Marfa Film festival will return after two years off. It is set to occur in June 2013 in the artsy town of Marfa, Texas. "Filmmakers, industry professionals, press and attendees from across the globe are expected to arrive in the tumbleweed-ridden spot in Presidio County, launching a five-day film celebration on ranches and warehouses scattered throughout the town," reported The Huffington Post.
The festival was created in 2007 and is a "retreat far away from the chaotic and competitive environments that can be found on the film festival circuit," states the festival's website. Marfa is in the West Texas desert and has become known as an artistic enclave.
The website claims they want to creat an experience rather than an event and that the festival is not a competition. "Rather, we are a celebration of innovation and excellence in film, both contemporary and classic. We truly believe cinema is an art not a contest, so there are no first place prizes, no winners, only remarkable work in a one-of-a-kind environment. We strive to set a stage where first-time film makers can share their visions along side film veterans and living legends," states the festivals website.
Veterans of the film festival include, Dennis Hopper and Lou Reed and films include classics as well as up and coming and established filmmakers. Because of the areas serene surrounds, they have outdoor screenings to the backdrop of the starry night sky. The Festival headquarters are at the historic Hotel Paisano where "James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson lived during the filming of "Giant.'"
The Festival will be held from June 26 to June 30 and feature over 50 films from shorts, features, music videos and experiental work. "For five magical days we will showcase films that transcend time with indelible images and engaging storytelling, reminding us that the art of cinema (which to us is truly the dance of all artistic mediums) can inspire us, change lives and ultimately bring us closer to each other and humanity as a whole," states the festival website.
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