We had a wonderful week in the Philadelphia Film Festival. Three packed screenings with enthusiastic crowds and spirited Q&As with Rachel and I (and we got Josh and Samantha to call in!). I hope to get pictures up soon…

Including a pic of Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter handing me the “Filmadelphia” award, the jury prize for best film made in PA! (more…)

First order of business: Tickets are on sale right now for our Pennsylvania homecoming at the Philadelphia Film Festival – 10/15, 10/17 and 10/24. Click here to buy tickets.

Second order of business: Brand new trailer with new footage! Click here to view! (Or click the trailer tab).

Now, that being said, let me report that Lebanon, Pa. won the “Standout Film Award” at the Hells Half Mile Film Festival in Michigan! Full report (with lots of pics!) if you click “more.” (more…)

We’re bringing the movie home to PA for the first time as part of the Philadelphia Film Festival!

Our official East Coast Premiere will be at the Prince Music Theater on Friday, October 15th at 5pm. We will also screen Sunday, 10/17 at 4pm at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute and Sunday 10/24 at 7:15 pm at the Rave University City. The Philadelphia Film Festival is really stepping it up this year with some new high-profile programmers and a fantastic lineup. We’re honored to be a part of it!!

You can buy tickets starting today here: http://filmadelphia.bside.com/2010/films/lebanonpa_filmadelphia2010

Pennsylvanians, hope to see you there!!!

Time to pack before my afternoon flight to Traverse City… We’ll be posting pics, videos and posts from TCFF and Woods Hole this week so keep checking in!

First up: Two stories hitting today.

1) Variety story on TCFF which includes a quote from Ben

2) Film Gecko (film blog) interview w/ Michael Moore in which he says some awesome things about the movie and why he chose it for Traverse City