7.8.06
HOT NEWS : Alex Ferrari and Jorge F. Rodriguez have been invited to be a part of the prestigious NALIP: Latino Producers Academy™. We will have a chance to short four scenes from the feature version of B R O K E N in order to show studios our project. Wish us luck!!!

The revelations of the 2000 census about America ’s current ethnic make-up, and the companion statistics from Professor Chon A. Noriega and the National Hispanic Media Coalition about the percentage of minorities who work in mainstream and independent media point to a gap: too few Latino producers, directors, writers, actors and other technicians work in film, television and media arts professions. NALIP is committed to investigating and improving access and opportunities at all points of the media product pipeline, starting at the beginning: how we train our next generation of media makers and how we educate emerging and mid-career professionals.

NALIP’s Latino Producers Academy™ offers to our makers a ten-day intensive course that covers a range of production skills and draws on the expertise of independent film and television producers and executives who are available to mentor and support our makers. Our goal with the Latino Producers’ Academy™, in this and future years, is to encourage a diverse and talented group of producers and directors who will create new and greater programming achievements in film, broadcasting and media arts.

In both 2003 and 2004, thirty-five participants were selected from a competitive field of applicants. The location was Tucson , Arizona – isolated enough to encourage total immersion but near enough to media centers like Los Angeles and New York so that instructors and funders have easy access to participate. The Latino Producers’ Academy™ program was developed for producers who create or intend to create feature films, documentaries, and series or other works for network, cable or public television. We see it as an opportunity for these producers to work intensively on the skills that will benefit them most, through classes and through direct contact with talented industry professionals. The definition of "producer" includes producer/writers and producer/directors who work locally as well as nationally, in all genres of programming, whether video, film, and interactive media, studio-based television as well as field production. We encourage partnerships between producers and directors in both documentaries and feature teams.

The 2006 Latino Producers Academy™ introduced a curriculum available to select producer/director teams in film and documentaries. It is modeled closely on the Sundance Filmmaker Labs, and by bringing directors to the LPA to participate in the lab, the program will advance those features projects that have rewritten scripts, a director commitment and cast/fundraising plans, plus documentary projects in rough cut stage. The Aug. 3-12 intensive program included direct professional mentoring around specific projects with casting and production planning professionals. 3 scenes were selected and ‘cast’ out of the Academy Repertory Company, rehearsed and shot with a professional crew, edited, scored and critiqued by the Academy fellows. Documentary projects were reviewed and revised, with specific tutorials on storytelling, special effects, clearances, outreach and scoring of works-in-progress, plus fundraising for completion funds. Unlike other LPA years, Fellows from earlier Academies could apply to the 2005 and 2006 Academies provided their projects have advanced through development and attached a director.

In 2006, we will offer a combination of the first 3 years’ programs: works-in-progress documentaries will be included along with developing projects; producers without directors will attend alongside feature producer/director teams.

The LPA continues to assemble an esteemed advisory board of industry professionals plus graduate school educators at UCLA, Columbia College Chicago, UT Austin , University of Arizona and Arizona State in an effort to provide the most effective curriculum for post-graduate Latino/a media professionals in need of additional support, mentoring and information to realize their first and second creative projects.

AUGUST 8-18, 2006
Tucson, Arizona

For more info goto: NALIP.org

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7.3.06
ARTICLE: HOLY CRAP!!! B R O K E N was spotlighted in the mother of Indie Film Magazines "MovieMaker Magazine." They did an article on Do it yourself Indie Film Distribution and they contact us. They did an AMAZING piece on us and we go to explain how a little $8000 short film for Hollywood, FL has gone on and sold over 4000 units. We will be scanning the magazine soon and uploading to the site. Thank you all for your support in helping get the word out on BROKEN and it's cast and crew! Without all the people who have purchased the DVD we would still be a little unnown short from Florida.

Thanks you all very much!!!!!

For more info goto: MovieMaker Magazine

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7.4.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Hermosa Shorts Film Festival in Hermosa Short, CA.

The 3rd annual Hermosa Shorts kicks off August 11th through nthe 13th. With workshops on Independant Film Making, great parties, killer bands and hot summer nights, this is the film festival not to be missed! Taking place at the Hermosa Playhouse in the heart of Hermosa Beach, is were all the fun begins.

The only film festival in the South Bay and the only festival which screens its films on a TV show of the same name "Hermosa Shorts", which is seen by millions of people in the greater Los Angeles area.

Hermosa Shorts
1529 Valley Dr.
Hermosa Short CA 90254
Phone: 310.376.0376
kearney6@earthlink.net
http://www.HermosaShorts.com

For more info goto: HERMOSA SHORTS

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7.3.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the SALENTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in Lecce, ITALY.

CINESALENTO, in association with LAIFA (Los Angeles Italian Film Awards), Presents on September 9 trough September 17, 2006, in Tricase - Italy, the 3th edition of the "SALENTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL", a cultural and glamorous happening in Salento, the oriental door on the heel of Italy.
The Salento International Film Festival (SIFF) promotes Italian and international independent films to the public, in recognition of the fact that movies are the most powerful form of cultural communication and link between cultures' and peoples'.

The event consists of nine days of film festival 'premieres' including retrospective screenings, feature films, short feature films, and documentaries from the international artistic panorama; all of which shall be presented to the public.

During these nine days, an international jury of film industry professionals will be evaluating the competing works from over 50 countries. Awards will be given to feature, short, and documentary films.

SALENTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
C/O CineSalento
Palazzo Gallone, 3p. Piazza Pisanelli
73039 Tricase (Lecce) ITALY
Tel. 0833 545037 Fax. 0833 770030
e-mail: info@salentofilmfestival.com

USA
Cinesalento
Tel. 818 248 2349
e-mail: info@salentofilmfestival.com

BROKEN will be screening September 9-17, 2006 For more info goto: SALENTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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7.1.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Indie Film Festival of North Texas in North Texas, TEXAS.

President:Anthony (Tony) Gutierrez
940.867.0596
tonyvisiontexas@yahoo.com
tony@iffyntx.com
http://profile.myspace.com/44967776

For more info goto: IFFYNTX.com

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6.29.06
REVIEW: The guys for THE MOVIE BAR did a killer review of BROKEN:"Kudos to Alex Ferrari and Jorge Rodriguez for not only creating a superior short that will translate to one damn good feature film (coming soon, check out their website for more details) but also for the DVD presentation of the film. The DVD has over three hours of features, taking you through all steps of the production process. This DVD is a perfect catch for would be filmmakers because not only does the film prove that an $8,000 dollar budget can produce major results, the DVD shows you how it can be accomplished in great detail. Highly recommended."

For the whole story goto: THE MOVIE BAR

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6.27.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Miami Independent Film and Music Festival in Miami, FL.
The Miami Independent Film and Music festival focuses on not discriminating between the budgeted and non-budgeted film. We will look for originality in story, cinematography, use of the elements(sound, lighting, etc.) and structure(how well the story flowed). Everything in the work must be original, even the music.

The Roxy Theater
1645 SW 107TH AVE
MIAMI FL. 33165
$15 @ the door $10

BROKEN will be playing on July 29, 2006. For more info goto: Miami Independent Film Festival

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6.26.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Borges en Curt International Film Festival in Catalonia, SPAIN.

Borges en Curt.
III Festival Internacional de Curtmetratges de les Terres de Ponent.
C/Dra. Castells nº8 4t 3a.
25001, Lleida. Catalonia. Spain
Phone: +34 645 811 554 · +34 645 811 553
eMail: mail@borgesencurt.com

BROKEN will be playing on September 23, 2006. For more info goto: http://www.borgesencurt.com/2006/angles/english.html

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6.24.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Horror Fest UK in Hampshire, UK.

Moonworks Media
Fareham Hampshire PO15 5HP
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)1329 516216
info@horrorfest.co.uk

BROKEN will be playing on November 17, 2006. For more info goto: http://www.horrorfest.co.uk

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6.22.06
REVIEW: The dudes for FILM FANADDICT did a rockin review of BROKEN:"BROKEN is a very promising first effort from director/writer Alex Ferrari. He’s currently working on a feature-length BROKEN, and if it retains the same style as the short it will definitely be worth checking out. Many viewers are reluctant to buy short films on DVD, but The Enigma Factory has gone above and beyond in making this purchase worthwhile. The shorts about filmmaking are a must see for any aspiring indie filmmakers."

Check it out: FILM FANADDICT

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6.20.06
INDIE FILM CONFERENCE: UPDATE: B R O K E N has been invited to the Ruff CUTZ Indie Film Conference in Boston, MASS. We will be screening BROKEN there and they have also invited Alex Ferrari and Jorge Rodriguez to speak at the conference.

What is Ruff Cutz?

Image Icon Entertainment (IIE) wanted to showcase one of four short film projects locally in New England to the indie film community and network affiliates made in the past few years. Then and idea sparked. IIE didn't want to hinder their chances of also submitting their films to key film festivals across the world, as many have require that the official film cannot premier anywhere else. However! A rough cut is permitable to showcase. So, in August 2006, what started out to be the first showings of the short film "Last Call", IIE decided to also hold an event where other filmmakers that would also like to showcase their film project to an wide audience can participate. IIE invited all the those in their network, investors, distributors, filmmakers to attend. In the process (as things often go) one thing lead to another, and the 1st annual Ruff Cutz Indie Film Conference was created, being well received since being announced June 2006.

The conference will be broken up into two sessions. During the day several key speakers will offer individual presentations on the success in their field. We'll be putting the final itinerary of presenters together throughout the month of June. There will be a total of 6 (you can check the Presenters page for posted updates and info). Starting at 11am individual presenters will begin giving presentations and fielding questions for 1 hour sessions. Each presenter has something unique to offer in their presentation (for example: Warren Goz focuses on the benefits and structures for financing film, television, and other audiovisual content utilizing recent changes in U.S. tax law that permits producers to take full advantage of tax benefits at the federal, state, and local levels).
At the end of each hour there will be a 10 minute break, *food will also be provided before and during the day's events of the conference. At the end of all individual speaker's presentation all speakers will assemble at one panel discussion for a power conference, in a James Lipton/Bill Maher type setup for an audience (this alone will be fantastic). There they will discuss the growth and development of independent film and field questions. Following the last power panel discussion there will be a "meet and greet" before the evening session of the conference.

The evening event will officially open at 6pm. The evening session will have several AV setups and marquees stations for viewing film projects and learning more about them as the filmmakers will either be present and/or have press and media its available at each station. Think art museum, only with a film showcases instead of paintings and sculptors. Image Icon Entertainment will be presenting a "rough cut" premier of their short film "Last Call" and also some of our direct affiliates projects (for a itinerary of films they will be posted on the SCHEDULE page). There will be excellent *food & hour d'oeuvres offered to guest in the evening.

A portion of all proceedings will go to two charities we've selected that evening (featured on the Charities page). If you can't make the conference and you'd still like to make a 100% donation toward the organization, you can go to the Charities page to do so. The rest of monies raised goes to the cost of the event and to production of future film projects that we select to produce for indie filmmakers and screenwriters. and bar services available through out the evening. Presenters for that day will also be there for the evening session of the conference.
Get your tickets in advance as limited space is available. See you there!

BROKEN will be playing on August 27th, 2006 . For more info goto: http://www.imageiconent.com/Ruff_Cutz_about.html

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6.19.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Miami Underground Film Festival in Miami, FL .

BROKEN will be playing on March 11-13, 2007. For more info goto: http://www.miamiundergroundff.com/

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6.10.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the The Dam Short Film Society's Shorts Screening in Boulder City, CO.

Saturday, October 21st, 2006
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Conference Room, Boulder Dam Hotel
1305 Arizona St., Boulder City
$4 donation requested.
Rated PG-13, Adult Themes, Monsters, Blood n' Guts

BROKEN will be playing on October 21, 2006. For more info goto: http://www.damshortfilm.org/events/oct21_06.htm

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6.7.06
ARTICLE: The good folks at DIGIT MAGAZINE UK finally put up a web version of our killer article from last year. "Shot on MiniDV, edited in Final Cut Pro and with special effects created in Shake, all for just $8,000, the action-thriller short Broken is wowing film fans. Interest at film festivals around the US, including this year's Sundance, has led to the team remastering the film for release on DVD. They are also in discussions for a feature-length version of Broken to be made."
Check it out: DIGIT MAGAZINE UK

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6.10.06
SCREENING: BROKEN will be screening at the Teabag Film Workshop in Chinatown, NY.

The TEABAG FILM WORKSHOP is a live short film screening featuring works from the rich pool of emerging local film makers. Each show offers a chance for the film maker to screen their work and have a chance to talk to the diverse audience about the film making experience. The TEABAG FILM WORKSHOP is presented by TEABAG, one of New York City's leading promoters of the independent arts.

TEABAG "is the face of new Chinatown, a youthful melting pot for performers of all ethnicities." - The Boston Herald

For more info goto: http://www.teabagnyc.com

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6.10.06
SCREENING: BROKEN was featured on the Indie FIlm Show the Inside Report in London, UK.

For more info goto and download the show: http://www.inside-report.com/

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5.11.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Seattle True Independent Film Festival in Seattle, WA.

BROKEN will be playing on June 3-5, 2006. For more info goto: http://www.seattletrueindependence.com

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5.9.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the San Francisco International Film Festival in San Francisco , CA.

BROKEN will be playing on June 9, 2006. For more info goto: http://www.sfindie.com/catalog

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5.7.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Pocono Mountains Film Festival in Tannersville, PA.
The 4th Annual Pocono Mountains Film Festival is a 3 day event located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and will be held August 3, 2006 through August 5, 2006.

The Festival will showcase feature length and short films that represent some of the best independent cinema from around the world.
We are happy to announce that this year's festival will be presented at the historic Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

3 days of screenings and special events will culminate in the Festival Awards Ceremony and Banquet Saturday August 5th when awards will be presented to films entered in competition. At this ceremony, we also honor special individuals for their lifetime contributions to our culture and society.

For more info goto: http://www.poconomountainsfilmfestival.org

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5.3.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Action on Film International Film Festival in Long Beach, CA.

The Action on Film Festival is dedicated to filmmakers and to film making. We have developed a program that supports artists and creators and allows them a voice via their work. We have showcased and will continue to showcase, talent, innovation, edge, new voices and YOU. In addition, we have begun a program to further support filmmakers by offering distribution through associations with CustomFlix, MainLine Artists and Yahoo.com. Not only do we want to help you show your work, we want to help you make real profits from your labor.

Action On Film is more than just a film festival, it is a community with members from all over the globe. We extend to you, the filmmaker the opportunity to show your work and to share your dreams with an audience that is ready to stand up and put their hands together, for you.

BROKEN will be playing on July 28-30, 2006. For more info goto: http://www.aoffest.com/

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5.2.06
REVIEW: Hollywood is Talking did a cool review on BROKEN: "You can tell when someone knows what they are doing and has taken the time to do it right. In fact, the DVD is a film school for those interested in how to put together a good film with little money. Machine gun fire, thrown knives, fight scenes..it's amazing. The choreography was storyboarded and executed perfectly.I can't wait to see the Full-Length"
Check it out: Hollywood is Talking.com

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5.1.06
ARTICLE: OnVideo Guide "Broken" (2005) is an indie film from director Alex Ferrari, starring Samantha Jane Polay, Paul Gordon, Amber Crawford, Derek Evans and Tony Gomez. The 19-minute, $8,000 horror film uses 100 special effects shots and comes on a DVD with six commentary tracks explaining the filmmakers' techniques for getting a professional look on a low budget."
Check it out: OnVideo Guide

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4.30.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Back Alley Film Festival in Tucson, Arizona.

"The Back Alley Cinema" is a venue which co-founder Erik Hulten and I have created. In reality it is nothing more than a huge white square painted on a large brick wall in an alley. We painted a mural and gave it a title. But, when the sun goes down the images fly. It's that grass roots type of cinema that gives it a great feeling.

For more info goto: http://www.backalleyfilmfestival.com

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4.25.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Big Sur Film Festival in Big Sur, CA.

Showcasing the best of short films from all over the world we are interested in films that are bold and uncensored, films that invite us into your world, that will shock us, madden us, make us cry and laugh, films with moments that are serendipitous, interesting, candid or moving. There is no particular theme for this inaugural year. We like pop-culture, erotica, ecology, and enjoy brilliantly crafted stories. We are not interested in work that is clever at the expense of substance.

The Big Sur Short Film Screening Series is produced by the Henry Miller Memorial Library and since both Henry Miller and Anaïs Nin worked with erotic and sexual subjects, our series welcomes the presentation of frank sexuality as long as it is intrinsic to a film/story. While we enjoy a wide variety of film, the work should be entertaining and engaging; we are not putting together an audience endurance test. Very short pieces are welcome, as are fresh faces and first-time filmmakers.

We're looking for films in the drama, comedy and documentary genres. The screenings are presented outdoors using a digital projector and DVD/VHS player. We are not boasting about "industry professionals" in our festival staff or huge audiences with whom to network and establish connections for future production $$'s.

We are boasting about one of the most beautiful places in the world to enjoy film (and some "industry professionals" living in the neighborhood), state of the art digital equipment (both image and sound), the never ending source of inspiration provided by Henry Miller's work, and the worldwide attention we are receiving despite being a relatively small non-profit.

PLAYING June 22, 2006 For more info goto: http://www.henrymiller.org/shorts.html

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4.19.06
FEATURE FILM VFX EXCLUSIVE: Well I'm sure you have heard that The Enigma Factory, Inc. and Fortuity Films are currently working on the feature film version of B R O K E N. The script is done and is in our producers hands. Numb Robot [http://www.numbrobot.com] The Visual Effects Company we opened, is in early development for the feature and we wanted to test some of the ideas we had for the visual effects.

The AWESOME AND ASS KICKING guys from MovieOnline.ca have been amazing and very supportive [the payoff is in the mail] They were the first BIG MOVIE SITE to really champion B R O K E N. We'll we decided to give them an exclusive video of one of our early visual effects test.
Check it out: MoviesOnline.ca: B R O K E N EXCLUSIVE VFX TEST

MoviesOnline is a Canadian run site maintained by a crack team of monkeys that sit behind keyboards typing endlessly into the inter-web.We do not charge you to use this site, we never have. This site is a news site run by volunteers who love movies and film and writing about it. If you would like us to review your movie, cover your event, or share news please feel free to reach out to us. scoops@moviesonline.ca

Once again a HUGE shout out to the main pimp at MoviesOnline.ca, Michael...U ROCK!!! Thanks for all the support.

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4.18.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Ozone Film Festival in Covington, Louisiana.
Using the intimate and historic setting of Covington, Louisiana, the Ozone Film Festival (OFF) will open its fourth year on April 21, 2006 to highlight local, regional and national films by amateur and professional filmmakers.

OFF will present short films under the stars at Haik Park's outdoor venue and feature films showcased at the Historic Covington Hall. Documentaries will be shown continuously at The Green Room with live music capping OFF every evening of the festival.

OFF will provide workshops to audiences interested in learning the techniques and practical tools of film production from professional artists. Workshops will be conducted during the day at the St. Tammany Art Association - all walkable in this 1813 community just 50 miles north of New Orleans.

OFF promotes the film and video industry in Covington and Southeast Louisiana, highlighting the resources of the area as ideal for film and video projects, and building partnerships between the creative and business communities. If you've seen Dead Man Walking or Eve's Bayou, then you've seen Covington on film -- and so has the rest of the world (that's good for business).

OFF creates networking opportunities within the industry. Although the focus is on regional work, the festival's first year featured the world premiere of Steven Shainberg's Secretary and in 2003 featured Moving August by California director Chris Fink. The 2005 festival headliner was Shainee Gabel's, A love Song for Bobby Long, starring John Travolta and Scarlett Johansson. OFF seeks independent filmmakers no matter where they're from, helping local artists to expand their reach while exposing their work.

BROKEN will be playing on OPENING NIGHT/FRIDAY NIGHT April 21, 2006. For more info goto: http://www.ozonefilmfest.org

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4.17.06
RADIO INTERVIEW : The good folks at Digital Production BUZZ invited the BROKEN gang to be interviewed on air. They were GREAT!!!

Each week Creative Planet's Digital Production BuZZ will be working to keep you in touch with trends and technologies, people and practices that you need to know to keep up to date with digital production, postproduction and evolving distribution opportunities.

We plan to inform, education and entertain you, our audience, by bringing you the people creating the cool tools and those who're using them in creative or innovative projects. We'll bring you what's happening now, the tools and techniques to make your business grow now, and where we think the industry will evolve in the future so you can take advantage of emerging opportunities.

You can hear the entired interview here (we start about 32min in): Digital Production Buzz

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FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival in Melbourne, FL .
The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival is a charitable cultural event which celebrates Independent Films and Filmmakers by bringing them to our beautiful beach-side community. Enthusiastic audiences make the MIFF the "Most Fun" Film Festival.

Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival will be Novemeber 10-12, 2006. For more info goto: Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival

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4.16.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the EGOFEST Short Film Festival.
EgoFest is a grassroots festival who's whole purpose is to show your video masterpiece, and for filmmakers to get together and see what is being created, sometimes in their own backyard. This is the festival you want to send your video to. We are determined to show as many short movies as we can. Come join this midwest revolution of video filmmaking, and feed your ego.

EgoFest will be held in Brainerd, MN on June 24th. The entry fee is $10 dollars per entry for the deadline (May 1). There will be a $10 fee for the general public to attend the festival. That fee includes all the movies shown and all the workshops given. For each submission, two filmmaker passes will be given. This will work as a general pass for the festival and special filmmaker functions.

EGOFEST will be June 24, 2006. For more info goto: http://www.egofestival.com

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4.15.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Indie Film Jam Film Festival in Orlando, FL.
Orlando's reputation as a direct destination of international visitors has attributed to one of this year's headlining documentaries. As the inaugural edition of the Indie Film Jam featured one of the defining voices of the Southeastern classic rock movement with "Tom Dowd: The Language of Music", IFJ 2006's documentary will take you across the Atlantic to hear the voices of Iceland. "Screaming Masterpiece" details the vivid, aural landscape of the Icelandic music scene, including Bjork, Sigur Ros and others.

Indie Film JAM will be May 17th-20th. For more info goto: http://www.floridamusicfestival.com/2006/film.php

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4.14.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the The Invited Cinema Film Festival in London, ENGLAND UK.
TIC Film was founded in early 2005 by David Duck, Johannes Schaff and Mike Cupcake, and they were joined by Tara Clabecq-Bristow in January 2006. The group provides an easily accessible platform for a wealth of amateur and professional filmmakers to screen their work to a large and receptive audience.

For more info goto: http://ticfilm.net

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4.12.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Swansea Bay Film Festival in the UNITED KINGDOM.
The contribution made by South Wales to the entertainment industry over the past 50 years alone is second to none, need we quote the names … Milland, Burton, Hopkins, Spinetti and Catherine Zeta Jones, our latest Oscar winner.

The talents of the Welsh are not just confined to the bright side of the camera lens. To match the stars of the screen the stars who wield the pen are also amongst the world greats.. Dylan Thomas, Emlyn Williams, John Ormond and the relative youngster Russell T Davies. With that kind of talent and heritage, its high time Swansea had a major event celebrating film.

The Swansea Bay Film Festival is a celebration for filmmakers, video artists and those working with the 'moving image' from around the world and around the corner. This is the festival that honours the individual voice. Its mission is to provide a worldwide public forum for independent and experimental film makers and to offer educational outreach. Created as an alternative to commercial cinema and mainstream film festivals, our week-long festival aims to be enlightening as well as entertaining. The inaugural Swansea Film Festival will run Saturday June 3rd until Friday June 9th 2006.

The Academy of Media, Recording, Interactive, Televisual & Stage Arts (AMRITSA) are organising the event and the festival's Special Selection Committee will comprise seasoned Filmmakers, representatives from The City & County of Swansea, The Dylan Thomas Centre, The Swansea Arts Forum Trust and The Department of Adult & Continuing Education at Swansea University (DACE). This group will expand over the coming months and further advise on programme events and some aspects of the competition judging.The event programme will be varied and hopefully attract a high standard of entries - especially from Wales. The growing impact of the media sector in the spectrum of economic activity in South Wales is gathering pace and the total workforce in these cultural sectors now outstrips those working in the older traditional industries.

The Swansea Bay Film Festival will be June 5, 2006. For more info goto: http://www.swanseafilmfestival.com

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3.29.06
REVIEW: Film site DVDDude did a cool review of BROKEN "Ultimately, Broken is interesting and I could certainly see Ferarri doing more with this world he has created. Normally, I do my best to try to document and comment on all of the special features on a disc. Usually this isn't a problem, but on Broken, it's simply impossible. There is just a ton of material here. Alex Ferrari documented everything and anything that went into producing and marketing his film, and he's made a great deal of it available here on this disc. The result is, quite literally, a lesson in guerilla filmmaking."

Check out the whole story: DVDDUDE.net

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3.15.06
PRESS RELEASE: VISUAL EFFECTS FOR INDIE FILMS - After all the amazing support and attention the break-through project "B R O K E N" has recieved, we decided to open a visual effects house that would target the independent film community. We found that visual effect is one of the most over looked elements in an indie film and we want to fill the gap. We call it "Numb Robot!" Official Website: http://www.numbrobot.com

Numb Robot is a visual effects company that specializes in conceptual design, title sequences, storytelling, poster design, commercials and independent films. Our main focus is to bring big budget visual effects to the small indie film. We believe that just becasue you have a small budget your project should still look like a million bucks!

The founder Alex Ferrari is a director/editor/visual effects artist based in South Florida with over 10 years in the post production business. Their spotlight project is the indie film "B R O K E N." This $8000 short film has over 100 visual effects shots and has played in over 35 international film festivals.

Work done: compositing, matte painting, title sequence, visual effects, concept art, storyboards, 3D animation and poster design.

3.10.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Palm Beach International Film Festival in West Palm Beach, FL.
Founded in 1996, The Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF) was the brainchild of local business and civic leaders who felt a film festival would offer an exciting cultural venue for the community, be a tremendous fundraiser for film and TV education and would also provide an excellent opportunity to introduce filmmakers to the area's resources. The PBIFF celebrates both the history and the future of the film industry with seven days of world premieres, special events, seminars, feature, short films and documentaries.

In 2003 PBIFF became a "Competitive" Festival; joining the ranks of other great film events such as: Sundance, Cannes, Toronto and Venice. The PBIFF has enjoyed a remarkable level a success to date. While competing with over 1500 similar events, PBIFF has created a special niche within the film industry and is listed as one of the top 25 film festivals in the world. Unlike many festivals around the country, the PBIFF has dedicated itself into making a difference in the lives of young people by helping to fulfill their dreams in the world of film. Proceeds generated each year go to the Palm Beach County Schools to provide new technologies for optimal learning in the form of grants and scholarships.

The Palm Beach Film Festival will be April 20-28, 2006. For more info goto: http://www.pbifilmfest.org

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3.04.06
RADIO INTERVIEW : The good folks at The G-STAR / SongJam Radio Hour invited the BROKEN gang to be interviewed on air. Tune in every Friday at 11AM to radio station WBPR 1340 AM (Broadcast from Ft. Lauderdale to Stuart to the Glades)

The Write Note Foundation, creator of SongJam.com® and the G-STAR School of the Arts for Motion Pictures and Broadcasting bring exclusive celebrity interviews, movie reviews, record reviews and much more to our listening audience of students, parents, families and friends.

You can hear the entired interview here: G-STAR / SongJam Radio Hour

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2.28.06
REVIEW: Film site Pulp Movies did a killer review of BROKEN "Visually, it’s fantastic, with production values as high – if not higher – than anything you will see in more mainstream films. The washed out cinematography is reminiscent – in some ways – of Sin City, with the odd flash of colour standing out against a near monochrome background. The acting is consistently impressive. But it’s in the visual effects and the action sequence that the film really does deliver. The effects, throughout, are incredible and it’s difficult to believe that all this was achieved with only $8,000 – every last cent has clearly made its presence felt" - Check out the whole story: Pulp Movies

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2.22.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the The South Regional Indie Gathering Film Festival in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Alternative for Underground, Independent and Experimental Film and Video. The "Indie" Gathering Film Festival exists to showcase the independent filmmaker. Our mission is to encourage film makers though a competitive showcase independent features, documentaries, shorts, music videos and trailers. Filmmakers participate in their screenings and after the films speak with audience members who seek a closer look into the creative process.

The Film Festival will be June. 16, 17 & 18. Fort Lauderdale, FLSheraton-Ft. Lauderdale Airport. For more info goto: http://www.theindiegathering.com/florida

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2.10.06
REVIEW: Film site Extraordinary Movie and Video Guide did a review of BROKEN " Alex Ferrari probably has given an enormous amount of hope to aspiring, young filmmakers with his short film Broken. Broken is a great example of pushing the borders of shoestring budget filmmaking, when it comes to looks of the film. Great fun, and one can learn a lot from it too." - Check out the whole story: Extraordinary Movie and Video Guide

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1.30.06
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: Here is the wrap up. We went to this year's Sundance Film Festival mainly to meet with the producers about the feature version of BROKEN. The meeting went very well and they are just waiting for a new draft of the script...we are close. We also went up to promote NUMB ROBOT a visual effects company that director Alex Ferrari opened. The main focus of Numb Robot is Indie Films, check out the website: http://www.numbrobot.com

For the full SUNDANCE X-perience CLICK HERE!

We met a ton of people, fans of BROKEN and talent. More updates on the feature coming soon.

1.20.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Megacon Film Festival in Orlando, Florida. This is one of the largest comic book conventions in the country.

BROKEN will also have a table at the convention selling BROKEN at an event discount of $15.00!!!! Also posters, contests, original art, guns, guns, guns that were used in the short and much more. We will also have some of the BROKEN cast there and both Jorge and Alex will be there as well ; ) See you there!

February 24th - 26th, 2006 In Orlando, Florida - DIRECTIONS CLICK HERE

Show Hours
Friday 1pm - 7pm (advance ticket purchasers get in at 12pm)
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm
Please Note: Some panel and breakout rooms remain open to 11:30pm

Advance Ticket Prices
$20.24 One-day pass (this includes 6.5% sales tax)
$45.80 Week-end pass (this includes 6.5% sales tax)

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MEGACON GOTO: http://www.megaconvention.com/

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1.19.06
INDIE FILMMAKERS: Our friends over at Indie Club have been very supportive of BROKEN and we just wanted to give them a shout out. If your an Indie Filmmaker goto: http://www.indieclub.com

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1.15.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Omaha Film Festival in Libertyville, Illinois. The 2006 Omaha Film Festival will be the first year for this festival. The plan is to show a variety of films here and to have a great time! With the intimate setting of the Joslyn Art Museum as the backdrop, the Omaha Film Festival will provide an exciting and rewarding experience for film lovers and filmmakers alike.

The Omaha Film Festival will be March 23 - 26, 2006. Screenings will take place at the Joslyn Art Museum, Blue Barn Theatre, and the Hilton Garden Inn. Screening will take place from 11am - 11pm depending on the day. More details on the films & screenings times will be avilable soon.

For more info goto: http://www.omahafilmfestival.org

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1.10.06
REVIEW: Killer Indie film site Microfilmmaker did a review of BROKEN " An excellent first film, this short breaks down the barriers of what can be accomplished in the realm of action and suspense at the micro-budget level. As other filmmakers build on the work of Mr. Ferrari, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Falcon, and all the other folks that made this film possible, this may prove to be one of the most inspirational short films for our cause in quite some time! I've seen this short over ten times and I notice something new each time. While it does not answer almost any of the questions it raises, it definitely makes you appreciate what these young filmmakers accomplished for our art and makes you look forward to seeing a full-length feature." - Check out the whole story: MicroFilmmaker.com

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1.3.06
FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Lake County Film Festival in Libertyville, Illinois. Our mission at the Lake County Film Festival is to find promising talent to expose to a wider audience. This audience includes not only people who attend the festival, but also the independent-film-loving clientele of our local retail store. As film lovers, we feel it is important for filmmakers to know what their audiences are thinking.

The inaugural fest was a success with screenin