Megafest 2019
Featured Films from all over the World
Written and Photos by Nikki Artale
Part Two
Megafest had two weeks of film screenings, red carpets,
films by CSN students, seminars and a life panel at the Palms Hotel in Las
Vegas July 31-August 3, 2019. Two of the Life Council Panelists were Maggie
Cook who shared her story about being born and raised in a Mexican Orphanage to
becoming a millionaire and then a motivational speaker. She shared her story
from her heart and was admired by everyone. Dr. Robert Goldman, a medical
doctor and International Martial Artist and partner to Arnold Schwarzenegger
shared his advice and knowledge in how to succeed in life. Dr. Goldman donates
80% of his time around the world doing charitable work. He is a wonderful human
being who definitely cares about people. He will once again host the Icon
Awards at the Black Tie Award Dinner.
Harold Lea Brown walked away with 8 awards including writer
of the year for his script “Hope is not a Black and White Rainbow”. www.storychaser.com Harold is in the Top
100 Indie writers in the world and it is always a pleasure to see him at the
Film Fest every year.
Geoffrey Calhoun presented the first awards at the writer’s
dinner and awards show. Winning for Writers of the Year was Harold Brown, Jack
McLaughlin and Matt De Gennaro.
Geoffrey introduced his new book “The Guide for Every
Screenwriter”. He is a mentor to filmmakers, a multi award screen writer and is
listed as a top 100 Indies writer in the world. He is valuable to the Film
Festival. www.scriptsummit.com photoguide
press book
Coming all the way from Cyprus was Anastasia Gukovskaya and
her mother. A 16 year old Taekwondo World Champion, Spanish Cup Kickboxing
Champ and a Euroasian and Asian Champ and she stole the hearts of everyone. If
only our children could grow up to be like her.
She speaks 4 languages Russian, English, Turkish and Spanish and studies
at Girne American University. She would love to move to Los Angeles and become
an Actress.
