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Tickets Going Fast for the Gulf Coast International Film & Video Festival




http://www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com/

  Coming up September 22nd through September 25th (this month) organizer Hal Wixon is pleased to present the 2011 14th Annual Gulf Coast International Film & Video Festival.

For tickets: Call 281-333-5804 / http://www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com/  



Actress Marsha Mason

 This year the festival presents Academy Award Winning Actress  Marsha  Mason as the celebrity guest. (pictured right)

... (Ms. Mason will attend both the Friday night "mix and meet" and the Saturday night Awards Dinner.)

International reknown Flamenco Guitarist Lalo de Pilar will be providing musical entertainment along with Laurie Kay and Steve Balderrama...Quite a treat!

Things start off Thursday, September 22nd with an exclusive “Producers & Directors Forum” starting at 6PM to 8PM at the Jimmy Walker Community Center. (800 Harris Avenue, Kemah, TX 77564) A who’s who of filmmakers will be answering your filmmaking questions or concerns. On the panel are such filmmaking experts as Alyssa Rachelle Green, Chad Thackston, Larry McKee, Marc Furi, Martin Delon, Wayne Slaten, Rakesh Jacob, just to name a few. There is NO cost for this special event and there is plenty to learn.

Then Friday night, September 23rd, come to the mix and mingle at the Tabella Clear Creek Winery, (709 Harris Ave, Kemah, TX 77565) starting at 6PM to 9PM. This is an exclusive mixer where you can rub elbows with directors, producers, actors, models, investors and it’s an excellent networking opportunity. After all, sometimes, it’s about who you know. Casual Attire is recommended. $40 per person in Advance or $45 per person at the door. Cost includes a wonderful buffet of foods and desserts. Cash bar. Actress Marsh Mason will be there to engage in conversation on a one-to-one basis. It’s going to be awesome!

For tickets: Call 281-333-5804

Then time to dress up and show off Saturday, September 24th at the posh and exclusive Awards Presentation and dinner at the South Shore Harbour Resort and Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom (2500 South Shore Blvd., League City, TX 77573) Awards for “Best of” films will be presented. If you have never been to this, you will be very impressed. Dress is upscale and after 5. $70 per person in advance or at the door. Cost includes one 2-day movie pass and dinner. Cash bar. Actress Marsh Mason will be there to accept a Lifetime Achievement Award.

For tickets: Call 281-333-5804

Seating is limited and tickets are almost gone.

COST:

Mixer and Mixer buffet: $40 per person in advance / $45 per person at the door

Awards Presentation and Dinner: $70 per person in advance / $75 per person at the door.

Packages:

Fun Pack: Includes one ticket to ALL events and screenings only $100 per person. (a $117.00 value)

Award Dinner Package: Reserves a table for 8 at the Awards Dinner (only) and includes 8 2-day screening passes only $465.00 (a $616.00 value)

The Mega 8-Pack: Entry to the Mixer/Meet for 8 Friday night, reserves a table for 8 at the Awards Dinner Saturday night, you get 16 2-day movie weekend passes, and 1 Business Card listing in the Festival program. Only $860 (a $992 value)

SCREENINGS:

Movies will be screened all day Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th

One-day film screening Day Pass is only $5 per person

Weekend 2-day Film Screening Pass is only $7 per person.

Discounts:

Show a Valid Student ID / Military ID / AARP Card

$3.00 for a 1-day movie pass / $5.00 for a 2-day movie pass.

Tickets may be purchased at the Kemah Visitor Center (604 Bradford, Kemah, TX 77565)

Or you can call: 281-333-5804 for tickets.

For listing of films, times and details visit: http://www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com/

It's going to be awesome and the producer of C47 Houston Entertainment Magazine, H. Luna will be the officiating this year's presentation awards. So BE THERE!

New Pictures: The Spring Film Group Retrospective, Actress Mayra Leal Trains and the Houston 48 Go Green kick-off

We at C-47 Houston have been busy keeping you informed about the tv/film business here in Houston. 

First: We were at the Spring Film Group 201 Retrospective 02.17.11. Manny Mireles, the organizer of the group along with Kelly Smith, packed a theater at the Alamo Drafthouse - West Oaks Mall and screened 10 short film made in the 2010 season. Judy Garlow took away several awards for her film efforts including "Connect". You can see the pictures at: 

 

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2115738&id=1218281768&l=5216e65741

 

The next day, Marketing Producer Andy Valadez invited us to a marial arts studio as Houston Actress Mayra Leal trains for her role in Director Israel Marquez's new film "El Cascabel" You can see the pictures at:

 

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2115810&id=1218281768&l=031a9f4693

 

Finally, Houston Producer Laura Schlecht kicked-off the first annual 48 Go Green International Eco Film Competition. 14 teams of filmmakers have until Sunday at 6:30PM February 20th to make, edit and finalize their films for a chance to win best film of Houston and a chance to win the national competition and a screening at the Cannes Film Festival. You can see the pictures at:

 

http://www.facebook.com/album.phpaid=2115868&id=1218281768&l=eac54a38bb

 

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The Pearland Film and Video Meetup Group meeting 02-16-11

Organizer and Filmmaker James Coate presented its monthly meeting February 16, 2011 at Jake's Grill in Pearland, Texas. The Pearland Film and Video Meetup group came to mix and mingle and to discuss the groups future project. C-47 Houston Entertainment Magazine was there to support our filmmakers and to meet with new filmmakers.

You can see more of the pictures at:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2115623&id=1218281768&l=6c5679a8b3

 

and you can learn more about the Pearland film group by visiting:

http://www.meetup.com/Pearland-Film-and-Video-Group/

 

© 2011 C-47 Houston Entertainment Magazine
http://www.c47houston.com/
http://www.c47houston.blogspot.com/
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C-47 Houston Entertainment Magazine meets with Film Scene Houston

C-47 Houston Entertainment Magazine is expanding its reach. Currently, we are talking with Paul Damon, the internet radio host of "Film Scene Texas" (formally, Film Scene Houston). We hope to be working with Paul and collaborating our efforts to bring film and television to Houston and to Texas. This is certainly an exciting time for all of us.

You can learn more about C-47 Houston Entertainment Magazine at its website at: http://www.c47houston.com/, and

You can learn about Film Scene Texas at its website at:

 http://www.filmscenehouston.com/