Independent Streak Magazine--October 2018

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FLIFF 2 0 18 The Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) is almost upon us bringing films from all over the world, celebrities, filmmakers and film lovers to enjoy its festivities. There will be plenty of parties and chances to mix and mingle, as well as accolades given to several film industry professionals.

This year, the events will take place in various locations, including the home base, Savor Cinema in Ft. Lauderdale, FL (503 SE 6 St.), from Nov. 2-18. Find out the full schedule at www.fliff.com. They have stirred things up this year so it is certainly not business as usual, as there are pool parties, shorts at sea (o a cruise ship), a party at the golf 1 course and much more.

Fest ival Honor ees Gary Ross Lifet ime Achievement Award Writer/ Director Gary Ross was introduced to the biz through his famous screenwriting dad, Arthur A. Ross, who worked on such classics Lifet ime Achievement Award: as "Creature from the Gary Ross Black Lagoon," "The Great Race" and "Brubaker," among 37 other films.

Gary has become famous in his own right. His very first screenplay for a feature film was "Big," which became a great hit, starring Tom Hanks. He also penned "Mr. Baseball," "Dave" and "Free State of Jones."

He went on to direct mainstream movies like "Pleasantville," "Seabiscuit," "The Hunger Games" (the first film of the series) and "Oceans 8."

His success was noticed by the Academy and he was nominated for four Oscars.

Fest ival Honorees pict ured (L t o R): Career Achievement Award: Melora Hardin; Lifet ime Achievement Awards: Rosalee Glass, Woody Woodbury & Frank Locant o

Gary wil l be at FLIFF on Sat urday, Nov. 17, at 3:45 p.m. at Bail ey Hal l on Broward Col l ege Campus (3501 Davie Rd., Davie, FL) where he wil l be present ed his Lif et ime Achievement Award f ol l owing t he screening of his f il m "Pl easant vil l e."

Frank Locant o Lifet ime Achievement Award You can see Frank Locanto as a host and co-producer of many TV public policy programs broadcast on WBEC-TV and elsewhere. But he also is known for his musical ability.

Frank,and his brothers Pete and Art, made up the band Lane Brothers and performed at Grossinger's Catskills Resort Hotel. They signed a contract with RCA and

recorded a hit song "Marianne," which made the Billboard Top 100 in 1957. They appeared on such shows as "The Jack Parr Show," "The Today Show," "The Jackie Gleason Show" and the "Dom DeLuise Show." Currently, Frank performs as a soloist. He was appointed by former governor Bob Graham to sit on the Governor?s Motion Picture, Television & Recording Arts Advisory Council.

Locant o wil l be given his Lif et ime Achievement Award by l egendary singer Connie Francis on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 7p.m. at t he West in Ft . Lauderdal e Beach Resort Pool Deck Part y and Dive-in Movie of "Where t he Boys Are" at 321 N. Ft . Lauderdal e Beach. Bl vd. in Ft . Lauderdal e).

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St even Savor The Mart i Huizenga Humanit arian Award

Lifet ime Achievement Award Rosalee Glass

If the name Steven Savor sounds familiar, it should. After all, the film festival's home base, Cinema Paradiso, was renamed Savor Cinema in his name due to his generous donations and support of the festival. He is also a member of the festival's executive board. His donations also make it possible for the film festival to donate proceeds from several films to different charities, including: The Land of High Mountains/ St Damien?s Pediatric Hospital in Haiti, Turning Point/ The Broward Chapter of Alzheimer?s Association, The Most Dangerous Year/ OutShine Film Festival, Intelligent Lives/ United Community Options-Broward Cerebral Palsy and The Unafraid/ Hispanic Unity's efforts on behalf of DACA children.

In addition, admission will be free to all Florida-based women filmmakers who attend the screening of "Seeing is Believing: Women Direct," see more on Pg. 13.

The award Steve will receive has been designed and created by Nadine Egan Floyd, who has several public art projects throughout Broward County, including the 7-ft. mosaic glass gator at Sawgrass Mills Mall, and the 6-ft. mosaic glass Sailfish at Esplanade Park in Riverwalk.

Rosalee Glass is 101-years old and a Holocaust survivor, who lives life to the fullest. In her late 80s, Rosalee started an acting career. In her 90s, she won a Senior beauty pageant, which was seen by millions in a Super Bowl commercial, and wrote a book sharing her secrets to a long life. At age 100, she dared to ride with Alaskan Sled Dogs.

She will be joined by her daughter, Dr. Lillian Glass at the fest, who is the director of the film "Reinventing Rosalee."

She also is an internationally renowned body language and communication specialist and best-selling author. She regularly appears on TV in shows like "20/ 20," "Dancing With the Stars," "The Today Show," and on channels like CNN and FOX, among others. Her best-selling books include ?Toxic People? and ?He Says She Says.?

St eve is sure t o be seen in several pl aces t hroughout t he f est ival . He wil l be present ed his award prior t o t he opening night f il m "Ret urn of t he Hero" on Friday, Nov 2 at 7:30 p.m. at t he Hard Rock Event Cent er at Seminol e Hard Rock Hot el and Casino (1 Seminol e Way, Hol l ywood).

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The f il m wil l be showing on t he f ol l owing days: Sat urday, Nov 10, 5 p.m. at Cinema Paradiso-Hol l ywood (2008 Hol l ywood Bl vd. , Hol l ywood, FL) and on Sunday, Nov 11, at 6 p.m. at Savor Cinema, where FLIFF wil l present a Lif et ime Achievement Award t o Rosal ee prior t o t he f il m.

Lifet ime Achievement Award Woody Woodbury, Comedian Known for his best-selling comedy albums of risquĂŠ stories, Woody Woodbury was among the first standup comedians to achieve a gold record. Later, he appeared in films and on TV, including projects like "For Those Who Think Young," "Safe at Home!" "Beyond the Bermuda

Triangle," "Super Fuz" and "Hardly Working."

Woodbury replaced Johnny Carson as host of the game show "Who Do You Trust?" He also hosted his own show, called "The Woody Woodbury Show."

On Wednesday, Nov 7, at 7:30 p.m. at t he West in Ft .

Lauderdal e Beach Resort , FLIFF wil l present him wit h a Lif et ime Achievement Award during t he Pool Deck Part y and ?Dive-in? movie of "Where t he Boys Are."

Melora Hardin Career Achievement Award Actress Melora Hardin is most recognized for her portrayal of Jan Levinson, Steve Carell?s boss and love interest on the ?The Office.? She was nominated for an Emmy for her recurring role as Tammy Cashman on Amazon?s "Transparent." She currently stars as Jacqueline Carlyle in the Freeform series ?The Bold Type." Recently, she also appeared in "The Blacklist? and ?When We Rise."

She was also in movies like "Hannah Montana: The Movie," "17 Again," "Thank You for Smoking," "Absolute Power," "27 Dresses" and "The Hot Chick." She made her directorial debut with the independent feature entitled "You" and recently made history with her acclaimed lead performance in "Golden Vanity," the first one-woman feature film.

Mel ora wil l be at Savor Cinema in Ft . Lauderdal e on Sat urday, Nov 10, at 8 p.m. t o receive her Career Achievement Award at t he Worl d Premiere screening of

Paul Osborne?s t hril l er "Cruel Heart s," in which she port rays Grace. Osborne, al ong wit h most of t he cast and producers, wil l join Mel ora f or t heir Worl d Premiere screening. They al so wil l at t end t he screening at Cinema Paradiso Hol l ywood on Sunday, Nov 11, at 4:15 p.m.

Ot her guest s Other notables expected to attend the festival are singer/ actress Connie Francis, writer/ director/ actor Paul Lieberstein, director/ producer/ actor James Keach, writer/ director/ actor Robert Scwartzman, actress Dree Hemmningway, Danish writer/ director Mads BrĂźgger, sculptor "Frosty" Myers with Debra Arch Myers, Brian and Sandy Stewart, parents of filmmaker Rob Stewart, who made "Sharkwater" and "Sharkwatwer Extinction," director Eric Sheffield, actress Cindy Morgan and so many others.

Get information on where to see all the celebrities and filmmakers, as well as info. on events and parties at www.fliff.com.

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"Th e Ed ge of M ad n ess"

Oct ober 2018

As depression and addiction hunts him down, a young man is faced with the only option he thinks is the answer.

Short f il m co-writ t en by act or Just in Sims & direct or Chris Al onso

Talk ing w it h Just in: What does it mean to be on the edge of madness? Hopelessness and looking for a spiritual answer through chemical means.

What led you to create this film? My father and best friend died back to back and it was doing something very negative to me so I decided to do something with the pain and I stopped drinking and made this film to honor my best friend, who overdosed, and to my late father an award-winning director.

How did you get Chris Alonso involved? I came up with the idea in a few minutes and called Chris. Chris, Jessica [Howery] and I put my idea on paper and we shot it in two days.

What would be your advice for someone who feels on the edge of madness? Anyone feeling on the edge of madness abusing drugs and alcohol needs to know that they aren't alone and there is hope to a better design for living. Anyone in need of help should call Daylight Detox and Recovery [in Palm Beach-www.daylightdetox.com] .

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Talk ing w it h Chr is: How did you get involved in "The Edge of Madness?"

I got involved a few years ago when Justin decided to make a film that would be close to our hearts and truly impact people. Justin had an idea and we started developing it and adding things to it. We had been working together for years and wanted to make something that was going to help and impact the world just a little bit.

Talk a bit about how this film relates to your life and struggles you have dealt with and how you have overcome them.

This film is close to me because of many reasons. I, myself, have dealt with mental health and have been lucky enough to be able to work with it, unlike many people in this country who are misdiagnosed or just not treated. I've dealt with many close family and friends who have been through or are still dealing with addiction. I believe we truly don't pay attention to mental health in this country.

What do you hope people take away from this film?

I hope people are just woken up a bit more to how serious bad mental health and drug addiction has gotten in this country and I would like to create awareness and inform people about it.

What was it like directing Justin?

Directing Justin was amazing. We have very close communication and understanding on set. I light up his fire and he lets it burn uncontrollably. As I direct him, I live that character through him. He takes it to places hard to get to and that's what makes him the amazing actor he is.

(Above): Just in Sims in "The Edge of Madness." (Bel ow): Just in Sims & Chris Al onso premier movie at Art of Recovery Fil m Fest ival .

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many local events. She was a jurist last year at the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival and ran the Florida Table, another way for film professionals to network on a monthly basis. Her mother and daughter were in attendance and her mother spoke a few words after the video was shown.

On Oct. 7, filmmakers and film lovers arrived at the Last Picture Show in Tamarac, FL to be a part of Film Carpet XIII. This event continues to be an excellent way for filmmakers to have their creations showcased and for filmmaking professionals to network.

IS's founder, Rachel Galvin, interviewed people on the red carpet before entering the theater. Over 100 people attended this event put on by Alexandra Bello. Many great raffle prizes were given out and directors were able to come up and talk a bit about their film projects after they were shown.

IS f ou n der Rach el Galvin in t er view s dir ect or / act or In addition to the short films, Alejan dr o Cu adr a an d ot h er s at Film Car pet XIII. music video and trailers shown, there was a video tribute to Rose Warner, a local producer and director who recently passed away. Rose was an avid supporter of Film 9 Carpet and the film industry in general and attended

After the event, many had an after party at Denny's over on nearby Commercial Boulevard and University Drive, also in Tamarac. The waiter, Phillip, had quite a handful but handled it well. Thanks, Phillip!

Did you miss Film Carpet? Stay tuned to the Facebook page for info. on the next soiree. Get your films ready. You never know, maybe you will be featured in the next one.

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should be concerned with, and something that director Cady McClain addresses in her film "Seeing is Believing: Women Direct." She had the chance to interview many women filmmakers in addition to asking people on the street which women filmmakers they could name... usually the answer was sadly maybe only one, something which will, hopefully, be changing soon.

Cady took time to answer a few questions about her film to this Independent Streak reporter:

Cady McClain Talk s "Seeing is Believing: Women Dir ect "

By Rachel Gal vin (Phot o on cover by Lesl ie Hassl er)

For the top 100 grossing films of 2017, only 8 percent of them had women directors, according to the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film, yet women make up 50 percent of film watchers. It is hard to believe that this gender disparity is still something we are dealing 13 with in 2018. This issue is something that everyone

Q: How did you f ind t he direct ors you f eat ured?

A: I started reaching out to women that either I or friends and family had worked with before. Fortunately, we came up with an amazing list! My first interview was Penny Bergman, a theater director and former stage manager on "All My Children." Then, I reached out to Deborah Del Prete, who had directed me in "Simple Justice," my first Indie lead in a film shot back in 1987. My friend and colleague from daytime Kimberly McCullough (a producer on the film) introduced me to Lesli Linka Glatter. My husband, Jon Lindstrom (also a producer on the film), knew quite a few women who directed, including Meera Menon (whom he knew from the St. Louis FF Emerging Directors Awards), Joanna Kerns (who had directed him in a series, as well as Shana Betz who created the Chimaera Project with America Young and Cheryl Bookout), which then led to me interviewing America and meeting Amanda Quinn Olivar,

Animat ion by Xaviera Lopez.

who became a producer who introduced me to Marianna

Palka. So a lot of this was just one person introducing me to another, which was great!

What was also great was how many women just said ?YES? right away. I could see there was a huge collective desire for more to be done on the issue. I think there was only one woman in the film that I had to go to her agent to get to and that was Sarah Gavron. She said, ?Well, if you ever come to London? ? So? I went to London!

Q. How dif f icul t was it t o edit and organize t he int erviews int o somet hing cohesive?

A. It was a challenge. A lot of this process was about research and deep listening to both the women and the situation that was presenting itself to me in a million

different ways. I had to figure out what was the problem and what was the solution (because I didn?t want to make a film only on the problem? I think the ?problem? is pretty clear), and what to focus on in order to help create more of that solution. I chose interviews that moved me but also that showed a wide range of approaches because there really is no ?one way? or ?right way? to have a directing career, but there are some ?better ways? to lead.

I discovered ?The Heroine?s Journey? by Maureen Murdock but also lots of articles on this new way to consider how women go out into the world and then come home to themselves. I decided to focus on the story of leaving home to going out into the world, to overcoming obstacles in the land beyond and then the wisdom they learned, but then go into the deeper issues that women also contemplate or face along that journey to go deeper, as well as the absolute lack of acknowledgement or awareness of some people that women are constantly going on that journey.

I wanted to help women see themselves as heroines of their own journey. That is the basic ?hanger? of the structure, but then I was able to go in and add a bit more on many sub-topics within each chapter.

I had to be forced to put myself in the film, that was never a goal. It was only because a distributor said that films with the narrator in them do better, so it was purely a pragmatic choice. It turned out my ?interview? allowed me to ?take the hit? on certain topics that were better for me to talk about, like aging or self doubt. I don?t mind looking a bit vulnerable, but I didn?t want these women to look vulnerable for a second. They are warriors and I felt a huge sense of responsibility toward them.

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Q. Tel l me about t he animat ion? who did it and why did you decide on t hat as a t ransit ional el ement ?

A. Isn?t it wonderful? I love the work of Xaviera Lopez. She is just terrific. I found her on Giphy! She is from Chile. I was immediately drawn to the deep strength of her female images and the incredible expanse of imagination of her work. It made me think of how every woman who works in creative fields has this ?lace of imagination? that they draw from for their work? it?s hard to name, you know? It?s a place we pull from that is full of mystery and yet is abundantly fruitful. Some men I know who are deeply creative also refer to their Muse as feminine so perhaps there is more to this ?

I try not to question the wisdom of my instinct or intuition or where my creativity comes from. My job as an artist is to follow what that voice says and that voice said, "YES" to Xaviera?s work. I think it?s also playful, which was a spirit I wanted to keep in the film, that joyous spirit of play. It?s so important when we are talking about creativity to remember that it?s not just a business, but an art where the spirit of play is a deep part of what we do. Her work has ?life force? if you will ... And I wanted to put a lot of that into the film.

Q. Who is your f avorit e woman direct or (or f avorit es)? ot her t han yoursel f , of course?

A. This question always stumps me. I have my own personal taste but that in no way says that these women are ?the best.? They just explore a world that resonates to me personally. Am I my favorite female director? That?s a funny thought! I really never considered that! I think I am always seeking my own vision and refining what that is. I am 15 pretty ?out there? in my work, some might say, but

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Cady M cClain in t er view s Ru su dan Glu r jidze.

because I love the world of the subconscious. I love breaking form. I also love the storytelling work of Jane Campion. She is just a master at going in and out of the subconscious, non-linear world. I am in awe of her work. I also love the work of Sally Potter on ?Orlando.? Again, that?s my taste ? bending realities, bending identities, bending storylines ? And, of course, I love that they both focused on women in non-binary lead roles, which was really wonderfully mind-expanding for me.

Q. Tel l me a l it t l e about dif f icul t ies you may have experienced get t ing int o t his indust ry as a woman?

A. In a way I am lucky because I started as a child, and that made ?breaking in? to show business a lot easier. I would not recommend it but the fact is it did not hurt when I

decided to continue acting. In terms of ?breaking in? as a director, it?s still a challenge but I focus on what I can do and keep making work at whatever level I can make it at.

I think any career is a slow build and directing is no different. Making new connections, making new work ? You just have to know what you want and then go after it. Have I been harassed in every way possible? You bet. But it?s not just the dudes doing it. I?ve been grabbed by women, talked trash to by women, underestimated by women, and had my goals ?stopped? by women as well. So the issue is not just about ? being female,? although there is an old boys network that has been keeping the golden gates of the studio system closed to women for some time. The issue is going into agreement with that ?there is only so much room here so I have to push you down so I can get up," the old ?Crabs in a Barrel? problem.

What I am trying to do is get everyone to stop going into agreement with this idea and see that women can come up with brilliant creative ideas and lead a team towards creating these ideas. It?s happening and it's been happening for some time. And great leaders are great leaders. The more brilliant, capable women we all get behind and support, whether or not you are also a creative leader, the more chances for the whole social system to change. I think we need to take out the competition aspect and get behind the ?sharing resources? aspect a lot more.

Q. Do you f eel t he cl imat e is changing at al l ?

A. Yes! I do! It?s slow, but it?s happening. I see men supporting women?s films much more. There?s lots of work to be done but I see a new consciousness emerging and a realization that women are also creative leaders both in Hollywood and worldwide. I also see demand for films that

show women as heroes of their own journey. That?s a massive win for the next generation of movie watchers.

Deborah Kampmeier points this out beautifully, at the end of my film, that we need women?s voices. Our society depends on it. There is something unique about being female ? We are the mothers of the world. "We give birth to society,? as Naima Ramos-Chapman says in the film. So, it?s literally essential to stop hurting the female voice and start supporting it, if we want to stop the downward spiral and ? ring our world into balance,? as Deborah Kampmeier also so beautifully points out in the film.

Q. What woul d be your advice f or a woman f il mmaker?

A. Think both creatively and strategically, because you are going to need to navigate your way through a lot of mine fields. Surround yourself with positive people, not people who are constantly talking about how hard it is. That?s a downer and, no matter whether its true or not, is not going to help you get in touch with your creativity, passion and strength to drive your project forward.

Know that there is a business side to this and a creative side. Research where you are happiest and find a way to work within that field.

Follow what you love. If you love television, then you need to follow that path and all that it requires. If you love experimental film, then know you are not going to be making the money you would in TV but you can have a really cool career anyway. Be realistic as you view the landscape but also consider who you are as a filmmaker.

Directing is a craft and an art. It is about being a visionary but you also need to know everything you can about what a camera can do, so get busy learning as much as you can. Learn film and TV history or whatever history 16

most pertains to your passion. There is a lot to know but take it a step at a time.

Interact with your joy and don?t take rejection or any harsh words personally. You?ve got to be strong and tenacious.

Don?t ask anyone to do something you wouldn?t be willing to do yourself.

them to tell. I hope older women will say, ?I am not going to quit!? and get inspired and encouraged to keep going.

And I hope that men of all ages will see this and think ?Hey, here are some amazing women. I like them. I want to work with them or other women like them. We can collaborate and make great work and it will be awesome.?

I would love young men to walk away feeling like they got some good leadership tools as well, new ways to lead that don?t include being abusive. I think that is really important.

Q. How l ong did it t ake t o make t he f il m?

A. It?s been three going on four years (I?m just finishing the DVD and Blu Ray), which people tell me is pretty good for a You know what?s great? I?ve had documentary. Because I edited all all of these situations come to three versions (we started out pass. I have had young women with a short, then a one hour, then say, ?I want to be a director!? and this full length feature ? all older women say, ?I am inspired!? through the support and and men of all ages say, ?This was encouragement from film awesome! I learned something!? festivals) there was a big learning So, it?s great to be able to say, curve but I am really glad I went ?mission accomplished!" on the journey. It changed the More about the film course of my life working on this, Cady McCl ain & Kat harine Emmer which is what I wanted. I grew The film features Lesli Linka with the film and put everything I learned back into the Glatter (EP/ Director "Homeland"), Sarah Gavron (Director: film, which was really wonderful. I got to both help a cause "Suffragette," "Brick Lane"), Li Lu (Director: "There is a New and help myself -- hard work, but totally worth it.

World Somewhere") and Naima Ramos-Chapman (Director: Q. What do you hope peopl e come away wit h af t er wat ching t his?

A. I really hope that young women will say, ?I can be a director!? and identify what stories are important for 17

HBO?s "Random Acts of Flyness").

Cameos in the film include Kimberly Peirce ("Carrie," "Stop-Loss," "Boys Don?t Cry"), Betty Thomas (highest grossing female director: "The Brady Bunch Movie"," Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeak-quel"), Bethany Rooney

(200+ hours primetime TV, director of the Warner Bros TV Diversity Initiative & co-author of "Directors Tell the Story"), two-time Oscar-winner Sarah Kernochan (documentaries: "Marjoe," "Thoth"), Deborah Riley Draper ("Olympic Pride," "American Prejudice," "Versailles ?73: American Runway Revolution"), producer Deborah Del Prete ("Ender?s Game," "The Spirit"), producer/ director John Wells ("ER," "West Wing"), Mike Robin ("Major Crimes"), Michael Rauch ("Beautiful People," "Royal Pains") and Robert Munic (EP/ Co-EP "Empire," "Star", "The Closer","ICE") and more.

The producing team included Producer Cady McClain, Kate Super (director/ producer: "Women on the Edge"), Amanda Quinn Olivar (Board member: "The Chimaera Project"), Kimberly McCullough (Director: "One Day at a Time"), Jon Lindstrom (Director: "How We Got Away With It"), Eva Paris Cicynte (Producer: "Butterflies"), and Li Lu (Director: "There Is a New World Somewhere").

McClain was bestowed the 2017 International Matrix Award from the Association of Women in Communications for her work creating "Seeing is Believing: Women Direct" and ongoing support of female directors. She was also the keynote speaker at the 2018 DRI Women in the Law (# DRIWITL) Conference in Miami. The 57-minute version of the film won the Audience Award at the 2017 SOHO International Film Festival for Best Feature and the 28-minute version won a Jury Award at the Newport Beach FF, and Best Documentary Short at the 2017 Burbank Film Festival.

More about Cady Cady McClain is a two-time Emmy nominated director and a producer of film, and a two-time Emmy Award winning actress. Directing/ Producing credits include not only the documentary "Seeing is Believing: Women Direct" but also the feature film "How We Got Away With It," directed by Jon Lindstrom (St. Louis FF Emerging Directors Nominee) distributed by Devolver, the filmed play "Paint Made Flesh" (in post-production, sponsored in part by Sotheby?s), "Butterflies" (Winner: Best Short Film/ Best Actress in a Short Film, Philadelphia Independent FF, Best Screenplay Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema), "The World of Albert Fuh" (Winner: Best Comedy/ Drama Short Ohio IndieGathering) and the webseries "Split," starring Olympia Dukakis.

In 2017 & 2018, she was consecutively honored with Daytime Drama Web Series Emmy nominations for her work on "Venice" the Series. She has directed two short films for "Kids in the Spotlight," dedicated to helping foster children grow through film. She currently volunteers as the Festival Outreach Chairperson for the Alliance of Women Directors.

To learn more about Cady McClain, visit: http://cadymcclain.com/.

Cady wil l be at FLIFF f or t he screening of her f il m on Tuesday, Nov 6, at 5 p.m. at Cinema Paradiso and Tuesday, Nov 13, 3:15 p.m. at t he Art Museum. For and l ocat ion inf ormat ion, visit ht t p:/ / www.f l if f .com/ movies/ seeing-bel ieving-women-direct - f l if f -2018/ . The f il m is f ree f or women f il mmakers.

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