FirstGlance Philadelphia Film Festival has invited Kings of Bushwick

SHORT ONLINE CONTEST INVITED FILMS

We are inviting over 40 short films to take part in our 7th Short Online Contest. This year’s online winner will take home over 2500.00 in prizes and a spot in our FirstGlance Hollywood 12 event in April 2012

Our last event brought in over 8000 viewers 

The Short Online Contest will begin Mid September and run 6 weeks 

27- Neil Forbes

A Lost Love Story- Meg Pinsonneault

A Musing- David Spies

A Turn of the Blinds- Mary Beth Rim

Alien Roadkill- Ram Devineni

Alone- Ethan Seneker

Brain Juice- Jacqueline Chong

Bread & Kisses- Katherine Fitzgerald

Breaking Roses- Michael Mayhall

Buon Giorno Sayonara- Karen Hope

Challenging Impossibility- Sanjay Rawal

Chapel Song- Matthew Mills

Choose- Robbie Bryan

Conscientious Objector-J.W. Cortes

DHS: Give Us Back Our Children-

DILLI- Sushmit Ghosh

Eatala: A Life in Klezmer- Debora Kodish

Escape Of The Gingerbread Man!!! – Tod Polson

Exorcists Local 667 - Todd Faulkner

Fireworks- Michael Mayer

Folie Imposible- Louis Mansfield

Grace in Sara- Ming Lo

Heart of a Doll- Ash Mayfair

I Do- Jaime Lee

It's What's For Dinner- Chris Anderson

Karl Dahl & the Golden Cube- Chris Olsen

K.O.- Dan Basone

Kings of Bushwick- Angelo Lopez

Lukos- Michael Williams

McCracken Live- Brian Beacock

Mikel's Faith- Alexander Etseyatse

Nancy, Sid and Sergio- Craig Pickles

No Way Jose- Jim Ed Wills

Old Oak- Kevin M. Jones

Portrait of Leonore- Peter Jin

Purgatory- James Lark

Ration- Michael Robayo

Reco- Kyle Mallory

Ride With A Girl- Allen Saulnier

SMOKED: the web series- John Bruno

Sonny Mails a Letter- Miles Kalbach

SPLIT DECISION: THE BOBBY CZYZ STORY- Ken Barbet

STILL- Eri Yokoyama

The Birds Upstairs- Christopher Jarvis

The Dragon Wall- Mark Freeman

The Girl and the Fox- Tyler Kupferer

The Lone Warrior- Stephen Griffin

The Rudolf- Lance Armstrong

The Unvarnished Boy- Justin Carless

Three Actresses Walk Into A Bathroom... -Jade Justad

Tsuyako – Miyazaki Mitsuyo

We Own This City- Marc Ruiz

What's Up?- Kim Sheridan

News!!! "Kings of Bushwick" was the runner up for "BEST WAR PIECE"

At the 2011 Action On Film International Film Festival

NEWS FROM 2011 ACTION ON FILM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL:

KINGS OF BUSHWICK NOMINATED FOR:

Best War Piece
1. Kings of Bushwick 2. Stuffer 3. Reue 4. Losing Consciousness 5. Wreck
6. Post Traumatic

Kings of Bushwick News

"Kings of Bushwick" will screen July 24th @10:00pm Action On Film International Film Festival 2011

Kings of Bushwick News

Kings of Bushwick will not screen at New York City International Film Festival. We were invited to screen at the Film Market but we decided to pass. Congratulations to all the filmmakers that were chosen. Here's the email we received from NCYIFF.

Hi I am going over some old emails, do you have any interest in attending the film market?

We could do a special screening of KINGS OF BUSHWICK, while you are at hotel etc.

 

thanks

joe

Action On Film International Film Festival-Press Release

Short Drama on Crime and War to Screen in July

"Kings of Bushwick," a film about five men returning home from Afghanistan, will screen at Pasadena's Action on Film Festival in late July

Pasadena, CA -- "Kings of Bushwick" is the story of five Brooklyn Marines returning home from Afghanistan. The short drama will showcase at the seventh annual Action on Film Festival in Pasadena, California July 22-30, 2011. Throughout the nine day celebration, AOF will screen more than 600 short and feature films while also hosting a number of dinner parties, celebrity events, and the renowned Action on Film awards show.

In "Kings of Bushwick," mastery gunnery sergeant Rico De La Rosa comes across four young men from Bushwick, Brooklyn. Hailing from Bushwick himself, De La Rosa recruits the young men for his own operation. After returning home, the Marines form a non-profit foundation headed by De La Rosa himself. Although the Bushwick community stands behind the men, Special Agent Medina is not convinced that these Marines - particularly De La Rosa - are a blessing.

The inspiration for the film came from director Angelo Lopez's own experiences. "Growing up in Bushwick, I met a gentleman who manipulated and controlled a group of teenagers. They were disciplined, loyal, and at times misguided," says Lopez.

Festival creator, Del Weston, says, "'Kings of Bushwick' is a great story that highlights the relationship between power and influence. It shows how easy it is to get involved with the wrong people, and the importance of listening to your own gut."

Angelo Lopez's "Kings of Bushwick" will screen at the seventh annual Action on Film Festival in Pasadena, California July 22-30, 2011. Featuring screenings, dinners, red carpet events, and the AOF awards show, the festival and celebration will attract thousands of talented filmmakers, celebrities, and fans alike.

For tickets and more information on the upcoming Action on Film Festival, please visit www.aoffest.com. For a sneak preview, tune into NBC on Saturday nights at 2:30am to watch Weston's show, Action on Film Television.

Contact:

Nina Houlihan, Public Relations

Kings of Bushwick accepted to screen at Action On Film International Film Festival

Hello Angelo,

I would just like to send a huge CONGRATS on "Kings of Bushwick" being chosen to screen at this year's AOF Festival! My name is Nina Houlihan and I work with Del and the whole AOF Family in filmmaker relations. I am here to help you make the most out of your 2011 AOF experience. In order for me to help you, I will need a few things from you so I can put together a press release that I will send to LA agencies, and that you can use for your own publicity. I would very much appreciate if you could do the following for me

1. Write me a one-line synopsis on your film
2. Email me a high-res image from your film - preferably a still or poster image
3. Provide me with answers to the following questions:

       a. What was the inspiration for this film?
       b. What sets your film apart from others?

       c. What do you hope to accomplish by featuring your film at the AOF festival?

4. And lastly, provide me with a quote regarding your experience in the filmmaking process

Please email me back ASAP as the festival is nearing! And again, congratulations! We're so excited to have you be a part of the AOF Family at the 2011 festival!!

Thank you!

Nina Houlihan, public relations

Kings of Bushwick - Newspaper clipping from film

LOS REYES DE BUSHWICK

The small community of Bushwick has thrived recently because of a few good men.

Men of honor return to their neighborhood after serving their country in Afghanistan are well received and appreciated for their courage. Master Gunnery Sergeant Rico De La Rosa (48), with over twenty years serving in the Marine Corps is now President of the "With Honor Foundation," a charity created to help fallen soldiers, war veterans, soldiers with disabilities as well as people in need of financial assistance. Lcp. Louis Sanchez (20) is instrumental in overseeing checks and balances. He graduated with honors and majored in finance. Lcp. Primero Soto (20) is an up and coming amateur boxer, soon to be professional. He is helping the youth in the neighborhood with inspirational speaking and leading by example. (20) Lcp. Benny Lezcano (20) has been instrumental in community organizing and volunteer efforts to rid the neighborhood of graffiti and maintaining a safe environment for young and old. Antonio Castro (20) is of Cuban descent and has been awarded a "Purple Heart" medal for saving lives on the battlefield. Lcp. Castro has aspirations to build and oversee a neighborhood clinic. These "Men of Honor" are being honored and deservedly so. They will always be an example to all. After many years of extremely high crime rates, the community of Bushwick, Brooklyn seems to finally be getting it right. "I've seen the good, the bad and the ugly. All of which has helped shaped the person I am today. Giving back to the neighborhood by helping people and giving them hope, guidance, as well as providing a full proof plan that works. This shows them that we are committed!" says Master Gunnery Rico De La Rosa. It takes a village to work towards real change. The results speak for themselves. Assemblyman Jose Espinoza speaks very highly of these men. Mr. Espinoza believes that all of this wouldn't happen if it wasn't for them. He says, "these men have proudly served their country and now they are doing the same for their community. It's amazing." Another local leader of the community, Dona Teresa Cruz, a well respected woman was quoted as saying, "I can't say that I did not have my doubts but after seeing all of their efforts and the hope they bring, you can't help but embrace something that good." There is no stopping these "Kings of Bushwick" from doing what is right. These proud men are making us proud to be a part of the community of Bushwick. The future is brighter than ever.

"Kings of Bushwick" (Website)

http://kingsofbushwick.com

"Kings of Bushwick" fanpage

https://www.facebook.com/kingsofbushwickmovie

Kings of Bushwick - IMDB Title Page

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1937205/combined

Alexandra Cianciotta Starred in "Kings of Bushwick"

https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.cianciotta

Brittany Cascone Starred in "Kings of Bushwick"

http://www.billkeefrey.com/index.php#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=25&p=4&a=0&at=0

Brittany Cascone Starred in "Kings of Bushwick"

http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/hawk/brittany.html

Moises Acevedo Starred in "Kings of Bushwick"

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2765716/

Michael Lopez Starred in "Kings of Bushwick"

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0520152/

Angelo Lopez Starred in "Kings of Bushwick"

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0519998/

Rydell Rollins Starred in "Kings of Bushwick"

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0738454/filmotype

Rydell Rollins Starred in "Kings of Bushwick"

http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/whoswho/biography/15344.html

Kassandra Cruz Starred in "Kings of Bushwick"

http://foro.univision.com/t5/Nuestra-Belleza-Latina/las-venezolanas/m-p/389690843

Julito McCullum Starred in "Kings of Bushwick"

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=julito+mccullum&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=DQzZTYWZMuPh0QG4x5n8Aw&ved=0CCUQsAQ&biw=1605&bih=900

Julito McCullum Starred in "Kings of Bushwick"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julito_McCullum

Gary Perez Starred in "Kings of Bushwick"

http://www.fandango.com/garyperez/biography/p225076

Kings of Bushwick - Director of Photography

Edwin Figueroa  co-Director of Photography of "Kings of Bushwick" http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0276690/

Kings of Bushwick - Director of Photography

Clayton Combe is a New York based cinematographer and graduate of Oberlin College '07. He shoots primarily narrative, music video, and commercial, including the critically acclaimed feature SPARE CHANGE, and the award-winning 2010 short BEDFELLOWS (Best Cinematography, Long Island International Film Expo), which has played in over fifty festivals on five continents. You can follow Combe's work on his website, www.tonmanproductions.com, or follow him on Twitter @tonmanprod.

Kings of Bushwick - Teaser/Trailer

Check out the link for "Kings of Bushwick": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZkO8z7d_B4
or search "Kings of Bushwick" on YouTube.com 
The budget for this short film is between 55,000 and 60,000. We shot on Red One, with an excellent cast & crew. The War scenes were shot on Green Screen at Nut Roaster Studios in Bushwick Brooklyn New York. The USMC uniforms were authentic and the weapons were rented at Weapons Specialist Ltd. in New York City. We have amazing Dolly, Steadicam and Crane shots. The CGI work was done by Adam Clark at Trick Digital. Kings of Bushwick is currently in final stages of post-production. We're working on sound design ( 5.1 surround sound, music and foley). Our website is: kingsofbushwick.com. We feel confident that this film has an excellent chance to screen at multiple film festivals. We will post festival acceptances as soon as we know. Thanks!