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PHOTO GALLERY: Inspiration Film Fest


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 11:00 p.m. January 16, 2015
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Inspiration Film Fest
Caleb Batson, Lydia and Molly Warrington, and Christina Batson make their red carpet debut.
Caleb Batson, Lydia and Molly Warrington, and Christina Batson make their red carpet debut.
Aspiring filmmakers have fun in a theater before the presentations start.
Aspiring filmmakers have fun in a theater before the presentations start.
Jason and Carrie Riley wait for guest speaker Lawrence Gilliard Jr. to answer the audience's questions.
Jason and Carrie Riley wait for guest speaker Lawrence Gilliard Jr. to answer the audience's questions.
Evan Gorski supports friend Ryan Minford's film,
Evan Gorski supports friend Ryan Minford's film, "Sentimental."
The Fisher family — Elizabeth, Max, Scott, Sammi and Leo — show support for local filmmakers
The Fisher family — Elizabeth, Max, Scott, Sammi and Leo — show support for local filmmakers
Sisters Clara and Anna Mueller spend time with friends, Rachel Kennedy, Amanda Egan, Sophia Cintron and Marc-Antoine Poulin.
Sisters Clara and Anna Mueller spend time with friends, Rachel Kennedy, Amanda Egan, Sophia Cintron and Marc-Antoine Poulin.
Claire Speir, of Inspiration Academy, enjoys time with special guest Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Claire Speir, of Inspiration Academy, enjoys time with special guest Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Celebrity Lawrence Gilliard Jr. talks film and acting with students.
Celebrity Lawrence Gilliard Jr. talks film and acting with students.
Mackenzie Cherry, Colin Crowe, Mike Yebba and Kevin Estralla are part of the
Mackenzie Cherry, Colin Crowe, Mike Yebba and Kevin Estralla are part of the "Prom?" film crew.
Isaiah River, August Jacques, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Autumn Speir and Ethan Perez share stories.
Isaiah River, August Jacques, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Autumn Speir and Ethan Perez share stories.
Robin Mullins and Kimberly North socialize over snacks and drinks.
Robin Mullins and Kimberly North socialize over snacks and drinks.
Tracey and Bill Alger enjoy the films shown throughout the day.
Tracey and Bill Alger enjoy the films shown throughout the day.
Ted Barac, Tava Wilson and filmmaker Jamie Sterba enjoyed the film
Ted Barac, Tava Wilson and filmmaker Jamie Sterba enjoyed the film "Simon Says."
Attendees, such as the film crew behind the film
Attendees, such as the film crew behind the film "Prom?," enjoyed snacks and making new contacts.

 

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