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The first film of the Digital Revolution is here....
The Digital Revolution has begun....
FIND OUT HOW A $10,000 FILM WAS AT #163 IN LAST WEEK's IMDBPRO MOVIEMETER RANKINGS! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382680/ GET "EXPIRATION" NOW. WINNER OF BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY AND BEST FOREIGN FEATURE AT LAST MONTH'S BARE BONES FILM FESTIVAL TO WATCH THE FILM, EITHER DOWNLOAD THE RIP THROUGH IRC AT THIS SITE: http://www.packetnews.com/search.php?kw=Expiration OR ORDER AN OFFICIAL DVD BY EMAILING ³Expiration is the stuff we dream about as critics...a rich, bountiful film filled to the brim with popping ideas and a sensual visual palette. We may have the first major work of the Student-DV Film New Wave" ---- Rick Curnutte, The Film Journal TORONTO (Sunchaser Pictures) Produced on a microscopic budget by an exuberant crew of Montreal college students, EXPIRATION has seemingly managed to accomplish the impossible, with a film VARIETY calls ³Frequently stunning..a canny combination of intriguing situations, nifty Montreal locales and intelligent mood spinning..² Filmed on digital video over a mind-boggling 29 months, the story behind EXPIRATION has garnered almost as much attention as the film¹s fictional narrative, clearing the way for a new breed of independent film.... the ³zero budget epic². Complete with mechanical panning devices constructed from LEGO, Scotch Tape Tripods and high speed police chases, the simple purity of Gavin Heffernan¹s diehard Sunchaser Pictures team has come at a time when Hollywood seems to need it the most. Varied Celluloid writes ³In making a feature film for such a small budget and hitting it out of the park, Heffernan and his rag tag crew of unpaid companions are truly inspiring for anyone who loves cinema² A botched wedding proposal between two smalltown youngsters quickly spirals into an endless Montreal night of chaos, confusion and destiny. Part ŒLost in Translation', part 'American Beauty', EXPIRATION stares straight into the dreams and nightmares of childhood, leading both character and audience deep into the heart of an unflinching urban fairy tale. Featuring a starmaking performance from Janet Lane (Confessions of a Dangerous Mind) this surprisingly original coming of age odyssey from newcomer Gavin Heffernan follows three lost characters through a circus of tests, trials and colorful figures. As their futures materialize, realization dawns that every step of their journey has been leading to a single moment, high above the city... Following rousing New York and Los Angeles press screenings, crowds and critics have responded to this zero budget DV feature with overwhelming praise. Covering Expiration¹s Canadian Premiere at the Victoria Independent Film Festival, BC Critic Jakob Brzovic writes ³Expiration marks a turning in the age of digital filmmaking. We knew it was eventually going to turn out a great film, and this is the picture. The performance by Janet Lane is enough to make you fall in love with movies all over again.² CONTACT: Sunchaser Pictures Phone: 416 484 1962 Fax: 416 484 1636 Reviews from the Nation¹s Top Critics: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/Expiration-10003381/ IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382680/ Official Site: http://www.sunchaserpictures.com PRESS QUOTES ³A genuinely involving story, effortlessly told and undeniably effecting by the time it arrives at its unlikley conclusion... Heffernan¹s a damn smart writer and EXPIRATION is the exciting start to what should be an exciting career.² - Ain¹t it Cool News ³The textured, painterly digital video cinematography is downright gorgeous at times; coupled with the haunting, ethereal score by Jon Day and the rhythmic editing, EXPIRATION often achieves a beautiful sense of poetry. Heffernan is a natural-born filmmaker...I bet we'll see more from him and the other talented people involved in this production in the future. And we'll be amazed.² - Flipside Movies ³Breathtaking Cinema... Leagues better than 90% of films churned out by respected Hollywood professionals...EXPIRATION exudes raw talent on both sides of the lens and serves as an unwitting document to the purity of vision embodied by artists at the beginnings of their careers, before fame and fortune have affected their judgment and creative output.² - Film Quips Online ³Probably the best Canadian movie of 2003... If EXPIRATION is the future of digital video filmmaking, count me in and get me a front row seat. I want to be a part of the future.... Heffernan¹s direction is second to none...One of the best inexperienced casts you¹ll ever witness. The performance by Janet Lane is enough to make you fall in love with movies all over again..² - Jakeopolis ³With its artistic camera shots and almost dreamlike atmosphere, Expiration boasts a unique cinematic style.. It's refreshing to see such excellent work from a relatively unknown group of actors... Most importantly, Expiration introduces us an impressive new filmmaker in Gavin Heffernan.² - Reel Talk In an era when so many up-and-coming filmmakers are playing it safe, Gavin Heffernan should be applauded... Clearly inspired by directors like Fellini, Polanski, and Paul Thomas Anderson, Heffernan turns Expiration into a memorable and undeniably captivating visceral experience - Reel Film Reviews ³Refreshingly, this is a film which centres on people rather than powder; on love rather than sex, using inner strength as opposed to sporadic outbursts of bloody violence; a credit to the literate script and some outstanding performances from a team of professionals and amateurs. A quietly large achievement, and one that deserves your attention.² - The Spinning Image ³A suprisingly entertaining film...Heffernan shouldthank his lucky stars that he's blessed with such a stellar cast of unknowns. You could watch 100 films produced on moderate budget and never run across this kind of cast.² - Nixflix ³Hypnotically entertaining....Heffernan's work on Expiration demonstrates the true potential of digital filmmaking. The overall look is quite impressive, rivaling that of many traditionally filmed Hollywood productions....featuring some of the best principle and ensemble performances of any movie this year, independent or otherwise.² - A.J.¹s Movie Reviews ³An intriguing web of a movie with a cast so skilled that it¹s impossible to tell the rookies from the pros. This is indie filmmaking the way it¹s meant to be - unique, clever, nothing like you¹d get from the Hollywood machine.² - Amazing Colossal ³Made with lots of care and more than a little talent, EXPIRATION should garner respect from other big-time wannabes. More than that, it's an exceptional film that really deserves professional attention. These filmmakers don't need 'encouragement' - all of the creatives at work here are ready for bigger things.² - DVD Savant ³Janet Lane and Denise DePass both exhibit real star power....Energy and enthusiasm flow naturally from Heffernan¹s palpable youthful exuberance, and his mastery of camera technique and pacing are even more astonishing...they seem to be the work of someone twice his age. Someone in Hollywood take note: this is the guy you want to hire.² - Mixed Reviews ³A surprisingly potent independent feature that¹s intelligent without being pretentious, visually confident without showing off and hip without sweating it. ³ - Montreal Film Journal ³Fabulous..This is a film that will not be forgotten, it will reside in your subconscious and conscious minds for the rest of your life" Linear Reflections |
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