Comments on: Was the Ct. Film Festival worth our investment?

By: Tommy Swanhaus

Tommy Swanhaus — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:35:51 +0000

I do not feel the CT Film Festival was marketed at all and with its current ‘state’ that any serious filmmaker would attend. The website was not accurate prior to it. It seemed to be an overall amateur low budget production.

Connecticut has a lot of potential with its tax incentives and a lot of big media personalities living there and being from there.

There is no reason that Connecticut Film Festival cannot be the next great festival. It is only a short distance from New York City. Maybe it needs to specialize or categorize itself as only films below <$1million, but if it is going to be worthwhile to Connecticut there needs to be a change.

Best,

Tommy Swanhaus

By: KattyBlackyard

KattyBlackyard — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:44:00 +0000

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By: Chris Bryant

Chris Bryant — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:00:09 +0000

Susan hit it right on the head. The film fest is just starting to pick up steam, and the turnout and exponential increase in events/workshops/etc is evidence to that.

The festival is getting larger every year, and for it to have a larger impact on the community, it needs to grow and evolve. This takes time — and yes — money.

I attended the festival, and in doing so patronized local businesses that I have not for a long time. I forgot how nice an atmosphere Two Steps Grill has, as well as many of the local shops on and around Main Street/Ives Street.

I believe it would be in Danbury’s best interest to keep the festival here.

By: dave bonan

dave bonan — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:47:22 +0000

hey mark, nice kind words.

you failed to mention however, the economic recession’s contribution, or un-contribution. ticket prices were still affordable.

my event, Interactive, had 41 events in 3 days at the Danbury Arena. All tix were $7 and special day passes were $30. many events were free. we had good first year attendance.

dave

By: Ahmed

Ahmed — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:29:58 +0000

I also watched “Children of Invention’ on Sat night. I went there with few of my other friends. we were actually very surprised and thrilled by the nice accommodations, professionalism and courtesy. I enjoyed the movie very much. i would def. attend the CTFF next year. Just thought i should also put my input. Thanks CTFF.

By: Jim R

Jim R — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:36:17 +0000

I enjoyed the CTFF. I served as a volunteer for 12 hours, as did my girlfriend, and numerous other area residents.

I wonder how much this cost taxpayers, and did any other towns share in the expense (I live in Bethel).

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:15:54 +0000

Mark~
I think the festival is new and it needs time to really take off. It would be a shame to end it now. Though I did not go because I really hear very little about it I hope to be able to some time in the future. Maybe the date should be changed to be during summer vacation from school.

By: Florence Leibowitz

Florence Leibowitz — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:02:47 +0000

Mark, I agree with you wholeheartedly. Why did you block me?

By: Allen Taylor

Allen Taylor — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:01:51 +0000

Nice writing. You are on my RSS reader now so I can read more from you down the road.

Allen Taylor