Accidental Genius

The Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) is the premiere filmmaker community on Long Island, and one of the most respected festivals of its kind in the world; showing almost 200 short and feature-length films in many different genres each year. Sponsored by the Long Island Film-TV Foundation (LIFTF), the County of Nassau, the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency and Gold Coast Studios, this year the 23rd Annual installment will be held from September 30th - October 8th 2020 and will include two nights of drive-in movies on Friday October 2nd and Saturday October 3rd at 7 PM and 10 PM the at Samanea Mall, 1504 Old Country Rd, Westbury NY. This year, LIIFE’s films will also be shown virtually and will feature films from around the globe. The Long Island International Film Expo will also be honoring Port Jefferson’s own Maurice DuBois, the Emmy award winning news anchor for WCBS-TV in NY, who will be awarded the LIIFE “Excellence in Newscasting” Award. Actress Katherine N...

Linda Collins , actress and producer runs the gamut from heart-warming pathos and family drama, to eerily, pitch-perfect family terror. Her films have competed in the Hells Kitchen Film Festival, Omaha Latino Film Festival, Portland Comedy Film Festival and Brighton Tavern Short Film Festival. Her latest project, "Perceptions" showcases the contemporary and relevant problems of immigration, as seen by disparate families. Collins plays the matriarch of the American family who espouses white supremacy, contrasting with the Honduran family. Finding no solace in wanton self-destruction, she garnered praise and/or disdain simultaneously, she honed her acting skills at the T. Schreiber Studio in New York. Adding to her accomplishments, Collins is also an acclaimed musician, appeared with symphonies, musicals, and ballet companies. These talents have lead her to a varied and inspiring career in many venues. Word of mouth is crucial for a performer in the arts, and I t...

Deborah Lee Fong, an acclaimed performer appearing in the Urban World Film Festival, balances the conflicting demands of acting and dance with an exhilarating leap between the two. She gives us an unforgettable portrait of a gifted, sensitive performer, an entertainer whose struggles and triumphs of a prolific career come through in her work. The narrative of her life's journey, so far, is laced with humor and intelligence, as she confronts the people she's met, the people she's lost, and the people she still hopes to encounter. Ms. Fong is acerbic and self-aware of her multiple ambitions and the drama that ensues each pursuit. Her refreshing and sophisticated blend of the two genres reflect well on the contemporary woman. Her Panamanian roots and years of experience paint a picture of a truly accomplished and masterful performer. Renowned Actress and Dancer Deborah Lee Fong recently appeared as Agnes in the production of “Secret Santa” during the Live S...