Michael Posner Quotes


When I was at the Toronto Film Festival this week, I saw this wonderful Brazilian film called House of Sand. Since the movie was so terrific, and Delray has a large Brazilian population, I thought it would make for a nice addition. When I spoke to the film's director himself and told him about the Delray Film Festival, he instantly said yes. - Michael Posner


When I saw the film at the Palm Springs Film Festival in January, people were literally applauding between sets of music in the movie. - Michael Posner


We're thinking that these areas are very important in voluntary control of thought processes. - Michael Posner


We're giving filmmakers the chance to network with each other and with people looking to distribute movies. Also, local residents can enjoy some great cinema. - Michael Posner


We're drafting rules of the road in the new global economy. We've made progress, but there's still a long way to go. - Michael Posner


There was no festival in the area in March. So we went for it. I just want to give filmmakers a new platform and they (PBIFF) want to kill us our first time out. They actually offered to merge and promised me a seat on their board. What does that get me? - Michael Posner


People think I'm crazy, but for this first festival I wanted to give them a choice and show them what's out there. Fortunately, we have a lot of snowbirds here that can come by and see a matinee. Let's hope they do. - Michael Posner


It's ironic because for 10 years they ignored Delray Beach. But I don't want to start a war. I want to be positive. We're two different festivals with two different agendas. I don't think we're a conflict to each other. - Michael Posner


I ran into Anthony Hopkins at a recent event and asked him if he would consider co-hosting the festival. He seemed interested in the offer and said he would look at his schedule. - Michael Posner


I couldn't believe all the permits and other things I had to get in order to obtain festival approval. In the end, though, the city officials have been pretty enthusiastic about the whole thing. They can't wait to see it happen. - Michael Posner


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