Local Flavor: Todd Sklar likes Columbia, MO

I love it when filmmakers support film in the Midwest. I truly believe Missouri has so much to offer filmmakers in the way of locations, talent and resources. The indie film scene is growing in St. Louis and in Missouri in general, but it’s a slow growth. I encourage everyone to participate at least on the level of being a receptive and supportive audience for these filmmakers who choose to work against the grain, often with little to know budgets.

[Earlier this week, I traveled to Columbia, Missouri to present two Olivier Assayas films (Irma Vep; Late August, Early September) in the first installment of Ragtag Cinema's Critic's Series. It was the first time I met filmmaker Todd Sklar, although I had reviewed his self-distributed feature comedy debut, Box Elder, earlier this year. (It's still out there, including a scheduled return engagement at Chicago's Siskel.) Afterwards, we stepped out onto Hitt Street to talk about why Columbia's good for him and for filmmaking.] — Originally Posted by Ray Price on Movie City Indie