So I am currently helping to promote/prepare for Cine's Rock Docs series, a music documentary series in association with Athfest 09. So far I have written 4 press releases and created a poster. As I work more on the promotions, I can't help but get excited myself for all the events.
I have never even been to Athfest, but from what I hear it's awesome. And the films Cine is showing just seem so cool. The one I can't wait to see is called Rip! A Remix Manifesto. The film's protagonist is Girl Talk, and as I was working on the poster I had no idea who girl talk was. I asked my trusty boyfriend, and he opened my eyes to the coolness that is Girl Talk. He is this geeky-looking guy who mashes up music into the sweetest mixes ever. Youtube it.
Another film I think sounds really cool is called The Wrecking Crew. The film chronicles a group of studio musicians who collectively recorded more number one singles than Elvis and The Beatles combined. Cool right?! And the group is basically unknown outside of the music community. I am really interested in seeing exactly who this group was and what they did.
One of the bigger events is a screening of Please Call Home: The Big House Years. It is a film about the Allman Brother's rise to fame, their family, and their house in Macon. The showing starts at 8, but before it there is a silent auction and catered reception. Catered, eh? I like the sound of that!
Many of the films, including The Wrecking Crew will have special guest filmmakers and musicians for introductions, Q&As, and performances. Check out athenscine.com for information of all the films as well as for showtimes, price of admissions, and dates.
