Philip & Maria Marcus ~ Vegas Cine Fest in Asian Journal Vegas Style NOW...!

Philip & Maria Marcus ~ Vegas Cine Fest Las Vegas ~

VEGAS STYLE in the Asian Journal Magazine ~ Find it NOW in Las Vegas, Orange County, Inland Empire (San Diego) ~

Awesome Testimonial ~ Tara Moini and Parish Rahbar, Renovatio Movies...

From Tara & Parish ~

 Vegas Cine Fest Film Festival is among a handful of truly indie Festivals geared specifically for the independent filmmaker. Where other festivals state they are independent, and only include films with big budgets and known stars, Vegas Cine Fest is a haven for the independent artist. From the moment that a film has been accepted into the festival, the staff is by your side. Every day of the festival is filled with wonderful talks with movers and shakers in the Hollywood scene, Premiers of bigger films, Red Carpets events, and nightly meet and greets. The staff is extremely helpful and encouraging. Having our film premiered at the festival and meeting Philip and Maria was an Amazing experience. They are a wonderful couple committed to the next generation of filmmakers.

Awesome Testimonials ~ Vegas Cine Fest ~ Filmmakers Jesus Galindo & Jose Mendoza Jr. ~ Movie "ADDICTED"

Awesome Testimonial ~ "As I think about my experience regarding the 2011 Vegas Cine Fest, a smile comes over me. Maria and Philip Marcus made my partner, Jose and I, feel welcome from the start. From the first moment of meeting, Maria was attentive and bubbly. I felt like I've known her many years. And to my surprise, she actually REMEMBERED my film, Addicted! I was happily impressed.

And then I had the pleasure to meet her husband, Philip Marcus. He was more calm and collected. He treated us like we were celebrities. He was attentive to our questions and was also looking out for us to attend panels, which were informative and revealing.

As cliched as it might sound, I had a blast! I networked with other filmmakers, I met John Landis, I enjoyed talking to the volunteers. I enjoyed meeting Ghen Long and saw some really good movies. What more could I ask for? I know, I want to do it again!

Once again, thank you Maria and Philip! I wish you the  best for future Vegas Cine Fests and hopefully we can be a part of that!  - Jesús Galindo & Jose Mendoza Jr. ~ Galindo Productions, Movie "ADDICTED".

Jesus Galindo & Jose Mendoza Jr. at "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011

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Page Ostrow ~ Q&A ~ OstrowandCompany.com ~ DISTRIBUTION ~

PART 1

I had the pleasure of doing a Q&A with Advisory Board Member of VCF & Award Winning Distributor Page Ostrow about her Company & Clients:

VCF~ asked Page about her background in Distribution & when did Ostrow and Company begin?

Page~ I have been in the theatrical distribution business for over 20 years and has represented over 250 films since the late 1990's.

VCF~ Who are some of the Producers you have represented?

Page~ Mark Wahlberg/Leslie Neale for "Juvies"
Kevin Booth for "American Drug Wars"
Fiona Cochrane for "Four of a Kind"
Len Morris for "Stolen Childhoods"

VCF~ Is there a fee to have your company represent a Producer, and what  
is the fee?

Page~ Yes, there is a standard retainer fee for representation that changes  
each year.

VCF~ Tell us about some the recent success stories.


Page~ Mark Wahlberg/Leslie Neale film "Juvies" was recently sold to HBO  
for over 6 figures after having been passed over twice by that same  
company.  Also, after this project was sold and screened, one child  
featured in the film was released after being wrongly accused.

Director/Producer Ben Lemoine's film "The Experiment" was recently  
sold to Starz networks - STARZ IN BLACK - directly from Page Ostrow's  
pitch.

VCF~ What kind of films do you primarily represent?

Page~ We represent all types of films - from Narrative to Documentary to  
Experimental.   Our specialty is socially conscious films and message  
projects that are looking for a home.


Stay tuned for Part 2

Vegas Cine Fest "Awesome Testimonial" from Filmmaker "Loney Childress"....

I entered "Vegas Cine Fest" this year with my Movie, "Don't Call Me a Hero". Philip and Maria kept me informed every step of the way and quickly answered all my questions. My crew and myself attended our movie as well as others and found the entire process very entertaining. We especially enjoyed the emphasis on being able to question the crews that made the films (as well as us being able to answer the questions as well). The award ceremony was entertaining as well. We enjoyed the band, the Blues Brothers, the comedians, and the entire experience. Thank you for a great festival.

Loney Childress
Bflat Media ~ "Don't Call Me a Hero"

2011 ~ Lifetime Achievement in Filmmaking....Honoree Director John Landis ~