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About the Series
Now in its seventh season, Fine Cut features the work of a collection of visionary artists and filmmakers attending such SoCal institutions as the California Institute of the Arts, Loyola Marymount, UCLA, and USC. These films are as diverse as the people who made them, ranging from cockeyed fairy tales, to gut-wrenching stories of love and betrayal, to hard-nosed commentaries of Los Angeles life. The films can be of any genre and style and all have been produced within the last two years.
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About the Host
Bill Condon recently completed writing and directing KINSEY, which is based on the life of the famous sex researcher. The film, which stars Liam Neeson. Laura Linney, Peter Sarsgaard, Chris O'Donnell, Tim Hutton, John Lithgow, Tim Curry, and Lynn Redgrave, will open in theatres in November, 2004.
Condon's previous directing effort, GODS AND MONSTERS, was named Best Picture by the National Board of Review, and earned Condon the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. A poetic meditation on the final days of film director James Whale, GODS AND MONSTERS starred Ian McKellan, Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave
Most recently, Condon wrote the screenplay for the critically acclaimed box-office hit CHICAGO. The film, which won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, also garnered Condon a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Condon was born in New York City. He attended Regis High School and Columbia University, where he graduated with a degree in philosophy. He currently serves on the board of IFP/Los Angeles, as well as the recently formed Independent Writers Steering Committee of the WGA.
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Our Sponsor
Fine Cut – KCET's Festival of Student Film receives generous support from the Bridges Larson Foundation, a non-profit organization established by producer Jack Larson in memory of director James Bridges. The goal of the foundation is "encouraging excellence in theatre and film" through film school scholarships and grants.
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Credits
Credits for the series and website.
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