Champagne & Balloons....! Happy New Year to All....
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Happy New Year from "Vegas Cine Fest"....
We wanted to Wish Everyone a "Happy New Year" from "Vegas Cine Fest"..... http://www.vegascinefest.org/
Happy New Year's Eve..... 2011....!
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Q&A with Director/Cinematographer/Editor Sandrine Orabona & Producer Anke Thommen....
Stay tuned, as I will have separate Q&A's with Sandrine Orabona & Anke Thommen....! Great Read......!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
PAGE OSTROW ~ Q&A ~ OstrowandCompany.com ~ DISTRIBUTION ~
PART 1
I had the pleasure of doing a Q&A with Advisory Board Member of VCF & Award Winning Distributor Page Ostrow about her Company & Clients:
Page~ I have been in the theatrical distribution business for over 20 years and has represented over 250 films since the late 1990's.
VCF~ Who are some of the Producers you have represented?
Page~ Mark Wahlberg/Leslie Neale for "Juvies"
Kevin Booth for "American Drug Wars"
Fiona Cochrane for "Four of a Kind"
Len Morris for "Stolen Childhoods"
VCF~ Is there a fee to have your company represent a Producer, and what
is the fee?
Page~ Yes, there is a standard retainer fee for representation that changes
each year.
VCF~ Tell us about some the recent success stories.
Page~ Mark Wahlberg/Leslie Neale film "Juvies" was recently sold to HBO
for over 6 figures after having been passed over twice by that same
company. Also, after this project was sold and screened, one child
featured in the film was released after being wrongly accused.
Director/Producer Ben Lemoine's film "The Experiment" was recently
sold to Starz networks - STARZ IN BLACK - directly from Page Ostrow's
pitch.
VCF~ What kind of films do you primarily represent?
Page~ We represent all types of films - from Narrative to Documentary to
Experimental. Our specialty is socially conscious films and message
projects that are looking for a home.
Stay tuned for PART 2
Monday, December 5, 2011
Vegas Cine Fest Testimonials ~ www.VegasCineFest.com
L to R: India Irving, Mario Rivelli, Josie Kraus
India Irving & Mario Rivelli, "Mont Reve" ~ Cose Nostre Productions
India Irving & Mario Rivelli, "Mont Reve" ~ Cose Nostre Productions
Awesome Testimonial! ~ Mario and I wanted to thank you for such a wonderful time at the festival. It was truly a great experience! We are honored to have participated and to have won first runners up for "Mont Reve" - a perfect end to a perfect weekend. I cannot say enough good things about Vegas Cine Fest! It is run so professionally and personally by Philip and Maria. From day one you feel like you are a part of the family. It is glamorous, fun and full of inspiring talent. We were honored to be a part of it and will stay involved from now on! Not to be missed!
Marc Ruiz ~ Commercial Winner "Cadillac" ~
When my commercial was selected as an official selection I was honored to be part of this year’s line up at Vegas Cine Fest. I have heard of this festival from others and it does not disappoint! It is a very exciting event with great founders, wonderful staff and volunteers, and amazingly professionally distinguished honored guests. The award ceremony was considerably intricate and only dwarfed by the thrill of getting to win and share a stage with such wonderful filmmakers. A festival in the heart of Vegas only adds another layer of entertainment and networking that makes this festival that much more of one to participate in! It is a wonderful festival with dedicated founders and I only hope I can get such an experience and opportunity again!
When my commercial was selected as an official selection I was honored to be part of this year’s line up at Vegas Cine Fest. I have heard of this festival from others and it does not disappoint! It is a very exciting event with great founders, wonderful staff and volunteers, and amazingly professionally distinguished honored guests. The award ceremony was considerably intricate and only dwarfed by the thrill of getting to win and share a stage with such wonderful filmmakers. A festival in the heart of Vegas only adds another layer of entertainment and networking that makes this festival that much more of one to participate in! It is a wonderful festival with dedicated founders and I only hope I can get such an experience and opportunity again!
As I think about my experience regarding the 2011 Vegas Cine Fest, a smile comes over me. Maria and Philip Marcus made my partner, Jose and I, feel welcome from the start. From the first moment of meeting, Maria was attentive and bubbly. I felt like I've known her many years. And to my surprise, she actually REMEMBERED my film, Addicted! I was happily impressed.
And then I had the pleasure to meet her husband, Philip Marcus. He was more calm and collected. He treated us like we were celebrities. He was attentive to our questions and was also looking out for us to attend panels, which were informative and revealing.
As cliched as it might sound, I had a blast! I networked with other filmmakers, I met John Landis, I enjoyed talking to the volunteers. I enjoyed meeting Ghen Long and saw some really good movies. What more could I ask for? I know, I want to do it again!
Once again, thank you Maria and Philip! I wish you the best for future Vegas Cine Fests and hopefully we can be a part of that! - Jesús Galindo & Jose Mendoza Jr. ~ Galindo Productions, Movie "ADDICTED".
And then I had the pleasure to meet her husband, Philip Marcus. He was more calm and collected. He treated us like we were celebrities. He was attentive to our questions and was also looking out for us to attend panels, which were informative and revealing.
As cliched as it might sound, I had a blast! I networked with other filmmakers, I met John Landis, I enjoyed talking to the volunteers. I enjoyed meeting Ghen Long and saw some really good movies. What more could I ask for? I know, I want to do it again!
Once again, thank you Maria and Philip! I wish you the best for future Vegas Cine Fests and hopefully we can be a part of that! - Jesús Galindo & Jose Mendoza Jr. ~ Galindo Productions, Movie "ADDICTED".
I entered "Vegas Cine Fest" this year with my Movie, "Don't Call Me a Hero". Philip and Maria kept me informed every step of the way and quickly answered all my questions. My crew and myself attended our movie as well as others and found the entire process very entertaining. We especially enjoyed the emphasis on being able to question the crews that made the films (as well as us being able to answer the questions as well). The award ceremony was entertaining as well. We enjoyed the band, the Blues Brothers, the comedians, and the entire experience. Thank you for a great festival.
Loney Childress
Bflat Media ~ "Don't Call Me a Hero"
Loney Childress
Bflat Media ~ "Don't Call Me a Hero"
Filmmaker Michael Callas ~ Z" Movie
Vegas Cine Fest Film Festival is among a handful of truly indie Festivals geared specifically for the independent filmmaker. Where other festivals state they are independent, and only include films with big budgets and known stars, Vegas Cine Fest is a haven for the independent artist. From the moment that a film has been accepted into the festival, the staff is by your side. Every day of the festival is filled with wonderful talks with movers and shakers in the Hollywood scene, Premiers of bigger films, Red Carpets events, and nightly meet and greets. The staff is extremely helpful and encouraging. Having our film premiered at the festival and meeting Philip and Maria was an Amazing experience. They are a wonderful couple committed to the next generation of filmmakers.
Filmmakers Tara Moini & Parish Rahbar, Dudely's Dates, RenovatioMovies.com
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Advisory Board Member, Cynthia Newdel (LAS VEGAS ~ MORE Show Producer) makes "THE LIST" in Vegas!
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