I Am Where We Screen

We have neglected you, the faithful blog reader and for that, deep apologies.  Our excuse is we’ve been screening the film and arranging other screenings.  In fact, we got really clever and created an I Am What I Play Screenings page right on this site.  No more guessing where the film might be playing.  You can visit the Screenings page any time to get the up-to-the minute report.

We had a great time at the Beacon International Film Festival in late September.  Beacon is a 90 minute train ride from New York City and they’ve carved out a nice artistic community there.  I Am What I Play opened the festival this year and we encourage film fans to keep an eye on Beacon in future years.

We had another screening in Toronto on October 15 as part of the Reel Independent Film Festival.  It was at the same theater as our Canadian premiere earlier this year – The Royal Cinema.  Director Roger King and film subject David Marsden were in attendance and hosted a spirited Q & A after the screening.

Roger went to high-school in Kitchener-Waterloo (about an hour from Toronto) and will host a special presentation of the movie on October 29th at the beautiful rep cinema, The Princess Theater.  Tickets only available at this link:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2327724

Stay tuned for news on special screenings later this year in Vancouver and Boston, among other cities.  We are taking this to radio & music fans, one city at a time!

 

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Director Roger King joined Steve Anthony on CP24 Breakfast Television in Toronto, October 15th, 2015.

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The Princess Cinema.  Waterloo, Ontario.

Jacob Burns sell-out

The Jacob Burns screening was apparently a big success.  A sold out crowd we’re told!  Meg Griffin was in attendance and did a well-received Q & A about her radio career, hosted by WFUV’s Rita Houston who also appears in the film.   Below are some pics that were posted on social media:

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From left to right:  Rita Houston, Meg Griffin, Karen Goodman – Jacob Burns Programmer

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Q & A with Rita Houston and Meg Griffin.  Photos c-2015 Gayle Miller

Next screening: Jacob Burns Center in New York

I Am What I Play will screen as part of the Jacob Burns Center’s “Sounds of Summer” Music Documentary series on August 18th at 7:30 pm.  The Jacob Burns center is a really cool film/cultural arts center, located about 30 minutes north of New York City.

This screening will be extra special because Meg Griffin will be in attendance, doing a Q & A after the film with Rita Houston, a legendary DJ herself who hosts and programs at WFUV in New York.  Rita also appears in the film.

It should be a great night!

For tickets and more information, click here:

https://www.burnsfilmcenter.org/films/buy-tickets?date=1439870400

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The Revenge of the DJ

Nice piece by U.S. radio consultant Fred Jacobs on how broadcasters should recommit to developing on-air talent in radio. Why not start with evening and night-time DJ’s? The time of night when you can take chances. And yes, Fred does mention a certain documentary:

http://jacobsmediablog.com/2015/07/14/the-revenge-of-the-dj/

Canadian Premiere

Our Canadian premiere took place Friday May 8 in Toronto at the Royal Cinema.  We were the opening film of the Canadian Music Week (CMW) Film Festival and we had a great turnout at the theater.  This premiere was well-timed as CMW’s two-day radio conference had just wrapped up so a lot of radio industry titans were already in town.  Many of them attended the screening and the film was very well received.   Also in attendance was one of the film’s 4 subjects, David Marsden, who took part in an entertaining Q & A session after the film.   We look forward to more screenings in Toronto in the near future.

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Royal Cinema line-up

 

Hello Boston!

On Sunday, April 26, the film premiered to an enthusiastic crowd at The Boston Independent Film Festival.  Boston was of course the radio home to one of our 4 featured DJ’s, Charles Laquidara, for over 30 years.  Lots of Charles/WBCN fans were in attendance and it was great to finally see the film on a big screen with an audience.

There are plans to bring the film back to Boston in late May or June so stay tuned for details on that screening.

Thanks again Boston radio & film fans and IFF Boston!

 

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Producer/Director Roger King, during Q & A, at the U.S. Premiere in Boston.

 

I Am What I Play Premieres

Well, we are happy to announce both our American and Canadian premieres.  I Am What I Play will screen at the Boston Independent Film Festival on April 26th at the historic Somerville Theater.   Here’s the film page on their website with ticket information:

http://bit.ly/1CmE2YL

 

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And then on May 8th in Toronto, I Am What I Play will be the opening film of the film festival portion of Canadian Music Week (CMW).  This screening will take place at The Royal Cinema on College St.  Another great venue.  CMW is kind of the South x South West of Canada so we are thrilled.

Tickets available here:

http://cmw.net/film/events/i-am-what-i-play-canadian-premiere/

 

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Much more to come on these two premiere screenings of course!

Our U.S. Distributor

Late last year, we signed a U.S. distribution deal with L.A.-based 7th Art Releasing.  They will handle all U.S. distribution for the film on all platforms: festival, theatrical, television, digital etc.  It’s great to be partnering with a boutique distributor with a 20+ year track record, specializing in documentaries.

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We are starting with festivals and aiming to build awareness and buzz about the film.

http://www.7thart.com/films/I-Am-What-I-Play

And on that note, we are happy to announce the U.S. premiere of I Am What I Play will take place at the Boston Independent Film Festival on April 26.  The festival is regarded by many as the best film festival in New England.

More details to come!

 

I Am What I Play on Sirius XM Canada

Had some fun last week on Sirius XM Canada as a guest on the Todd Shapiro show. Lots of talk about I Am What I Play and being a radio DJ (as well as the voice-over industry). The interview starts around the 44:00 mark.

http://thetoddshapiroshow.com/2015/01/the-todd-shapiro-show-episode-211-2.html

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Be sure and follow the film:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Am-What-I-Play/297875140261718
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/radiodjmovie

The Edge 102.1 (CFNY) on-air discussion about I Am What I Play

In December, David Marsden returned to the station he essentially created, The Edge 102.1 (CFNY) for a lengthy chat with former and now current again CFNY radio personalities Alan Cross and Scot Turner.  At one point during the visit, they talked about I Am What I Play.   You can listen to it here:

http://piskun.16mb.com/audio/marsden2014.mp3

Fast forward to the 1:19:40 mark.

 

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David Marsden visits CFNY, December 21, 2014.