46 THE QUEENS COURIER • BUZZ • JANUARY 2, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com buzz Photo Courtesy of Emily Lambert Photo Courtesy of Emily Lambert Photo by Liliana Dalen A trio of female fi lmmakers has come together to begin working on a fi lm called “Gold Star,” based on a true story. Be part of ‘GOLD STAR’ BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO aaltamirano@queenscourier.com A trio of female fi lmmakers has come together to create a unique fi lm, as they look to become leaders in an industry started by men. The all-female fi lmmaking team, made up of director, writer and lead actress Victoria Negri, and producers Effi e Fradelos and Katie Maguire, has begun working on a fi lm called “Gold Star.” The fi lm, which was written by 26-year-old Negri, who recently moved to Astoria, is based on the story of a girl growing up and building a relationship with a father 65 years older than her. “Gold Star,” expected to begin fi lming in mid-April, will star Negri as the lead role and is based on the writer’s real life experiences with her father, who passed away in 2012. “I always hoped people would want to work on my fi lm while I was writing it, but I don’t think I ever really imagined I’d have people equally enthusiastic about my passion project as I am,” said Negri. “It’s especially important for me to involve other female fi lmmakers because I think it’s important to make movies about women that are created by women.” This movie is the fi rst time the fi lmmakers have come together to create a completely female team working on a female story bringing audiences real emotions and experiences they can feel a connection to. “It is important for females to dispel all of the false, preconceived notions that women cannot work together,” said Maguire, 34, from Brooklyn. “As the popularity of independent fi lm is growing so is the number of female directors and producers. It is important that women stick together and help bring to life stories from a female perspective.” The fi lmmakers are aware they are working in an industry founded by men, but they remain strong and plan on working hard to turn the industry into one led by women. The fi lm also plans to serve as a model to other women looking to enter the fi lm industry. “We represent the everyday woman fi lmmaker,” said Fradelos, 26, from Bayside. “I think if you’re a young girl or a woman and you want to break into the industry, stop looking for others to give you their hand, and do it yourself, most people need that push and as fi lmmakers we should all push each other.” Casting for the fi lm is underway and the team hopes to fi lm the movie in Connecticut and New York. To raise money for the preproduction of the fi lm, the fi lmmakers will hold a fundraiser on Tuesday, January 28 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Esperanto N.Y.C., located at 145 Avenue C in Manhattan. There will be a $20 entry fee to the event which will feature drinks, a raffl e and live music. The fi lm is to be completed by the fall of 2014. To learn more about “Gold Star” and the female fi lmmakers you can visit www.goldstar-fi lm.com, www. facebook.com/GoldStarFilm or follow @GoldStarFilm on Twitter. Katie Maguire Victoria Negri Effi e Fradelos ONSITE DOCTORS • EYE EXAMS • CONTACTS • 1 HOUR SERVICE • VISION PLANS ACCEPTED • SUNGLASSES • LOWEST PRICES 2 PAIR OF EYEGLASSES QC QC QC $99 Includes: EYE EXAM, Frames & Lenses Select frames with clear plastic, single vision lenses+/- 4 sph., 2 cyl. Not valid with any other offers, sales, vision plans or packages. Must present prior to purchase. Offer valid at this location only. Offer ends: 1/31/14 NO-LINE BIFOCAL EYEGLASSES $99 Includes: EYE EXAM, No-Line Bifocal Lenses & Frame Select frame with select clear plastic no-line bifocal lenses +/- 4 sph., 2 cyl up to 2.50 add. Not valid with any other offers, sales, vision plans or packages. Must present prior to purchase. Offer valid at this location only. Offer ends: 1/31/14 BAY TERRACE SHOPPING CENTER 211-51 26 AVENUE • BAYSIDE, NY 11360 718.631.3699 *FREE with the purchase of glasses. Contact Lens Exam and EYE EXAM tting add’l. *See store for details. QC FLEX SPENDING Use it or lose it! AMAZING WINTER SAVINGS DISPOSABLE CONTACTS $99 Includes: •EYE EXAM •2 Boxes of Lenses Contact Lens Fitting additional. Clear Soft contacts brand clear spherical lenses.Not Valid with any other offers, sales, vision plans or packages. Must present prior to purchase. Offer ends: 1/31/14 DESIGNER SUNGLASSES QC STARTING AT $99.OO Some Restrictions Apply. See Store For Details. In Stock Items Only. Not Valid with any other offers, sales, vision plans or packages. Must present prior to purchase. Offer expires: 1/31/14
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