THN are excited to announce that the Raindance Film Festival, Europe’s largest independent film festival, will open on 24th September with a screening of award-winning director Mike Cahill’s latest film I ORIGINS, with Cahill also hosting an audience Q&A following the screening.The film boasts a stellar cast including Boardwalk Empire’s Michael Pitt, The Good Wife’s Archie Panjabi and indie star Brit Marling, who also co-wrote and starred in Cahill’s debut film ANOTHER EARTH.
Passes for the 22nd annual Raindance Festival, including the Patron’s Pass that allows admission to the opening gala, are on sale now. The passes entitle film-buffs to unlimited admissions at Vue Piccadilly throughout the 10-day festival.
I ORIGINS received widespread critical acclaim when it premiered at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, picking up the Alfred P. Sloan Prize which recognises excellence in motion pictures depicting science and technology. The film follows the work of molecular biologist (Pitt) whose study of the human eye leads to far reaching implications about scientific and spiritual beliefs.
In 2011 Cahill showcased his sci-fi epic ANOTHER EARTH at Raindance and the director’s long-standing relationship with the festival was a key factor in their decision to offer him the prestigious spot on opening night, he had this to say about getting involved once again:
“I am thrilled and honoured to be returning to Raindance for the premiere of my second film I Origins. Elliot and his colleagues do so much to support indie film and I’m happy my work has found its way onto their radar.”
I ORIGINS screens at Vue West End (Leicester Square) on 24th September at 7pm.
Raindance Festival Passes (starting from £100) are available now and can be purchased via www.raindancefestival.org
All other tickets for the festival, including the Opening Gala screening of I ORIGINS and after party (£25) go on general release at 12pm on Tuesday 2nd September at www.myvue.com/raindance. Full details and info can be found at www.raindancefestival.org.
