10-08-2010
Come visit us at the Grote Markt in The Hague on the 20th & 28th of August for the special 'Shoot Me Summer Treat'! A free warming up for the Shoot Me Film Festival from 8-17 October 2010.
Fri 20th of August 2010 - 22:00u: The American Artifact
'The American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art' (2009) chronicles the rise of American rock poster art since its birth in the '60s. Director Merle Becker crosses the country interviewing several rock poster artists about their profession. The art closely parallels the changes in American culture throughout the decades. An 88 minute roadtrip that takes the viewer on a journey through an extraordinary part of music history. (free!)
More info: americanartifactmovie.com
Sat 28th of Augustus 2010 - 20:30u: Roller Boogie & Skatetown USA
On the day that the entire Grote Markt is turned into one big rollerdisco, the Shoot Me Film Festival will be screening two movies inspired by the rollerdisco craze of the late 1970s. 'Roller Boogie' (1979) about skaters who try to save the local rollerdisco.
'Skatetown USA' (1979) starring the one and only Patrick Swayze, once 'The Rock and Roller Disco Movie of the Year!'. You don't wanna miss this ;-) (free!)