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Opening night got the juices flowing at the 4th-annual Gasparilla International Film Festival and day 2 continued the momentum.  Interactive panels, variety of flicks, and even more celebrities made their way into Tampa Bay to partake.  As day 3 begins in just a couple hours, more are expected.  It's still not too late to take part in the festivities.  Here's what events are left on the docket.

Highlighting day 2 was an Actor's panel, featuring Armand Assante and casting director Kathy Laughlin.  Laughlin has worked with local talent such as Brittany Snow and Arielle Kebbel, both who have gone onto to work in major Hollywood productions.  The motivating panel shared many of their experiences and told the packed house of aspiring actors and actresses what is the best way to make it in this tough industry. 

Assante gave passionate answers and shared many of his trials and tribulations coming up.  After the panel concluded,...

Besides a ton of independent flicks coming to the Gasparilla International Film Festival, there's also some top-notch speakers and panels being put together, that will share insight on a variety of topics in the industry. Along with the guests listed below, a few well-known surprises also plan on making appearances. Here is the schedule and background on the confirmed speakers:

“All right Mr. De Mille, I’m ready for my close up.”

Friday March 19th CinéBistro in Hyde Park 11:30 am

This panel will include, Casting Director Kathy Laughlin Csa (Great Expectations, Palmetto) who has coached the talents of Bobby Campo (The Final Destination) Brittany Snow (Prom Night) and Arielle Kebbel (The Uninvited, Mardi Gras) in addition to being responsible for casting hundreds in the commercial, television and feature film world. Sheri Kebbel (Kebbel Management), Kelly Paige (Level Model and Talent Management), Nicole Abisinio (Broken Flowers, Red Canyon) and Tom Nowicki (L.

Besides a ton of independent flicks coming to the Gasparilla International Film Festival, there's also some top-notch speakers and panels being put together, that will share insight on a variety of topics in the industry. Along with the guests listed below, a few well-known surprises also plan on making appearances. Here is the schedule and background on the confirmed speakers:

“All right Mr. De Mille, I’m ready for my close up.”

Friday March 19th CinéBistro in Hyde Park 11:30 am

This panel will include, Casting Director Kathy Laughlin Csa (Great Expectations, Palmetto) who has coached the talents of Bobby Campo (The Final Destination) Brittany Snow (Prom Night) and Arielle Kebbel (The Uninvited, Mardi Gras) in addition to being responsible for casting hundreds in the commercial, television and feature film world. Sheri Kebbel (Kebbel Management), Kelly Paige (Level Model and Talent Management), Nicole Abisinio (Broken Flowers, Red Canyon) and Tom Nowicki (L.