We Are Wizards

Director: Josh Koury
Cast: Melissa Anelli, Heather Lawver, Brad Neely, Harry and the Potters, The Hungarian Horntails, Draco and the Malfoys, The Whomping Willows, Dr. Henry Jenkins
Format: HDCam   Runtime: 79 minutes
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screening in: Documentary Competition

Screening Times

1:45 PM, Saturday March 8th - Austin Convention Ctr
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11:00 AM, Tuesday March 11th - Paramount
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1:45 PM, Friday March 14th - Paramount
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Synopsis:
In 1997 the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone exploded onto the literary scene, captivating readers all over the world, and quickly spawning cinematic versions. WE ARE WIZARDS tracks the influential figures leading the creative subculture surrounding the popular series. The film follows a set of individuals ranging from web journalists, authors, artists, filmmakers and musicians, as they enhance and expand the Harry Potter story, often in unexpected ways. WE ARE WIZARDS is a portrayal of creative fans with a common goal: to make their voices heard.

Director's Bio:
WE ARE WIZARDS is Josh Koury's 2nd feature length documentary. His first film, STANDING BY YOURSELF, received both critical acclaim and recognition after opening theatrically in 2002. Josh also co-founded the Brooklyn Underground Film Festival, where he served as Programming Director for five years. In addition, he worked for four years at the Hamptons Int'l Film Festival as a Programmer and Programming Manager.