THE AMERICAN AVANT GARDE is a groundbreaking 30 minute TV show hosted by filmmaker Karl Krogstad. It is a riveting look at filmmaking's back door - the world of cinematic innovation. Each week new films are shown from emerging and established independent filmmakers. Interviews and overviews will be part of the show which will include mini-documentaries about this week's filmmakers, their past achievements and where they are taking film NOW.
Live from Rome. In this show from the second season, Karl interviews Ron Carraher, a self-professed recovering minimalist, and also Karls former film school professor. They discuss more minimalism, the Double Dummy presentation, and finding the central image in art. We get to see moments from Rons film, IN REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST, which features a bird eating out of his hand, as well as the wonderful looking PROFILES CAST LONG SHADOWS. Includes a phone interview with star Miki Gustin.
