SOUND UNSEEN

Sound Unseen comes to Austin Film Society for the first time with Bobbi Jo Hart’s FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK and Todd Rohal’s THE GUATEMALAN HANDSHAKE, more

By John Wildman 4 years ago

And the success of that venture, meant the next step was ready to be taken: Sound Unseen was finally going to Austin. So, on October 27 and 29, Bobbi Jo Hart’s documentary FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK and Todd Rohal’s seminal indie classic THE GUATEMALAN HANDSHAKE were set to test the waters at the Austin Film Society’s theaters. Better yet, Fanny guitarist Patti Quatro was lined up to talk to filmmaker Lisa Donato (GOSSAMER FOLDS) on Thursday, and Todd Rohal agreed to attend his screening and have a conversation on film with friend and fellow director Jeff Nichols (TAKE SHELTER, MUD).

Special appearance by Material Issue: Sound Unseen 2021 announces Minneapolis screening of OUT OF TIME: THE MATERIAL ISSUE STORY

By John Wildman 4 years ago

The Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival (October 27-29 in Austin, November 10-14 in Minneapolis) announced a special appearance by Material Issue members Ted Ansani and Mike Zelenko at the screening of Balin Schneider’s documentary OUT OF TIME: THE MATERIAL ISSUE STORY. Also announced were this year’s films slated for competition as well as the lineup of jurors for the film festival.

Sound Unseen 2021 plays in-person in both Austin and Minneapolis doubling down on last year’s virtual run in Minnesota and Texas

By John Wildman 4 years ago

placed us, like most film festivals due to the pandemic. Rather than retreating, we actually opened up our reach to the audiences that love the melding of music and film by branching out into Texas and all of Minnesota virtually. This year, we’ll keep our virtual approach in those states as we happily return to theaters in Minneapolis and theaters in Austin, as well. It will be exciting to add Sound Unseen’s in-person footprint to that music and film-rich city.”

Jim Brunzell Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival Festival Director announces Call for Entries for 2021

By John Wildman 5 years ago

Call for Entries have opened exclusively on Film Freeway for the 22nd edition of the Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival, which will take place November 10-14, 2021. The film festival will once again be offered virtually to both Minnesota and Texas, with the potential to expand to a hybrid approach with in-person screenings in Minneapolis and Austin.

Alexander Jeffery’s MOLTO BELLA: Sound Unseen film festival REVIEW; Great chemistry and dialogue in romanticore film

By Tony Ruggio 5 years ago

Peterson and Von Kampen enjoy wonderful chemistry together. Molto Bella wouldn’t work were it not for their charming, endearing turns as artists in love and mostly ignorant to it. Hal’s writing is sometimes genuinely enlightening and Josie’s voice is unmistakably easy on the ears, so any time you might tire of watching these two walking and talking, know there’s always a verse or two around the corner that’ll catch you by surprise.

Chelsea Christer’s BLEEDING AUDIO at SOUND UNSEEN Film Fest REVIEW: updates the “Behind the Music” doc in an album-less world

By Luke Y. Thompson 5 years ago

They built a fan base by regularly putting n streaming showcases in the early days of online music, and bonded with them by playing acoustically outside the video with post-show stragglers after every concert. While an aspiring David Bowie or Axl Rose type might steal your girlfriend, these are guys you could totally double-date with.

Darius Marder’s SOUND OF METAL Opens Sound Unseen 2020 announces film and events lineup with the Bee Gees, Frank Zappa, the GoGos’ Kathy Valentine, Doc Severinsen and more.

By John Wildman 5 years ago

Sound Unseen Festival Director Jim Brunzell and Program Director Rich Gill, said, “This year we have an exciting lineup of films we have been looking forward to seeing for some time now, some great discoveries, and virtual appearances by very cool filmmakers, film subjects, authors, and more. It couldn’t be a better year to reach across state lines and bring the Sound Unseen experience to film and music fans in both Minnesota and Texas. We’re especially excited to open our doors to Texas and give them their first opportunity to check out what we’ve been doing for two decades now.”