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4th Annual Ridgewood Guild Film Festival This Week

ACTOR DANNY AIELLO JOINS 4TH ANNUAL RIDGEWOOD GUILD FILM FESTIVAL AS FIRST CELEBRITY HONOREE

The Ridgewood Guild is proud to present the 4th Annual Spring Film Festival Wednesday, April 23 and
Thursday, April 24 at the Bow Tie Cinema (formerly the Clearview Warner) in downtown Ridgewood.

Red carpet festivities begin at 6pm each night, with film programming, running in two theaters
simultaneously, beginning at approximately 7pm. Attendees will be treated to short subjects, animated
films, documentaries, music videos, as well as feature length films. 

Select filmmakers will hold Q&A
sessions and local professionals will be on hand to answer questions regarding their films and the movie
industry in general.

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“Our festival is growing and this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever,” stated organizer Lynne
Clements. 

“We’re getting more well known by the film makers, and submissions coming from all over the
world have reached a new high, allowing us to choose the best possible quality entertainment for our
attendees’ viewing enjoyment."

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That growth is what attracted Bergen County resident
and legendary actor Danny Aiello to come out in
support of the festival. Emmy award winning, Oscar
and Golden Globe nominated, critically acclaimed
singer, and author, Aiello is known for his
philanthropic efforts in support of film and television
creators in addition to his many film, stage, and music
credits. 

Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn will be on hand to
open the festivities on Wednesday, April 23. The first
night of the festival will be dedicated to student
filmmakers, many of whom are Bergen County
natives. Students from Allendale, Bergenfield,
Cresskill, Ho-Ho-Kus, Ridgewood, New York City and
many more will have their work shown on the big
screen for the first time. 

Award-winning local
favorites Spencer Muhlstock & Hayes Walsh will
reprise their short, “Shutterflies.” 

On Thursday, April 24, Aiello will join local
filmmakers and creators of independent films on the red carpet. In addition to sharing his music videos, audience members will be treated to a video
retrospective of Aiello’s career - an insider’s glimpse of the actor’s career – a film rarely seen by those
outside the industry. Mr. Aiello will also participate in a Q&A session with audience members.

Also on Thursday, we are proud to present Charles Ricciardi’s documentary “Drew: The Man Behind The
Poster,” a fascinating look at the career of movie poster artist Drew Struzan, whose most popular works
include the movie posters for Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and Star Wars. The documentary
includes exclusive interviews with George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Michael J. Fox, Stephen Spielberg, and
many other film makers, artists, and critics and is a must see for movie fans and poster art lovers alike. 

Tickets are $15 per night/$25 for both nights. Ridgewood Guild members, students with ID and senior
citizens are $10 per night/$15 for both nights. All proceeds go to The Ridgewood Guild to help fulfill our
mission, ”Creating a Better Ridgewood.” 

Tickets can be purchased at Mango Jam: 41 N. Broad; Araya Rebirth: 10 Garber Sq. Ridgewood NJ, on line

at Brownpapertickets.com http://ridgewoodguild.bpt.me, or at the door.

Sponsored By: Applebee's, The Shannon Rose, Boiling Springs Bank.

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