5th ANNUAL BUFFALO NIAGARA FILM FESTIVAL OPENING - April 8 - 17, 2011

           THE BUFFALO NIAGARA FILM FESTIVAL (BNFF) welcomes all to this 10 day international film festival and market, open to the public, filmmakers, and entertainment industry professionals around the world.

Festival dates this year are APRIL 8 – 17, 2011 taking place at The Market Arcade Film & Arts Center - Buffalo, NY, The Historic Riviera Theatre - North Tonawanda, NY, and The Rapids Theatre - Niagara Falls, NY.

The BNFF is an opportunity to showcase creative writing, film and video arts, and the people who passionately pursue following their dreams of sharing the fruits of their labors with others from around the world.

The BNFF is a place to come together and celebrate this shared passion for film, filmmaking, and writing. With the backdrop of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, the promise of Spring, and the beauty and power of the Falls, The BNFF offers a place like no other. We are a filmmaker’s palace. A place hosted by filmmakers and screenwriters for filmmakers and screenwriters.

In addition to film screenings, industry leaders and others will present seminars and panel discussions on topics of interest to filmmakers, screenwriters, and entertainment industry professionals. Opening and Closing Night Galas, Filmmaker Receptions, and Special Festival Events will be held during Festival week for filmmakers, distributors, and buyers the opportunity to network and conduct business in an industry like manner.

Tour & Scouting Packages will be available for any filmmaker looking to do his or her next big movie.

Call us today at 716-827-3534 for more information, or

Visit the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival Website for complete details and calendar of events.

CURRENTLY FILMING…Bad IQ.

An in-depth look at Asperger's Syndrome and other neurobiological disorders and the social impact it leaves throughout the public.

DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Bill Cowell
CAST: Aidan Quinn, Charles Grodin, Robert Forster, Lou Gossett Jr., Mark Johnson, Arthur Nascarella, Penny Marshall...

IN PREPARATION…The Magic Shoe.

This magical, coming-of-age drama tells the story of a group of youngsters whose world is shattered when one of them is taken away following the death of her grandfather (James Garner) and mother. Twenty years later, as adults without a center, they join forces to find that missing member, reunite the group, and bring the magic back into their lives. Casting calls and pre-production planning is currently underway.

DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Bill Cowell
CAST: James Garner

CAPTURES ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION FACILITY SITE PLAN FINALIZED…

Captures is developing a 14-acre production facility that includes five soundstages, ranging in size from 7,000 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft., as well as a large, user-configurable cityscape backdrop, animation lab, special effects lab, editing, office, storage, wardrobe and commissary & lodging facilities. This facility will be used for Captures’ productions, as well as leased out for usage by other production companies, providing a self-sustaining source of income. The land is currently being developed by Captures’ President. This facility will permit year-round shooting and production activities – a benefit that many other East Coast and Mid-West production companies do not have the luxury of due to weather.

Vist us at www.cigstudios.com to view our site plan.