Long on Shorts
There appears to be no shortage of short films in Buffalo this fall, starting with this Saturday's (Oct.1st-7:00PM) screening of THE CRAMSHAFT MEETING at the Market Arcade.
Written and Directed by Jerry MacKay, the 23-minute comedic short was produced by Jerry and Beth MacKay and executive directed by Terry Fisher / Full Circle Studios.
Filmed on a Sony HDV, CRAMSHAFT was shot in only eight days using local talent. The city of Buffalo is proudly apparent throughout MacKay's beautifully-shot film. Reed Rankin, a former stand-up comedian, plays...
Cramshaft, the title character. Local thespian Brian Butera, (a student at UB by day) plays opposite Rankin in this light-hearted comedy.
Join Jerry MacKay and his cast and crew for the premiere of his debut film. Director/Writer MacKay will be there to welcome your questions or comments before sending CRAMSHAFT off to national festivals. MacKay also welcomes the chance to discuss future projects with other local film principals, be they investors, crew, producers, directors, or writers. MacKay can be reached at Full Circle Studios, 875-7740.
Ticket are available in advance for $8 ($10 at the door)by calling 875-7740 or visiting www.cramshaftindustries.com and filling out a ticket order form NOTE: Stay tuned for "ELMWOOD STORIES", a shorts festival sponsored by FULL CIRCLE STUDIOS and FOREVER ELMWOOD. Ten local filmmakers will present their Elmwood-themed short films in an upcoming presentation. Location and date to be announced.
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