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Legends, Laughs, and Life Lessons
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This block features a captivating documentary that takes you on a journey through the life and legacy of a legendary entertainer. From iconic stories and behind-the-scenes moments to the lasting impact of their work, it celebrates the talent and influence that shaped their remarkable career. Alongside the tribute, enjoy a thought-provoking PSA and a heartwarming comedy short that offers a lighthearted look at assisted living, highlighting the humor and wisdom that come with life’s later chapters.
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Angel Allaire
Writer and Director
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Angel Allaire brings over 16 years of experience in the senior care industry. From 2005 to 2018, they served as a Healthcare Administrator at Kensington Court Assisted Living and Adult Day Care. In 2018, Angel joined The Arbor Company as Regional Director of Engagement and Training, and in December 2021, they were promoted to Vice President of Engagement and Training, where they continue to drive impactful initiatives in the senior care sector.
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Meet the Writer & Director:
Richard Power Hoffman
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Richard Power Hoffmann is a filmmaker focused on creating films that inspire people to care for themselves, each other, and the planet. He believes in the transformative power of movies. A graduate of New York University, Hoffmann interned for Martin Scorsese before returning to Philadelphia.
His films, which include unique time-lapse techniques, have won numerous awards and been featured in international festivals and platforms like Netflix and the Sundance Channel. He has also lectured at universities and taught filmmaking at local high schools. Hoffmann lives in Media, PA, with his family and enjoys sports, gardening, and spending time with loved ones.
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Meet the Directors:
Vernon Alfredo Davidson & Ryan Krayser
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Vernon Alfredo Davidson and Ryan Krayser with George Segal
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Vernon Alfredo Davidson, a Chicago native, holds a BA in Film Studies from the University of Illinois. After refining his skills at Chicago's Second City and working as a production assistant, he moved to Los Angeles and completed the DGA Producer's Training Program. With over a decade of experience, Vernon has worked on shows like The Goldbergs, Snowfall, and Justified, and produced films such as Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie and SEGAL. He has also directed projects including The Goldbergs and Performance Review, which won Best Comedy Short at the North Hollywood Film Festival.
Ryan Krayser, a Los Angeles resident, began his filmmaking career at eight years old, using a video camera and a cast of neighbors. At seventeen, he became a feature film production assistant, later graduated from film school, and joined the Directors Guild of America. Now an Assistant Director and Director for network television, Ryan continues his passion for cinema with SEGAL, a film about a young man with aspirations similar to his own, who becomes a leading man during Hollywood's golden age.
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"George was a storyteller, and never were his stories not entertaining. George would entertain both the cast & crew between scenes and setups on The Goldbergs with his tales of Hollywood during its creative height of the 60’s and 70’s, working with some of the most well-known and accomplished names in the history of cinema including Elizabeth Taylor, Mike Nichols, Orson Welles, Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Goldie Hawn, and Robert Altman, to name just a few.
We were lucky enough to work on set with George for years where he would constantly share the most amazing Hollywood stories between scenes and set ups. It dawned on us one day that we needed to capture all of this on film."
- Vernon Alfredo Davidson & Ryan Kraser
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Join us for the 23rd Annual Garden State Film Festival, happening March 27-30, 2025, in Asbury Park & Cranford, NJ!
Secure your tickets now for a spectacular celebration of cinema—we can't wait to share these amazing films with you!
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THE GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL is New Jersey's Premier Independent Film Festival®. Now in its 23rd year, the GSFF, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a global destination festival that stimulates economic growth in New Jersey through the arts. It also promotes student creativity, makes the arts accessible to underserved populations and preserves heritage arts.
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