2013 Board of Directors

PRESIDENT 

Michael Ketcher

michael_ketcher@yahoo.com

VICE PRESIDENT

Jennifer Salci

jjsalci@yahoo.com

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November brings the beginning of winter, with cold weather and barren trees. But it is truly springtime for the St. Louis film community, for it is the month of the St. Louis International Film Festival (November 14-24) -- the biggest local film event of the year.

More on that below, but first I want to call your attention to our November MCA meeting, on November 13, the day before the film festival starts. This will be our "State of the Industry" meeting. This is always one of our more popular meetings -- and a great place to network, share your ideas about improving our industry, and even air your grievances. I would especially urge you to attend this meeting. Details are in the article below.

Next is the St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF), which starts the day after our meeting. I just returned from the Chicago International Film Festival and I would say that ours beats theirs by a mile. You'll have more high-quality films to choose from (370 vs.180), better weather, and you won't have to pay $15 to park for 4 hours, just to see a movie (and that's with validated parking!). I had a great time during my brief visit to the Chicago International Film Festival, but seeing what they have made me appreciate our local film festival even more.

There is something for everyone at SLIFF -- foreign and indie films you'll never see anywhere else in St. Louis; pre-release previews of major studio films; great seminars and opportunities for networking with local and visiting filmmakers; some of our best, home-grown films from local filmmakers; and even a bunch of free stuff for cheapskates like me (including the must-attend closing night party, with free Stella Artois beer and Skinny Girl wine).

Go to the SLIFF web site, get a schedule, volunteer, and plan out your November!!  

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