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| 12/09/09 |
WHEN YOUR NETWORKING GETS RUSTY
My Creative Mentor Friends and family of the cast and crew, un-deterred by the rainy night, filled the Gallery to see the first post production viewing of John Demers' TV pilot. Local actor and producer, John Demers, graciously addressed an audience of cast and crew for the experience of working on this project with them. |
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| 11/25/09 |
MILLER AWARDED FOR HIS FILM
Apex Herald Apex, NC –If the Peak City International Film Festival—Family Style ever becomes a major force in the entertainment industry then remember the name Tim Miller. It might some day become the answer to a trivia question. Miller was the first official recipient of an award Saturday night when the festival held its inaugural awards ceremony at the Halle Cultural Arts Center in downtown Apex. |
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| 11/25/09 |
STARS COME OUT FOR LOCAL FILM FESTIVAL
Apex Herald Apex, NC –The glitz and glamour of Hollywood arrived in Apex in a most family friendly fashion. The Peak City International Film Festival—Family Style held its inaugural gala Friday night at the Halle Cultural Arts Center. Police escorted VIPs to the red-carpeted entrance as the bright glare of sweeping searchlights lit up the night sky. |
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| 11/25/09 |
ALL BOOKED UP RAISED $1000 in the PEAK CITY FILM FESTIVAL SILENT AUCTION
MyNC.com Apex, NC – While the curtains have been drawn and the flashing lights, actors and directors have returned to their respective places, the legacy of the First Annual Peak City Film Festival will live in the hearts and minds of Film Festival participants everywhere. The proceeds will go to the Peak City Film Festival to cover costs from the production. All Booked Up would like to extend a special thank you to all participants of the Peak City Film Festival and customers bidding on this worthwile cause. |
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| 11/24/09 |
UPTONE PICTURES WINS AWARD AT PEAK CITY FILM FESTIVAL FOR “CHRISTMAS MEMORIES”
MMD News Raleigh, NC (MMD Newswire) -- Uptone Pictures wins another award for Christmas Memories. The Peak City Film Festival awarded "Christmas Memories" with Silver Peak Award on Saturday November 21 2009. The award was presented during the Gala Awards Ceremony held in Apex, North Carolina. C hristmas Memories taakes the viewer on a stroll down Memory Lane with this collection of heart-warming stories from days gone by. “Christmas Memories” is an assortment of vintage 8mm and 16mm films uniquely woven together. Join in as storytellers whisk you away to yesteryear and take you behind the film to their favorite Christmas memories. You'll cry. You'll laugh, but most of all as your are transported to childhood, to Grandma's, to all of these favorite places you'll say “I remember when...” | |
| 11/19/09 |
AND STARRING JERRY MATHERS AS THE BEAVER
Wake MyNC.com NBC17 APEX -- All Booked Up, located at 104B North Salem Street in historic downtown Apex, will be hosting a family-friendly Leave it to Beaver event to honor the Peak City Film Festival's star, Jerry Mathers also known as the beloved “Beaver Cleaver”, from the popular family series.
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| 11/15/09 |
A NEW MAYBERRY COMES TO LIFE IN APEX Raleigh News and Observer APEX -- If the pictures in John Demers' mind come to life, the newest thing in family “edutainment” television could have an Apex address. The producer and actor has long viewed the bucolic setting around Apex's main drag on Salem Street as a potential backdrop for a TV show. Then Demers and his wife, Michelle, had kids. Then the New Hill resident survived a life-threatening illness. Buoyed by a need to make a show he could watch with his kids without being embarrassed, Demers worked through his illness two years ago and The Rusty Bucket Kids Club” was born. For the past month, there have been some strange things happening on Salem Street. |
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| 11/11/09 |
THE PEAK OF GOOD MAKE-BELIEVE Apex goes Hollywood as backdrop for ‘The Rusty Bucket Kids Club’ Southwest Wake News 
For the past month, there have been some strange things happening on Salem Street. Mayor Keith Weatherly was spotted dangling from a cherry picker bucket 20 feet in the air. Triangle Gazette Publisher J.C. Knowles strutted around in a red, white and blue tie, saying he was the mayor. And two local kids insisted they could travel through time on a train to talk to a teenaged Abe Lincoln.
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An interview with Executive Producer and festival founder John Demers about the first annual Peak City International Film Fetival.
NBC 17.com November 9, 2009 
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| 08/04/09 |
JOHN DEMERS PEAK CITY FILM FESTIVAL
680 WPTF John Demers, Executive Producer discusses upcoming The Peak City Film Festival |
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| 08/29/09 |
PEAK CITY FILM FESTIVAL MASCOT, CREW, DELIGHTS ALL
Appearance at Guardian Angel Celebration |
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| 09/08/09 |
PEAK CITY FILM FESTIVAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Many Hands Needed to Handle the Job Apex, NC –7 August 2009 - 8 September 2009 ? The Peak City Film Festival ? Family Style wants you! Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs to make the event a success. The jobs run the gamut from data entry to stagehands to security and festival usher/greeters to behind the scenes personnel. If you have the desire to help in any way, contact the Festival planners. They will find a place for you. “The citizens of Apex will make the Peak City Film Festival a success,” said John M. Demers, Executive Producer of the event. “I have had a number of business owners and families tell me how exciting November 20-22 is going to be” The producers and staff of the Festival have planned an event promising to be second to none ever seen in this area. They have seen it accepted wholeheartedly by the town council, and embraced by the rest of Apex as well. Now they look forward to working directly with the people of Apex. “I spend a lot of time in historic downtown Apex just talking to people about the project,” said Bob Crowley, Producer of the Peak City Film Festival. “The level of interest and excitement I feel from everyone is electrifying. I am eager to start working with these people on the event now.” TA number of tasks need to be done for the Festival, and many happen now long before is held the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. The organizers have found ways to use the numerous skills and talents of volunteers already signed up and look forward to working with more people in the community. Volunteers of any age are welcome. Festival management is also seeking more local and individual sponsors to support the event further. Sponsorships will be posted to the website and on the sponsor list displayed at all venues. At higher levels, sponsors will appear on banners, posters, and other publicity. Even those unable to volunteer time and effort can still support the festival by becoming a sponsor for fifty dollars or more. Be a part of the Peak City Film Festival one way or another. You will be glad you did. For further information, please contact Bob Crowley |
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| 08/09/09 | PRESENTATION TO APEX TOWN COUNCIL
Town Leaders Hear about the Event |
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| 07/08/09 | PEAK CITY FILM FESTIVAL CALL-FOR-ENTRIES ISSUED
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| 06/16/09 | PEAK CITY FILM FESTIVAL SET FOR APEX
Major Film Competition to be Held in November |