SWFL Fresh Press with Eric Raddatz

Filmmakers Mike Messier, Leslie Ann Coles, LeeAnn Hutchinson, Sarah Young, Janelle Tedesco, TL Westgate and Logan Graham join Eric Raddatz on SWFL Fresh Press for a look at each of their short films playing in the Fort Myers Film Festival’s 14 annual event. The Fort Myers Film Festival’s 14th annual soiree is set to take place from May 22-26, 2024, in and around SWFL at venues including the Sidney...

KC Schulberg is a prominent figure in the realm of film and television, inheriting a deep-seated passion for storytelling and filmmaking from his illustrious family legacy. As the nephew of the legendary Hollywood producer, Budd Schulberg, and the grandson of B.P. Schulberg, the pioneering producer who won the first Oscar, KC Schulberg has carried on the tradition of excellence in the entertainmen...

Stephen Wallis has rapidly become one of Canada's most respected screenwriters. A multi-time award winning director and writer, he's becoming one of the country's most sought after artists. From his modest Canadian upbringing he's been able to work as both director and as a writer on most of his projects to date. His latest film "The Martini Shot," starring Matthew Modine...

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Dr. Dawn Belamarich is president and CEO of Collaboratory and leads a passionate and diverse team of possibility makers committed to coordinating the solving of all the social problems in Southwest Florida on a daring eighteen-year deadline. Originally from New Jersey, Belamarich is now a permanent resident of Cape Coral. Her most recent leadership position was with Lee Health, as the System Leade...

"The Lost Film of Nuremberg" world premiere at the Fort Myers Film Festival; Q&A w Eric Raddatz, Jean-Christophe Klotz, KC Shulberg and Sandra Schulberg

Eric Raddatz sits down with Doug Molloy to discuss the upcoming 2023 Oscar movies in contention.

FMFF 2021 film “Pooling to Paradise” Q&A w Eric Raddatz, Caytha Jentis, Mark del Negro

Florida folks discuss the Oscars at a cosplay competition with Eric Raddatz

An interview with Lester Holt on Fort Myers Beach nearly eight months after Hurricane Ian rolled through.

The Fort Myers Film Festival’s 14th annual soiree is set to take place from May 22-26, 2024, in and around SWFL at venues including the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, IMAG, Alliance for the Arts, BIG ARTS, Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, Luminary Hotel, Banyan Hotel and more. “Hellbent on Boogie” will kick off this year’s festivities at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center with a star-studd...

J. Bert Davis, former plastic surgeon turned filmmaker, teams up with Karen Whitaker, former ballerina turned filmmaker/singer songwriter, to work their way through the seven deadly sins with their anthology of twisted tales that show the repercussions for bad behavior this Monday April 15 at FMFF's Movie Mondays. Thanks to our sponsors, the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your fil...

Steven E. Martin is a co-founder of the Martin Law Firm, alongside his wife, Eviana J. Martin. With their dedicated team of attorneys and staff, they have represented thousands of individuals across various legal matters. Steven specializes in plaintiff’s personal injury, family law, and estate planning as a trial attorney.  Beyond law, Steven is a dynamic entrepreneur with extensive experience in...

Cat Flo is a content creator and SWFL influencer deeply committed to philanthropy, with a specific focus on empowering individuals within the art, music, and film communities, including RLEIF THROUGH ART. With a fervent dedication to inclusivity, Cat Flo champions transformative initiatives, particularly in youth development. Additionally, Cat Flo provides guidance to small businesses and aspiring...

Praised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique, pianist Andy Armstrong has delighted audiences across the world.   Join us this Thursday, February 29th  be mesmerized by world-renowned artists who have captivated audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. Our Chamber Music Series is a musical journey like no other, featuring the crème de la crème of classical music in the he...

Priscila Buiar, aged 32, hails from Maringá, a small city in Paraná, Brazil. At the tender age of 9, she participated in a talent search organized by a modeling agency, inspired by her mother's unfulfilled dream of becoming a journalist and experiencing diverse cultures. Despite facing obstacles in pursuing her own aspirations, Priscila's mother seized the opportunity to introduce her daug...

Margriet de Schutter is a Dutch media personality and a retired short track speed skater. She travels the world as a (TV) presenter, interviewer, international speaker, author, emcee, and sports journalist. She was a member of the Dutch National Team until February 2010. After she ended her career as an elite short track speed skater, she experienced there was a lack of aftercare in elite sports....

Leslie Coles is an award-winning director and screenwriter. She works in scripted and unscripted. Coles recently completed production on “The Curtain,” which she wrote, produced, and directed. “The Curtain” was funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Ontario Arts Council with support from ACTRA Toronto and the WGC. As a filmmaker, she enjoys compelling, character-driven stories and grav...

February 13, 2024, 5:30-8 p.m. Uncommon~Lee Kind Hearts Event: A Night of Love, Scholarships, and Community Impact Fort Myers, FL – “Uncommon~Lee Kind Hearts,” a heartwarming event, invites you to join the celebration at the beautiful Burroughs Home and Gardens in Fort Myers. This event, supporting two beloved Southwest Florida non-profits, #KindLee and The Uncommon Friends Foundation, aims to rai...

Brilliantly Produced 'Hadestown' Delivers a Haunting and Enchanting Theatrical Experience About Love By Eric Raddatz eric@swflfreshpress.com The brilliantly produced Tony Award-winning musical "Hadestown" is a love story for the ages and set squarely in hell. Dominating the 2018-19 Broadway season, the show is playing through Jan. 28 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. W...

Steven Ceracche born and raised in Ithaca New York. 8 years ago Steven moved to Southwest Florida to pursue his life long dream of running a farm and distributing fresh fruits and vegetables to local family’s from local farms. He recently took on a new role as Food Safety Manager for Green Life Farms who’s facility is located at Babcock Ranch  He is one the community coordinator of SWFL Mural Fest...

Emmy Award-winner John Biffar is the president of Dreamtime Entertainment, Inc. and founder of PeaceVIsion. He began his career in film making at the University of South Florida. In the early 1980's, John produced unique television programming and features for cable and broadcast. His unique on-air abilities and special programming gained him numerous industry awards and national recognition,...

Jason Teeters is an Industrial Organizational Psychologist, speaker, and emergent strategist who brings people together to reimagine a future of possibilities. He is the founder of JetSetState, a boutique consulting firm that helps organizations improve the performance and well-being of teams through work design. Jason's work includes collaborations with esteemed partners such as The Rockefell...

Award-winning photographer and Academy Award-winning director Louie Psihoyos released his first documentary film, "The Cove," in 2009. After screening at the Naples International Film Festival, "The Cove" not only won the Academy Award but also earned over 100 other film and environmental awards globally. It became the first documentary in history to sweep all the film guilds,...

Kayley Bishop, a Fort Myers-born singer-songwriter now based in Nashville, emerged as a finalist on "The Voice" in 2018. With a genre-defying musical style blending bluegrass, country, soul, and rock, Kayley is a dynamic force. Her prolific songwriting, totaling hundreds of compositions over the past decade, showcases a depth reminiscent of Aretha Franklin's soulful storytelling. Cou...