Creative people inspire others, but what inspires them? On Saturday, October 10, Rivertown Film will present its annual Inspired benefit. This year, in celebration of Rivertown’s 25th anniversary, the evening will focus on 14 local artists who work in film and video. In a fast-paced night of creativity, the honorees (see the list below) will present 10 slides, each for 20 seconds, that will reveal their sources of inspiration. The event will also include a complimentary dessert buffet, silent auction, and raffles. After the presentations, guests are welcome to mingle with the honorees.
Inspired will be emceed by actress and comedian Edy Modica and her mother, actress and comedian-wannabe Marsha Lustig.
The Honorees
• Shar Adrias: Filmmaker, dance educator
• Pascal Akesson: Lens-based storyteller
• Nick Behson: Director, cinematographer, musician
• Louis Cancelmi: Actor
• Predrag Dubravcic: Photographer, cinematographer
• Charles Caster-Dudzick: Artist, filmmaker, production designer
• Gina Duncan: CEO of The Moth
• Anthony Geathers: Filmmaker, musician, podcast producer
• Leni Hanley: Videomaker
• Shaunqui Harris: Actor, filmmaker
• Mort Korn: Key grip
• Beverly Miller: Scenic Artist
• Paul Schwartz: Musician, filmmaker
• Caitlyn VanderMaas: Filmmaker, educator
Inspired
Saturday, October 10
The Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave., Nyack
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; the program begins at 7:30.
It’s recommended that guests arrive early (at 7:00 p.m.) to enjoy the complimentary dessert buffet and to consider the silent auction and raffle items. Guests are welcome to stay after the presentations to mingle with the artists. Tickets are $45; $40 for Rivertown Film members. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.
Note: The author of this article is a Rivertown Film board member.
