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Supporting Independent Film in Texas SWAMP is committed to the film and video art of this region, the artists producing independent images, and to the cultivation of an engaged audience. SWAMP encourages the development of audiences who seek out artistic voices that reflect, celebrate, and examine the cultural, social and political diversity of their localities. » THE TERRITORY For more information on current and past seasons or how to submit your short film or video for broadcast consideration, explore the links to the left.
» SPECIAL SCREENINGS
"Lovers, Liars and Lunatics" is a dark, screwball comedy about a neurotic suburban family that gets held hostage in their home by two inept burglars. Only as the night progresses do we realize that the Machiavellian machinations of the family are actually drawing the burglars further and further into their nefarious familial schemes, until reality blurs, and we no longer know who we should be rooting for: the family, or the burglars. --Amber Benson (www.loversliarsandlunatics.com) Actress/filmmaker Amber Benson’s second feature “Lovers, Liars and Lunatics” is something of a marvel, a really tight, consistently entertaining and inventive little film that is impressive technically and artistically. --Screenwriter/Director David Greenberg (indietalk.com)
Amber Benson began acting in local community theatre productions in her home town of Birmingham, Alabama as a youth. In 1992, Amber's family moved to Los Angeles so that she could pursue acting as a career. She landed her first movie role in the feature film King of the Hill in 1993, followed by a supporting role as Alicia Silverstone's best friend Cheyenne in the psychological thriller The Crush. Since then, Amber has earned roles in dozens of movies, including Bye, Bye Love (with Houston-native Randy Quaid) and a string of independent films. However, Amber is best known for playing "Tara," the shy witch and love interest of Alyson Hannigan's character "Willow" on tv's cult favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Amber has guest starred in numerous television programs, including Supernatural and Cold Case, and starred in two made-for-tv movies for Lifetime. In 2001, Amber wrote and directed her first feature film called Chance. The low budget indie, which was shot digitally, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2002 and co-starred fellow Buffy the Vampire Slayer castmember James Marsters. Amber's second film, a 35mm feature titled Lovers, Liars and Lunatics, co-stars fellow tv alums Christine Estabrook (Desperate Housewives) and Michael Muhney (Veronica Mars). In addition to being an actress and filmmaker, Amber is also an accomplished writer. She co-wrote two novels, Ghosts of Albion: Accursed and Ghosts of Albion: Witchery with writing partner Christopher Golden, and produced an animated webseries based on the novels for the BBC. Amber recently signed a book deal with Penguin to write a series of fantasy novels.
Please note: Tickets purchased online after Friday, April 25th will not be mailed. Tickets can be picked up at our office by Thursday, May 1st or at "Will Call" on the day of the screening. To purchase group (4+) tickets, please call 713-522-8592 x 2. Children under 17 not admitted without a parent or guardian. But wait... there's more! Have some Amber Benson comic books, novels, dvds and/or action figures you want autographed? Amber will also be making an appearance at Midnight Comics and Games on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 10am - 1pm for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. Meet Amber and go home with a free comic book!
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