2013 Toronto After Dark Festival Updates

FESTIVAL UPDATE - JULY 18, 2013


In this latest Update From TORONTO AFTER DARK, the city's premier festival of new Horror, Sci-Fi, Action and Cult Movies:

1. TORONTO AFTER DARK THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE CINEPLEX AS 2013 VENUE PARTNER!

2. TWO ADDITIONAL SPOTLIGHT SCREENINGS TO BE PRESENTED BY TORONTO AFTER DARK, AUG 29 & SEPT. 26 AT SCOTIABANK THEATRE!

3. ENTER TO WIN, BY 2PM, FRI: WOLVERINE ADVANCE SCREENING, EVIL DEAD DVDS, JOHN LANDIS IN CONVERSATION, GHOSTBUSTERS WITH IVAN REITMAN AND MORE!

4. TIP SHEET SELECTS, JULY 18-31: AMERICAN WEREWOLF WITH JOHN LANDIS , ANIMATION FEST CELEBRATES RAY HARRYHAUSEN, FREE SCREENINGS OF YOU'RE NEXT, GOONIES & MORE!

5. FOR MORE MOVIE THRILLS!
1. TORONTO AFTER DARK THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE CINEPLEX AS 2013 VENUE PARTNER!
Toronto After Dark Film Festival is thrilled to announce today a new partnership with Cineplex Entertainment, Canada's leading film exhibitor. For its 8th Annual edition, which runs this October 17-25, 2013, Toronto After Dark will screen all its films at the Scotiabank Theatre, in the heart of downtown Toronto. In addition to the convenience of the festival's new central location, attendees can look forward to a huge new benefit in the ability to earn SCENE movie reward points on every festival ticket and pass purchase. To read the complete Announcement, which includes a statement from Festival Director & Founder Adam Lopez on the many benefits of the festival's new venue for fans and filmmakers alike, please click below:

http://bit.ly/tad13venue-announce
2. TWO ADDITIONAL SPOTLIGHT SCREENINGS TO BE PRESENTED BY TORONTO AFTER DARK, AUG 29 & SEPT. 26 AT SCOTIABANK THEATRE!

An additional exciting piece of news for fans this year, is that Toronto After Dark will be presenting two special one-off spotlight screenings, on August 29 and Sept. 26, both Thursdays at 7.30pm at the festival's new venue, Scotiabank Theatre Toronto. "There's just too many awesome films to cram into our main festival," adds Lopez "So we're going to be spotlighting a couple of fantastic films in the run up to October, that I think fans will really enjoy! The titles will be announced nearer their screening dates. For now be sure to put the two dates in your calendar as you won't want to miss them!"

3. ENTER TO WIN, BY 2PM, FRI: WOLVERINE ADVANCE SCREENING, EVIL DEAD DVDS, JOHN LANDIS IN CONVERSATION, GHOSTBUSTERS WITH IVAN REITMAN AND MORE!

It's a thrill-packed weekend in the city with amongst other screenings and events (see TIP Sheet Below) two fan favourite filmmakers Ivan Reitman (GHOSTBUSTERS) and John Landis (AMERICAN WEREWOLF, BLUES BROTHERS) hosting special Retrospectives of their films at TIFF Bell Lightbox and Toronto After Dark has scored some awesome movie prizes to give away to our fans to meet the filmmakers! PLUS: Advance Screening Passes to see THE WOLVERINE, DVD copies of the new EVIL DEAD and Passes to see the new horror film HATCHET 3 with Star Danielle Harris in person next week, but you'll have to HURRY! As our latest giveaway contest closes THIS FRIDAY, JULY 19 at 2pm! Contest Limited to: Ontario Residents, Age 18+, One Entry per Person, Enter to Win at the link below:

http://bit.ly/tad13-contests

Share the Contest Link with your friends for More Chances to Win, Good luck!

4. TIP SHEET SELECTS, JULY 18-31: AMERICAN WEREWOLF WITH JOHN LANDIS , ANIMATION FEST CELEBRATES RAY HARRYHAUSEN, FREE SCREENINGS OF YOU'RE NEXT, GOONIES & MORE!
Toronto After Dark's Tip Sheet features a compilation of some of the best special film screenings and events happening in the city for horror, sci-fi, action and cult film fans to check out! Usually updated weekly, for the full, latest updated listing please visit and bookmark:

http://torontoafterdark.com/2013/tip-sheet/
Here's a selection of Highlights from our latest TIP SHEET online below:

THURS, JUL 18
YOU'RE NEXT: FREE Screening presented by Rue Morgue of Adam Wingard's acclaimed home invasion horror film at TIFF Bell Lightbox: http://on.fb.me/15hrIJM

FRI, JULY 19:
FROGS! Rooftop Screening of campy trash film about killer frogs at Trash Palace Theatre: http://on.fb.me/120KeZS

SAT, JULY 20:
GHOSTBUSTERS: Fan fave paranormal comedy classic introduced by Director Ivan Reitman at TIFF Lightbox: http://bit.ly/15LVUMQ

IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN LANDIS: fan favourite Director of BLUES BROTHERS, AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON and ANIMAL HOUSE amongst others discusses his films (6pm). ALSO: Book Signing Opportunity at 2pm. At TIFF Lightbox: http://bit.ly/14j7mmr

THE BLUES BROTHERS: cult comedy favourite intro'd by Director John Landis in person at TIFF Lightbox: http://bit.ly/17oeNXR

AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON: John Landis' ground breaking werewolf movie introduced by the Director himself at TIFF Lightbox: http://bit.ly/17oeUTa

SUN, JULY 21:
GOONIES: FREE Open Air Screening of the 80s classic action-adventure movie in Toronto's Riverdale Park. http://bit.ly/1bsDF5y

THU, JULY 25:
SAMURAI COP: cult 80s trash action presented by Eyesore Cinema: http://on.fb.me/13nds3f

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS: Cult horror comedy musical Rick Moranis screens at various Cineplex theatres (with encore screenings on July 27) in Toronto and Canada-wide: http://bit.ly/15pYAjp

FRI-SUN: JULY 26-28:
TORONTO ANIMATION ARTS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL (TAAFI): Showcasing outstanding animated films from around the world at TIFF Lightbox: http://bit.ly/15Pyl83

Toronto After Dark is especially thrilled to be co-presenting: SAT, JULY 27, 7.15PM: SHORTS 4: HILARIOUSLY STRANGE & INCREDIBLY DARK short films showcase: http://bit.ly/1aUI6Xg
and:
SUN, JULY 28, 4.45 PM: A CELEBRATION OF RAY HARRYHAUSEN featuring short films, clips and scenes from the career of the late stop motion animator with collaborating filmmaker Mark Caballero in attendance: http://bit.ly/13nfjFd

**Special Discount on All Screenings at TAAFI for Toronto After Dark Fans!** Enter Discount Code DARKTAAFI2013 in online box office Promotional Code field to get 10% off tickets!

FRI, JULY 26:
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: Horror Musical cult sensation returns to the Bloor Cinema stage with live Shadowcast: http://bit.ly/Q9ia0c

5. FOR EVEN MORE MOVIE THRILLS!

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JOIN US AT TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL THIS OCTOBER! Toronto After Dark returns with 9 Amazing Nights of New Horror, Sci-Fi, Action & Cult Movies at our 8th Annual Event this October 17-25, 2013 at the Scotiabank Theatre! If you're planning on attending be sure to Join our Official 2013 Event Page on Facebook: http://bit.ly/tad13-event

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Warrington Gillette At XVI Retro Sunset Happy Hour

(Warrington Gillette, Keith Collins & Joe Nathan)

(Carmen D'Alessio & Warrington Gillette)

Retro Sunset happy hour at NYC hotspot XVI Rooftop is New York's summer ‘it’ spot. The retro event, catering to the entertainment industry, providing an oasis where guests can mingle & sip on cocktails while watching the sunset over the Manhattan skyline is often co-hosted by celebrity guests. This week brought on Warrington Gillette “Jason” from Friday The 13th Part II along with co-hosts celebrity photographer /Legendary Studio 54 DJ Steve Mack and Indie film star Keith Collins. Other guests seen mingling at the private soiree included Brandon Ruckdashel (“Co-ed Confidential”), MLB All-Star Texas Ranger Joe Nathan, Village People Keyboardist Richard Trifan, Fashion guru Nicolette Csaszar & the legendary Carmen D'Alessio.

Making the rounds with his new project “BLOODY SOCIAL” NIGHTMARE IN PALM BEACH, FLO. – SEX-MURDER-MONEY-DRUGS- “ Blood Is Thicker Than Money”
Actor/Producer/ Entrepreneur, F.Warrington Gillette has created this Hamlet like Hitchcockian nightmare, in pursuit of justice, loosely based on the sudden and mysterious death of his own father in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday the 13th. As an actor he already rampaged Camp Crystal Lake in an unstoppable fury before, as “ Jason Voorhees,” in Friday the 13th II, seeking revenge over the death of his “Mommy”, so why not “Daddy” as well in a Palm Beach nightmare?

This epic takes place in Palm Beach, a city of unlimited sex, money, polo, drugs and death. A pristinely beautiful barrier island-the costliest four miles of real estate in the world! Populated entirely by the idle rich, where the only job is keeping up appearances and the governing rules are those of etiquette, snobbery, and bigotry. A place where Jews and Blacks are not allowed in the clubs, but the blackest hearts thrive and where the white sandy beaches and blue water of the Atlantic are about to run blood red.

This multi-dimensional film, delivering a strong message with redeeming social value ,is a modern extension of heroic tragedy loosely based on a contemporary true story. Audiences will identify with the theme of greed gone wrong, political corruption in high society and its deadly consequences. They will cheer for their new sympathetic vigilanti seeking revenge over the wrobful death of his father. It is believed his heiress step-mother, “ The Black-Widow”, poisoned him and headed to the Cote de Azur to marry her new latin lover to pursue a new love and to protect her vast fortune. Society of course looked the other way but the conspirators of the crime would soon regret it…….che che che.

The film project has already garnered significant national media exposure and brand publicity, from coverage in national magazines, newspapers, internet blogs and a Disney book, while in development due to the unique controversial nature of the story and its affiliation with a true Palm Beach scandal.

The island for the super rich will soon become BLOODY SOCIAL.
Visit www.WarringtonProductions.com for more info.

(Photo Credit - Steve Mack)

Former NY Yankee Billy Sample & New Film "Reunion 108" at NYC's XVI Rooftop Lounge

(Billy Sample, Keith Colliins, Ray Simpson)

   (Billy Sample, Kim Cameron)

                                    

Catering to the entertainment industry, Retro Sunset happy hour at NYC hotspot XVI is providing the oasis where guests can mingle, sip on cocktails all while watching the sunset over the Manhattan skyline. The retro event is often co-hosted by celebrity guests. This week brought on Former New York Yankee Billy Sample along with co-hosts celebrity photographer/Legendary Studio 54 DJ Steve Mack and Indie Film Star Keith Collins.

Also in the crowd was Top 40 Billboard Recording Artist Kim Cameron, Warrington Gillette (Jason from Friday The 13th) and Village People Cop Ray Simpson. Billy Sample was selected as Most Versatile of his graduating high school class and playing in the major leagues didn't temper his versatility. Completing articles for publication, something he did while still an active player, became a centerpiece for expression after his baseball career, which covered three teams (Rangers, Yankees, Braves) in nine seasons,1978-86. He had articles published in Sports Illustrated and the New York Times, as well as becoming one of the inaugural columnists at Baseball (Sports) Weekly. In 2011, he enhanced his portfolio by penning his first screenplay "Reunion 108", with structural help from his producer/writer son, Ian. The screenplay took top honors at the Hoboken Film Festival and two years later he is ready to join the ranks of Ron Shelton and Jim Bouton as former professional baseball players who have become filmmakers. Reunion 108 is an edgy, satirical, comedy emanating from the gathering of two different generations of minor league baseball players returning for a reunion game. What happens before the game takes us to places movie audiences and even most ardent baseball fans have never seen; that much is guaranteed. In a few weeks, we'll see you at the theaters for a glimpse of our National Pastime, 'Sample Style' ... 

2013 Brooklyn Film Festival Award Winners

2013 WINNERS

 


GRAND CHAMELEON AWARD
WITHOUT SHEPHERDS by Cary McClelland

Best Narrative Feature
SOMEWHERE SLOW by Jeremy O'Keefe

Best Documentary
WITHOUT SHEPHERDS by Cary McClelland

Best Narrative Short
SCOUNDRELS by David Figueroa García

Best Animation
ZIEGENORT by Tomasz Popakul

Best Experimental
A FILM PORTRAIT by Eduardo Menz

Best New Director
SLEEPING WITH THE FISHES by Nicole Gomez Fisher

Spirit Awards
Feature Narrative Documentary Short Narrative Experimental Animation	GIRAFFES by Enrique Alvarez DRAGON GIRLS by Inigo Westmeier THE NATURALIST by Connor Hurley TAMBOURINE BUTTOCKS by Carlo Sampietro LIVE BAIT by Susanna Nicchiarelli

Audience Awards
Feature Narrative Documentary Short Narrative Experimental Animation	CUT TO BLACK by Dan Eberle FUREVER by Amy Finkel NERVOUS PERSON by Max Sherwood BALDR by Timothy Ziegler THE COURSE by Rachel Salomon O'Meara

Certificates of Outstanding Achievement
Producer Screenplay Cinematography Editing Original Score Original Score Actor Female Actor Male	JAMES E. DUFF & JULIA MORRISON for HANK AND ASHA ADAM WEIRBIANSKI for HAIRBRAINED  POLLY MORGAN for EMANUEL AND THE TRUTH ABOUT FISHES LINDSAY LINDENBAUM & NADAV KURTZ for SCATTERED SLAVOMIR KOWALEWSKI for SADO TEMPEST (Composed incidental Music) YASUNORI HENMI & JITTERBUG for SADO TEMPEST (Written and performed Songs) SHEILA ETXEBERRÍA for SOFT IN THE HEAD ALEX WOLFF for HAIRBRAINED