Closes Next Wave Films, sponsored by the Independent Film Channel,: We just received the sad news has reached that one of the most influential American Foerderer of digital independent cinema. The independent film will continue to not just have an easier time finding its audience: But - when he already had it easy? Successful independent films, it will of course pass on - still a shame. A greeting from here to the dedicated team of Next Wave Films. Below the suicide note from the editors of Next Wave: August 29, 2002 Dear Friends and Colleagues, As many of you already know, Next Wave Films is being closed by the Independent Film Channel, effective immediately. Even though IFC is getting out of the finishing funds business, it wants to shepherd the films that received supportfrom NextWave. The person to contact at IFC for anything related to these films or other NextWave matters is who can be reached Holly Becker at: nextwave@rainbow-media.com or IFC Productions, 11 Penn Plaza, 15th Fl, NY, NY 10,001th. Deepest Thanks from Team Next Wave Next Wave Films We created to help launch their careers exceptional filmmakers. We are very grateful to have had the opportunity to Provide vital support to a remarkable roster of filmmakers. They are well on their way and will be making amazing movies for years to come. NextWave was founded on the creativity that was, originality, and passion will prevail whatever the budget, Which was irrefutably demo strated by our filmmakers. They have also shown the power of digital moviemaking. Starting in 1998, NextWave team had the chance - through presentations,articles, and our website - to help filmmakers understand how new digital tools could empower them. We also had the opportunity to finish and finance outstanding digital movies that could not have been made on film. We would like to thank the Independent Film Channel for financing NextWave through five and a half years exhilarating. We could not have done our work without the remarkable support and generosity of our advisors, colleagues, and friends across the country and around the world. We are greatly indebted to festivals, journalists, and distributors, all of whom play vital roles in creating awareness for independent features and documentaries. We are grateful to all of the filmmakers who gave us the chance to consider their projects. We were honored that the film makers we were able to support trusted us with their films, andSun struggled diligently alongside us to bring them into the world. From the earliest days of NextWave, we have had the privilege of working with incredible teammates, who shared the same dedication, spirit, and tenacity that independent film makers also need to succeed. Each of these vital teammates made a contribution to NextWave. They include Tara Veneruso, Liz Rosenthal, Judy Scott, Chris Holbrook, Gert Basson, Marcy Drogin, Aaron Vanek, Marina Zenovich, and Holly Becker, who is now the point person for things NextWave at IFC. While these are hard times for the distribution of independent films, we believe the future is bright. Thanks to the digital revolution, access to production has never been greater. Independents will continue to make singular and memorable movies. As has been Repeatedly demonstrated, there is asubstantial audience eager to see smart, original and daring films. New routes are being developed to connect these films and audiences, both here and abroad. During our time at NextWave, our faith in the power of what independents Continually reinforced. We have seen more and more filmmakers take their fate into their own hands and want their movies into existence. Though the company has closed, we believe the spirit of NextWave will live on. Thank you for all of your incredible support, and keep on fighting to make extraordinary movies. Onward and upward, Team Next Wave: Peter Broderick, Mark Stolaroff, Sylvia Terry, Gayatri Persad, and Tara Veneruso. We look forward to working together in the future. For things unrelated to NextWave, you can reach us at: Peter Broderick - 310-399-3455 (fax) Office Address: 2510 7th more infos at bei www.nextwavefilms.com
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