Things were looking rough in the days leading up to this event, In the two weeks preceding the screening, we had a record breaking snowfall off totaling 79.6 inches. Three days before the show, it looked like we might have to cancel, but Annapolis city crews working around the clock began clearing the streets and the ban on driving was lifted.
I called NEW YORK LATELY director Gary King and apprised him of the situation and he said he was committed to coming down and supporting his film at our screening.
The result?
WE HAD A BLAST! Our committed independent film fans, sick of "cabin fever," came down to the RAMS HEAD ON STAGE and saw two trailers from Gary's upcoming films, WHAT'S UP LOVELY and DEATH OF THE DEAD, and then watched NEW YORK LATELY with Gary, his wife Susie, and actor Mark DiConzo. Afterward, Gary and Mark took to the stage for a Q&A about NEW YORK LATELY, as well as his other projects.And guess what? We made a little video about it!
Special thanks to our volunteer, Victoria Emmons, for conducting the interview and to the Cafe 49 West for allowing us a quiet place to shoot it. And as always, thanks to my wife Lisa and my son Alex for making sure everything ran smoothly.
Here are some pictures from the after-party down in the Rams Head Tavern's lower bar.
Actor, Mark DiConzo and Director Gary King
at the NEW YORK LATELY after-party.
Indie film fans including Director Coven Delacruz and
Nicole Parsons.
Gary is bewildered by the intricate tattoos of Annapolis
Indie Film Fans.
Mark DiConzo, Me, Susie & Gary King downstairs at
Rams Head, basking in the afterglow of another sucessful
APFS indie film screening.
Despite the weather, a fun time was had by all. We are still working on scheduling our next screening, but keep an eye on this space or sign up for our newsletter HERE.
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We have big plans as Spring approaches. I wish you all well.
Cheers,
Pericles Lewnes
Founder/Curator - The Annapolis Pretentious Film Society
Twitter: @PretentiousFilm
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