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OCTOBER 19 - NOVEMBER 1, 2014 benefitting the Thomasville Community Resource Center
WHY COVEY? WHO COVEY? WHAT COVEY? You may be asking yourself, what is the Covey Film Festival? Who is it for? Why is it called Covey? Sip your morning coffee and let us introduce ourselves. The 2nd Annual Covey Film Festival runs from October 19 - November 1, 2014, and it benefits something great in our community: The Thomasville Community Resource Center (TCRC). TCRC is a twenty-year old nonprofit organization that provides after school educational programs, arts, gardening, homework help, counseling, transportation and even new parenting classes to hundreds of families in our community. With 10 sites serving 340 children in and around Thomas County, TCRC works hard every day to give kids a safe, educational, and fun place to go after school. We are called the Covey Film Festival because like a Covey of Quail, and like a family, we are helping to look out for our community members. We don’t sleep in a circle like a quail covey, but we do our best. Our theme for the 2014 Covey Film Festival is “Inheriting Mother Nature; Inspiring Youth.” The films we will be screening are all based around conservation, protection, travel, animals, and human relationships with our planet. Most of our movies will be screened during the day for TCRC students, with educational materials, and then again in the evenings for adults. The Covey Film Festival has an impressive list of actors, writers, directors, and producers, who are excited to be inhabiting Thomasville for two weeks! Some come from far away, and some you may have gone to high school with…Keep reading to find out! And…did you know the State of Georgia brought in over 3 billion dollars of film and television production revenue last year? Our panel discussion with Downtown Thomasville will show you how Thomasville and your business can be a part of this industry and reap its many benefits. We welcome and encourage you to attend our events this year!
Just like members of a quail covey take care of each other, we in Thomasville do the same. A quick thank you to our friends: CMS Thomasville Center for the Arts Red Hills Farm Alliance Tall Timbers Research Station Thomasville Music and Drama Troupe Thomasville High School Scholars Academy Brookwood School John Gandy Events Big Oak Rug Gallery The Thomasville Townie Thomasville National Bank The Ken Young Company AgPro Companies Lanigan & Associates Grassroots Coffee Monticello Nursery The Bookshelf Crown Royal Toscoga Forever Retro Food Glorious Food The Junior Service League Hopkins Farms Thomas University Liam’s Artistic Confections John Kohler Realty James Moore & Associates Commercial Bank European Edge Relish & Dash Timberline Nursery Downtown Thomasville Moonspin Pizza Hands On Thomas County Shanna Nicole Design Martin Young - Young Design Farmers & Merchants Bank Miller Property Management
A special thank you to all of our individual underwriters, board & committee members, and volunteers!
BE OUR GUEST UNDER THE STARS AT AVALON PLANTATION On behalf of the Covey Film Festival and the Thomasville Community Resource Center (TCRC) we invite you to an evening under the stars, among the stars! Ted Turner has been a proud underwriter of TCRC since it opened its doors over 20 years ago. Extending his generosity even further this year, Mr. Turner has opened the doors to his private residence, Avalon Plantation, to provide the setting for the Covey Film Festival 2nd Annual Gala in Lamont, Florida. Travel down Avalon’s oak-lined canopy driveway and enter a beautiful getaway on Thursday, October 23rd from 7:00 – 9:30 P.M. Our theme this year is “Inheriting Mother Nature; Inspiring Youth.” This rarelyseen private plantation is not only naturally stunning but is also home to another ‘stunner’- the coveted Scarlett O’Hara portrait from “Gone With The Wind.” Our Garden Gala will leave no stone unturned, featuring a butler entrance through the home, the finest indigenous foods of our area, specialty cocktail bars, live entertainment, delicious desserts, and a few surprises along the way. We are honored to share the experience of this beautiful home that rarely opens for the public, and thrilled that our supporters, community members, and out-of-town celebrity guests will enjoy such a magical evening. The Gala will be a unique, intimate event to remember all
Keeping with our theme of conservation and preservation, we ask that ladies wear heels that will allow for walking in grass. The Rug Gallery will provide beautiful handcrafted surfaces for standing or even dancing, and there will be comfortable seating provided by John Gandy Events. Warning: You will be enticed by a selection of silent auction items. This beautiful evening will maximize fun, education, philanthropy, film, and most importantly, safety. We are offering group transportation from downtown Thomasville (Toscaga parking lot) to and from Avalon Plantation in Lamont, Florida. Seats will be limited so please RSVP via email coveyfilmfestival@gmail.com as soon as you can. To attend, please purchase tickets by visiting our website at www. coveyfilmfestival.com Or become a sponsor and receive Gala tickets along with film festival passes. Tickets are $250 per person or $400 per couple. A special thank you to our Gala Sponsors: John Gandy Events, CMS Lighting and Sound, and Crown Royal.
What do “The Hunger Games,” “Anchor Man: The Legend Continues,” “Prisoner to the Walking Dead” “The Walking Diaries,” “Being Mary Jane” and “The Walking Dead” all have in common? Each one is among the 40 plus film and television projects filmed in Georgia in 2013! Georgia’s film and television industry generated an astounding $3.3 billion in 2013.
Music and Digital Entertainment; Lee Cuthbert, local specialist; David Luse, a location scout; Larry Owens, Mayor of Senoia, where “The Walking Dead” was filmed; Kathleen Fitch, Vice-President of Crawford Media Services; Tom Luse, a production manager and producer at Crawford Media Services; and Brian McGee, Owner of McGee Design and a Storyboard Artist and Illustrator.
Recently, the City of Thomasville was named a “Camera Ready” City by the Georgia Film Commission. Let’s keep clearing the way for film and television projects to begin in Thomasville while helping to ensure that the economic benefits stay in the City of Roses.
This event is free and open to the public and lunch will be provided. Please contact Karen Smith at 229-227 -7020 to reserve a seat.
Panelists for this workshop include: Lee Thomas, Deputy Commissioner from The Georgia Department of Economic Development for Film,
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FILM INDUSTRY STARS COMING TO THOMASVILLE We are thrilled to have some very special guest actors join this year’s Covey Film Festival! Most have Thomasville ties and have made a big impact in movies and television. Julie Bryan Moran, Rob Moran, Scott Wilson, Jay Scully and Alec Whaite will be heavily involved in the festival, hosting screenings, signings, receptions, as well as educational workshops for children and adults in our community. Julie Bryan Moran grew up in Thomasville where she graduated from Brookwood School. In 1980 Julie was the winner of the American Junior Miss contest. Growing up in a sports-oriented family, it was no surprise Julie was the first woman to host ABC’s Wide World of Sports and was then later tapped to co-host the NBA’s “Inside Stuff.” She came into our homes nightly during her years as a regular on “Entertainment Tonight” from 1981 – 2001. She also appeared in the film “Independence Day” (1996); “All Good Things” (2010) and continues to make numerous TV appearances. Rob Moran, Julie’s husband, is a very recognizable actor as well. Although he is not originally from Thomasville, he has quickly become considered a native son and a very strong champion of the Covey Film Festival. Some of his many film credits include the recent “Heaven is for Real,” “There’s Something About Mary” (1998), “Dumb and Dumber” (1994) and “Me, Myself & Irene” (2000). Rob’s career also includes many TV credits. Fans of “The Walking Dead” will quickly recognize Scott Wilson! Scott is a native of Thomasville who graduated from Thomasville High School. He got the bug early, and hitchhiked to Hollywood soon after graduation to become an actor. His instincts were good–but his acting even better! His impressive filmography contains many noted films including: “In Cold Blood,” “Dead Man Walking,” “In the Heat of the Night,” “Pearl Harbor,” and “Shiloh.” Wilson enjoys visiting his mother and sister who are both lifelong residents of Thomasville! Join us in proudly celebrating Scott Wilson’s contributions to film and television. Covey Film Festival is thrilled to host a FAMILY NIGHT showing of Wilson’s movie, “Shiloh,” on Monday, October 20th at Thomasville Music & Drama Troupe. There will be an autograph signing available after the screening; tickets are available for pre-registry only via our website. Wilson will also sign autographs at Grassroots Coffee on Saturday, October 25th from 2:00 - 3:00 P.M., tickets to which are
also available for pre-registry only via our website. Get ready to meet a star on his way up! Alec Whaite will join us to discuss the award-winning movie “The Longest Distance.” Although not from Thomasville (a Venezuela native), Whaite wanted to come work with TCRC and the Thomasville community when he learned The Covey Film Festival was to be screening his movie. Whaite is passionate about teaming up with TCRC, as he himself went to a particular boarding school in Wales called The United World College of the Atlantic where Nelson Mandela and Queen Noor of Jordan were patrons. The ideals and core values that make up our education system and community outreach projects pair perfectly with Whaite’s. Alec will host panels, Q & A sessions, and be a treat to get to know. After furthering his training in London at the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, where the likes of Sir Laurence Olivier and Dame Judi Dench have left their marks, he moved to Los Angeles. Join us for the screening of “The Longest Distance,” Whaite’s first notable role in a feature film, which is sure to be followed by many! Alec will be joined by his brother, who worked on the film and is a professional photographer, Eduardo Whaite. They are both honored to join us and thrilled to get to know Thomasville. For anyone interested in a career in the film industry, the most important person in the game is the casting director! Local talent Jay Scully now spends his time in LA as a casting director with over 50 studio and independent films on his resume. His studio credits include “Wild Hogs” (Disney), “Benchwarmers” (Sony), “Premonition” (MGM), “Old Dogs” (Disney), “John Tucker Must Die” (Fox), as well as the recent Universal release “American Reunion.” Additionally, he worked as an acting coach for the kids in J.J. Abrams’ “Super 8” and the Judd Apatow film, “This Is Forty.” Jay was an integral part of the Covey Film Festival last year, providing workshops to students, and he joins us this year to again share the inside secrets of his industry! Workshops to be announced soon! We are thrilled to have Jay back again! All of our special guests will attend the Covey Film Festival Gala on Thursday October 23rd.
year. Avalon will take your breath away, and the Covey Film Festival will feed and entertain you all evening!
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This year, Covey Film Festival, in collaboration with Downtown Thomasville, will sponsor a workshop luncheon on Wednesday, October 29th at Trinity Anglican Church at 12:00 P.M. The purpose of this discussion is to educate the community on how our engagement in the film industry will open doors to new projects and commerce in the Thomasville area while facilitating job creation.
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Find out how the film industry can enhance your business and Thomasville! Date: Wednesday, October 29th Location: Trinity Anglican Church 325 West Jackson Street, Thomasville Time: 12:00 P.M. Reservations: Karen Smith, 229-227-7020 Lunch will be provided Cost: Free with Reservation
HOW TO BUY TICKETS
Ticket Options: The Hollywood Star Ticket allows two (2) people to go to ALL screenings/events including receptions! Please note: The Gala is excluded from this pass. This pass is $50 for two people. The Red Carpet Ticket allows FOUR (4) people to attend ALL screenings/events including receptions! Please note: The Gala is excluded from this pass. This pass is $100 for four people. For those of you who would like to be a sponsor, we have different levels that include Gala tickets! All of these options are on our website under the “Schedule, Locations & Tickets” page, below ‘Movie & Gala Tickets’. Non-sponsor Gala tickets are $250 per person or two (2) for $400. Unless specified, tickets will be available at the door at ALL screenings, until SOLD OUT. We kindly request donations at the door and of course, all proceeds benefit The Thomasville Community Resource Center! We want to make it easy for you to have fun at the Covey Film Festival! You may purchase by mail: TCRC/Covey Tickets • PO Box 1897 • Thomasville, Georgia 31799 or by phone 229-226-5846 ext 101
THE BOOKSHELF HOSTS TWO SPECIAL COVEY EVENTS Two very special events during the 2nd Annual Covey Film Festival will be generously hosted by The Bookshelf in Downtown Thomasville. Roland Legiari-Laura Poetry and Writing Workshop Roland is a New York-based documentary filmmaker, with a host of additional talents! Last year we screened his documentary “To Be Heard.” He also presented many different poetry workshops at TCRC and elsewhere in Thomasville. He is a teacher, activist, and the founder of powerpoetry.org. His first documentary “Azul” won nine international awards; Roland himself has won many other honors including from the Rockefeller Fund and the Andy Warhol Foundation. Roland has taught poetry in prisons, schools, and seniors citizens’ homes, and we are thrilled he is returning for the 2nd Annual Covey Film Festival. Bring your writing utensil of choice and prepare to be inspired! Date: Monday, October 27th Location: The Bookshelf 126 South Broad Street, Thomasville Time: 6:30 - 8:00 P.M. Cost: Free with Pass/Sponsorship, tickets available at the door with suggested donation benefiting the Thomasville Community Resource Center of $20. Author Mary Williams: “The Lost Daughter” Leading an incredible life of both poverty and great affluence, Mary Williams is the adopted daughter of Jane Fonda. Her story is one
Did you see Scott Wilson in “The Walking Dead?” How about in “Monster,” “Pearl Harbor,” “The Aviator,” “The Great Gatsby,” or “In Cold Blood?” Mr. Wilson’s film credits are many and this Thomasville alum is graciously giving his time for an autograph session benefiting the Thomasville Community Resource Center! Space is very limited and tickets are available by pre-purchase and online only. Date: Saturday, October 25th Location: Grassroots Coffee • 118 South Broad Street, Thomasville Time: 2:00 P.M. Cost: $25
With so many events at the Covey Film Festival, the way to maximize the fun is by purchasing a festival pass on our website Visit www.coveyfilmfestival.com. It’s quick, easy, and accommodating!
of living at both ends of the spectrum, with many issues almost unbearable. She grew up as the daughter of two Black Panthers, with a family torn apart through an absent father, a sister succumbing to prostitution and teen pregnancy, plus an alcoholic mother. This chaos conflicted with the unconditional love from new adopted parents, Jane Fonda and Ted Turner and their great wealth. Mary had to resolve many of her internal conflicts and nature proved to be the healing force for her. Mary’s story is one not to be missed! Mary will host a discussion and Q&A at Thomas University’s Flowers Auditorium in the morning then join us at The Bookshelf to autograph her books later in the day. Date: Wednesday, October 29th Location: Discussion – Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium 1501 Millpond Road, Thomasville Time: 10:00 A.M. Cost: Free with CFF Pass, Sponsorship or Student ID. Suggested donation at door of $10 benefiting the Thomasville Community Resource Center. Meet & Greet Mary Williams with a Signing at The Bookshelf Location: The Bookshelf 126 South Broad Street, Thomasville Time: 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Cost: Free. All are welcome, as are donations for the Thomasville Community Resource Center!
In conjunction with Thomasville High School, Scholars Academy, The Thomasville Community Resource Center and the Covey Film Festival, a special gathering will feature Scott Wilson. This event will include a presentation followed by Q&A with additional Covey Film Festival actors, directors, writers and participants. Please join us in welcoming home a truly inspiring Thomasville native, Scott Wilson. Date: Wednesday, October 22nd Location: Scholars Academy • 820 East Washington Street, Thomasville Time: 1:15 - 2:15 P.M. Open to the public. Reservations required for a brief check in at the door. Please contact coveyfilmfestival@gmail.com to sign up.
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All Saints Episcopal Church 443 South Hansell Street
Famed Director Tom Shadyac (“Ace Ventura,” “Liar Liar,” “Bruce Almighty” and more) takes himself and his audience on an exploratory journey to self-heal after a very serious biking accident. Shadyac suffered from a long-term concussion after his accident, which onset a deep depression. On his way out of depression and into what he used to know as his everyday and lavish life, he starts questioning the literal “things” that he thought made him happy. Was he happy or was he demonstrating learned behavior?
“The Longest Distance” showcases the contrasting dangerous city of Caracas, Venezuela with the ancient and stunning mountain countryside of south-eastern Venezuela. The geographic settings are treated as crucial characters, embedded with meaning and significance thanks to the directorial debut from Claudia Pinto Emperador. Watch as two odysseys intersect, two geographic climates differ, while experiencing a profound and beautiful journey through Venezuela.
Shadyac sets out to speak with global intellectual and spiritual leaders. Together they examine what’s wrong versus right with the world, survival of the fittest, love, and our relationship with the modern day natural order. This beautiful, compelling movie shows a man who has his dream career and monetary success but is searching for the true root of happiness. It is both uplifting and thought provoking. After the screening Father Paul Hancock will lead a discussion with the audience. An inspired way to kick off our film festival!
Struggling to come to terms with his mother’s brutal murder, 12-year-old Lucas (Omar Moya) secretly sets out on the voyage of reconciliation that his mother was about to embark upon: She had intended to return to her family’s long-vacant summer home in Venezuela’s Gran Sabana region to meet her own mother, from whom she had been estranged for years. During his travels, Lucas meets up with Kayemo (Alec Whaite), a young man with a money problem and a gun, who reluctantly agrees to accompany him to his destination.
Time: 7:00 P.M. Tickets: Free with CFF Pass/Sponsorship or $10 Donation benefiting TCRC
A winning film in the 2013 Montreal International Film Festival; Best Latin American Film, Variety Magazine says it best: “The Caracas in the film’s opening scenes teems with negative forces even before the violence explodes. Once in the shadow of the mountains, however, clarity and serenity reign; oppositions are openly stated and peacefully resolved.” It is a powerful, moving movie.
“Shiloh,” rated G, is appropriate for all ages and about a young boy bonding and rescuing a dog named Shiloh. Screening will be hosted by leading actor & Thomasville native, Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson, a graduate from Thomasville High School returns to his hometown this year for The Covey Film Festival. Wilson will be introducing the film and hosting an autograph & photo session after the screening (limited pre-purchase tickets available for autographs). From the classic “The Great Gatsby,” to “Pearl Harbor,” to most recently “The Walking Dead,” we honor and welcome back Scott Wilson.
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Thomasville Music & Drama Troupe Theater 427 Covington Avenue Time: 6:30 P.M. Tickets: Free with CFF Pass/Sponsorship or $10 Donation benefiting TCRC
Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium 1501 Millpond Road Time: 7:00 P.M. Tickets: Free with CFF Pass/Sponsorship or $10 Donation benefiting TCRC
For decades, Cairo has had no had organized sanitation service, relying instead on the Zaballeen (term meaning ‘garbage people’), who garner their income not from the city but rather from recycling. Ahead of any ‘green’ initiative, the native’s survival depends on recycling 80% of the garbage they collect. The film’s central conflict concerns Cairo’s decision to hire foreign multinational corporations to handle their ever-growing sanitation issues. The community is suddenly faced with the globalization of its trade and the boys are forced to make choices that will impact their future along with the survival of the community.
The Covey Film Festival is especially honored to screen this wonderful, one-of-a-kind movie and to have Joe Hutto as our special guest. Coming to Thomasville from Wyoming, Mr. Hutto will be on hand to discuss raising these turkey poults, the imprint they left on him, bonding with them and then acting as a surrogate turkey mother to them for over a year and a half. Covey organizers promise you an evening that you won’t forget and a story one cannot recreate! Perhaps even more important, the film helps educate us about a species we may see a lot, but in general know too little about. The entire experience is both enriching and informative. “My Life as a Turkey” is a compelling look at how intelligent turkeys are, how imprinting works, and how communication between species benefits us all. “My Life as a Turkey” will be shown at Thomasville Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 25th at 7:00 P.M. The evening will begin with a 6:00 reception for Joe Hutto and attendees, and will offer drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Following the film, Mr. Hutto will be leading a discussion and Q&A about the film. Mr. Hutto has spent the last seven years living and observing mule deer in the Wind Mountain Range of Wyoming. He has also written a book about this experience, “Mule Deer,” and produced a film released by the same name. This is an evening that’s not to be missed!
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Thomasville Center for the Arts 600 East Washington Street Time: Reception 6:00 P.M. Film 7:00 P.M. Tickets: Free with CFF Pass/Sponsorship or $20 Donation for Reception & Film or $10 Donation for Film benefiting TCRC
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Thomasville Center for the Arts 600 East Washington Street Time: Reception 6:00 P.M.; Movie 7:00 P.M. Tickets: Free with CFF Pass/Sponsorship or $20 Donation for Reception & Film or $10 Donation for Film benefiting TCRC
“Oyster Doctors” details the decline in the oyster population along the eastern seaboard, but particularly along the Apalachicola Bay. It clarifies the impact of the BP oil spill on the Bay, looking at it both before and after, as well as the impact of other events on the sustainability of the gulf waters. The results may surprise you. Set against the backdrop of Florida’s spectacular Forgotten Coast, the film explores a research team’s failures and triumphs leading to unexpected discoveries and an ever-expanding string of questions about the inner workings of our coast. You’ll never look at your seafood the same way again. It’s worth noting that in keeping with Covey Film Festival’s mission, films are selected based on theme, quality and whenever possible having a local connection to the Red Hills Region. In this case, not only is producer Rob Diaz De Villegas from FSU but Randall Hughes grew up in Thomasville and her family still resides here. She is now an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University in Boston.
The hard hitting film tackles the aftermath of the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf on the 300 residents of a small Louisiana community, Pointe a la Hache, who are traditionally oystermen. The spill not only destroyed their oyster beds, but left them in financial ruin and left their distinctive culture facing extinction.
Arrive early for a light social and enjoy locally grown refreshments provided by the Red Hills Small Farm Alliance. Arrive even earlier and explore the Bird Trail among the magnificent Red Hills landscape overlooking Lake Iamonia at Tall Timbers Research Station & Land Conservancy.
Since this poor community has been historically overlooked by the State, the film focuses upon the oystermen who take it upon themselves to address the impact of the oil spill upon their way of life so that their community and way of life might not otherwise vanish.
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TOSAC Storefront Theater 117 Broad Street Time: 7:00 P.M. with Q&A after Screening Tickets: Free with CFF Pass/Sponsorship or $10 Donation benefiting TCRC
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This beautifully-filmed exploratory documentary shows how conservationists aim to protect and restore connected landscapes throughout Florida and their desire to create a viable corridor from the Everglades to Georgia. This film documents the 1,000 mile expedition over 100 days through photography, video streams and radio reports. You will see the true wilds of Florida and feel as though you have never seen the state before in its natural beauty.
Prior to the film, a reception will be held for the teamwho are still hiking a new trail in the panhandle. Special thanks to event planner Shanna Derby of Shanna Nicole Design for her help with the reception. It’s an evening that you don’t want to miss. Come watch as the explorers do most of the exploring for you!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 28th to ensure a Tall Timbers/Covey Film Festival event you won’t want to miss. In partnership with Red Hills Small Farm Alliance & Land Conservancy, Tall Timbers Research Station will host the screening of the movie “Oyster Doctors” followed by discussion with producer, Rob Diaz De Villegas, who was assisted by Randall Hughes and David Kimbro, formerly of Florida State University (FSU) to create this documentary. He will be joined by fellow scientists for a panel discussion and Q&A following the film.
Directed by Nailah Jefferson and winning top honors at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival, “Vanishing Pearls: The Oystermen of Pointe a la Hache” is a 2013 documentary that Paste Magazine said “deserves a spot alongside works like Ken and Sarah Burns’s “The Central Park Five” and Spike Lee’s “When the Levees Broke.”
Jefferson, an Award-winning director, will join the Covey Film Festival at the screening of her film. Nailah Jefferson is a noted documentary film-maker who is working hard to keep alive the story, in this case, of the impact of the oil spill on the lives of the oystermen of Pointe a la Hache. As Ms. Jefferson notes she “wants audiences to know that the Gulf Coast Recovery is an ongoing story and things have not gotten better for oystermen like those in Pointe a la Hache. Because of the danger of losing these communities and their way of life, I want ‘Vanishing Pearls’ to be less of a film and instead be a springboard for a movement to help save these communities.”
Time: 7:00 P.M. Tickets: Free with CFF Pass/Sponsorship or $10 Donation benefiting TCRC
Mallory Dimmitt, expedition leader and conservationist will be leading a discussion panel after the screening.
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In 2006 Joe Hutto, a Florida native and naturalist, wrote a bestselling book, “Illumination in the Flatwoods” about his experiences raising more than 16 turkey chicks from eggs to adulthood. It is an incredible account of his experiences as their “mother.” The reaction to his movie “My Life as a Turkey” was even greater – audiences love it!
Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium 1501 Millpond Avenue
“The Florida Wildlife Corridor” addresses the fragmentation of natural landscapes and watersheds from the Everglades ecosystem headed north. “The Florida Wildlife Corridor” is positioned to educate through an awareness campaign that demonstrates the need to keep natural systems connected.
You won’t want to miss this compelling documentary short-listed for the 2010 Academy Award for Best Feature Length Documentary. Filmed over a four year period, “Garbage Dreams: Raised in the Trash Trade” follows three teenage boys growing up in Egypt’s’ garbage village – the world’s largest.
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After the screening, actor Alec Whaite will be hosting a dynamic discussion about the film. Alec has studied at the London School of Drama and Language and stars in “The Longest Distance.” He is originally from Venezuela and now lives in Los Angeles, CA. Whaite has traveled internationally discussing this film. He is passionate about the relationship between our festival theme and the film’s message- being able to change your destiny at any given moment, no matter how bad you think your past might be. Alec and his brother Eduardo Whaite, photographer, are also excited to work with the TCRC as well as local children of Thomasville.
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Time: 5:30 P.M. Optional Guided Nature Hike of Tall Timber’s Bird Trail 6:30 P.M. Reception sponsored by Red Hills Farm Alliance 7:00 P.M. Screening followed by panel discussion led by producer Rob Diaz de Villegas Tickets: Free with CFF Pass/Sponsorship or $10 Donation benefiting TCRC
After months and months of effort, we are excited to announce this outstanding movie will be shown at the Covey Film Festival! The Hamptons International Film Festival will premiere “Wildlike” October 10th, so Thomasville is fortunate to be one of few cities, to be the first to screen this stunning film! Writer and Director, Frank Hall Green conceived “Wildlike” after visiting Alaska. It’s the story of a troubled and daring teenage girl who is sent to live with her Uncle in Juneau, Alaska, by her struggling mother. The Uncle seems to be a supportive caretaker but the relationship turns and the girl runs away deep into the Alaskan interior. The film takes the audience through the journey of a city girl in the wilds and how she grows through the challenges. The landscape of Alaska becomes a character in the film but rather than an adversary, it becomes her salvation.
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Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium 1501 Millpond Road
Frank Hall Green has ties to Thomasville as the son-in-law of Connie Middleton. He is married to Georgia native Molly and they reside in New York City. Brothers– in–law Vann and David both also live in Thomasville. We are thrilled to show his movie as a part of the Covey Film Festival!
Time: 7:00 P.M. Tickets: Free with CFF Pass/Sponsorship or $10 Donation benefiting TCRC
CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE AND THE COVEY FILM FESTIVAL: AN OUTDOOR MOVIE “FINDING NEMO” MEANS FUN FOR EVERYONE! After the trick-or-treating is over, come Downtown and join us for a good old-fashioned outdoor movie! Bring the whole family! Dress up or dress down, either way make your way down our mini red carpet and enjoy! Get the star treatment and a picture on the carpet followed by 100 minutes of adorable underwater exploration. Finally, a movie that is B.Y.O.C (Bring Your Own Candy!)