(Long Island, NY) The Manhattan Film Institute has set up shop at Peconic Landing for its fourth annual North Fork summer workshop seriesJuly 5-19, attracting aspiring filmmakers and actors from around the world.
Founded by writer, actor and producer Tony Spiridakis, The Manhattan Film Institute is a boutique conservatory that pairs world-class faculty with aspiring film professionals, helping to mentor the next generation of filmmakers.
This season, students will have the opportunity to learn from professionals holding major film and television credentials, including Bob Krakower, Chazz Palminteri, Tony Goldwyn, Wendy Makkena, Bill Finkelstein, Shannon Goldman and founder Tony Spiridakis.
The participants, who were hand-picked by the Institute earlier this year, will be creating 26 short films throughout the two-week program, with each acting student being cast in two films. Their work will then be put on display, screened for the first time at the Greenport Movie TheaterSunday, July 19 at 10 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend free of charge.
“It is our desire to have a presence on the North Fork for years to come to help revitalize the community by attracting established and emerging artists,” said Spiridakis.
The public can benefit from the organization’s star-studded East End stay by taking advantage of three FREE celebrity Q&A screenings being hosted at Peconic Landing’s Community Center.
During each screening an actor, writer or director from the film will be on hand to answer questions after the film.
At 7:30 , Saturday, July 11, actor John Slattery of Mad Men fame will be present for the screening of “God’s Pocket”, a movie starring Phillip Seymore Hoffman and directed by Mr. Slattery.
On Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m., Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri will be on hand for the screening of “HurlyBurly” in which he co-stars with Sean Penn.
And, finally, on Saturday July 18 at 7:30 Academy Award winner Bobby Moresco will be on hand to screen “Crash,” which was named best picture in 2005. Mr. Moresco also co-wrote Million Dollar Baby.
While the screenings are free, public registration is required. To register visit : http://peconiclanding.ticketleap.com/
Each year, MFI, awards a scholarship to a local filmmaker. Congratulations to Jennifer Kravitz of East Marion as this year’s recipient.
This year MFI has partnered with the not-for-profit organization SoCal Crossroads, which was created to assist underprivileged individuals who come from low-income families in violence-plagued communities. MFI has awarded a scholarship to Valeria Nunez, an aspiring director from California and a member of a program.
Mentor Bobby Moresco (Crash, Million Dollar Baby) teamed up with SoCal Crossroads founder Paul Carillo to create the program, which uses film and theatre as a way to help the kids express themselves in nonviolent and creative ways. The Manhattan Film Institute is proud to support the outstanding work of SoCal Crossroads.
For more information contact Tony Spiridakis at 917-297-4486.
