International Film Festival in New Jersey Opens Door for Independent Filmmakers

May 19, 2023

Showcasing Work and Gaining Recognition in the Competitive Industry

Toms River, New Jersey May 18, 2023 (Issuewire.com) - The International Motion Picture Film Festival taking place in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, is a great opportunity for independent filmmakers seeking to make a mark in the movie industry. The festival serves as a platform for filmmakers to exhibit their work and gain recognition and respect in the industry. Winning an award can significantly set a filmmaker apart and provide an opportunity for an interview on Hamilton Radio and IHeart Radio. The festival is open to films of any genre, including short films, documentaries, and features, with online submissions available for review by the festival judges. The festival will take place on April 20th, 2024, at Smodcastle Cinemas, owned by Actor Kevin Smith, and winners will receive digital certificates, distributors' contact lists, awards, press releases, and an exclusive interview spot on Hamilton Radio and IHeart Radio. Notable industry professionals like Gene Pierro, Jimmy Diele, Frank Modica, Bobby Ciasulli, Paul Venier, and Reuben Rodriguez are the judges for the festival. Participants can submit their films or learn more about the festival by clicking on the link provided at https://filmfreeway.com/InternationalMotionPictureFilmFestival.

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First PH Olympian figure skater announces return to competition

Michael Christian Martinez, the country’s first Olympian figure skater, announced on Monday night that he is returning to active competition. “Anyway… I’m competing again. Good luck, knees,” Martinez said in a Facebook post. The 29-year-old Martinez said he will take part in the 2026 Philippine National Figure Skating Championships and hoped to return to international competition next year. “Honestly, I never thought I’d be making this announcement again. It’s been years since I last competed, and since then, life has changed a lot. I’ve been able to do other things, focus more on coaching, and help younger skaters with their own competitive journey,” he wrote. “But one thing I kept getting asked over the years was, When are you competing again? or Are you ever coming back? And my answer was always… probably not. But somehow people kept asking, and I guess a part of me also started wondering… why not? So after a lot of thinking and a lot of convincing (and by a lot, I really mean A LOT), I finally said yes. I’m competing again,” Martinez added. Martinez said he wanted to keep things simple and not try to recreate his days at the Olympics. “This time, I really just want to enjoy competing again. No big expectations, no unnecessary pressure. I’m also keeping things simple. Not trying to recreate my Olympic days. Just training, skating, competing, and hopefully having fun doing it again… Of course, I still have a few personal goals I want to accomplish. But we’ll get to those eventually. For now, I’m just happy to be back,” the two-time Olympian wrote. “I honestly don’t know how far this comeback will go, and maybe that’s what makes it exciting. One competition at a time. Let’s just see what happens. See you at Nationals,” he said. Martinez represented the Philippines in men’s figure skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia and also in the 2018 games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Following his Olympic stints, he has since become a content creator under the name MZ Viral. He suffered multiple injuries, hampering his training.