(Great Neck, NY) This fall, the Gold Coast Arts Center will present the 3rd annual Gold Coast International Film Festival (GCIFF) from October 21-27, 2013. Everyone’s invited for another round of fantastic films, parties, panels, and fanfare. Since GCIFF’s inception, the festival and year-round film series have successfully brought the latest Hollywood hits and Indie favorites to the North Shore of Long Island–along with A-list celebrities and unforgettable events. GCIFF has quickly gained the reputation of the “go to” Festival as it’s the last major Festival on the East Coast before award season.
This year, greater Long Island will become “Laugh Island” as The Gold Coast International Film Festival (GCIFF) shines a spotlight on Comedy with a program of films and events with legendary comedians, writers and actors. The Line-up so far features Susie Essman (HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm) who will be honored at this year’s Opening Night Benefit Gala, Joe Piscopo (NBC’s Saturday Night Live),Eddie Griffin (Norbit), Jackie (The Joke Man) Martling (formerly of The Howard Stern Show) and Paul Provenza (The Aristocrats) who will bring to the Festival his world famous, star-studded presentation of “Set-List, Stand Up Comedy Without a Net.” Comedy Writer/Producer Jeffrey Gurian, known by everyone in the comedy world, is Exec. Producing the live events for the Laugh Island program.
Other highlights of the film festival will feature focuses on Women in Film, Israeli film and films for GCIFF’s annual Heroes theme. Most noteworthy is that GCIFF screens many great pre-release films that, in the months to come, will become awards contenders.
Regina Keller Gil, Founder and Executive Director of both the Gold Coast Arts Center and the Gold Coast International Film Festival said: “The last 20 years have been fruitful and exciting, as we built the only not-for-profit multi-arts center and school that led to the founding of the first Gold Coast International Film Festival. Our mission has been to promote and support the arts and in particular, film, throughout our Long Island community through education, exhibition, performance and outreach. To that end, we can take pride in the thousands of students, residents and audiences who benefit each year from our presence here.”
From local governments and national brand sponsors to film industry professionals and our growing audience, the Gold Coast International Film Festival has become a valuable addition to the dynamic business and cultural fabric of Long Island. See our summer Film Series lineup at http://www.
GCIFF presents sensational events to SRO audiences year-round. Here are few highlights:
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THE GREAT GATSBY Exclusive pre-release screening at Soundview Cinemas with introduction by director Baz Luhrmann, followed by a “Gatsby” party at Hempstead House Mansion. |
DENNEHY TALKS TO DONAHUE Actor Brian Dennehy speaks about his Long Island roots and award-winning career to Phil Donahue, at Harbor Links Country Club. |
AN EVENING WITH EDWARD BURNS GCIFF 2012 Opening Night film: Premiere of The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, Q&A with the director and star; followed by an after-party at Haute Durvo. |
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WEST SIDE STORY 50THANNIVERSARY SCREENING WITH RUSS TAMBLYN Special screening of the Academy Award®-winning film, preceded by a reception and Q&A with actor Russ Tamblyn, at the Auditorium on Broadway. |
MASTER CLASS WITH BILL PLYMPTON Academy Award®-nominated animator Bill Plympton discussed his career, screened clips of his shorts, and conducted a drawing demonstration, at DeSeversky mansion. |
ISABELLA ROSSELLINI: AN EVENING OF SCREENINGS & CONVERSATION Award winning actress discussed her career, her famous parents and presented her short films, shown at the auditorium on Broadway. |
Other highlights include conversations with Bruce Dern, Joan Allen, Gabriel Byrne, Celeste Holm, Eli Wallach, and Robert Klein, and informative panels with renowned filmmakers, producers, and industry experts. Notable films screened in the Furman Film Series and Gold Coast International Film Festival have included Silver Linings Playbook, The Descendants, The Artist, The King’s Speech, 127 Hours, La Vie En Rose, Bridget Jones’s Diary, The Cider House Rules, and Life is Beautiful.
MEDIA CONTACT: Rick Eberle, 516-729-6872 | rickeberle@gmail.com
GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IS PRESENTED BY:
Starbucks® Iced Coffee • Douglas Elliman Real Estate
The Town of North Hempstead • Nassau County
SUPPORTING SPONSORS INCLUDE:
The Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation • Cameo Wealth & Creative Management, Inc.
Friends of the Sands Point Preserve • Sheila G’s • Soundview Cinemas • Russian Standard Vodka
ADDITIONAL 2013 FESTIVAL SPONSORS:
AMC Networks • Deluxe • Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP • The Drink Agency • Rick Eberle Publicity • A. L. Sarroff Fund • J. M. Kaplan Fund • Americana Manhasset • Cablevision • News12 Long Island • Newsday
