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Film Talk and Screening – Ponte Vedra, Florida

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Film and MovieIf you’re interested in film and film making, mark your calendar because the Director of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Gregory von Hausch, is visiting Ponte Vedra Culture Center on Thursday November 15th. He will speak on film festivals, the independant film and much more. There will also be a screening of short films. They are even serving Wine and hors d’oeuvres starting at 6 p.m. All this, for $10 for non-members! For information about the event, please call (904) 280-0614

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Oscar Winning Film Discussion – Ponte Vedra, Florida

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Gregory von Hausch, Director of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, will speak on film festivals around the world, the importance of the fests, and the changing indie scene in movies. Mr. von Hausch will also screen selected short films, including Chuck Workman’s Oscar winning PRECIOUS IMAGES.

November 15, 2007 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception begins at 6:00 p.m.
Free for members of The Cultural Center, 10 Non-members

Savannah Film Festival honored John Sayles

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John Sayles Honored on Oct. 29 Followed by Screening of the Movie “Honeydripper”

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The 10th annual Savannah Film Festival, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design and sponsored by Memorial Health, the Savannah Morning News, the City of Savannah and The Talking Phone Book, presented John Sayles with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Directing Oct. 29, 7 p.m., at Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St.

Academy Award-winning actor Chris Cooper, a friend of Sayles’ known for his roles in “Seabiscuit” (2005),“American Beauty” (1999) and “Lone Star” (1996), presented Sayles with the award.

“He’s telling the stories no one else is telling,” said Cooper. “And he does it with intelligence and heart.”

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Halloween Film Showing – Brunswick, GA

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“Plan 9 from Outer Space,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Brunswick. Presented by Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association, Comcast and Turner Classic Movies. Admission: $5. Call 912-262-6934.