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Another Harvest Moon
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Another Harvest Moon is a sensitive drama about four elderly Americans coping with life in a nursing home. Frank (Ernest Borgnine), Ella (Anne Meara), Alice (Doris Roberts) and June (Piper Laurie) gather each morning for a game of cards. Read more |
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"Chico & Rita" Oscar Nominated Feature & After Party
 Presented By Host For The Evening: Union Savings Bank |
6:00pm Friday April 27 Welcome Reception, Screening & After Party Featuring Cuban Music & Cuisine
Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey – in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero – brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love. Read more |
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Friday Night Film & After Party
 Oscar Nominated "Chico & Rita" Presented By: Union Savings Bank |
The entertainment business always increases the odds of a successful relationship with the opposite sex. Such is the case with Chico & Rita in 1948 Cuba. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey – in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero – brings heartache and torment.
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The Vintner’s Luck
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Set in early 19th century France The Vintner's Luck tells the compelling tale of Sobran Jodeau (Belgian actor Jérémie Renier), an ambitious young peasant winemaker and the three loves of his life and the sensual, the sacred and the profane - in pursuit of the perfect vintage. Read more |
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The Green - Screening With Caught
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An English teacher at a private high school and his partner think they can live a simple domestic existence in a Connecticut shoreline community until his world is turned upside down when he's accused of engaging in 'inappropriate behavior' with a student. See schedule for full details. See schedule for full details. Read more |
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All Access, Day Passes & Discount Passes
VIP, All Access, Day & 5 Pass |
VIP, All Access, Day & 5 Pass Read more |
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Story & Cinematic Structure - Screenwriting
Screenwriting Workshop |
Story & Cinematic Structure - 11am -12:30pm – Danbury Library
Peter Fox & The Inside Track Screenwriters Workshops. Back by popular demand, Peter Fox has become one the leading screenwriting consultants in the region and his screenwriting workshops are circling the globe to critical acclaim. Great stories and great films are built on a foundation of strong theme, characters and structure; not a list of gimmicks or formula. Peter Fox will show you how to master these fundamentals and how to continue on your journey after the workshop has ended.
Instructor: Peter Fox - The Inside Track Workshops for Screenwriting Read more |
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Pitching Film & TV Projects To Studio Producers
Production Workshop |
Pitching Film & TV Projects To Studio Producers - 11am -12:30pm
Engage in a lively discussion with veteran filmmakers as they share their successes and their failures pitching their proposals for films and television series to Studio producers. Read more |
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Community Building on Social Media
Facebook & Social Media Marketing For Film and Non-Film Industry & Businesses |
Community Building on Social Media - 12:00pm - 1:45pm - Danbury Women’s Center – Lab – Bring Your Laptop
Join us for a hybrid class with social media maven, Maria Miranda. In this class developed specifically for the community that surrounds the CT Film Festival, Maria will be providing a combination of lecture/lab workshop. The first 30 minutes will be an overview of the tools available to improve connections within social media, followed by a 30-minute hands on workshop (bring your laptop) where attendees immediately apply the lessons learned. Read more |
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Directing & Editing For Blockbuster Results!
Production Workshop |
Directing & Editing For Blockbuster Results! - 12:45pm – 2:30pm – Danbury Library - Join the group in an open dialogue with veteran directors, writers and editors who know how to get it write. A strong screenplay can only come the next blockbuster through a strong team of director and editor who have a common vision. Read more |
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Pitching Your Script: What Are Studios Looking For?
Screenwriting Workshop |
Pitching Your Script: What Are Studios Looking For? - 1:00pm – 2:30pm – Danbury Library - Got a great idea for a movie? See first hand examples of genuine Studio coverage and learn how to get past the gatekeepers of Hollywood. How to prepare your screenplay for rewrite and avoid the red flags that the Studios readers most often look for. How to reach out to an Agent or Producer. Many past students of The Inside Track for Screenwriting have already done so. Read more |
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All About 2 Dimensional Codes
Facebook & Social Media Marketing For Film and Non-Film Industry & Businesses |
Facebook & Social Media Marketing For
Film and Non-Film Industry & Businesses
All About 2 Dimensional Codes - 2:15pm – 4:00pm Read more |
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The Sacred Science
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Despite remarkable advances in modern medicine, our society still struggles to effectively treat these and other common illnesses. Witness the story of eight brave souls as they leave the developed world behind in search of deeper answers. Read more |
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Film School – Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
And Brian's & Ben's Amazing Student Shorts |
Film School – Should I Stay Or Should I Go? - 2:45 – 4:45pm – Danbury Library - Brian’s & Ben’s Shorts & Film School Advice – Columbia & Tisch graduate students: Benjamin Rutkowski and Brian Paccione. Maybe the next Coen Brothers? The Connecticut Film Festival has been following the development of these two young filmmakers since their studies began at Vassar. Individually and as a formidable team, Ben and Brian are extremely creative and have an eye and set the mood when telling and showing stories on the big screen Read more |
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Directing Actors For Film & Television – Communication Is Key!
Production Workshop |
Directing Actors For Film & Television – Communication Is Key! - 2:45 – 4:15pm – Danbury Library - How much time is spent developing a story, finding a great film crew and editor and creating FX? None of this really matters if what the audience sees in the final-product is the actor. If the actor hasn’t done their job as effectively as anticipated then perhaps the director hasn’t effectively communicated with the talent. Communicating with actors on the film set is an art in itself. During this introduction, you will discover techniques for motivating actors to reach their best performances. Read more |
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