the Carhartt team to create an experience at Slamdance that strengthens the filmmaker community in Park City,” explains Festival producer, Greg Urich. “The quality, performance, and integrity Carhartt maintains as a brand mirrors that of Slamdance and makes our partnership a natural fit.”

According to Tony Ambroza, Vice President of Marketing for Carhartt, “Carhartt is a brand for doers; we make workwear for tradespeople and craftspeople who use their hands to make a living. Filmmakers are hard-working, do-whatever-it-takes craftsmen who personify passion in order to produce quality work. And these men and women are a prime example of who we make workwear for." In addition to providing an events space, the Carhartt team created Slamdance branded beanies, hoodies, and coats for Slam's staff and filmmakers.

We look forward to sustaining our creative partnership with Carhartt at the 2013 Festival as we continue to develop new relationships with DIY sponsors. “We are honored to join Slamdance at the Film Festival to celebrate the passion and quality of work of today’s independent filmmakers,” Ambrozia concludes. Long live the Slam Brand!

Contact sponsorship@slamdance.com for 2013 Sponsorship opportunities!

Connect with Carhartt:
website: www.carhartt.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Carhartt
Twitter: @Carhartt



 
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