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10/7/2007
 
The Red Rock Film Festival 2007 in Zion Canyon, Utah, has officially selected "DRUNK IN PUBLIC" for their 2007 festival.  I was unable to make the trip, but was informed that the film made an incredible impact:
 
 
FLANIGAN'S LITTLE THEATER (map it)
428 Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale, UT 84767
 
Screening One:
Friday, November 2nd, 2007 - 6:45pm
 
Screening Two:
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007 - 12:45pm
 
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9/15/2007
 
The 2007 Hells Half Mile Film Festival in Bay City Michigan  has officially selected "DRUNK IN PUBLIC" for their 2007 festival.  I was unable to make the trip, but was told the film was well attended:
 
 
Delta College Planetarium (map it)
100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708
 
Screening on Saturday, October 13th, 2007 - 12pm - NOON
 
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2/20/2007
 
The 2007 Delray Beach Film Festival has officially selected "DRUNK IN PUBLIC" for their 2007 festival.  I was unable to make the trip, but was happily notified that the film was well recieved:
 
 
Regal Cinemas Delray 14 (map it)
1660 S Federal Hwy, Delray Beach, FL 33483
 
Screening on Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 - 1:00pm
 
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2/18/2007
 
The 2007 Boulder International Film Festival came to a rousing conclusion.  Whether they could make it to the screening or not, "DRUNK IN PUBLIC" seemed to be one of the films on everyone's list. 
 
The many parties provided numerous opportunities to discuss the film and share behind the scenes stories of the 12 year production...
 
Snow began to fall as "DRUNK IN PUBLIC" was successfully launched before an admirably-sized audience.  Nearly everyone stayed for a thought-provoking Q&A. 
 
I was invited to be a part of an equally well attended FILMMAKER'S PANEL.  We had a great time providing insight, inspiration and insanity. 
 
"DRUNK IN PUBLIC" was fortunate enough to take home the "BEST EDITING" award.  I am profoundly grateful to Robin Beeck, the film festival selection comittee, staff, volunteers, audiences and judges for putting together such a satisfying event.   
 
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2/8/2007
 
Marty Mapes of MOVIEHABIT.COM recommends a selection of films to see for the upcoming BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL..."DRUNK IN PUBLIC" is reviewed.
 
Read the article,
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7/11/2006
 
Correctional News profiles me and my film, "DRUNK IN PUBLIC".
 
Read the article,
 
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5/2/2006
 
The Orange County Register runs a Q&A column in the Local section. 
I was interviewed by writer Jennifer Muir regarding the premier of my documentary feature film, "DRUNK IN PUBLIC".
 
Read the article,
 
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4/27/2006
 
12 years in the making, the documentary feature-length version of "DRUNK IN PUBLIC" finally debuted and screened today at the Historic Lido Theatre in the 2006 Newport Beach Film Festival.  
 
It was very well attended with close to 400 people showing up at NOON on a Thursday.   The crowd was very receptive and fully involved in the Q&A which in it's entirety lasted hours after the screening and concluded the parking lot. 
 
I was touched by the impact the film had on the audience.  The crowd's response affirmed and supported this meaningful project.  I am honored and grateful to the audience for the unbridled feelings, stories, experiences and thoughts they so generously shared with me.
 
 
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4/27/2006
 
Jennifer Muir of The Orange County Register wrote an article regarding the premiere and screening of "DRUNK IN PUBLIC" in the 2006 Newport Beach Film Festival.
 
Read the article,
 
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4/22/2006
 
Jit Fong Chin and the writers at SQUEEZEOC.com put together a top ten list of must see films at this year's Newport Beach Film Festival. 
 
 
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4/1/2006
 
"DRUNK IN PUBLIC" has been edited into a feature length documentary (81 minutes).  It now details the last 13 years in the tragic life of Mark David Allen.  In 2006-2008, "DRUNK IN PUBLIC" will be submitted to 40 film festivals around the world:
 
ACCEPTED
 
 
SUBMITTED
 
2006 CINEVEGAS (Las Vegas, NV)
2006 DISCOVERY/AFI FILM FESTIVAL (Washington, D.C.)
2006 SAN DIEGO FILM FESTIVAL (San Diego, CA)
2006 SO CAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL (Huntington Beach, CA)
2006 ATLANTIC FILM FESTIVAL (Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA)
2006 HEARTLAND FILM FESTIVAL (Indianapolis, IN)
2006 DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL (Hot Springs, AR)
2006 HAMPTONS FILM FESTIVAL (New York, NY)
2006 HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL (Hollywood, CA)
2006 FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
2006 CHICAGO FILM FESTIVAL (Chicago, IL)
2006 AFI FEST (Los Angeles, CA)
2006 HAWAII FILM FESTIVAL (Honolulu, HI)
2006 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF NORWAY (Os, NORWAY)
2006 AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL (Austin, TX)
2006 SANTA FE FILM FESTIVAL (Santa Fe, NM)
2007 RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL (London, UNITED KINGDOM)
2006 INTL DOCUMENTARY ASSOC AWARDS (Los Angeles, CA)
2006 BAHAMAS INTL FILM FESTIVAL (Nassau, BAHAMAS)
2007 OXFORD FILM FESTIVAL (Oxford, MS)
2007 SAN FRANCISCO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL (San Francisco, CA)
2007 SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Santa Barbara, CA)
2007 BIG SKY DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL (Missoula, MT)
2007 ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL (Ashland, OR)
2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL (Washington, D.C.)
2007 MALIBU INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Malibu, CA)
2007 RIVERRUN INTL FILM FESTIVAL (Winston-Salem, NC)
2007 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL (Lost Angeles, CA)
2007 MEXICO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Tulum, MEXICO)
2007 MAUI INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL (Maui, HI)
2007 THIN LINE FILM FESTIVAL (Denton, TX)
2007 NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL (New Orelans, LA)
 
2008
2008 TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL (Traverse City, MI)
2008 SILVERLAKE FILM FESTIVAL (Los Angeles, CA)
 
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1/13/2006
 
The John & Ken Show invited me on the show to talk about Mark David Allen and my documentary "DRUNK IN PUBLIC". 
 
Listen to Sperling on the JOHN & KEN SHOW
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1/13/2006
 
The Orange County Register runs a column on the front page titled, "The Morning Read".  Writer, Jennifer Muir put together a fantastic article titled "COMING INTO FOCUS" about my documentary "DRUNK IN PUBLIC" and my relationship with the subject of the film, Mark David Allen.
 
Read the article, "COMING INTO FOCUS"
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