From acclaimed director Michael Apted (The Up Series, Masters of Sex, The World Is Not Enough) comes a revealing look at the art of filmmaking and photography. A journey of glass, the film explores the relationship between the artisans who craft camera lenses and the masters of light who use these lenses to capture their art form. Bending the Light features never-before-seen footage from inside a premier Japanese lens factory, intimate interviews with lens engineers, and a peek into the world of award-winning photographers and cinematographers Greg Gorman, Laura El-Tantawy, Richard Barnes, and Stephen Goldblatt, ASC. Runtime: 60 min.
Johnny Villaronga is an experienced South Florida photographer with years of experience in the field. His background includes assignments by advertising and global media. Recently he is among one of the top local photographers capturing models and professionals from the fashion industry. Proudly using Canon photography equipment he continues to document not only premiere fashion events but also the beauty of South Florida nature and wildlife. http://www.johnnyvillaronga.com and
Beginning February through May, Sugar Sand Park will welcome the 2nd edition of "DocNights at Willow". Tickets are $5.00 per film and can be purchased at the Willow Theatre Box Office at Sugar Sand Park at 561-347-3948, or online at: www.willowtheatre.org. Each film begins at 7:00 pm, and the films are not yet rated, so adult supervision is required. To learn more about DocMiami International Film Festival, visit www.docmiami.org.
