Press & Media
2021
2020
- Newsday.com – ‘Scared for Your LIIFE’ fright-film fest to stream online
- Musicrow.com – Phil Vassar Wins Best Actor At Long Island International Film Expo
- Nashville.com – Phil Vassar Wins Best Actor For Short Film
- Newsbreak.com – Phil Vassar Wins Best Actor at Long Island International Film Expo For “i only miss you when i’m breathing”
- The Country Note – Phil Vassar Wins Best Actor at Long Island International Film Expo For “i only miss you when i’m breathing”
- The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo to Show Virtual and Drive-In Movies, September 30 – Oct 8
- Accidental Genius: LIIFE GOES ON! The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo to Show Virtual and Drive-In Movies, September 30 – Oct 8, 2020
- Hot Indie News: LIIFE GOES ON! The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo to Show Virtual and Drive-In Movies, September 30 – Oct 8, 2020
- SkopeMag.com: LIIFE GOES ON! The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo to Show Virtual and Drive-In Movies, September 30 – Oct 8, 2020
- East Meadow filmmaker nominated for three awards at local festival
- LIIFE GOES ON! The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo to Show Virtual and Drive-In Movies, September 30 – Oct 8, 2020
- The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo to Show Virtual and Drive-In Movies
- Long Island Entertainment: LIIFE GOES ON! The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo to Show Virtual and Drive-In Movies, September 30 – Oct 8, 2020
- Patch.com: LIIFE GOES ON! The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo to Show Virtual and Drive-In Movies, September 30 – Oct 8, 2020
- LIIFE GOES ON The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo to Show Virtual and Drive-In Movies, September 30 – Oct 8, 2020 – MY MILLION DOLLAR VIEW
- LIIFE GOES ON The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo to Show Virtual and Drive-In Movies, September 30 – Oct 8, 2020
- Phyllis Somerville dead: The Big C and To Kill A Mockingbird actress dies aged 76 | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
- Dave Morrissey Jr Subtle Strength as Giant Robot NAL in Chrome The Series New on Prime – Press Release – Digital Journal
- Stony Brook Film Festival postponed; Other LI fests still mulling their options | Newsday
- Filmmaker Melissa Skirboll to be Featured at the Long Island Intl Film Expo (LIIFE) Filmmakers Connection Meeting
- Writer/Director Elias Plagianos to be Featured at the Long Island Intl Film Expo (LIIFE) Filmmakers Connection Meeting
- Filmmaker Jeremiah Kipp to be Featured at the Long Island Intl Film Expo (LIIFE) Filmmakers Connection Meeting
- Filmmakers Manny and Lindsay Serrano to be Featured at the Long Island Intl Film Expo (LIIFE) Filmmakers Connection Meeting
- Emmy Award Winning WCBS 2 – NY Anchor Maurice DuBois to be Honored at the 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) – The Hype Magazine
- EMMY WINNING WCBS-2 NY NEWS ANCHOR MAURICE DUBOIS HONORED AT LIIFE AWARD CEREMONY
- The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo is Open for Submissions
- Press Release: LIIFE 2020 Open for Submissions
2019
- US sitcom pilot has touch of Bermuda | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
- Long Island International Film Expo Announces Award Winners at Closing Event
- That’s A Wrap for This Year’s Long Island International Film Expo
- 22nd annual Film Expo kicks off in Bellmore | Herald Community Newspapers | www.liherald.com
- LIIFE to kick off with Nassau County Executive Curran
- The 22nd Annual Long Island International Film Expo, July 12-18 | LongIsland.com
- Heres The Lineup For Long Island International Film Expo | Suffolk Daily Voice
- Hicksville News: Hicksville Resident Crafts His Own Film
- Long Island Weekly: Lights, Camera, Action – Long Island International Film Expo returns
- Plainview Old Bethpage Herald: Silver Screen Dreams Local resident’s film to be shown at film festival
- Glen Cove Record Pilot: Exploring Addiction: Local Filmmaker Sheds Light On Crisis
- Long Island International Film Expo Returns to Bellmore
- It’s A Way of LIIFE: ’19 Fest Brings Array of Fine Films to Long Island | Good Times Magazine
- Rockville Centre couple’s film ‘Family Obligations’ hits the big screen | Herald Community Newspapers | www.liherald.com
- July Offers Fireworks, Festivals, Food and so Much More – Times Square Chronicles
- Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) Announces Full Schedule and Celebrities Attending July 12th – 18th | NeuFutur Magazine
- Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) Announces Full Schedule and Celebrities Attending July 12th – 18th
- Long Island International Film Expo Announces Full Schedule – 360 MAGAZINE
- Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) Announces Full Schedule –
- 22nd Anniversary of the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) – July 12th – 18th – Skope Entertainment Inc
- Long Island International Film Expo is July 12 – 18 | Bellmore, NY Patch
- Long Island International Film Expo Announces Full Schedule
- Press Release -LIIFE – YOUR SUBMISSIONS PLEASE
- Photo Flash: First Look at RUBBER ROOM at Long Island International Film Expo
2018
- Dave Morrissey Jr Delivers a Personal Powerhouse Performance in New Comedy CHARLIE BOY – Press Release – Digital Journal
- Curran Kicks-off 21st Annual LIIFE – Long Island International Film Expo | LongIsland.com
- Rising comedian from Queens receives special award • TimesLedger
- “The Adventures of Penny Patterson” at LIIFE 2018 | FromLongIsland.com
- Chris Roach discusses ‘Rising Star’ Award
- Spotlight on film | Herald Community Newspapers | liherald.com
- LI Comic:Actor Chris Roach to Be Honored with ‘Rising Star’ Award at Long Island International Film Expo
- Local talent headlines LI International Film Expo | Newsday
- Movies Come To LIIFE – Long Island Weekly
- 21st Annual L.I. International Film Expo set to kick off – The Island Now
2017
Long Island International Film Expo Closing Night Press Release
- Director John Gallagher’s “The Deli” Celebrating 20 Years as Part of the 20th Annual Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE)
- Long Island International Film Expo Now Accepting Submissions – LIHerald.com
- Long Island International Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions (Print – LI Herald 12-15-16)
- Let’s go to the many movies at this year’s LI International Film Expo – Hometown Shopper – Jac’s Picks
- Filmmaker to debut “Groove” at L.I. Film Expo | Herald Community Newspapers | liherald.com
- For Greenport’s Amie Sponza, it’s never too late to pursue your dreams | SoutholdLOCAL
- Port Washington Native Makes Comedic Short Screening at LI Film Fest
- Long Island Film Expo Continues with Opening Night Red Carpet Tonight
- LIIFE IS HAPPENING IN LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK | EmpireStateNews.net
- Long Island International Film Expo Holds Closing Night Awards Ceremony
- Malvernite premieres movie at LIIFE | Herald Community Newspapers | www.liherald.com
2016
- LIIFE as Calling Card for Bellmore-Merrick Film Makers
- Newsday: Top 10 Things to Do This Week
- Asner to Receive Achievement Award on LI – Newsday Part 1 – May 11, 2016
- The Long Island International Film Expo Returns This July
- Ed Asner to Receive Long Island International Film Expo’s Lifetime Achievement Award
- GenreOnline.net: Ed Asner to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at This Year’s Long Island International Film Expo
- » Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) announces full schedule July 13th – 21st
- 19th Annual Long Island International Film Expo – Long Island Weekly
- Oh, Ed – Long Island Weekly 6 Must-see Long Island Film Festivals This Year
- Do This: Long Island Concerts & Events July 7–13 Do This: Long Island Concerts & Events July 14–20
- Ed Asner Is Still a Badass at 86
- The Long Island Internal Film Expo gets underway | Herald Community Newspapers | liherald.com
- Summer sizzle at the Long Island International Film Expo | Herald Community Newspapers | liherald.com
- 108 years and counting | Herald Community Newspapers | liherald.com
- Long Island International Film Expo announces 2016 lineup | Newsday
- Mangano Announces 19th Annual Long Island International Film Expo (Nassau County, NY) – WorldNews Sit Back, Relax, And Enjoy The Long Island International Film Expo
- LIIFE 2016 Long Island International Film Expo Awards Ceremony | FromLongIsland.com
- Ed Asner To Receive Long Island International Film Expo’s Lifetime Achievement Award! | EclipseMagazine
- The Long Island International Film Expo’s Must-Watch List | Long Island Pulse Magazine Long Island International Film Expo in Long Island
- Long Island International Film Expo Announces Winners at Bellmore Movies – Bellmore, NY Patch
- Debra Markowitz on the Long Island International Film Expo, movies made in Nassau County and more — No Place Like Long Island
- Mangano Announces 19th Annual Long Island International Film Expo
- FiOS 1 News (VIDEO): http://www.fios1news.com/longisland/taxonomy/term/41851#.V59rLtArJsM
- News 12 (Video): http://longisland.news12.com/multimedia/video-news-conference-on-long-island-international-film-expo-1.12041671
Press Archive
2015
NewsDay: Long Island International Film Expo starts Wednesday: Here’s what to see
Flushing resident recognized for film – Queens Chronicle: North:Northeast Queens News
2014
The Hunter WORD (Hunter College’s faculty-run online publication) – July 16 – “GRADUATION – Directed by Graham Powell” – Greggory
Morris.
LongIsland.com – July 14 – “Upcoming Long Island Film Festivals” – Eric Anderson.
The New York Times – July 10 – “Events on Long Island for July 13-19, 2014.”
Merrick Patch – July 9 – “Tonight: Film Expo Kicks Off in Bellmore” – Heather Doyle.
The Gal About Town Blog – June 30 – Long Island International Film Expo Features Fun Summer Lineup
The Island Now – July 10 – “LI film fest continues at Bellmore Movies.”
The Long-Islander – July 10 – “Huntington Filmmakers Featured in Expo” – Theodora Makris. [PDF]
MoviesFilmedOnLongIsland.com – July 8 – “Facts of LIIFE.”
Farmingdale Observer – July 3 – Great Summer Events in Nassau County Parks – Edward Mangano.
audNEWS – July 1 – “Top 10 Must See Summer Film Festivals” – Megan Torgerson.
2013
LI film expo named 1 of 25 coolest fests
Bellmore Patch – Bellmore Movies to Host Another LIIFE
Celebs Confirmed for Bellmore Film Festival
Nassau Happening – LIIFE Lights Camera Action
Long Island International Film Expo – Movie magic arrives in Bellmore
Local indie talent growing with LIIFE
Long Island Film Expo: The Highlights
Major Film Festival Coming to Bellmore
Inner West Duo Achieve Screen Dream
Former Belvidere H.S. graduate wins ‘Best Music Video’ award
Long Island Film Expo: The Highlights
Jersey City Filmmaker’s New Comedy Short Set for Long Island Film Expo This Week
Celebs Confirmed for Bellmore Film Festival
Kristoffer Martin earns honor at the 16th Long Island International Film Expo
5 Questions with Filmmaker Sean Robinson of Naked, Puritans
2012
Documentary proves indies exist SLAM.CANOE.CA – May 17,2012
Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch April 17, 2012
Port Washing Patch July 30, 2012
2011
Pennysaver August 4, 2011LIIFE Winners
Long Island Press July 7, 2011
Monsters and Critics.com Article June 2, 2011
Bellmore Patch LIUncovered June 20, 2011
Merrick Town Crier June 16, 2011
New York Newsday-Lily of the Feas June 20, 2011
San Antonia Examiner-Strings June 14, 2011
2010
Bellmore_Life_LIIFE 070710.pdf
BellmorePatch-LIIFE 7-8-10.pdf
Curtain_to_Open_in_Bellmore_LIIFE.doc
DailyNews_MiracleBall070310.pdf
Long Island Herald: Farewell to Arm.doc
Merrick Life Mildred Richards 0710.pdf
Merrick Life Nothing Happened 070810.jpg
Merrick Life Spotlight LIIFE 2010.jpg
Newsday 50 Things to Do 060310.jpg
Newsday LIIFE Electic 070710.jpg
Newsday Match Heaven 041110.jpg
Patchogue Patch Taught to Hate 071810.pdf
2009
Newsday June 29, 2009 Ageism Article (JPG)
Pennysaver June 20, 2009 (JPG)
Newsday 2009 Nikki Blonsky LIIFE (JPG)
Bellmore Life LIIFE 071509_1.JPG
Bellmore Life LIIFE 071509_2.JPG
Bellmore Life LIIFE 071509_3.JPG
Bellmore Life Little Shop of Wonders 2009 (DOC)
Denver Examiner – LIIFE 2009 Danny Diaz (DOC)
Hometown 070909 Ghost Eye Tree (JPG)
Long Island Press 7-8-09 (DOC)
LIIFE 2009 Ad Newsday 7-9-09 (JPG)
2009 Hicksville Illustrated News (DOC)
Newsday 2009 – It’s Only Love (JPG)
Queens Chronicle 2009 7-10-09 – Hope (DOC)
Times of Huntington 7-9-09 (JPG)
Valley Stream Herald 2009-Appointment with Death (JPG)
2008
Merrick Life Article June 2008 (JPG)
Merrick Herald – July 10, 2008 (JPG)
Long Island Press – July 9, 2008 (JPG)
Bellmore Life – July 23, 2008 part 1 (JPG)
Bellmore Life – July 23, 2008 part 2 (JPG)
Long Island Press – July 9, 2008 (PDF)
Merrick Herald – July 10, 2008 (PDF)
New York Newsday – June 4, 2008 (PDF)
New York Newsday – July 5, 2008 (PDF)
New York Newsday – July 8, 2008 (PDF)
Nassau Herald – June 26, 2008 (PDF)
Neighborhood News – February 16, 2008 (PDF)
The Bellmore Herald – July 23, 2008 part 1 (PDF)
The Bellmore Herald – July 23, 2008 part 2 (PDF)
Merrick Life – 2008 (PDF)
Pennysaver – July 2008 (PDF)
2007
Long Island Press – 2007 (PDF)
Merrick Life July 2007 part 1 (JPG)
Merrick Life July 2007 part 2 (JPG)
Star Community Paper Group 2007 (JPG)
Merrick Herald July 2007 (JPG)
2006
Bellmore Life – July 19, 2006 (PDF)
Bellmore Life – July 19, 2006 part2 (JPG)
Long Island Press 2006 – D Markowitz Article (JPG)
Long Island Press – May 5, 2006 (PDF)
Entertainment This Week – July 16, 2006 (PDF)
New York Times: Big Fish Film Festival 2006 (JPG)
2005
Bellmore Life – July 20, 2005 (PDF)
Daily News – July 20, 2005 (PDF)
Pennysaver – 2005 “Funny Valentine” (PDF)
Merrick Life – July 07, 2005 (PDF)
Merrick Herald – July 2005 (PDF)
Shoppers Guide – 2005 (PDF)
Bellmore Life – July 13, 2005 (PDF)
Newsday – “Cool 2 Do” 2005 (PDF)
Auralfix.com – July 8, 2005 (PDF)
2004
The Bellmore Herald – July 8, 2004 (PDF)
New York Newsday – May 16, 2004 (PDF)
Pennysaver – June 26, 2004 (PDF)
Pennysaver – June 30, 2004 (PDF)
Long Island Business News – June 2004 (PDF)
Merrick Life – July 8, 2004 (PDF)
Bellmore Life/Merrick Life – April 2004 (PDF)
Best of Long Island – 2004 The Entertainment Connection (PDF)
Long Island Business News – “Movie Magic” June 2004 (PDF)
LIIFE interview 2004 Gala (PDF)
Suffolk Life – June 1, 2004 (PDF)
2003
The Garden City Guardian – September 5, 2003 (PDF)
LIE News October 12, 2003 “The Reel” (PDF)
Village Herald – July 17, 2003 (PDF)
Best of Long Island – 2003 The Entertainment Connection (PDF)
Newworking Magazine – October 2003 (PDF)
New York Times – July 6, 2003 (PDF)
New York Times – July 23, 2003 (PDF)
2002
New York Newsday -July 12, 2002 (PDF)
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Contact Information
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Debra Markowitz
561-571-3168
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Long Island Film/TV Foundation (Satellite Office)
c/o Bellmore Movies
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Bellmore, NY 11710
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-OR-
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Mineola, NY 11501
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Fax 516 571-6195
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Press Releases
2/4/2016: Submissions For 19th Annual Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) Open Now Through March 1st!
Film Threat Review: Off Season LIIFE 2012
Mangano – 15th Annual Long Island International Film Expo Rocks Long Island
Press Release LIIFE 2009 NSAL (Word doc)
Press Release LIIFE 2009 Schedule Up (Word doc)
2008 LIIFE Closing Night Press Release (PDF)
2008 Long Island International Film Expo – Press Release (PDF)