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Barry Keenan, who in 1963, masterminded the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra, Jr.. He was deemed mentally insane and served four years of a life sentence. He kicked the addiction to pain medications and alcohol that he claims led to the psychosis, and has spent the last 35 years working on behalf of criminal justice reform.

In 2003, "Stealing Sinatra" a film about the kidnapping, was released (now available on video), leading to a highly controversial, successful challenge by Keenan to the State of California's "Son of Sam" law, which prohibits a convicted felon from telling his story for compensation.

A local Bonsall, California resident, film producer Linda Mandrayar and her Indian-born husband, director and writer Dharan Mandrayar, recently made the feature film "White Rainbow," about overcoming the stigma and brutal reality of widowhood in modern Indian society.

Released amid much controversy in India, the film is currently making the internalional film festival circuit.

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El CHOÜÍ (Luis Miguil)

Luis Miguil Starred in a documentary El CHOÜÍ about his life that won BEST LATINO Film at the LOS ANGELES LATINO FILM FESTIVAL

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Lewis Scarfari

Entrepreneur and Car Enthusiast--invented heart technology for by-pass surgery--owner of seven Ferraris--mostly recently purchased the ENSO...

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Roland Crump

Disney Animator Peter Pan, 101 Dalmatians, Lady and the Tramp, designed Haunted Mansion, Small World , Lincoln Exhibit.

 

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Charles Lenhoff

Charles Lenhoff - successful Hollywood agent for writers,directors, and producers.

He shares the difficult journey he traveled to become an agent and own his own agency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ari Margolis, James Morley III & S. Greg Gardner

Ari Margolis and James Morley III co-writers and directors of BLACK DAYS with starring actor from the film S. Greg Gardner.

BLACK DAYS has won numerous awards including best screenplay at the SAN DIEGO FILM FESTIVAL and SLAMDANCE.

The film is a darkly comedic exploration
of the film noir genre.

Extraordinary and original according to Rolling Stone Magazine.

 

 

 

 

 

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Frank Nunez

Frank Nunez is a local director from Vista who formally was a gangmember.

He turned his life around and became an Independent film maker and shot 187 SHADOW LANE.

How he transformed his life to become a director is an excellent show.

 

 

 

 

 

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Devin Scott

Devin Scott, Director

Multi-Award winning local San Diego Film maker Discussing the shooting of THE $5.00 MOVIE based on the passion of a child's vision to become the ultimate film maker.

Born and raised in San Diego, Devin Scott started making films at the age of 9 with his father's super 8 movie camera, his sister's Barbies, and a can of lighter fluid. Dozens of short films later, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from San Diego State University"s television and film department, (ranked one of the top ten national film schools at the time).

While at school, Devin won over a dozen college awards for his work including SDSU "Director of the Year 1990" and a student Emmy. He learned his practical experience by working on dozens of commercials, music videos, TV movies and low budget features.

He also second unit directed the pilot episode of the CBS episodic show "Silk Stalkings".

Devin currently directs TV commercials and has gained a reputation for his humorous edge. His awards include 9 Emmys and dozens of other national and international honors. His latest short film "The $5 Movie" has won 6 awards along the festival circuit including: Best Short Script - Newport Beach Film Festival and Best Short Comedy - Iowa Hard Acre Film Festival.

Fredrick Levy is Vice President of Development and Production at Marty Katz productions (Titanic & The Four Feathers). He is the Associate Producer of Frailty starring Matthew McConaughey and Bill Paxton. He's also the author of The Ultimate Boy Band Book, as well as LA TIMES BEST-SELLER, HOLLYWOOD 101: THE FILM INDUSTRY, HOW TO SUCCEED IN HOLLYWOOD WITHOUT CONNECTIONS. Author : THE HOLLYWOOD WAY: A young Movie Mogul's Savvy Business Tips for Success in Any Career.

Representing CIVILIAN PICTURES, Andrew Friedman shares with the viewers an extraordinary opportunity and insight into the world of financing Independent Films through a unique brokerage business that puts greenlighting films into the hands of the moviegoers.

Pursuing a professional career in acting demands a tremendous amount of perseverance and heart. For most actors the struggle to get discovered takes years of patience and hard work to become what is often referred to as THE OVERNIGHT SUCCESS.

Join me as I interview an actor who created her "big break" by simply believing in herself and creating a vision of her own success. In a years time she has starred in many notable television productions including MTV, StarTrek, and most recently the new fall show The George Lopez Show.

She also starred in the movie THE BRADY BUNCH GOES TO WASHINGTON as Marsha Brady. And, has also starred in a National Burger King Commercial with Shaquille O'Neil. The greatest obstacle for most actors is overcoming fear of rejection or fear of inadequacy. She is an extraordinary young woman who can transcend her fear and gives to us her passion, personality and purpose.

The creative challenge for any independent filmmaker begins with the basic understanding that self-worth comes from recognizing and nurturing one's own gifts-regardless of the opinions of others.

Simply put, when persevering your creative vision you must believe in yourself with all your heart and never ever give up.

In the making of his feature film Glenn Robert Smith was inspired by a true story.  The movie Los Patriotas was filmed mostly in a recreated illegal migrant camp.  Masterfully scored by the San Diego Symphony with unforgetable cinematic images.  You will no doubt wonder if this is probably the first truly foreign film ever to be produced in America.

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TAZ GOLDSTEIN Writer/Director BUILT-D Pictures

ROB MONIOT Producer

Onc of the highest forms of human entertainment is our relentless fascination with great storytelling.

Tune in to CREATIVE CAFE' to observe the brilliant and comedic minds of Taz Goldstein and Rob Moniot who have that exceptional ability to tell a great story.

In the making of their film, THE DANCING COW, they will share with you how their no budget or very low budget film was able to be produced and marketed.  And how they have won numerous film festival awards and how they became incredible well-known in Hollywood.

The most remarkable aspect of their success is how they gained the support they needed to shoot their film, with relatively no money--but with a lot of heart--they were able to seek help from industry professionals by simply...asking.

One of the most important lessons we can ever learn in life is learning to accept other people as they are--instead of trying to change them.

This lesson is so beautifully interwoven in the feature film--OUT OF THE BLACK--by San Diego filmmaker Karl Kozak.

Based on remarkable real life events, OUT OF THE BLACK, is a complex story about past wrongs and stored bitterness.  In his brilliantly written screen play Kozak reveals how lies and betrayal can actually produce such beautiful outcomes like forgiveness and redemption when anger no longer keeps us a hostage to the person who has hurt us.

Karl Kozak was recently awarded the Independent Film Society's first annual filmmakers achievement award for his next original screenplay entitled--CROSSROADS--which is currently in pre-production.

CREATIVE CAFE' is an independently financed production.  If you are interested in becoming a FRIEND OF CREATIVE CAFE' please call Patricia at (760) 736-1990. Thank you for your support.

KOCT's Board of Directors