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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to turn around and see an actor or director sitting next to you at a movie?  I had that experience on several occasions this week at the 2nd Annual Naperville Independent Film Festival or NIFF in Naperville, Illinois.I have been a fan of independent film for a number of years.  To me, independent film offers a more representative palette of human creativity.  It is the minor league for Hollywood films.

When I watch independent films, I look for positive elements that stand out.  Independent film makers do not have access to the same resources as Hollywood film makers, so I believe it is only fair to keep an open mind.  I remind myself to not make harsh judgments by comparing independent film to big budget Hollywood films.  The result is almost always a pleasant surprise.  I now enjoy the wonderful surprises that are created by independent and student film makers.  It is like finding gold nuggets along a path.

I found quite a few gold nuggets this week.  Before I share them with you, I should say that I have no aspirations to be a film critic.  I have a problem criticizing what I have not done myself.  I also have a problem with others criticizing what they have not done or what they are unable to do themselves.  I am a film enthusiast so without further disclaimers, I will provide my positive comments for 6 of the 11 films that I had the pleasure to watch.

The Exhibition by Director Producer Robert MacFarlane is an interesting view into the tortured mind of an artist and accident victim.  The film grabs the audience right away with a scene from an accident.  The story quickly develops with conflict experienced by the main character.  He struggles to produce his art while haunted by the memory of a terrible accident.  The film makes very efficient use of time and images to tell a bigger story, and then resolves very nicely at the end.  Every element in this 8 minute film deserves recognition.

Argentina is famous for a enthusiastic deal of places and traditions, still it could be famous for a lot more. The itemize would be endless: from the wonders of Patagonia to the remains of the Inca empire, from the wide moors of La Pampa to the rugged spot of the Andes, there would and will be a lot to talk about. Today we will focus on a city that stands out for its unique see and strength.Mar del Plata.Set some four driving-hours south of Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata is a 550,000-people town that rises right on the ocean ocean-side. Thanks to its location, Mar del Plata is famous for over a century all over the land as a enthusiastic vacation and fishing place. Indeed, tourism and fishing are the two main topical industries, that help the town’s frugalness meet afloat during these hard scheme times.

Tourism especially benefits from a some important events, like terminal year’s tennis Davis Cup Final, or the recurring International Film Festival. World-wide and officially recognized as a peer with the more famous movie-fests held in cities like city or Berlin, Mar del Plata’s has embellish a classic that today takes locate every year, lately programmed at the end of the gray hemisphere’s Spring.

Started in 1954 and held at different intervals over the decades with a daylong pause from 1970 finished 1996, Mar del Plata International Film Festivals 24th edition took locate between Nov 7th and 15th 2009. A enthusiastic deal of national and planetary movies were shown in theaters, big topical representatives of the industry were present, and the final ceremony was a enthusiastic occasion of the event.

Julius Caesar was once warned about the Ides of March, and as it turned out, March 15th was not a very good day for him. It was, however, an excellent film starring the late great Marlon Brando. Times have changed for the better, and now March 15th is a day to be eagerly anticipated, especially if you are going to submit a film at the Festival de Cannes. The Cannes Film Festival submission deadline is March 15th, 2009, for all you amateur and professional filmmakers.

The festival itself will be held from May 13th -24th, 2009 and will celebrating sixty one years of films entered into this prestigious competition. In 1939, the French minister for Public Instruction and the Arts, Jean Zay, proposed an International Film Festival, but due to World War II the first festival was not held until 1946. With the exception of years 1948 and 1950, the festival has taken place each and every year starting off as a small film forum and slowly turning into a serious competition.

While the Cannes Film Festival submission deadline is the most important date to remember for the filmmaker, it is  equally important to understand what is required for actually submitting the film.The film must comply with the pre-selection conditions meaning that it cannot have been shown on the Internet, distributed internationally, etc.The online entry form must be completed in its entirety.The film should be sent to the address indicated on the entry form. If it is sent anywhere else, it will not be entered into the competition.

Australia has developed a number of different theme parks that serve as major tourist attractions, attracting people from all over the world to this continent the country. These theme parks offer a variety of rides and create a carnival atmosphere, perfect for tourists to enjoy. When it comes to amusement parks in Australia Gold Coast is the premier destination. But New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia also has a number of excellent theme parks to explore.

The Gold Coast is home to the best amusement parks of the country, including Sea World, Wet  Wild Water World, Movie World and Dream World. Another fascinating theme park in Queensland’s Underwater World at Mooloolaba Wharf. The exact location of the Underwater World, place it on the Sunshine Coast just north of Brisbane.

New South Wales on the other side used to be home to the wonderful Wonderland Sydney. But the fascination of the park closed down in 2004. Since then it has been transformed into an industrial park. But you will have the opportunity to visit the Old Sydney Town which has been a historical theme park. It is located on the Old Pacific Highway, which is north of Sydney. New South Wales has its own alternative to Warner Bros. Movie World of Queensland in the form of Fox Studios backlot. The most popular park in New South Wales is Luna Park, which still flourishes with many rides, entertainment events and live theater.