San Antonio Film Festival World Premiere of Anti-Bullying Film, BOOK "The Spaces Between"

BOOK is a compelling story about obese 17-year old David Garza and his struggle with social prejudice. Relentlessly bullied by his family, teachers, and peers, David discovers an empowering gift he never knew he had.
SAN ANTONIO - June 11, 2013 - PRLog -- By The Book Films, Inc. is thrilled to announce their TV series pilot, BOOK "The Spaces Between" gets its world premiere in the Short Film Category at the 19th annual San Antonio Film Festival. The festival will screen over 130 films: 38 features and 96 shorts from across the country and around the world. The festival runs from June 17-23, 2013. Films will be screened in three Santikos Theatres throughout San Antonio and special guest Seth Green will be in attendance (Family Guy, Robot Chicken). Free filmmaker workshops will be available throughout the festival. Tickets and festival badges can be purchased at: http://safilm.com/. BOOK Trailer http://youtu.be/FQydgvtsgfE



Last year BOOK was nominated as Best Dramatic Pilot at the 2012 Banff World Media Festival International Pilots Competition. The 24-minute film was shot in San Antonio, TX and explores issues of bullying and social prejudice. Star of the film, 18-year old Alex Poncio, has his first major motion picture role hitting theatre screens this summer as “Duffy” in Adam Sandler’s “Grown Ups 2”.

Brad Milne (Director, Executive Producer, Co-Creator, Co-Writer, and Co-Star) said, “Throughout my life I’ve witnessed the tragic effects of bullying. BOOK's mission is to bring mass awareness to the importance of treating others with appreciation, respect, gratitude, and love."

BOOK will be screened during the festival’s Shorts 7 session on Friday, June 21, 2013 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Embassy 14 Theatre, 13707 Embassy Row, San Antonio, TX 78216.

Please visit http://booktheseries.com for more information.
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