Upcoming Films for

 

May 9th

The Holy Biker by Libby Hopkins: A biker community in Seffner, Florida
embraces an unlikely new member.

Eternal Love by Tamara Nemirovsky: In this stop motion clay short film,
Earth rebels against Zeus, but at what cost?

Baby Turtle by Tamara Nemirovsky: An animated film about baby turtle
searching for its place in the world

Freedom by Jay Allan: A young boy strongly desires to fly. His parents are
loving and encouraging, but much to their surprise, he literally tries to
fly.

Pelican Rescue on the Water by John Matheny and Jerry Allen: Documentary
on the founder of the Seabert Sanctuary’s recue of an injured pelican and
nursing it back to health.

And More.

April 11th

A preview of films from the HCC-Ybor Festival of the Moving Image

Scenes from the Weekend Film School: Five teams of student filmmakers
filmed the same one-page scene. Despite using the same script, their
visions all differed.

Music videos by Johnny Watson, Ground Up Films and Rodrick Colbert.

An trailer for the new feature film Jules Dongu Saves the World

Joe Redner The Documentary Preview: An advanced look at the upcoming
documentary on one of Tampa’s most colorful and controversial individuals,
Joe Redner.

Drawing Dead by Planet Lizard Productions: This comedy adventure starring Fisher & Boy from 97X’s Morning Show takes you through the underbelly of the Tampa Bay illegal gambling ring. When Boy gets kidnapped because of Fisher’s gambling debt Fisher must come to the rescue of his partner. Will the talk-show duo have what it takes to talk their way out of this
one?

And More.

March 14th

Indiana Jones and the Runes of Ende by Mike Beazel: Indy searches a marsh filled island for the ancient runes that will release a world ending
entity in order to prevent it from falling into Nazi hands.

Johnny Blue by Gene Howes: Johnny is in love with Nicole but can't find
the guts to tell her how he feels. Instead he buys painting after painting
from her gallery while falling deep into an obsessive funk.

Nothing to Fear by StacenJ Bernard: Bernard is at a crossroads. He is
distressed and living in fear. With some encouragement from his
instructor, group members, and a great uncle, Bernard conquers his fears
and takes the next step in his journey.

Innocence Bound by David Tinoco: A short film about a man who finds his inner child, only to discover it has fleeted as quick as it appeared.

The Adventures of Cope Ransom Part 1starring Joel Wynkoop: Cope Ransom, a war torn mercenary working for the aliens is sent to find time travel technology in the Everglades. He's up against the Grays and the Morphs,a mutant alligator, a spaceship, men in black, a 16 foot boa constrictor, dad eating zombie kids, swamp monsters and more! Ransom must plant a bomb
and blow up the alien hide, but it seems the people he works for are
always double crossing him. Damn aliens.

February 8th

Swear To Me by Ali Imran Zaidi: IN A LAND beset by confusion, IN A TIME
just like the present, ONE MAN is presented with life, the universe and
everything. And does nothing.

Skippy Lightfoot’s Perfect Day by Fred and Christopher Zara: Bad days were routine for Skippy Lightfoot. He was lonely, unemployed, and convinced his sour luck would never change. Then, a chance meeting with a transient genie offered this terminal pessimist the opportunity to make a wish.
Obsessed with his own misfortune, Skippy could only think to ask for the
one thing he’s never had: a perfect day. Unfortunately, Skippy finds out
that perfection may come with a price.

Suicide Casanova by Wendi Hughes: Not a typical student film by any means,
this four-minute short deals with porn and suicide.

Pornography by E. Haase: A stream of consciousness film about a guy who thinks he has a sweet girlfriend until he finds her on the pages of a porn
magazine and in XXX rated films.

Central Avenue Remembered: WEDU’s Emmy-award winning documentary on theheyday of Central Avenue in Tampa, the onetime center of the African American community in Tampa.

The Good Samaritan by Evan Smith: A troubled girl gets her life back withthe help of a stranger.

And more!

January 11th (4 Year Anniversary)

The following awards will be presented:

The La Gaceta Award for the Most Socially Conscious Film:

 A Man in the Attic by Ali Imran Zaidi – An American Muslim ponders, discusses and ruminates on his position in America, and the decline of his people in western civilization.
Three generations of the Manteiga family have owned and operated La Gaceta Newspaper for 85 years. As an independent newspaper with a voice of its own, the Manteigas have used the newspaper as a tool to fight social injustices throughout the City of Tampa.

The Cesar Gonzmart Award for Best Musical Score:

Al-Vi-Ne-Al, by Zeke Lever and Georger Tsalickis – The Lord of Ice and Lord of Fire engage in an epic battle with the salvation of the human race hanging in the balance. But this war will not be won with weapons, but esoterically and spiritually.
Cesar Gonzmart is the late-owner of the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. Before joining the world famous restaurant, which he co-managed with his wife Adela from the mid-1950s until his death in 1992, he was also a world famous violinist.

The Bud Lee Award for Best Cinematography:

Ground-Up Films: Ground Up Films is being honored with this award not for one film, but for the numerous films they showcased at the TFR this past year, all of which were beautifully filmed and lit.
Bud Lee is a Tampa photographer who has been published in Life, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Town & Country, and The New York Times Magazine. His photograph of a boy wounded in the Newark riots won him Life magazine’s 1967 photographer of the year award. He co-founded Tampa’s Artists and Writers Ball and has influenced a number of artists throughout Tampa.

The Rando Hatton Award for Best Horror Film:

Near the End by Eli T. Pena – Since the early 1900s we’ve witnessed countless times of the villain chasing the damsel in distress. Journey with us as we time travel back to horror cinema.
The late-Rondo Hatton began his career as a journalist in Tampa and ended up being one of the most famous faces in fright films in the 1940s, starring in films such as "The Pearl of Death" (1944) and "House of Horrors" (1946), both released by Universal Pictures.

The Tony Garcia Award for Best Comedy:

Pawn’d by Sean Michael Davis - Joe Medici lives in a high-class neighborhood but owns a pawnshop in the ghetto of a Florida city. The employees as well as the customers bring a comical and zany twist of amusement to Joe’s everyday life
The late-Tony Garcia was Tampa’s "Mr. USO" for some 40 years, serving personnel from Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base, Naval Reserve unit and military. He later produced variety shows for numerous Tampa Bay charities.

The Adela Gonzmart Award for Best On Screen Performance (Male and Female):

Rod Grant: Rod starred in a number of TFR films this past year. No matter the film or the role, the crowd always left feeling Rod stole the show.
Kendall Ganey of Mr. Bubbs, directed by Todd Thompson - A stranger picks the wrong girl to kidnap one bright, sunny day in suburbia.
The late-Adela Gonzmart operated the world famous Columbia Restaurant with her husband, Cesar, for over four decades. Adela graduated from the Juilliard School of Music in New York. She became an accomplished concert pianist who also traveled the world with leading orchestras. She also appeared at Carnegie Hall.

The "Salty" Sol Fleischman Award for Best Young Filmmaker:

Beneath the Surface by Jonathan Vazquez - The journey of a dollar bill and the lives of the different, yet similar people who come in contact with it.
The late-"Salty Sol" was the longtime host of an amateur night at the Tampa Theatre, which helped to launch numerous careers of local musicians. He is best known for spending 28 years behind the WDAE microphones, many of them as the station’s Chief Announcer and Sports Director, becoming one of the most beloved radio personalities in the history of Tampa.

The Joe Lala Award for Best Music Video:

Soulidium directed by Marcus Koch, produced by Joe Davison - Song featured on the Saw 4 soundtrack, video featured on the Saw 4 DVD.
Joe Lala played drums and percussion on 32 gold and 28 platinum albums. His credits include Blues Image, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Manassas (album), The Bee Gees, Whitney Houston, and many others.

The International Bazaar Award for Best Family Film:

 Meet Pino by Ben Rosa- Pino Gheppeto a 48 Year Old bitter man who carries the weight and burden of regret about a significant decision he made in the past. Pino’s only happiness lies in playing with toys, toys that help him reconnect to his once magical childhood.
The host of the TFR, the International Bazaar brings family entertainment to Ybor City throughout the year.

Best Drama (Award not named for an artist yet):

 The Apple Tree directed by Jesse Newman – When Ruben’s writing is panned and ignored by his ex-girlfriend and best friend, he meets a peculiar young woman who leads him to an apple tree of inspiration. As his newest story becomes more and more realistic, it begins to haunt and control him. It becomes up to his ex-girlfriend and best friend to save him, but in order to change Ruben’s story, they must first become a part of it.

The Rene Gonzalez Award for Best Director:

 Stefan Abbot, director of Gunn Hwy. (film summary included in following award)
Rene Gonzalez is founder and director of the Spanish Lyric Theatre, the longest running Hispanic theatre company in the country and longest running English musical theatre company in Tampa.

The Martinez-Ybor Award for Best Film:

Gunn Highway by Stefan Abbott – Looks can be deceiving. Just because someone looks one way on the outside, doesn’t mean they look the same on the inside.
The award was named in honor of Martinez-Ybor, founder of Ybor City.

The Ferdie Pacheco Lifetime Achievement Award: Honoree to be named at the January TFR.

Ferdie Pacheco , MD has been called a Renaissance Man. He has been successful as a pharmacist, medical doctor, Fight Doctor in boxing, including working as a corner man for twelve world champions, including Muhammad Ali for 17 years. He also served as a boxing commentator for NBC, Showtime and Univision, winning two Emmies. During this time he was the Boxing Consultant for NBC for 10 years. He is retired from broadcasting after being on for 25 years. He has had 14 books published, and written articles, columns, reviews for many of the major newspapers in America.

 

For more information, contact Paul Guzzo at (813) 943-5585 or paulguzzo@hotmail.com.

 

December 14th

Tres Cuento, One Cuba by Fred Smith: Tampa-based photographer David Audet, Cuban-born musician Alfredo Rivero and Tampa's Poet Laureate James Tokely each offer their own artistic view of the Communist Paradise in a blind collaboration edited and produced by Tampa filmmaker Fred Smith.With each artist working independently of one another, "Tres Cuentos, One Cuba", blends still photography, poetry and music to create a unique layering of emotions conveyed through the individual story each artist relates about the dynamic land and its peoples hardened by half a century of Castro's regime.

Rock Harder by Jeff Pesce: Super-hero Rock Harder, man of mystery, cant
hold onto a side-kick because of his many goofy mystakes in the field,
decides to go pick a new partner at the annual sidekick draft. There he
meets his new annoying partner Cheeks, try and guess his superpower, the
two have chemistry like no other as they fight a crime that very same
night when super-villain Possum Man robs a bank and kidnaps two other
super-heros and takes them back to his hideout. Rock Harder and Cheeks
must work together, can they save the day?

What Peace Means to Me by Donna Moldovan: A short documentary looking at what “peace” means to the people of Tampa Bay.

A new film by Brent Harvey

Music videos by Chris Rish

November 9

Bob Saves the World...Maybe produced by Eric Dewolf: Bob is a slacker who gets chosen out of need to find and protect an artifact that could destroy the world if put in the wrong hands. He goes on this wacky adventure encountering writers who seem to be writing his next paths, a monk who Bob must fight to gain control of the artifact, and then a bad guy who Bob encounters and must defeat in such games as Rock, Paper, Scissors, Thumb Wrestling, and eventually even Dance Dance Revolution. After the bad guy is defeated Bob can breathe freely as he admits defeat and becomes some what of a good guy himself.

The Apple Tree directed by Jesse Newman: When Ruben's writing is panned and ignored by his ex-girlfriend and best friend, he meets a peculiar young woman who leads him to an apple tree of inspiration. As his newest story becomes more and more realistic, it begins to haunt and control him. It becomes up to his ex-girlfriend and best friend to save him, but in order to change Ruben's story, they must first become a part of it.

A film by Joel Wynkoop

And more …

October 12:

No Show 2: Damage Control’s second collection of short comedy skits premieres at the Tampa Film Review.

There’s Always Hope by David Hurd and Rod Grant: A kid into the wrong scene, and on the run, is forced to deal with his past and his future when he unexpectedly finds himself in the wrong house at the wrong time confronting a cop.

Ink Washed by Ryan Cook

Al-Vi-Ne-Al by Ezekiel Lever

There’s Always Hope by David Hurd and Rod Grant: A kid into the wrong scene, and on the run, is forced to deal with his past and his future when he unexpectedly finds himself in the wrong house at the wrong time confronting a cop.

Intuitive Mind by Michael McCourt

Angel by Brent Harvey – A lone woman finds herself being followed by a strange man. Thou she runs, it isn't quite fast enough.

August 11th:

Excerpts from "The 42 Story House by Todd W. Langen: An LA comedy group make their Tampa premiere.

DARPA iXo by Lou Dobbs: - 20 cyber-bugged minutes virtually adrift inside the surreal cytoplasmic warfare-obsessed cerebral distortions of DARPA’s techno-militaristic planning regime. If the war machine could dream this would surely be it.

The Rodman Dam Murders by the FMPTA: A short film based on the true events of a murder case in which Randy Jones (who is currently on death row at Stark) murdered two innocent teenagers at the Rodman dam near Palatka.

An Ande Morgan music video

Begleiter by Dan Margules – Happy, an orphaned dog in search of a new master, finds his destiny with the aid of Eleanor Roosevelt and Eddie Haskell

Versus by Weekend Film Crew: Games of Rock, Papers, Scissors has never had stakes so high!

Gunn Highway by Stefan Abbott: Looks can be deceiving. Just because someone looks one way on the outside, doesn’t mean they look the same on the inside.

July 13th Film Include:

Versus by Ben Rosa and the Weekend Film Crew: Adam Macchio, the challenger in an underground Rock, Paper, Scissors league, undergoes intense training to defeat the reigning champ known as The Hand. With a little luck and a mysterious item from a former champ, he may just have a chance

A collection of shorts by Damage Control: Tampa’s funniest skit comedy crew returns to the Tampa Film Review!

Last Chance directed by Bryan Coward and Produced by Jeff Paul Pesce and Bryan Coward: Two friends sit at a bar discussing the girls they have been with as the end of the world nears.

Beneath the Surface by Jonathan Vazquez: The journey of a dollar bill.

The Bench and the Lamp Post by Joshua Livingston: a work of 'textual video art', although it is far more textual than artistic. Like any text, it will remain helpless until it is read; and a close reading reveals a world rife with semiotic potential.

IED (Instantaneous Ejaculation Disorder) by Che Broadway: An informative video by pharmaceutical giant Rhyzer on a new drug that can help prevent instantaneous ejaculation.

Ghosts of Ybor: A Sicilian mobster comes to Ybor City to take control of the illegal bolita lottery. With him comes a beautiful young mother who is indentured to the Sicilian. A local bartender falls for the woman and vows to free her from the mobster's grasp.

May11th Films include:

The Part starring Joel Wynkoop: A sick monster of a man is cured of his murderous ways, onto to be turned back into a killer by B-movie producers.

Robota by Marc Berteaux (part of Canadian film exchange program): Robota is a short stop-motion animated film done entirely in Lego. The story focuses on a homeless robot, Robota, who panhandles for change. One day, Robota manages to get enough money to make a bet at a local cockfight. The chicken she bets on wins by cheating causing a brawl amongst the macho robot crowd. Robota narrowly escapes and takes the subway to the medical clinic where she makes her dream come true, well, kind of....

John by Vito Dinatolo: When John tries to dispose of a dead body before work, the nightmare is only beginning.

Catch and Release by D. Andrew Hamilton (part of Canadian film exchange program): A writing hermitage to his family cottage turns into an existential journey for Scott. A chance encounter with his old fishing buddy Charlie forces Scott to question his personal philosophy. Charlie and Scott, who share little more than their fishing trips as kids, deal very differently with fate's unpredictability. At their favorite fishing hole, their approaches to life collide and Scott is forced to decide whether or not to change his life.

To Live Is To Die by Chris Woods: A group of college students are asked share non-fictional stories in the writing class. Strangely enough the authors fall victim to their own tales.

?Rudi?: A music video featuring performer Miriam Chemmoss. (Tampa resident Gred Baldi was DP for the video)

March 9th 2007 films will include:

A collection of shorts from the Ybor Festival of the Moving Image

Nature's Way by Griffowers Productions: A camping trip on the beach goes awry for a young scooterist couple in this nightmarish short from.

Meet Pino by Ben Rose: Pino Gheppeto a 48 Year Old bitter man who carries the weight and burden of regret about a significant decision he made in the past. Pino's only happiness lie in playing with toys, Toys that help him reconnect to his once magical childhood. What Pino does not know is that soon Fate will intervene. ?

Night of the Bat Demon by David Melendez: When a camper returns to the campsite to retrieve his wallet, he finds there is more in this forest than your normal animals.

The Lector featuring Gus Perez ? A tale of the lectors who once educated the cigar workers of Ybor City.

Happy Birthday Jack by Eddie Gerbacht: Everyone seems to know Jack better than himself. On his birthday he learns more about his surroundings and acquaintances through an unfolding of truths. Will Jack get to the bottom of what is taking place in time? Will you?

February 9th 2007

A Man in the Attic by Ali Imran Zaidi: An American Muslim ponders, discusses and ruminates on his position in America, and the decline of his people in western civilization

Near the End by Eli T. Pena: Since the early 1900's we've witnessed countless times of the villain chasing the damsel in distress. Journey with us as we time travel back to horror cinema.
Perceptions

A recreation of the Hopper-Walkin scene from True Romance by Charlie Ray: The scene summary is that Vincenzo is a mobster looking for son, who unknowingly stole a suitcase full of cocaine from them. Vincenzo begins to interrogate Cliff. Cliff realizes that he is already a dead man and begins a history lesson on the ancestry of the Sicilians and the Moors. Vincenzo gives Cliff the floor and allows him to finish before giving him the kiss of death and then several bullets. (A warning for strong language)

 

Second Chance by Kim Gilbert: A career woman finds little solace with her life when she returns home from a long day's work to an empty house, day after day. A recent Internet connection with a somewhat stranger sparks the light of life inside of her and leads her to a date with destiny.

Altarpiece by Marita Contreras: A three-channel video installation that alludes to the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests.

Manstray by Mike Goedicke: A man adopts a “stray man” from the local homeless person pound. –

Catch and Release by Andrew Hamilton: Scott’s chance encounter with his old fishing buddy Charlie forced Scott to question his personal philosophy. Good friends as kids, both have little in common now as grown men, and deal very differently with fate’s unpredictability. – (Canadian submission)

Speeders by Mathew Toffolo: Tracy deals with her Speed-a-holics group while she deals with herself. – (Canadian submission)

Five Foot Ten by Matthew Taylor: At a moment of crisis, a young man reconnects to a childhood memory – (Canadian submission)

Playtime by Matthew Toffolo: Adults go to their daily exercise after work, to the place where kids can be kids again. –. (Canadian submission)

 

 

 

January 12th 2007- 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Not Another Student Film starring Gus Perez: Produced by the Full Sail School of Film in Winter Park, Florida, this is a story about three misfits who are convinced that chemistry Professor Ocale and his three students must all be terrorists as they all four have dark skin and work with chemicals.

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dumpling by SunkenMedow Films: Kung Fu action! Great Scenery! A Dumpling! See all of this in an epic battle between two young warriors for possession of a dumpling that leads from a windswept lonely hilltop to the Forbidden City, from the Temple of Heaven to the Great Wall, then back to the hill where it all began.

The Quiet Place directed Damien Kincannon and produced by the Tampa Film Network: A couple looks for their daughter at a runaway home, but while sitting in the waiting room they enter a whole new world of terror.

A recreation of the Hopper-Walkin scene from True Romance by Charlie Ray: The scene summary is that Vincenzo is a mobster looking for son, who unknowingly stole a suitcase full of cocaine from them. Vincenzo begins to interrogate Cliff. Cliff realizes that he is already a dead man and begins a history lesson on the ancestry of the Sicilians and the Moors. Vincenzo gives Cliff the floor and allows him to finish before giving him the kiss of death and then several bullets. (A warning for strong language)

Two International selections from Lithuania:

Ponas Pimpis by Simonas Tarvydas: A man wakes up in the morning and realizes that he lost his "manhood". Shortly after, he meets "him" as a person. A crazy bet about who first will seduce the woman, follows.

Parents and Children by Antanas Gluskinas: A film about a strict children's education in a old fashioned, intelligent families, and its influence in their future sexual lives.

December 8 2007:

Santa vs. Frosty by Damage Control: Led the ultimate holiday battle begin!

In on it by Ground Up Films: Claire?s night out takes a terrifying turn.

Mexican Sky by Ken Collins ..

Bicycles & Radios by O. Nathapon: TFR?s first international submission. Two strangers meet on a radio talk show. One day, they decide to meet, but what happen when the batteries in both radios go dead.

Draw 3! by SWG Tampa

Draw 3' is a short mockumentary about 3 championship UNO players whose lives revolve around the ultimate early 70's card game. The host introduces us to characters that are ALL based on 'REAL' people.
MELVIN: aka 'The Crapper' is 250 pounds of raging card competition...so mean that even friendly games become opportunities for card combat!
JAVIER: aka 'The Wizard' is quickly approaching 30 years old...and he has NO plans on moving out of Mom's house.
RHONDA: 'The Purist' knows more about UNO than ANYONE on Earth and she'll cram the proof down your throat to prove it!
'Draw 3!' is part mockumentary, part slice of life and part commentary on the fanaticism of niche 'card game sports.'

And more?

November's Films Include:

Milk Crate Scars- From Public Domain Pictures comes a short film anthology directed by Terence Nuzum, Vinnie Blesi, and Nolan Canova. Three seemingly unrelated tales involving murder, insanity, and femme fatales come together in a bizarre twist ending. 20mins

UNbanned produced by Shelby Mcintyre: A short documentary highlighting examples of the Hillsborough County Commission office's history of discrimination over the past few years.

Knock Knock by Griffowers Productions: The first silent movie made by Emerald Gowers and Tim
Griffin (Griffowers Productions) on their digital still camera, 'Knock Knock' tells a story of a relaxing evening at home, shattered by a knock at the door from a stranger.

The Supply Curve presented by John Matheny: Produced for the 2006 Incubator Project in Miami. The competition theme was "Power." It illustrates the power of money, the power of sex, and the power of violence.

The Survivor's Club by Chris Battle: It follows the story of a young mother who lost her teenaged son to a hit and run driver, lost her husband to suicide, and lost her job when her corrupt boss ran away with the company's money and a secretary. It explores how she will turn her life around.

The Owl by Michael Pelaez: A generic bat man spoof. Featuring the characters: the Owl (Batman), Quotation Mark Guy (the Riddler) and the Juggler (the Joker).

Enter The Spooners: The Guzzo brothers dust off another public access film, this one a spoof on the famous Bruce Lee flick Enter The Dragon.

 

October’s Films Include:

A preview of the Halloween Horror Picture Show:

On Edge

Winner Best Short Film (Halloween Filmfest Germany). Dental patient Thurlow is tired of waiting and accepts treatment by the new dentist Doctor Matthews. But he gets much more than he bargained for... Make up FX by Bob Keen (Hellraiser, Event Horizon, Dog Soldiers). Starring; Doug (Pinhead from Hellraiser) Bradley, Charley Boorman (The Bunker, Long Way Round), Beth Murray. "On Edge (is) a twisted tale of dental decadence..." (Sci-Fi Channel USA)

Red Lines
Winner Best Picture (Fearless Tales Genre Fest USA). Young schoolgirl Emily has difficulty staying alive during her detention when she makes a disturbing discovery. Starring; Doug (Pinhead from Hellraiser) Bradley, Kirsty Levett, Leone Hanman. "Red Lines gave me the total creeps... this guy is a great director..." (Tobe Hooper, director of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Poltergeist)

The Bargain
FOR SALE: House with finished basement, quiet neighborhood, top-rated school system, $135,000. But there's a catch, and it's chained up in the backyard.

Broken
A gun blast, a flash of light, and a young woman awakens to the comfort of her own bed. Bonnie Clayton has it all, a great relationship, a challenging career, and the burden of a dream that grows more vivid and disturbing with each passing night. But when Bonnie is abducted by a sadistic stranger and his colorful entourage, she discovers that the key to her survival lies within the familiar realms of her recurring dream.

Plus:
Second Time Around by Griffowers Productions: What you lose can come back to you when you least expect it.

21 Anxieties Till I Kill Myself by Thao Nguyen: During one particular day, a quiet introvert from the small suburbs of Tampa must prepare himself for a long arduous trip to the library to return some long overdue books before his scheduled suicide. On this trip, he will be confronted by the twenty-something anxieties that has long burdened his life and will soon change it forever.
And more!
1 Day Films feels that there are very few, if any, regular outlets in the local area for local independent filmmakers to showcase their films. Hopefully, this monthly event will provide that outlet for everyone, from experienced local independent filmmakers to local college and high school filmmakers experimenting with film production for the first time. 1 Day Films promises your film will be shown!

Tampa Film Review was awarded a 2005 Best of the Bay Award for BEST REASONS TO BELIEVE THE LOCAL FILM SCENE IS ALIVE AND WELL.

International Bazaar is a place where the arts, culture, entertainment, food, music and dance connect in harmony. Come explore and shop for items from over 100 countries representing cultures in their traditional and modern styles. Explore, enjoy, learn and shop. They promise you an enlightened and fun experience.

1 Day Films is looking for film submissions for future events. For more pete@tooprod.com or paulguzzo@hotmail.com. All genres of short films are accepted –documentaries, comedy, horror, love, art, drama, foreign language, experimental etc. No pornography!

Visit www.thetampafilmreview.com for more.

 

 

September 8th's Films

Showdown at Billy Goat Tavern by Bryan Leighty: A short action figure animation where two worlds collide. Only one can be victorious.

Farewell Frieda by Griffowers Productions: Shot in non-conventional methods, a creepy silent film about a girl, her doll, and her unemployed uncle's plunge into alcohol driven insanity.

Failure by Chris Suchorsky: A life long dream of making a feature film turns into a comedic disaster for a New Jersey filmmaker.

The Magic Wand Series by Sean Michael Davis: Two independent shorts revolving around the concept of a magic wand and what normal people would really do once they have one.

Karaoke Kid 1 & 2 by Pete and Paul Guzzo: Two Karate Kid spoofs about a kid who relocates to Tampa with dreams of joining the city choir, only to be violently rejected again and again. 1 Day Films opens their vault and showcases two of their first ever short films produced close to seven years ago.

No Show by the Damage Control Comedy Crew: A TV comedy satire of TV done in the style of Groove Tube and Amazon Women on The Moon. Sketch, Parody and shorts wrapped around a fake 1950 sci-fi movie.

Palimpsest by Chris Giuffre, as its name suggests, is about a world within worlds. An alternate reality that exists among our own. Perhaps the denizens of this world would be aware of ours. Would they react? Ignore? Or would they only be aware of unknowable possibilities? A numinous presence that often feels close, but remains just out of reach.

Concrete Discussion by Chris Giuffre: presents an other-world of steel and glass. Concrete and asphalt. Nearly immovable constructs infused with energy by a frenetic society. Speed up the glacial life cycle of these objects and what might you see? Man-made structures chatting away; unwittingly brought to life by modern day Prometheans.

 

August's Films

Hand Delivery by Damien and Josh Kincannon: Is Clark boring or crazy? It depends who you ask ? 16 minutes

Autographs for French Fries by Sean Michael Davis: What if everyone wanted an autograph from a waiter? That's the basis for this short film called Autograph for French Fries. A satirical role-reversal comedy about society; based in a restaurant. Ralphy Limone, a food server, hates his job and therefore his life. 20 minutes

Matias by Claudine LoMonaco and Mary Spicuzza: Two brothers from Mexico who tried to cross the U.S. border through the Arizona desert. 22 minutes

Quietus by Jason Ellis and Brandon Hein: John (Jake Cartwright) struggles with the loss of his girl friend Sarah (Cassandra Moore). In which he loved very much. So, Jon tries to reason with god as he attempts to take his own life. 20 minutes

 

July's Films and Websites

The Cactus by John Matheny: Two longtime friends have just returned from the wedding of the sister of one of them. The other had dated the sister for a long time. The two explore the reasons why the relationship broke up.

The Wright Stuff by Ford Austin: Follow the hilarious adventures of the Wright Brothers as they use "Powered Flight" when President Teddy Roosevelt dispatches them to combat crime and evil around the globe.

The Mechanics of Choice by Chris Giuffre: The Mechanics Of Choice was originally commissioned by the Arts Center in St. Petersburg for a show show entitled "X-ing", which explored themes based on the idea of a "metaphorical crossroads". The filmmakers took this idea at face value and stripped the concept to its most basic element, Choice, and built on that. In this multi-channel video, the viewer observes what seems to be, at least at first, three different storylines played out concurrently. As the piece moves on, however, we see that these characters are in fact, bound together.

Armed by Joe Sanchez: It's 3 in a morning and someone is missing. Detective Douglas knows that sometimes procedure can wait. Tonight he'll go out and look for her but who is she. He's armed and ready but what's her story?

Reunion by Joe Sanchez: Charlene just ran into her old college roommate Bethany but its not what you think. Find out what happens when an unfinished conversation emerges. Reunion: they say your first love is the hardest one to let go but what if it's the right thing to do.

Hand Delivery by Damien and Josh Kincannon: Is Clark boring or crazy? It depends who you ask ?

 

 

May's Films and websites

Office Devils: What it's like to work inside the evil lair of maniacal arch enemy of James Bond. Deep with in the volcano is there love starting brew? Will it be too late to do anything about it before Mr. Bond shows up himself to eradicate everyone? - www.popgunpictures.com/

Duck Feeder: Sandra is worried about her friend Dave who has been sitting at the park for the last couple of days feeding the ducks in hopes to meet a girl he saw there a week ago. Sandra the asks his flat mate Tim to go an have a chat with him at the park. Will Dave find happiness or just run out of bread? - www.popgunpictures.com/

Into the Darkness: A theological tale of Micheal the archangel and his desperate attempts to keep Lucifer from taking back the darkness. Michael must help Abigail keep a very important artifact out of the reach from the evil monster. - www.popgunpictures.com/

Punisher: First Round by Corey Sosner: The Punisher kills his way up the ladder of organized crime in NYC. He is relentless in his hunt for the Kingpin but before he can complete his revenge, one man stands in the Punisher's way, Wolverine. - http://www.coreysosner.com/

Risk by Dave DeBorde: Business is war. As the new salesman at Barton Professional Leasing, Troy is eager to succeed and get along with the rest of the sales staff. Upon meeting the core salesmen for the company, he is invited to join them that night and play the board game Risk - the game of world conquest. Manipulation, guile and negotiation are the order of the day and Troy soon discovers that in the game - and in business - war is hell.

April - Festival of the Moving
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March’s films will include:

Dawg’s Tale by Damien Kincannon: Welcome to the world of rap music where Joe Bauer sets a new standard for failure. His latest hopefuls just got their crunk stomped out and Joe's sold on suicide. Enter Tightey Whitey, a street wrapper with all the wrong moves, who may just be Joe's last chance at success.

Chase the Mark by Joe DiCanio: Chase Bardone (Thomas Prophet) is a hitman for the local mob. He's been doing "jobs" for years now and is beginning to develop a conscience and is plagued by the ghosts of his "marks.” He's on the verge of a divorce and is thinking of quitting, but his best friend and fellow hitman Doug E. Fresh (Doug Cockerham) is trying to talk him out of it because, "Noo ne quits Vito Gambelli."

The Power by James Patrick Dillon: There’s a new kid in town, and her reputation is spreading fast. It seems she has a special gift, a power to see things others cannot. However, some things are so terrifying, it’s
better not to look.

Bad Connection by James Patrick Dillon: In a moment of suicidal desperation, Holly writes to Jesus. Her message is “undeliverable,” at least to the addressee. However, someone does respond.

The Baby by Joe Sanchez: Watch what happens as Mike rushes to the hospital because his wife is going into labor.

 

February

 

The feature film The Cross by Gino Cabanas: The story of Ray, a personal injury attorney facing a moral and spiritual crisis. Ray finds himself feeling cursed, trapped, and miserable as a parade of “injured” clients constantly pressure him for their money, most of which is not deserved. He feels he is only an instrument of their greed. The time constraints of his job prevent him from spending time with his family and friends. Ray misses a chance to see his brother Paul before he dies of cancer. As his clients become more frantic and demanding, Ray begins to unravel, questioning the morality of his profession. He is haunted by the ghost of his deceased brother Paul, who guides him toward his salvation.

check out their trailer @ www.thecrosssmovie.com

Last Month's

January’s films included:

Scenes from Icon Films feature film in progress, POP: Four outcast teenage
girls kidnap a female pop star. Feeling ignored by society and sickened by
pop culture, the teens plot a plan that will gain them attention by holding
hostage the world's famous pop princess.

Scenes from the film 99 by 1 Day Films: The biggest stud on campus made a
bet four years ago that he would sleep with 100 women by the time he
graduated. With just 12 hours left in the bet, he needs one more girl to
win, but every person he ever "screwed" while in pursuit of number 100 is
hell bent on revenge.

Chip by Jeffrey Bowers: A sexual predator released from prison is implanted
with a tracking chip. For the detective following him it becomes personal.
The doctor that invented the chip joins chase culminating in a deadly
finale.

Hooligans Valley by Other Side Cinema: In the world of Hooligan’s Valley our
two heroes’, Itchy and Lobo, will have to save the day again. In the
process, they will prove that not every duo is dynamic.

Life Is A Circus by 1 Day Films: An ordinary day in the life of two
unordinary people.

Purgatorio by Andres Yepes: Tormented by the death of his beloved wife, Don
Ortega finds himself bound to the memories of his deceased love. Unable to
renounce spiritually he secludes himself from the world. Consumed by his
despare he becomes prisoner to his journal.

The Whisper by Andres Yepes: In hopes of finding answers to solve his
hauntingly recurring cryptic dream, a man seeks therapeutic help from
Hillside Center's world renowned Dr. Smith. In a Chilling psychoanalysis,
Dr. Smith faces the grim reality of his patients secret leading to a
shocking climax that will leave you breathless.