The Film Slam is taking place this Sunday, April 13th at the Enzian Theater. The starting time is 1pm. All of this month's films total just under an hour. Plan on a short Q&A with some of the filmmakers after the screening.
The Enzian Theater is located at 1300 South Orlando Avenue in Maitland. For more info, go to http://www.enzian.org/films/filmslam.html.
Please remember that the winning film goes on to the Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase in December and selected films from the Brouhaha will be entered into the Florida Film Festival next year.
The shorts are:
Pooch Smooch (2007) / 2 Min 47 Sec
Written/Directed/Produced by: Banks Helfrich
Orlando, FL - www.whoisbankshelfrich.com
Description: Dogs, lips and tongues meet with Orlando children's recording artist, Mr. Richard stuck in the middle.
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The Terror of Cockroach Beach (2008) / 4 min
Written/Directed/Produced by: Albert Pergande
Orlando, FL - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrs2W48xJUk
Description: Mechanical insects terrorize a peaceful beach community, and Chunk Cockroach rides to thier rescue.
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The Morning (2007) / 3 Min 27 Sec
Written/Directed/Produced by: Jorge Garcia
Orlando, FL - www.youtube.com/jarlsonkin
Description: A man needs to work, but does a bug need juice? Gary and Rice are roommates in... The Morning!
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Final Toll (2008) / 7 min 5 sec
Written by: Bill Clar; Directed & Produced by: Bill Clar & Donald Lee
Oviedo, FL - http://www.myspace.com/dplproductions
Description: For two girls alone in a cemetery, midnight can't come soon enough.
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Relay For Life: St. Cloud (2008) / 10 min 58 Sec
Written/Directed/Produced by: Jen Vargas
Orlando, FL - www.youtube.com/jenvargas / http://events.cancer.org/rflstcloudfl
Description: One day. One night. One community. Much more than a walk around a track, Relay is a time to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember those lost and get inspired to fight back.
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Blessed (2008) / 6 min 54 Sec
Written/Directed by: Tony Walters, Produced by: FMPTA Space Coast Chapter
Indian Harbor Beach, FL - tonywalters@mac.com
Description: A woman and a man discuss life, angels and destiny.
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The Mess (2008) / 24 min 25 Sec
Written/Directed by: Art D'Alessandro; Produced by: Daniel E. Springen
Maitland, FL - http://artdaless.googlepages.com/themess
Description: After coming home to a mess, a man explodes violently, goes on a cleaning spree, lectures his wife... and fails to see the bigger picture.