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

 

2nd Walk for Williams Set for May 21

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The second annual Walk for Williams will take place May 21 on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. Registration will be held between 9 and 10 a.m. in Resorts Casino Hotel, North Carolina Avenue and the Boardwalk. You may also register online in advance by clicking on the link below. Online registration is $20 and includes a t-shirt if done by May 7. Onsite registration is $25 but does not include a t-shirt.

The walk begins at 10 a.m. in front of Resorts and will end by noon. Light refreshments will be served, courtesy of Resorts. The event will benefit both the film festival and the Williams Syndrome Association.

About Williams Syndrome: The syndrome is a genetic condition that is present at birth and can affect anyone.  It is characterized by medical problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning disabilities.  These occur side by side with striking verbal abilities, highly social personalities and an affinity for music. WS affects 1 in 10,000 people worldwide – an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 people in the United States. It is known to occur equally in both males and females and in every culture.

For more information, please visit www.williams-syndrome.org.

http://www.williams-syndrome.org/downbeach-film-festival-2nd-annual-walk-williams

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From left: Carol Sokolicm Erik Argenti, Jolie Kelvin, William Sokolic
 
Erik and Jolie are producers of Stained
 

 

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Thanks to everyone who participated and attended the Atlantic City Cinefest. We increased attendance again. And filmmakers were thrilled. Sue Hippen, director of the short, "Nikki and Viv," praised The Screening Room.
 
Some other comments:
Keith Collins, producer and star of "A Fight for Survival": It really was a great time at the film festival. I already have it marked down for next year.
 
Marc Clebanoff, director of "Darkness Descending" and "No Clean Break": Just wanted to say thank you again for everything and congratulations on a successful weekend.
 
Michael Licisyn, director of "No Footing":  I wanted to write and thank you for having No Footing screen at the Downbeach Film Festival this past weekend!  It honestly meant a lot to have the film receive as much praise as it did!  It's been an uplifting experience the past few weeks with the film and being a part of the festival was a great experience!
 
Jamie Lerman, director of "Five Years Later": Great festival!
 
Alysia Reiner, star of "Speed Grieving": I so hope to join you another year!!!
 
If you missed it, mark your calendar for October 14 to 16 , 2011. Dennis Gomes and Gomes Gaming promise to help make the 4th edition bigger and better.

Mike Madigan, director of "4 Pictures": Thanks again, I'm glad I was able to road trip out and attend the festival, and we'll definitely be submitting again for 2011!

Look for links coming next week

 

A special shout out to radio personality, Marc Berman, host of Atlantic City Plugged In, whose help before and at the festival. Marc hosted the opening night Splash of Comedy.

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Feature award winners will have their work reviewed for possible distribution by Krakatau Films. Check them out at www.krakataufilms.com.

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All films have now been posted. To view them: CLICK HERE

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

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