Naples Film Fest Gala Draws Hundreds-The News Press

NAPLES FILM FEST GALA DRAWS HUNDREDS
By Amy Sowder
November 5,2010

The opening night gala and premiere of "Thespians" delivered the talent and glamour promised by the organizers of the second annual Naples International Film Festival.

This time, the focus was on spotlighting the arts, which are the first to suffer during the budget cuts, artistic director Shannon Franklin told the seated crowd.

That's what they loved about director Warren Skeels' "Thespians," which follows four high school troupes as they compete in the Florida State Thespian Festival, the largest high school drama competition in the nation.

"We believe the arts are so important, all forms," Franklin said. "This film speaks to that passion that starts when you're young."

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