I can not advice you enough to go to Itunes right now and purchasing the new Gomez “A New Tide” but seriously, you need to at least get Track 7, “Airstream Driver.” This song has been pushing me to write write write all morning. In this thing called web posting and “content”, which i am King Noob of, so much to learn and damn catchy music and great rhythm keeps the steady pace in order. 

We’ve had such an amazing time so far at this 2009 Florida Film Festival, and i can not push this festival enough. The past weekend we have been treated so well, and able to play catch up with friends. Finally was able to meet Darren Dean (prod/writer of the film festival smash/award winning Prince Of Broadway) and almost catch a TNA Wrestling Event with him here in Universal Studios. Thanks to Mark Rabinowitz for sharing amazing dinners and bird calls with us. Good luck on all your travels, and don’t forget Anfield? May, Rome? May!!

The Italian Cinema Night was last night and WOW, great night all around with some amazing shorts. We were able to get an interview with director Tak Kuroha (Clacson) and had a blast talking about one of the best, most disturbing comedic endings in a short film this year. A huge shout out to Matthew Curtis (FFF’s Programming Director) for a pristine 35mm print of La Dolce Vita and 2 glasses of wine, a Peroni, Pizza and popcorn (what doesn’t belong here?) and the best Italian Night Cinema the Florida Film Festival has ever put on. THANK YOU!

We’ll some videos are being uploaded now, and edited, but have no fear…you saw the pics of the Rock-afire Explosion, get ready for the video! 

B.QUAIN (is watching)

(Please click on http://www.rabbireport.com/ and read Mark’s lastest post on what would have been his mother’s 79th Birthday…very beautiful)

What a day! All three screens at the FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL was screening 6 films from 11:30am to 1:30am. We had a busy day today, grabbing some filmmakers today from the Shorts Program: “Wrongs of Passions” for interviews. Alicia Conway, FFF alum, has her much talked about Sundance hit Rite and the laugh out loud, yet tragic tale of a ex-husband, and re-incarnated as a parrot in Jealous Husband Returns by Paul Seetachitt.   

Ken Russell had a SOLD OUT screening of Crimes of Passion, in which screenwriter and producer Barry Sandler moderated the Q&A. A huge “thank you” to Ken and taking he time to fly out here and to accept your award from the FFF. Some amazing attendance at the festival, a lot of response in the Narrative Features, FINALLY! 

After doing some intro’s (thanks FFF) for The Burning Plain, EM and True Adolescents, it was time to split, get some sleep, and see you in the morning. I will taking pictures tomorrow, i promise. 

NIGHT!

B.Quain (is watching)

Before You Submit was busy yesterday with getting all our forms ready, buttons made, website uploaded, and even started filming for the opening day video clip. Matt was busy running around in the Enzian Theater kitchen filming, and if you were in attendance for Blue Velvet for the Cult Classic, chances you will be in the video. It was great to hear people asking “who” and “what” was being filmed. 

Thanks for those who cheered and joined the twitter last when house manager Chris Blanc announced that I have screened over 113 films in the Florida FIlm Festival, and I was quick to remind him, 121 films. Today is a busy day, and we will be around the theater and office filming and getting updated news to cover on this site. 

Thanks for all the praise and kind words on the new site. Be back soon with some hints to the launch of something big on Monday April 6th, 2009.

B.Quain (is watching)