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Welcome to St. John’s of Lattingtown Episcopal Church – Promotional Film

Godfather Films was honored to produce this promotional film for this fabulous church in Lattingtown, Long Island, New York.

We at St John’s extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, filthy rich, dirt poor, yo no hablo Ingles.

We extend a special welcome to those who are crying new-borns, skinny as a rail or could afford to lose a few pounds.

We welcome you if you can sing like Frank Sinatra or like our rector who can’t carry a note in a bucket.

You’re welcome here if you’re “just browsing,” just woke up or just got out of jail. We don’t care if you’re more religious than Billy Graham, or haven’t been in church since last Christmas.

We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast.

We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you don’t like “organized religion,” no problem there for Episcopalians.

We welcome those who are inked, pierced or both. We offer a special welcome to those who had religion shoved down your throat as a kid or got lost in traffic and wound up here by mistake.

We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts … and YOU!

Welcome to God’s House.

St. John’s is a historic building with beautiful grounds and modern facilities. Ample parking and access to local amenities and businesses. We have many well-defined spaces, indoors and out, suitable for any organization’s needs for a pleasing and unique setting. Our facilities are diverse, functional and captivating. Please visit St. John’s and see for yourself.

New Members and Visitors
Welcome! We are glad that you are here…

The church is open most weekdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for prayer, study and/or tours and on Saturday’s by appointment. Sunday services are 8:00 am, 10:30 am and 5:00 pm.
http://www.stjlat.org/

Images by Lighting at FIDM Debut 2019

Images by Lighting began in 1982 in Los Angeles as one of the first event production lighting design companies. They have had decades of continuous growth and much recognition in the Special Events industry and from amazing clients. Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport, Calif., was the setting for FIDM Debut 2019, the student showcase produced by the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.

The show provides an opportunity for select graduating students to unveil their individual design talents during a professionally produced runway show in front of an audience comprising some of the industry’s most influential players with professional lighting designed by Images by Lighting.

In the years since lighting their first event, Images by Lighting has won many awards and earned the reputation amongst event planners, coordinators, venues, and individual clients for creative, beautiful, client oriented, and professional service. They continue to be a leader and an educator in the industry and are pleased to mentor and share ideas with our colleagues in the industry.

At Images by Lighting, their passion is lighting and sharing what lighting can do to transform your experience and your special events.

Lighting changes your experience, offers color and movement and creates additional dimension to a space and an event. This dimension brings about more of an emotional response to the environment and creates layers of atmosphere that enhance the surroundings. Images by Lighting specialize in the controlled manipulation of light. An award winning team of experienced professional lighting designers provide innovative concepts and designs for events, intimate to large, that create an exceptional environment and mood for your events Images by Lighting uniquely draws together many years of experience, the latest technology and excellence in lighting design with expert technical calculations, state-of the-art computer simulated imagery and superior project management and client care.

Partial Client List
ENTERTAINMENT

Fox, Warner Brothers, New Line Cinemas, MGM Studios, DreamWorks Pictures, Disney / Buena Vista, Critics’ Choice Awards, SAG Awards, HBO, Oscars Governors’ Ball, Emmys Governor’s Ball & Creative Arts Ball, New Line Cinema, Elton John, In Style, DreamWorks, Universal, Grammy Awards

CORPORATE AND CHARITY

Snapchat, Adobe, Palm Island Dubai, Charles Schwab, Coldwell Banker, WorldCom, Taco Bell, Nikken, Gillette, NFL Super Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Huntington Gardens, LACMA, MOCA, LA Zoo Beastly Ball, The Music Center, Natural History Museum Dinosaur Ball, Best Buddies, Concern Foundation, Carousel Ball, City of Hope, Magic Johnson Foundation. http://imagesbylighting.com/

Constitutional Rights Foundation’s 38th Annual California Mock Trial Finals Championship Trial 2019

Constitutional Rights Foundation’s
38th Annual California Mock Trial Finals
Championship Trial

Co-Sponsored by:
American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation
Daily Journal Corporation

Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse
People V. Klein

Prosecution
Shasta High School

Defense

San Mateo Menlo School

Honorable Justice
Rosendo Peña, Jr

Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) seeks to instill in our nation’s youth a deeper understanding of citizenship through values expressed in our Constitution and its Bill of Rights and to educate young people to become active and responsible participants in our society. CRF is dedicated to assuring our country’s future by investing in our youth today.

CRF is a non-profit, non-partisan, community-based organization dedicated to educating America’s young people about the importance of civic participation in a democratic society. Under the guidance of a Board of Directors chosen from the worlds of law, business, government, education, the media, and the community, CRF develops, produces, and distributes programs and materials to teachers, students, and public-minded citizens all across the nation.
http://www.crf-usa.org/mock-trial-program/mock-trial-program

http://www.GodfatherFilms.com

Miami Beach Surprise Flash Mob

Miami Beach Surprise Flash Mob
David proposed to Leila with a surprise flash mob and Leila surprised David with a vow renewal proposal using this surprise flash mob on the beach in Miami.

Event Coordinated by Tropical Weddings
http://www.tropicalweddingspr.com/

Flash Mob Logistics by Book a Flash Mob
https://bookaflashmob.com/

Photography by Adam Opris Photography
https://www.adamoprisphoto.com/

Video Production by Godfather Films
http://www.GodfatherFilms.com
800.495.5530

ABC 2018 Annual Conference World of Weddings – Association of Bridal Consultants

ABC 2018 World of Weddings Annual Conference. We have been producing Highlight Films for the Association of Bridal Consultants and their Annual ABC Annual Conference – ABC World of Weddings for more than 10 years. Next year’s conference will be at Sandals Royal Bahamian October 26-30, 2019. You know you want to go! https://www.abcannualconference.com

The 2018 Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) Annual Conference was held at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, Florida on November 11-13. Attendees came from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, Bermuda, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Bolivia and Peru. After a year of planning and designing, it was great to see so many friends and colleagues and make new ones.

The opening keynote presentation was given by Kristin Banta of Kristin Banta Events. Her topic, Design to Impact: How to Push beyond What’s Trending and Generate Greater Depth in Design.Fellow Keynote presetations included Sean Low

Breakout sessions included topics on Branding, Sales & Marketing, Décor & Design, Business & and Professional Development, Technology & Social Media, Business Growth & Development and were presented by Heather Canada Randall, Jennifer Lloyd Ball, Melanie Ramone, Marie Danielle Vil Robyn Hejnosz Bruns, Allison Eberhardt JoAnn Moore, Mark Kingsdorf, Christie Osborne, Tom Chelednik, Anna Coats, Marla Diann Dennis, Rebecca Koop and Madlyne Kelly.

The Miss Dorothy Heart Award was presented to ABC Director of Latin America, Camelu Millan Vargas. Marian Hilliard, Casey Lee and Susan Perry were honored as Miss Dorothy Scholarship winners. The highest designation in the association, Master Wedding Planner was awarded to Yolanda Furbert.

ABC President David Wood and ABC Director of Annual Conference Carmen Mesa wish to extend our sincere gratitude to the conference team and partners. Nicole DaSilva, Elayne R. Anderson, AnnMarie Steiner, Tammy Waterman, Shelby Tuck-Horton, Andy Martin Photography, Godfather Films, Apple Blossoms Floral Designs DJ Felix Event Productions, Boone’s Professional Events, Breezin’ Entertainment and Productions, Spark Weddings Mobilewind, Over The Top Rental Linens Gabro Event Services Connie Duglin Specialty Linen, Simple Personal, A Piece of Cake, iPop Gourmet Popcorn, A1 Foliage, The Bride’s Bouquet, Pronto Farms, A Chair Affair, Inc., Geronimo Cigars Nothing Bundt Cakes, Sandals & Beaches Resorts Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida West Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida East LNG, @ABC South Florida LNG.

http://www.BridalAssn.com

Wedding MBA Industry Conference Promotional Film

The Wedding MBA is an annual conference dedicated to educating wedding vendors on how to grow wedding business and book more couples.

Wedding MBA is the biggest and best educational networking experience for wedding professionals. More than 200 seminar presentations by the leaders in the wedding industry with more than 5000 attendees from around the world enjoy a great trade show, parties and of course a wonderful learning experience. Sign up now for Wedding MBA at http://www.WeddingMBA.com

Since 2003 Wedding MBA has been bringing International Wedding Industry Powerhouses like:
The Knot
Wedding Wire
Brides.com and Brides Local Magazines
Martha Stewart Weddings
WeddingChannel
Perfect Wedding Guide
Premier Bride
The Wedding Vendor
WedSpace
WedLock Magazine
Kathy Ireland
Association for Wedding Professionals International
Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants
The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada
American Disc Jockey Association
Great Bridal Expo
Wedding Marketing Network
Bridal Association of America
Wedding Industry Leaders Conference
http://www.GodfatherFilms.com

Association of Club Catering Professionals 2018 Conference Napa California

The 2018 Association of Club Catering Professionals National Conference is now an incredible memory! We would LOVE it if you would put 100% of the sponsors on your referral lists, book them for Member Events and purchase wholesale from them!

Jarvis Estate Winery
The team at Jarvis opened their doors to us and poured their amazing wines because they realize the influence you have in your markets. So, please call Sil Coccia to book winemaker dinners, schedule tastings/tours for your members and inquire about adding Jarvis Wines to your club’s wine lists. Sil@Jarviswines.com; 707.255.5280 x158

Accent Décor
Love all the beautiful vases, votives, lanterns and décor we use at the conference? Almost all of it comes from Accent Décor and their product is fabulous! Their wholesale prices are amazing and each of you can set up a wholesale account to purchase items for your clubs. Use this link below, to set up your account today and make sure you choose “ACCP” under the dropdown about “Where you heard about us”. It is the second option from the bottom…
https://www.accentdecor.com/registration/

RockFlowerPaper
Those gorgeous swag bags! Have you checked out their website yet? Their fabrics and quality are incredible. I can’t get enough of their lounge pants… Great as gifts or as a new line in your spa shops, golf shops and retail outlets.
Gabriela Shultz, gabriela@rockflowerpaper.com

Creative Coverings Linens
Have you set up an account with them yet? You will not be sorry…service and linens are BEYOND amazing…
Samantha Olson, Director of Business Development samantha@creativecoverings.com;
Zoey Hamm, Brand Manager zoey@creativecoverings.com;
Nancy Stolz Director of Design nancy@creativecoverings.com

Hoffmaster
If you have not checked out their website, you need to! As well as all the custom, incredible napkins they do for us every year, and the cute baking cups, picks and straws, they have too many products to mention. It adds the “next level” of detail to your events (and you know we LOVE the details!) Michele Moran, Director of Marketing & New Product Development Michele.Moran@hoffmaster.com;
Maggie Faust, Senior Product Manager maggie.faust@hoffmaster.com

VOX DJs
Vox MC’d and DJ’d the entire conference and rocked out the Gala on Tuesday night! Where do they get all that energy?? They travel anywhere to entertain and thrill your events! kc@voxdjs.com; (310) 372-2222

Godfather Films http://www.GodfatherFilms.com

Thank you to John Goolsby for being our official videographer since year 1! If you have not had John to your club to create a video history, what are you waiting for? john@godfatherfilms.com; 800-495-5530

Dorian Mode Photography
Thank you, Dorian, for capturing amazing moments! I know Dorian has already sent them, but here is another link to view the gallery:
https://dorianmodephotography.zenfolio.com/f241707415
The password is ACCP2018. You can download all or any you wish, direct from the site. If you share on social media, remember to tag @Association of Club Catering Professionals on FB and LinkedIn and on Instagram, @ClubCateringPro. Use the hashtag #ClubPros2018 on all postings so we can see all the postings!

ReServe Interactive if you are looking for a catering software program
Angela Westphal Sales & Marketing Manager, angela.westphal@reserveinteractive.com;
Beth Goodell, CMO & VP, New Business Development beth.goodell@reserveinteractive.com

AllSeated if you are looking for virtual reality room diagram software!
Sandy Hammer, Co-Founder,sandy.hammer@allseated.com ;
Yaron Lipshitz, CEO, yaron@allseated.com

Palmer Advantage
Do you love your Palmer Advantage cap? And 4 of you will be enjoying fabulous Mexico vacations! All compliments of Palmer Advantage. If you have not seen their short webinar, call Sheryl to schedule one. You will see all the amazing benefits available to your club Members – golf reciprocal privileges, wine clubs, travel, so much more! And all at NO COST to the club! Sheryl Sellers, Palmer Advantage Specialist, ssellers@palmergolf.com

Private Clubs Online
Love all the social media that was swirling around the conference this year? Thank you to Shanna Bright from Private Clubs Online! She can teach you better member communication skills and techniques… members love it and you can build attendance at events and member retention! Shanna Bright, Consultant, Speaker, Educator & Trainer,shanna@privateclubsonline.com

Napa Venue

Silverado Resort and Spa https://www.silveradoresort.com

Additional Wineries
Frank Family Winery – in the swag bags and at the bar on Tuesday night
Edward Skupien, Vice President,
California & Asia Sales, eskupien@frankfamilyvineyards.com
Bouchaine Vineyards – table gift on Tuesday
Chris Kajani, Winemaker/General Manager;ckajani@bouchaine.com
Acumen Wines – Mountain Red Blend (yum!) at the bar on Tuesday night Gordon Waggoner, Director of Sales,Gordon@acumenwine.com
See you in 2019, if not sooner!
Lynne LaFond DeLuca
Executive Director
Association of Club Catering Professionals (ACCP)
http://www.TheACCP.com

Christina + Avedis Wedding Video at St. Mina Coptic Church & Mission Inn

The beautiful Christina and handsome Avedis enjoyed a fabulous wedding celebration with a Orthodox Coptic Wedding in the hills of Grand Terrace at St. Mina followed with an energy filled reception at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside.

Our church opened its doors in 1986 with hopes to serve Copts who have moved East from Los Angeles, California. The late hegumen Father Daniel Farag was ordained in 1990, and through his care and direction, the congregation of the church purchased an allotment of land around the hills of Grand Terrace and build a church. They built our beautiful church in the modern Coptic shape of Noah’s Ark. All iconography in the church is handwritten by the late Dr. Issac Fanous. Our current Parish consists of Father Macarius Shehata, Father Bishoy Ray, and Archie Mina Tadrous. 

http://stminachurch.copticorthodoxy.com/

With its breathtaking architecture and European charm, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa becomes a grand stage for weddings and celebrations. The Inn is the perfect destination to serve all of your needs, from wedding showers, intimate gatherings to rehearsal, ceremony, majestic reception and elegant accommodations. http://www.MissionInnWeddings.com

Wedding Video

Godfather Films

http://www.GodfatherFilms.com

800.495.5530

Jennifer & Jeff’s Wedding Video ~ La Quinta Resort & Club

A beautiful day in the California Desert was the setting for Jennifer and Jeff’s wedding celebration. The ceremony took place on the Mountain Dunes Golf Course followed by a reception in the clubhouse at La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California.

There were so many fun and stylish elements including a designer bridal gown, fabulous floral décor and an officiant who gave homage to Marvin Gaye and Porky Pig.

Having family in the wedding business, it is not surprising that a stellar team of wedding professionals made this wedding such a success.

Event Coordination
Chic Productions
http://www.chicproductions.com/

Officiant
Jim Stansfield

Wedding Venue
Mountain Dunes Golf Club
La Quinta Resort & Club
https://www.laquintaresort.com/

Floral Design
Arrangements Floral & Party Design
http://www.arrangementsdesign.com/

Photography
Michael Segal Photography
https://www.michaelsegalphoto.com/

Desserts
Exquisite Desserts
https://exquisitedesserts.com

Entertainment
The Art of Sound
https://www.artofsoundz.com/

Wedding Video
Godfather Films
http://www.GodfatherFilms.com
800.495.5530

Bryanna + Peter & their Mission Inn Wedding Video Celebration

Such a fun and handsome couple who know how and why to celebrate. Congratulations to Bryanna and Peter and thank you for choosing Godfather Films to produce your wedding movie – Mission Inn Wedding Video

It was an honor to work with such wonderful professionals.

Venue
Mission Inn – Riverside, CA
http://www.MissionInn.com

Wedding Coordinator
VIRE

Hair and Make-up
Design Visage

Officiant
Your Ideal Wedding

Florist
Iris Design

Photographer
Michael Anthony Photography

Photo Booth
Mystery Photo Booth

Rentals
All Occasion Rental

Entertainment
Ocdamia Music Group
United World Enterprise

Dance Floor
2Create Designs

Child Care
Child Care by Stacey

Face Painter
A. R. Designs

Wedding Video
Godfather Films
http://www.GodfatherFilms.com