CENTRAL FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL, INC.
TAVARES, FLORIDA

In 2005, Bob Cook, Writer/Producer/Director and Brandon Arrington, Artistic Director of the Osceola Center for the Arts, decided to produce a new film festival for the Central Florida area and thus, the Central Florida Film Festival was born. However, it wasn't going to be another festival where film makers wondered if their film was even viewed or perhaps a friend or local filmmaker had won Best Picture based on something other than merit. Through the use of Bob's industry contacts he was able to set up a festival program including; screenings, seminars and workshops with the goal to make those attending film makers better. In 2007, we received 112 entries. Five industry professionals view each entry and before they vote, tell me what they liked and didn't like. If your film scored above the necessary score (it goes up each year) then your film move on to the second round of competition and viewed by five different judges. If your film did not meet the requirements you receive a form letter of rejection. It's not personal it's just business. Those who attend our festival are treated to an excellent Labor Day weekend (September 1-3). premiers of films from around the world, seminars, and an awards show to inspire film makers. More important, the executive director is accessible throughout the entire event. I was inspired by Producer/Director Jerry Lewis who's Labor Day telethon was an industry staple as long as I can remember. He worked long hours and made sure his guests were entertained. I come to you with the same promise. If you attend the Central Florida Film Festival I will work long hours to ensure my guests and the artists involved have a quality, informative and entertaining weekend.