For those of you suffering a little bit of Fantastic Fest envy, don’t panic. There are some events this weekend outside of the screenings that do not require a badge, or even leaving your own couch.
1: This year’s big guest is undoubtedly Rick Baker, and it will be standing room only for his Q&A after tonight’s screening of An American Werewolf in London. But don’t panic if you can’t make it: The whole event will be streaming live via ustream tonight at 7.55pm (you can also read our exclusive interview with the FX innovator here.)
2: Tarsem Singh’s new film Immortals may not be on this year’s schedule, but there is little doubt that the FF audience is eagerly waiting for his latest artist experience. To commemorate the event, Archaia Press is publishing Immortals: Gods and Heroes, and tonight there will be a special unveiling of the art from the book, hosted by Daniel Sharman (Ares.) Singh is first and foremost a visually-driven director (as anyone who has seen The Fall can tell you) and the book gathers some majorly fantastical artist (including Jock, who created the Fantastic Fest exclusive Zombie print.) We talked to artist David Mack about this back in May, but this is the first chance to see the entire project. The show is open to the public 8-10pm tonight, Sept. 25, at Art on Fifth (1501 W. Fifth.)
3: And don’t forget that Fantastic Arcade will be highlight the finest of indie gaming talent and projects. This gathering of the gaming clans, complete with hands-on demos, is open to the public until through Sept. 25, 11am to 8pm at the Highball. Pus, check out our continuing coverage, including an interview with Robin Hunicke, producer of the sumptuous and enthralling Journey.
This article appears in September 23 • 2011.
