On Saturday, November 11th, the FMPTA held the 17th Annual Crystal Reel
Awards at the Historic Plaza Theater in Orlando, Florida. Nine members of
the Jacksonville First Coast Chapter attended the show and three won awards.
Also in attendance was Jacksonville "Indie" filmmaker Jason Richards.
There are 16 pictures in all.
Amy Copeland, Mac McDonald and Josette Mandella outside the Plaza
Theater.
Charlie Beyer and Amy Copeland posing for the camera.
Amy was the recipient of the FMPTA Member of the Year Award
for the Jacksonville First Coast Chapter.
Amy, Nick Serenati and Mac laughing during the show. The
Hostess
for the event had a Fran Drescheresque times ten laugh that was just killing us!
Lorraine Portman accepting the Silver Award for Female Musician
on behalf of Laura Pooley. Laura wrote and sang on Lorraine's short film
"Wayward Angel".
Lorraine with the Silver Award.
Nick Castro received a Silver Award for his script "Director's
Cut"
in the category of Feature Film.
Nick with his Silver Award.
Another angle of Nick with his Award.
Thanks Amy!
Our good friend, and Orlando Chapter member, Dr. Linnda Durre'
received
a Bronze Award for her script, "The Viewing" in the category of Short Script.
Linda with her Bronze Award.
Tampa Bay Area President, Felicia Ferrara, received two awards;
a Crystal Reel Award for her short script "Bachelor Call" and a Bronze Award
for her short script "Conquered Legacy".
Amy, Lorraine, Jonathan Chambers and Josette in the lobby after
the awards.
Nick and Josette pose with his Silver Award.
Lorraine posing with Crystal Reel Hostess, Angela Ramos and her
Silver Award.
Angela's laugh was the talk of the event and earned her the nickname,
"The Honking Hostess".
Lorraine and Jonathan partying after the awards.
All of our Jacksonville Winners! Jason Richards (second
from right) won a
Bronze Award as Director for his short film "I'll Be There".
Congratulations to our Winners: Nick Castro, Amy Copeland, Lorraine Portman
and Jason Richards.
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