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Some of your favorite documentaries from SFF 2011 are now available on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix and Amazon Instant Video (and other platforms). So what are you waiting for? Whether you saw these incredible releases at SFF or have heard about them from friends who attended, now's your chance to see them again and own them for yourself. Such a deal!

PAGE ONE: A YEAR INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES

Page One: A Year Inside the New York Times was last year's opening night film and it was a stunning and thoroughly arresting look at the changing nature of print journalism in the wake of social media and online journalism plus a piercing portrayal of legendary journalists like David Carr and Brian Stelter (who came to support the film and to participate in a riveting and fun Q&A afterward). If you love documentaries that give you inside access to institutions you might never glimpse otherwise, this is the movie for you!

Just some of the platforms available:

Magnolia Pictures VOD

Amazon Instant Video # DVD # Blu-ray # Netflix

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Academy Awarding winning director Errol Morris brings us the strange, twisted and utterly fascinating story of Joyce McKinney, a former beauty queen who landed in the center of a Mormon missionary kidnapping case and later emerged as the owner of the world's first commercially cloned dog. (And both Joyce and her dog made a surprise appearance at SFF). Anyhoo, it's a tumultuous tabloid tale from the

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SFF's first Town Hall was held Wednesday, February 8 at the Selby Library. The turnout was amazing and we were thrilled by the passion and enthusiasm of all who attended. Thank you. A recap of the event follows. But first, if you have questions for the festival, send them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Your questions will be answered here on our blog.

The evening began with a presentation by SFF Director Tom Hall detailing the history and current state of the festival on a number of fronts including our financial status. The importance of community and education was highly stressed, as was accessibility and our desire to hear your feedback. "We want to provide information that empowers you to make the most of your festival experience."

SFF's sterling reputation as a filmmaker-friendly showcase and high-ranking position among national and international festivals (not to mention reviews such as Variety calling us "the acme of regional film festivals") was also touched upon. "Artists who attend SFF send their work again because they want to come back." Tom attributed the response of filmmakers and national journalists who return time and again to you, our loyal audience and supporters, "a  community filled with great supporters of the arts and of film".

Allison Koehler, Director of Education, discussed our wonderful array of free educational programs for students eighteen and under. These include our Young Filmmakers Showcase, Reel Life Studio, Kids VIP Trip, and the

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Want to know what some of SFF's most amazing alums are up to these days? Read on for updates about Kevin Kline, the fabulous Duplass Brothers, and SFF Independent Visions Award Winners Lena Dunham and Calvin Reader!

First up, Hollywood loves a good shaggy dog story (no, I'm not talking about Scoobie and the van, Shaggy was the... oh, nevermind.) Anyhoo, one particular shaggy dog story caught the attention of SFF's very own Kevin Kline. It's called "Darling Companion" and it tells the story of Beth Winter (played by Diane Keaton) a lonely woman whose husband (that Kline fellow) barely gives her the time of day. Her situation changes when she adopts a rescue dog that fills her heart with love—until her self-involved husband loses it. The film's examines the relationships of everyone searching for the missing dog, including Mad Men's Elizabeth Moss, Sam Shepard, Diane Wiest and actor/producer Mark Duplass (a name that should be very familiar to regular SFF attendees! More on him and his brother Jay in just a bit.

The film is directed by Lawrence Kasdan, he of "The Big Chill," "Body Heat," and "Silverado" fame. (He also wrote the script for some little-seen indie flick called "The Empire Strikes Back." I think it had something to do with ticked off cereal manufacturers...) This is Kline's sixth collaboration with Kasdan so expect their usual magic. And remember, Kasdan directed Geena Davis, who graced SFF 2011 with her charm, wit and brilliance, to an Oscar win for "The

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