So It Goes...: 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012

REVENGE OF THE GREAT CAMERA SHOOTOUT

NY TIMES article on The Show Must Go On - documentary by Paula M Froehle. Trailer edited by Paul Matian

WHEN Paula Froehle started making her circus movie, she knew she’d be working without a net. But she didn’t know there would be an elephant in the room.
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The Flying Wallendas in a performance in 2010.
“The Show Must Go On,” which has its premiere April 20 at the Sarasota Film Festival, is Ms. Froehle’s documentary on the Flying Wallendas, the aerial act led by Tino Wallenda-Zoppe, a grandson of Karl Wallenda, who headed the family’s high-wire dynasty from the 1920s till his death in 1978.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

SADERMANIA on FOX News CHICAGO

Chicago Flashpoint Academy's 'Sadermania' Tops Local Film Festivals: Zwecker: MyFoxCHICAGO.com

Chicago Flashpoint Academy's 'Sadermania' Tops Local Film Festivals: Zwecker
Updated: Wednesday, 04 Apr 2012, 12:52 PM CDT
Published : Wednesday, 04 Apr 2012, 8:55 AM CDT

By Bill Zwecker, FOX Chicago News

Chicago - Students at Chicago’s Flashpoint Academy are celebrating the success of their new documentary.

The film "Sadermania" was honored as "Best of the Fest" at the Chicago Film Festival, and it just premiered at the Midwest Film Festival Tuesday night.

The film is about a local Hulk Hogan super-fan who ended up befriending the famous professional wrestler.

The entire project was filmed and edited by Flashpoint students.

Bill Zwecker hosted the subject of the film, Chris Sader, as they joined Good Day Chicago to talk about what it was like to meet The Hulk and how this documentary has changed his life.

Monday, March 26, 2012

MIDWEST INDY FEST

LINK HERE FOR MORE INFO:First Tuesdays with the Midwest Independent Film Festival:
Inspirational doc Sadermania lands at Midwest Indie
Director Gacka, producer Matian confirmed for Q&A

Chicago, IL – This year’s First Tuesdays with The Midwest Independent Film Festival continue on Tuesday, April 3rd with the Illinois-made documentary Sadermania: From Fanship to Friendship at Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark beginning at 6 p.m. This touching documentary explores the incredible story of one man's quest to meet his childhood idol, Hulk Hogan. Director Adam Gacka and producer Paul Matian confirmed for post-premiere discussion with the audience. Film Synopsis:
After you train, say your prayers, and take your vitamins, you can meet the purest fan of all, Chris Sader, in a story that travels from childhood obsession to an unexpected and touching friendship. In this inspirational tale, Chris and Hulk Hogan relate how they met and developed a bond through mutual struggles and personal loss that each would have faced alone if not for the unlikely friendship that develops between them. Directed by Adam Gacka, produced by Paul Matian.

Screening Information: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 -- screening begins with a Pre-Show Cocktail Reception (sponsored by Heineken, Grey Goose, Bacardi and Candid Wines) at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema (2828 North Clark) at 6 p.m. The Producers Panel will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. SADERMANIA screens promptly at 7:30 p.m. A post-screening reception will be held immediately following the film at Forno Diablo, 433 West Diversey. For more information, please visit www.MidwestFilm.org.