Hello, Everyone. This past Friday night, I had the opportunity to sip some delicious petal-hued champagne, dance with the sassiest dance partner around to some swingin' 60s jazz courtesy of The Treble Clefs, and feast my eyes on some of the most captivating surrealist cinema right here in little old St. Petersburg. The Dali Museum is currently exhibiting "Dali and Film," a STUNNING installation of the painter's experimental forays into cinema, including his 1929 masterpiece Un Chien Andalou as well as his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock, Walt Disney, and others. It's truly a visceral experience. The film installations are accompanied by a collection of paintings that are not usually displayed at the museum, so it's really a two birds with one stone kind of deal. The opening, Hollywood-themed party was Friday night, but the exhibit is now open to the general public and runs through June 1st so you have zero excuse to miss it.

Find out more info here: Dali and Film. 

In addition to the Dali and Film exhibit, I have to mention the upcoming Sunscreen Film Festival, which will be making its third run this March 19-22 at the historic Renaissance Vinoy Resort in downtown St. Petersburg. This past Thursday night, I was a guest of the organizers at their Casino Royale event at Push Ultra Lounge. This year, the festival is upping the celebration factor and incorporating music events into the fest with scheduled parties, a concert at the State Theatre, and much much more. Expect blogs from me about the various films being shown in the festival, as well as interesting events to check out in conjunction with the festival, in the coming weeks.

Until then, go check out the constantly updating website, here: Sunscreen Film Festival. 

And, finally, I made a new film. You should check it out.

"Tonight You Belong To Me."

Starring Michael Hooker and Evan Williams.

Caption, Direction, and Editing by ME. Original Concept by Michael Hooker. Chair by Marina Williams.