Florida Premiere of East Fifth Bliss Starring Michael C. Hall, Lucy Liu and Peter Fonda to Open 3rd Annual Naples International Film Festival
Naples International Film Festival 3rd Annual Opening Night Film gala featuring East Fifth Bliss
Naples, FL, October 23, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) proudly announces that it will open the 3rd Annual festival with the Florida Premiere of East Fifth Bliss.
East Fifth Bliss is an independent comedy/drama starring Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under), Lucy Liu (Charlie’s Angels) and Peter Fonda (Easy Rider). Directed by Michael Knowles, the film tells the story of Morris Bliss (Michael C. Hall), an immature 35-year-old who is stuck in a rut on Manhattan's Lower East Side until an awkward relationship with a precocious 18-year-old shakes up his static world. Filmmakers will be in attendance for a discussion immediately following the film.
“East Fifth Bliss is the perfect film to open the festival,” said NIFF Executive Director, Shannon Franklin. “This year NIFF is spotlighting the art of independent filmmaking and East Fifth Bliss epitomizes the passion, determination and artistry independent filmmakers, such as Michael Knowles, bring to their work.”
Director Michael Knowles said, "I'm very excited to have East Fifth Bliss open the 3rd Annual Naples International Film Festival. There aren't too many things more exciting for a filmmaker than to sit in an audience of 1000 or more strangers and experience the film with them and then have the opportunity to talk about the film and the experience immediately following. I look forward to meeting new people and making new friends."
NIFF’s Opening Night Film and Party takes place on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts (5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, FL 34108). Red Carpet entry begins at 5:30 PM, the program begins at 7 PM and the Opening Night Party will take place immediately afterward at the Philharmonic.
NIFF will also present the Naples Philharmonic founder, Myra Janco Daniels, with the Voice of the Arts Award in recognition of her incredible achievements on behalf of the arts in Naples.
Tickets for the Opening Night Film and Party cost $29 - $159 and are available at www.thephil.org or by calling the box office at (239) 597-1900.
The NIFF is sponsored in part by the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Silverspot Cinemas, Mercato, with Media Sponsors Fox 4, Gulfshore Life, and Beasley Broadcast Group.
Closing Night Ceremonies take place Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 8:00 PM in the Philharmonic’s Daniels Pavilion. Immediately following the ceremonies, award-winning comedian Steve Mazan, will perform his hilarious stand-up act.
The 3rd annual Naples International Film Festival takes place November 3-6, 2011. Films will screen at the Silverspot Luxury Cinema at Mercato from Friday, Nov. 4 - Sunday, Nov. 6.
To purchase tickets for all films and events for NIFF, please visit www.naplesfilmfest.com.
About the Naples International Film Festival
The mission of the Naples International Film Festival is to celebrate independent film and filmmakers in an intimate festival setting that enhances the cultural and artistic life of our community.
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East Fifth Bliss is an independent comedy/drama starring Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under), Lucy Liu (Charlie’s Angels) and Peter Fonda (Easy Rider). Directed by Michael Knowles, the film tells the story of Morris Bliss (Michael C. Hall), an immature 35-year-old who is stuck in a rut on Manhattan's Lower East Side until an awkward relationship with a precocious 18-year-old shakes up his static world. Filmmakers will be in attendance for a discussion immediately following the film.
“East Fifth Bliss is the perfect film to open the festival,” said NIFF Executive Director, Shannon Franklin. “This year NIFF is spotlighting the art of independent filmmaking and East Fifth Bliss epitomizes the passion, determination and artistry independent filmmakers, such as Michael Knowles, bring to their work.”
Director Michael Knowles said, "I'm very excited to have East Fifth Bliss open the 3rd Annual Naples International Film Festival. There aren't too many things more exciting for a filmmaker than to sit in an audience of 1000 or more strangers and experience the film with them and then have the opportunity to talk about the film and the experience immediately following. I look forward to meeting new people and making new friends."
NIFF’s Opening Night Film and Party takes place on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts (5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, FL 34108). Red Carpet entry begins at 5:30 PM, the program begins at 7 PM and the Opening Night Party will take place immediately afterward at the Philharmonic.
NIFF will also present the Naples Philharmonic founder, Myra Janco Daniels, with the Voice of the Arts Award in recognition of her incredible achievements on behalf of the arts in Naples.
Tickets for the Opening Night Film and Party cost $29 - $159 and are available at www.thephil.org or by calling the box office at (239) 597-1900.
The NIFF is sponsored in part by the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Silverspot Cinemas, Mercato, with Media Sponsors Fox 4, Gulfshore Life, and Beasley Broadcast Group.
Closing Night Ceremonies take place Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 8:00 PM in the Philharmonic’s Daniels Pavilion. Immediately following the ceremonies, award-winning comedian Steve Mazan, will perform his hilarious stand-up act.
The 3rd annual Naples International Film Festival takes place November 3-6, 2011. Films will screen at the Silverspot Luxury Cinema at Mercato from Friday, Nov. 4 - Sunday, Nov. 6.
To purchase tickets for all films and events for NIFF, please visit www.naplesfilmfest.com.
About the Naples International Film Festival
The mission of the Naples International Film Festival is to celebrate independent film and filmmakers in an intimate festival setting that enhances the cultural and artistic life of our community.
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www.naplesfilmfest.com
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