WEST END CINEMA - 5:15, 7:15 & 9:15PM (click here for more details)

GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER – Friday 8:00PM, Monday 6:00PM

We would like to thank The National Geographic All Roads Film Project for their kindness & support!

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The theatrical business is not easy, but with its challenges, comes its rewards. we personally want to thank the fantastic organizations that continue to support Samson and Delilah’s US campaign: National Geographic All Roads, Sundance Institute, NYU, AusFilm, Smithsonian Institute, Survival International and the American Australian Association.

Samson and Delilah will open in Washington DC & Chicago on November 19th for a limited time- stay tuned for more information and don’t forget to save Samson and Delilah to your Netflix queue now!

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So head down to New Orleans for some great food, music and film!

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Samson and Delilah Opens today at VILLAGE EAST CINEMAS for one week only! Get your tickets here, and PLEASE spread the word!

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THE BAM SCREENING OF SAMSON AND DELILAH Delilah TONIGHT

The screening of Samson and Delilah at the Brooklyn Academy of Music screening room was a great success. Last week, the film was part of the National Geographic Society’s “All Roads” festival. This Friday night, the film opens commercially in New York City at the Village East Cinema. But tonight, over 200 people across New York City attended this screening in Brooklyn and they and party goers attended the reception afterwards. It was a great event, and IndiePix was super-pleased with this launch of the film. I have two stories to tell across the jump!

After the screening of the film — which really left the crowd (me included) breathless — Warwick and Kath participated in a Q&A. Obviously, they have done these things before. But Kath, before she answered the first question said: “I want to acknowledge this audience which is the largest audience we have had for a Q&A. Usually half the people walk out!” At which point, the moderator said: “Brooklyn is special!”

And that’s really the case. The audience was totally engaged in the Q&A and the repartee was great. At the end of the Q&A in the wrap up remarks, Warwick said:

“I know this film has been really difficult to get into North America and there have been a lot of problems, but the people at IndiePix have been terrific and Kath and I applaud their courageous efforts to bring this film to you all.”

What a totally great thing for him to say and we — all of us from Indiepix — totally appreciate his comments.

But let me say this: What ever we do pales in comparison to the creative energy and courage that Warwick and Kath have demonstrated in not only making this film, but bringing it to the world — first in Australia, and then in Cannes, and now here. Their work is so completely impressive that we are humbled to have the opportunity to serve that work and bring it to the public.

Later in the evening, I had a note from a friend who attended the screening:

I loved the film makers statement afterwards about the process of making artwork as more important than the selling of it in the aboriginal tradition — the painting as a by-product of the process of creating it. How often in our society today we forget all about the journey, we are always so anxious for “the destination”!

Was also thinking that if everyone saw this film instead of the new Bruce Willis movie this weekend the world would be a totally different place on Monday! Congrats to Indiepix for making films like this available!

What on earth are we talking about? You’ll just have to see it — and you can see the film in theaters through the end of December. At that point it will be available in retail stores, for rent, on your cable VOD channel, and digitally to download or rent. Sometimes we have the opportunity to serve works of art and creativity that command your attention. This is one of those films, and I hope you have the opportunity to see it in one of these venues in the next few months.

Warwick Thornton, Faye Ginsburg & Kath Shelper

THE L MAGAZINE.COM, review by Caitlin Bahrey – October 13, 2010
http://www.thelmagazine.com/newyork/aborigine-love-story/Content?oid=1775080

TIME OUT NEW YORK.COM, review by David Fear – October 13, 2010
http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/film/89846/samson-and-delilah-film-review

VILLAGE VOICE.COM, review by Andrew Schenker – October 13, 2010
http://www.villagevoice.com/2010-10-13/film/love-blooms-against-a-harsh-aboriginal-outback-in-samson-and-delilah/

INDIEWIRE.COM, review by Eric Kohn – October 13, 2010
http://www.indiewire.com/article/2010/10/13/review_love_in_the_outback_warwick_thortons_samson_and_delilah

The US release will kick off with a special preview screening at BAM on Tuesday October 12 featuring a Q&A with director Warwick Thornton and Producer Kath Shelper, followed by a party upstairs at BAMcafe for all attendees! Get your tickets here!

Having just wrapped up an exclusive screening at the inspirational ALL ROADS FILM FESTIVAL in Washington DC, Samson and Delilah is finally set to make its US theatrical Premiere in NYC. Commencing with a special preview screening and gala reception at BAM in Brooklyn, before opening theatrically at Village East Cinema and IndieScreen in Williamsburg on October 15.

On Tuesday October 12 we will celebrate the release of this inspirational film at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in the very trendy neighborhood of Fort Green in Brooklyn. The event will kick off with a special preview screening at BAMcinematek (Open to the general public- get your tickets here!) followed by Q&A with Director Warwick Thornton and Producer Kath Shelper, with word on the street it will be moderated by a very special guest…

Afterwards invited guests and ticket holders will head upstairs to BAMcafe for a very exclusive gala event to officially kick off Samson and Delilah’s US Release, featuring an Australian style celebration which will include a live didgeridoo performance by Cameron McCarthy and Australian beer and wine.

With a list of fantastic organizations and sponsors on board to dance the night away with us, it my pleasure to offer an exclusive chance for you and a guest to win VIP tickets to join us! Simply sign up here to enter the draw, the winner will be announced on Friday October 8.

Samson and Delilah opens in NYC on October 15 before expanding nation wide. Stay tuned for updates!