Central Florida Film Festival

In 2005, Bob Cook, Writer/Producer/Director and Brandon Arrington, Artistic Director of the Osceola Center for the Arts, decided to produce a new film festival for the Central Florida area and thus, the Central Florida Film Festival was born. However, it wasn’t going to be another festival where film makers wondered if their film was even viewed or perhaps a friend or local filmmaker had won Best Picture based on something other than merit. Through the use of Bob’s industry contacts he was able to set up a festival program including; screenings, seminars and workshops with the goal to make those attending film makers better.

Central Florida Film Festival started in 2005 and takes place in Orlando, Florida, USA

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“RETURN TO THE HIDING PLACE” “RUNNING FOR JIM” “YOU WILL LOVE ME” Among Winners of 2013 CenFlo

RUNNING FOR JIM

CenFlo, Central Florida Film Festival, held over the Labor Day Weekend in Ocoee, Florida, announced the winners of this year’s festival. The British film, RETURN TO THE HIDING PLACE, co-directed by Josiah Spencer and Peter C. Spencer, won the award for Best Feature. RETURN TO THE HIDING PLACE is a World War II movie about the Dutch resistance. When the Nazis begin killing Jews in Holland, a group of youth fight to save the lives of the innocent. RUNNING FOR JIM, co-directed by Dan Noyes and Robin Hauser Reynolds, which chronicles the story of Jim Tracy, the most decorated high school cross-country coach in California history, and his battle with fatal Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) – won the award for Best Documentary.The supernatural horror film, YOU WILL LOVE ME, directed by Stephen McKendree was voted Audience Choice. In YOU WILL LOVE ME, a teen girl, after visiting a supposedly haunted forest, comes to believe that a violent poltergeist followed her home and is stalking her.

Award Winners

Best Documentary – RUNNING FOR JIM

Best Foreign Project – SEX ON THE BEACH (United Kingdom)

Best Animation Project – EMBER

Best Comedy Short – AMERICA 101

Best Dramatic Short – IF I WERE A BELL

Paul Leder Award (Best Student Project) SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL (Miami Dade College)

Best Feature – RETURN TO THE HIDING PLACE

Best Florida Project – BLIND PASS

Audience Choice – YOU WILL LOVE ME
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Central Florida Film Festival Returns to Ocoee, Florida August 30 thru September 1

This year’s Central Florida Film Festival returns over the Labor Day weekend in Ocoee, Florida, running from Friday, August 30th thru Sunday, September 1st at the West Orange Cinemas. Horror ‘scream queen’ Felissa Rose and “Supernatural’s” Richard Speight Jr., are two of the Hollywood Celebrities expected to be in attendance.

CENFLO will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the horror cult classic, “SLEEPWAWAY CAMP,” which will screen on Saturday evening at 7:45 pm followed by a Question and Answer by the film’s star, Felissa Rose who will also pose for photos after the screening. Felissa played young Angela in the film that has also brought four sequels over the years.

Earlier on Saturday (1:00 pm) “Supernatural’s” Richard Speight Jr., will highlight a short series of films with his movie “America 101.” Richard will also perform a Question and Answer with two other filmmakers during the program.

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6th Annual Central Florida Film Festival, Labor Day Weekend in Ocoee, Florida

Labor Day weekend (September 2-5, 2011), the city of Ocoee, Florida, for the third consecutive year will 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. 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.”
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Central Florida Film Festival takes place in Ocoee, Florida this Labor Day weekend

The Central Florida Film Festival takes place at the West Orange 5 Cinema in Ocoee, Florida this Labor Day weekend (September 3-6). The festival, in it’s fifth year, has planned an acting seminar/panel discussion entitled ACTING IN FILM and another one for filmmakers entitled FILM PRODUCTION. Both panel discussions will take place on Saturday morning, September 4th, from 10:00 am until 12:15 pm at screening room #1 at the theater. The price of admission is only $10.

In addition, on Sunday evening, September 5th, the festival is proud to announce Celebrity Shrink, producer and author of the book, “Analyzing Monsters: The Drew Peterson Saga”, Dr. Daniel T. Budenz, will be on hand to screen his feature film MAY DAY starring Geoffrey Lewis. After the screening, Doctor Budenz will perform a Q & A and have available for purchase, a copy of his new book. He will also be available to sign copies. The event will take place at the West Orange 5 Cinema (Theater #1) from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Tickets are as low as three dollars (military), five dollars (seniors) and ten dollars general admission. All tickets will also be good for the entertaining Festival Award Show immediately following.

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Central Florida Film Festival

“RETURN TO THE HIDING PLACE” “RUNNING FOR JIM” “YOU WILL LOVE ME” Among Winners of 2013 CenFlo

Central Florida Film Festival Returns to Ocoee, Florida August 30 thru September 1

6th Annual Central Florida Film Festival, Labor Day Weekend in Ocoee, Florida

Central Florida Film Festival takes place in Ocoee, Florida this Labor Day weekend