OCTOBER 16-17, 2010

Arts CouncilMANALAPAN

PRESENTS

2010 OFFICIAL PROGRAM

CONTENTS

Welcome from the Director…….………………………………………………………...3Sponsors…………..…….…….…………………………………………………………..4

Saturday, Oct. 16……...….….…………………………………………………………...5Sunday, Oct. 17……………….…………………………………………………………..8Special Thanks…………………………………………………………………………...11

‘No Footing’ by Michael Licisyn

‘Cinemetropolis’ by Andrew Sherwood

Dear Festival Attendee:

On behalf of myself, the Manalapan Arts Council, and Manalapan Township, welcome, welcome, welcome to the 2010 Manalapan Independent Film Festival.

As an independent filmmaker, I am well aware of the ups and downs, trials and tribulations, financial frustrations, and everything in between that it takes to make an independent film. The sheer passion, collaborative effort, the drive to make something truly remarkable, engaging, and entertaining just for the sake of telling a story - this is what independent filmmakers are all about.

We are all winners here; for taking a thought in our head, penning it down, gathering as much (or as little) financing and resources as are at our disposal, and telling the story we want to tell. As intense and challenging a task as it is to complete a short film, it can be just as arduous to get it out there, shown at festivals, and having people watch it. There is no greater feeling than that particular feeling of accomplishment. Believe me, I’ve been there. Heck, I’m still there.

This festival is for anyone that has ever had a goal in mind, overcome countless obstacles to achieve it, and created something that they could truly be proud of.

MIFF is pleased and honored to be showcasing these short and feature films made by artists with vision and drive. The festival is also excited to host workshops on aspects of filmmaking that are sometimes overlooked.

I would also like to thank the community, without which none of this would be possible. Having members of the township and surrounding communities be a part of this festival is just as important as the artists behind the films; without you this festival would not have an audience. I truly hope you appreciate the process and dedication that is required for independent filmmaking, and that you enjoy what is in store.

It should also be noted that MIFF is composed of volunteers from the Manalapan Arts Council, an official committee of Manalapan Township. MAC is committed to promoting to the community works of art that explore the potential of various mediums to illuminate, enrich, and engage viewers.

It is my sincerest hope that you find the 2010 Manalapan Independent Film Festival as entertaining and as engaging as myself and the other members of MAC have worked so hard for it to be. This is but a taste of what the independent film arts are all about, and I truly wish that you enjoy every moment of it. Welcome!

Sincerely yours,Michael E. Fromm, DirectorManalapan Independent Film Festival

Presenting Sponsors_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Service Sponsors_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Community Sponsors_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Media Sponsors_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Scarpone & Vargo, LLCAttorneys at Law

Freehold RegionalPerforming Arts Center

The Radisson HotelFreehold, NJ

Saturday, October 161pm - BOX OFFICE OPENSTOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING 120 ROUTE 522 MANALAPAN, NJ$12 - Day Pass $20 - Weekend Pass

- Purchase Tickets - Pickup Pre-orders - Ask Questions - Eat some Snacks - Meet the Staff - Meet the Filmmakers

2pm - WORKSHOP - COPYRIGHTING YOUR WORKLEADER - Bruce Vargo, Scarpone & Vargo, Attorneys at Law

Protecting your work as a screenwriter or filmmaker is crucial to the filmmaking industry. Join Mr. Vargo as he introduces you to the various aspects of copyrighting your work, including trademarking, patenting, trade secrets and types of film-related intellectual property. Learn what is able to be protected and the benefits of securing those protections.

3pm - SHORT FILM BLOCKFEATURING:

MONSTER GOO: (Michael E. Fromm)Jackie’s latest experiment is oozing to bring out a much darker side of its creator...

DIRTY HANDS: (Andrew Sherwood)Convicted killer Nancy King has escaped from prison and is hunting down the prosecutor of her case.

A LATE CHRISTMAS: (Michael Aronson)After the loss of her husband, Marian tries to reunite her family, only to learn that the thing getting in the way may in fact be herself.

MINOR DETAILS: (Jenna Bush)Returning home from a 15 month tour in Afghanistan, young US soldier James Henderson reflects on the life-altering rigors and experiences of war; his difficult readjustment to civilian life; a new career path and his renewed hopes for a lasting peace in the country where he was deployed - a place with history, landscape, and a way of life that few Americans can ever begin to understand.

Saturday, October 163pm - SHORT FILM BLOCK (cont.)

WAY TO GO, CHRISTINE!: (Mark Thimijan)Christine is a 20-something who suffers through the day in her cubicle office job. Her one relief comes from her two 15-minute breaks where she sprints to the liquor store and busy 40 ounces of malt liquor. She chugs as she runs, hoping not to be late.

SUBWAY: (Anthony Marine#i)A story about a connection that is made during a subway commute between a man and a woman.

BE SOMEBODY: (Miche#e Zelazny)The story of a Mexican immigrant trying to give his kids more than his father was able to give him.

RAINBOW RABBIT RELIANT: (Kitt Lavoie)Flanked by secret service, the favored daughter of the President-elect arrives to invite her estranged sister to the upcoming inauguration. A decade of differences unravel as the two sisters attempt to resolve an “inconvenient” truth.

Saturday, October 16

5pm - WORKSHOP - SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKINGLEADER - Doug Seidel, Justice Productions

Believe it or not, making a movie is the easy part. However, spreading the word about your work or services is not always an easy task. Doug Seidel will lead this workshop on the various means - including networking, social media and viral video - to get your name and your work known to a vast amount of people.

6pm - FEATURE FILM - BARE KNUCKLESWritten by Robert Redlin; Directed by Eric Etebari

Women will go to extreme lengths for those they love and single mother Samantha Rogers (Jeanette Roxborough) is no exception. Along with her young daughter, Milla, Sam struggles to make ends meet, taking her licks as a stunt double by day and cocktail waitressing at a rowdy bar at night. When Sam uses her skills to end a bar fight between two drunk women, down and out fight promoter Sonny Cool (Karate Kid’s Martin Kove) sees an opportunity to get back into the game. He tells Sam all about the "show," a high class, underground illegal all female bare knuckle fight tournament, where brutality and elegance mix with high stakes and deception. Is the price too much for her.

Bare Knuckles..... a knockout punch of strength and determination, inspired by a true story.

7:30pm - Q&A - Jeff Quinlan & Chris Mulkey of ‘Bare Knuckles’

Join us directly after the screening of ‘Bare Knuckles for a special question and answer session with Jeff Quinlan, Producer, and Chris Mulkey, our celebrity special guest and star of ‘Bare Knuckles’.

Chris Mulkey is one of Hollywood’s most prominent character actors, having appeared in over 70 feature films and 80 television shows, spanning a nearly four decade career. Other notable mentions in Mulkey’s tremendous career is being directed by and starring alongside Robert Duval in the HBO miniseries ‘Broken Trail’. As well, Mulkey has appeared in films such as ‘First Blood’, ‘The Fan’ and ‘Cloverfield’. His television appearances include a recurring role on ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Friday Night Lights’, as well as featured roles on ‘Lost’, ‘24’, ‘Law and Order’ and in the new HBO show ‘Boardwalk Empire’.

Full service film &

Video Production:Video Editing

Script Doctoring

Social Media Video

Event VideographyVideo Transfer

Marketing & Publicity

Find us on:

Facebook

Twitter @Justiceprod

Youtube @Jprodllc

justice-productions.com

Sunday, October 171pm - BOX OFFICE OPENSTOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING 120 ROUTE 522 MANALAPAN, NJ$12 - Day Pass $20 - Weekend Pass

- Purchase Tickets - Pickup Pre-orders - Ask Questions - Eat some Snacks - Meet the Staff - Meet the Filmmakers

2pm - WORKSHOP - PITCHING A SCREENPLAYLEADER - Marla Cukor, LR Films; NJ Screenwriter’s Network

Learning how to effectively pitch your screenplay could lead to great opportunities to get your work produced. Join Marla Cukor as she goes in to detail on the correct format your script should be in, as well as the proper etiquette on how to effectively garner the attention of the right people.

3pm - SHORT FILM BLOCKFEATURING:

SHELTER: (Robert Kolodny)Based on actual events, Shelter is the story of Ruven, a Jewish prisoner who escapes from a Nazi concentration camp during work detail and must then survive in the bitter forests of Poland. Ruven uses love as a means to keep warm and memories to feed his soul.

LOOSE TEETH: (Celia Quinnette)Approached with her mother’s recent passing, a troubled girl must come to terms with her past in order to face going home for the funeral.

THE PARTY: (John Fazen)Lance is a man who knows what he wants out of life, but fails to obtain it. He struggles to understand what is happening to him as he desperately tries to connect with the woman he loves. What is the true cost of the pursuit of happiness and what would you be willing to pay in order to obtain it?

THE PROPOSAL: (Chris D’Alessio)Not all is what it seems when a young bachelor plots out the most important night of his life.

3pm - SHORT FILM BLOCK (cont.)

YEARS OF OUR YOUTH: (Chris Mi#er)On the day before he leaves, a young man gets into a fight with his girlfriend.

AMERICA...THE BEAUTIFUL?: (Rosemary Mantineo)An intimate look at the waste that is being thrown in to a local community, and what passionate volunteers are doing to fix it.

THE ORDINARY: (Michael Aronson)After years of estrangement, an elderly father visits his son at a late night diner. But, this time, things don’t go as expected.

THE TEST: (Matthew Basile)In a future world, you have to pass a test to prove your worth. Three friends take the test together, knowing it will decide their fates.

CINEMETROPOLIS: (Andrew Sherwood)In a city where every movie you’ve ever seen is all happening at the same time, a boy from a silent film falls in love with a girl from a musical.

Sunday, October 17

Sunday, October 17

5pm - WORKSHOP - AUDITIONING FOR A ROLELEADER - Nancy Daniels, NJ/Phi#y based actress

For filmmakers and actors alike, this workshop will teach you the fundamentals and proper etiquette on how to audition for a role, as well as how to prepare for a cold-reading scene. Lead by Nancy Daniels, this is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning this crucial part of the film production process - finding your cast. There will also be some opportunities for the audience members to get up there and perform in front of their peers.

6pm - FEATURE FILM - NO FOOTINGWritten & Directed by Michael Licisyn

All 23-year-old Madison wanted to be was an artist. Now out of college a year and a half, she finds herself no closer to a successful career than when she began. Stuck in a dead end job at a local copy shop, her relationships crumbling around her, and a complete lack of inspiration to aspire for more, Madison attempts to jump start her career and get her life started.

After the film, join writer/director Michael Licisyn for a Q&A where he will answer any and all questions regarding his already prominent career, as well as the film he is showcasing.

8pm - CLOSING/AWARDS CEREMONY

The 2010 Manalapan Independent Film Festival will conclude with the awards ceremony. Hosted by MIFF Judges and Volunteers.

Categories Include:Best Film, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Acting, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Soundtrack, Best Art Direction, and Audience Favorite Awards for both screenings. Runner-ups wi# also be announced.

Trophies and certificates will be handed out to films screened on both nights, so make sure to show up and support your film, as well as your filmmaking peers.

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Holiday Concert& Brunch

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Featuring

The Brothers In HarmonyHamilton Square, NJ

Knob Hill Country Club ! Shinnecock Drive ! Manalapan, NJ 07726

December 19th, 2010

Please contact Susan Lapkin at(732)446-8303

or e-mail info@mtnj.org, for more information.

Doors open at 11:30 am

Tickets are $35.00 per person

Ticket price includes a gourmet buffet brunch, and a selection of holiday favorites performed by the

Brothers in Harmony the best mens barbershop chorus in the tri-state area.

Special ThanksFestival Director: Michael E. FrommArts Council Chairs: Marty Gelfond, Andrea McPhersonAdministration: Susan LapkinPublicity: Judith DruckerGraphic Design: Adam Kaufman

Screening Sub-Committee: Judith, Drucker, Michael Fromm, Heather Markson, Barbara Miller, Ayasha Roberson, Beatrice Truscelli

Judges: Chad Anderson, Rachel Burkhardt, Marla Cukor, Donna Dolphin, Doug Seidel, Jan Zachary

Workshop Leaders: Marla Cukor, Nancy Daniels, Doug Seidel, Bruce Vargo

Service Sponsors: Manalapan Arts Council; Manalapan Township; Justice Productions, LLC; Scarpone & Vargo, LLC; NJ Screenwriter’s Network; Numa Network; Brookdale Community College; Monmouth University; Freehold Regional Performing Arts Center; Manalapan Township Television Network; Four Boys Ice Cream; Radisson of Freehold; Asbury Park Press; The Greater Media Newspapers

Most importantly, the films and the great minds behind them. As well, to the community of talented artists and avid movie-goers who spoke out for an event of this nature, breathing life in to it. It is thanks to you and your support that this festival happened, and will continue in the following years. You are what MIFF is all about. Thank you.

Manalapan Township Committee:Mayor: Andrew LucasDeputy Mayor: Susan CohenTownship Committee: Ryan D. Green, Don Holland, Michelle RothTownship Administrator: Tara Lorvich

Manalapan Arts Council: Clyde Braunstein, Enid Bush, Judith Drucker, Michael Fromm, Marty Gelfond (Chair), Hank Grassi, Adam Kaufman, Ryan D. Green (Liaison), Heather Markson, Andrea McPherson (Co-Chair), Barbara Miller, Ayasha Roberson, Judith Tolchin, Beatrice Truscelli

MAC 2010 Events Manalapan Symphony Concert

December 4th

Manalapan Holiday Brunch at Knob Hill Country ClubFeaturing ―The Brothers in Harmony

December 19th from 11:30am-3pm

For questions about programming or information about joining the MAC organization, call (732) 446– 8303.