02-19-2012

" The Diary of Preston Plummer" Premieres on Amelia Island!:

On April 21, 2012, excitement filled the small Carmicke Theatre as people crowded into a standing room only theatre. Many were turned away. After months of anticipation, local residents finally had their chance to watch themselves and their friends on the big screen.  Introduced by Film Director, Sean Ackerman, the movie was in full bloom within minutes.

"Gorgeous!" "Spectacular!" "I love it!" were just a few of the glowing comments. Mesmerized to the end, it was a joyous occasion, only to be matched when it is shown again. Please call and write to make sure that happens. In a sluggish economy, this film was anything but sluggish. See it if you can!

Coming Soon:

Next on the agenda for the Amelia filmmaking community is another music video!. It will feature Cam Ray and his incredible band. Rick Traum has taken on the task of executive producer; Nadine Vaughan is writing a sensual screenplay to fit with the mood of the music (Directing the action, on set); Dave D'Ardenne will provide sound and technical coordination, and the list goes on...

On another note, "Gospel Train" another delightful music video, produced and shot by these same Amelia Island filmmakers (2011) was selected to show at

the Amelia Island Film Festival in February, 2012. Starring Joey Daddario and Jeanie Scheff it was directed by amazing Amelia Island filmmaker, Dave D'Ardenne, with Jacksonville Director of Photography, 

Don Flynn, and written and produced by Nadine Vaughan.   Jeanie and Joey performed their title song, LIVE, following the film. It's called  

"I Grew up on Gospel".

WHO IS FILMAMELIA! 

FilmAmelia! Inc., it is a non profit organization that offers classes with the following purpose:

"To educate, inform, and promote the many resources and talents available on and around Amelia Island,

as a way of attracting the international filmmaking community and its investors to this location.

March 2, 2012 marked the completion of the first series of classes for filmmakers, offered by FilmAmelia! Inc.

"Acting for the Camera" attracted some of the best and the brightest attendees from the Island and beyond. 

Drama teachers, stage play directors and others who are already producing creative works, gathered their substantial talents to pull together

a silent film short called "Dancing on the Edge of Death".

Written and Directed by Nadine Vaughan, it was Co-produced by Rick Traum, with editing by Dave D'Ardenne and Nadine Vaughan.

Videographer, Pete Fontaine was assisted by Ann Fontaine. Production Assistant was

Angie McCullers. Go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw-dpAm6Ep4

See www.IMDB.com for more on the backgrounds of the filmmakers.  

We express out heart felt gratitude to the FBPD for providing space and to Native Land Productions, LLC, for providing materials, including finding some

great vintage hats. FilmAmelia plans to enter "Dancing on the Edge..." in an upcoming silent film contest, as well as other Film Festivals.

Stay tuned for details on the next series of Acting for the Camera Classes. It promises to be fun and fresh!