JANUARY 2005

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January 2005Volume VII Issue 1

JANUARY 2005 Happy New Year!Happy New Year!

TRIBUTE TO A VISIONARYAfter 17 years in leadership rolesat the Boca Raton Resort andClub, resort President andlongtime supporter of the PalmBeach International Film

Festival (PBIFF) David Feder officiallyretired from the resort last month after it wassold to new ownership. Feder has been apioneer for the PBIFF, supporting the festivalin several ways including providing lodgingfor attendees and hosting the Gala for the lastseveral years. “It is a quality event receivingworldwide press attention. I have always feltthe publicity and event were good for PalmBeach County.” At the 2004 Festival, Feder wasgiven the Founder’s Award for outstandingservice and dedication to the festival. “Myfamily and I hope to stay in the area,” he says.“It has been a pleasure and a passion to be here.”

LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES PLAY KEY ROLE IN WRAPPING FEATURE FILMThanks to the joint effort of various municipalities and government agencieswithin Palm Beach County, The Boynton Beach Bereavement Club wrappedan aggressive six-week filming schedule last month in southern PBC. The

feature film, directed by Susan Seidelman and starring film legends DyanCannon, Sally Kellerman, Brenda Vaccaro, Joseph Bologna and Michael Nouri, chose BoyntonBeach and Delray Beach for most of the filming. “It is an exciting thing for our community to have thehigh caliber of this business. It is sure to spread the word about us,” said Diana Johnson, President ofthe Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Special thanks to Diana, Wally Majors withthe City of Boynton Beach, Ivan Ladizinsky, Bob Barcinski, Mayor Jeff Perlman and Vice MayorJon Levinson with the City of Delray Beach, the Florida Department of Transportation, the PalmBeach County Sheriff’s Office and the Palm Beach County Road and Bridge Division for thesuccessful coordination of many aspects of this film. The film called the G-Star School for thePerforming Arts in West Palm Beach home for the duration of filming, utilizing the school’s productionspace and students for various roles. Jamin O’Brien, the film’s producer,said, “The facility was incredible, we had no idea how much we weregoing to benefit from the space and talented students.” The ease of workingwith these individuals and county agencies creates a film friendlyenvironment for the visiting production industry. Dyan Cannon Sally Kellerman Brenda Vaccaro

CONFERENCE TO FEATURE SESSION ON U.S./CHINA FILMING PARTNERSHIPMonte Young with American Rhino Productions in Palm Beach Gardensis currently working on a co-production deal with China to produce afeature film about a man placed into the witness protection program by the

FBI. The film will be shot both in Palm Beach County and Anyang, China. Young, who spent eight-years in Asia as a project finance lawyer, has partnered with Xiaodi Wu, a former colleague and memberof the China World Trade Association and China World Economy Association. Young said, “Themarket is opening up there, so the timing is good to get started on the project.” Young and Wu have beenasked to speak at the World Trade Center North American Regional Meeting, February 3-6, aboutthe project, doing business in general in China and U.S.-Chinese business relations from a culturalstandpoint. Al Zucaro, Chairman of the World Trade Center Palm Beach, says, “We are very excited

about working with Mr. Young and Mr. Wu in this regard as an expanding economic basefor the advancement of culture and commerce globally for our community in general.”The conference will also include a keynote address by World Trade Center AssociationPresident, Guy Tazzoli. For more information, visit www.wtcpalmbeach.com.

David Feder

State Attorney BarryKrischer taping his segment

PALM BEACH COUNTYLAW ENFORCEMENT

AGENCIES JOIN FORCESTO PROMOTE

PREVENTION PROGRAMWITH PSA

State Attorney Barry Krischer, Sheriff RicBradshaw, local police chiefs and the FilmCommission is announcing a plan to raise the generalpublic’s awareness of The Children’s Coalition, Inc.(TCCI). TCCI works to provide at-risk youth with apositive alternative to crime through working withvarious media formats. Believing in the cause,Interactive Publishing founder Victor Milt dedicatedhis time to write, direct and produce A 30-second PublicService Announcement (PSA). The PSA debuted at the

Law Enforcement Planning Councilmeeting on January 6. Viewthe full press release atwww.pbfilm.com/news.

Focus on Film Editor: Jennifer Hirsemann * Contributors: Jill Margolius and Michael Hollander * Masthead Design: Wendy Meyer

PBC Board of County CommissionersChair, Tony Masilotti

Burt AaronsonAddie L. Greene

Jeff KoonsKaren T. MarcusMary McCarty

Warren H. Newell

Film Commissioner, Chuck ElderdDirector of Ops. and Programs, Michelle HilleryProduction Manager, Jennifer HirsemannProduction Coordinator, Michelle MartonLocation Manager, Jill MargoliusAdministrative Assistant, Michael HollanderEducation Coordinator, Diane Litt

If you would like to be included in this monthly publication, please contact the FTC at 561.233.1000 or email information to jmargolius@pbfilm.com.

1199 West Lantana Road, LantanaLocated in Lantana, A.G. Holley State Hospitalhas received a great deal of attention from thefilm community for its film-friendly attitudeand distinct scenery. The facility opened in the

early 1950’s and is a city unto itself, with its own water tower, heliport, waterand electric services, and can double as a college dormitory or a police stationcomplete with jail cells. This multilevel facility has vacant corridors that includepatient rooms, offices, a basement and a morgue. A.G. Holley recently appeared

in Hitters Anonymous starring Clint Howardand Linda Blair and Off the Chain starringTomey Sellers. For more informationregarding A.G. Holley Hospital, contact theFilm Commission at 561.233.1000.

A.G. Holley Exterior

DEADLINE NEARS FOR STUDENT COMPETITION!Entries for the 2005 Student Showcase of Filmsmust be received no later than January 27, 2005to be eligible for over $25,000 in scholarships andawards! A prestigious panel of industry

professionals will judge student projects in the following categories:feature/short, documentary, animation, and commercial/PSA. TheStudent Showcase of Films will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2005from 10:00am to 12:30pm. In addition to the Showcase, this year’s workshopsand seminars will give students the opportunity to learn and gain industryknowledge from professionals in the business. For showcase entry forms ormore information please visit www.pbfilm.com or call 561.233.1000.

SCHOOL CEMENTS STARS INHISTORY...In a tribute to significantcontributions in the entertainment industry,G-Star School of the Arts in West PalmBeach has created “Walk of Legends,

Artist in Residence.” Celebrities will cement theirhandprints in the entrance of the school to be enjoyedfor years to come. Launching the tradition is SallyKellerman who was in town filming The BoyntonBeach Bereavement Club. For info, call 561.386.6275.

T H ESOUNDS OFH I S T O R YE x p a n d i n g

upon current tours, TheHenry Morrison FlaglerMuseum in Palm Beach isnow offering an audio tourhosted by actor and PalmBeach native, MonteMarkham and his wife Klaire.“Audio tours have theadvantage of being availableto visitors the instant theyarrive,” says John Blades,Executive Director. Visitorswill hear Flagler, John D.Rockefeller and othersdescribe what influencedthem to build places likeWhitehall, the museum’sname, in their own words aswell as listen to themusic that theyenjoyed a centuryago. For info, call561.655 2833.

PBC LEGEND LIVES ON...The recentpassing of Bhetty Waldron, actress, localteacher, theatre director and motivationalspeaker, is a loss felt by many in Palm BeachCounty. Waldron’s passion was in black

theatre, bringing her classes and performances as farwest as Belle Glade and Pahokee. “With her teaching,she encouraged others to live their dreams,” says BillNix, VP of the Cultural Council.

Sally Kellerman

CORRECTION: In December, thenewsletter incorrectly stated thatWBWP was the first stationbroadcasting in Spanish 24/7 in PBC.

WWHB was the first 24/7 Spanish station.

A.G. Holley State HospitalA.G. Holley State Hospital

BhettyWaldron

DYNAMIC DUO TAKE ON PBC...Palm BeachLezrox, a fresh newtelevision show hosted

by media personalities Lezly Garrett and RoxannaCella, will explore the best of what PBC has to offerincluding world class resorts, sporting events and thelifestyles of the famous. The show debuted last monthand will air in January and February on WPTVNewsChannel 5 and the PAX Network. Check yourlocal listings for air dates and times.

NEWSMAN ANCHORS INPBC...The county’s newest company,411 Productions, helmed by BryanJenkins, aims to produce television

shows that focus on ‘hot button’ issues facing the worldtoday. Jenkins began his career with NewsChannel 5as a reporter and was soon promoted to weekendanchor. The Los Angeles native says “I moved becauseI have family ties here and it makes better businesssense.” For more information, contact 310.382.0342.

Monte Markham

LIFE LESSONS FOR THE PROFESSOR

Flagler Museum

Patient Room Corridor

Michah with his stepmom,Maureen and caregiver,

Rosemary at a festival onClematis Street

early age, celebrating his family’s transforming lifeexperiences and provides lessons for all nurturersincluding parents, teachers and people withdisabilities. Audiences will get an attitudeadjustment from perceiving disability as a tragedyto seeing the joy of a child with a quality life. Taylorhas produced several episodes from thedocumentary that he hopes, following the premiere,to distribute for educational purposes to placesincluding libraries, film societies and schools. “Thevideo program honors a very courageous andinspiring child and fulfills a need we all have toenjoy and celebrate our lives, regardless of one’scondition,” Taylor says. At the Festival, Micah willcelebrate his 21st birthday and Taylor his 60th. Formore information, please visitwww.lightoncom.com.

Targeting a premiere at the 2005 PalmBeach International Film Festivalprofessor, filmmaker and father, RonTaylor hopes to showcase hisdedication to documenting theintimate details of his son, Micah,who has the condition of CerebralPalsy. Skip Walking. Let’s Dance!

follows Micah’s development from an