Travel with the trippin’ cast and crew as they visit film festivals all over the world, make new friends and watch great movies.


Viscera, a Bloody Carpet and Cinderella’s “Back in Box”

July 20th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

onstage smviscera smSo this past weekend was filled with blood and ovaries, but, fear not, I do not speak of menstruation (ever, actually. It’s not a very engaging topic quite frankly.)  I speak, instead of the first official Mistresses of Horror gathering followed by the Viscera Film Festival at the Downtown Independent.  Kudos to Shannon Lark and Heidi Martinuzzi for putting together a fabulous event. Read the rest of this entry »

trippin’ Wins Best Feature!

June 14th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

award sm 3Admittedly, I was exhausted by even the mere thought of attending another fest this past weekend after the last 6 weeks on the road.  But, I knew I’d hate myself if I didn’t attend.  And I’m so glad I did.  Read the rest of this entry »

“Because I am a Rude French Waiter, Madame!” – Cannes Independent Day 11

June 3rd, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

devi georg barbie smOops.  I thought I had an interview with Chris Jones Friday morning at 11, but it turned out we had a miscommunication about the word “tomorrow”  when employed in an e-mail sent at 2:45 AM and, alas, missed one another.   Next time.  I was sorry to miss the opportunity to catch up, but I was admittedly grateful for the extra sleep – ah, blessed snooze button. Read the rest of this entry »

I Have Melanin?! – Cannes Independent Day 10

June 2nd, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

bathroomAfter my morning laps, I slipped out of my swimsuit and looked in the mirror, horrified.  I raced out of the bathroom to show Agustin, “What the HELL is that?!”  I demanded as I showed him the foreign sight.  He smiled, “Those would be tan lines,” he patiently explained.  I was stunned, “I have melanin?!”  Fancy that.

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Cannes Market 101 – “I Wasn’t Selling, I Was Facilitating” – Cannes Independent DAY 9

June 1st, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

splendid 2 smWhen you awaken to a book deal, a TV deal and a possible distribution deal before breakfast, chances are it’s not gonna be a total crap day.  And to make it that much sweeter, the pool was algae-free at last – splendid indeed! Read the rest of this entry »