The Downbeach Film Festival Presents 2011 Atlantic City Cinefest October 14-16

Portions of net proceeds benefit:
Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund
Cherri Kravitz Scholarship Fund

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There is an opportunity for aspiring screenwriters to win $5,000 plus receive guidance and direct input on the winning script from noted film and television producer, John Wells. It is sponsored by the ANA Alliance for Family Entertainment (AFE), a group of leading national advertisers. AFE provides consumers with entertainment options the entire family can watch. In the past, the AFE has put their support behind shows such as Gilmore Girls, Everybody Hates Chris, and Friday Night Lights, and awarded more than 50 scholarships to young screenwriters at leading universities across the country.

Another successful film festival has come to a close. We are indebted to our sponsors, new and returning. Caesars Entertainment, The Chelsea Hotel, Resorts Casino Hotel, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Renault Winery, The Write Brothers, Rowan University, Cooper Levenson, Captain Andy's Marina, Junior's Doughnuts and Dogs, and of course, the Atlantic City Convention & Visitor's Authority. Without their support - through in-kind services and donations - this festival would not succeed.

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Our sincere thanks also go out to all the participants of Downbeach Film Festival's 2011 Atlantic City Cinefest. Without the filmmakers, their cast and crew, none of this would have happened. On the other side, a heartfelt thanks to the extended family of volunteers from seniors like the wonderful Jean Kohl to grandchildren like the beautiful Bailey Brugger. Without them, this festival would not happen either.

The Friday night after party will be held in The Living Room on the 5th Floor of the Chelsea Hotel, 111 S. Chelsea Avenue. Open to filmmakers, cast and crews and VIP pass holders.

Hotel Reservations have now been posted! Click Hotel Reservations for great rates while you view the films!

The Chelsea is offering special packages for the festival, so click the link below or click Hotel Reservations for more details. Space is limited, so be sure to book your reservations soon!
http://www.thechelsea-ac.com/cinfest.html

Downbeach Film Festival will honor producer-director Scott Rosenfelt at this year's Atlantic City Cinefest, October 14 to 16. Scott produced "Home Alone," "Teen Wolf," "Smoke Signals," "and "Mystic Pizza," among other films. The award and a retrospective will be held on Saturday night at Resorts following the screening of Scott's film, "Standing Silent," the powerful documentary he directed on child abuse by Orthodox rabbis in Baltimore.

Deconstructing Dad has been released! See it here at the Downbeach Film Festival. Check the schedule for details.

Chris Mulkey has an extensive resume in stage, television, and film. He played Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague in the first season of the hit HBO series, "Boardwalk Empire". Chris reprises the role in the upcoming season. In the current television season, Chris appeared in epsiodes of "Justified."

Despite the threat of rain, the annual wine tasting cruise, presented in part by Renault Winery, went off under dry skies, calm waters and a gentle breeze Marco Bucchi, the winemaker from Renault, offered a splendid talk on his products and the food was terrific. If you missed it this year, we will be back in 2012.

The festival board and officers wish to extend our thanks to Arthur Korth, of Cooper Levenson, for his invaluable help in preparing our 501c3 application. And our heartfelt thanks to Cooper Levenson for its support of the festival.

Thank you to all who supported the Walk for Williams on May 21. It was a beautiful day for many many reasons. Next year will be equally beautiful with even more supporters.

Submissions are now open for the 2011 film festival. Check out the submissions page!

Please check out and patronize our valued partners listed on the sponsors page.

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