Rachel Galvin's Posts - Independent Streak2024-03-19T13:37:00ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjphttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3139677307?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://independentstreak.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=2yohc69vyxgjp&xn_auth=noHave you see Rachel Galvin's website?tag:independentstreak.ning.com,2016-11-16:2144821:BlogPost:586272016-11-16T07:29:28.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
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<p>IS founder Rachel Galvin has been trying to update her personal website with information on films she has doing, book signings for her book about acting, pictures of her with celebrities and more. Take a look and find out what she is up to!</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#FFFFFF"><b>By Rachel Galvin</b></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#FFFFFF"><i>At this year's Palm Beach Intl. Film Festival, some of the cast and crew of the comedy "Toto" flew in from as far as the Philippines to attend the screening of their film. "Toto" features Antonio "Toto" Estares and his goal to make it to the United States. Haunted by his father,…</i></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#FFFFFF"><b>By Rachel Galvin</b></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#FFFFFF"><i>At this year's Palm Beach Intl. Film Festival, some of the cast and crew of the comedy "Toto" flew in from as far as the Philippines to attend the screening of their film. "Toto" features Antonio "Toto" Estares and his goal to make it to the United States. Haunted by his father, who was an actor who drank and gambled away his money, and concerned about his mother, who has Cancer, he does everything he can to make his dream possible. His hope is to be a big star, like Tom Cruise, and send money home to his mother. Unfortunately, getting a visa is not as easy as he thought and he goes overboard to make it happen with comical result. IS had a chance to talk to a few of actors and crew behind this award-winning production.</i></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><font size="3"><font color="#FFFFFF"><b>Talk with Writer/ Director/ Producer John Paul Su</b></font></font></b></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#FFFFFF"><b>Q. Why did you choose to do the cartoon animation in the beginning? How was that created and how long did it take?</b></font> <font color="#FFFFFF"> </font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#FFFFFF"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#FFFFFF">The cartoon animation was inspired by the Filipino comics and graphic novels that are still popular among the working Joes in the Philippines. Most of the local comics usually depict the dreams and aspirations of every Filipino, be it in love, career, or simply friendship. Since Toto’s story is like a comic book fable, I decided to use it to set up the tone and visual aesthetic of the whole film. This decision also opened the opportunity for us to solve one key issue: How do we establish the U.S. embassy without having to resort to guerrilla filmmaking? As in most countries, shooting the facade of the U.S. Embassy (or any embassy at that) is prohibited, so my team and I had to find a creative way of introducing the location. To create those cartoon animations, I chose specific shots in the film that we captured as a still photo. Then our artist recreated it as a comic book artwork. It took around a week or two to make those cartoon animations. </font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#FFFFFF"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#FFFFFF">The principal photography took 17 days. In the Philippines, the lack of infrastructure and best practices in film production posed as a big challenge for me. Fortunately, I’ve had the opportunity to work on an independent film in the Philippines prior to my directing debut. That experience definitely prepared me for the challenges ahead. In addition, I had a crew who was eager to learn new things. So my cinematographer (Clarissa Delos Reyes), as well as my sound recordist (Shiho Miyazawa) and I — all U.S.-trained filmmakers — took the opportunity to share our knowledge with them.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#FFFFFF"><b>Q. What drew you to do this film in the first place and what was your favorite part about filming it?</b></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#FFFFFF"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#FFFFFF">As an immigrant myself, I am deeply attracted to Toto’s story for the way it speaks to the tension between integrity and compromise in the journeys of all outsiders. In moments of self-doubt, ‘do you give up or do you soldier forward in pursuit of the dream?’ is a question that, as a filmmaker in a new land where I was a complete unknown, I was constantly forced to ask myself time and time again.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">Except for Ms. Bibeth Orteza (Remedies) — who I’ve worked with in one of my short films — it was my first time to work with everyone else. For the lead actor (Sid Lucero), I saw him in one of his films that played in San Diego Asian Film Festival. His performance in that film struck me and I knew that I wanted to work with him sometime in the future. Then came "Toto". I was looking for an actor who would have the depth to make the character more three-dimensional. That’s when Sid’s name came into the picture. Most of the people I talked to found my choice to be quite odd (or “interesting”, at best), due to the fact that Sid is known as a dramatic actor in the Philippines who has never done a dark comedy. The rest of the actors were recommended to me by my local producing team (Bibeth Orteza, Manet Dayrit, Ruth Racela, Tess Fuentes). I just had to audition them and decide if they fit the role or not. As for Blake Boyd, he was recommended to me by my co-writer/co-producer Donald Martin.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Q. What awards has the film won?</b></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">The film received eight nominations in seven categories and won four in the recent Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) New Wave Section. The awards were: Special Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Thou Reyes as Yam) and Best Supporting Actress (Bibeth Orteza as Remedios).</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Q. Have you won awards as well personally?</b></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">Aside from the MMFF Best Director and Special Jury Prize, I’ve also won the Directors Guild of America Best Asian American Filmmaker prize for my short film "Pagpag" (The Refuse). The same short also won the Silver Medal from the New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards, and the Best Dramatic Short from the NewFilmmakers Los Angeles. Currently, the short film is now airing in KQED and all PBS-affiliated stations across the U.S.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Q. Anything that was particularly difficult during filming?</b></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">The opening scene was one of the more challenging scenes to shoot. Around 95 percent of the people in that scene were spot talents pulled from that neighborhood. From the students walking on that alley to the kids playing with soap bubbles and street games … to the gamblers and the people passing by, they were all extras that needed to be blocked and choreographed. Coordinating and blocking them was quite a challenge because they were all non-actors who had never been in front of the camera. And because that whole sequence from the alley to the title credit was originally shot as a long moving master with no cuts, I had to rehearse them a couple of times so that every element, including the background talents (aka the non-actors), were in synch. Another scene that was quite a challenge to me was the love scene with Toto (Sid Lucero) and Eve Porter (Liza Diño). Given the nature of the scene, it was very important for me to make my actors feel comfortable and safe. I didn’t want them to feel exploited. Fortunately, Sid and Liza were very professional and collaborative. I’d explain to them the blocking and my intention for every shot, and they would throw in their ideas to help execute my vision. One other challenge was shooting the scenes of the Jelson Bay, a.k.a. Fracisco “The Toothless Hobbit”. Jelson was so funny in all his scenes that every time the camera is on him, everyone just finds it hard to control themselves from cracking up while the camera rolls.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Talk with Screenwriter Donald Martin Q. What made you decide to create this film?</b></font><font color="#000000"> </font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">I first met Francisco Castelo [my husband] in the year 2000 in Los Angeles. He used to regale me with stories from Manila – of his life there and his own experiences, as well as the lives and the experiences of other people that he knew, and stories that he had heard about how difficult it was to get a visa to go to the United States, and about the lengths that people would go to in order to get such a coveted “tourist visa”. I remember thinking, all those years ago: Wow. There are the elements here for an amazing movie. And, so, eventually, Francisco and I collaborated on writing the story -- upon which this screenplay is based.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">I have had over 45 films produced in my career so far, for the big and small screen. Working with director John Paul Su was a wonderful experience. We had a great sense of collaboration and creative give-and-take. I had written the original script on my own, but when John Paul entered the process, he brought a sense of magical realism to the story that I had not envisioned. He also brought to the table his own experiences as an immigrant, someone who had a dream about coming to the U.S. I can say, without hesitation, that working with John Paul Su has been one of the best creative collaborations that I have experienced thus far in my career.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">Francisco was truly touched to see that his own story and the stories of so many people he has known were brought to the screen in this film. After seeing the first cut, he realized just how universal this story was and how any immigrant to the U.S. would be able to identify with [it]. He believes that this country is a land of immigrants, and that the story of "Toto" is the story of all of us. To him, that is the American Dream. For me, it is the dream that people from all over the world can share: the aspiration to be a part of something bigger than all of us.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Q. I know you have worked in Philippines before ... What is the experience like as an actor to work there?</b></font> <font color="#000000"> </font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">The experience of making a movie in The Philippines is quite different from making a movie in the U.S. Over there, the hours are longer, there are no unions, and the pace for the actor is much more hectic, since the local actors often race from one set to another. A Filipino actor can work on a TV series at the same that he's making an independent feature, so one must work around such a schedule. That said, the level of focus and commitment of everyone involved in making this film was most impressive. I’ve made three movies in The Philippines and I can say without hesitation that making "Toto" was the best experience of them all. We Americans could learn a thing or two from the intense focus and commitment of my fellow actors in The Philippines.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Q. You have worked on more mainstream films ... What do you see the difference is working on an indie like this versus a mainstream production?</b></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">Whether a movie is “mainstream” or “indie”, for me, the most important thing is to find the truth in the story. Of course, when you make an indie film, you don’t have the luxury of trailers and all of that stuff, but let’s be honest – none of those things are crucial to making a good movie. It all begins with the story, the screenplay. Then, when you add the director, the crew and the cast, the focus must be on telling the heart of the story, the truth, be it a big studio picture, films that I have made such as "First Kid" and "Rocketman", or a low budget indie film such as "Toto".</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Q. Was playing Yam different than other characters you have played in the past?</b></font><font color="#000000"> </font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">Yes, I've done a lot of firsts in this film. The difference would be the approach they required from me in terms of the comedic part of Yam. It was the situation that made the scene funny. I needed to be open-minded and observant to deliver and yet keep the Filipino traits of Yam intact. </font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Q. As an actor in film and TV, can you talk about the schedule for filming in the Philipenes? </b></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">We used to joke that there are no other actors who can function longer than us Filipino actors because that's how we roll -- 24/7 back home. We start rolling in the morning until morning of the next day. It happens both in TV and film shoots. It is a current issue back home due to long-term health effects of such working condition of the entertainment people. Fortunately, JP is trained in the U.S. and his team fully studied the schedule, making this project one of the easiest films that I've done in respect to time. </font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Q. I know you are debating coming here to the states. What draws you here and what is your ultimate goal?</b></font><font color="#000000"> </font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">I'm grateful that it is an option for me. It would be any actor's ultimate dream back home to be able to have an opportunity to make it outside the country. Filipinos have the mentality that you really made it if you've been recognized outside, particularly in the U.S., and here I am contemplating if I should try it out. My ultimate goal would be to penetrate the western entertainment industry and make good projects that will challenge, bring out the best in me and entertain any audience of any race and status. </font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"> A. Prior to filming, JP and I had a talk about the intimate scene that I have to do in this film, for it was something new to me and I've never done anything like it. I can't say it was difficult but more of a challenge to make the character of Yam very endearing to the viewers. To connect Yam's coming of age in a society that is heavily influenced by religion is somewhat I carefully constructed.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Q. What was that kiss scene like for you with Thou? How may takes did it take to get it right?</b></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">A. The scene with Thou was actually my onscreen kissing debut, as well as my first time kissing another man. Thou and I had developed a rapport since pre-production and in the days leading up to our “big” scene, we would often humour each other about how awkward it would be given our actual relationship as buddies. It was scheduled to be the last scene to be shot in the course of production, so one can only imagine how anxious I was. Given that, we both understood what the scene meant to the film and the audience members who could relate to the characters, and so we were eager to perform the scene with honesty and dignity. Thou and I had agreed that we would get the job done within four takes, but we ended up doing seven more, a total of 11 takes! </font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">I started acting six years ago and did mostly independent films and commercials back in the Philippines. I was fortunate enough to study Method Acting at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York in 2014 and 2015. I’m currently based in New York where I pursue acting and photography. Being a part of "Toto" was an incredible experience for me. Dreams such as being part of an international film festival, and working with actors whom I looked up to ever since I began, came true. I truly enjoyed working with every member of the production team, which was filled with talented, kind and light-hearted individuals who shared a common goal of telling a story about the beautiful side of humanity which is able to love, dream and persevere.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Talk with producer Rey Cuerdo</b></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Q. How did you end up producing this?</b></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">Donald and I had just finished collaborating on another film, "Dim Sum Funeral" in 2008 when he showed me the script of "Toto". I was riveted, with a flood of memories of my own experience of moving to America overcoming me, I was taken. I asked Donald if I could have the honor and privilege of steering the project and trying to get the film made. Fortunately, he said yes.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">The performance of the film in the festival circuit will help us determine how and where it will be distributed. "Toto's" journey is just beginning. Notably, the film already has a worldwide sales representative, who will help us find distributors for the domestic (U.S. and Canada) and international markets.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>Q. What made you want to be a producer in the first place and what makes this project stand out for you? What has been the best part of working on it?</b></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><b>A.</b></font> <font color="#000000">I love cinema. My kind of cinema not only entertains but provides a voice for the improvement of the human condition. I've always been a big promoter of Filipino cinema, its filmmakers and talent here in the U.S . It's an exhilarating thrill for me to be able to help those who want to achieve the "American dream" in any way I can. "Toto" gave me the opportunity to do it all, i.e. help in all three categories, and to fulfill my love for my kind of cinema. "Toto" also is showing at the Newport Beach Film Festival April 24 and then will be at the LA Comedy Festival (which runs May 12-22). The film was partially funded by The Independent Film Project (IFP) Fiscal Sponsorship in New York City and it received grants from The Jerome Foundation in St. Paul, Minnesota and New York, NY. <em>For more information, find the film on facebook or visit <a href="http://www.totothemovie.com">www.totothemovie.com</a>. </em></font></font></p>Cannes Awardstag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-05-25:2144821:BlogPost:542822014-05-25T08:46:18.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><strong>FEATURE FILMS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Palme d’Or</strong></p>
<p>WINTER SLEEP by Nuri Bilge CEYLAN</p>
<p><strong>Grand Prix</strong></p>
<p>LE MERAVIGLIE (The Wonders) by Alice ROHRWACHER</p>
<p><strong>Best Director Award</strong></p>
<p>Bennett MILLER for FOXCATCHER</p>
<p><strong>Jury Prize ex-aequo</strong></p>
<p>MOMMY by Xavier DOLAN</p>
<p>ADIEU AU LANGAGE (Goodbye to language) by Jean-Luc GODARD</p>
<p><strong>Best Screenplay Award</strong></p>
<p>Andrey ZVYAGINTSEV and Oleg…</p>
<p><strong>FEATURE FILMS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Palme d’Or</strong></p>
<p>WINTER SLEEP by Nuri Bilge CEYLAN</p>
<p><strong>Grand Prix</strong></p>
<p>LE MERAVIGLIE (The Wonders) by Alice ROHRWACHER</p>
<p><strong>Best Director Award</strong></p>
<p>Bennett MILLER for FOXCATCHER</p>
<p><strong>Jury Prize ex-aequo</strong></p>
<p>MOMMY by Xavier DOLAN</p>
<p>ADIEU AU LANGAGE (Goodbye to language) by Jean-Luc GODARD</p>
<p><strong>Best Screenplay Award</strong></p>
<p>Andrey ZVYAGINTSEV and Oleg NEGIN for LEVIATHAN</p>
<p><strong>Best Actress Award</strong></p>
<p>Julianne MOORE in MAPS TO THE STARS by David CRONENBERG</p>
<p><strong>Best Actor Award</strong></p>
<p>Timothy SPALL in MR. TURNER by Mike LEIGH</p>
<p><strong>SHORT FILMS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Palme d’Or </strong></p>
<p>LEIDI by Simón MESA SOTO</p>
<p><strong>Special Mention – Ex-aequo</strong></p>
<p>AÏSSA by Clément TREHIN-LALANNE</p>
<p>JA VI ELSKER (Yes we love) by Hallvar WITZØ</p>
<h2><strong> UN CERTAIN REGARD</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Un Certain Regard Prize</strong></p>
<p>FEHÉR ISTEN by Kornél Mundruczó</p>
<p><strong>Jury Prize</strong></p>
<p>TURIST by Ruben Östlund</p>
<p><strong>Un Certain Regard Special Prize</strong></p>
<p>THE SALT OF THE EARTH by Wim Wenders and Juliano Ribeiro Salgado</p>
<p><strong>Ensemble Prize</strong></p>
<p>PARTY GIRL by Marie Amachoukeli, Claire Burger and Samuel Theis</p>
<p><strong>Best Actor Award</strong></p>
<p>David Gulpilil in CHARLIE’S COUNTRY by Rolf de Heer</p>
<h2><strong>CAMÉRA D’OR</strong></h2>
<p>PARTY GIRL by Marie AMACHOUKELI, Claire BURGER, Samuel THEIS presented in the Un Certain Regard Selection</p>
<h2><strong>CINÉFONDATION</strong></h2>
<p><strong>First Prize</strong></p>
<p>SKUNK by Annie Silverstein</p>
<p>University of Texas at Austin, USA</p>
<p><strong>Second Prize</strong></p>
<p>OH LUCY! by Atsuko Hirayanagi</p>
<p>NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia, Singapore</p>
<p><strong>Joint Third Prize</strong></p>
<p>LIEVITO MADRE by Fulvio Risuleo</p>
<p>Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, Italy</p>
<p>THE BIGGER PICTURE by Daisy Jacobs</p>
<p>National Film and Television School, United Kingdom</p>
<h2><strong>CRITICS’ WEEK</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Nespresso Grand Prize</strong></p>
<p>THE TRIBE by Myroslav Slaboshpytskiy</p>
<p><strong>France 4 Visionary Award</strong></p>
<p>THE TRIBE by Myroslav Slaboshpytskiy</p>
<p><strong>SACD Award</strong></p>
<p>HOPE by Boris Lojkine</p>
<p><strong>Sony CineAlta Discovery Prize for short film</strong></p>
<p>A CIAMBRA by Jonas Carpignano</p>
<p><strong>Canal+ Award for short film</strong></p>
<p>CROCODILE by Gaëlle Denis</p>
<p><strong>Gan Foundation Support for Distribution</strong></p>
<p>THE TRIBE by Myroslav Slaboshpytskiy</p>
<h2><strong>DIRECTORS’ FORTNIGHT</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Europa Cinema Label, the SACD Prize and the Art Cinema Award:</strong></p>
<p>Love At First Fight (Les Combattants) by Thomas Cailley</p>
<p><strong>The Illy prize for short film</strong></p>
<p>Heartless (Sem Coração)by Nara Normande and Tião</p>
<p><strong>A special mention</strong></p>
<p>It Can Pass Through the Wall (Trece si Prin Perete) by Radu Jude</p>Actor profile: Tommy O'Brientag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-04-29:2144821:BlogPost:544662014-04-29T17:34:01.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><br></br>Tommy O'Brien certainly is one if the hardest working actors in South Florida, or at least the busiest. In the past month alone, he has been involved in at least seven films. Practically every day, he is either auditioning, on set in front of the camera for a commercial or indie film. He has been on set of films and TV shows like "Pain and Gain," "Change of Heart" and "Iron Man 3," in addition to many local features and shorts, 33 films in all. What makes Tommy seemingly so irresistible…</p>
<p><br/>Tommy O'Brien certainly is one if the hardest working actors in South Florida, or at least the busiest. In the past month alone, he has been involved in at least seven films. Practically every day, he is either auditioning, on set in front of the camera for a commercial or indie film. He has been on set of films and TV shows like "Pain and Gain," "Change of Heart" and "Iron Man 3," in addition to many local features and shorts, 33 films in all. What makes Tommy seemingly so irresistible to casting directors, besides his hard work, is his endless positivity and big smile. Keep up the good work, Tommy! <br/><br/></p>Toast of the Town party a blast at PBIFFtag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-04-11:2144821:BlogPost:543522014-04-11T06:10:59.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3100930681?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3100930681?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300"></img></a> <em>(On left: Vicki Lau ("The Painter"), I.S. founder Rachel Galvin, Dana Lerer ("The New Neighbor") and William Roger Cummings ("Goodbye Deutschland")</em></p>
<p>On April 5, EAU Spa in Manalapan was filled to the brim with filmmakers and film lovers enjoying the beautiful night sky outside while mingling and drinking martinis by Tito's Vodka. In…</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3100930681?profile=original"><img width="300" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3100930681?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300"/></a><em>(On left: Vicki Lau ("The Painter"), I.S. founder Rachel Galvin, Dana Lerer ("The New Neighbor") and William Roger Cummings ("Goodbye Deutschland")</em></p>
<p>On April 5, EAU Spa in Manalapan was filled to the brim with filmmakers and film lovers enjoying the beautiful night sky outside while mingling and drinking martinis by Tito's Vodka. In fact, there were 2 martini bars and a cash bar available. With a beautiful location, filmmakers from around the world and a happy atmosphere, they evening was complete.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251704?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251704?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a></p>
<p>(On left): The location was beautiful.</p>
<p>(Below): Alexandra ("A Teen's Guide to Understanding and Communicating with People with Autism) and Michael Jackman.</p>
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<p><strong>Palm Beach International Film Festival begins<br/></strong></p>
<p>The Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF) began its 19th year with a showing of "Belle" at Boca Cinemark. There was a red carpet out front before the events began and a party upstairs at Bogart's after (with another red carpet of sorts). Guests enjoyed music by The Sheffield Brothers band and a selection of vodka drinks sponsored by Tito's Vodka. Over 165 films will be shown throughout the fest, which runs through April 10, from 42 different countries and over 90 filmmakers in attendance. For more details on fest, visit <a href="http://www.pbifilmfest.org">www.pbifilmfest.org</a>. <strong><em>Pictured below: Director Ian Vernon ("The War I Knew") and friend pose on red carpet.<br/></em></strong></p>INTERVIEW: Tim Phillips, "Lion Ark"tag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-04-07:2144821:BlogPost:541652014-04-07T03:57:59.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149253988?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149253988?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300"></img></a> Tim Phillips has campaigned on animal protection issues for 30 years. His video and photographic images have exposed animal suffering and as a scriptwriter, director and editor. Tim has been awarded for his animal protection documentaries, advertisements and training videos. He has co-authored many reports and articles and helped draft animal protection legislation. Lion Ark…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149253988?profile=original"><img width="300" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149253988?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300"/></a>Tim Phillips has campaigned on animal protection issues for 30 years. His video and photographic images have exposed animal suffering and as a scriptwriter, director and editor. Tim has been awarded for his animal protection documentaries, advertisements and training videos. He has co-authored many reports and articles and helped draft animal protection legislation. Lion Ark is his first feature film.</p>
<p>He directs and appears in the documentary Lion Ark as Vice President and co-founder (along with wife Jan Creamer) of Animal Defenders International (ADI).</p>
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<p>His film "Lion Ark" tracks the journey the group takes to rescue 25 lions from a life of torturous conditions in Bolivia's circuses. The group helped to put an end to circuses in this country and in others, and the rescued lions were sent to a Wildlife Refuge in Colorado. This is just one of the many animal rescues they have completed.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lionarkthemovie.com">www.lionarkthemovie.com</a></p>
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<li><em>"Lion Ark" is showing at PBIFF on Wednesday, April 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Cinemark Palace 20.</em></li>
</ul>INTERVIEW: Writer/ Director/ Actor Banks Helfrichtag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-04-07:2144821:BlogPost:542552014-04-07T03:30:00.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251277?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251277?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"></img></a> <a href="http://http://www.blogtalkradio.com/indiestreak/2014/04/06/director-banks-helfrich-fat-dumb-and-happy" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p>Banks Helfrich has been everything from a professional triathlete to a circus clown, a Harpo Marx look-alike at Universal Studios (Orlando FL) to David Letterman's the Ball Guy from "Is this Anything?" He is also a filmmaker, and writes…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251277?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251277?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a><a href="http://http://www.blogtalkradio.com/indiestreak/2014/04/06/director-banks-helfrich-fat-dumb-and-happy" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p>Banks Helfrich has been everything from a professional triathlete to a circus clown, a Harpo Marx look-alike at Universal Studios (Orlando FL) to David Letterman's the Ball Guy from "Is this Anything?" He is also a filmmaker, and writes and directs a feature every two years. In 2009, "the donut, the balloon and the lifesaver" created buzz on the film festival circuit. "the ah of life," has captured attention with the Audience Choice Award at UNA George Lindsey Film Festival, Best Feature at Independents' Film Festival, Best Trailer at Fearless Film Festival and acceptances at San Antonio Film Festival and Woods Hole Film Festival. These are just examples. All his films certainly have captured an audience.</p>
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<p>His newest project is a very cerebral but funfilm called "fat, dumb and happy." The film follows Walter Quill, a writer who thinks he is God and who has a wife who pays more attention to the dogs than she does to him (or her kids). His kids similarly ignore him. Meanwhile, he has six weeks to get a finished best-selling novel to his agent. By looking at his own life, he is able to create a more happy reality in his own head. The juxtaposition between fantasy and reality leads him to ask the hard questions, like "Why is happiness so elusive" and "how do I brush too hard when I'm using a soft bristle brush?"</p>
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<li><em>fat, dumb and happy shows at PBIFF Tuesday, April 8 at 9 p.m. at Muvico Parisian 20 in West Palm Beach.</em></li>
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<p></p>INTERVIEW: Director Ian Vernon, "The War I Knew"tag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-04-07:2144821:BlogPost:541622014-04-07T03:30:00.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3100931990?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3100931990?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300"></img></a> (on left): Ian Vernon at PBIFF 2014</p>
<p>Following the success of Ian Vernon's second feature, the award-winning comedy "Best Little Whorehouse in Rochdale," he followed up with a drama, a story about World War II called "The War I Knew." This character driven piece set in the midst of war involves an 18-year-old solider finding himself the lone survivor of one battle…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3100931990?profile=original"><img width="300" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3100931990?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300"/></a>(on left): Ian Vernon at PBIFF 2014</p>
<p>Following the success of Ian Vernon's second feature, the award-winning comedy "Best Little Whorehouse in Rochdale," he followed up with a drama, a story about World War II called "The War I Knew." This character driven piece set in the midst of war involves an 18-year-old solider finding himself the lone survivor of one battle before running into a ragtag group of fellow soldiers. They end up capturing an SS officer that further tests the relationship between the new comrades as they slowly find their way toward home.</p>
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<li><em>"The War I Knew" is showing at PBIFF on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Cobb Downtown at the Gardens.</em></li>
</ul>R.I.P. Mickey Rooneytag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-04-07:2144821:BlogPost:541592014-04-07T03:23:07.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p>Legendary actor Mickey Rooney, 93, died today (4/6). Did you know he was born Ninian Joseph Yule Jr? Mickey Rooney certainly is easier to remember. Best known for everything from musicals with Judy Garland to films like "Men of Boys Town," "Black Stallion" and many others. Listing the plethora of films he was involved with would take a long time. After all, he started in the biz as a toddler, making his first film appearance in 1926. And he acted until the end. A new generation saw him in…</p>
<p>Legendary actor Mickey Rooney, 93, died today (4/6). Did you know he was born Ninian Joseph Yule Jr? Mickey Rooney certainly is easier to remember. Best known for everything from musicals with Judy Garland to films like "Men of Boys Town," "Black Stallion" and many others. Listing the plethora of films he was involved with would take a long time. After all, he started in the biz as a toddler, making his first film appearance in 1926. And he acted until the end. A new generation saw him in films like "Night At The Museum." He even has three films in pre-production ... no word on what will happen now with those productions. </p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251681?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251681?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a><em>(Mickey with his then wife on April 11, 2008 at screening of "Black Stallion" in Boca Raton as part of Palm Beach International Film Festival. Photos & video by Rachel Galvin).</em></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149254117?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149254117?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251681?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251681?profile=RESIZE_320x320" height="291" width="391"/></a><a href="http://http://independentstreak.ning.com/video/mickey-rooney-his-wife-at-black-stallion-screening-april-11-2008" target="_blank">VIDEO OF MICKEY</a></p>2014 MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERStag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-03-19:2144821:BlogPost:541432014-03-19T05:08:41.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41624" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41616" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41615" style="font-size: 12px;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41614" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41613" style="font-size: 12px;"></span></span></span></span></p>
<p id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41624" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41616" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41615" style="font-size: 12px;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41614" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41613" style="font-size: 12px;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41612" style="font-size: 15px;"><strong id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41611"></strong></span></span></span></span></span><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41623" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41622" style="font-size: 13px;"><strong id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41621">KNIGHT COMPETITION: Knight Grand Jury Prize:</strong> <em>A Wolf at the Door (O lobo atrás da porta)</em> (Brazil, directed by Fernando Coimbra)<strong>; Grand Jury Best Performance:</strong> Nora Navas of <em id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41627">We All Want What’s Best For Her (Tots volem el millor per a ella)</em> directed by Mar Coll (Spain)<strong id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41630">; Grand Jury Best Director:</strong> Fernando Coimbra of <em>A Wolf at the Door (O lobo atrás da porta)</em> (Brazil).</span></span></p>
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<div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41722"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41721" style="font-size: 13px;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41720" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41719">JORDAN ALEXANDER RESSLER SCREENWRITING AWARD:</strong></span> <span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41724" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Mateo</em>, written by Maria Gamboa and Adriana Arjona (Colombia/France).</span></span></div>
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<div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41603"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41607" style="font-size: 13px;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41606" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41605">KNIGHT DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION</strong></span></span></div>
<div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41729"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41728" style="font-size: 13px;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41727" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41726">The jury selected two films to tie as winners for the Knight Documentary Grand Jury Prize): </em></span></span></div>
<div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41717"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41716" style="font-size: 13px;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41715" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41748">Finding Vivian Maier,</em> directed by Charlie Siskel and John Maloof (USA<em>);</em></span> <span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41746" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>The Overnighters,</em> directed by Jesse Moss (USA).</span></span></div>
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<div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41638"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41637" style="font-size: 13px;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41732" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41731">LEXUS IBERO-AMERICAN OPERA PRIMA COMPETITION:</strong></span> <span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41636" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Mateo</em> directed by Maria Gamboa (Colombia/France);</span> <span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41640" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Honorable Mention: <em>We are Mari Pepa (Somos Mari Pepa)</em> directed by Samuel Kishi Leopo (Mexico).</span></span></div>
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<div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41647"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41646" style="font-size: 13px;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41645" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41644">PAPI SHORTS COMPETITION PRESENTED BY MACY’S:</strong></span> <span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41734" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Papi Shorts Grand Jury Award for Best Short Film:</strong> "A Big Deal" (特殊交易), by Yoyo Yao (China);</span> <span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41742" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Honorable Mention: “Skin”, by Cédric Prévost (France)</span></span>.</div>
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<p id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41652" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41651" style="font-size: 13px;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41650" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41649">MIAMI ENCUENTROS presented by Moviecity:</strong></span> <span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41654" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Aurora</em>, produced by Florencia Larrea, directed by Rodrigo Sepulveda (Chile).</span></span></p>
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<div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41658"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>SIGNIS AWARD:</strong></span></span></div>
<p id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41661" style="text-align: justify; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41660" style="font-size: 13px;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41663" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The International Jury of SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for Communication, formed by members Gustavo Andújar, president, and Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki and Juan José Rodríguez, presented the SIGNIS Award to <em>Belle</em>, by Amma Asante (UK).</span></span></p>
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<div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41674"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41673" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41672" style="font-size: 13px;"><strong id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395031129716_41706">REEL MUSIC VIDEO ART COMPETITION PRESENTED BY MTV Latin America and Tr3s:</strong> “Around the Lake” (“Autour Du Lac”) directed by Noémie Marsily & Carl Roosens, music performed by Carl et les hommes-boîtes (Belgium).</span></span></div>INTERVIEW: Yvonne McCormack-Lyons, founder and preside of Women's Intl. Film & Arts Festtag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-03-17:2144821:BlogPost:543352014-03-17T05:52:12.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<div class="KonaBody player-description"><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251240?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251240?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"></img></a> Yvonne McCormack-Lyons is the Founder and President of the award-winning Women's International Film & Arts Festival (WIFF) (to be held March 26-30), which began in 2006. Through the success of the fest, she was invited to develop a women's film component for the 48th Cartagena, Columbia Film Festival and present a women' film…</p>
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<div class="KonaBody player-description"><p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251240?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251240?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>Yvonne McCormack-Lyons is the Founder and President of the award-winning Women's International Film & Arts Festival (WIFF) (to be held March 26-30), which began in 2006. Through the success of the fest, she was invited to develop a women's film component for the 48th Cartagena, Columbia Film Festival and present a women' film program for the Liverpool ’08 European Capital of Culture Celebrations in England. In October 2013, the city of Medellin, Colombia hosted South America's first installment of WIFF. In addition, she launched FilmFestDiva.com, a blog revolved around women in film and media, and is host on Reel Moments in partnership with PBS and UVUvideo.org. She has been honored as 2012 Iconic Woman of the Year Award from Miami Women In The Arts, The 2012 Florida Entertainment and Recording Committee and the Pearl Award from Girl Power Crusade for Literacy. She serves as a Board Member of the Miami-Dade County Film & Entertainment Advisory Board, The Broward County Cultural Executives Committee, The University of Miami Norton Herrick Center for Motion Picture Studies, BeeBop Theater Collective (New York) and has recently been inducted as a Board Member of UN Women (United States National Committee).</p>
<p>This year's WIFF will feature more than 50 films from 20 countries and kicks off with “Green Card Warriors,” starring Vivica A. Fox, Manny Perez and others. For more info., visit <a href="http://www.womensfilmfest.com">www.womensfilmfest.com</a>.</p>
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</div>"Hollywood comes to Deerfield Beach"tag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-03-07:2144821:BlogPost:542392014-03-07T17:16:00.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251640?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251640?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"></img></a> (on left) Slade Smiley, Gretchen Rossi (of Real Housewives of Orange County), actress Elisabetta Fantone and hubby-to-be Patrick Cohen at Gimme a Burger, March 4. Fantone chose this locale as a place to go for a pre-bachelorette party lunch. They drove up from Miami and while there filmed a quick…</p>
<p> <a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251640?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251640?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>(on left) Slade Smiley, Gretchen Rossi (of Real Housewives of Orange County), actress Elisabetta Fantone and hubby-to-be Patrick Cohen at Gimme a Burger, March 4. Fantone chose this locale as a place to go for a pre-bachelorette party lunch. They drove up from Miami and while there filmed a quick video.</p>OSCAR WINNERStag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-03-03:2144821:BlogPost:542372014-03-03T17:54:36.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
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<p>Best Picture: "12 Years a Slave."</p>
<p>Actor: Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyers Club."</p>
<p>Actress: Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine."</p>
<p>Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club."</p>
<p>Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong'o, "12 Years a Slave."</p>
<p>Directing: Alfonso Cuaron, "Gravity."</p>
<p>Foreign Language Film: "The Great Beauty," Italy.</p>
<p>Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley, "12 Years a Slave."</p>
<p>Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze,…</p>
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<p>Best Picture: "12 Years a Slave."</p>
<p>Actor: Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyers Club."</p>
<p>Actress: Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine."</p>
<p>Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club."</p>
<p>Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong'o, "12 Years a Slave."</p>
<p>Directing: Alfonso Cuaron, "Gravity."</p>
<p>Foreign Language Film: "The Great Beauty," Italy.</p>
<p>Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley, "12 Years a Slave."</p>
<p>Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze, "Her."</p>
<p>Animated Feature Film: "Frozen."</p>
<p>Production Design: "The Great Gatsby."</p>
<p>Cinematography: "Gravity."</p>
<p>Sound Mixing: "Gravity."</p>
<p>Sound Editing: "Gravity."</p>
<p>Original Score: "Gravity," Steven Price.</p>
<p>Original Song: "Let It Go" from "Frozen."</p>
<p>Costume: "The Great Gatsby."</p>
<p>Makeup and Hairstyling: "Dallas Buyers Club."</p>
<p>Animated Short Film: "Mr. Hublot."</p>
<p>Documentary Feature: "20 Feet from Stardom."</p>
<p>Documentary (short subject): "The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life."</p>
<p>Film Editing: "Gravity."</p>
<p>Live Action Short Film: "Helium."</p>
<p>Visual Effects: "Gravity."</p>
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<p>Honorary Oscars:</p>
<p>— Peter W. Anderson.</p>
<p>— Film-processing labs over past century.</p>
<p>— Angelina Jolie.</p>
<p>— Angela Lansbury.</p>
<p>— Steve Martin.</p>
<p>— Piero Tosi.</p>Real Housewives of Orange County in Deerfield, March 4tag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-02-28:2144821:BlogPost:542342014-02-28T21:00:00.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251958?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251958?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"></img></a> Actress Elisabetta Fantone and Gretchen Christine Rossi, of Real Housewives of Orange County, will be at Gimme a Burger, 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, Tuesday, March 4 at 3 p.m. for a pre-Bachelorette Party burger. Cameras will be…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251958?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251958?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>Actress Elisabetta Fantone and Gretchen Christine Rossi, of Real Housewives of Orange County, will be at Gimme a Burger, 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, Tuesday, March 4 at 3 p.m. for a pre-Bachelorette Party burger. Cameras will be rolling.</p>
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<p><em>On Tuesday, March 11 at 8 p.m. at the National YoungArts Foundation Campus (2100 Biscayne Blvd., <strong>Miami</strong>, FL 33137),</em> the National YoungArts Foundation will present the world premiere of “The Way of the Rain Miami” – a collaborative performance art piece by an all-star creative team featuring a special guest appearance by <strong>Robert Redford.</strong> Directed by <strong>Sibylle Szaggars Redford</strong>, this unique…</p>
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<p><em>On Tuesday, March 11 at 8 p.m. at the National YoungArts Foundation Campus (2100 Biscayne Blvd., <strong>Miami</strong>, FL 33137),</em> the National YoungArts Foundation will present the world premiere of “The Way of the Rain Miami” – a collaborative performance art piece by an all-star creative team featuring a special guest appearance by <strong>Robert Redford.</strong> Directed by <strong>Sibylle Szaggars Redford</strong>, this unique multidisciplinary show pays homage to Earth and its universal elements through the exploration of light, sound, color and texture. The concept for this one night only event was inspired during Redford’s more than 20 years as an environmental activist and visual artist.<br/> <br/> The performance will feature an all-star creative team: all original music composed by co-music director <strong>Will Calhoun (</strong>Grammy-Award winner and legendary drummer of the rock band, Living Colour) performing on his collection of rare indigenous instruments; co-music director <strong>Chuck Palmer</strong> (Grammy nominee and musician who has worked with Luciano, Frank Ocean, Evanescence and others) performing on percussion instruments; and co-music director <strong>Dave Eggar</strong> (YoungArts alumnus, two time Grammy nominee, and musician who has worked with the Who, Josh Groban, Tony Bennett, Beyonce, Paul Simon, and others) performing on cello and piano.<br/> <br/> The choreography of another famed YoungArts alumnus, <strong>Desmond Richardson</strong>, hailed by “The New York Times” as “one of the great dancers of his time,” will be performed amongst stunning 14-foot painted silks by Redford. Lighting by renowned designer <strong>Steve Cohen</strong> (also designer for Billy Joel, Elton John, Andrea Bocelli, Mariah Carey, Fleetwood Mac and others) and sound by legendary sound engineer <strong>Ron Saint Germain</strong> (winner of 12 Grammys and 60 gold and platinum albums, who has engineered such legends as Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, UT, Michael Jackson). There also will be a short film presentation by <strong>F. Thomas McBee III,</strong> acclaimed video artist, as well as a special performance reading by Academy Award winner and YoungArts Master Teacher, <strong>Robert Redford</strong>.</p>
<p> Tickets: $500 VIP tickets (includes gold-level seat, pre-show cocktail reception and a post-show cast Meet & Greet), $125 (premium performance seat), $47.50 (mezzanine seat).</p>
<p><a href="http://https://tickets.completeticketsolutions.com/NYAF2/Online/seatSelect.asp?BOset::WSmap::seatmap::performance_ids=35C51A56-A1A7-45DF-879C-145C15B6F181&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::promocode_access_code_url=presale&utm_source=YoungArts+E-News&utm_campaign=1f749cdada-TWOTR&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_78d3622441-1f749cdada-289465065" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS</a></p>INTERVIEW: Director Jason Wright, "Torture," "Contamination," "Demon Mist" & moretag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-02-23:2144821:BlogPost:541302014-02-23T19:31:31.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251501?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251501?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"></img></a> Horror fans will enjoy listening to Director Jason Wright discuss his upcoming projects, including his films "Torture," "Demon Mist" and others. He has been involved in various capacities with many projects, including "Blaze of Gory," "Domestic Violence," "Sweet6teen" and others. He has even worked on the "Resident Evil 6" video game. His team is a one-stop shop for all…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251501?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251501?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>Horror fans will enjoy listening to Director Jason Wright discuss his upcoming projects, including his films "Torture," "Demon Mist" and others. He has been involved in various capacities with many projects, including "Blaze of Gory," "Domestic Violence," "Sweet6teen" and others. He has even worked on the "Resident Evil 6" video game. His team is a one-stop shop for all things horror-related. Check out more about all his projects and team on his website <a href="http://www.silent-studios.co.uk">www.silent-studios.co.uk</a>. He is seeking zombies and makeup artists worldwide to be part of his film trailer for "Contamination."</p>
<p>INTERVIEW: <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/indiestreak/2014/02/23/director-jason-wright-demon-mist-torture-etc">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/indiestreak/2014/02/23/director-jason-wright-demon-mist-torture-etc</a></p>Smokey and the Bandit car to be shown at "Hot Rod Reality" stars new localetag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-02-21:2144821:BlogPost:539262014-02-21T18:35:57.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p>On Saturday, March 22, Bubba’s East Coast Rods and Customs will host the grand opening of their new facility at the Pennock Industrial Park on Indiantown Road in Jupiter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. One of the main attractions will be the ORIGINAL 1978 Trans Am given to Burt Reynolds after filming the forever popular <i>Smokey and the Bandit</i> movie.</p>
<p>The car, which is owned by Rick Schmidt of National Parts Depot (NPD), is normally showcased in the NPD Museum in Ocala. Because of his…</p>
<p>On Saturday, March 22, Bubba’s East Coast Rods and Customs will host the grand opening of their new facility at the Pennock Industrial Park on Indiantown Road in Jupiter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. One of the main attractions will be the ORIGINAL 1978 Trans Am given to Burt Reynolds after filming the forever popular <i>Smokey and the Bandit</i> movie.</p>
<p>The car, which is owned by Rick Schmidt of National Parts Depot (NPD), is normally showcased in the NPD Museum in Ocala. Because of his respect and admiration for Tom and Bubba Lloyd, Schmidt is bringing the Bandit’s car south to Jupiter. This is a once in a lifetime chance for Burt Reynolds fans to see the automobile that secured a place in history for the American muscle car. Also on hand will be Supermodel Layla Von Athey, who frequently brings a touch of beauty and elegance to the pages of "Hot Rod Deluxe" magazine.</p>
<p>Compliments of Rick Rodriquez and Dave Hall of the Bandit Run, the Smokey and the Bandit trailer and two police cars from the movie will also be on display. Under the direction of Mark Sharone, members of Southeast Rods and Customs Club, the Corvette Club of the Palm Beaches and the Stingray Corvette Club will show off their beautifully maintained hot rods and muscle cars.</p>
<p>Bringing his signature sound to the main stage will be Palm Beach County’s busiest singer/guitarist bluesman Joey George. Joey has performed and/or recorded with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Blues Traveler, Spin Doctors and John Fogarty… just to name a few. He is a regular at a number of local nightspots including B.B. Kings.</p>
<p>Bubba’s East Coast Rods and Customs, with a second facility in Fairfax, Virginia, is well known across the country and internationally for its code of honor in dealing with customers. The company is run by the father/son team of Tom and Bubba Lloyd, the hosts of the popular TV show "Hot Rod Reality." Bubba, 25, is an exceptionally talented master craftsman and designer, with a reputation for building some of the best cars in the industry. A second show, which will be filmed at their Jupiter facility, will soon begin airing on a major national television network.</p>
<p>For more information, contact Donna Carbone at 561 385-1584.</p>Smokey and the Bandit car to be shown at "Hot Rod Reality" stars new localetag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-02-21:2144821:BlogPost:541202014-02-21T18:30:00.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p>On Saturday, March 22, Bubba’s East Coast Rods and Customs will host the grand opening of their new facility at the Pennock Industrial Park on Indiantown Road in Jupiter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. One of the main attractions will be the ORIGINAL 1978 Trans Am given to Burt Reynolds after filming the forever popular <i>Smokey and the Bandit</i> movie.</p>
<p>The car, which is owned by Rick Schmidt of National Parts Depot (NPD), is normally showcased in the NPD Museum in Ocala. Because of his…</p>
<p>On Saturday, March 22, Bubba’s East Coast Rods and Customs will host the grand opening of their new facility at the Pennock Industrial Park on Indiantown Road in Jupiter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. One of the main attractions will be the ORIGINAL 1978 Trans Am given to Burt Reynolds after filming the forever popular <i>Smokey and the Bandit</i> movie.</p>
<p>The car, which is owned by Rick Schmidt of National Parts Depot (NPD), is normally showcased in the NPD Museum in Ocala. Because of his respect and admiration for Tom and Bubba Lloyd, Schmidt is bringing the Bandit’s car south to Jupiter. This is a once in a lifetime chance for Burt Reynolds fans to see the automobile that secured a place in history for the American muscle car. Also on hand will be Supermodel Layla Von Athey, who frequently brings a touch of beauty and elegance to the pages of "Hot Rod Deluxe" magazine.</p>
<p>Compliments of Rick Rodriquez and Dave Hall of the Bandit Run, the Smokey and the Bandit trailer and two police cars from the movie will also be on display. Under the direction of Mark Sharone, members of Southeast Rods and Customs Club, the Corvette Club of the Palm Beaches and the Stingray Corvette Club will show off their beautifully maintained hot rods and muscle cars.</p>
<p>Bringing his signature sound to the main stage will be Palm Beach County’s busiest singer/guitarist bluesman Joey George. Joey has performed and/or recorded with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Blues Traveler, Spin Doctors and John Fogarty… just to name a few. He is a regular at a number of local nightspots including B.B. Kings.</p>
<p>Bubba’s East Coast Rods and Customs, with a second facility in Fairfax, Virginia, is well known across the country and internationally for its code of honor in dealing with customers. The company is run by the father/son team of Tom and Bubba Lloyd, the hosts of the popular TV show "Hot Rod Reality." Bubba, 25, is an exceptionally talented master craftsman and designer, with a reputation for building some of the best cars in the industry. A second show, which will be filmed at their Jupiter facility, will soon begin airing on a major national television network.</p>
<p>For more information, contact Donna Carbone at 561 385-1584.</p>7th ANNUAL TOSCARS, Feb. 26tag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-02-21:2144821:BlogPost:538252014-02-21T18:12:16.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
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<p>Co-creator Craig Robert Young said, "It just seemed like a great way to have some fun with other people in the industry and raise some money for a good cause. We aren't poking fun at the Oscars, so much as we are paying respect with a cheeky nudge and a wink in our very British humourous way."</p>
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</table>Women's International Film & Arts Fest., opens March 5tag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-02-21:2144821:BlogPost:540122014-02-21T18:00:00.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251496?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251496?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"></img></a> <span><span class="fsl">The Women’s International Film & Arts Festival (WIFF) is a unique, cultural event featuring films, visual and performance arts and other artistic expressions by women. An event that has had guests like Halle Berry & Jada Pinkett Smith, it is one of only two festivals in the Southeastern United States specifically dedicated to women. Held…</span></span></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251496?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251496?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a><span><span class="fsl">The Women’s International Film & Arts Festival (WIFF) is a unique, cultural event featuring films, visual and performance arts and other artistic expressions by women. An event that has had guests like Halle Berry & Jada Pinkett Smith, it is one of only two festivals in the Southeastern United States specifically dedicated to women. Held annually during Women’s History month, the event is designed to celebrate women and to help them realize their dreams, visions, and voices. The events bring together women fro<span class="text_exposed_show">m all over the world to explore, share and dialogue about issues concerning women through arts. JustLuxe.com recently named The Women's International Film & Art Festival one of the nation's Top 9 Film Festivals outside of Hollywood to still see celebrities and enjoy all the amenities of the world's top film festivals such as Cannes and The Toronto Film Festival. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <strong>Opening Night Red Carpet Gala & Film</strong><br/> The evening begins with "red"... pink... carpet arrivals and a pre-screening sparkling wine hour in the dazzling lobby of the James L Knight Center in downtown Miami, followed by the Florida premiere of the award winning ”Greencard Warriors.” The film’s excellent cast includes, Manny Perez (“La Soga,” “Bella”), Vivica A. Fox (“Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Kill Bill”), and Adrian Bellani (“Moneyball”). The film recently won the Best Director Award for Miriam Kruishoop (who is also the writer) at the Latino Film Festival in Los Angeles. Festivities continue with music, dancing, food and fun.<br/> <br/> For more info. on entire fest, visit: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fo%2Fwomens-international-film-amp-arts-festival-571974993&h=2AQH9xxn0&enc=AZOMLvUcZ5Sn91D36pLzPpYWRmVi4_IbNagMmpvGJuLvV6nSVWWmoKjbe8Yff_bmYWs&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.eventbrite.com/o/womens-international-film-amp-arts-festival-571974993</a><br/> <br/></span></span></span></p>INTERVIEW: Director, Writer, Actress Monique Carmonatag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-02-16:2144821:BlogPost:541142014-02-16T06:26:51.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251539?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251539?profile=original" width="214"></img></a> Award-winning actress and writer Monique Carmona has recently produced her second well-received stage play, <em>Food, Sex and Consequence</em>. She co-stared and wrote for the Telly Award-winning <em>Front Seat Chronicles</em> and has been featured in MovieMaker Magazine (online) as an up and coming director for her work in the dark comedy <em>One Step Forward Two Steps…</em></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251539?profile=original"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251539?profile=original" width="214"/></a>Award-winning actress and writer Monique Carmona has recently produced her second well-received stage play, <em>Food, Sex and Consequence</em>. She co-stared and wrote for the Telly Award-winning <em>Front Seat Chronicles</em> and has been featured in MovieMaker Magazine (online) as an up and coming director for her work in the dark comedy <em>One Step Forward Two Steps Back</em>. With tutelage under the legendary writer and show runner David Milch, a deep desire to tell compelling, complex stories and a team of talented filmmakers, Monique plans to direct and co-star in <em>Forgive Me</em>, set for production in the new year. She also has written a book called "Women On the Edge: Forty Three Monologues."</p>
<p>LISTEN TO INTERVIEW: <a href="http://http://www.blogtalkradio.com/indiestreak/2014/02/09/writer-director-actress-monique-carmona" target="_blank">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/indiestreak/2014/02/09/writer-director-actress-monique-carmona</a></p>Sid Caesar (1922-2014) kept us laughingtag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-02-13:2144821:BlogPost:541112014-02-13T15:30:00.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><em>By Rachel Galvin</em></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251583?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251583?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"></img></a> Considered one of the greatest comedians by many, Sid Caesar, who died at 91 was a comedian, saxophonist, composer, actor and musician. He was seen regularly on "Your Show of Shows" in the 1950s, "The Carol Burnett Show," "The Bob Hope Show" and the "Danny Thomas Show" in the 60s, and had his own show in 1958. He as in films like "It's a Mad,…</p>
<p><em>By Rachel Galvin</em></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251583?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251583?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>Considered one of the greatest comedians by many, Sid Caesar, who died at 91 was a comedian, saxophonist, composer, actor and musician. He was seen regularly on "Your Show of Shows" in the 1950s, "The Carol Burnett Show," "The Bob Hope Show" and the "Danny Thomas Show" in the 60s, and had his own show in 1958. He as in films like "It's a Mad, Mad, mad, mad World," "Blazing Saddles," "History of the World Part I," "Grease 2," "Cannonball Run." Called by some "the Charlie Chaplain of television," he was nominated for an Emmy 11 times and won twice.</p>
<p>Caesar, born to Jewish immigrants, more recently in 2013, he was a part of the documentary "When Comedy Went to School," directed by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1744293/?ref_=tt_ov_dr"><span class="itemprop">Mevlut Akkaya</span></a> and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0291076/?ref_=tt_ov_dr"><span class="itemprop">Ron Frank</span></a> <span class="itemprop">and composed on all Jewish comedians like Jerry Stiller, Jackie Mason and Jerry Lewis, among others.</span></p>
<p><span class="itemprop">On hearing about Caesar's passing, Frank said,</span><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39060" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13px;"> "For me, to be lucky enough to have met such a comic genius was certainly an honor and privilege. He taught us the secret to getting through life - make a little fun of it. He did that even during our interview with him while he was under some physical pain. After many screenings, people have thanked us for capturing icons like Sid so their kids can discover the laughter and remember too. I met Sid's daughter Karen who expressed her gratitude to us for doing this film and including her dad and mom, Florence. We are fortunate and grateful to have Sid in our story for future generations. A fitting tribute. He will be missed but never forgotten."</span></p>
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<p><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39068" style="font-size: 13px;"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39067"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39066">Writer/ producer, Lawrence Richards added,</span> "Sid Caesar was my inspiration for writing "When Comedy Went to</span> <span>School." </span><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39071">I idolized him growing-up; his comedic genius was boundless. </span></span><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39093" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13px;">His <span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39092">brilliance at sketch comedy, improvisation and satirizing previously </span></span><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39073" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: small;">un-touched topics was </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: small;">edgy, ground-breaking and courageous. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13px;">This at </span><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39076" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13px;">a time when television <span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39075">humour consisted of men in drag, slapstick and </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: small;">clown-like stunts. I came to</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: small;"> </span><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39089" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13px;">love and admire Sid even more after I </span><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39078" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13px;">interviewed him. He was a remarkable</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13px;">performer; a remarkable man." </span></p>
<div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39081" style="color: #000000; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"> </span></div>
<p><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392303369048_39087" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;">WHEN COMEDY WENT TO SCHOOL opens in South Florida theaters this Friday, Feb. 14.</span></span></p>"Not For Human Consumption" releasetag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-02-06:2144821:BlogPost:541052014-02-06T02:30:00.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
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<p> <em><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251443?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251443?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"></img></a> By Rachel Galvin</em></p>
<p>On <strong>Feb. 7</strong>, Chris Alonso's "Not For Human Consumption" had its in-theater release. It was shown at AMC Aventura 24 on this day several times to sold-out crowds.</p>
<p>The film stars Michael Rispoli, Nick Thurston, Maddy Curley, Justin Sims and so many other national and local talent. For a full cast…</p>
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<p> <em><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251443?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251443?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>By Rachel Galvin</em></p>
<p>On <strong>Feb. 7</strong>, Chris Alonso's "Not For Human Consumption" had its in-theater release. It was shown at AMC Aventura 24 on this day several times to sold-out crowds.</p>
<p>The film stars Michael Rispoli, Nick Thurston, Maddy Curley, Justin Sims and so many other national and local talent. For a full cast list, visit <a href="http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2254796/?ref_=nm_flmg_dr_1" target="_blank">IMDB</a>. It is also based on a true story. It follows Jay Trotta, a man who ends up in prison for shooting his drug dealer and is looking for a new lease on life. When he finds an opportunity to get a leg up, he grabs at the chance. The winfall that falls into his lap is a new "herbal incense" that has similar properties as smoking marijuana ... and it's"legal." The money pours in, but his relationships fall apart as he brings his friend into the business, but keeps his girlfriend in the dark. Torn between his conscience and his wallet, he is forced to make some hard choices when the going gets tough.</p>
<p>Alonso's film has already won several awards on the film festival circuit and received a positive response. Alonso has been working in film in the South Florida area for many years behind the scenes, as a cinematographer, grip, gaffer, you name it, or in front of the camera as an actor in films like "Lost Angel." He has done several short films, but this is his first feature.</p>
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<p>Congrats, Chris!</p>Long-time talent agent Sherry Reichert diestag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-02-05:2144821:BlogPost:538092014-02-05T04:05:41.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
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<p><em><strong><font>By Rachel Galvin</font></strong></em></p>
<p>Local Florida actors are mourning the loss of long-time agent Sherry Reichert, who passed away on Feb. 4.</p>
<p>Known as a straight-shooter, Reichert always has told it like it is. Before becoming an agent, she also was a dancer, a singer and an actor. She played in theatrical…</p>
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<p><em><strong><font>By Rachel Galvin</font></strong></em></p>
<p>Local Florida actors are mourning the loss of long-time agent Sherry Reichert, who passed away on Feb. 4.</p>
<p>Known as a straight-shooter, Reichert always has told it like it is. Before becoming an agent, she also was a dancer, a singer and an actor. She played in theatrical performances like "Fiddler on the Roof" and "How to Succeed in Business," and other musicals and films. See her acting work in "Summer Job," directed by Paul Madden (1989). She began as an extra and went on to help a lot of background actors in their quest to get on set. She enjoyed being behind the scenes and coaching actors. She is known as a tough cookie with a heart. She was as strong as they come and has battled illness, including three different types of Cancers. She continued to put a smile on her face and soldier on. Those who had the pleasure to meet her were charmed by her honesty, integrity and pure grit.</p>
<p>She owned Miami Talent from 1982 for 10 years before becoming a Talent Coordinator at Famous Faces Entertainment and eventually moving on to be owner at Exceptional Events Entertainment.</p>
<p>With over 30 years of experience, she booked actors in all the major projects from shows back in the 80s to more current productions like "The Glades" and "Burn Notice."</p>
<p>Sherry was one of the first agents in South Florida for I.S. Founder Rachel Galvin, who says, "Sherry was tough from the get-go. I wasn't sure what to make of her when I first met her. I had just moved from LA to Florida in 2000 and didn't get back into acting until 2004. I didn't know the Florida system. Sherry looked at my pics and immediately said my shots were all wrong and I needed Bob Lasky. She seemed harsh, and I had just left LA where everyone was harsh. She could stand up to them easily. The look she gave me, I thought for sure she would say 'No thanks.' Instead, she took me on... with pictures and all. "Yeah, we can use them," she finally said. She asked me if I spoke Spanish. I did my best Spanish Improv. She seemed to approve. Although I talked to her or to her assistants when being booked for jobs, I didn't go into the office [which was a bad idea] and, eventually, stopped doing extra work, so I wasn't really using her services anymore. She saw me probably four years later. I thought she had forgotten me. But she remembered me immediately. She even remembered the details of our conversation to a tee. Every time I saw her at an event, she hugged me and remembered me well. She will be missed."</p>
<p><em>A celebration of Sherry Reichert's life will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 at Star of David Funeral Chapel of the Palm Beaches, 9321 Memorial Park Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33412 | 561-627-2277 .</em></p>R.I.P. Phillip Seymour Hoffman --dead at 46tag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-02-02:2144821:BlogPost:539182014-02-02T22:30:00.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><strong><br></br></strong> <br></br> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149254127?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149254127?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="100"></img></a> <br></br> Fans are devastated by the news of the death of Academy Award-winning Phillip Seymour Hoffman, 46, who was found dead in his NYC apartment today (Feb. 2). Found with a hypodermic needle in his arm and 50 bags of what appeared to be heroin, possibly mixed with the dangerous opiate Fentanyl, it is assumed his death was the result of a drug…</p>
<p><strong><br/></strong> <br/> <a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149254127?profile=original"><img width="100" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149254127?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="100"/></a><br/> Fans are devastated by the news of the death of Academy Award-winning Phillip Seymour Hoffman, 46, who was found dead in his NYC apartment today (Feb. 2). Found with a hypodermic needle in his arm and 50 bags of what appeared to be heroin, possibly mixed with the dangerous opiate Fentanyl, it is assumed his death was the result of a drug overdose. He is known to have had problems with substance abuse in the past. Hoffman had just attended the Sundance Film Festival last month to promote his film "God's Pocket." He was also filming the latest "Hunger Games" film as well as the TV series "Happyish." See video of his appearance at Sundance under VIDEOS.</p>INTERVIEW: Idit Cebula, director of "Rue Mandar"tag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-01-29:2144821:BlogPost:538032014-01-29T07:32:03.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251687?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251687?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="100"></img></a> <strong>"Rue Mandar" shown in Miami,<br></br>director interviewed by IndieStreak</strong></p>
<p>The French film "Rue Mandar" is among the films at Miami Jewish Film Festival. This delightful film takes viewers from laughter to heartbreak and makes them fall in love with the main characters. The story revolves around a Jewish brother and his two sisters who reunite with their…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251687?profile=original"><img width="100" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251687?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="100"/></a><strong>"Rue Mandar" shown in Miami,<br/>director interviewed by IndieStreak</strong></p>
<p>The French film "Rue Mandar" is among the films at Miami Jewish Film Festival. This delightful film takes viewers from laughter to heartbreak and makes them fall in love with the main characters. The story revolves around a Jewish brother and his two sisters who reunite with their extended family at the funeral of their mother.To find out more about the film and listen to an interview with the director, visit the link below.</p>
<p><strong>INTERVIEW:</strong> <a href="http://http://www.blogtalkradio.com/indiestreak/2014/01/26/idit-cebula-director-rue-mandar-1" target="_blank">Idit Cebula, director "Rue Mandar"</a></p>
<p><a href="http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be3JGOPcEig" target="_blank"><strong>TRAILER</strong></a></p>Sundance Award Winnerstag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-01-29:2144821:BlogPost:539062014-01-29T04:41:51.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13887/whiplash">Whiplash</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/search/to-kill-a-man">To Kill a Man</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13927/the_green_prince">The Green Prince</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13919/fishing_without_nets">Fishing Without Nets</a></em> / Cutter Hodierne</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13922/the_case_against_8">The Case Against 8</a></em> / Ben Cotner & Ryan White</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13867/52_tuesdays">52 Tuesdays</a></em> / Sophie Hyde</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13896/20000_days_on_earth">20,000 Days on Earth</a></em> / Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13900/low_down">Low Down</a></em> / Christopher Blauvelt</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13925/e-team">E-TEAM</a></em> / Ross Kauffman & Rachel Beth Anderson</td>
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<tr><td align="right" valign="top">Cinematography Award: World Cinema Dramatic</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13869/lilting">Lilting</a></em> / Ula Pontikos</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13928/happiness">Happiness</a></em> / Thomas Balmès & Nina Bernfeld</td>
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<tr><td align="right" valign="top">U. S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13914/dear_white_people">Dear White People</a></em> / Justin Simien</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13891/kumiko_the_treasure_hunter">Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter</a></em> / The Octopus Project</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13888/the_overnighters">The Overnighters</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13920/watchers_of_the_sky">Watchers of the Sky</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13881/god_help_the_girl">God Help the Girl</a></em></td>
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<tr><td align="right" valign="top">World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Cinematic Bravery</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/14066/we_come_as_friends">We Come as Friends</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13920/watchers_of_the_sky">Watchers of the Sky</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13896/20000_days_on_earth">20,000 Days on Earth</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13964/the_skeleton_twins">The Skeleton Twins</a></em> / Craig Johnson & Mark Heyman</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/14037/blind">Blind</a></em> / Eskil Vogt</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13901/i_origins">I Origins</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/14020/of_god_and_dogs">Of God and Dogs</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/14042/gregory_go_boom">Gregory Go Boom</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/14032/the_cut">The Cut</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/14008/i_think_this_is_the_closest_to_how_the_footage_looked">I Think This is the Closest to How the Footage Looked</a></em></td>
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<tr><td align="right" valign="top">Short Film Jury Award: Animation</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/14011/yearbook">Yearbook</a></em></td>
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<tr><td align="right" valign="top">Short Film Special Jury Award for Unique Vision</td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/14012/rat_pack_rat">Rat Pack Rat</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13996/love_love_love">Love. Love. Love.</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/14000/burger">Burger</a></em></td>
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<td valign="top"><em><a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/14045/chapel_perilous">Chapel Perilous</a></em></td>
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</table>Miami Jewish Film Festival--Jan. 23-Feb. 3tag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-01-29:2144821:BlogPost:539952014-01-29T04:30:00.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251492?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251492?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"></img></a> The Miami Jewish Film Festival features a wide array of films in various locations. Their opening night gala kicked off the festivities on Jan. 23 at O Cinema with not only a showing of "When Comedy Went To School" by Lawrence Richards, but also a smorgasboard of kosher delights and libations.</p>
<p>They have many events still coming up, everything from a 75th anniversary…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251492?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251492?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>The Miami Jewish Film Festival features a wide array of films in various locations. Their opening night gala kicked off the festivities on Jan. 23 at O Cinema with not only a showing of "When Comedy Went To School" by Lawrence Richards, but also a smorgasboard of kosher delights and libations.</p>
<p>They have many events still coming up, everything from a 75th anniversary presentation of "Mamele," featuring a performance by a Jewish chorale on Feb. 1 to a free showing of Spielberg's "An American Tail" with popcorn and soda for kids.</p>
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<p>The <strong>closing night film</strong>, "The Zig Zag Kid," by Vincent Bal, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. at Frank Theaters Intracoastal will be followed with an announcement of the Audience Award winner.</p>
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<p>TRAILER for "Zig Zag Kid:"<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/bb-VNo_xjLI?wmode=opaque" width="560" frameborder="0" height="315"></iframe>
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<p>For schedule, locations and more information, visit <a href="http://miamijewishfilmfestival.net">http://miamijewishfilmfestival.net</a>.</p>FILM REVIEW: "Aftermath"tag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-01-28:2144821:BlogPost:539922014-01-28T02:00:00.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149252061?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149252061?profile=original" width="210"></img></a> <strong>By Rachel Galvin</strong></p>
<p>"Aftermath," originally titled "Poklosie," directed by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0664582/?ref_=tt_ov_dr"><span class="itemprop">Wladyslaw Pasikowski,</span></a> <span class="itemprop">is listed as being a film about</span> a Polish man who returns home after the death of his father and unearths a secret about the now-deceased…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149252061?profile=original"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149252061?profile=original" width="210"/></a><strong>By Rachel Galvin</strong></p>
<p>"Aftermath," originally titled "Poklosie," directed by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0664582/?ref_=tt_ov_dr"><span class="itemprop">Wladyslaw Pasikowski,</span></a> <span class="itemprop">is listed as being a film about</span> a Polish man who returns home after the death of his father and unearths a secret about the now-deceased Jewish residents of his village. But the plot is far more complicated. Interwoven like an intricate puzzle, this story in Polish with English subtitles is magnificently told.</p>
<p>From the gritty cinematography to the foreboding music, this film keeps you on the edge of your seat from the very beginning. It begins with a man traveling from Chicago to Poland, but we do not know why, but we get the feeling something is amiss. Little by little, more is revealed. He is back in Poland, where he has not been for 20 years, to visit his brother. But he finds his sibling to be in dire circumstances over a choice he has made and the whole town is up in arms. He begins to see there is more to the story and wonders what the neighbors are hiding.</p>
<p>The journey to the truth is harrowing with dangers at every turn. The final discovery is shocking and heartbreaking. This piece grabs you in the beginning and by the end it has a firm holding grip leaving you almost breathless, not wanting to turn away for a moment for fear of missing something, a clue to the answer. The stomach churning conclusion will keep you thinking long after.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0836137/?ref_=tt_cl_t1"><span class="itemprop">Maciej Stuhr<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></span></a><span class="itemprop">and</span> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1522852/?ref_=tt_cl_t2"><span class="itemprop">Ireneusz Czop</span></a> <span class="itemprop"><span class="itemprop">brilliantly portray the brothers. Everyone in the cast does a wonderful job telling this tale, which is surprisingly based on a true story. I think this film is best watched without knowing the back story ... to add more intrigue to the twist ending. Just be aware, saying there is blatant anti-semitism is putting it mildly, but it is an essential part of the story.<br/></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="itemprop"><span class="itemprop">"Aftermath" opens Jan. 31 at the following theaters: Cosford Cinema/ Miami, Last Picture Show in Tamarac, Cinema Paradiso--in Ft. Lauderdale & in Hollywood, Living Room Theater, Movies of Delray, Movies of Lake Worth and the Mos Art Theater.</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="itemprop"><span class="itemprop">It was showcased at the Miami Jewish Film Festival on Jan. 28.</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="itemprop"><span class="itemprop">TRAILER: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jYLGogjG6g">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jYLGogjG6g</a></span></span></p>
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</table>Visual Effects guru Dean Lyon wins award at MiSciFiFilm Festtag:independentstreak.ning.com,2014-01-25:2144821:BlogPost:539872014-01-25T00:18:11.000ZRachel Galvinhttp://independentstreak.ning.com/profile/2yohc69vyxgjp
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251678?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251678?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"></img></a> Congrats to Dean Lyon for winning a lifetime achievement award at the 1st annual Miami International Science Fiction Festival, held Jan. 17-19. Dean is best known for working on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, as well as Armageddon, Starship Troopers and countless others.</p>
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<p>If you missed the event, find out more about Dean in this archived interview on Indie…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251678?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149251678?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>Congrats to Dean Lyon for winning a lifetime achievement award at the 1st annual Miami International Science Fiction Festival, held Jan. 17-19. Dean is best known for working on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, as well as Armageddon, Starship Troopers and countless others.</p>
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<p>If you missed the event, find out more about Dean in this archived interview on Indie Streak:<a href="http://http://www.blogtalkradio.com/indiestreak/2012/01/22/interview-visual-effects-guru-dean-lyon" target="_blank">INTERVIEW.</a></p>