Gasparilla International Film Festival 2009

Join us to honor Emmy award winning and four-time Golden Globe nominated actor ARMAND ASSANTE in a private reception at La Dolce Vita Lounge at Channelside Cinema and the screening of his latest film, THE STEAM EXPERIMENT. Meet Mr. Assante up close and personal before the screening of the film and the presentation of an award. The reception will include food and beer and wine and a career highlight reel for Mr. Assante, including clips from THE JURY, GOTTI, THE MAMBO KINGS, STRIPTEASE, and AMERICAN GANGSTER. The reception will be followed at 7 PM by his latest effort, THE STEAM EXPERIMENT,directed and produced by Philippe Martinez, starring Val Kilmer. Mr. Assante will lead the film chat following the film and receive the Gasparilla Career Achievement Award. Tickets for the film, award ceremony, and reception can be purchased altogether for only $35!