New castings -- including Palm Beach Film School casting on Tuesday 11/24/09, under Castings!
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PLAY REVIEW:"Macon City"
By Rachel Galvin

This comic-book play showing at Miami Shores's Naked Stage on the campus of Barry University, expresses itself in poetic urban pentameter. Set in the smallest theater I have ever attended, this piece is reminiscent of some of the black box and experimental performances I reviewed in Los Angeles.

It is narrated by a young female urbanite "Caption" (Jasmine Fluker) in part, who walks methodically through the bare stage, breaking the fourth wall to unveil the tale. Props appear and disappear in an instant, fog streams subtly from a rooftop, a grate is created with lighting effects, creating an ever-flowing artistic creation that both makes the small stage a hundred times larger and adds flair to the performance. With a flash, bang, stream of light, the audience member is transformed somewhere else. The creativity is boundless, especially in the rope climbing scene and for the creation of an aquarium. It seems that the director, John Manzelli, wanted to challenge himself. He suceeded. He paced back and forth a bit before the opening of the show like an expectant father. This night was not opening night, but he still seemed anticipatory. This was his baby.

The birth of this play is unique, an adaptation from Marco Ramirez's comic book. The feel is cinematic. As the young girl narrates or a faraway voice steps in, you can almost see the comic strip typing the words in front of you.

The acting is equally brilliant. The maniacal mayor's (Hugh Murphy) laugh gets under your skin, much as it should, much like the toxic slime that infests Macon City, the town they all wish to escape, yet so few can. He embodies his character from his wide grin to his witty side commentary and the violence in his eyes. A young street kid, Frankie (David Hemphill) has a nightmare that haunts him and an energetic wannabe sidekick, Jaime (Scott Genn) that taunts him. His hesitant mission turns out to be the lead plot and he its protagonist.

But another chapter emerges -- the one of the mad scientist, played by I.S.'s own Alyn Darnay. His character has a hesitancy all his own. He mumbles a bit, ponders, wonders, head cocked to the side, fragile, shaky, a bit rodent-like -- chewing on the consequences of his actions, slow to make analysis clear ... how will he save his daughter ... desperate. He follows orders yet also makes demands of his own and it seems evident that if there is a sequel, he may very well be its star. (It is intriguing to see Darnay in this role, knowing him personally to be such a magnetic and wise person in person to create a character who is so unsure, fumbling in this universe... The longer the play goes, the stronger he gets as his character's motivations unfold... till the chilling end when even his facial features transform, molding seamlessly into this character he created, one who, it seems, has finally found his footing...)

For its originality alone, this play gets attention. The multi-layered entertainment keeps it. For info., visit www.nakedstage.org.
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“SCROOGE IN ROUGE”…A Little Naughty but Very Nice
At Cinema Paradiso, November 27 - 29...

SCROOGE IN ROUGE provides giddy games of gender, identity, reality and theatricality, all within the framework of the music hall at its early height in 1843. The Royal Music Hall’s twenty-member Variety Players presentation of their beloved musical melodrama “A Christmas Carol” becomes seriously hampered by seventeen of the players falling victim to food poisoning. It would make Dickens, The Bard and every other thespian of repute proud to know that the diminished players opt for “the show must go on.” As the action to do so is ignited, in the truest sense of the overused phrase…hilarity ensues!

General admission is $45; FLIFF Members $30. Recommended for ages 18 and over. Cinema Paradiso is located at 503 SE 6 Street, Ft. Lauderdale.
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Check out this amazing movie that I.S. member Doug Klozzner was involved with: http://www.fallingawakefilm.com/

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Congrats to I.S. member Jim York. His school -- Miami Film school -- won an award! The Miami Film School in Hollywood, Florida was presented with The FREC Award by the Film, Recording, and Entertainment Council of Miami at the Star Gala held on Nov. 14 at the Miccosukee Resort and Casino in Miami. The award recognizes the Miami Film School for demonstrating strong leadership and achievement in the industry and contributing to the growth and development of the film industry in South Florida. The Miami Film School teaches students of all ages to write, shoot, direct and edit their own entry-level films in a "hands-on, learn by doing"method in which each student makes their own film and each completed film is screened at a theater. Jim York, Director of the Miami Film School, accepted the award on behalf of the staff, teachers and students. Mr York can be reached at 954-989-2737. The website is miamifilmschool.net ---------------------------------- Look under Archives to see awards from FLIFF 2009!
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Look under Reviews for review of "2012."
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Congrats to Keri Lurtz who showed her feature "Lost Angel" to sold-out crowd on Nov. 14 at Mos' Art Theatre in Lake Park, FL.

In “Lost Angel,” Lurtz takes a hard look at the harsh “reality” of the acting industry, following three aspiring actors who move to Los Angeles in hopes of following their dreams and finding stardom. Instead, their lives take drastically different paths. Samantha, once a small town Christian girl with a dream, played by Lurtz, tastes success early, but the flavor, she finds, is not so sweet. While characters Nick (Christopher Swank) and Amy (Jacqueline Nicole) face their own demons, they are forced to watch Samantha, played by Lurtz, go into a downward spiral of sex and drugs. The struggles they all face in this new world test their core beliefs and their friendship.

Lurtz hopes to get across a simple message. “No matter where you are in your life or what temptations you're facing, at the end of the day you have to remember who you are and what you believe,” she said, summing it up with a quote from one of her favorite films “Vanilla Sky:” "…every passing moment is another chance to turn it all around."

“Lost Angel” was filmed partly in Los Angeles and Boston, but mostly right here in South Florida, using Florida-based cast and crew, including I.S. members Lisa Eva Gold, Benedict Ives, Flo and Chris Alonso, Scott Gerard, among others. Production began in August 2008.

This is not Keri’s first foray into directing. Her short film “Unconditional” made it all the way to the Cannes Film Festival. She has starred in over 25 films, including “The Green Glass,” which she co-wrote and edited and received an Audience Award at the Delray Beach Film Festival before hitting the national festival circuit.

Lurtz is the founder of Great Dane Films, LLC and, besides directing, has also become a prolific editor. She graduated from Palm Beach Film School, as well as Georgia State University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education.

Great Dane Films, LLC offers a variety of services, offering customers the chance to create a documentary about their lives for posterity, the idea is encapsulated in their slogan “Your Life Your Film.” For information, visit www.greatdanefilms.com.

For additional information, including cast and crew bios, visit www.lostangelthemovie.com. Tickets can be purchased on the website. For more information on Keri Lurtz, visit www.kerilurtz.com.
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Submission Deadline -- Delray Beach Film Festival
Jan. 15, 2010.
Please submit films in the following categories: features (narrative), features (documentary), shorts, student shorts, animation, music videos, ‘green’ films, and films in 3-D.
Log-on to www.withoutabox.com and follow guidelines for submitting a film.
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FLIFF is done for another year!
By Rachel Galvin

The Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival has come and gone, but the memories live on. Joyce DeWitt was a delight! Matthew Broderick made an appearance and received an award. So did Michelle Monaghan and Mario Tosi. Tosi lives here in Ft. Lauderdale. These days he prefers sailing to filmmaking, just taking it easy. Kevin McCarthy came out at 95 years old to receive his lifetime achievement award. Frank Vincent and Katherine Narducci showed their grit. Then, there were the many filmmakers from all over the world... I.S. member Joshua Grossberg with his documentary "A Bridge Life: Finding Our Way Home." Michael Jai White in "Black Dynamite," and local director and I.S. member Andrea Olabarria's "Rough Winds" were three of my favs. from this three week fest.

After non-stop films and events, it was wonderful to unwind. The wrap party served up not only a great buffet of pasta, tacos, salad and more, but also the Coyote Ugly girls, who showed their stuff, and a disco party inside Cinema Paradiso, where yours truly turned into the Dancing Queen.

More pics coming soon...

Thanks to all staff, volunteers, filmmakers and celebs... everyone who made FLIFF come to life!
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"Turkles" wraps

I.S. member Todd Vittum with fellow "Turkles" actors Haley Jane Sicard and Noah Centineu.
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INDEPENDENTSTREAKTV LAUNCHED:(On Left) After much ado, the TV channel to accompany this site has been launched. A few videos are up, but expect more. Right now, you can watch the channel. Soon, you will also be able to access it on demand. Would you like to be featured on IndependentStreakTV? Let me know. I also will be choosing from videos posted here for inclusion in the channel sporadically so post here for more exposure!
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Matthew Broderick at FLIFF

Matthew Broderick, shown here with "Wonderful World" director Josh Goldin and I.S. Founder Rachel Galvin, received a Career Achievement Award on Nov. 1 at FLIFF. More coming soon!
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FILM REVIEW: "Saw VI"
By D.S. Ullery

Running Time: 90 minutes
Directed by Kevin Greutert

One of the most painful occasions any horror fan can experience -- and I submit we’ve all endured this more often than any of us would like to acknowledge -- is witnessing the decline in quality of a motion picture franchise which began on a note heralded by the horror community as brilliant and original.

On the other hand, every so often there comes the rare sequel which not only matches the quality of the original, but manages to build upon the established storyline in such a creative, clever manner that it breathes new life into the property, reminding the fans who have diligently stuck by their favorite character or characters of why they fell in love with the series to begin with.

Against all expectations and amidst reluctance in the wake of a fifth installment which many fans (not this reviewer, though) perceived to be a sign the series was destined for the dustbin, "Saw VI" falls into the latter category, scoring as not only the best of the sequels to the surprise 2004 indie horror breakout, but as a solid horror film, period. This is a good movie, folks.

The twisted saga of John “Jigsaw” Kramer’s (Tobin Bell) deadly games continues with a particularly nasty trap which involves Tanedra Howard, the winner of the “Scream Queens” reality show. Without giving anything way, the trap is classic Jigsaw, both brutal and moralistic. In an interesting touch, whereas the fifth installment began with a trap that referenced Poe’s "The Pit and the Pendulum," this time the opening game borrows from Shakespeare’s "Merchant of Venice" (specifically the famed “pound of flesh.“) You have to hand it to this series -- there may be gore galore, but they at least try for that extra bit of class.

From here, the story picks up where "Saw V" left off. Jigsaw successor Lt.Detective Mark Hoffman (Costas Mandylor) is out of the glass coffin, Agent Strahm is very dead and it seems that there is one final game Jigsaw has mapped out posthumously.

The unwilling participant this time is William (Peter Outerbridge), a callous and reasonably slimy health care representative for Umbrella Health who has a special team of young associates (he refers to them as “The Dog Pit” ) working every day specifically to find errors in medical applications. Their less than savory purpose is to find legal validity for the company to deny or drop coverage. If you’re sensing the political undertones of this plot point, then you’re on the right track. There’s a definite jab at the health care system going on here and, honestly, "Saw VI" handles it with the same satirical finesse as Romero at his finest.

Unfortunately for this particular executive, one of Umbrella’s formerly insured patients was a certain engineer who developed cancer. Before long, William has been abducted and placed into a game of his own, forced to survive a series of challenges where he must now directly choose who lives or dies.

While this storyline unfolds, the film also continues to provide further insight into the unstable nature of Hoffman. As the plot unfolds, the FBI grows more suspicious of the circumstances surrounding Strahm’s disappearance and their subsequent investigation is propelling them in Hoffman’s direction. Additionally, it is explained how John, Amanda (Shawnee Smith in newly shot scenes that add a lot of backstory ) Hoffman and Jill Tuck (Betsy Russell) all connect. Through extensive flashbacks (Bell has almost as much screen time here as he did in "Saw II"), revelations are made about the depth of each character’s involvement in the overall plan and the groundwork is laid for Jigsaw’s endgame and how it ties directly to the man currently being tested.

The traps are well orchestrated and as twisted as ever. A carousel trap and a sequence in a steam room were two highlights, not only of this film but the entire series. As was the case with the preceding installment, things tend to get progressively gooier as the film hurtles toward it’s climax. However, one subtle change from the last two films is that the creepy factor is returned.

While I enjoy all of the "Saw" films, I’ll be the first to admit that the last couple were more entertaining than scary. Not so this time. Editor of the five previous "Saw" films, director Kevin Greutert (who makes an assured and frankly astonishing feature debut with this film) has remembered that this is a horror franchise and that, along with pouring on the grue, it’s permissible to make the film creepy. For the first time since the second film, the abduction sequences were eerie and tense. William’s capture in particular is extremely well -crafted and unnerving. Then, there’s Hoffman, who has a number of moments both in the present day and in the flashbacks where he demonstrates that he is truly evil.

Greutert also paces the film just right. The dialogue scenes don’t run on too long and they are interspersed in just the right increments between William’s ongoing game. This time, when a flashback occurs it’s something you want to see because information is being provided that fills in the remaining gaps. Some of these revelations are indeed going to come as a surprise to those who have stayed with the series thus far.

The performances are about what you expect. As always, Tobin Bell aces it. At this point the guy could walk onscreen wearing a top hat and a pink tutu and the moment he rasps “Live or die, make your choice...,” the audience would belong to him. Despite this immediate acceptance, Bell consistently refuses to phone it in. Indeed, John Kramer is at his most human and vulnerable in this film. There is one scene where he discusses a possible cancer treatment and, despite all of the destruction and death he’s been responsible for, damned if I didn’t find myself feeling pity for the man. That’s Bell’s magic -- he actually confronts you with this complex character, makes him very human and forces you to feel for him. I can sum up Shawnee Smith’s contributions with one word: Ditto. She has Amanda down pat and it’s rewarding to see the two of them on screen together again.

Costas Mandylor as Hoffman is given much more to do and he rises to the occasion admirably. Hoffman is a complicated character and watching how his story proceeds, changes and culminates is truly fascinating and goes a long way towards helping maintain the creep factor I mentioned earlier in this review.

For those interested, Tandera Howard is actually pretty good in what amounts to a fairly small role. Interestingly, one moment with her character serves as a powerful indictment of Jigsaw’s twisted process of rehabilitation.

Rounding out the best performances of the film is Peter Outerbridge, who, as William, strikes the perfect balance between a man who you can’t help but loathe, yet who it is easy to sympathize with, as the games get underway. One interesting aspect to his character which rises to the surface is that, despite his coldness, William repeatedly demonstrates a willingness to physically suffer in an attempt to save human lives. Outerbridge brings depth and texture to both sides of this duality and, consequently, he is my favorite protagonist to date (If Cary Elwes had played Lawrence Gordon closer to this level, I would have enjoyed the original "Saw" a lot more than I did.)

The film looks good, with some moderate bleaching in the flashbacks and an excellent use of sepia tones and red hues through the film. The aforementioned steam trap sequence in particular is a stunning collusion of color and set design. "Saw V" cinematographer David Armstrong returns to capture all of it with clarity and crispness. To accompany the solid camerawork, Charlie Clouser returns for the sixth time to gives us a score both dramatic and subtle. Clouser is one of the best composers working in film today in that his music doesn’t override the movie, but becomes an organic part of it. That has never been more evident than with "Saw VI." Even his variation on the instantly recognizable “Hello, Zepp” theme is original and lively this time (fans of the original incarnation fear not -- stay through the credits and you will hear it in all of it’s glory).

Then there’s the twist. Unlike "Saw V" (which had an amazing conclusion, but no actual twist), this film returns to the legacy of featuring a surprise revelation at the climax … and they’ve come up with a good one. In fact, it’s one of the best, having a direct impact on the rest of the film. Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton (who wrote "Saw IV" and "Saw V") have again kept the series going in an intelligent manner with an eye for story. They’ve also raised their game, giving us the most engaging film of the series. The final, tense scene does indeed leave the door open for the next installment, but by the time it plays out, the pieces of Jigsaw’s game have been brought together and -- for the most part -- "Saw" fans have been on an exciting, well-crafted journey through the twisted heart of Jigsaw’s world. For the most part ...

With that last sentence on the table, let’s turn to the bad. As much as I respect what was done here and admire the film as a whole, there are two aspects of "Saw VI" that I have to take issue with.

One is Betsy Russell returning as Jill Tuck. Although her dialogue is limited, even when she’s standing by and emoting silently this woman isn‘t getting it done. Her mouth always seems to be twisted into a flat grimace and its hard to decipher whether or not she’s sad, angry, frightened or laughing on the inside. I like Betsy Russell and, if her scenes with Strahm in "Saw IV" were any indication, she can do better than this. If she is to return for the next film (and all signs point to yes on that one) then she needs to get back on her game.

The other problem I have was one specific moment in the movie that is so random and so out of place it literally sent me into a laughing fit. I’m not kidding. This is one of the all time great cinematic “WTF?” moments.

To wit: During one particular flashback, John Kramer is standing in William’s office and -- in the middle of a conversation -- turns to look at an aquarium on the wall behind him. He looks at the fish inside for a moment and in a strange, drawn out tone says “piraaaanha.”

The fish are, in fact, piranha and I get the allegory between their presence and William’s cruel nature, but, damn … it was such an uncharacteristic moment that it inspired chuckles, not chills. I can’t really lay the blame on Bell, though. Yes, his delivery could have been different, but upon further thought just the idea of that moment popping up during that specific scene (in which a serious conversation is taking place) wouldn’t even sound right on paper. So the writers lose a point for that.

Outside of those complaints, I have no other qualms with this film. It was brisk, the story tied everything together nicely there were moments of dread combined with lots of the red stuff. This is the film that defines what is great about this series. With "Saw VI," the franchise has hit a high water mark, giving us a picture that honors the original and rewards the fans for their devotion by upping the ante and surpassing it’s predecessors. That’s the beauty of "Saw VI" -- this far along and it still has us wanting to play a game.

Highly recommended.
Nine out of Ten.
Piraaaaanha!
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QUICK REVIEWS OF SOME FLIFF FILMS:
"A Bridge Life: Finding Our Way Home"
By Rachel Galvin

Josh Grossberg brilliantly tells the story of a good samaritian who volunteers to bring back ten families from the Astrodome to South Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. After dealing with issues of mistrust and more, he ends up with seven families willing to make the trek to the sunshine state.

This is the story of these families, the heartbreak, the hope and the tragedy -- as one member commits a serious crime, leaving the good samaritian, Dan Sheffer, wondering if his efforts were worth it or caused more harm than good.

This film makes the watcher think. It also tells this story in a brand new way, keeping it interesting by not only offering interesting commentary by the families and those who helped, but also by interspersing historic footage of the Astrodome and other b-roll.

The audience gave the director a much-deserved standing ovation and tears were shed as many shared their feelings of heartache and hope from watching the film.
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"Black Dynamite" is outta sight
By Rachel Galvin

From its grainy 70s film (16 mm) to the funky sounds of that smooth era, from its choice of wardrobe to its colorful jive-talkin', this satire captures the very mood of the 70s. Giving homage to the blackexploitation films of that era, this picture follows the hero Black Dynamite as he declares a war on crime, drugs and more by battling his enemies with some kung fu and some cool as a cucumber jive. The plot is certainly a little thin, but it matters not. This is a non-stop fun fest from beginning to end. This is the type of sure-to-be cult classic that you will want to watch again and again. Michael Jai White as Dynamite wins the audience, he is flawless in his portrayal. Arsenio Hall, Tommy Davidson and others join this cast of numerous characters. It is amazing how accurate each frame looks and feels. This film is probably best enjoyed by those who remember the '70s, but it certainly is fun for all. It is not a family film, as it includes nudity, sexual themes and language and is rated R. The inlcusion of animation is also a nice touch. One of my personal favorite moments is the Roscoe revelation as to what to serve next after chili and donuts don't seem to be cutting it. The ridiculous factor is way up on this baby and it leaves you screaming for more.
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FILM REVIEW: "Hungry Years"
By Rachel Galvin

This film had moments of sheer brilliance and its use of unique themes and interesting and unusual characters was its strength. It also was nice to see older actors (sans Botox) in prominent roles, as well as overweight characters, amputees, etc. The film makes fun of extreme dieters, insurance scams, those who feel autism is evolution, those who think their one-woman shows are actually good, meals on wheels, dysfunctional families, inventors who build robots to destroy landmines... you name it, it's in this picture. Most of the actors were amazing in the picture, including Isaak James, the director, but many in the audience were left a bit empty.

Perhaps, the film simply tackled too much at once. It was evident what they were attempting to do, but this particular audience wasn't getting it. The laughs were few and far between. Perhaps too intellectual for this crowd, too deep, too analytical. But, it deserves high acclaim for its cinematography, casting, especially given its surprising $30,000 budget.
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FILM REVIEW: "Beyond the Pole"
By Rachel Galvin

Two English blokes decide to save the world by trekking to the North Pole. This film could have done better by actually going more over the top, really utilizing that British (Monty Python-esque) humor. But, it didn't. The landscapes were interesting to look at, but the dialogue between the characters got boring. It wasn't until the real conflict started with the character's friends and spouses, but most important, between themselves that the story took off. It was actually, in a strange contrast, the addition of drama into the storyline that made it interesting, even though this is considered a comedy. The touching scenes near the end evoked a tear from this watcher. Although, others felt that the movie needed to either be a comedy or a drama, not both. I felt the intensity of the relationship between the two men was the "kick in the butt" the plot needed after day after day of video journals in the snow and ice.
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I.S. member Al McGhee and John Delia interview Michelle Monaghan, star of "Trucker," which showed at FLIFF.
FLIFF OPENS The Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival, in its 24th year, kicked off to a great start at the Miniaci Theatre last night in Davie with the opening film "TiMER," directed by Jac Shaeffer. Despite a few technical difficulties, which Greg von Hausch masterfully handled with surprsing bits of humor, the night went off without a hitch as the crowd went from Miniaci to the Signature Grand for the Starry, Starry Night Gala. Red carpet celebs Michelle Monaghan and the legendary Kevin McCarthy (age 95) were in attendance. Pasta, asian cuisine and some wonderful desserts were served as the band played hits ranging from swing to jazz with a few light disco hits. Monaghan, who also was given a "Star on the Horizon" award this night, was thrilled to be in attendance and to see her film "Trucker" shown at the fest (Oct. 24, 6 p.m.). To prepare for the role, she actually went to truck driving school, an experience she classifies as one of the best in her career. McCarthy, upon receiving a "Lifetime Achivement Award," relayed a story about losing his parents in the 1918 flu outbreak, an incident eerily reminiscent of the outbreak happening today with H1N1. "I lost my mother and father when I was 4," he said. McCarthy has been in over 200 films throughout his career, including "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," perhaps his most well-known role. --------------------------------------------------- I.S. members tackle Spooky Empire Oct 9-11became a virtual witching hour as ghouls and goblins descended on the Wyndham Hotel in Orlando for the annual "Screamfest."

King of the "B" movies Joel Wynkoop gave I.S founder Rachel Galvin "the creeps."

"The Incubus" stays fabulous while fighting fatigue from a long convention of VIP parties and promotion. Their film opens Dec. 12.
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DVD RELEASE: "LOCAL COLOR" Excellent heart-felt film directed by the legendary George Gallo. See article under Archives. For more info., visit http://www.montereymedia.com/independent/local_color_bp.html. ------------------------------------------------------------ Congrats to I.S. members of Walking Wolf Productions whose film "The Tainted Touch" has been accepted to the 2009 Queens International Film Festival this November. ------------------------------------------------- I.S. members from "The Incubus" film attended the Eyecon Convention and met some of the stars from "Twillight."

Stars of "The Incubus," pictured: Shayne Leighton, Jimmy Star (photos), Michael Nouri and Alexandra Santanna

------------------------------------------------ ACTING CLASS: Learn Meisner technique, taught by Michael Haney, who was taught by Jeff Goldblum. www.palmbeachactingschool.com. ------------------------------------------------ STUDIO SPACE: I.S. members Kel Thompson & Cyndi Lenz have their own studio, America's Production Company in Boca Raton, available for rent! SCROLL DOWN for special commercial showing the space! ------------------------------------------------

I.S. member Kel Thompson completes his pilot project "Your Intracoastal Waterway"
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New film studio to open in Davie in 2009
LINK: www.atlanticfilmstudios.com/pressreleases.htm
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Distribution company seeks films! Submit shorts and features (with one-sheet) to:
ITN Distribution
Atten: Acquisitions
505 E. Windmill Lane Suite 1B-102
Las Vegas, Nevada 89123

www.itndistribution.com
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99 cent movies? Yes, you can go to the movies for only 99 cents on Tuesdays at the Deerfield Cinemas 5, 2205 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. Regular days, movies are approximately $3-$4! Special showings may be more. --------------------------------------------------

Sound stage opens in Wellington, location of the Day Job No Pay Players

Owner/ local actor Steve Daron has already filmed a pilot in the space and is starting an improv/ skit group called Day Job No Pay Players. This group will include I.S. founder Rachel Galvin as well as local actors Jim Slattery, Justin Sims and possibly even comedian Todd C. Vittum, among others. The group is looking for more females to participate.

For more information about the players or to ask about being cast or writing for the group or for info. on the sound stage (which comes complete with lighting and camera equip. as well as a full green screen), contact Steve at FirstEdgeFilms@yahoo.com. www.firstedgefilms.com.
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