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Focus on Film
September 2003 * Volume V Issue
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edited, an extensive background that will provide him
with the production expertise desired by American Rhino
Productions. Sedan is excited about working on the film and
found the script to be appealing, “the characters are
fascinating and the story is a nice slice of life that a lot
of people will relate to.” American Rhino has signed Amy
Locane (Airheads, Melrose Place) to play Hanna
Banks, the trophy wife of an ex-baseball legend and is in
negotiations with several Hollywood notables. Local South
Florida resident and 20-year industry veteran Irv
Goodnoff (Hitters, Shut Up and Kiss Me, Carlita’s
Secret) has also signed on to the production team as
Director of Photography. 
Palm Beach
County’s most recent addition to its extensive list of
originally produced television shows, Charter
Destinations, takes viewers on a tour of the most
exquisite yachts ever built and visits the most exclusive
ports of call the world has to offer. The show offers an
intimate view of experiences traditionally reserved for the
privileged, including a luxury yachting lifestyle with
five-star service and the epicurean masterpieces prepared
aboard these magnificent vessels. The show’s magazine-style
format allows for exploration of all facets of the yachting
lifestyle. The show is produced by Battle Medialab, a
South Florida HD video pioneer and is underwritten by
ShowBoats International Magazine. Charter
Destinations’ move to Palm Beach County was one born of
a strategic partnership between Battle and West Palm Beach
based Intramedia Productions, a full-service audio,
video and multimedia service company. “By partnering with
Intram
Boca Raton based Allegro Productions
has announced the release of Volume 33 of their
award-winning elementary and secondary education series,
Science Screen Report (SSR) and Science Screen Report
for Kids (SSR for Kids). The programs have been provided
free of charge for over 30 years to schools nationwide by
more than 300 of the Fortune 500 companies and
hundreds of other corporations. SSR and SR for Kids,
focusing on the most current developments in engineering,
technology, medicine, chemistry, conservation and the
environment, present complex subject matter in a positive
and objective matter and are designed to stimulate student
interest in the challenges, opportunities and rewards of
pursuing scientific and technology related careers. Notable
groups including The Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology assists in production of the programs,
both of which have been consistent award winners with top
honors at the National Educational Film Festival and
the American Film Festival and others. Scott
Forman, Director of Corporate Relations for the company,
says of the programs, “We are thrilled to have teachers who
once watched SSR as students utilize the materials to
benefit the next generation of scientists and engineers. The
best part is they are provided at no cost to the schools and
being able to have this type of national reach from Boca
Raton is an added benefit.” Science Screen Report videos and
teacher’s guides become the school’s property and are a
time
honored way for companies to involve themselves with the
academic community. For more information about these or any
of Allegro Productions’ products or services, please call
800.232.2133 or visit
Castaways
Marina and Bar in Jupiter offers visitors a tiki bar
experience without leaving Palm Beach County! The
location’s island feel is radiated through the
building’s charming wooden structure that is open to the
refreshing breezes carried by the beautiful Loxahatchee
River a few steps away. Owner Jimmy Burg recently
welcomed two noteworthy productions featuring Alan
Jackson that gave Castaways national recognition.
Jackson used the bar as the backdrop in a video for his
catchy duet with Jimmy Buffet, It’s Five O’clock
Somewhere, and Country Music Television (CMT) stag
A devoted
professional and family man, Irv Goodnoff
relocated to South Florida not only to promote an
increase in film production locally, but also to care
for his aging mother. His professional career spans 20
years with over 36 feature films, countless shorts, TV
series, commercials and rock videos to his credit. Due
to his extensive experience with High Definition
in recent years, Goodnoff participated in “A Night of
High Definition & Digital Cinema,” a panel discussion
devoted to his works at the 2003 Palm Beach
International Film Festival. Goodnoff is currently
participating in several projects as a result of
contacts made at this year’s Festival and is available
to lecture, participate in panel discussions or for
media interviews. For more information, call
954.427.9127.
After
three years in planning, the G-Star School of the
Arts for Motion Pictures and Television opened to a
complement of 175 students last month. The school,
brainchild of Founder/President Greg Hauptner,
offers students a complete, certified and accredited
high school education all on the honors
level. Each course is integrated into the motion picture
and television arts and sciences curriculum for example,
students are required to write screenplays rather than
English essays. Teachers were chosen from industry
professionals within the community for their talent and
dedication to education. The school occupies ten acres
in West Palm Beach with classroom, studio and office
space. G-Star is the only school operating with this
type
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traditional education is built on teaching students the
fundamentals such as English, mathematics and science.
More often than not, however, students are ill-equipped
for what lies ahead of them beyond school. Since 1992,
the FTC has had an internship program aimed at
familiarizing individuals with a the film and television
industry both educationally and professionally. The
program 
Join the 2004 Palm Beach International
Film Festival Thursday, April 15-Thursday, April 22 for
world premieres, special events, seminars, film
screenings and more. Please visit www.pbifilmfest.org
for information on film entries, sponsorships,
advertising, membership information, volunteering and
internships. Details to follow in future FTC
newsletters.
Cineworks Digital
Studios is proud to announce the AICP/Cineworks General
Membership Initiative, offering a $1,000 in kind service
credit to AICP Florida General Members who initiate or
renew their membership. The AICP (Association for
Independent Commercial Producers) is dedicated to
representing the interests of US production companies
and suppliers. To learn more, join the AICP on September
19 from 6:00-9:00pm at the Gulfstream Hotel in Lantana
for a night of networking with industry professionals or
call Jim Hodges at 305.754.7501.
The production crew of The Montel
Williams Show recently visited Palm Beach County to
shoot a segment on home security featuring the famed
Palm Beach “Dinner Time Bandit”, Walter T. Shaw. Shaw
highlighted ways homeowners can secure their home from
intruders. The segment will air at 10:00am or 3:00pm on
Friday, September 19. The FTC’s Director of Operations,
Michelle Hillery, offered her home and family as
subjects for the taping of the show. 
The West Palm Beach Public Library offers
young children yet another activity to enjoy when
visiting the library! The youth theatre area is set up
with a comfortable carpet, small chairs and a sitting
area to watch videos with family and friends. The
library also offers youth programs including the
Creation Station, held the first Wednesday of every
month at 3:00pm. Call 561.868.7700 for information.
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