> For the record, the Academy Foundation actually does have an > "Institutional Grants" program which provides financial support to small > avant-garde film organizations ...
This is all great to hear, and much appreciated. I'm not sure Scott is really disagreeing with me. I think it's fine when avant-garde film is acknowledged. My point is that we should not expect the Academy or the Oscar telecast to recognize or award avant-garde filmmakers in the way, from a cinema art point of view, most on the list might feel is appropriate. Fred Camper Chicago _______________________________________________ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks