Substream, underground, psychotronic are all words Skizz likes to use to describe the films sought, work that strives to tell unlikely stories in exciting new ways without an emphasis on pure shock value. Many excellent films actually get rejected because they are too mainstream, too traditional and don't push the boundaries enough. I bet you've never heard that one before. The last two years have seen 'Cinefest move to larger spaces, as interest in the festival has grown considerably. Yet Skizz continues to organize everything himself in his spare time, when he's not working his full time job, and projects nearly every show himself.
Monetary constraints force showings into warehouses and former rave spots.
But no one minds. Cell phones are nowhere in sight, no deals are being made, no is more important than anyone else. People come to see offbeat films that they could never see otherwise. We have lost our way if we ask ourselves that question. Film does not have to be attached to commerce at all.