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May 22, 2009

In Recap: Ben Hur

Ben HurSYRFILMFEST opened its 6th festival year with the 1925 silent film Ben Hur.Composer J.C. Sanford (Director of Jazz Studies at LeMoyne College) led Syracuse Jazz musicians in the world premier of his score.  Produced by Andy Russo of LeMoyne College, in collaboration with Larry Luttinger (Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation)…

May 22, 2009

In Recap: Gian Vittorio Baldi

Gian Vittorio Baldi is one of Italy’s most heralded film producer/writer/directors.His visit to Syracuse gave him the opportunity to work with Syracuse University students, to present his films to the community, to serve as a SYRFILMFEST judge, and to receive the Festival’s 2009 Special Achievement in Film Award.…

May 22, 2009

In Recap: Disabilities Forum

Disabilities Forum SYRFILMFEST worked with Ramil Khairulin and Tatyana Bogaeva of the Russian non-profit organization “Independent Project in Social Sciences” to produce a day-long series of films and discussions on the depiction of disability in film.Organized by the Consortium for Culture & Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse University Disability Studies Program,…

May 22, 2009

In Recap: Appaloosa

AppaloosaSYRFILMFEST kicked up its heels with the film “Appaloosa” and guests- writer/producer Robert Knott, actor Tom Bower and composer Jeff Beal! The film screened at the Palace Theatre on Thursday, April 29th following a live performance by members of the Society for New Music, conducted and written by Beal. All three special…

May 22, 2009

In Recap: Rob Nilsson Tribute

Rob Nilsson TributeSYRFILMFEST paid tribute to Rob Nilsson, one of America's most important independent filmmakers. Four of Nilsson's films were programmed throughout the festival. On Wednesday, April 28th, Nilsson's film “Northern Lights” screened at the Palace Theatre where Rob took questions and comments from the audience. Afterward, festival guests celebrated at local…
Important Dates

September 9, 2010
Little Girl Blue - Red House Arts Center

October 13, 2010
Vincent Pastore at Wise Guys Comedy Club

October 13, 2010
SYRFILM screenwriting workshop begins

October 13, 2010
SYRFILMFEST '10 begins

October 14, 2010
Session Premier

October 15, 2010
SYRFILM screenwriting workshop ends

October 15, 2010
The Lodger with Javon Jackson

October 16, 2010
Red Carpet Awards Celebration

October 17, 2010
SYRFILMFEST '10 ends

October 17, 2010
An Evening with Ed Harris