FILM FESTIVAL OUTDOES ITSELF ONCE AGAIN   (Top)

     From the Hollywood-style opening night to the closing night awards ceremony, The 8th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival enjoyed 7 days of non-stop events where future filmmakers hob-knobbed with industry greats. Hollywood legend Robert Evans attended the opening night film and party atop the Strand in West Palm Beach. The Festival’s Grand Gala Awards Show welcomed Academy Award® Winner /Best Actor Adrien Brody, Michael Jackson and Chris Tucker at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Irv Goodnoff hosted over 300 people at Monday night’s High-Def Double Feature and Seminar, which ended up being an overwhelming success. Goodnoff also attended the High-Def seminar on Saturday stating “the attendance and enthusiasm demonstrated that this community is eager to experience the cutting edge of art and technology.”

    Thanks to Barbara McCormick (BM) and  Jay Kravetz (JK) for the photos.

2003 STUDENT SHOWCASE OF FILMS GETS BETTER EVERY YEAR! (Top)

PALM BEACH COUNTY’S FIRST ANNUAL FOTOFESTIVAL WAS A HUGE SUCCESS..  (Top)

     Designed to spotlight the talent of Florida’s youth, the Showcase is considered an investment in our future filmmakers. Chaille Stoval, a winner in the High School Category stated, “I was really really impressed with the idea that you guys were doing it all for the students...It made me feel that my work was really appreciated on a good level.” This year’s winners also included Johnathan Vasquez and Dayana Valero in the High School category, Andrea Olabarria, Ryan Pomeranz, J.R. Poli and Michael McWhorter in the Community College category, and Wes Ball, Cory Claffey-Koller and John Thursby in the  University category. The prestigious Burt Reynolds Scholarships were awarded to Swati Kapilla and Laura Cray. Special thanks to PBCC, Al Sapienza, the panelists, our esteemed judges and the volunteers who gave their time.

     On Saturday, April 19th, Compass Reality allowed an apartment above Big City to be transformed in to a photo gallery for the night.  Patrons enjoyed hors devours and beverages donated by Big City and Red Lion Pub. Local photographers  and organizers of the Festival, Greg Ross and Ralf Gschwend, wowed the Mayor with their 3-D presentation of county-wide photos. Included among the professional works of art by the children this fundraising event benefited, The Children’s Coalition, Inc., (TCCI).  This organization provides at-risk youth with a positive alternative to crime and substance abuse.  TCCI believes that through such media as graphics, photography and videography, kids can discover their hidden talents, learn technical skills and ultimately develop an improved sense of self-esteem that will help them succeed.   For more information please call 561.832.3797 or 561.719.8106.
(Photos by Greg Ross)

     Magic Hour Pictures, Inc, an independent production company from LA, comes to South  Florida to shoot The Glades.  Staring Susan Ward (Jill, Shallow Hal), The Glades is a murder  mystery geared to “Generation Y”.  Producer Marc Bienstock came to Palm Beach County earlier this year to search for the perfect locations to illuminate the film.  Lake Worth City  Hall was used to depict a small town courthouse in the mythical Florida city.  The film crew also traveled to the Boca Inlet and Billy Swamps Safari.  Location Scout Jim Small tells the FTC that the shoot went well, “City Hall looks great on film. The Pizza Carnival, Italian Ice Vender and the corner drug store all made out well from the added business that the film crew brought.” The producers, cast, and  crew would like to thank the city of Lake Worth for making this happen.

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The National Croquet Club
700 Florida Mango Road
West Palm Beach, Fl 33406
561.478.2300

    
If you are looking for that particular location that airs eminence and prestige, The National Croquet Club is perfect.  The pristine lawn that graces Club’s landscape was without a doubt the reason Chrysler chose to shoot a commercial staring singer Celine Dion.  The lush grounds have also been a popular destination for still photography shoots including the Brooks Brothers and Appleseed catalogs.  The mansion-like Club House features 18-foot-wide verandas that overlook the largest croquet lawn in the world is and furnished with exquisite Edwardian antiques. 

AVAILABLE TELEPROMPTING GETS THE CONTRACT  (Top)

We would like to apologize to BVSI for misprinting the website in last month’s newsletter. BVSI can be reached at www.be-interactive.com.

Congratulations to Palm Beach County’s Available Teleprompting for being awarded the contract for prompting services for the 2003 CompUSA General Managers and Vendor meeting. The six day event went off without a hitch with the Texas producers expressing their written satisfaction with the professionalism and expertise of the crew. "Speech prompting for live events is a natural compliment to our on-camera LCD lightweight prompting systems” says George Barnes, the Senior Technician with Available Teleprompting. Presidential speech prompters are the way to insure the message you want to deliver is delivered correctly.  For more information please call 561.833.0603.

HONDA CLASSIC COMES TO TOWN Mirsol Bay in Palm Beach Gardens welcomed the greatest golfers in the world March 10-16 for The Honda Classic, an Official PGA TOUR event. For over 30 years, this event has given South Floridians the opportunity to rub elbows with some of golf’s greats as well as pumped millions of dollars into the county by way of hotel room nights, food and beverage, and shopping.  Next year’s tournament, scheduled March 8-14, will again be held at Mirsol. For more information, please call (866) 530-GOLF or visit www.hondaclassic.com.

TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE….   (Top)
Produced locally for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, WBWP Channel 57 is the first station in South Florida to interface directly with its viewers.  During the 16 hours of live programming, Channel 57 accepts phone calls and emails regarding show topics.  WBWP has spent the past two years surveying and developing show concepts to find the best possible programming aimed at benefiting the counties. Good Morning Florida (airing Monday through Friday, 10:00a.m.) will cover a variety of topics ranging from current events in Florida to guest appearances by locally and nationally recognized individuals.   Inside Sports will broadcast live every weekday showcasing breaking sports news and sports guests.  Other new shows include The ComputerNerd.com, NewAge, The Doctor’s Inn, Leisure & Lifestyle and Inside Politics.  Channel 57 goes on air mid-May. For more information please call 561.863.0417. 

Film Commissioner, Chuck Elderd Director of Operations, Michelle Hillery Production Manager, Jennifer Hirsemann Production Coordinator, Cyndi C. Demitruk Administrative Assistant, Michelle Marton

The Film and Televisions Commission’s (FTC)Board of Director Ian Black leaves The Sheraton at CityPlace for The Jupiter Beach Resort.  Ian is now enjoying his new position as Director of Sales in his Oceanside office.  Ian states that the penthouse level of the resort would be a perfect getaway after a hard day of filming.  For more information please call 561.745.7111.