HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: October 2020 ROMANCE FEEDBACK Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: IN MEMORIAM BEST ROMANCE FILM: THE DECISIVE MOMENT BEST PERFORMANCES: 8 DAVES A WEEK BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: FROM HEAVEN IS CALI BEST SOUND & MUSIC: OUR FATHER Theme of night: Desire to evolve and change NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private.… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: October 2020 ROMANCE FEEDBACK Film Festival

ROMANCE Festival 1st Scene Script Reading: Love Never Sleeps, by KD Farris

Kimberly, still grieving the loss of her parents, has given up on love, but when her childhood hero comes to life in the form of the man of her dreams, she discovers the path to her true self is even more important than the one to true love. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Candace: Kyana… Continue reading ROMANCE Festival 1st Scene Script Reading: Love Never Sleeps, by KD Farris

ROMANCE Festival 1st Scene Script Reading: The Strange Affair

After being stuck in an elevator with the man she wishes to publish her book. Pippa’s life takes a more darkened path. Luckily, she connected to the man she was trapped with and is later saved from her marriage and life of misery. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Ticket Clerk/Conductor: Bill Poulin Pippa: Kyana Teresa

Director Biography – Eduardo Rufeisen (THE DECISIVE MOMENT)

Eduardo Rufeisen has international experience producing, directing and leading creative teams and crews. He worked as the Senior Advisor of Advertising for Bosch-Blaupunkt group in Brazil, where he directed ad campaigns for print and TV. As marketing manager of MTV-Brazil, he created advertising campaigns for television and managed the sales accounts. He also worked as… Continue reading Director Biography – Eduardo Rufeisen (THE DECISIVE MOMENT)

Short FIlm: THE DECISIVE MOMENT, 21min., France, Romance

    The Decisive Moment follows the life of two young photographers living in Paris, Henri and Yvette. They meet in an art school and become fascinated with each other in very different styles. Is the creative process a commitment to analytical reason or to passionated inspiration? The film is a homage to the photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, who was able to… Continue reading Short FIlm: THE DECISIVE MOMENT, 21min., France, Romance

Director Biography – Emmanual Fordjour (I’M PRESS)

Director Emmanuel Fordjour grew up in Staten Island, New York. After completing college, he moved to Southern California to further his education in filmmaking. During this time, Emmanuel directed a few shorts, including, “ATAP” an acronym for All Things Are Possible, and co-directed and produced “Figure”. He also worked on a feature length film “White… Continue reading Director Biography – Emmanual Fordjour (I’M PRESS)

Short Film: I’M PRESS, 9mim., USA, Romance/Comedy

    Presly Jones, a beautiful yet insecure environmentalist goes on her first date in a very long time. With the help of her best friends, Presly gets two ear fulls of advice during the date and soon realizes the extra assistance may be more problematic than depending on herself alone. Project Links  Website  Instagram

Short Film: OUR FATHER, 15min., USA, Drama/Romance

  Based on the director’s Jewish mother’s romantic relationship with a priest, OUR FATHER is a modern story of forbidden love. After her husband asks for a divorce, Darlene seeks solace from someone who can’t give her what she needs most. Project Links  Facebook  Instagram

1st Scene ROMANCE Festival Script Reading: The Mess We’re In, by Carolyn Lawrence

In a small town in Georgia, Lily takes her nephew Finn to audition for a mini-series that will be shot there in the coming weeks. While waiting, local, Eli, approaches them, hassling Lily and showing his disapproval for Finn wanting to be in the show. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf LILY : Hannah Ehman FINN… Continue reading 1st Scene ROMANCE Festival Script Reading: The Mess We’re In, by Carolyn Lawrence