COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR JOHN DOLAN TALKS BUFFALO AND MORE

(January 11th, 2012) Director John Dolan was in Buffalo recently shooting footage for a new national TV campaign.  With a career spawned in theatre and short film,he’sestablished a unique position in commercial production directing high profile yet edgy creative for clients such as BMW, ESPN, and Volkswagon.

John took time out to give the Buffalo Film Office some feedback following his Buffalo shoot.

Your impression of Buffalo and the locations you chose? 
I Loved Buffalo. It reminds me a bit of St. Paul, the city where I was born.  There are some great locations there with real character.  I especially like the street (Allen Street) where we shot. Great neighborhood with some real characters.”

You used an Arri Alexa to shoot your footage, why? Impressions of this camera? New features that you find useful? 
“The Alexa is incredible, especially in low light.  I shoot almost everything now with it. Technically it produces a flawless image, but more importantly I like the texture and feel of the image.  There’s an X-factor that distinguishes it from other digital camera systems.  I suppose it looks more like film, which is a good thing.”

Advice for aspiring Film Makers?
“You don’t have to have great gear to make an inspired film.  The best film’s, whether they’re commercials, features, etc. are about great concepts and ideas.  About great acting.  Concentrate more on the ideas, the writing, than on the technique.  Audiences will forgive technique, but they won’t forgive tired or uninspired ideas. Or bad acting.”

What inspires you as a Director? 
“Books. Art. Exercise. Nature. Travel. People. Lot’s of things.”

A SCREAMING NEW IDENTITY

(December 30th, 2011) A new brand identity and new frontiers for the Buffalo Screams Horror Film Festival in 2012. 

Festival Co-Founder Greg Lamberson released this image today in preparation for other exciting announcements regarding the 3rd edition of this growing Buffalo film event. 

Get ready for more details and a new website at:  buffaloscreams.com.

Dipson Theatres Gives Flix a Multi-Million Dollar Makeover  

Lights, Camera, Action! Locally Owned Cinema Chain Announces Grand Re-Opening!

(December 14, 2011)  Dipson Theatres, Inc., a locally owned and operated cinema circuit, announced it has completed a multi-million dollar project to renovate the Flix Theatre in Lancaster, NY. Updates include stadium seating with leather high back seats and digital projection. Four of the theatre’s ten screens are equipped with 3D technology. In addition, the theatre has installed Motion D-BOX seats, the first to premiere in the Western New York Area. D-BOX uses motion effects specifically programmed for each film which are sent to a motion generating system integrated within the seat. The resulting motion is synchronized with all onscreen action, allowing the moviegoer an enhanced viewing experience.  The first major DBOX release opens December 16^th with Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

Other updates include a brand new concession stand which will continue to serve the movie theatre staples, as well as new items such as personal pizzas, pretzel bites and also Crave, a Chocolate or Chocolate-Strawberry Milk beverage from Upstate Farms. Everything in the building from the carpeting to the ceilings will have a new look. There is a brand new party room available for patrons to host birthdays and other gatherings.

On Thursday December 15^th at 7:00 pm, Dipson will host an invited guest only Grand Re-Opening Party to premiere all of the completed renovations and introduce the Crown Jewel of the Dipson Theatre chain.

Dipson Theatres, Inc. is a locally owned business which has twelve locations throughout New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan. They have been operating for seventy-two years.

www.DipsonTheatres.com        www.D-Box.com