New Orleans Film Society

Louisiana Film Wins Big at Sundance--NOFS's On-the-Ground Account

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:51:00 -0600

NOFS executive director Jolene Pinder was on the ground in Park City for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, where Louisiana film Beasts of the Southern Wild was the talk of the town, taking home three major awards (including the Grand Jury Prize) and getting bought by Fox Searchlight. The following… read more.

NOFS Staffers Pick Top Films of 2011

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:14:00 -0600

After viewing a year’s worth of films, New Orleans Film Society staff members Jolene Pinder, John Desplas, and Clint Bowie put together individual top ten lists of their favorites from 2011. Two films found their way on all three of their lists: Beginners, the Mike Mills film starring Ewan McGregor,… read more.

Louisiana Filmmakers Receive Grants

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:59:00 -0600

Louisiana Entertainment, a division of Louisiana Economic Development, has announced the winners of the Louisiana Filmmakers Grant Program. The program, designed to support Louisiana’s indigenous independent filmmakers, attracted many talented applicants from diverse backgrounds. The state of Louisiana awarded over $138,500 to the top eight contenders. The highest honor went… read more.

NOFF Films Receive Spirit Award Nominations

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:56:00 -0600

The Independent Spirit Awards have been announced, and several films from the 2011 New Orleans Film Festival are among the nominees. One of our Opening Night Selections, The Artist,was nominated for Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Male Lead, and Best Cinematography. Our Closing Night Selection, Martha Marcy May… read more.

NOFF Films Recieve Oscar Nominations

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The 2012 Oscar Nominees have been announced, and some films from the 2011 New Orleans Film Festival have been included. One of our opening night selections The Artist was nominated for 10 awards: Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, Actress in a Supporting Role, Cinematography, Art Direction, Costume Design,… read more.

Sexually Raw Serbian Drama 'Klip' Tops Awards at International Film Festival Rotterdam

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:49:23 -0600

Of the eight top prizes awarded at the 2012 edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, two went to “Klip,” the controversial and sexually explicit Serbian drama directed by 28-year-old Maja Miloš. “Klip” is the story of a 16-year-old girl who escapes her home life through alcohol, drugs and sex,… read more.

Horse race at Friday B.O.

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:35:06 -0600

Box Office News: ‘Chronicle’ edging ‘Woman in Black’ $8.7 mil to $8.3 mil

Peter Bogdanovich Talks About Ben Gazzara: "I don't think they make actors like Ben anymore."

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:05:34 -0600

Ben Gazzara died today at 81, of pancreatic cancer. As an actor, he's one of the last of a generation: trained at the Actors Studio, he went on to create a 60-year career. After success on Broadway, Gazzara starred in films like Otto Preminger's “Anatomy of a Murder” and as… read more.