[Fredslist] FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW

[odeyraviv at aol.com]

Gotham,


In our new "Movie Palace" at the Club Quarters Midtown, film fans were treated to a night of filmmaking artistry.
They saw films that inspired, dreamed, celebrated, frightened, and pleaded.


The Audience Award went to Desde El Principio by Miguel J. Soliman.  The director cleverly wove a love story of actors working on their craft as they sorted out their relationship.
Intense acting and editing kept everyone involved.


The Short Documentary winning Bum Bum by Ilya Slovesnik was a tribute to the legendary jazz great, Miles Davis. The director combined Davis music and fascinating New York scenes to
make a poignant film capsule.


The Long Documentary winner was Riccarda de Eccher Montagna by Riccarda de Eccher.  The beautiful film captured the Italian artist and her love of home, the Dolomite Mountains in northern Italy.
She convinced us that her painting and her mountainclimbing touched the same emotions. Her beautiful paintings and her heartfelt descriptions of the process made for a fascinating portrait.


The Short Narrative winner was Game Night by Joel Fendelman.  The film told the story of a football night in Texas that brought a middle aged man back to his youth.  The actor's work and the cinematography
made the night very real and extremely touching.


The Long Narrative winner was The Hobbyist by David Maire.  The film brought the audience into a unique murder plot with twists galore.  The acting, clever directing, and editing made for a thrilling watch.


The Business Film winner was a Public Service Announcement titled Don't Push Me Around by Paul Mahos.  The film had a spirited anti-bullying message performed by a former bullying target.  The teenager's
post film appearance and her joy that the message was appreciated was a highlight of the evening.


Gotham's own Judy Mauer curated a special program called the Up and Comers Award.  Teens and Young Adults confronted by bias, showcased their short messages that pleaded for understanding and respect.  It
was a moving part of the evening.


Special thanks to the Committee.
Norman Spizz, Chair and his team including Corey Bearak, Esq., Cayce Crown, Fred C. Klein, Esq, Judy Mauer, David Mack, Gideon Y. Schein, Sonia Saleh, Aimee White,
and Ben Geizhals, Esq.  They did a great job gathering the movies and providing for a great setting with popcorn and pop.
And thank to our judges:Muffie Meyer, Joyce O'Connor, and Ted Raviv.  They had tough choices to make.


Please check out the www.enterthegothamfilmfestival.com to see more info and take special note of our Sponsors.  The Film Festival would not survive without your generous contributions.


Put the Festival on your calendar for next year.
It is a special evening of fun and excitement.


Your Faithful Film Correspondent,
Odey Raviv




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