MARCH 10, 2011– The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) officially announced their complete 2011 Festival line-up today. The SFF, one of the largest regional film festivals in the United States, kicks off on April 7, celebrating at Sarasota’s Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as they present music and film star, Harry Connick Jr. and his Orchestra. Tickets available at the Van Wezel Box Office.
“As a leading film organization in our region, we remain committed to supporting the work of world class filmmakers,” said Sarasota Film Festival Executive Board President Mark Famiglio. “We will continue to partner with other leaders in our community to promote the Gulf Coast as a film friendly and film savvy destination, while our commitment to deliver an important artistic experience for our audiences, visitors and guests continues to grow.”
“The landscape for supporting and showcasing the art of film continues to shift, but we are proud of the work we’ve done to bring these films and filmmakers to Sarasota,” said Artistic Director Tom Hall. “We are privileged to be able to showcase such a diverse group of artists and their thought-provoking, engaging films.”
On Friday, April 15 and Sunday April 17, 2011, The SFF will present CRUSHED, a Righteous Entertainment release. CRUSHED is Writer/Director Moe Lynch’s twisting look at the secret life of Brittney Mathews. Britney and her boss, Donna, are keeping a painful secret. Bruises on Britney’s arm tell her co-workers that there’s trouble in her home life. But to Britney, those bruises are exposing a life that she doesn’t want anyone to know about.If her colleagues find out, it may come with some social repercussions.Who knew secret lives could bring so much pain?
Friday, April 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM and Sunday April 17th, 2011 at 7:00 PM at The Regal Hollywood 20 Cinemas
Director Moe Lynch, 1st AD Nicki Lynch in attendance.
ABOUT SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL
The 13th Annual Sarasota Film Festival opens Thursday night, April 7th, and runs through Sunday, April 17, 2011. The 10-day Sarasota Film Festival has grown into one of the leading film festivals in North America. Our Mission is to celebrate the art of filmmaking and the contribution of filmmakers by hosting an international film festival and developing year-long programs for the
economic, educational and cultural benefit of our community. The Festival supports and encourages the filmmaker by supplying indispensable networking opportunities and open dialogue with knowledgeable, creative and inquisitive consumers of film. The Festival attracts audiences from local, national, and international markets as well as promotes Sarasota, Manatee and surrounding Gulf Coast communities as cultural centers, which contribute to the financial and cultural success of our region.
To learn more about the Sarasota Film Festival visit http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
ABOUT RIGHTEOUS ENTERTAINMENT
Righteous Entertainment is a production company focused on developing and producing, family friendly entertainment in the areas of film, television, music, fashion, and life! Headed by the emerging power couple Maurice & Dornique Lynch, it is based in Sarasota, FL and comprises of a team of independent screenwriters, television producers, and feature filmmakers dedicated to producing innovative, exciting and original works for the world market. By partnering with other producers and distribution companies, Righteous Entertainment combines the use of experienced professionals with the next generation of talent. With its arsenal of family oriented programs, Righteous Entertainment feeds the hunger of a fading genre.
To learn more about Righteous Entertainment please visit http://www.Righteousent.com