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/

"Hollywood Chainsaw Blogger" reporter Eugene Driscoll

"News-Times Danbury reporter Eugene Driscoll launched "Hollywood Chainsaw Blogger," a blog dedicated to all coverage of the CT Film Festival. Read reviews, watch videos and see clips from the movies. Go to "Hollywood Chainsaw Blogger"

Arthur Lipner to perform at the Friday night VIP Party

International Recording Artist, Arthur Lipner to perform at the Friday night VIP Party sponsord by Bailey and Beatty Financial Services. Arthur Lipner is one of the top vibes/marimba voices in music today. His live performances and recorded projects convey an exuberant drive of creativity and depth. Known worldwide as an innovator in the field of mallet percussion, his travels around the globe as a jazz musician and percussionist have delighted audiences and critics everywhere. Of a recent in Canada, the Chronicle Herald (Nova Scotia) wrote, “Lipner belongs to that rare category of master player that includes Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson...who packs his improvisations with cascades and fountains of notes...” Arthur is currently finishing a documentary called TALKING STICKS which explores the cultural aspects of his global percussion travels.

DACS comes to the rescue

The Danbury Area Computer Society comes to the rescue for The Connecticut Film Festival. Thanks to the generosity and IT genius of DACS founding member; Charles Bovaird, the festival was able to get their new online ticketing system and printers up online and running. The Danbury Area Computer Society (DACS) welcomes all those interested in computers and computing. Our members include novices, intermediates and experts interested in learning and sharing knowledge. DACS offers the "how to" on topics as varied as e-mailing, learning what's inside a computer, home and business networking, website design and construction, and programming in several computer languages. Our monthly newsletter, DACS.DOC, has won numerous awards for its informative articles. DACS general meetings, on the first Tuesday of the month, include a general question and answer session plus a presentation by experts from industry, area businesses and members on timely topics. General meetings offer the opportunity to find solutions to problems and learn about the newest and latest in computer technology. Everyone is welcome. Throughout the month DACS members meet in Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that concentrate on specific topics ranging from programming to how to get the most from Windows or your Macintosh. See our website www.dacs.org for more information.

City Center Danbury Box Office

City Center’s Director; Andrea Gartner, has graciously lent their space for use as the festival’s primary Box Office. City Center is located at 186 Main Street in the center (of course) of down town Danbury at the corner of West Street across the street from the Danbury Public Library.