- Actress Trieste Kelly Dunn interviews her Cold Weather director Aaron Katz -
Director Aaron Katz's third film Cold Weather focuses on Doug and Gail, a brother and sister duo leading ordinary lives in Portland. Then, Doug's ex-girlfriend goes missing, and mystery ensues. Doug is played by Cris Lankenau and Gail is played by Trieste Kelly Dunn...who happens to be me. I had the chance to catch up online with Aaron to talk about the film, directing actors, and craft service.
By Trieste Kelly Dunn
Aaron. How's living in Pittsburgh?
Great. I really love the city. How's everything in Los Angeles?
It's sunshine and roses every day. Are you excited about the premiere of Cold Weather? A film people are calling "the best film of 2011."
I'm excited. I'm really looking forward to a lot of friends, family, and hopefully strangers coming out to see it.
Yeah, me too.
- 2/10/2011
- by maint
- Film Independent
We love supporting indie flicks, as such, we are pleased to offer you new images and info on several IFC Films releases. First up, Aaron Katz directs and writes "Cold Weather," a mystery comedy which stars Cris Lankenau, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Raul Castillo and Robyn Rikoon. Brendan McFadden & Ben Stambler produce. The film premiered to critical acclaim at the 2010 SXSW Film Festival, followed by a much-lauded screening at the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival...read more about the film. Next, Xavier Dolan follows his directorial debut made on "I Killed My Mother" with "Heartbeats," a comedy romance where he stars along with Marie Camille and Niels Schneider (also from "I Killed My Mother")...
- 12/22/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
We love supporting indie flicks, as such, we are pleased to offer you new images and info on several IFC Films releases. First up, Aaron Katz directs and writes "Cold Weather," a mystery comedy which stars Cris Lankenau, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Raul Castillo and Robyn Rikoon. Brendan McFadden & Ben Stambler produce. The film premiered to critical acclaim at the 2010 SXSW Film Festival, followed by a much-lauded screening at the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival...read more about the film. Next, Xavier Dolan follows his directorial debut made on "I Killed My Mother" with "Heartbeats," a comedy romance where he stars along with Marie Camille and Niels Schneider (also from "I Killed My Mother")...
- 12/22/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
IFC Films has picked up North American as well as various foreign rights to "Cold Weather." The film by Aaron Katz was well-received when it bowed at the SXSW fest in March. Katz also wrote "Cold Weather" which tells of aguy in his twenties who finds himself entwined in the mystery of his ex-girlfriend's disappearance. The film stars Cris Lankenau, Trieste Kelly Dunn and Raul Castillo. Producers are Brendan McFadden, Ben Stambler, and Parts and Labor's Lars Knudsen and Jay Van Hoy.
- 5/8/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Aaron Katz's "Cold Weather" - which was a favorite with critics when it debuted at SXSW this past March - has been acquired by IFC Films for North American and multiple foreign rights including Asia, the Middle East and East-Central Europe. Written, directed and edited by Katz, and produced by Brendan McFadden, Ben Stambler, and Parts & Labor's Lars Knudsen and Jay Van Hoy, the film stars Cris Lankenau, Trieste Kelly ...
- 5/7/2010
- Indiewire
For those who haven't embrace the Mumblecore movement yet, you might want to reconsider with Katz' latest. The recent release of the gorgeous trailer is what got this film on my list - I can't help it's what You Can Count on Me might look like today, with a little Van Sant thrown in for good measure. - #63. Cold Weather Director/Writer: Aaron KatzProducers: Brendan McFadden (Dance Party, USA Quiet City), Ben Stambler, and Parts and Labor's Lars Knudsen and Jay Van HoyDistributor: Rights Available. Photo Exclusive: Featuring Cris Lankenau. The Gist: This is about a former forensic science major and avid reader of detective fiction who gets involved in something unexpected after he returns to his hometown of Portland, Ore. (more) Cast: Cris Lankenau and Trieste Kelly Dunn. Why is it on the list?: For those who haven't embrace the Mumblecore movement yet, you might want to reconsider with Katz' latest.
- 1/14/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
NEW YORK -- ThinkFilm has acquired North American rights to one of the more offbeat films from January's Sundance Film Festival, the darkly comic drama Momma's Man.
Writer-director Azazel Jacobs' feature centers on a Los Angeles father (Matt Boren) who visits his parents on a New York business trip and decides to stay, leaving his wife and child behind. He quickly reverts to his childhood ways.
The director cast his real-life parents, noted avant-garde filmmaker Ken Jacobs and Flo Jacobs, as the fictional parents.
The acquisition reunites ThinkFilm with Half Nelson and "Man" producers Alex Orlovsky and Hunter Gray and exec producer Paul Mezey.
The Sundance Spectrum section premiere will be featured in the Film Society of Lincoln Center/Museum of Modern Art's New Directors/New Films series on March 28, with a theatrical release to follow.
ThinkFilm's Mark Urman, Randy Manis and Ben Stambler negotiated the deal, with Cinetic Media repping the filmmakers.
Writer-director Azazel Jacobs' feature centers on a Los Angeles father (Matt Boren) who visits his parents on a New York business trip and decides to stay, leaving his wife and child behind. He quickly reverts to his childhood ways.
The director cast his real-life parents, noted avant-garde filmmaker Ken Jacobs and Flo Jacobs, as the fictional parents.
The acquisition reunites ThinkFilm with Half Nelson and "Man" producers Alex Orlovsky and Hunter Gray and exec producer Paul Mezey.
The Sundance Spectrum section premiere will be featured in the Film Society of Lincoln Center/Museum of Modern Art's New Directors/New Films series on March 28, with a theatrical release to follow.
ThinkFilm's Mark Urman, Randy Manis and Ben Stambler negotiated the deal, with Cinetic Media repping the filmmakers.
- The toast of the town is Diablo Cody and the gift she gave to Jason Reitman. Juno picks up a trio of awards and trailing with two awards each is another Fox Searchlight flick The Savages and the Cannes Julian Schnabel and his cinematographer were well rewarded for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly's aesthetic brilliance. Here is the complete list of noms and winners below. Best Feature: Juno Best Director: Julian Schnabel Best First Feature: The Lookout Best Documentary: Crazy Love Best Foreign Film: Once Best Female Lead: Ellen Page Best Male Lead: Philip Seymour Hoffman Best Supporting Female: Cate Blanchett Best Supporting Male: Chiwetel Ejiofor Best Screenplay: The Savages Best First Screenplay: Juno Best Cinematography: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly John Cassavetes Award: August Evening August Evening Writer/Director: Chris Eska Producers: Connie Hill, Jason Wehling Owl and the Sparrow Writer/Director: Stephane Gauger Producers: Nguyen Van Quan,
- 2/23/2008
- IONCINEMA.com
NEW YORK -- On the eve of the Sundance Film Festival, ThinkFilm exec Ben Stambler has been promoted to vp acquisitions and development at the indie distributor.
Stambler joined the company's New York headquarters as director of acquisitions in March after serving as manager of acquisitions at Magnolia Pictures.
His new title reflects ThinkFilm's increasing moves into film production (including the upcoming Blue Valentine) and his role in such recent acquisitions as Alex Gibney's Taxi to the Dark Side. and Helen Hunt's Then She Found Me.
Stambler was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award as producer of Aaron Katz's Quiet City,. which premiered at last year's South by Southwest Film Festival.
Stambler joined the company's New York headquarters as director of acquisitions in March after serving as manager of acquisitions at Magnolia Pictures.
His new title reflects ThinkFilm's increasing moves into film production (including the upcoming Blue Valentine) and his role in such recent acquisitions as Alex Gibney's Taxi to the Dark Side. and Helen Hunt's Then She Found Me.
Stambler was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award as producer of Aaron Katz's Quiet City,. which premiered at last year's South by Southwest Film Festival.
- 1/16/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
- Underrated, overlooked, and mostly unknown, I’ve decided to highlight my four favorite award sections separately from today’s lengthy list of Indie Spirit noms. Why? because a). I haven’t heard of half these films and want to further research them, b). I want to add the missing titles to the Ioncinema.com database and c). I think it’s in the best interests of indie film lovers to familiarize themselves with the budding/future talent. Commencing with the John Cassavetes award noms (the name of this section says it all) which is given to the best feature made for under $500,000; and followed by the noms for my favorite category the Someone to Watch Award and the listings for the Truer Than Fiction Award the Producers Award.August Evening is a two-time nominee thanks to the votes going to actor Pedro Castaneda. Owl and the Sparrow was actually
- 11/28/2007
- IONCINEMA.com
NEW YORK -- Ben Stambler has been appointed director of acquisitions at ThinkFilm. The indie studio also promoted Michael Baker to vp and David Laub to manager of acquisitions.
Stambler, who arrives at the company after serving for three years as Magnolia Pictures' manager of acquisitions, will report to head of U.S. theatrical Mark Urman and senior vp acquisitions and business affairs Randy Manis. He replaces ThinkFilm founding exec Daniel Katz, who left the company to run financial service firm Guggenheim Partners' new film financing initiative.
"As our company elevates to the next level, it is crucial to fortify the ranks with smart and aggressive executives," Manis said. "Stambler's background and training -- and the fact that he doesn't own a suit -- make him a perfect fit for us as we begin to acquire bigger films and to co-finance and produce a portion of our slate."
Five-year ThinkFilm veteran Baker has been promoted from director of acquisitions and development.
Stambler, who arrives at the company after serving for three years as Magnolia Pictures' manager of acquisitions, will report to head of U.S. theatrical Mark Urman and senior vp acquisitions and business affairs Randy Manis. He replaces ThinkFilm founding exec Daniel Katz, who left the company to run financial service firm Guggenheim Partners' new film financing initiative.
"As our company elevates to the next level, it is crucial to fortify the ranks with smart and aggressive executives," Manis said. "Stambler's background and training -- and the fact that he doesn't own a suit -- make him a perfect fit for us as we begin to acquire bigger films and to co-finance and produce a portion of our slate."
Five-year ThinkFilm veteran Baker has been promoted from director of acquisitions and development.
- 3/30/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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