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...Harvard Crimson: What are your goals for the Newport Film Festival...
Maude Chopin: Basically we want to bring an international mix of provocative and well-made films to Newport that they otherwise wouldn't have an opportunity to see. We'd love to have a haven for film executives who don't want to go to a big mass market to come and enjoy the reasons they came into the film business in the first place, because they love movies. Yet, we don't want to be a big market. Although we do want to show things that are new and fresh, and it might be of interest to them, that...
Christine Schomer: A couple weeks ago when I was in a despairing mood, I was taking the train from New York City and the woman sitting next to me saw my letterhead from the festival. She said "Are you from the Newport Film Festival," and I said, "Yes." She said "I highly recommend it to you," and wrote me a check for $200 on the spot. It was a very nice moment...
...many times have you dreamed of being the next Roberto Benigni? The Newport International Film Festival may be able to help you get started. Having already debuted last year to rave reviews, the organizers of the program are gearing up for another successful year to establish themselves on the famous Newport Festival circuit. Taking place in the first week of June, the Festival boasts 4 United States and 3 World Premieres, in addition to countless other international features, documentaries and short films. The Harvard Crimson caught up with Programming Director Maude Chopin, Executive Director Christine Schomer and Festival Director Nancy...
...Harvard Crimson: What are your goals for the Newport Film Festival...