Good morning, My name is Floyd Marshall Jr, CEO of Gazelle Films and founder of the Philadelphia Independent Film Awards, the first award show for indie filmmakers in Philadelphia. Been in the business a little over ten years. I've produced two stage plays, four films, written screenplays and basically just looking to remain busy, relevant, and an asset to others. I'm always looking to learn new ways of doing things, always open to new ideas and collaborations. It's a relationship business and I'm looking forward to building great relationships first which will hopefully segway into phenomenal projects. My award website is http://www.philadelphiaindependentfilmawards.com You can visit just to see what it is we're doing. And if you're a filmmaker in Philadelphia with an awesome film we'd love for you to submit it and hopefully we'll see you walking to the podium to receive best picture or actor honors. Pleasure seeing all of you and good luck in all your endeavors, present and future ones.
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Good morning sir.
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Hello, Floyd. Great to meet you. I'm from Philly, too! I'm a screenwriter, storyteller, actor, and fiddler. Looked at your website. Thanks for inspiring the filmmakers! One screenplay I have has won 6 awards now, (3 finalists, 2 semi's and has gotten great write-ups from the Blacklist and Austin Film Festival). I hear the same story from Hollywood. No one will do it--female protagonist, no car chase or superhero. I've been advised to do it myself, but a period piece is costly. I've been advised to trim the script to get around that. Hate to give up the horses and carriages though! It's set in 1872, based on a true story about a woman who ran for President! Again, great to meet you. Your work is impressive!
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Does "from" Philadelphia count? I was born and raised in West Philadelphia (Cobbs Creek).
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welcome Floyd :)
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Hi Monique! I was born and raised in West Philly, too! Cobb Creek, too! Webster Street. What's your street? I see you live in Atlanta now. I also have a screenplay about an man from Atlanta, who teaches chess to at-risk youth--Orrin Hudson--ever heard of him?
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Philly, We NNJ/NYC'ers will not take kindly to this! Kidding! Welcome aboard!
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You're right, Dave! But until Monique "friends" me, I gotta let out my excitement to find someone raised right there by the same creek!
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Ahhhhh Kate! I lived on Webster St but mostly Carpenter St!
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Great to have you here, Floyd. Highly recommend adding a profession and completing your profile so people who visit your page know who you are, where you've been and where you're planning to go. Good luck!
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Hey everybody!!!
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Hi Floyd, such a wonderful vibe in your introduction! Nice career choices :-) congrats on all the accomplishments! Keep following your heart and wonderful things will happen :-) would love to connect!
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Hello Floyd-- I'm new on this site as well. Nice to connect with you.
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Holy smokes, Monique!! What are the odds that we lived on the same street? Now, how about the house? I lived at 6242 Webster.
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omg... Ill make the odds a little smaller, Kate. I live at 6243 Carpenter. We were literally 2 block apart on opposite sides of the street. I was on 61st and Webster.
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What a story for Stage 32! If I ever get to Atlanta, we have to meet up, Monique!
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Composer / Producer /Director ... in Atlanta prepping for a high styled dark moral comedy shooting in July ....great to be here and excited to meet all industry professionals !
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Hi Floyd, I remember being impressed by one of your reels when I first joined here. I like the opening page of the festivals website, inspiring and welcoming. Invites need to make people feel confident. I'm not in Philadelphia, but never say never!
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Hi Floyd! I'm not from Philadelphia - or the U.S. for that matter, but hello! Good to see you on here!
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Well produced trailers. Look forward to seeing finished films. Good luck!
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hi Floyd! wellcome!..I´m musical composer and original music producer, for film, animation, symphonic and instrumental music, etc...I let here my web if you need include me in your projects!..It is great to compose for film productions! hugs Adriana Isabel Figueroa Mañas musician and composer Mendoza-Argentina www.ciweb.com.ar/figueroa
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Hi Floyd, that's great what you're doing for filmmakers in Philadelphia. I'm an independent filmmaker here in Atlanta.
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Hello and welcome, Floyd!
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Hello Floyd, I am from Philly too originally, but have been in LA a little over 2 years now. I am also new to Stage 32, it is great what you are doing for locals. A lot of talent comes out of our city. I am finishing a project to be submitted to a producer myself, fingers crossed!! Would love to connect, collaborate, etc. I know some very talented actors male and female if you need anyone for your upcoming projects. Good luck to us all!!!
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Thanks Jane!
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Hi Floyd, Thanks for the wonderful post. Is this a contest for just finished films, or for finished screenplays as well? Is there an entry fee? I didn't see information on the site posted. Is this for local artists only? I lived in Philadelphia when I was a kid.
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Hi Merry thanks for reaching out. The award show is for finished films. We do have a category for best screenplay but I think the judges will choosing that from the nominated films. There is a submission fee. If you click on the website and scroll to the bottom there's a bottom to film freeway which take you to the site. Now we are only accepting films from the Tri State area and New York. Or films with a Philadelphia connection. At least 50% shot here or cast and or crew from the area.
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Floyd, meet Lloyd. Amy Lloyd, to be specific. I loved your enthusiasm and your point about making connections and building relationships. I have cyber met the most positive and inspiring people here at 32- what a great a place to support artists. Keep in touch Floyd and I will do the same. Best- Amy amylloydonline.com
Hi Amy. Pleased to meet you!
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Excited to announce a major change to our award show. We have decided to open up submissions domestically and internationally. Philadelphia stands for freedom, independence stands for doing it your way, not the studio way. We don't want to exclude or inhibit free thinking filmmakers everywhere so instead we're welcoming all of you. Good luck and thank you.
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FM --- Glad to hear you're opening your festival up to all of us. I'm sure we'll have a short film ready to submit by September. --- CGM
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Thanks, Floyd. Good deal!
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Hi Floyd great to meet u! I was just in Philly last wknd doing a filmed feature table read. A huge congratulations on creating the Philadelphia Independent Film Awards, it rocks and gives an authentic voice to Philly's best. Keep on keeping on!
Awesome.....will be in.contact..have two short films now...
Welcome to the network. You have many great accomplishments, congratulation!
Thanks for opening the PIFA to us non-Philadelphians. I just optioned a script for a short paranormal comedy set here in SW Florida that I think will be perfect. We're segueing from development into pre-production now, and plan to start shooting June 1. Plan to wrap by the end of July, and finish post in time for your late deadline. We have a Director and most of the cast and crew attached, already, as well as locations scouted. Now working on promotion, and product placement deals to keep costs down. We'll distribute through VOD after PIFA. Anybody interested in buying in for Co-Producer credit will be welcome. Contact me via email at cgmasi@cgmasi.com