North Florida, formerly known as the "Winter Film Capital of the World," has a rich history of filmmaking and production. Join us in celebrating the cinematic talent that still flourishes in the Bold City of the South.
See Films from "America's first hollywood"
Meet Our Committee
At the heart of Jax Fuse is a dedicated committee of passionate filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts committed to celebrating cinema and supporting emerging talent.
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Adam Madrid
Director/Editor, Argyle Films, LOL Jax Film Fest, 48 Hour Film Fest
Adam Madrid is a Director and Editor for Argyle Forest Films. He is the co-creator of the LOL JAX Film Festival, a comedy film festival in Jacksonville, FL that highlights local filmmakers, stand-up comedians, musical artists and local businesses. He is also the city producer of the Jacksonville 48 Hour Film Project.
Cole Faust
Founder, Jax Media Marketing Solutions
Cole Faust, a cybersecurity expert with over nine years of experience, enhanced network defense at Landstar Systems, expanding the team from one to four analysts. . He has expertise in malware reverse-engineering and digital forensics. Now, Cole owns Jax Media & Marketing Solutions and produces for The Buzz Daily News Network.
Maria Isabel Montoya
Executive Director, MiAddvantage
Dynamic and passionate marketing/ advertising and public relations professional with exemplary client results; more than twenty years of experience developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns that achieve corporate branding and revenue goals.
Meet Our Committee
At the heart of Jax Fuse is a dedicated committee of passionate filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts committed to celebrating cinema and supporting emerging talent.
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Keynote Speaker-
Carlina Williams
Entrepreneur, Producer, Professor, and On-Camera Talent
Currently, she serves as an Executive Producer, focusing on creating and pitching films and television shows that amplify diverse voices. Throughout her career, Carlina has collaborated with prominent teams at
Nickelodeon, Universal Pictures, Moonbug, Netflix, and the Walt Disney Company, contributing to major projects such as Zootopia, Moana, Transformers, and Cocomelon.
Adam Madrid
Director/Editor, Argyle Films, LOL Jax Film Fest, 48 Hour Film Fest
Adam Madrid is a Director and Editor for Argyle Forest Films. He is the co-creator of the LOL JAX Film Festival, a comedy film festival in Jacksonville, FL that highlights local filmmakers, stand-up comedians, musical artists and local businesses. He is also the city producer of the Jacksonville 48 Hour Film Project.
Maria Isabel Montoya
Executive Director, MiAddvantage
Dynamic and passionate marketing/ advertising and public relations professional with exemplary client results; more than twenty years of experience developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns that achieve corporate branding and revenue goals.
Ramana Murthy
Co-founder, Director, Curry Leaves Productions
Ramana is an experienced filmmaker and cinematographer with credits on films in various roles. Today, he is the co-founder and director of Curry Leaves Productions.
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We'll See You There!
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(904)299-3671
425 Town Plaza Ave, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
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5:30 PM- Welcome and Introduction
5:40 PM - Keynote speaker: Carlina Williams
The Art of Storytelling: Finding Your Why
6:10 PM - Film 1: "Choices"
6:18 PM - Film 2: "The Weight"
6:28 PM - Film 3: "Walking Around"
6:51 PM - Film 4: "In Our Own Little World"
7:19 PM - Film 5: "Beyond Darkness"
7:30 PM - Film 6: "Love Through Art"
7:41 PM - Film 7: "No Reservation"
7:51 PM - Film 8: "Jerome and Sarah"
8:02 PM -Film 9: "Linger"
8:31 PM - Closing remarks
8:35 PM - Networking and mingling
Agenda
*Event Agenda Subject to Change
BLOCK 1
10:30-12:30 PM
10:00-10:15 AM - Event Opens
10:15-10:50 AM - Screening of Short Film #1, Interactive Q&A
10:50-11:00 AM - Networking Break
11:00-11:35 AM - Screening of Short Film #2, Interactive Q&A
11:35-11:45 AM - Networking Break
11:45-12:20 PM - Screening of Film #3, Interactive Q&A
12:20-12:30 PM - Networking break
Workshops:
10:00-12:00 PM - Casting
10:00-12:00 PM - Writing and Storyboarding
BLOCK 2
12:30-3:30 PM
12:30-1:05 PM - Screening of Film #4, Interactive Q&A
1:05-1:15PM - Networking Break
1:15-1:50 PM - Screening of Film #5, Interactive Q&A
1:50-2:00 PM - Networking Break
2:00-2:35 PM - Screening of Film #6, Interactive Q&A
2:35-2:45 PM - Networking Break
2:45-3:20 PM - Screening of Film #7, Interactive Q&A
3:20-3:30 PM - Networking Break
Workshops:
1:00-3:00 PM - Editing
1:00-3:00 PM - Special Effects
BLOCK 3
3:30-6:45PM
3:30-4:05 PM - Screening of Film #8, Interactive Q&A
4:05-4:20 PM - Networking Break
4:20-4:55 PM - Screening of Film #9, Interactive Q&A
5:05-5:15 PM - Networking Break
5:30-6:05 PM - Screening of Film #10, Interactive Q&A
6:05-6:45 PM - Cocktail Reception
Agenda
*Event Agenda Subject to Change
We'll See You There!
sales@thelink.zone
(904)299-3671
425 Town Plaza Ave, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
© 2035 by Business Name. Made with Wix Studio™
Featured Creators and Partners
Featured Films
Genre: Drama
Director: Aidan Fridman, Idea2Result
Duration: 5 minutes (8 minutes total with buffer)
Description: A young man faces two choices on how to deal with a breakup.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Marshall Malone
Duration: 7 minutes
Description: A man burdened by an inexplicable force navigates the complexities of life.
Genre: Drama
Director: Gilles Bovon
Duration: 19 minutes 48 seconds
Description: At the end of a road, in NE Florida’s rural countryside, a young man circles, endlessly, around a depressing, ramshackle trailer. Walking mechanically, always following the same path, he mumbles to himself, bound in an inner prison.
Intrigued by his behavior, a mysterious interloper observes him from the front of a shiny vintage trailer. Who- or what- is she, and why would she care about this troubled boy? Generously, with small gestures, she will try to help him find purpose- or peace. Will she find the key to unlock his mind?
Genre: Drama
Director: Craig Pedroza
Duration: 5 minutes
Description: In this Gen-Z drama short film, Elena, missing the days of just hanging out online and being carefree with her best friends, hops into her friends' old and empty chat room with dreams of reconnecting.
Genre: Science Fiction
Director: Tery Spataro
Duration: 9 minutes
Beyond Darkness is not merely a short film; it’s a visual and emotional journey, drawing its roots from the original science fiction horror picture book with the same name. This film adaptation delves deeply into the metaphorical use of a black hole, which serves as a powerful representation of emotional anguish and turmoil. The black hole is not just a cosmic phenomenon but a poignant symbol of how internal struggles can consume and fragment the soul.
Genre: Musical
Director: Khaled Edris
Duration: 9 minutes (11 minutes total with buffer)
Description: Love through art... The role of art appears in the film, as it was the basis on which the love relationship between two parties arose, which was on stage through dancing. When the two parties moved away from dancing, problems began to appear, and we see the amount of repression and hatred that has accumulated between the spouses through... An intense, escalating conversation resembling a ping-pong match.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Ramana Murthy
Duration: 8 minutes
Description: After Bob runs into his date's family during his 2nd date, he begins to imagine his future with her.
Genre: Thriller
Director: Jeremy Bracken
Duration: 9 minutes
Description: A budding documentarian seeks answers on what truly happened between Jerome & Sarah.
Genre: Thriller
Director: Ramana Murthy
Duration: 7 minutes
Description: Fear - in most cases - is the root cause of severe self harm. An unreasonable amount of doubt and fear of the people who don't act like us can bring self destruction.
