2016 BUFFALO NIAGARA FILM FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS 4-10-16
What: The Buffalo Niagara Int'l Film Festival's 10
th Year Anniversary Events
Where: The Tonawanda Castle, Tonawanda, NY (April 13-17
th, 2016)
Special Dates, News & Events:
April 13
th - Launching of the BNFF's Main Events & Opening Ceremonies at the Tonawanda castle
April 15
th
- 7pm - World Premiere of Stanley Isaacs new documentary film "It's Always About the Story: Conversations With Alan Ladd Jr." (producer of Braveheart, The Man in the Iron Mask, Gone Baby Gone, etc) Stanley Isaacs (writer/producer/director, Raptor Island, Gross Anatomy, Albert S. Ruddy and Alan Ladd Docs, is a friend of the BNFF and husband of Cheryl Boone Isaacs who is currently the President of AMPAS, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences) Stan will be here in person.
April 15
th
- 9:30pm - 20 Year Reunion Premiere of Larry Bishop's "Mad Dog Time" (starring Diane Lane, Burt Reynolds, Richard Dreyfuss, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum, Gabriel Byrne, Billy Idol, Rob Reiner, etc) Writer/Producer/Director Larry Bishop will be here in person with never before seen "Behind The Scenes" footage, giveaways, memorabilia items for auction and giveaways, autographs, Mad Dog Time T-shirts, etc and much more - an event you don't want to miss.
April 16
th
: - Comic-Con Theme Day & Horror Films in the Basement, which will include a full day of comic-con market space, special celebrity guests, panel discussions, autograph & picture opportunities, world premiers, horror and other films, and a masquerade party fun-filled with entertainment, spirits and themed costumes.
April 17
th
, 2016
-
Fallen Soldiers & Awards Ceremony
- where Special Celebrity Guests and Presenters (including Stephen Lang, Larry Bishop, Frank Dux, Stanley Isaacs, Jon Van Ness and more) will be honoring families of fallen soldiers from the Iraqi War with Hero Paintings done by Kaziah Hancock of their loved ones and announcing the BNFF 2016 Award Winners.
Event Starts at 1:30pm at the Tonawanda Castle
with the screening of Kandahar Journal (Documentary, 76min) about a photojournalist who reflects on the events behind his psychological transformation after covering front line combat in Kandahar, Afghanistan from 2006 to 2010.
Then at 3pm to 4:20pm
we will be showing a special presentation of
Beyond Glory
(Documentary, 80 min) Which follows acclaimed actor Stephen Lang as he tracks the ten year odyssey behind his one-man show about eight medal of honor recipients. Stephen Lang will be there in person with Director Larry Brand for a Q&A and presentation afterwards.
Then at 5:50pm
we will be showing
Kaziah The Goat Woman
(a short Documentary, 20 min) about one woman's determination to paint portraits of all the fallen soldiers of the Iraqi War.
At 6:15
we will give away the rest of the awards and acknowledgements to our fallen soldiers and film recipients.
Special Guests Attending:
- Among some of the special guests and presenters for this years event will be
Timothy Payne
(a local double amputee Army Airborne soldier and recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award from President Obama),
Actor Stephen Lang
(Avatar, Conan, Tombstone),
Frank Dux
(Bloodsport, Lionheart, The Quest, also whose real life story these movies were based on),
Larry Bishop
(writer, director, actor and son of Joey Bishop from The Rat Pack and friend of Quentin Tarantino's and the BNFF. Some of Larry's films include Underworld, Kill Bill 2, Mad Dog Time, & Hell Ride),
Stanley Isaacs
(writer/producer/director, Raptor Island, Gross Anatomy, Albert S. Ruddy and Alan Ladd Docs, is also a friend of the BNFF and husband of Cheryl Boone Isaacs who is currently the President of AMPAS, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences), and
Jon Van Ness
(The Natural, Brubaker, The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Hitcher),
Larry Brand
(Halloween: Resurrection, Christina, A Perfect Man),
Barry Kivel
(The Natural, Bound, Crocodile Dundee, One Fine Day),
Dick Delson
(Writer/ Publicist/Strategist for numerous Golden Globes, Academy Awards & Presidential Campaigns - some of Dick's films include, American Graffiti, Jaws, Rocky, Lord of the Rings, Air Force One, Chicago, Gangs of New York, &100's more...) Dick Delson has been credited with over 300 Academy Award Nominations and over 100 Wins for him and his clients and will be the BNFF's 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient and more
(for additional details email or call bill at
[email protected]
or 716-432-1065
Tickets for Fallen Soldiers and Awards Ceremony are: $15 ($10 senior/student/veteran)
Link for tickets:
https://www.universe.com/events/fallen-soldiers-awards-ceremony-
tickets-QTZXNY
Additionally, there will be some announcements of several new films in development that will be shot locally with some major stars and talent organized by BNFF Festival Founder and President Bill Cowell, which will specifically involve a Native American Film, an animation, the Prequel to the highly acclaimed "Bloodsport" feature which made Jean-Claude Van Damme famous, and a new concept feature in tribute to Quentin Tarantino, as well as future inclusions into the BNFF Walk Of Fame & Commemorative BNFF Monument (currently in development).
And For Those of You Who Like a Good Spirit & a Snack With Your Movie: There will be a full bar with sponsored beers, wines, and spirits of almost any kind, food, and snacks open 24/7 during all BNFF festival activities and events, including Lewiston. So no excuses, even if you don't do movies, come and support your community events, and have a drink while you're at it.
All show times and events can be found on our website at
www.thebnff.com (General admission is $10 / $8 senior/student/veteran)
Entire Event will be held at the Tonawanda Castle, Ton., NY 14150 (April 13-17, 2016)
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