By Michael Knox, director of “Tearing Down the Tent“
I am currently planning on a self distribution project for “Tearing Down the Tent” and plan to use Modern Film Fest/Modern Film Productions as a “front” for being a distributer of the movie to theaters. …continue reading “Tearing Down the Tent” promotional road trip/theatrical “run”
By Michael Knox
My apologies to any readers who have visited this site waiting for new content. The past nine months have been devoted to launching Modern Film Fest, plus planning a new festival, Ricochet Film Fest, as well as directing my second feature length movie, a documentary on the Blue Ridge Rollergirls.
That being said, I will be back writing for this site and hope to have other writers contributing in the next few months, supplying film festival coverage, actor and director interviews as well as reviews of new films. Along the way I will also be writing more personal blogs about trying to find distribution for the circus documentary I directed, “Tearing Down the Tent,” as well as continue a production log on the curretly untitled roller derby documentary.
I will also keep readers updated on movies being submitted to both Ricochet Film Fest and Modern Film Fest, letting readers know what’s been submitted as well as what we are looking to run in each festival.
As a return to this site I am happy to be writing a review of the new Jude Law film, “Repo Men.” It was pretty much what I expected and I am glad I went to see it. Take care and thank you for everyone who has read my stories in the past.
So far we have 14 movies that have committed to participate at the Modern Film Fest. We look to have a total of 3 to 4 venues,w ith Gem Theatre handling ticket sales for all movies, no matter what venue. Here is a rundown of the movies that look to be at Modern Film Fest from Sept. 25 to Sept. 27.
For regular updates on the festival go to http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/event.php?eid=86462300746
or visit http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/group.php?gid=77664634286
…continue reading Modern Film Fest collects 14 films for September show
Here is a clip from the Changing Elevations, Inc., circus documentary, “Tearing Down the Tent,” featuring the band, Hellblinki Sextet. The movie features Jamie Reel who runs away to join Cole Bros. Circus for a week, where he worked as a clown, stood inside the Moto-Globe of Death and worked with the clowns. This clip is from a performance at the circus that Reel worked at for a week.
STAFF REPORT
The crew for the Changing Elevations, Inc. circus documentary, “Tearing Down the Tent,” were recently a part of a project that earned a second place listing for Best Multimedia Project in the North Carolina Press Association.
Michael Knox, the director of “Tearing Down the Tent,” and Martin Ramsey, the editor on the circus documentary, worked with the Kannapolis, N.C. newspaper, the Independent Tribune, to develop a series of mini documentaries on Pillowtex.
…continue reading “Tearing Down the Tent” crew helps win N.C. Press award
by Ryan Haggerty, rhaggerty@modernfilmzine.com
A press pass is a glorious thing. Without one you are just some weirdo with a camera, with one you suddenly have credentials. We met our liason, Elvin Bale, the following day and were made official.
The first friend we made was Greg Connors. He was performing safety inspections, and was gracious enough to let our friend Jamie Reel participate. After learning how to and how not to tie up the emergency lights and exit signs, he gave us an in depth interview.
…continue reading Tearing Down the Tent Production Log: Turning of the Tide
This is an early cut of a trailer for our circus documentary, “Tearing Down the Tent,” back before we started editing the entire film.
It’s an early draft, but still captures the feel of the movie we wanted to make, and I’m happy to say that even if this is an old trailer it still captures the feel of the film. …continue reading “Tearing Down the Tent” trailer
By Michael Knox, director of “Tearing Down the Tent,” mknox@modernfilmzine.com
I’m not sure, but it really does seem like people are sharing a renewed interest in the circus arts. Or at least that’s what it seems lately when I go looking for stories for ModernFilmZine and keep finding more press releases related to circuses.
I already talked about PBS’ “Circus” series, slated for fall of 2010, and now going to one of my news sites I’ve found out that Cirque Eloize opened for the NHL All Star Game at the Bell Center.
The NHL commissioned the Special Events Division of Cirque Eloize to design an act as part of the
opening ceremony for the 57th All Star Game held January 25 at the Bell Center in Montreal. …continue reading Renewed interest in circus arts on the rise?
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
“Tearing Down the Tent” band, Hellblinki Sextet, will be featured at a zombie film festival honoring George A. Romero in Charlotte, N.C. in February.
The Hellblinki Sextet’s music is featured in the circus documentary, “Tearing Down the Tent,” produced by Changing Elevations, Inc. The film is directed by ModernFilmZine writer Michael Knox.
George A. Romero, the writer/director of the 1978 classic cult film, “Dawn of the Dead” will be featured at the event.
The Hellblinki Sextet will play at Amos’ Southend Music Hall on Saturday, Feb. 21. …continue reading “Tearing Down the Tent” band to play at George A. Romero zombie fest
In this clip, Michael Knox, the director of the circus documentary, “Tearing Down the Tent” talks about his experience as a child traveling with the Clyde Beatty Cole Bros. Circus.
