Post by shasami on Sept 4, 2008 10:23:26 GMT -5
KING KAUFMAN: THE PASSION OF LLOYD (2008) WORLD
PREMIER SCREENING AT SOCAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL IN
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA SEPTEMBER 12, 2008.
NEW YORK CITY – What happens when Toronto filmmaker Shauna Jaeger sets
out to discover what's behind the mad-genius of Lloyd Kaufman - president and
founder of Troma Entertainment and the creator of The Toxic Avenger? Blood is
spilled, skin is torn, pants are dropped and a few breasts are revealed. General
madness ensues as Jaeger and her team follow this B-movie legend from
Toronto to New York City to Buffalo in an attempt to find out what has pushed
this legendary, independent filmmaker to keep making movies, successful or
otherwise, for over 30 years.
Several years in the making King Kaufman: The Passion of Lloyd features
intimate moments with Kaufman, exclusive interviews with writer/director James
Gunn (Slither/Dawn of the Dead), actor Jessica Dublin (Troma's War/Toxie II/III),
behind the scenes interviews with the cast and crew of Poultrygeist: Night of the
Chicken Dead and some really wicked tunes.
“Nearly everyone working in film in America has at some point been inspired by
or worked with Kaufman,” says Jaeger. “He is the biggest cheerleader for
independent cinema I’ve ever met and is responsible for helping start the careers
of many [top actors and writers] including Kevin Costner, Marisa Tomei, Samuel
L. Jackson and Trey Parker. This film is more than just a look into the bizarre life
of Lloyd Kaufman. It pays homage to his work. Like our subject, we tried to not
take ourselves too seriously and just have fun with it.”
"It's about time someone made a film about Lloyd Kaufman. He's one of my
favorite directors”, says Kaufman. "Jaeger and her team have produced a
superbly Tromatic edumentary. Hope she remembers me when she hits the big
time. Hoorah to independent filmmakers!"
King Kaufman: The Passion of Lloyd (2008) will receive its world premier at the Socal
Independent Film Festival in Huntington Beach, CA September 12th, 2008. The
festival runs from September 9th-14th. To purchase tickets or to see the full
schedule of screenings and events visit www.socalfilmfest.com.
Additional Resources
King Kaufman: The Passion of Lloyd (2008) official website kingkaufmanmovie.wordpress.com
For more information about Troma Entertainment visit www.troma.com
For appearance schedule, screenings and all things Lloyd Kaufman visit
www.lloydkaufman.com
About Shauna Jaeger - Jaegermeister Productions
For the past 9 years Shauna Jaeger has worked on award-winning content for
broadcasters and festivals worldwide including National Geographic (Canada/
US); A&E; Alliance Atlantis; BBC; Discovery Channel (Canada/US/Europe/
International); and CBC to name a few. In addition to her film and TV production
experience, Jaeger is also an accomplished performer. King Kaufman: The
Passion of Lloyd (2008) is her directorial debut.
Produced in association with Troma Entertainment.
Contact
Shauna Jaeger
Jaegermeister Productions
jaegermeisterproductions@gmail.com
NYC: 347.461.3276
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PREMIER SCREENING AT SOCAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL IN
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA SEPTEMBER 12, 2008.
NEW YORK CITY – What happens when Toronto filmmaker Shauna Jaeger sets
out to discover what's behind the mad-genius of Lloyd Kaufman - president and
founder of Troma Entertainment and the creator of The Toxic Avenger? Blood is
spilled, skin is torn, pants are dropped and a few breasts are revealed. General
madness ensues as Jaeger and her team follow this B-movie legend from
Toronto to New York City to Buffalo in an attempt to find out what has pushed
this legendary, independent filmmaker to keep making movies, successful or
otherwise, for over 30 years.
Several years in the making King Kaufman: The Passion of Lloyd features
intimate moments with Kaufman, exclusive interviews with writer/director James
Gunn (Slither/Dawn of the Dead), actor Jessica Dublin (Troma's War/Toxie II/III),
behind the scenes interviews with the cast and crew of Poultrygeist: Night of the
Chicken Dead and some really wicked tunes.
“Nearly everyone working in film in America has at some point been inspired by
or worked with Kaufman,” says Jaeger. “He is the biggest cheerleader for
independent cinema I’ve ever met and is responsible for helping start the careers
of many [top actors and writers] including Kevin Costner, Marisa Tomei, Samuel
L. Jackson and Trey Parker. This film is more than just a look into the bizarre life
of Lloyd Kaufman. It pays homage to his work. Like our subject, we tried to not
take ourselves too seriously and just have fun with it.”
"It's about time someone made a film about Lloyd Kaufman. He's one of my
favorite directors”, says Kaufman. "Jaeger and her team have produced a
superbly Tromatic edumentary. Hope she remembers me when she hits the big
time. Hoorah to independent filmmakers!"
King Kaufman: The Passion of Lloyd (2008) will receive its world premier at the Socal
Independent Film Festival in Huntington Beach, CA September 12th, 2008. The
festival runs from September 9th-14th. To purchase tickets or to see the full
schedule of screenings and events visit www.socalfilmfest.com.
Additional Resources
King Kaufman: The Passion of Lloyd (2008) official website kingkaufmanmovie.wordpress.com
For more information about Troma Entertainment visit www.troma.com
For appearance schedule, screenings and all things Lloyd Kaufman visit
www.lloydkaufman.com
About Shauna Jaeger - Jaegermeister Productions
For the past 9 years Shauna Jaeger has worked on award-winning content for
broadcasters and festivals worldwide including National Geographic (Canada/
US); A&E; Alliance Atlantis; BBC; Discovery Channel (Canada/US/Europe/
International); and CBC to name a few. In addition to her film and TV production
experience, Jaeger is also an accomplished performer. King Kaufman: The
Passion of Lloyd (2008) is her directorial debut.
Produced in association with Troma Entertainment.
Contact
Shauna Jaeger
Jaegermeister Productions
jaegermeisterproductions@gmail.com
NYC: 347.461.3276
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