At the Jodie Foster Coffee Talk on March 17th, I had the pleasure of meeting representative Christopher Albert, VP of Global Communications from National Geographic along with Albert was present to launch a campaign known as the Wild to Inspire short film competition. The goal of this competition was to inspirit participation of both local Idaho filmmakers and filmmakers from across the country. The winner of the short film competition will receive an all expense trip to the Sun Valley Film Festival in 2014 and a trip to Tanzania, Africa. Some of the popular films that National Geographic brought to the Sun Valley Film Festival included Nat Geo’s The Wild West and Kingdom of the Oceans. Although National Geographic and The African Wildlife Foundation made their presence at the Sun Valley Film Festival, many celebrities were present at the festival events.
Zions Bank, was a sponsor at this year’s festival and hosted the Hollywood Heritage event at the Sun Valley Lodge. During the event, I caught up with actor Will McCormack. Will informed me that he has been involved in several Hollywood projects including 2003’s Christmas classic Elf opposite Will Ferrell. McCormack has also starred in the 2012 movie Celeste & Jesse with the talented, Roshida Jones. Will has been involved in television shows such as CSI and The Office. At the Sun Valley Film Festival, Will McCormack hosted the Screen Writers Lab where he answered questions and gave insight to both filmmakers across the country and to local Idaho filmmakers. Will said that he was glad to be a part of the Sun Valley Film Festival and hopes to continue his involvement with Idaho filmmakers through Sun Valley Film Festival in the future.
On March 17, at the Sun Valley Film Festival’s Coffee Talk event, I interviewed Jodie Foster. Jodie said that she has been coming to Idaho for years to escape the madness of Los Angeles. Jodie loves Sun Valley because it is a sanctuary of pristine beauty. It is Foster’s Shangri la. During our interview, Jodie said her career is more focused on directing where a number of years ago she was solely acting, in such film hits as 1991’s Silence of the Lambs and 2002’s Panic Room. Foster is empowered by her role as a director and hopes it will inspire other women to join the ranks of the industry’s movers and shakers. During the coffee talk, Jodie also touched on her childhood. Foster began acting at age 3 and feels as though she lost a part of her childhood but is glad to be involved with what she loves, film making. Foster graciously answered questions from fans, locals, filmmakers, and especially enjoyed answering children’s questions about film making.
Photo Courtesy of Sun Valley Resort
In the midst of modern day, Sun Valley, Idaho
still has a sense of old Hollywood nostalgia from the Historic Sun Valley Lodge
to the vintage Liberty Theatre. Sun Valley used to be the stomping grounds of
Hollywood’s elite from the Hemingway’s, the Kennedy’s, and even tinsel town’s very
own, Marilyn Monroe. Today Sun Valley is still frequented by many business
execs, celebrities, professional athletes, and the like. The presence of old Hollywood
charm was brought back to Idaho during the second annual Sun Valley Film
Festival. The festival took place in Sun Valley during March 14-17th.
Directors, producers, talent, and media from all over the nation arrived to
Idaho to promote films, attend events, and network.
Sun Valley, Idaho
March 14-17th
Photo Credit: Sun Valley Film Festival
Zion Bank Hollywood Heritage Event
at The Sun Valley Lodge
PRESS RELEASE
“Sun Valley Film Festival Announces Short Film, Student Film and Music Video Lineup”
SUN VALLEY, ID….. An eclectic assortment of short films, student films and music videos have been selected for screening at the upcoming 2013 Sun Valley Film Festival, March 14-17, presented by Zions Bank. The 20 short films, 13 student films and 15 music videos were selected based on their focus on story, no matter the medium. These additional films and videos will complement the outstanding lineup of 33 feature films to be presented throughout the festival weekend.
Of the selected short films, five are world premieres and one is a North American premiere. Idaho is well represented in the film and music video selection as 8 of the shorts were filmed in Idaho, and 9 of the music videos were made by Idaho filmmakers.
The full Sun Valley Film Festival film lineup can be viewed at www.sunvalleyfilmfestival.org. A few additional feature film selections will be announced next week.
this sounds fun, cant wait to hear about oscars too!!
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