Meet the filmmakers at Film Society’s Winter Program

The Cape May Film Society’s Winter Program has always given movie lovers a reason to come in from the cold, but this year it’s presenting the best of the premiere films from its Film Festival.
“These were films that had their world premiere right here at our 2008 Festival,” says Stefan Prosky, curator for the festival. “And you still won’t be able to see these movies in theaters or on TV.”
The program will be held on Sundays, Jan. 18, 25, and Feb. 1 at Congress Hall. The Blue Pig Restaurant is offering a special menu lunch before the programs that will include the price of your ticket to the screenings.
“And there is no other place where you can see these movies followed by a special presentation from the filmmakers who made them,” Prosky adds.
The program will host works and filmmakers from New Jersey.
Jan. 18: “Seasons in the Valley” narrated by Elliott Gould, chronicles the journey of Jamaican migrant workers and the plight of New York’s apple farmers.
Winner of “Best Documentary” at the 2008 Queens International Film Festival, it had its New Jersey Premiere at the 2008 Cape May Film Festival. Producer and director Adam Matalon will be on hand to answer questions.
Jan. 25: “Paper Dreams,” is an excellently crafted short film that had its world premiere at the 2008 Film Festival and won Curator’s Choice Award. The film’s director, Mike Marino, will be on hand to answer questions.
Feb. 1:
• Kiddush Man.
• Girls, Robots, and Digital Cameras.
• Kin of You.
For tickets, visit capemayfilm.org or call 609-884-6700.
The Cape May New Jersey State Film Festival is the state’s premiere film festival dedicated exclusively to the support and presentation of creative, challenging, groundbreaking, film and video works by New Jersey filmmakers. For further program information, contact the Film Festival office at 609-884-6700 or visit them online at njstatefilmfestival.com.