KING KAUFMAN: THE PASSION OF LLOYD CANADIAN PREMIER SCREENING AT INDIE CAN FILM FESTIVAL IN TORONTO, ON OCTOBER 4, 2008.
TORONTO (SEPTEMBER 30, 2008) – What happens when Toronto filmmaker Shauna Jaeger sets out to discover what’s behind the mad-genius of Lloyd Kaufman – president and founder of Troma Entertainment and the creator of The Toxic Avenger? Blood is spilled, skin is torn, pants are dropped and a few breasts are revealed. General madness ensues as Jaeger and her team follow this B-movie legend from Toronto to New York City to Buffalo in an attempt to find out what has pushed this legendary, independent filmmaker to keep making movies, successful or otherwise, for over 30 years.
Several years in the making King Kaufman: The Passion of Lloyd features intimate moments with Kaufman, exclusive interviews with writer/director James Gunn (Slither/Dawn of the Dead), actor Jessica Dublin (Troma’s War/Toxie II/III), behind the scenes interviews with the cast and crew of Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead and some really wicked tunes.
“It’s about time someone made a film about Lloyd Kaufman. He’s one of my favorite directors”, says Kaufman. “Jaeger and her team have produced a superbly Tromatic edumentary. Hope she remembers me when she hits the big time. Hoorah to independent filmmakers!”
The world premier received a nomination for Best Documentary the Socal Independent Film Festival in Huntington Beach, CA. The Canadian premier will take place at the Indie Can Film Festival in Toronto on October 4th. The festival runs October 4-5th, 2008. All events are free. For details visit http://kingkaufmanmovie.wordpress.com/
Additional Resources
Watch the trailer, clips and more @ http://kingkaufmanmovie.wordpress.com/
For more information about Troma Entertainment visit http://www.troma.com
For appearance schedule, screenings and all things Lloyd Kaufman visit
http://www.lloydkaufman.com
About Shauna Jaeger – Jaegermeister Productions
For the past 9 years Shauna Jaeger has worked on award-winning content for broadcasters and festivals worldwide including National Geographic (Canada/ US); A&E; Alliance Atlantis; BBC; Discovery Channel (Canada/US/Europe/ International); and CBC to name a few. In addition to her film and TV production experience, Jaeger is also an accomplished performer.
King Kaufman: The Passion of Lloyd (2008) is produced in association with Troma Entertainment.
Contact
Shauna Jaeger
Jaegermeister Productions
jaegermeisterproductions@gmail.com
NYC: 347.461.3276
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KING KAUFMAN: THE PASSION OF LLOYD DIRECTOR’S CUT WORLD PREMIER SCREENING AT SOCAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL IN HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA SEPTEMBER 12, 2008.
NEW YORK CITY (September 21, 2008) – What happens when Toronto filmmaker Shauna Jaeger sets out to discover what’s behind the mad-genius of Lloyd Kaufman – president and founder of Troma Entertainment and the creator of The Toxic Avenger? Blood is spilled, skin is torn, pants are dropped and a few breasts are revealed. General madness ensues as Jaeger and her team follow this B-movie legend from Toronto to New York City to Buffalo in an attempt to find out what has pushed this legendary, independent filmmaker to keep making movies, successful or otherwise, for over 30 years.
Several years in the making King Kaufman: The Passion of Lloyd features intimate moments with Kaufman, exclusive interviews with writer/director James Gunn (Slither/Dawn of the Dead), actor Jessica Dublin (Troma’s War/Toxie II/III), behind the scenes interviews with the cast and crew of Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead and some really wicked tunes.
“Nearly everyone working in film in America has at some point been inspired by or worked with Kaufman,” says Jaeger. “He is the biggest cheerleader for independent cinema I’ve ever met and is responsible for helping start the careers of many [top actors and writers] including Kevin Costner, Marisa Tomei, Samuel L. Jackson and Trey Parker. This film is more than just a look into the bizarre life of Lloyd Kaufman. It pays homage to his work. Like our subject, we tried to not take ourselves too seriously and just have fun with it.”
“It’s about time someone made a film about Lloyd Kaufman. He’s one of my favorite directors”, says Kaufman. “Jaeger and her team have produced a superbly Tromatic edumentary. Hope she remembers me when she hits the big time. Hoorah to independent filmmakers!”
The world premier at the Socal Independent Film Festival in Huntington Beach, CA will take place September 12th, 2008. The festival runs from September 9th-14th. To purchase tickets or to see the full schedule of screenings and events visit http://www.socalfilmfest.com.
Additional Resources
For more information about Troma Entertainment visit http://www.troma.com
For appearance schedule, screenings and all things Lloyd Kaufman visit http://www.lloydkaufman.com
About Shauna Jaeger – Jaegermeister Productions
For the past 9 years Shauna Jaeger has worked on award-winning content for broadcasters and festivals worldwide including National Geographic (Canada/US); A&E; Alliance Atlantis; BBC; Discovery Channel (Canada/US/Europe/International); and CBC to name a few. In addition to her film and TV production experience, Jaeger is also an accomplished performer.
King Kaufman: The Passion of Lloyd (2008) is produced in association with Troma Entertainment.
Contact
Shauna Jaeger
Jaegermeister Productions
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