Due to a conflict in schedule, I was unable to attend The West Hollywood International Film Festival screening. It’s Me, Matthew! Was represented by Mel England, (starring in the upcoming feature film Little Big Top, premiering nationwide in theaters and DVD October 31, 2008) He attended the screening with Here TV and Air America Radio Reporter and Correspondent, Harrison. On Monday, Martin De Luca, the director of the West Hollywood Film Festival let me know It’s Me, Matthew! Won WHIFF 2008 SPECIAL JUROR AWARD, BEST SHORT DRAMA. Thank you so much to the West Hollywood International Film Festival; moreover, this is what Mel reported about the screening.

LOS ANGELES, August 1, 2008 – “IT’S ME, MATTHEW!” had its LA screening at the WEST HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL! Celebrity judges included Directors ARMAND MASTOIANNI (THE CELESTINE PROPHECY), PAUL LYNCH (THE KEEPER starring DENNIS HOPPER).

It was awesome to see it on the big screen in Hollywood… of course it’s every filmmaker’s wet dream… so we were bummed Michael Ferreira couldn’t make it, but he had to shoot a feature film in New York, written by Raymond Pettibon … It would have been great if he were here! He would have been so proud, and I could tell the audience was moved — they were like literally spellbound… They were glued to the screen and you could here a pin drop during the film’s screening.

I’m thrilled just to be representing Michael’s amazing work at the festival. We’ve known each other personally and professionally in NY for about 10 years… we worked in a play together… So for me, the chance to help Michael with this project is personal. His courage and talent is really inspiring… Just to tell this story helps to break down walls of prejudice — and that creates space for the next generation to be a better place, we hope.

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Mentioned

It’s Me, Matthew! (Part of the shorts program “Queen with the Teetering Tiara”) ”Filmmaker Michael Ferreira plays the title role of Matthew in this short based on a true story. Matthew’s discussion with a therapist (played by Michael Musto) reveals the life experiences that motivate Matthew and make him who he is. Ferreira makes skillful use of the flashback technique.” By Cliff Bellam, The Herald Sun- Aug. 8, 2008.

Check out our screenings next week at The North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival “Queen with the Teetering Tiara” August 14-17th. http://festivals.carolinatheatre.org/ncglff/films/

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