I’ve yet to have a moment to write of my wonderful fest experience in Port Townsend, but journalist R. O’Donnell has beaten me to the punch HERE. R. is an incredible writer-artist-wearer of many wonderful hats whom merited my “I’ll miss you most of all, Scarecrow” sad goodbye as I was ripped from this magical land over the rainbow. Read the rest of this entry »
Kind Words From My Scarecrow…
Posted in Diary of a Directrix, News, On the Fest CircuitOctober 3rd, 2011 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
Deviants Do Dread Central
Posted in Diary of a Directrix, News, On the Fest CircuitSeptember 26th, 2011 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
Thanks to Heather Wixson at Dread Central for her awesome write up on all things Deviant. Check it out HERE. I am just off a redeye back from one of the most magical festival experiences ever. After 80 or so by now, trust me – that says a LOT. Every filmmaker MUST submit her films to the truly spectacular Port Townsend Film Festival. Read the rest of this entry »
A Movie Must!
Posted in Diary of a Directrix, ReviewsSeptember 21st, 2011 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
Fans of RUN LOLA RUN should be pleased to learn that director Tom Tykwer’s fearless new film 3 is a beautiful exploration of “debunking notions of biological determinism” (i.e. not living by other’s pre-packaged rules). Read the rest of this entry »
Deviant Updates – Fests, Travels, New Projects!
Posted in Diary of a Directrix, News, On the Fest CircuitSeptember 18th, 2011 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
Bonjour, Mes Amis! I’m just back from French class and shortly off to ballet, but first a quick update on all things Deviant. It’s been an INSANELY busy summer with festival fun, writing, accolades, pre-production and teaching. Plus, tired of having no time for a personal life, I’ve just read FLOW by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and finally found the key to squeezing more hours into the day (hence the French and ballet). It’s a revelation! Seriously, read it. You will never waste another precious second. Read the rest of this entry »
See The Future!
Posted in Diary of a Directrix, ReviewsAugust 13th, 2011 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
Miranda July blew my mind last night. I strongly recommend that everybody who enjoys a brilliant existential mindbend to go see her amazing, endlessly thought-provoking new film THE FUTURE. However, be sure to see it with intelligent people and plan for discussion time afterwards or your head may explode. Read the rest of this entry »