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HAYDENFILMS INSTITUTE GIVES AWAY PREMIER VACATION TO HAWAIIAN HILTON RESORT Tony and Mary Clark of Keokuk, Ia. enjoyed a tranquil stay on the islands of Hawaii this past Thanksgiving all thanks to a small, innovative nonprofit organization in the nowhere land of Pennsylvania. The winning couple of the very first Haydenfilms Institute Bi-Annual Vacation Give-Away discovered the organization’s donation…
Keanu Reeves examines the rise of digital filmmaking in Hollywood in his progressive documentary Side by Side. Reeves interviews Martin Scorsese in an attempt to examine how digital film is affecting today’s generation level of consumption. Current high-level technology has given media the ability to expose an overwhelming amount of content to consumers. Scorsese wonders if consumers in this day and…
A new staff of interns has taken over the HFI office and are already hard at work. There are tons of innovations and updates on the table next to stacks of prestigious development projects. As you can tell, we're not telling you exactly what we're working on and keeping you in suspense as long as we can before our big reveal(s). What we can tell you is that Haydenfilms has a ton of great material…
The selling point of the much-celebrated documentary Gasland (2010) doesn’t occur until the film’s final 10 minutes, but it’s worth the wait. Filmmaker Josh Fox is quietly sequestered in the corner of the room in which the Congressional Subcommittee of Energy and Minerals are discussing the consequences hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has had upon national supplies of drinking water. The row of Congressional…
George Lucas's absorbing visual mastery takes a harsh look at consumption and regulation. Clothed in institutional white uniforms and with depersonalized ciphers for names, catatonic citizens march about sterile hallways and malls and confess to a computerized messiah. Sedatives control and curtail the emotions and desires of the populace, while vapid yet cheerful messages promoting the benefits of…
Discussing tech trends and the "verge culture", with Pharrell Williams, Grammy Winner musician & producer and Greg Selkoe, Karmaloop CEO.
Today’s generation seems to feed on viral video dance crazes. Recently, ‘trap music’, a sub division of EDM known for its use of heavy bass infused with elements of hip-hop, has been gaining substantial recognition due to Baauer’s song “Harlem Shake.” Baauer, an up and coming trap artist released his hit song “Harlem Shake” this past summer which has recently inspired people all over the world to create…
HFI Executive Producer Johnny Ray Gill works with HFI staff producer to help teens achieve the perfect shot for their PSAs The National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) is excited to endorse National Youth Prevention Week, which will take place from March 18-23, 2013. This weeklong educational initiative hopes to raise awareness and combat youth violence. SAVE’s mission…
And so it begins. We got all dolled up and just shot the first roll of footage for our exciting new documentary, but that's all we'll share for now. Don't worry, though, we'll keep you posted on all the latest updates. Make sure to check back soon.
Actress, writer, and director Lena Dunham comments on the the shifting landscape of the film industry. Will mass media distribution lead to mediocrity or higher quality content?