FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES OLIVIA WILDE TO GUEST-DIRECT LIVE READ OF HANNAH AND HER SISTERS AT FILM INDEPENDENT LIVE READ NEW YORK

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FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES OLIVIA WILDE TO GUEST-DIRECT LIVE READ OF HANNAH AND HER SISTERS
AT FILM INDEPENDENT LIVE READ NEW YORK
PRESENTED BY FILM INDEPENDENT AND THE NEW YORK TIMES
AT THE TIMESCENTER ON MAY 13, 2016

Los Angeles, April 20, 2016 – Film Independent announced today that Olivia Wilde (Vinyl, Meadowland) will be the Guest Director for the Film Independent Live Read New York, presented by Film Independent and The New York Times. Wilde will direct the Live Read of Hannah and Her Sisters at the TheTimesCenter on Friday, May 13. A second Live Read will take place on Friday, October 14. In Live Read tradition, talent will be announced in the days leading up to the performance via Twitter @filmindependent.

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“I’ve had the great privilege of watching Olivia Wilde bring so many great performances to life at the Live Read, from The Big Lebowski to Shampoo to Boogie Nights,” said series creator Jason Reitman. “She understands not only the characters but the inner workings of these screenplays like few actors I’ve worked with. Can’t wait to see what she does in her directorial debut of Hannah and Her Sisters.”

Past Live Read Guest Directors have included Laurence Fishburne, Seth Rogen, Quentin Tarantino and Paul and Chris Weitz, among others. Hannah and Her Sisters was released theatrically in 1986 and was written and directed by Woody Allen. Elvis Mitchell is the Film Independent Curator.

“I’m a huge fan of what Elvis and Jason have done with the Live Read in L.A.,” said Olivia Wilde. “I look forward to bringing the concept to New York and inviting our incredible community of actors to participate in the fun.”

Film Independent has presented Live Read to its audiences since October 2011 as a part of Film Independent at LACMA and at the Ace Hotel Downtown LA. Each exclusive, one-night-only performance brings together a cast of high-profile actors for unrehearsed, live on-stage readings of celebrated screenplays. Past screenplays include American Beauty, American Pie, Boogie Nights, Dazed and Confused, The Empire Strikes Back, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Hateful Eight, His Girl Friday, The Princess Bride, Pulp Fiction and most recently Stand by Me. As performances are not recorded or broadcasted, only the audiences at the live performances are able to experience Live Read.

For ticket information please visit: livereadny.com. Film Independent Members enjoy a 24-hour, exclusive pre-sale on Thursday, April 21. General admission tickets go on sale Friday, April 22.

 

About Film Independent

Film Independent is the non-profit arts organization that champions creative independence in visual storytelling and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds an audience for their projects, and works to diversify the film industry. Film Independent’s Board of Directors, filmmakers, staff, and constituents, is comprised of an inclusive community of individuals across ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race, and sexual orientation. Anyone passionate about film can become a member, whether you are a filmmaker, industry professional, or a film lover.

Film Independent produces the Spirit Awards, the annual celebration honoring artist-driven films and recognizing the finest achievements of American independent filmmakers. Film Independent also produces the LA Film Festival, showcasing the best of American and international cinema and Film Independent at LACMA, a year-round, weekly program that offers unique cinematic experiences for the Los Angeles creative community and the general public.

With over 250 annual screenings and events, Film Independent provides access to a network of like-minded artists who are driving creativity in the film industry. Film Independent’s Artist Development program offers free Labs for selected writers, directors, producers and documentary filmmakers and presents year-round networking opportunities. Project Involve is Film Independent’s signature program dedicated to fostering the careers of talented filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry. For more information or to become a Member, visit filmindependent.org.

 

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