Susan Stone gives us a glimpse into Side by Side in her article, Berlin Film Festival: Keanu Reeves tackles film vs. digital. Ms. Stone provides us with the back story of how the project came to be. We learn that the film takes an in depth look at the new techniques and tools that are challenging traditional celluloid film with respect to to filming, editing, color correction, digital effects, distribution, projection, and archiving. Additionally some quotes are provided by some of the key interviewees such as George Lucas, David Lynch, Richard Linklater, Steven Soderbergh and others.
Additionally, we learn the following about the Tribeca Film distribution deal:
“Release is planned for summer 2012, with TV broadcast and film school screenings planned for 2013. Currently, says Kenneally, there is no theater distribution scheduled -– ironically, Tribeca Film will offer the film as video on demand. Reeves said he wished “Side by Side” would make it to theaters, but he’s not sure the market is there. “To me, to make a film is still about the big screen. But I’m old school!” he adds with a laugh.”
The article can be read at LA Times.