Introducing BREAKFAST, an original web series created exclusively for Sundance Channel.Com. Each of these ten animated episodes continues the saga of Greg and Christian, two incredibly ignorant film students at Manhattan Community Art College as they attempt to produce a senior thesis film.
It’s late December, and you know what that means: CHRISTMAS ON MARS! Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne co-directed this surreal trip to a Martian colony getting ready to celebrate Christmas, reportedly shooting it in his own back yard. (Somehow it doesn’t strike us as odd that Coyne’s yard proved a dead ringer for another planet.)…
Many thanks to all the people who watched our first episode and reacted so favorably and enthusiastically…we thought there was an audience for this kind of show – maybe we were right. The second episode on Sundance Channel features Lou Reed, with a special, not-to-be-missed appearance (and “performance”) by artist/filmmaker Julian Schnabel. Coincidentally, Julian got…
With the launch of SPECTACLE on Sundance Channel, it seems only fitting to reflect on how we got here. But the truth is the story of how SPECTACLE came to be is a bit of an epic itself, and we haven’t the time nor the bandwidth to do it justice here. Let’s just say David…
Modern media shapes nearly everything in our culture. The TV set, the daily newspaper, the internet and radio stations have become the central meeting point for curious minds. It is not hard to understand why the messages that the media puts out into society can have a tremendous impact on everything that society does. Modern…
John Doe: Punk Rock Legend. Doe was a vocalist and bassist in the bands X and The Knitters and is a present-day soloist. As a musician, Doe writes from the heart and exposes without exploiting. As an actor, Doe prefers to be in independent films. A forefather of punk, Doe forged the way for rebellion…
Born and raised in the South Bronx, co-host Majora Carter of Sundance Channel’s THE GREEN founded Sustainable South Bronx in 2001 to fight for environmental justice through innovative, economically sustainable projects that are informed by community needs. She is a recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Grant, a member of Clinton Global Initiative, and Co-founder of…
Embed Sundance Channel’s new Green Porno Quiz Widget on your web and social networking pages and your friends will be able to discover which green porno stars they are without ever having to leave your site. Grab the widget now and start Green Pornicating!
Award-winning eco-expert and freelance journalist Simran Sethi is both a co-host and writer for Sundance Channel’s THE GREEN [www.sundancechannel.com]. Simran is the Lacy C. Haynes Visiting Professional Chair at the University of Kansas, School of Journalism, where she currently teaches a course on Media and the Environment and a contributing environmental correspondent for NBC News.…
There is a new series available on Sundance Channel. This short form series aims to inspire positive change in viewers by showing how some successful entrepreneurs are working to make the world a healthier place. Kashi Foods incorporates many organic ingredients, and also works to purchase ethically produced products in the creation of their cereals,…
Documentary filmmaker Michael Selditch created and produced Sundance Channel’s ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL [www.sundancechannel.com], a 6-part series that follows Tulane Architecture students as they compete to have their designs chosen and built in Louisiana. 1. What’s your favorite political movie? My favorite movie of all time is actually quite political at its core — Chinatown. Corruption, conspiracy…
Chris Elam, celebrated Dancer/Performance Artist weighs in on the ten questions. To find out more about Elam and see video of his performances visit Sundance Channel’s spotlight on Chris Elam and Misnomer Dancer Theater [www.sundancechannel.com]. 1. What’s your favorite political movie? THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND 2. What role do you feel art plays in…
The environment on Earth is comprised of a network of lifeforms, where the survival of one organism is intricately tied to the health of other organisms. When one species expands its habitat into new regions of earth, this change can displace or otherwise adversely affect the other species that existed in these regions before the…
Cole Gerst is an animator whose quirky environmental cartoon, YUNG YETI, won Sundance Channel’s Greenimation contest. To learn more about Cole Gerst and see his artwork, check out SUNDANCE CHANNEL’S Spotlight [www.sundancechannel.com]. 1. What’s your favorite political movie? A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 2. What role do you feel art plays in politics? It allows artists a…
1. What’s your favorite political movie? My father’s films: ROME, OPEN CITY and PAISAN 2. What role do you feel art plays in politics? Art reflects the emotion of the people. Art provides a glimpse into how we feel as a population. 3. What do you think is the biggest issue for the next generation…
Welcome to Sundance Channel’s Voices On The Election site. It’s easy to get lost in the rhetoric of the election and we don’t claim to have answers. Instead of approaching the election from one angle or another we decided the best angle would be to reach out to artists, political rabble rousers and thinkers and…
All the hard labor is over, and so are the injuries that came with it (pink eye, beam-in-the-face, nail-through-the-hand, etc.) The students are down to the wire and they’re working fast, in anticipation of a much-needed summer break. Now it’s all about detail work: Applying a stair runner, sanding the front porch, installing the double-dutch…
The TCA (Television Critics Association) press tour at the Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, US of A took place a few weeks before “Architecture School” hit the airwaves. It was a classic LA industry event; chock full of agents, industry execs and talent… very organized and very cool. We unveiled “Architecture School”, our Sundance Channel series,…
As recently as THE GREEN [www.sundancechannel.com] and THE GOOD FIGHT [www.sundancechannel.com], Sundance Channel has covered environmental architecture in its myriad forms and projects. This important topic deserves a lot more attention. For that reason, Sundance Channel created a new original series called ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL [www.sundancechannel.com]. What better way to introduce you to the series than…
You may already be familiar with a band called Belle and Sebastian and their classic folksy alt rock ditty, “Stars of Track and Field.” With this week’s move from swimming into track and field at the Olympics, we thought we’d celebrate by seeing what stars of track and field you are. Try this on for…
Will Ferrell has been making hilarious video shorts for awhile now. His latest creation is a spoof on over-the-top environmentalists who are seen to be invasive in their attempts to convince others to be more aware of their environmental impacts. This latest video features Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly And Adam Mckay playing the parts…
Donating money and volunteering time are two noble paths to improving the world and yourself. If you have the will, you can magnify your contributions immensely by picking the right charity to support. Global Giving Green excels in the ability to discern the charities whose missions make the greatest positive impact. Sundance Channel’s Eco-mmunity proudly…
WHAT WE NEED IS TO NEED LESS Written By Alyce Santoro In spring of 2007, the Sundance Channel visited my studio in far west Texas to document my “sonic fabric” project for the “Create” episode of BIG IDEAS FOR A SMALL PLANET. At the time, I was a newcomer to this part of the world.…
Are you personally invested in a healthy environment? Do you carefully consider how your lifestyle affects the earth? If the answer is yes, then you are probably an Earthkeeper Hero. You should be recognized for your notable efforts. If you enter the ‘Be An Earthkeeper Hero’ Contest, you might just win some cool prizes: Timberland…
The kids of Greensboro Day School display their team spirit as they work on their BIG IDEAS FOR A SMALL PLANET Creating BIG IDEAS FOR A SMALL PLANET was a very challenging project to produce. The need to spread environmental awareness about the specific people and businesses who are working to positively reshape our world…