Amelia Island Film Festival

FILM CENTRAL by Emmy and other things

2008-08-25T08:47:00.001-04:00

Dear All,

During the Film Festival the Fall Fair will also be held on both Friday and Saturday (26-27 of September). We are planningto have a booth somewhere downtown that has be named: FILM CENTRAL by Emmy. Posters from the various films in the festival, merchandise to sell, free AIFF Souvenir Programs and general information will be available to the public. Several thousand visitors are expected that might want to see a film!!

If you are interested in helping at FILM CENTRAL for a few hours when you are not busy at the screenings, receptions or other events, please contact Emmy Lou at 321. 4301 or forward this to anyone on your email lists.

Also, it was discussed earlier that instead of one big First Monday Meeting in September, we have specific issue-related sessions at various times during September. (Cathy is working on a Master Calendar for this.)

Finally, the St. Mary's/FB Ferry is commencing this week on Thursday, August 28 for $15 round trip tickets. Anyone wishing to join some of us, please let me know! First Departure is at10 am with return trips @ 11:30 am, 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm.Thanks

Tony

Christopher Rex presentation August 25th

2008-08-22T08:48:00.000-04:00

The Fernandina Beach City Commission has been invited to attend a presentation on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 4:30 PM sponsored by the Friends of the Library at the First Baptist Church, located at 416 Alachua Street, Fernandina Beach.

International known musician Christopher Rex will demonstrate the acoustics in the First Baptist Church sanctuary, and also present will be Acentech Company from Lynn, Massachusetts who will give a brief opinion and/or recommendation of the quality of the sound in the sanctuary. This presentation is open to the public.

Amelia Island Film Festival-Inaugural Season

2008-08-15T15:46:00.001-04:00

Amelia Island Film Festival-Inaugural Season

The Amelia Island Film Festival welcomes local, stateand national filmmakers, producers and visiting/local film-goers to its First Season! Activities begin Thursday am at the Florida House Inn with a Welcoming Event; Friday'sGALA at 8 pm at the Florida House and The Award's Presentations on Sunday afternoon at the Downtown Hampton Inn & Suites.

Screening Venues include: the Palace Saloon,Fernandina Beach Woman's Club, Florida House Innand the Peck Center. Ticket information and AIFF ALL-PASSES available by calling: 904. 335. 1110 or visitwww.AmeliaIslandFilmFestival.org.

GOOD NEWS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS

2008-08-13T09:56:00.001-04:00

On Tuesday evening both John D'Agnese and myself attendedthe City Finance Workshop/Hearings at the Peck Center.

Over 45 people were there to participate. The Agenda was to discuss the Grants submitted by the various non-profit groups including the AIFF's $ 2500 Grant Application that was submitted back in June.

I was second on the list to speak and briefly explained ourneed for equipment for the Festival next year. I also toldthe Commissioners that since the Peck Center has no usable equipment for the public (except for chairs), the AIFF would offer our equipment purchased from the City Grant to be made available to other non-profits under some agreement with the City. At the end of my short presentation, the Mayor commented that he was greatly supportive of the efforts of the Film Festival!!

When all the public response was made (John was the last tospeak) Commissioner Ken Walker voiced his support for the AIFF. A discussion developed concerning voting and goingthrough each grand request line by line. It was agreed to followa grant by grant request and come to consensus on each request.

When the AIFF grant was discussed the staff had recommendedonly $ 1400 be awarded. Mayor Malcolm suggested it be raised to $ 2000. Commissioners Eric Childers and Ken Walker agreed. Majority ruled.

Great News for our efforts, especially for next year since thisbudget is for 2009. Another issue of interest that was suggested by Commissioner Sapp was to grant the City's newest Advisory Group, the Arts Council a $ 10,000 grant for next year to develop city-wide events, such as presentations, art exhibits, musical events for the city. After some discussion the Commissioners agreed toaward a $ 5000 grant to the Arts Council.

Other Agencies and Non-profits grants approved were:

Shop With A Cop $1500 ($ 3000 asked)
Amelia Island Museum of History $ 10,000 ($ 18,000 asked, staff recom. $ 9,500)
Island Book Festival $900......
plus many others
Community in Schools
Barnabas Center
Council on Aging

Thanks to all you have been helpful in gaining additional funding and Corporate Sponsors for the Film Festival!

Tony

Friday night GALA September 26, 2008

2008-08-12T08:16:00.000-04:00

Just got an email from Lucia Fishborne, FL State Film Commissionerletting us know she would like to join us at the Friday night GALA at the Florida House Inn, September 26, 2008. Very excited that she plans to come here.

See you soon,
Tony

What a great evening we had Friday at the Florida House Inn

2008-07-22T08:29:00.000-04:00

What a great evening we had Friday at the Florida House Inn!!

Thanks to so many people for making it happen:

The Coordinators: Che, Julia, Susan, Cathy, Emmy Lou, Paran, Ann, John, Chris, Linda Lee, Patrick, Jose & Diane and Joe Warwick and their wonderful staff at the Florida House Inn, all the Restaurant Owners/Managers for their great Food donations plus the many Local Fernandina businesses that gave us Great Door Prizes valued over $1100.

Thanks to all the Students, Sharon Eells, George Langstaff and the Distinguished Panel for the Poster Design Presentation.

The great efforts by the Barbi & Lorum Lum for the T-shirts & Canvass beach-bags and Che for the Final Poster Design.

See You at the Flicks
September 25-28, 2008

Tony McAdoo

Orlando Film Fest delivers indie gems to the Sunshine State

2008-07-22T08:25:00.002-04:00

Hey Gals & Fellas,

Might put Orlando on our calendar for this fall!!

Thanks,
Tony McAdoo

ORLANDOFILM FESTIVALOrlando, Florida - USANovember 5 to 9, 2008

n the Spotlight this week is the 3rd Annual ORLANDO FILM FESTIVAL, celebrating independent filmmaking throughout exciting venues in downtown Orlando, Florida.Past Orlando Film Festival selections include the Academy Award winning documentary TAXI TO THE DARKSIDE, and 2007 Best Short Film Award Winner PENCIL FIGHTING: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF TEAM BALDERDASH, which has gone on to win more awards on the circuit.Due to generous sponsors, all Orlando Film Festival screenings are free to the attending public, granting exhibiting filmmakers a large audience. All in all, the event is fun-filled, well-attended, and a favorite event of locals and visiting filmmakers, film fans, and celebs.

UPCOMING DEADLINE August 1, 2008 - Regular DeadlineUpgraded projects save $5 off this deadline.

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE The Orlando Film Festival seeks to inspire student, future and current filmmakers in the art of filmmaking, and to enhance the movie viewing experience in Downtown Orlando through creative, unique and entertaining events.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Past participants have been thrilled with their Orlando experiences. Andrew Negrin, executive producer of PENCIL FIGHTING declared that "It was an honor to attend and an even bigger honor to take home the prize of Best Short. It's truly opened up doors..." And filmmakers Doug and Dan Lantz (FROM THE 50-YARD LINE) echo the sentiment: "A big heartfelt Thank You to...the Orlando Film Festival. The venues were very cool, kind of a private screening / lounge feel to them. We all loved it! Thanks again for the warm reception."Find out for yourself; submit to Orlando Film Festival today!

Thanks for Making the Reception SO Great an Evening

2008-07-22T08:23:00.000-04:00

Tony,

It was a pleasure to participate and to support the work you all are doing.

Please pass on my compliments to your team for putting on a first class event.

Well done.
George Langstaff work
Fernandina Mill
See You at the Flicks
September 25-28, 2008

TO ALL FILMMAKERS:

2008-07-09T07:27:00.003-04:00

Congraduations from the Amelia Island Film Festival organizers.

Your film has been accepted for our 2008 Inaugural Season beginning Thursday, September 25 and concluding on Sunday, September 28, 2008 in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

We are planning several events during the Festival including these listed below:

The Festival Gala will be held on Friday evening, September 26 at the Florida House Inn at 20-22 South Third Street in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach.

The Santa Maria Series of Non-English Films with be showcased all day on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Banquet Hall of the Florida House Inn.

A Filmmakers Reception will be held also on Saturday late afternoon at the Historic Bailey House (the home of Barbara & George Sheffield) on the corner of South 7th and Ash Streets.

President's Choice Sreening on Saturday night at the Palace Saloon Banquet Hall in Downtown Fernandina Beach.

Plus various panel discussions and guest speakers to be scheduled at the Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Rooms at 19 South Second Street Downtown.

I hope that all can join us to celebrate this event with us.

Finally, our Media Consultant, Che Cantrell, will be needing some information/items from each of you, if possible by August 10, 2008, if you have not already sent them:

1) Media Kit & or
2) Biographic Information
3) Posters for Venues, plus
4) Synopsis of Film & Still Photo for the Festival Program

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Che directly at: che@mywebconsultant.org or phone her at 904. 743. 0987.

Several area Hotels (so far) are offering AIFF Package Plans for the Festival. These include the Florida House Inn, Hampton Inn on Sadler Road (near the Atlantic Ocean), 1735 B & B with Amelia Island Lodging, and the Hampton Inn and Suites-Downtown Historic District.

Again, thanks to all for your wonderful submissions and we eagerly await to welcome you here on Amelia Island in September!

Best Regards,

Tony McAdoo, President
Cathy Schultz, Co-Founder

STARS OVER AMELIA

2008-06-28T08:41:00.001-04:00

Dear Founding Members and AIFF Corporate Sponsors:

For the past several weeks the individuals of the Executive Committee have been making plans to thank all the friends of the Amelia Island Film Festival for the great support and dedication in helping to achieve our Inaugural Season that begins on Thursday, September 25, 2008.

On Friday, July 18, 2008 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Florida House Innwe invite you to join us to celebrate STARS OVER AMELIA with a reception, door prizes, an unveiling of the AIFF Poster designed by Fernandina Beach High School student, and the Kick-Off of 2008 Festival Passes!!

Invitations will be going out in the next 2 weeks.

This week we welcome a new CORPORATE SPONSOR--SMURFIT STONE to our growing list of community sponsors.

If you have any suggestions about this event, please let me know or join us at our next Planning Meeting on Monday, July 14 at 10 am at the Florida House Inn.

Tony

Augusta Georgia Followup

2008-06-17T15:28:00.002-04:00

Dear AIFF Friends:

Remember Dr. Michael Fincher from Georgia that joined us at the May First Monday meeting at the FHI after the Shrimp Festival ?Enclosed is his recent email to me for your information.I will be contacting him this week to let him know that wecertainly appreciate all his efforts for the Festival !! Please put him on your list for September events and publicity efforts coming in Aug/Sept.

Have a great week to all.

_____________________________________________
Hi Tony:

Greetings from Augusta. I wanted to follow up with you about the discussion that we had at our meeting in May. I am sorry about the tardy response but I was in France for part of the interval and didn't get around to some of my scheduled activities until I returned.

As I mentioned at our meeting we have a kind of local activities newspaper here in Augusta called "The Metro Spirit". This is a free publication available around town. While it focuses on local events they might be interested in advertising for the film festival at Amelia Island. In looking through the current edition they have various large ads (some of which are in color) as well as a classified section. Before I contact them I wanted to ask which type of ad you would want. I would think a larger type ad with an image related to the festival might be best. They will charge for this of course.

I will see about what sort of interest level in the festival exists at our local university (Augusta State Unviversity). Emory University and the University of Georgia (in Athens) also have film studies departments and I would be happy to contact them if you would like.

Can you send me an update on the itinerary for September? I'd like to tell these folks what films are scheduled, etc. Were we able to get a "celebrity" yet...? Have the venues been worked out?

My wife (Rhee) and I have tentative plans to return to Fernandina for at least some of the September events and will be sending our financial contribution in shortly. I would be able to volunteer for at least one of the days if we are able to come and Rhee might be able to do this as well. Would this be helpful? At any rate I will confirm our plans about this with your group within the next couple of weeks.

Again I am sorry about how long it took to get back to you. I certainly enjoyed meeting you last month and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Best regards.
Mike Fincher

Shrimp Festival Parade

2008-04-28T07:14:00.000-04:00

The Shrimp Festival Parade is Thursday, April 24th and Amelia Island Film Festival has a great vintage Town car complete with a Parade seat (Compliments of Patrick Keogh) and a banner (Thanks to Jose'), we are #38 in the line-up and the car and banner will be marked in the upper right corner of both the car and banner.

Mr. Tony McAdoo will be The Director and as we all know a director needs Starlets, so this is a casting call for Starlets, some may ride and some may walk along (imagine RED CARPET beneath your feet) we also need two to carry the banner in front of the Town car. Soooo the theme of the Shrimp Festival Parade is "Dawn of the Modern Shrimp Industry", (Tribute to Shrimpers).

The car will be onsite earlier in the day, the site is 13th & Beech (ball park) you must park and walk in. They will start clearing downtown around 4:00 so park on 13th or Atlantic School on Atlantic Av , #38 is who we are. The pull out time from the ballpark is 5:45, this Parade has 90 entries so it will take awhile before they wave us into the moving parade but, be on time (around 5:30) I need to know now who will be participating, who prefers to ride, who can walk and who will carry our banner.

We are going to be honored to have a local celebrity join us in the front seat of the Town car, Executive Director of the Shrimp Producers for the State of Florida, Mrs.Janie Thomas.

OK, it's a wrap, call me at home 261-6258 or email jnowlin125@aol.com or cell 753-0334.

Thanks, look forward to hearing from you! Julia R. Nowlin/Membership Chair & parade volunteer.

P.S. The parade is this THURSDAY so do it now.

AIFF Volunteer nominated by Rayonier

2008-04-28T07:13:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Emmy Lou Sorum, Amelia Island Film Festival Founding Member, & Co-Chair of the Volunteer Committee for being nominated for Rayonier Volunteer of the Year !

Emmy Lou was one of the first to become an AIFF Founding Member last summer in 2007 and has helped in many capacities for the Inaugural Season 2007-2008. Great Job Emmy Lou !!

Film Update

2008-03-17T08:24:00.002-04:00

Dear Friends of AIFF:
A couple of updates for your information:
Film Submissions as of Thursday, March 13:
10 Hard copies submitted to PO Box 2 as non-competitive entries
4 additional via e-mail contacts contacts as future submissions

Other films discussed with filmmakers, Production Companies & Directors as potential films: Horror Feature by Paul D'Agnese (late March, 2008)
Italian film from Ft. Lauderdale Int FF via Greg Von Hauch
Sunshine State from Production Company via Mitch Harbeson contact
Lonely Hearts (Travolta movie filmed in part here) Todd Robinson Mitch Harbeson's contact
Recount (Kevin Spacey) from HBO as special free screening?
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking also Mitch's contact
Magnolia Pictures recent release via Danielle McCarthy Documentary of Gullah/Geechee Nation via Chieftess Queen Quet
The Beach Lady by Erica McCarthy (in production)
A Richard Widmark classic -TBDA
Victor Nunez film-Victor is presently filming on location in the SW USA
Spanish film by Miriam Colon (Puerto Rican actress) Brazilian classic for Santa Maria Screenings
Lone Star & Honeydripper (in Promo dist.) by John Sayles
In Marjorie's Wake, doc by production company via Teri Sopp Canadian French Production of Fernandina Beach Travel Film via TDC/Kevin McCarthy
3 animated films from Out of Our Minds Studios in Winston-Salem, NC
1 or 2 films from Isabella Rossellini1 or
2 Reprise shorts from Jay Rosenblatt
AIFF Montages from Ann Fontaine, Dave D'Ardenne and Rich Conner (Commercial for AIFF)
Off the Roads of Morocco by Walter Hunt AIFF Production Presentation

Sub-total: 25 + Possible additions Plus any additional submitted films between now and May 3, 2008 for review by committees & maybe some unknown surprises!!

Next AIFF Sneak Preview
Saturday April 5, 2008
7 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale for $10 Beginning on Friday, March 14, 2008 for Sneak Preview at FB Women's Club-Jean LaFitte Blvd.(Behind FB Recreation Center)

screening of MILDRED PIERCE-1945 Academy Award winner JOAN CRAWFORD plus Tribute to Richard Widmark by Ann Fontaine, Fly Away, animated short --AIFF premier from Out of Our Minds Studios, and Rich Conner's AIFF Public Service Promo Reprise: Fernandina Beach Scrimp Festival 1960s Shrimp Boat Races. AIFF Founding Members admitted for free. Only one night screening! 1940s Fashion & dress suggested for film-goers. Zoot Suits permitted and Snoozes allowed !!B.Y.O.B. Tickets on sale at both Chamber locations, Alexander's at Palmetto Walk The UPS Store-Sadler Road, Last Fight Out and Susi's in Downtown Fernandina Beach. "See you at the Flicks" Tony McAdoo 904. 335. 1110 AIFF HOTLINE

Patrick J. Keogh - Nassau County Planning Board

2008-03-12T10:30:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to AIFF Board Member Patrick J. Keogh for being appointed to the Nassau County Planning Board by the Nassau County Commissioners. Glad to have friends in high places, but don't even think about spending less time with your old friends working with the Film Festival.

Best Regards,
The AIFF Executive Committee

AIFF GALA and other events

2008-03-10T07:41:00.001-04:00

Dear Friends,
We are planning the AIFF Gala Friday, September 26, 2008 at the Florida House Inn$ 25 per person-- AIFF Founding Members admitted for free.

Join us at our next Planning meeting: Monday, April 7, 2008 at 10 am at the FHI to help in our plans! Invite a friend to join us. See you at the Flicks!

Our next Sneak Preview:
April 5, 2008 at the FB Woman's Club
Tickets $ 10 Go on sale next week. Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
Film Noir: Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Eve Arden, Ann Blythe, and Butterfly McQueen in Mildred Pierce!

2008-03-03T13:19:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends of AIFF:

A few items of interest to pass along. This is a great website that you should follow, ifyou haven't already does so. Not sure, yet everyonecan get into it thru our AIFF log-in process. ** See new note at bottom** Also Congratulations to Susan Goldman for hernew position with the Arts Council. Check out the article about Magnolia Pictures...maybe we canobtain this new film "Bigger, Stronger Faster" from them for September?

ALL are welcome. We may have an out-of-town visitor
...Greg Von Hauch, from Ft. Lauderdale International FF who is interested in helping us. He has offered to us our first International film, one from Italy-- Il Cielo Cade (The Sky is Falling) to put in the festival !!

Hope to see you there!!

Thanks, p.s. Great News! Just got off the phone with Indiewire's advertiser contact. They have offered us 3 Press Releases on their Website ($ 900 value) for an In-Trade ad in our Festival Catalogue !!!
Their readership is approx. 35,000 worldwide on the internet !!
New task for Che Normandin, but a good one!

Tony

Newsletter from the Office of the Governor

2008-03-02T09:36:00.001-05:00

Hey Guys,

Check out the 5th article in Friday's Newsletter from the Office of the Governor!
Good work Che!! Tony

_______________________________
Subject: News & Events- Governor's Office of Film & Entertainment
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:08:17 -0500
From: Film1@eog.myflorida.com
news:

AMELIA ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL (AIFF) HAS EXTENDED THEIR INVITATION TO SUBMIT FILMS THROUGH MAY 3, 2008

AIFF calls for Film Festival film submissions starting February 1, 2008 with a May 3, 2008 deadline.

A total of over $5,000.00 in judged awards will be presented in 11 categories including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Animation, Best Short, Best Documentary, Best Cinematography, Best Student Film, Best Non-English Film, Best Comedy/Farce, and Best Film About Amelia Island or of Local Interest to Northeast Florida & Southeast Georgia.

Click here to print the entry form: http://www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.org/images/FilmSubmissionForm.pdf
.
The festival will take place from September 25, 2008 until October 1, 2008.

For more information, email: tmcadoo_ameliaislandff@hotmail.com or write:

Amelia Island Film Festival
P.O. Box 504,
Fernandina Beach, FL
32035-0504
Phone: 904-335-1110

www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.org

FCCJ College Theatre Center

2008-02-24T07:37:00.004-05:00

Dear ALL,

Saw Don last evening at the Chamber After Hours at the Plantation. We chatted briefly about the AIFF co-sponsoring this event sometimes in the spring..at the College Theatre Center (Holds about 125 seats). I think it would be a great joint venture with his organization for the Film Festival. He told me that all charges would be picked up by the College ($ 500 royality fee). The one night event runs about 2 + hours includinga dozen or so shorts/animations. What do you think? We will discuss this proposal a tour next FHI Inn Meeting.

Thanks for you help!

Tony

P.S. Next AIFF Organizational Meeting to be held at the FLORIDA HOUSE INN at 10 am, March 3....ALL Welcome to attend. Tell a friend if you can not attend!

SECOND Submisison

2008-02-12T15:59:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends of AIFF:

Today we received our SECOND Submisison for the Film Festival....hopefully it will be a tread in the next 5 weeks!!

Please tell any filmmaker that you know about the Submission Process taking place now on-line by going to our website:www.AmeliaIslandFilmFestival.org and download the application form.

Thanks for you support and help!!
Tony McAdoo

Coastal Companion Magazine upcoming interview

2008-02-02T08:28:00.000-05:00

DEAR AIFF FRIENDS:

LOOKS LIKE A VERY NICE OFFER FROM COASTAL COMPANION' MEDIA WEB SITE IN ST. MARYS, GEORGIA. THEIR AREA OF COVERAGE RUNS FROM SOUTH OF JACKSONVILLE TO CHARLESTON!!! CHECK IT OUT WHEN YOU CAN.

THANKS, TONY

Tony,

hope you are doing well - looks like you guys are moving along. We're trying to reach you to schedule a interview over the phone about the Amelia Island Film Festival. We've just started adding audio podcast to our mix, and would love to include your event. Thought it would be good timing since your also started accepting submission.Please get in touch with Joe directly. We'll be here all day today! Talk to you soon!

-- Susanne Talentino
Editor
Coastal Companion Magazine
www.CoastalCompanion.com

Call for Comedy Films In Maine to AIFF in Florida

2008-01-30T11:11:00.000-05:00

Dear AIFF Friends:

Interesting e-mail I received today that I want to share with you. Just this morning in finalizing our Submission Application Form for this Friday's release on our website, we added a Comedy Category for consideration. Let's see what happens in the next six weeks!!

Thanks to all,
Tony McAdoo
AIFF Inaugural Season First Screenings: Thursday, September 25, 2008

HERE IS THE LETTER

Comic Arts Laugh Festival @ Belfast, Maine www.comicartsfest.com April 9-13 /08

This is a call for comedy or humorous film submissions.

Films can be actual films or digital.

Film and digital arts submissions are as folows.

In 2008 we have to move very quickly. We’ll develop further and infinitely more complicated submission standards as we go along.

All films are open for submission as long as they are clearly humorous. Anything funny is on the table. Funny: ha-ha Funny: bad milk. Both ok. Black (the humor not the color skin) humor, dour humor, or ghoulish or sophomoric or doo-fus, amateurish, dirty, stupid, sweet, erotic…… it is all welcome. Yes: even your stupid youtube.com stuff is welcome for consideration.

Only DVD’s or web links will be considered for submissions. Do not send a 35mm print under any circumstances. You can send us a link to a web based video for consideration. You agree to provide us with a DVD for the showing if your film is accepted.

If a film has been shown and reviewed by multiple reviewers that will suffice for us to consider it as a submission. Please advise us.

If the film has been shown before or published on the web we do not care. Your work is welcome.

We can show either DVD or 35MM at the festival. A DVD makes it more likely that we’ll choose to show your movie as it will make it easier in the technical department.

Please send your DVD with a cover letter to CALF 93 Main Street Belfast, Maine 04915.

Clearly mark your DVD and the DVD case with your movie name and all contact information.

If you want your DVD back please include a prepaid mailer. If we do not receive a prepaid mailer we will not be able to send it back.

There is no submission charge.

We will notify you if the film is accepted.

Films will be chosen by April 1st at the latest.

Prizes to be announced.

Further information contact Mike Hurley 207-338-1975 info@comicartsfest.com

Comic Arts Laugh Festival www.comicartsfest.com April 9-13 2008 Belfast, Maine

AIFF Call for Film Submissions Feb 1, 2008

2008-01-28T10:43:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends of AIFF:

I hope everyone is doing wonderful this week. I need your help, if possible, in directing our News Release for Film Submission that begins on-line February 1 thru March 15, 2008.

If you could pass along to your network of associates, friends, professors and other film makers about AIFF and our efforts, I would greatly appreciate it.

Go to www.AmeliaIslandFilmFestival.org. beginning Friday, Feb 1, 2008 to download the film submission application. We are having the our Inaugural Festival beginning on Thursday, September 25, 2008 here in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

If you have any other suggestions about this, please let me know.

We are hoping that our great local success with our Sneak Preview Screenings in the past 6 months on Amelia Island will be expanded to a wider audience comeSeptember !!

Thanks for your help in getting out the word!

Sincerely yours,
Tony

A Year of Many Volunteers for the AIFF

2008-01-01T07:44:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends of The AIFF:

Thanks to the many AIFF 2007 volunteers who have help createda new organization and Film Festival Event forour community! Happy New Year To ALL !!!

December & January Notables:

Julia Nowlin -Membership Chair has been nominated for the Chamber's Volunteer of the Year that will announced on Friday, Jan 4, 2008 at the Chambers Annual Dinner at the Amelia Plantation 6-9 pm.

Barbara Lum - AIFF Founding Memberhas been working to create an exciting AIFF Theme- Table Centerpiece for the Chamber's Annual Dinner. A silent auction will determine who will walk away with her many gifts designed to promote the Film Festival. Wait to you see it!!! Some of her items will be available for purchase at the Palace on Wednesday & Thursday, January 23 & 24, 2008 at our next Screenings!

Susan Henderson & Joe Spino have been helping to organize the AIFF data base into timelines & spreadsheets to provide procedures for reporting donations and gifts by the contributing individuals and businesses.

And not Last or Least, Lyn Leto -AIFF Founding Member has finished writing and compiling the AIFF Grant Application to be submitted to the Amelia Island Tourist and Development Council in January.

Thanks so much to all and their support systems for helping this organization to grow and develop into a worthwhile series of events!!!

See you at the Chamber Dinner this Friday and at the Sneak Previews of LA VIE EN ROSE (2007) at the Palace on Wednesday or Thursday, January 23-24, 2008.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at:
Alexander's in Palmetto Walk,
UPS Store on Sadler Road,
Susi & Last Flight Out--Centre St.,
Both Chamber Locations--Gateway Boulevard orThe Depot Downtown

Founding Members, please let Julia, Cathy or myself know which performance you are planning to attend so that we can allow tickets to be released for sale so that all non-members may attend either of the 2 night screenings.

Seasons Greetings!

2007-12-22T08:16:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas Island StyleThe AIFF BOARD

Chamber Jan Bash

2007-12-03T07:36:00.000-05:00

Happy December ALL,
Ran into Barbara Lum at the Green Market (Farmers Market) today and she and I discussed her plans for decorating one of the Chamber's Tables with the Amelia Island Film Festival motif.... Great! I told her to include 2, maybe 4 tickets for the January Sneak Previews plus a Complete Pass for the Film Festival in September for the Silent Auction. (her design won the biggest donation last year!)

I think we (AIFF) should try to purchase a few chairs for sure.

What do you guys think? If we buy early they cost $ 49 each instead of around $ 75.

Please advise. Anyone interested? Tony

P.s. Cathy and Julia have suggested a "thank you Sunset Cocktail Event " from the Film Festival at the Hotel for either Friday or Saturday the weekend between Christmas and New Year's Day. The Hampton Inn & Suites has agreed to sponsor us the venue!! I have a Gift Certificate from the Arts Academy for 1 hour of Guitars Playing (not maids a leaping). Any suggestions contact Cathy or Julia asap.

A Usual day in Old Fernandina

2007-12-03T07:31:00.000-05:00

What a usual day I had in Old Fernandina today!
On my first day off from this week from working at
the Hotel I was enjoying walking in HistoricDowntown
chatting with friends and window shopping.
When to my surprise "Big Phil"at the Ship's Lantern
mentioned that Kevin Spacey had been spotted
at Seattle's Best Coffee Shop. "There he goes now!"
she said. I looked out onto the street and saw 2 men getting
into their vehicle in front ofthe Pineapple Patch.

Determined I crossed the street andapproached
the car from the rear and knocked on the closed front window.
"Excuse me, please," I stated as the window opened.
"My name is Tony McAdoo and weare planning a new film
festival here on Amelia Island for next September.
Would you like to join us?"

The driver and Mr. Spacey listened politely and
told me how to contact them in London for more information.
I thanked them and watched the black SUV negotiate an
illegal u-turn and head eastwardly down Centre Street toward the Ocean.

Mr. Spacey is here visiting our Island while working on a new movie, RECOUNT being filmed in Jacksonville. Maybe we could arrange to screen it next yearduring our Inaugural Season!

SLIDE SHOW MONTAGE

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Local photographer and AIFF Founding member, Ann Fontaine has created a montage of people and events about Amelia Island that was premiered for the Film Festival goers at the Sneak
Preview Screenings at the Palace in September.

Music from well-known jazz musician Les DeMerle has been incorporated into the pre-screening presentation.

She will be showing again -- October 30th

Don't cry Fernandina Beach!!

2007-10-29T17:42:00.000-04:00

I spoke with Roberto at Espana this afternoon...he wants us( open to the public) to come by the restaurant after the screenings. I will announce it before the screening of CRAZY LOVE that he will be open late for movie-goers to come and purchase their tapas after the show!! Ole.

animated logo a reality!!!

2007-10-29T16:30:00.000-04:00

Look what Che has done to animate our new LOGO Design by Eliza Holliday on one of our under construction websites!!

http://www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.info/images/AIFFLogo.swf

N.B. Remember it was Charlie Monroe that suggested that our Logo be animated back at our July 3, 2007 Open Meeting at the Hampton Inn & Suites when Danielle McCarthy joined us?

Good Going Che!! See you tomorrow at the Palace for CRAZY LOVE plus more!!

Joyce "James" aka Jones !!

2007-10-29T07:55:00.000-04:00

Dear Joyce "James" aka Jones !!

So sorry about the name mixup. Glad you were there to help us announce our new logo, schedule and corporate sponsors!! I have forwarded this to major News groups & AIFF Chairs to alert them of correction in the future.

Joyce Jones thanks for being with us last Tuesday and hope to see you tomorrow at the SNEAK PREVIEW at the Palace to see CRAZY LOVE plus several Horror and Bizarre Shorts!!

Costume Contest to award two AIFF Founding Membership during the evening.

Best Regards,
Tony P. McAdoo

Name Correction Please

2007-10-29T07:54:00.000-04:00

Hello,

I was very pleased to attend the press conference for the AIFF unveiling of the new logo. It was very exciting, however I see from your very nice website that I am in one of the group photos on the left as “Joyce James.” Due to no fault of yours, this is my 2nd community event that I’ve attended and my name was listed incorrectly. At your convenience, please correct to read as “Joyce Jones” as I would like to send a copy to my son in Gainesville. He enjoys short stories and films. (It was located on your “News Reel.”)

Thank you and my thanks to Tony McAdoo for inviting me. I am the Volunteer Coordinator for the Amelia Island Jazz Festival and I was fortunate to meet him at the Hampton Inn & Suites.

Good luck on this venture.

Joyce A. Jones

Order of the Mystic Knight Productions

2007-10-24T16:01:00.000-04:00

Duncan Macgregor Films
(Blood of the Lamb) was created for the Dare to Direct film fest sponcered by NBCs, Chiller T.V. The film made it to the final 10 out of 300+ entries and the winner will be anounced on Halloween. (Lycanthropic) is a film I made in college that Received 1st place Director and cinematography in Ann Aurbor Michigan. We recently remade the film at the request Of Phil Justin from Ozone Ghost productions who made a new score for the film giving the piece a sence of life that it lacked before.

AIFF MEDIA CONFERENCE at Florida House Inn

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Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Program:

Welcome & Introduction of Guests, AIFF Board, Founding Members…………………..by Tony McAdoo, AIFF President

Introduction of AIFF Video September 18 Sneak Preview created
by Dave D’Ardenne, Videographer………….by Ann Fontaine, AIFF Founding Member

Announcement of New Corporate Sponsors for AIFF………by
Patrick J. Keogh, AIFF Board Treasurer

Announcement of AIFF September, 2008 Schedule of Events…
by Che Normandin, AIFF Founding Member

Introduction of AIFF Logo Committee Jury Panel ……………by
John D’Agnese, AIFF Logo Chair

Introduction of Logo Design Creator, Eliza Holliday……………
by Julia Nowlin, AIFF Membership Chair & Cathy Schultz, AIFF Board Member & Co-Founder

Questions by Media & Guests

Thanks to all for attending and “See you at the flicks” on Tuesday, October 30 at the Palace Halloween Spooktacular Sneak Preview Featuring
Crazy Love from Magnolia Pictures.

Amelia Island Film Festival--Media Conference for Channel 12 News

2007-10-24T08:22:00.000-04:00

Thank you for your interest in the Amelia Island Film Festival Media Conference held today at the Florida House Inn in Historica Fernandina Beach, Florida.

We were able to announce the Corporate Sponsors for the Film Festival that we have on board to date:

First National Bank of Nassau County
The Hampton Inn & Suites-Harbor View Historic District
Quality Image Printers of Jacksonville
Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation

Also today the AIFF Official Logo Design was unveiled by ELIZA HOLLIDAY of Fernandina Beach as selected by AIFF Jury Panel of local graphic designers and artists.

And finnally today the AIFF Schedule of Events was announced be begin on September 25-October 1, 2008 including a proposed joint-venture with the Amelia Island Book Festival next year entitled theAIFF-AIBF Screenwriters Institute.

For more information go to our new website: http://www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.org/.

Our next Sneak Preview will be next Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the Palace, Downtown Fernandina Beach at 7:15 featuring CRAZY LOVE plus several shorts for our Halloween Spooktacular.

DEAR FRIENDS OF THE AMELIA ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL 2007-2008:

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Live-In Maid
(Cama Adentro)
Sunday, October 14th - 1PM
San Marco Theatre

Dora (51) is the maid of Mrs. Beba (59) and has worked and lived with her for 35 years. Beba used to be a well-to-do socialite but successive economic and personal crises have worn her out, reducing her to a purveyor of decadence. Nowadays she finds herself forced to sell door-to-door beauty products. Her thick gold earrings, and her maid, Dora, are the last bastions of a lifestyle of which she refuses to let go.

It is now that the sharpest aspects of their relationship come into view. Though doomed by class prejudices and abusive power codes there is also a bond cemented by mutual love from three decades of living together. Finally, Beba gets the money to cancel the debt and offers some cash in advance to make her maid stay. But Dora has already made up her mind. Dora leaves the apartment to live with Miguel, her weekend boyfriend, at her new home on the city outskirts. Meanwhile, at Beba's apartment, the energy, and telephone services are suspended due to lack of payment.

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This FLICK sounds interesting for you information in Jacksonville on Sunday,however, if you don't plan to drive there, join us instead at the Palace on Centre Street Downtown from 12:30-2 pm to Pre-Screen Shorts from Duncan MacGregory (local filmmaker) Jay Rosenblatt (national known short filmmaker) and animated shorts from Out of Our Minds Studios in Winston-Salem.

Hope to see you there or catch the real show on Tuesday, October 30 when doors will open at 6:30 pm for: CRAZY LOVE, plus Ghosts Tales by Palace bartended Art Steinig, and Shorts that were selected by AIFF Members and Guests this Sunday afternoon. Hope to see you there.....BE NOT AFRAID--YET !

Tony

Update

2007-10-12T17:00:00.000-04:00

To Everyone, I want to convene a meeting in November, convenient to all, after the Halloween Screening to discuss: 1) Website Direction2) Fundraiser Proposal,3)

Over-all organizational issues including new accountant (In-Kind) on board from Mike Sanchez. Okay? More later!!

Recieved word from New Corporate Sponsor today--Smurfit Stone Container Corp !!

Cathy's Bill delieved Posters with Available Here (10 count) to me today.

Saw Marty and Reed today downtown...they both look GOOD !!