Local Short Accepted into Slamdance
For most independent filmmakers, being accepted into a film festival is a difficult task. However, Salt Lake City film director Frank Feldman recently heard that his short film, Vapid Lovelies (reviewed and featured in QSaltLake’s Fall Arts Preview, Aug. 28 issue) had been accepted into this year’s Slamdance Film Festival.
“As an independent filmmaker, I couldn’t be happier to be a part of the Slamdance Film Festival,” said Feldman in a press release. “I feel like the independent spirit of this festival is a perfect fit for our film. Our cast and crew absolutely flipped out at the news.”
Slamdance, which runs concurrent to the Sundance Festival, has gained great notoriety over its 13-year history. Known for it’s edginess and strong commitment to independent film, Slamdance, which is based in Los Angeles, has developed a loyal following among film fans and industry professionals alike.
The film features local actors Chris Lemon, David Luna, Dan Beecher and Cameron Jones, each of who participated in writing the sensational, hilarious script: Skylar and PJ are a couple of “despicable gay boys” who steal a fur coat, compete over a sexy new neighbor in their apartment complex, cock block Alexis Baigue (also a popular local actor) and call upon a pyschic drag queen when their “in” to the Sundance Film Festival who’s-who is threatened.
The film will appear as part of Shorts Block 2, which will screen twice during the festival — Friday, Jan. 16 at 1:00 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 19 at 11:00 a.m. The Slamdance box office and film screenings will be located at the Treasure Mountain Inn, 255 Main Street, Park City, UT.
For more information about tickets and other films in the festival, visit the Slamdance website at www.slamdance.com.