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Remembering Artist Piri Thomas
October 25, 2011Piri Thomas — the subject of ITVS’s Every Child is Born a Poet (2004), passed away last week. ITVS veteran Richard Saiz remembers the writer and poet. Piri Thomas, the subject of Every Child is Born a Poet, the ITVS documentary that aired on Independent Lens in 2004, was a writer, performer and poet who drew his inspiration from the tough, unforgiving streets…
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Anyone Can Make a Film. Now What?
July 20, 2011On Monday, July 25 at 7:30pm, ITVS and the San Francisco Film Society will team up to present a panel on the ever-expanding field of digital filmmaking. From presenting on new approaches for crowdfunding to best practices for online distribution — Monday's event includes filmmakers, festival directors, start-up founders, and digital…
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Remembering Filmmaker Gail Dolgin
October 13, 2010ITVS is mourning last week's loss of an exceptional filmmaker and esteemed colleague, Gail Dolgin. Senior Programming Manager Richard Saiz pays tribute. The passing of Gail Dolgin on Thursday, October 7 is a huge loss for all of us who care about the art and craft of the documentary. Gail was a member of the Bay Area's tightly knit community of…