The popular Punta Gorda Short Film Festival (PGSFF) returns to the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center (Punta Gorda, FL.) on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 7 p.m. The 3rd Annual Short Film Festivial is presented by the Charlotte Harbor Office of Film & Digital Media and Asbury Shorts/USA. and hosted by The Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
It was the tenanciy and determination of local resident, Nan Leonard, that first brought the festival to Punta Gorda two years ago. "Punta Gorda was a perfect environment for this small festival," Ms. Leonard said, "then the first event sold out to a standing-room-only crowd." "Last January, people were trying to buy tickets, even before they were printed, which again sold out," she added, noting that in October 2016, The Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce started receiving emails and phone calls asking when tickets would go on sale for the 3rd annual event.. five months in advance,"
John Wright, President of the PGCC will be the MC for the evening with special guest NBC-2 News Stacey Deffenbaugh. Director Doug LeClaire, created Asbury Shorts USA in 1981 to celebrate Independent short films. Nanette Leonard, a Punta Gorda resident with over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry, serves as Executive Producer.
ASBURY SHORTS (AS/USA), now in its 36th season, is New York City’s longest running “concert” of independently produced short films. The 90-minute program features selected independently produced short films including Oscar nominated and "Best of Show" awardees from US and International film festivals.
IF YOU GO:
“Highlights of the 3rd Annual Punta Gorda Short Film Festival include:
"The Gunfighter" Director: Erick Kissack/ Los Angeles. Old time Western spoof.
Winner: Audience Award for Best Short Film at the Los Angeles
Film Festival.
"Home Free" Director: Stanley Schofield New York City. Drama about a
strained marriage. This film will be making its New Jersey
premiere. Mr. Schofield is a world renowned TV commercial director.
"Strain" Director: Reynier Molenaar. Los Angeles. Science Fiction
Drama/ Best Short Film Finalist at the Long Beach International Film Festival.
The Punta Gorda Short Film Festival is recommended for ages 16 and “way way above” (Some of the films are subtitled.)
Tickets are $15 per person and $20 at the door (general admission).
For Ticket Information: 908 618 1776 or 941-639-3720
To Purchase Tickets: visit http://pgsfftix.bpt.me;
Tickets can also be purchased at the Punta Gorda Chamber: 252 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
"The Gunfighter" Director: Erick Kissack/ Los Angeles. Old time Western spoof.
Winner: Audience Award for Best Short Film at the Los Angeles
Film Festival.
"Home Free" Director: Stanley Schofield New York City. Drama about a
strained marriage. This film will be making its New Jersey
premiere. Mr. Schofield is a world renowned TV commercial director.
"Strain" Director: Reynier Molenaar. Los Angeles. Science Fiction
Drama/ Best Short Film Finalist at the Long Beach International Film Festival.
The Punta Gorda Short Film Festival is recommended for ages 16 and “way way above” (Some of the films are subtitled.)
Tickets are $15 per person and $20 at the door (general admission).
For Ticket Information: 908 618 1776 or 941-639-3720
To Purchase Tickets: visit http://pgsfftix.bpt.me;
Tickets can also be purchased at the Punta Gorda Chamber: 252 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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