Capping off a weekend’s worth of celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film bestowed Trudy Awards to a variety of deserving films at a memorable awards ceremony this past Sunday at Harvard Square’s Brattle Theatre. A highlight
CUBBY Director to attend 30th Annual Chlotrudis Awards Ceremony
Chlotudis is pleased to welcome Mark Blane to the 30th annual Chlotrudis Awards Ceremony to accept the Buried Treasure award that his debut narrative feature, CUBBY, released in 2019, won in 2020. That year, the 26th annual Chlotrudis Awards Ceremony,
Chlotrudis 30: Themes of Pain, Struggle, and Compassion
by Peg Aloi This year’s nominations are, perhaps fittingly, emblematic of the universal theme of human struggle, often portrayed in very intimate ways. Certainly, the world is engaged in a multitude of struggles now, from the ongoing pandemic to climate
Chlotrudis Adopts a New Visual Identity
To celebrate its 30th birthday, an age when one feels they have truly achieved adulthood, the Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film has updated its brand, adopting a new visual identity for the group. Don’t worry, the cat is still there. An
CHLOTRUDIS SOCIETY FOR INDEPENDENT FILM ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS, SPECIAL GUEST FOR 30TH YEAR – KORE-EDA COMES TO BOSTON!
Nominations for the 30th annual Chlotrudis Awards were finalized by the film group’s nominating committee this past weekend, ahead of its March 17th awards ceremony. We are thrilled to announce that beloved Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda will be present to
Best of the 2023 Festivals
It was a year that many Chlotrudis members went back to Film Festivals in person and in force. The Society had strong representation at the Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston), the Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF), the Toronto International Film
The 25th Annual Provincetown International Film Festival
by Cheryl Eagan-Donovan This year’s 25th anniversary edition of PIFF included lots of big budget premieres, both international and locally shot films, and as always, really great parties. Producer Vicki Oleskey and I arrived by the fast ferry from Boston
IFFBoston 2023 – Celebrating Twenty Years of Independent Film
by Cheryl Eagan-Donovan The vibe at this year’s festival can be summed up in one word: gratitude. From audiences, filmmakers, festival staff, and volunteers, everyone seemed genuinely thankful to be back in person, seeing exciting new films on the big
‘AFTER YANG’ LIVES AGAIN, BIG WINNER AT CHLOTRUDIS SOCIETY FOR INDEPENDENT FILM 29TH AWARDS CEREMONY
The 29th annual Chlotrudis Awards were announced and celebrated this past weekend, at an intimate awards dinner held at the beautiful, newly renovated French Library in Boston’s Back Bay. The collection of members and longtime friends showered much love on
CHLOTRUDIS SOCIETY FOR INDEPENDENT FILM ANNOUNCES 2022 AWARD NOMS FOR 29TH YEAR – ‘AFTERSUN’ BASKS IN THE GLOW
Nominations for the 29th annual Chlotrudis Awards were finalized by the film group’s nominating committee this past weekend, ahead of its March 19th awards dinner to be held at the newly renovated French Library in Boston’s Back Bay. AFTERSUN, Charlotte