Happy Birthday Ben Stiller!

The funny man turns 45 today. May he bring us many more years of many comedic laughs.

Leslie Nielsen passes

Comedic screen icon Leslie Nielsen has recently passed away. Acting for decades, Nielsen will always be remembered for his antics and deadpan comedy roles in films such as The Naked Gun & Airplane. He was 84

HARRY POTTER #1 at the box office

This past weekend was a sorcerers delight for Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and the Harry Potter gang of their new film “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” which crushed the box office, taking a enormous sized $125 million domestically. It placed sixth as the largest opening weekend and was the largest opening for a Harry Potter movie to date.

2010 American Music Awards

Some of the Winners at this years 2010 American Music Awards

Artist of the Year
*Justin Bieber
Eminem
Ke$ha
Lady Gaga
Katy Perry

Favorite Male Artist, Pop or Rock
*Justin Bieber
Eminem
Usher

Favorite Male Artist, Rap/Hip-Hop
B.o.B.
Drake
*Eminem

Favorite Album, Pop or Rock
*Justin Bieber - My World 2.0
Eminem - Recovery
Katy Perry - Teenage Dream

Favorite Male Artist, Country
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
*Brad Paisley

Favorite Female Artist, Country
Miranda Lambert
Taylor Swift
*Carrie Underwood

Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Country
Zac Brown Band
*Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts

Favorite Album, Country
Jason Aldean - Wide Open
Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
*Carrie Underwood - Play On

Favorite Male Artist - Soul/R&B
Chris Brown
Trey Songz
*Usher

Favorite Female Artist - Soul/R&B
Alicia Keys
*Rihanna
Sade

Favorite Album, Soul/R&B
Alicia Keys - The Element of Freedom
Sade - Soldier of Love
*Usher - Raymond v. Raymond

Favorite Album, Soundtracks
AC/DC - Iron Man 2
*Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Favorite Artist, Alternative Rock Music
*Muse
Phoenix
Vampire Weekend

Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary Music
*Michael Bublé
Lady Antebellum
Train

Celebrities - "CAUGHT IN THE ACT"

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi celebrating her 23rd birthday at Pacha NYC…Renee Zellweger looking stunning on the red carpet for the 2010 CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA…Fabolous celebrating his Birthday at the Gansevoort Park Avenue in NYC…Jennifer Lopez at the Gucci store in Beverly Hills, CA…New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys performing a medley of their greatest hits at the American Music Awards…Jersey Shores Vinny Guadagnino at Jet Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV…Singing sensation Susan Boyle Attending the Dirty Dancing Musical In London, England, UK…Bam Magera celebrating “Jackass- 10 Years Of Stupid" At Lavo in Las Vegas, NV…

"The Hangover part 2" has a lot to live up to

The Hangover probably one of the funniest movies we have seen is currently filming their sequel “The Hangover 2” with much anticipated comedic relief we expect this one to top the charts like the first hangover. Those signed on already for this hilarious sequel are stars Liam Neeson, Jamie Chung, Ken Jeong, Mike Tyson , Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Justin Bartha and Juliette lewis. If that weren’t enough now we hear Paul Giamatti is signing on as well. Directed by Todd Phillips we are looking forward to the release date on this one with many laughs to be had!

Celebrities - "CAUGHT IN THE ACT"

Bon Jovi putting on a rocking performance to a large crowd at the NBC Today Show in Rockefeller plaza, NYC… Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman posing for pictures on the red carpet at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre for the AFI Fest 2010 Closing Night Gala Screening Of "Black Swan” in Hollywood, CA… Nelly Furtado taking home an award at the The 11th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in Las Vegas, NV…Gerard Butler front row at the Victoria Secrets fashion show in NYC…Alan Cumming with Paul Rubens aka Pee Wee Herman sharing some laughs for the “Pee-Wee Herman Show" Broadway Opening Night After Party at the Bryant Park Grill in NYC…Corey Feldman in dark shades at the Casa del Mar hotel in Santa Monica, CA…

Tyler Perry’s ‘For Colored Girls’

I wanted to like ‘For Colored Girls’, Tyler Perry’s big foray into making emotionally invested films not just straight-to-dvd-movies. I enjoyed reading the play, Ntozake Shange’s 1975 “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’. In fact, I loved the play. However I was worried after reading just the first few pages of monologue how Perry could turn these lengthy narratives into an entertaining Hollywood blockbuster. The answer is…he didn’t. Everyone woman in this film did her best, this is guaranteed. Anika Noni Rose, Loretta Devine, and Kimberly Elise keep the film real. They help the audience invest, emotionally, to the character. But, then there’s Janet Jackson. Perhaps this is because I can’t look at the screen without knowing I’m watching Jackson be anything expect the pop icon/mad woman she is. In any event, she’s by far the weakest link. I will give Tyler Perry this, it was the best film I’ve seen from him. But with the Medea enterprise being the mainstay of his career, that isn’t saying much.

THE MUPPETS ARE BACK!

The news on the street is that Jack Black, Jane Lynch, Amy Adams, Jason Segal, Donald Glover are the few names amongst many signed on to appear in the upcoming production of the new muppet movie The Greatest Muppet Movie Ever Made.With all these great names getting involved in bringing this classic back to the big screen The Greatest Muppet Movie Ever Made is fast becoming something highly to anticipate seeing.

‘Due Date’ is Slightly Stupid

I love Zach Galifianakis (Ethan) and Robert Downey Jr. (Peter). They are both talented actors with brilliant comedic abilities. What could be better than a road trip version of ‘The Hangover’. Unfortunately, that’s not what this film delivers. This doesn’t mean the movies not funny. There were moments in ‘Due Date’ where I had to hold my breath to get rid of the hiccups from laughing so much. Both characters become caricatures of real people. It’s both hilarious and slightly stupid. I like slightly stupid. The humor has little ‘Abbot and Costello’ feel to it with Galifianakis and Downey playing perfectly off of each other and the physical humor has a great old school feeling. I worry this is all lost with the idea that this isn’t ‘Hangover 2’. Enjoy it, it’ll make you laugh.

‘Hereafter’ for Ever

‘Hereafter’ has more energy then most big budget disaster films all wrapped up in a brilliantly acted ensemble drama. Clint Eastwood has taken on death in a gentle, non-religious, realistic way. Eastwood is taking a chance, thankfully, and allowing the audience at ‘Hereafter’ to learn from his characters instead of showing with glorified special effects. George (Matt Damon) is the protagonist dealing with his thoughts and feelings about death and what may come after, and this may be the best I’ve ever seen Damon. He plays George as subtle and real. ‘Hereafter’ will make audience members emote, questioning their own faith, the love they feel toward their mothers, their families, and considering living life now, not later.

Celebrities - "CAUGHT IN THE ACT"

Cher, Fergie & Hilary Swank looking fabulous on the red carpet at Carnegie Hall for the Glamour Magazine 2010 Women Of The Year in NYC…Katy Perry & Russell Brand hand and hand at the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards in Madrid, Spain...Singer Natasha Bedingfield performing at VH1 Save The Music Foundation 2010 Gala in NYC…Lin Yu Chun Promoting his hit cover "I Will Always Love You" in Seoul, South Korea…Jersey Shore’s Paul “DJ Pauly D” Delvecchio hitting the turntables at Fur Nightclub Washington, DC...Angel McCord and Anna Lynn McCord at the Urth cafe in Los Angeles, CA…Chilean Miner Edison Pena crossing the finish line at the NYC Marathon…

THRILLING "AWAKE IN THE WOODS" FILMS

Actor Keith Collins has been cast in many roles before but none like the one he has recently signed on to film. Currently on movie set in the small town of Marion, New York and filming this winters new upcoming highly talked about thriller/horror feature film “Awake In The Woods” Taking some time to sit with us while being mobbed by onlookers. We caught up with Collins who has been on the spooky set that revolves around a wooded area transformed into what one would say is an extremely chilling atmosphere weather it was night or day just being there behind the scenes was making the hairs on the back of our neck stand up and making our minds wander with anticipation while looking at this old abandoned woodsy fog filled area that has been molded into a Hollywood film set. Collins, starting to get into character was able to talk with us for a moment as we were eagerly waiting to find out more about “Awake In The Woods” and what better way than being there right in the middle of the all action. Pleased to say we were able to find out so much more about this new bone chilling film.
Veronica (Galeani), Tucker (Boise), and Derek (Collins) grew up in small town Marion, New York. Everyone in town had heard stories of odd happenings within the Marion woods and the woods became an urban legend everyone assumed was just that, a legend. But when a young girl goes missing within the woods and the paranormal activity begins to heighten Ronnie, Tucker, and Derek decide to investigate. The three friends camp out, hoping to make a documentary about their town’s ghost story, but what happens next, no one could have prepared for. What happened to them is unexplainable and only one was left wandering, alone, awake in the woods.
“Awake In The Woods” will be out early winter of 2011. Produced by MM Mayhem Films the talented cast stars Theresa Galeani, Keith Collins, Nicholas Boise, & Madelaine Kemp.“Awake In The Woods” is written by Galeani & directed by Nicholas Boise. We look forward to seeing “Awake In The Woods” this winter. Sounds like one thrilling movie creep show not to be missed!!

Producer Dino De Laurentiis Passes

Iconic film producer Dino De Laurentiis has recently passed away. De Laurentiis produced over 500 films, he won two Oscars one for Federico Fellini's "La Strada," and another "Nights of Cabiria." He was 91.

‘Saw 3D’ is Something I Wish I Hadn’t Seen

Another Saw sequel, although this time in 3D, follows the same horror guidelines as all the following in the series. It seems the recipe requires too many plots linked together thru flashbacks, intercepting character situations, and bloody gore. More and more it seems that the only requirement for a ‘good’ horror film is repulsive torture and death scenes. The audience is meant to be believe the character’s poorly realized revelations. I’m am sure ’Saw 3D’ will do well at the box office. This is a film for Saw followers and really no one else.

"O NIGHT DIVINE" OFF-BROADWAY WORLD PREMIERE

Silver Phoenix Entertainment Presents the holiday musical “O Night Divine” official Off-Broadway World Premiere
December 9th 2010 in New York City

“Experience A Love Story For All Time” at the World Premiere of O Night Divine. This “feel good”, “get you in the spirit” holiday musical, directed by Mark Mazzarella with book and lyrics by Blaze Kelly Coyle and music and lyrics by Leo Kirschner, will run Off-Broadway in the Theatre at St. Peter's (home of the York Theatre Company) December 9 – December 12. Five performances only! Opening night is Dec. 9 at 8:00 pm, with a reception to follow. *A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Autism Speaks.

O Night Divine is a full-scale musical based upon the classic biblical story of The Nativity, featuring the songs “Amaze,” “We'll Get By”, “What Gifts?“, “Mathias' Inn”, “Chosen”, “Now And Always In My Heart”, “Then You Came In” and “King of Kings”. Celebrate the season with Mary and Joseph, a trio of tap dancing Wise Men, an evil King, and a whole cast of colorful characters. O Night Divine is sure to become a new annual holiday tradition the whole family and people of all faiths will thoroughly enjoy!

The talented cast consists of: Brittney Bertier (Mary), Spencer Bazzano (Joseph), Melanie Sullivan (Narrator), Matthew Dyer (King Herod), Blaze Kelly Coyle (Elizabeth/Sapphira), Tim Mower (Joachim/Mathias), Andrea Mower (Anne/Mae), James Holden (Balthazar/Man#1), Joshua Feder (Melchiorre/Man #2), Jimmy Moore (Jaspar/Man #3) and Ensemble members: Rori Nogee, Shayla Spradley, Brad Rakushin, Phillip Burke, Angela Winslow, Danya Katok, Theresa Renee, Sarah Michelle Cuc, Nick Walkonis, George Marques and Nick Giello.

“O NIGHT DIVINE”
Exclusively at the Theatre at St. Peter's (home of the York Theatre Company) is located in New York City at 619 Lexington Avenue (corner of 54th Street).For tickets and more info please log onto www.onightdivinemusical.com

Autism Speaks goal is to change the future for all children and adults who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. This is a cause close to the hearts of the entire production team of O Night Divine, as they each have friends and family members dealing with the many challenges of autism.

Javier Bardem at Palms Springs International Film Festival

Spanish born, Oscar winner Javier Bardem is being honored with the International Star Award at the current Palm Springs International Film Festival. His past work in ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ proves he is well deserving. Can’t wait to see what comes up next from Bardem!

NEW JERSEY FILM PRODUCER ON THE RISE

Jeff N. Quinlan
Producer, Actor
Vice Chairman, Hoboken International Film Festival
And Real Estate Developer

Jeff Quinlan grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Montclair State University with a Business Administration degree. After college he worked for a Wall Street Mutual Fund company. After 2 years, he decided to bring his business and marketing experience to work in the growing real estate industry in Hoboken. He became a successful real estate developer and agent in Hoboken NJ.

In addition to real estate, his dream was to act and produce movies. He started in the film business in 2003, when he co-produced North of Providence with his actor friend Marc Belasco.
Jeff became the producer and actor in Ken Del Vecchio's movie Polycarp, which stars Michael Pare, Charles Durning, Justin Deas, Beverly Lynne, Marc Belasco, Brooke Lewis, and Brandon Slagle. He then was got involved with well-established filmmakers to produce and act in the following films;
Methodic by Chris Notorile;
Bare Knuckles by Eric Etebari, which stars Marty Kove, Louis Mandylor, and Chris Mulkey;:
Pride and Loyalty by Kenneth Del Vecchio, which stars Charles Durning, Marc Consuelos, and Rebecca Budig;:
IMurders by Kenneth Del Vecchio and Robbie Bryan, which stars Billy Dee Williams, William Forsythe, Gabrielle Anwar, Wilson Jermaine Heredia,Tony Todd, Terri Colombino ,Frank Grillo and Charles Durning.
The Drum Beats Twice starring Amy Redford , Costos Mandylor, Charles Durning , Susan Miner and Robert Clohessy .
Jeff is a producer on Affirmative Act, A movie that addresses gay marriage which stars Charles Durning, Robert Clohessy, Eric Etebari and Randy Jones ( Village People).
Jeff recently finished shooting a short film called “Choose” a film about a woman who has cancer and a husband who must choose her life over their unborn child.

Jeff has been out promoting their movie Bare Knuckles which is about a single mother who will do whatever it takes to provide for her daughter. Her one chance at security comes down when down and out fight promoter Sonny Cool (Martin Kove Karate Kid ) introduces Sam to the dangerous world of high stakes all female bare knuckle fighting . Sonny teams up with Trainer Al (Chris Mulkey, BoardWalk Empire) and takes Sam to the final fight. Bare Knuckles is Distributed in the US by Image Entertainment and In the foreign markets by Curb Entertainment. Bare Knuckles can be found at Blockbuster, Amazon, and Netflix WWW.BareKnucklesTheMovie.com. Jeff is busy working on several more screenplays for the year 2011.

He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Hoboken International Film Festival, one of the world's largest film festivals and is on the Advisory board of the DownBeach Film Festival. Jeff's passion is to continue with production of movies, acting, and working with the successful Hoboken International Film Festival.

SUPERMODEL & ACTRESS DEBBIE DICKINSON HOSTS JEWELRY COLLECTION OF ALZERINA

The word is out that Supermodel & Actress Debbie Dickinson will be hosting the beautiful jewelry collection of ALZERINA at the Warren Tricomi Salon Tuesday, and Friday afternoon November 9th& 12th from 12-6pm.

A L Z E R I N A has made a name for herself by fashioning glamorous pieces for both celebrities and her many private clients.Growing up in Cape Verde, A L Z E R I N A was drawn to the world of fashion by her mother, Josepha Gomes, who was a well-known clothing designer. Inspired to start her own clothing line at the young age of 14 Alzerina quickly became adept at her craft and was accepted by the local art community. She soon began to design jewelry for artists, musicians, actors, and an influential clientele on the islands of Cape Verde.
Compelled by the desire for inspiration and the need to create, A L Z E R I N A moved to the fashion capital of Paris. There, she meshed her passion for the world of fashion with the beauty of the city and its people. In 1998, after eight years in the high fashion world of Paris, she headed to New York City where she created her own label.
Once in New York, A L Z E R I N A acquired yet more experience and perfected her art. Her dedication to beauty, elegance, and femininity is reflected in her jeweled creations. She draws inspiration from her clients’ style and sensibilities and therefore designs each piece individually. Her creations emerge as art in the form of exquisite jewelry and high-fashion intimate wear.
Although A L Z E R I N A is known for her intricately crafted jewelry worn by women who love to feel and look good, she is also recognized for her line of intimate jeweled lingerie. Her lingerie, designed especially for the fashionably bold, features bra and panty sets made of thin chains embedded with colorful Swarovski crystals. These pieces epitomize style and a feminine grace. The lingerie is considered “couture” due to its unique and distinctive quality and craftsmanship.
A L Z E R I N A 's collections continue to appeal to singers, musicians, and dancers but are now appreciated by an increasingly wider worldwide audience due to her successful web sales. Brides shop for their wedding party jewelry ensembles, while her lovely designs are on the ‘must buy’ list of anyone shopping for a Valentine gift, an anniversary or birthday, a holiday wardrobe or for ‘that special something’ to spark up a day at the office.
There’s something for everyone in A L Z E R I N A ’s beautiful new collection – where she continues to be just a step ahead of the trend while remaining classic with her popular best-selling favorites.
(photo by Bettina Ciorone on the portrait of Alzerina)

ALZERINA TRUNK SHOW
Tuesday, November 9th and Friday November 12th from 12-6pm.
at
Warren Tricomi Salon
1 West 58th Street - 2nd Floor

2010 DOWNBEACH FILM FESTIVAL ATLANTIC CITY CINEFEST - FESTIVAL WRAP UP

Several films at the 2010 Atlantic City Cinefest held at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, NJ won five awards each including A Fight for Survival, which stars Keith Collins, Theresa Galeani, and Nicholas Boise, who wrote and directed the film. Other five time award winners: the California marijuana dispensary spoof, Green; and the powerful short drama, Rainbow Rabbit Reliant, produced and starring Stephanie and Josh Casaubon.
The coming of age comedy, Taking a Shot at Love, written and directed by Jeanne Taylor Shapiro. No Footing, Stained and Murphy Goes....Babysitting each won four trophies. No Footing was the feature film from Rowan University film school alumnus, Michael Licisyn, who won the award for Best Local South Jersey feature. Stained is the uplifting drama about a Christmas miracle, starring former Chameleon winner, Louis Mandylor, who took home an award for best actor in a dramatic short. Erik Argenti and Jolie Kelvin won awards as producers. Murphy Goes....Babysitting - the first of the Murphy Goes series - got recognized as the best ensemble for a short, and best director for a comedic short, Ola Alabi, among other recognitions.
"It honestly meant a lot to have the film receive as much praise as it did, It's been an uplifting experience," Licisyn said.
Chris Mulkey was named this year's Chameleon Award winner. Catch Mulkey as Jersey City mayor, Frank Hague, in Boardwalk Empire. Mulkey hung out at dusk in Caesars Friday night of the festival, and spent a lot of time at Bally’s Wild Wild West next door.
Marc Clebanoff and Frank Krueger oversaw a panel on new media content. They screened Darkness Descending and No Clean Break, both episodic web series.
"It really was a great time at the film festival," Collins said. "I already have it marked down for next year."
Produced by Downbeach Film Festival, the 2011 Atlantic City Cinefest will be held October 14 to 16.
For more details, visit www.downbeachfilmfestival.org

MLB Baseball Great Sparky Anderson passes

Legendary Baseball manager Sparky Anderson has recently passed away in Thousand Oaks, CA. he was the first manager in MLB to win a world series with both an American & National League Team. Anderson was inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame in 2000. He was 76.

Restaurant Spotlight - NYC's Centro Vinoteca

A casually elegant neighborhood restaurant, Centro Vinoteca showcases boldly flavored cooking rooted in the traditions of Italy. The sleek and stylish space is bright and white as the light floods in through the floor to ceiling window panes. Each curve and bend of the oddly shaped bar begs you to join her for a drink. The aromas from open kitchen tease, tempt and toy with you as they urge you order something more. Start with piccolini - small shareable plates designed to whet the appetite such as truffled deviled eggs or saffron arancine before delving into the well-priced main menu. For antipasti try the grilled octopus with white bean puree or the grilled pizzetta with slow-cooked tomatoes. But the real reason for visiting Centro Vinoteca is the pastas. Think simple, organic, local ingredients. Try the papardelle with roasted wild mushrooms or the roasted butternut squash pansotti with sage and toasted walnuts. The wine list features over 200 wines from throughout Italy, including many available by the quartino. Come for a drink... and stay for the friendly staff and the seasoned chefs.
For more info please visit www.CentroVinoteca.com

Celebrities - "CAUGHT IN THE ACT"

AnnaLynne McCord hosting her Yelloween bash at Lavo nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada…Vanilla Ice celebrating his birthday at Studio 54 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada…Ashlee Simpson-Wentz at the Decades Denim Launch Party in Los Angeles, CA…Jersey Shore’s Pauly D dressed as Justin Bieber for the Halloween Party at MOON Nightclub at The Palms in Las Vegas, NV…Mickey Rourke,Tara Reid & Frederique van der Waal at Cipriani Downtown Halloween event in NYC…Bette Midler celebrating her 15th Annual Hulaween Gala at the Waldorf Astoria, NYC… Kendra Wilkinson dining with friends At Socialhouse in Las Vegas, NV…Ricky Martin Signing Copies Of his new book "Me" at Borders Books & Music, Columbus Circle in NYC…Kourtney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian opening their new store “Dash New York” in NYC…Mary-Kate with Ashley Olsen, Tommy Hilfiger and Martha Stewart at the WWD @100 Anniversary part at Cipriani 42nd street NYC…

2010 DOWNBEACH FILM FESTIVAL ATLANTIC CITY CINEFEST - FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS AND NOMINATIONS

2010 DOWNBEACH FILM FESTIVAL ATLANTIC CITY CINEFEST - FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS AND NOMINATIONS

Chameleon Lifesaver Award
Chris Mulkey

Best Drama, Short
Poetry Man
The Desperate
Stained
Valentine
Speed Grieving
Rainbow Rabbit Reliant *

Best Comedy, Short
Cantata in C Major
4 Pictures *
Murphy Goes……Babysitting
Above the Badge
2Bed/2Bath
Taking a Shot at Love Not Comedy

Best Experimental
Cantata in C Major *
Eye Candy
Vitruvius' Toybox
Best Feature, Comedy
No Footing
Green *

Best Feature, Drama
Non Compos Mentis
I'm Not Here (And She's Not There)
A Fight for Survival*
Five Years Later

Best Actor, Feature
Nick Gregorio, Green *
Philip Wilson, I'm Not Here (And She's Not There)
Christopher Paolucci, Five Years Later
Matt Reynolds, A Fight for Survival
Nicholas Boise, A Fight for Survival
Non Compos Mentis, Keith Collins

Best Actress, Feature
Theresa Galeani, A Fight for Survival
Lindsay Tanner, A Fight for Survival
Jensen Bucher, No Footing *
Michelle Nunes, Green
Tara Stiles, I'm Not Here (And She's Not There)

Best Actor Short, Drama (Tie)
Peter Greene, Poetry Man *
Corey Wright, An Anomaly of the Theory
Louis Mandylor, Stained *
David Simonetti, Valentine
Mike Moring, Natasha
Jake Lyall, The Confession

Best Actor Short, Comedy
Reese Renti, Murphy Goes....Babysitting
Sam Fuller, Taking a Shot at Love *
Phil Sholtes, 4 Pictures
Brandon Parker, Above the Badge
Erick Tjarks, Above the Badge
Brian Ames, 2Bed/2Bath

Best Actress Short, Drama
Stephanie Casaubon, Rainbow Rabbit Reliant *
Alysia Reiner, Speed Grieving
Jane Pfitsch, Rainbow Rabbit Reliant
Amanda Shy, Collecting Things
Paige McSherry, Poetry Man
Lauren Jane Krystofolski, Inside of Me

Best Actress Short, Comedy
Dawn Bartley, 4 Pictures *
Summer Scott, Murphy Goes...Babysitting
Charmaine Dickerson, Murphy Goes...Babysitting
Mila Bouzinova, Taking a Shot at Love
Gina Manegio, 2Bed/2Bath

Best Supporting Actor, Feature
Keith Collins, A Fight for Survival *
Danny Myers, Green
Daniel Halden, Five Years Later
Johnny Hawkes, Green
Jake Matthews, No Footing

Best Supporting Actress, Feature
Maria Alegre, A Fight for Survival
Ali LeVecchia, No Footing
Hayley Griffith, Five Years Later
Theresa Galeani, Non Compos Mentis *
Leah Cary, I'm Not Here (And She's Not There)

Best Supporting Actor Short, Drama
Jon McCormack, Poetry Man
Walter Vincent, An Anomaly of the Theory *
Greg Mullavey, The Desperate
Jacob Witkin, Stained
Steven Spohn, The Confession

Best Supporting Actress Short, Drama
Jenny Kirlin, Rainbow Rabbit Reliant *
Lia Sprechini, Valentine
Debra Lynn Hull, Stained
Josie DiVincenzo, The Desperate
Paige McSherry Poetry Man

Best Supporting Actor Short, Comedy
Carlito Ulett, Murphy Goes....Babysitting *
Sid Veda, 2Bed/2Bath
Tyler Colglazier, Above the Badge
Sean Naughton, Action Hero's Guide
Jeff Santos, Taking a Shot at Love
Thomas Phelan, Taking a Shot at Love

Best Supporting Actress Short, Comedy
Megan Laesch, 4 Pictures
Christina Nicole, Murphy Goes...Babysitting *
Valerie Querns, 2bed/2bath
Heather Kozlakowski, 4 Pictures

Best Director, Feature
Nicholas Boise, A Fight for Survival
Jamie Lerman, Five Years Later
Michael Licisyn, No Footing
Geraldine Winters, Non Compos Mentis
Nick Gregorio, Green *

Best Director Short, Drama
Kitt Lavoie, Rainbow Rabbit Reliant *
Jesse Collver, Stained
David Simonetti, Valentine
James McSherry, Poetry Man
Jessica Daniels, Speed Grieving
Jeremy Profe, An Anomaly of the Theory

Best Director Short, Comedy
Mike Madigan, 4 Pictures
Ola Alabi, Murphy Goes....Babysitting *
Justin Lutsky, The Action Hero's Guide to Saving Lives
Joe Clarke, Above the Badge
Michael Le Blanc, 2Bed/2 Bath
Jeanne Taylor Shapiro, Taking a Shot at Love

Best Documentary Feature
Gerrymandering *
Mousetrap to Mars

Best Documentary Short
Bowling Blind *
Shake Rattle & Roll
Bucket Flush
The Story of the American Star
The Eiswein Harvest

Finders Award for Festival Support: Marc Clebanoff
Best Local South Jersey Feature: No Footing
Best Local Short: Inside of Me
Best New Jersey-based Feature: Five Years Later
Best New Jersey-based Short 15 minutes or less: Collecting Things
Best New Jersey-based Short over 15 minutes: Valentine
New Director, Short: Jeanne Taylor Shapiro
New Actor, Short Drama: Mike Moring

New Actress, Short Comedy: Mila Bouzinova,
New Actor, Short Comedy: Sam Fuller
New Actress, Short Drama: Paige McSherry
New Director Award, Feature: Jamie Lerman
New Actor Award, Feature: Danny Myers
New Actress Award, Feature: Jensen Bucher
Best First Time Writer, Short: Jeremy Profe
Best First Time Writer, Feature: Gregory Kaplan
Best Writer, Short: Erik Argenti, Stained
Best Writer, Feature: Nicholas Boise, A Fight for Survival
Best Up and Coming Director: Jessica Daniels
Producer Award, Feature: Theresa Galeani
Producer Award, Short: Erik Argenti, Jolie Kelvin
Best Ultra-Short: Nikki and Viv, Susan Hippen
Best New Jersey Ultra-Short: Blink, Connor Hughes
Best Ensemble Cast, Feature: A Fight for Survival
Best Ensemble Cast, Short: Murphy Goes………Babysitting
Best Animated Short: Vitruvius' Toybox
Best New Jersey Animated Short: Eye Candy

Rowan Awards:Best Feature: No Footing
Best Short: Valentine
Best Documentary: Shake Rattle & Roll
Best Musical Documentary: Bucket Flush
Best Coming of Age Film: Taking a Shot at Love
Best New Media Director: Marc Clebanoff
Best New Media Writer: Frank Krueger
Best of Fest Audience Award, Feature: Green
Best of Fest Audience Award, Short: Rainbow Rabbit Reliant and Stained
Best of Fest Audience Award, Documentary: Gerrymandering

Screenplay Winners
Feature Length1st Place: Unengagement, L. E. Grabowski
2nd Place: Bennies, Heidi C. Bordogna
3rd Place: Waking the Dead, Michele Schultz
Honorable Mention: Halfway Home, David Schroeder
Honorable Mention: Riding the Rumble Strip, Brad Willis and Anne Dunkin

Short1st Place: Blood Trigger, Ron Podell
2nd Place: The Anatomy of You Saying Goodbye, Kevin Schwartz
No 3rd Place winner
Honorable Mention: X-Treme Sports, Andrij Witiuk

Fitness Spotlight - Strong and Shapely Gym is NJ's Celebrity Gem

Strong and Shapely Gym is one of the best known gyms in the fitness industry . Featured on 10 TV show including ESPN, Fox Sports, TLC,INSIDE EDITION,and MAURY POVICH .Also featured in 13 fitness magazines. This year both Muscle and Fitness and Flex magazines name the gym one of the top gyms in our country, Know for its energetic atmosphere and huge amount of equipment is why the celebs like to train there when in New Jersey to hone their appearance that their profession requires them to have. They include Jason Biggs, John Cena, Joe Weider, the late Gregory Hines, Daisey Fuentes, award winning actor Keith Collins , The Rock , NYC's Famed The Naked Cowboy , worlds largest arms Gregg Valentino, Jim from the Biggest loser , Fury (Jamie Reed) from American Gladiator ,Jason Prager from Beauty and The Geek, and a slew of professional bodybuilders that include many Mr. and Ms. Olympia winners. http://strong-and-shapely.com/celebs.html Bob Bonham owner and trainer of champion fitness women says this 25,000 sq, ft. facility is still run like a mom and pop business and that one of the reason our members look better than the big chain places.Now you know the secret. you need to know its located in the meadow lands area , 20 minutes from NYC. at 150 Union Ave. East Rutherford NJ. Open 24 hours with a 24 hour tanning salon. For more info log onto;
www.strong-and-shapely.com