February 24, 2004
Three shorts will be shown on March 11:
Night Demons by Vito Trabucco: After losing their whole platoon in battle, three soldiers try to make their way back to safety. They're alone in the jungle but they aren't as alone as it seems.
Entering Wendy by Fred Zara: Darren Karpaty thought he was spending a quiet weekend alone, until he accidentally stumbled upon his girlfriend's diary. Now, he's finding himself pinched by a curiosity that might just be driving him crazy. Can he survive two days without at least taking a peek?
Sunshinola by Andrew Allan: A paraplegic Florida citrus baron fights to dismantle a group of black eye fanatics, in town for their first national convention.
So often a beginning filmmaker is never able to get his or her film into a festival, so no one outside of their friends or family ever sees the movie. Coffeehouse Film Reviews offers an outlet for a number of people to view the film and give the filmmaker constructive criticism on it. Coffeehouse Film Reviews promises your film will be shown!
TOO Productions feels that there are very few, if any, regular outlets in the local area for local independent filmmakers to showcase their films. Hopefully, this monthly event will provide that outlet for everyone, from experienced local independent filmmakers to local college and high school filmmakers experimenting with film production for the first time.
Studio 1515 is owned and operated by Walter and Sarah Romeo, who opened the coffeehouse in order to provide local artists a place to gather and share their art. Coffeehouse Film Reviews is another way to provide a showcase to local artists.
TOO Productions is looking for film submissions for future events. For more information on the event or for information on how to submit a film, email tooprod@hotmail.com or paulguzzo@hotmail.com. All genres of films are accepted – feature length, shorts, documentaries, comedy, horror, love, art, drama, foreign language, experimental etc. No pornography!
Due to an unfortunate computer glitch, the entire email list previously compiled by Too Productions has been lost. It is imperative that interested parties who remember signing up for information write the producers immediately with updated contact information! Thank you.
• MARCH FILM MEETING from TOO PRODUCTIONS UPDATE
February 18, 2004
The January meeting at the Romeo Coffeehouse had held such promise, I couldn't wait to get back with some of my best and brightest in tow for the February 12th meeting to make introductions, break them into the program, and have a good time.
Accompanied by PCR staff writers Terence Nuzum (who worked on the feature film of the evening, "A Joyce Story"), and Joshua "Black Dog" Montgomery (his first time at one of these things), we made it to the Coffeehouse just in time, a few minutes to 8:00pm.
That was just about the last thing to go right.
We were met outside the door by Too Productions' Paul Guzzo, who directed us to go next door to the King Corona cigar shop, hurriedly explaining there was some scheduling mix-up with the Romeos. Disappointed, but still eager to see "the gang" from last month, we proceeded to King Corona, figuring it would be already brimming with familiar filmmakers. It was now 8:00pm.
No one I knew was there. In fact, no one from last month's meeting bothered to show at all, including two partners who actually had films showing. Poor Pete Guzzo was still struggling to set up the video projector at 8:30pm. I also got the feeling that many folks who'd pledged films either didn't show or never sent any in.
Somewhere during this confusing mess, Joe DiCanio (pronounced "DEE-kin-EE-yo", and not "dee-CAN-yo", like you might think) and his friend Mick arrived. Joe's first film, Hunted: A Zombie Short, and its accompanying trailer, had been playing on the Crazed Fanboy homepage all month. He said he was coming to the meeting and we had pledged to meet this night, so that was the second thing to go right. That, plus this: due to some time...er..opening up...in the schedule, Pete agreed to play Joe's Hunted trailer first in the program. Streaming video does not do justice to the clarity Joe was able to achieve with his mini-DV set-up! Clear shots with sharp focus and bright colors enhanced this post-apocalyptic story of a young woman on the run from the living dead. Unfortunately, the release date for Hunted has been indefinitely postponed due to, shall we say, relationship problems between the director and his star. Shame too, but Joe feels bad enough about that. Moving on...
Next up were three films from ICON Film Studios dating to the late '90s(!). I joked they must be cleaning out their closet of old films (they were hiding behind the skeletons). We continually looked around for the producers themselves, but no luck. Anyway, "Shadow of a Victim", "Honey, I'm Home!", and "The Trust" were shown, and, like everything ICON does, the films mixed mystery, horror, and weirdness to successful effect. Next time I have a chance to sit down with them, I'll get some more behind-the-scenes.
Finally, the main feature of the evening, A Joyce Story got underway. Written by Paul Guzzo and directed by Peter Guzzo, the film follows a group of friends whose lives seem to center around the Ybor City landmark, The James Joyce Irish Pub. It's owner, our "hero", is also, basically, the film's narrator, as we accompany him and his friends on many episodes of self-discovery. The "day in the life" approach keeps the audience immersed in the action and there's a real-time feel to the pacing.
On a personal note, I wish to spotlight that our own Terence Nuzum not only helped extensively behind the scenes on this film, but was featured in many cameos as well, usually as a bar patron (which is funny because Terence doesn't drink).
And by "audience immersion", I'd like to mention that by this time the place was pretty well packed, many of whom were on the crew of A Joyce Story, but new visitors came in as well. The King Corona people seemed to be pleased with the turn-out (as did the Guzzos), I just wish the more familiar faces I had expected had been there.
The next Too Productions Film Meeting will be March 11th. Presumably, the roomier Romeo Coffeehouse will be available this time, but there was nothing wrong with the King Corona Cigar Center, either (light up, smoking's encouraged!).
This remaining lower sections are from earlier in the month and will stay up till month's end for reference purposes.
• THE FEBRUARY FILM MEETING from TOO PRODUCTIONS
I had been looking foward to this for some time.
The motley crew of Nolan's Pop Culture Review stand outside the King Corona Cigar Center in Ybor City after having been unexpectedly moved from the Romeo Coffeehouse. From left: Terence Nuzum, Joshua "Black Dog" Montgomery, Joe DiCanio ("Hunted: a Zombie Short"), and Joe's friend Mick. Photo by yours truly, Nolan Canova.
Time to switch places so I (center) can get in on a group shot with the stars of tomorrow, Terence Nuzum, left (apparently eyeing some skirt as the shutter went off), and Joe DiCanio, right. Photo by Joshua Montgomery.
February 4, 2004
• TOO PRODUCTIONS MEETINGS UPDATE
• NEW FILMMAKERS GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT
• TAMBAY FILM FESTIVAL LINE-UP
TOO Productions presents "Coffeehouse Film Reviews" every second Thursday of the month from 8 – 10 p.m. at Studio 1515, located at 1515 Seventh Avenue in Ybor City (to enlighten all out-of towners, that's located just slightly northeast of downtown Tampa). Coffeehouse Film Reviews showcases independent films made by local filmmakers. The next Coffeehouse Film Review will be on Thursday, February 12 and will feature three short films by Icon Films and the full-length film A Joyce Story, as well a few other shorts. We have a FULL schedule that evening, so please arrive by 8 p.m. so we can get started. For more information of A Joyce Story, visit www.joycestory.com.
So often a beginning filmmaker is never able to get his or her film into a festival, so no one outside of their friends or family ever sees the movie. Coffeehouse Film Reviews offers an outlet for a number of people to view the film and give the filmmaker constructive criticism on it. Coffeehouse Film Reviews promises your film will be shown!
There is a $15 fee to enter your film. Admission to the screenings are free, but donations are welcomed and encouraged.
TOO Productions feels that there are very few, if any, regular outlets in the local area for local independent filmmakers to showcase their films. Hopefully, this monthly event will provide that outlet for everyone, from experienced local independent filmmakers to local college and high school filmmakers experimenting with film production for the first time.
Studio 1515 is owned and operated by Walter and Sarah Romeo, who opened the coffeehouse in order to provide local artists a place to gather and share their art. Coffeehouse Film Reviews is another way to provide a showcase to local artists.
TOO Productions is looking for film submissions for future events. For more information on the event or for information on how to submit a film, email tooprod@hotmail.com or paulguzzo@hotmail.com. All genres of films are accepted – feature length, shorts, documentaries, comedy, horror, love, art, drama, foreign language, experimental etc. No pornography!
Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton announces filmmaker meetings in Ybor
Want to make a movie? If you didn't, you wouldn't be receiving this email.
Some of you know me; some of you don't. My name is Steve Barton, & I work for both FANGORIA.com & The Horror Channel. A while back I moved to Florida to get away from the hassles & bullshit of New York City. The last thing I expected to find here was a thriving film community. It's wonderful that such a community exists, and there is a ton of talent within said community. The only problem is everybody seems to be doing their own thing. What if everyone could get together? What if everyone could network? What if there was a place in which to do this?
Ladies & Gentleman, here's IFF: Independent Florida Filmmakers.
I'm here to tell you that these things are indeed possible & that success can be attained through teamwork. Interested? Know someone else who would be interested? Spread the word. On Wednesday night, February 18th, the first official meeting of this motley crew will assemble. Where?
Romeo's Studio 1515 Coffeehouse The meeting will begin at or around 7:30 pm. Again, that's Wednesday night, February 18th, 2004.
If you would like to respond to this email, then please do so. Just make sure that you don't hit the "Reply All" button as no one wants a mailbox filled with letters asking questions. That is, of course, no one but me. Feel free to contact me @ any time.
Hope to see you there.
Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton Web Forums Administrator Web Forums Moderator/Horror Fan Relations Manager
This year the festival is introducing the Cedar Bennett Young Filmmakers Award allowing filmmakers under the age of 20 with no Film School tie in to compete with other young filmmakers. The top ten finalists will be screened at the festival in April. The 2004 Tambay Film Festival kicks off its fourth year with another outstanding collection of "84 films in 48 Hrs". , panels and workshops, April 23 through Sunday April 25. Screenings and events will all take place this year at Channelside Cinemas, located near downtown Tampa.
Although only four years old, the Tambay Film Festival has garnered a reputation among filmmakers and industry insiders as a truly independent experience with fresh undescovered talent. The expansion of programs and films is a direct result of the festivals' successful track record over the past three years, according to festival director Leora Chai: "The indie film community has been incredibly responsive to what we've accomplished," said Chai, festival founder & director "We have another solid line-up of extraordinary work by a wide array of filmmakers, it never fails to surprise us".
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