DIFF 2013 – Look Back – Interview with The Bounceback Director Bryan Poyser and Writer Steven Walters

The Bounceback, along with short SLASH, were real highlights from DIFF 2013. Here is our chat with Director Bryan Poyser and Writer Steven Walters

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SXSW 2013 Interview with Improvement Club Writer/Director Dayna Hanson & Producer Mel Eslyn

From Vimeo Description:

“When their big break falls through, a ragtag performance group with a political message struggles to find their audience—and the motivating force behind their work.”

Click thru for my chat with Writer/Director Dayna Hanson and Producer Mel Eslyn at the Driskill Hotel in Austin, Tx.

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Interview with Writer/Director/Actor Alex Karpovsky

Alex B & W - Photo from alexkarpovsky.com

Alex Karpovsky is a name to get to know as he’s showcased he’s a talented writer, director, & actor (amongst other things). The busy Boston native is seen on HBO’s award-winning GIRLS series, one movie out now and two others coming out later this week, he’ll be at SXSW with another film and he’s in the upcoming Coen Brothers film. Alex took part in a fun phone call interview where we discuss all of that and much much more. Click thru for my chat with Writer/Director/Actor Alex Karpovsky.

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SXSW 2012: Saturday

(All photos courtesy of Kara Schectman Photography)

At this point, I’m pretty much running off of breakfast tacos and Tito’s vodka. And whatever free chips they’re handing out. Today on the agenda was the Rachel Ray day party, Filter Showdown at Cedar Street, Hype Hotel, Rachel Ray Greenhouse, etc. Protip: There’s no time to stop and eat at festival or you’ll lose precious minutes. Always keep moving. And drinking.

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SXSW 2012: Friday

(Of Monsters and Men were the highlight of Friday. All photos courtesy of Kara Schectman Photography)

Friday I played host to the 2nd annual Local Edge at SXSW unoffish day party at Doc’s (more on that in a separate post). But that wasn’t the only event on my Friday agenda. I hit up the Spin day party, the Filter Showdown at Cedar Street party, and the Windish Agency showcase. Can’t stop. Won’t stop.

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SXSW 2012: Thursday

Miike Snow at Lustre Pearl (All photos courtesy of Kara Schectman Photography)

This truly is my favorite time of the year. It’s like Christmas for hipsters. Hopefully you followed my hijinx on Twitter (@themark23) throughout the fest for my ridiculous observations. My Thursday at SXSW consisted of:

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SXSW Bound with Director Ben Steinbauer

SXSW Bound with Director Ben Steinbauer and his short film Brute Force.  The Austinite chatted with me about his documentary chops, his production company with PSD favorite Berndt Mader, and of course the “Fuh-King” man that is Brute Force.

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