Interview by Greg Carlson Animator Angela Steffen visited Fargo for the 2010 Fargo Film Festival, where her animated short “Lebensader” won the award for Best Animation. While she was in town, she collaborated with a group of documentary makers on “Lines of Communication,” which was made for the International Documentary Challenge. Angela spoke with Greg […]

Interview by Greg Carlson Writer-director Patrick Coyle’s Minneapolis-based “Into Temptation” will open at the Fargo Theatre on Friday, October 23, 2009.  The 7pm screening on Friday evening will include a special appearance by Coyle, along with critic and writer James Lileks.   Greg Carlson: You mentioned that a significant inspiration for “Into Temptation” came from […]

Interview by Greg Carlson Filmmaker Henry Ferrini discussed “Polis Is This: Charles Olson and the Persistence of Place,” a fascinating portrait of the late poet that will air locally on Prairie Public Television as part of National Poetry Month.   Greg Carlson: Thank you for taking some time to share with us. Henry Ferrini: First, […]

Interview by Greg Carlson Independent animator Don Hertzfeldt is modest and approachable for someone with dozens of awards from many of the most prestigious film festivals and venues in the world. A Palme D’Or nomination from the Cannes Film Festival for “Billy’s Balloon” arrived when Hertzfeldt was only 21 years old, and that remarkable feat […]

Interview by Greg Carlson In October of 2008, Minnesota State University Moorhead film studies professor Tom Brandau’s short documentary “Mr. Brown” was named best film in the Minnesota State Historical Society’s Greatest Generation Moving Pictures Film Competition. HPR Associate Film Editor Greg Carlson spoke with Brandau about his accomplishment.  The movie is available to view […]

Interview by Greg Carlson Trollwood Performing Arts School alum and Fargo, North Dakota product Sean Dillon, a New York City-based actor, has a small but memorable role in “The Wackness.” Dillon graciously and on short notice agreed to chat with HPR Associate Film Editor Greg Carlson about his experiences working on the film.   Greg […]

Interview by Greg Carlson The regional premiere of “For the Bible Tells Me So” at the Fargo Theatre will take place on Friday, November 9 at 7 PM and will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Dr. Roy Hammerling, Concordia College Department of Religion. Additional panelists will include critic Tony McRae, Sandra Holbrook from […]

Interview by Greg Carlson From November 10 through November 14, 2002, the Fargo Theatre will screen a series of five classic Hollywood motion pictures honoring the veterans of WW2. The films include “Casablanca,” “From Here to Eternity,” “Twelve O’Clock High,” The Bridge on the River Kwai,” and “Patton.” All shows will be introduced by film […]