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2015 Long Beach International Film Festival Kicks Off September 24-27th
2015 Long Beach International Film Festival Kicks Off September 24-27th Bringing the World of Film to Long Beach and Rockville Centre, New York
Bringing the World of Film to Long Beach and Rockville Centre, New York
Drone shot of "Taste | Shorts on the Beach" event | August 7th 2015
Long Beach, NY (September, 2015) | The Long Beach International Film Festival (LBIFF) will be celebrating its 4th Anniversary as they bring a fresh line up of exciting films from around the world to Long Island. Taking place September 24-27th primarily in the City of Long Beach, NY the event will once again branch off into Rockville Centre as well. There are also three new screening venues to expand its film programming - along with filmmaker’s lounges and after parties at local restaurants and hotels.
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano stated, “The Long Beach International Film Festival continues to provide an opportunity for filmmakers to come and see the types of filming locations Nassau County has to offer. Whether it’s our beaches, mansions, suburban areas and, of course, Gold Coast Studios and Grumman Studios, Nassau County is becoming the Hollywood East of the film and television production industry.”
Over 4,000 festival goers came out to support the festival’s “Taste on the Beach” and “Shorts on the Beach” August 7th, that offered a preview of films and cuisine that September’s event will bring. LBIFF is ramping up for its premiere events, films, industry panels, red carpets, and parties September 24th-27th!
"I am honored to be a part of this film festival and very proud to host parts of it in my Village of Rockville Centre. Special thanks to Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, and Co-founders of the Festival Craig Weintraub and Ingrid Dodd for this spectacular film festival. Glad to be there with my partner in government Assemblyman Brian Curran, who represents our Village of Rockville Centre as part of the 21st Assembly District ", said Mayor of the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre Mayor Francis X. Murray.
The festival will include screenings of films in the Long Beach Cinema 3 and 4 and at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College. Organizers are also building a movie theatre inside the Long Beach Hotel with seating for up to 200 festival-goers. Additionally, the LBIFF Filmmakers Lounges will offer food and beverage from sponsors and local restaurants - a place where festival pass holders can mingle with industry professionals.
"We feel the official selections of 2015 are a representation of how film artists and our community can come together and experience the magic of how movies change the way we see the world", began Ingrid Dodd, festival co-founder. "It’s not just about the red carpet glamour and glitz, we want to embrace everyone, and let people know there is something here for everyone, and for all of us to share in the experience whether it’s all four days or just one movie".
LBIFF Co-founder Craig Weintraub continued, "We’re proud of the wide spectrum of films we have from animation and comedy, action sports and romance, award-winning foreign shorts and studio sneak previews while also creating a dialogue around important issues in our films such as breast cancer, the environment and mental health".
Movie lovers can attend all four full days with pass purchases or single screenings - with an enormous roster of over 80 films, including feature-length narrative, documentary, short and animated movies from around the world. These films will be competing for a series of Audience Awards, Jury, and Festival Honors.
"The Long Beach International Film Festival has become an incredible Long Beach summer staple," said Long Beach City Councilman Anthony Eramo. "Ingrid and Craig do an amazing job putting it all together, and it just gets better every year”.
The winner of Best Feature Film will receive one complementary studio day at Grumman Studios in Bethpage, NY along with the services of a colorist from Technicolor to assist in any future projects.
Opening Night at Madison Theatre at Molloy College features “Lamotta: The Bronx Bull” a feature film from Director Martin Guigui starring William Forsythe, Paul Sorvino, Joe Mantegna and Tom Sizemore exploring the tumultuous life of boxer Jake LaMotta. There will be sports figures in attendance from the boxing community such as Chris Algieri, Seanie Monahan and Burt Young. Thursday Sept 24, 7:30pm, Madison Theater at Molloy College, Rockville Centre NY
"Madison Theatre at Molloy College’s partnership with Ingrid Dodd and Craig Weintraub of LBIFF continues to flourish with this years film festival. With new exciting films selections and expanded film showings beyond the Madison Theatre and Long Beach, we continue to look for ways to connect our Nassau County neighbors to create an exciting event for Long Island and the greater New York area" remarked Angelo Fraboni, Artistic Director of Madison Theatre at Molloy College.
One of this years can’t-miss exclusive film and music events will take place Saturday, September 26th as world-renowned hip-hop artist and political activist Talib Kweli will be on hand for a concert film screening and Q&A in The Madison Theatre at Molloy College at 10pm. This year the festival has added a new category, the "Joan Jett Music Film Series" in honor of longtime supporter Joan Jett's involvement in the Festival and as an homage to her induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year. Other films in the Joan Jett Music Film Series include “All in Time”, “Landfill Harmonic” and “Lee’s 88 Keys”– a feature documentary that shares the story of 2015 Jazz Hero Award Winner, composer and pianist Lee Shaw. Shaw lived a diverse, accomplished, and charmed life but struggled with being a woman in a male dominated field throughout her career.
Talib Kweli Concert film plays Saturday Sept 26, 10:00pm, Madison Theater at Molloy College, Rockville Centre NY
All in Time plays Saturday Sept 26, 6:00pm, Long Beach Cinema 3, Long Beach NY
Landfill Harmonic plays Friday Sept 25, 4:00pm, Madison Theater at Molloy College, Rockville Centre NY
Lee's 88 Keys plays Sunday Sept 27, 3:15pm, Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach NY
“The Long Beach Hotel is thrilled to be a part of such an exciting event! The past few years have brought movie lovers to our little beach town, and we can't wait to see the enthusiasm first hand.”said Jackie Salorio, Sales and Events Manager at Long Beach Hotel.
Other acclaimed titles in this year’s competition include “Till We Meet Again”, a NY based Dramatic Adventure Film by Director Bank Tangjaitrong starring John Matton and Linnea Larsdotter, that follows a couple from Thailand to their past in NY; Audience Winner of SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST “Landfill Harmonic”, from Directors Graham Townsley and Brad Allgood which follows the amazing journey of a garbage picker, a music teacher and a group of children who create the most unlikely orchestra out of trash. The documentary (Featured on 60 Minutes) screens along with environmental films “Just Eat It” & “The Burden”.
Till We Meet Again plays Friday Sept 25, 7:30pm, Madison Theater at Molloy College, Rockville Centre NY
Landfill Harmonic plays Friday Sept 25, 4:00pm, Madison Theater at Molloy College, Rockville Centre NY,
Just Eat It plays Friday Sept 25, 9:00pm, Long Beach Cinema 4, Long Beach NY,
The Burden plays Friday Sept 25, 7:30pm, Long Beach Cinema 3, Long Beach NY
For all festival-goers who enjoyed Taste on the Beach, “For Grace” is a must see, as the festival's centerpiece foodie film! Saturday Sept 26, 3:30pm, Madison Theater at Molloy College, Rockville Centre NY
Foreign Films in the festival include “10% My Child” from Israel,“The Windmill” from South Africa, and “To Life” from France. The festival has films from over 20 different countries.
10% My Child plays Friday Sept 25, 4:30pm, Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach NY,
The Windmill plays Saturday Sept 26, 9:00pm, Long Beach Cinema 4, Long Beach NY,
To Life plays Sunday Sept 27, 2:45pm, Long Beach Cinema 4, Long Beach NY
LBIFF15 is also thrilled to have Oscar Winner Alex Gibney’s latest documentary "Steve Jobs: The Man In The Machine". Saturday Sept 26, 7:00pm, Madison Theater at Molloy College, Rockville Centre NY
With five strong short programs including local filmmakers with “The Last Taxi Driver” a short filmed in Nassau County and Directed by Debra Markowitz starring “Blue Bloods” Robert Clohessy (who is expected to appear) and Emily Jackson, the film is about a disgruntled taxi driver who refuses to give up his chosen career, even when most of the inhabitants left are zombies.
The Last Taxi Driver plays Long Beach Hotel 9-25 8pm
The Long Island premiere of “Chasing Yesterday”, a Narrative Feature that includes LBIFF Gala Awards host Steve Schirripa, is about a washed up twenty-something year old--once the hometown hero and track star -- who is convinced by a local sweetheart to run a marathon and get his life back on track. Chasing Yesterday plays Friday Sept 25, 12:30pm, Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach NY, LBIFF Gala Awards hosted by Steve Shirippa is Sunday September 27th, 5pm, Madison Theater at Molloy College, Rockville Centre NY
“Worthy” is a Hysterical comedy about a quirky actress who is determined to make it in Hollywood, but her biggest obstacle is herself. Sunday Sept 27, 12:45pm, Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach NY
“HappyGram” is a documentary from Director Julie Marron exploring the Medical Profession holding back information on patients who obtain screening mammograms for early detection of Cancer, and “No Letting Go”, a feature film by director Jonathan Baccari starring Noah Fleiss and Kathy Najimy takes you on a journey dealing with a young child’s Schizophrenia. Happygram plays Sunday Sept 27, 10:00am, Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach NY, No Letting Go plays Sunday Sept 27, 12:15pm, Madison Theater at Molloy College, Rockville Centre NY
LBIFF also wouldn’t be complete without an Action Sports/Surfing Block! In addition, Body Glove Entertainment will screen “Live From The Moon” which is the East Coast Premiere and also won“Best Barrel” from Surfer Magazine, preceded by the short“Pipeline and Kelly Slater" Also screening in this block will be “Strange Rumblings In Shangra-la”, another surfing documentary with high performance surfing and stunning cinematography, which won “Movie of the Year” with Surfer Poll. Live from the Moon plays Saturday Sept 26, 12:30pm, Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach NY, Pipeline and Kelly Slater playsSaturday Sept 26, 12:00pm, Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach NY, Strange Rumblings in Shangri La plays Saturday Sept 26, 10:00am, Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach NY
The festival is proud to have many New York based films such as "Joe’s War", "Chasing Yesterday", "Elsewhere, NY", "The Bronx Bull", and "Shelter" In addition to the usual festivities, this year the “New York Loves Film Roundtable” will allow attendees to meet the team from the NY State Governor's Office for Motion Picture and Television Development for a round table discussion of all things production; from producing in NY, to State-tax credits, location scouting, finding stages and crew, and more!
Full Schedule of Events at: www.longbeachfilm.com/film
The Long Beach International Film Festival is very proud to have sponsors who believe in the arts and are supporting film including Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, the City of Long Beach, Madison Theater, Molloy College, Long Beach Cinema 4, Garden City Hotel, Long Beach Hotel, Allegria Hotel, Porsche of South Shore, Infinti of Lynbrook, News 12, PIX11, JetBlue, Stella Artois, Red Door Spa, Carlyle Off the Green, Bola Market, Verizon Fios, Bowen Media, Nassau Community College Foundation, NYIT, Kravitz Jewelers, Skudin Surf, All Music Inc, Long Island Herald, Newsday, Anton Media Group, Good Times Magazine, Beach Comfort and so many others.
With Long Beach and Rockville Centre boasting one of the largest movie consumer groups in the world with a rich film making history right here on Long Island, thousands of visitors are drawn to the city's spectacular coastline, fine dining, shopping, and endless recreational activities every year. And with the two communities gearing up for the latest and greatest hand picked independent and studio films from around the world at this years Long Beach International Film Festival September 24th-27th, you won’t want to miss the fun, films, celebrities and awards!
For More Information, Visit: http://www.longbeachfilm.com/
Screening Venues:
Madison Theatre Molloy College: 1000 Hempstead Ave RVC NY
Long Beach Hotel: 405 East Broadway Long Beach NY
Long Beach Cinema 4: 179 East Park Ave, Long Beach NY
Plan Your Stay at The Allegria Hotel, The Garden City Hotel or the Long Beach Hotel! Discount rates available for film festival-goers:
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Become A Housing Host:
Open Your House or Apartment to Guests From Around the World and Enjoy the Festival for FREE!
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Become A Volunteer:
Seeking Volunteers Who Share A Commitment to the Art of Filmmaking and Film!
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More About the Long Beach International Film Festival:
The Long Beach International Film Festival celebrates the art of storytelling through cinema. Presenting shorts, fiction and documentary formats, the festival is committed to exhibiting films that convey a fresh voice and differing perspectives. With past celebrity attendance including such big names as actors Burt Young, Scott Franklin, Daniel Baldwin, and Richard Pryor Jr.; Musicians Joan Jett and Dee Snider; comedian Joey Kola, and UFC fighter Chris Weidman! The goal of these programs is to captivate, engage and enlighten audiences, provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers and present inspired entertainment. www.longbeachfilm.com
'Shorts on The Beach' Red Carpet | August 7th, 2015
Our guests, filmmakers, chefs and VIPs arrived in style to the 2015 pre-festival event 'Shorts and Taste on the Beach' on August 7th, 2015. {Photos by Lenny Marks}
Our guests, filmmakers, chefs and VIPs arrived in style to the 2015 pre-festival event 'Shorts and Taste on the Beach' on August 7th, 2015. {Photos by Lenny Marks}
Hollywood Comes To Long Beach: 4th Annual LBIFF Shorts On The Beach begins
Short-length movies from around the world will debut at the event
Long Beach Intl Film Festival Takes the Concept of "Dinner And A Movie" To A Whole New Level - on the Beach
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Long Beach Intl Film Festival Takes the Concept of "Dinner And A Movie" To A Whole New Level - on the Beach
Filmmakers, Celebrities, Restaurants and Musicians Walked the Red Carpet Friday Night in Front of Thousands of Supporters
(Long Beach Intl Film Festival co founders Craig Weintraub and Ingrid Dodd, photo Len Marks)
Long Beach, NY - On Friday August 7th 2015, the Long Beach International Film Festival took the concept of “Dinner and a Movie” to a whole new level, adding the spectacular “Taste on the Beach” event to their widely respected Shorts on the Beach series. Beginning at 5pm with a red carpet, over 4000 attendees (and a DRONE filming overhead!) reveled in the summer heat at what was billed as the biggest beach party of the summer; checking out the latest in independent short films and live musical performances while sampling the finest local food, wine & craft beers in an intimate theatre setting right on the beach. Festival goers ended the evening with a fantastic rooftop after party at the nearby Allegria Hotel.
(Senator Al D'Amato, photo Len Marks)
Celebrities in attendance included Former United States Senator (NY) Alfonse D'Amato and Former NY State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg from Long Beach who gave an award for community service to the Waterfront Warriors, Film Producer Scott Franklin (Noah), Academy Award Nominated Writer/Director Bill Plympton, News 12 TV Personality Elisa DiStefano, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Marisa Hunter, Comedian/Actor Joey Kola (Rachel Ray Show), Comedian/Actor Rob Magnotti (Paul Blart Mall Cop 2), Jeffery Gurian of Sirius XM’s Bennington Show, Former NY Jets NFL player and current TV analyst Erik Coleman, Former NY Jets NFL great Wesley Walker, Chef Barret Beyer (Hells Kitchen), Fox 5 TV personality Juliette Huddy, Musician Connell Cruise (Island/Def Jam), Former Miss NY Michelle Medoff, American Idol alum Robbie Rosen, Donna Drake from Live it Up! TV, Pro Wrestler Brimstone, Chris Pati from IndiMusic TV, Actress and TV personality from The Voice Raquel Castro, Jonathan and Susan Doneson from Bravo TV's Secrets and Wives + others. Past stars in entertainment who have appeared at the festival include Joan Jett, Daniel Baldwin, Dee Snider, Chris Weidman, Richard Pryor Jr and others.
(Long Beach Intl Film Festival Creative Advisory Board Member, Producer Scott Franklin, photo Len Marks)
“Tonight’s event was flawless. If it’s any sign of the future of the Long Beach Film Festival, then the LBIFF will be rivaling the major international film festivals around the world in no time”, remarked Film Producer Scott Franklin, who recently was added to the festival’s advisory board.
(Seared Duck with Corn off the Cobb from Long Beach restaurant Sugo, photo Ronnie Amato)
First, beginning at 5pm – event goers experienced the inaugural Taste On The Beach portion of the night (which was presented by Infiniti of Lynbrook) - where foodies and music lovers alike indulged in local Long Beach fare & other top regionally based restaurants' finest foods, wine, craft beer & cocktails while rubbing elbows with celebrities and renowned Culinary masterminds and personalities like Steve Carl from Carlyle on the Green, Barret Beyer from FOX TV's Hells Kitchen, Chef Nicole Roarke of Heneghan’s Tavern, Rob Petrone from Verizon Fios1 TV’s Restaurant Hunter, Danny Gagnon from Bravo TV's Top Chef & more
(Chef Nicole Roarke of Heneghan's Tavern, photo Len Marks)
As people dined, they also enjoyed live musical performances from international recording artist Connell Cruise and reggae superstars Oogee Wawa along with a host of other acts including Mark Newman, American Idol alum Robbie Rosen, Former Miss NY Michelle Medoff, Actress and the Voice contestant Raquel Castro and local favorite Benoir.
(Island/Def Jam Recording Artist Connell Cruise, photo Len Marks)
Then, when the sun went down around 8:45pm, visitors were thrilled by the 4th Annual "Shorts on the Beach"; (which was presented by South Shore Porsche who had several of their hot new rides on display along the boardwalk) the LBIFF’s annual FREE, open to the public event. Among the many interesting titles that were featured included Director Brooke Wagstaff’s animated film and Award-winning Vimeo Staff Pick “Missing U”; an animated tale about the letter “I” and her perilous adventure in search of her missing “U”. As a Long Island highlight, Director Peter Frizalone’s HBO Project Greenlight Top 200 “Mommy” made its World Premiere begging the question “Do you know who is in your house?”.
(Filmmakers of Trust Design, photo Len Marks)
Other films shown included Director Chris Jordan-Bloch’s documentary on an ever-growing world issue “Dryden - The Small Town That Changed the Fracking Game” where the power of community takes on the power of fracking; Director/Producer Stephanie Donnelly’s narrative/comedy “The Cannoli” where a Long Island family dinner turns tragic and a choice must be made between dessert and family; Director Sarah Menzies’ San Diego Surf Film Festival Best Short winning documentary “Catch It”, which follows Léa Brassy as her nomadic lifestyle takes a pause and she finds serenity in the Arctic surf of Northern Norway; and Croatian Director Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović’s World Premiere of “Eye for an Eye”, in which child’s play turns into a showdown of imagination and discipline.
(Filmmaker Stephanie Donnelly, photo Len Marks)
Long Beach International Film Festival Programmer Steve Shor recently said of the event, “The Shorts on the Beach program is a wonderful representation of what is in store for the Long Beach International Film Festival in September. The program opened with the Oscar winning short Feast from Walt Disney Animation. Additional animated shorts included Deep End by Oscar nominee Bill Plympton and Bear Story- a Chilean computer animated short (considered one of the best this year). In the short documentary arena, we had Trust Design by Interior Design Magazine and Dryden by EarthJustice. Finally, the program included some wonderful Narrative submissions from New York based directors and Universities”.
(Filmmaker Bill Plympton, photo Len Marks)
The Festival will celebrate its 4th anniversary this year from September 24 - 27 and will screen an international slate of films, including feature-length narrative, documentary, short and animated that will compete for a series of Jury, Festival Honors and Audience Awards. A new addition for 2015 LBIFF includes the Joan Jett Music Film Series. There will also be exhibiting films in the categories of Action Sports, Environmental, Art & Family.
(left to right - News 12 Entertainment Reporter Elisa DiStefano with Former Miss NY, Musician Michelle Medoff, photo Len Marks)
Get festival passes for screenings in Long Beach at the newly renovated Long Beach Theater and in Rockville Centre at the Madison Theater at Molloy College by visiting www.longbeachfilm.com/passes-tickets (passes range from $175 - $300; day pass and individual screening tickets available beginning September 1).
About the Long Beach International Film Festival:
The Long Beach International Film Festival celebrates the art of storytelling through cinema. Presenting shorts, fiction and documentary formats, the festival is committed to exhibiting films that convey a fresh voice and differing perspectives. The goal of these programs is to captivate, engage and enlighten audiences, provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers and present inspired entertainment. www.longbeachfilm.com
Twitter: @LBIFFNY
Instagram: @LBIFFNY
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/LongBeachInternationalFilmFestival
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LIVE STREAM | Red Carpet for Shorts on the Beach | Taste on the Beach
LIVE STREAM starts at 6pm on August 7th on the Long Beach Boardwalk
Watch filmmakers, guests, VIPS, chefs and more walk the Red Carpet! Our live stream will start at approximately 6pm on August 7th. Until then enjoy last year's Gala at Molloy College.
25A Magazine to attend the biggest beach party of the year
25A says: "Foodies, filmmakers and fans unite at Long Island's biggest beach party of the year. Don't miss this dinner and a movie opportunity."
Expect Delicious Food & Cool Indie Flicks at Shorts On The Beach
bridget shirvell | AUGUST 4, 2015
There’s dinner and a movie and then there’s foodies and filmmakers uniting to throw the coolest beach dinner party on Long Island. It goes down Friday, August 7, when the Long Beach International Film Festival presents the 4th Annual Shorts on the Beach in conjunction with Infiniti of Lynbrook’s Taste on the Beach.
Dress to impress, as the night begins with celebrity appearances on the red carpet and live musical performances by local reggae superstars Oogee Wawa, international recording artist Connell Cruise and more.
While the live music performances take place, foodie and music lovers will get toindulge in local and regional food, wine, craft beer and cocktails. Chef Nicole Roarke of Heneghan’s Tavern and Rob Petrone from Restaurant Hunter are just a few of the culinary masterminds serving up delectable dishes.
After dinner, watch the best of indie shorts in the intimate beach theater.
“The Shorts on the Beach program is a wonderful representation of what is in store for the Long Beach International Film Festival in September,” Long Beach International Film Festival Programmer Steve Shor said. “The program will open with the Oscar winning short Feast from Walt Disney Animation. Additional animated shorts include Deep End by Oscar nominee Bill Plympton and Bear Story, a Chilean computer-animated short (considered one of the best this year). In the short documentary arena, we have Trust Design by Interior Design Magazine and Dryden by Earth Justice. Finally, the program includes some wonderful narrative submissions from New York-based directors and universities.”
Among the titles in this year’s Shorts on the Beach are Director Brooke Wagstaff’s animated film and award-winning Vimeo Staff Pick Missing U, an animated tale about the letter “I” and her perilous adventure in search of her missing “U” and Director Sarah Menzies’ San Diego Surf Film Festival Best Short winning documentary Catch It, which follows Léa Brassy as her nomadic lifestyle takes a pause and she finds serenity in the Arctic surf of Northern Norway. Long Island highlights include: Director Peter Frizalone’s HBO Project Greenlight Top 200 Mommy asking the question “do you know who is in your house?,” and The Cannoli, from Director/Producer Stephanie Donnelly’s, where a Long Island family dinner turns tragic and a choice must be made between dessert and family.
Grab the beach chairs and blankets and celebrate the art of storytelling at Shorts on the Beach.
If You Go: 4th Annual Shorts on the Beach
When: August 7, 5 pm musical performances, 9pm Shorts on the Beach. Rain date August 8.
Where: The beach between National Blvd. and Edwards Blvd., Long Beach.
Price: Free, but tickets are required. Separate tickets, $100 per person, needed for the food portion of the evening Taste on the Beach
More Information: longbeachfilm.com
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Try a taste of over 40 restaurants, wineries and craft breweries on the beach in Long Beach on Friday, August 7th at 6PM
A portion of the proceeds benefit The Long Beach Food & Friendship INN, “lovingly know as The Long Beach Soup Kitchen”, is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization established in 1983 to feed hungry people in the Long Beach area. Annually we serve over 6,500 hot meals and provide over 6,500 take away lunches on our premises and also deliver 6,200 lunches for Long Beach students participating in Project Excellence. Were one of the first soup kitchens to become a part of The INN’s Network of soup kitchens, which now includes 14 soup kitchens (in 21 locations) across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Learn more at: www.longbeachsoupkitchen.com
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LBIFF15 announces its Music on the Beach Lineup 2015
The Long Beach International Film Festival is proud to announce it's LIVE musical lineup for the Taste on the Beach / Shorts on the Beach event on August 7th, 2015
The Long Beach International Film Festival is proud to announce it's LIVE musical lineup for the Taste on the Beach / Shorts on the Beach event on August 7th, 2015
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Benoir
6:05 PM - 6:15 PM Professional Youth Theatre
www.ProfessionalYouthTheatre.com
6:25 PM - 6:55 PM Mark Newman
8:05 PM - 8:30 PM DJ Chopps
8:30 PM - 8:35 PM National Anthem - Raquel Castro
Thank you to All Music Inc for providing the back line for our musical performances
FOODIES, FILMMAKERS AND FANS UNITE AT LONG ISLAND’S BIGGEST BEACH PARTY OF THE YEAR
On August 7th, the Long Beach International Film Festival is taking the concept of “Dinner and a Movie” to a whole new level.
Festival to Bring the Best in Food, Music, Top Independent Films and Studio Releases to Intimate Theatre Setting Right on the Beach
Long Beach, NY - This year, the Long Beach International Film Festival is taking the concept of “Dinner and a Movie” to a whole new level. On August 7th (RAIN DATE: August 8th) beginning at5pm, join us "on the beach" between National Blvd. and Edwards Blvd. in Long Beach NY for the biggest beach party of the Summer - with Films | Live Musical Performances | Food | Wine | Craft Beers - and of course positive vibes!
First, experience Taste On The Beach presented by Infiniti of Lynbrook - where foodies and music lovers alike can indulge in local Long Beach fare & other top regionally based restaurants' finest foods, wine, craft beer & cocktails while rubbing elbows with celebrities such as Liza Huber of “Passions” and Sage Spoonfuls fame as well as renowned Culinary masterminds and personalities like Chef Nicole Roarke of Heneghan’s Tavern, Rob Petrone from Verizon Fios1 TV’s Restaurant Hunter and Danny Gagnon from Top Chef - & more (tickets are required, and can be purchased HERE). As you dine, enjoy live musical performances from International recording artist Connell Cruise and local reggae superstars Oogee Wawa along with a host of other acts (these performances can be enjoyed for FREE and are open to the public.)
For a sneak-peek, some of our feature restaurants and breweries can be viewed: HERE
Then, join us for the 4th Annual "Shorts on the Beach" - our annual FREE, open to the public event (tickets are required, and can be reserved HERE). Among the many interesting titles being featured will include Director Brooke Wagstaff’s animated film and Award-winning Vimeo Staff Pick “Missing U”; an animated tale about the letter “I” and her perilous adventure in search of her missing “U”. As a Long Island highlight, Director Peter Frizalone’s HBO Project Greenlight Top 200 “Mommy” will be making its World Premiere and begging the question “Do you know who is in your house?”.
Other films include Director Chris Jordan-Bloch’s documentary on an ever-growing world issue “Dryden- The Small Town That Changed the Fracking Game” where the power of community takes on the power of fracking; Director/Producer Stephanie Donnelly’s narrative/comedy “The Cannoli” where a Long Island family dinner turns tragic and a choice must be made between dessert and family; Director Sarah Menzies’ San Diego Surf Film Festival Best Short winning documentary “Catch It”, which follows Léa Brassy as her nomadic lifestyle takes a pause and she finds serenity in the Arctic surf of Northern Norway; and Croatian Director Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović’s World Premiere of “Eye for an Eye”, in which child’s play turns into a showdown of imagination and discipline.
Schedule of Events
5:00PM: Red Carpet opens. Live Music kicks off with Benoir, Michelle Medoff, Mark Newman, Oogee Wawa and more.
6:00PM: Taste On The Beach opens with restaurants, wineries and craft breweries coming together to give a sampling of their favorite dish/bottle/brew.
9:00PM: Taste on the Beach ends. Shorts On The Beach begins with such shorts as NYC director Cindy Allen’s “Trust Design” and Peter Frizalone’s “Mommy”
Long Beach International Film Festival Programmer Steve Shor recently said of the event, “The Shorts on the Beach program is a wonderful representation of what is in store for the Long Beach International Film Festival in September. The program will open with the Oscar winning short Feast from Walt Disney Animation. Additional animated shorts include Deep End by Oscar nominee Bill Plympton and Bear Story- a Chilean computer animated short (considered one of the best this year). In the short documentary arena, we have Trust Design by Interior Design Magazine and Dryden by EarthJustice. Finally, the program includes some wonderful Narrative submissions from New York based directors and Universities”.
See YOU on The Beach!
About the Long Beach International Film Festival:
The Long Beach International Film Festival celebrates the art of storytelling through cinema. Presenting shorts, fiction and documentary formats, the festival is committed to exhibiting films that convey a fresh voice and differing perspectives. The goal of these programs is to captivate, engage and enlighten audiences, provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers and present inspired entertainment. www.longbeachfilm.com
Festival Hotel Discounts and accommodations: