Two TCP productions featured in Grand Rapids (MN) Film Festival
On Saturday, September 8, 2001, two TCP productions were screened to an audience at the Bearded Child Film Festival in Grand Rapids, MN. Suburban Cowboys (1994) and Free (2000) featured among three other films in the Comedy genre. In total, the festival included 28 films across five genres: Drama, Comedy, Local, Experimental, and Documentary. Films were submitted not just from Minnesota, but also from New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, Missouri, California, Colorado, Oregon, New York, and Japan. For summary remarks on each film, click here.
Jothan Sargent and Luke Taylor from TCP made the journey from Minneapolis and were present for the entire festival, which took place at the Myles Reif Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids, pictured below. (Click here for Jothan and Luke's exclusive Trip Notes!)
Myles Reif Performing Arts Center, Grand Rapids, MN
TCP’s films were well received by the audience. Jothan and Luke heard many nice compliments from the crowd. They also fielded some questions from the audience, which seemed to be another indication of interest.

In addition to viewing many innovative and entertaining films, Jothan and Luke got to meet some interesting filmmakers, including a blossoming Japanese experimental filmmaker, Hayashi Koichiro. Another notable filmmaker present was Steven Anthony Smith, creator of Flat Tire, which has been screened on Twin Cities Public Television’s 'MNTV' as well as in other film festivals.
Jothan arrives at the Reif Center.
This was the first annual Bearded Child Film Festival, and both Jothan and Luke agree that it was a great experience. The atmosphere was fun, relaxed, and very welcoming. It is a very appropriate place to screen TCP films and videos.

If the Bearded Child happens again next year, the hope is to submit a new TCP production so that more TCP members can have the opportunity to attend.

L to R: Jothan Sargent, Hayashi Koichiro, Luke Taylor