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SXSW Interview: Ron Mann, ‘Imagine the Sound’
Director: Ron Mann
Film: “Imagine the Sound”
Category: Documentary Features (Regional Premiere)
Sites: Official | SXSW
Screening: 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 12; 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15; both at Alamo South
Film synopsis from SXSW.com: “Imagine the Sound” (1981) profiles four musicians who were influential in the evolution of jazz into a free-form musical art. Canadian documentary filmmaker Ron Mann’s first feature documentary, made when he was only 22 years old, was originally released on 16mm, mono optical sound. Considered to be by many critics as one of the all-time great jazz films, “Imagine The Sound” is newly restored and presented on HD and 5.1 stereo sound.
Is this your first time at SXSW? If not, what has your experience been like in previous years?
It’s all a blur — as it should be.
What are your impressions of the festival compared to others of its kind around the country, and of Austin as a film town, in general?
SXSW is like enjoying a sweet spliff, while most other festivals are on crack.
What do you hope to take away from your time at the festival?
Energy. SXSW totally recharges me.
Why should audiences be excited to see your film?
Because it’s (expletive) good.
Are there any other films screening that you hope to see?
All of ‘em. I’m also a panel junkie and love to hear what people are up to.
Any restaurants, parties, tourist locations you want to get to while in town? If you live in Austin, where do you suggest out-of-towners visit while in town?
Every minute is an adventure in Austin. It really doesn’t matter where you wind up — its all good.
When you think of Texas and the movies, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
SXSW - like, duh.
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