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2023 Hollywood Florida Film Festival

Hollywood Florida Film Festival with Screenings at Regal Theatre

  • Welcome
  • 2023 Screenings at Regal
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  • Meet Our Team
  • Submission & T-shirt
  • Ticket Hub
  • 2022 Gala Pics 1
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  • 2023 Winners
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Shorts - Stratagem [Block 10]
Jun
8
7:00 PM19:00

Shorts - Stratagem [Block 10]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

An ambitious woman sets a plan in motion to destroy her brother as she takes control of the family business but soon discovers he has a plan of his own.

Director Biography - Adam Fortner

Adam's acting career began in High School, acting in theatre. While studying acting in 2001, his life went in a rapidly different direction after the events of 9/11. Inspired, he enlisted in the Army where he served as an Arabic Linguist. After the Army, Adam returned to college at Florida State University where he earned his degree. His Senior year, Adam interned at the White House, then returned to South Florida to work on and run Political Campaigns.

Since then, he's rededicated himself to his love of film and found that his true joy is working behind the camera, be it directing or writing.

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Shorts - A Slight Indiscretion [Block 10]
Jun
8
7:00 PM19:00

Shorts - A Slight Indiscretion [Block 10]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

Millionaire Couple, Jeremy and Cynthia Livingston; along with their 14 year old daughter, Lauren; have the perfect life, home, business, cars, money, everything imaginable. One tiny little, "Slight Indiscretion", can now easily wipe it all away.

Director Biography - Jesse H. Knight

Jesse Knight has been an active filmmaker since 1995; when he made his first film at the North Carolina School of the Arts during its Filmmaking Summer Immersion Program. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Broadcasting and Cinema Masters Program, he continued to make films while teaching at the College level. In 2009, he began Jesse Knight Films and has been servicing production needs of Western North Carolina and the surrounding area.

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Shorts - Matty Boy [Block 10]
Jun
8
7:00 PM19:00

Shorts - Matty Boy [Block 10]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

Matt and Alice are happily married but Alice gets a misdiagnosis of something nasty and thinks that she is going to die. She asks Matt to find another wife for his own happiness which he foolishly does at the earliest opportunity and he brings home new wife Nora. Alice realizes that she isn’t going to die due to her misdiagnosis and Nora does not want to leave her new home. Now Matty Boy has to face the consequences of this unforeseen situation with two strong women in a comical rollercoaster ride which twists and turns beyond anything he could have imagined. 


Director's Biography - Shahid Kamal

Shahid is a film director and screenwriter based in London. He is also an ENT surgeon and did his film making training from London Film Academy after finishing his medical studies. He has so far directed five short films and one advertisement film. His most recent film 'Matty Boy' starred two times Emmy award winner actor from Miami, Vincent De Paul and won best actor award at 'French Riviera Film Festival, Cannes 2019'. 
His previous short films 'Cinnamon' and 'Take the chocolate' has been screened and have won numerous awards in film festivals across the globe. Shahid is currently finishing his first feature film script and his company will start to collaborate with other partners once script is ready.

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Shorts - I Heart Yoga [Block 10]
Jun
8
7:00 PM19:00

Shorts - I Heart Yoga [Block 10]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

A documentary team follows a yoga instructor to inform the public of the class routine. Unfortunately the team arrives at the end of the class and the teacher is trying her best to keep calm.

Director Biography - Mathieu Abric

Born in the South of France, Mathieu has studied theater at the Conservatory of Drama in Montpellier, at the ERAC in Cannes before moving to New York City in 2010 to complete his training at the School Of Visual Arts. His thesis film won him many accolades in film festivals around the world, and he has now transitioned to be only behind the cameras.


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Shorts - For the Greater Good [Block 10]
Jun
8
7:00 PM19:00

Shorts - For the Greater Good [Block 10]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

When three people are introduced to The Better Earth Program, they learn that one of them must make the ultimate sacrifice.

Director Biography - Michael Gavino

As a boy in Maryland, Michael Gavino used to walk through the woods dreaming of all sorts of fanciful stories. Little did he know that dreaming would lead to a lifetime of acting, producing, and writing. As an actor, Michael has appeared on the Discovery Networks as well as films that have appeared in many prestigious film festivals. As a producer and writer, Michael has won the Gold Bone Award, produced several projects, been invited to the Latino Producers Academy, Latino Media Market and Latino Writer's Lab. Michael is proud of all he has accomplished and has a simple formula for success: creativity + perseverance = happiness.

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Shorts - CAUSE OF DEATH: HOMICIDE [Block 10]
Jun
8
7:00 PM19:00

Shorts - CAUSE OF DEATH: HOMICIDE [Block 10]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

The coroner ruled the death as "accidental", but Karen is convinced that her mother was murdered by her stepfather. Now Karen wants to prove it without becoming a victim herself.

Director Biography - Ray and Migdalia Etheridge

Ray and Migdalia Etheridge are husband-and-wife filmmakers, who have produced over two dozen shorts, feature films, and documentaries. Ray worked in television for over three decades as a cameraman and editor.

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Jun
8
7:00 PM19:00

Shorts - Nocturnal Creatures [Block 10]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
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Synopsis:

Javier’s only chance to stay in America was to marry Amy, but when Oliver suddenly comes back into his life he finds himself torn between rekindling his past and securing his future. Both protagonists discover feelings they thought were buried and forgotten. The experienced actors in these roles bring to the screen raw emotions in brilliantly acted scenes of intimacy, discovery and regret. The chemistry between them is palpable and will leave viewers wanting to see more.

Director Biography - Darwin Robles

Darwin Robles is an Emmy® and Promax®award-winning media professional with over twenty years of experience in television broadcasting and video production. Originally from Manabí, Ecuador, Darwin began his career in television in Guayaquil, where he graduated with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Television Production from the Tecnológico de Arte y Comunicación (ITSU) in 1997 and was named Valedictorian of his class. He went to work for several TV stations in Ecuador, where he directed hit television series including Palabras al viento, A flor de piel, Juego de traiciones, and the docudrama El poeta suicida. 
He moved to Miami in 2005 to continue his journey in the industry, first as a creative writer and producer of On-air Promotions in the AméricaTeVé network. Not afraid to step and set “out of the box” searching for “that” creative spark, he is committed to having fun and surprising the possibilities of the impossible. Darwin currently serves as Creative Director of the AméricaTeVé network where he is known as a problem solver and visionary producer, creating captivating network campaigns and inspiring public service announcements, for which he has been recognized with 14 Emmy® Awards. In 2015 Darwin was elected member of the EMMY® Suncoast Board of Governors. Always seeking to learn and expand his practice, Darwin is currently completing his B.A.S degree in Film, Television and Digital Production at Miami Dade College.

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Shorts - Man From Mars [Block 10]
Jun
8
7:00 PM19:00

Shorts - Man From Mars [Block 10]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

An Astronaut, the first man to walk on Mars, is suffering from PTSD 
from something he saw that he wasn't supposed to.

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Shorts - Mates [Block 10]
Jun
8
7:00 PM19:00

Shorts - Mates [Block 10]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

Mates shows the daily grind of two young factory workers. At night the two friends try and escape to the factory rooftop for some peace before the grind begins again, but some how, some way, life always seems to find them.

Director Biography - Maxwell P. Price, Co-Director Greg Polski

Born in Hollywood, Florida as a millennium baby, I have had the fortune of seeing this new century from the start and I am inspired to write about it! Seeing my stories come to life on the big screen is exhilarating and I am hopeful that those people who see my films will not be able to stop thinking about them well after they see it! My goal is to make people think about the world we live in and continue to discuss the issues contained in my films or stories.

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Shorts - Far Away Places [Block 10]
Jun
8
7:00 PM19:00

Shorts - Far Away Places [Block 10]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

A boy from the streets of LA, travels to Tahiti to visit his relatives. Once there he discovers that his young cousin is being abused by one of the locals. What starts as a summer vacation in paradise, becomes a journey of discovery and growth for both of them.

Director Biography - Tatiana Shanks

I began working for three American clothing companies, MissBehave Girls, Modiste Youth Contemporary and Penelope Tree in 2015. I then started my 12th grade Homeschool year at Self Design which pulled my focus more towards Photography and Film projects.

My interest for Art began when I first discovered what a paintbrush could do, but I realized later on that my passion for Photography and Editing were getting to be much more serious as I was getting older.

Although Photography is what I’m well associated with, in the future I want a career as a Director. I’m an ambitious 19 year old and a quick learner with a creative outlook just itching to learn more, while still playing around trying to find my own style.

During my last year of high school, I wrote and directed my first short film "Far Away Places" that was shot in Tahiti when I was 18 years old.


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Shorts - DOOR TO PURGATORY [Block 10]
Jun
8
7:00 PM19:00

Shorts - DOOR TO PURGATORY [Block 10]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

Some doors are not meant to be opened…

When Hanna, a young college student, visits the oldest historic bed and breakfast in the state, she encounters more than she hoped for. While Hanna’s original intentions were to finish her school research, she finds herself in the midst of inexplicable paranormal forces that she is unable to deal with. Hanna is submerged into an unknown world that leads her into peril. How far will Hanna go before losing her soul?

Once the purgatory door opens, it can't be closed. 

Director Biography - Alexandra Balda

I'm a writer, director, filmmaker and unstoppable storyteller. When I’m not reading, researching or restless, I’m making movies. 
Most of my main projects are mostly visuals. Film is a brilliant combination of written word, music, sound and pictures, so I’m always looking at ways I can tell a story visually, rather than relying on dialogue to explain things.


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Shorts - Behind The Curtain [Block 9]
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Shorts - Behind The Curtain [Block 9]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
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Synopsis:

After moving into her apartment, a young woman gets disturbed by a evil spirit residing in the bathroom.

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Shorts - Girlfriends Past [Block 9]
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Shorts - Girlfriends Past [Block 9]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
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Synopsis:

Kevin doesn't have a care in the world. Until his ex girlfriends conspire together to kidnap him and teach him a lesson for the wrongs he has done to them.

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Shorts - El País de la Eterna Primavera [Block 9]
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Shorts - El País de la Eterna Primavera [Block 9]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
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Synopsis:

El País de la Eterna Primavera (Land of the Eternal Spring), a documentary short, follows San Francisco-based photojournalist Jason Henry (New York Times, Vice, Wall Street Journal) as he treks to Guatemala’s most infamous landfill, Teculután. Against the backdrop of the Sierra de las Minas mountains, Jason tries to maintain his composure as he shoots children rampaging through the garbage searching for shreds of sustenance in a monstrous heap of human and animal waste and burning ash. Surrounded by swarming flies and accompanied by writer Erik Maza (Baltimore Sun,Town & Country), Jason observes, “This is their playground.”

Director Biography - Boaz Dvir

Award-winning filmmaker and Penn State Assistant Professor Boaz Dvir tells the stories of ordinary people who, under extraordinary circumstances, transform into trailblazers who change the world around them. They include an average inner-city schoolteacher who emerges as a disruptive innovator and a national model (Discovering Gloria); a World War II flight engineer who transforms into the leader of a secret operation to prevent a second Holocaust (A Wing and a Prayer); an uneducated truck driver who becomes a highly effective child-protection activist (Jessie’s Dad); and a French banker who sets out to kill former Nazi officer Klaus Barbie and ends up playing a pivotal role in history’s most daring hostage-rescue operation (Cojot).

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Short - Crazy Actress [Block 9]
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Short - Crazy Actress [Block 9]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
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Synopsis:


Crazy Actress is the story of  exactly that.  An LA Based Actress preparing for the "Role" of a Lifetime. Follow her through the audition process as she stumbles and falls. literally while going against all odds to get the part. Enjoy her whacky journey. 

Directors Biography - Brad Braithwaite

Brad Braithwaite is originally from Michigan.  He is the both director and sound engineer at Innovative Artists a Bi Coastal Talent Agency. Crazy Actress was his directorial debut. Brad also co- wrote and produced the film with Josephine Gorchoff the Star of Crazy Actress. 

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Shorts - Bob and Edgar [Block 9]
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Shorts - Bob and Edgar [Block 9]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
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Synopsis:

Bob and his dog Edgar go fishing, go for walks, and hang out, until a pair of surprise visitors reveal more about Bob’s identity.

Director Biography - Bill Redding

Bill has also wrote and directed the short film FINGERPRINTS. Bill’s other writing credits include the feature screenplay LOVE, a First Place screenplay winner at Orlando Film Fest, Windy City Film Fest, Mountain Film Fest, and GO Independent Film Fest. Bill’s first screenplay was LEAVE OF ABSENCE, which earned First Place drama screenplay at the Woods Hole Film Fest.

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Shorts - Futureworld [Block 9]
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Shorts - Futureworld [Block 9]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
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Synopsis:

A quirky journey through recent time to an ethos of futurity, which explores the potential ramifications of technology on human beings while leaving us with choices. 

Director Biography - Christopher Angus

Chris began dabbling with animation in 1993 as part of the commercial arts course that he was taking at that time. Becoming fascinated with the animator’s craft, he began attending workshops held by the Manitoba Society of Independent Animators (MSIA). Chris received funding from MSIA in the form of space and equipment usage and set up shop in MSIA’s studios working on his first film the Urge when time permitted. the Urge was completed in the spring of 2001.

After several years of production, Chris completed the Urge 2 - It Lies Within. During this time, Chris taught an animation course at the Winnipeg Art Gallery - Studio Programs, worked on several small animated commercials, and began working on a screenplay for a feature film. the Urge 2 - It Lies Within has won over 15 awards at international film festivals to date, including best film, best filmmaker, and best animator.

Chris recently completed his latest film Futureworld which is beginning its film festival run. He is in the storyboard stages of his next film. 


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Shorts - Sur'vi [Block 9]
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Shorts - Sur'vi [Block 9]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
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Synopsis:

During a time of nomadic civilization, a woman traveling through the wilderness alone comes across a young orphaned girl and must take her to safety while fighting off marauders.

Director Biography - Stephen Wise

Stephen Wise graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in film from the University of Central Florida. He has written, directed, produced, and/or edited numerous short films that have played in film festivals around the world. He earned a best director award for “Crooks”, which won a total of five awards and was featured in a segment of the TV series "Comedy Night School". His screenplays have placed in contests from the Screenwriter’s Expo, Creative Screenwriting Magazine, and Writer’s Digest, and was a quarterfinalist in Project Greenlight. Additionally, he received three Addy Awards for commercials he made. His claim to fame is co-writing the commissioned screenplay Batman: DarKnight for Warner Bros. that IFC calls one of the best unproduced Batman scripts ever written. He has judged screenplay contests for Blue Cat Screenplay Competition and the Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival, as well as running the Pensacon Short Film Festival as part of his duties as Pensacon’s Programming Director. He currently works as a Creative Services producer/director for WEAR-TV in Pensacola, FL.


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Shorts - The Workshop [Block 9]
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Shorts - The Workshop [Block 9]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
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Synopsis:

The Workshop follows struggling actors Vincent and Bruce who are on the hunt for an acting coach to launch their acting careers into the stratosphere. After their initial acting coach Seamus may have died, they find Libertys Workshop. Liberty, a sextuplet; prides herself as being 50 years young, beautiful, a singer, a dancer, an actor; and a really really good acting coach. Her spiritual approach to teaching the craft is very unique.

Please join us inside The Workshop for a comedic twist on the eccentric roller-coaster of learning the craft.

Director Biography - BQ Smooth

After being in Law Enforcement for 15 plus years BQ began to study film again and assist on set as a weapons handler advisor. BQ then studied the craft with The Actors Workshop of South Florida for approximately 5 years. During that time BQ worked as an actor in independent films while studying theatre.

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Shorts - The Long, Hard Day [Block 9]
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Shorts - The Long, Hard Day [Block 9]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
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Synopsis:

Due to an unfortunate mishap with an erectile disfunction pill, two friends journey to the hospital together, only to find out that getting there wasn't as easy as it seemed.

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Shorts - Ghost in the Woods [Block 9]
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Shorts - Ghost in the Woods [Block 9]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
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Synopsis:

Three teens leave their sick friend behind to search for a ghost in the woods.

Director Biography - Jason Land

Jason Land was born in New York City but grew up mainly in South Florida. He has lived in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Miami. Concurrent with building a successful career in satellite transmission for live television broadcasts, Jason has written and directed several short films.

In association with the International Academy of Film and Television, Jason co-wrote and directed “Ring Around the Rose” and “The Boardroom,” the latter winning Best Comedy at the Red Shorts Film Festival. Jason has collaborated extensively with Darktooth Films and its award winning filmmaker Michael Eldon Lobsinger.

Under his own film company, Transient Films, Jason has also lead teams in the 48 Hour Film Project for several years, culminating in several short films, including, “Tahiti," "Open Your Eyes” and “The Stakeout,” which won the coveted Audience Award. Jason loves to write, direct and collaborate.


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Shorts - Odyssey [Block 9]
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Shorts - Odyssey [Block 9]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
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Director Biography - Serge Delpierre

Serge Delpierre started making films as a teenager in Montreal and now works as a film/TV professional. Claims to fame include working on American Idol, doing PR for the Discovery Channel and meeting Joss Whedon at the corner of Constellation and Avenue of the Stars on a very rainy night. Directing highlights include a quite humorous introductory video for First Lady Hillary Clinton’s appearance at Discovery’s annual meeting.

Director Statement

Life’s journey often plays tricks on us, sending us in a direction then throwing all sorts of obstacles in our way. This is the power of Homer’s Odyssey, as it provides powerful mythic analogs to many of the challenges we face not just over the years, but on a day to day, hour to hour basis - the adventures that constantly divert us from what we seek to accomplish in our daily dance of figurative birth and death.

“Odyssey” weaves this notion with the ever-present fabric of technology that permeates our modern life, allowing us to travel from destination to destination with an ease never before seen, but now hardly acknowledged.

I’m reminded of the story where an older fish is swimming alongside two younger fish and he asks them how the water is today, to which they reply, “What’s water?”


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Documentary - Last of the Big Tuskers [Block 8]
Jun
8
1:00 PM13:00

Documentary - Last of the Big Tuskers [Block 8]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 13:00 16:00
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Synopsis:

In December of 2013 the largest elephant in the world was seen for the last time. His name in Zulu was Isilo, which means “king of kings”. Conservationists searched months on end for his body until in late March of 2014 the carcass of the giant was found in the African bush, his magnificent nine-foot tusks GONE. Tom Mahamba was one of the last people to see Isilo alive in Tembe Elephant Park, the place he calls home on the South African side of the border with Mozambique.

A big tusker elephant is an elephant with at least one tusk weighing 100 pounds or more. Only 100 years ago, thousands roamed the wilds of Africa. Sadly today only 22 remain. Last of the Big Tuskers focuses on the last of these iconic animals and what is being done to keep them safe.

Director Biography - James Currie

A life-long wildlife enthusiast and native of South Africa, James Currie is fast-becoming one of the most recognizable faces in birding and wildlife in North America. James hosts and produces the popular birding TV show, Nikon’s Birding Adventures, now in its 9th season and currently airing on Discovery Channel’s Destination America. He also hosted the popular action-birding show “Aerial Assassins” on National Geographic WILD, aired worldwide in 2012 and appeared as himself in the reality birding show, “Twitchers” that aired on the National Geographic Channel in 2014. He has led professional wildlife and birding tours for over 15 years and his passion for birding, adventure and remote cultures has taken him to nearly every corner of the globe. James has appeared as a special guest on various TV shows and radio, including Martha Stewart Radio, and WGN and has been the subject of several newspaper articles including the Wall Street Journal, The Palm Beach Post and the Orlando Sentinel. James filmed for, consulted for and provided footage for the 2011 Hollywood birding movie, “The Big Year”, starring Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson.

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Documentary - The Story of a Forest [Block 8]
Jun
8
1:00 PM13:00

Documentary - The Story of a Forest [Block 8]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 13:00 16:00
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Synopsis:

In 2004, a generation of activists arose in South Florida, carrying the passion of direct action groups like Earth First! and the deep analysis of the global justice movement that had swept the country in the preceding years. They sought local issues that exemplified the threats of corporate globalization which they had traveled all over the country protesting at free trade summits, political conventions and industry conferences.

They stumbled upon a plan from biotech industry giants acting in collusion with the administration of then-Governor Jeb Bush to clear a vast swath of land in the Northeast Everglades of Florida to accommodate The Scripps Biotech Research Institute... And it was on.

Over the next ten years, endless county zoning meetings were counter-balanced by dozens of civil disobedience arrests and a near-constant flow of news headlines about the battle: lawsuits, scandal, corruption, gag-orders, tree sits, the loss of endangered species, pranks, blockades, sabotage, and a roller coaster of incremental victories followed by devastating losses for years on end.

Director Biography - Suki DeJong

Suki co-produced her first documentary film, THE RACE TO SAVE MASSACHUSETTS BAY in 1989, while completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts, Boston and Massachusetts College of Art. In 2006, Suki graduated from the Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking in Sedona, AZ, and then went on to study at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia.

In 2006, she wrote, produced and directed, ALL APOLOGIES, which was a selection in the Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival, and won several awards at local film festivals around Florida for best Short Documentary. ALL APOLOGIES takes a riveting look at the death of a 24-year-old young man, which was attributed to a relatively unknown club drug (and popular rape drug) GHB, gamma hydroxy butyrate.

Her latest documentary film, THE STORY OF A FOREST, has been 8 years in the making. At 38 minutes long, it recounts of the efforts of an environmental group who set out to 
save a 700-acre forest from being bulldozed by the fast-growing and seemingly innocent 
biotech industry. Filmed in South Florida, this documentary provides a look at the current tactics being used by young environmentalists today who are disenchanted with the world they’re being handed. The young activists interviewed used nearly every tool in the anarchist toolbox to stop the bulldozers: street protests; running topless through 4-star hotels in Palm Beach; a 6-week long tree sit inside the forest; endless “paper wrenching” including 2 lawsuits; locking themselves to a van to block construction and to stop destruction of the forest. The goal of the film is bring awareness to the importance of saving coastal forests, and all forests, in the wake of the current climate crisis the world over.

Suki is the owner of Shifting Sands Pictures.


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Documentary - Like We Don't Exist [Block 8]
Jun
8
1:00 PM13:00

Documentary - Like We Don't Exist [Block 8]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 13:00 16:00
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Synopsis:

Today, thousands of people live in refugee camps along the Thai-Burmese border, displaced from decades of relentless civil war at the hands of the Burmese military. Inheriting the full weight of 7 decades of surviving as refugees, diverse Karenni community members offer their perspective and experience for the first time in this stirring cinematic documentary.

Director Biography - Ansley Sawyer, Corey Embring

Ansley is a nomadic film producer. Her collaborations with Director Brandon Li "Nomads of Mongolia" and "Hong Kong Strong" were Vimeo Staff Picks, and have been featured on BBC, TEDx, National Geographic, Smithsonian, Sony Alpha Universe, and Upworthy. She is an avid traveler, singer, sailor, and storyteller.

Corey has traveled extensively throughout Thailand for the last several years, immersing himself in local communities. He is passionate about vérité-style cinematography, and travels the world to work on projects that benefit human rights issues.

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Documentary - The Purple Road [Block 7]
Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00

Documentary - The Purple Road [Block 7]

  • Saturday, June 8, 2019
  • 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 10:00 12:30
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Synopsis:

WeHaveAFace.org is an international advocacy organization for Huntington’s and Juvenile Huntington’s disease. It was time for us to show the world the deadliest disease known to humanity - Juvenile Huntington's disease (JHD). Through a labor of love and minimum funding, we produced "The Purple Road.” 
This documentary takes audiences on an international journey into the lives of children and families who are ravaged by Juvenile Huntington's disease. This hereditary, genetic, and fatal brain disease, devastates the patient and family unit with only one outcome - death.

Imagine being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, Schizophrenia, MS, Bi-polar disorder, Dementia, and depression, all at the same time. This terminal illness is Juvenile Huntington's disease. The Purple Road is a collection of stories of families fighting for the lives of their children...fighting to keep their sanity...fighting to find a viable treatment or the cure. The Purple Road is a journey across the USA, Canada, England and Wales, and Germany. Every disease-oriented group has a specific color or symbol to broaden awareness of their mission. The color purple is our symbol, and The Purple Road is our mission to broaden global awareness of Juvenile Huntington's disease. Too many of our children have earned their JHD Warrior Wings, and it is our promise to thousands of families across the world, to tell these stories.

Director Biography - James Valvano

James Valvano (forty-six years old), has over twenty years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. James was diagnosed with Huntington's disease in 2009 and provided care for his brother John and his father, Joseph. Sadly, James lost his brother and father from Huntington's disease, and there are dozens at risk in his family.

*James Valvano created WeHaveAFace.org - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity for Huntington's disease. James is an award-winning filmmaker: "The Huntington's Disease Project: Removing the Mask" - 2015

HDSA - June 2016 Marjorie Guthrie Award Recipient 
HSG - Huntington Study Group Associate Member 
EHDN - European Huntington's Disease Network Member 
Residential Counselor for Catholic Charities (NY) 
Program Manager / Program Training (FL) for the OARC 
Group Home Management (FL) for Spectrum Community Services 
AMAP Certified 
Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate via Rollins College (FL)


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TV Pilot - Son of a ... [Block 6]
Jun
7
7:00 PM19:00

TV Pilot - Son of a ... [Block 6]

  • Friday, June 7, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

James Beck is a successful, married man living the American Dream in New York City. Unfortunately for him, that dream is about to end. In a singe day, James manages to get let go from his job, discover his wife is cheating on him and learn that his mother has recently passed away. With no hope in sight, James returns home to Miami for his mother's funeral, reuniting him with his father Augie for the first time in a while. James and Augie never really saw eye to eye on much, only sharing an apparent frustration with each other. But family is family. So James decides to extend his visit to be there for Augie in his time of need. However, it is James that needs Augie much more. Written by Matt Florio

Creator Biography: MATT FLORIO

Matt Florio is a screenwriter, producer and actor, born and raised in South Florida. After graduating from Florida State University with a business degree, Matt worked as a marketing executive alongside multiple CEOs before eventually pursuing a career in comedy. Matt studied improv and sketch comedy at the famed Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade which led to stand up and then ultimately acting. He has appeared in numerous commercials for major companies such as Fox Sports and Tide as well as television shows such as National Geographic’s Explorer and A&E’s Watching the Detectives. In 2010, Matt founded Comedy Flo Entertainment, a production company which produces comedy-based productions, and began creating his own projects featuring well-known comedians. To date, Matt has written, directed and produced over two dozen projects under the Comedy Flo label including short films, web series, commercials and sitcom pilots. Matt is best known for his short films Mama Needs a Ride and Sexcut which received critical acclaim on the film festival circuit, winning numerous awards such as Best Comedy (SINY Film Festival), Best Comedy Short (Chain NYC Film Festival), Best Comedy (Flagler Film Festival) and Best in Show (On the Reel Film Festival). Most recently his 4th web seriesSon of a… which won Best Web Series (TOP Indie Film Awards) and Best Series Pilot (Global Film Festival Awards).


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Shorts - Alienated [Block 6]
Jun
7
7:00 PM19:00

Shorts - Alienated [Block 6]

  • Friday, June 7, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

A teenaged girl talks to her therapist about her feelings of isolation in a world that has changed in ways that are beyond her control, and the vague memory of a disturbing incident that continues to haunt her.

Director Biography - Sandy Parker

Sandy Parker is a screenwriter and director based in New Orleans. She parlays her training in still photography and theatre, and her years of experience supervising film continuity to tell compelling stories in a unique visual way. Her previous short films, Keeping the Promise - a documentary on human trafficking, and Creatures of God, a dark comedy, have appeared in numerous festivals in the U.S. and abroad. Sandy is currently working on several feature-length scripts, including Helen is Hot, and a screenplay based on the novel Clueless in New Orleans by Jack Saux. She is on the board of the Louisiana chapter of Women in Film & Television and is a member of IATSE Local 161.

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TV Pilot - Rock the Road [Block 6]
Jun
7
7:00 PM19:00

TV Pilot - Rock the Road [Block 6]

  • Friday, June 7, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

ROCK THE ROAD is a unique travel show where American rocker, Ryan, records an entire rock album in 12 unique locations scattered ALL OVER THE WORLD. In fact, we treat music as the background for adventures of an unpretentious vocalist. In every country Ryan has to compose a song with a local band. He doesn’t know the band and can expect everything. Ryan has to experience the ROOTS OF TRADITION and feel like one of the inhabitants, because only after understanding them is he ready to compose a real song about the country he is visiting. Our host is different than a typical travel show host. As befits a rock-n-roll man, Ryan drinks whiskey and tries local beverages. ROCK-N-ROLL isn’t exactly music, in fact it’s a state of mind. It exists in every culture and it means freedom, unity and joy of life! Every episode finishes with a SHORT CONCERT in which Ryan plays the new song for the locals.

Director Biography - Maciej Pawełczyk

Maciej Pawełczyk, producer, editor. Born December 1980 in Wroclaw. Soon after graduating from Marketing and Management at Wroclaw University of Economics he realized his area of interest was television and film. In 2004 he became production manager at Feature Film Studio in Wroclaw. After a year he established his own production company Inbornmedia along with other television enthusiast, Radek Wikiera. The company started as a music video producer, that’s why, besides dramaturgy, he cares about flawless audio and video post-production. Now Maciej produces travel shows, culinary shows, reality shows, and documentary series for big broadcasters such as Discovery Channel, TLC, TVN, Polsat or TV Puls. The company is committed to the business of producing original content for broadcasters and investing in international documentary productions.

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TV Pilot - Remembering Erik Lowhouse [Block 6]
Jun
7
7:00 PM19:00

TV Pilot - Remembering Erik Lowhouse [Block 6]

  • Friday, June 7, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Synopsis:

High school freshman Wolfy tries to make sense of a classmate's death and his encounters with a pack of seniors.

Director Biography - Paul Curtis

Paul was the producer and cinematographer for White Clouds (2018) and the director of Remembering Erik Lowhouse (2019). He currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana and is probably looking for his next project.

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