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AMIGO screening in Erbil, Kurdistan

Nov 20, 2017

AMIGO screening in Erbil, Kurdistan

On October 20, 2017, the Embassy of the Philippines in Baghdad hosted a screening of AMIGO in Erbil, Kurdistan. Over 150 Filipinos attended the event. Erbil, Kurdistan is home to the majority of the 4,000 Filipinos living in Iraq. The screening was a part of the concerted efforts of Embassy of the Philippines to screen Filipino films and other films related to the Philippines. If you or any of your paysans were at this screening, please send photos to office@anarchistsconvent

Join Maggie for a screening of MATEWAN this Monday at BAM

Jul 24, 2015

Join Maggie for a screening of MATEWAN this Monday at BAM

BAM Cinematek is screening MATEWAN (1987) on Monday, July 27 as part of BAM’s Indie 80’s series. Maggie Renzi, who produced and acted in the film, will be on hand to introduce it! Matewan, featuring Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell and David Strathairn, tells the story of a small town in 1920’s West Virginia that erupts into conflict upon unionization of its coal miners. Based on real events, the film explores the racial tensions, corruption, betrayal, and event

The 54th FICCI in Colombia

Mar 3, 2014

The 54th FICCI in Colombia

This March, John and Maggie will be attending the 54th FICCI film festival in Colombia. The FICCI will be presenting a retrospective of ten John Sayles films, as well as a roundtable discussion with John on March 18th. From the press release: Two time, Oscar-nominated American actor, director and screenwriter John Sayles will be at the 54th FICCI along with the very best of his films and will be part of a roundtable discussion at Salón FICCI. If Sayles’ films could be describ

John in Residency as 2014 Inouye Chair in Democratic Ideals at UHawaii at Manoa

Jan 28, 2014

John in Residency as 2014 Inouye Chair in Democratic Ideals at UHawaii at Manoa

John and Maggie will be spending most of the month of February at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. John will be in residency as the 2014 Inouye Chair in Democratic Ideals, and he and Maggie will both be giving master classes to students. In addition, the American Studies Department has been presenting John Sayles Film series, co-sponsored by the College of Arts & Humanities and the Academy for Creative Media. The film series will conclude on February 13th with a screening o

GO FOR SISTERS — More Cities Added!

Dec 5, 2013

GO FOR SISTERS — More Cities Added!

GO FOR SISTERS has officially opened in cities coast-to-coast, to sold-out houses and fantastic press! But the film’s journey is far from over. New cities have been added all across the US, and we’re happy to announce all the places you’ll be able to catch John’s newest film in the coming months! Up-to-the-minute theatre listings can always be found at: goforsistersmovie.com/#theaters And you can also find ticket information at the link above. GO FOR SISTERS Upcoming Playdat

AMIGO for Bohol: Benefit Screenings

Nov 19, 2013

AMIGO for Bohol: Benefit Screenings

You will remember that last month a massive 7.2 earthquake hit the Bohol Province of the Philippines, where AMIGO was filmed. Many of the cast and crew members of AMIGO were affected by this catastrophic event. The Amigo Para Sa Bohol (“Amigo for Bohol”) effort was created to use benefit screenings of the film to collect monetary and physical donations for victims of the national disaster. As you have no doubt heard, this region is once again in the news due to Super Typhoo

Amigo for Bohol : How To Help

Nov 12, 2013

Amigo for Bohol : How To Help

Members of the AMIGO cast and crew You will remember that last month a massive 7.2 earthquake hit the Bohol Province of the Philippines, where AMIGO was filmed. Many of the cast and crew members of AMIGO were affected by this catastrophic event. The Amigo Para Sa Bohol (“Amigo for Bohol”) effort was created to use benefit screenings of the film to collect monetary and physical donations for victims of the national disaster. Screenings have been scheduled for: Friday, Novemb

GO FOR SISTERS opens in NYC Tomorrow!

Nov 7, 2013

GO FOR SISTERS opens in NYC Tomorrow!

It’s almost showtime! GO FOR SISTERS opens in NYC tomorrow, and there will be Q&A sessions with John, Yolonda Ross, and Edward James Olmos after the Friday and Saturday shows at both cinemas this weekend! Click here for tickets to the Village East (Downtown) location: Village East. Click here for info on the AMC (Midtown) location: AMC. We’ll see you tomorrow, New York City! #screening #GoforSisters #JohnSayles #VarianceFilms #filmmaking #moviemaking #moviemaking #movie #movi

New Trailer and Poster for GO FOR SISTERS

Oct 26, 2013

New Trailer and Poster for GO FOR SISTERS

Since Variance Films became our distributor for John’s newest film GO FOR SISTERS, they’ve been hard at work on getting the word out about the movie, in advance of its November release (see dates/cities at goforsistersmovie.com). This preparation has included a new trailer (released on Yahoo! Movies) and a new poster (released on Fandango) for the film. Check them out below! You can also click here to sign up for Fandango Fan Alerts to let you know when GO FOR SISTERS comes

#AmigoParaSaBohol (Amigo for Bohol)

Oct 21, 2013

#AmigoParaSaBohol (Amigo for Bohol)

As you may have heard, a few days ago a massive 7.2 earthquake hit the Bohol Province of the Philippines, where AMIGO was filmed. Many of the cast and crew members of AMIGO have been affected by this catastrophic event. “The 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Bohol and other areas in Central Visayas is now recorded as one of the deadliest in our recent history, with the death toll at over 170 and rising. Hundreds of residences – including centuries-old houses of worship — wer

GO FOR SISTERS — Where to see it soon!

Sep 23, 2013

GO FOR SISTERS — Where to see it soon!

As we told you last month, Variance Films has picked up John’s 18th feature film, GO FOR SISTERS, and the movie will be released on screens around the country very soon! Where, you ask, and when? Will John be doing any Q&As? Read on! GO FOR SISTERS Playdates October 4th @ 8:30pm || Woodstock Film Festival || Woodstock, NY (click here for info) October 6th @ 5:40pm || Scottsdale International Film Festival || Scottsdale, AZ (click here for info) October 16th @ 6:30pm || Santa

Variance Films to Release GO FOR SISTERS

Aug 29, 2013

Variance Films to Release GO FOR SISTERS

Exciting news, Sayles Fans! Our friends at Variance Films, who did such a great job releasing Amigo, have picked up John’s 18th feature film, GO FOR SISTERS! GO FOR SISTERS premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin back in March, and now the rest of the country will get a chance to see the story of Bernice and Fontayne. Official Poster About the Film: Bernice Stokes and Fontayne Gamble grew up the closest of friends. After high school Bernice got into social services and

Upcoming Amigo Screening in Plymouth

Jul 13, 2013

Upcoming Amigo Screening in Plymouth

Chris Cooper and John on the set of “Amigo” On July 19th at 6:30pm, John, Maggie, and actor Chris Cooper will attend a special screening of Amigo in Plymouth, MA. There will be a Q&A after the screening. Get more information here. Reservations recommended. Call 508-746-1622 x 8346 for tickets or purchase online by clicking here. $20 General Admission $15 Plimouth Plantation Museum Members, Senior Citizens & Students Need Dinner? Reserve a special box dinner for just $12. All

GO FOR SISTERS Q&A Videos from SXSW

Jul 12, 2013

GO FOR SISTERS Q&A Videos from SXSW

Back in March, John Sayles premiered his 18th feature film, GO FOR SISTERS, at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin. After screenings, he answered questions from sold-out crowds about the making of the movie, his career in film, and upcoming projects. In this Q&A, John talks about his fascination with the Border, and how it plays a role in GO FOR SISTERS and his other films. Head over to our YouTube channel for more new Q&A videos from SXSW! www.YouTube.com/TheJohnSaylesChannel

John and Maggie and “100 Bloody Acres”

Jun 27, 2013

John and Maggie and “100 Bloody Acres”

Remember when John and Maggie went to Australia to be mentors for Film Victoria? They stayed in a lovely Victorian spa town called Hepburn Springs, ate great food and drank great wine (Maggie) while each day having a couple of meetings with teams of filmmakers to discuss their scripts? Well one of the teams they mentored has a film opening in the U.S. and on demand tomorrow! It’s a crazy horror/comedy called 100 BLOODY ACRES. Watch the trailer below, and click here for the m

Video and Photos from Troubled Ocean Event at USC

Jun 20, 2013

Video and Photos from Troubled Ocean Event at USC

Back in April, John was part of an event at The Center for Transpacific Studies at USC called Troubled Ocean: Filmmakers Imagine the Pacific, along with director Vilsoni Hereniko. Photo Credit: Chris Santiago The Pacific has a vivid hold on the European and American imagination as a paradise, as a vast region of exploration, as a mystery. It has also been a place of conquest, colonization and war. In a one-day festival, screenings and discussions with filmmakers John Sayles a

An Oversimplification of Her Beauty

Apr 26, 2013

An Oversimplification of Her Beauty

This recommendation comes to us from our friend and colleague Dylan Marchetti at Variance, who did a great job of releasing AMIGO. Today, they are releasing a new indie from a young Brooklyn filmmaker named Terence Nance, called An Oversimplification of Her Beauty. Dylan says: The film, using a masterful mix of cinéma vérité, traditional narrative, and (ten different kinds of) animation, examines and re-examines Terence’s real life unrequited romance with a Namik, a beautifu

Upcoming Amigo Screening and Panel at USC

Apr 23, 2013

Upcoming Amigo Screening and Panel at USC

The Center for Transpacific Studies presents a Visions and Voices event, Troubled Ocean: Filmmakers Imagine the Pacific, with directors John Sayles and Vilsoni Hereniko. click here for more information Saturday, APRIL 27 12:00 – 9:00 PM | Norris Cinema Theatre Frank Sinatra Hall | University Park Campus | University of Southern California Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. The Pacific has a vivid hold on the European and American imagination as a paradise, as a v

Reactions: “Go For Sisters” at SXSW

Mar 18, 2013

Reactions: “Go For Sisters” at SXSW

video via Austin360.com “A run for the border as gripping and complex as his 1996 Lone Star… The hunt is fraught with tension, though Sayles – as always, keeping the action at street level and vividly filling the screen with a culture’s sights, sounds, and rich, distinctive characters – makes us as concerned for the fate of two women’s friendship as for a man’s life.” — Robert Faires, The Austin Chronicle “John Sayles’ working-class obsessions are put to good use in borderlan

Go For Sisters Official Movie Stills

Mar 9, 2013

Go For Sisters Official Movie Stills

Go For Sisters, the 18th feature film by writer/director John Sayles, is set to premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in just two days! To celebrate, here are the official movie stills from the film (© John Castillo and © Kevin J. Long), as well as the official trailer and poster! To learn more, visit www.goforsistersmovie.com. #writing #screening #GoforSisters #women #JohnSayles #filmmaking #writer #desert #moviemaking #moviemaking #travels #movie #movies #travel #opening #dire