John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Wynonna, Damien Rice, Lenka, Dan Wilson, Phil Vassar, Katie Herzig and Chad & Jeremy Among Musical Lineup for Sundance ASCAP Music Café Presented by Ray-Ban
THE PEOPLE SPEAK: Voices of a People's History of the United States; Live Performance With Howard Zinn Features Readings by Benjamin Bratt, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson, Q'Orianka Kilcher and Marisa Tomei, and Musical Performances
ASCAP Filmmaker & Composer Breakfast to Feature Roundtable Discussion on Festival Comedy SPRING BREAKDOWN
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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - January 6, 2009) - The American Society of Composers, Authors
and Publishers (ASCAP) is pleased to announce its lineup of events for the
2009 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Returning for the 11th
year, the re-named Sundance ASCAP Music Café will present an exciting and
dynamic mix of composers, songwriters and artists from across the musical
spectrum and around the world. The invite-only ASCAP Filmmaker & Composer
Breakfast will include a panel featuring filmmakers with their composers
talking about their artistic collaboration. The 2009 Festival includes
many films that prominently feature the music of ASCAP's composer and
songwriter members.
"ASCAP is delighted to partner once again with the Sundance Film Festival
to underscore the important role of music in film," said Sundance ASCAP
Music Café producer Loretta Muñoz, ASCAP Assistant Vice President. "Our
goal at the Festival, and throughout the year, is to connect composers and
songwriters with filmmakers and film and music executives. By combining a
showcase for live performances of music with a forum for networking, we set
the stage for the scores and soundtracks of the future. We also
congratulate Sundance on their 25th Anniversary of the Film Festival and
look forward to continuing our mutual goal of discovering and nurturing
great talent."
New Name, Location for Sundance ASCAP Music Café
With a new name and a central location on Main Street, the Sundance ASCAP
Music Café will be the focal point for music at the Festival. It is
dedicated to showcasing the exceptional talent of emerging and established
artists, including solo acts and major bands, and is a place where
independent filmmakers can meet and interact with composers and songwriters
to encourage collaboration between these two creative communities. The new
location for the Sundance ASCAP Music Café Presented by Ray-Ban is on Lower
Main Street between 7th and 9th Streets. It is open to Festival credential
holders from January 16 to 23, 2009. Performances begin each day at 2:00
p.m. (1:00 p.m. on January 22).
This year's program features eight days of stellar programming, presenting
songwriters and composers associated with Festival films along with other
legendary and cutting-edge artists. The featured performers include: Dave
Barnes, Birdmonster, Chad & Jeremy, Tom Freund, Gin Blossoms, Anwan Glover
(of the Backyard Band), Rosi Golan, The Guggenheim Grotto, Katie Herzig,
Lenka, Locksley, Maiysha, Chris Mann, The People Speak, Landon Pigg, Damien
Rice, John Rzeznik (of the Goo Goo Dolls), Angel Taylor, Phil Vassar, Sara
Watkins, Dan Wilson, Wynonna, Rachael Yamagata and Youth Speaks.
On Thursday, January 22 beginning at 1:00 p.m., The People Speak: Voices of
a People's History of the United States (the basis of the forthcoming
documentary THE PEOPLE SPEAK), will feature musical performances (to be
announced) and readings by Benjamin Bratt, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson,
Q'Orianka Kilcher and Marisa Tomei, narrated by Howard Zinn and Anthony
Arnove.
"Voices of a People's History of the United States brings to light little
known voices from U.S. history. By giving public expression to rebels,
dissenters, and visionaries from our past -- and present -- we work to
educate and inspire a new generation of people working for social justice."
For the complete schedule, please visit ASCAP's website at www.ascap.com.
ASCAP Filmmaker & Composer Breakfast
On Monday, January 19, ASCAP will host a special, invite-only Filmmaker &
Composer Breakfast, sponsored by Avid Technology, Inc., exclusively for
Sundance Film Festival Filmmakers and their film composers -- as well as
other ASCAP composers who will be in Park City for the Festival. ASCAP
will present a roundtable discussion about the composer/filmmaker
collaboration with SPRING BREAKDOWN (Warner Bros. Films) director Ryan
Shiraki, film composer Debbie Lurie and music supervisor Julia Michels.
The comedy will have its World Premiere as part of the Festival's Park City
at Midnight lineup.
The ASCAP Filmmaker & Composer Breakfast, sponsored by Avid Technology,
Inc., provides a wonderful opportunity for filmmakers and music creators to
connect in a warm and friendly setting. A representative from Avid, a
worldwide leader in tools for film, video, audio, and broadcast
professionals -- as well as for home audio and video enthusiasts, will be
available during the event to demonstrate their products. Festival
filmmakers and film composers who are interested in attending may contact
Jennifer Harmon at jharmon@ascap.com for further details. Accredited
Festival press who are interested in covering may contact
bobbi.marcus@bobbimarcuspr.com.
Music in Film
The 2009 Festival includes many films that prominently feature the music of
ASCAP's composer and songwriter members, including film composers Daniel
Belardinelli (DON'T LET ME DROWN); Jeff Cardoni (THE VICIOUS KIND); Kim
Carroll (OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY); Tom DiCillo (WHEN YOU'RE STRANGE);
Michael Giacchino (EARTH DAYS - closing film); Adem Ilhan (PRS) (THE
INFORMERS); Mark Kilian (LA MISSION); Debbie Lurie (SPRING BREAKDOWN);
Steven Martini (LYMELIFE); Marcus Miller (GOOD HAIR); Salaam Remi and Nas
(TYSON); Brian Tyler (THE KILLING ROOM); Austin Wintory (GRACE); and
Marcelo Zarvos (SIN NOMBRE and TAKING CHANCE).
About Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is the premier showcase for U.S. and
international independent film, held each January in and around Park City,
Utah. Presenting 120 dramatic and documentary feature-length films in seven
distinct categories, and 80 short films each year, the Sundance Film
Festival has introduced American audiences to some of the most
ground-breaking films of the past two decades, including SEX LIES AND
VIDEOTAPE, MARIA FULL OF GRACE, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, AN INCONVENIENT
TRUTH, TROUBLE THE WATER and CENTRAL STATION. www.sundance.org/festival
About Sundance Institute
Founded by Robert Redford in 1981, Sundance Institute is a not-for-profit
organization that fosters the development of original storytelling in film
and theatre, and presents the annual Sundance Film Festival.
Internationally recognized for its artistic development programs for
directors, screenwriters, producers, film composers, playwrights and
theatre artists, Sundance Institute has nurtured such projects as ANGELS IN
AMERICA, SPRING AWAKENING, BOYS DON'T CRY and BORN INTO BROTHELS.
www.sundance.org
About ASCAP
Established in 1914, ASCAP is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights
Organization (PRO) representing the world's largest repertory totaling over
8.5 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more
than 340,000 songwriter, composer and music publisher members. ASCAP has
representation arrangements with similar foreign organizations so that the
ASCAP repertory is represented in nearly every country around the world
where copyright law exists. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and
foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their
copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed
performances. ASCAP is the only American PRO owned and governed by its
writer and publisher members. www.ascap.com