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Congratulations to award-winning filmmaker Lear Bunda @thebundaverse and author Sara Russo @arasky for receiving a #challenge coin in recognition of their creative achievements. The Greatest Manatee Story Ever Told. Thanks to Melbourne Beach Police Chief Zander for presenting this award as well as recognizing Town Manager Marie Smith for her great work in organizing our community in saving Melby the Manatee! #manatee #melbythemanatee #melbournebeachstrong

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Super honored to receive a challenge coin from the Town of Melbourne Beach and to be recognized at the Melbourne Independent Film Festival’s Manatee Matinée, featuring the debut of @thebundaverse’s The Greatest Manatee Story Ever Told! 🩵🌊

We all know Melby through the tales we tell, but the real story is even more remarkable: Melby almost never made it back to Brevard County’s lagoons. There was a push for him to remain at SeaWorld, and his return was far from guaranteed.

But the Melby movement had other plans. Thanks to the collective energy of a community that refused to give up, along with the work of Lear and town officials, Melby made it home.

His story is a reminder of what can happen when a community comes together, raises its voice, and refuses to let go of something worth fighting for.

Stay tuned for more screenings of this heartwarming, hilarious, and very real story of one manatee who made waves far beyond the lagoon. 🐋💙 #melbythemanatee #florida #melbournebeach #childrensbooks

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Don’t miss the Manatee matinee this afternoon at 4:30 pm #Melby also check out @arasky and her wonderful books about the rescue of Melby the manatee! (Also available on @amazon) #manatee @thebundaverse #melbournebeachstrong

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🎬 Today’s the Day at the MIFF!
Saturday, October 17th – Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival
Join us for a full day of incredible independent films, conversations, and celebration!
📅 Today’s Schedule:
🕐 10:00am – Florida Filmmakers Matinee
🕐 11:00am – Youth Friendly Program (All Ages)
🕐 1:00pm – Filmmakers Roundtable Q&A
🕐 2:00pm – Rising Stars Youth Program
🕐 2:00pm – Documentary Program
🕐 3:30pm – Cat Lovers Matinee 😻
🕐 4:30pm – Manatee Matinee
🕐 5:45pm – Red Carpet
🕐 7:00pm – VIP Program & Awards
✨ After-Party upstairs on the balcony featuring Rockstart Entertainment and Kim E. Events!
Come support independent filmmakers, discover new voices, and celebrate cinema with us. All are welcome!
See you at the theater 🎥❤️#MelbourneIndependentFilmmakersFestival #FloridaFilmmakers #YouthInFilm #Documentary #RedCarpet

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Great turn out for the Opening Night of the @melbourne_ind_film_festival with the fantastic “The Sixty-Year Mission” Great Star Trek fans and great afterparty entertainment by @charxgood Tomorrow there is international, Space, horror, and comedy featuring the renowned comedian @lisacorrao only at the @premiereoaks10

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CringeTober 2026: Day 5: Crossover

For This One, I drew DeeDee from Ballmastrz 9009 and Lucy Morningstar from Lucy The Daughter of the Devil as well as Dossnny aka Mr.Boss from Smiling Friends and Deputy Denny from Squidbillies.

#cringetober2026 #day5 #crossovership #dossnny #adultswim

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CringeTober 2026 Day 3: Outdated Trend

For This One, I made a 2 page comic about Early doing the Ice Bucket Challenge onto Sheriff and then asking for him to donate to charity to help find a cure for people who have ALS.

#squidbillies #cringetober2026 #day3 #outdatedtrend #icebucketchallenge

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Everybody wants to know what’s happening? Thanks to @brevardlivemagazine and art designer @stevenshea the 2026 MIFF program is available across the county! Pick up an issue!
Thanks to all our fabulous sponsors! #miff2026 #melbourneindependentfilmmakersfestival #ignitetheindie

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CringeTober 2026 Day 1: Isekai

For this one, I drew Mr.Boss using the portal gun from Rick and Morty to carry Deputy Denny from Smiling Friends Inc Pennsylvania all the way back to Dougal County Georgia.

#cringetober2026 #day1 #isekai #dossnny #adultswim

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Don’t miss the Manatee Matinee! Relive the unforgettable and exciting rescue of Melby the manatee! “The Greatest Manatee Story Ever Told!” Directed by Lear Bunda. Also find out about the #seaturtle rescue work being done at the @brevardzoo #melbythemanatee #manatees #seaturtles #dolphins

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Well we made it! Wildside is turning 1, Saturday October 3rd! We have had the most amazing year and we are just getting started! Thank you to everyone who has supported us, this couldn't have happened without you all 💚. Stay tuned for our flyer with all the party details ⚡️ Cocoa beach nonalcoholic bar

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