New film festival in Sullivan

Soft opening at the college

FRITZ MAYER
Posted 7/25/18

CALLICOON, NY — When Charles Marinaro and crew were filming “A Line Between All Things,” they would often film at abandoned or rundown locations in Sullivan County as befits the …

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New film festival in Sullivan

Soft opening at the college

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CALLICOON, NY — When Charles Marinaro and crew were filming “A Line Between All Things,” they would often film at abandoned or rundown locations in Sullivan County as befits the post-apocalyptic nature of the film. Anthony Gagliardo, who appears in the film, said that sometimes they had to sneak into a location, and he said, “Cops did actually interfere a few times—which they are supposed to do—and they told us that we had to go elsewhere.”

In any case, the film, shot entirely in the county, will debut at the Catskill International Film Festival (CIFF), which will roll out from September 7 to 9 at the Western Hotel and the Callicoon Theater.

The official trailer for the movie will be unveiled at an event related to the festival, which the producers are calling a “soft opening,” at SUNY Sullivan from 6 to 9 p.m. on July 28. Gagiardo said it’s a free charity event with donations accepted for the college theater program. The first 90 minutes will be networking, food and music. Then there will be remarks from the festival founders and short films will be screened 

Marinaro, a co-founder of the festival, was previously the president of the Hudson Valley International Film Festival. Then he and Gagliardo decided to move the festival to Callicoon. Gagliardo said they both grew up in Sullivan County. A press release says, “The Catskills hold a wonderful history with incredible events such as Woodstock among many others, and now it brings the Catskill International Film Festival to the world.”

The CIFF will take place a week before the Big Eddy Film Festival in Narrowsburg. Gagliardi said that they coordinated with the other festival to ensure that no films would be playing at both festivals. He said, “As far as I know, it should be a great time for both festivals.”

Tina Spangler, the Program Director of the Big Eddy Film Festival said, " In the seven years that we've been producing the Big Eddy Film Festival in Narrowsburg, we've helped nurture the boom in film production in Sullivan County. The enthusiasm for independent films here continues to grow, and it's encouraging to see more filmmakers making this area their home." 

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