Join us for a New Florida Cinema screening at Parkway 8 Cinemas on August 2nd, 2017. The New Florida Cinema meets monthly to view short films, episodes and features on the big screen as they were meant to be seen. Join The New Florida Cinema community in meeting filmmakers and viewing their work in a fun and friendly film-lover environment.

We will be screening a number of short films which will be followed by brief Q&As by the filmmakers. The screening will also feature a trailer block featuring teasers and trailers for locally made films and series.

***LINEUP***

“What’s the Point” (5 minutes)
from Mario Maturo
Two young girls go on a search to find out “what’s the point?” and encounter a variety of beach goers keen to tell them their opinions on the answer.

“Womanhood” (5 minutes)
from Katelyn Studer (followed by a video Q&A)
Ever wondered what would happen if you buried your
tampon? Find out in this modern, comedic fairy tale.

“3 Wishes” (8 minutes)
from Curtis Collins
2016 Grand prize winner at the Bonita Springs Film Festival. Be careful what you wish for; it may come to haunt you.

“Poser” (8 minutes)
from Kyle Tye
A brilliant young inventor creates a watch that transforms his outer image to impress women, but when his invention malfunctions, his dream dates turn into one big nightmare.

“CORPORATE” (6 minutes)
“Crazy Town” (20 minutes)
from Carson Turell
A pair of shorts from producer/writer Carson Turell, the first is a pilot presentation of “CORPORATE” which was then turned into a series pilot by ABC. The second is the short film
“Crazy Town” about a young woman named Eve who realizes every thing is not as it seems when she runs away to the most magical place on Earth: Hollywood!

***Special Event***
On Aug. 2nd at The New Florida Cinema, Southwest Florida Films will announce the winners of the 2017 Sarasota Community Short Film Competition.

Laurie Stoner and Carson Turell will talk about the next phases to produce the shorts and answer questions. Anyone who entered as a writer or director is encouraged to come!

Free & Open to the Public.

If you are interested in showing a film or video at future New Florida Cinema screenings, please email newfloridacinema@gmail.com or visit http://www.newfloridacinema.com

We hope to see you there.