Silk City Films announced on Monday that the Red Carpet premiere and release of their new historical documentary film, "Friendly Tolerable Characters will be held at The Elks Club in Pompton Lakes, N.J. on December 27, 2024. The Red Carpet and FREE community event will begin at 3:30pm.
Silk City Films President and FTC Director & writer, Paul Bastante, was excited to relay the news, "We are excited to be able to bring this film to the people of Pompton Lakes, N.J., a wonderful town with wonderful people and a rich and exciting history", he said, adding, "Working with Denise and the rest of the members of The Elks has been a blessing for us at Silk City Films and the community".
It was September 1st and it was Pompton Day when Bastante was walking from booth to booth during the festivities. when he got to the bridge, He could hear music playing. He followed the music all the way to The Elks Lodge and walked in to investigate. This is where he found Denise Endean!
"I started to show him around the place and I think his favorite part was seeing the Joe Louis memorabilia", Endean said. "We talked about the film and how the Elks could help and it was a natural to show the movie right here".
The event itself is a once in a lifetime happening for the residents of The Borough of Pompton Lakes. Guests, VIPs, Actors, Dignitaries and visitors will arrive to walk the "red carpet" and be interviewed by Shelli Williams, Star of Friendly Tolerable Characters. Shelli is the Ryan Seacrest of these events, MC'ing various events per year in Northern New Jerey.
Then all guests will enter the Elks Lodge to mingle, network and otherwise enjoy the friends within the community there to celebrate and watch the film. There will be table vendors there to meet the public. Popcorn, food available from the Elks and general great times to be had.
Following the networking portion of the event, there will be a ceremony in which a few speakers will address those in attendance including members of the Pompton Lakes Governing Body, The Historic Committee, The BID and Writer, Director and Narrator, Paul Bastante. After this brief ceremony, Silk City Films will show the film to the community!
This will be Shelli William's first time MCing a Silk City Films Red Carpet Release and the company couldn't have been happier to book her for the event. "Shelli is really a no-brainer when it comes to these events and we are extremely lucky to have booked her for this release as she will definitely add a special texture to a one-of-a-kind event", Bastante Went on.
There are opportunities for businesses or vendors that wish to have a table at the event. It represents a really unique opportunity for anyone seeking a true community focused event here in Pompton Lakes, N.J. There are also opportunities for sponsorship of the film itself, which will also be available for free online to any current or future Google search on the Borough. Current Sponsors include:
THE SENIOR COMPANY, HANSON & RYAN INSURANCE, TEAM MESSERCOLA KELLER WILLIAMS, STATE FARM INSURANCE DEREK VANNELLI, REDLING LAW, PARTY CONNECTIONS CATERING, ART 2 EDUCATE LIVE STREAMING, CIMPLY LABOR MOVING, KIMCERA.COM, AGNELLO PHOTOGRAPHY, RYAN MATTHEWS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY, LOCAL SHIRT & SIGN, NORTH JERSEY REMODELERS, FLAMING GRILL BUFFET!
Please visit: www.SilkCityFilms.Com for the full Red Carpet Event page and further information on sponsoring this event.
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