Sneak Preview of FUTURESTATES episode Fallout

It’s almost here… ITVS’s new fictional online series — FUTURESTATES — launches online March 8 and will have its theatrical world premiere at South by Southwest (SXSW) on March 14.

FUTURESTATES explores possible future scenarios through the prism of today’s global reality. America circa 2010 sits at the crux of competing and paradoxical forces of creation and destruction. Never before have we been capable of such great discovery and accomplishment, and yet our very existence hangs in balance as climate change, weapons of mass destruction, and economic collapse threaten our very existence.

Check out this sneak preview of Fallout, by Ben Rekhi. The War on Terror has escalated drastically, bringing America into conflict with countless enemies. Los Angeles has fallen victim to a nuclear attack from an unknown aggressor. In the aftermath of the bombing, a young man’s search for his girlfriend addresses the human toll of eternal war.

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Tags: facebook, fiction, los angeles, online video, War on Terror

A Sneak Peek at FUTURESTATES: A New Online Fictional Series

What will become of America in five, 25, or even 50 years from today?

Beginning March 8, ITVS will launch a new online fictional series called FUTURESTATES, which will explore many of today’s complex social issues by imagining how they play out in the world of tomorrow.

The series will be accessible exclusively online and be available for free. ITVS worked with over 20 of today’s best and emerging indie filmmakers to complete the 11 films for the series. Contributors include acclaimed director Ramin Bahrani, whose mini-feature entitled Plastic Bag is narrated by the legendary Werner Herzog, Greg Pak’s Mister Green and Tze Chun’s Silver Sling.

Can’t wait until March 8? Watch the video preview below. Also be sure to join the brand new FUTURESTATES Facebook Fan Page to watch more video previews and to get the latest news on the series.

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Tags: facebook, fiction, online video, Ramin Bahrani, Werner Hertzog

Join the Community Cinema Facebook Fan Page for a Chance to Win a Free iPod

Become a Fan on Facebook. You could win an iPod!

Like watching movies for free? Want to win a free iPod?

Become a Facebook Fan in a few simple steps:

Step 1: Take a quick read of the rules below.*
Step 2: Click on this link to go to our Facebook Fan Page – http://facebook.com/communitycinema
Step 3: BECOME A FAN! There’s a link on the left hand side below the Community Cinema logo
Step 4: (optional, but nice) Invite your friends to become fans of Community Cinema. You’re done!

Community Cinema is a FREE monthly screening series that features films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. In over 50 cities nationwide, screenings are followed by lively panel discussions that bring together citizens, organizations and public television stations from your community.

This month, we’re giving away two iPod shuffles exclusively to our Facebook Fans*. Connect with others from across the country and discover cutting-edge documentaries, film premieres and special screenings near you.

Do you Tweet? Follow us on Twitter for quick links to event listings and more in-depth info about upcoming screenings, filmmakers and events.  Post your photos and videos. And, start your own conversation. Follow us now >>

*Contest began Monday, November 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM PST. Contest closes and two iPod Shuffle winners will be drawn at random by ITVS at 5:00 PM PST on December 15, 2009 from those people and groups who became and remained a fan of Community Cinema on Facebook through 5:00 PM PST on December 15, 2009. Winners will be notified via Facebook message. Winners have 10 days to claim their prize before another winner will be drawn. ITVS staff, partners, and contractors are not eligible to win. Contest open to residents of the U.S.

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