The 2015 Peachtree International Film Festival Opening Night with Tommy Ford
Monday was the first day of the weeklong Peachtree International Film Festival (PVIFF) in Atlanta, GA, and it has started with a bang!
PVIFF Is Hosted By The African American Cinema Gallery (AACG) & Gipp. Museums, Inc. PVIFF Attracts 5,000+ People Each Year From Around The World. PVIFF Was Created In 2006 Under The Previous Name (Sweet Auburn International Film Festival) And Have Served As The Launching Pad For Many Successful Filmmakers And Other Artists Alike In The Film & Entertainment Industry. This Dynamic International Film Festival Showcases Feature Length Films, Shorts, Music Videos, Documentaries, And Screenplays From Around The Globe. PVIFF Also Feature Celebrity Attractions, Innovative Workshops, Panels, Parties, And Much More.
PVIFF Is Poised To Become One Of The Most Celebrated Film Events Through Dynamic Programming And A Dedication To Helping Filmmakers Excel In Their Careers. PVIFF’s Brand Is Entrenched In The Old Saying “It Takes A Village.”
The opening festivities were hosted at the Landmark Theatre and included a special screening of the movie “CONFLICT OF INTEREST” (Directed by 2015 recipient of The Peachtree Village International Film Festival HUMANITARIAN OF ARTS OF AWARD recipient Tommy Ford), a Q&A panel with select movie cast members (Tommy Ford, Rodney Perry, Dorien Wilson, Stephen Micko, Jazsmin Lewis, Carl Payne, Mark Christopher Lawrence.), and an After Party with the Cast of Conflict of Interest & Celebrating The Birthday of actor/producer/director Tommy Ford, Poetry Legend Hank Stewart and Comedian/Actor Rodney Perry at the Kapture Lounge.
The night left me speechless! The movie was amazingly well written and presented so many topics that need to be addressed in our communities (family secrets, adoptions, relationships, etc). I think I experienced every emotion possible while watching and was even more touched to learn that the cast is touring to spend quality time with foster children and underserved communities to further spread the message of love expressed in Conflict of Interest. As Tommy Ford said when addressing the attendees, “We are healers”. The cast is definitely using their gifts and talents to empower and heal, and that is totally admirable.
There were also special performances by gospel powerhouse Micah Stampley, live music by the band Star Quality, and spoken word legend Hank Stewart.
This was just DAY ONE of the festival, so I’m very excited to see what the remainder of the week has in store! For more information on the Peachtree International Film Festival and the activities available for you to attend, visit online at www.pviff.com .
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SYNOPSIS OF THE MOVIE “CONFLICT OF INTEREST”
This thrilling story about love, betrayal and forgiveness, centers on Gabriel Winters, a successful no nonsense Deputy District Attorney, with an adoring and equally as successful husband (Jordan) and beautiful college age daughter (Asia). One day a case lands on her desk that threatens to expose a secret she has kept hidden for years. Could Donte, the alleged graffiti artist she is now prosecuting, be the SECRET that has haunted her for years? In her quest to find out the truth about Donte and yet maintain her secret, Gabriel begins breaking all the rules and her life is spiraling out of control; Jordan is disturbed by his wife’s unusual behavior and now believes that Gabriel is involved with another man. Gabriel is further pushed to the limits when Donte begins dating her daughter, Asia! Gabriel is forced to solve this mystery before this lie will destroy her marriage, life and job. This fact-finding, soul-stirring journey Gabriel now finds herself on, poses a conflict of interest not only in her professional life, but more importantly in her personal life. After peeling back years of hurt, pain and secrets, Gabriel discovers the importance of forgiveness and unconditional love. For more information, visit http://www.coithemovie.com/ and @coithemovie on social media.
