Flatland Cometh!!!

sara farr · Post by **sara farr** » May 1st, 2007, 4:32 pm

MARK YOUR CALENDARS...

On Sunday, May 20th at 3pm, the Austin Film Society presents a theatrical screening of "Flatland: The Movie" - a direct to DVD 30 min, computer animated short about geometry.

Synopsis:
"Flatland: The Movie" is an animated film inspired by Edwin A. Abbott's classic novel, Flatland. Set in a world of only two dimensions inhabited by sentient geometrical shapes, the story follows Arthur Square and his ever-curious granddaughter Hex. When a mysterious visitor arrives from Spaceland, Arthur and Hex must come to terms with the truth of the third dimension, risking dire consequences from the evil Circles that have ruled Flatland for a thousand years.

Cast & Crew:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0814106/fullcredits#cast

Show starts 3pm @
Regal Arbor Cinema at Great Hills
9828 Great Hills Trail at Highway 183
Austin, TX 78759
(800)326-3264

Free admission, but you should show up early if you want to get in.

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » May 1st, 2007, 4:48 pm

Sara!

This is awesome!!! You've been working so hard on this!
I can't wait to see it!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kaci_beeler · Post by **kaci_beeler** » May 1st, 2007, 4:51 pm

Yeah, this is exciting. And to see all of the Austin peeps representing.
Pretty sweet.

shando · Post by **shando** » May 1st, 2007, 4:56 pm

We're now all one degree of separation from Martin Sheen, Michael York, and Tony "Buster" Hale!

andrea · Post by **andrea** » May 1st, 2007, 4:57 pm

i'm telling all my math friends.

TexasImprovMassacre · Post by **TexasImprovMassacre** » May 1st, 2007, 5:10 pm

andrea wrote:i'm telling all my math friends.

there need to be more reasons for this to be said

Jessica · Post by **Jessica** » May 1st, 2007, 8:21 pm

Awesome! this sounds like so much fun. I actually remember this book - it was fun. I can't wait to see the movie.

sara farr · Post by **sara farr** » May 13th, 2007, 9:42 am

Carl Sagan performs Flatland (from an old Cosmos episode)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIadtFJYWhw

sara farr · Post by **sara farr** » May 13th, 2007, 9:46 am

THIS JUST IN!!! The Flatland Cast & Crew have been told that though the screening is free, there may not be enough seats for everyone. SO! If you want to come see the one and only theatrical screening, and World Premiere of FLATLAND, THE MOVIE you need to contact the Austin Film Festival (see email below) to tell them your name and reserve your seat.

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"FLATLAND: The Movie" will screen next Sunday and is looking amazing. We want you to be at the screening and help celebrate completion of the movie. The screening will be Sunday May 20th at 3pm at the Arbor theater.

Tickets for you and your guests are free. However, you must reserve your seats by sending an email with your name and how many guests you're bringing to:

flatland@austinfilmfestival.com

Please be sure to RSVP quickly as tickets are limited and we cannot guarantee seats unless you RSVP while space remains.

I can't wait for you to see the movie!

sara farr · Post by **sara farr** » May 14th, 2007, 4:55 am

sara farr · Post by **sara farr** » May 18th, 2007, 5:53 pm

Hey yoose guys! There have been enough responses to the 3pm showing that it filled up and they decided to have a second showing at 4:30pm. If you want to get into the first show, BE THERE EARLY!! with your reservation.

Sara

Justin D. · Post by **Justin D.** » May 18th, 2007, 6:04 pm

shando wrote:We're now all one degree of separation from Martin Sheen, Michael York, and Tony "Buster" Hale!

You forgot Kristen "Veronica Mars" Bell, and that's just wrong.

The Frightful Turpentine · May 19th, 2007, 11:10 pm

Life imitating art:

http://flatlandproject.com/

I think I smell a new improv format...

York99 · Post by **York99** » May 20th, 2007, 6:41 pm

Busy busy busy day and it's not even over yet. So, sorry I couldn't make it.

How did it go?

When can I see it?

Where are my glasses?

smerlin · Post by **smerlin** » May 20th, 2007, 8:21 pm

It was awesome. Beautiful and educational and full of famous people. I am very proud of Sara and Dano and everyone else involved.