Joey “Pants” Pantoliano presents "No Kidding, Me Too"!

"No Kidding, Me Too"! is a film that will take the viewer into a world that most no nothing about. It’s purpose is to remove the stigma attached to brain dis-ease through education and the breaking down of societal barriers. The goal is to empower those with brain dis-ease to admit their illness, seek treatment, and become even greater members of society. Those suffering from brain dis-eases including anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, pyromania, kleptomania, compulsive gambling, addictions, paranoia, multiple personality disorder, gender identity disorder, Down's syndrome, psychosomatic disorder, tic disorders, and others. CTFF will present a special fundraiser event: to benefit: Interlude, Danbury Catholic Charities and NKM2 at The Palace Theater, 165 Main Street, Danbury Pre Screening Meet & Greet Party & Film 6:30pm, just the film screening - Tickets still available

James V. Hart To Receive Award

Hollywood screenwriter James V. Hart will be receiving an achievement award in Danbury. Each year the Connecticut Film Festival pays special tribute to the visual story-tellers of the filmmaking creative community. The new “Inspiration Awards” celebrate the filmmakers that are most representative for The Connecticut Film Festival vision and philosophy. Each year, we’ll have an emphasis on a different aspect of filmmaking, honoring artist that make daring and compassionate films, works that are defined by great cinematic quality that have a powerful vision and entertain. In 2009, CTFF and WGAE have joined hands to celebrate the accomplishments of one individual by presenting the “Screenwriting Inspiration Award” to James V. Hart, a writer that always mixes fantasy, compassion and great ideals in his highly entertaining stories. James has entertained all of us with the likes of such delightful and intriguing stories as: August Rush, Contact and Hook to name just a few. Thursday, June 4 is his time to be entertained and honored by the industry when our hats go off to James V. Hart.

CTFF Partners With FIM

The Connecticut Film Festival has joined forces with FIM (Film Industry Mixer), a gathering of Northeastern US filmmakers and associated industry professionals on Saturday, June 6th at the Holiday Inn on Rte 6 in Danbury CT. This event begins at 6:30pm and runs through 1am. There will be numerous panelists and professionals mixing it up until the wee hours of the morning. For more information and tickets visit: http://filmindustrymixer.com/