February 2009

Hey Second Cinema fans….we have a great show to start off the new year!

First off we were back at our home away from home, The Carolina Theatre in downtown Durham. And speaking of the Carolina Theatre, please remember that the Nevermore Film Festival will be in town February 20-22nd. Check out our Nevermore Preview.

To start the show off this month we had the chance to sit down with Co-Chair for the newly named, Hayti Heritage Film Festival, Angela Ray. Angela shares information about the upcoming festival taking place in Durham, the history behind it, and what’s in store for those in attendance. The Hayti Heritage Film Festival will take place February 19-22, 2009.

The annual Hayti Heritage Film Festival (HHFF), formerly known as the Black Diaspora Film Festival is celebrating 15 years of existence. The 2009 festival, being held February 19-22, will be totally spearheaded by three dynamic women with years of experience in the performing arts community.

Enjoy our interview below and to find out more information about the festival, you can visit them online.

Next we had a chance to explore the films of the upcoming Nevermore Film Festival. The festival will take place the weekend of February 20-22nd at the Carolina Theatre. For more info, check out the clip below and visit their website for more info on the films and screenings.

Next up on this month’s show we got a sneak peak at an upcoming feature on Second Cinema. Nick Karner of Prank Films took the time out to share with us a little knowledge on the classic, Night of the Hunter. This was a first for Second Cinema, to have a viewer, submitter, and friend, review another film, but Nick’s so knowledgeable about films in general that we had to ask him to contribute. Nick will continue to submit film reviews, not only because he’s got the knowledge, but because he’s just so damn entertaining. Check out the first of many below.

Following the break, Hilary sits down with George Sartiano from The School of Communication Arts. He covers various topics about the film industry here in the Carolinas, talks about his background in the film industry and his ties to North Carolina, and if that’s not enough, George decides to bring along a film to share. One of the school’s student films entitled “Crash Course” gets screened and if you like visual effects, you’re in for a real treat. Below is our interview with George Sartiano.

It was an action packed episode this month and we appreciate your support of North Carolina filmmmakers. Remember that Second Cinema airs state wide and to find out where we air in your neck of the woods, check out our Times and Location page.

Until next month, remember…

We have too many intellectuals who are afraid to use the pistol of common sense.
~Samuel Fuller