New Frontier represents the evolution of the Frontier section exploring the experimental world of filmmaking. New Frontier is an expanded program that includes work from artists pushing the boundaries of art by using the moving image to create new cinematic modes of storytelling. This year‘s line-up includes a program of short films and seven feature-length films from four countries.

“Building on the Sundance Film Festival tradition of experimentation and innovation, this year‘s expanded NEW FRONTIER section will present a unique platform for both filmmakers and artists using the latest media technology,” says John Cooper, Director of Programming for the Sundance Film Festival.

The films screening in New Frontier are: more

Listen in on an exclusive interview with Little Miss Sunshine Directors Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton talk about creating the award-winning film, and the importance of the Sundance Film Festival to it’s success. Millimeter contributor Darroch Greer asks the questions.

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“MySpace Nights at Tao” Feature Performances by Mos Def, Pharrell, Eagles of Death Metal, DJ Z-Trip, and DJ Momjeans (aka Danny Masterson)

MySpace.com, the world‘s leading lifestyle portal, announced today a variety of film and music events in Park City, UT, from January 19-23, 2007 in celebration of filmmakers and creative communities on MySpace. While in Park City, the company will present “MySpace Nights at Tao,” a reception for the Darfur documentary The Devil Came On Horseback, and an award to the X-Dance Film Festival‘s top director.

“We‘ve seen an incredible uptake for MySpace Film in the last year,” says Shawn Gold, SVP of Marketing, MySpace. “Artists around the world are using the network to share projects, discover new content, and communicate with others on a global scale. Creative communities descend on Park City this week and we look forward to celebrating their work.” more

Below is an excerpt of last week’s interview between Little Miss Sunshine directors Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton and Millimeter contributing writer Darroch Greer.

What did Sundance mean?

JD: (Little Miss Sunshine) wasn‘t in competition, but it was scheduled to premiere outside. I think that for various reasons they thought it wasn‘t a proper film for the regular festival, but it usually features five or six premieres. I think that was right. We ultimately ended up with a cast of fairly big actors, and it wouldn‘t be fair to compete against lesser-known casts.

VF: They also like to have certain films in their premiere category that have stars to draw an audience. more

Live Blogging Starts Thursday, January 18

Welcome to the second annual Sundance blog from the editors of Digital Content Producer and Millimeter, brought to you by HP. We‘re on our way to Utah to cover the annual film festival, which serves as a celebration of independent filmmaking and as a gathering of the tribes for directors, cinematographers, editors, and actors.

In the blog we‘ll be posting information about the latest happenings, information on people using the latest technology, as well as interviews with filmmakers at Sundance. We start with a Sundance Preview podcast series on the making of Black Snake Moan, as Senior Editor Michael Goldman talks with Director Craig Brewer, Editor Billy Fox, and Fotokem’s Walter Vopatto.

Check back often, as we‘ll be updating multiple times a day starting January 18. Have a great Sundance if you‘re attending, and if not, this is your source for realtime coverage of the show.

Scroll down for some pre-show podcasts and press releases.

Listen to the final podcast of our Black Snake Moan Sundance Preview Series as Fotokem’s Walter Vopatto discusses their participation on the film’s HD dailies and postproduction with Millimeter Senior Editor Michael Goldman.

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Catch the 2007 Sundance Film Festival from yet another angle–through the eyes of Sundance 2007 Presenting Sponsor, HP. Link over to their blog and see how they’re preparing for the big event and check out information on HP’s upcoming ongoings during the festival.

Follow the HP team’s adventures with their Backstage at Sundance 2007 Blog.

As a complimentary piece to our bloggings, the panels offered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival will be made publicly available via podcasts for the first time ever through Zoom In Online. In addition to producing the podcasts, Zoom In Online built the platform to deliver festival content in near-real time at festival.sundance.org/2007 and on iTunes.

Zoom In Online will offer exclusive daily coverage of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival at www.zoom-in.com. The site will feature daily video blog posts by prominent independent film veteran Reid Rosefelt featuring interviews with filmmakers and celebrated industry veterans, as well as film reviews by Zoom In Online senior editor Annie Young Frisbie. Sponsored by Adobe, Rosefelt’s festival presentation on film marketing will also be available on the site. Along with filmmaker documentaries from the festival, Zoom In Online will continue to post its content after the close of the event as 2007 Sundance Film Festival projects make their theatrical debuts throughout the year. more

JVC announced that they are hosting HD HOUSE, a free four-day filmmaking conference that provides filmmakers with an opportunity to attend technology presentations and meet with industry experts. HD HOUSE will be held during the Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals in Park City, Utah, January 19-22, 2007.

JVC ProHD camera user Robert Lynn, Director/Producer/Writer of longest continuous single shot film in American film history, Adrenaline, will be previewing his new film Havoc, a horror/thriller, at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20 at HD HOUSE, 545C Main Street. Refreshments will be provided. more

Listen to the second podcast of our Black Snake Moan Sundance Preview Series as the film’s Editor Billy Fox discusses the post workflow and his intricate involvement in the overall production with Millimeter Senior Editor Michael Goldman.

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