By Jim Virga
2016 Suncoast Emmy,
Arts Program
Sweet Dillard
An inspiring story about Dillard High, one of America’s leading high school jazz bands and their charismatic leader, Mr. Dorsey.
Screenings & Awards
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, 2017
Miami International Film Festival, 2016
Brooklyn Film Festival, 2016
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, 2016
Macon Film Festival, 2016
Harlem International Film Festival, 2016
Doc 10 Film Festival, 2016
WPBT, South Florida Public Television
American Public Television
Syndicated nationally on Public Television
Credits
Produced by
Dennis Scholl, Susan Stocker, Mike Stocker, Dia Kontaxis, and Jim Virga
Directed by
Jim Virga
Edited by
Dia Kontaxis
Cinematographers
Susan Stocker, Mike Stocker and Jim Virga
Special Thanks
Mr. Dorsey & the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble
Winner x3
Regional Emmy Award
Arts Program
Regional Emmy Award
Arts Program
The Last Resort
The story of two young photographers who set out to document the rapidly disappearing Jewish population on Miami’s South Beach.
Screenings & Awards
World Premiere
Miami Jewish Film Festival, 2018
Winner, Audience Award
DOC NYC, 2018
Toronto Jewish Film Festival, 2018
Rochester Jewish Film Festival, 2018
Cleveland Jewish Film Festival, 2018
JCC Manhattan, 2018
Quad Cinema, 2018
Theatrical Release
Credits
The Last Resort
A film by Dennis Scholl and Kareem Tabsch
Producer and Director
Dennis Scholl and Kareem Tabsch
Editor
Kareem Tabsch
Additional Editing
Ed Talavera
Director of Photography
Joey Daoud
Associate Producers
Joey Daoud and Marlon Johnson
Special Thanks
City of Miami Beach, Brandi Reddick
Distributed by
Kino Lorber
Website
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