Blessings in Disguise: The Central Standard and Sound Unseen Film Festivals
Independent cinema is a bigger growth industry than you might think. A decade ago, there were maybe a hundred film festivals worldwide showcasing foreign films, documentaries, and low-budget fare. Now that numbers about a thousand. Here in Minnesota, the reigning king is the U Film Societys international festival, one of the largest yearly draws of any arts event in the state. But theres apparently plenty of room for growth here, too. Two of the newest film fests, Sound Unseen and Central Standard, screen this month, and they ought to be on the radar of any self-respecting fan of indie cinema.
Originally published in Rake Magazine Aug. 22, 2003. Read the complete article.
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Central Standard, commentary, film, film festivals, Minnesota, Sound Unseen | Christopher Bahn | 
August 22, 2003 6:22 pm | 
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