Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a new full-length album by Hannah Kaminer and the revival of Frank Thompson’s film podcast.
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Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a new full-length album by Hannah Kaminer and the revival of Frank Thompson’s film podcast.
The local web series When Fact Met Fiction seeks funding for its second season, Frank Thompson’s book on silent films shot in Asheville is published and more.
The Asheville tennis community celebrates the life of Dave Carey, Grail Moviehouse kicks off its Silent Sundays series and more.
The Grail screens a film made in Asheville nearly 100 years ago, Kevin Peer leads a workshop on activist/advocacy documentary filmmaking and more.
Registration opens for Asheville School of Film’s first courses of 2017, Swannanoa Studios screens a Sigur Rós documentary and more.
Reel Rock Film Tour stops at Diana Wortham Theatre, the Grail hosts a voting rights film and panel discussion and Frank Thompson’s monthlong horror seminar concludes.
New Belgium’s Clips Beer and Film Tour stops at Pack Square Park, Sierra Nevada brings the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to its new outdoor amphitheater and Frank Thompson explores Scorsese’s career.
The new Sparklehorse documentary screens in Sylva, film historian Frank Thompson delves into the works of John Ford and the 2016 Asheville 48 Hour Film Project winners are announced.