CENTRAL FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL – NEWS

 

6th Annual Central Florida Film Festival

SEPTEMBER 2-5, 2011

OCOEE HOSTS ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL

 

(Ocoee, Florida)  Did you know that each Labor Day weekend (September 2-5, 2011) hundreds of actors, producers and directors converge in Ocoee, Florida, to showcase their work on the “Big Screen”?  The city of Ocoee, for the third consecutive year is proud to host the Central Florida Film Festival (CENFLO) at the West Orange 5 Cinemas (McGuire Avenue & RT #50).  This four day event is where new and veteran film makers alike showcase their work.

CENFLO will screen more than seventy films from nine foreign countries and nineteen states during the Labor Day weekend.  The West Orange 5 Cinemas became the host of the festival in 2009.  For the first three years the festival was presented in Kissimmee, Florida.  Film attendees will see Indie feature films, shorts and documentaries. “Those who attend our festival are treated to a fun filled weekend. Films, seminars, panel discussions, and an awards show are presented to inspire film makers and watchers alike,’’ said Bob Cook, CENFLO executive director. “ We love Ocoee and are excited to screen in a beautiful movie theater which gives our film makers a feeling of accomplishment and valuable exposure.”

“The twenty-five dollar ($25) “Movie Watcher” pass is an excellent value,” continued, Cook, “You can spent the entire day at the movies and receive a medium popcorn and medium soft drink for one low price.”  Guest speakers include, Glenn Morshower from the Fox TV series “24” and director, Griff Furst of the film “Swamp Shark.”

Date:     September 2-5, 2011 (Labor Day weekend)

Place:   West Orange 5 Cinemas (McGuire & Route #50) in Ocoee, Florida

Tickets: Movie Watcher (All Day) Pass = $25 (Includes medium popcorn and medium soft drink)

Single movie tickets = $10

Information:  www.CentralFloridaFilmFestival.com


Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com