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Wraps Up A Successful 4th Year With Sold Out Venues And
Announces Filmmaker Awards
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Glenn R. Swift - Master of Ceremonies for the 2009 DBFF
Press Release
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MOCKUMENTARY WINS BEST FEATURE AWARD
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Jan Engoren Press Release
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String Theory Press Release
Playing Opening and Closing Night
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OFFICIAL SPONSOR - PERFECT 1864 VODKA Press Release
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Office Depot Foundation - the Official sponsor
of Kid’s Day
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Barry Bostwick - Creative Chair of next year's
festival
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arts radio network
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The Parklander Magazine Press Release
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The Gringo Wedding Press Release
Gringo Wedding, a film by South Florida filmmaker, Tas Salini
and Stepping Stone Productions, Inc., and official selection of the
2007 Delray Beach Film Festival arrives in stores in the U.S. and
abroad.
Gringo Wedding has been released nationwide by Univision Home
Entertainment on 4/28/09 through major retailers.
Gringo Wedding has been translated and released in several
countries including Russia, Romania, Poland, Hungary, the Czech
Republic, Greece, Cyprus and South Africa.
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Crossing The Line Press Release
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ANNOUNCES GLENN R. SWIFT, MASTER OF
CEREMONIES
Delray Beach, FL, <(May 11, 2009)>Michael Posner and the Delray
Beach Film Festival announce Glenn R. Swift as the Master of
Ceremonies for the 2009 DBFF.
Swift is an entertainment writer in South Florida and winner of the
1999 Florida Magazine Association’s Bronze Award for Excellence in
Writing. His work appears in various high-end publications across
the country. An experienced radio talk-show host, Swift is the
Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Encore Productions,
Inc. and the Editor and Co-Founder of OnStagePalmBeach.com. He is a
member of the Theatre League of South Florida, the Florida Freelance
Writers Association and the Delray Beach Film Festival’s Board of
Directors.
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Jana Media
Relations www.dbff.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Jan Engoren / Jana Media Relations
Tel: (561) 302-6402
jengoren@hotmail.com
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The Stella Artois Lifetime
Achievment Award
To Robert Davi
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The Stella Artois Rising Star Award
To Alexander Nevsky
Delray Beach, FL, <(May 9, 2009)>- Michael Posner, Festival Director
and Founder of the Delray Beach Film Festival, will present the
Stella Artois Lifetime Achievement Award to Robert Davi and the
Stella Artois Rising Star Award to Alexander Nevsky at the
Opening Night Ceremony, Tuesday, May 19th.
Robert Davi is one of the film industry's most recognized actors,
from his portrayal of the James Bond villain in "License To Kill"
(1989) to his role as an FBI profiler in "Profiler" (1996).
His mentor was the legendary Stella Adler, and he was a member of
the Actors Studio, where he studied with Lee Strasberg. He was cast
opposite Frank Sinatra in the telefilm "Contract of Cherry Street"
(1977) and he has gone on to work in projects with Marlon Brando,
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Clint Eastwood, Bruce Willis, Benecio Del
Toro, Denny Glover and Roberto Benigni.
Recently Davi made his directorial debut with his independent film,
"The Dukes" which he produced and starred in with Chazz Palminteri
and Peter Bogdanovich.
Alexander Nevsky, known as "The Russian Schwarzenegger," is an
established movie star in his home country of Russia. He studied
acting at Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in Los Angeles and is the
first action hero in the burgeoning Russian film industry.
His new action film, which he produces and stars in with David
Carradine and Sherilyn Fenn is titled, "Treasure Raiders."
"Treasure Raiders" is a theatrical box office hit in Russia and will
have it's U.S. premiere at the Delray Beach Film Festival on
Thursday, May 21.
Following its Delray debut, it will be released for wider
distribution on June 2nd.
Nevsky will attend the Opening Night Ceremony and the premiere of
"Treasure Raiders" and will present a workshop on international
co-production of films. His new projects include (the thriller
"Magic Man" and the fantasy film, "Hercules: The Beginning").
In addition to acting and producing, Nevsky is the author of 7
books, a former bodybuilding champion and campaigns worldwide
against steroid use.
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4th ANNUAL DELRAY
BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
OPENING NIGHT FILM
May 19th, 2009
Direct From Its World Premiere At Sundance
“THE ANSWER MAN”
Starring Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham and Lou Taylor Pucci
A MAGNOLIA PICTURES RELEASE
Delray Beach, FL, <(March 24, 2009)>Direct from Sundance, The Delray
Beach Film Festival announces its opening night film, The Answer
Man. Directed by first time writer/director John Hindman, the film
stars Jeff Daniels (The Squid and the Whale) Lauren Graham (of the
Gilmore Girls) and Lou Taylor Pucci (Thumbsucker).
Daniels plays a best-selling author of new age spirituality who
seems to possess all the answers.
Says Michael Posner, Director and Founder of the DBFF, “We are
pleased and excited to return for our 4th year in downtown Delray
Beach. showcasing indepdendent films. I saw this film when it
premiered at Sundance and I knew it would be a great film to
kick-off our festival. It’s a romantic comedy and I love romantic
comedies.”
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Film Synopsis:
Arlen Faber (Daniels) is the reclusive author of "Me and God," a
book that redefined spirituality for an entire generation and
elevated Faber to pop-culture guru. On the eve of the book’s
20th anniversary, Arlen is still sought after as the man who has
all the answers. His life collides with Elizabeth (Graham), a
single mom raising her seven year-old son, and Kris (Taylor
Pucci), a young man fresh out of rehab who is searching for
meaning. Both Elizabeth and Kris are hopeful that Arlen has the
answers, but the truth is, he hasn't got a clue. The film also
stars Kat Dennings (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist) and
Olivia Thirlby (Juno).
The Answer Man premiered to excellent reviews in January at its
World Premier at the Sundance Film Festival (under the name
“Arlen Faber”).
What the critics are saying:
“Funny” “Charming from start to finish.” (Neil Miller )
“Easy, breezy romantic comedy” (Neil Miller)
“A Capra-esque satire ...” (Duane Byrge)
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Volunteers:
Volunteers are welcome and needed to support all functions of the
DBFF from ticket sales to hospitality to sorting and mailing films,
soliciting items and/or making donations for the silent auction
fundraiser, drivers to pick up filmmakers from the airport, etc.
Please contact Michael Posner directly at:
maddoc48@aol.com, or call:
561-213-5737 for more information.
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About the
Festival:
For more information, please call (561) 381-3212 or visit
our website at: www.dbff.us or
www.delraybeachfilmfestival.com.
The DBFF is a non-profit organization 501 c3, dedicated to
providing the local community and international visitors with a
diverse presentation of films from around the world, including a
venue of Student Shorts and Xtreme sports.
In addition to offering films that might not otherwise be
released theatrically in the USA, DBFF will provide a unique
cultural experience, educational programs, and forums for
exploring the future of cinema.
Founding sponsors for the Delray Beach Film Festival are
committed to providing the independent film makers/artist a
venue to screen their films and to network with other film
makers and industry people.
Profits will be shared between the education of young filmmakers
and the Palm Beach County Humane Society.
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4th ANNUAL DELRAY BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
A DAY OF
JEWISH AND ISRAELI FILMS
May 21, 2009
Delray Beach, FL, <(April 14, 2009)>Returning to Delray Beach from
May 19-24th, the Delray Beach Film Festival will showcase a full day
of Jewish and Israeli films on Thursday, May 21st at Movies of
Delray at Oriole Plaza, 7421 West Atlantic Avenue (corner of West
Atlantic Avenue and Hagen Ranch Road).
More than 400 films were submitted for consideration from countries
all over the world, including Bosnia-Herzogovina, Spain, China,
Panama, Brazil, Canada, UK, Taiwan, Portugal, Israel and Ireland.
Films with Jewish themes include:
Empty Nest – A film by Daniel Burman, (Known as the Woody Allen of
Argentina, Burman is part of the “new wave” of Argentinian cinema.)
When their last child leaves home, a middle-aged couple suddenly
finds itself alone for the first time in years. While the husband
tackles the empty-nest syndrome with vivid fantasies, his wife
throws herself into a whirlwind of activities. (Feature film)
Be'ezrat Ha Shem - Two things we can't choose: our parents, and the
name they give us. Director Sigi Marx Arditi, has a 'thing' about
her first name, a kind of mild obsession that has been with her
since her army service. She sets out on a journey to the depths of
her name in order to find out why we place so much importance on our
name and if there is a connection between someone's name and the
course of their life and destiny. During this journey she meets
characters that have changed or would like to change their names in
order to change and improve their lives. (Documentary)
Play Me Allegro – A film by Alon Alsheich. An intimate and
surprising story of Julia, a former Muscovite and single mother with
a cynical sense of humor. She lives with her 5-year old daughter on
Kibbutz Nir-Am, on the border between Israel and the Palestinian
Authority. There, she and her daughter try to raise each other in a
chaotic reality. Over the past seven years, the pastoral tranquility
has been replaced by rockets from Gaza and bombardments of their
neighbors in Gaza. Between taking her daughter to violin lessons and
dance classes, Julia takes her political left wing ideology one step
further. (Documentary)
Blessed Is the Match: Life and Death of Hannah Senesh – A film by
Roberta Grossman. Hannah Senesh parachutes into Nazi-occupied Europe
to help save Hungary's Jews, only to be imprisoned alongside the
person she most wants to save -- her mother Catherine. A harrowing
account of the only military rescue mission for Jews during the
Holocaust, Blessed Is The Match is also a moving mother-daughter
tale. Narrated by three-time Academy Award nominee Joan Allen.
(Documentary)
Hachipusheet (The Beetle) - Yishai Orian, the director of the movie
and the owner of an old Volkswagen beetle is about to become a
father. His mechanic says that the car will not last long, while his
wife complains that the car is unsuitable for a baby. Attempting to
keep his beloved car, Yishai goes on a journey that begins with the
previous owners of the Beetle, continues to Jordan to renovate the
old car, and ends with the birth of his first child. The exciting,
funny, sad, and intimate memories of the Beetle’s previous owners
blend with the director’s personal story. (Documentary)
Sveener and the Shmiel – A film by David Sharp, Emmy Award-winning
special visual effects artist and first-time feature film director.
Chronically depressed Sveener becomes increasingly angry when his
dim-witted brother, The Shmiel, falls in love with an
emotionally-troubled girl. A dark and quirky romantic drama/comedy.
(Feature film)
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Volunteers:
Volunteers are welcome and needed to support all functions of the
DBFF from ticket sales to hospitality to sorting and mailing films,
soliciting items and/or making donations for the silent auction
fundraiser, drivers to pick up filmmakers from the airport, etc.
Please contact Ms. Geri Melnick at: gerimk@aol.com, or call:
(561) 279-7287 for more information.
About the Festival:
To purchase tickets and for more information, please call (561)
381-3212 or visit our website at: www.dbff.us or
www.delraybeachfilmfestival.com.
The DBFF is a non-profit organization 501 c3, dedicated to providing
the local community and international visitors with a diverse
presentation of films from around the world, including a venue of
Student Shorts and Xtreme sports.
In addition to offering films that might not otherwise be released
theatrically in the USA, DBFF will provide a unique cultural
experience, educational programs, and forums for exploring the
future of cinema.
Founding sponsors for the Delray Beach Film Festival are committed
to providing the independent film makers/artist a venue to screen
their films and to network with other film makers and industry
people.
Profits will be shared between the education of young filmmakers and
the Palm Beach County Humane Society.
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4th ANNUAL DELRAY BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
A DAY OF
SPANISH-LANGUAGE & BRAZILIAN FILMSMay 24, 2009
Delray Beach, FL, <(April 22, 2009)>Returning to Delray Beach
from May 19-24th, the Delray Beach Film Festival will showcase a
full day of Spanish-language and Brazilian films, on Sunday, May
24th at Movies of Delray at Oriole Plaza, 7421 West Atlantic Avenue
(corner of West Atlantic Avenue and Hagen Ranch Road).
More than 400 films were submitted for consideration from countries
all over the world, including Bosnia-Herzogovina, Spain, China,
Panama, Brazil, Canada, UK, Taiwan, Portugal, Israel and Ireland.
Films include:
Casa de los Arabes - (Cuba) John Maass' film (House of Arabs)
follows Cuban-American belly dancer Tiffany Madera, a.k.a. Hanan, to
Havana to document how she trained a group of Cuban dancers in the
sensual art of belly dancing. Maass examines the newly formed dance
troupe, Grupo Aisha al Hanan, from its initial practice sessions to
the streets of Havana, and on to dance competitions. As the women
learn to transform from their innate salsa rhythms to tight belly
contortions, another transition takes place. Belly dancing becomes
an emotional outlet in the day-to-day struggles of life under Cuba's
tight political and economic system. At the same time the film
subtly acknowledges the egalitarianism Cuban women enjoy in
comparison to those in many Third World nations. Waving and spinning
sheer, colorful veils, these women explain that they're dancing for
the liberation of those women whose societies don't allow them such
freedoms. (Documentary)
Cachao: Uno Mas – (Cuba) A glimpse into the maestro’s life and
music, Cachao: Uno Mas pays tribute to one of the greatest
Afro-Cuban musicians of all time, Israel López ‘Cachao’. This
68-minute documentary, produced by the DOC Film Institute at San
Francisco State, features a live concert in San Francisco and
interviews with musical collaborators Andy Garcia, John Santos, Ray
Santos and Orestes Vilató who help trace Cachao's musical journey
from his early days in Cuba to worldwide fame and recognition.
(Documentary)
The Children's Orchestra, (Orquestra dos Meninos) – (Brazil) A film
by Paulo Thiago de Oliveira. Based on a true story. Mozart Vieira, a
resident of Northeastern Brazil decides to create an orchestra
composed of peasant children who live on the street, in order to
give them a better life. Vieira introduces the children to classical
music by Bach and Mozart. The music transforms the life of these
poor children. When local politicians become aware of Vieira’s
growing recogntion, they become jealous and try to destroy his work.
Mozart and the children resist and eventally become free. Until
today, Mozart is still able to teach music to 200 children with his
Foundation Music and Life, in Pernambuco, Brazil. (Feature film)
Lokas (Chile) - A film by Gonzalo Justiniano. A gay family comedy,
Lokas tells the story of Pedro, a good-natured 9-year-old who leaves
Mexico with his father, Charlie, to live with his grandfather and
his grandfather's male lover in Chile. Outrageously funny, yet
deeply humanistic, Lokas touchingly conveys homophobe Charlie's
struggle to coexist with a father he barely knows and Pedro's dogged
efforts to bring the two men together. (Feature film)
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Volunteers:
Volunteers are welcome and needed to support all functions of the
DBFF from ticket sales to hospitality to sorting and mailing films,
soliciting items and/or making donations for the silent auction
fundraiser, drivers to pick up filmmakers from the airport, etc.
Please contact Ms. Geri Melnick at: gerimk@aol.com, or call:
(561) 279-7287 for more information.
About the Festival:
To purchase tickets and for more information, please call (561)
381-3212 or visit our website at: www.dbff.us or
www.delraybeachfilmfestival.com.
The DBFF is a non-profit organization 501 c3, dedicated to providing
the local community and international visitors with a diverse
presentation of films from around the world, including a venue of
Student Shorts and Xtreme sports.
In addition to offering films that might not otherwise be released
theatrically in the USA, DBFF will provide a unique cultural
experience, educational programs, and forums for exploring the
future of cinema.
Founding sponsors for the Delray Beach Film Festival are committed
to providing the independent film makers/artist a venue to screen
their films and to network with other film makers and industry
people.
Profits will be shared between the education of young filmmakers and
the Palm Beach County Humane Society.
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GHOST OF GLORIA SCHEDULED TO PERFORM AT DELRAY
BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
Miami, FL April 25, 2009--South Florida’s own modern rock band,
Ghost of Gloria, is scheduled to play at the Delray Beach
Film Festival Saturday May 23rd. Ghost of Gloria, considered one
of the biggest bands to come out of South Florida in nearly a decade
will debut new original songs at this show.
This month Ghost of Gloria is the featured band of the month on
93Rock.com and they just released their debut EP "Voices From the
Red Room" which is available on CDbaby and iTunes. Winners of the
prestigious “Pick the Band” contest and the Hard Rock’s Ambassador’s
of Rock Battle of the Bands, Ghost of Gloria is notorious for their
high energy crowd pleasing shows.
According to their website, the Delray Beach Film Festival is a
non-profit organization 501 c3, dedicated to providing the local
community and international visitors with a diverse presentation of
films from around the world, including a venue of Student Shorts and
Xtreme sports.
In addition to offering films that might not otherwise be released
theatrically in the USA, DBFF will provide a unique cultural
experience, educational programs, and forums for exploring the
future of cinema.
Founding sponsors for the Delray Beach Film Festival are committed
to providing the independent film makers/artist a venue to screen
their films and to network with other film makers and industry
people.
Profits will be shared between the education of young filmmakers and
the Palm Beach County Humane Society.
Media Contact:
Brandon Young--- (954) 444-3719
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