Mark Emery honored with star

Mark Emery Walk of Fame

STORY+ PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEIGHTON OKUS | SOCIAL CORRESPONDANT

On Tuesday, November 9th, the community gathered at the Marion Theatre, to honor Mark Emery with a star on Ocala Film Foundation’s Walk of Fame. Mark’s contributions to the film industry and our community are simply outstanding. The evening (and the theatre) was filled with excitement and celebration- the walls were decked with Mark’s renowned photography, we enjoyed live music from Caly Bryan, tasty food and delicious drinks. After the unveiling of Mark’s bronze star, we had the privilege of viewing his documentary, “Out of the Mist: A Silver River Story.” Of all the places in the world that Mark Emery has traveled and captured on film, I love the story he tells of our Silver River and its rich history and vibrant wildlife, the most.

Mark Emery, Randy and Susie Klein, Pam Hagemeyer, Rock Gibboney, Dan and Sandi Andrews, Tracy Okus, Mary Emery, Ted Hagemeyer, Lynn Marie and Scott Lusk and Mark Okus

Mary Emery, Shirley Rudnianyn, Mark Emery and John Rudnianyn Gerald Ergle and Mark Emery Greg and Kristen Bond

Leighton Okus

Anne Dozier, Paulette Millhorn, Laurie Zink and Holly Yocum