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Monday, March 31, 2014
Meg Imperial and JC de Vera take on their first lead roles in Kapamilya series “Moon of Desire”
Kapamilya stars Meg Imperial and JC de Vera will soon heat up worldwide television viewing as they star in ABS-CBN’s upcoming teleserye “Moon of Desire” set to premiere soon on The Filipino Channel (TFC). The two are ecstatic about the project which features a one of a kind love story because it is the first time the rising stars will take on lead roles after joining the Kapamilya netowork. Imperial plays second lead in “Galema: Anak Ni Zuma” while de Vera plays the antagonist in “The Legal Wife.” Meantime, young actor Dominic Roque, is set to shed his wholesome and teeny-bopper image from previous ABS-CBN series “Aryana” and “May Isang Pangarap” and go daring in the drama. Controversial sexy star Ellen Adarna will also spice up the show as she embarks on her first acting stint and joins the cast alongside newest Kapamilya hunk and model-turned-
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Sunday, March 30, 2014
Premier Records INC. Signs Youngest Artist To Label
Premier Records with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville and the UK believes in giving opportunity to deserving artists in all genres and age groups. Brookie Nicole is no exception as Premier Records has signed the 15 year old sophomore student of Ford High School in Quinlan Texas to a global distribution contract.
Brookie Nicole's influences include, One Direction, Christina Grimmie, and Demi Lovato as she spins her own unique style of soulful pop. "Brookie is very sophisticated in her writing and performance skills and I was very impressed when I learned that this artist was only 15 years old." stated Laura Patterson founder and Artist Relations Director for Premier Records.
Brookie Nicole has performed local area talent shows in Grand Prairie, Texas, Cedar Hill, Texas, Performed at Country Day on the Hill (Cedar Hill), She has Placed 1st in the Grand Prairie talent show 2012, Placed 2nd in the Cedar Hill talent show 2011, Competed in the East Texas talent show 2014 (finalist) and has provided a full concert at Scottish Rite hospital for the patients & staff. In addition Brookie Nicole completed a Metroplex Tour in 2012 - 2013 at community and government events and has performed multiple years at the Susan G Kohlman Race for the Cure.
Brookie Nicole's first single, "Battle Ground" will be released by Premier Records this summer in 100 countries and will be available at over 750 online retail locations.
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Brookie Nicole's influences include, One Direction, Christina Grimmie, and Demi Lovato as she spins her own unique style of soulful pop. "Brookie is very sophisticated in her writing and performance skills and I was very impressed when I learned that this artist was only 15 years old." stated Laura Patterson founder and Artist Relations Director for Premier Records.
Brookie Nicole has performed local area talent shows in Grand Prairie, Texas, Cedar Hill, Texas, Performed at Country Day on the Hill (Cedar Hill), She has Placed 1st in the Grand Prairie talent show 2012, Placed 2nd in the Cedar Hill talent show 2011, Competed in the East Texas talent show 2014 (finalist) and has provided a full concert at Scottish Rite hospital for the patients & staff. In addition Brookie Nicole completed a Metroplex Tour in 2012 - 2013 at community and government events and has performed multiple years at the Susan G Kohlman Race for the Cure.
Brookie Nicole's first single, "Battle Ground" will be released by Premier Records this summer in 100 countries and will be available at over 750 online retail locations.
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Saturday, March 29, 2014
Country Artist Amber Hayes Returns To The Big Screen In Cowgirls ‘N Angels 2: Dakota’s Summer
Country artist Amber Hayes makes her return to the big screen in the Cowgirls ‘N Angels sequel,Cowgirls ‘N Angels 2: Dakota’s Summer.
Hayes makes a cameo appearance in the film and performs the classic tune, “Cotton Eyed Joe,” which is featured on the soundtrack along with her song “Home.” Both tracks can now be purchased on iTunes, Amazon and other major digital retailers.
Hayes has also released a music video to “Cotton Eyed Joe,” which is now available for viewing on Hayes' YouTube page. Nashville-based producer, Charlie Kelley produced and co-wrote the new rendition of the track, “Cotton Eyed Joe.”
“I am so honored to have been asked to record one of Country music’s most recognized dance songs, ‘Cotton Eyed Joe,’ for Dakota’s Summer,” said Hayes. “The track is very different from what my fans might expect from me, but I suspect that they will enjoy our twist on the track. I’m thrilled with the music video and can’t wait for the release of this wonderful, family film.”
Cowgirls ‘N Angels 2: Dakota’s Summer will premiere at the 2014 Dallas International Film Festival in April. The film will be available digitally on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and other major digital retailers on April 1 and released April 15 on Blu-Ray and DVD through Wal-Mart. The official trailer for the movie is available on iTunes and can be viewed here.
In the movie, Oscar® Winner Keith Carradine (Cowboys & Aliens) stars alongside a young, popular cast that includes Haley Ramm (X-Men: The Last Stand), Jade Pettyjohn (American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars), and Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow) in this inspiring second chapter of the belovedCowgirls ’N Angels story. After she receives unexpected news about herself, a 17-year-old girl (Ramm) experiences an exciting, yet challenging life in and out of the rodeo circuit in this wonderful coming-of-age story. Filled with heart, horses and high-reaching adventure, Cowgirls ’N Angels 2: Dakota’s Summer is an uplifting reminder that with courage, friendship and passion, anything is possible.
An accomplished theater performer, Hayes’ break in Nashville came during her role as Kathy Twitty in the Conway Twitty production, It’s Only Make Believe.
Hayes then made her film debut in the major motion picture Cowgirls ‘N Angels. Hayes is credited for three songs on the soundtrack, including her duet with Lonestar’s Richie McDonald, “Always There For Me.”
Hayes was also featured in the 2013 documentary Music City U.S.A., which took home the Golden Drover for Best Feature Documentary at the 2014 Trail Dance Film Festival.
About Amber Hayes: Weleetka, Okla. native Amber Hayes released her debut EP C’mon in 2010, landing two Top 40 singles (“C’mon,”
Hayes makes a cameo appearance in the film and performs the classic tune, “Cotton Eyed Joe,” which is featured on the soundtrack along with her song “Home.” Both tracks can now be purchased on iTunes, Amazon and other major digital retailers.
Hayes has also released a music video to “Cotton Eyed Joe,” which is now available for viewing on Hayes' YouTube page. Nashville-based producer, Charlie Kelley produced and co-wrote the new rendition of the track, “Cotton Eyed Joe.”
“I am so honored to have been asked to record one of Country music’s most recognized dance songs, ‘Cotton Eyed Joe,’ for Dakota’s Summer,” said Hayes. “The track is very different from what my fans might expect from me, but I suspect that they will enjoy our twist on the track. I’m thrilled with the music video and can’t wait for the release of this wonderful, family film.”
Cowgirls ‘N Angels 2: Dakota’s Summer will premiere at the 2014 Dallas International Film Festival in April. The film will be available digitally on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and other major digital retailers on April 1 and released April 15 on Blu-Ray and DVD through Wal-Mart. The official trailer for the movie is available on iTunes and can be viewed here.
In the movie, Oscar® Winner Keith Carradine (Cowboys & Aliens) stars alongside a young, popular cast that includes Haley Ramm (X-Men: The Last Stand), Jade Pettyjohn (American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars), and Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow) in this inspiring second chapter of the belovedCowgirls ’N Angels story. After she receives unexpected news about herself, a 17-year-old girl (Ramm) experiences an exciting, yet challenging life in and out of the rodeo circuit in this wonderful coming-of-age story. Filled with heart, horses and high-reaching adventure, Cowgirls ’N Angels 2: Dakota’s Summer is an uplifting reminder that with courage, friendship and passion, anything is possible.
An accomplished theater performer, Hayes’ break in Nashville came during her role as Kathy Twitty in the Conway Twitty production, It’s Only Make Believe.
Hayes then made her film debut in the major motion picture Cowgirls ‘N Angels. Hayes is credited for three songs on the soundtrack, including her duet with Lonestar’s Richie McDonald, “Always There For Me.”
Hayes was also featured in the 2013 documentary Music City U.S.A., which took home the Golden Drover for Best Feature Documentary at the 2014 Trail Dance Film Festival.
About Amber Hayes: Weleetka, Okla. native Amber Hayes released her debut EP C’mon in 2010, landing two Top 40 singles (“C’mon,”
Friday, March 28, 2014
George Tandy Jr. Soars to #4 on Billboard, #2 iTunes R&B Single Sales
George Tandy Jr. is moving rapidly up Billboard’s Top 10 now soaring to the # 4 position with his new hit single “March.” The record is receiving major airplay on the Premiere Network, Clear Channel, Radio One, Cumulus Network Radio Stations.
George Tandy Jr. appeared on”The Steve Harvey Morning Show” on Wednesday, March 18th receiving a major endorsement from Steve Harvey himself who announced that “March” is the “best song he’s heard all year” with the offer of a spot for Tandy to perform on the 2014 Neighborhood Awards in August.
After Steve Harvey’s on air endorsement, “March” soared to the #2 position of iTunes R&B sales and #4 on Billboard’s Top 10 Adult R&B. “March,” the music video, is now picked up by Music Choice and is in heavy rotation on VH1 Soul.
"When I heard 'March' for the first time, I knew that it was a hit record. I've never seen an indie music release do what this record has done in such a short period of time. On behalf of our company and team, we want to thank Clear Channel, Radio One & Cumulus, and the top program directors across America for supporting this record and believing in it as much as we do," says TC Thompkins, CEO of Thompkins Marketing.
“On behalf of AWJ Platinum PR, we thank Steve Harvey and the Steve Harvey Morning Show for their outspoken support of George Tandy Jr. and his hit record, ‘March’. We especially thank Thompkins Marketing for bringing our company on board for this groundbreaking ride with such a gifted talent as George Tandy Jr.”, says Belinda Foster, Entertainment Publicist of AWJ Platinum PR.
Prior to his major interview with the Steve Harvey Morning Show, George Tandy Jr. appeared for an in studio interview and live performance at Tom Joyner Morning Show's Velvet Studio which will be launched on Blackamericaweb.com at the beginning of April 2014.
George Tandy Jr. is set to appear for a live interview on March 24th on the Rickey Smiley Show where he will appear for a feature interview and live in studio performance of his hit single, “March.”
George Tandy Jr. appeared on”The Steve Harvey Morning Show” on Wednesday, March 18th receiving a major endorsement from Steve Harvey himself who announced that “March” is the “best song he’s heard all year” with the offer of a spot for Tandy to perform on the 2014 Neighborhood Awards in August.
After Steve Harvey’s on air endorsement, “March” soared to the #2 position of iTunes R&B sales and #4 on Billboard’s Top 10 Adult R&B. “March,” the music video, is now picked up by Music Choice and is in heavy rotation on VH1 Soul.
"When I heard 'March' for the first time, I knew that it was a hit record. I've never seen an indie music release do what this record has done in such a short period of time. On behalf of our company and team, we want to thank Clear Channel, Radio One & Cumulus, and the top program directors across America for supporting this record and believing in it as much as we do," says TC Thompkins, CEO of Thompkins Marketing.
“On behalf of AWJ Platinum PR, we thank Steve Harvey and the Steve Harvey Morning Show for their outspoken support of George Tandy Jr. and his hit record, ‘March’. We especially thank Thompkins Marketing for bringing our company on board for this groundbreaking ride with such a gifted talent as George Tandy Jr.”, says Belinda Foster, Entertainment Publicist of AWJ Platinum PR.
Prior to his major interview with the Steve Harvey Morning Show, George Tandy Jr. appeared for an in studio interview and live performance at Tom Joyner Morning Show's Velvet Studio which will be launched on Blackamericaweb.com at the beginning of April 2014.
George Tandy Jr. is set to appear for a live interview on March 24th on the Rickey Smiley Show where he will appear for a feature interview and live in studio performance of his hit single, “March.”
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Another Time Travel Movie Banned in China
China’s ban on television and movies pertaining to time travel has affected yet another films chance of being distributed in a country with the world’s largest population.
For those of you who don’t know, China’s State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) decided to block movies and television of the time travel genre in March of 2011.
According to Raymond Zhou Liming, a film critic and journalists in China, “The rationale [for the time travel ban] is that whatever isn’t possible in the real world belongs to superstition.”
The current prohibition was covered by major media news outlets ranging from The Guardian to the Hollywood Reporter when the story first broke. While no one knows how far the ban will go, it is safe to say that it will have an impact on how foreign films of the time travel nature will be promoted and distributed in China from now on.
In fact, one recently released American made Sci-Fi thriller The Investigation of a Time Traveler will suffer. It already won’t show up on searches in Baidu.com, China’s largest search engine.
The Investigation of a Time Traveler is the story about a homeless, schizophrenic doctor who has invented a time machine. The doctor is being investigated by a rogue detective for the disappearance of his wife, Mia.
The movie is a mind bending crime drama, mixed with elements of time travel, filmed predominantly in the seedier parts of Los Angeles.
A representative for the movie The Investigation of a Time Traveler states, “It’s disappointing because we were looking forward to tapping the Chinese market with our film. Based on this new ban, it’s not even worth trying to distribute it there.”
He continued, “What really hurts us is that the words time travel are actually in the title and the main character uses a time travel device.”
China is a large emerging market, approximately 1.35 billion people as of 2012, and not being able to sell a time travel themed film there can really hurt a filmmaker’s bottom line.
Indeed, it’s enough to make sci-fi fans everywhere cringe. Still, sci-fi fans in China are bound to get their fix somewhere despite the ban.
As a matter of fact, Looper starring Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emily Blunt has actually become a hit in China despite the ban; however, rewrites of the script were demanded showing China as a super power in the future before distribution was allowed there.
The Investigation of a Time Traveler can be downloaded at www.timetravelermovie.com.
For those of you who don’t know, China’s State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) decided to block movies and television of the time travel genre in March of 2011.
According to Raymond Zhou Liming, a film critic and journalists in China, “The rationale [for the time travel ban] is that whatever isn’t possible in the real world belongs to superstition.”
The current prohibition was covered by major media news outlets ranging from The Guardian to the Hollywood Reporter when the story first broke. While no one knows how far the ban will go, it is safe to say that it will have an impact on how foreign films of the time travel nature will be promoted and distributed in China from now on.
In fact, one recently released American made Sci-Fi thriller The Investigation of a Time Traveler will suffer. It already won’t show up on searches in Baidu.com, China’s largest search engine.
The Investigation of a Time Traveler is the story about a homeless, schizophrenic doctor who has invented a time machine. The doctor is being investigated by a rogue detective for the disappearance of his wife, Mia.
The movie is a mind bending crime drama, mixed with elements of time travel, filmed predominantly in the seedier parts of Los Angeles.
A representative for the movie The Investigation of a Time Traveler states, “It’s disappointing because we were looking forward to tapping the Chinese market with our film. Based on this new ban, it’s not even worth trying to distribute it there.”
He continued, “What really hurts us is that the words time travel are actually in the title and the main character uses a time travel device.”
China is a large emerging market, approximately 1.35 billion people as of 2012, and not being able to sell a time travel themed film there can really hurt a filmmaker’s bottom line.
Indeed, it’s enough to make sci-fi fans everywhere cringe. Still, sci-fi fans in China are bound to get their fix somewhere despite the ban.
As a matter of fact, Looper starring Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emily Blunt has actually become a hit in China despite the ban; however, rewrites of the script were demanded showing China as a super power in the future before distribution was allowed there.
The Investigation of a Time Traveler can be downloaded at www.timetravelermovie.com.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
DigiDev (DIDG) is Now THE MOVIE & MUSIC NETWORK; Launches Dedicated Roku App to Strong Reception
The Digital Development Group (DIDG), to better serve its core focus of programming, has changed its operating name to "The Movie & Music Network."
The online content provider, formerly known as DigiDev TV, has been enjoying significant subscriber growth over the last two quarters. Since the launch of the Movie & Music Network website and Roku application March 6th, the Company has seen an approximate 10% increase in subscribers and roughly 15,000 downloads of its application. The simultaneous launch of four new channels brings the total to sixteen channels offered by The Movie & Music Network. Plans are for adding a minimum of ten channels per quarter.
Enthused CEO Martin W. Greenwald, "All of us at the Movie & Music Network have worked long hours to launch of our new network. The result means that our programming is available to over seven million Roku owners."
The Company expects the completion and launch of Android and Apple iOS mobile applications within the next 90 days. Greenwald added, "In the five days since launch we've added approximately 200 new subscribers to our base, which is now over 2000. Additionally, 15,000 households have downloaded our app, and we will get additional subscribers from that universe. We've also raised our price for the network from $4.99 to $5.99 per month for all sixteen of our channels. With over 3000 current titles, we envision growing to 5000 titles by June 30th. Viewing the depth and breadth of our opportunity, I am pleased to see Roku's geographic impact on our base. Since launch, we have signed subscribers from around the world. Brazil, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland and others are joining our widening fan base."
The company has committed to an aggressive marketing campaign set to begin in three weeks. Explains Greenwald, "The bulk of our marketing investment targets multiple social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc) and online advertising on the Roku site, which ensures exposure to millions of viewers. With marketing initiatives, channel and title growth and a fast-growing industry, I am confident we will continue to see monthly double-digit growth rates. And by keeping a very tight rein on expenses, we are closing the gap on our monthly shortfall. Please be sure to visit us at http://www.movieandmusicnetwork.com."
Additional details of the Company's business can be found in its public disclosures as a reporting issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") EDGAR database. Please refer to our full disclaimer, which includes our safe harbor statement, by clicking on or copying this link below into your browser: http://www.movieandmusicnetwork.com/tos
The online content provider, formerly known as DigiDev TV, has been enjoying significant subscriber growth over the last two quarters. Since the launch of the Movie & Music Network website and Roku application March 6th, the Company has seen an approximate 10% increase in subscribers and roughly 15,000 downloads of its application. The simultaneous launch of four new channels brings the total to sixteen channels offered by The Movie & Music Network. Plans are for adding a minimum of ten channels per quarter.
Enthused CEO Martin W. Greenwald, "All of us at the Movie & Music Network have worked long hours to launch of our new network. The result means that our programming is available to over seven million Roku owners."
The Company expects the completion and launch of Android and Apple iOS mobile applications within the next 90 days. Greenwald added, "In the five days since launch we've added approximately 200 new subscribers to our base, which is now over 2000. Additionally, 15,000 households have downloaded our app, and we will get additional subscribers from that universe. We've also raised our price for the network from $4.99 to $5.99 per month for all sixteen of our channels. With over 3000 current titles, we envision growing to 5000 titles by June 30th. Viewing the depth and breadth of our opportunity, I am pleased to see Roku's geographic impact on our base. Since launch, we have signed subscribers from around the world. Brazil, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland and others are joining our widening fan base."
The company has committed to an aggressive marketing campaign set to begin in three weeks. Explains Greenwald, "The bulk of our marketing investment targets multiple social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc) and online advertising on the Roku site, which ensures exposure to millions of viewers. With marketing initiatives, channel and title growth and a fast-growing industry, I am confident we will continue to see monthly double-digit growth rates. And by keeping a very tight rein on expenses, we are closing the gap on our monthly shortfall. Please be sure to visit us at http://www.movieandmusicnetwork.com."
Additional details of the Company's business can be found in its public disclosures as a reporting issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") EDGAR database. Please refer to our full disclaimer, which includes our safe harbor statement, by clicking on or copying this link below into your browser: http://www.movieandmusicnetwork.com/tos
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Shaka Smith, Adrienne Bailon, Christina Milian, Meagan Good & More Team Up To Battle Bullies
Actor/Fitness Model Shaka Smith joins the list of celebrities using their star power for good. Shaka Smith, Meagan Good, Adrienne Bailon, Christina Milian and Draya Michelle have teamed up to a deliver a message – BE YOU! As a part of this anti-bullying, they are raising awareness around the effects of bullying, especially online, while teaching people to love who they are in their own skin. The campaign was launched as a statement to encourage individuals to stay in touch with what makes them unique while exploring further into who they truly are.
"The Be You campaign is a silent photography campaign promoting individuality. Founder and Hollywood publicist J.Ryan collaborated with Co-Founder and Creative Director, Brenn Colleen, on this photography escapade after watching a very compelling documentary following the lives of several subjects and the difficulties they faced simply for being different. They faced various adversities, some as extreme as death," states the movement’s official website. "As gut wrenching as the film proved to be, it also inspired the two in a new way. Both wanting to make a very clear statement that individuality is sacred, the two teamed up with Orange County photographer JB Jakubek and created what is now, The Be You Campaign."
The Be You creators hope the message of the campaign transcends into the community and allows kids who suffer bullying to be comfortable in their own skin, despite the adversity they face. There are plans to spread the empowering message through numerous fundraisers and events while encouraging hope and individuality
"The Be You campaign is a silent photography campaign promoting individuality. Founder and Hollywood publicist J.Ryan collaborated with Co-Founder and Creative Director, Brenn Colleen, on this photography escapade after watching a very compelling documentary following the lives of several subjects and the difficulties they faced simply for being different. They faced various adversities, some as extreme as death," states the movement’s official website. "As gut wrenching as the film proved to be, it also inspired the two in a new way. Both wanting to make a very clear statement that individuality is sacred, the two teamed up with Orange County photographer JB Jakubek and created what is now, The Be You Campaign."
The Be You creators hope the message of the campaign transcends into the community and allows kids who suffer bullying to be comfortable in their own skin, despite the adversity they face. There are plans to spread the empowering message through numerous fundraisers and events while encouraging hope and individuality
Monday, March 24, 2014
Hall of Fame Wrestler Ultimate Warrior To Make First Wizard World Appearance At Minneapolis
Former WWE Champion, 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee Joins William Shatner, Ralph Macchio Other Celebs At Pop Culture Festival At Minneapolis Convention Center
One of the most influential stars in WWE history will make his first Wizard World appearance when WWE® Hall of Famer Ultimate Warrior™ attends the inaugural Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con on Saturday, May 3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The legendary Superstar will join notable celebrities like William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “T.J. Hooker”), Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, Rudy) and Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid, My Cousin Vinny) at the event.
The Ultimate Warrior was one of the most iconic and exciting Superstars in WWE history. When the distinctive ring entrance music of Warrior hit, he would burst out of the dressing room and sprint towards the ring, causing a frenzy of excitement amongst WWE fans. Inside the squared circle, Warrior was responsible for many of the most memorable moments in WWE history.
In 1988 at the inaugural SummerSlam®, he defeated the Honkytonk Man™ in record time to win his first of two Intercontinental Championships. In 1990, Warrior defeated Hulk Hogan™ to become WWE Champion at WrestleMania® VI in one of the most exciting matches in WrestleMania history. Warrior would continue to captivate audiences around the world with epic encounters against WWE Legends such as Undertaker® and Randy Savage™. After a storied career that also saw him compete in WCW®, Warrior stepped away from the ring in 1998. Last year, he was featured in the WWE 2K14 video game as a downloadable character, giving the next generation of WWE fans a chance to “feel the power of the Ultimate Warrior.”
“I can’t wait for my first Wizard World appearance! I’ll tell you that right now I’ll be as excited as any fan in attendance. My Ultimate Warrior fans mean the world to me. My total and absolute focus while I am there is to have each and every one of them know it. No one interacts with their fans like I do. No one. And at Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con, I promise to prove the truth of this bold claim one more spectacular time. It’s going to be awesome!” said Ultimate Warrior.
“Ultimate Warrior was the premier entertainer to a generation of WWE fans across the world,” said John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO. “He represents everything that was exciting, thrilling and exhilarating to every kid who watched in amazement at his skill, talent and physique and we are thrilled to have him in Minneapolis.”
Manu Bennett (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Arrow), Gilbert Gottfried (Problem Child, Beverly Hills Cop II), Michael Rooker (“The Walking Dead,” Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer), Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”) and Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” “Stars Earn Stripes”) are among the celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con. It is the seventh of 16 events scheduled in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known comics artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions. Show hours are Friday, May 2, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, May 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
For more on the 2014 Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-minneapolis.html.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.
The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.
Wizard World 2014-15 Schedule
March 28-30 – Wizard World Louisville Comic Con
April 4-6 – Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con
May 2-4 – Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con
May 30-June 1 – Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con
June 19-22 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 1-3 – Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con
August 21-24 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September 12-14 – Wizard World Richmond Comic Con
September 26-28 – Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
October 2-4 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
October 31-November 2 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
November 7-9 – Wizard World Tulsa Comic Con
November 21-23 – Wizard World Reno Comic Con
January 9-11,2015 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
January 23-25, 2015 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con
June 19-21, 2015 – Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con
www.wizardworld.com
One of the most influential stars in WWE history will make his first Wizard World appearance when WWE® Hall of Famer Ultimate Warrior™ attends the inaugural Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con on Saturday, May 3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The legendary Superstar will join notable celebrities like William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “T.J. Hooker”), Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, Rudy) and Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid, My Cousin Vinny) at the event.
The Ultimate Warrior was one of the most iconic and exciting Superstars in WWE history. When the distinctive ring entrance music of Warrior hit, he would burst out of the dressing room and sprint towards the ring, causing a frenzy of excitement amongst WWE fans. Inside the squared circle, Warrior was responsible for many of the most memorable moments in WWE history.
In 1988 at the inaugural SummerSlam®, he defeated the Honkytonk Man™ in record time to win his first of two Intercontinental Championships. In 1990, Warrior defeated Hulk Hogan™ to become WWE Champion at WrestleMania® VI in one of the most exciting matches in WrestleMania history. Warrior would continue to captivate audiences around the world with epic encounters against WWE Legends such as Undertaker® and Randy Savage™. After a storied career that also saw him compete in WCW®, Warrior stepped away from the ring in 1998. Last year, he was featured in the WWE 2K14 video game as a downloadable character, giving the next generation of WWE fans a chance to “feel the power of the Ultimate Warrior.”
“I can’t wait for my first Wizard World appearance! I’ll tell you that right now I’ll be as excited as any fan in attendance. My Ultimate Warrior fans mean the world to me. My total and absolute focus while I am there is to have each and every one of them know it. No one interacts with their fans like I do. No one. And at Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con, I promise to prove the truth of this bold claim one more spectacular time. It’s going to be awesome!” said Ultimate Warrior.
“Ultimate Warrior was the premier entertainer to a generation of WWE fans across the world,” said John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO. “He represents everything that was exciting, thrilling and exhilarating to every kid who watched in amazement at his skill, talent and physique and we are thrilled to have him in Minneapolis.”
Manu Bennett (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Arrow), Gilbert Gottfried (Problem Child, Beverly Hills Cop II), Michael Rooker (“The Walking Dead,” Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer), Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”) and Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” “Stars Earn Stripes”) are among the celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con. It is the seventh of 16 events scheduled in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known comics artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions. Show hours are Friday, May 2, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, May 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
For more on the 2014 Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-minneapolis.html.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.
The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.
Wizard World 2014-15 Schedule
March 28-30 – Wizard World Louisville Comic Con
April 4-6 – Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con
May 2-4 – Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con
May 30-June 1 – Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con
June 19-22 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 1-3 – Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con
August 21-24 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September 12-14 – Wizard World Richmond Comic Con
September 26-28 – Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
October 2-4 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
October 31-November 2 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
November 7-9 – Wizard World Tulsa Comic Con
November 21-23 – Wizard World Reno Comic Con
January 9-11,2015 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
January 23-25, 2015 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con
June 19-21, 2015 – Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con
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Sunday, March 23, 2014
Affinity Jewelry Designs to Participate in Luxury Gift Lounge in Honor of The 2014 MTV Movie Awards
Affinity Jewelry Designs, in association with The Artisan Group, will participate in an invitation-only luxury celebrity gift lounge hosted by GBK Productions on April 11-12, 2014
The gift lounge will be held at an exclusive location in Hollywood, California, in honor of The 2014 MTV Movie Awards Nominees and Presenters.
Affinity exquisite jewelry will be prominently featured on display at The Artisan Group's exhibit, and all attending celebrities will receive “Not all who wander are lost…” bracelet in their swag bags. This event will also be attended by nearly fifty press and media outlets.
To learn more about Affinity Jewelry Designs and our products, or our participation in this exclusive event, visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/YouCanQuoteMeOnThat, or email Vicki at dcasillas@verizon.net.
Vicki Casillas, Affinity Jewelry Designs's sole proprietor, is a resident of Murrieta, CA.
For press inquiries regarding The Artisan Group, please visit http://www.theartisangroup.org or email press@theartisangroup.org.
The gift lounge will be held at an exclusive location in Hollywood, California, in honor of The 2014 MTV Movie Awards Nominees and Presenters.
Affinity exquisite jewelry will be prominently featured on display at The Artisan Group's exhibit, and all attending celebrities will receive “Not all who wander are lost…” bracelet in their swag bags. This event will also be attended by nearly fifty press and media outlets.
To learn more about Affinity Jewelry Designs and our products, or our participation in this exclusive event, visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/YouCanQuoteMeOnThat, or email Vicki at dcasillas@verizon.net.
Vicki Casillas, Affinity Jewelry Designs's sole proprietor, is a resident of Murrieta, CA.
For press inquiries regarding The Artisan Group, please visit http://www.theartisangroup.org or email press@theartisangroup.org.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
2014 Florida Film Festival Program Lineup
Enzian announced the program lineup for the 23rd Annual Florida Film Festival, April 4-13, 2014, in Maitland and Winter Park, Florida, with Primary Sponsor Full Sail University and Primary Public Partner Orange County Government. FFF will screen more than 170 feature and short films representing 26 countries, along with celebrity guest appearances, forums and parties. Of the films selected, 137 have premiere status. Full lineup listed below. Film descriptions, trailers, stills, and schedule available at www.floridafilmfestival.com/program.
Henry Maldonado, President of Enzian and the Florida Film Festival, remarked, “The Florida Film Festival continues to attract independent filmmakers in record numbers. With so many films appearing on Florida screens for the first time, our audience has the chance to experience amazing stories with a broad range of themes, styles, and surprises. There really is something new and exciting for everyone to explore this year.”
“I just love this year’s group of films. While the selection process was more difficult than ever due to the sheer volume of compelling entries that made us sit up and take notice, I’m confident our audiences will be as entertained, engaged, surprised, and moved as we were," commented Matthew Curtis, Florida Film Festival Programming Director. “Once again, we have a great mix of fresh, exciting talent and returning Florida Film Festival veterans doing outstanding new work that we’re proud to present to our community. Without a doubt, there is something for every possible taste in our lineup.”
The 20 feature competition films will be eligible for up to three awards each: a Grand Jury Award for best film in that category, a Special Jury Award given at the jury’s discretion for exceptional achievements, and an Audience Award determined by audience votes.
Festival films feature familiar talent, both in front and behind the camera, including Steve Coogan, Bill Plympton, Jude Law, Demian Bichir, Richard E. Grant, Emilia Clarke, Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Wallace Shawn, Noah Taylor, Cathy Moriarty, Johnny Depp, Ralph Steadman, Nicolas Cage, David Gordon Green, Jenny Slate, David Cross, Clive Owen, Juliette Binoche, Joe Swanberg, Amy Seimetz, Mercedes Ruehl, Alan Cumming, Melanie Lynskey, Elijah Wood, Alia Shawkat, Michael Cera, Martin Starr, Andrew Wilson, Rachel Korine, Paul Sorvino, Michael Rapaport, Chazz Palminteri, David Morse, Michael O’Keefe, Annie Potts, Richard Kind, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Melanie Griffith, Ray Liotta, Sienna Miller , Nick Cassavetes, Emmy Rossum, and Ron Perlman.
In addition to those announced today, the festival presents special events featuring celebrity guest appearances. Those announcements are forthcoming.
FESTIVAL FILMS:
Opening Night Film
THE TRIP TO ITALY (UK/ITALY, 2014, 107 MIN, DIRECTED BY MICHAEL WINTERBOTTOM, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Spotlight Films
BEFORE I DISAPPEAR (USA, 2014, 95 MIN, DIRECTED BY SHAWN CHRISTENSEN, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
CHEATIN’ (USA, 2013, 76 MIN, DIRECTED BY BILL PLYMPTON, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
DOM HEMINGWAY (UK, 2013, 93 MIN, DIRECTED BY RICHARD SHEPARD, RATED R)
THE DOUBLE (UK, 2013, 93 MIN, DIRECTED BY RICHARD AYOADE)
FOR NO GOOD REASON (UK/USA, 2012, 89 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHARLIE PAUL, EAST COAST PREMIERE, RATED R)
GABRIELLE (CANADA, 2013, 104 MIN, DIRECTED BY LOUISE ARCHAMBAULT)
JOE (USA, 2013, 117 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAVID GORDON GREEN)
OBVIOUS CHILD (USA, 2013, 83 MIN, DIRECTED BY GILLIAN ROBESPIERRE)
WORDS AND PICTURES (USA, 2013, 111 MIN, DIRECTED BY FRED SCHEPISI, RATED PG-13)
YELLOW (USA, 2013, 108 MIN, DIRECTED BY NICK CASSAVETES, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Narrative Features Competition
COPENHAGEN (USA/CANADA, 2013, 98 MIN, DIRECTED BY MARK RASO, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY (USA, 2013, 77 MINS, DIRECTED BY JERZY ROSE, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
DOOMSDAYS (USA, 2013, 91 MIN, DIRECTED BY EDDIE MULLINS, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
DRUID PEAK (USA, 2013, 111 MIN, DIRECTED BY MARNI ZELNICK, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
FINDING NEIGHBORS (USA, 2013, 96 MINS, DIRECTED BY RON JUDKINS, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
FOREV (USA, 2013, 88 MIN, DIRECTED BY MOLLY GREEN AND JAMES LEFFLER, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS (USA, 2014, 80 MINS, DIRECTED BY LEAH MEYERHOFF, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
LAST I HEARD (USA, 2013, 100 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAVID RODRIGUEZ, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
MEDEAS (USA, 2013, 98 MIN, DIRECTED BY ANDREA PALLAORO, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
WINTER IN THE BLOOD (USA, 2013, 98 MIN, DIRECTED BY ALEX SMITH AND ANDREW SMITH, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Documentary Features Competition
AMERICAN JESUS (USA, 2013, 80 MIN, DIRECTED BY ARAM GARRIGA, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
BEFORE YOU KNOW IT (USA, 2013, 109 MIN, DIRECTED BY PJ RAVAL)
THE FRONT MAN (USA, 2013, 72 MIN, DIRECTED BY PAUL DEVLIN, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
THE KILL TEAM (USA, 2013, 79 MINS, DIRECTED BY DAN KRAUSS, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
LEVITATED MASS (USA, 2013, 89 MIN, DIRECTED BY DOUG PRAY, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
LOVE ME (USA, 2013, 94 MIN, DIRECTED BY JONATHON NARDUCCI, WORLD PREMIERE)
MISSION CONGO (USA, 2013, 65 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAVID TURNER AND LARA ZIZIC, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
NO NO: A DOCKUMENTARY (USA, 2014, 100 MIN, DIRECTED BY JEFFREY RADICE, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
POWERLESS (USA/INDIA, 2013, 82 MIN, DIRECTED BY DEEPTI KAKKAR AND FAHAD MUSTAFA, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
SLINGSHOT (USA, 2013, 90 MIN, DIRECTED BY PAUL LAZARUS, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Documentary Shorts Competition
A Night At The Jai Alai (USA, 2013, 9 MIN, DIRECTED BY DREW BLATMAN, WORLD PREMIERE)
Ambien & Aaron (USA, 2013, 30 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHRIS BRANDT, WORLD PREMIERE)
Fantasy Land (USA, 2013, 9 MIN, DIRECTED BY GABRIELLE TILLENBURG)
Fishhooks (USA, 2013, 4 MINS, DIRECTED BY RYAN COCKRELL, WORLD PREMIERE)
Grand Central Diary (USA, 2013, 5 MIN, DIRECTED BY ANDY AND CAROLYN LONDON, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Not Anymore: A Story of Revolution (USA/SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC/TURKEY, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY MATTHEW VANDYKE)
Scattered (USA, 2013, 26 MIN, DIRECTED BY LINDSAY LINDENBAUM, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
The Silly Bastard Next To The Bed (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY SCOTT CALONICO, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
STRIKE: The Greatest Bowling Story Ever Told (USA, 2013, 13 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOEY DAOUD)
Tim and Susan Have Matching Handguns (USA, 2013, 2 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOE CALLANDER, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Token Exchange (USA, 2013, 4 MIN, DIRECTED BY AARON MATTHEWS, WORLD PREMIERE)
We Will Live Again (USA, 2013, 12 MIN, DIRECTED BY MYLES KANE AND JOSH KOURY)
What I Hate About Myself (USA, 2013, 28 MIN, DIRECTED BY BOBBY MOSER AND BEN MULLINKOSSON, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Narrative Shorts Competition
A Long Walk (USA, 2014, 14 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHINONYE CHUKWU, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Aftermath (USA, 2013, 20 MIN, DIRECTED BY JEREMY ROBBINS, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Another Time, Maybe (USA, 2013, 12 MIN, DIRECTED BY SPENCER CHANDLER, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
The Bravest, The Boldest (USA, 2014, 17 MIN, DIRECTED BY MOON MOLSON, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Cash For Gold (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY ROBERT ENRIQUEZ, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
The Cyclist (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER BRYAN, WORLD PREMIERE)
Delicious Ambiguity (USA, 2013, 17 MIN, DIRECTED BY JUSTIN CANEL, WORLD PREMIERE)
Dog Meet Goose (USA, 2012, 21 MIN, DIRECTED BY JON BRYANT CRAWFORD, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
First Prize (USA, 2013, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY KEVIN MCMULLIN, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Fool’s Day (USA, 2013, 19 MIN, DIRECTED BY CODY BLUE SNIDER, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Fortune House (USA, 2013, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY MATTHEW BONIFACIO, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Gregory Go Boom (USA, 2013, 18 MIN, DIRECTED BY JANICZA BRAVO, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
I Love You So Much (USA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY LEAH SHORE, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
The Immaculate Reception (USA, 2013, 16 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHARLOTTE GLYNN, EAST COAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
Keep A Tidy Soul (USA, 2013, 11 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOSHUA MOORE, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Kush (USA/INDIA, 2013, 25 MIN, DIRECTED BY SHUBHASHISH BHUTIANI, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Leonard in Slow Motion (USA, 2013, 8 MIN, DIRECTED BY PETER LIVOLSI, WORLD PREMIERE)
The Lipstick Stain (USA, 2013, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAGNY LOOPER, WORLD PREMIERE)
Me+Her (USA, 2013, 12 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOSEPH OXFORD, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Meet My Rapist (USA, 2013, 7 MIN 25 SEC, DIRECTED BY JESSIE KAHNWEILER, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Milk and Blood (USA/ICELAND, 2013, 11 MIN, DIRECTED BY MARKUS ENGLMAIR, EAST COAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
nasty hardcoreXXX amateur couple (USA, 2013, 16 MIN, DIRECTED BY REED VAN DYK, WORLD PREMIERE)
Oi, Meu Amor (USA, 2013, 4 MIN, DIRECTED BY ROBERT G. PUTKA, EAST COAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
One Please (USA, 2013, 6 MIN, DIRECTED BY JESSE BURKS, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Penny Dreadful (USA, 2013, 18 MIN, DIRECTED BY SHANE ATKINSON)
Rat Pack Rat (USA, 2014, 19 MIN, DIRECTED BY TODD ROHAL)
Setup, Punch. (USA, 2013, 19 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAVID SCHLUSSEL, FLORIDA PREMEIRE)
Salvatore (USA, 2013, 6 MIN, DIRECTED BY WILLIAM SHERMER, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Trauma (USA, 2013, 12 MIN, DIRECTED BY ETHAN YOUNG, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Verbatim (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY BRETT WEINER, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
ZZZZZZZ (USA, 2013, 5 MIN, DIRECTED BY TARIK KARAM, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Animated Shorts Competition
Baby, I Love You (USA, 2012, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY FAIYAZ JAFRI, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
CRIME: The Animated Series (USA/CANADA, 2013, 21 MIN, DIRECTED BY SAM CHOU AND ALIX LAMBERT, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Danger Dan (USA, 2013, 2 MIN, DIRECTED BY AARON AUGENBLICK, WORLD PREMIERE)
Drifters (USA, 2012, 8 MIN, DIRECTED BY ETHAN CLARKE, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
El Delirio Del Pez Leon (USA, 2012, 4 MIN, DIRECTED BY QUIQUE RIVERA, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
The Last Orange Grove of Middle Florida (USA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY CARL KNICKERBOCKER)
Passer Passer (USA, 2013, 4 MIN, DIRECTED BY LOUIS MORTON, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Raw Data (USA, 2013, 1 MIN, DIRECTED BY JAKE FRIED, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Roadkill Redemption (USA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY KARL HADRIKA)
Salmon Deadly Sins (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY STEVEN VANDER MEER, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Shelter (USA, 2012, 6 MIN, DIRECTED BY CARL BURTON, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Sidewalk (USA, 2013, 4 MIN, DIRECTED BY CELIA BULLWINKEL, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Spy Fox (USA, 2013, 5 MIN, DIRECTED BY TAYLOR CLUTTER, KENDRA PHILLIPS, AND YOAV SHTIBELMAN, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Tome of The Unknown (USA, 2013, 8 MIN, DIRECTED BY PATRICK McHALE, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Twiller Parkour (USA, 2013, 1 MIN, DIRECTED BY MORGAN MILLER, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Twiller Parkour #2 (USA, 2013, 1 MIN, DIRECTED BY MORGAN MILLER, NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE)
Yearbook (USA, 2013, 5 MIN, DIRECTED BY BERNARDO BRITTO, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
International Showcase Features
THE FINAL MEMBER (CANADA, 2012, 76 MIN, DIRECTED BY JONAH BEKHOR AND ZACH MATH)
I FEEL LIKE DISCO (GERMANY, 2013, 95 MIN, DIRECTED BY AXEL RANISH, NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE)
IDA (POLAND, 2013, 80 MIN, DIRECTED BY PAWEL PAWLIKOWSKI)
ILO ILO (SINGAPORE, 2013, 99 MIN, DIRECTED BY ANTHONY CHEN)
International Shorts
B-Class Cultural Heritage (JAPAN, 2013, 8 MIN, DIRECTED BY YUJI HARIU, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Cargo (AUSTRALIA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY BEN HOWLING AND YOLANDA RAMKE, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
The Fall (NORWAY, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY ANDREAS THAULOW, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Inertial Love (SPAIN, 2013, 6 MIN, DIRECTED BY CÉSAR ESTEBAN ALENDA AND JOSÉ ESTEBAN ALENDA, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Memorable Moi (CANADA, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY JEAN-FRANÇOIS ASSELIN, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
More Than Two Hours (Bishtar Az Do Saat) (IRAN, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY ALI ASGARI, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
The Parachutist (UK, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY TOM TAGHOLM, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Requiem for a Robot (AUSTRIA/USA, 2013, 5 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPH RAINER, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Uproot (UK, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY DEBJITA DHAR, NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE)
International Animated Shorts
Bless You (CANADA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAVID BARLOW-KRELINA, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Faces from Places—Ivory Coast: Wax (FRANCE, 2012, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY BASTIEN DUBOIS, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Faces from Places--Japan: Hôjô Jutsu (FRANCE, 2012, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY BASTIEN DUBOIS, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
In the Air is Christopher Gray (UK, 2013, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY FELIX MASSIE, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
La Ravaudeuse (FRANCE, 2012, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY SIMON FILLIOT, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Lonely Bones (FRANCE/THE NETHERLANDS, 2013, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY ROSTO, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Oh Sheep! (GERMANY, 2012, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY GOTTFRIED MENTOR, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Noodle Fish (SOUTH KOREA, 2012, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY JIN-MAN KIM, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Sleep Clinic (NEW ZEALAND, 2013, 6 MIN, DIRECTED BY FRANCES HASZARD, LOUIS OLSEN, AND LUKE SCOTT, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Subconscious Password (CANADA, 2013, 11 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHRIS LANDRETH, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Tap to Retry (ISRAEL, 2012, 4 MIN, DIRECTED BY NETA COHEN)
What is Dead May Never Die (THE NETHERLANDS, 2012, 2 MIN, DIRECTED BY KADAVRE EXQUIS, EAST COAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
White Morning (UK, 2013, 12 MIN, DIRECTED BY PAUL BARRITT, EAST COAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
SOS: Short Order Swedish
ABC (SWEDEN, 2013, 17 MIN, DIRECTED BY NANNA HUOLMAN, NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE)
Coffee Time (SWEDEN, 2013, 14 MIN, DIRECTED BY MARIA FREDRIKSSON, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Grandpa and Me and a Helicopter to Heaven (SWEDEN, 2013, 14 MIN, DIRECTED BY ÅSA BLANCK AND JOHAN PALMGREN, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Kilimanjaro (SWEDEN, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY NIMA YOUSEFI, NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE)
Reset (SWEDEN, 2012, 16 MIN, DIRECTED BY FREDRIK ÅKERSTRÖM AND MARCUS KRYLER, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Syndromeda (SWEDEN, 2013, 22 MIN, DIRECTED BY PATRIK EKLUND, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Midnight Features
THE BABADOOK (AUSTRALIA, 2014, 95 MIN, DIRECTED BY JENNIFER KENT)
MOEBIUS (SOUTH KOREA, 2013, 89 MIN, DIRECTED BY KIM KI-DUK, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
THE SACRAMENT (USA, 2013, 100 MIN, DIRECTED BY TI WEST)
WETLANDS (GERMANY, 2013, 109 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAVID WNENDT)
Midnight Shorts
Baskin (TURKEY, 2013, 11 MIN, DIRECTED BY CAN EVRENOL, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Eczemus (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY GARRETT BROWN, WORLD PREMIERE)
Jack Attack (USA, 2013, 9 MIN, DIRECTED BY ANTONIO PADOVAN AND BRYAN NORTON, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Liebe (Love) (CANADA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY CAMERON MACGOWAN, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Perfect Drug (BELGIUM, 2012, 14 MIN, DIRECTED BY TOON AERTS, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Pineal Warriors (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY EGON VON SCHIRACH AND OTTO VON SCHIRACH, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Unicorn Blood (SPAIN, 2013, 9 MIN, DIRECTED BY ALBERTO VAZQUEZ, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
The Voice Thief (FRANCE/CHILE/USA, 2013, 26 MIN, DIRECTED BY ADAN JODOROWSKY, EAST COAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
Wawd Ahp (USA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOSH CHERTOFF AND STEVE GIRARD, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Welcome to Dignity Pastures (USA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY BRIAN LONANO, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Whispers (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY MAX ISAACSON, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Woman Who Hates Plants (USA, 2013, 1 MIN, DIRECTED BY MORGAN MILLER, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Yield (USA, 2013, 2 MIN, DIRECTED BY CALEB WOOD, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Special Screenings:
Family Films
ANNIE: IT’S THE HARD KNOCK LIFE (USA, 2013, 55 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOSHUA SEFTEL, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
ERNEST & CELESTINE (FRANCE/LUXEMBOURG/BELGIUM, 2013, 80 MIN, DIRECTED BY STÉPHANE AUBIER, VINCENT PATAR, AND BENJAMIN RENNER)
The Numberlys (USA, 2013, 11 MIN, DIRECTED BY BRANDON OLDENBURG AND WILLIAM JOYCE, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Music Films
DEEP CITY (USA, 2013, 55 MIN, DIRECTED BY MARLON JOHNSON, DENNIS SCHOLL, AND CHAD TINGLE)
LED ZEPPELIN PLAYED HERE (USA, 2013, 80 MIN, DIRECTED BY JEFF KRULIK, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
THE OTHERSIDE (USA, 2013, 51 MIN, DIRECTED BY DANIEL TOROK, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Florida Films
Best of Brouhaha:
BYE HYUNGJIK (directed by Hyungjik Lee, FSU)
CHICKEN OR THE EGG (directed by Elaine Wu & Christine Kim, Ringling College of Art and Design)
DEAD TO RIGHTS (directed by Daniel Neil, Ringling College of Art and Design)
THE FEAR OF BEING UNINTERESTING (directed by McKenzi Vanderberg, Rollins College)
FINAL STRAW (directed by Riccardo Renna, Ringling College of Art and Design)
THE FLY (directed by Jarelis Cabrera, Trinity Preparatory School)
LITTLE AFRICA (directed by Curtis Adair, FSU)
MOONBOUNCE (directed by Michael Kefeyalew, FSU)
THE PAST (directed by Sean Sida & Garrett Callahan, Full Sail University)
SMALL WORLDS (directed by Steven Sobel, Daytona State College)
TECHSQUAD (directed by TL Westgate, October FilmSlam winner)
RUNAWAY RENN (directed by Zachary Johnson, FSU) Jury Selection & Audience Award Winner!
RUNAWAY (directed by Susan Yung, Emily Buchanan & Esther Parobek, Ringling College of Art and Design)
WHERE IS ALICE? (directed by Zachary Beckler, UCF)
Florida Narrative Feature:
CHU AND BLOSSOM (USA, 2014, 103 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHARLES CHU AND GAVIN KELLY)
Florida Documentary Feature:
15 TO LIFE KENNETH’S STORY (USA, 2013, 83 MIN, DIRECTED BY NADINE PEQUENEZA, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Food Films
AFTER WINTER, SPRING (USA/FRANCE, 2013, 74 MIN, DIRECTED BY JUDITH LIT, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Faces from Places—Louisiana: La Boucherie (FRANCE, 2012, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY BASTIEN DUBOIS, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
LE CHEF (FRANCE/SPAIN, 2012, 84 MIN, DIRECTED BY DANIEL COHEN, RATED PG-13)
Retro Films
Wednesday Night Pitcher Show: THE BIG LEBOWSKI (USA, 1998, 119 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOEL COEN AND ETHAN COEN, RATED R)
GOLDFINGER (UK, 1964, 110 MIN, DIRECTED BY GUY HAMILTON, RATED PG)
INVESTIGATION OF A CITIZEN ABOVE SUSPICION (ITALY, 1970, 112 MIN, DIRECTED BY ELIO PETRI, RATED R)
Popcorn Flick in the Park: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (UK, 1974, 128 MIN, DIRECTED BY SIDNEY LUMET, RATED PG)
Henry Maldonado, President of Enzian and the Florida Film Festival, remarked, “The Florida Film Festival continues to attract independent filmmakers in record numbers. With so many films appearing on Florida screens for the first time, our audience has the chance to experience amazing stories with a broad range of themes, styles, and surprises. There really is something new and exciting for everyone to explore this year.”
“I just love this year’s group of films. While the selection process was more difficult than ever due to the sheer volume of compelling entries that made us sit up and take notice, I’m confident our audiences will be as entertained, engaged, surprised, and moved as we were," commented Matthew Curtis, Florida Film Festival Programming Director. “Once again, we have a great mix of fresh, exciting talent and returning Florida Film Festival veterans doing outstanding new work that we’re proud to present to our community. Without a doubt, there is something for every possible taste in our lineup.”
The 20 feature competition films will be eligible for up to three awards each: a Grand Jury Award for best film in that category, a Special Jury Award given at the jury’s discretion for exceptional achievements, and an Audience Award determined by audience votes.
Festival films feature familiar talent, both in front and behind the camera, including Steve Coogan, Bill Plympton, Jude Law, Demian Bichir, Richard E. Grant, Emilia Clarke, Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Wallace Shawn, Noah Taylor, Cathy Moriarty, Johnny Depp, Ralph Steadman, Nicolas Cage, David Gordon Green, Jenny Slate, David Cross, Clive Owen, Juliette Binoche, Joe Swanberg, Amy Seimetz, Mercedes Ruehl, Alan Cumming, Melanie Lynskey, Elijah Wood, Alia Shawkat, Michael Cera, Martin Starr, Andrew Wilson, Rachel Korine, Paul Sorvino, Michael Rapaport, Chazz Palminteri, David Morse, Michael O’Keefe, Annie Potts, Richard Kind, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Melanie Griffith, Ray Liotta, Sienna Miller , Nick Cassavetes, Emmy Rossum, and Ron Perlman.
In addition to those announced today, the festival presents special events featuring celebrity guest appearances. Those announcements are forthcoming.
FESTIVAL FILMS:
Opening Night Film
THE TRIP TO ITALY (UK/ITALY, 2014, 107 MIN, DIRECTED BY MICHAEL WINTERBOTTOM, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Spotlight Films
BEFORE I DISAPPEAR (USA, 2014, 95 MIN, DIRECTED BY SHAWN CHRISTENSEN, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
CHEATIN’ (USA, 2013, 76 MIN, DIRECTED BY BILL PLYMPTON, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
DOM HEMINGWAY (UK, 2013, 93 MIN, DIRECTED BY RICHARD SHEPARD, RATED R)
THE DOUBLE (UK, 2013, 93 MIN, DIRECTED BY RICHARD AYOADE)
FOR NO GOOD REASON (UK/USA, 2012, 89 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHARLIE PAUL, EAST COAST PREMIERE, RATED R)
GABRIELLE (CANADA, 2013, 104 MIN, DIRECTED BY LOUISE ARCHAMBAULT)
JOE (USA, 2013, 117 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAVID GORDON GREEN)
OBVIOUS CHILD (USA, 2013, 83 MIN, DIRECTED BY GILLIAN ROBESPIERRE)
WORDS AND PICTURES (USA, 2013, 111 MIN, DIRECTED BY FRED SCHEPISI, RATED PG-13)
YELLOW (USA, 2013, 108 MIN, DIRECTED BY NICK CASSAVETES, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Narrative Features Competition
COPENHAGEN (USA/CANADA, 2013, 98 MIN, DIRECTED BY MARK RASO, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY (USA, 2013, 77 MINS, DIRECTED BY JERZY ROSE, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
DOOMSDAYS (USA, 2013, 91 MIN, DIRECTED BY EDDIE MULLINS, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
DRUID PEAK (USA, 2013, 111 MIN, DIRECTED BY MARNI ZELNICK, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
FINDING NEIGHBORS (USA, 2013, 96 MINS, DIRECTED BY RON JUDKINS, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
FOREV (USA, 2013, 88 MIN, DIRECTED BY MOLLY GREEN AND JAMES LEFFLER, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS (USA, 2014, 80 MINS, DIRECTED BY LEAH MEYERHOFF, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
LAST I HEARD (USA, 2013, 100 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAVID RODRIGUEZ, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
MEDEAS (USA, 2013, 98 MIN, DIRECTED BY ANDREA PALLAORO, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
WINTER IN THE BLOOD (USA, 2013, 98 MIN, DIRECTED BY ALEX SMITH AND ANDREW SMITH, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Documentary Features Competition
AMERICAN JESUS (USA, 2013, 80 MIN, DIRECTED BY ARAM GARRIGA, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
BEFORE YOU KNOW IT (USA, 2013, 109 MIN, DIRECTED BY PJ RAVAL)
THE FRONT MAN (USA, 2013, 72 MIN, DIRECTED BY PAUL DEVLIN, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
THE KILL TEAM (USA, 2013, 79 MINS, DIRECTED BY DAN KRAUSS, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
LEVITATED MASS (USA, 2013, 89 MIN, DIRECTED BY DOUG PRAY, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
LOVE ME (USA, 2013, 94 MIN, DIRECTED BY JONATHON NARDUCCI, WORLD PREMIERE)
MISSION CONGO (USA, 2013, 65 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAVID TURNER AND LARA ZIZIC, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
NO NO: A DOCKUMENTARY (USA, 2014, 100 MIN, DIRECTED BY JEFFREY RADICE, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
POWERLESS (USA/INDIA, 2013, 82 MIN, DIRECTED BY DEEPTI KAKKAR AND FAHAD MUSTAFA, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
SLINGSHOT (USA, 2013, 90 MIN, DIRECTED BY PAUL LAZARUS, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Documentary Shorts Competition
A Night At The Jai Alai (USA, 2013, 9 MIN, DIRECTED BY DREW BLATMAN, WORLD PREMIERE)
Ambien & Aaron (USA, 2013, 30 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHRIS BRANDT, WORLD PREMIERE)
Fantasy Land (USA, 2013, 9 MIN, DIRECTED BY GABRIELLE TILLENBURG)
Fishhooks (USA, 2013, 4 MINS, DIRECTED BY RYAN COCKRELL, WORLD PREMIERE)
Grand Central Diary (USA, 2013, 5 MIN, DIRECTED BY ANDY AND CAROLYN LONDON, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Not Anymore: A Story of Revolution (USA/SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC/TURKEY, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY MATTHEW VANDYKE)
Scattered (USA, 2013, 26 MIN, DIRECTED BY LINDSAY LINDENBAUM, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
The Silly Bastard Next To The Bed (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY SCOTT CALONICO, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
STRIKE: The Greatest Bowling Story Ever Told (USA, 2013, 13 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOEY DAOUD)
Tim and Susan Have Matching Handguns (USA, 2013, 2 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOE CALLANDER, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Token Exchange (USA, 2013, 4 MIN, DIRECTED BY AARON MATTHEWS, WORLD PREMIERE)
We Will Live Again (USA, 2013, 12 MIN, DIRECTED BY MYLES KANE AND JOSH KOURY)
What I Hate About Myself (USA, 2013, 28 MIN, DIRECTED BY BOBBY MOSER AND BEN MULLINKOSSON, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Narrative Shorts Competition
A Long Walk (USA, 2014, 14 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHINONYE CHUKWU, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Aftermath (USA, 2013, 20 MIN, DIRECTED BY JEREMY ROBBINS, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Another Time, Maybe (USA, 2013, 12 MIN, DIRECTED BY SPENCER CHANDLER, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
The Bravest, The Boldest (USA, 2014, 17 MIN, DIRECTED BY MOON MOLSON, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Cash For Gold (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY ROBERT ENRIQUEZ, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
The Cyclist (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER BRYAN, WORLD PREMIERE)
Delicious Ambiguity (USA, 2013, 17 MIN, DIRECTED BY JUSTIN CANEL, WORLD PREMIERE)
Dog Meet Goose (USA, 2012, 21 MIN, DIRECTED BY JON BRYANT CRAWFORD, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
First Prize (USA, 2013, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY KEVIN MCMULLIN, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Fool’s Day (USA, 2013, 19 MIN, DIRECTED BY CODY BLUE SNIDER, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Fortune House (USA, 2013, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY MATTHEW BONIFACIO, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Gregory Go Boom (USA, 2013, 18 MIN, DIRECTED BY JANICZA BRAVO, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
I Love You So Much (USA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY LEAH SHORE, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
The Immaculate Reception (USA, 2013, 16 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHARLOTTE GLYNN, EAST COAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
Keep A Tidy Soul (USA, 2013, 11 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOSHUA MOORE, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Kush (USA/INDIA, 2013, 25 MIN, DIRECTED BY SHUBHASHISH BHUTIANI, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Leonard in Slow Motion (USA, 2013, 8 MIN, DIRECTED BY PETER LIVOLSI, WORLD PREMIERE)
The Lipstick Stain (USA, 2013, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAGNY LOOPER, WORLD PREMIERE)
Me+Her (USA, 2013, 12 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOSEPH OXFORD, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Meet My Rapist (USA, 2013, 7 MIN 25 SEC, DIRECTED BY JESSIE KAHNWEILER, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Milk and Blood (USA/ICELAND, 2013, 11 MIN, DIRECTED BY MARKUS ENGLMAIR, EAST COAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
nasty hardcoreXXX amateur couple (USA, 2013, 16 MIN, DIRECTED BY REED VAN DYK, WORLD PREMIERE)
Oi, Meu Amor (USA, 2013, 4 MIN, DIRECTED BY ROBERT G. PUTKA, EAST COAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
One Please (USA, 2013, 6 MIN, DIRECTED BY JESSE BURKS, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Penny Dreadful (USA, 2013, 18 MIN, DIRECTED BY SHANE ATKINSON)
Rat Pack Rat (USA, 2014, 19 MIN, DIRECTED BY TODD ROHAL)
Setup, Punch. (USA, 2013, 19 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAVID SCHLUSSEL, FLORIDA PREMEIRE)
Salvatore (USA, 2013, 6 MIN, DIRECTED BY WILLIAM SHERMER, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Trauma (USA, 2013, 12 MIN, DIRECTED BY ETHAN YOUNG, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Verbatim (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY BRETT WEINER, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
ZZZZZZZ (USA, 2013, 5 MIN, DIRECTED BY TARIK KARAM, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Animated Shorts Competition
Baby, I Love You (USA, 2012, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY FAIYAZ JAFRI, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
CRIME: The Animated Series (USA/CANADA, 2013, 21 MIN, DIRECTED BY SAM CHOU AND ALIX LAMBERT, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Danger Dan (USA, 2013, 2 MIN, DIRECTED BY AARON AUGENBLICK, WORLD PREMIERE)
Drifters (USA, 2012, 8 MIN, DIRECTED BY ETHAN CLARKE, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
El Delirio Del Pez Leon (USA, 2012, 4 MIN, DIRECTED BY QUIQUE RIVERA, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
The Last Orange Grove of Middle Florida (USA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY CARL KNICKERBOCKER)
Passer Passer (USA, 2013, 4 MIN, DIRECTED BY LOUIS MORTON, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Raw Data (USA, 2013, 1 MIN, DIRECTED BY JAKE FRIED, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Roadkill Redemption (USA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY KARL HADRIKA)
Salmon Deadly Sins (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY STEVEN VANDER MEER, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Shelter (USA, 2012, 6 MIN, DIRECTED BY CARL BURTON, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Sidewalk (USA, 2013, 4 MIN, DIRECTED BY CELIA BULLWINKEL, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Spy Fox (USA, 2013, 5 MIN, DIRECTED BY TAYLOR CLUTTER, KENDRA PHILLIPS, AND YOAV SHTIBELMAN, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Tome of The Unknown (USA, 2013, 8 MIN, DIRECTED BY PATRICK McHALE, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Twiller Parkour (USA, 2013, 1 MIN, DIRECTED BY MORGAN MILLER, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Twiller Parkour #2 (USA, 2013, 1 MIN, DIRECTED BY MORGAN MILLER, NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE)
Yearbook (USA, 2013, 5 MIN, DIRECTED BY BERNARDO BRITTO, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
International Showcase Features
THE FINAL MEMBER (CANADA, 2012, 76 MIN, DIRECTED BY JONAH BEKHOR AND ZACH MATH)
I FEEL LIKE DISCO (GERMANY, 2013, 95 MIN, DIRECTED BY AXEL RANISH, NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE)
IDA (POLAND, 2013, 80 MIN, DIRECTED BY PAWEL PAWLIKOWSKI)
ILO ILO (SINGAPORE, 2013, 99 MIN, DIRECTED BY ANTHONY CHEN)
International Shorts
B-Class Cultural Heritage (JAPAN, 2013, 8 MIN, DIRECTED BY YUJI HARIU, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Cargo (AUSTRALIA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY BEN HOWLING AND YOLANDA RAMKE, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
The Fall (NORWAY, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY ANDREAS THAULOW, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Inertial Love (SPAIN, 2013, 6 MIN, DIRECTED BY CÉSAR ESTEBAN ALENDA AND JOSÉ ESTEBAN ALENDA, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Memorable Moi (CANADA, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY JEAN-FRANÇOIS ASSELIN, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
More Than Two Hours (Bishtar Az Do Saat) (IRAN, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY ALI ASGARI, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
The Parachutist (UK, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY TOM TAGHOLM, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Requiem for a Robot (AUSTRIA/USA, 2013, 5 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPH RAINER, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Uproot (UK, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY DEBJITA DHAR, NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE)
International Animated Shorts
Bless You (CANADA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAVID BARLOW-KRELINA, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Faces from Places—Ivory Coast: Wax (FRANCE, 2012, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY BASTIEN DUBOIS, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Faces from Places--Japan: Hôjô Jutsu (FRANCE, 2012, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY BASTIEN DUBOIS, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
In the Air is Christopher Gray (UK, 2013, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY FELIX MASSIE, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
La Ravaudeuse (FRANCE, 2012, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY SIMON FILLIOT, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Lonely Bones (FRANCE/THE NETHERLANDS, 2013, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY ROSTO, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Oh Sheep! (GERMANY, 2012, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY GOTTFRIED MENTOR, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Noodle Fish (SOUTH KOREA, 2012, 10 MIN, DIRECTED BY JIN-MAN KIM, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Sleep Clinic (NEW ZEALAND, 2013, 6 MIN, DIRECTED BY FRANCES HASZARD, LOUIS OLSEN, AND LUKE SCOTT, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Subconscious Password (CANADA, 2013, 11 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHRIS LANDRETH, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Tap to Retry (ISRAEL, 2012, 4 MIN, DIRECTED BY NETA COHEN)
What is Dead May Never Die (THE NETHERLANDS, 2012, 2 MIN, DIRECTED BY KADAVRE EXQUIS, EAST COAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
White Morning (UK, 2013, 12 MIN, DIRECTED BY PAUL BARRITT, EAST COAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
SOS: Short Order Swedish
ABC (SWEDEN, 2013, 17 MIN, DIRECTED BY NANNA HUOLMAN, NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE)
Coffee Time (SWEDEN, 2013, 14 MIN, DIRECTED BY MARIA FREDRIKSSON, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Grandpa and Me and a Helicopter to Heaven (SWEDEN, 2013, 14 MIN, DIRECTED BY ÅSA BLANCK AND JOHAN PALMGREN, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Kilimanjaro (SWEDEN, 2013, 15 MIN, DIRECTED BY NIMA YOUSEFI, NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE)
Reset (SWEDEN, 2012, 16 MIN, DIRECTED BY FREDRIK ÅKERSTRÖM AND MARCUS KRYLER, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Syndromeda (SWEDEN, 2013, 22 MIN, DIRECTED BY PATRIK EKLUND, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Midnight Features
THE BABADOOK (AUSTRALIA, 2014, 95 MIN, DIRECTED BY JENNIFER KENT)
MOEBIUS (SOUTH KOREA, 2013, 89 MIN, DIRECTED BY KIM KI-DUK, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
THE SACRAMENT (USA, 2013, 100 MIN, DIRECTED BY TI WEST)
WETLANDS (GERMANY, 2013, 109 MIN, DIRECTED BY DAVID WNENDT)
Midnight Shorts
Baskin (TURKEY, 2013, 11 MIN, DIRECTED BY CAN EVRENOL, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Eczemus (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY GARRETT BROWN, WORLD PREMIERE)
Jack Attack (USA, 2013, 9 MIN, DIRECTED BY ANTONIO PADOVAN AND BRYAN NORTON, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Liebe (Love) (CANADA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY CAMERON MACGOWAN, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Perfect Drug (BELGIUM, 2012, 14 MIN, DIRECTED BY TOON AERTS, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Pineal Warriors (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY EGON VON SCHIRACH AND OTTO VON SCHIRACH, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Unicorn Blood (SPAIN, 2013, 9 MIN, DIRECTED BY ALBERTO VAZQUEZ, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
The Voice Thief (FRANCE/CHILE/USA, 2013, 26 MIN, DIRECTED BY ADAN JODOROWSKY, EAST COAST PREMIERE/2ND US SHOWING)
Wawd Ahp (USA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOSH CHERTOFF AND STEVE GIRARD, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Welcome to Dignity Pastures (USA, 2013, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY BRIAN LONANO, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Whispers (USA, 2013, 7 MIN, DIRECTED BY MAX ISAACSON, EAST COAST PREMIERE)
Woman Who Hates Plants (USA, 2013, 1 MIN, DIRECTED BY MORGAN MILLER, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Yield (USA, 2013, 2 MIN, DIRECTED BY CALEB WOOD, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Special Screenings:
Family Films
ANNIE: IT’S THE HARD KNOCK LIFE (USA, 2013, 55 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOSHUA SEFTEL, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
ERNEST & CELESTINE (FRANCE/LUXEMBOURG/BELGIUM, 2013, 80 MIN, DIRECTED BY STÉPHANE AUBIER, VINCENT PATAR, AND BENJAMIN RENNER)
The Numberlys (USA, 2013, 11 MIN, DIRECTED BY BRANDON OLDENBURG AND WILLIAM JOYCE, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Music Films
DEEP CITY (USA, 2013, 55 MIN, DIRECTED BY MARLON JOHNSON, DENNIS SCHOLL, AND CHAD TINGLE)
LED ZEPPELIN PLAYED HERE (USA, 2013, 80 MIN, DIRECTED BY JEFF KRULIK, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
THE OTHERSIDE (USA, 2013, 51 MIN, DIRECTED BY DANIEL TOROK, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Florida Films
Best of Brouhaha:
BYE HYUNGJIK (directed by Hyungjik Lee, FSU)
CHICKEN OR THE EGG (directed by Elaine Wu & Christine Kim, Ringling College of Art and Design)
DEAD TO RIGHTS (directed by Daniel Neil, Ringling College of Art and Design)
THE FEAR OF BEING UNINTERESTING (directed by McKenzi Vanderberg, Rollins College)
FINAL STRAW (directed by Riccardo Renna, Ringling College of Art and Design)
THE FLY (directed by Jarelis Cabrera, Trinity Preparatory School)
LITTLE AFRICA (directed by Curtis Adair, FSU)
MOONBOUNCE (directed by Michael Kefeyalew, FSU)
THE PAST (directed by Sean Sida & Garrett Callahan, Full Sail University)
SMALL WORLDS (directed by Steven Sobel, Daytona State College)
TECHSQUAD (directed by TL Westgate, October FilmSlam winner)
RUNAWAY RENN (directed by Zachary Johnson, FSU) Jury Selection & Audience Award Winner!
RUNAWAY (directed by Susan Yung, Emily Buchanan & Esther Parobek, Ringling College of Art and Design)
WHERE IS ALICE? (directed by Zachary Beckler, UCF)
Florida Narrative Feature:
CHU AND BLOSSOM (USA, 2014, 103 MIN, DIRECTED BY CHARLES CHU AND GAVIN KELLY)
Florida Documentary Feature:
15 TO LIFE KENNETH’S STORY (USA, 2013, 83 MIN, DIRECTED BY NADINE PEQUENEZA, FLORIDA PREMIERE)
Food Films
AFTER WINTER, SPRING (USA/FRANCE, 2013, 74 MIN, DIRECTED BY JUDITH LIT, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
Faces from Places—Louisiana: La Boucherie (FRANCE, 2012, 3 MIN, DIRECTED BY BASTIEN DUBOIS, SOUTHEAST PREMIERE)
LE CHEF (FRANCE/SPAIN, 2012, 84 MIN, DIRECTED BY DANIEL COHEN, RATED PG-13)
Retro Films
Wednesday Night Pitcher Show: THE BIG LEBOWSKI (USA, 1998, 119 MIN, DIRECTED BY JOEL COEN AND ETHAN COEN, RATED R)
GOLDFINGER (UK, 1964, 110 MIN, DIRECTED BY GUY HAMILTON, RATED PG)
INVESTIGATION OF A CITIZEN ABOVE SUSPICION (ITALY, 1970, 112 MIN, DIRECTED BY ELIO PETRI, RATED R)
Popcorn Flick in the Park: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (UK, 1974, 128 MIN, DIRECTED BY SIDNEY LUMET, RATED PG)
Friday, March 21, 2014
Aria Tesolin Nominated for Top 40 Best New Artist in 2014 New Music Awards
Toronto opera pop singer Aria Tesolin has been nominated for three 2014 New Music Awards, taking place this fall in Hollywood, California. Her radio hit single The Key reached #5 in the US Hot 100 Singles Chart on New Music Weekly in September 2013
Tesolin, known for her distinctive style of classically infused original pop music, has been nominated for Top 40 Best New Artist of the Year for the 2014 New Music Awards. These awards recognize true music industry talent among both independent and major label artists. Other nominees include Lorde, Avicii, Austin Mahone, and Alina Artts. The 2013 winner was Carly Rae Jepsen for her hit song Call Me Maybe. Tesolin was also nominated for Top 40 Breakthrough Artist of the Year and AC Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
Tesolin’s radio hit The Key has attracted wide mainstream audience appeal. A category nomination in Top 40 is a rare event for any pop classical singer. Lyrics and music for The Key were solely composed by Tesolin. The Key is the lead single from Tesolin’s album Ascension released in April 2013, produced by Douglas Romanow.
In September 2013, The Key soared to #5 on the Hot 100 Singles Chart published by New Music Weekly alongside Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry. The Key also reached #9 on Top 40 and #8 on AC, making Aria Tesolin the new #1 Indie artist in Top 40 and #2 in AC, a position formerly held by Fun in Top 40, and Mumford & Sons in AC.
The music video for The Key launches today on VEVO. http://www.vevo.com/artist/aria-tesolin
Tesolin is a recipient of the FACTOR music grant, receiving financial support from the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters.
For more details, please visit http://ariatesolin.com
Twitter: @ariatesolin
Facebook: Aria Tesolin
YouTube: http://youtube.com/operaqt
iTunes: http://itunes.com/ariatesolin
Tesolin, known for her distinctive style of classically infused original pop music, has been nominated for Top 40 Best New Artist of the Year for the 2014 New Music Awards. These awards recognize true music industry talent among both independent and major label artists. Other nominees include Lorde, Avicii, Austin Mahone, and Alina Artts. The 2013 winner was Carly Rae Jepsen for her hit song Call Me Maybe. Tesolin was also nominated for Top 40 Breakthrough Artist of the Year and AC Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
Tesolin’s radio hit The Key has attracted wide mainstream audience appeal. A category nomination in Top 40 is a rare event for any pop classical singer. Lyrics and music for The Key were solely composed by Tesolin. The Key is the lead single from Tesolin’s album Ascension released in April 2013, produced by Douglas Romanow.
In September 2013, The Key soared to #5 on the Hot 100 Singles Chart published by New Music Weekly alongside Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry. The Key also reached #9 on Top 40 and #8 on AC, making Aria Tesolin the new #1 Indie artist in Top 40 and #2 in AC, a position formerly held by Fun in Top 40, and Mumford & Sons in AC.
The music video for The Key launches today on VEVO. http://www.vevo.com/artist/aria-tesolin
Tesolin is a recipient of the FACTOR music grant, receiving financial support from the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters.
For more details, please visit http://ariatesolin.com
Twitter: @ariatesolin
Facebook: Aria Tesolin
YouTube: http://youtube.com/operaqt
iTunes: http://itunes.com/ariatesolin
CELEBRITIES - Caught in the Act & Overheard
Duke University student turned porn queen Belle Knox working the poles at HeadQuarters, NYC…Lea Michelle celebrating “Glee’s” 100th episode at Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, CA…Overhead that Former President Jimmy Carter & Fashion guru Rachel Zoe will soon be signing their new books at Barnes & Nobles at The Grove in Los Angeles, CA…Coco Rocha at World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto, CA…Kim Kardashian dressed head to toe in a posh white dress leaving Dash in Los Angeles, CA...Overheard that the upcoming premiere of “The Other Woman” starring Cameron Diaz & Kate Upton will be at the Regency Village Cinema in Westwood, CA…Eva Longoria looking sheik for Camilla Runway Show at the Melbourne Fashion Festival in Melbourne, Australia…Overheard that The Jersey Devil movie wrap party which stars Boardwalk Empire’s Chris Mulkey, Keith Collins, David Chokachi & Jack Mulcahy will be held exclusively at Sankeys private vip in NYC…Argentine super models Karina Jelinek & Paz Cornú causing a bottom up ruckus in Miami Beach, FL…Kylie Minogue at BBC radio in London England, UK…Overheard that Jerry Lewis will get his hands imprinted at the famed Chinese Graumans Theater this April in Hollywood, CA…
Thursday, March 20, 2014
"Straight & Butch" Goes To HereTV
In 2007, popular gay Philadelphia TV talk show host, Butch Cordora (In Bed With Butch) had a vision: to publish a calendar that recreates iconic photos in pop culture. The catch? The photos would feature Butch, along side a cast of exclusively straight male models. The second catch? They would all be posing nude. Watch as Butch and his team of photographers, models and assistants strive to re-stage everything from Rolling Stone covers to Beatles album art, all the while confronting public indecency laws, a painstaking model search and creative conflicts - not to mention the occasional stage fright. "Straight and Butch" presents an often hilarious behind-the-scenes glimpse of the creative process as it uncovers the naked truth about how much common ground exists between men who play for different teams.
The concept behind my project "Straight and Butch" was to comb the tri-state area to ultimately find 12 beautiful, fit, heterosexual men to strip off their clothes and pose naked in front of a camera for a very provocative (some might say controversial) photo shoot in the hopes of publishing a 2009 calendar. These guys, one by one, would be posing nude with another naked man who happened to be gay. That would be me; Butch. Hence the title, "Straight and Butch". Not only would these 12 brave souls be photographed but also filmed as well, for what would become my 2010 feature length documentary of the same name.
Although on the surface one might say this is a cheesy, cheecky, eye candy, vanity project with little redeeming value, the deeper message was always to make a bold, powerful statement (a social experiment, if you will) about where we are in the world today in regards to tolerance, acceptance, sensitivity, sexuality, masculinity and the human condition; including, but not limited to objectivity. Look, but don't touch. Straight, but not narrow. These 12 very hot, sexy, gorgeous straight men, not only had the courage and conviction to step up to the plate to work with me on this amazing project, but very simply helped me realize one of my dreams.
With a background in journalism and communications, Butch Cordora became host of his own gay TV talk show called "In Bed With Butch" which aired on both Public Access and PBS channels simultaneously in the tri-state area (PA/NJ/Del) from 1999 to 2009. Restless to spread his wings in other artistic directions, he began to dabble in writing, photography and filmmaking which ultimately changed the trajectory of his career. After 3 short films, he was ready to try his hand at producing, directing and starring in his first feature film. Butchs' passion for documentary filmmaking is now leading him down a new path that he hopes will continue and grow, including his next new passion project, more feature films and a docu-series in the works.
*I started shooting the calendar (and the movie) in August, 2006 with hopes of executing a 2008 calendar.
*It was so hard finding guys, not only willing to take a nude photo, but to be filmed naked for a movie, that the calendar got pushed back to 2009.
*We filmed for 2 and a half years!
*Ironically, the very 1st model was Gervase Peterson who many people will know from the very 1st season of "Survivor", not to mention last seasons "Survivor: Blood vs. Water"
*The movie was finally finished in the spring of 2010
*Although I submitted it to approx 25 film festivals in 2010, Qfest was the only festival that accepted it
*It was nominated for "Best Feature Documentary" but lost
*In the fall of 2010, I signed a contract with "Breaking Glass Pictures" and they became my distributor for all of North America
*The movie was release on DVD in April 2011 and sales continues to do well on Amazon, VOD, Barnes and Noble.com, BestBuy.com as well as indy bookstores around the US
*On Feb 18th 2014, I received confirmation that HereTV purchased Straight and Butch through my distributor, Breaking Glass Pictures
*Friday, May 30th, 2014 Straight & Butch begins a one month run on HereTV, airing on and off for an entire year w/the option for renewal after that
* It will also be available on HereTV's SVOD platform as well as their YouTube channel
Being on HereTV is such an incredible opportunity and is, without a doubt, my 1st real national platform to speak of. I sincerely hope my film does gangbusters because I would love to become a part of the HereTV family with hopes of pitching more concepts to "development". I have a lot of coals in the fire including a pretty interesting idea for a 6 to 8 part docu-series that I would love to attempt with them. I don't think HereTV has anything like that going on at the moment and although these ideas are not all worthy of a 90 min documentary, collectively, it's a fascinating project I'm dying to do w/a network. Without giving anything away, let's just say, I fancy myself as "The Gay Morgan Spurlock"!
MODELS
Gervase Peterson / Billy Barton / Anthony Borzatta / Angelo DeLeone / Duncan MacDonald / Rocco Ciarrocchi / Eric Wagner / Zach Brady / Adrian Abonce / Scott Yelity / John Raisola
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Tony Ward / Joe Bowman / Leah MacDonald / Christopher Gabello / Michael Itkoff / Thomas Ignatius
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
The McCarrons – "Whatever Next" Album Set For Digital Release
Halifax three piece The McCarrons have announced that the digital release of their debut album Whatever Next is set for April 6th.
Brewed from the best ingredients of classic British bands such as The Who, The Beatles and The Stones, a dash of their mod revival descendants The Jam and The Specials and topped up with a splash of 90’s Britpop such as Ocean Colour Scene and Oasis, it’s a heady brew of sharply honed guitar pop made for today’s generation of cool young turks who don’t want to be told what to listen to by TV so called talent shows.
Brothers Michael (Guitar / Vocals) and Louis (Bass / Vocals) McCarron have been playing pubs and clubs since they were 12 and 11 years old. With Drummer and Vocalist Andy Farrell completing the line-up, in 2012 The McCarrons set about recording their debut album ‘Whatever Next’. Mastered by Pete Maher (U2, Beady Eye, The Killers) the CD version of the album has been a real hit with their live following. April 6th will see the album available on all major digital platforms for the first time.
With an ever growing live reputation and a classy collection of tunes, you are sure to be hearing more from The McCarrons! As it says in the title of track nine on the album ‘They Make Your Day’!
Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/the-mccarrons)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-McCarrons/234810796579797)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/TheMcCarrons)
Brewed from the best ingredients of classic British bands such as The Who, The Beatles and The Stones, a dash of their mod revival descendants The Jam and The Specials and topped up with a splash of 90’s Britpop such as Ocean Colour Scene and Oasis, it’s a heady brew of sharply honed guitar pop made for today’s generation of cool young turks who don’t want to be told what to listen to by TV so called talent shows.
Brothers Michael (Guitar / Vocals) and Louis (Bass / Vocals) McCarron have been playing pubs and clubs since they were 12 and 11 years old. With Drummer and Vocalist Andy Farrell completing the line-up, in 2012 The McCarrons set about recording their debut album ‘Whatever Next’. Mastered by Pete Maher (U2, Beady Eye, The Killers) the CD version of the album has been a real hit with their live following. April 6th will see the album available on all major digital platforms for the first time.
With an ever growing live reputation and a classy collection of tunes, you are sure to be hearing more from The McCarrons! As it says in the title of track nine on the album ‘They Make Your Day’!
Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/the-mccarrons)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-McCarrons/234810796579797)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/TheMcCarrons)
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Welcome to Harmony
Currently Filming in Budapest is Miguel Ángel Vivas' horror “Welcome to Harmony”. Starring Jeffrey Donovan (“Burn Notice”) and Matthew Fox (“Lost”). While Ahna O’Reilly (“The Help”), Quinn McColgan (“Non-Stop”), and Clara Lago (“I Want You”) co-star.
Welcome to Harmony tells the tale of Nine years after an infection turns most of humanity into rabid creatures, Patrick, Jack, and Lu, a nine-year-old girl, survive in seeming peace and calm in the forgotten snow-covered town of Harmony. We nonetheless sense that something terrible happened between Patrick and Jack because a deep hate keeps them apart. When the creatures appear again, Patrick and Jack will have to leave behind all rancor to protect the one being who means more to them than anything else.
Welcome to Harmony tells the tale of Nine years after an infection turns most of humanity into rabid creatures, Patrick, Jack, and Lu, a nine-year-old girl, survive in seeming peace and calm in the forgotten snow-covered town of Harmony. We nonetheless sense that something terrible happened between Patrick and Jack because a deep hate keeps them apart. When the creatures appear again, Patrick and Jack will have to leave behind all rancor to protect the one being who means more to them than anything else.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Happy St. Patrick's Day 2014
May the luck be with you today!
Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at the "Daily Film Forum"
Celebrate the NYC Saint Patrick’s Day Parade with 2014 Grand Marshal John (Jack) T. Ahern
For all info on the Parade log onto; http://nycstpatricksparade.org
Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at the "Daily Film Forum"
Celebrate the NYC Saint Patrick’s Day Parade with 2014 Grand Marshal John (Jack) T. Ahern
For all info on the Parade log onto; http://nycstpatricksparade.org
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Jeff Timmons Of 98 Degrees to host a Canadian casting call for the Men of the Strip
Audition Tour Begins APRIL 01 as Further Details will be announced for Cross-Country Search later on this month.
Founding member of 98 Degrees, one of the most successful boy bands in pop history, Jeff Timmons learned a little something about whipping young girls into frenzy. That’s the kind of widespread, uncontrollable estrogen commotion Timmons is set on stirring up with “Men of the Strip,” an explosive and multi-faceted new live male revue entertainment extravaganza whose branding is spot on: Taking Sexy to a Whole New Level! They are also set to start filming their upcoming reality show on E! Network at the beginning of February in Las Vegas.
From April 1st until April 21st Jeff Timmons (98 Degrees), Glenn Douglas Packard (Emmy Nominee choreographer) will be going across Canada in the search for the Canadian Men of The Strip boy. First step to apply will be to go on the website download the form and send it back with a picture. The audition will be in the afternoon before the show in front of the celeb panel. Three finalists will be chosen at each audition. Those three finalists will have to perform before Men of the Strip that night in front of all the ladies. That will be the time that they will have to bring sexiness to a whole other level. The ladies in the crowd in turn will be the final judges to crown the winner in your city.
The Grand finale set to be in Toronto April 19th, where all Winners from each city will battle it out to bring their sexy on to WIN to be the Next permanent Member of Men of The Strip. This title will give the winner a live changing experience; moving to Vegas and representing his country on a stage every night in front of thousand of screaming girls and be a part of the filming for the Men Of The Strip Reality Show on E' Network.
About Men of the Strip:
The Men of the Strip are a full spectrum and contemporary production featuring fresh choreography, sexy numbers, singing and dancing by each of the performers, a wide range of music and dynamic aerial elements (including acrobatics),
See what Jeff have to say about this tour:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWEnRYBiIeU&feature=yo...
Founding member of 98 Degrees, one of the most successful boy bands in pop history, Jeff Timmons learned a little something about whipping young girls into frenzy. That’s the kind of widespread, uncontrollable estrogen commotion Timmons is set on stirring up with “Men of the Strip,” an explosive and multi-faceted new live male revue entertainment extravaganza whose branding is spot on: Taking Sexy to a Whole New Level! They are also set to start filming their upcoming reality show on E! Network at the beginning of February in Las Vegas.
From April 1st until April 21st Jeff Timmons (98 Degrees), Glenn Douglas Packard (Emmy Nominee choreographer) will be going across Canada in the search for the Canadian Men of The Strip boy. First step to apply will be to go on the website download the form and send it back with a picture. The audition will be in the afternoon before the show in front of the celeb panel. Three finalists will be chosen at each audition. Those three finalists will have to perform before Men of the Strip that night in front of all the ladies. That will be the time that they will have to bring sexiness to a whole other level. The ladies in the crowd in turn will be the final judges to crown the winner in your city.
The Grand finale set to be in Toronto April 19th, where all Winners from each city will battle it out to bring their sexy on to WIN to be the Next permanent Member of Men of The Strip. This title will give the winner a live changing experience; moving to Vegas and representing his country on a stage every night in front of thousand of screaming girls and be a part of the filming for the Men Of The Strip Reality Show on E' Network.
About Men of the Strip:
The Men of the Strip are a full spectrum and contemporary production featuring fresh choreography, sexy numbers, singing and dancing by each of the performers, a wide range of music and dynamic aerial elements (including acrobatics),
See what Jeff have to say about this tour:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWEnRYBiIeU&feature=yo...
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Jason Vail To Star In New Thriller - The Rectory
Based upon true history of Harry Price and the Borely Rectory in Englang. Jason Vail makes his way back into horror news headlines starring in the new horror thriller, "The Rectory", going into production in the fall of 2014. Jason has recently appeared Fox's Sleepy Hollow, CW's The Originals, B.E.T.'s Being Mary Jane and soon to appear on AMC's Halt and Catch Fire as well as feature films Tammy, starring Melissa McCarthy and Susan Sarandon and Million Dollar Arm, starring Jon Hamm. Jason will also be acting in horror films, Crinoline Head 2, Hunters and Into The Woods shooting this summer. You may remember Jason from his previous films, Abraham Lincoln Vs Zombies, Gut and he recently won Best Actor at Fear Fete Horror FIlm Festival in Biloxi, Mississippi, October of 2013 for his role in The Cabin.
More about his current project The Rectory:
British award-winning independent filmmaker based in Orange County, California, Jonathan Chance, is directing The Rectory.
Chance's screenplay Something Like a Phenomenon was a semi-finalist at the prestigious horror film festival Shriekfest in 2012 and now in pre-production of the feature film of the script called The Rectory. The film is based on Borley Rectory the most haunted house in England. It’s something close to the director’s heart, as this unusual and fascinating true ghost story took place right near his childhood home and to this day remains a very big part of British haunted history. The director's dream is to bring this story to the big screen with his unique take on it.
Storyline: "With his reputation on the line, discredited paranormal investigator Harry Price enlists candidates for a year-long experiment in the most haunted house in England. When bizarre accounts begin to mount and the house takes on a life of it's own, his reputation may not be the only thing he will lose."
The production has producer Calvin Vanderbeek, on board in addition horror/sci-fi FX makeup veteran Michele Mulkey. As well as two lead actors Jason Vail (Abraham Lincoln Vs Zombies, Gut) as Henry Tennison and Crispian Belfrage (Lions Among Men, The Donner Party) as Harry Price.
The Rectory starts production in the fall shooting in L.A. area.
More about his current project The Rectory:
British award-winning independent filmmaker based in Orange County, California, Jonathan Chance, is directing The Rectory.
Chance's screenplay Something Like a Phenomenon was a semi-finalist at the prestigious horror film festival Shriekfest in 2012 and now in pre-production of the feature film of the script called The Rectory. The film is based on Borley Rectory the most haunted house in England. It’s something close to the director’s heart, as this unusual and fascinating true ghost story took place right near his childhood home and to this day remains a very big part of British haunted history. The director's dream is to bring this story to the big screen with his unique take on it.
Storyline: "With his reputation on the line, discredited paranormal investigator Harry Price enlists candidates for a year-long experiment in the most haunted house in England. When bizarre accounts begin to mount and the house takes on a life of it's own, his reputation may not be the only thing he will lose."
The production has producer Calvin Vanderbeek, on board in addition horror/sci-fi FX makeup veteran Michele Mulkey. As well as two lead actors Jason Vail (Abraham Lincoln Vs Zombies, Gut) as Henry Tennison and Crispian Belfrage (Lions Among Men, The Donner Party) as Harry Price.
The Rectory starts production in the fall shooting in L.A. area.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Snowpiercer To Hit USA Theaters
A rumored release date has been set for the anticipated “Snowpiercer” headed for theatres in June of 2014 in the USA.Starring The Avengers’ Chris Evans, The Help’s Octavia Spencer, Jamie Bell, John Hurt, Alison Pill, Tilda Swinton & Song Kang-ho
Thursday, March 13, 2014
"CRASH THE COMICS, SAVE THE UNIVERSE"
"CRASH THE COMICS, SAVE THE UNIVERSE"
WITH MARVEL AND ZING REVOLUTION!
ZING Revolution Releases Multiple Custom Products and
New Custom Comics created by Marvel Entertainment
ZING Hosts Exclusive Live Stream of
Marvel's CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER
On the Red Carpet March 13, 2014
Starting at 6PM PDT
In an exclusive, worldwide deal, innovative technology and pop culture product developer ZING Revolution and market leader Marvel Entertainment, LLC will be inviting the millions of Marvel comic book and film fans to "Crash the Comics, Save the Universe". Fans of the expansive Marvel Universe can become their favorite Super Heroes and even Super Villains. Using ZING Revolution's best-in-market proprietary customizer tool technology, ZING Revolution has created a unique opportunity for fans to literally put their faces into the Marvel comics. Once they create their images they can choose from a plethora of products to order print-on-demand personalized products.
The ZING Revolution Custom Comic Initiative will launch with ZING Revolution's existing product line of premium 3M vinyl ZING skins for over 300 consumer electronic devices, hard cases, home décor, clothing and glassware. This ZING Revolution Initiative reaches a feverous pitch on March 13, 2014, when ZING Revolution brings fans the exclusive live stream of Marvel's CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Red Carpet Premiere. Be sure to be on the lookout for ZING Revolution's spokesperson; teen personality and Seattle based alt-rock band Gypsy Temple front man Cameron Miles Lavi-Jones. Fans can check out the live stream on http://www.ZINGrevolution.com/MarvelCaptainAmerica at 6PM PDT/ 9PM EDT.
The centerpiece of this new ZING Revolution Initiative is an all-new, six-issue comic book -- created by fan favorite writer Cullen Bunn and amazing artist Christian Duce -- which is filled with all the action, drama, humor and characters for which Marvel is known around the world. Fans will be able to insert themselves throughout every chapter as their favorite Super Hero to fully personalize the entire adventure. The series will be available in both digital and print form, and will launch on April 1, 2014.
"ZING Revolution is all about Marvel fan engagement and the 'Crash the Comics' Initiative is a fantastic way to bring them even closer to their heroes," confirms Lara Lavi, Managing Partner of ZING Revolution. "These Marvel comic book fans are true diehards. They always want to be part of the Marvel Universe; now they can really immerse themselves. ZING Revolution is building a rich media destination web realm that allows fans to 'Crash the Comics' using any device in any web browser with a fully Mobile Responsive Design. This means fans can create their custom comics at home, work, school or on the go as the destination web realm will be a full online entertainment experience."
For nearly 75 years, millions of fans of the Marvel Universe all over the world have dreamed of becoming Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Black Widow, Thor and other Marvel Super Heroes. Now they can. Using ZING Revolution's proprietary technology, fans can "Crash the Comics", place their faces on the body of their favorite characters and BE IN THE COMICS!
ZING Revolution will offer a myriad of Marvel custom comic branded, personalized products including smaller ticket items such as mobile phone cases, 3M premium vinyl skins and stickers, light switches, coffee mugs, and mouse pads, to apparel like hoodies and headwear, to larger items including canvas art, musical instrument decals for guitars, and premium 3M vinyl home décor wall art, which safely adheres to almost any surface from walls to lockers to refrigerators. ZING Revolution can even skin vehicles!
Want a sweater for your dog with Fido as Loki? Check! A skateboard, snowboard or surfboard with you as Thor? ZING's got it! Prices range from $4.99 to $9.99 for a personalized digital comic book cover to $25 for most apparel to $100 and more for large format home décor wall art skins. ZING Revolution will keep adding product lines so there is always something new offered on the website.
ZING Revolution will soon announce the details for its "Crash the Comics" pre-paid gift card retail program powered by INCOMM which offers digital and hard-copy product cards perfect for all major retail stores. These cards are the core of ZING Revolution's retail market penetration strategy.
WITH MARVEL AND ZING REVOLUTION!
ZING Revolution Releases Multiple Custom Products and
New Custom Comics created by Marvel Entertainment
ZING Hosts Exclusive Live Stream of
Marvel's CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER
On the Red Carpet March 13, 2014
Starting at 6PM PDT
In an exclusive, worldwide deal, innovative technology and pop culture product developer ZING Revolution and market leader Marvel Entertainment, LLC will be inviting the millions of Marvel comic book and film fans to "Crash the Comics, Save the Universe". Fans of the expansive Marvel Universe can become their favorite Super Heroes and even Super Villains. Using ZING Revolution's best-in-market proprietary customizer tool technology, ZING Revolution has created a unique opportunity for fans to literally put their faces into the Marvel comics. Once they create their images they can choose from a plethora of products to order print-on-demand personalized products.
The ZING Revolution Custom Comic Initiative will launch with ZING Revolution's existing product line of premium 3M vinyl ZING skins for over 300 consumer electronic devices, hard cases, home décor, clothing and glassware. This ZING Revolution Initiative reaches a feverous pitch on March 13, 2014, when ZING Revolution brings fans the exclusive live stream of Marvel's CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Red Carpet Premiere. Be sure to be on the lookout for ZING Revolution's spokesperson; teen personality and Seattle based alt-rock band Gypsy Temple front man Cameron Miles Lavi-Jones. Fans can check out the live stream on http://www.ZINGrevolution.com/MarvelCaptainAmerica at 6PM PDT/ 9PM EDT.
The centerpiece of this new ZING Revolution Initiative is an all-new, six-issue comic book -- created by fan favorite writer Cullen Bunn and amazing artist Christian Duce -- which is filled with all the action, drama, humor and characters for which Marvel is known around the world. Fans will be able to insert themselves throughout every chapter as their favorite Super Hero to fully personalize the entire adventure. The series will be available in both digital and print form, and will launch on April 1, 2014.
"ZING Revolution is all about Marvel fan engagement and the 'Crash the Comics' Initiative is a fantastic way to bring them even closer to their heroes," confirms Lara Lavi, Managing Partner of ZING Revolution. "These Marvel comic book fans are true diehards. They always want to be part of the Marvel Universe; now they can really immerse themselves. ZING Revolution is building a rich media destination web realm that allows fans to 'Crash the Comics' using any device in any web browser with a fully Mobile Responsive Design. This means fans can create their custom comics at home, work, school or on the go as the destination web realm will be a full online entertainment experience."
For nearly 75 years, millions of fans of the Marvel Universe all over the world have dreamed of becoming Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Black Widow, Thor and other Marvel Super Heroes. Now they can. Using ZING Revolution's proprietary technology, fans can "Crash the Comics", place their faces on the body of their favorite characters and BE IN THE COMICS!
ZING Revolution will offer a myriad of Marvel custom comic branded, personalized products including smaller ticket items such as mobile phone cases, 3M premium vinyl skins and stickers, light switches, coffee mugs, and mouse pads, to apparel like hoodies and headwear, to larger items including canvas art, musical instrument decals for guitars, and premium 3M vinyl home décor wall art, which safely adheres to almost any surface from walls to lockers to refrigerators. ZING Revolution can even skin vehicles!
Want a sweater for your dog with Fido as Loki? Check! A skateboard, snowboard or surfboard with you as Thor? ZING's got it! Prices range from $4.99 to $9.99 for a personalized digital comic book cover to $25 for most apparel to $100 and more for large format home décor wall art skins. ZING Revolution will keep adding product lines so there is always something new offered on the website.
ZING Revolution will soon announce the details for its "Crash the Comics" pre-paid gift card retail program powered by INCOMM which offers digital and hard-copy product cards perfect for all major retail stores. These cards are the core of ZING Revolution's retail market penetration strategy.
Hudson Theatre Ensemble of Hoboken presents As Bees In Honey Drown
“The Hudson Theatre Ensemble is such a treasure for Hoboken. You always put on such fantastic productions." Geri Fallo, Director of Cultural Affairs
When Bees in Honey Drown ; photo by John Crittenden/ShowMeYourFaces www.hudsontheatreensemble.com (http://www.hudsontheatreensemble.com/) Diana London, Producer/Artistic Director
Hudson Theatre Ensemble of Hoboken, New Jersey proudly presents As Bees in Honey Drown, a comedy romp… with a sting by award-winning playwright, Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed; The Nance). Beane’s wry and entertaining fable skillfully and playfully lampoons a culture hopelessly in love with illusions. In an age that always seems to choose razzle-dazzle image over actual substance, it satires our obsession with getting one’s 15 minutes of fame at any cost. What good is sitting alone in your room when you can come to the cabaret– and what a cabaret it is!
Our Gold Sponsor for As Bees in Honey Drown is Hoboken Radiology. Thank you!
Hudson School Performance Space 601 Park Avenue Hoboken, NJ 07030
Our beautiful ground-floor theater is completely barrier-free & accessible to persons with disabilities.
$20 General Admission; $15 Seniors/Students
Info/Reservations: reservations@hudsontheatreensemble.com
Fridays @ 8PM: April 4 & April 11, 2014
Saturdays @ 8PM: April 5 & April 12, 2014
Sunday Matinees@ 2PM: April 6 & April 13, 2014
CAST: Michael Edmund, Peter James, Florence Pape, Catriona Rubenis-Stevens, Jessica Sherr, Jere Williams
Producer/Artistic Director: Diana London
Director of Development/Publicity: Florence Pape
Director & Set Design: Ron Mulligan
When Bees in Honey Drown ; photo by John Crittenden/ShowMeYourFaces www.hudsontheatreensemble.com (http://www.hudsontheatreensemble.com/) Diana London, Producer/Artistic Director
Hudson Theatre Ensemble of Hoboken, New Jersey proudly presents As Bees in Honey Drown, a comedy romp… with a sting by award-winning playwright, Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed; The Nance). Beane’s wry and entertaining fable skillfully and playfully lampoons a culture hopelessly in love with illusions. In an age that always seems to choose razzle-dazzle image over actual substance, it satires our obsession with getting one’s 15 minutes of fame at any cost. What good is sitting alone in your room when you can come to the cabaret– and what a cabaret it is!
Our Gold Sponsor for As Bees in Honey Drown is Hoboken Radiology. Thank you!
Hudson School Performance Space 601 Park Avenue Hoboken, NJ 07030
Our beautiful ground-floor theater is completely barrier-free & accessible to persons with disabilities.
$20 General Admission; $15 Seniors/Students
Info/Reservations: reservations@hudsontheatreensemble.com
Fridays @ 8PM: April 4 & April 11, 2014
Saturdays @ 8PM: April 5 & April 12, 2014
Sunday Matinees@ 2PM: April 6 & April 13, 2014
CAST: Michael Edmund, Peter James, Florence Pape, Catriona Rubenis-Stevens, Jessica Sherr, Jere Williams
Producer/Artistic Director: Diana London
Director of Development/Publicity: Florence Pape
Director & Set Design: Ron Mulligan
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
2014 Canada International Film Festival
2014 Canada International Film Festival Schedule & Events
Friday, March 28, 2014
8:00PM
Filmmaker & Screenwriter Networking Party
The Roxy
932 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
Website: www.roxyvan.com
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Film Screenings
Edgewater Casino
Stadium Club
9:00 AM
Rouge Sang - The Storm Within (Feature Film, 93 minutes, Canada)
Short Film Block 1
10:40 AM
Silence is Golden (Short Film, 3 minutes, Australia)
Lothar (Short Film, 13 minutes, Switzerland)
Coco de Elevador - Coconut Elevator (Music Video, 4 minutes, Brazil)
La Chambre Norie - The Dark Room (Short Film, 13 minutes, Belgium)
Departure (Short Film, 2 minutes, Michelle Ku)
11:20 AM
I Loved You So Much (Foreign Film, 98 minutes, Turkey)
Short Film Block 2
1:05 PM
The Magic Ferret (Short Film, 11 minutes, Canada)
Save the World (Short Film, 9 minutes, Switzerland)
Billy in Motion (Short Film, 16 minutes, USA)
Reflections (Short Film, 10 minutes, United Kingdom)
Confusion Through Sand (Animation, 11 minutes, USA)
2:10 PM
Seven Lucky Gods (Feature, 102 minutes, Albania/United Kingdom)
4:00 PM
Trampoline (Feature Film, 74 minutes, Ireland)
Short Film Block 3
5:30 PM
Soul Stealer (Foreign Film, 8 minutes, USA)
Ricochet (Short Film, 16 minutes, Australia)
Katya & The Scarlet Sails (Short Film, 11 minutes, USA)
Taking Flight (Short Documentary, 40 minutes, Canada)
The Healing of Heather Garden (Short Film, 27 minutes, Canada)
The History of Chance (Short Film, 24 minutes, USA)
7:10 PM
The Enigma of Nic Jones (Documentary, 60 minutes United Kingdom)
Closing Night Awards Ceremony
9:00 PM
Edgewater Casino
Stadium Club
Friday, March 28, 2014
8:00PM
Filmmaker & Screenwriter Networking Party
The Roxy
932 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
Website: www.roxyvan.com
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Film Screenings
Edgewater Casino
Stadium Club
9:00 AM
Rouge Sang - The Storm Within (Feature Film, 93 minutes, Canada)
Short Film Block 1
10:40 AM
Silence is Golden (Short Film, 3 minutes, Australia)
Lothar (Short Film, 13 minutes, Switzerland)
Coco de Elevador - Coconut Elevator (Music Video, 4 minutes, Brazil)
La Chambre Norie - The Dark Room (Short Film, 13 minutes, Belgium)
Departure (Short Film, 2 minutes, Michelle Ku)
11:20 AM
I Loved You So Much (Foreign Film, 98 minutes, Turkey)
Short Film Block 2
1:05 PM
The Magic Ferret (Short Film, 11 minutes, Canada)
Save the World (Short Film, 9 minutes, Switzerland)
Billy in Motion (Short Film, 16 minutes, USA)
Reflections (Short Film, 10 minutes, United Kingdom)
Confusion Through Sand (Animation, 11 minutes, USA)
2:10 PM
Seven Lucky Gods (Feature, 102 minutes, Albania/United Kingdom)
4:00 PM
Trampoline (Feature Film, 74 minutes, Ireland)
Short Film Block 3
5:30 PM
Soul Stealer (Foreign Film, 8 minutes, USA)
Ricochet (Short Film, 16 minutes, Australia)
Katya & The Scarlet Sails (Short Film, 11 minutes, USA)
Taking Flight (Short Documentary, 40 minutes, Canada)
The Healing of Heather Garden (Short Film, 27 minutes, Canada)
The History of Chance (Short Film, 24 minutes, USA)
7:10 PM
The Enigma of Nic Jones (Documentary, 60 minutes United Kingdom)
Closing Night Awards Ceremony
9:00 PM
Edgewater Casino
Stadium Club
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Rated SR - Amy Goodman At Socially Relevant Film Festival NY
Rated SR Socially Relevant Film Festival New York
March 14-20 at the Quad Cinema
Rated SR Socially Relevant Film Festival New York a new film festival running March 14-20, 2014 at New York’s Quad Cinema adds an opening night selection, spotlight screenings, and shorts to its impressive roster of over 50 films from nearly 20 nations.
Amy Goodman, filmmaker (Massacre: The Story of East Timor), author, activist and host of the internationally acclaimed independent news program Democracy Now! will present a keynote address on the role that socially relevant films play in fostering change and will present the Rated SR Social Justice Award on Tuesday, March 18th to one of the five contending festival films: Coal Rush, Control, Destiny's Bridge, Forward 13: Waking up the American Dream, The Throwaways.
Spotlight screenings include:
Opening Night Selection
Mamarosh, directed by Momcilo Mrdakovic
Director Q&A following screening
Spotlight on Human Loss:
USC Shoah Foundation films
The Lost Children of Berlin, directed by Elizabeth McIntyre
Narrated by Anthony Hopkins
Reclaiming their childhood: fifty Holocaust survivors reunite.
I Remember, directed by Andrzej Wajda (Katyn)
The story of four survivors who were either helped or betrayed by their Polish neighbors.
Spotlight on Meditation:
Meditation, Creativity, Peace, by The David Lynch Foundation
Q&A with Peter Trivelas, Director of Programs and Teacher at the David Lynch Foundation following screening
Spotlight on PTSD:
Comedy Warriors - Healing Through Humor directed by John Wager
Q&A with director John Wager, co-producer Bernadette Luckett and film subject
Joe Kashnow following screening
Spotlight on LGBTQ
Little Bi Peep directed by Jon Russell Cring and Anna Shields.
Director Q&A following screening
Spotlight on Immigration
The Defector directed by Ann Shin
Director Q&A following screening
Newly added: six Shorts (http://www.ratedsrfilms.org) programs with focuses on subjects such as Disability, Women, Environment, Activism, Child Protection and PTSD round out the festival’s international programming.
Founded by award-winning actor, filmmaker and curator Nora Armani, the festival will showcase films with human interest stories and socially relevant themes as a response to the proliferation of violence and violent forms of storytelling. Rated SR aims to promote positive social change through the powerful medium of cinema.
Tickets:
Packages and discounted ticket options are now on sale:
at: http://www.ratedsrfilms.org
10-ticket package: $80.00 (up to 2 tickets per title)
3-day weekend pass (Friday March 14- Sunday March 16): $65.00
7-day pass (Friday March 14-20) includes all films and panels: $85.00
Group tickets available for parties of 10 or more: $8.00 per ticket through the outreach program.
Individual tickets are available at Quad Cinema: http://www.quadcinema.com
Festival Contacts:
Publicist: Sylvia.Savadjian@gmail.com
Education and Community Outreach Coordinator: Constance Du Bois outreachsr@gmail.com
RATED SR is a film festival that focuses on socially relevant human stories and raises awareness to social problems by offering positive solutions through the powerful medium of cinema. Rated SR believes that through raised awareness, expanded knowledge about diverse cultures, and the human condition as a whole, it is possible to create a better world free of violence, hate and crime.
Rated SR Socially Relevant Film Festival New York shines the spotlight on filmmakers who tell compelling, socially relevant narratives across a broad range of social issues without resorting to gratuitous violence and violent forms of movie-making. Rated SR Films are enlightening, uplifting, entertaining, but most of all artistically appealing. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales each year of the festival will be donated to a charity selected from the fields of: poverty, homelessness, cancer and aging.
Press and Industry are invited to opening night reception: call (212) 253 2022 or RSVP at rsvp.ratedsr@gmail.com
March 14-20 at the Quad Cinema
Rated SR Socially Relevant Film Festival New York a new film festival running March 14-20, 2014 at New York’s Quad Cinema adds an opening night selection, spotlight screenings, and shorts to its impressive roster of over 50 films from nearly 20 nations.
Amy Goodman, filmmaker (Massacre: The Story of East Timor), author, activist and host of the internationally acclaimed independent news program Democracy Now! will present a keynote address on the role that socially relevant films play in fostering change and will present the Rated SR Social Justice Award on Tuesday, March 18th to one of the five contending festival films: Coal Rush, Control, Destiny's Bridge, Forward 13: Waking up the American Dream, The Throwaways.
Spotlight screenings include:
Opening Night Selection
Mamarosh, directed by Momcilo Mrdakovic
Director Q&A following screening
Spotlight on Human Loss:
USC Shoah Foundation films
The Lost Children of Berlin, directed by Elizabeth McIntyre
Narrated by Anthony Hopkins
Reclaiming their childhood: fifty Holocaust survivors reunite.
I Remember, directed by Andrzej Wajda (Katyn)
The story of four survivors who were either helped or betrayed by their Polish neighbors.
Spotlight on Meditation:
Meditation, Creativity, Peace, by The David Lynch Foundation
Q&A with Peter Trivelas, Director of Programs and Teacher at the David Lynch Foundation following screening
Spotlight on PTSD:
Comedy Warriors - Healing Through Humor directed by John Wager
Q&A with director John Wager, co-producer Bernadette Luckett and film subject
Joe Kashnow following screening
Spotlight on LGBTQ
Little Bi Peep directed by Jon Russell Cring and Anna Shields.
Director Q&A following screening
Spotlight on Immigration
The Defector directed by Ann Shin
Director Q&A following screening
Newly added: six Shorts (http://www.ratedsrfilms.org) programs with focuses on subjects such as Disability, Women, Environment, Activism, Child Protection and PTSD round out the festival’s international programming.
Founded by award-winning actor, filmmaker and curator Nora Armani, the festival will showcase films with human interest stories and socially relevant themes as a response to the proliferation of violence and violent forms of storytelling. Rated SR aims to promote positive social change through the powerful medium of cinema.
Tickets:
Packages and discounted ticket options are now on sale:
at: http://www.ratedsrfilms.org
10-ticket package: $80.00 (up to 2 tickets per title)
3-day weekend pass (Friday March 14- Sunday March 16): $65.00
7-day pass (Friday March 14-20) includes all films and panels: $85.00
Group tickets available for parties of 10 or more: $8.00 per ticket through the outreach program.
Individual tickets are available at Quad Cinema: http://www.quadcinema.com
Festival Contacts:
Publicist: Sylvia.Savadjian@gmail.com
Education and Community Outreach Coordinator: Constance Du Bois outreachsr@gmail.com
RATED SR is a film festival that focuses on socially relevant human stories and raises awareness to social problems by offering positive solutions through the powerful medium of cinema. Rated SR believes that through raised awareness, expanded knowledge about diverse cultures, and the human condition as a whole, it is possible to create a better world free of violence, hate and crime.
Rated SR Socially Relevant Film Festival New York shines the spotlight on filmmakers who tell compelling, socially relevant narratives across a broad range of social issues without resorting to gratuitous violence and violent forms of movie-making. Rated SR Films are enlightening, uplifting, entertaining, but most of all artistically appealing. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales each year of the festival will be donated to a charity selected from the fields of: poverty, homelessness, cancer and aging.
Press and Industry are invited to opening night reception: call (212) 253 2022 or RSVP at rsvp.ratedsr@gmail.com
"Lady Peacock" New York City Screening
"Lady Peacock" is Screening in New York City at "The Triad" March 20th 2014 at 9:30pm
Tickets available at
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/601339
Come and see what all the fuss is about!!!
When Conner first meets Devin, he feels an instant attraction to him. However, Conner's nemesis, the Puerto Rican drag queen Adora, wants Devin all to herself. Conner soon realizes the only way to compete with a drag queen is to become a drag queen. With the help of his club friends, Conner must make it his mission to destroy Adora if he wants to win back Devin
Monday, March 10, 2014
ACTRESS SPOTLIGHT - JASMIN ST. CLAIRE
Daily Film Forum Exclusive::
From National Lampoons Dorm Daze 2, Army of the Damned and her upcoming project Blue Suede join us for A moment with
Jasmin St. Claire
DFF: Your new project, Blue Suede - what’s it about, and tell us about your character in it and how you brought it to life?
My character is Angie Pizzano. I play a very power driven/hungry bad ass woman with a take no prisoners attitude. It's a mob movie. We're filming during the summer..the director, JR Hepburn thought I had the right acting skills & edge to bring her to life.
DFF: How did the project come together in the first place, and how did you end up getting casted?
I was introduced to jr hepburn at a party by an old acquaintance and it was all uphill from there ;)
DFF: When can the public be able to see Blue Suede?
More news at vendetta motion pictures to follow soon.
DFF: National Lampoons Dorm Daze 2, that’s a big franchise of films how was that for you? Tell us about your experience with it and do you get recognized from it?
Its sooooo much fun!! I love National Lampoons & working with the Hillandbrand brothers was fun. I always get recognized from it to this day!!!!
DFF: We hear you also wrote a book? Care to share some details on it with us? Is this your first book as an author and do you plan on writing anymore in the future?
I wrote an autobiography, " what the hell was I thinking , confessions of the works most controversial sex symbol" , but am re releasing it this summer with lots of extras.
DFF: Any future projects you'd like to share?
The caped crusader, which is a batman fan movie, scars of a predator, I just shot a commercial for MTV UK and I have a few shows I'm working on. Catch of the day was also just completed.
DFF: What can you tell us about the career of yours, what got you into modeling and acting, did you receive a formal education on the subject?
I trained with Ted Bardy. I was modeling since I was 10 and my formal education is from Columbia university in business & I'm fluent in 5 languages ;) I tend to get lots of voice over work.
DFF: Any other past films of yours you'd like to talk about?
Army of the damned was cool. I enjoyed working on a project with Michael Berryman and Tony Todd.
DFF: How would you describe yourself as an actor?
Very versatile, definitely can pull off lots of my own stunts , organic and I love playing a bad ass.
DFF: What Actors inspire you?
Katey Sagal, Audrey hepburn and Christian bale.
DFF: How about some of your personal favorite films to watch?
Breakfast at Tiffany's, American psycho, rivers edge, the producers, history of the world, hot tub time machine and Beverly Hills madam.
DFF: Your website, Facebook, twitter or whatever else you’d like to shout out?
Yes!!!
www.officialjasminstclaire.com
Twitter.com/jasminstclaire
Instragram.com/therealjasminstclaire
Facebook: jasminstclaire
DFF: Anything else you’d like to mention or that I forgot to ask?
Thanks for the interview!!!
DFF: Thank You Jasmin
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