IndieFlix filmmaker D.A. Sebasstian is taking the indie world by the horns and creating a space, both on and off-line, where film lovers can meet, watch films and support each other.
We’ll do a rundown of his projects here, but make sure to visit D.A.’s blog and FilmEES website for more information on how you can get involved.
FilmEES (Film Education Entertainment Sustainability) Coalition: D.A. started the group late last year and the member base is quickly growing. What started as a response to Ross Pruden’s #infdist hashtag on Twitter has grown into a full-fledged online community dedicated to empowering independent filmmakers to connect with each other and share information. Filmmakers can add film trailers, post screening events and ask questions in a FilmEES forum.
FilmEES Edmonds: Located at the former Woodway Elementary School and currently home to the Crescendo-Artistic Environment School Auditorium, the FilmEES Edmonds Series showcases independent films from around the world. Admission is a $5 donation for the Crescendo Arts Programs and Camps that help young people find their voice in the arts. The auditorium features a pull-down projection screen, built in sound system and can hold up to 690 people. Popcorn and drinks available! Their first screening is “Mission X” on March 13th from 9-11 p.m. On April 10th from 9-11 p.m., you can catch a screening of “The Commune.”
Hod Rod Monsters Film Festival: Last year, D.A. hosted the first annual Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival, which was a fun opportunity to bring kustom kulture, sexy pinup girls and freaky alien monsters all together for one big party. He’s doing it again, this time during Halloween, Oct. 30 – 31st. He’s accepting submissions now, click here for more information.
Munster Style Magazine: This new magazine is the source for everything kustom kulture and has an awesome B-movie and cult classics selection.
Also, his feature film “Hot Rod Girls Save The World“ is for sale on IndieFlix. He’s just finishing a new version with a special features disc. The two disc set is entitled “Hot Rod Girls Save The World (Kustom Edition)” and features an alternative ending and a shorter running time. He’s also working on his second feature “Rad Rod Rockers” and is beginning work on a documentary film about horses and trainers in Seattle (untitled at the moment).
Seems like D.A. has a full plate of projects, but he wouldn’t want it any other way.
Follow D.A. on Twitter, Facebook, check out his blog and join FilmEES!
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Thanks for the kind words! FilmEES has been really growing steadily and we wouldn’t have gotten the website up without Lisa Heselton’s diligent work. Also we owe a lot to Ross Pruden for starting the #infdist hashtag that led to discussions with other film makers about the formation of FilmEES.
Over and Out!
D.A.
D.A is AMAZING! He reached out to me through Twitter, and totally saved me time and money providing THE COMMUNE screening on April 10th in a northwestern area where I had no contacts! I so appreciate all he’s done for me for the love of film and filmmakers. He’s an indie hero!
And thank you IndieFlix for providing this fantastic platform, building a community, and providing great coverage…our THE COMMUNE team is thrilled to debut today AND be featured in your NewFlix newsletter!
All thanks,
Elisabeth Fies
THE COMMUNE: A NEW CULT CLASSIC
writer/producer/director
http://www.indieflix.com/film/the-commune-a-new-cult-classic-30584/