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KOLDCAST TV TO SPONSOR CATEGORY AT FIRSTGLANCE FILM FESTS

Friday, July 30th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KOLDCAST TV TO SPONSOR CATEGORY AT FIRSTGLANCE FILM FESTS

Winners in web pilot category to premiere on KoldCast TV

Los Angeles, CA – July 29, 2010 – Web television network KoldCast TV will sponsor the webseries pilot category for the 2010-2011 FirstGlance Film Fests, a bicoastal film festival showcasing independent filmmakers from around the world. The winner of this category will receive distribution and marketing of their pilot as well as a meeting with the network.

“We’ve been fans of FirstGlance for some time,” says Marti Resteghini, VP of Programming and Licensing for KoldCast TV.  “With previous FirstGlance alumni like Palisades Pool Party, Life is Just a Game and Fissure already part of the KoldCast family, we felt it was only logical for us to partner with the festival in a more meaningful way. Together we aim to continue to provide opportunities for independent filmmakers worldwide.”

“We are honored to add KoldCast TV as a sponsor to our growing webseries pilot category,” says William Ostroff, Producer/Founder of FirstGlance Film Fests. “Over the past few years, we have realized that webseries now represent an entirely new genre of television which provide a major new opportunity for talented young filmmakers, actors and producers, and we expect the partnership to add accessibility and recognition to well-written and well-produced webseries.”

FirstGlance annually awards over $50,000 in cash, prizes and giveaways, accepting all formats from feature films to music videos. Call for entries for FirstGlance Hollywood open August 2010.  Call for entries for FirstGlance Philadelphia open January 2011.  For more information visit: http://www.firstglancefilms.com/

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About KOLDCAST TV

Launched in 2007, KoldCast TV is an on-demand next-generation television network, distribution and marketing company focused exclusively on high quality episodic, series-based programming created by independent producers.  KoldCast combines the most successful, time-tested strategies of traditional broadcast television with the incremental and exponential capabilities afforded by the internet, to market and introduce its product/service to an international online viewing audience via the KoldCast TV Network site, sister blog, and multitude of third-party distribution platforms.

For additional information, visit www.KoldCast.tv and blog.KoldCast.tv

About FIRSTGLANCE FILM FESTS

FirstGlance Film festivals began in 1996 in the basement of a small theater in Center City Philadelphia. It started as a small theatre company in Philadelphia that wanted to help fellow filmmakers get their projects shown in a public venue for others to enjoy. FirstGlance has produced twenty two festivals, shown over 1100 award winning films to over 30,000 attendees and has grown to 250 seat venues with state of the art projection capabilities. In addition to producing their award winning bi-coastal film festivals, FirstGlance has year round activities that include Feature & Short Screenplay Competitions, On-line Film Competitions, Show Us Your Shorts Screenings, Short Film Productions, and Online Distribution and Theatrical Distribution.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

KOLDCAST TV

Marti Resteghini (310) 820-4028 marti@koldcast.tv

FIRSTGLANCE FILM FESTS

Andrea DiFabio (AD Communications) (610) 604-9604 amdifabio@verizon.net

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FirstGlance Hollywood 10 (4 week PR)

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

FirstGlance Film Fest 10 Hollywood Announces its Lineup Features 18 Premieres out of 30 Projects

Hollywood, CA, March 12, 2010 – The 10th annual FirstGlance Film Fest Hollywood opens on Friday,April 9th and runs though Sunday, April 11th, 2010 at Raleigh Studios Chaplin Theater, 5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA.  This independent, bi-coastal festival showcases award winning features, short narratives, documentaries and mini-docs, animation, music videos and student shorts from all genres.

With an online shorts contest, FirstGlance also brings indie shorts to audiences at home. Register for the contest in late March and vote online for 6 weeks at www.firstglancefilms.com. The winning short screens at FirstGlance Philadelphia and James Caan will view and review it.

The festival kicks off Friday, April 9th when doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the 8:00 p.m. screening of:

LIZARD – World Premiere

SMALL COLLECTION

THE LIFTER UPPER – World Premiere
2095

ONCE FALLEN – World Premiere starring Taraji P Henson, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, and Peter Weller

The Saturday, April 10th Matinee Screening at 3:30 p.m. features:

THE EXTRAORDINARY MONDAY OF HERMAN BRUMBY – World Premiere PEACEFUL MEASURES – Hollywood Premiere
SHOOTING BEAUTY

The Saturday, April 10th Twilight Screening at 5:30 p.m. features:

LIGHTHEADED
ARTOIS THE GOAT – Hollywood Premiere

The Saturday, April 10th Prime Time Screening at 8:00 p.m. features:

THINK TANK “ARCADIA” – World Premiere
CROSSING THE LINE – Hollywood Premiere starring Anne Ramsay and James Eckhouse
LEFT UNSPOKEN
HECTOR CORP – Hollywood Premiere
METH – World Premiere
IN MY POCKET – World Premiere starring Gregory  Smith,  Brendan Sexton III, Shantel VanSanten, Kaylee DeFer, and Zack Ward

The Sunday, April 11th Matinee Screening at 3:30 p.m. features:

UNDER GOD – World Premiere
HEAD IN THE SAND – World Premiere
AS EVER, STAN
HALF KENNETH
BRUSHES WITH LIFE – World Premiere

The Sunday, April 11th Twilight Screening at 5:30 features:

SKYLIGHT
RUN! – World Premiere
FLAT LOVE – Hollywood Premiere starring Isabella Rossellini
ABUELO – FirstGlance Philadelphia’s Best of the Fest Winner
DREAMS – World Premiere

The Sunday, April 11th Closing Night Screening at 8:00 p.m. features:

THE GOD MOTHER

ALIENATED – World Premiere starring Vincent Pastore

CHARLIE VALENTINE starring Raymond J Berry, Michael Weatherly, James Russo,and Tom Berenger

“Filmmakers and audiences enjoy our festival because FirstGlance brings a number of indie premieres to the screen, audiences vote for the “Best of the Fest” creating a fun, competitive environment at each screening plus instant audience feedback for the filmmakers, and there are after parties ideal for Q & As and networking,” said Bill Ostroff, Festival Director.

Tickets on sale NOW at http://www.firstglancefilms.com/hollywood/schedule.

Matinee Screenings $8.00
First Night and Closing Night Screening $12.00
All Other Screenings $10.00
All Access Pass $50.00

Complete screening schedule available at http://firstglancefilms.com/hollywood/schedule.

Watch trailers for FirstGlance Hollywood 10 films at http://firstglancefilms.com/hollywood/trailers.

FirstGlance Films’ year round activities include: FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia and Hollywood, Feature & Short Screenplay Competitions, On-line Film Competition, Show Us Your Shorts Screenings, OctoberfestPhilly, and Short Film Productions.  In 2007, MOVIEMAKER Magazine named FirstGlance as “One of 40 Most Indie Friendly Businesses” and “One of 20 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee,” and in 2006, TIME Magazine named FirstGlance “One of the Top 10 Festivals for the Rest of Us.”

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Co-sponsored by Sony Software, Baseline Studio Systems, Glidecam, Showbiz Software, Gorilla Software, ReelLogix Software, Final Draft, Twisted Tracks, Moviemaker Magazine, Frame Forge 3D, Movies Unlimited, CMM Productions, ProductionHub, InkTip, Indiepix, Withoutabox, and the Greater Philadelphia Film Office.

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FirstGlance Film Fests and The Franklin Institute to Launch an indie friendly screening series!

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

In cooperation with The Franklin Institute, FirstGlance Film Fests, will be launching a “truly indie” film series in Philadelphia. Beginning April 17th with the assistance of the Franklin Theater, a beautiful 260 seat state of the art screening facility in The Franklin Institute, will be offering filmmakers the opportunity to be a part of a visionary new screening program. FirstGlance will be curating a series of “truly indie” films with filmmakers looking for an alternate screening venue in Philadelphia.

What makes this series different from other screening series:

  • Filmmakers don’t  pay four walling fees, or rent the theater.
  • FirstGlance and The Franklin Institute will offer the theater to filmmakers on a revenue share, based on ticket price and sales through the filmmaker’s fanbase and local following.
  • Advanced ticket sales driven by the filmmakers marketing and promotions, as well as the FirstGlance Films and Franklin Institute newsletters will assist in the promotion of the film.

We will book a limited number of films in 2010, as a pilot program.

We are looking for feature films with a large social networking fan base and those that have a Philadelphia following that can help promote the film and boost ticket sales.

The filmmaker will profit from the ticket sales dependent on amount of tickets sold and the revenue share percentage which will be determined by the agreement.

We think this is a great opportunity to be seen in a large venue in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, without having to pay exorbitant fees to rent a theater space.

We look forward to offering features, documentaries and short programs throughout the year.

If you have a film that you would like to screen, please get in touch and we will get back to you with further details.

We are launching the series on April 17-18th with a Pennsylvania area feature documentary, Takedowns and Falls, about the high school wrestling phenomenon in Eastern Pennsylvania. We look forward to a great weekend for the filmmaker, and hope his success will enable us to present more “truly indie” feature films to the community! Support Indie filmmaking and we’ll be able to support you!

After a successful inaugural weekend, we are currently searching for more indie films with strong social network followings and fan base!

We are looking for documentarys and narrative features to program in

June, Sept, October, November, December 2010.

Get your film see at a state of the art 250 seat theater and make money!

Thank you

FirstGlance Film Fests

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FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia Opens for submissions!

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

FIRSTGLANCE FILM FEST PHILADELPHIA 2010

CALL FOR ENTRIES

OPENS February 13 2010


Early Deadline March 13 2010
Regular Deadline April 13 2010
Late Deadline May 13 2010
WAB Extended Deadline June 1 2010

Event Scheduled for October 14 –17 2010
The Franklin Institute


FirstGlance is Philadelphia’s Independent Film Festival since 1996!


Our 13th annual FirstGlance Film Fest Philly is open to professional, first time, graduate and undergraduate filmmakers from down the street and across the globe. FirstGlance showcases the best indie filmmaking from around the world and celebrates Philadelphia filmmakers with a festival described as, “one of the most entertaining festivals out there” and “Philadelphia’s answer to Sundance”

In our continuing effort to bring additional opportunities and audiences to filmmakers we have partnered with The Franklin Institute to launch the first ever KidFest Philly to our October event. KidFest is open to child and family friendly shorts, animation and feature length narrative and documentaries. The chosen films will be offered special screenings at the museum.

Selected FirstGlance Official Selections will be invited to premiere at the Bram Stoker Film Festival in the UK in 2011. Bram Stoker is one of Europe’s premiere horror, sci-fi, thriller festivals.

All Official Selections are eligible for our revenue share, no-cost, non-exclusive online distribution with iPod compatible and streaming rental downloads. (link to download page).

Named, “one of the best film festival investments” and “One of the top 40 indie film friendly businesses in the world”. FirstGlance continues to champion indie filmmakers from around the world, making FirstGlance Film Fest, the longest running and most notable independent film fest in Philadelphia!!

ALL OFFICIAL SELECTIONS receive an awards package
valued at over $200.00 USD (including All Access Passes)

All GENRES ACCEPTED
Feature Length (over 60 min.)
Feature Documentary (over 60 min.)
Short Narrative (under 30 min.)
Shorts Too (under 10 min)
Mini-Docs (under 30 min.)
Student Shorts (under 20min.)
Graduate Student Shorts (under 20min)
Music Videos (under 5 min)
Animation (under 30 min)
International Shorts (under 30 min)
International Shorts Too (under 10min)
Webisode Pilots (under 10 min)

*NEW Categories*
KidFest Shorts (under 30 min)
KidFest Animation (under 30 min)
KidFest Features (over 60 min)


SHOT IN PHILLY celebrates the best in filmmaking by Philadelphia filmmakers.

FirstGlance awards over 50,000 in cash, prizes and giveaways yearly

In 2010, we continue our sliding scale cash prizes, for every 1000 entries we receive, $5000.00 in USD CASH will be awarded to the Grand Prize BEST OF THE FEST winner and for every category that receives 200 entries or more, $1,000 in Cash will be awarded to the highest rated film in that category!

FirstGlance Sponsors and Prizes

Entry Fee:
Starting at $25.00 for early submissions. Entries must be submitted on NTSC Region 0 or 1 DVD.

Online entry through Withoutabox beginning Feb 13, 2010


In keeping with our GREEN initiative, we ask that you submit electronically and fill out your application online. Please request a paper application, if needed HERE

(Prizes subject to change and festival discretion, not all winners receive all listed prizes. Above information/dates are subject to change)
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What is KidFest!

Monday, January 18th, 2010

KidFest will be the first of its kind in Philadelphia this year!

Kid Fest will run throughout October and in conjunction with FirstGlance Film Fest Philly TwentyTen on October 14-17 2010.

Our new relationship with The Franklin Institute and the newly remodeled Franklin Theater, which we had the pleasure of screening in last year, has graciously agreed to a proposed idea to the marketing dept to assist them in getting new audiences into the theater during museum hours.

Since the venue is considered a family museum and people travel from across the US and world to come to The Franklin Institute, our normal festival fare is not always fitting, as those of you that have taken part, either as audience or filmmakers are aware. So we decided to open new categories for kid and family friendly films and animation for the first time in our 13 year history.

The venue has agreed to show the films we choose from the entries  during museum hours throughout the month of October and market to there many hundred thousands of members.

We believe this is an amazing opportunity to give filmmakers who create family friendly films, both short and features the visibility from audiences you wouldn’t normally find at FirstGlance Film Fest Philly or at most film festivals around the country!

We are excited about the possibility of becoming a potential curator of truly indie films and locally produced films. With the ability to schedule special screenings and  offer opportunities for truly indie filmmakers to screen in a beautiful theater in the heart of Center City Philly. We look forward to creating a go to venue for indies in Philadelphia, without having to fourwall a major theater chain!

FirstGlance Film Fest Philly TwentyTen

Submit your film HERE!

We look forward to an amazing year in Philly.

Thank you for your continuing support of truly indie films and FirstGlance Philadelphia’s Independent Film Festival since 1996

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Twitter Filmmakers

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

In response to what we have found to be an enormous amount of talented and visionary “indie” filmmakers on Twitter, we decided to begin a blog to highlight indie filmmakers and their websites.

Below we will list their Twitter Id and their film websites and blogs:

Feel free to leave us a comment and we’ll add you too…

In our continuing effort to support indie filmmakers, please take the time to rent, download or purchase films from these fine filmmakers,  join there blog conversations…or both:

http://twitter.com/TedHope- Truly Free Films

http://twitter.com/grking-  An Indie Life Blog

http://twitter.com/rosspruden- A Curious Life Blog

http://twitter.com/GoKustom -GoKustom Films

http://twitter.com/indiemoviemaker- Mission X

http://twitter.com/Graduatesfilm- Website

http://twitter.com/LanceWeiler- Lance Weiler’s Blog

http://twitter.com/NoRestrictions-  One Hour Fantasy Girl

http://twitter.com/arincrumley- Website

http://twitter.com/4D4Films- 4D4 Films

http://twitter.com/workingcfilms- Working Class Films

http://twitter.com/davidspies- David Spies

http://twitter.com/Jason_Pollock- The Youngest Candidate

http://twitter.com/tylerweaver- Tyler Weaver

http://twitter.com/WaterholeMovie- The Water Hole

http://twitter.com/nicefishfilms- Nice Fish Films

http://twitter.com/morganglory- Leslie Morgan’s Blog

http://twitter.com/lifejustisfilm- Life Just is Film

http://twitter.com/lmcnelly- Lucas McNelly Blog

http://twitter.com/timbuel- We are Movie Geeks

http://twitter.com/zakforsman- Sabi Pictures

http://twitter.com/pattyfantasia- Blog

http://twitter.com/Trigonis- Website

http://twitter.com/JBMovies- The Allen Carter Saga

http://twitter.com/FilmSnobbery- Website

http://twitter.com/kingisafink- Website

http://twitter.com/FilmShow- Website

http://twitter/worldtoknow- Website

http://twitter.com/surrealist_gest – Website
http://twitter.com/tobiasmorgan – Website
http://twitter.com/theauteursG – Website

http://twitter.com/lucitemple – Website

http://twitter.com/downsizedseries- Website

http://twitter.com/tweak- Trumph 67 Website

http://twitter.com/Americanjihad – Website

http://twitter.com/warriorfilms- Website

http://twitter.com/zuderstorfer- Website

http://twitter.com/mentaleclectic-Website
http://twitter.com/filmtiki- Website

http://twitter.com/sfelt- Website

http://twitter.com/CollaredGreens – Website

http://twitter.com/findingdqu- Website

http://twitter.com/itsderek- Website

http://twitter.com/boriser – Website

http://twitter.com/seanjsjourdan- Website

http://twitter.com/Michaeldlynch- Website

http://twitter.com/WillieMcGregor- Website

As this list grows, we will create more specific categories, but in the meantime, have fun getting to know some great filmmakers on Twitter.

This is just the beginning…if you know or are a twitter indie filmmaker, please comment with twitter ID and website URL and we will add it to the list!!

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What Indie Filmmakers Want!

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

As 2009 comes to a close and we look forward to the convergence of technologies and platforms making it easier and more efficient for TRUE indie filmmakers to distribute, we are curious to find out what indie filmmakers want!

Features, shorts, documentaries, animation…Can filmmakers find the resources online to successfully distribute their film and make enough money to embark on there next project?

Is it more visibility, more distribution opportunities, better platforms to screen their films? More reliable technologies? Is it more control on revenues, more genre specific sites that showcase quality shorts?

You tell us and we’ll put together an unbiased list of the needs and resources for the indie filmmaker…

If you have a success story we want to know, too!

Thank you and have a great 2010!!

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Vince Papale to Appear at Today’s Screening of “The Color Bearers”

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Today’s screenings are going to be very popular so come out early to get your tickets.  Some of the highlights today are:

Vince Papale is scheduled to appear today at the 4:15 screening of the documentary “The Color Bearers,” from local filmmakers John Foley and Steve Newbert. Also appearing at this screening is director and actor Nardeep Khurmi of the Shot in Philly film, “In Search of Aztec Gold.”  Plus, meet the artist Annakin and the music video director Christian Ammann who are in from Switzerland.

Then at the 6:00 screening, meet director Lee Storey whose documentary “Smile ‘Til It Hurts: The Up With People Story” about the singing group that represented an establishment-friendly alternative to the counter-culture plays along with the short film “ABUELO” produced by “Medium” producer  Laurie Seidman who will also be attending.  Skylight, a Canadian animated short, begins this program.

Then at the 8:15 screening, meet director Gorman Bechard from the feature “Friends (With Benefits).” Also during this screening, enjoy a program of short films; Autonomy, Holy Water, True Beauty This Night by Peter Besson and Lady Feet by Christopher Toppino, both local directors.

After the final screening tonight, be sure to stop by The Mission Grill, 1835 Arch Street for a great party.

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FirstGlance Film Fest Philly 12 Announces Winners

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Well what a weekend it was screening more than 30 award winning films!

FirstGlance Film Fest Philly 12 has come to a close and we were so happy that more than half of the directors from the official selections came out to the festival this year.  It was so nice to meet all of them and talk to them about why they made their films and what they hope to accomplish with them.  The venue was spectacular, the projection system amazing and the crowds large and enthusiastic.  Thanks to all of the filmmakers and all who attended!  FirstGlance would not be possible without all of you.

At each screening, FirstGlance announced which award each film received from the festival and here is the list.  In the coming weeks we will announce the BEST OF THE FEST and the highest scoring audience voted films in each category so be sure to check back.

FEATURES

Chasing the White Dragon – Kathilynn Phillips

Best Drama

Friends (with Benefits) – Gorman Bechard

Best Ensemble Cast

How I Got Lost – Joe Leonard

Best Director

Dark Room Theater Double Feature- Benjamin Pollack

Best Comedy

FEATURE DOCS

Smile ‘Til It Hurts – Lee Storey

Best Director

Butterflies- Ester Brym

Best Entertainment Documentary

The Color Bearers – John Foley

Best Historical Documentary

SHORTS

Peter Arthur – James Bartolmeo

Best Director

The Beneficiary – Theodore Melfi

Best Actress-Julie Ann Emory

Death In Charge – Devi Snively

Best Horror

In the Dark- Alex Fazeli

Best Cinematography

Eiko – Christoph Kusching

Best International Short

Peace of Mind – Nathan Crooker

Best Actor –Matt Newton

Ergotism – Stefan Rochfort

Best Comedy

Holy Water – Tatiana Lamela-Rabell

Best Editing

Abuelo – Mary Ann Kellogg

Best Breakthrough Performance- Britt Flatmo

Lady Feet- Christopher Toppino

Best Drama

In Search of Aztec Gold – Nardeep Khurmi

Best Local Short

SHORTS TOO

Crossing the Line – Martha Elcan

Best Drama

True Beauty This Night – Peter Besson

Best Director

Tripping Up – Greg Koorhan

Best Comedy

MINI DOCS

Free The River Park – Tara Nurin and Rob Stuart

Best Director

Friends of Independence – Joe Medeiros

Best Editing

STUDENT SHORTS

Melancholamorbus – Ryan O’ Laughlin

Best Director

Martin – Sean Branigan

Best Drama

ANIMATION

American Terror: Company Man- Joseph Krzemienski

Best Drama

Skylight- David Baas

Best Director

Duke Baa – Shu-Han Yang

Best 3d Animation

Un Duelo- Felipe Esquival

Best International Animation

Autonomy – Brad Regier

Best Comedy

MUSIC VIDEO

Visa “Breakout the Violins” – Tadeh Daschi

Best Production Design

Annakin “Alive” – Christian Ammann

Best Cinematography

One Word Song “Time Stood Still” – Rodrigo Orozco

Best Editing

DelMar “Until the Sun” – Brandon Nguyen

Best Director

Short Online Contest Winner

Growing Up Vegas- Amber Beard

Best Online Short

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FirstGlance Announces Online Shorts Winner

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

FirstGlance’s Opening Night and party at Noche got off to a great start!  Philly2Philly.com, Phillyist.com, filmmakers Benjamin Pollack, Lee Story, John Foley, Devi Snively, Ryan O’ Laughlin, Joseph Krzemienski, cast, crew and film fans were all in the house to celebrate indie films.

http://phillyist.com/2009/10/22/firstglance_film_fest_begins_tonigh.php

Plus, FirstGlance announced that the winner of its online shorts contest is “Growing Up Vegas” directed by Amber Beard.  See it premiere at FirstGlance on Sunday October 25th on the big screen!

If you couldn’t make it last night, come out for tonight’s screening at 7:45.  It features a shorts program and the Philadelphia Premiere of the feature “Chasing the White Dragon,” starring Ryan Kennedy and Amanda Ward about six small town meth addicts by local writer/director Kathilynn Phillips.  This screening is sponsored by Project Twenty 1.

After the screening, head on over to The Mission Grill, 1835 Arch Street, for a great after party and a chance to meet and mingle with the filmmakers or stick around for the 10:15 Spotlight Screening of Project Twenty 1’s 21-Day Filmmaking Competition multi-award winning short film “Ghost Light” by Team Emerald Productions and the feature “Ice Grill USA” starring local actor Mark Kochanowicz, which dominated at the Downbeach Film Festival’s Atlantic City Cinefest winning 5 awards for:

Audience Award: Best of the Fest
Best Young Actor for Connor Fox
Best Supporting Actor for Michael Angelo Ortiz
Best New Jersey Based Feature
Best New Directors for Mark Bernardi & Greg Santarsiero

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