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"K a li M a h Ti na " pr em i er s Fi l m Car p et 9 .0 " Coupons & Dreams" to sh oot i n South Fl ori da Vet Go es W i l d ! Dr . K r et u r n s t o Nat Geo W i l d BA FTA Student f i nal i sts " Gi r l f r i en d Ki l l er " p r em i er s Fi lm Fest i va ls, Fi lm Revi ews & m or e
April 6 was the last rendition of Film Carpet, another chance for local filmmakers to showcase their short films and trailers. Held at Tamarac5 Cinemas and hosted by Alexandra Bello, the event included the following films: Al l Al one" by Naqi Khawer "The Lies They Tol d You" by Shauna Smit h "Gone" by Mat t hew Monel l i "St uck in t raf f ic" by Zane Pappas "Miss Bonit a Springs 1967" by Richard Wat t s "Our Final Days Toget her" by Jonat han Vargas Trail ers: "Devil 's Kiss" by Krist opher St ol t z
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Sponsors: Alexandra Bello Productions, First Class Pressure Cleaning, The Last Picture Show Movie Theater, The Local Healing Room
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Did you miss Fil m Carpet 9.0? Fil m Carpet X wil l be Jul y 30. at 7 p.m. at t he Cl assic Gat eway Theat er in Ft . Lauderdal e, FL. For more inf ormat ion, f ind Fil m Carpet on Facebook or visit www.f il mcarpet .com.
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P alm B eac h F ilm F est iv al Laurence Gartel was part of a special presentation on the opening day of the Palm Beach Intl. Film Festival . Gartel, a world renowned artist, created the poster this year. Connie Francis, the legendary singer, was also given the Flossy Award by Yaacov Heller. The festival, held March 29- April 2, attracted celebrities like TV host Dr. Oz. and Michael Lohan, among others. Info: www.pbifilmfest.org.
(San Bernadino Ice Cream owner scoops it up! IS f ounder Rachel Gal vin rel axes on cl osing night at Til t ed Kil t wit h Gregory Rat ner; (Bel ow): The f amil y who wat ches f il ms t oget her (and vol unt eers!), st ays t oget her! Art ist Laurence Gart el is al l about peace!)
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San Bernardo Ice Cream Licky Awards: Most Delicious Action/ Adventure ? Tales By Light Most Delicious Comedy ? Swing State Most Delicious Comedy ? Brave New Jersey Most Delicious Drama ? Dean
(L t o R) George Grif f it h, Act or, When The St arl ight Ends; Arabel l a Oz, St ar of When The St arl ight Ends; Jef f Davis, President of Pal m Beach. Phot o by Michael Razl er.
Fil m Fest ival Awards: Best BIOGRAPHY? Nana Best DOCUMENTARY? My Hero Brother & Robert Shaw: Man of Many Voices Best FANTASY? The Sounding Best HISTORY? Price for Freedom Best ROMANCE? Dina Best SHORTS? Parent-Teacher Conference Check PBIFilmFest.org for upcoming festival information.
(L t o R) Gregory Rat ner & Jef f Davis.
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"Gir lf r iend Killer " pr emier s By Rachel Gal vin
Producer and actress Barbie Castro has done it again. Her 4th movie, "Girlfriend Killer," directed by Alyn Darnay and written by Christine Conradt, was completed and premiered on TV on LMN (Lifetime Movie Network). It will also be shown on the Lifetime Channel on June 18 at 8/ 7 C. The film follows a young woman (played by Castro) who spends her time working with people ready 5 to pop the question. Once the perfect time is set,
she surreptitiously films the happy occasion. But when one relationship gets sour, she gets thrown into a dangerous predicament she could not have predicted and must work with her boyfriend to find the best possible way to deal with the situation while protecting her daughter at the same time. Castro has begun to make a name for herself on Lifetime and LMN and has branded herself by using "Killer" in her titles. Her films include "Assumed Killer," "Patient Killer, "Boyfriend Killer" and now this latest installment. She has already filmed the next film, "Killer Island," so keep an eye out for that one. In the meantime, look for "Girlfriend Killer" to run many times on both LMN and Lifetime in the near future and you may even see some of her previous films there as well. Castro, as well as director Alyn Darnay, have continued to win awards for their work. Special attention should be given also to the amazing cinematography of Jon Schellenger, as well as the cast & crew, many of whom come from right here in South Florida.
Pict ured : Barbie Cast ro & Brian Gross.
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Boynt on Beach Short Fil m Fest Held April 20-23, the Boynton Beach Short Film Festival, in its first year, garnered much excitement. This short film festival showed 75 films over three days. Their goal was to serve as a launching pad for emerging Florida filmmakers wishing to showcase their talent on the "big screen." In addition to films, there was also a screenwriting seminar by renowned local screenwriter Michael Chasin. This fest was the brainchild of Jon Palardis, a SouthTech Academy DIGIFILM instructor, and came to life with the help of Larry Richman, the Festival Specialist and Creative Consultant, and Lisa Mileti, the Director of Marketing and Development and others, like Gregory Ratner, who promoted the film fest to all of his friends, as well as Peter Wein of The Wei Network and Audrey Lynn with her SelfieTV and The Chicks Radio Show. At the opening night party, Boynton Beach
Mayor Steven B. Grant and City Commissioner Christina Romelus were among the attendees. The film shown was "Attached at the Soul" by director William Leon. All films were shown at Alco Capital Theaters in Boynton Beach. There was not only a red carpet but also a wonderful after party featuring the vocal talent of local singer Chloe Dolandis at Benvenuto's.
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Kali Mah Tina Did you miss the screening of "Kali Mah Tina" at Art Serve in Ft. Lauderdale on March 18? Well, this film, which was also at Filmapalooza, will be shown again on Jul y 1 at Art Serve f rom 6 t o 9 p.m. This film follows two very different women struggling to improve their lives with the help of an Indian guru, Tina. One is trying to move on following tragedy. The other is hoping to make her dreams come true, but will her desire
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lead down a dangerous path? Being that this film was made by a bunch of artists in their own right, the film definitely has an artistic quality. It also has plenty of funny moments with some memorable characters. The movie was originally created as part of the 48 Day Film Festival (48FP), which the 1310 bandits were eligible to join since they won the 48 Hour Film Project (two years in a row... with multiple awards). But others dropped out leaving them as the champions in more ways than one. Following the Art Serve screening, which offered plenty of food and info. on 48HFP, as well as a "session with Tina," the cast & crew headed to local Mod Lounge for an after party filled with plenty of dancing and enjoying of food and wine. Keep an eye out f or t his dynamic group! Find out more at 1310Bandit s.com.
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Let t er f r om t h e Pu blish er Ever go through something in your life and your world stops? You stop doing things you love; you stop seeing people you know; you start reflecting on every decision you made and how it led to where you are today and wonder where you should go next? That happened to me. I have been in a bit of a cocoon; but, I feel my rest time is over and I am about to emerge as a butterfly. Who knows what is in the future. I am planning to be more active again with this magazine and other ventures, so stay tuned. Please Find Me on Facebook and feel free to message me and let me know what you are up to!
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Film Review : "Anabelle Hooper & t he Ghost s of Nant ucket " By Rachel Gal vin
Bailee Madison worked not only in a starring role in "Anabelle Hooper & the Ghosts of Nantucket," but also as a producer. This family film follows a family vacationing on historic Nantucket Island. Young Anabelle (Madison) is a teenage mystery writer who collaborates with friends to solve a mystery while bumbling thieves try to get in their way. This film includes a bit of teen romance, adventure and thrill with twists and turn, and even pulls a bit at the heart strings near the end. It was directed by Emmy Award-winning director Paul Serafini, who attended the screening during November's Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival with actors Mia and Bianca Matthews, Mavrick Moreno, Jamison Stern (pictured below) and others. This f il m is now avail abl e t hrough out l et s l ike Amazon.com.
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Film Review : ?In Sear ch of Isr aeli Cuisine? By Rachel Gal vin
St. Peter's Fish or Falafel? Hummus or Kugel? Babaganoosh or kebobs? So many choices... The small country of Israel has a plethora or flavors available, each springing from a mixture of cultures, filled with history and tradition. Writer/ Director Roger Sherman brings some of the flavors of Israel onto the screen with his film ?In Search of Israeli Cuisine? with James Beard-winning chef Michael Solomonov unfolding the tale with one Israeli chef at a time. In the process of learning the story of Solomonov himself and a long list of other chefs, the background showcases the people and beautiful landscapes that are the real essence of Eretz Israel. This film is a mouth-watering journey for the foodie and also is food for thought as it showcases the blending of cultures through the years of food influences and asks, ?What is Israeli food?? The film looks back at the past and how the cuisine in the region has changed and what may be its future. The conflict in the region is evident event through the interviews, an ever-present angst that some say make the people live in the moment more vibrantly rather than face an uncertain tomorrow. Others feel that perhaps food is the great mediator and can bring peoples together and finally usher in the ever-escaping peace. Chef and author Solomonov has featured his own culinary prowess in various locales and now has partnered up with
Steve Cook to open Dizengoff in Wynwood, at 250 NW 24th St., Miami, which will be opening soon. Dizengoff is named after a street in Tel Aviv and is inspired by Israel's beloved "hummusiyas," which offer a menu of hummus served with different daily toppings. He also is opening Federal Donut right there. He already is the owner of Zahav and several other restaurants in Philadelphia. His book "Zahav: A World of Israeli Cuisine" is on the NY Times Best-Seller's list. He was born in Israel and grew up in the states. When his brother, who was in the Israeli army, was killed, he found that cooking and connecting back to his culture helped him through it. For more inf ormat ion on t he f il m, visit www.israel icuisinef il m.com.
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BAFTA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2017 STUDENT FILM AWARDS On May 24, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the nine finalists for the 2017 BAFTA Student Film Awards. Following the recently announced international expansion of the Awards, this year?s finalists have been selected from over 400 submissions by students at film schools in 15 countries across the world, including Argentina, Austria, Canada, China, Germany, India, Israel, Lebanon, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. These finalists were chosen from within the previously announced 45 shortlisted films. Also announced was the addition of stop-motion animation production company, LAIKA, who joins as the official sponsor of the first ever BAFTA Student Film Award for Animation. Other sponsors for the event include new presenting sponsor Bank Leumi USA, as well as returning sponsors AKA and AFEX. This year, select film schools worldwide were invited to submit up to nine films for consideration for four top prizes ? the BAFTA Student Film Award for Animation presented by LAIKA, the Student Film Award for Documentary, the Student Film Award for Live Action Film, and the Special Jury Prize, selected by the event?s panel members. 11 BAFTA?s Student Film Awards competition was
expanded this year as part of BAFTA?s growing international footprint, which seeks to foster strong talent connections across the globe. The expansion also furthers BAFTA Los Angeles?work within its newly launched Access for All campaign, a commitment to ensuring that talented individuals are offered a clear pathway to careers in the entertainment industry, uninhibited by background, demographics or personal circumstance. The campaign will drive funds towards BAFTA Los Angeles?acclaimed scholarship, education and community initiatives, allowing the organization to discover, support and nurture talented professionals. The f inal ist s are (l ist ed al phabet ical l y by Fil m Tit l e): FOR ANIMATION ADAM Direct ed by: Evelyn Jane Ross, Rhode Island School of Design Course of St udy: Film/ Animation/ Video ONCE UPON A LINE Directed by: Alicja Jasina, USC Course of St udy: Animation and Digital Art THE WISHGRANTER Direct ed by: Kal Athannassov, John McDonald and Echo Wu, Ringling College
KAL: Course of St udy: Computer Animation JOHN: Course of St udy: Animation ECHO: Course of St udy: Computer Animation FOR DOCUMENTARY 4.1 MILES Direct ed by: Daphne Matziaraki, UC Berkeley Course of St udy: Journalism/ Documentary THE FEMALE VOICE Direct ed by: Julia dos Santos of Goldsmiths, University of London Course of St udy: Media and Communications LIVING BEHIND NUMBERS Direct ed by: Martin Read, University of South Wales Course of St udy: Documentary Film and Television FOR LIVE ACTION DEKALB ELEMENTARY Direct ed by: Reed Van Dyk, UCLA Course of St udy: Directing F**KING DRAMA Direct ed by: Michael Podogil, Filmakademie Wien Course of St udy: Directing NOCTURNE IN BLACK Direct ed by: Jimmy Keyrouz, Columbia University Course of St udy: Screenwriting/ Directing
The gala ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 22, at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Special Jury members will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets for the event are now available here. In 2016, the BAFTA US Student Film Award, as it was previously named, was presented to Clara Roquet from Columbia University for ?El Adiós? and the Special Jury Prize was awarded to Seth Boyden from California Institute for the Arts for ?An Object At Rest." The panel of Hollywood luminaries included BAFTA nominee Yann Demange (?71), BAFTA and Academy Award® winner Pete Docter (Inside Out), The Hollywood Reporter Film Critic and Editor Jon Frosch, BAFTA and Academy Award® winner William Goldenberg (Argo, The Imitation Game), actress Ashley Madekwe (Salem, Revenge) and STX Entertainment President Sophie Watts. Finalists were selected from 245 films submitted by 56 schools across the U.S., with each school submitting their best films for consideration. For more, visit www.baf t a.org.
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small screen if it happens to be in the office on one of the days during the nine weeks of filming from July 5 to Sept. 9 for Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER. ?There is always something different. After 30 episodes, you would think you would be seeing the same thing over and over, but, already this morning, I have seen a rabbit, lemur, another rabbit, a prairie dog, another prairie dog, a rat, and an eclectus. This afternoon, I am spaying a pig. There is never a dull day,? said Dr. K. The most unusual thing her staff has seen was probably an anteater. They have found that the owners of the fish and frogs are the most grateful. Yes, that?s right ? they have people bring their fish and frogs in too. They have even worked with insects and coral. Lately, they have been seeing more goats. People come from all over, as far as Ft. Meyers or Ft. Pierce in Florida; some come from as far as Georgia.
Vet goes w ild! Dr. K r eady for Season 4 By Rachel Gal vin
Dr. Susan Kelleher D.V.M. (better known as Dr. K) never knows which animal will be brought into her office next ? a kangaroo? Turtle? Rabbit? Monkey? It could be one of many different species of exotic animals ready for 13 their close up. You see, each could find itself on the
When asked if the cameras become distracting during filming, she said, ?There are Go Pros all over the building, [plus a couple guys with cameras]. After awhile, you are so focused on the job you get used to it. The cameramen are very sensitive to me. If I don't answer a question when they ask, they know to give me space. [The staff has] learned how to be as efficient as possible, and we cannot be spontaneous twice. They either get it or they don't.? She added, ?It is very much reality. Nothing is pre-planned. As they are putting it together, they come back and do half hour to hour interviews; we fill in with voiceovers to
explain how something was done. I have a crazy, photographic memory. I remember everything.? Sometimes, the editor will put segments from different days together in one episode, which means that Dr. K and her staff have to make sure to wear the same outfits and makeup, etc., every day, which she doesn?t mind. ?Everyone has four or five of the same shirts,? she said, laughing that is makes it easier not having to worry about what to wear. Dr. K has been caring for some of her patients for decades. She has been out of school now for 22 years and has treated some of her patients since they were young, including a box turtle who is 15, people with koi that are 20 years old. She has people with birds as old as 64. Dr. K has seen the attachment that people have to their pets; they are part of the family. She has a special room for those visiting a sick pet or for those who have lost a pet. ?I really love my clients,? said Dr. K, who enjoys spending time getting to know them and their pets. Dr. K?s office is full service. They do a lot of surgeries, laser therapy, ultrasounds, state-of-the-art X-rays, true digital radiography, endoscopy and more. They offer boarding as well. ?If I could just do wellness education, I would just do that,? she said, adding that people need to educate themselves on their pet, as each animal has its own unique needs as far as the right diet, husbandry, etc. Some animals, she said, are prey so they don?t show their illness. A rabbit, for example, will not present symptoms until they are very sick. Dr. K's has a ?Top 5? of things you should do to keep your pet happy and healthy. They include sunshine, fresh air, good food, fun and friends. She works with Dr. Lauren Thielen D.V.M. and Matt
Grootenboer D.V.M., and has 13 employees total. She loves raving about her staff, saying that many of her technicians have been with her for 10 to 11 years and can do things that vets don?t even know how to do. Dr. K. is not in the office every day, but works remotely sometimes. She drives in from Loxahatchee, where she lives with her husband and three kids, age 7, 9 and 13. She has several pets of her own: a cat, 2 box turtles, three dogs and a Macaw. Her son has a two-year-old Caique. Broward Avian and Exot ic is located at 1101 S Powerline Road, Ste 108, in Deerfield Beach. They are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 954-968-7171 or visit www.exoticanimalcare.com.
The l at est season of Dr. K?s Exotic Animal ER began April 22, at 10/ 9 C, on Nat Geo WILD.
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"Coupons & Dreams" seeks donat ions Director Talina Adamo, of Lake Worth, FL, is planning to shoot her next production at the local G-Star School of the Arts. It is entitled ?Coupons & Dreams" and is a feature film. The story came from a dream that producer/ actor Kevin Humes had. Soon, Adamo and John Hamblin, her Assistant Director, worked on a script and began casting South Florida locals. The story follows the life of a young boy whose parents are killed in a tragic incident leaving him and his older siblings seeking a new home. In the meantime, he finds solace with his imagination and a homeless man who shares his passion for storytelling. Next, they decided to create a teaser to help with fundraising. It was shot on March 27, at both G-Star and local restaurant, Howley's. Actors involved in the teaser were Tommy Pozo, Kevin Humes, Mireya Kilmon, Karen Chimato and Rachel Galvin. Jon Schellenger, known for such films as ?Boyfriend Killer,? ?Hollow Creek,? ?Shadow Fighter,? and many others, came on board to be the Director of Photography. Unlike at Howley's, where the restaurant was used basically as-is, at G-Star, a set had to be built, painted, dressed and filled with props. It was created with the vision of set designer James Hook and the help of G-Star students Christian Philips, Haiden Hill, Garrett Canipe, Robert Fiore and Vincent Bonasara, who also helped with other tasks in pre-production. Jerry Nuckles helped with production as well. 15 The goal was to put the teaser out on social media
and show it to potential investors to raise more funds for the feature film. They are currently seeking funds and are planning a fundraiser soon. The team behind ?Coupons & Dreams? is currently working on a new website for the project. www.CouponsAndDreamsMovie.com In the meantime, check out the project on their Facebook page and Like it. www.facebook.com/couponsanddreams/ Interested in being a part of the project by donating? Feel free to contact the director at talina@blackonyxpro.com.
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Eve Gr ey Pr oduct ions announces pr oduct ion of "Women Dat ing Over 50 " Eve Grey Productions is proud to announce the production of "Women Dating Over 50," a comedy series starring Richard Sosa, and directed by Eve Grey. "Women Dating Over 50" is the story of a group of individuals that have recently come out of 20 to 30 year relationships and are looking for love once again. To their dismay, they find that social media has drastically
changed the rules for dating. Finding a partner, whether it?s for a night or a lifetime, is not what it used to be. In their quest for love, they seek the help of dating expert Dr. Jack. But is he really the right person for the job? What kind of advice does he have for the hapless men and women that seek him out? Richard Sosa, who plays Dr. Jack in this series, is supported by a seasoned Florida cast and crew. If you asked Eve Grey why she initiated this project, she will tell you that her goal is "? to bring more projects to Florida despite the fact that we no longer have a film incentive program. I?m tired of seeing people move out of Florida in order to find work in this industry.? Richard stated, ?The story is very relevant, and we couldn?t have asked for a better cast and crew to tell it.? Also involved with the project are Daniel Deien, an award-winning Director of Photography, and Neil Berliner, who has written for Comedy Central, The Tonight Show, and The John Kerwin Show, to name a few. Eve Grey Productions has already garnered interest for distribution and will elaborate more when they are able.
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