FORT PIERCE, Fla.—Calls to the St. Lucie Film Society and to the Sunrise
Theatre indicated the St. Lucie Film Society's Inaugural Event would be a
success and it was. Hundreds of film fans from around the Treasure
Coast poured into the Sunrise Theatre Friday.
"It's about time!" was a common sentiment. Another was "I'm so glad
someone took this on".
By all accounts, "An Evening with award-winning Director Jose Garofalo"
was a success. Clips of three of his works showed how his craft has been
honed and focus. The award-winning documentary, "Sacred Waters"
stirred controversy and lively discussion.
"A film like this can open the lines of communication and encourage the
thought process," Garofalo said.
A great example of what the St. Lucie Film Society can do for the Treasure
Coast was sitting in the audience. Okoye, a Nigerian-born artist, in town
to shoot his video "Get Right", made time for interviews with local press.
Upcoming screenings were also announced. The Boynton Beach Club
starring such stars as Joseph Bologna and Dyan Cannon will be
screenedonJune 24th at 3 pmand Hiding Victoria starring the likes of
Anita Gillete and Avery Sommers will be screenedon July 23 at 3 pm. It
was also revealed to an overwhelming round of applause, the St. Lucie
Film Society has been commissioned to produce a documentary on one
of the area's shiniest gems, Zora Neale Hurston.
The St. Lucie Film Society is dedicated to the promotion of independent
and foreign film as an art form and to bring films of artistic and cultural
importance to our community. Their mission is to develop events that will
expose their neighbors to culturally diverse films. It will also assist in the
education of future filmmakers through educational programs,
scholarships, and other forms of support. For more information, please
visit their website at www.stluciefilmsociety.com or call them at
772.343.1818.
Theatre indicated the St. Lucie Film Society's Inaugural Event would be a
success and it was. Hundreds of film fans from around the Treasure
Coast poured into the Sunrise Theatre Friday.
"It's about time!" was a common sentiment. Another was "I'm so glad
someone took this on".
By all accounts, "An Evening with award-winning Director Jose Garofalo"
was a success. Clips of three of his works showed how his craft has been
honed and focus. The award-winning documentary, "Sacred Waters"
stirred controversy and lively discussion.
"A film like this can open the lines of communication and encourage the
thought process," Garofalo said.
A great example of what the St. Lucie Film Society can do for the Treasure
Coast was sitting in the audience. Okoye, a Nigerian-born artist, in town
to shoot his video "Get Right", made time for interviews with local press.
Upcoming screenings were also announced. The Boynton Beach Club
starring such stars as Joseph Bologna and Dyan Cannon will be
screenedonJune 24th at 3 pmand Hiding Victoria starring the likes of
Anita Gillete and Avery Sommers will be screenedon July 23 at 3 pm. It
was also revealed to an overwhelming round of applause, the St. Lucie
Film Society has been commissioned to produce a documentary on one
of the area's shiniest gems, Zora Neale Hurston.
The St. Lucie Film Society is dedicated to the promotion of independent
and foreign film as an art form and to bring films of artistic and cultural
importance to our community. Their mission is to develop events that will
expose their neighbors to culturally diverse films. It will also assist in the
education of future filmmakers through educational programs,
scholarships, and other forms of support. For more information, please
visit their website at www.stluciefilmsociety.com or call them at
772.343.1818.
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