Killer Films is marking its 30th anniversary with a retrospective at Metrograph, an independent movie theater in New York City. The event, curated by Christine Vachon, Artistic Director of the Stony Brook University MFA in Film Program and Co-Founder of Killer Films, features eight films that showcase the company's influence on independent cinema.
The anniversary celebration also aligns with the tenth year of collaboration between Stony Brook's MFA in Film program and Killer Films. The retrospective opens on August 5 at 10:30 pm with "Office Killer," directed by Cindy Sherman, which played a key role in shaping the company’s identity.
“Choosing which films to screen in celebration of Killer Films’ 30th anniversary was no easy feat. Every title holds a unique place in the long, winding journey of how this company came to be — each film is a chapter in our story,” said Vachon and Killer Films Co-Founder Pamela Koffler. “These films still inspire laughter, awe, and more than a few outrageous behind-the-scenes stories we love to tell.”
Associate Chair Magdalene Brandeis from Stony Brook’s Department of Creative Writing, Film and Television commented on the partnership: “We are enormously fortunate to be partnered with Killer Films in building a film program at Stony Brook. Christine Vachon is a legend in the independent film industry, and continues to inspire filmmakers, Stony Brook master’s students, and artists all over the world.”
The retrospective will feature a special “Killer Secret Screening” scheduled for August 10 at 7:45 pm. Organizers describe it as follows: “We give you the location, you show up, and see what happens. We promise you won’t be disappointed by the star headliner.”
Coverage of the event has appeared in several media outlets including Deadline, Time Out, and Variety.