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"The Second Life" preselected for Cinema Los Angeles 2018
Los Angeles, CA. "The Second Life," a film directed by Pedro Pimental, has been preselected to be screened at Cinema Los Angeles 2018. The festival will take place April 27-28, 2018, in central Los Angeles, CA. Adapted from a short story by Brazil's leading author, Joaquin Marchado de Assis, "The Second Life" is set in the mid-19th-century with period costumes and sets. Peter Lewis Walsh plays the role of Old Charlie in the film.
"The Second Life" an official selection of the Sanford Film Festival
Sanford, ME. "The Second Life," a film directed by Pedro Pimental, is an official selection of the Sanford International Film Festival. The festival will take place October 18-22, 2017, in Sanford, Maine. Adapted from a short story by Brazil's leading author, Joaquin Marchado de Assis, "The Second Life" is set in the mid-19th-century with period costumes and sets. Peter Lewis Walsh plays the role of Old Charlie in the film.
"Stronger" to premiere at the 2017 Toronto Film Festival
,Toronto, ON. The Toronto International Film Festivals (TIFF), one of the world's leading film venues, has chosen "Stronger" to be a major feature in the 2017 festival, which takes place in Toronto, Ontario, September 7-17, 2017. It will be the world premiere for "Stronger, " which is directed by David Gordon Green and follows the story of a survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombing. Peter Lewis Walsh plays Red Sox Fan in the film.
"Brute Sanity" wins "Jury Award, Feature Film" at Westercon70
Tempe, AR. "Brute Sanity," a science fiction feature film written and directed by Sam Vanivray, has won the "Jury Award, Feature Film" at the Westercon70 Film Festival. The film continues to be featured at numerous genre and independent film festivals around the country and in Europe, including Georgia's Something Wicked Film Festival, BNFF 2017, the 2017 Newark International Film Festival, the 2nd Annual Cinema New York City festival, and the Stockholm Independent Film Festival. Peter Lewis Walsh plays the role of Mr. Sternberg in the film.
"Brute Sanity" wins "Best Feature" award at Crypticon
Kansas City, MO. "Brute Sanity," a science fiction feature film written and directed by Sam Vanivray, has won the "Best Sci-Fi Masterpiece Feature" award at Crypticon in Kansas City, MO. Peter Lewis Walsh plays the role of Mr. Sternberg in the film..
"Far Away" to be screened at the Caleidoscope 2017 Film Festival
Cambridge, MA. "Far Away," a film directed by Jaspreet Monga, will be screened at the Caleidoscope Third Annual Indian Film Festival at the MIT and Apple Cinemas, Cambridge, Massachusetts, September 8-10, 2017. The film follows the struggles of four Indian immigrants, most of them strangers to each other, on a single summer evening in Boston and Cambridge. Peter Lewis Walsh plays the role of Ernesto in the film.
"The Second Life" released on Film Shortage, Daily Short Picks
Concord, NH "The Second Life," a film directed by Pedro Pimental, has been released on Film Shortage, a leading on-line venue for significant short films, and featured in its "Daily Short Picks." Adapted from a short story by Brazil's leading author, Joaquin Marchado de Assis, the film is set in the mid-19th-century with period costumes and sets. Peter Lewis Walsh plays the role of Old Charlie in the film.
"Brute Sanity" finalist for "Best Director," "Best Feature" awards
Doncaster, UK. "Brute Sanity," a science fiction feature film written and directed by Sam Vanivray, has been named a finalist for the "Best Director" and "Best Feature Film" awards at the 2017 DonQuest Festival. Peter Lewis Walsh plays the role of Mr. Sternberg in the film.DonQuest, a British fantasy and science fiction festival and convention, will take place May 27-28, 2017, in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
"Brute Sanity" receives Sci-Fi Feature award
Cleveland, OH. "Brute Sanity," a science fiction feature film written and directed by Sam Vanivray, has received the 2nd place award for science-fiction feature film in the 2017 International Horror Hotel Film Festival and Convention. "Brute Sanity" was named an official selection of the festival, which takes place June 15 - 18, 2017, in Hudson, Ohio. Peter Lewis Walsh plays the role of Mr. Sternberg in the film.
"Brute Sanity" receives "Best Production" award
Boston, MA. "Brute Sanity," a science fiction feature film written and directed by Sam Vanivray, has received Best Production Award of the 2017 Chemical Film Festival. Peter Lewis Walsh plays the role of Mr. Sternberg in the film.
"Brute Sanity" an official selection of three 2017 film festivals
Boston, MA. "Brute Sanity," a science fiction feature film written and directed by Sam Vanivray, is an official selection of the 2017 Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival, the 2017 Chemical Film Festival, and the 2017 International Horror Hotel Film Festival and Convention. Peter Lewis Walsh plays the role of Mr. Sternberg in the film.
"# 1 Dad" an official selection of the 2016 Boston Film Gala
Boston, MA. "#1 Dad," a short film directed by Stephen Garone, was an official selection of the 2016 Boston Film Gala, held in Boston, Massachusetts, August 19 - 20, 2016. Peter Lewis Walsh plays the dual role of #1 Boss in the film.
"Café Leviathan" selected for 59th CINE Golden Eagle Awards competition
Washington, DC. "Café Leviathan," a short film by A Daniyal N. Khan and Ronald F. Apuzzo, has been selected to participate in the first round of competition for the 59th CINE Golden Eagle Awards. The film will compete for a finalist slot in the next round. Peter Lewis Walsh plays the dual role of Rich/2nd Witness in the film.
"Toxic Fantasy" wins "Best Picture" at Fairfield Cinefest 2016
Fairfield, CT. A panel of industry judges has chosen "Toxic Fantasy," a short film directed by Joe Flanagan, to receive the "Best Picture" award at Fairfield University's Cinefest 2016. Peter Lewis Walsh plays Tinytimmer, a video game avatar, a role which involves several fight scenes, in the film.
"Donald Cried" to be in theatrical distribution starting early 2017
Los Angeles, CA. The Orchard has acquired the North American distribution rights for "Donald Cried," a feature comedy directed by Kris Avedisian. The award-winning film will released for its theatrical run early in 2017. “It is a film distributor’s dream to come across a movie that is so utterly surprising, unique, hilarious, and deeply layered,” said Danielle DiGiacomo, VP of acquisitions for The Orchard, in a company press release. “’Donald Cried’ heralds a team of important new visionaries of American cinema and we are boundlessly excited to partner with them on what is sure to be the first unforgettable film of many.” Peter Lewis Walsh plays Bus Passenger in the film, which has been featured in major festivals around the country.
"Donald Cried" wins Special Jury Award at the Florida Film Festival (2016)
Maitland, FL. The Florida Film Festival has presented its Special Jury Award for Excellence in Directing to the feature comedy, "Donald Cried," a feature comedy directed by Kris Avedisian. Peter Lewis Walsh plays Bus Passenger in the film, which has been featured in major festivals around the country.
"Donald Cried" a selection of IFF Boston 2016
Boston, MA. "Donald Cried," a feature comedy directed by Kris Avedisian, in which Peter Lewis Walsh plays Bus Passenger, will screen in Independent Film Festival Boston which runs March 27 - May 4. "Donald Cried" will screen on Saturday, April 30, at 4:30 pm, at the Somerville Theater, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts. The film has featured in a number of film festivals and competitions this spring, including the Florida Film Festival and the Montclair Film Festival, where Kris Avedisian has been nominated for the Future/Now award.
"Under the Bed" to be screened in NYC as a selection of NewFilmakers
,New York, NY. "Under the Bed," a short film directed by Ian Garrity, in which Peter Lewis Walsh plays Talk Show Host Neil Newman, will be screened in New York City as an Official Selection of the NewFilmakers New York series, Billed as "New York’s longest running and most popular screening series" the series screens new films in New York every week throughout the year. "Under the Bed" will be part of a program that starts at 7:15 pm, Wednesday, June 15, at the Courthouse Theatre@Anthology Film Archives.
"Under the Bed" an official selection of NFFTY2016
Seattle, WA. "Under the Bed," a short film directed by Ian Garrity, in which Peter Lewis Walsh plays Talk Show Host Neil Newman, has been chosen as an official selection of NFFTY2016, Billed as "the largest and most influential film festival for emerging directors under the age of 24." with "over 12,000 in attendance, screening the work of directors from 25 states and 30 countries," the festival will take place in Seattle, Washington, from April 28 - May 1, 2016. "Under the Bed" will screen in the "Powerful Grit" section on Friday April 29.
"Under the Bed" an official selection of the 2016 Harvard Film Festival
Cambridge, MA. "Under the Bed," a short film directed by Ian Garrity, in which Peter Lewis Walsh plays Talk Show Host Neil Newman, has been chosen as an official selection of the Harvard College Film Festival, The festival, which "seeks to strengthen the student film community and to provide a dialogue amongst a network of creative and innovative artists through emphasizing the importance and power of storytelling," takes place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from March 30 - April 3.
"Donald Cried" screens in NYC at MoMA's New Directors/New Films
New York, NY. "Donald Cried," a feature comedy directed by Kris Avedisian, in which Peter Lewis Walsh plays Bus Passenger, has had its New York debut at the Museum of Modern Art in the 2016 edition of the renowned New Directors/New Films series, presented jointly by MoMA and the Film Society of Lincoln Center. .Now in its 45th year, the festival "introduces New York audiences to the work of emerging or not-yet-established filmmakers from around the world and was held this year from March 16-27 at MoMA and Lincoln Center. Talents uncovered in the festival's rich history include Pedro Almodovar, Chantal Ackerman, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Christopher Nolan, Laura Poitras, Spike Lee, and Kelly Reichardt.
"Donald Cried" nominated for SXSW's Grand Jury Award
Austin, TX. "Donald Cried," a feature film directed by Kris Avedisian, in which Peter Lewis Walsh plays Bus Passenger, has been nominated for the South by Southwest Grand Jury Award. The film premiered Saturday, March 12 at the prestigious annual festival and conference, which spans several media and celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent in film.
"Under the Bed" an official selection of the 2016 Boston LGBT Film Festival
Boston, MA. "Under the Bed," a short film directed by Ian Garrity, in which Peter Lewis Walsh plays Talk Show Host Neil Newman, has been chosen as an official selection of the Boston LGBT Film Festival, which takes place in Boston, Massachusetts, March 31 - April 10. The Festiva: "presents the past, exhibits the present, and develops the future by supporting and displaying LGBT media works that challenge, encourage, and educate through the medium of the moving image and the power of queer cinema." "Under the Bed" screens Friday, April 8, at 7 pm, at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Boston.
"Donald Cried" premieres at South by Southwest 2016
Austin, TX. "Donald Cried," a feature film directed by Kris Avedisian, in which Peter Lewis Walsh plays Bus Passenger, premiered at the 2016 South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, March 12. The prestigious annual festival and conference, which spans several media, celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent in film.
"Bleed for This" a possible 2017 Oscar contender, says LA Times
Los Angels, CA. The Los Angeles Times has named feature film "Bleed for This," which stars Miles Teller, "one of "10 movies we might be talking about at next year's Oscars." Peter Lewis Walsh plays a background role in the film. It will be released in the fall of 2016.
"Spotlight" wins 2016 Academy Award for Best Picture
Hollywood, CA. "Spotlight," a feature film directed by Tom McCarthy, has won the Academy Award for Best Picture , The film has won more than 100 additional awards, including Academy and BAFTA awards for Best Original Screenplay, and more than 100 nominations, including nominations for four more Academy Awards. Peter Lewis Walsh played a background role in the film in a scene shot overnight in Boston's Fenway Park. It was his first work on a motion picture.