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On The Screen - "It was very important to us that we not cancel this film festival as it has grown to represent the shared experiences of our community members, regardless of background or language," Minerva Perez relayed.

On The Screen - "This is the first step towards us re-opening, and we're thrilled to have an audience once again," said Julienne Penza-Boone. "We will have new protocols in place to limit contact and all attendees must submit to temperature checks so that we can ensure a safe experience for everyone."

On The Screen - "Since the start of COVID closings in March, we are happy to have brought our doc fans 35 films online as a mid-week Wednesday treat during the past eight months through the end of October," Jacqui Lofaro stated.

On The Screen - "I can think of very few storytellers that can match Fred Wiseman's piercing eye, his intellect, his depth, his underlying humor and his insatiable curiosity," Giulia D'Agnolo Vallan stated.

On The Screen - "Since I live in L.A. and work in New York City, I am looking forward to going out to Greenport with my family, we have never been to the East End and are very excited," Sisto told us about the Festival.

On The Screen - "There has been great interest. I know we are pleased to be able to do this in a really safe way, which is most important," Raff told us.

On The Screen - "With current restrictions on gatherings, we are fortunate to have the ability to utilize our grounds to continue offering a variety of new and classic feature films and documentaries to the community before it gets too cold," Amy Kirwin noted.

On The Screen - "It was a very exciting experience for me to head out there, it's so beautiful out there in Greenport. It was very exciting to meet Kelsey Grammer and Chris Noth, and hang out with the festival founders and the staff," Hawk told us about her initial North Fork TV Festival experience.

On The Screen - "It was so overwhelming. The first family member that I met was Mimi and her husband and her daughter, and it was as if we'd known each other forever," Arbesu said about first encountering her extended family.

On The Screen - "Over the years students have responded to the films with energy and enthusiasm," Mountainfilm on Tour Southampton organizer Elyn Kronemeyer noted.

On The Screen - "The best part of these rare films is that experiencing them as a drive-in will reignite that nostalgic memory of watching movies under the stars with a special someone while listening to classic hits from Little Richard and the Ladies of Pop, Rock and Soul," Heather Draskin shared.

On The Screen - "2020 has been a year no one expected, but we are proud to have found a safe way to celebrate the 2020 North Fork TV Festival at the Borghese Vineyard with our great community and partners," festival founder Noah Doyle said. "This year's festivities will feature great conversations, screenings and more from the socially distanced comfort of your car. We look forward to seeing everyone in the North Fork this October."

On The Screen - "The two filmmakers," Mallis told us, "were guys who loved dressing to the nines, colorful clothing and Pierre Cardin.They collected his designs for years. They learned he visits the Paris store on Tuesdays. So, when they went to Paris, they decided to try to meet him."

On The Screen - "Ugo Rondinone's visually arresting exhibition at Guild Hall caught the eye of Beyoncé and her team because of Rondinone's 'sun sculptures' (golden rings) and the thematic relationship to the cycle of life in The Lion King," Andrea Grover noted.

On The Screen - "The Festival is an opportunity to shed light on different cultures and their life experiences. The only way that we are going to come together is to learn more about each other and to spend time with each other," Bonnie Michelle Cannon noted.

On The Screen - "With this visual album, I wanted to present elements of Black history and African tradition, with a modern twist and a universal message, and what it truly means to find your self-identity and build a legacy," Beyoncé explained.

On The Screen - "The collective vision of the films is to protect our seas and share stories about people who have dedicated their lives to the ocean," Elyn Kronemeyer stated. "The evening highlights six ocean focused films that were chosen to educate and inspire audiences to find ways in which they can make decisions that will help keep our beaches clean and preserve our ocean waters."

On The Screen - The Sag Harbor Cinema's (SHC) Drive-in series continues at Havens Beach every Sunday night for the rest of the summer brought to the comfort of your car.

On The Screen - "During this unprecedented time, we think it's important to still offer our communities a safe outdoor space where people can get together over art and culture and still feel connected," Dave Ceva noted.

On The Screen - "AFTEE put together its Drive-In Movie series for several reasons: We all need a family night out and a safe way to come together for a bit of summer fun," Claudia Pilato noted. "And every ticket not only provides a space for a car, but a second space for sitting out side the car - safely distant from the next family."