Ray Schmitt and Marcy Brenner accepting award for their film “Dead Girl Walking” in Toronto at First BreastFest

Ray Schmitt returned from Toronto this weekend after picking up his award for “best film” at the international BreastFest. He e-mailed me, ” Marcy and I had a blast in Toronto. They put on a  real first-rate film fest and reception. .” Congrats to Ray and Marcy. 

Marcy Brenner in Toronto – subject of Ray & Judy Schmitt’s Dead Girl Walking

From the BreastFest Website -

On November 21st and 22nd, 2008, Rethink Breast Cancer will be launching BREAST FEST, the world’s first breast cancer film festival.

Mission & Vision

BREAST FEST is the world’s first film festival dedicated to breast cancer awareness. This annual festival includes short films, documentaries, animation, dramatic features and experimental works which span the emotional spectrum. Through the use of film and new media, BREAST FEST is dedicated to showcasing the many issues surrounding breast cancer in significant and interesting ways, and connecting people to the breast cancer cause. BREAST FEST is an initiative of Rethink Breast Cancer. For more information about Rethink, visit www.rethinkbreastcancer.com

Venue

The first annual BREAST FEST Film Festival will be held at the Royal
Ontario Museum in Toronto. Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queen’s Park, Toronto Entrance offUniversity Ave.

Photo by Rich Schmitt

Link to Rich Schmitt’s short doc on Ray and Marcy receiving award

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