Director John J. Budion’s film about his experiences growing up in East Rockaway has continued to create a buzz and has generated plenty of early success.
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By Mike Smollins
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12/7/17
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“Just because you live in a certain place, you have a certain job, you have family obligations,” Rockville Centre resident Ken Frank said, “you shouldn’t use that as an excuse not to do what …
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By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen
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11/9/17
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Director John J. Budion said he was unsure how to react. There he stood as the audience gave his movie “Rockaway” a standing ovation as the credits rolled at the Catalina Film Festival in …
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By Michael Smollins
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10/26/17
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Well into the filming of his first feature length movie, Oceanside native film and television producer Danny Costanzo still hadn’t raised enough money to complete the picture.
“It was very …
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By Peter Belfiore
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9/12/17
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Between appearances by the voice of Bart Simpson, actor Nancy Cartwright, red carpet interviews with actors and filmmakers, and local chefs displaying their best dishes, there was no shortage of …
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By Bridget Downes
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8/10/17
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When East Meadow student filmmaker Max Hechtman received news that his film “I Am Here” would screen at the Long Island International Film Expo in Bellmore this year, he was at a loss for words.
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By Stephany Reyes
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8/9/17
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John Budion has spent the last 2½ years writing, directing, shooting, editing and reworking a coming-of-age film about growing up and forming friendships in East Rockaway. The result, “Rockaway,” will debut at the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival on Aug. 13.
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By Mike Smollins
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8/3/17
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Oceanside native Jacqueline Xerri, 20, will debut her short film, “TYLERCAM” at the Long Island International Film Expo this weekend as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. The film has received a …
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7/14/17
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During the early morning hours on June 12, 2016, the Orlando Regional Medical Center took in 36 patients in 36 minutes, in an event that would later be known as the worst mass shooting in the history …
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Julie Loney
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6/15/17
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