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2015 First Time Fest: Harvey Weinstein Q&A
Catherina Gioino March 15, 2015

Johanna Bennett’s and Mandy Ward’s third annual celebration of first time filmmakers concluded on March 9 with a tribute to no one other than Harvey Weinstein. The festival, one that puts forth newly …

Catherina Gioino March 15, 2015
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2015 First Time Fest
Catherina Gioino March 12, 2015

The Third Annual First Time Fest took place over the past weekend in New York City, from March 5th to March 9th. The festival, which celebrates first time filmmakers, had numerous panels that discusse…

Catherina Gioino March 12, 2015
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First Time Fest Filmmakers’ Interviews
Catherina Gioino April 30, 2014

In our last few articles, we went over the First Time Fest and the closing night awards, so here are a few interviews we had with the filmmakers of their prestigious films.   Gesa Jäger, editor o…

Catherina Gioino April 30, 2014
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Second Annual First Time Fest
Catherina Gioino April 9, 2014

The second installation of the First Time Fest, the Second Time Around, took place in New York City from April 3rd to April 7th where ten first time filmmakers were able to showcase their films and po…

Catherina Gioino April 9, 2014
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First Time Fest: Closing Night Ceremony Award Winners
Catherina Gioino April 5, 2013

The final installment of the First Time Fest, the Closing Night Ceremony was held on March 4th. Hosted by Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn (The Exorcist), the Players Club lit up with flashes of cam…

Catherina Gioino April 5, 2013
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‘Jack Goes Boating’ Interview with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Ryan
Catherina Gioino March 18, 2013

At the First Time Fest, there was a “First Exposure” series in which well known and accomplished directors would get their first directed films shown and have the chance to speak about the process. So…

Catherina Gioino March 18, 2013
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First Time Fest Supports New Filmmakers and Honors Esteemed Directors
Catherina Gioino March 15, 2013

The First Time Fest was created by Johanna Bennett and Mandy Ward as a way to showcase new upcoming filmmakers and their works, and to get them a head start in their industry. The festival occurred on…

Catherina Gioino March 15, 2013

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