Gala Opening 11th Annual Polish Film Festival Los Angeles

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Updated Tuesday, April 20, 2010 12:50pm

Gala Opening 11th Annual Polish Film Festival Los Angeles

When: Tuesday, April 20, 2010

6:00pm, media check-in, no earlier please.

6:30pm, talent arrivals & reception

7:30pm, screening of The Children of Irena Sendler

What: 11thth Annual Polish Film Festival Los Angeles, http://www.polishfilmla.org

Why: The Gala Opening of the 11th Annual Polish Film Festival Los Angeles and celebration of Opening Night film, The Children of Irena Sendler starring Anna Paquin, Marcia Gay Harden, Goran Visnijc, Steven Speirs, Paul Freeman, Maja Ostaszewska, Danuta Stenka, Krzysztof Pieczynski and Jerzy Nowak.

Where: Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA, T: (323) 461-2020

Who: Festival Founder Vladek Juszkiewicz

Who: (The following names are scheduled to appear)

From the cast & crew of The Children of Irena Sendler: Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, Waldemar Kalinowski, Beata Pisula, Jeff Most, Jeff Rice, Brent Shields.

Festival Jurors: Matt Craven, Margaret O'Brien, Brett Ratner, Billy Dee Williams, Jim Miller, Jeff Orsa, Jeff Stimmel.

Guests: Ed Harris, Olivier Gruner, Max Ryan – Sex And The City 2.

Opening Night Film: THE CHILDREN OF IRENA SENDER

As a Polish Catholic social worker in the early 1940's, Irena Sendler created and led a conspiracy of women who moved in and out of Warsaw's Jewish Ghetto disguised as nurses employed by the Warsaw's Health Department. Though they worked under the guise of merely attempting to prevent and contain the spread of typhus and spotted fever, Sendler and her brave cohorts emerged each time with the children of consenting Jewish parents. The children were sometimes sedated and hidden inside boxes, suitcases and coffins as a means of rescuing them from their imminent deportation to death camps. They were given new identities and placed with Polish families and in convents. Sendler kept a hidden record of their birth names and where they were placed with the hope that they would some day be reunited with their own families.

In 1943, the Nazis discovered Sendler's daring and dangerous ruse and arrested her. She was tortured by Gestapo agents and suffered broken feet. On the day of her scheduled execution she was rescued by "Zegota," the underground network with which she worked to save the Jewish children.

As a result of Sendler's efforts, approximately 2,500 children were smuggled to safety. Not a single child she rescued was ever betrayed or discovered by the Nazis.

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Inaugural SoHo International Film Festival Announces Winners

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Inaugural SoHo International Film Festival Announces Winners
Best World Showcase, Best Feature Film Showcase, Best Short Film Showcase, Audience and Best Work-in-Progress Winners

New York City, NY (2/21/10) -- The inaugural SoHo International Film Festival concluded in New York City on Sunday, February 21st, 2010, to a packed awards reception sponsored by the Office of New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Made In New York Film & Television Office and Katherine L. Oliver, Commissioner, Inko's White Ice Tea and Max Tucci's Delmonico's Vodka.

Filipino feature film "Walaang Hanngang Paalam" captured Best World Showcase with Japanese action star Jacky Woo on hand with his co-star Filipino ingenue Lovi Poe (Fernando Poe Jr.'s daughter) and Ellen Ramos, to accept the award.

"A Kiss of Chaos" nabbed the Best Showcase Feature Film Award for U.S. Director Ricardo Sean Thompson, with "The Godmother" taking Best Showcase Short Film Award for Director Lior Chefetz. The Best Documentary Award went to the gripping expose, "Burma: An Indictment" by Jeremy Taylor.

Director Fred Carpenter's "Just Like Joe" won the feature film audience award, with Turkish Director Tolga Karacelik's "Rapunzel" taking the audience award for short.

Keeping in the spirit of the festival, Australian Director' Zdenka Simandlova's "Defect" captured the Best Work In Progress Award.

Filmmakers from many other films including "One In The Gun's" Steven Man (lead actor/ executive producer), Rolfe Kanefsky (director/writer), Esther Goodstein (producer); "Throws of Passion's" Todd M. Jones (director), Jeremy Linden (writer/producer) Jonah Cooperman (producer); "Ice Grill, U.S.A.s" Greg Santarsiero, Mark Bernardi (co-director), "Non Con Un Bang's" Mariano Lamberti (director), Roberta Calandra (writer), Carlo Giuliano (actor); "Pastor's Kid" Dale Adriatico (writer/director); "Big League Chew", "A Cry Within's" Frances Lozada (lead actress/producer), Franky G (lead actor/director); "The Lesson Plan's" Eddie Duran (director), "Sunday Morning" John D. Roberts (writer/director) and "Pitik Bulag's" Arnold Vegafria.

Festival founders Jorge Ballos, Luis Pedron and Noli Parumog spoke emotionally at the conclusion of their first year. "To say we are proud of this inaugural group of filmmakers, is an understatement. In our eyes, every film which was selected to participate is a winning film. We are thankful to the filmmakers for trusting us to honor their creative expressions - from the features, to documentaries to shorts... each one brought something outstanding and unique to the festival. We look forward to many returning with their next projects in years to come."

The Festival also announced it's 2011 dates: April 20 - 24, 2011. "We are already open for submissions" say the founders.

For more on the festival: http://www.SIFFNYC.com

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Italian filmmakers at New York City's inaugural SoHo International Film Festival

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Italian filmmakers at New York City's inaugural SoHo International Film Festival

New York, NY – February 21, 2010 – The inaugural 2010 SoHo International Film Festival - presented by Made In New York and the Office of New York Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, will be held from February 18 – 21, 2010 in New York City.

Commencing with Italian feature film by Director Mariano Lamberti, "Non Con Un Bang" is a dramatic comedy which melds two archetypes: Franz Kafka meets Enrico Caruso. By the shadow of ominous corked-up volcano Mount Vesuvius, slayer of Pompeii in AD 79, a seemingly well-bred and well-heeled suburban kid finds himself, much like the volcano itself, corked-up and trapped within his well-planned-in-advance existence. Unlike Kafkaesque anti-hero Gregor Samsa, he does not literally turn into an insect, but, much to his chagrin and confusion, his spirit starts morphing into one.

Francesco Colangelo's dramatic short film, "Il Male Assoluto" which remembers forty years of Francesco's life as it triumphs through adversity and violence. Majestically filmed and set to a stirring piano sequence, it is a stunning short commentary.

“We are honored to present the World Premiere of Mariano Lamberti's feature film, "Non Con Un Bang", it is a unique, thought provoking film with a universal message. Francesco Colangelo's short film "Il Male Assoluto" is a compelling and inspiring love story. Both of these films, truly reflect the spirit of the SoHo International Film Festival, and we are proud to have them here in our inaugural year," said SIFF Co-founders, Luis Pedron and Jorge Ballos.

About SIFFNYC:
The SoHo International Film Festival (SIFFNYC) is dedicated to celebrating the art of long and short form cinema created from the latest digital technology while still embracing the original goal - incredible storytelling. Founded in the epicenter of New York's most artistic district, SIFFNYC is a unique and powerful platform for filmmakers to gain exposure and potential distribution. SIFFNYC is committed to exhibiting domestic and international films, focusing on dynamic, visionary cinema that creates extraordinary experiences. For more information, visit: www.SIFFNYC.com

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Inaugural Soho International Film Festival Opening Night Sells Out

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Inaugural SoHo International Film Festival Opening Night Sells Out
Auspicious start to the new film festival which promises to champion the independent spirit.

New York City, NY – (2/18/2010) – New York City's inaugural 2010 SoHo International Film Festival - Presented by Made In New York and the Office of New York Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, launched with an auspicious start selling out Opening Night film, Fred Carpenters drama “Just Like Joe”.

The film festival kicked off at 2:oopm with a ribbon cutting ceremony leading into Program 1, a high energy panel on the best means of independent motion picture marketing & promotions by award winning producer Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and award winning director, Rolfe Kanefsky.

Program 2, Spotlight on World Shorts followed which included nine films: "A Lesson Learned" (USA), "Defect" (Australia), "Senorita" (Philippines), "Leka med Dockor" (Sweden), "Postalolio" (Canada), "Patu Ihu" (New Zealand), "Credits" (USA), "Zombies & Cigarettes" (Spain), "The Neighborly' (USA). Attending filmmakers participated in a Q&A session after the screenings.

Short film, "The Lesson Plan" opened the Official Opening Night film, "Just Like Joe" to a sold out audience.

“We are excited and honored to kick off the festival with Fred Carpenter’s feature film, Just Like Jeo” said, SIFFNYC co-founders Jorge Ballos and Luis Pedron, “SIFFNYC’s mandate is to discover new artists and provide a global platform to emerging independent filmmakers to showcase their creativity. Carpenter demonstrates is exceptional skill as a filmmaker in this heartfelt story.”

For more information about the inaugural SoHo International Film Festival, SIFFNYC 2010, please log on to www.siffnyc.com, and http://www.Twitter.com/SIFFNYC

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About SIFFNYC:
The SoHo International Film Festival (SIFFNYC) is dedicated to celebrating the art of long and short form cinema created from the latest digital technology while still embracing the original goal - incredible storytelling. Founded in the epicenter of New York's most artistic district, SIFFNYC is a unique and powerful platform for filmmakers to gain exposure and potential distribution. SIFFNYC is committed to exhibiting domestic and international films, focusing on dynamic, visionary cinema that creates extraordinary experiences. For more information, visit: www.SIFFNYC.com

World Documentaries, Centerpiece Showcase at 2010 Soho International Film Festival

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World Documentaries Centerpiece Showcase at 2010 Soho International Film Festival
Inaugural Soho International Film Festival showcases three powerful world documentaries as centerpiece

New York City, NY – (2/19/2010) – The inaugural 2010 SoHo International Film Festival - presented by Made In New York and the Office of New York Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, showcased three feature length documentaries in their centerpiece program.

Commencing with Program 6, the USA/Indonesian co-production of "Guerrilla Midwife" by director Beja Bernhardt follows Ibu Robin Lim into the trenches of her work. From Bali, where hemorrhage after childbirth is a leading cause of death, into the Tsunami disaster zone in Aceh, where her battle is fought with only one weapon, love. In this culturally mesmerizing, heart-wrenching documentary, you will discover why we must reinvent our protocols for pregnancy and childbirth in order to preserve our Planet’s Humanity.

Director Jeremy Taylor followed with Program 7's, "Burma: An Indictment" a Burma/USA coproduction. Murder, rape and slavery are part of the daily routine for the Burmese people. The documentary shows the inhumane conditions the gentle Burmese people suffer every day and the few families who can, snake their way across the Thai border to receive the most basic health care. Live through the experiences of a man who was kept in solitary confinement for fifteen years and learn from the monks, now in exile, who started the “Saffron Revolution”. Witness the squalor of the Thai refugee camp and view shocking footage of Cyclone Nargis victims. “BURMA: AN INDICTMENT” exposes a wealthy country whose people are starving in the streets helpless at the hands of a brutal military dictatorship.

The evening concluded with director Gary Null's "Autism: Made In The USA" (Program 8). Null, a renowned American talk radio host and author on alternative and complementary medicine and nutrition investigates Autism, what it is and why is it on the rise. In this feature length documentary presentation, Null's quest is to reveal the true causes and promising solutions for the recent dramatic increase in autism in our children. Is autism related to environmental factors? Could it be caused by mercury, aluminum, viruses, or other toxins contained in the 40-odd vaccines that every American child must receive? What are other environmental or genetic factors which could be contributing to the epidemic increase in childhood autism?

About SIFFNYC:
The SoHo International Film Festival (SIFFNYC) is dedicated to celebrating the art of long and short form cinema created from the latest digital technology while still embracing the original goal - incredible storytelling. Founded in the epicenter of New York's most artistic district, SIFFNYC is a unique and powerful platform for filmmakers to gain exposure and potential distribution. SIFFNYC is committed to exhibiting domestic and international films, focusing on dynamic, visionary cinema that creates extraordinary experiences. For more information, visit: www.SIFFNYC.com

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2010 SoHo International Film Festival Announces 'One In The Gun' as Official Closing Night Premiere

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2010 SoHo International Film Festival Announces 'One In The Gun' as Official Closing Night Premiere

Post-Film Q&A with director/writer Rolfe Kanefsky, Producer Esther Goodstein, star Steven Man

New York, NY – February 6, 2010 – The inaugural 2010 SoHo International Film Festival - presented by Made In New York and the Office of New York Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, will be held from February 18 – 21, 2010 in New York City.

The festival will close with Rolfe Kanefsky’s neo-noir ‘One In The Gun’ at the festival lofts theater, 394 Broadway 4th Fl. New York, NY 10013, at 7:30 PM on February 21, 2010. This is the world premiere of the film.

Leading film critic, Betty Jo Tucker of Reel Talk Movie Reviews, wrote, “One in the Gun [is] a fascinating film noir with bizarre David Lynchian undertones. Written and directed by Rolfe Kanefsky, this intriguing movie boasts a complicated plot, mysterious characters and disturbing surprises. It wallows in situations involving seduction, robbery, madness and murder. And every time you think you’ve got things figured out, something happens to make you think again.”

Kanefsky, whose works are well known in the horror genre, wrote the script in three months, drawing inspiration from the classic noirs. “Film noir is one of my favorite genres, it truly draws on every facet of human emotion, so when Steven (Man, lead actor) and I were looking to create a project, it made perfect sense and created what I feel was a great vehicle to showcase the range of his talent.” 'One In The Gun' also stars Robert Davi (Die Hard, The Goonies, James Bond’s “License To Kill”), Katherine Randolph (Jarhead, Black Ops) with Steven Bauer (Scarface, Primal Fear, Traffic) and James Russo (Public Enemies, Donny Brasco, Beverly Hills Cop).

Charles Papas, author of It's a Bitter Little World: The Smartest, Toughest, Nastiest Quotes from Film Noir sums it up with “as long as life disappoints, men and women betray each other, and what we need gets us killed, there'll always be film noir.”

“We are honored to present the World Premiere of Manmade Entertainment Productions', 'One In The Gun' as the festival’s official closing night feature film presentation,” said SIFF Co-founders, Luis Pedron and Jorge Ballos. “We were impressed and honored to receive entries from around the world and feel that this film not only met, but surpassed our festival mandate of cutting-edge digital films that honoring traditional forms of storytelling.”

For more on One In The Gun, follow on Twitter http://www.Twitter.com/OneInTheGun

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About SIFFNYC:
The SoHo International Film Festival (SIFFNYC) is dedicated to celebrating the art of long and short form cinema created from the latest digital technology while still embracing the original goal - incredible storytelling. Founded in the epicenter of New York's most artistic district, SIFFNYC is a unique and powerful platform for filmmakers to gain exposure and potential distribution. SIFFNYC is committed to exhibiting domestic and international films, focusing on dynamic, visionary cinema that creates extraordinary experiences. For more information, visit: www.SIFFNYC.com

2010 SoHo International Film Festival Announces “Just Like Joe” as Official Opening Night Premiere!

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2010 SoHo International Film Festival Announces “Just Like Joe” as Official Opening Night Premiere!

Post-Film Q&A with director/writer Fred Carpenter & select members of the cast

New York, NY – (2/8/2010) – The inaugural 2010 SoHo International Film Festival - Presented by Made In New York and the Office of New York Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, will be held from February 18 – 21, 2010 in New York City.

The festival will open with Fred Carpenters drama “Just Like Joe” at the festival lofts theatre, 394 Broadway 4th Fl. New York, NY 10013, at 7:30 PM on February 21, 2010.

“Just Like Joe” is a poignant coming-of-age story that will touch your heart and bring you back to an era when Woodstock became legend and the Peace, Love and Rock 'N Roll generation was just starting out.

Set in the tumultuous year of 1969, the film follows the lives of three 17-year old, high school football players bonded by friendship and their compelling need to find their place in a rapidly changing world. Longing for a senior year filled with dating, the prom and football glory, their normal rites of passage run smack into the drama and uncertainty of the times - the military draft, evolving sexual mores, racial inequality and the possibly fighting in the Vietnam War.

“We are excited and honored to kick off the festival with Fred Carpenter’s feature film, Just Like Jeo” said, SIFFNYC co-founders Jorge Ballos and Luis Pedron, “SIFFNYC’s mandate is to discover new artists and provide a global platform to emerging independent filmmakers to showcase their creativity. Carpenter demonstrates is exceptional skill as a filmmaker in this heartfelt story.”

For more information about the inaugural SoHo International Film Festival, SIFFNYC 2010, please log on to www.siffnyc.com, and http://www.Twitter.com/SIFFNYC

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About SIFFNYC:
The SoHo International Film Festival (SIFFNYC) is dedicated to celebrating the art of long and short form cinema created from the latest digital technology while still embracing the original goal - incredible storytelling. Founded in the epicenter of New York's most artistic district, SIFFNYC is a unique and powerful platform for filmmakers to gain exposure and potential distribution. SIFFNYC is committed to exhibiting domestic and international films, focusing on dynamic, visionary cinema that creates extraordinary experiences. For more information, visit: www.SIFFNYC.com

Soho International Film Festival NYC Announces the Official Selection of Accepted Films for 2010

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Soho International Film Festival NYC Announces the Official Selection of Accepted Films for 2010

SoHo New York, New York (01/11/10) -- The Soho International Film Festival NYC 2010 is proud to announce the accepted films for this year's official selection.

Feature Films
1) "A Kiss of Chaos" Dir: Ricardo Sean Thompson, US Showcase Drama Crime Thriller USA
2) "Autism: Made in the USA" Dir: Gary Null, Documentary USA
3) "Burma An Indictment" Dir: Jeremy Taylor, Documentary USA/Burma
4) "Guerilla Midwife" Dir: Deja Bernhardt, Documentary USA/Indonesia
5) "Ice Grill" Dir: Mark Bernardi/Greg Santarsiero, US Showcase Drama Crime Thriller USA
6) "Just Like Joe" Dir: Fred Carpenter, US Showcase Drama USA
7) "One in the Gun" Dir: Rolfe Kanefsky, US Showcase Dramedy Crime Suspense Thriller USA
8) "Non Un Con Bang" Dir: Mariano Lamberti, World Showcase Dramedy Italy
9) "Pitik Bulag" Dir: Gil Portes, World Showcase Drama Crime Thriller Philippines
10) "The Pastor's Kid" Dir: Dale Adriatico World Showcase Drama Christian Philippines
11) "Throws of Passion" Dir: Todd M Jones, US Showcase Mocumentary USA
12) "Walang Hanngang Paalam" Dir: Ellen Ramos /Paolo Villaluna, World Showcase Drama Love Story LGBT Philippines/Japan

Short Films
1) "A Lesson Learned" Dir: Frank Lozada, PSA USA
2) "A Cry Within" Dir: Frances Lozada/ Franky G, LGBT Drama USA
3) "Carton" Dir: Uri Inbar, Dramedy Israel
4) "Credits" Dir: Hugh Schulze, Drama USA
5) "Il Male Assoluto" Dir: Francesco Colangelo, Drama Italy
6) "In A Box" Dir: Paton Ashbrook, Work in Progress, Love Story Drama USA
7) "Lecka Dockor" Dir: Hans Montelius, Suspense Drama Sweden
8) "Lost Brother" Dir: Roberto Lopez, Drama USA
9) "New Project Postalolio" Dir: Marv Newland, Animation Canada
10) "Patu Ihu" Dir: Summer Agnew, Comedy New Zealand
11) "Rapunzel" Dir: Tolga Karacelik, Dramedy Turkey
12) "Senorita" Dir: Vince Sandoval, LGBT Drama Philippines
13) "Strength In Shadows" Carlos Lozada, Drama USA
14) "Sunday Morning" Dir: John Roberts, Work in Progress USA
15) "The Godmother" USA Dir: Lior Chefetz, Action Thriller USA
16) "The Lesson" Dir: Freddy Duran, Drama USA
17) "With Whom" (Kitchie Nadal's song) Dir: Janice Y Perez, Music Video USA/Philippines
18) "Zombies and Cigarettes" Dir: Rafael Martinez/Inaki San Roman, Horror Action Thriller Spain

Founder Jorge Ballos, announced that the 1st SoHo International Film Festival NYC 2010 (www.siffnyc.com) will run February 18-21, 2010 in the heart of SoHo, New York City. "This new festival will celebrate the cutting-edge of digital technology while honoring traditional forms of storytelling with a presentation of at least twelve feature films, in and out of competition categories. In addition, the festival will host film making seminar and nightly after-parties. Leading figures of the film industry as well as local film enthusiasts are expected to attend the unique, four-day February event. By enticing filmmakers, journalists and cineastes from America and around the globe with a strong slate of domestic and international films, we expect to draw audiences to this side of the city, known for its artistic community and cultural sophistication,'' stated Ballos. "It is our way of helping boost the profile, the sense of pride, and the economy of the local community and the city itself."

Co-founder Luis Pedron added, "We got a lot of strong foreign film submissions through withoutabox.com that should make our festival a distinguished international showcase. In addition, we've received a good number of wonderfully original shorts and indie features from American filmmakers."

On February 21, 2010, the festival will have an awards night to announce the winner of the following categories: Best US Showcase, Best World Showcase, Best Documentary, Best Short, Best Work in Progress and Audience Awards.

Soho International Film Festival NYC 2010 is made possible by:
* Made in NY (www.NYC.gov - Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting)
* Official Hotel: Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel 135-20 39th Avenue Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 460-6666 (Booking code: Soho International Film Festival NYC 2010 to get a discounted rate )
* GMA Pinoy TV / GMA Life TV www.GMAPinoyTV.com
* NY Bay Remittance www.nybayremit.com
* Official Printer: Work Flow One www.workflowone.com
* Official PR Firm:Popular Press Media Group http://www.PPMG.info

Seminars/Screening Tickets: $15 per event
After Party: $20 per night
Thurs/Friday Day Pas:s $40 per day (screenings / seminars / parties)
Sat/Sun Day Pass: $50 per day (screenings / parties)
ALL ACCESS Four Day Pass (Feb 18 - 21, 2010) $150 (screenings / seminars / parties )

For events schedule check out www.siffnyc.com

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Inaugural SoHo International Film Festival Launches February 18 - 21, 2010

Media Alert
January 10, 2010

Inaugural SoHo International Film Festival Launches February 18 - 21, 2010

What: SoHo International Film Festival

When: February 18 - 21, 2010

Who: Local and international filmmakers & founders Luis Pedron and Jorge Ballos.

Why: The first SoHo International Film Festival will run February 18-21, 2010 in New York City. The fledgling festival’s purpose is to “celebrate the cutting-edge of digital technology while honoring traditional forms of storytelling with a presentation of at least twelve feature films, in and out of competition categories.” In addition, the festival will host filmmaking panels, workshops and nightly after-parties.

“We’re getting a lot of strong foreign film submissions that should make our festival a distinguished international showcase,” said co-founder Luis Pedron in a statement. “In addition, we’ve received a good number of wonderfully original shorts and indie features from American filmmakers. We’re quite pleased, especially given the limited time and the fact that we’re still a new festival.”

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Anne Sluti kidnapping story "Taken In Broad Daylight" premieres on Lifetime TV

MEDIA ALERT: Private Screening Invitation
02/13/09

~ Your Coverage Is Invited ~
Sunday, February 15, 2009, 7:00pm


AMediaVision Productions & Echo Bridge Entertainment

invite you to attend a private screening event for the premiere of


"Taken In Broad Daylight" (Lifetime)

WHAT: You are invited to a private premiere screening of "Taken In Broad Daylight" a Lifetime Original Movie, produced by AMediaVision Productions and distributed by Echo Bridge Entertainment.


Taken In Broad Daylight -- Starring James Van Der Beek and Sara Canning, the film is based on the true story of Anne Sluti, a young girl, brutally kidnapped from a Nebraska mall parking lot, keeps her head together, makes herself useful and leave clues in order to stay alive during the six and a half day, 1500 mile journey where she ultimately negotiates her own safe release.

WHO: Invited celebrities include cast of the film (James Van Der Beek, LeVar Burton, Sara Canning), celebrity guests, and production executives including Charlene Blaine-Schulenburg (Executive Producer).

WHERE: Private Estate in Encino Hills (address provided upon confirmation).


WHEN: Sunday, February 15, 2009
Media Check-in: 7:00pm
Arrivals: 7:30pm

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