Documentary Films
 Holi-days- Shot entirely in the three mythic cities of Jerusalem, Florence and Las Vegas, award-winning filmmaker Randi Steinberger set out to document her observations and those of the contemporary traveler. Tourists, guides and experts reveal a subtle contradiction between the modern pilgrims’ anticipated expectations and their actual experiences.
- What we seek can be as profound as a religious epiphany, as superficial as a successful shopping spree, or as life changing as winning the big jackpot. Throughout this documentary we are subtly reminded that if we journey to seek change, we should remember to pack our sense of humor.
 The Art of Survival- The Art Of Survival documents the life of Tibor Jankay, a 94 year old Hungarian born artist who used his artistic skills to survive the Holocaust. The horrific experiences of war had caused him great suffering, so to ease his pain he moved to Venice, California and surrounded himself with images of love and beauty.
- In California, Tibor spent much of his time along the world famous Venice Beach Boardwalk where he became a mentor to thousands of young artists, inspiring them with his incredible survival stories and philosophies of forgiveness.
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News
- Critical Times Premiere
- Our latest documentary film, Critical Times: Fishbone’s Hen House Sessions, premiered at the Silver Lake Film Festival in September 2004
- Synopsis: In 2001, the legendary, influential and voraciously eclectic band Fishbone arrived to record their newest material at Hen House Studios. The seamless blend of multi-angle cinema verite and time lapse photography turns day to night and back again as the band pleads, cajoles, threatens and uses every trick in the book to bring their music alive.
- The film does nothing to demystify Fishbone’s potent Juju – after nearly a quarter century touring and composing together – their unique magic is still operating at it’s nuttmost. Band documentaries may come and go…but this is Fishbone. Way up close.
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- Holi-days Premieres on Sundance, at Woodstock
- Randi Steinberger’s documentary Holi-days premiered on The Sundance Channel on December 8, 2003. Check your local listings for additional screening times.
- Earlier, Holi-days screened on December 3rd, 2003, at the Inquiring Minds Arts Center in Saugerties NY as part of the Woodstock Film Festival.
- New Documentaries
- Fatal Charm. The members of a high school rock band optimistically navigate their first experience in a recording studio, but confront crises of friendship and ambition as they face the classic post-graduation drift.
Reviews
- It’s Not the Journey, It’s the Picture with Jesus
- At the end of her documentary Holi-Days — about travelers to Jerusalem, Florence and Las Vegas — Randi Steinberger quotes noted tourism expert St. Francis of Assisi: “You are what you are seeking.” But watching Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem swooning to a staged nailing of Jesus, or Americans oohing over Florence's beauty because that’s what you do on your way to buying cheap designer leather, it’s clear that a lot of people kid themselves about what they’re really seeking. Read More…
- Tibor Jankay: The Art of Survival
- This delightful production is a profile of the inspirational ninety-four year-old artist Tibor Jankay. Born in Hungary, Jankay studied art at the finest schools in Budapest and Paris until World War II, when he was sent to a work camp. Escaping from a train traveling to Auschwitz, Jankay used his artistic talents to ward off hunger during his time as a fugitive. Despite the terrible trials, he was willing to start life anew. Settling in Venice, California, he painted joyful images celebrating life and hope. Read More…
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