Independent Streak -- November 2015 by Rachel Galvin

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On Oct. 10, Swede Fest came back seemingly from the dead, reborn into a new location. Held at The Palm Beaches Theatre in Plaza del Mar in Manalapan, FL, the festival brought in plenty of films that spoofed on other films. There was a swede on "Frozen," one on "Cars" and another on "Sound of Music" by kids, among others. Adults created films like one about "Aliens" and "Not So Fast & Furious." But the winner was "Batman meets The Goonies," directed by Jason Galotti. More about Swede Fest at www.swedefestpalmbeach.com.

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Spooky Em pir e Held Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Orlando, this massive horror convention brings in people from all around who love horror films and those who create them. This year brought in Neve Campbell, Burt Reynolds, Tony Todd, Danny Trejo, Tom Savini, actors from "Willy Wonka", "Fright Night" and "Rocky Horror Picture Show," and more. Frank Wolf Connell showed the latter cult film with shadow cast that included actors Barry Bostwick and Nell Campbell. The much anticipated guest Malcolm McDowell cancelled. Details about the fest: www.spookyempire.com. (Thanks to Dave Montalbano & Woody Meckes for pics).

1. Amanda Bearse ("Fright Night", "Married with Children"). 2. Fright Asylum's Woody Meckes with legendary actor Burt Reynolds. 3. Actor William Forsythe, known for "The Devil's Rejects", "Halloween", "Dick Tracy" and more. 4. Film critic "Cinema" Dave (R) and Barry Anderson, who appeared on"Miami Vice" and did makeup for "Day of the Dead," as well as working for "Ripley's Believe it or Not." 5. Woody Meckes with producer/ writer Davey Kemper and Tales from the Crypt's Crypt Keeper (voice) John Kassir.

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Save t he dat e: The Super Geek Film Festival will be taking place at the Magic City Comic Con Jan 16-18 held at the Miami Airport Convention Center. Look for more details next month!

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American Fil m Market Miami Short Fil m Fest ival Nov. 4-11 Sant a Monica, CA

West of Cannes Film Festival (WOCFF) is an independent short film festival taking place Nov. 20 - 22 at The Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main St, Miami Lakes, FL 33014. WOCFF will give independent filmmakers of Southeast Florida counties a wide range of opportunities, including exposure & networking, as well as further develop appreciation for cinematic arts in the local community with notable, qualified judges and content. The festival is made possible by Samurai Snacks Productions and The Main Street Players. For more information, visit www.westofcannes.com.

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Held Nov. 2-7, the Miami Short Film Festival has a mission to present quality Over 8000 industry films from around the world. Their goal professionals will be is to support, recognize and honor converging on Santa Monica filmmakers who create films under 20 Nov. 4-11 for the American Film minutes. Market. This is a great place to MsFF hopes to build an audience for network and to get your films short film as well as indulge its current distribution! dedicated followers. For one week every fall, thousands flock to Miami to Find out more details at view between 80 and 100 quality short http://americanfilmmarket.com films vetted from among over 500 submissions from around the world. For more information, visit http://miamishortfilmfestival.com.

WOCFF is coming

Key West Fil m Fest ival Nov. 18-22 From a film about iconic singer Janis Joplin to a movie about a man hoping to meet author Ernest Hemmingway, there are plenty of films that exemplify the importance of the artistic world at the Key West Film Festival. There are outdoor films on the beach and a student showcase with director Brett Ratner (See Pg. 17 for more details). For more information, visit http://films.kwfilmfest.com.

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Let t er f rom t he Publ isher Thanksgiving is almost here. What are you thankful for? Take time to count your blessings. Remember there is always someone worse off than you are. Stay in gratitude and stay grounded and it will help you get through the toughest times. Also, give back. When you are giving to others and making them happy, it is hard to be sad. Keep doing your thing and have a great month and wonderful holiday filled with joy. Break a leg! --Rachel Gal vin

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and a good director has to be able to be relaxed enough to go with the flow on set.

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A Tal k w i t h ... Di r ect or Bobby Rot h By Rachel Gal vin Director Bobby Roth was working ?on the cutting room floor? for the TV show ?The Player? when Independent Streak caught up with him. Unfortunately, he was working on editing what was originally supposed to be the 9th episode but became the final episode after receiving news the production had been canceled. They found out while in the middle of a night shoot, but Roth says the cast was completely professional and, despite finding out they had just lost their jobs, they did their scene with class. 5 Changes like this happen all the time in the film world

But, in order to be in the moment and present with actors and crew, a director needs to prepare ? something Roth talks about extensively in his documentary series ?A Director Prepares.? The film, also created by his son Nick, showcases Roth but also has interviews with 57 people, just some that he has worked with through the years ? He intersperses clips from movies and TV shows as well. Six episodes of the 10-episode documentary series will be shown at part of the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival Nov. 14 at Cinema Paradiso in Ft. Lauderdale, FL starting at 10 a.m. and running until 2:45 p.m. It is only $15 for non-FLIFF members, $12 for seniors and $10 for members. The price includes breakfast and pizza lunch! For tickets, visit www.fliff.com. Roth shows his documentary all over the world and has so for the last seven years. When asked how he got into teaching Master's Classes and ultimately doing this documentary, he said, ?It started many years ago. During the writers strike of 2008. I asked myself what do I know how to do besides write and direct?? He realized that teaching could be a next step for him, but he wanted to make sure he took it more seriously. Since he began, he has strove to become a better educator. ?I have a desire to share information and love to be able to travel,? he said, adding he has been to countries like France, Australia, Canada, Turkey and he was scheduled to go to Athens, Greece the day after this interview.

?I get so much from my students. Being able to articulate the process makes [a person] a better director.? The idea for doing a film about his work came about when a friend who was an assistant director said that he ought to film himself teaching. ?Of course, being a filmmaker, once you put something down [on film], you realize maybe it should be more cinematic,? said Roth, trying to explain how he decided to intersperse teaching moments with interviews and clips. He added, ?I looked online and couldn't find anything remotely like it. It is a really good tool. I hope to sell it first to, hopefully, film classes.?

Fil m/ TV experience Roth's knowledge and technique is certainly invaluable to anyone pursuing a career in this field. After all, he has done more than 80 TV shows, 25 TV movies, and 13 feature films. He was a founding member of the Independent Feature Project and the first Co-Chairman of the DGA Independent Feature Committee. Bobby Roth grew up in Los Angeles, a block from where he lives today. He studied Philosophy and Creative Writing at UC Berkeley, then got a BA in Cinema at USC in 1972, and an MFA in Motion Picture Production from UCLA in 1975. ?I never thought I would be in the biz. I was going to go into floor covering business [like my dad]. When I went to school, it was a political time. A lot of people were trying to avoid the draft. I went to Berkeley as a conservative. I returned as left wing. I thought I would be an artist instead of a businessman,? he said. ?I thought I would be doing documentaries,? he continued. ?But my Master thesis was a dramatic film. I got bit by the bug [working with actors, etc.].? He started out doing indie films and would ?talk against television;? but, times, he said, have changed. ?I think TV, especially writing, got a lot better. [Movies] are for 12-year-old boys ? "Spiderman", "Ant Man", etc. I would rather

stay home and watch "Game of Thrones", "Mad Man" or "House of Cards.? Ironically, Roth has directed a Marvel TV show, "Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.", which he says is a challenge and a lot of fun to work on. Other shows he has worked on include ?Scorpion?, ?Lost,? ?The Player?, ?Revenge?, ?Grey's Anatomy?, ?Prison Break?, ?Hawaii Five-O? and many others. When asked about the difference between film and TV,? Roth says of television:? I love the pace. I love that you can finish within a month. I did ?Hawaii Five-0? from soup to nuts in four weeks.? His work is seasonal. He is very busy right now, but in April through June, it is slower so it is then that he works on his own projects. Above all, he still considers himself an independent filmmaker. Things have changed since he started. He says that now it is ?becoming easier to make a movie for less money, but it is difficult to find distribution.? ?Pick up a camera and get out there,? he said. He added that it is the filmmaker's job to be a visual storyteller, illustrated by something his 91-year-old mentor says -?put the camera where the story is.?

A show he wishes he could work on again is ?FlashForward.? ?I loved the acting and characters. I am really sorry it didn't go on. It would have been fun,? he said.

Writ ing mat t ers He also points out the importance of good writing. ?I liked 'Lost' because the writing was strong. It is easier to direct good writing. It attracts a better actor.? When asked if he ever changes a writer's script during filming, he said there is simply no time on an episodic to do so. There are very little changes in most cases. ?You have input in the location, the guest cast, [etc.], but the script doesn't change,? he said.

Deal ing wit h act ors When working with actors, he tries to feel them out, better understand what they need. ?You have to learn and understand the actor. Every actor is different. Some need discussion; some need to be loved; some need to be pushed ... Get to know the actor. I think it is in how you talk to people. Phrase what you say as a question instead of a demand. They will get in the spirit of trusting you because you trust them.?

Pre-product ion ?I make a meticulous shot list, incredibly detailed, with pictures, lenses, as much info. to the crew as possible," said Roth. "I used to just give it to the DP [Director of Photography], AD [Assistant Director] and script supervisor. Now, I give it to everyone. It can help the costume designer, the prop master, [etc.]." He added, ?Years ago. I was on a Polanski set. He was not a good dispenser of information. But he knew what he wanted. He was very intense. The ends justified the means to him. I think he is a good filmmaker ? 'Chinatown', 'The Pianist', 'Rosemary's Baby'. I didn't want to work the way he works. [As a director], you have to know yourself.? ?We get seven days of prep [for an episodic] to go learn the script, get locations and cast ... meetings, special effects, stunts, wardrobe, [etc.] It is jam packed,? he explained, adding, ?You want to be relaxed on set, not figuring out the mood of the scene, where to put the camera ? ? It is important, he said, to be prepared so that when you are on the set, as a filmmaker, you can be present to the actor. For more information, visit www.bobbyroth.net.

SOUNDS OF THE SILENT SCREEN: Sil ent Fil m & Music Series The Fil m: Al f red Hit chcock?s The Lodger: The Story of The London Fog (1927) About : Referred to as ?the first true Hitchcock film?, The Lodger is a moody thriller that follows a series of murders in early 20th Century London. Experience the film with LIVE music performed by Peter Tavalin. Film is not rated.

When: Thurs, Nov 19, 7 p.m. (Box Office Hours: Tues-Sat, Noon-5pm and 2 hour prior to theatre performances).

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"FOLLOW" needs f unds The cast & crew of the feature film "Follow" is looking for funds to help with post-production. The 90-minute film by SXSW featured director Brody Gusar is a dark comedy that tells the story of a potentially psychotic director, Chuck, and his plan to make his former best-friend (a failed actor), Julian, famous - once and for all. As Chuck follows his friend around with a camera 24-7, he begins to get a glimpse of the life he'd been missing with his old friend and once-girlfriend (Julian's current wife). Despite her doubts about the project, Julian convinces her to let Chuck back into their lives. Events begin to spin out of control as Chuck starts manipulating Julian's friends and loved ones. But when Chuck's embarrassing YouTube posts of Julian's life begin to trend, they garnish enough hits to convince Julian that the quest is still worth pursuing despite everything. But is his "fame" worth it? The film stars James Kyson ("Heroes"), Lou Ferrigno ("The Hulk") and Jonathan Lipnicki ("Jerry Maguire"), among others. For more information and to donate, visit www.indiegogo.com/ projects/ follow-feature-film# / visit

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Amoranza Phot os f rom "Amoranza" set by Shannon Mot herwel l and Tammy App. Headshot by Bob Lasky.

Congratulations to director/ writer/ actress Diana Rice, and cast and crew on her Christian docudrama "Amoranza," which deals with love and sex addiction. This is a Spiritual Poetic Journey through a Love Addict's Heart. It follows one woman's struggles as she shares her journey through clinical facts, art, poetry, music and love. It was filmed right here in South Florida. This is Diana's first time as director. Diana is CEO/ founder of Rahab Productions. She has accomplished quite a bit in the short time she has been in the film industry. This counselor/ teacher began in this field only two years ago. She has worked in several films, including "George and Angie," "Mixtape," "Fight Within," "Vow," "Bonk, " "Illume" and "Between the Crossroads." She is currently producing and acting in season 2 of "Dear Future Wife." In addition, she has worked in a few music videos and commercials, as a spokesperson, as well as doing extra work. Although she loves the film world, as well as her real life role as a substitute teacher, mother and wife, she cherishes her personal relationship with Jesus Christ even more. That is why she created Rahab Productions with Creative Director/ CEO Alicia D'BritoCarreno ... to create film content that showcases Christian themes. Find the film on IMDB and visit their Facebook account.

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5t h An n u al FSU St u d en t Vet er an Fi l m Fest i v al p r esen t s "Th e H or n et 's N est " Florida State University (FSU) is marking the fifth anniversary of its Student Veteran Film Festival with ?The Hornet?s Nest,? a groundbreaking and immersive documentary that uses unprecedented combat footage to tell the story of an elite group of U.S. troops sent on a dangerous mission deep inside one of Afghanistan?s most hostile valleys. Following the screening, audience members will be able to participate in a question-and-answer session with the film?s directors, David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud. The f il m wil l be screened Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at FSU, Ruby Diamond Concert Hal l , 222 S. Copel and St ., Tal l ahassee, FL. There wil l be a recept ion bef ore at West cot t Pl aza out side t he concert hal l st art ing at 5 p.m. "We set out to make a film that would show every American what our heroes are going through everyday in Afghanistan,? Salzberg said. ?We want people to really understand that

when they thank U.S troops for their service that they really will know why they are thanking them.? The filmmakers worked with Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist Mike Boettcher and his son, Carlos, who were provided unprecedented access in August 2008 when they were first embedded with U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Tureaud and Salzberg also will receive the ?FSU Student Veteran Torchlight Award for Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking? following the screening of their film. The award, which comes with a $25,000 honorarium, is presented annually to a filmmaker who illuminates issues affecting veterans. Ticket s are f ree f or FSU st udent s wit h ID. Ticket s f or non-st udent s are $20 and may be purchased onl ine at www.vet f il mf est .f su.edu/ t icket s. In addition to the Nov. 9 screening of ?The Hornet?s Nest?, the festival also includes two encore screenings of previous marquee films at the FSU Student Life Cinema. ?Hell and Back Again? will be screened at 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 2, and ?Which Way is the Front Line from Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington? will be shown at 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 3. Admission is free for FSU students with ID and Tallahassee Film Society members. General admission is $5. The Student Veteran Film Festival is produced by the FSU Collegiate Veterans Association,Veterans Student Union, Student Veterans Center, Interfraternity Council,Panhellenic Association, Student Government Association and the College of Motion Picture Arts. Find more about the film at http:/ / thehornetsnestmovie.com. 10

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Di g I n Y'Al l w or k s on Season 2 Chef and author Chad Thilborger has been showing off his culinary prowess at local events and on his TV show "Dig In Y'all," shown on the CW. Now, he is going into season 2, which is slated to air Sundays at 11:30 a.m. ET on SFL/ CW and on Channel 16 ? Eye On South Florida (http://channel16live.com). Director Gabriel Kipling Tyner decided to go beyond "just a cooking show" and take host Thilborger back to his roots in Louisiana. Shot documentary style, the footage shows him walking the streets of New Orleans around the French Quarter and interacting with the people, including special guests from his childhood. "The show has evolved a lot since season one, where we were only based in South Florida. I wanted to make a show that was more documentary than actual cooking show. I even made sure that we have originally Zedeko style music by buying CDs and contacting the bands directly. Now, we have an original soundtrack by the band "Eight Dice Cloth." In season one,

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Chad talks about his life in New Orleans, and, in season two, we actually filmed in New Orleans. This gave the opportunity to show exactly what Chad was talking about. "In season one, he talked a lot about his mother's kitchen, so we went there and filmed to give the audience a feel for where so many wonderful New Orleans meals have been made." Thilborger can be found traveling the United States and Europe and working as a motivational speaker and cooking demonstrator. He is a regular White Coat at Williams-Sonoma offering expert advice. In addition, he has appeared on the Financial News Network giving demos and advice for those watching their budgets in the kitchen. Chad has even made several visits as guest foodie on Rolonda Watt?s live radio show ?Sundays with Rolonda.? For more information and recipes, visit www.awholeheap.com.

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Cannes winner t o show l ocal l y "The Wonders," which won the Grand Prix in 2014 in Cannes, opens Nov. 27 at Miami Beach Cinematheque, as well as the Living Room Theatres in Boca Raton, FL. Also a standout at the New York Film Festival, "The Wonders" is directed by young Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher. The film centers on a family of beekeepers living in isolation in the Tuscan countryside. The dynamic of their overcrowded household is disrupted by the simultaneous arrival of a silently troubled teenage boy taken in as a farmhand and a reality TV show intent on showcasing the family. Both intrusions are of particular interest to the eldest daughter, Gelsomina (Maria Alexandra Lungu), who is struggling to find her footing in the world.

Frank Wolf Connell is hoping to create a theater in the N ew t h eat r e area around f or ind ies & liv e Orlando, FL to show p er f or m anc es? independent and cult films, as well as a place to showcase theatrical performances like "Rocky Horror Picture Show", "Repo! The Genetic Opera" , "Dr. Horrible" and other shadowcast type shows. Connell has written, directed and performed productions, as well as managing and running movie theatres and performing arts spaces for almost 20 years. He also can be found doing the Renaissance Festival circuit. He loves performing and doing live theatre in all its incarnations. His goal is to build a 200-seat theater and hopes to raise money through GoFundMe to secure a lawyer and architect to begin Phase 1. He said it also will help to secure future funding. For more information on this project or to show support, visit www.gofundme.com/ 6w7jxn94.

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Fil m Carpet 5.0 By Rachel Gal vin

It's hard to believe that the 5th installment of Film Carpet has come to pass. The invention of Alexandra Bello, the event continues to bring a large influx of film industry professionals and hopefuls to Cinema Paradiso. During the latest event on Oct. 28, guests enjoyed a performance by Young Star and a talk by actor Thomas Falborn, as well as watching several movies and trailers. Bello showed her latest project, "We Are Here." The film "Robin's Glove," produced by Rose Warner and directed by Andrew Souza, was shown, as well as a piece of the series "The Abnormals" by Joey Weiser and Ben Clereveaux and a PSA by Vivian Orozco called "Voices". Scott Naar showed off "Werewolf" and Naqi Khawer drew a lot of attention with "Breach." Robert Adanto's "The F Word" trailer was showcased. His film will be shown at the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival. See Pg. 16 for details. Other projects shown included Shadows of Illa, Foggy Sky, Love & Contempt, The Pocket and Tuner Sport.

Above: Vivian Orozco and Al exandra Bel l o, (right ): Vivian Orozco did int erviews night l ong, (bel ow, right ): cast / crew of "The Abnormal s."

Top (L t o R): I.S. Founder Rachel Gal vin wit h art ist Kennet h Ruiz, Rachel Gal vin wit h singers Bl u.Line., t he crowd congregat ing at Cinema Paradiso, act ors Thomas Fal born and El l iot Schert zer, (Bel ow): some of t he crew t hat made it al l possibl e, Rachel Gal vin and act or Larry Robinson, t he cast of "Breach" wit h direct or Naqi Kawar int erviewed by Vivian Orozco, Rachel Gal vin wit h act ress/ producer Diana Rice.

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sons is tested as each reveals more of their personal feelings about their heritage. The conflict grows as Sands takes them to various locations throughout Europe where mass killings and proclamations ordering the deaths of Jews took place.

FILM REVIEW: "What Our Fat hers Did: A Nazi Legacy" By Rachel Gal vin

Two sons and two completely different responses to their past. Both have fathers who were highly ranked Nazis responsible for the tragedies that befell so many during WW2. While one son hates his father so much that he carries around a picture of him dead just to make sure he is gone, the other denies his father did anything wrong, looking for any and all ways to push the responsibility elsewhere. This documentary by David Evans includes interviews with both sons, Niklas Frank and Horst von W채chter, by Philippe Sands, who had members of his family killed during 15 the war. The friendship between the two now elderly

The film opens Nov. 13 at the Bill Cosford Cinema in Miami and O Cinema in Miami Shores, as well as the Living Room Theatre in Boca Raton.

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Th e F W or d Rober t Adant o get s radical Documentary filmmaker Robert Adanto has devoted his time to creating films that explore not only art but its co-existence with cultural changes, how art reveals the transformations. He is known for films like "Pearls on the Ocean Floor," about Iranian women filmmakers, "The Rising Tide", about the cultural changes in China and "A City of Memory" about artists and Hurricane Katrina. Now, he has created what is probably his most radical film, "The F Word." The film explores the "4th wave" feminist performance showing women who use their bodies and sex as subject matter, The film will be shown as part of the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival on Nov. 14 at 9:15 p.m. at Cinema Paradiso-Ft. Lauderdale and the Hollywood location Nov. 15 at 5:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.fliff.com or www.thef-wordflick.com.

Carbonel l Awards Schol arships renamed t o honor Jack Zink The Carbonell Awards, to be held in April 4, 2016 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale, honors those in the South Florida theater industry. The newly renamed scholarship, now called The Jack Zink Memorial Carbonell Awards Scholarships, gives three scholarships every year to high school students who want to pursue careers in journalism or theater. They have been renamed to honor longtime theater critic Jack Zink, who passed away in 2008. Zink founded the Carbonell Awards in 1975 and was a theatre critic and arts writer for over 40 years locally. For more information, visit CarbonellAwards.org.

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Wint er f est -Nick Cannon crowned Grand Marshal Nick Cannon was selected as this this year's Grand Marshal for the Winterfest Boat Parade, which will be held Dec. 12 along the New River in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Cannon, known for being host of "America's Got Talent," was announced Oct. 19 as being the Grand Marshal by fellow rapper Flo Rida , who had the title last year for this Seminole Hard Rock Boat Festival . This is the 44th annual parade, which brings in plenty of boats complete with lights and holiday spirit. It begins at 6:30 p.m. The theme is "Fairytales Afloat."

Nov. 21, 3:30p.m. ht t p:/ / kwf il mf est .com

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30th A nnual Ft. Lauderdal e I nternati onal Fi l m Festi v al Held Nov. 6-22, the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival will have over 100 films from 35 countries and will include a large number of celebrities and special events.

Opening Night : Opening night will include three films: "Where to Invade Next," by Michael Moore, and "Jaco," about bassist Jaco Pastorius, both showing at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL; "The Boat Builder," with actor Christopher Lloyd, showing at Cinema Paradiso in Ft. Lauderdale.

Awards/ Cel ebs: Lloyd will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award that night (See pics next issue). Other awards given during the fest include Lifetime Achievement Awards for Ed Harris, who will be here with his wife actress Amy Madigan; Estelle Parsons ("Bonnie & Clyde"); Candy Clark ("American Graffiti"); Loretta Swit (M*A*S*H) and The Florida

Prize recipient Victor Nunez, who directed "Flash of Green," which will be showing. Gil Bellows (known for "Ally McBeal" and "Shawshank Redemption", among others), will be here for the film "3 Days in Havana," which is co-directed by Bellows and Tony Pantages. You never know who will drop by. George Hamilton is rumored to be coming back for the Centerpiece Party, for example. For full details on where and when awards and screenings will be, visit www.fliff.com.

Local l y-made f il ms: Other films to look for by South Florida film industry professionals include "The $2 Bill Documentary" by John Bennardo, produced by Dean Lyon, "The F Word" by Robert Adanto (See Pg. 16 for more details) and "Between Myth and History" by Vivian Orozco, about the Renaissance Festival (with a Renaissance costume gala), among others.

Event s: There are events throughout the film festival, including opening night, closing night, M*A*S*H* event and centerpiece film (George Hamilton is supposed to be here). Indie filmmakers must-see Director Bobby Roth's special presentation (See Pg. 5 for details). There are events for almost every country-- French (Nov. 7), Italian & Cuban on Nov. 8, China (Nov. 9), Mexican (Nov. 12), Hungarian (Nov. 14), Cyprus & Israeli (Nov. 15), Italian & Japan (Nov. 16), Japan & Cuba (Nov. 17), Scandinavian & Japan (Nov 18), Argentinian & Scandinavian (Nov. 19), Indian & Australian (Nov. 20) and South African (Nov. 21). Again, f or al l det ail s, visit www.f l if f .com. Look f or f il m reviews and phot o recaps next issue! Do you have a review? Let us know. It may get publ ished in t he next issue! Email ravenprods@yahoo.com.

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Ca p t u r ed o n Set Director Michael Mclaren's cast & crew were hard at work on "Evil Intentions" Nov. 4 by Cheese Culture , a wine bar, on Las Olas Blvd. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

1) Olga Bespalenko walks the streets in this scene. 2) Stacey Steele, Alexandra Bello and Jake Campbell with Norbert Velez Jr. (in car). 3) Christina Rodriguez, Stacey Steele, Shardan Pfeiffer and Alexandra Bello. 4) Stacey Steele and Norbert Velez Jr. 5) Norbert Velez Jr.

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Kudos to Bill Collier for taking the excellent stills.