Delray Beach Film Festival Celebrates Its 5 Year Anniversary
“Stars Turnout For a Week of Honoring Local and International Independent Filmmakers”
Since the first Delray Beach Film Festival in 2006, this grassroots festival has steadily grown into a beloved and much anticipated local event. This year Director, Dr. Michael Posner, and his board have coordinated an event that will surely bring local acclaim and attention to independent filmmakers, as well as, provide a unique cultural experience for thousands of Palm Beach locals.
Running March 22- 28, 2010, the DBFF, a (501) (c3) non-profit organization, boasts an impressive lineup of events. From free workshops lead by industry leaders such as Ellen Jacoby of Ellen Jacoby Casting International, Steve Menkin of WDYAPro, Adam Montgomery, Programming Manager of the Sundance Institute, and Emmy-nominated Casting Director, Lori Wyman that are free and open to the public to their annual Screen to Reel Contest, to a Beach Cleanup and Surf Contest—the festival has an event for everyone.
In addition to the eclectic calendar of events, the festival welcomes Barry Bostwick, best known for his role as Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, as the Creative Chair of the festival. Emmy-Award winning actress Sharon Gless, best known for her role as Christine Cagney in Cagney & Lacey, and Jessica Walters of Play Misty For Me and more recently Arrested Development are slated to receive the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Awards.
For more information, to buy tickets, or to view schedules, visit www.dbff.us. For all press inquiries, interviews, and press credentials, contact Sara Shake or Tristin Jones at exposedpr@yahoo.com or (954) 336-3275.
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