This show features 2 local film events with a Charlottesville background. First is the producer/director of a new indie, then the 2 UVA grads who are mounting a shorts festival.

Ty Cooper talks about his new film AMANDA, which screens at Movieland on 2/5:

– How he moved from promoting concerts to become a filmmaker

– Why he chose Richmond to shoot

– How Miss Virginia got involved

The creators of Sly Dog Creative, Phineas Alexander & Graham Barbour, tell us about THE LOOK CLOSER FESTIVAL:

– The plans for the festival

– Why they decided to do it

– How they went from UVA grads to a production company

LINKS:

Amanda 2/5 at Movieland

The Inaugural Look Closer Film Festival 2/16 at the Byrd