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After an absence of twelve years, I returned to Cannes this year and had a chance to sit down with various film professionals and ask their unique perspectives on Cannes and the film industry. I was a bit trepidatious having been out of the international scene for a bit, but Sydney Levine and her partner Peter Belsito basically chided me into going. It was more than worth it and I can’t recommend it enough to anyone engaging in any aspect of international film business or media.

Zack Coffman 300 The Movie Business in Cannes (interviews with film industry warriors)

A couple of days into the festival it occurred to me that we had such an amazing mix of film industry leaders and innovators all in one place it might be interesting both for newer filmmakers and veterans alike to hear some thoughts from the people who really make the modern film business function. I came up with the following list and Sydney offered to feature the interviews on her film industry blog over at Indiewire. It’s not meant to be exhaustive, but seemed like many of the major cogs in the wheel would be represented. (Click the links to visit the original interviews over at Indiewire!)

The Producer

The International Sales Agent

The Distributor

Public Relations

The Actor

The Film Commission

The Exhibitor

The Festival

Some of the people I spoke with you may have heard of and some not, but they have all done their time in the trenches and I hope their thoughts and opinions might help to open up more dialogue and debate on how to operate in the independent film industry.

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I Am ZoZo
Based on a true story. I Am ZoZo is about five young people who play with a Ouija board and attract the attention of the malevolent Ouija demon ZoZo. The film is based on widely reported real experiences with this ancient and malevolent spirit that attaches itself to people exclusively through Ouija boards. Shot last Halloween on location on San Juan Island, WA, I Am ZoZo was filmed entirely on Super 8mm.

WINNER – Best Feature – United States Super 8 Film Festival
WINNER – Audience Prize – United States Super 8 Film Festival

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Choppertown: the Sinners
“Quite simply the best documentary ever made about custom bikes.”~BSH Magazine

Choppertown is the world’s first motorcycle documentary about the renowned hot rod and motorcycle club, the Sinners. Modern day greasers, the Sinners are all about the old school. None of them is old enough to have experienced the hot rod heydays of the ‘50s and ‘60s, but still they live on the edge of society chopping cars and bikes and searching for vintage parts to make their “Rat Rods”, “Trumps”, “Mercs”, and “Bobbers” into rolling works of art.

“Forget the so-called ‘reality’ chopper shows on TV. This is the real thing.” ~Cycle World

“Choppertown is up there with the giants as a potentially life-changing classic.” ~American V-twin Magazine

WINNER – Best Documentary (Temecula Valley International Film Festival)
WINNER – Best Documentary (Hollywood DV Festival)
WINNER – Best Music (Park City Film Music Festival)

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Choppertown: From the Vault
Two hours if amazing behind-the-scenes footage, riding, and interviews; the perfect companion to Choppertown: the Sinners.

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Brittown

Brittown features legendary underground mechanic and Britbike connoisseur “Meatball” from the Hell On Wheels bike shop in Anaheim, CA as he eats, drinks, and sleeps British iron; using all his skill to transform an old 650 Triumph Bonneville motor into a barely-legal road racer.

“The One World Studios boys have produced another cult classic.” ~ Ed Youngblood

WINNER – Best International Documentary – EOTP Film Festival, England

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The Harbortown Bobber
“The best motorcycle movie to date”. ~Cycle Source Magazine

“Much more than a how-to video, The Harbortown Bobber takes you on a hard-rocking ride through Southern California’s custom bike scene while showing you everything that goes into the making of a one-of-a-kind bobber.” ~Motorcyclist Magazine

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The One World Tour: Europe!

What happens when two indie filmmakers are given the chance to take the trip of a lifetime? Join filmmakers Zack Coffman and Scott DiLalla on a crazy six week trip as they show their films throughout Europe, meeting underground builders and throwing parties along the way. Sponsored by Dickies!