"We Are Wizards" Documentary Screening at Film Festivals in April

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"We Are Wizards" Documentary Screening at Film Festivals in April

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Posted by: Sue

March 31, 2008, 09:55 PM

As some of you may know, there is a new documentary focusing on the Harry Potter fandom called “We Are Wizards.” This documentary has been described by the film makers as a piece that “tracks the influential figures leading the creative subculture surrounding the popular series. The film follows a set of individuals ranging from web journalists, authors, artists, filmmakers and musicians, as they enhance and expand the Harry Potter story, often in unexpected ways. WE ARE WIZARDS is a portrayal of creative fans with a common goal: to make their voices heard.”

This film features some familiar faces, including Paul and Joe from “Harry and the Potters,” Brian and Brad from “Draco and the Malfoys” and Matt from “The Whomping Willows.” Also interviewed extensively for the film are others such as artist Brad Neely (Wizard People, Dear Readers) and our own Melissa Anelli. Made by film makers Josh Koury and Gerald Lewis, “We Are Wizards” will be screening at the following film festivals in April, with some events to feature appearances and performances from some of the wizard rock bands. Dates of note are as follows:

NY Underground Film Festival

Saturday, April 5th, 8:45pm

Tuesday, April 8th 7pm
Tickets to this event are now available, with the April 5 screening to follow with a Q & A session with film’s creators, Paul DeGeorge of Harry and the Potters, and Melissa Anelli of The Leaky Cauldron.

Sarasota Film Festival

Saturday, April 12th 4:45pm

Sunday, April 13th Noon

Boston Independent Film Festival

Thursday April 24th, 7:30pm (Coolidge Corner Theatre)

Saturday April 26th, 4:00pm (Somerville Theatre)
The April 26 show will be followed by a Q&A with nearly everyone in the film (including Brad Neely, the Hungarian Horntails, Draco and the Malfoys and Melissa Anelli) as well as a rock show with Harry and the Potters, Draco and the Malfoys and the Hungarian Horntails.

You can see a preview of this film via the trailer at YouTube.

(CAUTION TO PARENTS: Slight adult language used in trailer)

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Wow, I really want to see this!

Too bad no showings are going to be in LA D:

Posted by Ashley on March 31, 2008, 10:05 PM report to moderator

Hey, what about people from other countries. Nothing in the UK?

Really exciting though. just hope that at least once i would be able to come to one potter themed events (before time runs out ) :(

Posted by thegriffpuff on March 31, 2008, 10:11 PM report to moderator

Nice seeing Melissa in so many scenes.

Posted by Cool Grandma on March 31, 2008, 10:24 PM report to moderator

I would totally love to see this! but i live in stupid Canada, where nothing cool or Harry Potterish ever happens :(

Posted by Jessica on March 31, 2008, 10:27 PM report to moderator

I hope they post it on YouTube. I really want to see it, but I can’t make it to any of the showings.

Posted by RosieWeasley on March 31, 2008, 10:39 PM report to moderator

This looks so good. I hope it will be released on DVD later so I can see it!

Posted by H on April 01, 2008, 12:13 AM report to moderator

Agreed about the no Canadian dates :( I really want to see this too! Maybe the Toronto film festival in September? That would be cool!

Posted by Wizengamut on April 01, 2008, 12:30 AM report to moderator

The film festivals listed above are only through April—I’m sure they’ll be many more. There’s one very near my house, and I’ve always wanted to go. This could get me there, lol.

Posted by Laurel on April 01, 2008, 12:48 AM report to moderator

Wow! I definitely want to go to the April 26th event in Boston! Do we just show up to the somerville theatre or do we need to buy tix?

Posted by Deana on April 01, 2008, 12:59 AM report to moderator

Aieee! I live right near Boston. I need to figure out how I can go to that one =D

Posted by Ember Whimsy on April 01, 2008, 01:00 AM report to moderator

They should show it at the Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis this October. They always have really great independent films there!

Posted by Holly on April 01, 2008, 01:43 AM report to moderator

Wow. The trailer itself was really moving. I wish there was a showing in Atlanta. :)

Posted by TAD on April 01, 2008, 02:38 AM report to moderator

zomg, u have no idea, i saw the trailer for this and was going ‘i wish it would come to sarasota’ so excuse me i must go squee in my moms ear!!

Posted by Maddie on April 01, 2008, 03:11 AM report to moderator

come on Melissa, can’t you come to Sarasota? and Paul and Jo? Why not? Don’t you love the Sunshine State? You could even check on the Potter Park while in Florida!!!! ; )

Posted by Madeline on April 01, 2008, 03:23 AM report to moderator

trailer looks wicked awesome ! i’m definitely going—maybe even both shows:) in response to one of the earlier comments—I just emailed the Independent Film Festival of Boston to find out about ticketing and they say tickets go on sale at the end of the week on their site www.iffboston.org. sweet.

Posted by ann on April 01, 2008, 03:32 AM report to moderator

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